Bruce Monroe Windsor Jr.
December 12, 2017
Bruce Monroe Windsor Jr, 77, of Pensacola, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
He was a Vietnam veteran and proud Mustang retiring from the Marine Corp as a Captain with 23 yrs of service. Upon retiring from the Corp, he went on to a 20 yr career in Civil Service working at NADEP then at NETPDC. He got his start at NADEP in the carpentry shop, while earning a Masters Degree in Business Management. He concluded his federal service employment as a Man Power Specialist at NETPDC. A longtime community servant while leading multiple prison ministries and 12 Step Programs at Saufley Field Federal Prison, Camp Five and the Warrington community. Bruce made a huge impact on so many lives.
Bruce loved to play music, particularly his Dobro. Had done events at numerous churches, nursing homes and was also involved in the local areas “Senior Follies”. An avid woodworker, golfer and longtime starter at AC Read Golf Course where he was affectionately known to many as the “Playground Director”. He was a loving father, devoted husband and friend to many. There are no words to express how much he will be missed….until we meet again.
He is preceded in death by his father, Bruce Monroe Windsor, Sr.; his mother, Evelyn Windsor Reynolds; grandmother, Kate Toy Windsor, known to all as, Mama; sister, Marion Blanchard and his daughter, Pamela Windsor Campbell.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nicole Bernicken; son, Bruce Monroe Windsor III (Petrina); daughter, Terry Windsor Cherry (Larry); stepdaughters, Rhiannon B. Kinsey (Mathew) and Michelle Azevedo; mother of biological children, Nancy W. Carnley (Jerry); sisters, Grace Cutchings (Wayne), Linda Altman (Thomas) and Susie Tryall (Wayne); 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many other close family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Duke Chapman and Chuck Rettew.
A Memorial service will be held on December 16, 2017 at 11:00am at Faith Chapel in Pensacola
Louise Newton Fillingim Dockens
December 10, 2017
Mrs. Louise Newton Fillingim Dockens, 89, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Dockens was a native of Byrneville, FL and has resided in Christian Home, FL since 1976. She retired from Abernathy Hospital with 15 years of service and was a member of the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by the father of her children, Thomas F. Fillingim, Sr. and late husband, Harley Dockens, one son, Neil C. Fillingim, daughter-in-law, Sonya Dyess Fillingim; daughter, Margaret Gail Fillingim Chavers, son-in-law, Seaborn Chavers and granddaughter, Crystal Fillingim Criswell.
She is survived by her two sons, John J. (Patsy) Fillingim of Jay, FL and Thomas (Fay) Fillingim, Jr. of McDavid, FL; two step-sons, Harley Lee (Betty) Dockens of Poquoson, VA and Randy (Hedi) Dockens of New Town, PA; one daughter, Susan (Leslie) Barnes of Christian Home, FL; two sisters, Duffie Wells of Bluff Springs, FL and Martha Sims of Bluff Springs, FL; one sister-in-law, Emma Lee Newton of Bluff Springs, FL; six grandchildren; six step-grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Hawkins and Bro. Wayne Long officiating.
Burial will follow at the Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 10, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Billy Criswell, Cameron Fillingim, Blake Barnes, Dustin Rector, Lavon Parham, Arron Fillingim and Michael Fillingim.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Herman Armstrong, Don Grant, Joe Lister, Robert Newton, Benny Dockens, Donald Ray Dockens and Buddy Newton.
Rebecca A. Ashby
December 9, 2017
Rebecca A. Ashby, 80, passed away into the presence of her Lord on December 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in High Point, NC on September 17, 1937, she was a graduate of High Point Central High School and attended High Point University for one year. She loved to work with numbers and worked as an accountant and bookkeeper at various locations. She taught herself the art of knitting and made many charming baby blankets and doll clothes to give to her friends and family. She especially loved children and welcomed each new one coming into her world with a knitted gift. Piano was her instrument of choice and she had played the piano since the age of eight. She expressed her love and praise for Christ and her Christian faith by playing the piano at her church, Dogwood Park Baptist church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ruth Lanier and her son James Martin Ashby.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jimmy Ashby; sons Jeffrey M. Ashby and Matthew G.(Doanie) Ashby; grandson Jeffrey M. Ashby, Jr. and granddaughter Nicole L. Jordan; great-grandchildren, Hayleigh and Hannah Macks, Trenton Jordan and Keaton Davis.
Funeral services were held December 9, 2017 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Rusty Branch officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home Northis entrusted with arrangements.
Julia Nell Strickland O’Farrell
December 8, 2017
Mrs. Julia Nell Strickland O’Farrell, age 84 of Bratt, FL, received her angel wings while surrounded by her beloved family on the afternoon of December 2, 2017.
