NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Mary Frances Bowles
Mary Frances Bowles, age 88, of Flomaton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at a nursing home in Pensacola, Florida. Born on November 29, 1936, in Brewton, Alabama, she was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, where she devoted much of her life to her family, church, and community. She was known by those most familiar with her as Frances. Frances was a principal owner of Flomaton Wholesale Company, a business founded by her parents, Clifford P. and Erma Hendricks, when she was just a young girl. The company, which...
Annie Ruth Bryan
Annie Ruth Bryan, age 85 of Atmore, AL passed away on December 16, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1939 in Century, FL to John O’Bannon McCall and Cynthia Myrl Comalander McCall. Annie is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Bobby McCall, Pauline Pickern, Helen Hughes and Gail Smith, and her grandson, Rick Pearson. Annie is survived by her children, Cheryl (John) Vennell of Marianna, FL, Elaine (Billy) Holk of Bratt, FL, Kenny (Krista) Bryan of Murrayville, GA and Keith Bryan of Gainesville, GA; her brother,...
Franklyn Roy ‘Frank’ Drew
Frank Drew 1936-2024 You will never recognize the greatness of God until you reach the end of your own greatness. Franklyn Roy “Frank” Drew, 88, left this earth on December 10, 2024, to spend eternity in his heavenly home. Frank was born September 15, 1936, in Marion, S.C., and lived in numerous places during his service with the United States Air Force, including Scotland, Crete, Turkey, Germany, and the Philippines. Frank had been a resident of Pensacola since 1972, where he and wife, June, raised their two children....
Heath Auston Baker
Heath Auston Baker, age 55, sadly passed away on November 20, 2024, in Pensacola, FL; surrounded by his loving family. Originally from Davisville, FL; he had been living in Atmore, Alabama, for the last ten years. Heath was a member of Unity Baptist Church, where he found community and support throughout his life. His kind spirit and warm heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Mr. Baker cherished moments spent with his family and enjoyed participating in family gatherings. He had a passion for history and relished wandering...
Edna Earl Lambert
Edna Earl Lambert, age 97, peacefully slipped into heaven on the eve of December 11, 2024 in Atmore, Alabama. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Perdido, Alabama to James Elbert and Naomi Singleton Digman. She grew up in Perdido, Alabama until she met the love of her life Hibbert Lambert and moved to the community of Nokomis, Florida where they made a life together and raised their children on their farm. She worked at Vanity Fair in Atmore for 10 years. She was an avid gardener. She worked really hard on her vegetable garden...
Paul Franklin Cascone
Paul Franklin Cascone, 73, passed away on December 8, 2024, after a long and valiant fight with cancer. Paul was born in Pensacola Florida on October, 19, 1951 to Joseph Franklin and Betty Ruth (Shipman) Cascone. He was baptized, confirmed, and was a childhood member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Pensacola. Paul was educated in Pensacola, graduating from Escambia High School and Pensacola Junior College with a degree in drafting. He was employed with several area building contractors before securing his career...
Marie Barlow Alston
Marie Barlow Alston, age 97, of Atmore, Alabama went to be with our Lord on the morning of December 9, 2024. Ms. Alston was born April 4, 1927, to Sam and Clara Bell Barlow. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from Vanity Fair, loved Alabama football, Braves baseball, and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Atmore. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert “Bob” Alston and son Jerry Alston (Debbie). She is survived by her devoted children Larry Robert Alston (Dianne)...
June Denham Weaver
On Friday, December 6th, the Lord said, “Welcome Home” and June Denham Weaver met her Savior face to face. She was born August 3, 1933, to Charles and Nora Denham in Molino, Florida. Her father, wanting another boy, gave her the given name of Charles Debinard but she was lovingly known as June, Wife, Mama, Momma June, June Bug, Second Momma, Granny, Nanna, Sister, Aunt, and Friend to so many. June went to Molino School and graduated from J. M. Tate High School. She met William Archie Weaver while she was working...
