Ray D. Landis
September 5, 2019
Ray D. Landis, 82, of Souderton, PA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Souderton Mennonite Homes.
He was the loving husband of Celia N. Landis for 55 years. Ray was born in Souderton, Pennsylvania to the late Alvin F. Landis and the late Edith (Derstine) Landis.
He graduated from Souderton Area High School, class of 1944. Ray attended Pierce Business School. He worked as a business clerk for Moyer & Son in Souderton, as a business administrator for Elvin R. Souder Law Office in Souderton, in the business management department at Aibonito Mennonite Hospital in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, as an accountant for Detweiler Hershey & Associates in Souderton, and then as a cashier and in the produce department for Landis Supermarket in Telford.
Ray was a member of Franconia Mennonite Church where he served as a youth leader. He was a missionary pastor in Puerto Rico for nine years and was involved in local church planting. Ray was a member of First Mennonite Church in Norristown where he was involved in the Spanish ministry and later became a member of Perkiomenville Mennonite Church. Throughout his ministry, he always served as a song leader and Sunday school teacher. Ray also sang with the Franconia Lancaster Choral Singers and the Zion Choral Society for many years.
He volunteered his time at the Souderton Mennonite Homes by reading the Bible and singing with the residents.
Ray loved spending time with his family. He was an avid reader and student of the Bible and enjoyed creating weekly flower arrangements for the Perkiomenville Mennonite Church. Ray was very passionate about music and singing. A highlight in his life was when he sang with his family as the “Landis Family Singers” and they took a three week trip to Puerto Rico where they sang in 13 different Mennonite churches. He enjoyed flowers and gardening and was awarded many ribbons for his horticultural entries. Ray enjoyed photography and visiting and singing to the elderly.
He was a devoted husband, wonderful father, and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Although reserved, Ray was a faithful and loyal servant especially to the church. He was a hardworking, principled, creative, and intelligent man.
In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by his five children, E. Keila Goshow and husband, Michael of Hatfield, PA, David R. Landis and wife, Deborah of Atmore, AL , Ruth N. Janton and husband, Jeffrey of Pennsburg, PA, Alvin R. Landis and wife, Dawn of Telford, PA, and Rachel A. Stinedurf and husband, Paul of Clio, MI; his 19 grandchildren – Tirsa, Tori, Micah, Diana, David, Darren, Monica, Veronica, Natalie, Valerie, Josiah, Esther, Anna, Samuel, Faith, Montague, Maxwell, Morgan, and Paige; seven great-grandchildren – Hayden, Sydney, Jax, Daisy, Tommy, Zeke, and Joy; his sister, Charlotte Landis of Harleysville, PA; and his brother, David Landis and wife, Sharon of Harleysville, PA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Darla Joy Landis and his sister, June Ruth.
A viewing will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Perkiomenville Mennonite Church, 1836 Gravel Pike, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania 18074 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m.
Burial will take place at Perkiomenville Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: You Are Beautiful Fund c/o Grace Fellowship, 1412 E Nashville Avenue, Atmore, AL 36502. This is a ministry for special needs children in Sierra Leone, Africa. Please make checks payable to Grace Fellowship with a separate note stating that it is for the You Are Beautiful Fund.
Arrangements by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964. To send online condolences to the family, visit www.andersfh.com
Gina Elizabeth Burnette
September 2, 2019
Gina Elizabeth Burnette, 44 of Springhill, FL, passed away on Monday August 26, 2019, in Springhill, FL. She was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School. She worked in retail sales and was a Master Gardener of Hernando County, FL. She was born in Atmore, AL on May 14, 1975, to Billy Franklin and Roberta Glass.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Burnette and step-father, George Strickland.
She is survived by one Son, Jonathan Burnette of Springhill, FL; two daughters, Sarah (Joe) Cobb of Louisville, KY and Abby Burnette of Springhill, FL; mother, Roberta Strickland of Walnut Hill, FL and father, Billy (Lisa) Franklin of Walnut Hill, FL; two brothers, Billy (Stacie) Franklin II of Daphne, AL and Bobby (Tangy) Franklin of Picayune, MS; one sister, Windy (Bill) Meredith of Springhill, FL and one grandson, Owen Cobb; 12 nieces and nephews and three great-nephews.
