Carolyn Milstead
November 18, 2018
Carolyn Milstead passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018.
She was born on May 25, 1930, in Bratt, Florida to Katie Virginia Flowers and Rumbly David Silcox. Carolyn grew up in and around Pensacola and on February 22, 1946, married Frank Milstead. They were married for 68 years at the time of his death in 2014. She is also preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.
Surviving her are her five children, Janis (Rob) Rose, Cathy (Michael Curri) Hébert, Frank (Deborah) Milstead, Chandra (Art) Dehnz and Steve (Karen) Milstead; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Carolyn worked for the Escambia County School Board for many years and upon retirement enjoyed gardening, ceramics, bird watching, fishing, crossword puzzles, and especially Scrabble and gin rummy, and she was a formidable opponent! Our family will miss her love and her strength in adversity.
She lived for the past eighteen months at The Terrace at Ivey Acres in Jay and loved her home and the wonderful people who lived and worked there. The family is grateful for the warmth and companionship she found at the Terrace.
Services were held Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Farm Hill Baptist Church in Cantonment.
Interment was in Eastern Gate Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is directing.
Jerry M. Conway
November 18, 2018
Jerry M. Conway, 59 of Perdido, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at his residence. He worked at Masland for over 20 years as a carpet maker and retired from Wind Creek Casino. He was born in Atmore, AL on September 15, 1959, to the late Ralph Russell and Mary Inloes Conway.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include one son, Jeremy Hadley of Perdido, AL; two daughters, Rachael Meyers of Indiana and Cheyenne Conway of Tennessee; two brothers, Ralph Wayne (Jennifer) Conway of McCullough, AL, David (Terry) Conway of Perdido, AL; three sisters, Becky Conway of Atmore, AL, Carolyn (Jimmy) Phillips of Uriah, AL and Diane (James) Johnson of McCullough, AL; and four grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, November 17, 2018, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Richard Daniels officiating.
Interment was in McCullough Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Allie Peters
November 17, 2018
Allie Peters was present with the Lord on November 11, 2018, at the age of 98.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sudie Hodge and Bill Tompkins; her sister, Callie Hollis; and her beloved husband of 58 years, Lewis B. Peters.
Allie is survived by one daughter, Janice Hodson; granddaughter, Dawn Schwartz; great-granddaughter, Amanda Schwartz; niece, Susan Fleming; nephews, Bobby Fleming and Taylor Trawick Fleming.
Allie was born in Brooklyn, Alabama on February 26, 1920, and was a longtime resident of Gonzalez, Florida. She was a member of Plainview Baptist church. She loved the Lord, her family, and her dear friends Hugh and Mary Cleveland.
Allie was a seamstress, she loved to cook for her family and her church. She loved simply being at her home and walking in the warm sunlight.
Funeral services were held at Faith Chapel North Friday, November 16, 2018.
Preston Farish Solomon
November 16, 2018
Mr. Preston Farish Solomon, age 88, passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Solomon was a native and life long resident of Walnut Hill, FL. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with the US Army, where he received a Purple Heart, the Bronze Star V Device and numerous battlefield accommodations. He was a retired farmer and former employee at St. Regis Paper Co. He was a Freemason and a member of the Century Masonic Lodge, member of the Purple Heart Association, former director of Escambia River Electric and member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. He attended the Annie Jones United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bartow and Jodie Solomon; sister, Juanita Solomon Pacetti; brother, Bartow Solomon, Jr.; and granddaughter, Mattie Elizabeth Solomon.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Solomon of Walnut Hill, FL; one daughter, Amelia Solomon (Randy) Frahm of Rockwood, TN; two sons, John Preston (Stephanie) Solomon of Walnut Hill, FL and Joseph Michael (Denise) Solomon of Markham, TX; and five grandchildren, Tabitha Frahm, Jordan Frahm, John Preston Solomon, Makenna Solomon Krenek and Levi Godwin Solomon.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 10:30 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Bateman officiating.
Burial will follow at the Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 19, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Rachel M. Stokes
November 16, 2018
Mrs. Rachel M. Stokes, age 83, a resident of LaFayette, Indiana formerly of Oak Grove, Florida went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2018. Mrs. Stokes was born June 23, 1935.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 17, 2018, at Jay Chapel ( 3853 Hwy. 4 Jay, Florida 32565). The family will receive friends at Jay Chapel on hour prior to services. Brother James Jones will officiate.
