Robert David Preston
December 28, 2021
Robert David Preston, long-time resident of Pensacola, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2021. He was 89 years old.
Robert served as a naval fleet diver in the Korean War. Following his military service, he worked for NARF (Naval Air Reworks Facility), retiring after 25 years.
He married Deann in 1962 and the two shared over 37 years of life together. He was a loving husband, dedicated father, and a beloved Grampa. Over the years he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and could build and repair almost anything.
Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Deann; parents, John and Matilda Preston; brothers, Russell and John; and sisters, Dorothy, Beverly and Mildred.
He will always be remembered by his children, Kathy (Richard) Fellgren, Elaine (Randy) Webb, David (Mona) Preston, and Wayne (Renee) Preston; grandchildren, Emily (Ross) Daughdrill, Taylor Webb, Amy Fellgren, Ben Preston, and Ava Preston; great grandchildren, Riley and Will Daughdrill; and siblings, Howard Preston, Richard Preston, and Janet Feallock.
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, Pensacola, on December 29, 2021 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
Pallbearers will be Randy Webb, Taylor Webb, Ben Preston, Ross Daughdrill, Rob Doucette, and James Purvis.
Robert’s family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and acts of kindness during this difficult time.
Randy Brigan
December 28, 2021
Randy Brigan passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pensacola, FL on Dec. 24, 1947 to Alfred Delwyn Brigan and Irene Teel Brigan.
Randy served his county honorably in the U. S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He worked in the oil fields for Exxon/Mobile for over 30 years traveling around the country.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Irene Teel Brigan; and daughter, Terry Brigan.
Randy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judi Brigan; father, Alfred Delwyn Brigan; step-daughter, Melissa Sheets; sisters, JoAnn (Ray) Duckworth, Shirlie (Billy) Stevens, Tanya (Gary) Mitchell; grand-daughter, Miranda Miller; and great grandson, Camden Smith.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Wade Rials will officiate services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Steve Luman Wilson
December 27, 2021
Steve Luman Wilson, 62 of Barrineau Park, FL. passed away December 24, 2021 at his home in Barrineau Park surrounded by his wife and their two children. He was born in Pensacola, FL. on February 7, 1959. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for Escambia County Florida Roads and Bridges. He is preceded in death by his father Luman Edward Wilson, step father Alfred O’Connor and a special nephew Dalton Wilson.
He is survived by his wife of over 42 years Hazel Smith Wilson, daughter; Stephanie (Kenny) Lewis, son; Luman (April) Wilson; four grandchildren Austin (Shelby) Lewis, Tyler Wilson, Cooper Lewis, Jayce Wilson all of Barrineau Park, FL and his mother; Liddie O’Connor. He is also survived by his brother; Tim (Lisa) Wilson of Barrineau Park, FL; sisters; Marilyn Stone of Barrineau Park, FL; Evelyn (Buddy) Bethea of Walnut Hill, FL; Paula (Sammy) Thomley of Perdido, AL; Lisa (Randy) Newton of Pensacola, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 3:30 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 2:30 PM until service time at 3:30 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Regency Hospice for their compassionate care they provided to Steve and his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The ALS Association, 3242 Parkside Center Cir, Tampa, FL, 36619 or als.org/donate in memory of Steve Wilson.
Vera Theresa Barlow
December 27, 2021
On December 29, 1955, Vera Theresa Barlow was born to Walter and Bessie Barlow. She was the youngest of her brothers and sisters. She was an amazingly kind and selfless woman who loved everyone in her life and would gladly give anyone anything they needed if she could. On December 22, 2021, she joined her Heavenly Father and will always be remembered and loved. She is preceded in death by her parents and 12 siblings.
She is survived by son, John (Crystal) Oakes of Knoxville, TN and daughter Michelle (Travis) Flowers of Uriah, AL. Grandchildren: Theresa (Labon) Turk of Uriah, AL; Amber (Logan) Boatwright of Atmore, AL; Austin Flowers of Uriah, AL; and Mason Flowers of Uriah, AL. Great-grandchildren: Castiel and Rowan Turk of Urah, AL and Kennedy and Rhett Turk of Atmore, AL. She is survived by six siblings: Walter “Tobe” (Bobbie) Barlow Jr of Shepherd, TX; Margaret Ann (Larson) Bryars of Perdido, AL; Judy Rathsack of Atmore, AL; Donald Barlow of Nokomis, FL; Frank “Dunky” (Shirley) Barlow of Nokomis, AL; and Debbie Barlow of Nokomis, FL.
A Celebration of Life will be held for her at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home at 4pm on January 17, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you make a donation in her memory to your charity of choice.
Donald Wayne Maxwell
December 23, 2021
Donald Wayne Maxwell, 82, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 after a brief illness. Don was born on April 20, 1939 to Clyde and Letha Maxwell in Bristow, Oklahoma. After graduating from Pearsall High School, he went on to receive a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Physics from the University of West Florida. Over his lifetime, he enjoyed working at several occupations. He served in the United States Air Force and was deployed to Okinawa, Japan. He also worked as a contractor for NASA on the Saturn V rockets at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. Don completed his career by retiring as a civil servant from the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (NAMRL) aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Don enjoyed helping others. He was known for his ingenuity and being an extraordinary handyman. He volunteered at the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store and was a 17 gallon donor at the OneBlood donation center. He was a loving dad and grandpa and lit up when he was with his grandchildren. We, his family, were blessed to have him as our rock and protector and will forever feel the loss.
