Katie Hadley Hall
February 22, 2018
Katie Hadley Hall, age 88, a native of Perdido, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away February 20, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Hall; parents, Clarke and Evie Hadley; two sons, Ephen Hall and Darrell Hall; sister, Virginia Hubbard; brothers, Willie Hadley and Willard Hadley; sister, Mattie Mae Boatwright.
She is survived by one loving daughter, Trudie (Winston) Hadley; and grandchildren, Bobby (Brandy) Hadley, Randy (Amanda) Hall, Janice (David) Whitehead, Jody (Sheryn) Hadley and Jeff (Cynthia) Hall; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; three brothers, William Hadley, Willis Lee Hadley and Wilburn Hadley; three sisters, Hazel Roberts, Joyce Ann Jackson and Dona Johnson; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 2 p.m. from the Perdido Church of God with Bro. Scott Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Lottie Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. from the Perdido Church of God.
Trudie would like to thank everyone for the calls, visits and prayers during this time of need. A special thanks to Patricia Talmage for being a great sister-in-law in Trudie’s time of need.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clyde Paskle Allen
February 22, 2018
Clyde Paskle Allen, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 2:55 p.m. Mr. Allen was born in Orlando, Kentucky, Rockcastle County, to Elzie and Pollie Allen. Mr. Allen joined the U.S. Navy in 1954. He was a member of the Blue Angels Maintenance Crew from 1960 to 1963, and he served as Crew Chief for the Blue Angels Maintenance Crew from 1965 to 1969. He was a life member of the Blue Angels Alumni Association. Mr. Allen retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in 1974. After retirement, he owned and operated a paint and body shop and worked at NADEP until 1993. He then opened Al’s Small Engine Repair on Jack’s Branch Road in Cantonment, where he worked until 2013.
Mr. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; beloved daughter, Debra Anita Allen; brothers, Randolph, Ernest, and Edward Allen; and sisters, Velma Jones, Merry Poynter, Gertrude Allen, and Ruby Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Hardy Allen; children, Dorreen Allen, Dara Allen Guntner, and Lance Allen; sons-in-law, Barry Guntner and Andy Geoghagan; daughter-in-law, Sherrie Allen; grandchildren, Nikki, Chayne, Cheyenne, Hunter, Sadie, Jesse, Andrew, Olivia, Cam, Randall, and Logan; great-grandchildren, Colton, Layton, Kayde, and Raylynn; sisters, Geneva Anglin, Ilene Brown, and Ida Mae McClure; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Allen’s pallbearers are Hunter Allen, Jesse Geoghagan, Andrew Geoghagan Jr., Andrew Geoghagan, Ronnie Anglin, and Donny Allen.
His honorary pallbearers are Walker Arnold, Barry Guntner, and Sonny Holland.
Special thanks to Pennye, Cindy, and Jason with Emerald Coast Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to Emerald Coast Hospice.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Monday, February 26, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jason Adams officiating.
Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Billy C. Etheridge
February 19, 2018
Mr. Billy C. Etheridge, age 75, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at his home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Etheridge was a native of Eliska, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL most of his life. He was a former auto salesman with Staff Chevrolet and Brantley Tires. He attended the Splinter Hill Holiness Church and Lottie Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Emmie Etheridge; wife, Joyce Bryars Etheridge; one sister, Shirley Ann Lane; and four brothers, Tom Etheridge, Wayne Etheridge, Jody Etheridge and Jerry Etheridge.
