Dalton Lane Davis
June 12, 2018
Mr. Dalton Lane Davis age 22, of Uriah passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was a native of Greenville, AL and worked in the construction industry.
Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his stepfather, Brady Champion.
He is survived by his father, Jerry (Rudy) Davis, Jr. of Monroeville, AL; mother, Brenda Champion of Greenville, AL; step-parents Mitch and Sharon Johnson of Uriah, AL; one brother, Shannon Champion of Uriah, AL and one sister, Michelle Reid of Uriah, AL.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Goodway Baptist Church from 5 until 7 p.m.
Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Lola Peebles
June 12, 2018
Mrs. Lola Peebles, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Peebles was born in Berlin, Germany and had resided in Bratt, FL for most of her life. She was a member of the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Henry Peebles.
She is survived her two sons, Willie (Pat) Peebles of McDavid, FL and Robert Franz Peebles of Bratt, FL; two daughters, Mary L. Peebles of Atmore, AL and Becky (Tony) Wheeler of Bratt, FL; seven grandchildren, Kevin Peebles, Keith Peebles, Derick Peebles, Kathy Dickerson, Paula Short, Michael Stacey and Gene Wheeler; 15 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Peebles and Rev. James Sage officiating.
Burial was at the Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kevin Peebles, Keith Peebles, Derick Peebles, Gene Wheeler, Jeff Steadham and David Steadham.
Honorary pallbearer was be Danny Steadham.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Jerry J. Dykes
June 12, 2018
Jerry J. Dykes, 71, of Jay, Florida passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018.
He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He loved his children and family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was retired from Sterling Fibers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James LaRue and Arvilla Dykes; son, John Wesley Dykes; friend, Deana Richardson; sister, Barbara Harrison and niece, Ashley McCullough.
He is survived by his daughters, Ruby White and Kimberly (John David) Roberts; sons, Jerry Allen Dykes and James Brian Dykes; sisters, Lou Jean (Lester) Black and Evelyn (Richard) Pope; brother, Larry (Beverly) Dykes; special friend, Ethel Walker; 11 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Ebenezer Church with Reverend Earl Harrison and Brother Bobby Carnley officiating.
Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Jack Hodge
June 12, 2018
Jack Hodge passed away on June 6, 2018, at the age of 86 years. Born in 1931 in Castleberry AL, he joined the Army and served in the Korean Conflict, and left with honorable discharge in 1952.
After settling in Molino, FL, he began his career with St. Regis Paper Mill where he was to spend 30 years until he co-founded Plastic Coated Papers Inc. He would later retire from there in 1994. Jack was involved with numerous organizations, including board member of Harvesters Federal Credit Union, Coach for Molino Little League, and he also belonged to his local Masonic chapter. Throughout Jack’s life, he was a devout Christian, and served each church family he was privileged to belong to. He served as a Deacon and mentor at Highland Baptist Church, Deacon at First Baptist Church of Cantonment, and is currently a member of Windy Hill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Jo Hodge; daughter Susan McCrory, sons, Jackie Hodge and David Hodge; sister Jean of LA; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Challie and Emma Ruth Hodge; eldest son, Aaron Hodge, and eight siblings.
Services were held Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Ricky Skaggs.
Memorial donations in memory of Jack can be made to Windy Hill Baptist Church, Building Fund, 9896 Rebel Road, Pensacola, FL 32526.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.
Jack Hodge
June 7, 2018
Jack Hodge passed away on June 6, 2018, at the age of 86 years. Born in 1931 in Castleberry AL, he joined the Army and served in the Korean Conflict, and left with honorable discharge in 1952.
After settling in Molino, FL, he began his career with St. Regis Paper Mill where he was to spend 30 years until he co-founded Plastic Coated Papers Inc. He would later retire from there in 1994. Jack was involved with numerous organizations, including board member of Harvesters Federal Credit Union, coach for Molino Little League, and he also belonged to his local Masonic chapter.
Throughout Jack’s life, he was a devout Christian, and served each church family he was privileged to belong to. He served as a deacon and mentor at Highland Baptist Church, deacon at First Baptist Church of Cantonment, and is currently a member of Windy Hill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Jo Hodge, daughter Susan McCrory, sons Jackie Hodge and David Hodge, a sister Jean of LA, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his parents Challie and Emma Ruth Hodge, his eldest son Aaron Hodge, and eight siblings.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, from 10-11 a.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, immediately followed by a service, officiated by Pastor Ricky Skaggs. Memorial donations in memory of Jack can be made to Windy Hill Baptist Church, Building Fund, 9896 Rebel Road, Pensacola, FL 32526. Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.
Curtis Morris
June 4, 2018
Curtis Morris passed away Friday, June 1st, 2018 at home in Cantonment Florida. He is preceded in death by his, parents George and Bama (Harrell) Morris, along with two brothers George Junior Morris and Buddy Morris and a sister Earline (Morris) Diamond.
He is survived by his loving wife Ruth (Wilson) Morris. They would have been married for 53 years June 4, 2018. They had four sons; Curtis Keith Morris (Stephanie), Richard Kevin Morris (Shelley), George Kenneth Morris (Loretta) and Robert Kirk Morris (Diana). He left behind 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren who will miss him dearly. A surviving sister Pauline (Morris) Sasser and many other extended family and friends.
Curtis worked at the Plywood Plant while working at Arnett Service Station, followed by Rex Crews Flooring, retiring after 30 years of service with Caraustar.
Curtis (Dominicker) enjoyed fishing, hunting, being on the water, music, dancing and spending time with family and friends.
He was a father figure to many and left a lasting impression on most that knew him.
