Curtis William Finney
September 13, 2022
Curtis William Finney, 48, of Cantonment, FL, entered eternal rest with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 11, 2022, after a short illness.
Curtis was born on July 9, 1974, to Preston Finney and Billie Jean Finney in Mobile, AL, and grew up in Daphne, AL. After graduating from Daphne High School, Curtis went on to obtain a Degree in Business from the University of West Alabama, in Livingston, AL. Curtis spent most of his career in sales and banking, including the past 13 years at Navy Federal Credit Union in Pensacola.
Curtis was a passionate and devoted man. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and gave his life to Jesus as a young man. This one decision transformed his life. He loved his family with all his heart and wanted to spend as much time as he could in the company of his family. Curtis loved his church. He served in various churches as a layperson, teaching numerous Sunday School and Discipleship classes and was currently a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola. Curtis had a hunger for the Bible and was a voracious reader. Curtis loved the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was a fan in the championship seasons and in the lean years. He loved talking Tide Football with anyone who would give him an audience, including his “famous” call to the Paul Finebaum show. Curtis enjoyed playing golf. He played as often as he had the opportunity, playing alongside friends and strangers.
Curtis made a difference in the lives of thousands of people. He underestimated the impact he made, but everybody knew Curtis. He brightened the room with his wit and humor, gladly serving others with every opportunity he had.
Along with his parents, Curtis is survived by his wife Linda Cain, son Taylor Finney, and daughter Rylee Cain. He is also survived by a host of relatives, and friends all over the country.
Visitation will be Friday, September 16, 2022 from 5:00-7:00pm and the Funeral Service will be at Noon on Saturday, September 17, 2022 with Bro. Tim Pernie officiating. Visitation and Funeral will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29 South, Cantonment, FL 32533. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526.
The pallbearers will be Michael Hixon, Stewart Coffee, Michael Hollingsworth, Chris Dabney, Sean Ballard, Scott Duncan, Robert Woodfin, and Taylor Finney.
In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Chaddah Dance Company- on behalf of Rylee Cain Mission to share the gospel and bring awareness to Human Trafficking across the U.S., In His Steps, 6231 North W. St. Pensacola, FL 32505.
Cleveland Thomas “Tom” Hyatt
September 13, 2022
Mr. Cleveland Thomas “Tom” Hyatt, age 73, passed away, Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Atmore, AL. He was a lifelong resident of Bay Minette, AL. He drove a “Big Truck” and enjoyed mechanicing for many years.
Mr. Hyatt enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed riding his buggy and golf cart.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleve (Minerva Richerson) Hyatt, Jr.
He is survived by his, three sons, Michael (Cassie) Hyatt, of Pensacola, FL; Chris (Hope) Hyatt, of Atmore, AL; Ryan (Meagen) Hyatt, of Canoe, AL; three brothers, Randy (Deborah) Hyatt, of Rabun, AL; Michael (Pamela) Hyatt, of Stockton, AL; Samuel (Tammy) Hyatt, of Excel, AL; two sisters, Carol Bundy, of Daphne, AL; Linda (Bill) Lees, of Daphne, AL; fifteen grandchildren, Christopher, Jonathan, Shelby, Kirstin, Tyler, Anna, Layla, Cameron, Braidin, Callie, Hayden, Bella, Chloe Elijah, Jace, thirteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM at New Life Baptist Church with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at New Life Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at New Life Baptist Church.
Dorothy Evelyn Moore
September 11, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Evelyn Moore, age 90, passed away, Friday, September 9, 2022, at her home in Atmore, AL; surrounded by her family at her bedside. She was born July 30, 1932 in Davisville, FL; and resided the last 60 years in Atmore, AL. She retired from Monsanto with many years of service. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She valued her time she has got to spend with her family, and going to family reunions. She just always just loved to stay busy, doing something.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hilton Pinky (Verchie Godwin) Davis, five brothers, Hilton Davis, Sonny Davis, Charles Davis, Clarence Davis, James Davis, one sister, Aileen Davis Singletary, and one granddaughter, Tonya Gilbert.
She is survived by her one son, Glenn (Dianna) Moore, Alabaster, AL; one daughter, Lana (Rick) Melvin, of Atmore, AL; two grandchildren, Morgan, Zachary, two great-grandchildren, Dalton, Brittany, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Roy Chewn officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, AL is in charge of all arrangements.
Christopher Allen Dunsford
September 11, 2022
Mr. Christopher Allen Dunsford, age 57, passed away, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Jay, FL. He was born June 1, 1965, in Flomaton, AL; and resided most of his life in Bluff Springs, FL. He was employed with Masland Carpets with many years of service.