Don was predeceased by his parents Clyde and Letha Maxwell, and his siblings Carl Maxwell, Doris Barnes, and Judy Baker. He is survived by wife Florence, children Donna (Mike) Moon, Gina (Tim) Shoffner, Connie (Richard) Clark, Tony (Ann) Thompson, Dianne (Jay) Watts, and brothers Darrell Maxwell and Jimmy Maxwell. He is also survived by grandchildren Danielle Perry, Evan Shoffner, Logan Shoffner, Mary Prescott, Joey Clark, Ryan Williams, Rachel Williams, Jessica Thompson, Jacob Watts, Jason Watts, and great-grandchildren Madeline Prescott and Charlie Prescott.
Funeral Mass will be held at 12Noon on Monday, December 27, 2021 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Father George Thekku officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11am prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Tim Shoffner, Evan Shoffner, Mike Moon, Joey Clark, Jacob Watts, and Jason Watts.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that contributions may be donated to the St. Jude Thaddeus church building fund in Don’s name.
Charles Nathaniel Broadhead
December 23, 2021
Charles Nathaniel Broadhead, 70, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1951 in Needham, AL to the late Nathaniel Broadhead and Willie Ivy Broadhead.
Charles retired from Webb Electric Inc. where he worked as an Electrical Superintendent Project Manager.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Charles is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judith “Judy” Graves Broadhead; three children, Wendi Broadhead Bradshaw (Emily), Lowell Rowland (Garilynn) and Keela (John) Murdy; seven grandchildren, Dylan Bradshaw, Dalton Bradshaw, Kaylyn Bradshaw, Christopher Rowland (Hannah), Ashlyn Murdy, Charlyn McLane (Dylan) and Bailyn Murdy; and one great grandchild, Ryatt Rowland.
Funeral services will be held at 1PM, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Burial will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 12:30PM prior to services
Bobbie Kimberly Bonner McCurdy
December 21, 2021
Bobbie Kimberly Bonner McCurdy, age 69, of Hattiesburg, MS went home to be with her heavenly father on December 10, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1952 in Natchez, MS to Raymond and Lois Bonner. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker, loved to spend time with family and camping.
She is survived by her three children, James (Susan) McCurdy of Century, FL; Muranda (Federic) Moore of Flomaton, AL and Aletha Mattison of Purvis, MS; three brothers, Raymond (JoAnn) Bonner of Elberta, AL, Michael (Lou) Bonner of Hattiesburg, MS and Joseph (Debbie) Bonner of Spanish Fort, AL; nine grandchildren, Misty Madewell, Mary Madewell, Blaze Harkness, Kuper (Sammie) Harkness, Chance McCurdy, Cheyanne Garnett, Kaylyn Garnett, Jasmine Mattison, and Lillian (Lily) Mattison and eight great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held on January 22, 2022 at Bratt Baptist Church in Bratt, FL at 2:00 p.m. Open to all friends and family.
Margaret Evelyn Newto
December 21, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Evelyn Newton, age 95, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at her Flomaton, AL.
Mrs. Newton was a life-long resident of Flomaton where she served as a substitute teacher for the Flomaton schools. She enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, fishing, sewing and cooking. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church. Mrs. Newton was preceded in death by her husband, William Estes Newton; and two brothers, Bib Jordan and Nub Jordan.
She is survived by a brother, Jr. Jordan of Flomaton; three sisters, Linda Black of Flomaton, Ann Parrish of Brewton, and Kathleen Whatley of Molino, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Dr. Larry Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Little Escambia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.
Pallbearers: Ray Lee, Zack Brewton, Pep Parrish, Paul Jordan, Billy Capers, Sr., and Billy Capers, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearer: Larry Jones
Charlotte Giddins
December 20, 2021
Mrs. Charlotte Giddins, age 71, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 in McDavid, FL. She retired from International Paper Company, with many years of employment. She loved attending baseball games and all the grandchildren sports. She loved going to the “Beach”.
She valued her time she got to spend with her family.. She loved to fish, teaching children at school, and cooking. She loved attending baseball games and all the grandchildren sports. She loved going to the “Beach”.
Mrs. Giddins is preceded in death by her parents, W H Burkett and Ethel (Entrekin) McElvoy, and one brother, Michael Burkett
She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-three years, Edward Giddins, of Christian Home, one son, Chad Giddins, of Christian Home, one daughter, Carmen (Stephen) Gindl, of Barrineau Park, FL; one brother, Randy (Denice) Burkett, of Christian Home, nine grandchildren, Caleb, Lacie, Adam, Brayden, CJ, Bella, Blaise, Conner, Cameron, one great-grandchild, Jace, many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Bro. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Caleb Gindl, Adam Gindl, Brett Johnson, Tony Hall, Justin Burkett, and Derek Giddins.
Helen Juliann Schifko
December 19, 2021
Helen Juliann Schifko lifelong resident of Cantonment, FL passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the age of 88.
She was born on December 4, 1933 to the late Peter Schifko or Chatherine Hedrich Schifko.
No services are planned at this time.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North entrusted with arrangements.