Kristopher Bradley Respress
April 16, 2021
Kristopher Bradley Respress, age 30, passed away on April 10, 2021 in Atmore, AL. He was born on September 8, 1990 in Atmore, AL to Patricia Respress and the late Anthony Wayne Respress.
He is preceded in death his father, Anthony Wayne Respress; his grandparents, Willie Claud “Bill” Rutherford, Amon and Evon Respress and his uncles, Larry Kyser, Donald Respress,Tom Respress, Frank MaGuire and Jerry Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Britton Baisden Respress of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Britton Grace Respress of Perdido, AL; his mother, Patricia Respress of Atmore, AL; his grandmother, Essie Mae “Pat” Rutherford of Atmore, AL; his brothers, Colton (Lindsey) Respress of Goodway, AL and Michael Sean Respress of Foley, AL; five nephews, Seth, Sage, Michael, A.J. and Carlos and many aunts, uncles, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Derek Gobert officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date.
Active pallbearers will be Chris Lambeth, Colton Respress, Dustin Colbert, Joseph Husband, Cliff Amerson, Jr. and Jerome Quinn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Rutherford, Dale Rutherford, Aaron Miller and Mike Respress.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with funeral expenses.
Augusta Parker Hopkins
April 15, 2021
Augusta Parker Hopkins peacefully departed this world on April 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Augusta was born on January 7, 1933 to Lawrence and Eula Parker in Davisville, FL. She also resided in Atmore AL, Mobile, AL and was a long time resident of Orange Beach, AL.
Augusta was a successful businesswoman, owning several ventures with her husband Troy in Atmore, Mobile and Orange Beach. Together they won several awards and trips abroad as top sellers in their industry. She also had a true talent for raising a large family and making it look easy. There was always room for another chair around the table at the “big house” on Horner Street and many of her children’s friends considered it a second home. She was a wonderful cook and loved teaching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren how to make her many recipes, buttermilk biscuits being at the top of the list. She never met a stranger and had a unique knack for finding something in common with every one she met. Augusta also loved sports, played basketball in school and enjoyed traveling with Troy to cheer on the Alabama Crimson Tide both home and away. Sharp as a tack mentally she worked crossword puzzles with an ink pen in minutes.
Augusta was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Eula Parker; husband Troy E. Hopkins Sr.; son Troy E. Hopkins Jr.; sister Ruby Lee Varner; brothers Eddie and Arnold Parker; grandchildren John, Miranda and Melissa Hawkins and son-in-law Charles Walker.
She is survived by three daughters Dianne Walker; Charlotte Culbreth and her husband Steve of Orange Beach and Cindy Hopkins of Foley. One son, Greg Hopkins Sr. One brother, Curtis A. Parker and his wife Annie. Eight grandchildren Troy Hopkins III (Brandie);Minnie Bilbo (Cline); Gus Smith(Andy);Beau Hawkins(Chelsie);Emma Hawkins; Greg Hopkins Jr.; Katie Hopkins and Elizabeth Hancock (Scott);38 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, 1322 South Main St. in Atmore, AL on Saturday April 24, 2021. The family will gather at 12:30pm with visitation at 1pm and the service following at 2pm. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore. Pallbearers will be Troy Hopkins III, Gus Smith, Cline Bilbo, Steve Culbreth, Beau Hawkins, Peyton Smith, Reece Hopkins and Grant Bilbo.
Isma Lorena Andrews (Ila) LaCoste
April 12, 2021
Isma Lorena Andrews (Ila) LaCoste went to join her beloved husband, William (Bill) LaCoste on Friday, April 2nd. She was born in her family home in the Pleasant Grove community of Pensacola on December 29, 1931. The child of Charles Robert Andrews and Isma Destair Cherry Andrews, she was one of two girls and nine boys.
Ila was a graduate of Pensacola High School, Class of 1949. She went on to graduate from the Mather School of Nursing, Southern Baptist Hospital, Tulane University, New Orleans, Class of 1952. Ila practiced nursing at various hospitals.
