Susan Elizabeth Gauthier Hall
September 27, 2019
Susan Elizabeth Gauthier Hall passed away peacefully on September 21, 2019, after an extended battle with kidney disease. Susan was born in Pensacola, Florida on May 23, 1947, as the first of eight children to Joyce Pate Gauthier and Marcel Joseph Gauthier.
Susan graduated from Pensacola High School and attended cosmetology school to become a hairdresser for many years. Later she entered into the convenience store industry and worked as a manager in Pensacola. Susan made a move to North Carolina and Dothan, AL and worked in the hotel industry. Susan returned to Pensacola and worked in the home health care profession.
Susan is survived by her son, Joseph Aaron Hall (wife Janay) and daughter, June Marie Angeli; grandchildren, Courtney Hall, Shyann Hall, Hunter Hall, Stephen Simmons, Anthony Angeli and Heath Angeli; great grandchildren, Kris Angeli, Sidney Miller, Wyatt Miller, Tucker Henson, Parker Emery and Bayleigh Simmons; siblings, MaryAnn Rouden (Sandy), Cathy Dedmon (Danny), Marcella Leonard (Steve), Michael Gauthier (Carol), Joanne Wallace (Mike), Teresa Johanson (Glen) and Sarah Bull (Charles). Susan had an extended family of many nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Marcel Gauthier; maternal grandparents, Frank and Sarah Pate; paternal grandparents, Louie and Florence Gauthier and nephews, Trey Rouden and Marcel Gauthier.
Susan’s siblings deeply appreciate the care and comfort provided by Janay Hall (Susan’s daughter-in-law) and her son Aaron. The family wishes to extend thanks for the medical care and concern provided by Dr. Maged Nashed, MD; the staff at Renalus Center for Kidney Care in Milton FL; Pruitt Health in Milton FL; West Florida Hospital and Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida.
The family will have a celebration of Susan’s life at a later date.
Marcus Dewayne Mitchell
September 27, 2019
Mr. Marcus Dewayne Mitchell, 63 passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his home in Nokomis, Alabama.
Mr. Mitchell was a lifelong resident of Walnut Hill, FL. He was a loving father, brother, and grandfather and he never met a stranger. He was a disabled veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Vaden Gibson Mitchell.
Marcus is survived by his son, Douglas Mitchell of Lottie, AL; his daughter, Elizabeth Daughtery (Andrew) of Atmore, AL; one grandson, Houston Daughtery of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Mervin Gibson (Marsha) of Walnut Hill, FL; Riley Mitchell (Jean) of Harold, FL and Malcolm Mitchell (Vanessa) of Leaksville, MS; two sisters, Susie McCann (Gilbert)of McCullough, AL, and Michelle Ivey (Kookie) of Nokomis, AL; a special niece, Stephanie Cook (Ricky) of Booneville, AL; and a special thanks to three special caregivers; Shelby Sellers, Davisha Johnson and Camille Nettles.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial was at Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ricky Cook, Doyle Dobbins, Rave Jackson, John Solomon, Gwen McGhee, Gilbert Hadley.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Rex Gibson, Bud Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Kookie Lassiter, Ronnie Mitchell, Jeremy Gibson .
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Freddie T. Amerson
September 22, 2019
Mrs. Freddie T. Amerson, 88 of Cantonment, FL, formally of Bratt, FL, passed away September 19, 2019, in Cantonment, FL. She was born on August 3, 1931, in White Springs, FL to the late Fred and Isabelle Roberts Tyre. She was a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church and donated a lot of her time visiting and ministering in local nursing homes. She worked at Vanity Fair; she was a restaurant worker then later retired as a school bus driver for Escambia Co. Florida School District. She loved her family and enjoyed sharing the plan of salvation with her family and friends so one day they can see her again in heaven.
She is preceded in death by her parents, son; Martin Vanis Rosier; and a brother, Raymond Cecil Tyre.
She is survived by her children, Cliff Amerson of Bratt, FL; Margaret (Sambo) Garrett of Bay Springs, FL; Gwen (David) Johnson of Cantonment, FL and Becky (Tim) Drone of Milton, FL; two sisters, Vivian (Gene) Vogan of Crescent City, FL and Delores Sowan of Buford, GA; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Monday September 23, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. in Bratt-Godwin Cemetery with Bro. Mike Harper officiating.
Interment will follow in Bratt-Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Monday, September 23, 2019, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Samuel Millard Lansdon
September 22, 2019
Samuel was born to Gladys and Millard Lansdon on April 6, 1944, in Pensacola, FL. He married Joyce Ann Golden on June 10, 1964. Three years later, April 28, 1967, their first child, Camela Renee, was born. Not long after, an infant son was born. His life on earth was only a few short hours. On March 27, 1970, another daughter, Marsha Deanna, was born. Samuel was owner of Lansdon Construction Company and a member of the Homebuilders Association. He was a lifelong member of Beams of Light Holiness Church. He was blessed with six grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. Samuel loved life. He loved to work. Spending time outdoors, fishing, hunting and sharing time with his family were his favorite pastimes.
