Shannon Ellis Edward
February 9, 2021
Mr. Shannon Ellis Edwards, age 53 of Watermill Road in Jay, Fl, passed away Sunday afternoon February 7, 2021 at his Jay Residence. Mr. Edwards was a native of Ozark, Alabama and former resident of Holt, Florida before moving to Jay 6 years ago. He was a Department manager with Wal-Mart in Pace and attended Century Church of Christ. Mr. Edwards loved fishing, hunting, riding his golf cart and collecting guns.
He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Heather Dean Edwards of Jay, FL; father, Marvin (Molly) Edwards of Pace, FL; mother, Marjorie Edwards of Pensacola, FL; sons, Mathew Edwards of Pensacola, Christopher (Hallie) Edwards of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Tabitha (Patrick) Young of Pace, FL; sisters, Jessica Edwards of Buda, Texas; Morgyn (Christopher) Goff of London, England; step-brother, Matthew (Amanda) Weber of Pace, FL; step-sisters, Brandy (Joel) Wise of Pace, FL, Tracy (Ryan) Fowler of Pace; two grandsons, Nikolas Young, Jacob Young, two granddaughters, Madison McGowan and Gracie Edwards.
Visitation will be held Thursday February 11, 2021 from 12 Noon until 1:00 P.M. service time at the Century Church Of Christ in Century, Florida.
Funeral services for Mr. Shannon Ellis Edwards will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday February 11, 2021 at the Century Church Of Christ with Minister Jessie Claunch officiating. Interment will follow in Jay Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers are: Perry Logan, Ed Smith, Matthew Dean, Mike Miller, Joel Wise, Tim Dykes
Honorary Pallbearers: Cliff Lewis, Zack Zulager, George Paulson.
David (D.C.) Roach
February 9, 2021
David (D.C.) Roach, 82 of Davisville, Florida, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2021 at Atmore Community Hospital. He was born June 23, 1938 in McDavid, Florida.
Mr. Roach had resided in Bratt, Florida for most of his life. He was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School, Walnut Hill, FL and was a retired employee of Monsanto. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt, FL. He loved the Lord and his church family. He also was an avid hunter and reader. He was a Mason with Century Lodge #213. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Lee and Joseph Sands and brother, Joe (Buddy) Sands.
Mr. Roach is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Murph Roach; sister, Marsha (Mervin) Gibson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 9:30 AM until service time at 10:30 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Gibson, Eddie Roach, Matthew Barnett, Michael Ward, Michael Ward and Mike Ward.
The family has requested social distancing and masks.
Timothy “Moe” Kelley, Sr.
February 9, 2021
Mr. Timothy “Moe” Kelley, Sr., age 60, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home in McDavid, Florida.
Mr. Kelley was born in Pensacola, Florida and had resided in McDavid, Florida all of his life. Tim “Moe” was a 1978 graduate of Century High School. He was a pipe insulator with Vintage Petroleum and retired with 20 plus years of service. He loved fishing, golfing, boating, outdoors, doing yard work and Sunday dinner at Mom and Dad’s. He was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila Brown Kelley and second wife, Rhonda Dixon Kelley.
He is survived by his parents, Clyde “Buck” and Glenda Kelley of McDavid, FL; one son, Lee Kelley, Jr. of McDavid, FL; two daughters, Lindsey Kelley of McDavid, FL and Parish (Joshua) Harrell of Bogia, FL; one brother, Brenton Kelley of Bogia, FL; two sisters, Ellen (Darryl) Sims of Bogia, FL and Beverly (Mike) Digmon of McDavid, FL; two grandchildren, Piper Harrell and Rosemary Strachan and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at the Little Flock Primitive Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mike Digmon, Joshua Harrell, Brenton Kelley, Cody Roberson, Daniel Kelley and Colton Sims.
The family has requested social distancing and mask.
Elder John J. Johnson Sr.
February 9, 2021
Elder John J. Johnson Sr. was born to the late Reverend Asey Johnson and Bertha Lee Small in Swifton, Arkansas on March 19, 1944. He was the oldest boy of nine children. His family moved to Ruskins, Fl. and then finally settled in the Pensacola area. He attended school in Escambia County.
After completing high school, he was drafted into the United States Army where he served 5 years in various duty stations. Most notably he served in Vietnam, Korea and Germany. During his service, he earned the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal. He incurred an injury to his back and right leg during a parachute jump. He was then honorably discharged in 1970.
He worked for Escambia County in the capacity of a Refuge Control Officer. He also worked many years as a Heavy Equipment Specialist. He later owned and operated Success in Friends Diversified Services, specializing in transportation and individual income tax preparation.
In 1970, John met the love of his life, Loretta Walton Bathay and they were united in Holy Matrimony on November 10, 1972.
