James Scott Sutton
March 24, 2020
With great sadness our family announces the loss of our husband, daddy, son, brother, uncle, and friend, James Scott Sutton, on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the age of 39. James was born October 7, 1980 in Georgetown, Kentucky. He attended Scott County High School.
James is survived by his loving family: wife, Naomi; four daughters, Ashlin, Camdyn, Avery, and Eliana; and son, Jaxon. He was also survived by his mother, Kelli Glass Parks; step father, Jason Parks; sister, Michaela Abney Vest; brother, Eric M. Abney; maternal grandmother, Lynne G. Glass; aunts, Terry Sutton, Debbi Link (Joel), and Angie Riddle (Brian); uncles, Scotty Sutton (Jennifer) and Ken Glass (Amanda); and his many nieces, nephews, and in-laws that will always love him.
James is preceded in death by his father, Douglas Preston Sutton; paternal grandparents, Charlie Sutton and Connie Sutton; and maternal grandfather, James Glass.
Pallbearers will be Seth Sawyer, Justin Smith, Alex Farrington, Sam Sutton, Eric Abney, and Joe Miller. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jaxon Flowers, Ja
mes Edmonson, Jason Parks, Scotty Sutton, and Brett Sawyer.
James Sutton’s Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Crown Church located at 9600 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32534.
Viewing for family will begin at 12:30PM friends at 1:00PM with services beginning at 1:30PM.
Graveside Service to follow at New Beginning’s Church of God, Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, located on the corner of Thomley Street, and Jacobi Street Molino, FL 32577.
Angela Elizabeth Branch Ferreira
March 18, 2020
Angela Elizabeth Branch Ferreira, age 45, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 16, 2020.
Angie was born in Brewton, AL and was a life long resident of Jay, FL. She was a member of Century Church of Christ, and the Jay High School graduating class of 1992. She retired from Santa Rosa Medical Center. She enjoyed spending time with her son, cooking for her family, and attending family reunions. Family was everything to Angie, how special it must have been for her to gain her angel wings the same day as her paternal grandmother did 29 years ago.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Lorna Branch; maternal grandparents, Lambert and Louise Burroughs, and paternal grandparents, Kyle and Louise Branch.
She is survived by her son, Samuel Branch of Jay, FL; father, Bobby Branch of Jay, FL; brother, Jimmy (Beth) Jenkins of Brewton, AL; brother, Daniel Branch of Jay, FL; special aunt, Kathy Branch Barth of Jay, FL. She is also survived by a nephew, nieces, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who all loved her dearly.
Pallbearers will be Derrick Nail, Garrett Wolfe, David Deese, Randy Sims, Joe Brown, and Blake Reid. Honorary pallbearers will be Dwight Hopkins, Lewis Joe Smith, Jerry Brantley, Rennie Jenkins, Robert Carden, and Brandon Godwin.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Watkins and Staff, Sacred Heart Oncology Unit, Covenant Care Hospice at Sacred Heart Hospital, and Covenant Care Hospice Make a Wish Foundation for making Angie’s last wish of attending her son’s high school graduation happen for her.
Visitation services will he held Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. for family and 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. for friends at Century Church of Christ. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 P.M. by Minister Jesse Claunch. Graveside service to follow at Flomaton Cemetery.
Clyde Albert Bristow, Sr.
March 17, 2020
Mr. Clyde Albert Bristow, Sr., age 78, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 in Pensacola, Flordia.
Mr. Bristow was a native of Engadine, MI, former resident of McAlester, OK and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 3 years. He was a member of the Liberty Riders Motorcyle Club of Lake George, MI and was of the Church of God Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Esther Lydia Bristow; son, Randy Keith Bristow and sister, Joyce Moore.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Loretta Bristow of Atmore, AL; two sons, Donald Edward (Vicki) Bristow of Newberry, MI and Clyde Albert (Jody) Bristow of Dothan, AL; one daughter, Esther Lydia Pennell of Slocomb, AL; daughter-in-law, Karen Bristow of Van Buren, AR; one brother, Donald Bristow of Little Rock, AR; one sister, Margaret Nicholas of Alma, AR; ten grandchildren, Randy, Kyle, Jessica, Aaron, Matthew, Brandy, James, Joshua, Wyatt and Aurora and ten great grandchildren, Averie, Macie, Randy III, Elissa, Riley, Luke, Joseph, Maddison, Tessa and Mason.
