Edith McBride Barnes
September 5, 2022
Mrs. Edith McBride Barnes 94, of McDavid, Florida went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2022
Edith was born July 6, 1928 to Noah and Betty McBride in Chumuckla, Florida. She was a beautician by trade, which she practiced for 40 years.
Edith is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Grady Barnes Sr.; one son James R. Barnes of Bluff Springs, Florida; her parents Noah and Betty McBride of Byrneville, Florida; one brother Mr. W.A. McBride; and one sister Mrs. Neil McBride Austin both of Pensacola, Florida.
Edith is survived by one son Mr. Grady Barnes Jr. and Pat Hendrix, of Tensaw Alabama; a daughter Mrs. Donna C Rydzowski and husband Steve of McDavid, Florida, and one brother Mr. Ray McBride and wife Miriam of Century, Florida. Edith was blessed with 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.
She cherished her deep spiritual relationship with the Lord thy God, and treasured her church family at Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton, Alabama.
Edith loved to fish, she and Grady spent countless happy hours attempting to best one another with the biggest catch of the day. All the family loved to hear the tall tells born of many Alabama River outings and joy filled weeks spent at their Boatyard Landing, fishing camp.
Her family will sorely miss her, strength, rugged sprit, and steely grit, all characteristics of a generation rapidly fading. Most of all we will miss the love she shared so freely. This love will remain forever in our memories.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mr. Jamie Barnes, Mr. Grady L. Barnes, Mr. Steve W. Rydzowski, Mr. David B. Barnes, Mr. Jeremy Barnes, Mr. Josh G. Barnes, and great-grandson Mr. Steven W. Rydzowski II
Services for Mrs. Edith Barnes will be as follows:
There will be a service conducted by the Reverend’s Larry Patterson and Jonathan Hill of Little Escambia Baptist Church, held at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home on September 6th at 10:00 am followed by grave side service at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery in Chumuckla, Florida.
It was Edith’s wish that instead of sending flowers a contribution be made, in her memory, to Little Escambia Baptist Church Building program, or in some other way to further the gospel of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, if you wish
Ronnie Lamar Champion
September 5, 2022
Mr. Ronnie Lamar Champion, age 75, passed away, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at his home in Atmore, AL; surrounded by family at his bedside. He was born June 1, 1947 in Graceville, FL; then resided in Pace, FL; for a while before moving to Atmore, AL; for the past 14 years. He served in the United States Army for many years and awarded several medals for his honor, especially the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals. He was a Baptist Minister serving many local churches in Escambia, AL; Escambia, FL; and Santa Rosa, FL; for many years.
Mr. Champion valued the time he got to spend with his family. He was an avid fisherman. He spent many hours studying and researching the bible. He loved spreading the gospel and bringing people to Jesus. If you know Ronnie you knew he loved the Lord and wanted everyone else to him also.
He is preceded in death by his father, Barney Ben Champion, and one granddaughter, Laura Cost.
He is survived by his mother, Eunice Collins Champion, of Milton, FL; his loving wife of 52 years, Carolyn Champion, of Atmore, AL; one son, Derek (Tammy) Champion, of Sacramento, CA; one daughter, Deidre Champion (Jimmy) Peck, of Pace, FL; two brothers, Dennis (Patricia) Champion, of Kennesaw, GA; Stanley Champion, of Milton, FL; eight grandchildren, Hunter (Alyssa) Hughes, of Pace, FL; Brittany Godwin, of Pace, FL; Madilynn Peck, of Pace, FL; Ryan Peck, of Pace, FL; Courtney McGrath, of Sacramento, CA; Whitney (Cory) Batterson, of Robertsdale, AL; Hayden Champion, of Robertsdale, AL; eleven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Pine Level Baptist Church with Rev. Joseph Kennedy officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Level Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 10:15 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Pine Level Baptist Church.
Martha Lee Lodge
September 4, 2022
Martha Lee Lodge, 85 of Cantonment, FL passed away on August 1, 2022. She was born in Castleberry, AL on March 15, 1937 to Seth and Emma Brigham. She retired from the Escambia School District as a teacher assistant.
Martha enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling the country. As a proud Nana, she enjoyed her grand and great grandchildren. She was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Cantonment. She was active in the Merrymakers. As a devoted wife, mother, Nana, friend and servant of the Lord, Martha will be greatly missed.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Lodge; son, Keith Andrew Lodge; her parents, Seth and Emma Brigham; sisters, Mabel Hollinhead, Ruth Hagan, Lois Lister; and brother, William Brigham.