Julia Nell spent her lifetime bringing joy, comfort, and kindness to all who knew her. She lived a joyful and selfless life, always giving what she had and never expecting anything in return. She was kind, loving, caring, gentle, and one of the sweetest ladies this world has ever known. A true and shining example of how we all should live.
Julia Nell was preceded in death by her father, James Strickland, her mother, Vera Daniels Strickland, and her sister Bobbie White.
Her beautiful, kind, loving, and selfless spirit will live on through those she has left behind; her beloved husband of nearly 69 years, Ernest Ellis O’Farrell of Bratt, FL; her sister, Gloria Faye Kent (Jerry) of Brewton, AL; her brother, Ricky Strickland (Brenda) of Pensacola, FL; her three children, Julie O’Farrell Fountain (David Findley) of Atmore, AL, Brenda O’Farrell Pitts (Freddy) of Madison, FL, and Ernest Hallrick (Hal) O’Farrell (Patty) of Ozark, AL; her grandchildren, Bill Fountain of Lake Villa, IL, Angie Pitts Santee of Naples, FL, Burt Pitts of Crawfordville, FL, Nellie Pitts Blair of Live Oak, FL, Christina O’Farrell of Houston, TX, Danielle Clark of Yulee, FL, Jennifer Morgenroth-O’Farrell of Bermerhaven, Germany, and Janet O’Farrell of St. Albans, WV; 15 great-grandchildren; and her numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Services were held at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, with Rev. LaDon Hall presiding. Eulogy was delivered by her son-in-law, Freddy Pitts.
Burial ceremony was at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chad Kent, Wade Kent, Dalton Kent, Mason Kent, Alan Lowery, Mike Gibson, and Larry Gibson.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Carolyn Monti Allen
December 4, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Monti Allen, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Allen was a native of Pensacola, FL, former resident of Atmore, AL and has resided in Bay Minette, AL for the past 2 ½ years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie & Doris Monti and two sister-in-laws, Barb Monti and Janet Monti.
She is survived by her three daughters, Stephanie (Jeremy) Downey of Bay Minette, AL, Stacey (Jade) Boone of Stockton, AL and Tonya Allen of Atmore, AL; two sons, Jimmy (Laura) Allen of Molino, FL and Timmy Allen of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Skip Monti of Pensacola, FL and Lewis Monti of Pensacola, FL; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 4, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. John Michael Kilpatrick officiating.
Burial was at the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Harris, Michael Dunn, Michael Montgomery, Kipp Moore, Josh Long and Terrence Newsome.
Special thanks to Oakwood Nursing Facility, Covenant Hospice and Atmore Nursing Care Center.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Gabriele Schoonover
December 4, 2017
Gabriele “Gaby” Schoonover, age 67, of Pensacola, FL went home to her heavenly father Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Gaby was born in Karlsruhe, Germany and moved to the United States and resided in Pensacola, Florida for the last 30 years. She had many accomplishments is her life but the most notable was the love she had for her husband and her children, including her porch children. Every child was always welcome and they all loved her as much as her own children. Gaby was a giver and regularly donated to the ASPCA and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Gaby is preceded in death by the love of her life, whom she spent 34 wonderful years with, Richard D. Schoonover and her daughter, Erika Douglas.
She is survived by daughters, Judith Flugler and Samantha Schoonover; son’s Richard M. Schoonover and Grady Schoonover; grandson, David Flugler, granddaughter, Lileigh Schoonover; sister’s, Dagmar Alexander and Ursula Lovell (Richard); brother, Werner Turk; numerous nieces, nephews and friends and her number one baby, Dixiebug.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 4, 2017, with Rev. Mike Mashburn officiating.
Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Daphne Dubus, Sarah Cabrera, Velda Law, Nicole Gonzalez, Randall Lovell and Chad Ogelsby.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
Dennis Alvin Garrett
December 4, 2017
Mr. Dennis Alvin Garrett, Jr., 51, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Garrett was native and former resident of Bay Springs, FL and has resided in Molino, FL for the past 8 years. He was a retired LPN with 24 years of service and was a barber for two years. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel A. “Butch” Garrett and Henson & Cannie Hayles.