In 1953, on a visit to San Diego, California, Ila was introduced to Bill by his Navy friend, Tom Halfhill, who was married to Ila’s sister, Ellen. Bill, Ila, Ellen, & Tom enjoyed a life-long friendship sharing many happy times together; meals, picnics, vacations, trips, and eventually becoming next-door-neighbors. As a Navy wife, Ila moved Bill and their family to many military base cities: Coronado, Imperial Beach, San Diego, Alameda, Bremerton, Ewa Beach, Oahu, Jacksonville, and Pensacola.
Ila gave up her nursing career to raise her children, Donna Marie, John Keith, and William Kevin. She actively participated in many Little League baseball and scouting activities. Ila had many diverse talents; cake decorating, crocheting, ceramics, sewing, gardening, flower arranging, and she could fix almost anything. Ila loved to shop and was known for her ability to seek out the best sales and then spend all day shopping. Ila’s love for sports was shown by her endless hours watching baseball and football games. Ila worshipped at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and thoroughly enjoyed her Keenager group activities, especially the trips. Most of all, Ila enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of whom she was intensely proud.
In Ila’s last couple of years, the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease and neuropathy took away her independence. She lived with each of her children, ultimately living at Anthem Lakes Assisted Living Facility in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Ila befriended many of her caregivers and we are thankful for their care and compassion. She was a quiet, loving individual who was beloved by all who had the pleasure of spending time with her.
Surrounded by her children and grandchildren, Ila peacefully passed away during her sleep on April 2, 2021 at The Community Hospice, Anne & Donald McGraw Center for Caring at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
Ila was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and best friend, Bill; brothers, Willard Andrews, Lawrence Andrews, Kenneth Andrews, Ralph Andrews, Marion Andrews, Jewel Andrews, and Gordon Andrews.
Survivors include daughter, Donna Hambrick (Ronald) Milan, GA.; two sons, John LaCoste (Debra) Neptune Beach, FL, and Kevin LaCoste (Cindy) Gainesville, FL.; sister, Ellen Halfhill, Pensacola; brothers, Doyle Andrews, Pensacola and Gerald Andrews, Cudjoe Key, FL.; six grandchildren, Amanda Hambrick, Joseph Frederickson (Sara), Jordan LaCoste (Bridget), J.K. LaCoste (Brittany), Cody LaCoste, Austin LaCoste (Sydney). Three great grandchildren, Hal Frederickson, Charlie Frederickson, Reagan LaCoste. She also leaves a host of wonderful friends and relatives who meant so much to her.
Services will be held on April 14, 2021 at Trahan Family Funeral Home. With a visitation beginning at 12:00 pm, she will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery
Margaret Ann Creamer Ard
April 12, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Ann Creamer Ard, age 71, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Pensacola, FL.
Mrs. Ard was a native of Century, FL and has resided in Pensacola, FL. for the past few years. Mrs. Ard retired from the Civil Service Department as a secretary. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Charles Creamer and Eulene.
She is survived by former husband, James Rolen Ard of Daleville, AL; one son, James Roger Ard, of Ozark, AL. former daughter in law, Annie Boster of Mobile, AL; one sister, Linda Turner of Mobile, AL. four grandchildren, Madison Ard, and Jacob Boster both of Mobile, AL; Layla and Jaxon Ard of Ozark, AL and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Harper officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John Peacock, Rust Peacock, John Handrop, Johnny Beasley, Nolan Sims and Charles Readen.
Olivia Christine “Teen” Weaver
April 12, 2021
Olivia Christine “Teen” Weaver, age 76, passed away on April 11, 2021 in Century, FL.
She was born on December 1, 1944 in Century, FL. She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church. She loved fishing, gardening, bird watching and spending time in the mountains.
She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Helen Moore McCraney and Ezra McCraney; her husband, Curtis Arnold Weaver, Sr.; two daughters, Lissa Sigler and Sonja Morgan and her grandson, Chad Burris.
She is survived by her son, Sam (Holly) Weaver of Bratt, FL; her step-son, John (Lisa) Weaver of Molino, FL; her brother, Wayne Allen of Bluff Springs, FL; her sister, Patricia Bergen of Century, FL; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Century, FL with Bro. Robert Barrow officiating. Interment will follow at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Joe Garrett, Cliff Thompson, Ryne Barrow, Joe Brown, Kenny Maher and Marcus Godwin.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 11:30 a.m. at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Century, FL.
