Laura M. Butler
July 27, 2019
Laura M. Butler, 85, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019.
Mrs. Butler was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 29, 1933, to the late Richard Lee McGougan and Una Helen Carter McGougan. She was a faithful pastor’s wife and a member of Olive Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James C. Butler; granddaughter, Jessica Peebles Thompson; parents; and brothers, Charles McGougan, Raleigh McGougan, and Lowell McGougan.
Mrs. Butler is survived by her daughters, Oma Butler (Jerry) Peebles and Cathy Butler Roberts; grandchildren, Derek Roberts, James, David, and Daniel Peebles, April Roberts Nicholas, and Ashley Roberts; nine great-children; brother, Richard McGougan; and sisters, Rachel McGougan Strawbridge, Lauretta McGougan Hanks, and Carolyn McGougan Taylor.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial was at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Barry Nicholas, Derek Roberts, David Peebles, James Peebles, Daniel Peebles, Billy Thompson, Frankie Fails, Jr., and Jesse Fails.
Trace Kenneth Goodwin
July 22, 2019
Trace Kenneth Goodwin, 19 years of age born in Pensacola, FL on April 6, 2000. He lived between Pensacola, FL and Atmore, Alabama. He is a graduated of Pine Forest High School Class of 2018. He received his angel wings on July 13, 2019 @ 9:29 pm in Tustin, California. He was taken from us suddenly due to a fatally accident after being struck by a vehicle. At the age of 10, he placed a call to the Call of Duty Organization to see what he needed to do to fulfill his dream to join the Military. He became a Marine and received his Eagle Globe and Anchor pin after completely his crucible March 23, 2019. He graduated from Parris Island, South Carolina on April 5, 2019. This dream began when he was 4 years old and never deviated from this lifelong goal. He loved spending time with his family and hanging with his friends. His favorite team was the New Orleans Saints. His passion was watching the games with his Dad. He was even a bigger Alabama fan “Roll Tide.” He was so full of life and yet his life ended suddenly. He absolutely adored his Momma.
Survivors include his loving mother Wendy Marie Marotz, his beloved father Michael Wayne Goodwin. Maternal Grandmother Betty Salzer and Paternal Grandmother Madeline Lincoln, proceeding his death was his Maternal Grandfather Preston J Savol and Paternal Grandfather’s Buck Goodwin and Don Lincoln. His siblings are as follows, Shawna Michelle Goodwin, Anthony Scot Marotz, and Meghan Helena Thomason. His nieces and nephews are as follows, Amare Reese Peck, Braxton Fisher Pomeroy, Adelynn Andrews, Bentley Scot Marotz, Braelyn Andrews, Emma Kay Andrews, Casyn Knox Meadors, Pete Ryan Andrews, He also has lots of Uncles, Aunts and many cousins that will miss him dearly.
His brothers in arms of the United States Marine Corp will honor him by walking him to his final resting place
If Trace called you his friend he meant you were his brother and the Honorary Pallbearers are as follows: Phillip “Phil” Schneider, Mikey “Mike” Schneider, Jack Jaye, Joshua “Lil Bouncer” Johnson, Darren “Boo Dro” Stacey and Serena Jaye.
Special Gratitude to the following
A special thanks to Staff Sgt Kyle Nangauta for making Trace’s dream come true. Thank you Gunny Sgt Chris Clerico for making this time as easy as possible considering the circumstances.
Let it further be known that the patriotism, valor, and self-sacrifice, of Private First-Class Trace K Goodwin shall eternally serve as a shining example of a Marine-Always Faithful, Honor, Courage and Commitment.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel South on July 28, 2019 from 5-7 and his life will be celebrated on July 29, 2019 at 12:00 pm, he will be buried at Pensacola Memorial Gardens in the Veteran Gardens.
In lieu of Flowers please donate in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Be Strong! Be You! I am who I am and I’m good with me! Semper Fidelis
“Mom, I will always be your sunshine at the end of a rainy day.”
Son, I wish I could wake up and see you standing there.
Then I would know that it was just a nightmare.
Son, I remember when you were small and how you would hold my hand,
and as you grew older you became my best friend.
Son, I have 19 years of memories that I will treasure and keep safe in my heart.
We share a bond that time and distance can never break apart.
Son, oh how my heart aches so.
I would love to have you back and never let you go.
Son, where there was happiness,
now there is sadness.
Son, how I long to hear your voice and see your beautiful smile
and have you back for just a little while.
Son, until that day I see you again,
I will look to the sky and search among the stars for my son and best friend.
