Bonletter ‘Bonnie’ Booth Holt
June 21, 2020
Mrs. Bonletter ‘Bonnie’ Booth Holt, age 82, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Holt was born in Brewton, AL, and had been a life-long member of the Flomaton community where she was a homemaker and worked beside her husband in the family business, Holt Construction Company. She was a member of Flomaton First Freewill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. Mrs. Holt was preceded in death by her parents, George Bailey and Sally Roberson Booth; brothers, Barnett, Ashton, and Milliard Booth, and her husband, Wayman Holt.
She is survived by her daughters, Karen Contreras of Flomaton, AL and Buffie (Ronnie) Partain of Brewton, AL; sister, Rena Graham of Brewton, AL; grandchildren, Christopher (Nancy) Hammonds of Daphne, AL, Andrew (Carla) Hammonds of Brewton, AL, Lucie Tharpe of Brewton, AL; six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 1 P.M. until a 2 P.M. service time with Rev. Jeff Harris officiating.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Partain, Andrew Hammonds, Chris Hammonds, Keith Holt, Greg Harris, Chip Barber.
Interment will be in Flomaton Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Charles Edward “Eddie” Gideons, Jr.
June 19, 2020
Charles Edward “Eddie” Gideons, Jr. 56, of Atmore, AL passed away June 16, 2020. He was born on February 21, 1964 in Atmore, AL. Eddie worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Atmore from 1995 until 2004 when he then began what at that time was his dream job, working in the woods as a forestry technician along side his mentor, Big Hoop Matthews, until his death in 2006. In 2003, Eddie then began his life passion, flying. He was mentored by J.W. Wallace of Wallace Flying, Inc.
Eddie was an avid turkey and deer hunter and fisherman and cherished all his time with his extended outdoor family. And watched a many of sunrise’s with them. His dedication to outdoors inspired others to achieve the knowledge he obtained. Family, friends, farmers, hunters and pilots alike always wanted to be around him. He enjoyed life to the fullest.
He is preceded in death by his father Charles Edward Gideons, Sr. and maternal grandparents T. Onree and B. Marie Owens and paternal grandparents Shelby C. and Lydia Gideons.
He is survived by his wife Tammy Smith of Atmore, AL; mother Marilyn Owens Gideons-Davidson of Atmore, AL. His children Charles Edward “Bo” Gideons, III. of Waterford, TX; Levi Trest Gideons of Auburn, AL; Heath Smith of Milton, FL; Tanner Gideons of Atmore, AL; Holly (Ervin) St. Germain of Pensacola, FL and Ande Marie (Ricky) Smith of Spanish Fort, AL. Three siblings Bub Gideons of Atmore, AL; Ondrea Marie Gideons Williamson of Atmore, AL; Monica (Jeff) Gideons Sharp of Carrollton, GA. and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 10 AM at McCullough Christian Center with family friends Hooper Matthews, Blaine Chastang and Bro. Wayne Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Mark Mack, Shawn Linam, Doug Kaiser, Steven Brantley, Jeff Parker, Mac McMillian, Joe Barber and Dan Symms.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Coker, Aubrey Peacock, Clyde Helton, Thomas Qualls, Ray Singleton, David Smith, Thomas Miller, Jimmy Crook and Billy Rolin.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 22, 2020 from 5 PM until 8 PM at McCullough Christian Center.
Due to the current health care crisis it is not required of you to wear a facial mask but is asked if you feel that it is necessary it will be acceptable for the safety of you and others.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Oscar Ruel Davis
June 19, 2020
Oscar Ruel Davis, 89, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
He was born in Clay County, Alabama to Lillie Lowrey Davis and Edgar Ross Davis. He was a resident of Shelton Manor at the time of his passing. He had previously been a member of Plainview Baptist but was a Charter Member of Hillcrest Church at the time of his passing.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Lois Bell Davis, daughter, Roberta (Robbie) Davis; grandson, Troy Wilson and sister, Miriam (Mickey) Davis Fowler.
He is survived by his two daughters, Miriam (Mickey) Neese and her husband, Joseph H. Neese; Vicki Marian Sharp and her husband, David Sharp; brother, Timothy Ross Davis; two granddaughters, Christine (Jeff) Nieves and their two children, Bianca and Enzo; Kimberly (Chad) Joylin Nelson and their son, Chase. He also leaves behind sister-in-law, Jo Ann (Tommy) Presley and numerous nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.