He is survived by his father & step-mother, Dennis A. and Sara Garrett, Sr. of Walnut Hill, FL, mother, Sarah Hayles Garrett of Poarch, AL; wife, Sue Gulsby Garrett of Molino, FL; one step-son, Gabe Rhea of Molino, FL; one step-daughter, Susan Wyse-Wright of Molino, LF; two brothers, Jamie Lynn (Tracy) Garrett of Pineville, FL and William David Garrett of Pensacola, FL; grandmother, Mary Lee Garrett of Bay Springs, FL; one grandchild, Lyndzi Wright; one niece, Saige Garrett; two nephews, Blayne Garrett and Lucas White and two very special friends, Oliver Sledge and Anita Pugh. He had many, many friends and coworkers from his nursing days in New Orleans at Lakeland Hospital and Tulane Medical Center.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Johnson and Rev. Craig Hayles officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Ryland, Ronny Ryland, Joe Grim, Aaron Dagen, Adam Bolen, Brian Hall and Larry Hayles.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Gulsby, Wayne Gulsby, Oliver Sledge, Wendell O. Hall and Dr. William Shane Harigel.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements in Atmore, Alabama.
Randy Theo Covan
November 30, 2017
Mr. Randy Theo Covan, 56, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, in Brewton, Alabama.
Mr. Covan was a native of Century, FL and had resided in Brewton, AL since 1985. He was of the Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Hayes.
He is survived by his parents, Bill and Alene Covan of Century, FL; three sons, Jason (Wendy) Covan of Brewton, AL, William (Jennifer) Covan of Uriah, AL and William Robbins of Brewton, AL; two daughters, Tina (Jason) Johnson of Thomasville, GA and Tasha (Jesse) Benoit of Gueydan, LA; one brother, Raford (Tina) Covan of Pace, FL; one sister, Recinda (Buck) McCormick of Milton, FL; and nine grandchildren, Tara Johnson, Jason Johnson, Jr., Christopher Benoit, Zachary Benoit, Ryan Covan, Cheyanna Covan, William “Cole” Covan, William “Jr” Robbins and Miranda Robbins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 3, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Collie officiating.
Burial will follow at the Providence Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John Lee, Billy Davis, Will Chavers, William Robbins, Rick Garrett, Mike Hammond and Thomas Carroll.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Clifton Wayne Simpson
November 30, 2017
Clifton Wayne Simpson, 66, of McDavid, FL, passed away November 28, 2017, in Pensacola, FL surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on February 22, 1951, in Flomaton, AL to Clifton James and Doris Simpson. He graduated in 1969 from Century High School in Century, FL where he excelled in football and baseball. After graduation Wayne joined the United States Army and served for nine years. In later years Wayne worked as a barber in Pace, FL. He was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in McDavid, FL. Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, Nascar races and Alabama football.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton James and Doris Brown Simpson; maternal grandparents, Van Daw and Maggie Hall Brown and paternal grandparents, John Jefferson and Lucy Belle McNeil Simpson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dianne Caraway Simpson of McDavid, FL; sons, Randy Shane (Amy) Simpson of Cameron, NC and Jimmy Wayne (Valoree) Simpson of Buckeye, AZ; daughter, Sue Simpson Edwards (Jeff Steadham) of McDavid, FL; grandchildren, Aaron Simpson, Andrew Edwards, Ethan Simpson, Zachary Simpson, Abby Edwards and Sawyer Simpson; great-grandchildren, Easton Edwards and Ellie Edwards; loving mother-in-law, Betty Mooney of McDavid, FL; sisters, Kathy (Tommy) Ward of Bluff Springs, FL and Carol Mathis of Jay, FL; brothers, Bobby (Beverly) Simpson of Flomaton, AL, Toney (Renee) Simpson of McDavid, FL and Darrel (Joy) Simpson of Century, FL; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will take place at Faith Chapel North Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with funeral services starting at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Nathan Brown, Rev. Harold Brown and Rev. Brian Calhoun will serve as officiants.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations are made to Covenant Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Charlotte Godwin-Colema
November 29, 2017
Mrs. Charlotte Godwin-Coleman, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Coleman was a native and life long resident of Atmore, AL. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Atmore, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Earlene Kelly; one brother, James Matthew “JM” Kelly and her first husband and father of her children, Larry E. Godwin.
She is survived by her husband, Dudley Coleman of Atmore, AL; one son, Rusty (Denise) Godwin of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Vanessa (John) Arant of Sylacauga, AL; two brothers, Curtis (Alene) Kelly of Atmore, AL and Hubert (Regina) Kelly of Columbus, GA; two sisters, Glenie (Raymond) Peebles of Bratt, FL and Martha (Terry) Miller of Gastonia, N.C. and three grandchildren, Sybil Grace Arant, Tate Arant and Judson Arant.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 6 to 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chris Gibbs, Roger Riggs, Raymond Peebles, Jim Riggs, Jason Howard and Eddy Higginbotham.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Smith, Robert Coleman III, and Edgar Norris