June Gayle Morgan
June Gayle Morgan, 85, of Pensacola, passed away Saturday, December 7th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 17, 1939, in Whitehouse Forks, Alabama to Joel and Melvina Rider. June was a full-time homemaker throughout her life as well as a part time employee of the Pensacola Auto Auction for nearly 20 years. She enjoyed bowling, camping and traveling with family and friends, shopping, and playing games such as cards and dominoes. June was known for, and will always be remembered by, her kindness, love, compassion,...
Pamela Goss Watts
Pamela Goss Watts passed away December 8, 2024. She was born September 27,1947, in Pensacola Florida. Pamela graduated from Escambia High School in1965. Pamela was a pre-school teacher for many years and ended her career as a teacher’s aide at Hellen Caro Elementary, the school named after her Aunt Hellen. Pamela enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, writing, genealogy and crafting. Pamela is preceded in death by her husband William (Billy) Watts Sr., parents Horatio and Wilma Goss, and her son-in-law Russell Bracken. She...
Carolyn Marie Walston
Carolyn Marie Walston, age 69, of Bratt, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Ascension Sacred Heart hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Corder and Marie Collins and daughter, Tonya Parr. She is survived by one son, Tadd Corder (Kendra), and five grandchildren: Trinity Corder, Eve Corder, London Corder, Cade Parr, and Zachary Cash. She was divorced, but her former husband, Paul Walston, had continued to be her primary care giver. Paul will always be regarded as the father of Carolyn’s son...
Annie Kathryn Drew
Annie Kathryn Drew, age 75, of Atmore, AL passed away on December 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 17, 1949, in Atmore, AL to Bede and Annie Singleton Conway. Kathryn was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She retired from Vanity Fair Corporation. Kathryn enjoyed quilting and crocheting in her spare time. She also loved working in her flower beds. Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Frankie Lee Drew; six brothers and six sisters. Kathryn is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ralph Drew;...
Woodroe Ivey Neese
Woodroe Ivey Neese, 88 of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. He was born February 11, 1936, in Brewton Alabama. He graduated from Flomaton High School in 1955. He met his wife, Annis, when she was twelve and he was fifteen. They were married on June 10, 1956, at Halls Creek Baptist Church. They moved to Pensacola, Florida where he and Seldon Pierce started Walnut Avenue Baptist Church. Together Woodroe and Annis raised their four children, Tony, Don, Mike, and Carol....
Kaleb Chandler Robinson
Kaleb Chandler Robinson, a shining light to all who knew him, passed away unexpectedly on December 2, 2024, at the age of 20. Born on February 24, 2004, in Pensacola, FL, Kaleb grew up in Cantonment, FL, surrounded by the love of a large and devoted family. His heart was as big as his dreams, and his presence left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Kaleb’s life was defined by his passion for helping others. As a patient care technician at Sacred Heart Hospital, he dedicated himself to providing...
Kimberly Dean McGhee Kelly
Kimberly Dean McGhee Kelly left this earth for her heavenly home December 3, 2024. Born in Enterprise, Alabama October 6, 1967, she started singing in church at a very young age. She and her husband Terry married in 1987 and continued in music ministry until 2013. She enjoyed the beach, fishing, singing, playing guitar, bass, and drums, and helping her husband in their furniture store. She is preceded in death by her mother Grace Narvell McGhee and her sister, Jacquelyn Gaylor. She is survived by her husband Terry Kelly, father...
Floyd Robert Westmoreland
Floyd Robert Westmoreland, 83, of Cantonment, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born in Jay, Florida on September 14, 1941 to Robert Daniel Westmoreland and Lena Mae Ivey Westmoreland. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lucille Sanders, Helen Grubbs, Jeannette Harris, and Linda Boswell; and brother, Clarence Westmoreland. He grew up in Jay, Florida and in 1963 married the love of his life, Linda Dell Allen. He and his family moved to Cantonment in 1971. He was a devoted family...
Blakelyn Grace
On November 25, 2024 at 6:20 a.m. precious Ms. Blakelyn Grace was born sleeping at North Baldwin Infirmary in Bay Minette, AL. Blakelyn is survived by her parents, Annabella Smith and Chase Bishop both of Atmore, AL. She is also survived by her brother, Austin James and sister, Briella Faith; grandparents, Jessica and Chris Hubbard of Atmore, AL, Amber Boone of Poarch, AL and Jason Smith of Mobile, AL. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 4 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL. Visitation...
