David W. Timberlake
July 3, 2020
Captain David W. Timberlake (USN Retired), passed away on June 27, 2020, at age 88. He lived a long and full life, and had a significant impact on his country, his community, and his family. Capt. Timberlake was born in Hope, AR, and grew up in the nearby rural community of Nashville. His early years were spent on the family farm, where he was actively involved in local FFA and 4-H clubs, both of which would have a significant influence on his life. After high school, he attended the University of Arkansas, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture.
In his 20’s, Capt. Timberlake completed Officer Candidate School, and was commissioned in the United States Navy in 1955. While attending flight school in Pensacola, he met and married Sylvia Grant Timberlake, and they began their family. During this time he also completed his Master’s degree in Education Administration from the University of Hawaii.
In his 30’s, he continued his career as a skilled aviator, logging thousands of flight hours with several different airplanes, including the A-1, A-4, and A-6E Intruder. Capt. Timberlake was assigned to duty stations and squadrons from Florida to Hawaii, as well as four different aircraft carriers. He served his country in Vietnam, earned many awards and commendations, including the Navy Commendation medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary medal, and he eventually became the Commanding Officer of Attack Squadron VA-85 in Chesapeake, VA.
In his 40’s, he transitioned to non-flying duties, and helped establish mentoring and community outreach programs at NAS Pensacola, as well as leading the NROTC unit at the University of West Florida. He ended his Naval career with a position at the Pentagon before retiring from active duty in 1979.
In his 50’s, Capt. Timberlake began his second career in higher education, and became the Executive Director of Development for (then) Pensacola Junior College and also University of West Florida’s Foundation departments. Through his fundraising efforts, many deserving students were able to receive scholarships to attend college. In addition to his work responsibilities, he also was very active in leadership roles in committees and advisory boards in the community, which continued for the rest of his life. There are too many to mention them all, but among the most significant were serving as chairman for the Pensacola/Escambia Human Relations Commission, president of the Tate High School Athletic Council, member of the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee, and delegate to the Alabama/West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was heavily involved with local 4-H clubs, both as a leader and as a coach for various District events. He was the principal architect for creating the Escambia County 4-H Foundation, which now has assets of over $1,000,000, and is one of the largest 4-H Foundations in the nation. For these efforts he received the prestigious “Partner in 4-H Award, and was inducted into the inaugural class of the Florida 4-H Hall of Fame in 2002.
In his 60’s and 70’s, the former military man became “Granddaddy”, and was devoted to his five grandchildren. They all share cherished memories of their time with him on the farm, including riding horses, feeding the animals, gathering eggs, going on hay rides, and being pulled behind the tractor in what came to be known as “tractor surfing”. He built them everything from stilts, to swings, forts, playhouses, and even zip lines. He and Grandma in his 80’s, he “retired” from country life, and moved to Azalea Trace, but still kept busy serving in volunteer positions on Azalea Trace committees, as well as at St. Luke UMC and the Pensacola Naval Air Museum, which has several of his donated military items on display. He attended all the grandchildren’s high school and college graduations, weddings, and welcomed two great-grandchildren into the family.
Capt. Timberlake will be dearly missed by his wife of over 63 years, Sylvia, as well as his two children, Steve Timberlake (Candy) and Shari Timberlake Szalwinski (Duane). He will be thought of with love by his five grandchildren, Tiffany Timberlake Myers (Michael), Sarah Timberlake Watson (Joseph), Alex Szalwinski (fiancée Christy), Christopher Szalwinski (fiancée Morgan) and Anna Szalwinski, as well as his two great-grandchildren, Jonathan Myers and Katherine (Kate) Watson, (and a third great-grandchild on the way.) He is survived and mourned by his brother-in-law, John Grant, as well as numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and family friends.
David Timberlake was a well-respected man of intelligence, integrity, and commitment, with a strong love of God, country, and family. A private military service was held in his honor at the Barrancas National Cemetery on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The family requests no flowers, but if desired, donations may be made in his name to the Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum, or to St. Luke UMC in Pensacola.
