Edna Glenn Thornton
January 25, 2019
Mrs. Edna Glenn Thornton, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her home in Byrneville, Florida.
Mrs. Thornton was a native of Molino, FL and had resided in Byrneville, FL for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Thornton, Sr.
She is survived by one son, Richard (Lena) Thornton, Jr. of Pace, FL; three daughters, Peggy Sue Settle of Spartanburg, SC, Johnnie Elizabeth Thornton of Tulsa, OK and Lillie Diane (John) de Jarnette of Byrneville, FL; two brothers, Danny Glenn of Perdido, AL and Roy Gene (Renee) of Clinton, LA; three sisters, Judy (Joe) Phillips of Jacksonville, FL, Donna Reaves of McDavid, FL and Charlene (James) Cruz of Jacksonville, FL; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26 at 11:00 AM at Byrneville United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating.
Burial will follow at Byrneville United Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Byrneville United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Richard Thornton III, Clay Helton, Jr., Ricky Derik Cofield, Randy Murph, Alan Driskell, Allen Holland and Hunter Edwards.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Briley Beers.
Jessie Muriel Seale Swindle
January 24, 2019
Mrs. Jessie Muriel Seale Swindle, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in Milton, Florida.
Mrs. Swindle was a native of Brewton, AL and had resided in Canoe, AL for most of her life. She was well known from Winn Dixie in Atmore; BP in Flomaton was best known as Mrs. Jessie and was employed with Vanity Fair with 20 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willey and Marguerite Seale; daughter, Marie Booth; three sisters, Lucille Butt, Mary McClain and Jeanette Lois Creamer and one brother, Clifford Seale.
She is survived by her three sons, Edward “Buck” Wilson of Crestview, FL, Bennie (Cathy) Wilson of Milton, FL and Dudley (Wendy) Wilson of Wawbeek, AL; two daughters, Jeanette Quick of Century, FL and Muriel Philyaw of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Lee Verne Seale of Atmore, AL, Murlon (Margaret) Seale of Atmore, AL and Floyd (Betty) Seale of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Nancy Nelson of Foley, AL and Dottie (Charles) West of Ozark, AL; twelve grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial will follow at Moyeville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dudley Flowers, Jimmy Odom, Benjamin Jimenez, Micheal Weaver, Henry Wiggins and Kenneth Morrow.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Johnny Wilson and Brian Adkinson.
John Lewis Folsom, Sr.
January 22, 2019
Mr. John Lewis Folsom, Sr., age 92 of Daphne, AL, formerly of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at a Daphne, AL healthcare facility.
Mr. Folsom was a native of Georgiana, AL, and a member of the Flomaton community for 60 years coming from Marbury, AL. He was a United States Arm Veteran having served in Japan during WWII earning the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon, Good Conduct Metal, Army Occupation Ribbon, Japan Victory Ribbon and one Overseas Service Bar. Mr. Folsom served as an educator 40 years in the Escambia County Alabama School System, and eighteen of those years as Flomaton High School principal. Mr. Folsom was a member of the Flomaton’s Lion’s Club, the American Heart Association, and the Alabama Silver Haired Legislature. He was a former member of Flomaton First Baptist Church where he served as Deacon Emeritus and for the last several years was active in First Baptist Church of Loxley.
He is survived by his wife, Shelmerdene Folsom of Daphne, AL; sons, John L. (Betty Ann) Folsom of Tifton, GA, Michael T. (Rita) Folsom of Clayton, N.C., Kenneth L. (Sharon) Folsom of Loxley, AL, Stephen C. (Tina) Folsom of Helena, AL; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Flomaton First Baptist Church at 2 P.M. with Dr. Jerry Keese officiating.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Carter Folsom, Ken Folsom, Austin Folsom, Craig Asrhus, Wesley Buchta, Joey Braswell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carter Folsom, Chris Morrow, Patrick Donnelly.
Flowers are being accepted but donations or contributions may be made to the Flomaton Public Library, American Heart Association and Isaiah’s Ministry.
Helton Ray “Sonny” Peebles
January 22, 2019
Mr. Helton Ray “Sonny” Peebles, age 77, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Peebles was a native of Bratt, FL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for the past 41 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, avid fisherman and camper. He retired with the US Navy with 20 years of service, retired from Addico in Brewton with 20 years of service and attended the Osaka Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Marguerite Peebles and brother Bud Peebles.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Claudia Marie Peebles of Flomaton, AL; two sons, Luther Ray (Ammie) Peebles of Stapleton, AL and Brain Karl (Daphne) Peebles of Stapleton, AL; four granddaughters, Stevie (Isaiah) Day, Elizabeth (JD) Duddy, Whitney Thompson and Brianna Peebles and six great grandchildren, McKinleigh, Alayna, Everly, Kaiden, Kasen and Rylie.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Peebles officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dewayne Gresham, Mike Howington, Donald Gresham, Michael Gresham, Jason Peebles and Ronald Peebles.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Paul Knowles, Robert Smith and Hughey Gresham.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Osaka Freewill Baptist Church in his honor.
