Billy Joe Cox
March 8, 2024
Billy Joe Cox, 54, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on March 3, 2024. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 22, 1970 to Joe and Kay Cox. He had a career in drywall and he had a passion for fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Kay Cox; grandparents, Sam and Estelle McGhee; aunt, Stella Arrant; nephew, Kenneth Lee McGrobie.
He is survived by his sister, Mickey Darlene McGrobie; uncle, Dewitt McGhee; uncle and aunt, Dewey and June McGhee; aunt, Sandra Chambers; uncle and aunt Sally and Jerry Bryant; uncle, Larry Goff. A host of cousins and many, many friends.
Pallbearers will be Reese, Shug, Troy, Zeke, Corky and Dewey. Honorary pallbearer will be Keith Parker (Bubba).
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 1:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Visitation will be one hour prior at 12:00pm. Burial will be at New Home Cemetery in Atmore, Alabama.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida, is entrusted with arrangements.
William Carl Madison
March 7, 2024
William Carl Madison was born January 16, 1931, and passed away March 3, 2024. Carl was preceded in death by his wife Grace, father TW Madison, mother Vivian Madison Williamson, brother Charles Madison, mother of his children Rachel Bricken Madison, and other beloved family members.
Carl is survived by his daughter Becky Madison Boglione, son Mark Madison (Janet), son Sky Madison (Cathy), stepdaughter Carla Rich (Russ Hardin), stepdaughter Catherine Halvorson (Brian), stepson Charles Lemley (Charlotte), numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and very many special friends.
Carl was a veteran having served in the US Army during the Korean war. He lived a long and fulfilled life where there was hardly ever a dull moment. As a very successful high school football coach he was a legend in his own time. He had a career record of 326-129-7, won five state titles, a USA Today National title, National Coach of the Year, inductee into FHSAA Hall Fame, inductee into the FHSAA Coaches Hall of Fame, many other personal and team awards and honors, and the subject of the published book “The Chief”.
Although Carl earned many personal and team accolades, he was most proud of the success that his former players and assistant coaches created in their lives.
The family would like to give a big thank you to special friends Danny and Karen Retherford, Floyd and Betty Adams, Mike Emmons, Reverend Darrell Black, and the staff at Shelton Manor.
Funeral services be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 East Nine Mile Rd., Pensacola, Fl. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with services beginning at 3:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Mike Bennett, Ronnie Douglas, Erik Hector, Keith Leonard, Paul Madison and Jerry Pollard.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements.
David Walter Owens
March 7, 2024
David Walter Owen, age 58, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024.
A visitation for David will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road. A funeral service will occur Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. An interment will occur Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 1:00p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola.
Charles Louis Harris
March 5, 2024
Mr. Charles Louis Harris, age 83, passed away, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Atmore, AL. He resided most of his life in the Walnut Hill and Canoe area. He retired as a brick mason with many years of service. He proudly served in the United States National Guard for many years.
He loved rain and stormy weather. He most especially enjoyed raising horses, riding and training them along with team roping. He was an avid squirrel hunter with his dogs Pepper and Al. A favorite past time for him was shooting pool and playing volleyball.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Alexander (Zelma Harrison) Harris, and one brother, Clint Harris, Jr.
He is survived by his one son, Wade (Veronica) Harris, of Bratt, FL; three step-sons, Mark Johnson, of Tallassee, AL; Mike Johnson, of Tallassee, AL; Patrick Johnson, of Tallassee, AL; two daughters, Tracey (Danny) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; Tammy Garrett, of Atmore, AL; one step-daughter, Kelly Boles, of Tallassee, AL; one sister, Merle Hanks, of Bratt, FL; six grandchildren, Wesley Maughon; Blayne Garrett; Synda Harris; Raven Weaver; Saige Garrett; Analeigh Harris; seven great-grandchildren, Onyx Davis; Lizzie Stewart; Emily Maughon; Russell Maughon; Walker Maughon; Laila Garrett; Owen Nichols; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Monday, March 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Funeral Home Chapel LLC. with Bro. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 4, 2024, from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Todd Harris, Terry Harris, Mark Harris, Danny Burkett,, Johnny Griffis, and Mark Hanks.
Honorary pallbearer will be Joe Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Alton Gilmore
March 5, 2024
Alton Gilmore of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on February 29, 2024. He was born on March 19, 1931 in Byrneville, Florida to Joseph and Mary Armstrong Gilmore. He attended schools in Byrneville and Century Florida, joining the Army in 1952 and serving in Korea during the Korean War. When he returned home, he was hired at Chemstrand Corporation (later Monsanto) where he worked as a mechanic until his retirement in 1995. He resided in Pensacola for 50 years, moving to Blue Springs in 2005.