Services were held Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Montgomery officiating.
Interment was in Pine Barren Baptist Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Zach Meredith, Tristen Franklin, Billy (Trace) Franklin, Garrett Franklin, Lee Whisenant and Christian Echols.
Honorary pallbearers were Jonathan Burnette, Landon Franklin and Gracie Maye Franklin.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Linda Yaden Steadham
August 30, 2019
Mrs. Linda Yaden Steadham, age 65, of McDavid, FL passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at her home.
Mrs. Steadham was born in Century, FL, and she spent her lifetime there where she worked and retired as a mail processor for the U.S. Postal Service in Pensacola, FL. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her loving parents, Bruce and Ruby Crawley Yaden, and her brother, Bruce Yaden, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 16 years, David Steadham of McDavid, FL; son, Casey Burkett of Mobile, AL; brother, Ronnie (Joyce) Yaden of Pensacola, FL; sister-in-law, Debbie Yaden of Pensacola, FL; brothers-in-law, Danny (Minner) Steadham and Jeff (Sue) Steadham of McDavid, FL; nieces, Debbie (Dennis) Finegan of Green Cove Springs, FL, Karen (Andy) Layton of Milton, FL, Daniele Steadham of Pensacola, Fl; nephews, Jeffery (Jill) Steadham of McDavid, FL, Ian Steadham of McDavid, FL; great nieces and nephews, Andrew Howell, Christina Finegan, Wesley Layton, Ashley Finegan, Liam Steadham and Abby Edwards.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 5 until 8 P.M.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 31 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 9:30 A.M.
Pallbearers will be Andy Layton, Andrew Howell, Jeffery Steadham, Larry Stuckey, Eddie Ledkins, Wesley Layton.
Interment will be in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery, McDavid, FL.
Charles L. Cummings
August 28, 2019
Charles L. Cummings, 76 of Atmore, AL, passed away August 27, 2019, in Century, FL. He was born in Bibb County, AL on October 11, 1942, to the late J.C. and Alice Argo Cummings. He retired from Vanity Fair where he was in management.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Black Cummings, three sons Mike (Traci) Cummings, Wayne Cummings, Gary Cummings and a daughter Teresa (Tony) Hadley all of Atmore, AL; four Brothers, Tommy (Dot) Cummings, David (Brenda) Cummings, Jerry (Jimmie Ruth) Cummings, and Bill (Patsy) cummings all of Montevallo, AL; grandchildren, Clay (Ashley) Cummings, Klint (Jamie) Burkett, Leslie (Dustin) Helton, Dustin McGhee, Dylan (Melissa) McGhee, Jacob Hadley, and Annalyn Hadley; great-grandchildren, Trip Gilly, Brantley Cummings, Taiten Cummings, Mason Helton, Taylor Helton, Emma Baggett, Ava Baggett and Noah Baggett.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Waylon Stuckey officiating.
Burial will follow in Canoe Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Clay Cummings, Klint Burkett, Dustin McGhee, Dylan McGhee, Aaron Guy and Dee Guy.
Visitation will be held 10 a.m. until service time at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Michael Edward Faircloth
August 27, 2019
Michael Edward Faircloth, 59, of Molino, FL passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019. He was born in Pensacola, FL on September 11, 1959 to the late Edward Faircloth and Betty Thurman Faircloth.
Michael loved fishing and spending time at the beach.
Michael is survived by his wife of 34 years, Frances King Faircloth; daughters, Danna and Jaime; son, Michael; grandchildren, Kambrie, Jordan, Jr., Jamarlyn, Jada, and Hayden; brother, Steve (Kristie); sister, Rennee (Eddy); nieces, Bridget and Christa; and nephews, Nick, Johnny, and Bobby.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Sam Bankester officiating.
Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. prior to services. Burial to follow in Dry Springs Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Norma Lillian Kast Grimes
August 27, 2019
Norma Lillian Kast Grimes was born Mar. 4, 1937 and joined Heaven’s Choir singing hymns of praise to her precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Mon., Aug. 26, 2019.
