Richard N. Smith
May 3, 2022
November 8, 1982 – April 28, 2022
Richard N. Smith, 39 of Molino, FL went home to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on April 28, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1982 at Baptist Hospital to his parents, Sheila and Neil (Smitty) Smith in Pensacola, FL.
He had a love for fishing, hunting, and boating. Richard caught his first big mouth Bass at 8 yrs. old and shot his first deer at 11 yrs. old. He started cutting grass for our neighbors to earn his own money at 11 years old, to help buy his size 15 shoe. Richard was a proud to be independent. As he went through high school, he added to services such as, sprinklers systems, tree trimming, and sod work, with Richard Smith’s Lawn Care.
Just before graduation, he started working for Hual Electric. Richard worked his way to Supervisor; he was with the company for 21 years until his passing. Richard loved his family, friends, coworkers, and Rick Hual who he had great admiration for. He assisted Hual Electric with two, Homes for Troops Organization.
Richard is preceded in death by his sister, Jessica Smith; grandparents; cousin, Kayla Wilson; uncles, Vince, and Harry Smith, James A. Wilson; and his aunt, Audrey Defrangeso.
He is survived by his parents, Sheila and Neil (Smitty) Smith; his significant other half, Stefanie and her boys, that he thought of as his own, Michael and Alex Roloph; their grandparents, Steve and Linda ilson, Mitch and Debbie Roloph; pawpaws special littles, Presley and T.J.; nephew, William Wager; niece, Julia Sorrell; aunts and uncles, Carl (Gina) Wilson, Janet (Brad) Caprara, Tony Defrangeso, Paul (Barb) Smith, many cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the family to help with funeral expenses.
Send donations to: Rick Hual
2613 S. Hwy 95A
Cantonment, FL 32533
Can be mailed in or dropped off.
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We will honor him with at service on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Trahan Family Funeral Home in Pensacola, FL, with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m., and the service to follow at 1:00 p.m.
The family asks you to dress casual and jeans are welcomed.
Barbara Ann Blackwell
May 2, 2022
Mrs. Barbara Ann Blackwell, age 78, passed away, Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore. She retired from Masland Carpets with many years of service.
Mrs. Blackwell valued her time she got to spend with her children, grandchildren, and all her other family members. She enjoyed shopping, coloring, cooking, listening to gospel music, and watching the game show network.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Lunette Sheets) Rutherford, husband, Otto Blackwell, and one sister, Nancy Boutwell.
She is survived by her two sons, Greg Blackwell, of Atmore, AL; Pernell Blackwell, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Rhonda (Wayne) Stringer, of Atmore, AL; one sister, Minnie Skaggs, of Atmore, AL; eight grandchildren, Hannah Blackwell, Wade Blackwell, Kielan, Lord, Chastity Lord Salter, Amber Blackwell, Brandon Moore, Brittany Singleton, Clay Stringer, sixteen great-grandchildren, Barrette Finny, Kinly Conway, Robbie Conway, Ty Conway, Kole Lord, Kamden Lord, Drake Robbins, Tori Robbins, Peyton Salter, Gage Bishop, Kason Bishop, Makyla Salter, Kylie Singleton, Ella Grace Moore, Brooklyn Salter, Bailey Blackwell, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Greg Harris officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Barrette Finny, Brando Moore, Clay Stringer, Tyrone Boutwell, Josh Thompson, Wade Blackwell, and Wayne Stringer.
Rev. Hurston Leo Kent
April 30, 2022
Rev. Hurston Leo Kent, age 85, passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his home in Canoe, AL; surrounded by his family at his bedside. Leo was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was part owner of NAPA of Atmore for many years. Leo was ordained in the ministry in 1998 and has pastored Little Rock Pentecostal Church since that time. He assisted in establishing the Escambia Academy School and served on the board for many years. He also operated Century Auto Parts from 1992 until 2004.
Mr. Kent valued the time he got to spend with his family and friends. He enjoyed riding horses, calf roping, and horseshows.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman (Aline Gohagin) Kent, one daughter, Dana Kent, one grandson, Tra Odom.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-three years, Verba Kent, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Cheryl Kent (John) Browning, of Atmore, AL; one brother, Claude (Lanette) Kent, of Atmore, AL; one sister, Barbara (GW) Ford, of Atmore, AL; one grandson, Nick Johnson, of Atmore, AL; one great-granddaughter, McKenna Johnson, of Atmore, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Glenn Sullivan and Rev. Faron Wilson officiating.
Burial will follow at Little Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Chad Kent, Wade Kent, Marty Kent, Danny Kent, Brian Ford, Michael Ford, and Kevin Ford.
