Lois Rackard Amos
August 2, 2022
Mrs. Lois Rackard Amos, age 90, passed away, Saturday, July 30, 2022, peacefully at her home, with family at her bedside in Spanish Fort, AL. She was born January 11, 1932 in Uriah, AL; and resided most of her life in Poarch, Al; until moving to Spanish Fort. Mrs. Amos was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service.
Mrs. Amos valued her time she got to spend with her family. She loved animals especially her cat, Rufus. She enjoyed traveling, camping and being outdoors. She always had a variety of hobbies she enjoyed doing, bead work, pottery, painting, basket weaving, shell carving, sewing, quilting and making ribbon shirts.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie (Nancy Percy) Rackard, husband, Gladden Amos, two sons, Freddie Pugh, Russell Hayes, one daughter, Donna Lord, numerous brothers, and sisters.
She is survived by her two daughters, Debbie (Barry) Westbrooks, of Spanish Fort, AL; Joyce (Glynn) Hall, of McDavid, FL; one sister, Warnice Anderson, of Pensacola, FL; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, special thanks to her loving caregiver, Kim Carnley with Martin in Home Care, LLC; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Brent Pugh officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Griffin Hood, Justin Westbrooks, Lane Hamlin, Lawson Hamlin, Mayson Ikner, and Brandon Byrd.
Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Pugh, Mitchell Brown, Sean Hayes, Stephanie Hood, Brylee Watson, Miranda Watkins, Brenna Hayes, Jenni Glover, and Jeremy Byrd.
Mary Lou Waters
August 2, 2022
Mary Lou Waters, 67, of Cantonment, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 31, 2022.
Mary was born on October 21, 1954, in Pensacola, FL to Louis and Helen Laird. She was the third of fourchildren. In 1972, she married James Waters Jr. and they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 15, 2022. They had two children, whom she devoted her time to. Mary started her career in the preschool department at Olive Baptist Church, which led to her becoming the Preschool Director at Hillcrest Church, where she served for many years. In her free time, Mary enjoyed reading, gardening, and baking. She will be deeply missed.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Helen Laird, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James Sr. and Joyce Waters, and two sisters-in-law Mary Jo Watson and Wanda Lou Laird. She is survived by her husband, James Waters Jr., her two children Shannon Brock (Kayla) and Travis Waters, two granddaughters Amber and Hayley Brock, her siblings Donald Laird (Wanda Gayle), Roy Laird (Sandi), and Joyce Laird, her brother-in-law Virgil Waters (Carol), sisters-in-law Debberah Colquitt and Tonia Biggs, and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Special thanks to Dr. Juan Corona and Covenant Hospice for their compassion during this time. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens. Open visitation from 9am-11am followed by a private family service. Pastor Jim Locke of Hillcrest Church will officiate. The family has requested the use of masks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillcrest Church Preschool Ministries.
Isaac Mock
August 1, 2022
Isaac Mock, 90, passed away on July 29, 2022 in Cantonment, Florida. Isaac was born in Wallace, Alabama and served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, Isaac was a Korean War and Vietnam War Veteran.
Isaac was an avid gardener, fisherman and loved spending time in the yard and on the water. Isaac enjoyed the years he spent as a beekeeper.
Isaac was a dedicated and loving husband of 70 years to Alice McCrory.
He was preceded in death by his parents McClain and Virgie Mock; sisters, Bernice Creamer and Jeanette Mock. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alice Mock; daughters, Debra Paulk and Sandy Grissett, brother Samuel Mock of Palmetto, Florida; grandson, Joshua (Patricia) Cappel of Waianae, Hawaii; granddaughter, Stephani (William) Spiegel IV; great grandson, William Spiegel V.
Pallbearers will be William Spiegel IV and Cody Long. Funeral service will be held Monday August 1, 2022 at 2:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be prior to service at 1:00pm. Interment will be at Cottage Hill Assembly of God, Cantonment, Florida.
Johnny Earl Lawrence
July 28, 2022
Johnny Earl Lawrence, 57, a native and resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away July 20, 2022. He loved to sing, play the guitar and watch Nascar with his family and friends. He worked for numerous trucking companies in the United States including Halliburton based out of Kuwait. He was preceded in death by his father Leroy Lawrence.
