Winston Arnold Brown
December 8, 2022
Mr. Winston Arnold Brown, age 84 of McDavid, passed away Tuesday December 6, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Brown was a lifelong resident of the McDavid Fl. area. Mr. Brown was self-employed many years, before retiring from Campbell’s Sand and Gravel. He was of the Baptist faith, and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Brown of McDavid; three sons, Tony (Angi) Brown of Pace, Florida, Steve (Tami) Brown of Jay, Florida, Mike (Lori) Brown of Flomaton, Alabama, and son-n-law Timbo Campbell; 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Louise Brown, Wife, Doris Brown; daughter, Tammy Campbell; granddaughters, Kalea Brown, and Daisy Campbell.
Visitation will be held Saturday December 10, 2022 from 1 P.M. until 2 P.M. service time at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services for Mr. Winston Arnold Brown will be held Saturday December 10, 2022 at 2 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Brother Chip Barbas officiating. Interment will follow in Crary Memorial Cemetery in Bluff Springs Florida, with Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Glenda Manning Mason
December 8, 2022
Glenda Manning Mason, age 71, of Atmore, AL passed away on December 5, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was born on August 19, 1951 in Pensacola, FL. She worked at Best Western in Atmore for fifteen years. She is preceded in death by her parents who raised her, Benjamin and Alice Manning; her mother, Emma Manning Huggins; her step-father, Grady Huggins; her husband, Marvin Mason, Jr., and her siblings: Buddy Manning, Jerry Manning, Bonnie Manning, Edna Ard, May Goodale and Evelyn Cowan.
She is survived by her son, Bryan Mason of Talladega, AL; her daughters: Janet (Dennis) Jarrell of Atmore, AL, Tracey (Rusty) Slate of Atmore, AL and Careesa Mason of Atmore, AL; her brother, Robert (Doris) Manning of Elberta, AL; four grandchildren: Nichole McGhee, Tyler Jarrell, Destiny Cook and Jordan Perez along with six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Bryan Mason, Tony Jones, Dennis Jarrell, Jake McGhee, Rusty Slate, Jordan Perez and Tyler Jarrell. Visitation will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Patricia Gail Mathis
December 8, 2022
Patricia Gail Mathis, or “Diva” as she was affectionately known as by her family and friends, passed away peacefully after she lived a life different than most yet so full of love. To meet her was to love her, her eyes expressed a thousand words and her smile could light up the room. Her laugh was infectious. She loved her family with her whole heart. When Gail had a visitor, she wanted them to look at pictures of her family. The last half of Gail’s life was at Pensacola Clusters, where the wonderful staff became her family. Gail consistently defied all odds, and she is now joined with her momma and daddy in heaven. Gail is survived and celebrated by her two brothers, John Mathis and his wife Sue; Clyde Mathis and his wife Courtney; her six nieces and nephews; and her twelve great nieces and nephews.
Her family will have a small graveside burial. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Gonzalez Baptist Church in Gonzalez, FL.
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Peggy Diane Holsen Trull
December 7, 2022
Peggy Diane Holsen Trull, aged 74 years young, of Molino, Florida passed away on December 2, 2022. Peggy was the youngest of four children born to Dudley Vincent Holsen, Sr. and Lena Louise Donaway Holsen. She was born on July 20, 1948 in Pensacola, Florida.
Peggy married Robert Wayne Trull on December 29, 1965 and they were happily married for 57 years. She was a talented medical transcriptionist. She graduated from Pensacola Junior College and worked for Rico Transcription and owned her own business, Peggy Trull Transcription Services.
Peggy was a member of Richards Memorial United Methodist Church in Pensacola, Florida. She was an avid reader, gardener and collector. She loved to walk and always made time to stop and smell the roses.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and Louise Holsen; her brothers Dudley Vincent Holsen, Jr. “Sonny” and Ronald Douglas Holsen “Ronnie”.
Peggy is survived by her husband, Robert Wayne Trull, three children, Sheryl Lynn Trull, Levan Vincent Trull (Loni), and Steven Lee Trull (Natalie), eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren, her loving sister, Patricia Godwin and her dear Aunt Selma Donaway.
Graveside funeral services and burial will be held at Byrneville Community Church on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM.
Honorary Pastors will be Tom Trull and Ronnie Trull.
