Delia Inez Lowrey Croley
April 19, 2021
Mrs. Delia Inez Lowrey Croley, age 86, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola FL.
Mrs. Croley was a native of Century FL having lived in Montgomery for 14 years before returning to Century FL for the remainder of her life. She loved working her in and church with musical programs; she was a member of the Full Gospel Group having sung at various churches in the area; reading her Bible was a joy to her; she love to bake for family, making sure everyone had a special dessert; loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie A. and Mary Shivers Lowery; five brothers and two sisters; and a son, David Levon Croley.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Edgar L. Croley; a daughter, Angela June Croley of Century FL; a brother, Russell (Betty) Lowery of Flomaton, AL; grandchildren, Cheryl (Wayne) Ward of Century FL; and great grandchildren, Hayley, Lainey, and David.
A visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 11:30 to 1 PM.
Funeral services will be at 1 PM with Rev. James Peacock officiating on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be at Flomaton Cemetery.
Cecelia Gregson Nobles
April 18, 2021
Ms. Cecelia Gregson Nobles. age 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Atmore, AL.
Ms. Nobles was a native of Atmore, AL. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Gregson and Daisy Bell Rolin; brother, Eddie Wayne Gregson; and sister, Sherry Ann Phillips.
She is survived by her one son, Fayv Blain (Hunter) Nobles (Kassadi) of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Daya Nicole (Pookie) Nobles of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Charles Gregson (Cheryl) of Atmore, AL; Timothy Gregson of Semmes, AL; two sisters, Robin Barlow (Larry) of Atmore, AL; Melanie Gregson of Atmore, AL; two beautiful grandchildren, Harmonie Nobles and Bentley Ard.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Friendly Holiness Church.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, April 19, 2021, from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Fayv Nobles, Dakota Barlow, Aaron Gregson, Bryan Gregson, Anthony Phillips, Steven Gregson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Gregson, Keith Griffith, Corey Gregson, Cody Phillips, Michael Wayne McGhee, Jeff Ard and Andy Nobles.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in Atmore, AL is in charge of all arrangements.
Marilyn Denise Wesley
April 18, 2021
Ms. Marilyn Denise Wesley, 65, of Atmore, AL (Canoe Community), entered into eternity on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.
A native of Atmore, Alabama, Ms. Wesley was an Honor Student Graduate of Escambia County High School in 1973. She was a 1978 Cum Laude Graduate of Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, with a B.S. Degree, Psychology and she completed Graduate Coursework (Master of Public Administration Program) at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL.
She had an extensive work history including as an Account Executive with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce (Pensacola, FL) 1981-1988; Program Coordinator with the Escambia County Workfare Program (Pensacola, FL) 1988-1991; Director II-Department of Community Affairs, Escambia County Board of Commissioners (Pensacola, FL) 1991-2015; Special Program Manager-Developer, Engineering & Planning Resources, P.C. (Pensacola, FL) 2016-2019 and Escambia County Human Relations Commission-Interim Director (Pensacola, FL) 2019-2021. Also, she was a Community Engagement Representative (Consultant) Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL).
During her childhood, she was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church (Atmore, AL) and she was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church (Pensacola, FL) serving as Congregation President. Her passion was service to others; and, she spent her life fulfilling that mission.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Wesley and her brother, Charles Wesley.
Those left to cherish loving memories of her life are her sister, Amy Y. Wesley of Union City, GA.; a sister-in-law, Sarah (Charles) Wesley; nephews and nieces, Ryan Donald, Reginald Donald, Amanda Donald, Eric Mose, Danyell (Kevin) Epps, LaFrederick Rowe; aunts, Voncile Wesley-Ford, Evelyn Louise (Jesse) Richardson and a host of extended family members, dear cousins and friends.
A public visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 12:00 – 5:00 pm and on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Christian Family Funeral, 4020 North Davis Hwy., Pensacola, Florida 32503. The Committal will take place at the end of the Saturday viewing (beginning 1:00p.m.) with Reverend Dr. James P. Brown, Sr. presiding. Retirement of her cremains will be in accordance with her wishes.
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.