He is survived by his daughter, Latrissa (Will) Cammack; mother, Barbara Judah; brothers, Don (Linda) Lawrence, Joey (Judy) Lawrence; sisters, Lisa (Curt) Conley, Tammy (Dan) Mabire. His grandchildren, Harleigh Sims, Haddan Sims, Harrison Sims and John Harp Cammack. Also, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Tim Nickel, Brian Duffy, Dan Mabire, Shawn Smith, Craig Grimley and Chad Morris.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Funeral service will follow immediately after at 1:00pm. Reverend Ken Jonson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Park Cemetery in Milton, Florida.
The family will receive friends after the service at East Side Assembly of God located at 29 90 East Kingsfield Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32534.
Carl Vernon Gunter, Sr.
July 27, 2022
Mr. Carl Vernon Gunter, Sr., age 85 of McDavid, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at a Pensacola hospice facility.
Mr. Gunter was born in Pensacola, FL, and had lived most of his life in McDavid. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a chemical operator at Monsanto. Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Century, where he served as a deacon.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Kelly Gunter of McDavid, FL; two sons, Carl (Wanda) Gunter, Jr. of Brewton, AL, and Joel Gunter of McDavid, FL; two daughters, Kelly Ann Gunter of McDavid, FL, and Robin (Richie) Thomas of Brewton, AL; two sisters, Barbara (Jack) Ryals of Walnut Hill, FL, and Peggy (Darrell) Barrow of Century, FL; seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. David Boyd officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. service time at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Ethan Thomas, Joshua Gunter, Clint Gunter, Dusty Sutton, Jonathan Bondurant, and Matthew Gunter.
Ruth Ellen O’Farrell
July 26, 2022
Mrs. Ruth Ellen O’Farrell, age 64, passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2022 in McDavid, FL She was born in Hammond, IN; and resided in McDavid, FL; for the past 30 years. She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Mrs. O’Farrell valued her time she got to spend with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing with her cats and dogs. She liked going to the creek, to yard sales, and flea markets. She enjoyed traveling, loved to cook, and enjoyed working in her flower garden and vegetable garden.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton (Mildred McGhee) Hubbird, four brothers, Sherill Hubbird, Shelby Hubbird, Robert Hubbird, Clayton Hubbird, two sisters, Anette Balaban, and Ruby Swick.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Daryl O’Farrell, of Mcdavid, FL; five sons, William (Tia) Brooks, of Wetumpka, AL; Michael (Lee Ellen) Brooks, of Excel, AL; Darrell Brooks, of Woodyville, MS; Jason (Jessica) Love, of Atmore, AL; Raymond (Candy) Pellegrini, of Frisco City, AL; sixteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
William Thomas Rolin
July 26, 2022
William Thomas Rolin peacefully went to be with the Lord at his home on July 25, 2022 at the age 80. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, William managed his illness with strength, grace and dignity. On his final day, he was surrounded by his family, who he adored more than anything else in the world.
William was born to Tracy and Girlie Walker Rolin on April 3, 1942 in Atmore, AL. William was a native of Poarch, AL and has resided in Stapleton, AL for the past 43 years. William is survived by his wife, Shelia Rolin of 43 years, his children Matthew (Sarah) Rolin of Stapleton, AL, Bridget Wasdin of Bay Minette, AL and Kasey (Terry) Wise of Bay Minette, AL. His beloved grandchildren include, Landon Wise, Kaylee Wise, Kohen Wasdin, Whitely Rolin, Chapman Wasdin, Walker Rolin, and Will Rolin, his brother, Buford L Rolin, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
William is proceeded in death by his parents as well as brother, Richard McGhee, sisters, Leola Manac, Linda Gail Parker, Bessie O’Barr and Lottie Duerst.
William was a Member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, where he worked there for 34 years serving his Tribe initially as a Tribal Dispatcher, then attending the Police Academy to be trained as a Police Officer (ES 42). William later transitioned and was currently employed as an In-take Officer for the Tribal Police Department. William enjoyed working and serving his tribal community.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, father and “Pops”, William also had a profound love for his church St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. Throughout his entire life, William held an unwavering faith in Lord, and served his church many years as a Lay Reader.
For those of you who personally knew William, you knew his love for his Auburn Tigers. He loved them win or lose. His team dedication never wavered. The Rolin family spent many years together watching Auburn football games in their home. Cherished times the family will never forget.
