James Michael “Mike” Drummond, Sr.
February 28, 2022
James Michael “Mike” Drummond, Sr. age 72 died Thursday, February 24, 2022.
Mike was born on February 4, 1950 in Pensacola, Florida. On September 3, 1968 he married the love of his life, Charlotte. He was proud to serve in the U.S. Army, bravely fought in the Vietnam
War and was a Drill Sergeant at the time he was honorably discharged.
Mike received both a Florida EMT license and his Surgical Technician Certification while attending Pensacola Junior College. He had a lengthy career of 34 years in the paper mill industry as a valued employee of St. Regis Paper Company and Weyerhaeuser Paper Company.
For many years Mike enjoyed participating in the independent wrestling circuit and was proudly known as “The Outlaw”. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with family.
Above all, Mike was humbled the Lord called him to preach. His deepest passion was serving God and ministering to others through scripture and music. He was a songwriter and singer with the Beulah Quartet.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Fay Drummond and Doris Carter Drummond.
His is survived by his wife, Charlotte Gable Drummond, Pensacola, FL; three sons, Michael (Marlaina) Drummond, Chadwick (Tonya) Drummond, and Christopher (Jessica) Drummond; and two daughters, Chastity (Steven) Kendrick and Brandy (Omar) Amer; thirteen grandchildren, Christopher Drummond, Brandon Drummond, Sasha Drummond, Rebecca Thompson, Katelyn Kendrick, Orion Kendrick, Lauren Drummond, Emma Drummond, Chadwick Drummond, Payton Drummond, Kincade Jones, Laney Amer, Zachy Amer; and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Grant Gregory and Bro. Ken Johnson officiating. Interment with military honors will take place on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, Florida.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be: Christopher Drummond, Michael Drummond, Steven Kendrick, Samuel Crowson, Orion Kendrick, and Kincade Jones.
Doris Rose Boutwell
February 27, 2022
Mrs. Doris Rose Boutwell, age 97, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 in Pensacola, FL. She has resided in Flomaton, AL; most of her life. She was a member of Gospel Light Temple Church.
To know Doris was to love her. She embodied life to the fullest and remained independent to the very end. She loved her Lord, church and family unconditionally.
Doris was a wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, aunt and friend. A social butterfly, never meeting a stranger. Her passion for quilting, gardening, canning, cooking, and that famous delicious divinity candy were generously shared to all that knew her.
Doris was a hard worker and loved her job. She remained a loyal, dependable employee until the company closed and reluctantly retired in her late 70’s.
She often spoke fondly of her parents. One of her most favorite memories as a child was picking cotton along side her father. “She was a daddy’s girl”, she’d proudly say. She loved to make tomato gravy and biscuits, word cross puzzles, and good company.
Doris was humble, kind, meek, generous, forgiving, loving, patient, strong-willed, stubborn, tough as nails, independent, one of a kind “Beautiful Soul”.
Mrs. Boutwell is preceded in death by her parents, Archie Franklin McCurdy and Mamie Catherine Settles McCurdy, one son, Carlton Cook, one daughter, Angel Rose Maddox, two grandsons, John Wayne Hays Jr; Kenneth Sewell, one great -great grandson, Mason Ryals, six sisters, Mildred Johnson, Iona Busbee, Wilda Williams, Grace McCullough, Nita Pace, Hazel Coffee, and one brother, Everette McCurdy.
She is survived by her one daughter, Mary (John Wayne) Hays, of Coushatta, LA; daughter-in law, Marion Cook, of Cantonment, FL; seven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, twenty- three great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 28, 2022 at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC at 2:00 PM with Rev. Marion Williams officiating.
Burial will follow at MT. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 28, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Cook, Matthew Avirett, Justin Barlow, Darren Barlow, Darrell Wheeler, and Brian Avirett.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Wayne Hays, Sr; Nolan Webb, all nephews, and Joe Petty.
In lieu of flowers, family request that donations can be made to John Wayne Hays Jr. Bible Fund Hickory Grove Baptist Church 1911 Sigler St. Coushatta, LA. 71019.
George Robert Underwood
February 26, 2022
George Robert Underwood passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, after a twelve-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. While the Disease took its toll on his body and mind, it couldn’t break his spirit, take his smile, laughter, or the love he had for his wife of 30 years Marsha Smith Underwood.
