Stephen C. Sidner
June 19, 2021
Stephen C. Sidner, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, peacefully surrounded by those he loved dearly.
Born December 22, 1941, Steve grew up in a large family in Pensacola, FL. He excelled in school, graduating from PHS with honors; and was recognized on the Deans List in college several times. Steve served in the United States Army during Vietnam until he was medically discharged due to a ruptured appendix.
Steve married the love of his life, Evelyn in 1967. Their sons Steve and Scott followed quickly and the family continued their journey in Pensacola, where Steve worked in the construction industry. He was an iron worker by trade, and spent the last 30 years as a loyal employee to Specialty Contractors. At nearly 80 years old, Steve was known to outperform the younger guys, always taking pride in his abilities.
Steve loved fishing, enjoyed softball and was an avid league bowler at Felton Bowling Alley for years. Steve, known by most as “Pops”, was adopted by many thru the years as an honorary grandpa. Steve’s greatest joy in life was watching his grandchildren succeed. He rarely missed a baseball game, cheer competition, football game, swim meet or car race. Steve made sure he was there for those babies!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Margaret Sidner; and his adoring wife, Evelyn.
He is survived by his sons, Steve (Lynn) Sidner and Scott (Serena) Sidner, 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.
Steve will be laid to rest beside Evelyn on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Mitchell’s Cemetery in Seminole, AL. Pallbearers will be
Dayton Sidner, Brandin Sidner, Camden Sidner, Easton Sidner, Falcon Sidner and Patrick Perdue.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Jaidan August Peters
June 16, 2021
Jaidan August Peters, 4-years old, of Walnut Hill, FL passed away on June 5, 2021, in Pensacola, FL. He was born on May 10, 2017 in Pensacola, FL to Levi and Samantha Macks Peters.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda Lynn Hubbard Peters and his uncle, Chris Henderson.
He is survived by his parents, Levi and Samantha Peters of Walnut Hill, FL; his grandfather, Erich Peters of Canoe, AL; his grandmother, Nancy Peters of Pace, FL; his grandparents, Sam and Cheryl Macks of Century, FL; his siblings, Levi Jordan Peters, Brylee Ann Peters and Samuel Colton Peters; his aunts and uncles, Austin (Trisha) Macks, Skyler (Elizabeth) Macks, Ericka (Victor) Peters- Quesada, Isaiah Peters, and Caleb Peters, along with many loving family and friends.
Jaidan is dearly loved by his parents, siblings, and all his family and friends. Jaidan made friends effortlessly and was a joy to be around; he always had a smile on his face. Jaidan enjoyed drawing, singing, and listening to music about Jesus. He loved the color purple and going to imaginary school. Jaidan didn’t like to eat a lot, but loved “kid coffee” and toast. He would often help make his own toast with lots of extra butter. Jaidan’s ZeeZee (Grandmother) often had a special drawer with bubble gum just for him. Jaidan enjoyed taking the wagon to feed the pigs and cows whom he named One, Two, and Three. He loved the everyday trips with his Daddy to pick his siblings up from school and always greeted them with his precious smile and a sweet hello. Jaidan’s nickname was “little monkey” because he was always found on his mom’s hip or by her side.
Funeral service was held Friday, June 11, 2021 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating. Interment followed at Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens in Walnut Hill, FL.
Active pallbearers were Austin Macks, Skyler Macks, Caleb Peters and Isaiah Peters.
Honorary pallbearers were Keith McCann, Robby McCann and Larry McCann.
Robert Edward “Bobby” Raines, Jr
June 16, 2021
Robert Edward “Bobby” Raines, Jr went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 13, 2021.
Robert leaves behind his two sons, Bobby Joe Raines of Pensacola; Daniel Riley Raines of Pensacola; mother, Olivia Kittrell Hamilton of Cantonment; and a large extended family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward “Bobby” Raines, Sr; grandmother, Alice Kennedy Raines; grandfather, Hugh Raines of Molino; and sister, Dee Niece Raines.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Tim Lewis officiating. Burial following in Lathram Chapel UMC Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. prior to services.