Tyler Chase Ray Cloud
April 29, 2022
Tyler Chase Ray Cloud, age 18 a resident of Vance, AL died April 21, 2022 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was born May 28, 2003 in Demopolis, AL to Chris and Tiffany Ray. He joined the Cloud family at the age of three in Walnut Hill, FL. Chase was a vibrant child with a smile that would light up a room! In the classroom he has been described as one with a quick wit, competitive ways and a great sense of humor. His competitive ways carried over to the ball field. Although, he played several sports, his true passion was football. He and his dad, Ronnie would spend hours discussing play by play after every football game. They definitely shared a love of football. Tyler as he was known by many of his classmates was a true friend and one you could call on anytime to lift you up or help you out. To know Tyler Chase was to love him… He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by parents, Chris and Tiffany Ray and parents, Ronnie and Jessica Cloud; nine siblings, Amber (Brandon) Pierce, Ashton Ray, Destiny (Garrett) Shook, Carmyn Smith, Jessica (Trent) Freeman, Lauren (Griffin) Littlefield, Cameron Cloud, Alexia (Alex) Summerlin, and Austin Ford; grandparents, Chris and Sandra Ray, Dale and Brenda Rowland, Louise Lowry, and James and Karen Currier; he is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Phyllis Penton, Robert Lowry, and James Cloud.
Visitation will be held at Providence Baptist Church on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 4:00 pm until the 5:00 pm service time with Rev. Jon Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery.
Ruth Laverne Morgan
April 28, 2022
Ruth Laverne Morgan age 76, was born on September 14,1945 in Walnut Hill, Florida but lived in Atmore, Alabama most of her life. She was sent to her heavenly home on April 27, 2022.
Mrs. Morgan is survived by her husband of 22 years, Tony E. Morgan, son-Nathan (Marcy) Riley of Huxford, AL, two daughters- Shannon (Scottie) Dubose of Tallassee, AL, Tiffany (Bobby) Freeman of Uriah, AL, three brothers- Jimmie Lemmon of Excel, AL, Floyd (Gail) Lemmon of Coco, FL and William Lemon of Foley, AL, four sisters- Mary (Royce) Danford of Skipperville, AL, Helen (Gerald) Skinner of Monroeville, AL and Sheron (David) Turberville of Excel, AL, Millie (Roy) Ellis of Monroeville, AL, five grandchildren- Tristan Dubose, Landon Dubose, Christopher Powell, Bradden Riley and Macy Riley.
The family will receive friends Saturday, April 30th, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home in Monroeville, Alabama.
Freddie Levon Peacock
April 21, 2022
Freddie Levon Peacock was born April 13, 1935 and rose to heaven April 18, 2022. Fred was a devout Catholic, loyal husband for 61 years, a proud father, and avid lifetime golfer. After serving in the United States Army, Fred married Nancy Ording in 1960 and started his family in Pensacola, Florida. He completed his undergraduate studies at Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida. He later obtained a master’s degree from the University of Alabama-Huntsville. He enjoyed a lifelong career with Monsanto with assignments in Florida, Alabama, Missouri, Connecticut, and returning to retire in Florida near his favorite golf course. He lived his life as a positive example for his four children that included faith, loyalty, superior work ethic, and 100% honesty. And for all who knew him, you certainly knew where to find him if he wasn’t at home or traveling with his family- on the golf course, trying to achieve his 5th hole in one!
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Velva Peacock, and his brother George Peacock.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, his sons Mark (Nancy), Greg (Katharine) and Jason (Jennifer) and his favorite daughter Marcia (Edward), along with ten grandchildren, and three grandchildren. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Kathleen for the outstanding care she provided for Fred and support for Nancy throughout the last 6 months.
Funeral will be held at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:00 a.m. and Fred will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Everyone attending the graveside should meet at Olive Baptist Church Warrington Campus, 103 W Winthrop Rd at 1:30 to be escorted on to the base. Due to base security, you must be in the procession to attend the graveside service.
Sheldon Colbert
April 20, 2022
Sheldon Colbert was born June 30, 1950, and went to heaven April 19, 2022. Sheldon, or Pop, as he wasso affectionately called was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye.
Sheldon was born in Megargel Alabama, and moved to Pensacola shortly after. He was a proud tribal member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He graduated from Woodham High School and soon after graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War as a Combat Engineer. Sheldon retired from the Naval Aviation Rework Facility (NADEP). He was a man that rarely sat still, and those who knew him knew that he could fix anything. He could be found most nights helping at the family business, The Cake Shop, in Pensacola. His favorite getaway was spending time with his family in the Great Smokey Mountains. He was a fine family man and his top priority was
being their provider.
Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Kathryn Colbert. He is survived by his loving wife, Kaye, of 50 years, brothers Leon, Jr. (Sandra) and Keith (Regina), two daughters, Christi Schiffer (Brent) and Jennifer Rogers (Nicholas); his grandchildren, Whitney Brown, Jordan Brown, Savannah Schiffer, Emilia Schiffer, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to express their thanks to Covenant Hospice and, especially, Aimee Brown, for the outstanding care.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel North, 1000 S Hwy 29, from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 21st.
