Jimmie Taylor
June 28, 2018
Jimmie Taylor, 79, of Jay, Florida passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018.
He enjoyed fishing, working on lawn mowers, loving his family and drinking sweet tea.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Willie Bee Taylor; sons, James Boots Taylor and Eugene Taylor and brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Adam Taylor, Amber Taylor, Ashley Taylor, Alex Moody and Angie Moody, many great-grandchildren and his sister, Addie Lee Moore.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with services following at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Ebenezer Church, 4200 Ebenezer Church Road, Jay, Florida with Brother Bobby Conley officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Jerry Neal
June 28, 2018
Jerry Neal, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. Jerry was born August 30, 1935 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, to Frank and Mable (McQuary) Neal. Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Vardaman High School in Vardaman, MS. He entered the Army on April 23, 1954 and served until July 31, 1962. He went on to graduate from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of science degree in business. He married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca Jo Allen. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in April. Together, they had 1 daughter. He worked in retail management, ending his career as a Regional Vice-President with Walmart in 2007.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rebecca; daughter, Angela Neal Thiessen and her husband Jeff Thiessen, granddaughter Kelsi Breeayn Thiessen, all of Rogers, Arkansas; nephews Bobby Switzer and his wife Sandra and David Switzer of Aberdeen, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2PM CST at Faith Chapel North, 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533. The family will greet friends there on Friday from 1:15PM until the time of service.
Edwin H Gould
June 28, 2018
Edwin H Gould, Jr, 93, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Mr. Gould was born on Feb 16, 1925, in Mobile, AL. He graduated in 1943 from Okolona High School in Okolona, MS. Mr. Gould joined the US Army when he was 18 years old in 1943 and served as a combat medic in WWII in Europe until he was discharged on Mar 27, 1946.
He received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Mississippi in 1949 where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Mr. Gould married Jennie Louise Graham, of Coden, AL, on Feb 16, 1952. He spent his career as a manager of Morrison’s Cafeterias for 35 years. He and his wife, Jennie, spent their retirement years in Pensacola, FL where they were members of Gadsden Street United Methodist Church. They created cherished memories for the family by taking them on annual beach trips which became the highlight of the families’ years. In Aug 2013 he and Jennie moved to a retirement community in Birmingham, AL.
Mr. Gould had a generous heart, was a faithful servant in the church, and was devoted in love to his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jennie Gould. He is survived by his children, Julie Silvey (Michael) of Tampa, FL, Ben Gould (Sharon) of Houston, TX, Bob Gould (Jeanette) of Front Royal, VA, Jennie Shewmake (Bobby) of Birmingham, AL, seven grandchildren, Ryan Silvey (Nicole), Kellie Carroccetto (Charles), Kaitlin Fron (Sam), Christy Megalo (Darren), Brandon Shewmake, Clayton Gould, Kathryn Davis (Jesse), and one great grandchild, Sammy Fron.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home on July 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Barrancas National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Fair Haven Retirement Community and Oasis Hospice for their comfort and care in Mr. Gould’s final days.
Angelynn Jubilee
June 28, 2018
Angelynn Jubilee lived 31 weeks in the comfort of her mother’s womb and was received in the arms of her loving heavenly father on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Ronald Cone. She is survived by her loving parents, Clifford and Jamie Cone; her siblings, Cherokee, Caleb, Elijah, Liliannah and Benjamin; her grandparents, Victoria (Kurt) Miller, Mark (Sandra) Pepper and Vickie Pepper; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside service will be Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Tim Zacharis officiating.
Harry E. Mason
June 25, 2018
Harry E. Mason went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born on Sept. 13, 1941, in Escambia County, Florida to the late Murlen A. Mason and Marquerite Nettles Mason. Harry worked for the United States Postal Service retiring with 35 years of service. He was an avid reader of his Bible and books that pertained to the Life of Christ. He served his country in the United States Army.
Harry is survived by his wife, Betty Mason; daughter, Leslie Mason; son, Daniel Paul Mason; four grandchildren, Ainsley, Alistar, Elizabeth, and Haley; sister, Shirley Forbes; brother, Marshall (Diane) Mason; step-children, Yvette (Ronnie) Pritchett, Sidney (Sharon) Benware III, and Margaret (Marcus) Lewis; step-grandchildren, Marissa (Jimmy) Morgan, Traci (Ryne) Norton, Taylor (Justin) Mertins, R.J. Pritchett, Brooke Lewis, Nolan Benware, and Morgan Benware; and step great-grandchildren, Owen, Ansley and Ace Morgan, and Tori Norton.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 25, 2018, at East Side Assembly of God Church with Pastor Kenneth Johnson officiating.
Burial was in Barrancas National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Edmonson, Sidney Benware, III, R. J. Pritchett, Marcus Lewis, Marshall Mason, and Jimmy Morgan.
Honorary pallbearer will be Nolan Benware.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Michael Fox
June 25, 2018
Mr. Michael “Mike” Fox, age 53, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at his home in Crossroads, Alabama.