Love,
Mom
Muriel Erlean Philyaw
July 22, 2019
Mrs. , age 61, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Philyaw was native of Atmore, AL and had resided in the Canoe, Wawbeek, AL area for most of her life. She was a former employee at Vanity Fair as a seamstress; she was a partner of Finley’s Gas Station and worked as a CNA at Atmore Nursing Care and sitting with the elderly. She is preceded in death by her father, Olbren Wilson; mother, Jessie Swindle; husband, Lindsey Edward Philyaw; sister, Marie Booth and brother, Dudley Wilson.
She is survived by one son, William L. Rigby, III of Daphne, AL; two daughters, Jennifer (Robert) Taylor of Forest, MS and Shirley (Brian) Adkison of Goodway, AL; two brothers, Edward “Buck” Wilson of Crestview, FL and Bennie (Cathy) Wilson of Milton, FL; one sister, Jeanette Quick of Century, FL; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Canoe Free Will Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Benjamin Jimenez, Michael Weaver, Kevin Jimenez, Henry Wiggins, Kenneth Morrow and Blake Frazier.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Commalander and Dudley Flowers.
Angela Rae Hughen
July 18, 2019
Angela Rae Hughen (Angie), age 49, of Molino, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 16, 2019.
Angie was best known for her qualities as a godly wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She served her church family passionately, playing the piano, cleaning the church, and countless other behind the scenes projects. Angie was quietly a major contributor to her family and to her church, serving steadily in all areas, without the need for recognition or credit. She had a gentle touch and a tender smile.
Angie graduated high school from Pensacola Christian School, and obtained a Medical Secretary Associates Degree from Pensacola Christian College in 1990. She later served a lengthy tenure as the church secretary, drove the school bus, and took on the difficult role of home-school mom, teaching all five of her children from kindergarten up.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Hughen of Molino; five children, David Hughen (with wife Samantha) of Pensacola, Bethany Barrow (with husband Ryne) of Bratt, and Lauren Hughen, Ethan Hughen, and Caleb Hughen of Molino; one grandchild, Raelynn Barrow of Bratt; her parents, Ray and Sheila Davis of Benson, NC; her sister, Robbin Maples (with husband Joey) also of Benson; one nephew and three nieces, Wesley, Emma, Olivia, and Jordan Maples, all of Benson; and mother-in-law, Mary Hughen of Molino.
Family visitation will be held, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Century; friends are invited to visit at 2:30 p.m. The service will follow at 3 p.m.
Graveside services will be held at Ray’s Chapel afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Faith Bible Baptist Church sign fund. Donations can be mailed to FBBC, P.O. Box 678, Century, FL, 32535
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Isham Gordon Nichols
July 18, 2019
Isham Gordon “I.G.” Nichols, Jr., 85 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Mobile, AL. He was born in Burnt Corn, AL, on May 14, 1934, to the late Isham Gordon Nichols, Sr. and Velma Johnson Nichols. He attended Auburn University (A.P.I) and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. He owned and operated Nichols Department Store for many years before retiring. He had served as a councilman with the City of Amore and was a past president of the Atmore Jaycees.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce C. Nichols; and a sister, Frances Nichols Black.
He is survived by his children, Randell “Randy” G. Nichols, Sr. and his wife Melissa of Atmore, AL; Scarlet Nichols Strom and husband Greg of Monroeville, AL; four grandchildren, Sterling Strom (Cory) Carter, Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr., Ann Walton Nichols and Anna Catherine Strom.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Kevin L. Garrett officiating.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Floyd Adams, Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr., James Barnett, Rodney Helton, Butch Wayne Black, Talmadge (Tal) Black, Karl J. Robinson, James Foster Kizer, James B. (Bo) Bishop, Jr, Gene Singleton and Cory Carter.
Amanda Kay Townson
July 18, 2019
Mrs. Amanda Kay Townson, age 46, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Foley, Alabama.
Mrs. Townson was a native of Houston, TX, former resident of Bratt, FL where she lived most of her life and had resided in Summerdale, AL for the past two years. She was a loving and devoted mother and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Ester Garrett.
She is survived by her father, Joe Eddie Macks of McDavid, FL; fiancée, Lincoln T. Mund of Summerdale, AL; father of her children, Casey Townson of Atmore, AL; two sons, Casey Townson of Atmore, AL and Max Townson of Century, FL; one daughter, Kaylea Townson of Atmore, AL; four brothers, Anthony Garrett of Century, FL, Bryan (Kim) McGhee of Atmore, AL, Donnie (Deanna) Macks of Monroeville, AL and Daniel (Susie) Macks of Garland, AL; three sisters, Cherra Mae Garrett of Troy, MO, Angela McCall of Grand Bay, AL and Kim (Randall) Musgrove of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Rickey Tedder officiating.
