Amy Rogers Wolfenden
May 25, 2024
Amy Rogers Wolfenden of Cantonment, Florida, passed away May 19, 2024 in Alabaster, Alabama at the age of 50. Amy was doing what she loved, competing in a Triathlon, Xterra Swimming Competition.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael “Mike” and Polly Ware Rogers.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Wolfenden; two daughters, Belle Wolfenden and Cameron Wolfenden; and her two siblings, David Rogers (Kelly) and Laura Rogers.
Amy was born on September 8, 1973 in Dublin, Georgia. She was a graduate of Washington High School and swam for Louisiana State University. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and her Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Leadership from the University of West Florida.
She was an educator and coach for over 20 years. Amy taught at Pace High School as a coach for Softball, Swimming and various other sports. Her latest job for the school system was a Dean at Wallace Lake K-8 in Chumuckla, Florida.
Amy cherished and loved all of her students and athletes. She invested in their success, pushing them to do their best and to bring their full potential to their realization. She was a wonderful inspiration for so many people around the community.
Amy was the type of person that never met a stranger and knew people everywhere she would go touching their lives in the process.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends at 1:00PM prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to: Miracle League of NE Pensacola-
https://www.miracleleague.com/donation/
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Gary Arthur Boyett
May 24, 2024
Gary Arthur Boyett, 76, of Pensacola, Florida, was born January 30, 1948, and died May 14, 2024. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Margaret Catherine Smith Bell
May 20, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Catherine Smith Bell, age 90 of Jack Smith Road in Century, passed away Thursday morning May 16, 2024, in a Pensacola Florida Health Care Facility. Mrs. Bell was a native of Bluff Springs, Florida, and a lifelong resident of Century. She was a retired caregiver, nurse’s aide, and loved to grow flowers as well as vegetables. She had also worked at Vanity Fair Mills as a work handler. Mrs. Bell was a God-fearing woman, saved and a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church in Byrneville and loved her family.
She is survived by son, Gerald Bell of Byrneville, FL; daughters, Donna (Eric) Smith of Cantonment, Janett (Eddie) Conway of Flomaton, 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, Zell and Lillie Smith; husband, Dewey Bell; son, Raymond Bell; grandson, Christopher Bell, great-granddaughter, Abigale Smith; brothers, Jack Smith, Winegar Smith, Curtis Smith, Walter Smith, Charles Smith, James Smith.
Visitation will be held Saturday May 18, 2024, from 3 until 4 P.M. service time at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Catherine Smith Bell are scheduled for 4 P.M. Saturday May 18, 2024, at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Brother Jonathan Hill and Brother Tim Floyd officiating. Interment will follow in the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church Cemetery with FLOMATON FUNERAL HOME OF FLOMATON DIRECTING.
Active Pallbearers: Ronnie Rivera, Bob Turk, Michael Johnson, Bryan Duvall, Kelly Massey, Brandon Smith.
Honorary Pallbearer: Dalton Smith
Joyce Faye Brown
May 20, 2024
Joyce F. Brown, 70, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away May 15, 2024. She was born in Lafayette, Tennessee on September 10, 1953 to Willie and Thelma Brown. She was married to Sheryl L. Burnsed.
Joyce had a career in Industrial Engineering for HCI, Hitachi Cable and TRW.
She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She had a passion for cruising the Caribbean, and her schnauzer, Tia Marie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Thelma Brown; her brothers, Donald and Donnie Brown; and sisters, Myrtle Tuck and Dorothy Swindle.
She is survived by her sister, Judy (Billy) Brawner; special nieces, Diana Carr, Tracey Mohr, Connie Garman, Vickie Massey, Wendy Dallas, and Tammy Bean; nephews, Jeff (Angie) Brown, and Bobby Tuck; and beloved dogs, Oliver and Samuel. “Joyce was loved by everyone”.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Adam Alabata Sanborn
May 20, 2024
Adam Alabata Sanborn, 38 years old, of Milton, Florida, passed away peacefully and surrounded by many who loved him on May 3, 2024 after a three-year long battle with colon cancer.
Adam was born on May 25, 1985 in Oceanside, CA. He graduated with honors from Milton High School in 2003, where he was an active and proud member of the NJROTC. He attended UCF and UWF. Adam became a professional dance instructor and dance competitor winning national and international awards and ranking in the top 200 West Coast Swing Dance competitors in the world.
Adam is survived by his mother, Pearlas Alabata Sanborn; father, Brian Allan Sanborn; grandmother, Perla Ozoa Alabata; sister, Alexandra Alabata Ingram; fiancé, Emily Grace Bishop and numerous uncles, aunties and cousins.
Adam will be remembered by many for his tireless efforts in growing a vibrant dance community in NW Florida. Even while fighting the rigors of cancer, Adam’s exuberance for life was exemplified by his commitment to teaching, mentoring and encouraging many in the dance community.