Mr. Dunsford enjoyed spending time with his family and grandsons. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting. He loved mechanicing along beside his daddy.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Holley Dunsford, wife, Sherry Dunsford, grandparents, Howard (Ethel) Holley and Herman (Euceder) Dunsford.
He is survived by his, father, Clifton Dunsford, of Bluff Springs, FL; two sons, Marc (Priscilla) Dunsford, of Byrneville, FL; Mitch Dunsford, of Bluff Springs, FL; one sister, Becky (Jamie) Cobb, of Bluff Springs, FL; five grandchildren, Cole Dunsford, Brayden Smith, Waylon Dunsford, Gabe Dunsford, Wesley Dunsford, two nieces, Kolbi Cobb, Kendal Payne, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Glenn Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Cole Dunsford, Joel Gunter, Matt White, Rusty Peacock, Tyler Wilson, and Aaron McDonald.
George Emerson Barnes
September 11, 2022
George Emerson Barnes, 82, of Pensacola, FL went home to be with the Lord after passing peacefully at home with loving family and friends on September 4, 2022.
He was born on November 15, 1939, in Northampton County, NC. His sense of adventure began early in childhood and continued into adulthood when he joined the Navy in 1958 at the age of 18. He advanced to E-9 in only 14 years…always a 4.0 sailor and a 1% Chief. He met the love of his life, Claudette, who was a Navy WAVE herself, in Corpus Christi where they were both stationed. He was fond of saying “the Navy issued him a wife.” They had two daughters, and the Navy took them to Puerto Rico; Jacksonville, FL; the Philippines; Washington, DC; Pensacola; and the Philippines again, where he served as Forces Master Chief for COMUSNAVPHIL and then retired in 1980 after 22 years of honorable service. The family returned to Pensacola where he completed a BS in Business Admin at UWF. He then began a second career with the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 19 years at age 62.
He was an active member of Scenic Heights Baptist Church (later Potential Church) where he made many wonderful friends. Three of his golfing friends from Scenic Heights Baptist (Rolan, Charlie and Howard) have welcomed him to complete their foursome in Heaven. His good friend Don was waiting for him with a fishing pole.
Along his journey he learned to scuba dive, golf, league bowled, flew small single engine aircraft, and of course kept fishing. At 62, he and Claudette purchased an RV and took many trips out West and usually spent six weeks each winter in Key West. At 74, he parked the RV at Lake Talquin in a 50’s era style fish camp and took up serious fishing. He lived his life to the fullest. Over the course of his life, he visited all 50 states, numerous countries, five continents, and sailed four of the seven seas. He was a strong Christian man who was happy, had a great sense of humor, and was fun-loving. He loved God, his country, and his family and friends dearly, and he was loved by everyone who met him due to his sweet spirit. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, and a blessing to everyone in his life. He has left a void that cannot be filled. As one friend said, “He has written a great novel that affects us all.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Virgie Mae Barnes; his brother, Robert; sister, Jean; as well as one granddaughter, Sarah Anne Mullins.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Claudette Holbert Barnes; two daughters: Shari Cooper (Todd), and Kelly Sullivan (Kim); four granddaughters: Jessica Ridley (Andrew), Paige Mullins, Dori Cooper and Kaylee Potter (Mark); one great-granddaughter, Aveline Ridley; one sister, Rosa Mae Byrd (Hoyt Charles); and one brother, Walter Barnes, along with numerous extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel on September 13, 2022 beginning at 11:45am until the funeral service to begin at 12:45 pm. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant Care Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504.
The Barnes Family would like to express a very special thank you to Dr. Lewis, Navy Hospital; all the great doctors and nurses at Baptist Hospital, especially Dr. Thornton, and last but not least all the wonderful nurses of Covenant Care Hospice, especially D.J., and all our wonderful friends for their outpouring of love.
Olivia Bobe “Liv” Emmanuel
September 10, 2022
Our much-loved wife, mother and grandmother, Olivia Bobe “Liv” Emmanuel, died peacefully at home at the age of 101 on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. She was born December 8, 1920, in Denver, CO, the child of Pensacola natives, and grew up in Pensacola. She was loved deeply by her husband, Patrick Emmanuel, her seven children and twelve grandchildren. We have many happy memories of chilly holiday nights with a bushel of raw oysters in the yard followed by her famous chicken and oyster gumbo. Mom loved to entertain, frequently hosting dinner and cocktail parties, and the house was often filled with friends and great food. She loved decorating the house for holidays and was always so delighted to see the tree trimmed and lit for Christmas. Thanksgiving dinners were epic at “2020” or Innerarity, with many favorite family dishes covering every counter available.
