Ruth Ellen O’Farrell
July 26, 2022
Mrs. Ruth Ellen O’Farrell, age 64, passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2022 in McDavid, FL She was born in Hammond, IN; and resided in McDavid, FL; for the past 30 years. She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Mrs. O’Farrell valued her time she got to spend with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing with her cats and dogs. She liked going to the creek, to yard sales, and flea markets. She enjoyed traveling, loved to cook, and enjoyed working in her flower garden and vegetable garden.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton (Mildred McGhee) Hubbird, four brothers, Sherill Hubbird, Shelby Hubbird, Robert Hubbird, Clayton Hubbird, two sisters, Anette Balaban, and Ruby Swick.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Daryl O’Farrell, of Mcdavid, FL; five sons, William (Tia) Brooks, of Wetumpka, AL; Michael (Lee Ellen) Brooks, of Excel, AL; Darrell Brooks, of Woodyville, MS; Jason (Jessica) Love, of Atmore, AL; Raymond (Candy) Pellegrini, of Frisco City, AL; sixteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
William Thomas Rolin
July 26, 2022
William Thomas Rolin peacefully went to be with the Lord at his home on July 25, 2022 at the age 80. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, William managed his illness with strength, grace and dignity. On his final day, he was surrounded by his family, who he adored more than anything else in the world.
William was born to Tracy and Girlie Walker Rolin on April 3, 1942 in Atmore, AL. William was a native of Poarch, AL and has resided in Stapleton, AL for the past 43 years. William is survived by his wife, Shelia Rolin of 43 years, his children Matthew (Sarah) Rolin of Stapleton, AL, Bridget Wasdin of Bay Minette, AL and Kasey (Terry) Wise of Bay Minette, AL. His beloved grandchildren include, Landon Wise, Kaylee Wise, Kohen Wasdin, Whitely Rolin, Chapman Wasdin, Walker Rolin, and Will Rolin, his brother, Buford L Rolin, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
William is proceeded in death by his parents as well as brother, Richard McGhee, sisters, Leola Manac, Linda Gail Parker, Bessie O’Barr and Lottie Duerst.
William was a Member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, where he worked there for 34 years serving his Tribe initially as a Tribal Dispatcher, then attending the Police Academy to be trained as a Police Officer (ES 42). William later transitioned and was currently employed as an In-take Officer for the Tribal Police Department. William enjoyed working and serving his tribal community.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, father and “Pops”, William also had a profound love for his church St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. Throughout his entire life, William held an unwavering faith in Lord, and served his church many years as a Lay Reader.
For those of you who personally knew William, you knew his love for his Auburn Tigers. He loved them win or lose. His team dedication never wavered. The Rolin family spent many years together watching Auburn football games in their home. Cherished times the family will never forget.
William will forever be in the hearts of his loved ones and dear friends. As Pops would always say to his wife, children and grandchildren, “Love ya, see ya, bye”. Until we meet again.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Father, Mike Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Stapleton, AL.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Chad Parker, Timmy Brooks, Shawn Smith, Jake Thomas, Larry Faircloth, Corey Hicks, Jerry Faircloth, and Vermon Byrd II.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Helton and Josh Thomas.
The family will accept flowers, as well as memorial contributions to St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 100 Lynn McGhee Drive, Atmore, AL 36502.
Brittany Kay Talbot
July 26, 2022
Ms. Brittany Kay Talbot, age 37, passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Mobile, AL. She was born February 21, 1985 in Panama City, FL; and resided most of her life in Century, FL.
Ms. Talbot valued her time she got to spend with her family. She enjoyed being around people and was very outgoing person. She enjoyed going to the beach, creek, and taking the kids to skating rink. She always enjoyed a long ride on the back roads.
She is preceded in death by her pawpaw, Marvin Kimmons, Sr; grandmother, Kitty Kimmons, two uncles, Marvin Earl Kimmons, Jr; Joseph “JoJo” Kimmons, and one aunt, Debrah Jean Crawford.
