Dylan Wayne Baxter
June 24, 2019
Dylan’s life was taken in a tragic accident on June 15, 2019. Dylan was born on September 1, 1995. He was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, attended Pensacola Christian Academy and Beulah Academy of Science. Dylan received his GED from George Stone Vocational School-something he was very proud of. He possessed a loving heart and kind nature towards others. He loved rap music and began writing lyrics at a very young age. Dylan was a star athlete at Bellview Ballpark in football and baseball. He then discovered basketball-this was his love. Dylan was an avid Gator fan. Dylan had trials during his short lifetime but always knew how much unconditional love his family had for him. We will always be grateful that he understood this.
Dylan is survived by his adoptive parents and grandparents, Leon and Betty Baxter; Kenzie Alpin, his partner of seven years; their daughter, Miya Baxter; father, Richard D. Baxter; mother, Michelle Ard Baxter; sisters, Ricki Rene Baxter and Stephanie McSwain; grandparent, Sandra Mathenay; great-grandparent, Monroe Mathenay; and great-grandparent, Melba Ard, whom he loved dearly and many other beloved family members who will miss him greatly.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Bellview Baptist Church.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with the arrangements.
Willie Morris Covan
June 24, 2019
Mr. Willie Morris Covan, age 84, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, in Milton, Florida.
Mr. Covan was a native and lifelong resident of Byrneville, FL. He liked playing his harmonica, liked to travel, loved old country music, outdoors, and liked old western movies, traveling to the Smokey Mountains; afternoon walks, moon pies, honey buns, oatmeal cookies and RC cola’s. He was a member of the Byrneville Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Alva Covan; two sons, Ronnie Hayes and Randy Covan; three sisters, Deloris Shiverly, Virgie Mae Kenney and Annie Ruth Necase and one brother, Theodore Sherman Covan.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Velma Aline Covan of Milton, FL; one son, Radford (Tina) Covan of Pace, FL; one daughter, Recindia (Buck) McCormick of Milton, FL; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. David Rowan officiating.
Burial was at the Byrneville Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were DL Covan, Matthew Covan, Ashton Covan, Ben Covan, William Covan and Mich Franklin.
Honorary pallbearer was be Buck McCormick.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Donald Wayne Gibson
June 18, 2019
Mr. Donald Wayne Gibson, age 64, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019.
Mr. Gibson was a native of Atmore, AL and resided most of his life in the Walnut Hill/Atmore area. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and grand dogs, was an avid Alabama Football Fan and enjoyed dancing. He was a retired carpenter and was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Ida Gibson; wife of 42 years, AtriceBea Gibson, two sisters, Janette Taylor and Bernice Defoe and two brothers, Hubbard Gibson and Otis Gibson.
He is survived by his two sons, Donnie (Tiffany) Gibson of Waynesboro, GA and Greg (Sylvia) Gibson of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Joy Bernice Gibson of Huxford, AL; four brothers, Jerry (Connie) Gibson of Middletown, IN, Ricky Gibson of Atmore, AL, Tony Gibson of Poarch, AL and Larry Gibson of Poarch, AL; seven grandchildren, Blake Moye, Olivia Gibson, Caitlyn Gibson, Presley Gibson, Michaela Kirsch, Lilliana Bea Gibson and Alexander William Gibson; two great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Wilson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Poarch Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 21, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Freddie R. “Tony” Antone
June 18, 2019
Freddie R. “Tony” Antone, 79, of Baker, FL went to be with his Lord on Fri., June 14, 2019 while surrounded by family. He was born in Pensacola, FL on June 10, 1940 to the late Reuben Antone and Frances Kersey. Longtime owner of Tony’s Paint and Body Shop. He loved his Lord and Savior, family, fishing, and he was a proud supporter of President Donald Trump.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Freddie R. Antone, Jr.; and brother, Robert “Bobby” Rittenhouse.
Freddie is survived by his daughter, Frances (Scott) Givens; son, Fred “Bert” Antone; daughter, “his baby” Tilly Antone; three brothers, James (Judy) Boulaware, Donnie Rittenhouse, and Richard Vickery; nine grandchildren, Chuck Hedden, Aimee(J.R.) Beard, Rebecca Givens, Sarah Givens, Ricky (Letisha) Antone, Heather Goins, Salena Antone, Brooke Antone, and Bella Antone; and twelve great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wed., June 19, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Whitmire Cemetery, Pensacola, FL.
Visitation will begin at noon prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Hedden, J.R. Beard, Scott Givens, Josh Manning, Mike Collins, and Freddie Lynn Pendleton
Linnie Barnhill Johnson
June 17, 2019
Mrs. Linnie Barnhill Johnson, age 94, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Milton, FL and had resided in Atmore, AL for most of her life. She was a Christian Mother, loving family lady, very loving and giving to family and friends, employed with Vanity Fair and was a caregiver for many years. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Cornelia Barnhill; husbands, Ira Carpenter, Clay Whitehead and Roy Johnson; one son, Jerry Carpenter; two daughters, Edna Mae Carpenter and Marilyn Welch; four sisters and four brothers.
She is survived her three sons, Melvin Carpenter of Perdido, AL, Steve (Gayle) Carpenter of Atmore, AL and Raymond (Rebecca) Carpenter of Bratt, FL; one brother, W.C. (Doris) Barnhill of Molino, FL; twelve grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren and fifteen great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Eloise Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Ronnie Morris
June 17, 2019
Mr. Ronnie Morris, age 58, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home in Jay, Florida.
