Edward Ronald “Ronnie” Hetherington
June 10, 2021
Edward Ronald “Ronnie” Hetherington, 75 of Cantonment, FL, died at his home on June 7th.
Mr. Hetherington was born May 21st, 1946, in Pensacola, FL, to Frank and Merle (Sims) Hetherington.
He attended Pensacola High School in Pensacola, FL. After his High School graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served for 4 years in stateside and overseas assignments and was honorably discharged upon completion of his voluntary service.
He returned home to Pensacola after finishing his time in the Air Force and met his wife Paula on a blind date. The two fell in love and married May 3rd, 1969. The couple lived in Pensacola after they wed, then, moved to Cantonment, FL in 1973.
Mr. Hetherington was employed as a lab technician for St. Regis Paper Company in 1969. Even though the company names changed several times throughout the years, Mr. Hetherington continued in this job until his retirement on July 1, 2010.
Mr. Hetherington loved to watch history movies, study the bible, wood carving, bird watching, reading, and playing cards. He loved to talk about his service in the Air Force, telling stories about the B-52 and working on camera systems on the flight line in Turkey. He had a passion for researching his family genealogy. He wanted to leave a legacy for his grandchildren by providing a detailed family history.
Mr. Hetherington was known as “Grandaddy” to his family and will be forever missed and greatly loved.
*Celebration of Life will be Friday, June 11th at 5:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Cantonment, 118 Morris Ave, in Cantonment, FL 32533. It will be officiated by Dr. Will Stone. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the First Baptist Church of Cantonment building fund. Mr. Hetherington will be buried with honors at Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Frank and Merle Hetherington. He is survived by his wife Paula (Houston) Hetherington, of Cantonment, FL., and their four children. Daughter, Wendy Hetherington of Pensacola, FL., daughter, Tiffany and Michael Ralph of Navarre, FL., daughter, Robin and Michael Perez of Chesapeake, VA., and son, Chad and Natalie Hetherington of Cantonment, FL. His siblings, sister Janice (Gafford) Hetherington, brother Steve Hetherington, brother Frank Hetherington, and brother Fred Hetherington.
Mr. and Mrs. Hetherington also have 12 Grandchildren.
Grace Narvell McGhee
June 10, 2021
Mrs. Grace Narvell McGhee, age 87, of Atmore, AL. passed away on Tuesday June 8, 2021. She was born in Union Town, AL. and raised in the Mobile County area but has resided in the Atmore area most of her life. She was an educator in Escambia County, member of the McCullough Friendship Club and a member of Booneville Baptist Church. Her faith, church and family were the delights of her life. She loved her babies.
Mrs. McGhee is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Gurthey) Dean.
She leaves behind her wonderful husband of 69 years Rev. Ronald McGhee of Booneville, AL; two sons Ron McGhee Jr (Tana) of Dothan, AL; Jim McGhee (Joanne) of Dothan, AL; three daughters, Jackie (Dave) Gaylor of Brewton, AL; Rhonda (Richard) Daniels of Huxford, AL; Kimberly (Terry) Kelly of Atmore, AL; one sister, LaNell (Richard) Blaine of Georgetown, AL; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Booneville Baptist Church., with Rev. David Atkinson officiating.
Burial will follow at Booneville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Boone Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Jason McGhee, Whitney McGhee, Matthew Daniels, Timothy Daniels, Billy Joiner and Scott Robinson.
Linda C. Helton
June 9, 2021
Linda C. Helton, age 77, of Atmore, AL passed away on June 3, 2021 in Atmore, AL. She was born on March 24, 1944 in Damascus, AL to King David and Melissa Evelyn Lanier Cotton. She was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ. She was the owner and a cosmetologist of Merle Norman Cosmetics in Atmore, AL for many years. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, John Cotton and Robert Cotton; her sisters, Mabel Edmiston, Marjorie Troutman and Margaret Ann Beasley. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, William “Don” Helton of Atmore, AL; her daughter, Laura (Jason) Carraway of Atmore, AL; her brothers, Stacey W. (Suzanne) Cotton of Covington, GA and Harlen Gene (JoAnn) Cotton of Atmore, AL; her grandchild, Austin Gibbs and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A graveside memorial service and interment will be held Friday, June 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Brad Sullivan officiating.
Constance Marie Korn
June 7, 2021
Constance Marie Korn Age 66, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on June 6, 2021.
She was born to loving parents Donald and Helen Korn in Japan Jan. 2, 1955.
She was a loving mother with 3 Children. Melissa (David) Watson, John Gerdine, and Scott (Karen) Gerdine. Grandchildren Jonathan and Sarah Watson.