Mrs. Rachel Stokes is survived by her son, Bobby Mixon, and daughter-in-law, Sue Mixon of LaFayette, Indiana; one granddaughter, Connie Mixon and her husband, Matthew Brook; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor Brook, Kylie Adams (Austin Adams), and Gracen Brook. Mrs. Stokes was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Katie Stokes and a brother, Clarence Stokes. Mrs. Stokes was an active member of the Apostolic Tabernacle in LaFayette, Indiana. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed. The family is grateful for the love, prayers, and support of family and friends; also her church family and the care she received from the many staff members of Milner Community Health Care of Rossville, Indiana.
Kent Baker with Jay Chapel and Keahey Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Jacquelyn Ann Mosley Story
November 12, 2018
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Ann (Mosley) Story, 74, of Cantonment, Florida became absent from her body and present with her Lord November 8, 2018, with her children by her bedside.
Jacquelyn was the widow of Allen G. Story of Livermore, Kentucky. They shared 46 years of marriage together and had two children. Jacquelyn lived graciously and courageously with pancreatic cancer for almost two years. Born in Century, Florida, Jacquelyn was the daughter of Jack Mosley and Doris Hancock. She grew up on her family farm in Tullahoma, Tennessee before moving to Pensacola, Florida at the age of 12. Jacquelyn graduated from Escambia High School, the Class of 1960. Jacquelyn was dedicated to working and volunteering in the community. Jacquelyn retired from Pensacola Government Federal Credit Union as Vice President of Operations in 1995. Along with Allen, she volunteered with the Pioneers (BellSouth retirees) Hug-A-Bear program making stuffed bears for children hospitals and pediatric ambulatory rides. She spent countless hours visiting, helping and bringing a smile to residents at Health Center of Pensacola. Everything she did was done with a servant’s heart and the “Golden Rule”, “Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.” Matthew 7:12.
Jacquelyn was an active member of Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida and a member of the Grace Ladies Class where she served as a care group leader. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, playing canasta and bunco with friends, and sitting on her porch reading her Bible. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family whether it was over a home cooked meal, watching a ball game together, celebrating the holidays or just dropping by. Jacquelyn will be remembered not only for her selfless acts of kindness, but for her witness to others about her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen G. Story; her parents, Jack Mosley and Doris Hancock.
Left to cherish her memories are her son, Ralph (Debra) Story; daughter, Dolores (Johnathan) Taylor; grandchildren, Rodney Story, Kasey (John) Saenz, Brandon, Micah and Seth Taylor; great-grandchildren, Hannah Story and Ava Saenz; uncles, William (Pennie) Mosley, Gordon (Juanita) Howell and many cousins, in-laws and friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tammy Pruse, Lisa Potus, PA, at Moffitt Cancer Center, Dr. Thomas Sunnenberg, Dr. James Watkins and staff, Sacred Heart Cancer Center nurses, and Covenant Hospice for the care they provided.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 12, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor John Lowe officiating.
Burial was at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. The family has designated Compassion International Sewing Ministry ( www.compassion.jacquelynstory ) and Pan Can ( www.pancan.org ) for memorial contributions in her honor.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Alyce Eleanor Regan Hastings
November 12, 2018
Alyce Eleanor Regan Hastings passed away on October 25, 2018. She is a native of Scranton, Pennsylvania and traveled the country both as a military spouse and in retirement with her husband, Joe. Her motto was “bloom where planted”
and so she did, in Texas, California, Arkansas, Alabama, New Mexico and Florida. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Alyce had a contagious laugh that would fill the room with joy. She had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature and the good in people, always looking for the best in both, and reminding her loved ones to do the same. Alyce was a voracious reader and passed on her love of reading to her children, grandchildren and those she mentored.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Joseph Hastings; seven children; Larry (Loretta) Hastings, Mary (Ira) Rothman, Bill (Jane) Hastings, Alyce Hastings, Ellen Hastings, Joe (Beth) Hastings, and Karen (Charlie) Robinson; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Her family is very appreciative of the care and compassion shown to her by the staff at The Veranda and Covenant Hospice.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel South on Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 5:30- 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Belleview on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 10 a.m., with interment to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Lee Parker Mullins
November 11, 2018
Mrs. Mary Lee Parker Mullins, age 85, of Century, FL, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Century Health & Rehabilitation Center in Century, FL.