Margarita M. Mezey
June 30, 2020
Margarita M. Mezey, 92, of Cantonment, FL passed away June 27, 2020 at her home in Cantonment, FL.
Mrs. Mezey was born in Monterrey, Mexico and worked for the Red Cross until she retired. She then volunteered at West Florida Hospital until the age of 89 – that was her passion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Basiil Mezey. Survivors include her daughter, Margaret (Steve) Minton; one son, Jose Mezey; three granddaughters, Caitlin (Nick) Mezey Marlow, Christa Minton and Stephanie (Jamie) Franklin; grandson, Tyler Mezey; and nine great grandchildren.
The family suggest to those who desire, memorials be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Shriners Hospital or the Humane Society.
Margarita M.Mezey
June 29, 2020
Margarita M. Mezey, 92, of Cantonment, FL, passed away June 27, 2020, at her home in Cantonment, FL.
Mrs. Mezey was born in Monterrey, Mexico and worked for the Red Cross until she retired. She then volunteered at West Florida Hospital until the age of 89 – that was her passion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Basiil Mezey.
Survivors include her daughter, Margaret (Steve) Minton; one son, Jose Mezey; three granddaughters, Caitlin (Nick) Mezey Marlow, Christa Minton and Stephanie (Jamie) Franklin; grandson, Tyler Mezey; and nine great grandchildren.
The family suggest to those who desire, memorials be made to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Shriners Hospital or the Humane Society.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, is entrusted with arrangements.
Nolen Ray Tollison
June 28, 2020
Nolen Ray Tollison, age 9, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Nolen finished third grade at Five Points Elementary School. Nolen was an Alabama fan, loved sports, fishing, being outside and spending time with his siblings and other family. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Bennie Ray Maddox; great-grandfather, Henry Nolen Tollison; great-grandmothers, Joyce Gibson and Dummer Maddox; and great-great grandmother, Lila Gibson.
He is survived by his mother and step-dad, Tiffany Maddox (Chris Homan) of Lanett, AL; father, Logan Tollison of Molino, FL; maternal grandmother, Sarah Gibson Adams of Lanett, AL; paternal grandmother, Margaret Tollison of Robertsdale, AL; paternal grandfather, George (Susan) Tollison of Uriah, AL; grandparents, Cindy Homan of Atmore, AL and Bob Robinson of Stapleton, AL; great-grandparent, Ricky Gibson of Poarch, AL; great-great grandparents, James (Peggy) Gentry of Uriah, AL; two brothers, Noah Tollison of Lanett, AL and Bryce Tollison of Lanett, AL; one sister, Aubriana Homan of Lanett, AL and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 30, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Steadham Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Benji Maddox, Ricky Maddox, Cobey McNeil, Jamie Hancock, Aaron Hadley and Austin Tollison.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Margie Goodale-Boutwell
June 28, 2020
Surrounded by her children, Margie Goodale-Boutwell, of Enon, passed peacefully on June 24, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Pace, Florida, and went to be with her Lord at the age of 93.
Margie was born on February 27, 1927, in Pineville, Florida to John and Tazzie Hastings. In 1940, she married George Goodale and grew a family of six children. She enjoyed being a homemaker, raising her children and helping to raise her grandchildren and even great-grandchildren until George’s death in 1978. After that, she worked briefly for the Forestry Division at the Oak Grove fire tower. In her later years she pursued her passion for gardening, fishing, traveling, hunting and just being outdoors in general. She is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband George Goodale; two sons, Howard and Raymond Goodale; a granddaughter, Beth Goodale; great-grandsons, Nimiki Owl Allen, Myles Hart; and a daughter-in-law Nellie Goodale.