She loved all her family and 5 siblings. Sherry (Gary) Barnes, Ken (Micki) Korn, David (Terri) Korn, Teresa (Rick) Easterling, and Bob (Karen) Korn. Constance Marie Korn was a talented singer and loved to write songs. Her faith in the Lord was number one in her life. She loved to teach the Bible to people who wanted to know more about Him. Constance Marie Korn always loved to laugh and converse with friends and family members when they came to visit her. Constance Marie Korn’s Celebration of Life will be held Sunday June 27, 2021 at Noon in Her Residence with family and friends singing her favorite hymns.
Joan Elaine Brooks
June 4, 2021
Joan Elaine Brooks, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away and went to her heavenly home on June 2, 2021, at the age of 77.
Mrs. Brooks was born on January 22, 1944 and was a lifelong resident of McDavid, FL. She was a devoted member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church all of her life, including teaching Sunday School and loving on the babies in the nursery. She also had a passion for her animals and flowers. Above all else she was a family woman who loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded by her father and mother, Rupert and Idell Black, brother, Dowlin Black, sisters, Betty Harrelson, Nelda Seal and a son, Keith Brooks.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Ed Brooks of McDavid, FL; children, Kathy Ozmore (Ozzie), Robbie Castillow (Daphne), Robin Ball (Scott), Brad Brooks (Miranda), Lisa Brooks, Johnny Brooks (Abby); grandchildren, Tyler Brooks, Tayler Ehrhart (Dustin), Myles Brooks, Tyler Brooks (Britany), Jordan Castillow, Tanner Brooks (Morgan), Dakota Brooks, Kendall Castillow, Bailey Castillow, Desmond Williams, Rhiannon Brooks; great grandchildren, Allison Brooks, Kaya Brooks, Jaxson Brooks, Jayce Brooks, Braelyn Brooks, Manual Brooks, Lilly Brooks, Jamison Brooks; sisters, Christine Truesdell, Lucelle Burroughs, Barbara Quadrini, Frances Black; special cousins, June Capps (Andy), Dexter Truesdell (Laura); best friend, Shirley Black and her Schatzi.
Visitation will be at 2:00 PM until the service begins at 3:00 PM Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Ray’s Chapel Church in McDavid, FL; with Rev. Nathan Brown and Rev. Dexter Truesdell officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons; Tyler Brooks, Tanner Brooks, Myles Brooks, Dakota Brooks, Dustin Ehrhart and Jordan Castillow.
Elaine C. Tarkowski
June 3, 2021
Elaine C. Tarkowski resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the age of 81.
She was born on October 21, 1939 to the late Ernest Castro and Gladys Roche Castro.
Elaine was a longtime member of St. John Catholic Church and a proud Navy wife to retired Commander Ronald C. Tarkowski, Sr. for 35 years. She enjoyed bowling and bingo. Her Castro heritage was something she was very proud of as being one of the first ten families to settle in Pensacola, FL. Elaine enjoyed her grandchildren and was especially proud of each of them.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Tarkowski, Sr.; her parents; and seven siblings.
Elaine is survived by her three children, Barbara Dosh (John), Ronald Tarkowski, Jr. and Matthew Tarkowski; three grandchildren, Mallory Tarkowski (Trey), Nicholas Dosh (Gabby) and Dylan Stamenkovich (Kyndall); three great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Soryn and Atlas; one sister, Mary Hellriegel (John); two sisters-in-law, Rose Castro and Shirley Castro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Father Dennis O’Brien officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. prior to services.
In lieu of flowers family requests that donations be made to Covenant Hospice Care Center at Sacred Heart.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is entrusted with arrangements.
Elton Ward Bowling
June 3, 2021
Elton Ward Bowling, 71, passed away June 1, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on March 4, 1950 to Vaughn and Lucy Bowling in Mobile, AL. Elton bravely served his country in the Army. He also owned and operated Elton Bowling Fiberglass for 35 years, where he was recognized as the best in his craft throughout the Southeast. Elton was an avid fisherman, enjoyed shooting at the range, and restoring old sports cars. He enjoyed all the pets and animals that he and Sheila had over their many years together. Elton will be remembered for his quick wit, as well as being a devoted husband, father and son.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vaughn and Lucy Bowling.
Elton is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 44 years, Sheila J. Bowling, and his son, Casey Bowling (Monica).
Visitation will be Wednesday June 9, 2021, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Funeral Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jerry Vaughn will be officiating. Interment will be at Bayview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Tom Watson, Bob Sachlis, Jimmy Bragg, Kevin Laghan, Lon Withers, and Billy Cotton.