William will forever be in the hearts of his loved ones and dear friends. As Pops would always say to his wife, children and grandchildren, “Love ya, see ya, bye”. Until we meet again.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Father, Mike Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Stapleton, AL.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Chad Parker, Timmy Brooks, Shawn Smith, Jake Thomas, Larry Faircloth, Corey Hicks, Jerry Faircloth, and Vermon Byrd II.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Helton and Josh Thomas.
The family will accept flowers, as well as memorial contributions to St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 100 Lynn McGhee Drive, Atmore, AL 36502.
Brittany Kay Talbot
July 26, 2022
Ms. Brittany Kay Talbot, age 37, passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Mobile, AL. She was born February 21, 1985 in Panama City, FL; and resided most of her life in Century, FL.
Ms. Talbot valued her time she got to spend with her family. She enjoyed being around people and was very outgoing person. She enjoyed going to the beach, creek, and taking the kids to skating rink. She always enjoyed a long ride on the back roads.
She is preceded in death by her pawpaw, Marvin Kimmons, Sr; grandmother, Kitty Kimmons, two uncles, Marvin Earl Kimmons, Jr; Joseph “JoJo” Kimmons, and one aunt, Debrah Jean Crawford.
She is survived by her father, Wayne (Sandra) Talbot, of Paxton, FL; mother, Rhonda Kay Daw, of Jay, FL; three sons, Tyler Shane Talbot, of Dothan AL; Trenton Dewayne Pleasant, of Jay, FL; Kayden Knighten of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Zac Talbot, of Paxton, FL; Seth Talbot, of Paxton, FL; special cousin, Mallory Anderson, of Pace, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Sis: Kathy Stophel and Sis: Grace Lusk officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Cade Howell, Ashley Grimes, Jessica Mathis, David Kimmons, and Tommie Sue Hobbs Walden.
Samuel Smith
July 26, 2022
Samuel Smith, age 92, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on July 22, 2022. Samuel was born inConecuh County, Alabama to Ben and Katie Smith. Samuel attended the 1 st Church of Nazarene. Samuel was a flight crew chief in the USAF.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Smith and Katie Mae Smith; sister, Eloise Smith. He is survived his wife of 67 years, Lucy Deloris Smith; sons, Steven Reggie (Carolyn) Smith, Samuel Scot (Tammy) Smith; granddaughter, Emily Ann Smith; sisters, Joyce Rusk and Gwen Davis.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm prior to the service. Reverend Jon Carnley will be officiating. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00pm.
Memorials can be made to the 1 st Church of Nazarene.
Brenda Lonieze Noyes Wright Lunsford
July 25, 2022
Brenda Lonieze Noyes Wright Lunsford, age 79, of Cantonment, passed away unexpectedly on July 23rd, 2022.
Brenda was born in Birmingham, AL on 10/2/42 where she grew up as the middle daughter of Fred H. Noyes and Vera R. Noyes. She attended Banks High School before she married and moved to Cantonment, FL in 1961.
Brenda raised a son Scott and daughter Sherrie and then two more daughters, Vicki and Deitri, with her husband of fifty-two years James (Jimmy) R. Wright. She enjoyed being a homemaker and full-time Mom for 24 years before deciding to join the workforce in 1985. Brenda proudly worked at Azalea Trace Retirement Home for 20 years as a Home Health Aide.
Brenda was a member of Gonzalez Baptist Church for over 60 years where she loved to sing in the church choir. Brenda also sang and played the piano frequently at home for her family with Jimmy accompanying her on harmonica.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Vera Noyes, first husband James “Jimmy” Wright, and her son, Scott Allen Wright.
After the passing of her husband Jimmy, Brenda reconnected with her high school sweetheart, Donald (Don) Lunsford and they married in 2020.
Brenda’s passions included reading, long drives through the country, music, history/genealogy, laughter, and most of all her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. Brenda was loved by everyone who was lucky to meet her.
She is survived by her husband Don Lunsford, and her three daughters, Sherrie Cahoon (Jodie) of Tallahassee, Vicki Wright of Pace, and Deitri Dorion of Cantonment; six grandchildren, Desta Gourley (Travis) and Scott Cahoon of Tallahassee, Kayla, Mallory, Lily, and Lucas Dorion of Cantonment; a sister, Jackie Wright of Winfield, AL and brother Charlie (Sarah) of Birmingham, AL; as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 26th from 5:00-7:00 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Services are on Wednesday, July 27th at 10:00 at Gonzalez Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating.
Donations in Brenda’s honor can be made to Gonzalez Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.