Adam’s energy, easy smile and tremendous mind will be greatly missed by those of us who knew and loved him.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 6451 Park Avenue, Milton, Florida 32570 with visitation from 2:00-3:00pm, Rosary at 3:00pm and the Funeral Mass at 3:30pm.
The family would like to thank all of those who lovingly cared for Adam during the past three years including, Dr Jamal Joudeh and the oncology staff at The Woodlands, Dr Van Brandon Foles and medical staff at Santa Rosa Medical Center, Dr Frank Watson and the staff at FIT Chiropractic, Norma Winborne, RN and the 7th floor medical staff at Sacred Heart Hospital, and Dr Peter Edward Millington and staff at Vitas Inpatient Hospice Unit at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Thank you also to the many family members and friends who supported Adam and our family with prayers and more over the past three years. We appreciate all of you!!
Glen David Isler
May 19, 2024
Glen David Isler, 85, of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away on May 9, 2024 in Pensacola, Florida. He was born in Atmore, Alabama to Agnes Irene Presley and Noah Patrick Isler. He was married to Judith Campbell Isler for over 58 years. He worked in different grocery stores in the area in management. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church since 1973 and had a passion for farming, and growing produce.
He is survived by his spouse, Judith Campbell Isler; sons, Kevin (Cheryl) Isler, David Isler, and Mike Isler; three grandchildren, Austin Isler, Noah Isler and Joshua Isler; brother, Bert (Harlene) Isler; sister, Ann Hammock and sister, Carolyn (Bucky) Webb.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Clear Springs Cemetery, Robertsdale, Alabama.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Linda Willis
May 19, 2024
Linda Willis, 77, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away May 16, 2024. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on November 19, 1946 to Johnnie & Tiny Faqua. She was married to Frank Willis for 52 years. Linda had a career in Administration for numerous car dealerships. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and had a passion for yard work, cooking and baking.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Giny (Tiny) Faqua; spouse, Frank Willis; son, Jeff Willis; brothers, Wayne Faqua and Ferrel Faqua.
She is survived by her sister, Debbie Turner; grandson, Lane (Lindsey) Willis, granddaughter, Taylor Willis; great grandchildren, Fynlee, Cash, Brody, and Austin; aunt, Lois Scherer; cousins, Greg Scherer, Tim Scherer, Roy Scherer, and Terry Dorman; sister-in-law, Connie Roper; friend, Linda Glass.
Pallbearers are Lane Willis, Brent Cravey, Dudley Herrington, Robert Mitchell, Tex Sinon, and Brent Roberts.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30am on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533. Visitation will be prior to service from 10:30am to 11:30am. Burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Michael Darwin Walters
May 15, 2024
Michael Darwin Walters, age 68, of Atmore, AL passed away on May 13, 2024 in Mobile, AL. He was born on October 25, 1955 in Atmore, AL to Darwin Weber Walters and Lola Phillips Walters. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and Alabama football. Michael was an avid motorcyclist and absolutely loved his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his sister Linda Hayes of Pensacola, FL; his niece and nephew, Tonya (Robert) Hurst and Scott (Tracy) Hayes, and his great nieces and nephews, Brittany Hurst, Heather Hurst, Dakota Hayes, Seth Hayes and Dylan Hayes.
Graveside services will be held Monday, May 20, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Daniel Otnes
May 14, 2024
John Daniel Otnes, 80, of McDavid, Florida, passed away May 3, 2024. He was born in Junction City, Kansas on December 20, 1943 to John Otnes and Pauline Stevens. He was married to Barbara Jean Drulia Otnes for 25 years. John was a retired United States Navy Mechanic, and did civil service work on base after being discharged. He was a member of Victory Assembly of God, and had a passion for the Church and ham radio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife, Barbara Otnes and two sons, James B. Walker, Jr. and Jason D. Walker.
Services for John Otnes will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jeffrey McKee officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Duffie Newton Wells
May 14, 2024
Mrs. Duffie Newton Wells, age 94, passed away peacefully May 14, 2024 in Century, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Byrneville, Florida and life long resident of Century, Florida. She was also a faithful member of Bethel Temple Holiness Church.
Mrs. Wells was passionate about cooking, sewing, arts and crafts. She greatly enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables, and gospel music. She was always looking for a good recipe to try out. She loved spending time with her family and friends she always welcomed company and people stopping by to visit.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John Benjamin and Mittie Mae Armstrong Newton; husband of 55 years John T. Wells; brother, John Ira Newton; sister, Louise Dockens; grandson, Trevor Benjamin Wells; son-in-law, Don Grant; great-granddaughter, Kinsey Williamson
Mrs. Wells is survived by her son, Claude Benjamin “Ben” (Patsy) Wells of Destrehan, Louisiana; three daughters, Linda (Joe) Lister of Flomaton, Alabama, Brenda Sue Hauer of Brandon, Mississippi, and Faye Grant of McDavid, Florida; sister Martha Sims of Century, Florida; 2 sisters-in-law, Stella Knowles and Emma Lee Newton; eleven grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Reverend Jonathan Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at Byrneville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday May 19, 2024 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes.