He received three commissions, the 3rd one with Ward’s Temple AFM Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Donice Brown where he remained until his passing. As an elder, his passion for ministry led him to serve his church and the community in any capacity he could.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Asey Johnson and Bertha Lee Small, siblings Cora Lee Johnson, Victor Johnson and Lena Averhart and grandson Julius Johnson-Rich.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife Loretta Johnson, son Stuart M. Johnson of Hillsborough, North Carolina, son Julius C. (Simone) Rich of Slidell, Louisiana, son John J. Johnson Jr. of Pensacola, Florida, godson Kenneth (Zelma) Clarke of Anchorage, Alaska and goddaughter Rosie (Troy) Williams of Atlanta, Georgia. He was a loving grandfather to grandsons Scorpio White, Justin (Bianca) Johnson-Rich, Caleb Klag and to great grandchildren: Grace, Amia, Jayden and Jashiah. Additionally, he is survived by siblings Francis Dixon of Atlanta, Georgia, Bertha Simpson of Pensacola, Florida, Shirley Huff of Pensacola, Florida, Ernestine (Herman) Broughton of Pensacola Florida and Ruth Walker, of Tampa, Florida. A special sister Dorothy Underwood Simmons. Brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Lois Madison, Patsy Craft, Brenda (Thomas) Casey, Betty Hogans, Gerry (Russell) Hinds, Alice (Paul) Everett, Jerry (Miriam) Hale, Thomas (Vanessa) Hale, Veronica Albert, Zethie Hale, Elizabeth Hale, Timothy (Aletha) Hale and Johnnie (Bonnie) Walton. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as Ward’s Temple family and friends, with life-long friends, Jack and Ruth Butler.
Funeral services to be held at 11:30am on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bishop Donice Brown officiating.
Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
The family will receive friends from 3PM to 5PM on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be directed to the Ward’s Temple AFM Church of God Widow’s Fund at: P.O. Box 941, Cantonment, FL, 32533
Tessie Althia Kimmons
February 9, 2021
Mrs. Tessie Althia Kimmons, age 45, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Kimmons was born in Tennessee, former resident of the Century and Flomaton area and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 16 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother, Al Godwin; father, Marvin E. Kimmons, II; grandparents, Buck and Annie Godwin and sister, Miranda Kimmons.
Given all she had endured she always seemed to have a smile on her face, that smile gave away the goodness in her heart. Mom had a lot of hurt inside of her. But she truly loved everyone and she knew we loved her back. She was a blessing in disguise; she taught me things like what love is not. She led a hard life. She taught me that I can be a good person, a good mom, but mostly it’s that life is too short. To love who you have while you have them and if you have animosity with a loved one let it go. I’m glad she can rest now and be at peace with our other loved ones.
I love and miss my sister already; she would do without to make sure others had, even though she didn’t have much herself. I love you Tess. Love Pvine.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Psalms 103:8.
She is survived by her two daughters, Nikki (Lance) Payne of Molino, FL and Savannah Hart of Molino, FL; three brothers, Marvin “Pvine” Kimmons, Bradley Kimmons and David Kimmons and two grandchildren, Collin Little and Willow Little.
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. James Gay officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pugh’s Chapel Cemetery in Molino, Florida.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Marvin Earl “Pvine” Kimmons, David Kimmons, Bradley Kimmons, Lance Little and Trent Little.
Willard (Bill) Wood Caine, Jr.
February 9, 2021
Willard (Bill) Wood Caine, Jr., 78, went to be with Jesus on February 7th, 2021. He was born here in Pensacola on November 20th, 1942 to Florence Estelle Higdon Caine and Willard Wood Caine, Sr. both now deceased. Bill grew up in a very religious family. He accepted the Lord as his Savior when he was a young boy.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen Jo Mason Caine, two sons, Todd Eugene Caine and Dean William Caine. Two grandchildren, Joseph Mason Caine and Melia Shea Caine. Three great grandchildren, Mason Lee Caine, Kinsleigh Jo Caine and Ah’Niah La’Shay Caine Smith A brother, Jerry (Sharon) Caine and sister Margaret (Scott) Jerauld. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by another sister, Carolyn Gideons.
Bill retired from Gulf Power Company in 1999 after 38 years, his last position with the company was as a supervisor at the Crist Steam Plant. He was well respected and liked in his workplace. Bill was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Gravel Creek Hunting Club in Camden, Alabama, where he served as their president and was known as “Cotton”. He passed his knowledge of hunting on to his son Dean and grandson Joey. Many club members have benefited from his knowledge of the land they were hunting on. He was an excellent cook which the club members can attest to. Every spring he labored making a huge garden for his family which he also shared with his friends and neighbors. He was a kind and generous, level headed man who will be missed by many. He fought a hard battle with Covid but Covid won.
Visitation will be February 12th at 10AM followed by a celebration of his life at 11AM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy. 29, Cantonment, Fl. 32533..Following this service there will be a graveside service at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery, 3351 Scenic Hwy. #90 E Pensacola, Fl. 32503
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International at gideons.org
Ruth Carol Whitney
February 8, 2021
Mrs. Ruth Carol Whitney, age 77, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Whitney was a native of Standish, ME, and a resident of Flomaton for 24 years coming from Parsonsfield, ME. She was a member of the Phithian Sisters, the American Legion and the Grange Association in Maine. She loved her farm animals and enjoyed her crafts. Mrs. Whitney was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church and she preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Whitney, Sr.