Survivors include his wife, Allene Pugh Gilmore, son, Dale (Debbie) Gilmore, daughter, Sue (Randy) Manning, 4 grandchildren, David (Kathy) Gilmore, Jo (Justin) Varnum, Dana Gilmore, all of Blue Springs and Jessica (Cory) Johnson of Stover, Mo. Ten great grandchildren, Simon Manning, Emma, Ethan, ErHui and Bo Gilmore, Brant and Brooks Varnum and Allie, Patty and SueElla Johnson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and six siblings, Harold (Doris) Gilmore, Hazel Bolen, Dewey Gilmore, Chester Gilmore, Edna (Jim) Forte and Lottie (Harold) Pugh.
Alton was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed. He was a member of Colbern Road Restoration Church of Jesus Christ where he served as a deacon. He was a great handyman and there were not many things he couldn’t build or repair. He especially enjoyed family events, fishing, growing vegetables, and beekeeping.
Memorial service will be held at Colbern Road Restoration Church on April 7, 2024, at 6 pm. Inurnment will be March 19 at 3:00 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville, Missouri, with military honors.
Richard D. Tener, Sr.
March 4, 2024
On Friday, March 1, 2024, Richard D. Tener, Sr., known to his friends and family as Dick, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Dick was born on July 12, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana. He was the eldest son of Donald Tener and Betty Waage. After graduating from the University of Iowa, he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Pensacola, Florida, for flight school. While in Pensacola, Florida, Dick would meet and marry his wife, Melba (Mickey) on December 20, 1968.
Dick would later be stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he would receive his wings and began his 20-year career as a P-3 pilot. Dick and Mickey would be stationed in Virginia Beach, Virginia; Pax River, Maryland; Brunswick, Maine; Willow Grove, Pennsylvania; Moffett Field, California; Jacksonville, Florida; and New Orleans, Louisiana. He retired from VT-10 in Pensacola, Florida as a P-3 pilot. Dick was deployed into Sigonella, Sicily, and Bermuda.
Just ten days after retiring from the United States Navy, Dick was employed by Northwest Airlines as a pilot on the A-320, 727, and 737 aircraft and visited countries all over the world. One of the greatest thrills in his life was being a pilot. He often told stories of his many adventures.
While stationed in Brunswick, Maine, Dick and Mickey welcomed their son, Richard D. Tener, Jr. (Rich), and three years later the small family of three would welcome a little girl, Katherine Tener (Katie), in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. While home from deployment, Dick could often be found with his son bass fishing on lakes throughout south Florida even if this meant playing a day of hooky from school. Dick taught his son to play baseball as a young boy and would continue until his son reached high school. Dick later introduced the game of golf to his son which they both enjoyed playing together over the years. To ensure that his son was able to attend Q school for golf, Dick sold his favorite guitar to secure the funds.
Dick raised a daddy’s girl in Katie. He drove overnight from California to Florida to make it to his daughter’s first dance recital. Together, father and daughter would share a love of cooking and history. He was always the loudest voice during award ceremonies and graduations. There was never any wrong his daughter could do in his eyes.
There was no prouder moment in Dick’s life than when he learned that he would be welcoming his first granddaughter, Katelyn to the world. Twelve years later, on the exact date and exact same time, Dick welcomed his second granddaughter, Olivia. Three years later, Dick welcomed his third granddaughter, Amber, and three years later his first grandson, Ethan. Being a grandfather was the final feather in his cap to make his life complete.
Dick is preceded in death by his father, Donald Tener; mother, Betty Waage; brother, Larry Tener; and sister, Pat Harold.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Melba Tener; son, Richard (Jenea) Tener of Green Cove Springs, Florida; daughter, Katherine Tener of Cantonment, Florida; granddaughters, Katelyn Tener, Olivia Tener, and Amber Tener; grandson, Ethan Tener; brother-in-law, Alex Doty of Dothan, Alabama; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Jimmy Lamar Sasser
March 4, 2024
Jimmy Lamar Sasser passed away suddenly at his home in Pensacola, Florida on February 29, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born on May 29, 1943 in Chipley, Florida as the middle child of S.T. and Beckie Lee Parker Sasser. Jimmy grew up in Chipley and Pensacola and enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball in high school.
At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and faithfully served for 21 years until he retired in 1982 as MSG 05G5H Signal Security Specialist. Jimmy served 4 tours of duty in various stations in Germany and 3 tours at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. After retiring, he continued to work serving his country via Civil Service as the assistant athletic director at both NAS and Corry Station in Pensacola until he retired in 2004.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents S.T. and Beckie Lee Parker Sasser, and brother Dennis Wayne Sasser.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary “Carole” Sasser; daughters, Lisa (John) English of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Angela M. Sasser of Pensacola, Florida; son, Lance (Shannon) Sasser of Panama City Beach, Florida; grandchildren, Ashley L. Spencer, Brooke (Chase) Whitworth and Parker Nelson; great-grandchildren, India Jade Whitworth, Richard Chase “Little Man” Whitworth Jr., and Remi Rose Whitworth; and brother, Roy Sasser of West Lafayette, Indiana.