Samuel is preceded in death by his infant son, Samuel Lansdon, II; father, Millard Lansdon; mother, Gladys Lansdon; and sister, Gloria Lansdon.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Joyce Lansdon; daughter, Camela (Davin) Burnett; daughter, Marsha (LaRon) Futral; sister, Martha (Luther) Sessions; brother, David (Carolyn) Lansdon; brother, James (Diane) Lansdon; six grandchildren, Savannah Burnett, Sierra Burnett, Sadie Burnett, Trevor Futral, Travis Futral and Treyton Futral.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Beams of Light Holiness Church in Cantonment.
Interment was at Beams of Light Holiness Church Cemetery.
Reverend Jim, Richardson, Reverend Davin Burnett and Reverend Philip Deane will be officiating.
Pallbearers were Ryan Golden, Darren Duke, Tyler Ard, Colton Deane, Barton Sessions and Hunter Bass.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Campbell, Leon Hawthorne, Willie Myrick, Keith Rowell, Chris Burnett, Wesley Sessions, Paul Martin Smith, Tommy Wood, and Perry Sessions.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 (KJV)
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Job 14:7 (KJV)
Sadie Irene Brown
September 19, 2019
Sadie Irene (Maw Maw) Brown was called to Heaven on Saturday, September 14, 2019, by her Lord and Savior Jesus.
She is proceeded by her husband of 70 years, Emory D. Brown and daughter of 42 years, Charlene A. Andrews, as well as her father, Francis (Pop) Kressler; mother, Elsie (Mom) Kressler; three brothers, Roy Kressler, Tom Kressler, and Norman Kressler; two sisters, Alma Matheny, Bea Godwin, and two infant siblings that passed during the depression era.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Edward D. (Tracey) Brown of Milton, FL. Tracey Brown had been Maw Maw’s full time caretaker at home since 2012. Son-in-law, Ronald S. (Jana) Andrews; her grandchildren, Alice J.(Jesse) McLemore, Sherry R.(Dennis) Beson, Cynthia A. Andrews, Karen F. (Brady) Levins, Ronnie S. (Amber) Andrews, Maigan E. (Nicole) Brown, Mathew D. Stevens, Chase (Casey) Bradley, Steve Bradley; as well as 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; Winston, her Jack Russel companion of 17 years; and many nieces and nephews and extended friends and loved ones that knew her as Maw Maw.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Stars for 53 years. Maw Maw worked hard as not only a homemaker but alongside her husband and family from timber, farming and building. Most of her days started early and ended late, however in her free time she enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, card playing, and most of all supporting her children and grandchildren and extended loved ones in area. She enjoyed horse shows and rodeos and livestock shows. It was after hurricane Ivan that Andy Peterson, livestock director at Pensacola Interstate Fair and Tony Peterson, brought Maw Maw on board to help with rebuilding of the livestock show, at which time she fed the group that was helping Andy to rebuild and continued to do so as the show grew and enjoyed it. She was also known for having many gatherings at her farm in Cantonment from Halloween Hayrides to Easter Egg Hunts, her goal and pleasure in life along with her husband Paw Paw, was for families to take time, enjoy one another, and love one another.
At this time the family would like to thank Chaplain Mark Smith (Officiating), the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice Milton, FL., the staff of Santa Rosa Medical Center, the Frenkel Family and Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star and all the friends and family for all the love and support throughout her life! God bless!
The pallbearers are Dennis Beson, Raymond Kressler, Maigan Brown, Ronnie Andrews, Jesse McLemore III, Tyler Swauger.
Honorary pallbearers are Ronald S. Andrews, Jesse McLemore, Andy Peterson, David Hicks, Charles Kressler.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Emerald Coast Hospice Milton, FL, would be greatly appreciated.
Stanley Ray Boutwell
September 13, 2019
Mr. Stanley Ray “Papa Smurf” Boutwell, Sr., age 57, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at his home in Pollard, Alabama.
