John P. Johnson
January 29, 2019
Mr. John P. Johnson, age 59, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Lake City, Florida.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Milton, FL and had resided in Century, FL for most of his life. He was of the Assembly of God Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, JB and Vonniev Johnson.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Kay; two sons, Donnie Johnson of Pensacola, FL and Ben Johnson of Milton, FL; four brothers, Lewis (Wanda) Johnson of Milton, FL, Joseph V. (Mary) Johnson of Century, FL, Ollie (Donna) Johnson of Century, FL and JB (Trudy) Johnson, Jr. of Century, FL; step-mother, Laura Johnson of Century, FL and aunt, Helen Clark of Wetumpka, AL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Byrneville United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating.
Burial will follow at Byrneville United Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Byrneville United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Dane Clark, Andy Miles, Bryan Carro, Bryson Carro, Wade White and Caleb White.
Sylvester Thomley
January 28, 2019
Mr. Sylvester Thomley, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Mr. Thomley was a native and life long resident of Perdido, AL. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He was affectionately known as “Uncle Syl” by all who loved him. He was employed with Alabama Dry Dock with 28 year of service, retired from the Baldwin County School Board with 18 years of service, was a life long cattleman and attended the Hall’s Fork Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Myrtle Thomley; one brother, Elisha Thomley and four sisters, Eulia Hadley, Flora Peacock, Earlene Hicks and Jean Brown White.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Thomley of Perdido, AL; one son, Samuel (Paula) Thomley of Perdido, AL; two daughters, Magi (Jackson) Williams of Cantonment, FL and Gloria Hadley of Perdido, AL; two sisters, Aileen Quinley of White House Fork, AL and Frankie Lou (Wendell) Hall of Bay Minette, AL; nine grandchildren, Brandon Williams, Aaron Thomley, Jonathan Thomley, Jeremy Hadley, Nathan Thomley, Elisha Thomley, Levi Thomley, Johnathan Hadley and Rachel Meyer and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Peacock, Rev. Angelo Thomley and Rev. Windell Hadley officiating.
Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 29, 2019 from 6 to 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Aaron Thomley, Jonathan Thomley, Nathan Thomley, Elisha Thomley, Levi Thomley, Jeremy Hadley and Rachel Meyer.
Lois Lister
January 26, 2019
Lois Lister, resident of Pensacola, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at the age of 87. She was born in Santa Rosa County, FL on September 04, 1931 to the late Seth Michael Brigham and Emma Frances Jackson Brigham.
Lois worked and retired as a Draw String Operator for over 30 years with Monsanto.
She was a faithful member and a faithful choir member of Olive Baptist Church. She loved game day at church and fellowshipping with her card groups in their different homes. Lois loved her family and enjoyed arts and crafts.
She is preceded in death by her two sons, Henry “Tony” Lister and Steven Lister.
Lois is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Ralph Lodge of Cantonment, FL; and many nieces and nephews. As well as, her great friends and caregivers, Tame and Bob Ritchie, who she referred to as her adopted grandchildren; and her best friend, Smokey the Cat.
Funeral services will be held at 10AM on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Dr. Ted Traylor officiating. Burial will follow in McCurdy Cemetery, Century, FL.
Family will received friends at 9AM prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Josh Webb, David Webb, Bob Ritchie, Bud Burrell, Ed Kokocinski, and George Grover.
Rebecca Stafford
January 26, 2019
Rebecca Stafford, 54, of Pensacola, FL passed away on January 24, 2019 in Pensacola, FL.
Rebecca was born October 5, 1964 to Mary Esther May in Galveston, Texas.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved spouse of 29 years, Blaine Boyett; her mother, Mary Esther May; her son, Ian Stafford and his wife, Ive; her cherished grandchildren, Ivyona Stafford and Ian James
Stafford; her sister, Norma Orona and her husband, Leo; her brothers, Ronald R. Navarrette and his wife, Amanda and Pedro Luna; and several nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in law, Jimmy Boyett and
wife, Jone, Bridget Holland and husband, Danny and Scarlette Boyett.
A memorial service will be announced soon.
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.