Harry Langdale Nowlin
April 12, 2021
Harry Langdale Nowlin, 54, of Molino, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Harry “Dale” Nowlin returned home on April 6, 2021 unexpectedly. Dale was born on May 10, 1966 in Pensacola, Florida and remained native to the area for his entire life. He worked at Monsanto for a number of years and was a part of the local band, Stepchild. Dale loved to make people laugh by telling jokes and playing music for anyone who would listen.
Dale is preceded in death by his mother and father, Jane and Harry Nowlin. He leaves behind his son, Dylan Nowlin (Taylor) and six brothers, Dofin (Marlise), William (Jeanie), Robert (Teresa), Paul (Belinda), Joey, and Steve (Denette); and beloved Uncle Johnny (Betty) and Aunt Nancy. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many cherished friends.
Dale had a big heart and kind soul. He cared so much about the world and those around him. He was the kind of person to give you the shirt off his back. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing his guitar and reading novels. He had a deep love for animals, especially his dog, Atticus. Dale lived his life to the fullest and he lived exactly how he wanted to. We will miss him and the light he brought into our family and world.
A Memorial Service for Dale will be held on April 24, 2021 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 6915 Highway 29, Molino, Florida 32577 at 11:00 A.M. A reception will immediately follow the service. Due to Covid-19, a mask and social distancing are highly encouraged by the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Waterfront Mission Addiction Recovery of Pensacola/Mobile (waterfrontmission.org) or the GoFundMe, if you would like to contribute to the cost of the memorial arrangements: https://gofund.me/43c2152b.
Brad Leigh Wood
April 12, 2021
Brad Leigh Wood of Pensacola, Florida passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the age of 41. Brad was born in Pensacola, Florida on June 11, 1979 to Bobby Wood and Trudy Campbell.
Brad worked for C & C Hauling as an on site manager, heavy equipment operator, and welder. Brad had a special love for music, a talent for playing drums and bongos, and combined the two so many times in life around a bonfire with friends.
He had a love for nature and an ability to grow and cultivate beautiful plants and flowers. Brad said, “My soul still dances around the bonfire under the full moon”.
Brad is survived by his father, Bobby (Karen) Wood; mother, Trudy Campbell; daughters, Raina Wood (17), Estelle Wood (9), and their mother, Brook Edmisten Wood; his loving grandparents, Cleveland R. (Joyce) Campbell; and his grandmother, Catherine Wood.
He is preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Faye Campbell; and his grandfather, Danny Wood. He leaves behind several uncles, aunts, cousins, and lifelong friends.
Funeral Services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Friends will be received from 1:00 p.m. to time of service.
Pallbearers will be Mike Cooley, Trey Campbell, Caleb Campbell, Chad Lashley, Ben Campbell, and Buddy Nolan.
Eugene Frances will serve as Honorary Bearer.
Pastor Phillip Deane will officiate with a graveside service to follow in Eastern Gate Cemetery.
The family will have a reception with fellowship of family and friends at Beams of Light Holiness Church, 3825 Hwy. 29N, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Ada Mae Lewis Bethea Cox
April 10, 2021
Mrs. Ada Mae Lewis Bethea Cox, age 89, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Bluff Springs, FL.
Mrs. Cox was a former resident of Cottage Hill, FL and has resided in Bluff Springs, FL since 2005. She attended the Gospel Light Temple Church. Mrs. Cox retired from TG&Y Department Store where she was the assistant manager there. For her pass time she was an avid quilter, loved crafting and was an avid fisher. She is preceded in death by her two husbands Alvin Bethea and Joe Cox, and a son Joseph Cox.