Mrs. Edna Glenn Thornton
January 22, 2019
Mrs. Edna Glenn Thornton, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at her home in Byrneville, Florida.
Mrs. Thornton was a native of Molino, FL and had resided in Byrneville, FL for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Thornton, Sr.
She is survived by one son, Richard (Lena) Thornton, Jr. of Pace, FL; three daughters, Peggy Sue Settle of Spartanburg, SC, Johnnie Elizabeth Thornton of Tulsa, OK and Lillie Diane (John) de Jarnette of Byrneville, FL; two brothers, Danny Glenn of Perdido, AL and Roy Gene (Renee) of Clinton, LA; three sisters, Judy (Joe) Phillips of Jacksonville, FL, Donna Reaves of McDavid, FL and Charlene (James) Cruz of Jacksonville, FL; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 26 at 11:00 AM at Byrneville United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating.
Burial will follow at Byrneville United Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Byrneville United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Richard Thornton III, Clay Helton, Jr., Ricky Derik Cofield, Randy Murph, Alan Driskell and Allen Holland.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Briley Beers.
Kenneth Joseph Kelson Sr.
January 22, 2019
Kenneth Joseph Kelson Sr. of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully at home at the age of 97 on January 20th, 2019. He is now reunited with his one true love of 79 years Helen Zonetta Kelson.
Born September 14th, 1921, to Charles and Anita Kelson. He was the last remaining child out of eight. Along with his parents and siblings, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife and childhood sweetheart Helen and loving son Robert. He is survived by his daughter and caretaker Dixie (Mike) Wilkinson, son’s Kenneth and Albert including ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
He met his sweetheart Helen when he was 17 on a church hayride. In 1941, he joined the Navy during WWII and was about to ship out when Helen put her foot down and said he wasn’t going anywhere without her. So on August 8th, 1942, they were married. They spent approximately 79 years together before her passing May 8th, 2016.
He owned and operated Florida Electric Company for over 60 years, only retiring due to health concerns at the age of 93. He also served on the City of Pensacola council from 1959 to 1970 and was a County Commissioner from 1974 to 1994. He was known as “Dr. No”, because he always looked after the citizens during the meetings and voted this way if he felt it was in their best interest. In 1981-1982 he was an advocate to restore the 1890 Court house Clock during his Commission days. It now stands fully operational at the corner of Palafox Place and Government St. After three decades of Public Service the Vernon McDaniel Historical Society presented him with a plaque for his life’s work for exceptional service to the community. He was also presented with a Proclamation by the Escambia County Commissioner’s in July 2015, for his exceptional service to his community and to mankind.
Dad loved his family first and foremost. He also cherished his friends and was devoted to his customers. He never met a stranger and his heart was as big as the County he loved and dedicated so much of his time to.
Special thanks to his grandson and caretaker Cole C. Chancellor. Cole’s favorite and every night ritual would be to tell them “I love you, you’re my heroes, and my best buds”. They loved you so much, Cole!
Another special thanks to Dad and Mom’s Angel’s from Homecare Solutions, Shneidra, Alexandria, Georgia, Yvonne, Hisano, Patricia, Karen, Cassie and all the other staff who took such wonderful care of them. You became our family and we love you all. Also, to Primary House calls Nurses Christy and Barbara. Covenant Hospice Nurses Marty, Barbara, Hanna, DJ, Zackery and of course Aides Tasha and Jane. Your support was amazing and very much appreciated. In lieu of flowers it is requested to send a donation to Covenant Hospice in Dad’s name.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 24th with Services at 11:00 a.m., at Waters and Hibbert Funeral Home, 124 W Gregory St, Pensacola, FL, with Father Dennis O’Brien officiating. Burial following at St John’s cemetery, with Military Honors.
Francis “Frank” Eugene Pippin
January 22, 2019
Francis “Frank” Eugene Pippin was born on September 30, 1934, in Chipley, Florida, and was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 20, 2019 at the age of 84. Frank graduated from Bay High School in Panama City, Florida in 1952. He attended Pensacola Junior College for two years.
Frank worked in Mill Supply for 46 years including Industrial Marine Supply, Gulf Coast Marine and retired from Piping and Equipment in 1999.
Frank dearly loved his family, singing in the Allen Memorial Methodist Church Choir and the Gulf Coast Chorale. He also loved his Florida Gators and was a really great softball pitcher.