Gene Parker
Gene Parker of Orange Beach, Alabama passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at Vitas Hospice in Pensacola, Florida. He was born on August 17, 1944 to Rollin and Dorothy Parker in Paradise Hills, California. After graduating from Hollywood High School and working as a mechanic in Hollywood, Gene enlisted in the Navy and was deployed to Vietnam where he served on the flight deck of the USS Hancock. After his service in the military, Gene worked for CFI which served the movie industry and garnered his passion for photography....
Mary McCurdy Andrews
Mary McCurdy Andrews, 89, of Century, FL, passed away on November 23, 2024, in a care facility in Century, FL. She was born on August 22, 1935 in Century, FL, to Harold Hayes McCurdy and Eva Mae McCurdy, nee Edwards. Mary graduated from Century High School, Pensacola Junior College and attended the University of South Alabama. She married her high school sweetheart Charles Douglas Andrews on March 14,1955, Charles’ birthday, in Gulfport, MS. Mary taught third grade at Flomaton Elementary for a short time and later was...
Aurora Nell Crook
Mrs. Aurora Nell Crook, age 83, passed away, Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in Atmore, AL, surrounded by her family. She was born, February 21, 1941, in Pensacola, FL; grew up in McCullough and later moved to Atmore, where she also attended Unity Baptist Church. She was a wonderful cake decorator and loved being part of the Atmore Garden Club. In her free time, she volunteered at the Red Cross and was an active member of the Atmore Pink Ladies. She enjoyed playing ladies’ dominoes and had a passion for singing old-time hymns,...
Anthony Ray James
Anthony “Tony” Ray James, 66 of Atmore, AL passed away November 28, 2024, in Atmore, AL. He was born on February 17, 1958, in Mobile, AL to Eugene Ray and Janie Rowell James. He attended Pine Level Primitive Baptist Church. He was a previous manager at Atmore Truckers Association and Agriliance in Atmore. He was owner of James Custom Blend. He is preceded in death by his father Eugene Ray James. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Melton James of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Railyn (Jeremy) Rolin of Nokomis, AL; his mother, Janie...
Joe Max Petty
Mr. Joe Max Petty, age 73, departed this life on November 24, 2024, at his residence in McDavid, Florida. A native of Canoe, Alabama, he spent several years residing in Atmore, Alabama before settling in McDavid, Florida. Throughout his life, Mr. Petty was a dedicated member of the Atmore Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, where he actively contributed to his community. His legacy will be remembered fondly by family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He...
Minnie Hartley Webb
It is with deep sadness that we announce our Beloved Matriarch, Minnie Hartley Webb, known affectionately as “Granny,” passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 24, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family. Seven and a half months after the love of her life, her husband, our Grandaddy, Edward G. Webb, unexpectedly passed away, our Granny, Minnie H. Webb, and our Grandaddy, are now reunited and rejoicing together in Heaven. Minnie was born on May 3, 1937, in Greenville, Alabama to the late Frank and Evie Lee Hartley....
James Cameron Gibbs
James Cameron Gibbs, known as Cameron Gibbs, 35 years old, Monday, November 25, 2024. He was born in Pensacola, FL to his parents, Kenneth E. Gibbs and Christina Dempsey on November 02, 1989. James attended J.M. Tate High, Woodham High, P.J.C., and George Stone Technical Collage. As an adult, James enjoyed attending Transformation Church of Pensacola and Crossfaith Church of Molino. James Cameron Gibbs first was a lover, he loved hard and was very passionate about everything he did. James loved his family, he loved kids and animals,...
Bruce Cofield
Mr. Bruce Cofield, age 87 of Brown Road in McDavid Florida, passed away Tuesday November 19, 2024, at his McDavid residence. Mr. Cofield was a native and lifelong resident of the Century-McDavid Florida area and was a retired mechanic in the automotive industry. He was of the Baptist Faith and loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy O’Brian of Orange City, FL, Debra Sasser of Panama City, FL; special nephew and caretaker, Ricky (Tracey) Cofield of McDavid; nephews, Timbo (April) Cofield of McDavid,...