She is survived by her two sons, Wes Bethea of McDavid, FL; Richard Bethea of McDavid, FL; one stepson, Steven Cox of Pensacola, FL; one daughter, Wanda McCurdy of Bluff Springs, FL; three stepdaughters, Susie Shields of Tallahassee, FL Lisa Shaw of Tallahassee, FL; and Carol Gauthier of Chumuckla, FL. one brother, Eugene Lewis of Bay Springs, FL; one sister, Jeanette Lollie of Cantonment, FL. nine grandchildren, twenty great- grandchildren and seventeen great-great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Tony Schachle officiating and along with the assistance of Al Bethea and Ricky Bethea.
Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 11, 2021 from 3:00 PM until service time at 4:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mark, Neal, Jake, Chris, Paul, Justin and Kendell.
Larry Dean Milliken Jr.
April 8, 2021
Mr. Larry Dean Milliken Jr. age 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Marianna, FL.
Mr. Milliken was a native of Atmore, AL where he graduated from Escambia Academy of the Class of 1986. He always liked piddling around in his shop and on his truck. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, he also enjoyed spending time and sharing food with his dog Saban. Above all; he was always late for everything.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa Woods Milliken of Atmore, AL; one son, Hunter Milliken of Atmore, AL; (Hannah) his favorite daughter in law of Atmore, Al; one (Baby Girl) Sara Milliken of Atmore, AL; three grandchildren, Tyson, Levi, and Chase of Atmore, AL. his mother Lelia Ann Benner of Atmore, AL; one sister, Jennifer Milliken Keller, honorary family, best friend and partner in crime, Scooter (Wendy) Stafford of Atmore, AL; Scooter’s sons Devin, Dayne and Griffin all of Atmore, AL. He is preceded in death by his father Larry Dean Milliken Sr. grandmothers Miriam “Me-Me Milliken and Johnnie Allen, a special aunt and uncle Pat and Merrill Still, a special cousin Bryan Still.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 10:33 AM at Semirah Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will Friday, April 9, 2021 from 6:03 PM until service time at 8:03 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Justin Lambert (Outlaw), Brian Adkison (Bruiser), Scooter Stafford (Scooter), Wesley Chunn (Bouncer), Clay Helton, Daryl Bryars (Buckshot), Rusty Montel and Cortez Davison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tyson, Levi and Chase Milliken, Devin, Dayne and Griffin Stafford, Kevin Boyington (Huck), Kenny Voorhes, Jon Still (Stillman), Stevie Luker, Jacob Luker and Chris Ray.
Jeffrey Allen Williams
April 6, 2021
Jeffrey Allen Williams, of Pace, Florida, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor to many, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 1, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
In both his personal and professional lives, Jeffrey was kind, loving, devoted, generous, selfless, and humble. He embodied loyalty and integrity. He loved the Lord and his family, and he cherished the deep friendships he forged in life. His behind-the-scenes generosity benefited countless individuals.
Born on September 1, 1966, Jeffrey was the son of Linda Kay Williams and Kenneth George Williams. He began his life on a farm in Jamestown, North Dakota, and fell in love with engines at the age of 9, when his father gave him complete responsibility for driving and maintaining an 830 John Deere tractor. Jeffrey quickly acclimated to the Southern way of life, even acquiring a Southern accent after moving with his mother and sister, Shari Kaye Andrews, to Vestavia Hills, Alabama, at the age of 12. Jeffrey graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1984. He was a proud member of the Rebels’ marching band and an award-winning jazz ensemble, in which he played the trombone with great skill.
Jeffrey attended The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he majored in mechanical engineering. He was a brother in the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and was delighted when his nephew, John M. Hunnicutt, III, became a Lambda Chi brother at Huntingdon College of Montgomery, Alabama.
Following high school, Jeffrey worked as a crew chief with his friends Roger and Bobby Reuse in short track stock car racing, which some consider to be the real NASCAR. They competed in various venues, including Darlington Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, and the Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola. It was at a race in Daytona where Jeffrey met his first wife, Evelyn “Evie” Lewis of Boone, North Carolina. Up to the time of his passing, Jeffrey maintained a warm friendship with Evie.