Burial was at the Sardis Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Austin Adams, Justin Henderson, Trey Price, Michael Lee, Michael Shipp and Brian Jackson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lily Brunette Weaver Williams
July 18, 2019
Lily Brunette Weaver Williams, 89 of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at her residence. She was a Registered Nurse. She was born in Prudue Hill, AL, on May 6, 1930, to the late R.B. Winston and Minnie Bertha Brantley Weaver.
She was a member of the Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and was very active in the community.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Williams, Jr.; son, James Williams, III; two brothers, Edward “Tommie” Weaver, and Walter Scott Weaver.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Whitney Danielle Williams (Jonathan) Roden of Huntsville,AL; sister, Bonnie Gilda Weaver Quinley of Pensacola, FL; great-nieces and nephews, Winston Scott (Arlene) Weaver of Madison, AL, Caitlin Weaver (David) Luna of Birmingham, AL; Hannah Weaver (Tyjuan) Bryant of Huntsville, AL; great-great nieces and nephews, Lathan Luna and Laynie Luna.
Services were held Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Chris Larsen officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Johnny Howel Hammock
July 18, 2019
Johnny Howel Hammock, 64, of Cantonment passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at a local hospital.
He was born September 10, 1954, in Fairhope, Alabama. He worked on the farm with his father and then continued to work with his father for the state. At the young age of 20, he became a merchant marine. He was a member of the Sea Fare National Union. He retired from the merchant marines in 2010. He was an avid Alabama fan and never missed a game. He will always be remembered for his unique way of kidding around and his love and devotion for his family.
He is preceded in death by his son, Brian Morgan; parents, William and Ivadean Hammock; and brother, George Hammock.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Hammock; daughter, Holly Hammock; sister, Margarett (Earl) Jones; brother, David (Susie) Hammock; mother-in-law, Louise Capps; sisters-in-law, Debra Fowler; Kat (Tim) Alexander, and Lisa (Kevin) Odom; brother-in-law, Terry (Veniece) Capps; lifelong friend, Kenny Fowler; three granddaughters, Brianna, Meredith, and Addison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Kenneth Johnson, officiating.
Burial was in Cottage Hill Assembly of God Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tim Alexander, Kevin Odom, Joshua Godwin, Terry Capps, Kenny Capps, and Ricky Odom.
Kenny Fowler was honorary pallbearer.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Alice Ruth Gates
July 17, 2019
Mrs. Alice Ruth Gates, age 74, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Gates was a native and former resident of Atmore, AL and had resided in Walnut Hill, FL for the past 40 years. Her home was open to all; her favorite was cooking and raising babies. She was a member of the Antioch Free Will Baptist Church in Nokomis, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Alice Davis; son, Martin R. “Buddy” Lassitter; three sisters, Eloise Isaacks, Joyce Osborne and Catherine Davis; and two brothers, Roy Davis and Jesse Davis.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Lee Gates, Jr. of Walnut Hill, FL; two daughters, Rebel Gates of Walnut Hill, FL and Linda Lassitter Hamilton of Panama City, FL; three brothers, Jimmy Davis of Century, FL, Emmette Davis of Montgomery, AL and Billy (Diane) Davis of Monroeville, AL; seven grandchildren, Lauren Peabody, Tabitha Nelson, Russell Lassitter, Tosha Lassitter, Hannah Hamilton, Haden Howard (he was a caregiver and always by her side) and Martina Howard; 14 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Kolen, Konner, McKinzie, Bentley, Asaisha, Kylie, Brycen, Summer, Russell, Reese, Bowen, Riley and Rosa Lee; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Alan Chase officiating.
Burial was at the Antioch Free Will Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Haden Howard, Johnny Robb, Van Skelton, Ricky Burkett, Mark Burkett and Kyle Enfinger.
Honorary pallbearer was Salvator Botello.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
John Michael Garrard
July 17, 2019
John Michael “Mike” Garrard, 65 of Cantonment, FL, formerly of Atmore, AL, passed away Saturday July 6, 2019, in Pensacola, Fl. He was a director over medical records. He was born on February 17, 1954, in Atmore, AL to the late John and Fonda Soloman Garrard, Jr.
He is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Lucy Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Blankenbeck Garrard of Ohio; two daughters, Kelly (Rusty) Howard of Allen, TX and Lori Beth (Michael) Diller of Walnut Hill, FL.; brother, David Garrard of Pensacola, FL; step-son, Blaine (Christina) McFarland of Ohio; step-daughter, Dana (Tony) Campise of Ohio; and 11 grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.