William ‘Blake’ Adams
April 19, 2026
William “Blake” Adams, age 40, was born on October 20, 1985, in Pensacola, FL.
With a sense of passion and divine purpose, Blake cherished his family and friends. His loving spouse, Tiffany, was the guardian of his heart and protector of his peace. Whether he was cheering from the sidelines at the kids’ sporting events or just being present in their daily lives, the love he held for his family was the driving force behind everything he did. Their home was a sanctum of peace and love for all who entered. Blake’s stubbornness was rooted in an intense, unwavering protectiveness over the people he held dear. If you were loved by Blake, you were protected by his loyal spirit. Blake possessed a brilliant, quick wit that kept everyone on their toes. He was genuinely hilarious, and his contagious laugh could fill a room and instantly lift the spirits of anyone blessed enough to hear it. Beyond family, Blake had a deep-seated passion for the roar of an engine. He loved spending time at the race track with his brother and had an enduring passion for classic cars. One of his proudest recent achievements was finishing the restoration of a 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville, affectionately known as “The Vert.” This was a labor of love completed in cherished memory of his late brother. We find deep comfort in knowing that he and Bo are together again, likely shooting pool and catching up. Blake’s legacy of devoted friendships lives on in the many lives he touched, particularly those of his lifelong friends, Daniel (Fred), Matt (Hollywood), and Kevin (Smoky). Blake and Daniel’s friendship is a noteworthy bond that illustrates a journey of commitment and loyalty that very few will ever experience. We can hear him telling you now, “I’m gonna pull up”. Blake was our champion through life’s unpredictable twists and turns; a constant in times of need. While no words can capture the space he leaves behind, we will carry Blake’s memory with us forever. He has “pulled up” to his forever home, smiling with joy in the midst of his Dad, brother, and Jesus.
Blake was preceded in death by his grandfather, William L. Adams; grandmother, Nina Sue Muszynski; his father, William “Buster” Adams; and brother, Waylon Lee Adams.
Blake is survived by his mother, Lori Barnhill; spouse, Tiffany Davis, and their children Jay, Essan, Briley, Kasen; sister, Kalli Wilks (Jamison); uncle, Mike “Unk” Chavers; Aunt, Lois “Lori” Adams, nieces and nephews, Miley, Stella, Eli, Kyler, Bailey; and many more cherished family members and friends.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel North, 1000 S. Hwy. 29, Cantonment, FL. 32533, on Tuesday, April 21, 2025. We’ll begin welcoming friends and family at 12:00 pm; the memorial service will commence at 12:30 pm.
Thank you all for your continued prayers, encouragement, and support!
Rodger (Rod) Earl Wetzel
April 18, 2026
Rodger (Rod) Earl Wetzel, age 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 11, 2026, in Pensacola, FL.
Rod was born on May 12, 1943, in Stockton, California, the son of the late Virgil and Lois Wetzel and the oldest of their 4 children.
Rod split time during his teenage years between the California Central Valley and Klamath Falls, Oregon. At the young age of 17 and by way of Parental Consent, he enlisted for service in the United States Navy. Rod served for six years between 1961 and 1966 with most of that time aboard the USS Lexington. He accepted his discharge in Pensacola, Florida, having served his commitment honorably.
Shortly after that, Rod would meet and fall for the love of his life, Sheryl Josey. Rod knew at first sight that this was who he wanted to start a life with and wasted no time. After courting for 2 weeks, Rod proposed to Sheryl and they were married within the year. They would remain married for 58 years until his passing. A true love story.
Rod worked as a tradesman until his retirement in 2000 due to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. Rod would battle this disease with grace and humility until his passing.
Rod Wetzel was first and foremost a follower of Jesus Christ attending Smyrna Baptist Church. He was equally dedicated to being an incredible husband, father and Grandfather.
Rod is survived by his wife, Sheryl, his daughter Paula Keating and her husband Tom, his eldest son Levi Wetzel, and his youngest son, Ty Wetzel, his sister Rixey Quadros and brother Ronald Wetzel, and his three grandchildren Jacob, Lauren and William.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Rod. Until we meet again in Heaven.
Mary Graham Haas
April 17, 2026
Mary Graham Haas passed away on April 16, 2026 at 100 years and five months of age.
Born November 15, 1925 to Walker A. Graham and Nancy Lula Graham in Mt. Olive, Alabama, she later became a longtime resident of Cantonment, Florida where she had a career in nursing.
Mary was a faithful member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church of Cantonment, as well as an active member of the Pensacola Quilter Guild. Among her enjoyments were sewing, crocheting, knitting, and the delight of sharing fresh blueberries with her families and friends.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, William Haas.
Mary is survived by her nieces and nephews, Faye Abbs, Margie Wolfe, Jerry Graham, Linda Morris, Tommy (Liz) Graham, Cheryl Booker, Peggy (Chuck) Folmar, Wayne Baldwin, James (Brenda) Graham, Nancy Davis, and Alfred Graham; her granddaughter, Janet Cavallaro; her great-nieces; her great-nephews; and her friends and neighbors.
