Donna Jo McDaniel
July 10, 2025
Donna Jo McDaniel, 65, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born in Columbia, Missouri, on November 6, 1959 to Ben and Arbell Chew. Donna was married to Robin McDaniel for 38 years. She worked as an Insurance Examiner for Vivian Crumwell. Donna was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church for six years and Christian Fellowship Baptist Church for 15 years, as the secretary and Sunday School teacher. Donna enjoyed baking, crafts, going to the beach, and family time was very important to her.
Donna was preceded in death by her father, Ben L. Chew; mother, Arbell Chew; son, James Randall Evans; father-in-law, Dave McDaniel Sr., and brother, Ben L. Chew, Jr.
Donna is survived by her husband, Robin McDaniel; son, Kevin Evans; son, Tylon McDaniel; granddaughter, Anaiah Rae Olhrogge-Evans; sister, Debra (Jerry) Furman; sister, Tammy (Bill) Portner, sister, Tresa (Jimmy) McCaskill, sister-in-law Amy (Marcus) Chew Brewer, sister-in-law Carol (Herman) Black, brother-in-law Donnie (Twana) McDaniel, brother-in-law Dave McDaniel Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, family members, church family, and friends.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel North located at 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533 July 17, 2025 from 3-5pm.
Funeral Service will be at Smyrna Baptist Church located at 7000 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32505 July 18 at 11 am.
Pallbearers will be Donnie McDaniel, Levi Chew, Herman Black II, Dave McDaniel III, Wryan Powe, Bobby Tarton and Amir McDaniel.
James (Jim) William Leath
July 10, 2025
James (Jim) William Leath, of Pensacola, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2025. Jim was born on Oct 6th 1937 in Chattahoochee, Florida. He was the son of Alice Laverne Merchant “nee” Gilbert and Alex Merchant.
Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Susan Bear Leath and survived by his son, Eric Leath, daughter Nikki Leath Faktor (Roy), and Bobbi Kitty.
He was always ready to help anyone, and loved nature, the mountains and children. He had a long, exciting career as a police officer with Pensacola Police Department and retired as a well adored sergeant after serving in the Marines and a few other odd and exciting jobs.
We would like to thank Dad’s wonderful caretakers that were his heart for the last couple of years. DJ, with hospice, Tammy, Sinciera, and Angie. You all were the bright light in the last few years and made life so much better.
A celebration-of-life will be held at the Pensacola Yacht Club on Saturday, July 19th at noon. All friends and family are welcome, attire will be casual. We request that contributions to your favorite charity be sent in lieu of flowers.
James (Jim) William Leath
July 10, 2025
James (Jim) William Leath, of Pensacola, passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2025. Jim was born on Oct 6th 1937 in Chattahoochee, Florida. He was the son of Alice Laverne Merchant “nee” Gilbert and Alex Merchant.
Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Susan Bear Leath and survived by his son, Eric Leath, daughter Nikki Leath Faktor (Roy), and Bobbi Kitty.
He was always ready to help anyone, and loved nature, the mountains and children. He had a long, exciting career as a police officer with Pensacola Police Department and retired as a well adored sergeant after serving in the Marines and a few other odd and exciting jobs.
We would like to thank Dad’s wonderful caretakers that were his heart for the last couple of years. DJ, with hospice, Tammy, Sinciera, and Angie. You all were the bright light in the last few years and made life so much better.
A celebration-of-life will be held at the Pensacola Yacht Club on Saturday, July 19th at noon. All friends and family are welcome, attire will be casual. We request that contributions to your favorite charity be sent in lieu of flowers.
Brenton Dale Kelley
July 10, 2025
Brenton Dale Kelley was born on September 16, 1963 to Clyde “Buck” and Glenda Kelley, and passed away on July 4, 2025. He is preceded in death by his Father, Buck Kelley, and brother, Timothy “Moe” Kelley. He is survived by his Mother, Glenda Kelley; son Daniel (Nikki) Kelley; daughter Jill (Jeffery) Steadham; grandchildren Liam, Clara Ann, and Logan; sisters Beverly (Mike) Digmon and Ellen (Darryl) Sims; and many nieces and nephews.
Brenton was a lifelong resident of Bogia. He will always be remembered for his lively spirit and his love for the outdoors. He could usually be found in the woods or on the water. He was a superior hunter and fisherman, making his nickname “Hook” most fitting. He also excelled in many sports, and was known for being a star athlete in baseball and football. He also spent time later in life coaching football and baseball, a role in which he was very loved.
