Roy Wayne Dunn
March 2, 2021
Mr. Roy Wayne Dunn, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home in Mineola, Alabama.
Mr. Dunn was born in Atmore, AL, former resident of Davisville, FL and had resided in Mineola, AL for most of his life. He loved his family, fishing, being outdoors and staying in touch with his class mates. He was a kind humble man, which trusted in the Lord Jesus. He was a construction worker doing Iron Work and Carpentry and he was a race car builder and driver. He is preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Liz and Hilton “Cornbread” Davis and brother-in-law, Doyle Gregg.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Iris Jones Dunn of Mineola, AL; two sons, Chris (Miranda) Dunn of Mineola, AL and Randall (Haley) Reed of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Stephen Dunn, Ada Dunn, Liza Centers and Anna Reed; siblings, Joan (Bruce) Lang of Brandon, MS, Betty Gregg of Atmore, AL, Joyce Morgan of Hilham, TN, Thomas (Donna) Davis of Mineola, AL, Edward Davis of Davisville, FL, Betty McGhee Peacock of Poarch, AL and Johnny McGhee of Canoe, AL and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Lester Peavy officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mineola Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Gary Bryant, Jerry Johnson, Curtis Williams, Holly Lundy, Richard Carraway and Thomas Amos.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Johnson, Harvey Hill and Ronnie Lassiter.
Family will have a time of fellowship at the Mineola Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, immediately following graveside service.
Darwyn Keith Owens
March 1, 2021
Darwyn Keith Owens, age 64, of Cantonment, FL was born on May 21, 1956, at NAS Pensacola to the late Dale Owens and Shirley Hayes. He was a graduate of J.M. Tate High School and retired from Veolia North America.
Mr. Owens is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judith (Judy) Owens; daughter, Melissa (Dale) Gill; grandsons, Wesley Curtis, Brandon Curtis, and Junior Gill; granddaughter, Angel Gill; sisters, Cathy (Nathan) Burns and Myra McCormick; step-grandchildren, Roger and Courtnee Gill; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He loved fishing, collecting knives, gaming, and spoiling his family.
A celebration of Darwyn’s life will be held later for family and friends. He will live on in our hearts and memories.
Edward E. McFarland
March 1, 2021
Edward E. (Ed) McFarland, 88, of Pensacola Florida, passed away unexpectedly on February 24th after a brief illness. He was surrounded by friends and family.
Ed was born May 21, 1932, in Burlington Junction, Missouri to Harry and Lucy McFarland. On Christmas Eve 1951, Ed and a few buddies, as a group, enlisted into the US Navy where he served honorably until 1971. These same men remained lifelong friends.
In 1956 Ed met and married Darlene, the love of his life. They were married for 49 years. Together they raised two children. After his retirement, Ed and Darlene both became Real Estate brokers and owned American Properties many years. As a talented businessman as well as a skilled craftsman and builder he remained active after retirement. He obtained a Machinist Degree and became a gunsmith. Later, he contracted the building of his retirement home where many family memories were made.
He was a faithful member of the Pace Church of Christ family. He volunteered his time to maintain the grounds there weekly until he was well into his eighties. He called it “working for God”.
He is survived by his sister, Norma Hughes, his children, Michael McFarland and Marlynn West; grandchildren, Jeanette Baker, James Johns, Jessica Glisson and Ryan McFarland; and four great-grandchildren.
Above all, he will be remembered as a loving and loyal patriarch. His home was a mecca to his family, filled with music and laughter and storytelling on the back porch. He will be forever missed.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor David West officiating.
Family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior to services.
Private burial be in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, Florida.
Andrea Cumbie Boutwell
March 1, 2021
Mrs. Andrea Cumbie Boutwell, age 49, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home in Flomaton, Alabama.
Mrs. Boutwell was a native of Fairhope, AL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of her life. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a retired school bus driver with the Escambia County Alabama School Board with 21 years of service and was on the Board of Trustee with Traveler’s Rest Cemetery. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Ila Faye Cumbie and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Phillip D. Boutwell of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Shea LeAnn (Aaron) Beasley of Flomaton, AL and two grandchildren, Mason Keith Baxter and Zoey LeAnn-Faye Baxter both of Flomaton, AL.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Harris officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Whitney Cross, Anthony Boutwell, Scott Boutwell, Jamie Boutwell, Dustin Boutwell and Richie Thomas.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Scotty Stewart and Wayne Sullivan.