She was survived by her daughter, Cindy Hamlett; daughter-in-law, Alissa Lodge; grandchildren, Jessica, Matthew, Zoe, Megan and Colbi; ten great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Betty Spiegelhalter; brother-in-law, Daniel Lodge; a beloved niece, Judy (David) Webb; and loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Cantonment, 118 Morris Avenue, Cantonment, FL . A Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Dr. Will Stone and Pastor Terry Grey to officiate services.
Bettie Till Webb
September 4, 2022
Bettie Till Webb, age 87 of Pensacola (Cantonment), Florida passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022. She was born in Georgiana, Alabama, but spent the majority of her life in the Pensacola area. Bettie was a corporate secretary at her family-owned business, Webb Electric Company. She has been a member of Liberty Church for many years.
Bettie was preceded in death by her mother, Viola McCrory Till; her father, Paul E. Till, Sr.; her brother, Paul E. Till, Jr.; her sisters, Wanda Ruth Till Sumrall and Elizabeth Till; and a grandson, Shawn Wesley Pugh.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 71 years, Jerry T. Webb; her daughters, Renee’ Webb Pugh and Melinda Webb Schwartz (David); her son, Daniel A. Webb (Jackie); granddaughters, Jennifer Pugh Nolan (Michael), Heather Schwartz Johnson (Ernie), Sheryl Schwartz Hanssen (Eric), Stephanie Webb Schwartz, and Kristy Webb Beauchamp (Daniel); grandsons, Justin David Schwartz (Taryn), Jason Webb Schwartz (Kristy), Jaymes Alan Webb (Savannah), and Clinton Thomas Webb (Junieth), step-grandson, Bryan L. Schwartz; 8 great granddaughters; and 7 great grandsons.
A visitation will be held at Liberty Church – Blue Angel Campus on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 10AM-11AM with service beginning at 11AM. A procession to Pensacola Memorial Gardens for the committal service will follow.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish please consider making a donation in Bettie’s name to Globe International or Covenant Care Hospice – West Florida Hospital.
Irene Ruth James
September 4, 2022
Irene Ruth James, 78, of Cantonment, FL, died on August 30, 2022, from complications of colon cancer.
Irene was born September 15, 1943, in Potsdam, NY, to Shirley Perry Jopson but was adopted by Charles and Ruth Holden at age 3. Irene graduated from Bay County High School in Panama City, FL, in 1961 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, from which she was honorably discharged in December 1962 upon her marriage to first husband, Paul Renaud. Irene and Paul had four daughters: Mary, Paula, Pamela, and Patricia.
Irene’s career included service in school lunch programs in Gulfport, MS, and in Pensacola, FL. She also worked for over 20 years for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2006.
She is predeceased by brothers Donald Perry and Gary “Chet” Jopson; sister Lynne Lavasseur; daughters Mary Renaud and Pamela Coon; and grandson Jeremiah Coon. She is survived by her brother, George Jopson (Lisa); sisters-in-law Gloria Perry and Nadine Jopson; daughters Paula Parker (Michael) and Patricia Barlow; grandchildren Patrick Peatrowsky II, Stephanie Allaire, Michael Peatrowsky, Jason Renaud, Justin Coon, Timothy Adkison II, Emily Haber; 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces.
She was an active member of Gonzalez United Methodist Church, and her closest friends were among the congregants. Irene took on projects and challenges with courage and creativity and was a role model of dependability, resilience, and love of country.
The family acknowledges Miguel Gutierrez-Diaz, DO, for over thirty years of primary care and Covenant Hospice for six days of amazing and compassionate end-of-life care. The family will have a private memorial service.
Bonnie B. Atress Reeves Rutledge
September 1, 2022
passed away on August 28, 2022 at The Waterford at Creekside Nursing Home. She was born on October 11, 1927 to Nancy Victoria Polk and Jeffery Reeves in Jay FL. She was married to Coyl E. Rutledge [Deceased]. He was a devoted and loving husband.
Bonnie lived a happy life in Pensacora Florida, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She always enjoyed having different experiences throughout her life. She worked in the first candy store in Pensacora Florida. Then she paused to raise a family. She later drove a school bus for Bellview Middle and Escambia High School for 10 years. Later she worked as a Secretary/Medical Assistant for Dr. Clyde. Miller, GP.
She enjoyed square dancing, dancing, sewing, and traveling. She was a member of the Pensacola Baptist Temple.
She is survived by her children Cheryl Mills, Nancy (Bill) Travis, Charlanche (Eric) Braswell, Priscilla (Gary) Frey. She had 10 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren and 9 Great Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victoria Polk and Jeff Reeves, her son, Dewey Engro, a brother, W. C. Reeves and three grandchildren: Richy Braswell, Alicia Skipper, and Denice Barney (The girls were Cheryl Mills’, only daughters).
