Dwight Lamar Peake
August 12, 2024
Dwight Lamar Peake, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home Aug. 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on Jan. 19, 1947, in Pensacola, Fla., Dwight was a barber by trade and a former deacon in his church, Calvary Baptist Church on Pine Forest Road.
Dwight was a loving father, grandfather and husband and has been married to his wife for 51 years.
Dwight is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma Peake, and his brother, Gerald Peake. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Yvonne Peake; son Joshua (Jessica) Peake; daughter Jennifer (Derrick) Mink; grandsons Roman Peake and James Romans; granddaughter Kailyn Mink; brother Bruce (Cindy) Peake, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 16, 2024, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, followed with a funeral service at 2 p.m. No graveside service, as Dwight was a simple man and only wanted one service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Calvary Baptist Church on Pine Forest Road in Dwight’s name.
Lloyd Henry Brazwell
August 12, 2024
Lloyd Henry Brazwell, 95, of Jay, Florida, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Milton, Florida.
Lloyd was born on November 29th, 1928 in Pensacola, Florida. He worked as a tug boat captain for Brown Manie for over 30 years.
He loved his dogs like children. He enjoyed telling stories of his youth to his family.
Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Karen Brazwell and son, Ronnie and wife Beth Castner, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and the 3rd great great grandchild due soon.
He is proceeded in death by his wife of 49 years, Clara Brazwell, his children Lloyd A. Brazwell, James Brazwell and Alice Custner.
A visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home beginning at 10:00am with services immediately to follow at 11:00am.
Lewis Arnold Hilburn
August 12, 2024
Lewis Arnold Hilburn of Cantonment, FL entered into rest on Thursday, August 1st, 2024.
Lewis was born on August 21, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Geraldine Hilburn.
He is survived by his wife Linda, his 2 sons, Jeffery (Candice) and Jason (Nicole), his brother Terry (Rhonda), his grandchildren Ava, Destiny, Autumn, Aubree, and Asher, his aunt Joyce, his uncles Robert and David, and numerous cousins.
Lewis was loved by many and will be greatly missed, but the family takes comfort in knowing he is at peace in the loving arms of his Savior.
A visitation will be held Monday, August 5th from 5:00-7:00 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
The funeral service will be held the following day Tuesday, August 6th at 11:00 also at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
A special thank you to Hospice, especially Mr. David, for making this difficult time more bearable. Thank you for doing such an amazing job and taking such good care of Lewis.
Barbara Josephine Roese
August 9, 2024
Barbara Josephine Roese, 87, of Pace, Florida passed away on August 4, 2024 surrounded by family and close friends.
Barbara was born in Blountstown, Florida to Addie and WM Bond on May 29, 1937. She grew up in Port Saint Joe with her grandparents, Benjamin Franklin Hunt and Kate Pace Hunt. She married George Paul Roese Jr. on March 31, 1962. She loved her work in Pensacola with Wilson Meat Company and Haber Produce Company while also raising six children. Throughout their life, Barbara and her husband, George, were active in contributing to their community through personal sacrifices and environmental actions. She (and George) enjoyed camping at Fort Pickens, fishing, (salt and freshwater), playing cards and games, traveling the United States with her best friends, reading, and “rock-climbing” in Biloxi. Much of this time was spent with their lifelong friends, Don and Voncile Hudson.
Barbara was devoted to her six kids. She was an awesome, fun-loving, dependable, compassionate, and protective mother, wife, and friend. She, like George, had room in her heart for everyone.
Barbara is preceded in death by her late husband George, her grandparents, her mother and father, her sister Kathryn Dearing Maguire, her brother John Dearing, and her daughter Deborah Diane Vann.
Barbara is survived by her five children: George P. Roese, Marcus Wayne Roese, Patty Marie Roese, Crista Lee Roese, Cathy Roese Griffith; 9 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren; and extended family, The Hudson’s.
Barbara’s family wishes to extend their sincere heart-felt thanks to Dr. Navas and his staff at the Medical Center Clinic-West Florida Hospital, her caretakers and friends (Sharon Arsenault and April Strausser), Dr. Bailey and Brent Browning from West Florida Hospital ER, and Lisa, Mom’s nurse with Vitas Hospice at WFH who was with us and said, “Mom has finished her journey.”
Her husband George passed away July 23, 2020. Due to Covid, no memorial was held. Below is a link to George’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/srpressgazette/name/george-roese-obituary?id=8363531&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta
The Roese family would like to welcome friends and family to a memorial and celebration of life for both George and Barbara Roese. Services will be held at Woodbine Baptist Church, 4912 Woodbine Road, Pace, FL 32571 on Saturday, September 14 with visitation beginning at 2:45 PM. The celebration of life will begin at 3:30 PM. A reception will immediately follow.