George was a proud United States Marine and the epitome of a modern-day John Wayne – fair, loyal, tough, and courageous. He was never petty, never shirked a task, never went looking for a fight, but never backed down from one either. As Captain of the Uniform Patrol Division the Pensacola Police Department he was proud to mentoring rookie officers and always had your back. If you worked for the Pensacola Police Department between 1970 and 1997, George Underwood knew your name and was one of the first people to wish you Happy Birthday every year. He inspired hundreds of Police Officers to be better human beings by his words and example. He was one of the finest Captains to ever serve in the storied history of the Pensacola Police Department.
Born on August 1, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey to John J. Underwood, Jr., and Helen Underwood, he grew up working at his father’s gas station and playing football and basketball. Despite spending his youth in the north, he did not like snow. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Community College in New Jersey before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 1953. While in the Marines he was assigned to several different security positions which kindled an interest in law enforcement.
George began his career in law enforcement walking a beat in Washington D.C. in 1960. He did not have a patrol car so any suspects he apprehended were handcuffed to light poles or parking meters while he walked to the nearest call box to call for a paddy wagon. From D.C. he served as a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Harlingen, Texas, where he discovered that he did not like riding horses. His next stop was a job as a police officer in Oakland, California.
In late 1967, George left Oakland and returned to Pensacola. In 1970 he was hired by the Police Department where he would spend the next 28 years of his professional life and meet the love of his life. Along the way he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida in 1974 and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Troy State University in 1977. He is a 1975 Graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. More importantly he raised a son, Kenneth B. Underwood and daughter, Sheila J. Underwood, whom he loved dutifully and dearly.
His hard work, competence, loyalty, and persistence translated into a meteoric rise in the ranks of the Pensacola Police Department. In 1978 while a Sargent of the Detective Bureau he oversaw the most famous arrest in Pensacola history – the capture of serial killer Ted Bundy. George was among the group that led the handcuffed killer into the Escambia County Courthouse. In what seemed like a blink of an eye, he became Captain of the largest Division of the Department – the Uniformed Patrol Division where he oversaw 100 officers. One of the more stressful and difficult divisions, George was known as a tough, but fair Captain who would vigorously defend an officer he felt was in the right. George had a profound impact on the lives of countless police officers. His contributions to the Department are too numerous and varied to list. At his retirement in 1997 the Department honored him by naming the road around the Pensacola Police Department “George Underwood Way.”
Married in 1990, George Underwood and Marsha Smith became “George & Marsha.” George & Marsha loved to be together and loved the outdoors. After borrowing a tent from friends to go on a campout they graduated to a pop-up camper, then a series of recreational vehicles. George enjoyed campground life and wherever they travelled he never met a stranger. Never afraid of adventure, in 1999-2000 they hosted a Brazilian exchange student Gustavo Seabra who they regard as their “Brazilian Son.” After retirement George & Marsha said goodbye to their RV and bought a chalet in Pine Mountain, Georgia. George & Marsha loved Pine Mountain where they spent time relaxing together and with family – fishing, cooking, sight-seeing, chasing dogs, and watching the Atlanta Braves. George kept a journal recounting the adventures of each day they spent together at the chalet.
George’s influence extended beyond law enforcement deep into the community including service on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Florida Crippled Children’s Association (now known as the New Horizons of Northwest Florida) and the Escambia AIDS Services and Education Board. He was an active Lifetime member of the Marine Corps League Pensacola J.R. Spears Jr. Chapter #66. George donated gallons of Blood throughout his life and after seeing the loving care his son Kenneth received from Hospice at the end of his life, George became a tireless volunteer and advocate for Hospice – not one for the spotlight, George led as he always did through service – taking out the garbage, making coffee, and visiting with the families of patients – especially veterans. For his work in law enforcement and the community he was recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the Council on Crime and Delinquency in 1995. In typical George fashion, when asked about the honor he said simply, “I guess they couldn’t think of anyone else to give it to.” Truth told – there was no one more deserving.
George is preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Helen Underwood and his son Kenneth B. Underwood.
He is survived by his wife Marsha, his daughter Sheila J. Underwood of Pace; his mother-in-law, Betty Horne Smith of Pensacola; his “Brazilian Son” Gustavo Seabra of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; his brother and sister-in-law Tom & Dinah Remington of Santa Rosa Beach Florida and his nephews & nieces: Scott & Amie Remington (Pensacola); Mary Blake & Kirby Williams (Santa Rosa Beach); Betsy & Pat Hart (Pensacola); Sara Smith (Colorado Springs, CO) and Nick Smith (San Francisco, CA); great-nieces & nephews, Virginia Remington, Betsy Williams, Mac Williams, James Williams, Tom Remington, Harry Remington, Mary Scott Hart, Libby Hart, and Chris Hart. He will be missed by his Pensacola Police Department Family, countless friends, community members, his family, and most of all his beloved Marsha.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Caregivers at The Residence and YourLife Memory Care Facilities for their love and care for George.