A funeral service will be held at 11: 00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bishop Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Spruell Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to service.
Janice Carolyn Smith
April 17, 2026
Janice Carolyn Smith, 94, of Molino, Florida, passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born in Andalusia, Alabama on May 26, 1931 to Ray Gardner and Lois Wood Gardner. She was married to Julian Smith for 42 years. Mrs. Smith spent her time working as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and was a member of Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church. She was passionate about traveling, drawing, and singing with the Grace Notes Musical Group.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lois Gardner; husband, Julian Smith; brothers, Wayne and James Gardner; sons, Byron and Mitchell Smith; granddaughter, Dawn Smith; grandson, Jessie Smith; and great-grandson, Johnny Funkhouser.
She is survived by her daughters, Judy Smith Dean and Lisa Smith Harman; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Dorothy Rae Sellers
April 15, 2026
Dorothy Rae Sellers went to be with her Lord and Savior March 26, 2026. She was born November 20, 1947 to William “Sam” and Callie Patrick. Dorothy was kind, loving and fun. She loved life, laughing and talking. She loved to go fishing, shopping and singing. Before she got sick, she loved playing softball and volleyball and she loved going to church She wanted to make everyone feel special. She desired greatly to know that people knew Jesus as their Lord and Savior. She studied her Bible and after she got really sick she would have us read to her and pray with her. She was a great prayer warrior and she prayed for everyone. Should loved so many people and they loved her too.
She is preceded in death by her parents William and Callie Patrick, her mother and father-in-law Ernest and Fannie Sellers, her brothers Melvin (Josie), Lamar and Leon (Thelma) Patrick, her sisters Bessie (Gene) Bondurant and Anita Upton, her sisters and brother-in-law‘s, Margeret (Ralph) Thames, Marlene (William) Moore, Martha Lee (Johnny) Hodge, Louise (Ty) Cobb (Rob) Sanford, Marie (Frank) Frankowski, her grandson Ernest Brown, her son-in-law Mitchell Dunn, and her special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins that she dearly loved!
She is survived by her loving, devoted husband and best friend Ernest “Junie” Sellers. Her loving daughter’s Renee (Gene) Brown, Lisa Dunn and Sherry Sellers. Her grandchildren, Ryan McIlwain, Tres Pena, Eli Woodruff, Gabe Milstid, Jeff Brown, Justin (Stephanie) Brown, Preston (Dani) Eddings, Annie (Zack) McLemore and Chris (Emma) Green. Her great grandchildren Christopher, Aaliyah, Everett, and Adaline. Her loving sister Geneva (Durwood) Edmonson, her sister-in-law‘s Marianne Patrick, Lela (John) Davis and brother-in-law, Leo Upton. Her special nieces, nephews aunts and uncles and cousins and her friends all of which she loved deeply, and that held a special place in her heart. She is greatly missed and so deeply loved! We are so grateful for everyone who loved on her cared for her spent time with her
Her celebration of life will be held at Petty’s funeral home in Atmore, Alabama at 1:00 with Pastor Grant Norris officiating. Family will be welcome at 11:30 and everyone else welcome at 12:00.
Burial to follow at new Beginnings cemetery in Molino, Florida and food to follow at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in McDavid, FL.
Pallbearers will be Justin Brown, Ryan McIlwain, Michael Patrick, Keith Edmonson, Joey Diamond and Christopher Green.
Honorary Pallbearers are Bradley Edmonson, Clinton Edmonson and Gene Brown.
Mickey Sue ‘Susie’ Messick
April 13, 2026
Mickey Sue “Susie” Messick, born October 18, 1951, in Pensacola, Florida, passed away on April 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Charles “Chuck” Messick; her daughter, Christy Gardner (Jesse); her beloved granddaughter, Lileah Messick; and her triplet grandsons, Jase, Grant, and Reed Gardner. She is also survived by her sisters, Judy Regan, Katie O’Quinn (Buddy), Cathy Anderson (Terry), and Shirley Caro (Buddy), along with many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
Susie was preceded in death by her son, Jason Messick, and her parents, W.C. and Thora Regan.
A graduate of Pensacola High School, Class of 1969, Susie had a special talent and passion for cooking and cake decorating. She created wedding cakes for her daughter, as well as for nieces, nephews, and many friends over the years—each one made with care and pride.
Above all, Susie’s greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren: Lileah, Jase, Grant and Reed, who brought her endless joy.
She found peace in traveling to the Smoky Mountains—especially Cades Cove—and loved her time at the beach at Fort Pickens. She was also a devoted fan of the Atlanta Braves and enjoyed cheering them on.
Susie lived her life with kindness, love, and a quiet faith, finding strength and comfort in the Lord. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
“And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:17–18
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Faith Chapel North with Mary Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Kathryn Juanita Chance Simpson
April 8, 2026
Kathryn Juanita Chance Simpson
March 28, 1935 – April 5, 2026
Kathryn Juanita Chance Simpson, age 91, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born on March 28, 1935, in Marianna, Florida, she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Chance and Laura Lee Boggs Chance.