He leaves behind a trail of memories for his loved ones, most of which are remembered with a smile, thinking of the fun adventures which were had over the years.
A memorial service will be held at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church on Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m.. Family and friends are all welcome to attend.
Orbin Albritton
July 9, 2025
Orbin Albritton was a Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. He served the state for 25 years as a corrections officer in Century, Florida. He grew up on his parent’s farm in Molino, FL, taking care of livestock, mending fences, and growing crops. He had his first car and job when he was 13 years old working for a farmer down the road picking produce in the fields for a few dollars an hour. He graduated from Tate High School in 1992. Out of high school, he started laying carpet and tile. Then, with his certificate in welding, he received a job with Better Built. In 1999, he started working as a corrections officer and worked there until he retired in 2024 as a Sergeant. He enjoyed the people he worked with and spoke highly of them.
Orbin’s witty personality and humor was always there. You would be hard pressed to find a person he had met or talked to that he didn’t make laugh at least once. No one knows this better than his friends and family. Some of his favorite times were cooking with his mother, Linda Albritton, taking his children to the fair, Blue Angels show, the river, the rodeo, or any place or event that he knew they would have a good time. He was the proudest of his children, Wyatt and Erin Albritton, and the people he raised them to be. His joy later in life came from his Granddaughter, Scarlett Albritton, and spending time with her every chance he could.
After Orbin’s parents had passed, he found new family and love with the Sweetings. He enjoyed every second and minute with his love, Nichole Sweeting. Nichole and Orbin would travel, go to concerts, and enjoy time together. Orbin thought of her son, Brody Ragsdale, as his own and was proud to watch him turn into a fine young man. Orbin and Brody shared a love of football and bonded over sports. Nichole’s parents, Charlie and Joyce Sweeting, loved Orbin like a son. Many holidays were spent together at their house enjoying food and football.
Orbin was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Linda Albritton. Orbin is survived by his children and daughter-in-law, Wyatt (Sara) Albritton and Erin Albritton; his granddaughter, Scarlett Albritton; siblings, Rhonda (Sean) Fillingim, Sandra (Dick) Whiteside, Michael (Laura) Albritton, and Steve (Susan) Albritton; and nieces, Destiny and Shawna Fillingim.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory North. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Michael Albritton, Wyatt Albritton, Matt Ramsey, Jason Sims, Brody Ragsdale, and Nolan Lorenzana.
William “Mack” DuBose
July 9, 2025
William “Mack” DuBose, a man known for his life lessons and tireless devotion to his family, was born on August 22,1966. On July 1, 2025, Mack passed peacefully in his home in Cantonment, Florida. He was the son of William and Eleanor DuBose, born in Andalusia Alabama.
Mack was married to the love of his life, Veronica “Michelle” DuBose, for 36 ½ years. Together they had three beautiful children and nine adored grandchildren. He lived life to the fullest, loving his family with every breath he took.
Mack devoted his life to providing for his family each and every day. He had an infectious laugh and was a man of integrity, who believed in doing the right thing even when no one was watching. Mack enjoyed taking the people he loved most on lavish vacations, days on the boat with his family, and Alabama football. You could often times find Mack dancing the night away at the American Legion, watching his grandkids play sports, or spending long days in his garden.
Mack learned the value of hard work and dedication from his own parents. These values led him down a long road in the electrical field which eventually led him to become the Senior Vice President of Burkes Electrical. He was a humble man who loved his work family dearly. He believed that no matter what your position was, you were to always be treated with respect.
Whether it was being a father figure to many or lending a helping hand, Mack’s presence made life feel grounded. To his wife, Mack was her rock, her protector, and her always and forever. To his children, he was Superman, their
confidant, and the magic behind Christmas morning. To his grandchildren, he was a story-teller, their champion, and their biggest supporter. To his siblings, he was a devoted brother, a shoulder to lean on, and their forever friend.
Mack was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eleanor DuBose; and his granny, Clara Evelyn McGhee.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Veronica “Michelle” DuBose; his three children, Chasitie (Ajay) Martin, Jordan (Hunter) Tisdale, and Caul (Lindsay) DuBose; grandchildren, Garrett Thomas, Kimree Alexa, Eleanor Capri, Elvis Beau, John (Tripp) Anthony, Evelyn Frances, William Cash, Mack Ace, and Eloise Carter; siblings, Rebecca (Aaron) Turner and Lisa (Mike) Barnes; aunt, Sarah McGhee; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins that he loved very much.
