William E “Billy” Johnson
December 18, 2023
was a native Pensacola resident who gracefully passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, due to an acute illness.
After serving his country in the Air Force, he returned to Pensacola where he and Wonda Johnson married and established Johnson’s Septic Tank. Together they provided more than 50 years of service to Pensacola, FL and surrounding areas. He quickly became a pillar in his community through his passion of providing to others; whether it was a professional service, coaching tee ball, or introducing new youth to the great outdoors. His charismatic personality led him to spread his everlasting imprint outside the community of Pensacola where he and his three sons together found his momentous passion, Kansas whitetail hunting. This discovery, fueled by his passion for the outdoors, led to more than just hunting. It evolved into a lifetime of memories created year after year, creating a family foundation that would soon become the pinnacle of Billy’s life. This passion will not only survive, but will continue to flourish for years to come commemorating Billy…always.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents William “Rat” and Sadie Johnson, as well as his brother David Johnson and sister, Pam Holland. He is survived by his sons, William Ernie Johnson, wife Heather, Walter Erin Johnson, and Wesley Evan Johnson, companion Ellen Penton; sister, Tina Johnson; grandchildren, Landon Johnson, Braelynn Johnson, Allie Penton, and Evan Penton. Billy’s last two years were graced by the unwavering companionship of Cindy Summers. Her selfless devotion and sacrifice enabled Billy to live his last years completely fulfilled with love, compassion, grace, and overflowing joy. Her love and dedication will survive alongside his memory as we celebrate his eternal life.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Sherry Lorelle Milstid
December 17, 2023
Sherry Lorelle Milstid, 67, of Pensacola, Florida, went Home to the Lord on December 11, 2023 following a long battle with an illness. She was born on April 17, 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late D.L. and Lorelle Roland.
Sherry moved to Pensacola with her family when she was young and graduated from J.M. Tate High School. She married Donald Milstid and went on to have a son, David Milstid.
Sherry loved God and was a selfless and loving mother. She enjoyed her precious dogs and riding horses.
Sherry is predeceased by her parents, D.L. and Lorelle Roland. She is survived by her former spouse, Donald Milstid, her son, David Milstid, and her grandson, Brendan Milstid; her sisters, Tina Covan and Rita Heist; and her friend, John Wilson.
A Burial Ceremony will be held at Noon on Tuesday, December 19, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Kameron Allen Smith
December 17, 2023
Kameron Allen Smith, “Kam”, was born on January 10, 2003 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. He left this world on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the young age of 20.
If you knew Kam, you loved him. He always kept everyone laughing and his beautiful smile would light up any room. He had just recently received a job promotion at work and was working on his truck. Everything he worked hard for was paying off and he was excited about life, and his plans and goals.
He had gone through and overcome so much. Kam enjoyed the simple things in life. He liked antique trucks, drawing, spending time with his friends, his girlfriend, Rose, and his brothers, Tristan and Sawyer. He and his brothers had a special bond. He loved all of his fur babies, and held a special place in his heart for his rescue dog, Scout. Kam loved life and lived it to the fullest. A country dirt road and beautiful sunsets is where he always found peace. We hope he is enjoying sunsets more beautiful than we can imagine.
Kam was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Alton Horne, Eugene Smith, and Robert Lee McDonald; and his great-grandmother, May Eulla McDonald.
He is survived by his parents; Kimberly Jean Smith, step-father, Timothy Maier, and his father, Clint Allen Smith; brothers, Tristan Allen Smith and Sawyer Isaac Maier; his girlfriend of two years, Rose Hutchinson; grandparents, Debbie and Mark Trotter; Lee McDonald, Arlene Joyner, Rick Smith; great-grandmothers, Carol Horne and Gladys Hobbs; and great aunts, Karen Rose and Charlotte Skipper.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends for visitation at 11:00 a.m. Services will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Mike Pickett officiating. Kam will be laid to rest at Little Flock Cemetery in Molino, Florida.
Pallbearers include Clint Smith, Tristan Smith, Kaden McDonald, Harley Sechrist, Gaven Goneke, and Jayden Hall.
Honorary pallbearers include Kristopher McDonald, Lee McDonald, and Rick Smith.
Kam,
my beautiful baby boy. You will forever be a part of me. I will love you till time ceases to exist.
Baby, I will anxiously await my time to be with you again.
-Mom
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. Y
Rosa King Mobley
December 17, 2023
Rosa King Mobley, 101, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on December 15, 2023. She was born in Molino, Florida on August 24, 1922 to Joseph (Jim) and Carrie King. She lived in Escambia County her entire life and married Berlie M. Mobley. She worked at K-Mart for 22 years and was a long term member of Pine Forest Pentecostal Church. She was mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to many.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Berlie Marvin Mobley; sons, Jerry Nall and Richard (Dickie) Mobley; daughter, Hazel Mobley; parents, Jim and Carrie King; many brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her son, Marvin Claude Mobley; daughters, Deborah Mobley and Linda (Martin) Posey.
