Kimberly Anne Brewton
September 8, 2021
Kimberly Anne Brewton, 52, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on September 2, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to her parents, David Clarke and Linda Howard Jasinski, and she moved to Cantonment in 1986.
Kim is survived by a son, Anthony Brewton (Michaeline); daughter, Amber McGlothren; brother, Christopher Clarke (Latisha); sister, Tracy Garrett (Lynn); stepbrother, Gregory Jasinski (Shanna); father, David Clarke (Sandra); mother, Linda Jasinski; three grandchildren, Matthew, Levi and Riley; niece, Brittany; three nephews, Jacob, Wyatt and Dylan; along with several aunts, uncles, and friends.
As a graduate of Euclid High, Kim was employed by Cox Cable for 18 yrs. More recently at Liberty Church North Campus in the nursery. She was also a Mary Kay representative. As a young woman Kim loved to fish and listen to Prince. She loved her church family. Kim was a kind and caring soul willing to help others, unselfishly, at any time. Kim was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 22, 2021, at Liberty Church North Campus, 9420 Music Lane. Pensacola, Florida, at 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Liberty Church. North Campus. Covid protocols will be observed.
Melba Ernestine “Jackie” Brown
September 7, 2021
Melba Ernestine “Jackie” Brown, age 94, passed away on August 31, 2021 in Century, FL.
She was born on May 22, 1927 in Bratt, FL to the late Ernest and Katie Davis Hall.
She was a longtime member of Atmore First Assembly of God Church where she helped organize a senior group called “Celebrate”.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hubert Lewis Brown; her grandson, Carey Brown and her siblings, Martez Rutherford, Julia Johnson, Betty Wells and Jerry
Hall.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Donna) Brown of Grand Island, FL and Joey (Jamie) Brown of Spanish Fort, AL; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Bratt-Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Bratt- Godwin Cemetery.
Joseph D. Burdeshaw, Sr.
September 6, 2021
Joseph D. Burdeshaw, Sr. resident of Cantonment, FL passed away on September 4, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born on Dec. 26, 1935 to the late George Grady Burdeshaw and Martha Wilson Burdeshaw.
Joseph served his county in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion, Pensacola, FL.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, George Burdeshaw and J. C. Burdeshaw.
Joseph is survived by his sons, Joseph (Cindy) Burdeshaw, Sr. and John (Eloda) Burdeshaw; daughters, Malinda (Dale) Gatzke and Trish Burdeshaw; four grandchildren, Kristina, Melissa, Tiana, and Kyle; seven great grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Bruce) Wood; and brothers, Milton (Alice) and Charles (Margaret) .
Graveside services will be held at 2PM on Sept. 13, 2021 at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
Randy Darrell Holt
September 5, 2021
Mr. Randy Darrell Holt, age 69, passed away September 2, 2021.
Mr. Holt was born in Brewton on November 14, 1951, and had been a life-long resident of Flomaton. He was baptized at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pensacola, was a 1971 graduate of Flomaton High School and was honorably discharged from the Army National Guard in 1977. Randy owned and operated Randy Holt Construction Co. for thirty-seven years, winning two Outstanding Home Awards in the Northwest Florida Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes. After his homebuilding career he established Lower Alabama Claims Service which has been in business for the past twenty-four years. His greatest joys in life were spending time with his family, bass fishing and Alabama football. He has always been known for his witty personality, positive outlook on life and sense of humor.
Mr. Holt was preceded in death by his father, Donnie Holt.
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Marilyn Bell Holt; daughters, Rachael (Kevin) Fillmore of Barnett Crossroads, AL, Melissa (Steve) Willard of Mobile, AL; two grandchildren, Weston Fillmore, and Raeleigh Fillmore; mother, Betty Holt; and brothers, Danny (Judie) Holt, Larry (Donna) Holt; sister, Rhonda Holt, all of Pensacola, FL; and other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 6, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Kevin Fillmore officiating. Interment will follow in Hollywood cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on September 6, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. until service time at 3:00 P.M.
Pallbearers are Steve Willard, Gerald Cofield, Randy Roberson, Earl Garrett, Donald Godwin, and Steve Flowers.
Pianist Julie Newton.
John Robert Lee
September 4, 2021
Mr. John Robert Lee, age 61, passed away, on Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. after a brief illness.
Mr. Lee has resided most of his life in Century, FL. He was an electrician for years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his dog Maggie. He was an avid hard worker. He enjoyed spending time with his friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford (Bessie) Lee, one daughter, Kathryn “Katie” Suzanne Lee, one sister, Janet Shultz.
Mr. Lee is survived by his brother-in-law, Todd Shultz, of Brewton, AL; Cousins, Steve (Angie) Turner, of Century, FL; four grandchildren, Isabelle Barber, Jasmine Barber, Michaela Barber, Daylon Brown, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Monday, September 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Byrneville Cemetery with Rev. Michael Johnson officiating.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
James Earl Groshong, Jr.
September 4, 2021
James Earl Groshong, Jr. of Cantonment, FL passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. James was born in Sun Valley, CA on November 01, 1973. James proudly served his country for 16 years with the United States Air Force. His biggest passions in life were music, movies, video games, and his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his Great-Grandmother, Clara Perry; and brothers Derrick and Todd Neal.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Groshong; son, Alexander Groshong; daughter, Emily Groshong; parents, Donald and Patricia Neal; grandparents, Larry and Juanita Barker; brother, Jason (Tracy) Neal; fur babies Buddy and Daisy Groshong; and numerous other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 07, 2021 from 9:30 AM until services begin at 10:30 AM at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment, FL. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend should arrive at Faith Chapel North by 11:30 AM for the procession.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Rami Owera, Nikki Kelley, APRN, the staff at Woodlands Medical Specialists, and everyone on 6 South at West Florida Hospital.