If you knew George – then you know he would not want his obituary to exclude the following advice: keep your eyes open and your back to the wall.
A memorial service will be held 1:00pm Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Gadsden Street United Methodist Church in Pensacola, followed by Police Honor Guard escort to Barrancas National Cemetery on-board Pensacola Naval Air Station for internment with full military honors by the United States Marine Corps.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in George’s name to Gadsden Street United Methodist Church, 901 East Gadsden Street, Pensacola, Florida 32503
Brandon James Simmons
February 25, 2022
Brandon James Simmons, born and raised in Pensacola, Florida passed away at the young age of 28.
Brandon was a very loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, boyfriend, and friend, he will be greatly missed by many. There will forever be a void in our hearts that cannot be filled. Everyone that knew Brandon knows what a kind & loving heart he had. He loved to hang out with his brother Randy, his cousin Matthew, his girlfriend Marina, and their very close-knit circle of friends that they grew up with, as well as the many new friends he made along his way. Brandon loved animals and would rescue every animal that needed a home if he could.
He was a graduate of Tate High School Class of 2012 and received his Associates of Arts Degree in English from the University of West Florida. He was a Realtor with Simmons Realty Group, Inc. and a member of Pensacola Association of Realtors as well as the National Association of Realtors.
Brandon is survived by his parents, Gary Paul Simmons, Jr. and Tammie Michelle Kilpatrick Simmons; brother Randy Paul Simmons; maternal grandparents, Tommy (Pat) Kilpatrick; paternal grandparents, Gary Paul (Judith) Simmons, Sr.; several loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; longtime girlfriend Marina Cooper. He will also be greatly missed by his pet chihuahua’s and his two2 cats.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral home North with Rev. Malcolm Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Family will receive friends at 11:30 at the funeral home.
William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV
February 24, 2022
William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV, age 79, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Pensacola, FL. He was born June 19, 1942 in Atmore, AL where he resided his entire life.
A graduate of Gordon Military College, Barnesville, GA, Bill served in the Alabama Army National Guard and farmed most of his life. He was co-owner of McMurphy Oil Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, William J. McMurphy, Jr., and Annie Lois Glass McMurphy.
He is survived by his sons, Turner McMurphy, Pace, FL and Justin (Nicole) McMurphy, Santa Rosa Beach, FL; two brothers, William Joseph “Joe” (Toni) McMurphy, III; and John Douglas McMurphy, both of Atmore.; two grandchildren, Lauren and Luke McMurphy, nieces and a nephew.
A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Paul LaSala officiating.
The family extends special thanks to family friends, Janet McLeod and Hunter Mosley; caretaker Denisha Lee; niece Sandi McMurphy for her attentive care; and the staff of
Sacred Heart Hospital and Covenant Care Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice.
Rosa Lee Lambeth
February 23, 2022
Mrs. Rosa Lee Lambeth, age 70, passed away, Friday, February 18, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was born in Century, FL; and has resided most of her life in Flomaton, AL. She was a member of Allen Smith Holiness Church. She retired with Vanity Fair Mills with many years of employment.
Mrs. Lambeth valued her time she got to spend with her grandchildren, and family. She was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She enjoyed fishing and crocheting.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude (Nora Bell) Gresham, six brothers, Claude “CB” Gresham, Eugene Gresham, William Gresham, Bobby Ray Gresham, Ronald Gresham, Donald Gresham, one sister, Mary “Sis” Portwood, and a son-in-law, Randall Moore.
She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-four years, Larry Lambeth, of Stanley Crossroads, AL; two daughters, Tammie (Steve) Bagwell, of Brewton, AL; Kellie Moore, of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Huey Gresham, of Monroeville, AL; three sisters, Marie Peebles, of Flomaton, AL; Carolyn (Robert) Smith, of Byrneville, FL; Frances (Randy) Warren, of Kerrens, TX; three grandchildren, Stephanie Bagwell, Maranda Moore, Russell Moore, two great-grandchildren, Bryant Lane, Wyatt Morris, numerous nieces, nephews other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held, Monday, February 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Donnis Bowman officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 21, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Luke Peebles, Randy Bagwell, Michael Howington, Donald Gresham Jr; Joseph Bagwell, and Kevin Bowman.
