John S. Kulback, Jr.
August 4, 2022
John S. Kulback, Jr. passed away on August 1, 2022, at his home in Cantonment, Florida. He was well over 97 years old.
John was born in Jersey City, N.J. January 20, 1925, to John and Mary Kulback. Both of his parents were immigrants from Slovakia. John also had two siblings: Irene and Joan.
After high school John served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from the Parachute School at Ft. Benning, G.A. and was then a paratrooper, expert rifleman, and communications man during WWII. He was such a proficient marksman, that he frequently would win passes from his base or encampment. He actively served in the Pacific theatre including the Philippine jungles and during the occupation of Japan by U.S. forces. John was honorably discharged in February 1946 at Ft Dix, New Jersey. He received the American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory medal. He was one of the true heroes of WWII who fought to the war’s end and helped preserve our freedoms. He was proud to be born in the United States and partake in the “American Experiment.”
In 1951 John married Dolores Gunza of Paterson, New Jersey. After they wed, they lived in Paterson, New Jersey for a few years. Then they purchased a home in the quiet New Jersey suburban town of Waldwick. There they raised three children: Heidi, Cindy, and Kevin.
John always showed a strong work ethic and persistence in whatever he took on. He always worked diligently to provide for his wife and children and was a true family man. He worked in a number of occupations and completed some college-level training, including coursework in supermarket operations through Cornell University. Eventually he achieved the position of food and meat buyer at the corporate level for Grand Union Supermarkets in Wayne, New Jersey.
In 1994 he and his wife moved to Cantonment, Florida from New Jersey, after retiring a few years earlier. John enjoyed BBQ’s, an occasional fishing trip, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.
John is preceded in death by his wife Dolores. Survived are his three adult children, two grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and his sister Joan Fenton. A visitation and memorial service will be held Monday August 15 at 10 a.m. at Family Funeral and Cremation on Davis Highway in Pensacola. The remains of John and Dolores Kulback will be placed at Fort Barrancas National Cemetery after a service (which is to be determined).
Rudolph “Rudy” Emory Bridges
August 4, 2022
Rudy Bridges, a resident of Cantonment, Florida, after an extended illness, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2022.
He was born on September 23, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida. He spent his childhood fishing the waters of Ammonia Lake and Apalachicola River and hunting the area around Blountstown, Florida. He made a lifelong career providing for his family as an electrician, which took him many places throughout the U.S. It wasn’t unusual to find Rudy playing his guitar, tinkering with something, reading a book, or hunting but most of his free time was spent fishing and he didn’t leave many puddles big enough to hold a fish unexplored.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph Lionel Bridges and Helen Jo Ganey, son, Jeremy Bridges, and granddaughter, Bristol Lynn English.
To carry his memory and selfless spirit forward, he is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane, sons, Kenneth & Rebecca Bass, Kevin & Shelly Bass, daughters, Valerie (Bridges) & Tony English, Brittany (Bridges) & Micheal Harris, sister, Christine (Bridges) & Randy Cash, brother, Darrin & Adonna Bridges, three nephews, a niece, and eight grandchildren.
Services will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North followed by internment at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be prior to service from 10-11 a.m.. Pallbearers will be Kevin Bass, Darrin Bridges, Bradley Bridges, Alex Chambers, Ben Price and Kyle Salter. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenneth Bass, Tony English, Micheal Harris and Jody Chambers.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pensacola Covenant Hospice.
Frances Ardell “Dell” Woodfin
August 3, 2022
Frances Ardell “Dell” Woodfin resident of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the age of 89. Dell was born on March 2, 1933 in Castleberry, Alabama to the late John E. Smith and Sally Belle Smith. She loved to travel, read, going out to lunch and visiting friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William Sanders; daughter, Suzanne J. Graybeal; and her parents.