We have many happy memories of a week spent every summer at “the cabin” at Innerarity with Mom and our maternal grandmother, Gram. There were many long sunny days crabbing, swimming, canoeing, and having an afternoon quiet hour reading library books. Mom loved the water and often took us all to Pensacola Beach for swimming, surfing, and early evening picnics. We all enjoy the beach and the water thanks to Mom. She will be greatly missed as the matriarch of our family.
She was an ardent supporter of the arts and was actively involved throughout her life with many arts-related organizations, including the Pensacola Symphony Guild and the Pensacola Museum of Art; she was a member of Nomads. She adored fashion and looked forward to dressing up for Mardi Gras and Fiesta balls while wearing Chanel No.5. She had wishes when young for a career in interior decorating and appreciated trips with her daughters to Atlanta to shop the fabric stores on the Westside. She appreciated travel, welcomed forays to New York or Chicago, and enjoyed many European trips with Patrick, returning home with lots of photos and stories of amazing sites and memorable meals. She was an avid reader and could often be seen at home side by side with Patrick reading novels, several daily papers, and multiple fashion and home décor magazines. She loved to point out gorgeous styles and designs. She and Patrick shared with all their children the love of books and reading, and she taught us the joy of a weekly trip to the library in the summer to load up on summer reading. This appreciation for reading and the library is now being passed down to great-grandchildren. She was always a gracious lady and a devout Catholic.
She is preceded in death by her daughters, Suzanne and Mary Jo Emmanuel Hanover; her parents, Ernest Henry (Jim) Bobe and Mattie O’Connell Bobe; as well as her siblings, Hortense, Florence, Annie Mae, and Ernest.
She is survived by her devoted husband of seventy-four years, Patrick; two daughters, Deborah Emmanuel and Barbara Emmanuel (Bernie Griner); four sons, Rick Emmanuel (Christy), Robert Emmanuel (Karen), Stephen Emmanuel (Susan), and John Emmanuel (Patty); son-in-law, Dennis Hanover; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Mary Halstead and her team of warm, caring, and attentive caregivers.
A heartfelt thank you to nurse Laurabeth and nurse practitioner Katie for excellent care, expertise, and attention provided to our mother and warmth and advice provided to our family in Mom’s final years.
Funeral Mass will be held 2:00pm Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, with Msgr. Michael Reed, celebrant.
Edna Virginia Norris Emmons
September 7, 2022
Mrs. Edna Virginia Norris Emmons, age 87, passed away, Monday, September 5, 2022, in Jay, FL. She was born March 20, 1935 in Atmore, AL; and resided most of her life in Century, FL. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service. She was a member of Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Emmons enjoyed spending time with her family and attending family reunions. She loved quilting and sewing, she would make and give all the newborn babies at church quilts. She enjoyed going to church and singing. She enjoyed volunteering at the hospital, reading, and always loved to cook.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Kelon Augusta (Buna Elizabeth Hardee) Norris, husband, Joel Bernard Emmons, six brothers, Aris “Jr” Norris, Howard Norris, A C Norris, Edgar Delano Norris, Joseph Carrol Norris, James Maurice Norris, three sisters, Phariba Myra Lee Rogers, Betty Chisolm White, and Martha June Miller.
She is survived by her two sons, Roger Emmons, of Century, FL; Carl (Terry) Emmons, of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Charlotte (Dennis) Ard, of Enterprise, AL; two brothers, Rev. David (Peggy) Norris, of Salisbury, NC; Billy (Nancy) Norris, of Toronto, Canada, five grandchildren, Janice, James, Theresa, Michael, Garrett, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tim Floyd, and Rev. David Norris officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Pallbearers will be Greg Enfinger, O’Neal Varner, Kenny Hammac, Reggie Carper, Gary Johnson, and Keith Julian.
Mary Virginia Pace
September 7, 2022
Mrs. Mary Virginia Pace, age 79, passed away, on Monday, September 5, 2022, in Century, FL. She was born August 7, 1943 in Apalachicola, FL; and resided most her life in Century.
She valued her time she has got to spend with her family, children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crabbing, and fishing. She had a good wit about her to always tell you like it was.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie (Alva Lewis) Lashley, husband August Pace, two sons, Joseph Lavimoniere, Michael Lavimoniere, one grandson, Joshua Lavimoniere, two brothers, Lonnie Lashley, and Richard Lashley.