She is survived by her father, Wayne (Sandra) Talbot, of Paxton, FL; mother, Rhonda Kay Daw, of Jay, FL; three sons, Tyler Shane Talbot, of Dothan AL; Trenton Dewayne Pleasant, of Jay, FL; Kayden Knighten of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Zac Talbot, of Paxton, FL; Seth Talbot, of Paxton, FL; special cousin, Mallory Anderson, of Pace, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Sis: Kathy Stophel and Sis: Grace Lusk officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Cade Howell, Ashley Grimes, Jessica Mathis, David Kimmons, and Tommie Sue Hobbs Walden.
Samuel Smith
July 26, 2022
Samuel Smith, age 92, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on July 22, 2022. Samuel was born inConecuh County, Alabama to Ben and Katie Smith. Samuel attended the 1 st Church of Nazarene. Samuel was a flight crew chief in the USAF.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Smith and Katie Mae Smith; sister, Eloise Smith. He is survived his wife of 67 years, Lucy Deloris Smith; sons, Steven Reggie (Carolyn) Smith, Samuel Scot (Tammy) Smith; granddaughter, Emily Ann Smith; sisters, Joyce Rusk and Gwen Davis.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm prior to the service. Reverend Jon Carnley will be officiating. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00pm.
Memorials can be made to the 1 st Church of Nazarene.
Brenda Lonieze Noyes Wright Lunsford
July 25, 2022
Brenda Lonieze Noyes Wright Lunsford, age 79, of Cantonment, passed away unexpectedly on July 23rd, 2022.
Brenda was born in Birmingham, AL on 10/2/42 where she grew up as the middle daughter of Fred H. Noyes and Vera R. Noyes. She attended Banks High School before she married and moved to Cantonment, FL in 1961.
Brenda raised a son Scott and daughter Sherrie and then two more daughters, Vicki and Deitri, with her husband of fifty-two years James (Jimmy) R. Wright. She enjoyed being a homemaker and full-time Mom for 24 years before deciding to join the workforce in 1985. Brenda proudly worked at Azalea Trace Retirement Home for 20 years as a Home Health Aide.
Brenda was a member of Gonzalez Baptist Church for over 60 years where she loved to sing in the church choir. Brenda also sang and played the piano frequently at home for her family with Jimmy accompanying her on harmonica.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Vera Noyes, first husband James “Jimmy” Wright, and her son, Scott Allen Wright.
After the passing of her husband Jimmy, Brenda reconnected with her high school sweetheart, Donald (Don) Lunsford and they married in 2020.
Brenda’s passions included reading, long drives through the country, music, history/genealogy, laughter, and most of all her Lord Jesus Christ and her family. Brenda was loved by everyone who was lucky to meet her.
She is survived by her husband Don Lunsford, and her three daughters, Sherrie Cahoon (Jodie) of Tallahassee, Vicki Wright of Pace, and Deitri Dorion of Cantonment; six grandchildren, Desta Gourley (Travis) and Scott Cahoon of Tallahassee, Kayla, Mallory, Lily, and Lucas Dorion of Cantonment; a sister, Jackie Wright of Winfield, AL and brother Charlie (Sarah) of Birmingham, AL; as well as several nieces and nephews and extended family.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 26th from 5:00-7:00 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Services are on Wednesday, July 27th at 10:00 at Gonzalez Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating.
Donations in Brenda’s honor can be made to Gonzalez Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Barbara Ann Talbot
July 25, 2022
Our dearest mom, Barbara Ann Talbot, sadly passed away the morning of July 19th, 2022, at the age of 70. Barbara, affectionately known as “Bo”, spent the majority of her adult life in Pensacola, FL where she raised her six children. Some of her most cherished moments were spent with family on Saturdays listening to Yacht Rock, watching Alabama football, laying out at the beach or sweating at the ballpark. She made some lifelong friends along the way who became more like family.
Bo left behind a large group of people that will miss her immensely. With her passing, she joins her mother, father and five of her siblings. She is survived by her sister, Doris Davis (Paxton), six children, Shane Howell (Milton), Allison DeCastro (Los Angeles), Nikki Gill (Molino), Brian Howell (Pensacola), Justin Luttrell (Cantonment), Ryan Luttrell (Pensacola), son-in-law Robert Gill, daughter-in-law Erin Luttrell, granddaughters Kiersey, Téa, Kinsey, Jordyn and Chase, and grandsons Cade, Grant and Cooper.