Susanna C. Smith
June 16, 2021
Susanna C. Smith resident of Molino, FL passed away on June 14, 2021 at the age of 82.
She was born on March 30, 1939, in Pensacola, FL, to the late Arthur Vaulk and Katherine L. Slavick Vaulk.
Susanna is survived by her daughter, Lucinda M. Smith; sons, Clarence A. Smith (Bennie S Cummins) and Kirby P. Smith; grandchildren, Bradley A. (Cassandra) Goolsby, Derek J. (Brittney) Smith, Miranda (Sammy) Rodriguez, and Sharlee (Lucas) Combs; and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., on June 19, 2021, at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 303 Rocky Avenue, Cantonment, Florida, 32533 with Father George Thekku officiating. Burial will follow in Barrineau Park Colony Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Betty Sherrer Jackson
June 13, 2021
Betty Sherrer Jackson, 1927-2021, age 93. Lifetime resident of Myrtle Grove in Pensacola, Florida; peacefully reunited with the Lord on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Born December 1, 1927 to Clarence H. Sherrer, and Mabel Adkinson Sherrer at the homestead in Myrtle Grove on 65th Avenue. Betty met, dated, and later married George M. Jackson on June 13, 1947. They raised two children, a daughter Marcia Jackson Gierisch and a son, George Douglas Jackson both of Pensacola. Betty attended Escambia County Schools, 1st through 12th grade, and then the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa 1945-1947. She returned home from Tuscaloosa, married George, and then raised a family. She decided to return to college at age 43 completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. She graduated from the University of West Florida, with Summa Cum Laude honors in 1973. Betty re-entered Escambia Public Schools in 1974, this time as an educator and teacher. She retired in 1988 with 14 years of service at West Pensacola Elementary in Myrtle Grove, Fl. Ms. Betty was not an idle woman during those years of marriage to George and rearing kids. She taught Kindergarten at Sunnyside on New Warrington Road until she and her sister, Anna Mary, purchased the name and built a new location at 719 North 63rd Avenue in Myrtle Grove. Sunnyside Kindergarten and Nursery School was a private kindergarten in Myrtle Grove opened 1960-1970. When Ms. Betty retired in 1988, she started painting and earned several ribbons and awards. She was a member of Quayside Gallery in Pensacola.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years George M. Jackson, both parents, a sister Anna Mary Sherrer Roberts, and two brothers Thomas and Hubert Sherrer. She is survived by sister in law Louise Jackson, her two children, Marcia Jackson Gierisch and George Douglas (Doug) Jackson, both of Pensacola. Four grandchildren, Tiffany Jackson Martin (Glenn), Nikki Gierisch, Megan Gierisch, George Franklin Jackson (Ruth Ellen). Three great grandchildren, Lily Abells, Jack Abells and George Ellis Jackson. There are numerous nieces and nephews of the Boone, Kee, Jackson and Roberts families.
Arrangements will be handled by Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. On Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church, 1030 North 57th Avenue (and Lillian Highway), Pensacola, Florida.
Visitation will begin at 2pm, with Celebration of Life at 3pm, followed with interment after the service at Myrtle Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. Following graveside committal, the family will receive guests at a reception in the church fellowship hall.
Malakai Alexander Marks
June 13, 2021
Malakai Alexander Marks was lovingly welcomed into the world on February 2, 2021. Four short months later, Malakai unexpectedly passed away on June 8, 2021. In his short life, he brought so much joy and love to all of those that knew him. His big “chinky” smile and bright blue eyes lit up the whole room and would put a smile on your face even in the worst of days. He was the happiest of little fellas but definitely would let you know when he was hangry. Heaven now has the most precious of little angels.
He is preceded in death by his angelbaby sibling, great-great grandparents, Donald F. Lewis, Sr. and Barbara L. Lewis; great-grandmother, Janice R. Honeycutt; several other great-great grandparents, great grandparents, great-aunts, great-uncles, and great-cousins.