Mr. Boutwell was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Pollard, AL for most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Boutwell, Sr.; brother, Dean Boutwell and two granddaughters, Kylie Boyd and Kirstianna Boutwell.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Boutwell of Atmore, AL; wife of 40 years, Barbara A. Boutwell of Pollard, AL; one son, Stanley Ray Boutwell, Jr. of Jay, FL; three daughters, Carolyn (Gary) Scott of Jay, FL, Stephanie (Ryan) Alldaffer of Flomaton, AL and Tiffany Garcia of McAllen, TX; four brothers, Jimmy (Rhonda) Boutwell of Canoe, AL, Randy Boutwell of Flomaton, AL, Todd Boutwell of Atmore, AL and Shawn (Angelia) Boutwell of Evergreen, AL; two sisters, Vickie (Eddie) Wright of Atmore, AL and Candy (James) Wright of Brewton, AL; 17 grandchildren, Austin, Matthew, Dyllan, Kiersten, Gabby, Dakota, Dawson, Kamden, Darryl, III, Luke, Rylee Ray, Ciara, Dominic, Jovanny, Adrianna, Stanley, III and Mercedes; extended family, Tommy Turk, Curtis Johnson, Gerald Hudson and Jerry Arrant and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial was at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Austin Boutwell, Dyllan Scott, Trent Wright, Samuel Wright, Tyron Boutwell, Steve Emmons, Bubba Tedder and Ryan Alldaffer.
Honorary pallbearers were Jim Wright and Matthew Boutwell.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Dolores Sawyer
September 10, 2019
Mrs. Dolores “Jean” Sawyer, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Sawyer was a native of Salina, KS, former resident of New York City and had resided in Molino, FL for the past 25 years. She was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict serving with the U.S. Army. She enjoyed art making, repairing porcelain dolls and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Eula Stermer.
She is survived by two sons, Tom (Lori) Sawyer of Walnut Hill, FL and Lawrence Sawyer of Molino, FL; two sisters, Joany (Ray) Linam of Atmore, AL and Janet (Bill) Moore of Houston, TX and two grandchildren, Sara Sawyer and Destinee Sawyer.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, in charge of all arrangements.
Lena Mae Odom
September 10, 2019
Mrs. Lena Mae Odom, age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Odom was a native of Jay, FL and had resided in Century, FL for most of her life. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Calvin Odom; son, James Michael Odom; parents, Sidney and Fannie Warrick; brothers, J.T. Warrick, Dawyan Warrick, Red Warrick and Rayford Warrick; and sisters, Ola Pearl Lambeth and Fannie Bell Warrick.
She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Ann (Mike) Gunn of Century, FL; daughter-in-law, Danette Odom of Century, FL; six grandchildren, Shonna Gilmore, Lynae Clarke, Joy Malone, Danette Odom, Megan Jernigan and Marissa Apple; four great-grandchildren, Emma Gilmore, Sawyer Gilmore, Bennett Malone and expected baby Jernigan and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Burial was in the Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Eric Gilmore, Nick Clarke, Ryan Malone, Tab Jernigan, Greg Apple and Joey Warrick.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Flora M. Lowery
September 10, 2019
Mrs. Flora M. “Dell” Lowery, age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Lowery was native of Elba, AL and resided in Century, FL for most of her life. She was a member of the Century Chamber of Commerce and the Century United Methodist Church. She was the former owner of Lowery’s Food Store and Car Sales.
She is survived by her two daughters, Vickie Dell Soto of Mississippi and Nancy Jean (Mike) Wedgeworth of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Emma Virginia McCurdy of East Brewton, AL; five grandchildren, Jill McMullan, Michael Ward, B.J. Ward, Allie Ward and Mike Wedgeworth, II; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan Hill officiating.
Burial was at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Andy McCurdy, Eddie Dunsford, B.J. Ward, Michael Wedgeworth, Kobe Ward and Jack McCullan.
Honorary pallbearers were Robert Newton and Doug McCurdy.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Molly Allen Norris
September 10, 2019
Molly Allen Norris, 81 of Atmore, AL, passed away September 5, 2019, in Pensacola, FL. She was born in Pineville, FL, on July 23, 1938, to the late Robert “Bobby” William and Agnes Joiner Allen. She was a lifelong member of the Atmore First Assembly of God church where she played piano and served in many capacities in the church. In her working career she worked for Hoehn Firestone Tire, Atmore Advance and for Dr. Maxwell at Physician Associates of Atmore. She enjoyed her and her husband’s ministry at Atmore Nursing Home where she also volunteered in the beauty shop.
She is preceded by her parents and two brothers, Daniel Allen and Harold Allen.
She is survived by her husband, Edgar D. Norris of Atmore, AL; two children, Terry (Becky) Norris of Belforest, AL and Janet (Steve) McGill of Atmore, AL; three sisters, Mary Lee (Robert) Morrison of Spartanburg, SC; Irene Goodman and Joyce McGraw both of Theodore, AL; four grandchildren, Chris (Stephanie) Phillipy, Rebecca (Tom) Hartner, Whitney (Jacob) Malohovich, Jordan (Lewis) Jones; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Atmore First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Burial was in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Terry Norris, Steve McGill, Jacob Malohovich, Tom Hartner, Lewis Jones and Michael Roley.
Honorary pallbearers were Dudley Coleman, Webb Nall, Cecil Daniel, Norman Wilson, Charles Wilson, Mike Stacey and Gerry McGhee.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.