Jimmy never met a stranger. He was well known for his great sense of humor. He enjoyed watching his Alabama Crimson Tide football team playing every fall and loved playing poker with his pals year-round at the Pensacola Greyhound Poker Room earning the nickname “Luck Box”.
His life motto was “Winners never quit and quitters never win”
He will be greatly missed by all those whom knew him. RIP
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be one hour prior at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Melissa Kay Ellis
February 29, 2024
Mrs. Melissa Kay Ellis, age 66, passed away, peacefully, February 28, 2024, surrounded by her family in Flomaton, Alabama. She was a native of Century, Florida and a lifelong resident of Flomaton, Alabama.
Mrs. Ellis was a member of Gospel Light Chapel; she was devoted to her family and dedicated caregiver to her son. She greatly enjoyed fishing and watching Alabama football, a proud member of Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She was a 1993 graduate of Jefferson Davis Community College. She had many friends from around the world, she was an avid video gamer, loved to read and was a very hard worker which was something she greatly enjoyed to do.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Barnhill; two brothers, Roger Wayne Barnhill, Michael Wayne Barnhill; sister Terri Watkins.
Mrs. Ellis is survived by her husband of 25 years Philip Ellis of Flomaton, Alabama; son Mickey Powell of Flomaton, Alabama; daughter Kelly (Lyndal) “Lyn” Emerson of Flomaton, Alabama; father Dillard Barnhill of Atmore, Alabama; two step-daughters Sarah (Kenny Solomon of Rutledge, Tennessee, Stephanie Ellis of Rutledge, Tennessee; step-son Phillip (Courtney) Ellis of Rutledge, Tennessee; brother Ronald Lane “Rocky” Barnhill of Atmore, Alabama; sister Madonna Faith of Atmore, Alabama; four grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Bro. Clarence Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Kaicen McKinley, Lyn Emerson, Kenny Solomon, Deluca Green, Tracy Owen, and Phillip Ellis.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Patricia Ann “Rissie” Bray McNeel
February 26, 2024
Patricia Ann “Rissie” Bray McNeel, a resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on February 24, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama. She was born on May 8, 1935, in Louisville, MS. Rissie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. McNeel, Jr., and her daughter JoAnne McNeel Key. She is survived by her son Joe W. McNeel III (Kate) of Fairhope, AL; four grandchildren, Andrew Key (Chelsea) of Marrietta, GA; Stella Key of Chicago, IL; Morgan McNeel Waters (Sam) of Oxford, MS; Alex McNeel of Fairhope, AL; great-grandchildren, Annie Key and Walter Key; and son-in-law Mark (Xan) Key of Tuscaloosa, AL.
Rissie was a great wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was the youngest of 8 children, and she truly realized how fortunate she was to have so many brothers and sisters. She was given the “Most Outstanding” designation in her graduating class at Lawrence County (AL) H. S., and she then went on to become an official court reporter.
She moved to Century, Florida, in 1957 when her family moved there for her father to run the sawmill at Alger Sullivan Lumber Co. It was there where she met her husband, Joe, who had accepted a job as the company bookkeeper and accountant. They eloped six weeks later and were married for 46 years until Joe passed away in 2003.
Rissie was well read, sharp, spunky and witty. She will be missed for her fun, energetic personality and her fabulous cooking talent that she generously shared with so many. She was constantly preparing gourmet meals and deserts for friends and family. She dearly loved all her friends, and she was especially fond of her Pensacola friends who she spent many happy times with in the latter years of her life. She was a member of the Century United Methodist Church for 60 years from 1957-2017 and then became a member of the Pensacola United Methodist Church.
A graveside service will be held on February 28, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rissie’s memory may be made to your favorite charity.
Phillip Burke Victor, Sr.
February 23, 2024
Mr. Phillip Burke Victor, Sr; age 78, passed away, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Flomaton, AL. He resided most of his life in McDavid, FL; and has lived the last five years in Flomaton, AL. He attended Byrneville Community Church. He worked as a carpenter for many years.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved playing music with a harmonica. He enjoyed spending time with his family and coaching softball.
He is preceded in death by his father, Karl Paul Victor; mother, Sarah Lou Long; one son, Phillip Victor, Jr; one brother, Jimmy Victor; three sisters, Faye Victor, Kathy Barlow, Alice Merchant; and one grandson, Christian Blake Owens.
He is survived by his two daughters, Rachael (Keith) Johnston, of Flomaton, AL; Veronica Ann Nowling, of Pace, FL; two brothers, Donnie Victor, of Century, FL; Johnny Victor, of Atmore, AL; one sister, Janie Criswell, of McDavid, FL; five grandchildren, Colin Owens, Jared Nowling, Phillip Randolph, Dakota (Kota) Lee, Abigail Grace Owens; numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Monday, February 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Christian Home Cemetery with Bro. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 19, 2024, from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.