He is survived by one son, Allen Etheridge and David Rawson of Atmore, AL; one step-son, Donnie Stewart of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Cynthia Thompson of Atmore, AL; two step-daughters, Fonda Snure of Milton, AL and Rochel and Keith Martin of McCullough, AL; two sisters, Emma Phillips of Brewton, AL and Mary Shelia Bouillion of Alexandria, VA; four granddaughters, Samantha Rolin, Jessica Black, Rachel Martin and Scarlet Martin; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson and Bro. Angelo Thomley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 9 a.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dean Bushnell, Keith Martin, Rodney McGhee, Cody Black, Jon Rolin and Danny Nall.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Charles Perry Anthony
February 19, 2018
Charles Perry “Tony” Anthony, was inducted into the halls of Heaven, Friday, February 16, 2018, at 11:36 a.m. from his home, with his wife and daughter at his bedside. Charles was born January 14, 1940, in Chickasha, OK. He attended and taught photo school at NAS Pensacola, serving on both the USS Antietam and the USS Ranger. While onboard the Ranger, it responded to the USS Pueblo crisis. He eventually took a job as a radio dispatcher for the Florida Highway Patrol, retiring as Chief Duty Officer after 27 years. He was proud to be a member of the Florida Highway Patrol Auxulliary for 29 years. He re-enlisted in the Army National Guard, retiring from the Army as well.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ora and Charles Anthony; siblings, Lois Atkinson and Hugh Anthony.
Tony is survived by his wife of 22 years, Elizabeth Holmes Anthony; daughter, Jeanne Kuettel (Meinrad); sons Charles Anthony, Edward Cronley (Andrea); and granddaughters, Jordan Cronley, Amber Kuettel and Kristin Kuettel.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018, until the service begins at 12 p.m., at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Guyton Montgomery will officiate.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Regency Hospice, 50 Beverly Parkway, Suite 200, Penscaola, FL 32505.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Dennis Alvin Garrett, Sr.
February 19, 2018
Mr. Dennis Alvin Garrett, Sr., age 72, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Garrett was a native of Beaumont, TX and had resided in Davisville, FL since 1993. He was a musician at heart, could play numerous instruments, loved singing and hot rods. He was of the holiness faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel Garrett; oldest son, Dennis Jr.; step-daughter, Katie Lockett; brother, William Brooks Garrett; and sister, Connie Marie Garrett.
Survivors include his wife, Sara L. Garrett of Davisville, FL; mother, Mary L. Garrett (who passed on February 15, 2018); two sons, Jamie Lynn (Tracy) Garrett of Dry Springs, FL and David Garrett of Pensacola, FL; one step-son, William Lindsey Brown of Atmore, AL; one daughter-in-law, Sue Gulsby Garrett of Molino, FL; one brother, Kenneth “Sambo” (Margaret) Garrett of Bay Springs, FL; two sisters, Dianne (Doug) Murray of Daphne, AL and Donna (Randy) Hammac of Pensacola, FL; six grandchildren, Blayne Garrett, Saige Garrett, Lucas White, Susan Wyse-Wright, Gabriel Rhea and Daylan Brown; and one great grandchild, Lyndzi Wright.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, February 22, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bay Springs Full Gospel Church with Bro. Joe Gibson officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Walton Garrett
February 16, 2018
Mrs. Mary Walton Garrett, age 92, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at her home in Bay Springs, Florida.
Mrs. Garrett was a native of Carabelle, FL and a resident of Bay Springs, FL since 1947. She was active in the community serving as a seamstress and baker. She was a member of the Bay Springs Full Gospel Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Alvin Garrett; two sons, William Brooks Garrett and Dennis Alvin Garrett, Sr.; one daughter, Connie Marie Garrett; two brothers, W.D. Bill Walton and John Walton and one sister, Lois Elizabeth Walton.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth “Sambo” (Margaret) Garrett of Bay Springs, FL; two daughters, Mary Dianna (Doug) Murray of Daphne, AL and Donna Jane Shaw (Randy) Hammac of Pensacola, FL; one brother, Ernest Walton of Robertsdale, AL; one sister, Minnie Mae Dunnaway of Salem, AR; one sister-in-law, Ruth Walton of Livingston, TX; twelve grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and fifteen great great grandchildren and one daughter-in-law, Sara Garrett of Davisville, FL.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Shane Garrett, Sammy Garrett, Jason Sims, Will Norris, Lance Yuhasz and Jamie Garrett.
