Thomas L. Hedger, Sr.
June 20, 2024
Thomas L. Hedger, Sr. was born August 28, 1940, in Pensacola, Florida. He was the fifth child born to Jim Hedger and Lillie Bell Hedger. Thomas graduated from Washington High School. Thomas was a devoted and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He was a great storyteller, he had a photogenic memory, he like to fish and he never met a stranger, he spoke to everyone and helped people in many ways!
On, March 1, 1958, Thomas married his high school sweetheart, Sonjair Harris. His memories and legacy will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years. They were blessed with raising six wonderful children, each of whom held a very special place in his heart. Thomas was well known in Pensacola as one of the best Upholstery Refinishers. He retired from Pensacola Junior College in 2006 after serving 25 years in the Maintenance Department. In 2007 he was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Lillie Bell Hedger and 4 siblings; Bessie Mae Peazant, Jimmy Hedger, Nellie Dees, and Delores Thomas. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Sonjair Hedger; and 6 loving children, Thomas (Dora) Hedger, Jr., Belinda (Wallace) Benson, Angela (Wayne) Taylor, Christopher (Sylvia) Hedger, Pamela Lanier, and Anthony Hedger. 17 Grandchildren, Evan, Ella Simone, Naomi, Desmaca, Fonte, Lester, Kiearra, Demacklin, Doniellie, William, Christina, DeMarcus, Terrell, Dominique, Douglas, Antwann, and Tamira; 39 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great Great Grandchildren; Special in-laws, that were like his sisters and brothers, Sister-in-laws, Wanda Bright and Cynthia Knight; brother-in- law, Charles Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; and one very special nephew, Don Peazant who Thomas had a very special relationship with. Thomas was loved dearly by many relatives and friends, too many to name.
Memorial service will be Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00 am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533. Visitation will be prior to service at 10:00 am.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
George Baxter Howard
June 20, 2024
George Baxter Howard, age 86 of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was kind hearted, hardworking, and a friend to everyone he met.
George, also known as Paw Paw to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was born in Blountstown, Florida, on October 4, 1937 to Amos and Florence J. Howard. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, who raised him in Blountstown, and his mother, father, and six siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jurene Howard; two daughters, Lori A. Banitt (John Banitt) and Lisa A. Foster (Gary Foster); his brother, Ronald Johnson; many nieces and nephews; six grandchildren, Shane Reeves, Abbie Ripple, Thomas Fisher, Deven Banitt, Delanie Foster, and Gavin Foster; and six precious great-grandchildren who he adored, Isla, Evelyn, Jonah, Caleb, Noelle, and Micah.
George was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked for Gulf Coast Grading and Paving for many years until his retirement. He had a passion for race car racing, fishing, camping, riding motorcycles, and his beloved family. In retirement, he enjoyed building wagons, much like his grandfather, Joseph Davis. These were a labor of love, and on each wagon he built, he added the initials L.A.H. for his daughters, Lori Ann and Lisa Ann.
The family of George B. Howard would like to say a heartfelt “thank you” to the wonderful first floor staff at Life Care Center of Pensacola. They took outstanding care of George for the past two years, and we are eternally grateful.
George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was dearly loved by his family, and he will be dearly missed.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 26 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment. Family visitation begins at 2 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in memory of George B. Howard to the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement or the Alzheimer’s Association .
Rita Wiggins Nichol
June 19, 2024
Mrs. Rita Wiggins Nichols, age 74, passed away, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Atmore, AL; surrounded by her loving family. She was born, March 26, 1950, in Century FL; and has resided most of her life in McDavid, FL; before moving to Atmore, AL; the past 18 years.
Mrs. Nichols enjoyed bowling, boating and overall, the outdoors. She loved spending time with her family, traveling to the mountains, Graceland and going on cruises. She really liked to cook for family and friends, watch General Hospital, and Alabama Football.
She is preceded by her parents, Clifton (Doris) Wiggins, two brothers, Jerry Wiggins and David Wiggins.
She is survived by her one son, Allen Walston, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Deborah (David) Arrington, of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Donnie Wiggins, of McDavid, FL; three, grandchildren, Austin Arrington, Logan Walston, Madison Launius, three great-grandchildren, Jake Walston, Harper Walston, Sawyer Walston, and two great-grandchildren, on the way Lucy Launius, Charlotte Arrington, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Michael Wiggins officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Logan Walston, Austin Arrington, Houston Launius, Doug Darby, Sammy Lee, and Gary Wiggins.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Cynthia Diane Martin
June 19, 2024
Mrs. Cynthia Diane Martin, age 71, passed away, Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Brewton, AL; surrounded by her love ones. She resided most of her life in Flomaton, AL; before moving to Brewton. She was a member of Century Methodist Church.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her favorite past-time she enjoyed crocheting, collecting antiques and watching a good western. She enjoyed planting flowers and loved the water.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Kilby (Edna Earl Allen) Bell, and one sister, Polly Ann Fuqua.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert Martin, of Brewton, AL; two sons, Robert Joshua (Jessica) Martin, of Pollard, AL; Jeremy Luverne (Amanda) Martin, of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Jennifer Melissa (Richard) Merchant, of Flomaton, AL; two brothers, Brian Keith Bell, of Jay, FL; James Randolph Bell, of Flomaton, AL; fifteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Troy Houston Daughtry
June 19, 2024
Mr. Troy Houston Daughtry, age 50, passed away, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Pensacola, FL. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and resided most of his life in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Daughtry in his past-time enjoyed gaming and comics. He loved the Superheroes and was an avid collector of them. He enjoyed traveling and going to amusement parks. He was a great brother, uncle and an awesome caretaker for his mother.
Preceded in death by his father, Houston Daughtry and mother, Glenda Smith Guidy.
He is survived by his two brothers, Andrew (Elizabeth) Daughtry, of Atmore, AL; Jacob Lolley, of MS; numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Burial will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens 1985 W. 9 Mile Rd. Pensacola, FL. 32534.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 18 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be John O’Barr, Bubba O’Barr, Daniel McGhee, Robbie McGhee, Tadd Huskey, and Jacob Lolley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Daughtry and Glenn Barrington.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Kenneth Marvin White
June 19, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Marvin White, age 78, passed away, Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Pensacola, FL. He was a native of Atmore, Alabama and resident of Flomaton, Alabama for the past 36 years. He was a member of Bethel Church.
Mr. White was an avid fisherman and hunter, he also enjoyed watching Swamp People and Andy Griffith. His favorite thing to do was spending time with family and friends especially when the family could get together and eat. He was also a very skilled carpenter.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George Marvin (Jesse Bell Buck) White, wife, Ruby White, wife, Dottie Mae White, three brothers, Bobby Glenn White, Gordon Riley White, and William Edward “Billy” White.
He is survived by his two sons, Wade (Toni) White, of Uriah, AL; Jason White, of Flomaton, AL; two brothers, George Larry (Shirley) White, of Huxford, AL; Wesley Lamar White, of Atmore, AL: two sisters, Glenda Yvonne Lord, Atmore, AL;’ Shelia Diane White (David) Moye, of Andalusia, AL; four grandchildren, Alicyn Nicole White, Kenneth Caleb White, Elizabeth Ann White, Landon Jason White, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Bro. Joel White officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 21,2024 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Tim White, Steve White, Kenneth Caleb White, Landon White, Dylan White, and Gage White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jaime White.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Ardis Rolin
June 19, 2024
Ardis Rolin, age 87, of Atmore, AL passed away on June 14, 2024. He was born on August 20, 1936 in Atmore, AL to Woodrow Rolin and Estelle McGhee Rolin. He loved his family and his church. He was a lifelong member of New Home United Pentecostal Church and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He was a pulpwood driver and an avid fisherman and gardener.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Clarence Leon Rolin, Pedrow Rolin and Charlene Weaver.
He is survived by his spouse of 65 years, Hazel Rackard Rolin of Atmore, AL; his children: Rhonda (Todd) Linam of Nokomis, AL, Susan Rolin of Atmore, AL, Felicia “Lisa” Parker of Atmore, AL and Edward “Eddie” Rolin of Pensacola, FL; his siblings: Ralph Pearson of Poarch, AL, Marvin (Kim) Rolin of MI, Carl Rolin of Milton, FL, Stella Rutherford of Poarch, AL, Eloise Hall of Nokomis, AL, Joyce (Daniel) Philyaw of Huxford, AL and Ethel Walker of Atmore, AL; his grandchildren: Brittany Linam, Caleb Linam, Ethan Linam and Riley Parker and his nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Breceda and Bro. Dustin Hall officiating. Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Kendall McGhee, Chet McGhee, Jason Rackard, Randall Daniel, Jared Lee Carlton and Jeremy McGhee.
Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Hall, Josh Baggett, Ronnie Jay, Clayton Coon, Dave Rolin, Alan Manning, Jake Carlton, Larry Flurnoy, Jeremy Rackard and Jonathan
Rackard.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 21, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Barbara Faye Jenkins Aspinwall
June 18, 2024
Barbara Faye Jenkins Aspinwall, 72, passed from this life to eternal life on June 12, 2024. She has joined her son, Christopher, parents Ernest and Georgia Mae, and brothers Emory, Billy Ray, and Morris in heaven. A native of Georgia, she lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Florida, and was a long-time resident of Pensacola. She had a long and varied career in banking, working for Atlantic Bank, First Union, Wachovia, Gulf Winds Credit Union, and Navy Federal Credit Union.
Mom met Dad while pursuing one of her passions, bowling, in 1980 and they were married for 42 years. She enjoyed traveling, playing slot machines, bunco, and monthly lunches with her friends. Mom was also passionate about college football. To quote her, GO GATORS!
She is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Earl Aspinwall, daughter Lisa (Buddy) Yates; sister, Patricia (Thomas Clayton) Cox; sister-in-law, Von Jenkins; grandson Trey Yates, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida. Burial will take place at 10:00 am on June 20, 2024, at Aspinwall Cemetery, Odum, Georgia.
Flowers will be accepted but donations to charity in honor will also be accepted. Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association, Valvereplacement.org, and HeartValveSurgery.com.
Please remember Mom as you knew her during her life with us. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She will be missed.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Stephen Breyden Freeman
June 18, 2024
Stephen Breyden Freeman, 21 of Davisville, FL passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
He was born on May 12, 2003 in Pensacola, FL to Steve Freeman and Monica Freeman.
Breyden was a 2021 graduate of Northview High School and worked at P&R Mining. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Marshall Lassitter and his uncle, Jack Lassitter
He was selfless and always was thinking of others. As an Organ Donor he was able to save five lives. He enjoyed music, time with family and friends and playing with his son Sawyer.
He is survived by his father Steve Freeman; his mother Monica Lassiter Freeman; grandparents Bobby and Patricia Powell Freeman and Theresa Cleveland. His son, Sawyer Freeman, and his special friend and Sawyer’s mother, Jasmine Bryant. Brother and mentor Kolten (Chasity) Reid; brothers, Trent (Jessica) Freeman; Brannon (Grayson) Freeman; Chasen (Hannah) Freeman. Special Aunt, Tennelle Horning; and his aunt Kathy (Hub) Wilson. Uncle, Brandon Lassitter. Nieces and nephews, Leighton Freeman; Knox Freeman; Parker Freeman; Miles Freeman; Keelan McGhee; Niyah McGhee. Cousins, Paeton; Preston; Kaylee; Lane; Cole; Camden; Piper; Aubree; Alex; Aaron; Tyler; Lacey; Marissa; Harrison and Grayson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. at Johnson – Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Roley officiating.
Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will be, Cody Edwards; Kolten Reid; Preston Milstead; Keelan McGhee; Trent Freeman; Brannon Freeman; Chasen Freeman; and Jacob Findley.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until service time at 10:30 A.M. at Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to help the family with funeral expenses.
Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Dian Goodwyn
June 18, 2024
Jerry Dian Goodwyn, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born November 4, 1953, in Evergreen, Alabama, to Evelyn (Thomas) Riley and Carey Milliner. She was married to Collis Goodwin, III, for 16 years. Jerry worked as an independent housekeeper for several families over the years. She was a member of Restoration Worship Center. Jerry had a passion for ceramics, decorating and she was family oriented.
Jerry was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn (Thomas) Riley and Carey Milliner; grandparents, Willie Clyde (WC) and Azzie Lee Thomas; brothers, Willie Clyde Thomas, Jr., Nimrod Evans, Gary Evans, and Jeffrey Horne; and nephew, Jarvis Horne.
Her memories and legacy will be cherished by her daughter, Latasha Goodwyn; loving grandchildren, Zayne and Zaiden Goodwyn; sisters, Brenda Evans, Kimberly Horne and Marion Horne; brother, Ronald Horne; uncle James Rogers; cousin, Terry Thomas; and a host of nieces, and nephews. She also leaves to cherish her the extensive god family to include Kim Clarke, Latecia (Sandy) Pusha, Zoey and Zuri Pusha, and a chosen sister and best friend, Delores Gardner.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at Restoration Worship Center, 8025 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida 32534. Bishop Terrence Jones will be officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lavontra Benjamin, Terry Thomas, Brandon Horne, Delarian Wiggins, James Rogers and Sam Horne. Honorary pallbearers will be Darnell Beasley, Leo Riley and Richard Smith.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.