*Please wear something with blue in honor of our parents’ love for bluebirds*
Looking forward to seeing all who can make it. ❤️
2 Timothy 4:7
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Ronald Wayne Sims ‘Ronnie’
August 9, 2024
Ronald Wayne Sims “Ronnie “passed away at home on Wednesday August 7, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born in Century Florida on March 8th 1948 to Alton Thomas Sims “Buck” and Annie Lou McClammy Sims “Boo-Boo” who have preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his beloved wife of 43 years, Ann. Also, brother Billy Sims.
Ronnie is survived by one son Randy Wayne Sims (Chasity Reid), one brother Gene Sims (Carol), three step-daughters and son in laws; Donna and Micheal Ishee, Paula and Greg Fabbro, Ronda and Hutch Hutchison. Seven grandchildren; Colton Sims (Sarah), Dylan Sims, Hayden Sims, Emily Ishee, Caleb Ishee, Madeleine Hutchison, and Hannah Fabbro Smith (Ben); five great grandchildren; Audrey Ann Sims, Lincoln Wayne Sims, and William, Gregory and Hattie Smith. Bonus grandchildren Tori Reid Brown (Joe), Blake Reid (Morgan). Bonus great grandchildren; Asher and Willow Brown, Eden Reid, Kensley and Elyzah Whitley as well as many nieces, nephews and friends who he loved as family.
Ronnie was a well-loved and lifelong member of the broader Century community having been raised on Cox Road in McDavid Florida and attending school in McDavid and Century. Ronnie truly never met a stranger, always greeting you with a warm smile, as if he had known you for years. Chances are that he had, having made so many friends through the years in the local oil field community and beyond.
He married Ann in 1971 and began his official career working with Brown & Root as a masterful heavy equipment operator and supervisor for many years before owning his own businesses and working with Charco until he and his son Randy started and ran S&S Construction for many years. At the time of his passing, he was employed with Campbells Sand and Gravel.
Ronnie was best known for kindness, generosity and a very strong work ethic. No doubt we often will find ourselves repeating some of his famous one liner. One of the families’ favorites is “Somebody’s got to work!”
Funeral service will be held Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie’s grandsons and sons-in-laws.
Emily Christine (Black) Truesdell
August 7, 2024
Emily Christine (Black) Truesdell, age 95, passed away on August 5, 2024, at her home in Bogia, Florida, not far from where she was born on December 14, 1928. Christine trusted Jesus as her Savior as a young girl & continued her walked with the Lord faithfully through the years by reading her Bible & praying every day as she enjoyed her morning cup of coffee. She was a devoted, life-long member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Throughout her life, she willingly assumed the responsibility of any role that needed filling at the church, some of which included Sunday School teacher, nursery worker, choir member, & clerk. The last few years of her life, she impacted the congregations of 2 other churches with her talkative personality, Flag Chapel Baptist Church & Pensacola Baptist Temple.
Christine was a pillar of her community. Her legacy of involvement extends beyond her personal life. For many years, she was an active member of the McDavid Sew & Sew Club. She & her late husband, Raymond Truesdell, were members of Gideons International. They travelled the States with the church in their RV, conducting backyard Bible clubs. They also enjoyed travelling with the Good Sam RV Club. She was a talented lady, showcasing her ability as a model in a fashion show at Pensacola Junior College & singing in the county-wide choir long ago. Through the years, she enjoyed sewing, crafting, painting lessons, growing plants, & fishing.
After raising her family, her professional life included a short time at the Vanity Fair Sewing Factory, after which she pursued a career in nursing. She received her Practical Nursing License & worked for many years as a bed-side nurse at Brewton Memorial Hospital, Tuberville Memorial Hospital in Century, & finally retiring at University Hospital in Pensacola. Even after retirement, she continued to be active serving her community as a volunteer nurse at the Health & Hope Clinic in Century.
Christine loved her family & was proud of them. Though many passed before her, she enjoyed spending time with her friends for as long as she was able. Many who know her well, will tell you she never wanted you to bring her chocolates, preferring instead any hard, colorful candy & she loved sharing them with others.
Perhaps her most enduring legacy of love will be the care she & Raymond gave to numerous foster children down through the years. Their home was always open to anyone, family or stranger, no matter the need. She will be remembered for the caring, hardworking, & capable lady she was & for the hospitality she administered to so many.
She is survived by her daughter, June Capps, & her son, Rev. Dexter Truesdell (Laura), both of Bogia, Florida; son-in-law, Bobbie Robbins & brother-in-law, Fred Petty, both of central Florida; 6 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; & many nephews, nieces, & cousins around the country. She is proceeded in death by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Truesdell; her parents, Rupert & Idell Black; her brother, Rubert Black Jr (Buddy); her sister, Joan Brooks; her daughter, Jane Baker Robbins; & her son-in-law, Andy Capps.