Mr. Fox was a native of Bay Springs, FL and had resided in Crossroads, AL for the past 19 years. He was of the Protestant faith. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Frankie and Ruby Lewis and one uncle, Rodger Lewis.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Elizabeth and Ronnie Faulk of Walnut Hill, FL; one son, Michael R. Fox of Bay Minette, AL; one daughter, Felicia Rolin of Bay Minette, AL; one brother, Jeffrey Fox of Atmore, AL; one sister, Sandy and Chris Brown of Oak Grove, FL; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Mr. Ronnie Faulk officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Brown, Dale Brown, Dawson Brown, Frankie Nicholson, Jason Nicholson and Kevin Nicholson.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the animal shelters.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Cynthia Ann O’Brien Wheeler
June 25, 2018
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann O’Brien Wheeler, 60, passed away peacefully June 23, 2018, after a long battle with diabetes. Cindy was born May 3, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend.
She was an active member of Bellview Baptist Church, where she served as Vacation Bible School director for many years. She was also a member of the Northwest Florida Area Team for Operation Christmas Child.
Cindy spent many years working in customer service at Walmart.
She is preceded in death by her father, Roy O’Brien.
She is survived by her four children, Anthony (Megan) Wheeler, Marissa Grant, Brittany Wheeler and Kristin Wheeler; and five grandchildren, Kylee Wheeler, Bella Grant, AJ Wheeler, Tripp Grant, and Braxton Grant. She is also survived by her mother, Emma Jean O’Brien; and three siblings, Sharon (Larry) Marshall, Jeff (Lisa) O’Brien, and Jimmy (Cassie) O’Brien.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.
A memorial service to honor Cindy’s life will take place at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, June 26, 2018, beginning at 11 a.m. Visitation for friends will begin at 10a.m. Pastor Steve Bruce will officiate.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Dora Ann Rolin
June 25, 2018
Mrs. Dora Ann Rolin, age 88, passed away on Friday, June 22, 2018, in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Rolin was a native of Grove Hill, AL and lived in Century, FL most of her life. She was a long time resident of Poarch, AL. She was a member of the Poplar Dell Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Grady Rolin; two sons, Glenn Rolin and Gilbert Rolin; and one daughter, Gloria Jean Carnley.
She is survived by one son, Gregory (Laura Ann) Rolin of Poarch, AL; two daughters, Glenda Ann Walston of Century, FL and Grace Marie (Bill) Stuckey of Atmore, AL; and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 10 a.m. at the Poplar Dell Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Stuckey and Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Justin Rolin, Christopher Rolin, James Brazwell, Cody Harmin, Jake Woods and Gregory Rolin.
Honorary pallbearer will be Rowdy Daw.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Charles Keevin Wiggins
June 21, 2018
Charles Keevin Wiggins, 58, of Pensacola died on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in Pensacola, Florida.
Keevin was born in Atmore to Audeen Godwin and Leonard Kent Wiggins on June 6, 1960. He graduated from Ernest Ward High School in Walnut Hill, Florida. After attending Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama he worked as a realtor in Alabama and Florida for 20 plus years, spending several years with Ricky Wiggins, Builder.
Keevin enjoyed helping others find their dream home and spending quality time with family and friends. He liked riding his bike on Santa Rosa Island and appreciating nature. His travels took him from Hawaii to Canada and Europe. He enjoyed life by hiking and skiing in Montana, taking a canoe ride on Prince Edward Island or a local river, watching family play sports–basketball and lacrosse–plus cooking fresh corn, butterbeans, and sliced tomatoes with cornbread on the side. Together with an uncle, he restored a 1965 Mustang convertible. He loved working with his hands, and at the end of the day playing the piano or reading a good book.
Keevin is preceded in death by his parents, Audeen and Leonard; grandparents, Grace and Preston Wiggins, Ada Godwin and Irving Godwin.
Keevin is survived by sister, LaJuana W. Porter of Houston, Texas; nephew, Kyle R. Porter of Houston, TX; nieces, Kaitlin L. Porter, Annapolis, Maryland, Amy E. Porter, Austin, Texas, Melissa P. Hovey, Charlotte, North Carolina; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, 1322 South Main Street, Atmore, Alabama, with the funeral beginning 2 p.m.
Internment will follow at Bratt Godwin Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, https://donatenow.heart.org 800.242.8721.
The family of Keevin Wiggins wishes to extend our sincere thanks to those in the medical and service community plus his many co-workers, family and friends.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Steven Ray Bailey
June 21, 2018
Mr. Steven Ray Bailey, age 34, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Milton.
Mr. Bailey was a native of North Charleston, S.C, a former resident of Century, FL, where he lived 30 years and has resided in Milton, FL, for the past 3½ years. He was on the CERT Team with the Florida Department of Corrections. He was a 2002 graduate of Northview High School, 2011 (AA) graduate of Pensacola State College and 2014 (BA) graduate of University of West Florida. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Afghanistan from February 9, 2004, to February 16, 2005. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sammie and Penny Garner, George Robert Bailey and Erin Davis Brown.
Survivors include his parents, Robert E. and Linda G. Bailey of Century, FL; fiancé, Brittany Merchant of Milton, FL; one brother, Joshua Bailey of Century, FL; two uncles, Robert Garner of Fairmont, WV, and Gledon Ray Bailey of Atmore, AL and other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 22, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Harper officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Bailey, James Lambert, Jonathan Johnson, Jesse Moore, Justin Ellis, Martin Konzelman, Keith McCartt and Billy Dukes.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Santa Rosa CI CERT Team.