Jeffrey began his career in the HVAC business in 1984, working as a draftsman for Alabama Controls of Birmingham. Subsequently, he worked as a Controls Engineer, Controls Salesman, Controls Contracting Project Manager, and finally Senior Account Manager and Sales Engineer for Trane, a Division of the Ingersoll-Rand Company. Jeffrey received many awards and accolades while at Trane, including the 1990 Pace Setter Award; he also became a member of the 2003 Million Dollar Chiller Club and 2005 Million Dollar Club. Jeffrey left Trane in September 2014 and devoted his attention to one of his greatest passions-cars. He bought, sold, repaired, renovated, and hauled vehicles from all over the country with his friend and business partner, Ben Milam, previously of U Park U Sell of Prattville, Alabama.
From 2008 to 2014, Jeffrey served as the Executive Director of Vettes-4-Vets of Birmingham. He planned, organized, and oversaw multiple fundraising events to enrich the lives of our nation’s Veterans and their families. Jeffrey provided the logistics and led the primary annual fundraiser for Vettes-4-Vets at the Talladega Superspeedway. The event included a car show, Veterans’ appreciation ceremony and dinner, and track day at the Talladega Superspeedway for over 250 Corvette aficionados from multiple states, with annual attendance of 700 or more. Jeffrey is a Lifetime Member of the National Corvette Museum, and he served as the Ambassador to the National Corvette Museum for the Capitol City Corvette Club of Montgomery from 2006 to 2014. Jeffrey also served as President of the Mid-Alabama Corvette Club of Birmingham. His favorite places to be were car shows, with friends on the track, or driving the Tail of the Dragon. He was conferred the rank of “Dragon Slayer” in October 2009 by the Confederation of Corvette Clubs of Louisiana.
On January 1, 2015, Jeffrey married Allison Hunnicutt. To cement their relationship and Allison’s love of Corvettes, Jeffrey gave Allison a 2009 Crystal Red Metallic Corvette Coupe for Valentine’s Day 2014. Allison and Jeffrey enjoyed racing their Corvettes at the Montgomery Motor Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, and Robling Road with their cherished friends in the Capitol City Corvette Club. Their great love story will live on in Allison’s heart forever, as Jeffrey was the love of Allison’s life.
In March 2016, Jeffrey took a job with Air-Tech of Pensacola, where he worked as an Outside Sales Engineer until the time of his passing. Jeffrey became an expert in Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) technology.
Jeffrey loved his churches-The Church at Brook Hills of Birmingham, Morningview Baptist Church of Montgomery, and Olive Baptist Church of Pensacola (and his Route 66 Connection Group at Olive). At The Church at Brook Hills, Jeffrey served as a sound technician under Reverend Rick Ousley and worship pastor Kelly Stephenson, while Evie served as worship leader.
Jeffrey is survived by his loving family, including wife Allison; father Kenneth George Williams (Donna Walsh); brother Kenneth George Williams, II (Becki Jo); sister Shari Kaye Andrews; step brothers Philip C. Roberts (Ashley Barkocy Roberts), Mike Roberts (Carol), and Shaun Roberts (Hope); brothers-in-law Jack Hunnicutt (Dwayne) and John M. Hunnicutt, Jr. (DeAna); sister-in-law Alexis Hunnicutt (fiancé Andrew Turk); numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends whom he considered his brothers and sisters. Before his passing, Jeffrey filled the beautiful home he built for Allison with family members, who brought both of them endless joy, love, and laughter. The four special guests at the Williams B&B at the time of Jeffrey’s passing into Glory include niece Bowen Hunnicutt Rapala (Mark), Bowen and Mark’s two-year old son Hudson, niece Macy Shae Barkocy, and nephew Jeremiah Holcomb. As a child at heart, Jeffrey delighted in having a baby in his home and was enchanted by Baby Hudson. Jeffrey was an extremely loving, caring, and devoted man.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Kay Glass, and step-mother, Reba Williams.
Jeffrey, you are in our thoughts, in our hearts, and in every part of our lives. You will always be with us; and we will always be with you.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Word Walk, Inc., 6847 N. 9th Avenue, Suite A-177, Pensacola, Florida 32504, www.wordwalk.us.
Arrangements are with Faith Chapel Funeral Homes, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533. Services will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, with visitation at 12:00 p.m., and a Celebration of Life at 1:00 p.m., followed by a light lunch in the event room.