Pallbearers will be Allen Johnson, Donovan Trull, Daniel Harman, Tony Hahn, Doug Godwin and Nolan Lorenzana. Jason Godwin and JD Johnson will act as Alternate Pallbearers.
Francesco Paolo Manzi (Franco)
December 5, 2022
, 64, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022 in the presence of family.
Born in Italy on December 18, 1957, Franco, who was known for his selfless and giving nature, dedicated his life to serving his family and community.
As a first-generation immigrant to America, Franco achieved his dream of owning his own restaurant with the opening of Franco’s Italian Restaurant in 1999, after managing Marchello’s Italian Restaurant for 17 years. He ran his family restaurant for almost 23 years with the help of his friends and business partners, Gennaro Intermoia and Giovanni Volpara, his family, as well as countless others who became like family. Serving authentic Italian food and his famous one-of-a-kind Italian dressing, Franco had a way of making everyone feel like family, and it was because of his caring and generous nature that Franco’s quickly became a special place to so many people in Pensacola.
He was preceded in death by his father, Antonio Manzi.
Franco is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kimberly; his three children, Michael Manzi, Francesca Thomas (Nathan) and Anthony Manzi; his grandson, Liam Thomas; granddaughter, Reese Thomas; his mother, Loreta DeLaurentiis; and four brothers Duilio, Bruno, Ettore, and Massimo.
A public memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 10 from 10:00-12:00 p.m. All are welcome to join in the celebration of his life at Trahan Family Funeral Home in Pensacola.
Eunice Lunelle Bailey
December 1, 2022
Eunice Lunelle Bailey, 85, of Molino, Florida, passed away on November 29, 2022.
She was born in Enon, Florida on September 2, 1937 to Grover Leslie and Lottie Melandie Lewis Hall. She was married to Marion Blueford Bailey for 66 years. Eunice was a member of Victory Assembly of God. She was a homemaker and had a passion for sewing, gardening, canning, family, friends, church and helping others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Leslie Hall and Lottie Melandie Lewis Hall; brother, Grover W. Hall. She is survived by her children, Judy Bailey (Carl) Daley, Randall (Melodie) Bailey, and Charles Bailey; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; sister, Bernice Hall (Ralph) Carrick; brother, O. Wendell (Karen)Hall. Pallbearers will be Jason A. Lamb, P. Lamar Lamb, J. Alec Bailey, Justin A. Cruce, Zachery X. Lamb, Jacob D. Bailey.
Funeral services will be at Victory Assembly on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be prior to service at 11:00am. Burial will be at Bay Springs Cemetery.
Gregorio “Pony” Banda
December 1, 2022
Mr. Gregorio “Pony” Banda, 77 years of age, passed away, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Pensacola, FL. He was born may 9, 1945 in Col San Isidro, Mier Y Noriega, NL; and resided in Texas before moving to Atmore, AL; in 1999. He was a member of Renovation Ministries. He was employed in the Cotton Gin Industry for over 40 years, and was employed with Golden Gin Company in Jay, FL.
Mr. Banda enjoyed spending time with his family, church family, and friends. He loved his dogs, and chickens. He loved people, and he was always a hard worker. He always had this very infectious smile on his face. God shared a vision with him in 2018 about planting a church in Mier Y Noriega, México. In September 2022 Renovation Ministries opened a sister church in Mier Y Noricga, Nuero Leon México, La Iglesia de Ministerios de Renovacion. He was able to see his vision given to him by God completed. In his words “Ya despues de ver eso, que Dios me lleve.” “To God be all the glory.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luciano (Maxcimina Ramírez) Banda, one son-in law, Ricky Herrera, and one grandson, Ricky Josh Herrera.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Tomasa Banda, of Atmore, AL; three sons, Tony (Diana) Banda, of Kress, TX; Thomas (Amber) Banda, of Poarch, AL; Isidro (Maria) Rico, of Mier Y Noriega, MX, four daughters, Maria Concepcion Banda (Juan de Dios Alvarado), of Valle Hermoso, MX; Melissa Herrera, of Atmore, AL; Maxcimina (Christopher) Knorr, of Atmore, AL; Lorraine (Andrew) Marez, of Perdido, AL; two brothers, Armando Banda (Carmela) Ramirez, of Lockney, TX; José Luis (Matilda) Banda, of Lockney, TX; one sister, Maria Banda, of Valle Hermoso, MX; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Home, LLC. with Pastor, Brad Wilson officiating.
Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Luciano Banda, Armando Banda, Jr; José Luis Banda, Jr; Arnulfo Campos, Jr; Isaac Bernal, Rodolfo Rico.
Honorary pallbearers will be Payo Cantú, Guadalupe Turrubiates, Phillip Marshall, Stephen Wolfe, and Isidro Rico.
John F Coon
December 1, 2022
John F Coon, 62, of Flomaton, AL, passed away November 13th in Holbrook, AZ.
He was born at the old Turberville Memorial Hospital in Century, FL to Gerald C Coon, Sr and Doris Bowman Coon. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Randy Cannon and sisters, Lisa and Donna Coon.
John was a man of many talents who had done a little bit of everything. He owned his own paint and body shop at the age of 18, built trusses, roofed and framed many a home, operated heavy equipment, owned a repossession company, delivered UPS trucks all over the country and always pursued his passion for muscle cars. He was a genius when it came to working on vehicles. He will always be remembered for his funny memes, pics of his travels and all the classic cars and trucks he saw along the way. John loved connecting with family through genealogy and would sit for hours listening to stories from “the good old days”.
John is survived by daughters, Amanda Hicks of Birmingham and Chloe Coon of Nebraska, son, Caleb Henderson of Pensacola, sisters, Debbie Anderson of Nevada, Nan Gomez of Pensacola and Jeannine Walston of New York, and brothers, David Giovacchini of Nevada and Gerald Coon of Tennessee, special nephew, Chris Coon, of Pensacola, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
As John wished, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
Kathy Adams
December 1, 2022
Mrs. Kathy Adams, age 78, passed away, November 29, 2022, in Atmore, AL; with her family at her bedside. She was born June 17, 1944, in Brownwood, TX; and resided in Hope Hull, AL; since then, she moved to Atmore, AL and has resided there for the past 20 years. She owned and operated her Daycare business for many years. She was a member of Little Rock Church.
Mrs. Adams enjoyed spending time with her family and going to church. She loved children, and she loved Christmas time. She enjoyed taking care of her dogs, cats, and spending time in her vegetable garden. She was an avid Alabama Football Fan. She was a very devoted care taker for both her mom and dad.
Mrs. Adams is preceded in death by her parents, Louis (Doris Reid) Zangas, Jr; husband, Wendell Adams, and one sister, Brenda Starks.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Michael) Gantt, of Titus, AL; one brother, Larry (Faye) Zangas, of Flomaton, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Friday, December 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Eddie Starks officiating.
Burial will follow at Little Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 2, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Michael Gantt, Phillip Zangas, Brian Starks, West Starks, Larry Cox, and Jack Cox.
George ‘Skip’ Gibson
November 29, 2022
George “Skip” Gibson, 72, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
A visitation and service will take place on Saturday, December 3rd at Faith Chapel North at 1 pm, followed by a gathering of family and friends. Please contact Bonnie Gibson for more information.
Skip was born in Cantonment, Florida on November 8, 1950 to his parents George Gibson and Betty Curran. He attended Tate High School, where he was drafted by the Cleveland Indians, and then Chipola Junior College where he starred as a multi-sport athlete. He married Bonnie Gibson, the love of his life, on November 18, 1978 in Pensacola, Florida and they were married 43 years. He served in the US Navy on the Submarine USS U.S. Grant from 1970 to 1974. After his service in the Navy, he was a Senior Officer at the Juvenile Detention Center in Pensacola for 20 years. He was passionate about playing and watching sports, particularly baseball, football, and later in life, golf. He also loved music, especially southern rock and blues. His dogs Princess, Socks, Amy, Bailey, China, and Brees were like family and he enjoyed watching them around the house. His greatest joys came from spending time with his children and grandchildren and watching them experience life. He loved nature and to travel to the Smoky Mountains.
Skip is preceded in death by his father, George Gibson; his mother, Betty Curran; and brothers, Robert Curran and Bill Curran.
Skip is survived by his wife, Bonnie Sue; his strong sons and daughters-in-law, Dion and Jenny Gibson, Jeremy and Krystal Gibson, and Matthew and Lindsey Gibson; his spoiled grandchildren, Mason, Jackson, Oliver, and Birdie Gibson; his brother and sister-in-law, Doug and Cheryl Gibson; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Machelle and Ron Waters and Jennice and Larry Soley; and many nieces and nephews.