Pallbearers will be Alexander Groshong, Bill Petersen, Keith Dodd, Donald Neal, Taylor Nichols, and Jason Neal.
Honorary pallbearers will be J.T. Dodd, Shirley Bridges, Meghan Hohman, Matthew Steinbeck, and Johnny Taylor.
For safety purposes, the family asks that you wear a mask and socially distance.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Donations can be made in memory of James at themmrf.org or by calling (203) 229-0464.
Raleigh Hayden Gafford
September 4, 2021
Raleigh Hayden Gafford, 69, of Cantonment, Florida, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2021. Raleigh graduated from Woodham High School, Pensacola, Florida, Class of 1970. Before retirement, Raleigh was employed as a Control Room Operator at Solutia Performance Material. Throughout his life he enjoyed fishing, hunting, snow skiing, and many trips with friends to the Gator Nationals. As a result of being raised in a Christian home, Raleigh trusted Jesus as his savior at a young age.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Ward Gafford, father, Robert Rand Gafford and brother-in-law, Jeff Bates. Mr. Gafford is survived by his sisters, Ramona Gafford Wright and Regena Gafford Bates; nephew, Jason (Angie) Wright; nieces Amber (Chad) Wright Faulk, Kelsey Ann Bates, Kaitlyn Joy Bates; and many great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
September 7, 2021 followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Billy Boles, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
For the safety of all, the family appreciates the wearing of masks.
John Kenneth Mathis
September 4, 2021
Mr. John Kenneth Mathis, age 80, passed away, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Atmore, AL.
Mr. Mathis lived in the Century, FL. and Flomaton, AL until moving to Atmore, AL. in 2000. Mr. Mathis enjoyed studying the “Word”. He loved spreading the “Word of God” and working in his vegetable garden.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah (Ruby) Mathis, his wife of 43 years, Luverne G. Mathis, three brothers, Tom Mathis, Noah Mathis Jr; James O Pete Mathis, one sister, Ida Mae Welch.
Mr. Mathis is survived by his one daughter, Laura Perryman, of Pensacola, FL; dear friend, Linda Bryant, of Atmore, AL; sister-in-law, Chiquita Mathis, of Century, FL; three grandchildren, Terrence Wogan II, Christopher Wogan, Jonathan Wogan, six great- grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Bro. Thurl Pearson and Sis. Carolyn Bankes officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 6, 2021 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Chris Bryant, Jonathan Wogan, and Tony James.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements
Grover Franklin Hall
September 4, 2021
Grover Franklin Hall, 78, died August 30, 2021, at his home in Bratt, FL. He was born March 1, 1942, in Bay Springs, FL, the son of Charlie and Amanda (Smith) Hall.
Grover attended Ernest Ward High School until he entered the United States Army. He served in the U.S. Army for 26 years during the Panama Conflict, Cuban Conflict, Korean War, and Vietnam. He retired from the Army as an E-8 in 1981. After retirement, he married his wife, Twila Lewis, and they eventually settled in Bratt, FL. They celebrated 39 years of marriage. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints serving many years as a leader and co-founder of Jay Branch.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four of his children, Jason Wayne Hall of Las Vegas, NV, Sharon Annette Hall of Sylacauga, AL, Carol Ann Ragoopath of Pittsburgh, PA, Clay Allen Hall of Pittsburgh, PA; siblings Ernest Hall of Atmore, AL, Burt Hall of Pensacola, FL.
He is survived by his wife, Twila Hall of Bratt, FL; children John (Myra) Hall of Lucedale, MS, Christine Hall of Houston, TX, Roland (Jessica) Hall of Century, FL, and Eric Hall of Molino, FL; siblings, Annette (Joe) Bellew of Bay Springs, FL, B.C. (Mary) Hall of Milton, FL, Robert “Cotton” (Mary) Hall of McDavid, FL; 14 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
Services for Grover Franklin Hall were held at Petty Funeral Home in Atmore on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
Interment will be at his home in Bratt, FL.
Dewey Ronald Ward
September 4, 2021
Dewey Ronald Ward ,82, was born in McDavid, FL on March 11, 1939 to Clara Leticia Brunson and Thomas Jackson Ward. He was a 1956 Graduate of Century High School and joined the United States Navy in 1956. He passed away July 19, 2021 at his home in Alpine, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Grady, Marie, Troy and Billy Ward and Diane, Joe and Gene Rigby Dewey Ronald Ward (82) was born in McDavid, FL on March 11, 1939 to Clara Leticia Brunson and Thomas Jackson Ward. He was a 1956 Graduate of Century High School and joined the United States Navy in 1956. He passed away July 19, 2021 at his home in Alpine, TN.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Grady, Marie, Troy and Billy Ward and Diane, Joe and Gene Rigby. He is survived by his children Keith (Valerie) Ward, Donna (Bob) Warner and Nicholas (Becki) Ward, six grandchildren Brandon (Tonya) Warner, Nikole Ward, Cameron (Caitlin) Warner, Nicholas Jr (Breanna) Ward, Shannon (Ryan) Crowley and Laina Ward as well as four great-grandchildren Ethan Warner, Kaylee Smallwood, Chloe Warner and Harleen Ward.
A celebration of his life, with military honors, was held at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, McDavid, FL on September 4, 2021. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Flags of Honor which is an educational scholarship for military families.