Thomas O. ‘Tom’ Norris
August 10, 2023
Thomas O. (Tom) Norris was born October 7, 1938, in Andalusia, Alabama, and passed away August 7, 2023 in Pensacola, Florida.
Tom was one of 11 children. He graduated from Florala High School in 1957. From there he went into the transportation industry for 43 years serving with the L and N railroad, National Airlines, where he ascended from Ramp Agent to management, and retired from management with greyhound bus lines.
He loved gardening and watching things grow as well as listening to gospel music. He was active with the Council On Aging calling bingo and serving where he could. Tom was an avid Alabama football fan and spent every football Saturday enjoying a game with his brother David.
Tom had a special love for his church, Gonzalez Baptist Church. There he served as deacon, the Manna and food for help food distribution ministries, choir, landscaping and anywhere else there was a need.
Tom was dedicated to his family. He took care of and provided for any that had a need. He would freely give good advice to all, especially to his nieces and nephews.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Dalton Norris and Rosa Odessa Sauls; daughter, Jamie Suzanne Norris; son, Anthony (Tony) Ladon Norris; as well as 9 brothers and sisters.
Tom is survived by wife, Nancy Nobles Norris; daughter, Tracy Harris; granddaughter, Carrie Longmire Fisk, (Byron); great grandson, son, and buddy pal, Adrien Phillips; son in law, Paul Swafford; brother, Quitman David Norris; several nieces and nephews
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Gonzalez Baptist Church. Pastor Mike Mashburn will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the roof fund at Gonzalez Baptist Church or your favorite charity.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Dennis Griffis
August 8, 2023
Mr., age 60, passed away, Monday, August 7, 2023, at his home in McDavid, FL; surrounded by his loving family. He was born, January 12, 1963, in Century, FL; and has resided most of his life in McDavid, FL. He worked construction for many years.
He enjoyed all the family get togethers. He always stayed with family and friends through out their sicknesses and their stays in the hospital. He enjoyed paying practical jokes on people. He enjoyed watching movies, football games and working on electronics.
He is preceded in death by his parents, J D (Ruby Johnson) Griffis, two brothers, Wayne (Mary) Griffis, Gary Griffis, one sister, Annette Lambeth, two nephews, David Griffis, Chad Hanks, and one great-nephew, Dalton, Hanks.
He is survived by his one Godson, Jon Jon (Karissa) Griffis, of Flomaton, AL; one Goddaughter, Bailee Griffis, of Flomaton, AL; two brothers, Danny Griffis, of McDavid, FL; Tony Griffis, of McDavid, FL; two sisters, Patsy Griffis, of McDavid, FL; Brenda Hanks, (Rocky Coffey) of Century, FL; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Jay, FL.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 10, 2023, from 6-9 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Griffis, Jon Jon Griffis, Bud Campbell, James Emmons, Jr. Emmons, and Mark Henington.
Honorary pallbearers will be Logan Hanks, Sammy Portwood, and Jase Portwood.
Linda L. Hunt
August 8, 2023
Linda L. Hunt, age 76, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. She was born April 13, 1947 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Linda was married to Jesse F. Hunt for 36 years. She worked in administration for Ecuatoriana Airlines for 18 years. Linda also volunteered at Council on Aging for 7 years. Linda loved animals, plants, nature and the beach.
Linda is preceded in death by her father, William F. Radcliffe; mother, Ruth L. Radcliffe; and brother, William Lee Radcliffe.
Linda is survived by her husband, Jesse F. Hunt; daughter, Tracy Morehouse; stepdaughter, Jennifer Hunt; stepdaughter, Anitra Potts; stepdaughter, Hanna Snyder; and stepdaughter, Sandra Santana.
There will be a Memorial Visitation Saturday August 12, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Joshua Aidan Parr
August 7, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Joshua Aidan Parr of Molino, Florida. Joshua unexpectedly passed away from an unknown cause on August 3, 2023 at the young age of 21 years.
Josh was born in Pensacola, Florida on September 25, 2001 to his mother, Jaime Parr and father. Josh was lovingly raised and cared for by his grandparents, Harlan and Debbie Parr.
Josh was a graduate of Tate High School in 2020 and attended the District Extended Program for 3 years where he learned and experienced various job skills. Those job skills afforded him the opportunity to work for Baptist Hospital, Longleaf Elementary, and Goodwill.
Josh was employed by The Blue Wahoos Organization where he joyously welcomed fans as a stadium greeter, a job he dearly loved.
Josh is preceded in death by his mother, Jaime Lyn Parr. Josh is survived by his loving grandparents Harlan and Debbie (Perry) Parr, his big brother Jack Parr, and Aunt and Uncle, Amanda and Tony Ward and his adoring cousins Kadence and Zola Grace. He is also survived by his biological father, Jeffrey Osley.