Services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South on Friday September 2, 2022.
Drew Curtis
September 1, 2022
Drew Curtis lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the age of 47. He was born on August 7, 1975 to Peggy Borden Beascoechea and George Curtis.
Drew enjoyed soccer, woodworking, and spending time with his son, Cash.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hugh and Margaret Borden and paternal grandparents, Clarene and Alta Curtis.
Drew is survived by his son, Cash Curtis; mother, Peggy (Pete) Beascoechea; father, George (Brenda) Curtis; sister, Leigh Ann (John) Rieth; brother, Stevan (Lindsay) Curtis; four nieces, Virginia Vasey, Claudia Rieth, Anna Miller and Rowan Curtis; four nephews, Jack Rieth, Justin Miller, Lane Miller and Brooks Curtis; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in the Event Room of Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Gloria Sharpless Sims
September 1, 2022
Gloria Sharpless Sims, age 80, of Atmore, AL passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama with her children by her side.
She was born on August 20, 1942 in Pensacola, FL to Rex James and Vesta Melton Sharpless & lived 78 of her 80 years in Atmore with a short move to Waycross, GA in her early 20’s. Gloria loved the people of Atmore and especially being involved with her church family at the First
Presbyterian Church. She also enjoyed serving as secretary of Escambia Academy from 1971-1980 and her part time job of keeping books for small businesses. In 1980, she began her 32 year career as a Medical Records Technician with Dr. JB Thomas & later worked with Dr. Delaine Salter & Dr. James Dixon. From 2002-2012, she worked with Dr. Thomas Boshell in Brewton, AL which was a highlight of her career. Although Gloria spent most of her time serving others through work, she also served through her amazing culinary skills. Every meal was a treat, but her Christmas dinners were extraordinary, and she made the absolute best deserts, pickles, preserves and jellies. She also enjoyed creating amazing delicacies for friends’ gatherings and baked hundreds of mouth-watering cakes for Mark’s restaurant in the 1980’s. Of course, she is most known for being a faithful, loving friend and for the deep love, pride and joy that she felt for her children and grandchildren. She was always delighted to share of their activities and accomplishments.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 48 years, Lynwood Jackie Sims and her sister, Carolyn Sharpless Lambert.
She is survived by her son, Mark D. (Lori) Sims of Water Island, US VirginIslands; her daughter, Daphne Sims (Jeff) Cook of Daphne, AL; her brother, Lamar (Sandra) Sharpless of Orange Beach, AL and her grandchildren: Katie Sims and Megan Sims of Brighton, MI; Nathan Cook and Alex Cook of Birmingham, AL and Broxton Cook of Daphne, AL.
Her Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Atmore, 208 E Horner Street, Atmore, AL 36502 with Dr. Steve Shirley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterial Church of Atmore.
As a cancer survivor who also lost a young niece to cancer, Gloria requested In Lieu of flowers to please make donations to a TeamMinistries.org either online, on their facebook page or mail to 1809 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209-3505. This is a tax deductible ministry that provides practical needs for families whose children are in cancer treatment and it was a huge blessing to our family friends.
Jonathan Derek Perry
August 30, 2022
Jonathan Derek Perry, age 48, of Mobile, AL passed away on August 24, 2022. He wasborn on May 22, 1974 in Pensacola, FL to John McGhee and Carol Perry. He found enjoyment as a professional residential painter. He also loved to draw in his spare time. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lecie Jo McGhee and his brother, William Craig Barnhill, Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Perry Barnhill of Mobile, AL and his father, Johnnie McGhee of Canoe, AL; his sisters: Amy C. Spate and Jennifer H. Barnhill; his brothers: Zachary McGhee and Jake McGhee; his aunts: Jennifer Perry, Betty Peacock, Angela DeVilbiss along with many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL with Pastor Glenn Barnhill officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Cemetery.
A.” Luverne” Dockens Paternoster
August 28, 2022
A.” Luverne” Dockens Paternoster
7-08-1936……8-27-2022
She was a beloved wife, mother and Nana. She was a member of the Farm Hill Church and Community for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Anthony “Tony”; father; Freeman, mother; Maggie, sister; Dolly, and brother; Freeman “Dougie”.
She is survived by her sister Linda ;(Joe) Drulia, daughters; Tonette and Dawn (Mike) Gaddis,
Five grandchildren; Jennifer (Sean) Rezek; Wendy Crawford; Kristen Gaddis; Sabrina (Josh) Gerstel, Christopher (Christina) Gaddis and thirteen great grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life at “Luverne’ s” home on Saturday August 3, 2022.