Please join the family in remembrance of Curtis (Dominicker) Morris from 5PM to 7PM on Thursday, June 7, 2018 with visitation at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment Florida. Funeral will be held at 10AM on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment Florida.
Clayton E. Peacock, Sr.
June 4, 2018
Clayton E. Peacock, Sr. passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at the age of 81. Clayton graduated from Tate High School Class of 1955. He worked as a Millwright for Champion Paper Mill and retired after 43 years of service. He also served in the United States Army for three years. Clayton will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, Mr. Fix It, and a big fan of Country Music.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William H. Peacock and Florence King Peacock; two sisters, Lucy Peebles and Barbra Graham.
Clayton is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kathy Peacock; son, Clayton “Clay” E. Peacock, Jr.; daughter, Debra “Debbie” Peacock Schuller; son-in-law, Thomas “Tom” W. Schuller; grandsons, Kevin and Carter Schuller; siblings, Ethel Nowak, Maxine Sutton, William Fred Peacock, Lewis Peacock, Rachael O’Connor, Ann Manning, Peggy Rotella and James Peacock; and73 numberous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial to follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Patricia and Robert Bowman
June 4, 2018
After nearly 64 years of marriage, Patricia Ann Bowman, 83, and Robert Travis Bowman, 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 31st, 2018, respectively. They were surrounded by their loving family when they were ultimately given peace.
Robert was born to the late Margret and Arthur Bowman on July 26th, 1934, and Patricia was born to the late Julia and Anthony Taranto on January 20th, 1935 in Pensacola, Florida.
They were high school sweethearts and married each other on December 28th, 1954. They were united together in a tremendous love for one another that lives on through their beautiful children and grandchildren. Together they were blessed with a large and loving family of whom they were wholeheartedly devoted.
Patricia and Robert were long-time parishioners of the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church.
Patricia was an active member and officer in many community organizations including, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Maids of Mirth, Les Harlequins, The Red Hat Society, Carnival Sunday, and Tuesday Lady Bridge group.
Robert graduated from the University of Florida with honors in 1961. He then went on to hold several executive roles transacting business in five continents as an industrial engineer. He was involved in many of the same community organizations with his wife and additionally several golf groups.
They will be dearly missed as they were incredibly strong and loving parents, parents-in-law, grandparents, sibling, aunt/uncle and friends. Robert and Patricia were preceded in death by their parents.
Viewing and visitation will be Tuesday, June 5th from 10:30-11:30 with a Rosary being recited at 11:15 at Saint Paul Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2pm.
Russell Wayne White
June 4, 2018
Mr. Russell Wayne White, age 70, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home in Nokomis, Alabama.
Mr. White was born in Atmore, AL and has resided in Nokomis, AL for most of his life. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving with the U.S. Army. He was a retired Crane Operator and of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Ruby White and one brother, Paul White.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patricia White of Nokomis, AL; three daughters, Teresa (John) Booker of Perdido, AL, Tina (Michael) McGhee of Nokomis, AL and Tonya (Johnny) Rolin of Canoe, AL; five brothers, Mike (Debra) White of Pensacola, FL, Tony White of Atmore, AL, Ricky White of Atmore, AL, Wendall White of Atmore, AL and Terry (Sherry) White of Atmore, AL; five sisters, Francine (Norman) Wilson of Nokomis, AL, Nancy (Joe) Pace of Atlanta, GA, Marsha Wright of Pensacola, FL, Connie (Joe) Gibson of Pensacola, FL and Judy Godwin of Pensacola, FL; nine grandchildren, Cameron McGhee, Austin McGhee, Taylor McGhee, Josh Booker, Alaina Rolin, Hannah Booker, Rebecca Booker, Tyler Rolin and Zane Rolin; one great grandchild, Jaxon McGhee and two great-great grandbabies, due in Decemeber.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Sullivan Cemetery with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will be at the Sullivan Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Steve White, Daniel White, Jonathan White, Ashley Dupree, Tony Wilson and Denny Carlton.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Thomas White, Chad White, Brad Wilson, Justin Godwin, Jake Godwin, Stoney Carlton and Derek Wilson.
John C. Beck
June 3, 2018
John C. Beck passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the age of 84.
He was born on December 1, 1933 in Lockhart, AL to the late Julian Beck and Gertrude Smith Beck.
John drove 18 Wheelers for years with companies such as Johnson Motor Freight Lines, Yellow Freight, ACE Hardware, and others. He was a voluntary fireman for Escambia County Florida. John also owned and operated J.C. Truck Repair and would help anyone that was broke down 24/7. He was a great Diesel Mechanic. John was a faithful servant for Jesus Christ and volunteered and served as a Deacon at almost every church he attended. He spent most of his life serving the Lord for Olive Baptist Church and Floridatown Baptist Church in Pace, Florida.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul Beck, Carl Beck and Glenn Beck; sister, Roselyn Beck Sclease; sons, John Michael Beck and Charles Randall Beck; and daughter, Teresa Diane Beck.
John is survived by daughter, Kathy Beck Ellis; brother, Durwood Beck; grandson, Jason (Dora) Ellis; granddaughter, Carrie (Josh) Turberville; great granddaughters, Madisyn, Isabella, and Jessica; and great grandson, Jakob.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Josh Turberville, Dr. Jerry Passmore, and Joel Hunt officiating. Family will receive friends at 2:30 p.m. prior to services.
“If you die with at least 3 good friends, you die a wealthy man. John Beck was a very wealthy man.”
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: “M.O.M.” Men on Missions at Floridatown Baptist Church, 3851 Diamond Street, Pace, FL 32571.