To know Josh, was to love him. He brought light and love to everyone he met. His heart was so pure and filled with joy. His greatest pleasure was worshiping, singing, and sharing the word of the Lord.
Josh loved music, specifically Christian praise music. Some of his most favorites were Chris Tomlin, Anne Wilson and the bands Elevation and 10th Avenue North. Many were graced by his love of music through song. He loved Spongebob, Despicable Me, Jeff Dunham, Veggie Tales, Gordon Ramsey, a trip to Wind Creek Casino and really enjoyed a good meal or two.
Though Josh’s time on earth was short, the family takes comfort knowing he was welcomed into the Kingdom with open arms by our Lord and Savior. We also take comfort knowing he has been reunited with his mother, whom he loved very much.
We know Josh is singing one of his favorite songs “I will Rise” in heaven now. Through blessed assurance, we know Josh’s body is fully restored and healed and he is indeed walking the streets of Gold sharing and spreading the word of God.
Visitation services for Joshua Aidan Parr will begin at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at First Baptist Church Cantonment
(118 Morris Avenue, Cantonment, Florida 32533).
A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2:30 pm with Doctor Will Stone officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously ask you to consider making a donation in Josh’s honor to the Special Needs Ministry at the place he loved most, his Church, First Baptist Church Cantonment.
Oh, I want to see Him, look upon his face,
there to sing forever of His saving grace;
on the streets of glory let me lift my voice,
cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Colt Eugene Morris
August 6, 2023
Mr. Colt Eugene Morris, age 40, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Marion County, AL. He was born, December 26, 1982 in Mobile, AL; and has resided most of his life in Perdido, AL. He was a very skilled iron worker for many years.
Mr. Morris enjoyed going fishing and hunting. He enjoyed raising and tending to his chickens, and going to the beach. He enjoyed watching movies, and car races, but his biggest obsession was Alabama Football “ROLL TIDE”.
He is preceded in death by Michelle Morris, his grandparents, MC (Hattie Lou “Gator”) Morris, Buddy Eady and Juanita “Granny” Edmondson, step-father, Kyle Burns, sister, Abranda “Brandy” Shane Morris, uncle Hamp, and aunt, Lane
He is survived by his father, Mack (Pamela) Morris, of Cantonment, FL; mother, Tammy Eady Burns, of Perdido, AL; two sons, Colton Morris, of Bay Minette, AL; Hamp Morris, of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Mia Morris, of Uriah, AL; Abranda Morris, of Bay Minette, AL; one step-sister, Heather Ritchey, of Pensacola, FL; two step- brothers, Thomas Ritchey, of Pensacola, FL; Jaime Winchester, of Pensacola, FL; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sister Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 7, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Wasdin, Thomas Ordis, Stevie Carpenter, Brian Moore, Devin Rodriguez.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Eady, Joey Eady, Robert Edmondson, Terry Ordis, and David Moore.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Wintford Lamar Dortch
August 6, 2023
Mr. Wintford Lamar Dortch, age 70, passed away, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Century, FL, He was born, June 4, 1953, in Atmore, AL; and has resided in Atmore and the surrounding area most of his life. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church. He was a former employee of Masland Carpets and Southern Aluminum.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Bernard Dortch and Juanita Hilda Rigby, one daughter, Tara Dortch Nelson, and one brother, Donald Edward Dortch.
He is survived by his three brothers, Duane (Esther) Dortch, of Flomaton, AL; Ronnie (Mary) Dortch, of East Brewton, AL; Winston (Lynn) Dortch, of Cantonment, FL; three grandchildren, Amy Morris, Cierra Caraway, Dallas Rivers, seven great-grandchildren, Serenity Phillips, Chandler Rivers, Ella Phillips, Rowynn Rivers, Maliyah Phillips, Branson Bridges, Luxton Rivers, and church family.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Pastor: Gene King and Pastor: Glenn Weber officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until service time 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Calvin Schrock, Cervin Hirsch, Don Little, Lester Weber, Lester Huber, and Harold Weldy.
Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Hicks, Jim Hochstetler, and Don Utz.
Judith Ann Stinson
August 3, 2023
Our precious mother, Judith Ann Stinson, 76, of Pensacola passed away unexpectedly July 31, 2023. She was born in Bristow, OK on November 18, 1946. She was a devoted wife to the love of her life, Chester Winston Stinson, for 47 years.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her sweet spirit, selfless nature, sense of humor, and gentle manner endeared her to all. She loved being outdoors; working in her yard or loving on her animals. She enjoyed spending time with friends playing cards, watching college football, and visits from all her kids and grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Winston Stinson; her mother, Eileen Howard; her father, George Graydon Duddington Sr; and brothers, Bob Duddington, George Duddington, Jr, and Jimmy Duddington.