Norma was well known in the Barrineau Park Community as a charter member of Berean Bible Assembly and charter member of the Barrineau Park Historical Society. She and Alton, her husband, started A & N Blueberry Farm in the early 80’s and enjoyed the company of the many people who came to pick by inviting them to sit in their large gazebo with its many swings. She is remembered lovingly by many children she babysat over 25 years.
Norma is remembered by her children as a devout Christian mother who loved her family and people, in general, especially children.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alton J. Grimes; mother and father, Clayton and Lottie Kast; granddaughter, Laura D. Myrick; and brothers, Tharrel Kast and Dalton Kast.
Norma is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Ronald) Crutchfield; son, Gary (Jessica) Grimes; daughter, Margaret (Shelby) Nall; grandkids, April (Adam) Glass, Eli (Sarah) Miller, Richard Grimes, Eva Grimes, and Linsey Myrick; great grandkids, Anthony, Kyleigh, and Natalie Glass and John Parker, Ellison, and Lillian Miller; brother, Phillip (Juanita) Kast; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10AM, on Fri., Aug. 30, 2019 at Victory Assembly of God with Rev. Ken Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Pugh’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5PM to 7PM on Thurs., Aug. 29, 2019 at the church.
Thank you to all the nursing staff and everyone who lovingly cared for her at Arcadia Health and Rehab. and Covenant Hospice.
Pallbearers will be Gary Grimes, Eli Miller, John Parker Miller, Adam Glass, Anthony Glass, Ronald Crutchfield, and Henry Heibert.
Phillip Kast and Shelby Nall will serve as honorary bearers.
Arthur Lamar ‘Bunkin’ Powell
August 27, 2019
Arthur Lamar “BUNKIN” Powell
1924 – 2019
He was born Arthur Lamar Powell, in Sulpher, Louisiana on January 28, 1924 to George Arthur and Mary Sue Powell. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, James, Roy and Earl (Babe). Arthur went to work at St. Regis Paper Mill where he worked for 37 years before retiring in 1985. It was there he got the nicknames Bunkin and Red.
Bunkin loved the most: His family, friends, peanut butter and syrup on Louise’s warm biscuits, yearly fishing trips to Demopolis, AL with family and friends, hunting, his garden and 5 gallon buckets. Bunkin was very possessive of his buckets. If one had an “A.P.” written on it, it better not be at your house! These buckets were like his life. Always full. Always busy. In them might be peas he planted, grew, picked, shelled, then gave away, trot lines like the one he worked on last week, or deer guts, paper bags (for just in case), fertilizer, tools… Each one had a purpose. Each one gave him joy. Each one filled with his love.
Oh, the things he’s seen, historical events he’s witnessed and the stories he could tell. Each and every family member and friend has their favorite or two.
A perfect example of Bunkin’s longevity is “The Stainless Steel Bolt” story. He was at the bolt shop and was buying stainless steel bolts. The neighbor next door happened in and asked, “Why are you buying expensive stainless steel bolts? You won’t be around long enough to even see a cheap metal one rust.” Bunkin looked at him and said, “Maybe you won’t but I WILL!” Yep, that sums Bunkin up perfectly. Steadfast! Just like that stainless steel bolt.
So after 95 years, 6 months and 23 days, Arthur Lamar Powell with the Lord in his heart, left us and this earth on August 23, 2019. He will be missed but not forgotten!
He is survived by: wife, Louise Powell, children: Lamar (Bonnie) of Autaugaville, AL, Randy (Shelia) and Rickey (Fay) of Molino, FL, grandchildren: Tela (Brad) Wegner, Amanda (David) Kicker of Millbrook , AL, Clay (April) Powell, Cody Powell, Megan (Charlie) Driver, Amber (Robb) Whitfield, Casey Powell of Molino, FL, great- grandchildren: Chloe Wegner, Kinzey Powell, Lily, Ruby and Samuel Driver, Ethan and Emma Kicker, Aria Whitfield.
Pallbearers: Brad Wegner, David Kicker, Robb Whitfield, Clay Powell, Casey Powell, Cody Powell
Faith Chapel North
Visitation: 12 – 2pm
Funeral Service 2pm
Burial following Crabtree Church Cemetery
Barbara Lindsey Stokes
August 27, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Lindsey Stokes, age 84, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Jay, Florida.