She is survived by her two sons, Richard Lavimoniere, of Chagrin Falls, OH; Lewis T. Pace, of Pensacola, FL; one daughter, Alva Enfinger, of Century, FL; one brother, Ronnie Lashley, of Apalachicola, FL; one sister, Lyndal Odom, of Apalachicola, FL; three grandchildren, Ashlyn Robinson, Miranda Enfinger, Chandler Enfinger, five great-grandchildren, Conner, Cain, Cason, Coen, Adelynn, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Waylon Stuckey officiating.
Burial will follow at McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Luke Brown, Logan Brown, Zachary Sims, Jamie Gafford, Calem Robinson, and Jonathan Burkette.
Betty Coleman Amerson
September 6, 2022
Betty Coleman Amerson, age 82, of Enon, FL passed away on September 4, 2022 in Mobile, AL.
She was born on September 20, 1939 in Enon, FL to the late Jackson C. and Margaret Elouise Jackson Coleman. She was a licensed practical nurse and worked at Fountain and Holman Prison in Atmore as well as at the Atmore Nursing Home before she retired. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She enjoyed nature, animals and was very active with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 64 years Curtis Franklin Amerson, her sister Bertha C. Taylor, two brothers Marion C. Coleman and Ernest J. Coleman.
She is survived by her children Curtis Alan Amerson of Jay, FL; Alex David (Felicia) Amerson of Enon, FL; Lisa J. (Tracy) Fisher of Mobile, AL; Leah A. (Brian) Williams of Mobile, AL; eleven grandchildren; many great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; extended family; friends and a close family friend and caregiver Jamie Woods.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 10 AM until service time at 11 AM at Johnson-
Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Adam Amerson, Brad Williams, David Amerson, Jason Amerson, Billy Gilly, Dylan Amerson, Austin Snyder, Eugene Thames and Kyle Wayne Wilson.
Leon Hawthorne
September 6, 2022
Mr. Leon Hawthorne, age 89 of Brewton, passed away Sunday evening September 04,2022, surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Hawthorne was a native of Cantonment, Florida and a Brewton resident for the past 16 years. He served in the United States Army, during the Korean War era, and retired as a Bottomer Operator from St. Regis Paper Company after 30 years of dedicated service.
Mr. Hawthorne enjoyed fishing, hunting, and wood working. He was of the Holiness faith, and a faithful member of Beams of Light Holiness Church in Molino, Florida.
He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Fleming Hawthorne of Brewton, Alabama; daughter Sherry (Olen) Morris of Stanardsville, Virginia; sons, Richard (Shelia) Hawthorne of Flomaton, Alabama, Michael (Beth) Hawthorne of Clear Springs, Alabama, Gregory (Marion) Hawthorne of Brewton, Alabama; sister Ouida Richards of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren, Tammy (Destry) Findley of Flomaton, Alabama, Roger (Tally) Hawthorne of Pensacola, Florida, Michael (Heather) Hawthorne of Robertsdale, Alabama, Kelly (Stephen) Young of Torrance California, Amy Morris of Crozet Virginia, Robert (Kelsey) Morris of Barboursville Virginia, David (Candace) Morris of Barboursville Virginia, Clay (Tanya) Hawthorne of Flomaton, Alabama; great-grandchildren, Buck Hawthorne of Pensacola, Florida, Rory Hawthorne of Pensacola, Florida, Hank Hawthorne of Pensacola, Florida, Mia Hawthorne of Robertsdale, Alabama. Lily Young of Torrance, California, Addison Morris of Barboursville, Virginia, Makenzie Morris of Barboursville, Virginia, Connor Morris of Crozet, Virginia, Landon Morris of Crozet, Virginia, Tanner Morris of Barboursville, Virginia, Amberley Morris of Barboursville, Virginia, Sawyer Thomley of Flomaton, Ambria and Greyson Hawthorne of Flomaton., Alabama.
Preceded in death by his father and mother, Mannon Hawthorne and Connie Tyree; sisters, Earline Mitchell, Verna Wood, Mary Padgett; brothers, Cecil Hawthorne, Danny Tyree; grandchildren, Ryan Hawthorne and Brent Hawthorne.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, September 07,2022 from 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. at Cravers Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Leon Hawthorne will be held Thursday afternoon September 08, 2022, at 2 P.M. from the chapel of Cravers Funeral Home with Brother Philip Deane, and Brother Donnis Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Beams of Light Holiness Church Cemetery in Molino Florida, with Cravers Funeral Home directing.
Active Pallbearers: Roger Hawthorne, Michael Hawthorne, Robert Morris, David Morris, Clay Hawthorne, Buddy Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearers: Billy Campbell, James Lansdon, Tommy Wood, Howard Ard.