He is survived by his Mommy (Brianna Marks); Daddy (Dalton Hartje); maternal grandparents, Mimi (Candice Marks) and Grumps (Tim Marks); paternal grandmother, Erika Hartje; great-grandparents, Dianna Bair, Harry L. Bair III, Paul and Helena Hartje; uncles, Tavarus Bair, Gregory Hartje, and Tyler Hartje; aunt, Hannah Olsen; cousins, Rosalie Olsen, Clarity Bair, Kailani Bair, Tegan Bair, Bellamy Bair; godparents, Daniel Abdelwahed and Cherokee Selwyn; several great-aunts, great-uncles, and great-cousins.
Visitation will be held on June 13, 2021, beginning at 12:00 p.m. for family and 1:00 p.m. for friends. The service/celebration of life will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel North funeral home located at 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533. Services to be officiated by Mike Rollwagen.
Pallbearers: Dalton Hartje, Timothy Marks, Tavarus Bair, and Matthew Hartje.
Honorary pallbearers: Daniel Abdelwahed, Gordon Hartje, Gregory Hartje, and Tyler Hartje.
Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” – A.A. Milne
For this child I prayed and the Lord has granted the desires of my heart. – 1 Samuel 1:27
Donald Glenn Brock
June 13, 2021
Donald Glenn Brock passed away on June 10, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida. Donald was born in Cartersville, Georgia on June 24, 1928 to Jessie and Ida Brock. He joined the Army at the age of 17 and was a WWII veteran. Donald retired from AT&T after 36 years of service. He loved to camp, golf and square dance with the love of his life Lenora. Donald loved to meet his friends at Whataburger on Friday mornings and once a month he enjoyed going to the Biscuit & Gravy breakfast at the Ensley Lodge. He spent time transporting children to the Shriners Hospital and made over 60 trips. Donald was a long time member of Bellview Baptist Church.
Donald became a Master Mason in 1953 at the Oostanaula Lodge #113 in Rome, Georgia and was a charter member of the Hadji Shrine in Pensacola, Florida.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Lenora Brock; mother and father; five brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by sons, Randy Brock (Diane) and David Brock (Deborah); grandchildren, Ryan Brock (Cathy), Dustin Brock (Debra) and Russell Brock (Stacy); great grandchildren, Megan, Erin, Amber, Hayley, Jaden, Michael, Myah, Macey Justin, Kaden, Rilee and Ash; and Special Lady Friend, Alice Burns.
Pallbearers are Ryan Brock, Dustin Brock, Russell Brock, Jaden Brock, Steve Dillard, James Wiggins, Kerry Dobbins and Bob Blaylock.
Visitation will be held on Mon. June 14, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South between 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Services will be held on Tues. June 15, 2021 at Bellview Baptist Church, 4750 Saufley Field Road Pensacola, Florida 32526. Masonic Services to be observed. Military Honor Guard with Patriot Guard escort. Pastors Steve Bruce and Greg McBride will be presiding. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Hadji Shrine Transportation Fund. A special thank you to the Woodlands, Dr. Judeth, Covenant Hospice and Jo Ann Bowles.
Jon Howard White
June 10, 2021
Jon Howard White, age 66, of Pensacola passed away peacefully on May 29, 2021 with his wife and dog at his side. He was born in Pensacola, Florida to George E White Jr and Gloria S White.
He attended school in Pensacola. He worked in Real Estate Sales in Escambia and Santa Rosa County, Fl. He was a past member of Krewe of Lafitte and Krewe of Seville.
Jon enjoyed shooting pool, spending time in the woods hunting, traveling, visiting his friends and tinkering in his shop. He had a big heart and was always helping others, giving people down on their luck odd jobs to help them out. He was of Catholic faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George E White Jr and Gloria S White and his brother, Jim White.
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife and best friend, Donna S White; Step-son, Christian Blades (Leigh Anne); Grandchildren, Amelia and Andrew who he adored; his brothers, Jerry White, Jean White and Jeff White; sister GeorgeAnn White-Johnson; Step-mother, Cynthia Worrell-White; Mother-in-law, Shirley Stefani. Brother-in-law, Keith Stefani; Several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and many other loved ones and friends.
Trahan Family Funeral Home took care of arrangements.
A Graveside service will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 10 am. Fr. Milsted officiating.
In lieu of flowers family request donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or an animal shelter of your choice.
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.