Mrs. Stokes was a native of Bay Minette, AL, former resident of Pensacola, FL until 1982 and had resided in Century, FL for the past 36 years. She was retired from Monsanto Corp. with 38 years of service, retiring as an Operations Leader. She was of the Methodist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Ruby Lindsey; husband, Otto Stokes, Jr. and two sons, Robert Earl Gafford and J.W. (Dubbs) Gafford.
She is survived by one son, Otto (Karen) Stokes, III of Pensacola, FL; two daughters, Barbara Ann Flowers of Pensacola, FL and Ruby Patricia Tolbert of Brewton, AL; fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at the Bay Minette Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 30, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Christopher Cary Cardwell
August 25, 2019
Christopher Cary Cardwell passed peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, August 18, 2019.
He was born May 13, 1966, to the late Water “Danny” Cardwell and Judy (Barrow) Cardwell in Edwards Airforce Base, CA; spending the majority of his life in Pensacola, FL.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Teresa (Coggin) Cardwell; his daughter, Brittany (Cardwell) Cummings; his son-in-law, Caleb Cummings; his granddaughter, Emelia Cummings; his mother, Judy (Barrow) Cardwell; and his brothers, Kevin and Brandon Cardwell.
He is preceded in death by his father, Water (Danny) Cardwell; his paternal grandparents, Anton “Buddy” Cardwell and Mattie Cardwell; and his maternal grandparents, William Barrow and Ruby Barrow.
He was a graduate of Tate High School Class of 1984. Growing up, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill in Cantonment, and then a member of King’s Way Church in Pensacola as an adult. He was an avid reader and talented artist, often seen drawing and creating wood-working projects. A barber by trade, Chris loved every single one of his clients and his craft. He also spent many hours hunting and fishing with his friends and family.
Chris could crack a joke that could lighten any mood. His friends and family say that he was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet.
Friends and families whose lives were touched by Chris’ life celebrated his life at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home on August 22, 2019.
Wiley Grady Milstead
August 25, 2019
Wiley Grady (Blue) Milstead stepped into the fullness of God’s presence on Monday, August 19, 2019, surrounded by numerous family members. He was born in Walnut Hill, FL, on August 27, 1928, to Grady and Ida Ward Milstead. He lived in Pensacola, FL, Pine Hill, AL, Molino, FL, Zachary, LA, and spent the last few years of his life in the northwestern region of the country, residing for a time in Post Falls, ID, and his final years in the state of Washington, near the town of Ephrata.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, June Briggs Milstead, to whom he was married for over 67 years; two sons, Jonathan Mark and Glenn Eddie Milstead; one granddaughter, Aimee Elizabeth Milstead, and all of his seven siblings.
He is survived by a daughter-in-law, Sharon Robinson Milstead Stewart; a son, C. Grady Milstead and his wife, Claire Biggs Milstead; two daughters, Rebecca Milstead Emmons, and her husband Pat Emmons, Rachel Milstead Dotson, and her husband, Gerald Dotson, 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
He was known by his mother, siblings, and other extended family members as Boy Blue. His wife and friends called him Blue. His children called him Daddy, his grandchildren, Granddaddy Blue, and his great-grandchildren, Blue Daddy.
As a young man, Blue accepted by faith the gift of eternal life offered to him by His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was an active member of various Baptist churches during his lifetime, First Baptist Church of Ensley, FL, First Baptist Church of Pine Hill, AL, and Dogwood Park Baptist Church in Dogwood Park, FL. He gladly served as a deacon and as an usher.
He worked as an employee of various pulp and paper mills over the course of his life. He worked at the St. Regis mill (now International Paper Co.) in Cantonment, FL, at the MacMillan-Blodel mill (now International Paper Co) in Pine Hill, AL, and at the Georgia Pacific mill in Zachary, LA. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a quiet man who will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
As per his wishes, his body will be cremated, and the urn of ashes will be added to the niche alongside that of his wife, June.
Anyone who wishes to do so may make a donation in Blue’s memory to Dogwood Park Baptist Church, Hwy 97, Dogwood Park, FL.