Lyman Allen Quinley
March 17, 2020
On Monday, March 9, 2020, Lyman Allen Quinley, a loving stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 66. Lyman Allen Quinley was born in Bay Minette, Alabama, to Willie Mae Dixon
Quinley and Lyman Quinley on March 16, 1953.
He was preceded in death by his wife Faye Quinley, Mother Willie Mae Dixon Quinley, and father Lyman Quinley.
He is survived by his stepsons Tony (Sheron)Nall of Milton, Florida, and Gary (Carmen) Nall of Opelousas, Louisiana, and one stepdaughter Cathy (Duane) Bond of Century, Florida. Also, a sister, Saber Ann Simmons of Stapleton, Alabama and brothers Charles Michael Quinley, Thomas Kevin (Diann) Quinley of Stapleton, Alabama. Paul Timothy (Margaret) Quinley of Bay Minette, Alabama, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren.
Lyman graduated from West Point Military Academy and was a Vietnam vet. He then went on to work for Exxon Mobile for 30 plus years until he retired in 2014. In his free time, Lyman enjoyed working as an auctioneer and car salesman. He made Canoe, Alabama, his final home where he and his wife Faye made some beautiful memories together.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Rest in Peace Lyman Quinley. You will be missed dearly.
Donald Gray Welch
March 17, 2020
Donald Gray Welch resident of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 88. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on August 21, 1931, to the late Laurie Thomas Welch and Mary Ozelle Overcash Welch. Donald was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Air Force Reserves. He was also very active in the Civil Air Patrol. Donald retired from civil service as an aircraft electrician.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tommie Faye Welch; son, Gregory Thomas Welch; and grandson, Casey Eugene Bass.
Donald is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn Brown Welch; daughters, Donna Gay (Larry) Bass and Joy (Jim) Whaley; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one sister, Sylvia Mathis; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2:45 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Friday, March 20, 2020.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church or Covenant Care Hospice.
Raymond Ray Goodale
March 16, 2020
Raymond Ray Goodale 73, of McDavid, Fl., passed away on March 9, 2020 at the home of his son in Pace, FL.
Raymond “Bud” Goodale was born in Pensacola, FL, to George and Margie Goodale on September 30, 1946. He attended and graduated Ernest Ward High School where he was part of Future Farmers of America and played high school football. He worked as a custom cabinet and furniture carpenter for many years. Raymond also enjoyed hunting and fishing with family.
Raymond is preceded in death by his father, George Goodale; brother, Howard Goodale; sister-in-law, Nellie Goodale; niece, Beth Goodale; and great-grandson, Myles Hart.
Raymond is survived by his son, Mikele Goodale (Janet Carol); daughter, Kimberly Ballinger; the mother of his children, Peggy Griffin; grandchildren, Kayleigh Hart (Jonathan), Joshua Goodale (Kaitlyn), Dallas Goodale (Kayla), Taten Swanson (Avigail), and Alyson Goodale; great-grandchildren, Ayden, Emma, Chloe, Ella Kate, Brantley, Taylor, Zac, and Raelynn; mother, Margie Goodale-Boutwell; brother and sisters, Carlis Goodale, Janice Allen (Robert), Edward Goodale, Carol Askren (Willard); and many nieces and nephews.
The family of Mr. Goodale wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Qader, Dr. Bray, and staff at Select Specialty Hospital; the nursing staff with Covenant Hospice; and Dr. Ballow and Dr. Ibrahim at Baptist Hospital.
Lucille Carlie Conway
March 16, 2020
Mrs. Lucille Carlie Conway, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Conway was a native of Repton, AL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of her life. She was a former employee of the Shirt Factory of Flomaton, AL, Vanity Fair of Atmore, AL and Chemstrand. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family and serving others and was a member of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Conway; parents, Henry and Mamie Morris; son-in-law, Joe Buckley and two brothers, James Morris and Junior Morris.
She is survived by one son, Eddie (Janett) Conway of Flomaton, AL; two daughters, Hazel Buckley of Flomaton, AL and Joan (Gary) Knowles of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Luverne (Edmond) Knowles of Flomaton, AL; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; five step-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Little Escambia Baptist Church with Bro. Jonathan Hill and Bro. Larry Patterson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Little Escambia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 17, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM at the Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Brian Conway, Troy Strength, Kevin Knowles, Jammie Gibson, Larry Knowles and Marcus Knowles.