Winnon Howard
February 15, 2018
Winnon Howard passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018, surrounded by his children and wife. Mr. Howard was born to Beryl and Nellie Howard in Stapleton, Alabama, on June 8, 1941, and spent his childhood and early adult years in Brewton, Alabama. Mr. Howard was a graduate of W.S. Neal High School and was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Munich and Berlin, Germany. His military service was truly unique. He was in Berlin shortly after the Berlin Wall was constructed and also served as a guard at Spandau Prison. He loved history and embraced the opportunity to witness it firsthand. Over his life, Mr. Howard quietly taught his children and the many others who knew him the meaning of commitment to family, service to others, and love of country. In addition to his Army service, Mr. Howard served in the Florida National Guard. He retired from Monsanto in the mid-1990s after more than 35 years of service.During his career, Mr. Howard worked in all kinds of weather and all times of day to provide for the family he built and the many friends who loved him. While at Monsanto, Mr. Howard was also a longtime member of the Monsanto Fire Brigade, attaining the rank of Captain, an Emergency Medical Technician, and an avid bowler with the plant’s league.
Mr. Howard is preceded in his passing by his father and mother, as well as his brother.
Mr. Howard is survived by Kay Howard, his wife of 49 years and his children, Carrie (Timothy) Rackard, Matthew Howard, Edwin (Kristen) Howard, John (Kristy) Howard, and Elizabeth (Bryan) Hall. Mr. Howard also leaves a legacy of love with his 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and a very special aunt.
Mr. Howard was a modest man who generously spent his time on this Earth serving others and doing those things that make the world a brighter and better place for friend and stranger alike. He loved his gardens and pets and was kind to the smallest of creatures.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Tracy Morton Memorial Chapel. Formal services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at 11:30 a.m.
Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Naval Aviation Museum or other worthwhile charity.
Mr. Howard quietly believed and practiced his Christian faith. To those of us who know and love him so much, Mr. Howard’s life echoes the words of Matthew: “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.”
Rest in peace Dad. We thank you and love you!
Sterling E. Fancher
February 15, 2018
Sterling E. Fancher died February 11, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, MS in 1919. He had been a resident of Atmore for the past 62 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Mildred Cotton Fancher of Vickburg, MS; one son, Eddie T. Fancher; his mother and father; three sisters; and two brothers.
He is survived by one daughter, Julianna F. Hardy (Earl)of Atmore; one son, Bill Fancher (Laura) of Daphne, AL; five grandchildren, Alaina McDonald, April Thrasher (Frank), John F. Hawkins (Rachel), Liz Kolbe (Jason) and Eddie C. Fancher; seven great-grand children, Robin Rawson, Caleb McDonald, William S. Hawkins, Kadence Kolbe, Hudson Kolbe, Tanner Hammond, and Riece Hammond.
Sterling and Mildred taught school together for over thirty years. They retired from Ernest Ward High School after twenty-five years. They attended the First Baptist Church for over 50 years. Mr. Fancher was a World War II Veteran and served in the South Pacific in the medical detactment.
Services were held Thursday February 15, 2018, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Charles Thomas Huffines
February 12, 2018
Charles Thomas Huffines, 76 of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away February 9, 2018, at his residence. He was born to the late Clarence Huffines and Jewel Webb Huffines on December 10, 1941, in Franklin, KY. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Vietnam War. He was in the truck business for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jenene Farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Thrower Huffins of Walnut Hill, FL; two daughters, Kimberly Flurnoy of Atmore, AL and Shanna Huffines of Walnut Hill, FL; and one son, Doug (Leah) Vickery, Jr. of Flomaton, AL; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow in Little Rock Holiness Cemetery with military honors.
Active pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Devon Hooks
February 12, 2018
Devon Hooks, age 86, of Pensacola, was called home February 9, 2018. He was born December 19, 1931, in Red Level, AL, to the late Roy and Georgia Hooks. He worked as an electrician for Monsanto and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his cherished wife, Sharon Ann Hooks; daughter, Sherry Nims; and a host of others left to cherish his memory.
Memorial visitation will be Thursday, February 15, 2018, at First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola, 6500 North W Street, Pensacola FL 32505, from 9:30 a.m. until the memorial service begins at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Brian Kinsey will officiate.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.