The family would like to thank Emerald Coast Hospice for making it possible to care for their mother & grandmother at home till the end.
Funeral service will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Ralph, Reverend Dexter Truesdell and Reverend Wesley Enfinger officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 from 9:30 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Scott Capps, Travis Truesdell, Nathan Truesdell, Trew Ralph, Johnny Brooks, and Lance Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Teddy Toop, David Huggins, Grey Welch, Dalton Steadham, Bill Welch, Basil Petty, and Jimmy Malone.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, inAtmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
William Anthony “Tony” Day
August 6, 2024
Mr. William Anthony “Tony” Day age 70 of Old Flomaton Road in Flomaton, passed away Saturday August 3, 2024 in a Pensacola Florida hospice facility. Mr. Day was a native and life long resident of Century and was a farmer. He was a avid fisherman, hunter, loved outdoors, riding the river and loved to farm produce. Mr. Day loved Florida State Football and spending time with family and friends. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors; Daughters, Valerie (Kelly) Massey of Pensacola, Fl, Julie (Bryan) Duvall of Cantonment, Sister, Lisa (Al) Ahn of Cantonment, Grandchildren, Rachel (Kyle) Rogers, Jace Dunsford, Jack Jordan, Great Grandchild, Paisley Rogers, Nephew, Jake Livingston, Niece, Samantha Smith.
Preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Joanne Day.
Visitation will be held Thursday August 8, 2024 from 10 until 11AM service time at Flomaton Funeral Home Inc;
Funeral services for Mr. William Anthony “Tony” Day will be held Thursday August 8, 2024 at 11AM from the Chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home. Interment will follow in McCurdy Cemetery adjacent to the Happy Valley Holiness Church with FLOMATON FUNERAL HOME INC OF FLOMATON DIRECTING.
Pallbearers; Phillip Odom, Bart Taylor, Timbo Campbell, Joe Campbell, Bill Haan, Lenny Daly.
Sheila Donaldson
August 5, 2024
Sheila Donaldson, 68, of Atmore, passed away on August 2, 2024 in Pensacola, FL. She was born on April 12, 1956 in Atmore, AL to Harvey and Elma Lee Bradberry. She was a 1974 graduate of Ernest Ward High School. She was a retired loan processer at First National Bank & Trust. She was a dedicated Christian, mother and friend. She was a very talented pianist. She played the piano for Walnut Hill Baptist Church for over 20 years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her 6 grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Donaldson (Beth Donaldson) of Daphne and Steven Donaldson (Lauren Donaldson) of Atmore; her brother, Harvey Bradberry of Walnut Hill, FL; 6 grandchildren, Paisley Donaldson, Ivey Donaldson, Christian Donaldson, Lux Donaldson, Silas Donaldson and Ellie Donaldson and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ted Bridges officiating.
Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Brandon Phillips, Shayne Godwin, Blake Godwin, Shawn Bradberry, Paxton Hobbs, Chris Harrison, Shawn Lassiter. Honorary pallbearers will be Christian Donaldson and Silas Donaldson.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Gregory Connor Weekes
August 3, 2024
Gregory Connor Weekes , age 31 , of Jay , Florida passed away July 31, 2024.
A visitation will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church , 14047 Alabama Street , Jay , Florida .
Funeral services will be held Friday , August 9, 2024, at noon at Cornerstone Christian Church .
Jay Funeral Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Lois Montel
August 2, 2024
Mrs. Lois Montel, age 81, passed away, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Atmore, AL. She resided in Montgomery, AL; for many years before moving to Atmore, AL; the past 15 years. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church services so much.
Mrs. Montel enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them in sporting events. She was self-appointed “Mayor” of The Meadows and enjoyed interacting with the people there. She loved listening to gospel music and sitting with the elderly. She was a big “Alabama Football Fan and “Atlanta Braves Fan”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lavon (Bertha Jackson) Brooks, husband, Daniel Montel, and one sister, Sue Wooten.
She is survived by her one son, Rusty (Jean) Montel, of Huxford, AL; one daughter, Teresa Eveline Montel (Jimmy) Stanton, of Century, FL; three brothers, Robert (Patricia) Brooks, of Montgomery, AL; Micky (Carol) Brooks, of Montgomery, AL; Johnny Brooks, of Sulphur, LA; two sisters, Donna (Carl) Smith, of Brownwood, TX; Jane (Dr. Jeff) Snyder, of Tallahassee, FL; five grandchildren, Aaron Rodgers; Jessika Bennett; Craig Montel; Josh Montel; Tyler Lessard; eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 4:30 PM at Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Catawba Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 3:30 PM until service time at 4:30 PM at Unity Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be John Johnson, Wayne Baker, David Zigler, Brandon Strawbridge, Tim Wilkinson, and Noel Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.