Pallbearers will be Jason Mobley, Richard Mobley Jr., D.J. Brewton, Ryan Cope, Ricky Mobley, Robert Schneider and Bruce Godwin. Honorary pallbearer will be Martin Posey.
Visitation services will be Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:00am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial and eulogy will follow at Plainview Baptist Church Cemetery at 12:30pm.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida, is entrusted with arrangements.
John Douglas McMurphy
December 15, 2023
“Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea…” This was the heart cry of John Douglas McMurphy. He was called to his Heavenly Home on December 13, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. To walk with Jesus leads to a
lifestyle of service. John was born December 11, 1944, in Atmore, Alabama where he resided his entire life.
John served his country in the Army National Guard, he served as a deacon, and he served his family by providing for them and leading them. He served his friends by offering them time. Whether they were sitting around talking
about classic cars, farming, enjoying good food and Alabama Football, or just taking an afternoon drive, John excelled in relationships. He invested in his family starting with his siblings and his children to his grandchildren. He
loved well and was very well-loved.
John was preceded in death by his parents, William Joseph McMurphy, Jr., and Annie Lois Glass McMurphy and his brother, William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV.
He is survived by his daughters, Heather (Brian) Deason of Tuscaloosa, AL and Holly (Steven) Brewer of Tuscaloosa, AL; his brother, William Joseph “Joe” (Toni) McMurphy, III of Atmore, AL; his grandchildren, Hannah
McMurphy, McKenzie Brewer and Anna Lois McMurphy, nephews and nieces.
The family will receive visitors at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., with a graveside service following at 3:00 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, Alabama. Pastor Randy Beard will
preside over the service.
Active pallbearers will be Steven Brewer, Brian Deason, Chad McMurphy, Justin McMurphy, Turner McMurphy and Paul Thomas.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marvin M. “Doodle” Creamer
December 14, 2023
Marvin M. “Doodle” Creamer, age 94, of Century, FL passed away on December 9, 2023. He was born on August 27, 1929 in Wawbeek, FL to Thomas and Lena Godwin Creamer. He worked in construction most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Ernest Earl Creamer, Sr.; his sister, Georgia Ann Walker and his brother, Hose M. Creamer.
He is survived by his grandchildren: Jennifer Wilson, Junior Creamer, Jeffery Creamer and Joseph Creamer and six great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Bowman Cemetery in Wawbeek, AL with Bro. Faron Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Bowman Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted for funeral expenses.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Clayton Ward Jr.
December 14, 2023
Mr. Thomas Clayton Ward Jr. age 80 passed away at his residence in Century FL. Wednesday December 13, 2023.
Mr. Ward was a life-long resident of Century FL. and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired owner/operator of Thomas Ward Trucking, and retired Veteran of The United States Army where he served during the Vietnam era, serving alongside his late brother James L. “Booter” Ward.
In his spare time, Mr. Ward enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren which his love was unsurpassed.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years Kathy Ward of Century FL; stepson Scotty Hagan of Pensacola FL; daughters Debbie (Dennis) Finegan of Green Cove Springs, FL. Karen (Andy) Layton of Milton FL; brother Bennie (Jenny) Ward of Cantonment FL; Sisters Delois Brown of Bratt FL. Joyce Burkett of Byrneville FL. Barbara (Dennis) Kilcrease of Byrneville FL; grandchildren that were the light of his life Andrew (Taylor Hendrieth) Howell, Christina Finegan, Wesley (Brooke) Layton, Ashley Finegan, Delaney Hagan, Ian Hagan; several nieces and nephews, and a friend like family Jeff (Junia) Fisher of Flomaton, AL.
Mr. Ward is preceded in death by his father and mother Thomas Clayton Ward Sr. and Ruby Flowers Muse; first wife Margeret Ann Ward: brothers Byron “Bit” Martin, James L. “Booter” Ward.
Visitation will be held Sunday December 17, 2023, from 1P.M. until 2 P.M. service time at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Clayton Ward Jr. will be held Sunday afternoon December 17, 2023, at 2 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Brother Tim Floyd officiating
Kameron Allen Smith
December 14, 2023
Kameron Allen Smith, “Kam”, was born on January 10, 2003 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. He left this world on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the young age of 20.
If you knew Kam, you loved him. He always kept everyone laughing and his beautiful smile would light up any room. He had just recently received a job promotion at work and was working on his truck. Everything he worked hard for was paying off and he was excited about life, and his plans and goals.
He had gone through and overcome so much. Kam enjoyed the simple things in life. He liked antique trucks, drawing, spending time with his friends, his girlfriend, Rose, and his brothers, Tristan and Sawyer. He and his brothers had a special bond. He loved all of his fur babies, and held a special place in his heart for his rescue dog, Scout. Kam loved life and lived it to the fullest. A country dirt road and beautiful sunsets is where he always found peace. We hope he is enjoying sunsets more beautiful than we can imagine.
Kam was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Alton Horne, Eugene Smith, and Robert Lee McDonald; and his great-grandmother, May Eulla McDonald.