Sheldon will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m., April 22, 2022. Everyone attending the graveside should be at Faith Chapel South, 100 Beverly Pkwy, by 9:00 a.m. Due to base security, you must be in the procession to attend the graveside service.
Mrs. Grace Long (Mammy)
April 20, 2022
Mrs. Grace Long (Mammy) of McDavid, FL; went to her heavenly home Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Jay, FL. Mammy was born in Lakeland, FL; February 15, 1927. She was a resident of McDavid most of her life and a member of Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church. As the family matriarch, Mammy’s mission in life was to nurture and feed anyone who came to visit. She was loved and will be remembered and dearly missed.
Survivors include: one son Jimmy (RaeAnne) Long, of Robertsdale, AL; two daughters, Nancy (Ron) Harris, of Cantonment, FL; and Christy (Scobie) Wilcoxon, of McDavid, FL; six grandchildren, Jimmy Long, Jr, Monica Johnson, Lisette Brester, Charlene Stanton, Ashley Jacobi, Kinsey Milner, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great -great- grandchildren.
Her husband, Tommie Dew Long, her parents, Louis Brown and Ruth Pauline Townson Brown and her siblings Paul Brown, Billy Brown and Anna Brown Thomley preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery at 12:00 PM with Rev. Willie Oglesbee presiding.
Jean Ellen Carpenter Carlson
April 20, 2022
Jean Ellen Carpenter Carlson at the age of 62 passed away on April 14,2022 in Pensacola, Florida. Ellen was born in Loudens County Columbus Mississippi on September 27, 1959. Her parents were David Cresswell Carpenter Jr. and Zita Jane Montgomery Carpenter.
Ellen lived her primary years with her parents in a farming/Mennonite community in Macon, MS. The pecan orchards and the fields of cotton and soybeans of the countryside are where Ellen grew up feeling she was blessed to live free and unbounded. Eventually, Ellen and her family came to Pensacola where her grandmothers and Aunt lived. Ellen found a whole new family of friends awaited her here and she developed strong bonds of friendships that would last a lifetime and beyond.
After graduating from Pine Forest High School, Ellen became a nurse and worked as a traveling contract nurse. In addition to nursing, she worked in retail sales. She enjoyed going to church, traveling, eating out, shopping, and going to the movies. Ellen cared very much for the comfort and care of others. She truly embodied the command of Christ to “love our neighbors as ourselves” and “whatever you do for the least of these you do for me”. Many of us wrestle daily with unforgiveness and regret but Ellen had the gift of joy. She always maintained a hopeful outlook that Jesus Christ could and would turn any situation and any person in any circumstance toward his promise of eternal life. Her hope was in a heavenly place and a heavenly King where all would be well and there is no more sorrow and no more pain. Ellen was a kindhearted person and had a love for people that many others had long ago given up on.
She was preceded in death by her father David Carpenter Jr. of Macon, MS and her husband Robert “Buddy” Carlson of Pensacola, FL. She is survived by her mother Jane Carpenter of Sneads, FL, her only son Robert Carlson (Randi) of Pensacola, FL, her grandson Quinton Carlson, nephews Terry Macks (April) (Hayleigh) (Hannah) of Pensacola, Joseph Davis (Keaton) of Pensacola, FL, Nieces, Emily Davis (Isiah) of Pensacola, FL, Nicole Jordan (Trenton) of New Port News, VA, and her sister Doanie Ashby (Matthew) of Jackson, MS. and many beloved and cherished friends and family too numerous to name.
There will be a memorial on Sunday April 24,2022 at 5:00 pm at Calvary Bible Fellowship 10460 Motley Ct. Pensacola, FL 32514.
John “Ray” McKinley
April 19, 2022
Mr. John “Ray” McKinley, age 88, passed away, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, peacefully at his home in Atmore, AL. He was born in McCullough, AL; and resided most of his life in Atmore, AL. He was a member of Liberty Church of Atmore. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mr. and Mrs. John Alfred (Lee Ila Allen) McKinley, three sons, Tony McKinley, Donald McKinley, Joseph McKinley, one step-son, James David Odom, several brothers, and sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-two years, Lillie McKinley, of Atmore, AL; two sons, Andy McKinley, of Atmore, AL; Mitchell (Sandra) McKinley, of Atmore, AL; step-son, Timothy Odon, of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Janice Bush, of Robertsdale, AL; Judy (Grady) Harris, of Flomaton, AL; Barbara (Johnny) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; one brother, Billy (Joyce) Stinson, of Uriah, AL; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial service will be held Monday, April 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM at Liberty Church with Rev. Fred Brumett, and Rev. Tim Wetzel officiating.