James Earl “Jim” Harrison
June 2, 2021
Mr. James Earl “Jim” Harrison passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Harrison was born January 10, 1961 in Atmore, Alabama where he was raised and later moved to Bay Minette, Alabama and resided.
Jim loved God and enjoyed sharing his faith in God with others. He especially loved teaching his grandsons about God and the importance of praying for others in need. Jim was an avid Auburn fan who always rooted for his team win or lose! Jim attended Escambia County High School and also Lake Butler High School, FL., where he graduated Class of 1979. Jim was a skilled master mechanic and salesman for various companies across the Southeastern United States for over 35 years.
Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Ann (Smith) Parker, his step-mother, Barbara Ann (Dykes) Harrison, and father-in-law, Rev. Charlton Lee Calhoun.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jenifer Lynn (Calhoun) Harrison, daughter, Jessica Luanne (Chris) Harrison-Phillips; sons Stephen Earl Thomas Harrison, and Nicholas James Harrison; four grandsons, Jordynn Paul Harrison, Christopher Paul Phillips, Jr., Chosen Isaiah Phillips, Closure Elijah Kane Phillips, all of Bay Minette, AL; father, Rev. Hubert Earl Harrison of Atmore, AL; brothers, John Robert (Shannon) Harrison, of Stockton, AL; Kenneth Lee (Anita) Harrison, Edward Alvin Harrison, of Atmore, AL; and William Anthony (Lisa) Cody of Jay, FL. He is also survived by his mother in law and father in law Martha and Ronnie Jay of Bay Minette, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other family, church family members, and friends.
Visitation will be at Vision Ministries Church of God, Bay Minette, AL, Thursday evening, June 3, 2021, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. for family and from 6:00-8:00 PM for all other friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Vision Ministries Church of God, Bay Minette, AL with Rev. Earl Harrison, Rev. David Harrison, Rev. Ernest Calhoun and Bishop James Alan Blackmon officiating. Interment at Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church cemetery, Perdido, AL.
Pallbearers will be: John Robert Harrison, Stephen Earl Thomas Harrison, Jonathan Daniel Harrison, John Robert Ellis, Drew Andrew Ellis, Richard Clay Luker, Nicholas James Harrison, Jordynn Paul Harrison, and Kayden Ray Seale. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Ellis and Miles Bilinski.
The Harrison family would like to extend a special thank you to their loving neighbors and friends, Mr. Steve and Mrs. Linda Richerson for being the Godly example of “loving thy neighbor as thyself.”
Charles Carnie Lambeth
June 2, 2021
Mr. Charles Carnie Lambeth, age 95, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his Flomaton residence.
Mr. Lambeth was born in Cantonment, FL and had been a life-long resident of the Flomaton area. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy. He worked as a Purchasing Clerk at Monsanto for a number of years, and was a member of Pleasant Home Holiness Church. Mr. Lambeth was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Nora Lister Lambeth.
He is survived by a son, Larry (Tracy) Lambeth of Flomaton; a daughter, Brenda (Terry) Powell of Flomaton; four grandchildren, Trent (Laura) Powell, Brandon (Alex) Powell, Lauren Lambeth, and Nick Lambeth, all of Flomaton; seven great-grandchildren, Jacob Powell, Ty Powell, Kyra Powell, Trinity Powell, Reece Charles Powell, Kayson Graves, and Sophia Powell, all of Flomaton.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021 from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Andy Boutwell officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Thursday from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M.
Pallbearers: Steve Lambeth, Dale Chavers, Allen Lambeth, Dan Walton, Bobby Franklin, and Steve Turner.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ralph Lambeth, Marty Lambeth, Tommy Simmons, and Jimmy “Hulk” Boutwell.
Barbeline McCaw
June 2, 2021
Ms. Barbeline McCaw age 40, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Pensacola, FL.
Ms. McCaw had been a resident of Century, FL; but has resided most of her life in Flomaton, AL. She enjoyed her family, children, grandchildren and her bulldog “Blue.” She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Roy and Nancy (Kennedy) Darby.
She is survived by her three sons, Richard McCaw of Munson, FL; Charlie McCaw of Pace, FL; and Tiyquarius Taylor of Pace, FL; one daughter, Lori McCaw of Flomaton, AL; one brother Roy Byron Darby Jr. of Pace, FL; one sister, Vicki Darby Benfield of Brewton, AL. many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Petty – Eastside Chapel.
Burial will follow at Crary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty – Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.