He led a full life enjoying writing, painting and telling stories. He loved to work and met many friends throughout his years in various jobs. Oscar worked for Betsy Ross Bread, Southern Bread, Sunbeam Bread and Pepperidge Farm Bread companies.
He also worked for Borden Dairy, Red Diamond Coffee and Davis Coffee Services. Later, he worked for the Division of Blind Services, downtown Pensacola and at Pensacola NAS. His last request was to be buried in a RED DIAMOND COFFEE CAN!
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 with visitation from 4:00-5:00pm and service at 5:00pm at Hillcrest Church, 800 N. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida 32514.
Judge G. Lloyd
June 15, 2020
Mr. Judge G. Lloyd, 78 of Atmore, AL. passed away June 8, 2020 in Atmore. He was born Aug. 14, 1941 in Frisco City, AL. to the late John and Issie Lloyd. He was a retired Forman from Scott Paper Company/Kimberly Clark with over 37 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Bessie, Charlie Mae, Luverne, Mable and one brother Ray. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Robinson Lloyd of Atmore, AL. One son Steven (Tonya) Lloyd of Walnut Hill, FL. Three daughters Melanie (Jamerson) Nelson of Excel, AL; Shala Stearns (Matthew Canning) of Atlanta, GA and Michelle Wright of Atmore, AL. Two sisters Sally Weatherford of Frisco City, AL. and Louise (Jimmy) Robards of Pensacola, FL. Four grandchildren Judd, Kaina, Kaitlin and Hunter.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 11 AM at Huxford Community of Christ Cemetery with Minister Beth Linam officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Ernest Jerry Hall
June 15, 2020
Ernest Jerry Hall left this world on 12 June 2020 at the age of 86. He was the only son of Ernest and Velor Hall (Davis) of Oak Grove, Florida.
Mr. Hall’s life was one of adventures and world travel. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955 as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a Farmer, Cattleman and a Merchant Marine Chief Engineer on various vessels sailing the world over.
Mr. Hall leaves behind a sister, Jackie Brown of Bratt; mother of his children, Mildred Marie Hadley Hall of Perdido, AL; a son, Mark Hall (Debra) of Oak Grove; 9 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren.
Mr. Hall is preceded in death by his wife Judith Hall Robbins of Walnut Hill; one son Alfred Bruce Hall of Oak Grove; and three sisters, Martez Rutherford of Pensacola, Julia Johnson of Oak Grove and Betty Wells of Bratt.
Mr. Hall will be laid to rest with a Private Service at the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, Florida.
Rosa Mae Carroll
June 15, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Mae Carroll, age 88 of Monroeville, AL passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at her home.
Mrs. Carroll was born in Century, FL, and had spent the last 26 years residing in Monroeville coming from Century, FL. She was a homemaker, a mid-wife, loved sewing and making quilts, cooking and planting flowers. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her husband, James Monroe Carroll; brother, Leroy Johnson, and son-in-law, Frank ‘Doc’ Rolin. She was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by her sons, James H. Carroll of Lancaster, OH, Thomas H. (Bobbie Jo) Carroll of Geneva, AL, John Wayne Carroll of Monroeville, AL and Ted (Vicky) Carroll of Monroeville, AL; daughters, Brenda Joyce Carroll of Monroeville, AL and Glenda Mae (Jimmy) Woods of Jay, FL; sister, Ruby Gunn of Pensacola, FL; numerous grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 to 8 P.M.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 2 P.M.
Interment will be in Crary Memorial Cemetery, Century, FL.
Charles Edward Thompson, Sr.
June 13, 2020
Mr. Charles Edward Thompson, Sr., age 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home in Flomaton, Alabama.
Mr. Thompson was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of his life. He was a retired operator with Vanity Fair with 33 years of service, caretaker of the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery with over 16 years of service, an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Thompson Hall; parents, grandparents and brother, Bobby Thompson.
He is survived by his two sons, Charles “Little Charles” (Melissa) Thompson, Jr. of Century, FL and Christopher Lee (Megan) Thompson of Flomaton, AL; one step-son, Lester Fox of Bratt, FL; one step-daughter, Maria Fox of Bratt, FL; two sisters, Gracie (Glendall) Pridgen of Flomaton, AL and Pam (Melvin) Johnson of Flomaton, AL; eleven grandchildren, Shane, Chasity, Nick, Ethan, Zack, Chris, Eli, Jacob, Jonathan, Halana and Carlton and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Earle Green officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 15, 2020 from 6:00 -8:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ethan Hall, Shane Thompson, Bubba Pridgen, Jeremy Pridgen, Chris Fowler, Greg Odom.