Dell is survived by her brother-in-law, John (Pansy) Sanders; nephews, Gerald W. Sanders and Terry Sanders; grandson, Dekota Graybeal; son, Billy Wayne Clifton; many other grandchildren; and her special pet, BeBe.
Graveside services will be held at 2PM on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery Pastor Bill Flannigan officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12Noon to 1PM prior to graveside at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Pallbearers will be Dekota Graybeal, Terry Graybeal, Terry Sanders and Gerald Sanders.
Rockford McGilbert Peebles
August 2, 2022
Rockford McGilbert Peebles passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022 at his home in Walnut Hill at the age of 62.
Rocky graduated for J.M. Tate High School class of 1978. He worked for 18 years at International Paper in the Jordan room. After his machine was shutdown, He worked at Escambia County Roads and Bridges department for 16 years. He enjoyed driving the heavy equipment especially “his” bulldozer, which was his favorite. He enjoyed watching, The Weather Channel, Nascar, fishing, hunting and quiet evenings on the back porch.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Justine Peebles.
To cherish his memory, he left behind his wife of 30 years, Bonnie; daughters, Brandie (Robert) Ratcliff, Kristy (Rusty) Hunt, and seven grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Faith Funeral Home North. Visitation will be prior to service from 10-11 a.m.
David Lee Neff
August 2, 2022
David Lee Neff, age 61, of Atmore, AL passed away on July 29, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1961 in Pueblo, CO to John W. and Ann Tucker Neff. He received his degree from the Colorado State University and worked as an Electrical Engineer most of his life. David was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Atmore. He enjoyed many hobbies which included scuba diving, woodworking, cross country skiing and downhill skiing, tennis, camping, golf, archery, marksmen competition, elk hunting and fishing. He was a lifetime member of National Rifle Association.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Eric Neff.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Burkett Neff; daughter, Lisa Neff (Matt) Butters of Atlanta, GA and grandson, Charlie Roy Butters.
A celebration of life service was held Sunday, July 29, 2022 at the Neff’s residence.
Lois Rackard Amos
August 2, 2022
Mrs. Lois Rackard Amos, age 90, passed away, Saturday, July 30, 2022, peacefully at her home, with family at her bedside in Spanish Fort, AL. She was born January 11, 1932 in Uriah, AL; and resided most of her life in Poarch, Al; until moving to Spanish Fort. Mrs. Amos was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service.
Mrs. Amos valued her time she got to spend with her family. She loved animals especially her cat, Rufus. She enjoyed traveling, camping and being outdoors. She always had a variety of hobbies she enjoyed doing, bead work, pottery, painting, basket weaving, shell carving, sewing, quilting and making ribbon shirts.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie (Nancy Percy) Rackard, husband, Gladden Amos, two sons, Freddie Pugh, Russell Hayes, one daughter, Donna Lord, numerous brothers, and sisters.
She is survived by her two daughters, Debbie (Barry) Westbrooks, of Spanish Fort, AL; Joyce (Glynn) Hall, of McDavid, FL; one sister, Warnice Anderson, of Pensacola, FL; eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, special thanks to her loving caregiver, Kim Carnley with Martin in Home Care, LLC; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Brent Pugh officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Griffin Hood, Justin Westbrooks, Lane Hamlin, Lawson Hamlin, Mayson Ikner, and Brandon Byrd.
Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Pugh, Mitchell Brown, Sean Hayes, Stephanie Hood, Brylee Watson, Miranda Watkins, Brenna Hayes, Jenni Glover, and Jeremy Byrd.
Mary Lou Waters
August 2, 2022
Mary Lou Waters, 67, of Cantonment, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 31, 2022.