She is survived by her children, Raymond R. (Jodi) Whitney, Jr. of Flomaton, AL, Gary (Kimberly) Whitney of Adolphus, KY; daughters, Lori Blake of Oklahoma City, OK, Lisa Whitney of Flomaton, AL, Georgia Ford of Flomaton, AL; brothers, Philip Smith of Vermont, George W. (Judy) Smith, Jr. of Jasper, AL, Harold E. (Robin) Nason of Standish, ME, Norman E. Smith of Lewiston, ME; sisters, Dorothy Dyer of Maine, Cora (Ronnie) Woods of Phoenix, AL, Mary Nason of Jay, ME, Sally (Dana) Smith of Auburn, ME, Cindy Nason of Sanford, ME, Terrie Smith of Indiana, Sharon Smith of California, Norma (Jeff) Willis of Gorhum, ME; 18 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held by Mrs. Whitney’s family at a later date.
Donald Eugene Weaver
February 8, 2021
Donald Eugene Weaver, 81, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 5th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 31st, 1939 in Silverton, Oregon to the late John and Eunice Weaver. He grew up in the Brownsville community of Pensacola and attended Pensacola Tech High School High School and later Pensacola Junior College.
Donald served 2 years in the Army before becoming a firefighter with the city of Pensacola Fire Department and retired after many years as a Captain. He then became a deputy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for several years.
Donald was an avid Hunter and Fisherman. He was a member of the Mckinnonville and Bay Springs Sportsman hunting Clubs for many years. One hunting highlight was winning a big buck competition in 1979 when he got an 11 point buck that scored 2nd in the state of Florida at that time. Donald was also a Licensed boat Captain and spent many hours on his boat chasing King Mackerel and Red snapper.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eunice Weaver and sister Jane Moodhard.
He is survived by daughter, Crystal, brother Jimmy Weaver and sister Jenny Barnes.
Pallbearers are Bruce Weaver, David Weaver, Russell Weaver, Jonathan Weaver, Weston Weaver, John Moodhard and Jim Moodhard.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Wed., Feb. 10, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Jordan Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 10AM prior to services.
Lisa Ann Sport Herrington
February 8, 2021
Lisa Ann Sport Herrington, 54, of Molino, FL, died February 5 after a brief illness.
Born in Atlanta, GA, on December 26, 1967, Lisa graduated from Tate High School in 1986 and was well known as a local hair stylist for 30 years, working most recently at Mane Street Styles in Pensacola. Known for her laughter, generosity, and kind hearted spirit, Lisa’s family was the light of her life, and she was most content when spending time with them. She embraced her newest role as grandmother to the twin granddaughters with joy and vitality.
Lisa grew up in Pinewoods Presbyterian Church of Cantonment, but in recent years was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John “Buddy” and Elizabeth “Betty” Sport. She is survived by her husband, Scott Herrington, two daughters, Amanda Jenkins and Tori Herrington, a son, Scott Herrington, and four grandchildren, Bailey, Alliana, Atalie and Wyatt. Also surviving are her brothers, Mercer Sport (Jean) of Cantonment and Lewis Sport (Paula) of St. Augustine, FL, as well as numerous nieces and nephews: Haleigh Sport, Hunter Sport, Tanner Sport, Heather Sport Bowman (Noah), Tavi Sport, Matthew Fraser (Ainsley) and Christopher Fraser.
The family will receive guests at a visitation February 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church in Cantonment, followed by a celebration of her life at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Covenant Care.
Margie Louise Quick
February 8, 2021
Mrs. Margie Louise Quick, age 69, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Quick was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Byrneville, FL (where she spent most of her life) and had resided in East Brewton, AL for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an honorary member of the Damascus Community Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jean Day and Glannie Pearl Boatwright and brothers, Jerry Wayne Boatwright and Charles Edward Boatwright.
She is survived by her husband of 9 years, Eugene Quick of East Brewton, AL; three sons, Dewey Carl Boatwright of East Brewton, AL, Clarance William Odom of East Brewton, AL and Lee Edward (Kerry) Odom of Paul, AL; one daughter, Daisy Louise Odom of East Brewton, AL; two brothers, Doug Boatwright of Pensacola, FL and Billy (Diane) Boatwright of Century, FL; four sisters, Gloria Jean (Ray) Lawson of Century, FL, Judy (David) Tillery of Atmore, AL, Mary Sue (Jr.) Walston of Century, FL and Kathy Marie (Donald) Walston of Pensacola, FL; six grandchildren, Daisy Kay Walston, Ida May Walston, Donna Lynn Walston, Christina Walston, Anthony Aaron Odom and Tonnis Kirby Odom and three great grandchildren, Zeyden, Nevaeh Skylar and unborn baby.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Cosey officiating.
Burial will follow at the Emmons Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Bartlett, Jefferson Clark, Jeremiah Walston, Jason Thomas, Zachary Pendleton and Dale Pendleton.