Mr. Morris was a native of Jay, FL, former resident of Bratt, FL and had resided in Jay, FL for the past five years. He was a loving father, brother, avid fisherman, woodworker and retired from Swift Lumber Company with 37 years service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Mary Morris; two brothers, Alton Morris and Preston Morris and infant son, Michael Morris.
He is survived by his daughter, Ariel Morris of Jay, FL; brother, Mason (Debra) Morris of Jay, FL; sister, Vivian Joiner of Jay, FL; two special nephews, Shannon (Cheri) Joiner of Jay, FL and Jeremy Morris of Jay, FL and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Daniel Lay officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sardis Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Randon Watson, Jeremy Morris, Thomas Rhoades, Cody Bell, Frank Lowry and Mickey Diamond.
Judy Strength
June 14, 2019
Mrs. Judy Strength, age 91, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, FL.
Mrs. Strength was a native of Enterprise, AL, and had been a member of the Flomaton community for 24 years coming from Pensacola. During her working years, she worked as an independent financial agent and in real estate industry. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church where she was very involved serving others and enjoyed vacation Bible school. Mrs. Strength was preceded in death by her daughter, Paula Smith; husbands, James A. Patterson, Frank L. Smyer, II, and Harold Strength; son-in-law, Hubert Smith, and grandson, Matt Butler.
She is survived by her sons, Doug (Sue) Patterson of Cantonment, FL, and Frank L. (Judy) Smyer, III of Pace, FL; daughter, Pam Patterson of Flomaton, AL; sisters, Evelyn Shepard of Mobile, AL, and Jan Hudson of Huntsville, AL; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; special friends, Linda Albritton, Dusty and Celrusa Godwin, James and Joyce Nix, and Ina and Robert Newton.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Little Escambia Baptist Church from 1 until 2 P.M.
Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Little Escambia Baptist Church at 2 P.M. with Rev. Jonathan Hill, Rev. David Nicholes, and Dr. Larry Patterson officiating.
Interment will follow in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery, Chumuckla, FL.
Pallbearers will be Jack Morris, Jimmy Johnson, James Nix, Peyton Williams, Dusty Godwin, and Paul Peadon.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Brantley, Robert Newton, Ronnie Darby, DeWayne Arnette, Jimmie Butler, and Neal Miller.
Per Mrs. Strength’s wishes all attendees are asked to wear a shade of purple.
James Isham Dykes
June 11, 2019
James Isham Dykes, 83, passed peacefully surrounded by family on June 10, 2019 in Pensacola, FL.
Jim was born on March 2, 1936 in Fountain Springs, TN to Virginia Phillips Dykes and William Lee Dykes. Jim attended Central High in Knoxville, TX and then went onto Texas Tech University where he played 3 years of varsity football. Upon leaving school he served as a police officer in Miami, FL and then Pensacola, FL where he resided for more than 40 years and eventually started a business. He was known in the local community as KraZ Jim, owner and operator of a full-service filling and automotive repair station for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara; sons, Chip, Jim, Deke, Keith (Brooke) and Jimmy (Jessica); plus 5 grandchildren, Taylor, Gunnar, Peyton, Parker and Miller. He is also survived by his older brother, Edwin Dykes; and 2 nieces and their families. He also leaves behind countless happy memories.
Jim and Barbara took great pleasure in raising their family. Most weekends, they could be found on their boat, fishing or frequenting areas around the gulf coast. As their kids grew older, weekends on the water were replaced by weekends at the ballpark. After the kids’ playing days were over, they continued their adventures on the waterways and later became fans of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. They could often be found in attendance at their games.
Services will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533. Visitation will be from 11:30-12 with service beginning at 12. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate
Maurice W. Johnson
June 11, 2019
Maurice W. Johnson passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Pensacola, FL. He was born September 12, 1932, in Pensacola, FL. Maurice was retired from the United States Navy with 36 years of service to our Country. Maurice was a member and elder of Summerdale Church of Christ. He served 40 years on the Board at Pen Air Federal Credit Union. Maurice was known for his wit and humor.
Maurice is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Johnson, Sr., and Iris Creighton Johnson; infant son, Philip Johnson; brother, Richard Johnson and sister, Iris Maurine Johnson. Maurice is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lovie Whitehorn Johnson; three children, Teresa Kichler (Jerald), Kenneth Johnson, and Richard Johnson (Martha); five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Sam Johnson (Evelyn) and sister, Velma Rigney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 6:00 PM, at Summerdale Church of Christ, 1070 AL-59, Summerdale, AL 36580. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church. Billy Lambert will be officiating. Graveside services will be June 4, 2019, at 1:30 PM, at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to Summerdale Church of Christ at P. O. Box 314, Summerdale, AL 36580 or Rainbow Omega at P. O. Box 740, Eastaboga, AL 36260.
James “Jim” Magnum
June 11, 2019
James “Jim” Magnum passed away on May 31, 2019. Jim was born on April 5, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan to Jack and June Magnum.
He moved to Florida at a young age.
He leaves behind two children, his daughter, Lisa (Josh) Weems and son, Michael Magnum. Two grandsons, Aiden and Noah Weems. His two sisters, Janet (Darrell) Smith and Judy (Joseph) Magnum are also left to cherish his memory. As well as numerous lifelong and close friends.
Jim worked hard as a business owner in Pensacola. When he wasn’t working you could find him enjoying the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Faith Chapel North on Friday, June 14th at 10:30 am. A reception will follow.
Jim will be missed dearly by all those closest to him.