Johnell Vincent Smith
June 10, 2020
Johnell Vincent Smith, 51, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
Mr. Smith was born November 1, 1968, in Pensacola, FL. He owned and operated Smith Services and from 1995-2008 volunteered at the Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department. He was honored to serve as fire chief for a couple of years and received the White Fireman’s helmet.
He was preceded in death by his father, Journei Smith; two brothers, Donell Smith, Joey Smith; father-in-law, James Hobbs, Sr; mother-in-law, Linda Hobbs; and brother-in-law, James Hobbs, Jr.
Surviving is his wife, Lori Smith; son, Dakota Smith; daughter, Trinity Smith; stepchildren, Hunter Kinnard, Amanda Geary, Garrett McGlothren, Autumn Trail; mother, Ethel Smith; sisters, Sharon (Reggie) Thompson, Karen (Reggie) Carper, Marian (John) Shaw; nieces, Heather (Sara) Phelps; nephews, Bradley (Ashley) Thompson, Kyle (Trysha) Thompson, J. J. (Charlsie) Shaw, Ryan Smith, Riley Smith, Ricky Smith; great nephews, Liam Thompson, River Phelps; great niece, Haley Carter.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Jeff Howard officiating. Interment will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Douglas Whitfield
June 10, 2020
Douglas Whitfield was granted his legs on June 5th, 2020. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Douglas had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life.
Douglas was a native of Pensacola and graduated from Tate High School. He went on to become one of the finest residential and commercial painters Pensacola had to offer.
Douglas’ life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His gentle smile, soft touch and warm hugs meant so much joy to our family.
Although he was so frail in his later years, he gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. He loved to work whenever he could and would pester those doing work for him. He could spend hours making those around him laugh with jokes and stories from his past. He truly was the life of the party, when he wasn’t there, something was missing. He’ll be remembered for loving his family, friends, southern heritage, and Alabama football.
Douglas is survived by his loving parents, Douglas Whitfield, Sr. and Shirley Shaw of Pensacola, Fl. ; wife, Sandra Whitfield; sons, Bryan Whitfield and Brett Whitfield; daughters, Whitney Whitfield and Kelly Rogers; grandchildren, Hunter, Hannah and Chandler Rogers, Jaylen Lites, Kylie, Camden and Carter Whitfield of Pensacola Fl.
Funeral services will be held 1PM on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating. The family will receive friends at 12 noon prior to services.
Sidney Marshall Hahn
June 9, 2020
Sidney Marshall Hahn, 73, of Beulah, passed peacefully at home April 22, with his loving family by his side. Sidney was born December 1, 1946, in Pensacola to the late Charles and Malzie Hahn. He graduated from Woodham High in 1968 and retired from Solutia after 35 years of service. He was in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam era. Sidney enjoyed his retirement by gardening, hunting, camping and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Steven and Mickey Hahn; sister Diana Hahn; granddaughter, Shay Callen; sister-in-law Betty Hahn; brother-in-law Ross Carter; and nephew Dusty Hahn. Sidney is survived by his wife, Yvonne Hahn; daughter Sabrina Prince (Trey Miller); granddaughter Brittani Word (Dillon Herbst); stepson Sid Manning; granddaughter, Sydney Manning; great-grandsons, Imery Word, Luca Watson and Leif Herbst; great-granddaughter Chevelle Watson; brother Tony Hahn (Terri); sister Betty Carter; sisters-in-law Zenova and Lynn Hahn; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
We would like to thank Baptist Infusing, Radiation and Oncology Center and the nurses for always being so nice; Dr. Sweta Jonnalagadda; Dr. Jean Martucci for being the kindest, nicest doctor we have ever met. I wanted to take a moment to tell him how much we appreciate the time he took with us. I would also like to thank Richard, Marie, Mellissa Gibbs, James, Janice, Austin and Abby Courson for all the nice things they did for us. We love all of you! Also to thank Shirley Long and Manie Bodiford for just being there for me.
Visitation will be June 13 at 10 a,m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.n. at Faith Chapel North.