Mary was born on October 21, 1954, in Pensacola, FL to Louis and Helen Laird. She was the third of fourchildren. In 1972, she married James Waters Jr. and they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 15, 2022. They had two children, whom she devoted her time to. Mary started her career in the preschool department at Olive Baptist Church, which led to her becoming the Preschool Director at Hillcrest Church, where she served for many years. In her free time, Mary enjoyed reading, gardening, and baking. She will be deeply missed.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Helen Laird, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James Sr. and Joyce Waters, and two sisters-in-law Mary Jo Watson and Wanda Lou Laird. She is survived by her husband, James Waters Jr., her two children Shannon Brock (Kayla) and Travis Waters, two granddaughters Amber and Hayley Brock, her siblings Donald Laird (Wanda Gayle), Roy Laird (Sandi), and Joyce Laird, her brother-in-law Virgil Waters (Carol), sisters-in-law Debberah Colquitt and Tonia Biggs, and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Special thanks to Dr. Juan Corona and Covenant Hospice for their compassion during this time. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens. Open visitation from 9am-11am followed by a private family service. Pastor Jim Locke of Hillcrest Church will officiate. The family has requested the use of masks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hillcrest Church Preschool Ministries.
Isaac Mock
August 1, 2022
Isaac Mock, 90, passed away on July 29, 2022 in Cantonment, Florida. Isaac was born in Wallace, Alabama and served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, Isaac was a Korean War and Vietnam War Veteran.
Isaac was an avid gardener, fisherman and loved spending time in the yard and on the water. Isaac enjoyed the years he spent as a beekeeper.
Isaac was a dedicated and loving husband of 70 years to Alice McCrory.
He was preceded in death by his parents McClain and Virgie Mock; sisters, Bernice Creamer and Jeanette Mock. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alice Mock; daughters, Debra Paulk and Sandy Grissett, brother Samuel Mock of Palmetto, Florida; grandson, Joshua (Patricia) Cappel of Waianae, Hawaii; granddaughter, Stephani (William) Spiegel IV; great grandson, William Spiegel V.
Pallbearers will be William Spiegel IV and Cody Long. Funeral service will be held Monday August 1, 2022 at 2:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be prior to service at 1:00pm. Interment will be at Cottage Hill Assembly of God, Cantonment, Florida.
Johnny Earl Lawrence
July 28, 2022
Johnny Earl Lawrence, 57, a native and resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away July 20, 2022. He loved to sing, play the guitar and watch Nascar with his family and friends. He worked for numerous trucking companies in the United States including Halliburton based out of Kuwait. He was preceded in death by his father Leroy Lawrence.
He is survived by his daughter, Latrissa (Will) Cammack; mother, Barbara Judah; brothers, Don (Linda) Lawrence, Joey (Judy) Lawrence; sisters, Lisa (Curt) Conley, Tammy (Dan) Mabire. His grandchildren, Harleigh Sims, Haddan Sims, Harrison Sims and John Harp Cammack. Also, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Tim Nickel, Brian Duffy, Dan Mabire, Shawn Smith, Craig Grimley and Chad Morris.
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Funeral service will follow immediately after at 1:00pm. Reverend Ken Jonson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Park Cemetery in Milton, Florida.
The family will receive friends after the service at East Side Assembly of God located at 29 90 East Kingsfield Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32534.
Carl Vernon Gunter, Sr.
July 27, 2022
Mr. Carl Vernon Gunter, Sr., age 85 of McDavid, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at a Pensacola hospice facility.
Mr. Gunter was born in Pensacola, FL, and had lived most of his life in McDavid. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a chemical operator at Monsanto. Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Century, where he served as a deacon.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Kelly Gunter of McDavid, FL; two sons, Carl (Wanda) Gunter, Jr. of Brewton, AL, and Joel Gunter of McDavid, FL; two daughters, Kelly Ann Gunter of McDavid, FL, and Robin (Richie) Thomas of Brewton, AL; two sisters, Barbara (Jack) Ryals of Walnut Hill, FL, and Peggy (Darrell) Barrow of Century, FL; seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. David Boyd officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. service time at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Ethan Thomas, Joshua Gunter, Clint Gunter, Dusty Sutton, Jonathan Bondurant, and Matthew Gunter.