Mrs. Mullins was born in Freemanville, AL, and was a member of the Century community for 57 years coming from McCullough, AL. She was retired from the Century Memorial Hospital Dietary Department where she worked for fifteen years. Mrs. Mullins was a member of Century First Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Riley Ray Mullins; son, Donnie Ray Mullins, Sr.; son-in-law, John William Collins; her parents and six siblings.
She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte Collins of Flomaton AL, and Laura (William) Chancery of McDavid, FL; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 1 P.M. until a 2 P.M. service time with Rev. William Chancery officiating.
Interment will be in Flomaton Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Walker, Isaac Anderson, Tyler Walker, Willie Wilson, Joe Brook, Joe Parker.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Linda Gale Weaver
November 11, 2018
Mrs. Linda Gale Weaver, age 56, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018, at her home in Perdido, Alabama.
Mrs. Weaver was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Perdido, AL since 1994. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and worked with the tribe for 34 years. She was of the Holiness Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Weaver; father, Carl Ben Adams; grandmother, Linnie Presley Hayes; grandfather, Billy Hayes; and two brothers, William Carl Adams and Michael Wayne Adams.
She is survived by her mother, Margaret Milstid of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Suzanna (Tim) Coleman of Perdido, AL; one step-son, Kevin Weaver of Robertsdale, AL; one brother, David E. (Marissa) Adams of Atmore, AL; four sisters, Brenda (John) Stephens of Uriah, AL, Linda (Travis) Hall of Frisco City, AL, Debora Helton of Atmore, AL and Michelle Milstid of Perdido, AL; 11 grandchildren, Dakota Lambeth, Tyler Lambeth, Nicholas Lambeth, Bret Lambeth, Waylon Bryars, Laci Gail Lambeth, Danelle Coleman, Catherine Coleman, Jessica Ketcherside, Braxton Weaver and Makayla Weaver; and four great-grandchildren, Cadence Ray, Joanie Ketcherside, Jaymie Ketcherside, and Savannah Grace Lambeth (unborn).
Funeral services were held Friday, November 9, 2018, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell Hadley and Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial was at the Lottie Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brad Adams, Ron Marshall, Travis Stephens, John Berry Stephens, Craig Helton, Cody Helton, Joshua Milstid and Corry Baggett.
Honorary pallbearers were be Jim Shivers, Mallory Cox, Wanda Byrne, Kent McGhee, Stephanie Bryan, Sandy Hollinger, Charlotte Meckel and Dewitt Carter.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Copeland Ebenezer Crisson, Sr.
November 11, 2018
Copeland Ebenezer Crisson, Sr “Criss”, 89, born February 20, 1929, to William Henry Crisson, Sr and Mary Lillian Astwood Crisson, passed away peacefully at home November 8, 2018, after a brief illness. Criss was a retired pipe fitter and more recently car shuttler at Pensacola International Airport for Avis-Budget Rental Car. He was a devout Christian and long-term member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and Choir, Golden Echos and 4 His Glory.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Jannie, and infant son, Henry Winford.
He is survived by his brother, Edwin (Anita) Crisson; children, Susan (Stuart) Diamond, Flora Lea (Gerald) Cofield, Copeland Ebenezer (Pamela) Crisson, Jr, Sharon (Felipe) Crisson-Gandarilla, Mary Crisson and David (Jennifer) Crisson; grandchildren, Deedra Lea (Wesley) Richerson, Duane Diamond, April (Brandon) Reeves, Dustin (Frances) Diamond, Drew (Hannah) Diamond, Copeland Ebenezer (Amy) Crisson, III, Oliver (Megan) Crisson, Dillon W Diamond, Lindsey Wills-Vertz, Lauryn (Brianna) Crisson, Jesse Drain, Evan Crisson, Kori Vertz, Itzel Gandarilla, Ty Vertz and Leah Gandarilla; and great-grandchildren, Abby Richerson, Adan Diamond, Landon Reeves, Dillon Diamond, Eli Diamond, Zeke Crisson, Jude Crisson and Mackenzie Crisson.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the caring and loving staff of Emerald Coast Hospice, Baptist Health Care and a special thanks to close friends Eric and Doris Fryer, and cherished church family.
Services were held Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Bayview Fisher-Pou Funeral Home.