Tommie Eugene Milstid
March 16, 2020
Tommie Eugene Milstid, born February 17, 1933, passed away on March 16, 2020.
He passed away peacefully at West Florida Hospital and has moved on to a better place.
He was the eldest son of the late Floyd Milstid, Sr., and he late Maggie Lee Whittington. He was married to Arva Ruth Milstid who passed away before him and his daughters, Janet Michelle Milstid and Kara Christina Milstid, both also passed on to a better place before him.
He is survived by his son Greg Eugene Milstid of Pace, Florida and two brothers, James Edward Milstid and Guy Loyd Milstid of Baldwin County, Alabama, as well as many nephews and nieces. Brothers that have passed away are Issac Melvin Milstid, Junior Floyd Milstid, Charles Rudolph Milstid, and one sister, Ester Valois Hall.
Tommie who was called “Gene” by friends started his young adult life as a farmer in the Perdido, Alabama area, then moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana and went into the Construction business, mainly constructing commercial metal buildings. After Hurricane Camille, he and his family moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and played a very big part in rebuilding the Gulf Coast. He later became a real estate developer and worked until late in life.
Tommie was liked by everyone and loved by his family and now he has moved on to heaven where he can join those loved ones that passed on before him.
There will be no service at this time out of consideration of others during the current health crisis. He will be cremated which the family feels is best at this time.
John D. Handrop, Sr.
March 14, 2020
On Friday March 13, 2020, John D. Handrop, Sr., loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87.
“Johnny” was born in Pensacola, Florida, on September 16, 1932, to Vallie Shelby. His father, John Corbet, passed away and he was raised by his mother and uncle Elijah Shelby. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1952 and joined the U.S. Navy where he served four years for his country while traveling over 176,268 miles on Navy ships . He then returned to Pensacola to marry his high school sweetheart, Elouise Gates. Together they raised one son, John David, Jr. and two daughters, Tammi and Marilyn.
“Johnny” moved his young family to McDavid, Florida, to live a relaxed country life. He enjoyed cow farming and tending to his many acres of land. He was also a huge fan of FSU football- a passion he passed on to many of his family members. He retired from many years of working at Monsanto. He was loved by everyone he met and was known for his handsome looks, beautiful hair, charming words, compassionate heart, loving mind and at times for being a bit stubborn. He had a passion for dancing at the American Legion and loved being with his treasured partner Vicki Smith.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elouise, mother Vallie Shelby, father (uncle) Elijah Shelby, five brothers, Cecil Handrop, Jack Handrop, Ralph Handrop, James Handrop (died as infant), Everett Handrop (died as infant), and one sister Catherine “Lucille” Perdue Brown.
He is survived in death by his son, John “David”, Jr.; daughters Tammi Hill (Matt) and Marilyn Clifton (Brian); treasured partner of seven years Vicki Smith; grandchildren Danette Wiggins, John Lewis Handrop, Latasha Carraway, Jennifer Marn, Travis Clifton, Tanner Clifton; very special nephew Cecil Handrop; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the Faith Chapel North Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with family gathering at 1 p.m.
Mary Lee Gibbs
March 14, 2020
Mrs. , age 84, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 in Monroeville, Alabama.
Mrs. Gibbs was a native of Atmore, AL, former resident of Monroeville, AL and had resided in Gantt, AL for the past 5 years. She was a Teacher’s Associate with the Escambia County Florida School System from 1966 to 1999 and was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Andalusia, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert Lee Gibbs; parents, Allen and Clara Lee; four brothers; one sister and grandson, Scott Gibbs.
She is survived by her three sons, Tony (Wanda) Gibbs of Walnut Hill, FL, Bob (Pam) Gibbs of Monroeville, AL and Sammy (Annette) Gibbs of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Cheryl Gibbs of Gantt, AL; four grandchildren, Amanda (Greg), Eric (Kirsten), Jessica (Ryan) and Caroline (Michael); eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Diane Everette officiating.
Burial will follow at the Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons and nephews, Greg Babiak, Eric Gibbs, Ryan Lowell, Michael Sonen, Ed Johnson and Russ Johnson.