He is survived by his parents; Kimberly Jean Smith, step-father, Timothy Maier, and his father, Clint Allen Smith; brothers, Tristan Allen Smith and Sawyer Isaac Maier; his girlfriend of two years, Rose Hutchinson; grandparents, Debbie and Mark Trotter; Lee McDonald, Arlene Joyner, Rick Smith; great-grandmothers, Carol Horne and Gladys Hobbs; and great aunts, Karen Rose and Charlotte Skipper.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends for visitation at 11:00 a.m. Services will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Mike Pickett officiating. Kam will be laid to rest at Little Flock Cemetery in Molino, Florida.
Pallbearers include Clint Smith, Tristan Smith, Kaden McDonald, Harley Sechrist, Gaven Goneke, and Jayden Hall.
Honorary pallbearers include Kristopher McDonald, Lee McDonald, and Rick Smith.
Kam,
my beautiful baby boy. You will forever be a part of me. I will love you till time ceases to exist.
Baby, I will anxiously await my time to be with you again.
-Mom
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Myra Jean Dole Steadham
December 14, 2023
Myra Jean Dole Steadham, 85, of Century, Florida passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023.
She grew up in Century, Florida where she worked at the county courthouse for 43 years. Living most of her life in Century and residing in Atmore, Alabama later in life.
She lived her life serving God and we take comfort in knowing she has finally reached her destination in Heaven and is now rejoicing with loved ones and friends who have gone before her. Just Imagine that reunion!
Myra always had a very affectionate smile who also took the time to see about family. She was choir director for many years at Beulah Chapel. She enjoyed her outdoor walks and also traveling to the mountains. She enjoyed her flowers, scrap booking, reading and studying the bible.
Myra was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. & Eva Dole; three brothers, Dickie, Billy and Edwin Dole; daughter, Donna Green; and her infant daughter.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Steadham of Atmore, Alabama; sons Eric (Sherry) Steadham of Jay, Florida, Dale (Susie) Steadham of Century, Florida, and Eddie (Debbie) Steadham of Eufaula, Alabama; daughters Sherry Diamond of Jay, Florida, and Shelia (James) Stinson of Eufaula, Alabama; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 6 sisters-in-laws & numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held Monday, December 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Stephen John “Johnny” Gibbs
December 14, 2023
Stephen John “Johnny” Gibbs, 82 of Atmore, AL. passed away December 12, 2023 in Atmore. He was born to the late Buford A. and Evelyn Moring Gibbs on June 4, 1941 in Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, his sisters Marcia Chambers, Sherry Morris, and Brenda Wade.
An Atmore Native, and graduate of the Escambia County High School Class of 1960, everyone knew and adored Johnny Gibbs. He was a friend and inspiration to all, and someone everyone knew they could count on. One of the hardest working men, dubbed the nickname “John Henry,” if anyone needed something done, help with a project, or just honest advice, they knew who to look to. In his early days, he was the owner and operator of Gibbs Timber Company, Inc. Thereafter, everyone knew they could find him helping his wife Julia at Buster’s Restaurant. Hardworking, honest, inspirational, and strong, he was a steadfast friend and confidant to everyone who knew him. Whether it be at Buster’s giving out suckers, coaching his grandchildren’s little league games, “fooling with the horses,” or helping a stranger change their tire, you could always count on Johnny to be there with a smile on his face, helping hand, and joke in mind. No matter the circumstances, he was someone to rely on and someone people looked forward to seeing and talking to. He also was a Scout Master for many years. An Army veteran, he served in the United States Army and the Army National Guard for many years, and was also a member of the Carney Masonic Lodge #549 in Atmore, AL and Abba Shrine in Mobile, AL., a Master Mason and member of The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (32nd°). While he was very involved in his community and passionate about his many different endeavors throughout his life, his greatest love was his family, friends, and community. For him, it was an honor to be a person so many turned to for comfort, and a joy to be such a beloved member of his community. Whether it was “Dad” “Coach” “Friend” “Brother” “Sir” “Papa Johnny” and “Johnny,” he was always there with a listening ear, helping hand, and smile.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years Julia Gibbs of Atmore, AL; son Steven J. (Sandy) Gibbs of Spanish Fort, AL. Two daughters, Stephanie (Ashley) Boothe of Fairhope, AL; Sarah Frances Thompson of Atmore, AL and his sister Girdielene
(Shine) Snyder of Mexia, AL. Grandchildren Jacob Gibbs, Jared Gibbs, Thomas(Allison Harris) Boothe, Ann-Margaret Boothe, Buster Thompson, Julia-Katheryn Thompson and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services and military honors will be held on Saturday December 16, 2023 at 11:00 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Debora Bishop and Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Barry Wells, Jacob Gibbs, Jared Gibbs, Thomas Boothe, and Buster Thompson.
Visitation will be held at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on December 16 from 10:00 – 11:00.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Atmore Boy Scouts Troop 26, C/O Tony Gibbs 5750 Pelt Road, Walnut Hill, FL 32568 or Shriners Children’s Hospital.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements