Olivia Bobe “Liv” Emmanuel
September 10, 2022
Our much-loved wife, mother and grandmother, Olivia Bobe “Liv” Emmanuel, died peacefully at home at the age of 101 on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. She was born December 8, 1920, in Denver, CO, the child of Pensacola natives, and grew up in Pensacola. She was loved deeply by her husband, Patrick Emmanuel, her seven children and twelve grandchildren. We have many happy memories of chilly holiday nights with a bushel of raw oysters in the yard followed by her famous chicken and oyster gumbo. Mom loved to entertain, frequently hosting dinner and cocktail parties, and the house was often filled with friends and great food. She loved decorating the house for holidays and was always so delighted to see the tree trimmed and lit for Christmas. Thanksgiving dinners were epic at “2020” or Innerarity, with many favorite family dishes covering every counter available.
We have many happy memories of a week spent every summer at “the cabin” at Innerarity with Mom and our maternal grandmother, Gram. There were many long sunny days crabbing, swimming, canoeing, and having an afternoon quiet hour reading library books. Mom loved the water and often took us all to Pensacola Beach for swimming, surfing, and early evening picnics. We all enjoy the beach and the water thanks to Mom. She will be greatly missed as the matriarch of our family.
She was an ardent supporter of the arts and was actively involved throughout her life with many arts-related organizations, including the Pensacola Symphony Guild and the Pensacola Museum of Art; she was a member of Nomads. She adored fashion and looked forward to dressing up for Mardi Gras and Fiesta balls while wearing Chanel No.5. She had wishes when young for a career in interior decorating and appreciated trips with her daughters to Atlanta to shop the fabric stores on the Westside. She appreciated travel, welcomed forays to New York or Chicago, and enjoyed many European trips with Patrick, returning home with lots of photos and stories of amazing sites and memorable meals. She was an avid reader and could often be seen at home side by side with Patrick reading novels, several daily papers, and multiple fashion and home décor magazines. She loved to point out gorgeous styles and designs. She and Patrick shared with all their children the love of books and reading, and she taught us the joy of a weekly trip to the library in the summer to load up on summer reading. This appreciation for reading and the library is now being passed down to great-grandchildren. She was always a gracious lady and a devout Catholic.
She is preceded in death by her daughters, Suzanne and Mary Jo Emmanuel Hanover; her parents, Ernest Henry (Jim) Bobe and Mattie O’Connell Bobe; as well as her siblings, Hortense, Florence, Annie Mae, and Ernest.
She is survived by her devoted husband of seventy-four years, Patrick; two daughters, Deborah Emmanuel and Barbara Emmanuel (Bernie Griner); four sons, Rick Emmanuel (Christy), Robert Emmanuel (Karen), Stephen Emmanuel (Susan), and John Emmanuel (Patty); son-in-law, Dennis Hanover; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Mary Halstead and her team of warm, caring, and attentive caregivers.
A heartfelt thank you to nurse Laurabeth and nurse practitioner Katie for excellent care, expertise, and attention provided to our mother and warmth and advice provided to our family in Mom’s final years.
Funeral Mass will be held 2:00pm Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, with Msgr. Michael Reed, celebrant.
Edna Virginia Norris Emmons
September 7, 2022
Mrs. Edna Virginia Norris Emmons, age 87, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2022, in Jay, FL. She was born March 20, 1935 in Atmore, AL; and resided most of her life in Century, FL. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service. She was a member of Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Emmons enjoyed spending time with her family and attending family reunions. She loved quilting and sewing, she would make and give all the newborn babies at church quilts. She enjoyed going to church and singing. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital, reading, and always loved to cook.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Kelon Augusta (Buna Elizabeth Hardee) Norris, husband, Joel Bernard Emmons, six brothers, Aris “Jr” Norris, Howard Norris, A C Norris, Edgar Delano Norris, Joseph Carrol Norris, James Maurice Norris, three sisters, Phariba Myra Lee Rogers, Betty Chisolm White, and Martha June Miller.
She is survived by her two sons, Roger Emmons, of Century, FL; Carl (Terry) Emmons, of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Charlotte (Dennis) Ard, of Enterprise, AL; two brothers, Rev. David (Peggy) Norris, of Salisbury, NC; Billy (Nancy) Norris, of Toronto, Canada, five grandchildren, Janice, James, Theresa, Michael, Garrett, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tim Floyd, and Rev. David Norris officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Pallbearers will be Greg Enfinger, O’Neal Varner, Kenny Hammac, Reggie Carper, Gary Johnson, and Keith Julian.
Mary Virginia Pace
September 7, 2022
Mrs. Mary Virginia Pace, age 79, passed away, on Monday, September 5, 2022, in Century, FL. She was born August 7, 1943 in Apalachicola, FL; and resided most her life in Century.
She valued her time she has got to spend with her family, children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crabbing, and fishing. She had a good wit about her to always tell you like it was.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie (Alva Lewis) Lashley, husband August Pace, two sons, Joseph Lavimoniere, Michael Lavimoniere, one grandson, Joshua Lavimoniere, two brothers, Lonnie Lashley, and Richard Lashley.
She is survived by her two sons, Richard Lavimoniere, of Chagrin Falls, OH; Lewis T. Pace, of Pensacola, FL; one daughter, Alva Enfinger, of Century, FL; one brother, Ronnie Lashley, of Apalachicola, FL; one sister, Lyndal Odom, of Apalachicola, FL; three grandchildren, Ashlyn Robinson, Miranda Enfinger, Chandler Enfinger, five great-grandchildren, Conner, Cain, Cason, Coen, Adelynn, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Waylon Stuckey officiating.
Burial will follow at McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Luke Brown, Logan Brown, Zachary Sims, Jamie Gafford, Calem Robinson, and Jonathan Burkette.
Betty Coleman Amerson
September 6, 2022
Betty Coleman Amerson, age 82, of Enon, FL passed away on September 4, 2022 in Mobile, AL.
She was born on September 20, 1939 in Enon, FL to the late Jackson C. and Margaret Elouise Jackson Coleman. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at Fountain and Holman Prison in Atmore as well as at the Atmore Nursing Home before she retired. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She enjoyed nature, animals and was very active with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 64 years Curtis Franklin Amerson, her sister Bertha C. Taylor, two brothers Marion C. Coleman and Ernest J. Coleman.
She is survived by her children Curtis Alan Amerson of Jay, FL; Alex David (Felicia) Amerson of Enon, FL; Lisa J. (Tracy) Fisher of Mobile, AL; Leah A. (Brian) Williams of Mobile, AL; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; extended family; friends and a close family friend and caregiver Jamie Woods.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 10 AM until service time at 11 AM at Johnson-
Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Adam Amerson, Brad Williams, David Amerson, Jason Amerson, Billy Gilly, Dylan Amerson, Austin Snyder, Eugene Thames and Kyle Wayne Wilson.
Leon Hawthorne
September 6, 2022
Mr. Leon Hawthorne, age 89 of Brewton, passed away Sunday evening September 04,2022, surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Hawthorne was a native of Cantonment, Florida and a Brewton resident for the past 16 years. He served in the United States Army, during the Korean War era, and retired as a Bottomer Operator from St. Regis Paper Company after 30 years of dedicated service.
Mr. Hawthorne enjoyed fishing, hunting, and wood working. He was of the Holiness faith, and a faithful member of Beams of Light Holiness Church in Molino, Florida.
He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Fleming Hawthorne of Brewton, Alabama; daughter Sherry (Olen) Morris of Stanardsville, Virginia; sons, Richard (Shelia) Hawthorne of Flomaton, Alabama, Michael (Beth) Hawthorne of Clear Springs, Alabama, Gregory (Marion) Hawthorne of Brewton, Alabama; sister Ouida Richards of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren, Tammy (Destry) Findley of Flomaton, Alabama, Roger (Tally) Hawthorne of Pensacola, Florida, Michael (Heather) Hawthorne of Robertsdale, Alabama, Kelly (Stephen) Young of Torrance California, Amy Morris of Crozet Virginia, Robert (Kelsey) Morris of Barboursville Virginia, David (Candace) Morris of Barboursville Virginia, Clay (Tanya) Hawthorne of Flomaton, Alabama; great-grandchildren, Buck Hawthorne of Pensacola, Florida, Rory Hawthorne of Pensacola, Florida, Hank Hawthorne of Pensacola, Florida, Mia Hawthorne of Robertsdale, Alabama. Lily Young of Torrance, California, Addison Morris of Barboursville, Virginia, Makenzie Morris of Barboursville, Virginia, Connor Morris of Crozet, Virginia, Landon Morris of Crozet, Virginia, Tanner Morris of Barboursville, Virginia, Amberley Morris of Barboursville, Virginia, Sawyer Thomley of Flomaton, Ambria and Greyson Hawthorne of Flomaton., Alabama.
Preceded in death by his father and mother, Mannon Hawthorne and Connie Tyree; sisters, Earline Mitchell, Verna Wood, Mary Padgett; brothers, Cecil Hawthorne, Danny Tyree; grandchildren, Ryan Hawthorne and Brent Hawthorne.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, September 07,2022 from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at Cravers Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Leon Hawthorne will be held Thursday afternoon September 08, 2022, at 2 P.M. from the chapel of Cravers Funeral Home with Brother Philip Deane, and Brother Donnis Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Beams of Light Holiness Church Cemetery in Molino Florida, with Cravers Funeral Home directing.
Active Pallbearers: Roger Hawthorne, Michael Hawthorne, Robert Morris, David Morris, Clay Hawthorne, Buddy Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Campbell, James Lansdon, Tommy Wood, Howard Ard.
Earl Stanley Patterson
September 6, 2022
Earl Stanley Patterson, 87, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Robertsdale, AL.
He was a member of the American Legion and a former member of the Moose Lodge.
Mr. Patterson is preceded in death by his parents, Early and Bessie Patterson and a son, Stanley Elwood Patterson.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Geraldine Patterson, a son, Shane Patterson and a grandson, Shane Earl Abney.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, North 1000 S Highway 29 Cantonment, FL 32533. The family will receive friends from Noon until 1:00 PM the day of the service.
Marilyn Brickhouse Bright
September 6, 2022
Marilyn Brickhouse Bright of Molino, Florida passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at her residence. She was 77 years old.
Marilyn was born in Columbia, North Carolina on July 26, 1945 to Maryland Garfield Brickhouse and Viola Elizabeth Brickhouse. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Maryland and Viola Brickhouse; sister, Mary Francis Roughton.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Carlie Churchill Bright; son, Eric Lee (Jenny) Bright; grandson, Zachary Hunter Bright; sister, Connie (Howard) Liverman; sister, Nancy (Max) Liverman; brother, Patrick (Cora) Brickhouse.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday September 13 2022 at 11:00am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
Barbara Ann Dunn
September 5, 2022
Barbara Ann Dunn, age 72, passed away on September 2, 2022. She is survived by her daughter Stacy Dunn, daughter-in-law Sonya McKenney, sisters Melinda (Roy) Harris and Dot (Larry) Trawick, along with several nieces and nephews, cousins, many friends and her four legged fur baby Charlie Girl. She was preceded in death by her son Cory Dunn, her parents Gordon Scott and Annebelle Jones, and her sister Denise Ward.
Barbara was a 1967 graduate of Tate High School where she was a majorette. She went on to earn an Associate of Science in Nursing from Pensacola Junior College. She worked as an RN in several hospitals and a nursing home facility bringing great care to all of her patients. She spent 30+ years as a military wife and continued to support and honor those who served. She served on the board of her church and participated in the women’s ministry there. She was also involved in mission work. In her early years she enjoyed golf, tennis, and racquetball She took great pleasure over the years in many types of arts and crafts and playing cards and games.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment, Florida, September 9th at 3pm. Visitation will take place at 2:00 prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations toward Covenant Hospice
Edith McBride Barnes
September 5, 2022
Mrs. Edith McBride Barnes 94, of McDavid, Florida went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2022
Edith was born July 6, 1928 to Noah and Betty McBride in Chumuckla, Florida. She was a beautician by trade, which she practiced for 40 years.
Edith is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Grady Barnes Sr.; one son James R. Barnes of Bluff Springs, Florida; her parents Noah and Betty McBride of Byrneville, Florida; one brother Mr. W.A. McBride; and one sister Mrs. Neil McBride Austin both of Pensacola, Florida.
Edith is survived by one son Mr. Grady Barnes Jr. and Pat Hendrix, of Tensaw Alabama; a daughter Mrs. Donna C Rydzowski and husband Steve of McDavid, Florida, and one brother Mr. Ray McBride and wife Miriam of Century, Florida. Edith was blessed with 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
She cherished her deep spiritual relationship with the Lord thy God, and treasured her church family at Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton, Alabama.
Edith loved to fish, she and Grady spent countless happy hours attempting to best one another with the biggest catch of the day. All the family loved to hear the tall tells born of many Alabama River outings and joy filled weeks spent at their Boatyard Landing, fishing camp.
Her family will sorely miss her, strength, rugged sprit, and steely grit, all characteristics of a generation rapidly fading. Most of all we will miss the love she shared so freely. This love will remain forever in our memories.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mr. Jamie Barnes, Mr. Grady L. Barnes, Mr. Steve W. Rydzowski, Mr. David B. Barnes, Mr. Jeremy Barnes, Mr. Josh G. Barnes, and great-grandson Mr. Steven W. Rydzowski II
Services for Mrs. Edith Barnes will be as follows:
There will be a service conducted by the Reverend’s Larry Patterson and Jonathan Hill of Little Escambia Baptist Church, held at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home on September 6th at 10:00 am followed by grave side service at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery in Chumuckla, Florida.
It was Edith’s wish that instead of sending flowers a contribution be made, in her memory, to Little Escambia Baptist Church Building program, or in some other way to further the gospel of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, if you wish
Ronnie Lamar Champion
September 5, 2022
Mr. Ronnie Lamar Champion, age 75, passed away, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at his home in Atmore, AL; surrounded by family at his bedside. He was born June 1, 1947 in Graceville, FL; then resided in Pace, FL; for a while before moving to Atmore, AL; for the past 14 years. He served in the United States Army for many years and awarded several medals for his honor, especially the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals. He was a Baptist Minister serving many local churches in Escambia, AL; Escambia, FL; and Santa Rosa, FL; for many years.
Mr. Champion valued the time he got to spend with his family. He was an avid fisherman. He spent many hours studying and researching the bible. He loved spreading the gospel and bringing people to Jesus. If you know Ronnie you knew he loved the Lord and wanted everyone else to him also.
He is preceded in death by his father, Barney Ben Champion, and one granddaughter, Laura Cost.
He is survived by his mother, Eunice Collins Champion, of Milton, FL; his loving wife of 52 years, Carolyn Champion, of Atmore, AL; one son, Derek (Tammy) Champion, of Sacramento, CA; one daughter, Deidre Champion (Jimmy) Peck, of Pace, FL; two brothers, Dennis (Patricia) Champion, of Kennesaw, GA; Stanley Champion, of Milton, FL; eight grandchildren, Hunter (Alyssa) Hughes, of Pace, FL; Brittany Godwin, of Pace, FL; Madilynn Peck, of Pace, FL; Ryan Peck, of Pace, FL; Courtney McGrath, of Sacramento, CA; Whitney (Cory) Batterson, of Robertsdale, AL; Hayden Champion, of Robertsdale, AL; eleven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Pine Level Baptist Church with Rev. Joseph Kennedy officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Level Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 10:15 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Pine Level Baptist Church.