Alice Ruth Kelly Higginbothem
February 27, 2021
Alice Ruth Kelly Higginbothem, 87 of Pensacola, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 25, 2021. She was born November 16, 1933 in Bratt to Ora & Vina Kelly. Alice married Ward Henry Higginbothem June 13, 1964 in Ellis County Texas and worked many years in different roles as a Civil Service employee until she retired. Quilting, gardening, watching baseball (especially when her Grandson Trent played), watching Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune were just a few of the things she truly enjoyed and over the last month she discovered a new love of playing Bingo after moving in to Carpenter’s Creek Assisted Living. Throughout her life she served faithfully in children’s ministry including teaching children’s church and working in the church nursery. She loved children and was passionate about serving Jesus.
Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Ward Henry, her son Donald Wayne, her parents Ora & Vina Kelly and many siblings.
She is survived by her two sons, Eddy (Jenifer), Scott (Lawanda) her grandchildren, Trent (Monica), Robby, Justin (Hanna) Holcomb, Brittany Harrison and Allie Harrison and was excited to learn she was expecting two great grandbabies in a few months. She is also survived by several brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, amazing friends and a loving church family.
Services for Alice will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment. Visitation for family will begin at 10:30, visitation for friends at 11:00 and the funeral service will begin at Noon. Her brother, Charles Kelly and her Pastor, JB Shoumaker will be officiating. Pallbearers will be her son Scott, her 3 grandsons, Trent, Robby and Justin as well as Jamie Arthur and Charlie Coon. Honorary Pallbearers will be her son Eddy and her brothers, Sylvester and Charles. Immediately following there will be a short prayer at the graveside in Bratt at Godwin Cemetery.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Angie and the staff at Northwoods Apartments for all you did for her during her 15+ years as a resident. Also to Tanya and her wonderful team at Waterford Carpenter’s Creek for helping Alice make a smooth transition from living alone to being welcomed with open arms into their beautiful facility. Your ability to make her feel at home and become involved in so many wonderful activities in her short time there brought her so much joy. Finally, thank you to the PICU staff and Palliative Care Team at Baptist Hospital and especially to Naomi, her nurse. The compassion, grace and sincere concern for Alice and for our family means more to us than words will ever be able to express. You were all truly angels in disguise.
How do you sum up a life so well lived and someone who is loved by so many? You don’t because it is impossible. There is nothing left to do but to cherish the beautiful memories, let the legacy Alice has left speak for itself, and get your heart and life right with God so that you can know you will see her again one day. That is all she ever wanted for everyone she loved.
Gween Dale “Pop/Big Daddy” Findley
February 27, 2021
Mr. Gween Dale “Pop/Big Daddy” Findley, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home in Flomaton, Alabama.
Mr. Findley was born in Century, FL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of his life. He was an employee with St. Regis Paper Company, a salesman with Turner Chevrolet in Brewton and G&G Motors in East Brewton, AL. His hobbies were working, spending time with his family, loving his grandchildren, going on vacation with his family, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Pleasant Home Holiness Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Voncille Findley; brother, Russell Findley and grandson by love, James Fuqua.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elvennia Findley of Flomaton, AL; three sons, Greg Findley (DeAnna Ross) of Flomaton, AL, Destry (Tammy) Findley of Flomaton, AL and Jack Taylor of Montgomery, AL; two daughters, Kris (Todd) White of Pollard, AL and Katie Findley of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Judy (Woodrow) Courtney of Flomaton, AL; sister-in-law, Karen Cash of Flomaton, AL; special aunt, Beulah Nisewonger; four grandchildren, Blakelee (Bo) Ramer, Peyton (Tyler) Smith, Cade White and Paige Findley; special great-great nieces, Lyla Rolin and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, brothers and sisters-in-law and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Johnson and Bro. Brian Richburg officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pleasant Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, February 26, 2021 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Cade White, Marion Cooper, Gene Carpenter, Jack Taylor, Wendell Richburg and David Nisewonger.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ed Richburg, Guin Butler, Woodrow Courtney and Tony Richburg.
Mary E. Coleman
February 27, 2021
ln Loving memory of our Mother Mary E. Coleman
Mary E. Coleman went home to be with God, Jesus and Dad on February 24, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Buel Coleman; mother, Ollie Sapp; sister, Edith Commins; and brother, Curtis Broadway.