He was preceded in death by his parents William W. Pippin and Annie Lee Ward Pippin. Frank is survived by his loving wife Carole Lee Dubus Pippin, they would’ve celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary in April, his son Jeff Pippin (Sue), daughter Valerie Kelly (Jimmy); his grandchildren, Derek Hensel (Ashley), Shane Hensel, Dustin Pippin, Cassie Pippin and Ginger Lee (Scott). Great Grandchildren: Luke, Joshua and Harleigh Hensel, Toby Pippin, Brandon Wiggins (Amber), Cody Wiggins (Bailey) and several Great Great Grandchildren. His sisters: Patricia Perkins (Wayne), Beverly Warren (Bill), brother in law Robbie Dubus (Debbie). Sisters in law Sandie Dubus and Joann Dubus, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Allen Memorial Methodist Church 206 Pace Parkway, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, on January 23rd, 2019, with Pastor John Edwards officiating. Visitation beginning at 10 a.m. until noon with the service beginning at noon.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Nall, John Bledsoe, Charlie Campbell, Steve England, Andy Martin and Rusty Sparks.
Burial will be at Spruell Memorial Cemetery in Cantonment, Florida.
Wavely Kendrick McGhee
January 21, 2019
Wavely Kendrick McGhee entered into his eternal home on January 17, 2019.
Ken was born to the late Wavely and Clara Evelyn McGhee on July 20, 1933 in Dozier, Alabama. He was well known by his friends as Ken. However, his family called him Kent, a nickname given to him by his father. He graduated from Dozier High School in May of 1952. Ken served in the United States Navy from October 1, 1952 to September 26, 1956. He served in the Korean War aboard the USS Mount Baker. While serving his country, he was awarded the National Defense, United Nations, and Good Conduct medals, and the Korean Presidential Citation.
In 1957, the Monsanto Company hired Ken, where he worked for many decades before retiring. In 1963, Ken married the love of his life, Ruby Lucille Taylor. They were happily married 50 years until her death on August 5, 2013. After retirement, Ken enjoyed visiting with his family and friends. He often traveled to the “peanut country” in Jay to purchase peanuts. Ken loved to talk and one of his favorite pastimes was buying and selling merchandise to his friends and family. He was an avid gardener and had a green thumb like no other. One of the numerous joys in his life was watching all of his nieces and nephews grow up.
Ken is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lucille McGhee; his parents, Wavely and Clara Evelyn McGhee; and his five siblings; Annie Earl Wilcox, Mary Maxine Russell, William Cannon McGhee, Robert Merrill McGhee, and Clara Eleanor Dubose.
His brother-in-law, Joe Lalas, his sister-in-law, Sara McGhee, and numerous nieces and nephews lovingly remember him.
Funeral services with Military Honors were held Monday, January 21, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Graveside service was held at the Dozier Cemetery in Dozier, Alabama.
The family would like to express our appreciation for the caregivers, nurses, and doctors of the Specialty Care Center that assisted with our loved one’s care over the past three years.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Regina Sue Matney Harsaw
January 21, 2019
Shortly before dawn, on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, after a long and painful struggle with lung cancer, Regina Sue Hartsaw was called home to the Lord.
Sue lived her 84 years on earth to the fullest. In high school in Logan, West Virginia she was actively involved in Glee Club, Alpha Xi Sorority, Thi-Hi-Y, National Thespian Society, Prayer Club, and two years in the All-State Chorus. She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing, graduating in 1955 and serving as a Registered Nurse for 35 years.
Sue was preceded in death by her father, James David Matney; her mother, Dova Elizabeth (McCalvin) Matney; her five sisters and three brothers, and many dear life-long friends.
Married to Commander David R. Hartsaw, Ret. USN, for 63 years, she followed him throughout his career making a loving home for him and their son, Michael David Hartsaw, in every locale including stays in Hawaii, California, Washington State, Virginia Beach, and overseas in Morocco. Everywhere she lived, Sue was active in the community. In Pensacola she was a member of the Retired Officers Wives Club, The Pensacola Oleander Garden Club, and the Pensacola Museum of Art Guild.
She is survived by her husband; son; daughter-in-law, Lela Rast Hartsaw; her two grandchildren, Emily Hope Hartsaw and David Randolph Hartsaw II, and nieces and nephews, including Melinda Beckett of Pensacola.
The family has chosen to forego visitation or services for Sue. She will be cremated and inurned with her husband at a later date.
Memorials may be sent to any of the above organizations in her name.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Mary Frances Akins
January 21, 2019
Mary Frances Akins, 72 of Booneville, AL, passed away January 20, 2019. She was born to the late Braxton and Ola Mae Byrd Booker in Godway, AL, on June 22, 1946.
Her parents precede her in death.
She was an active member of Booneville Baptist Church where she played piano for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Akins of Booneville, AL; two sons, Timothy B. (Tracy) Akins of Gulf Shores, AL and Daniel Akins of New Orleans, LA; three grandchildren, Laura Akins, Oliva Akins, Braxton Akins and one great-grandchild, Brooks Hadley.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 11 a.m. from the Booneville Baptist Church with Bro. David Atchison officiating.
Burial will follow in Booneville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Mickey Akins, Harry Akins, John Akins, Andy Akins, Medor Akins and Joe Helton.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. until service time from the Booneville Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.