She is survived by her second husband, William Boutwell; her sons, Carlis Goodale of Cantonment and Edward Goodale of Enon; her daughters, Janice Allen of Mossy Head and Carol Ann Askren of Pace; sons-in-law, Robert Allen and Willard Askren; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. She was very much loved and will be sorely missed.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 29, 2020, at 2 p.m., at the Dry Springs Church Community Cemetery. Due to the coronavirus, services will be held in the open air at the grave site. The Rev. Ken Johnson will officiate.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
David Leonard Kinman “Big Dave”
June 27, 2020
Mr. David Leonard Kinman “Big Dave”, 75, passed away, peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 26, 2022, at Springhill Medical Center in Mobile, AL. Standing 6’6”, Big Dave was larger than “life itself”. He was truly a “gentle giant”. Big Dave enjoyed spending his time fishing, riding in his big red Ford F-150 and golf cart, and most notably sitting in the local eateries as an unpaid greeter. Never meeting a stranger, Big Dave loved drinking coffee and sharing stories with anyone who needed someone to sit with at the dinner table. Afterwards, he would get their phone number and faithfully send a message of inspiration to them every day. Big Dave was also the “Go To” man. If anyone ever needed a job done, he would know the person to call.
Big Dave proudly served in the United States Army, earning the rank of SP5. He served 3 tours in the Vietnam as an Army Ranger. After being honorably discharged from the military, he eventually began working at the Frontier telephone company where he retired after about 30 years. Anyone who met Big Dave met a life-long friend. He deeply loved and cared for people, and he was especially proud of his family.
Big Dave is preceded in death by his parents, Qunicy and Elizabeth Kinman; wife, Myrtis Kinman, one daughter, Melanie Kinman Owens, one brother, Robert (Dink) Kinman, and one sister, Frances (Lucy) Moseley.
He is survived by his one son, David Allen (Jessica) Kinman, of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Logan (Amber) Boatwright, of Atmore, AL; Madelyn Boatwright, of Atmore, AL; Hayden Kinman, Atmore, AL; Kendall Kinman, of Atmore, AL; two great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Rhett, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, John Charles (Connie) Kinman, of Whatley, AL; Quincy Kinman, Jr.; of Whatley, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, special friends all over the country.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Atmore Apostolic Church with Rev. Tim James officiating.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 from 6:00 PM until service time Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Atmore Apostolic Church.
Pallbearers will be Toby Kinman, David McNairn, Ronnie Baggett, Josh Burkett, Greg McGhee, Trent Jackson, Darren McGhee, and Reece McNairn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Findley, Larry Lassiter, Kevin Miniger, Wayne Williams, Kelvin Williams, Quincy “Doll” Kinman, Jr.; John Charles “Man” Kinman, and Tom Tschida.
Victor “Levy” Foster
June 25, 2020
Victor “Levy” Foster, resident of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the age of 42. Levy was born in Pensacola, FL on October 24, 1977. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and people. The more people he could be around the better. Levy loved people and they loved him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Vicki Hare; and father, James Patrick “Pat” Boyington.
Levy is survived by his son, Blayne Foster; two daughters, Madison Stallworth-Foster and Sieanna Diane Lambeth; and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3PM on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with visitation beginning at 2PM. Bro. Fred Stallworth will officiate services. Flowers or contributions to Faith Chapel for funeral cost are welcome.
Wendi Marie Green
June 25, 2020
Wendi Marie Green left this world loved by many.
Her favorite pastime was playing like a child with her nephew, Trey and her little cousin, Brooke. She was a beautiful woman. She would not go in public without her makeup being perfect or her clothing matching perfectly.
She would not leave her daddy alone on holidays, yet she would also make time for her step-dad, momma, brother and nephew.
Wendi often shared stories of how she was the boss of her little brother, Harry. Then things changed when he grew up. They had fun as children with lots of special memories!
Her favorite buddy was her aunt, Terryle who she tried her best to stay out of trouble with. Her Aunt Terryle was her second momma.
Wendi has a special aunt, Donna Bolling, who she loved with all her heart. She often spoke of the appreciation that she had for her aunt and her aunt had for her.
Wendi had one love of her life, Steve Keenan for the past 13 years and she will be missed so much by him and his mother, Sandy Keenan who was everyone’s mother figure.
But the most beautiful thing to share about Wendi’s life is that she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into her heart the last weekend of her life as her best friend and cousin, Terra led her to Him.