Because of her love for her granddogs and cats (Rosco, Duke, Josie, Violet, Bad Cat and Amos), in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Escambia County Animal Shelter.
Major Harrison Pope
July 25, 2022
Major Harrison Pope, age 87, of Molino, Florida passed away on July 11, 2022. Harold was born in Pensacola, Florida. Harold loved his family. He ministered in music throughout churches and nursing homes in the surrounding area. Music and making people smile were his daily goals. Harold served in the Air Force he retired as an Air Craft Mechanic NAS. He is survived by his son, Joshua (Angelia) Pope; granddaughters, Crista Pope and Marlo Pope; grandson, Caleb (Hannah) Pope; great grandsons, Benjamin and Rhys; brother, Virgil Pope; sister, Myrtle Fay Rodgers, many nieces and nephews.
Graveside only at Barrancas National Cemetery on July 26, 2022 at 10:00am.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Teresa Ann Godwin
July 24, 2022
Mrs. Teresa Ann Godwin, age 72, of Atmore, AL, passed away Friday afternoon, July 22, 2022, in a Century Health Care Facility. She loved flowers, her family and the Lord was the most important in her life. Mrs. Godwin was a member of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. She was very involved in her church and Vacation Bible School.
She is survived by a son, Jason (Tara) Godwin of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Dena (Terry) Strength of Atmore, AL; one sister, Thelma (Don) Robinson of Bay Minette, AL; and four grandchildren, Petty Officer Chandler Strength, Ashleigh Anna Strength, Chase Godwin, and Luke Godwin.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Roy Godwin; Parents, Thomas and Anna Whitehurst; a brother, Neville Whitehurst; Father-in-law, Clark Godwin, and her Mother-in-law, Myrtle Godwin.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Little Escambia Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Canoe, AL.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 12:30 P.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M. at the church.
Pallbearers: Chase Godwin, Luke Godwin, Casey Fordyce, Terry Strength, Jonathan Wiggins, and Matt Robinson.
In Lieu of flowers, send donations to Gideons International or R.P.M. Ministries through Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Mary Kaye Weekley
July 20, 2022
Mary Kaye Weekley, age 79 of Pensacola, Florida passed away on July 19, 2022. Mary Kaye was born in Phillipsville, Alabama. Mary Kaye moved to Pensacola, Florida with her husband in 1967. Mary Kaye owned Lads & Lassies consignment shop for 30 years. Mary Kaye was a member of the Pilot Club of Pensacola.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Stewart and Hattie Stewart; sister, Genevieve Cates her brothers, Angelo Stewart and J. L. Stewart.
She is survived by her husband, Webb A. Weekely Jr.; son, Keith (Heidi) Weekley; daughter, Michelle Simmons; grandchildren, Adam (Natalie) Weekley, Olivia Weekley (Jeremy) Jordan, Walton Simmons, Madeline Simmons; great granddaughter, Linley Weekley.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Cantonment, Florida. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am prior to the service. Interment will be at Perdido Baptist Church Cemetery in Perdido, Alabama.
Joe Stokes
July 20, 2022
Mr. Joe Stokes, age 72, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his Gautier, Mississippi residence.
Mr. Stokes was born in Century, FL and had been a resident of Gautier since 1976. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U.S. Navy. He worked at Ingall’s Shipyard for 36 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rosie Stokes; a son, Brad Stokes; four brothers, Milford Stokes, John Stokes, Ricky Stokes and Jake Stokes.
He is survived by his wife, Mickie Nelson Stokes of Gautier; a daughter, Kim (Mike) Byrd of Mobile; sister, Jeanette Schofield of Lockhart; brother, Rocky (Mary) Stokes of Paxton; grandchildren, Keylee (Joe) Burnham, Austin Byrd; great-granddaughter, Khloe Burnham; and close friend, John Carter of Gautier.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Dr. Gene Miller officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday.
Pallbearers are Melvin Nelson, Jeremiah Walston, Jeffery Lambeth, John Carter, Mike Byrd, and Joe Burnham.