Sally Barnett Bridgman
February 23, 2022
Sally Barnett Bridgman, age 62, of Atmore, AL passed away on February 22, 2022. She was born on September 25, 1959 in Atmore, AL to Ned and Ethel Prestwood Barnett. She was a graduate of Troy University and worked as a secretary for many years with Brantley’s Tires.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Miles Brandon Bridgman and her siblings, Preston Barnett, Farrar Barnett and Glen Barnett.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, William Bridgman; her brother, Jimmy (Kathy) Barnett; her sister, Beverly Barnett (Johnny) Sanslow and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
No formal services are schedule at this time.
Stanley Lamar Carnley
February 21, 2022
Stanley Lamar Carnley, resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the age of 70.
Stanley was born in Pensacola, FL on September 8, 1951 to the late Herman Lee Carnley and Louise Seals Carnley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Ronnie, Adon and Wayne Carnley.
Stanley is survived by wife, Barbara Foster Carnley; son Eddie Carnley (Kristy); daughter, Tracy Suggs; granddaughters, Chelsea (Blake Rider) and Ashtyn Carnley; grandsons, Lane Carnley and Dean Stanton; great grandchildren, Connor Ryder, Natalie Ryder, Elizabeth Marie Stanton; and sister, Faye Carnley Johnson.
Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Pallbearers will be: Dean Stanton, Lane Carnley, Blake Rider, Doug Carnley, Fred Carnley, Adon Jr Carnley, and acting as Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Weekley, Eddie Nims and Clint Carnley.
Alma Catherine Brown Hendrix
February 21, 2022
Alma Catherine Brown Hendrix, aged 83, stepped into the arms of Jesus on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, after a seven-month battle with cancer. Cathy was born to Ike and Ethel Upton Brown on May 16, 1938, in Eliska, Alabama. After graduation from J.U. Blacksher High School, Cathy moved to Molino, Florida and began working at Chemstrand. While living in Molino, she met the love of her life, Donald Hendrix. They were married on Feb. 16, 1957. Cathy was church secretary at Highland Baptist Church for several years. She then began working for the Escambia County School System and retired after 33 years. She and Donald enjoyed many years traveling around the United States and Canada in their motorhomes. Cathy was a long-time member of Highland Baptist Church where she served faithfully for many years. Cathy had the gift of hospitality and always made any occasion special. She was kind, generous, and gracious, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Charles Vernon Brown and her sister Sharon Brown.
She is survived by Donald, her husband of 65 years; her daughter Janice (Joe) Roman and her son Garry (Paula) Hendrix; four grandchildren, Lindsay (Nicholas) Davis, Rebecca (Logan) Szuch, Michael Roman, and Jacob Hendrix; and five great-grandchildren, Donovan Szuch, Connor Davis, Emma Davis, Norah Szuch and Piper Jane Szuch. She is also survived by her sisters, Joyce (Eric) Frye, Margaret (Charles) Fulton, Mary Sue Childers, sister-in-law Jeanette Brown, cousin Martha Jane Nash and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Michael Roman, Jacob Hendrix, Nicholas Davis, Logan Szuch, Roger Brown and Warren Roberson.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Owera, Nikki Kelly and the entire staff at the Woodlands, as well as the 4th floor staff and Covenant Care at West Florida Hospital for their care and compassion of our wife and mother.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The American Cancer Society.
Cheryl Aline Allen
February 21, 2022
Cheryl Aline Allen, a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama passed away on February 18, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born on April 7, 1944 in Evergreen, Alabama to the late Frank and Mildred Dean.
Cheryl was a nursery and pediatric clinic nurse until she “retired” in 1987 to help raise all of her grandchildren. She was a former Miss Fiesta of Five Flags. Cheryl was an avid Alabama football fan and loved to travel with her travel buddies, Jane and David Fulmer. She was her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s biggest cheerleader. Cheryl was a member of Hamilton Baptist Church. She loved to cook and bake.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James “JT” Allen; parents, Frank and Mildred Dean; and her sister Gay Ann Deason.
Cheryl is survived by her children, Renee Paul and Keith (Debra) Allen; grandchildren, Katy Sipper, Kayla Paul, Corey Allen and Summer Allen; great grandchildren, Skylar Sipper and Rylee Huggins; brothers: Ricky (Anita) Dean, Eddie Dean; along with many nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters -in-law.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Hamilton Baptist Church with Bro. Drayton Smith officiating, music by Chris Kelly. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Pallbearers will be: Wesley Garner, David Allen, Tommy Mayhair, Edsel Allen, Tim Chavers and Scott Guy.