She is survived by sons, Chris (Linda) Stinson, Doug (Kay) Stinson, Tony (Rachael) Stinson; daughter, Angie (Brad) Endress; seven grandchildren, Landon (Lesleigh) Stinson, Laiken (Chandler) Burgess, Lilly Endress, Jackson Endress, Lane Stinson, Natalie Stinson, and Ty Stinson; three great grandchildren, Hadley Burgess, Wilder Stinson, and Hudson Burgess; three brothers, Tommy (Linda) Duddington, Dick (Linda) Duddington, and Danny Duddington; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Chaplain David Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery, Chumuckla, FL.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be: Landon Stinson, Jackson Endress, Lane Stinson, Ty Stinson, Chandler Burgess, Cesar Soriano, and Chuck Padgett.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Jessie Franklin ‘Frank’ Hansford
August 3, 2023
Jessie Franklin “Frank” Hansford, 82, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away July 31, 2023.
Frank was born in Altha, Florida on November 24, 1940. He spent most of his childhood in Altha, Florida. Later his family moved to Pensacola Florida, where he graduated from Pensacola High School. Frank retired from Monsanto after 38 years of service as an Instrument Mechanic. After a few years of retirement, he went to work for Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Franklin Hansford; mother, Ida Lucille Hansford; and son, Jeffrey David Hansford.
He was a member of Gonzalez Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for many years. In his free time he loved watching his grandchildren play sports, camping, fishing, vacationing with friends, and spending time with his family.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carleen Hansford; son, Jesse Franklin Hansford, II (Cindy); daughter, Lorri Michelle Seibert (Mac); grandchildren, Jesse Franklin Hansford, III (Morgan), Jeffrey Hansford (Jordan), Mac Seibert, IV, Chase Seibert, Lauren Bloodworth (Ethan), Kadie McGill (Haden), Kaleb Purvis (Caroline), and Kris Purvis (Kaitlin); brother, David Hansford (Celine); seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 2:00pm. Friends and family will gather in the Chapel of Peace for the service.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at HCA Florida West Hospital for taking care of Frank as his health declined this year.
Cassandra Lee Beals
August 3, 2023
Mrs. Cassandra Lee Beals, age 48, passed away, July 24, 2023, in Brewton, AL.
She was born on August 14, 1974 in the Philippines.
As a young girl growing up she, she traveled many places with her father being in the military. Mrs. Cassandra enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, making floral arrangements, watching crime scene television shows, putting puzzles together, crossword puzzles and growing succulents.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick (Brenda) Jones.
She is survived by her husband, of 24 years Donald Beals, of Flomaton, AL: one son, David (Kenda) Jones of Brewton, Al; one daughter. Lisa (Chris) Moore of Robinsonville, AL; two brothers, Ernie (Jeanette) of Clearwater, FL; and Mark Jones of Loxley, AL.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Carolyn Williams Lambeth
August 1, 2023
Mrs. Carolyn Williams Lambeth, age 88, passed away, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Pollard, AL; surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. She was born, March 19, 1935, in Colquitt, GA; and has resided most of her life in Pollard. She was a member of Catawba Springs Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School Class. She worked in banking for over 20 years, in Brewton, AL; and served as Mayor of Pollard, AL; for 17 years.
Mrs. Lambeth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved sitting around crocheting, and enjoyed going fishing, camping, and bird watching. She grew up as an Auburn Fan and later in life transformed into an Alabama Fan. She loved going on church trips, such as Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and other places. She also enjoyed visiting with family and friends in other states.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Julian Lamar (Pearsie Eveline) Williams, husband, Charles Hubert Lambeth, one grandson, Jonathan Eric Buesing, four sisters, Jacklyn Newman, Gloria Jean Young, Darlene Michaels, Joyce Swallows, two brothers, Jerry Williams, and Melvin Williams.
She is survived by her two sons, Tony Lambeth, of Pollard, AL; Charles (Jamie) Lambeth, of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Mary (John) Buesing, of Pollard, AL; three sisters, Joelyn Crosby, of Frostproof, FL; Syble Charbanau, of Bartow, FL; Peggy (Bobby) Clem, of Frostproof, FL; seven grandchildren, Rachel, Carl, Brandy, Valerie, Nathan, Sarah, Christopher, eleven, great-grandchildren, Austin, Tennisson, Luke, Amberlyn, Tucker, Dylan, Alivia, Kenna, Kelly, Jamison, Ryland, one great-great-grandchild, Olivia, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Catawba Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Edwards officiating.
Burial will follow at Pollard Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 4, 2023 from 9:00 AM until service time 10:00 AM at Catawba Springs Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Austin Lambeth, Tennisson Carnley, Luke Conway, Dylan Cook, Tucker Lambeth, Nathan Lambeth, Carl Lambeth, and Joey Carnley.