Juanita was the beloved wife of William “Buddy” Simpson, with whom she shared 47 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2000. Their life together was built on love, faith, and devotion to family.
She was a devoted mother to five children: Morris (Joyce) Simpson, Dale (Gail) Simpson, Farron (Becky) Simpson, Sheila Hassell, and Carl (Fran) Simpson. She was a proud and loving grandmother to 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren, each of whom she cherished deeply.
Affectionately known as “Granny,” Juanita was a homemaker by choice and the heart of her family. She also played an important role in managing the family’s logging and trucking business alongside her husband and their trusted employee, Morris “Moose” Simpson. In addition, she worked for many years as a clerk with Sheraton & Roadway Hotels, where she was known for her kindness and dedication.
Juanita will be remembered for her unwavering love, her strong work ethic, and the warmth she brought into the lives of everyone who knew her.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment, Florida. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the service at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Darrel Black officiating. Interment will follow the service at Eastern Gate Cemetery on 9 mile road.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to VITAS Hospice, especially Tonya and Micalia, for their compassionate care. A special thank you is also extended to her daughter, Sheila, and granddaughter, Haley Hassell, for their devoted care and support during the last year of her life.
Juanita’s legacy of love and family will live on in all who knew and loved her.
Betty Lou (Cardwell) Pippins
March 30, 2026
Betty Lou (Cardwell) Pippins, 96, passed away March 26, 2026. She was born on March 20, 1930 to Hilma and Magnolia (Nicholson) Cardwell. After the death of her mother, she lived with her grandmother Bessie Mama. She graduated from Tate High School in 1948. She was a member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, Molino Historical Society and the Eastern Star. She thoroughly enjoyed her jobs at the Molino Post Office and Molino School.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her grandmother; her husband, Donwood Pippins; her daughter, Patsy Pippins Slater; her sister, Joyce Cardwell; and her stepbrother, Charels Lord.
She is survived by two sons and one daughter, Doug (Tina) Pippins, David (Tammy) Pippins, Cindy (Jonnie) Pippins Gibson; one sister, Carolyn (Robert) Flowers; two nieces; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She has many cousins and dear friends. She loved them all and enjoyed their visits.
The family appreciates the many blessings of her church family and friends. Also, a special thank you to the Lifecare Center in Pensacola for their care and compassion. The services will be officiated by Jim Reece and Jimmy Cook on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 with a visitation at 10:00 a.m. and a funeral at 11:00 a.m. Her burial service will be to follow at Aldersgate Methodist Church Cemetery.
Charlene Joan Rounsaville
March 25, 2026
In Loving Memory of Charlene Joan Rounsaville
January 11, 1938 – March 23, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charlene Joan Rounsaville, aged 88, on March 23, 2026: a cherished former schoolteacher, devoted wife, and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Joan leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.
Born in Atmore, Alabama, Joan graduated from Escambia County High School in 1957 and earned her degree in English education from Howard College (now Samford University) and a master’s from the University of New Mexico.
She first married Lee Douglas Coker Sr., a military serviceman, and after 18 years together, endured his passing with grace.
Joan dedicated herself to teaching at Escambia County Middle School, where countless students found inspiration and guidance under her nurturing care. She later married Donnell Rounsaville, a fellow educator, and their union flourished in shared passion and community commitment.
Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Charles James White and Thelma Opal Tullis White; both husbands; her son Lee Douglas Coker Jr.; and her siblings, Maurice Earl White, James Riley “Pete” (Gerry) White, and Thelma Jean (Aubrey) Till.
She is survived by her son, Charles (Mishalene) Coker; daughter-in-law, Felicia Brantley Coker; stepchildren, Steve (Darlene) Rounsaville, Clay (Holly) Rounsaville, Robert Rounsaville, and Kathy (Orbi) Gonzalez; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL, to celebrate Joan’s life and legacy, with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn Lynn Dannelley Luker
March 25, 2026
Marilyn Lynn Dannelley Luker, 70, of Atmore, AL, passed away on March 24, 2026. Marilyn was born on May 29, 1955, to Johnny and Irma Wall Dannelley.
She owned and operated Moma Marilyn’s Day Care for many years and loved her Daycare Babies.
She enjoyed Alabama football, fishing, shopping, dancing, and spending time with her family; she especially loved her grandchildren and her pets: Sassy, Cocoa, Deeder, and Buddy.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Heather Luker; her grandchild, Butterbean, and one great-grandchild.
She is survived by her son Stevie (Dawn) Luker of Atmore, AL; her daughter, Amber (Glendon) Harrison of Atmore, AL; her sister, Reginia (Wayne) Barrow of McCullough, AL; two grandchildren, Alanna Johnson, Jacob (Gracie) Luker; and 7 great-grandchildren, Farrah, Jaiden, Jase, Makenleigh, Stetson, Emily and Wrenley.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 27, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Richard Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Active Pallbearers will be Leo Luker, Jonathan Luker, Noah Luker, Jacob Luker, Jed Dukes, and Ryan Linam. Honorary Pallbearers will be Glendon Harrison, Eric Hall, and Wayne Barrow.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.