Wendi would also sit and listen to her cousin, Gary Nick’s Story about Jesus and salvation. Gary Nick planted the seed for Terra to witness to her that special last weekend of her life.
She will surely be missed as her loved ones say their goodbyes to her as they thank God for where she is today, in the arms of our Dear Heavenly Father.
Preceded in death by, her grandparents, Nick and Loma Elliott, Johnnie Bolling Elliott, Carol Lee Green, Audria Hardy Zwally and her brother, Ronald Allen Hardy, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her father, Harry Green, Sr.; her mother Sherryle Elliott Hardy and special step dad, Ronald Hardy, Sr.; her brothers, Harry Green, Jr. and Ryne Hardy; special aunt, Terryle Gibson; special person in her life, Stephen Keenan, special aunt, Donna Bolling; and special cousin, Terra and cousin, Gary Nick. She leaves many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A special thank you to Pat Cravatt Hardy for the many jobs she has helped the family with during this time.
Serving as pallbearers are, Teddy Green, Drey Johns, Ryne Hardy, Rusty Hardy, Kenny Frye, and Steve Keenan.
Momma loves you.
The family will receive friends from 6PM to 8PM on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Friday, June 26, 2020 at the funeral home.
William “Todd” Neal
June 25, 2020
With deepest sorrow we announce that William “Todd” Neal, age 39, died unexpectedly on Sunday June 21, 2020 from heart failure. He was born March 26, 1981 in Paducah, Ky. to parents Donald Neal and Patricia (Petersen) Neal, though he spent most of his life in Cantonment, FL.
Todd, as he was known to family and friends, was a 1999 graduate of Tate High School. He was known as a jack of all trades and held numerous jobs in construction, roofing and landscaping throughout his life. He was a generous friend and family member with a huge heart, who would literally give the shirt off his back. He had a great sense of humor. Those who knew Todd, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
He will be missed every day by his parents Don and Patti, sons Derrick K. Neal and Jordan Goon all of Cantonment, daughter Lauren (Ted) Fisher, granddaughters Sadie and Payton of Beulah, Brothers James (Sarah) Groshong of Cantonment and Jason (Tracy) Neal of Sharpe, Ky. Grandparents Larry and Juanita Barker of Waverly, Tn. , his loving Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many loving friends.
He is spending time now with his Granny Myrtle Way, Grandfather William H. Neal, and his brother Derrick B. Neal whom he has missed for so long. We suspect he spends a lot of time riding his horse Thunder through the streets of heaven as he once did in Cantonment.
Friends and family are invited to visit Todd’s family at Faith Chapel North, 1000 Hwy 29 South, Cantonment, FL on Saturday June 27th from 10 to 11 am. A Memorial Service will be held there immediately following.
Leonard Dean Roberson
June 24, 2020
Mr. Leonard Dean Roberson, age 76, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at his home.
Mr. Roberson was born in Brewton, AL, and was a life-long member of the Flomaton community where he enjoyed Alabama football, fishing, ATV’s and four wheeling, and gardening. During his working years, he worked as Market Manager in the meat department of Green’s IGA Grocery Store. He loved his Maggie Mae with all his heart. Mr. Roberson was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Eldra Barnes Roberson; brothers, Jimmy Ray Roberson and Barney Roberson.
He is survived by his sons, Ricky Rydell Roberson and Roger Darrell Roberson, both of Flomaton, AL; brother, William B. (Trudy) Roberson, Jr. of Odenville, AL; grandchildren, Amy A. Roberson (William Arnold) Bell, II of Flomaton, AL, Angela Denise Roberson of Flomaton, AL, and Riley Roberson; great -grandchildren, Maggie, James, and Kevin; five great-great-grandchildren; special family members, Shannon Roberson, Judy Towery, Malcolm Colvin, Mandy Wright and Sheila Brown.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 10 A.M. until a 11 AM service time with Rev. Rusty Burnham officiating.
Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery, Brewton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Jason Windham, Darrell Harvell, Ronnie Harvell, Malcolm Colvin, Randy Roberson, Kevin Bell.