Mary is survived by her children: Rick (Margie) Coleman, Bobby (Julie) Coleman, Tammy Coleman, Andy (Linda) Coleman, John (Theresa) Coleman, and Denise (Randy) Burkett; grandchildren: Stephanie (Arnold) Gilmore, Katie Richards, James (Jenna) Coleman, Jeffrey Coleman, Wesley (Victoria) Coleman, Cassie Coleman, and Autumn Burkett; great-grandchildren: Cash Wilson, Thia Richards, Lane Coleman, Marcus Coleman, Logan Coleman, and Kyler Myrick; siblings: Helen Harlow, May Ramsey, Janice Sellers, Tommy Broadway, and Thaxton Broadway; and many nieces and nephews that she loved very much.
Mom will be missed by many that loved her like a second Mom, Sister, Best Friend or the Angel that touched their lives. She always had the best hugs that soothed the souls that she touched or kind words for everyone that she met.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2O2I at 11:00 am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Gene Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00am prior to the services with Family Visitation from 9am-10am.
Pallbearers will be James Coleman, Jeffrey Coleman, Arnold Gilmore, Willie Ramsey, Fred Tomberlin, and Cash Wilson.
Curtis Arthur Smith
February 24, 2021
Curtis Arthur Smith, age 94, of Century, FL passed away on February 23, 2021. He was
born on April 21, 1926 in Bluff Springs, FL to the late Zell Berry and Lillie Cooper Smith.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and as the Constable of the
Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna Luverne “Sis” Smith; his brothers,
Jack Smith, Walter Smith, Winegair Smith, James Smith and Charles Smith.
He is survived by his son, Curtis Edward Smith of Byrneville, FL; his sister, Susie Smith
Bell of Byrneville, FL; his grandchildren, Brandon (Deadria) Smith and Rachael Smith
(David Spicer); his great grandchildren, Julianna, Samantha, Dalton, Brayden, Weston
and Lilah-May and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mitch Herring officiating. Interment
will follow at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery in Byrneville, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Gerald Bell, Brandon Smith, Jackie Brown, Charlie Brown, Bob
Turk and David Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brayden Smith, Dalton Smith and Lon Malone.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00
a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though
wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Curtis Arthur Smith
February 24, 2021
Curtis Arthur Smith, age 94, of Century, FL passed away on February 23, 2021. He was born on April 21, 1926 in Bluff Springs, FL to the late Zell Berry and Lillie Cooper Smith. He served in the United States Army during World War II and as the Constable of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna Luverne “Sis” Smith; his brothers, Jack Smith, Walter Smith, Winegair Smith, James Smith and Charles Smith.
He is survived by his son, Curtis Edward Smith of Byrneville, FL; his sister, Susie Smith Bell of Byrneville, FL; his grandchildren, Brandon (Deadria) Smith and Rachael Smith (David Spicer); his great grandchildren, Julianna, Samantha, Dalton, Brayden, Weston and Lilah-May and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mitch Herring officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery in Byrneville, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Gerald Bell, Brandon Smith, Jackie Brown, Charlie Brown, Bob Turk and David Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brayden Smith, Dalton Smith and Lon Malone.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Maggie Izola Baker Henry Watson
February 23, 2021
In the dark and quiet hours of Monday morning, February 22, 2021, Maggie Izola Baker Henry Watson left the bonds of her earthly body and ascended to her heavenly home.
Maggie was 91 years of age at the time of her home-going. She was a woman of great strength and courage who loved the Lord with all her heart. She worked hard for her family and loved them all. She was also a great cook and could make a “mean” pound cake. She was taught to love the Lord as a child by her father and mother; Rev. & Mrs. Olin L. Baker.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Archie Henry and James Hugh Watson; sons, Kenneth Richard Henry and James Olin Watson; brothers, James, Dan and Terry Baker; and sisters, Voncile Pittman and Estelle Moore.
She leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Diane (Ronnie) Cotton; sons, Dan (Michelle) Henry and Michael Watson; grand-daughters, Tracy (David) Arner and Erica (Clif) Colley, Alexandria (Danny) Martin, and Brittanie Watson Banks; grandsons, Jason (Rebecca) Cotton, Eric Henry, Clint Henry, and Lance Stinson; great grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jarrod, Anna, Haley, Leo, Shane, Cooper, and Breyannah; brothers, David and Bobby; and many nieces and nephews, as well as, her fur baby, Annie.
Many thanks to all the personnel at Sandy Ridge Health & Rehabilitation who made our Mother’s last months more comfortable by their care and love.
Thank you to the Atwood’s and all the staff of Faith Chapel, as well as, Covenant Hospice.