David Earl Weng
July 9, 2025
David Earl Weng, 87, of Molino, Florida, passed away on July 4, 2025. He was born on August 13, 1937 in Hillsboro, North Dakota to Ragnar and Matilda Weng.
David was a great man. He was dearly loved by his family and never met a stranger. David loved his country; so much so that he gave 30 years of his life to the Navy as an aviation mechanic. He was a man of many talents. He loved carpentry, woodworking, horses, and most animals, but most of all, he loved his wife and family.
David was preceded in death by his father, Ragnar Weng; mother, Mathilda Bierrman Weng; and his sister, Marie Jalbert.
David is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Imigean T. Weng; children, Ray Tinch (Margie), Cynthia Banister (Ralph), Dana Rausch (Joanne), Gary Weng (Tanya), and Russell Weng (Barbara); grandchildren, Sarah Tinch, Matthew Tinch (Jessica), Audra Lyons (Steven), Cody Banister, Kari Tyree (Mike), Aaron Rausch, Tyler Weng (Kaitlyn), David Weng (Luis); 14 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Donald Weng, Richard Weng, and Robert Weng.
Funeral Services will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory North in Cantonment, Florida on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home for the visitation.
Charles Wayne Funk
July 9, 2025
Charles Wayne Funk, 84, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away June 27th of this year. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Bernard and Romaine (Whitey) Funk. He was married to Peggy Chamberlain on August 22, 1964. He is survived by his wife, loving daughter Holly and son Michael as well as grumpy pup Max and adoring girl pup, Misha.
He grew up in Williamsburg, Pennsylvania graduating from Williamsburg High School in 1959 from Penn State University in 1963 and was a loyal fan. In 1964 he joined the Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant which began a 20 year career which included assignments in Denver, Colorado, Bitburg, Germany, Edwards AFB California, Boston Massachusetts, San Antonio Texas, Aviano, Italy, and finally in Montgomery, Alabama where Wayne retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1984. After retiring from the Air Force, Wayne joined the staff of Troy State University at the Montgomery location where he headed the computer division for 17 years.
Wayne loved sports. From his college days he played golf with friends and was fortunate enough to play some beautiful courses in Luxembourg while stationed in Germany. His love for tennis began in Texas, but continued playing against local Italian sports clubs during his assignment in Italy. While in Montgomery, Wayne played on Air Force tennis teams in competition and Senior Olympic tennis. Wayne had a group of local tennis players who regularly played local tournaments. This group, the ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out) played tennis, but enjoyed each other’s company at breakfasts! Wayne was a bowler, a coach for his children’s basketball teams in Italy, a wood worker who created a toy box for Mike, doll house for Holly, a butcher block for Peggy and a beautiful desk for himself.
Wayne was meticulous for details creating spreadsheets for finances, health data, and appointments which was perfect for his work as the previous President of his HOA. He also did administrative work for the Senior Follies and worked behind the scene in their performances. In order to create these documents he would often make notes on napkins or scraps of available paper.
He was a regular visitor to the Waffle House and Denny’s and loved to talk with the people who worked there.
Wayne was a wonderful provider who gave his family a window to the world. He was loved by his family and will be greatly missed.
A Gathering of Friends will be held at Faith Chapel, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533 on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations to MD Anderson Hospital would be appreciated.
Charles Austin Lowery
July 8, 2025
Charles Austin Lowery, Colonel, US Army (Ret.), 88, of Bratt, FL, passed away July 5, 2025, in Bay Minette, AL. Charles was born April 20, 1937 to Barney Lee Lowery and Dorothy Burgess Lowery in Little Rock, AL. In his early years, Charles served in the United States Army National Guard as a Colonel and later retired. He also retired as a technician for the NAS medical research lab. He was an active member of Bratt Assembly of God. Charles
loved gardening and spending time making memories with his family, whom he loved dearly.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his son; Bruce Lowery, his brothers; Robert Lowery, Bill Ray Lowery, John Edward Lowery, and Toby Davis, his sisters; Christine Hicks, Louise Fore, and Bessie Ray Allen.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 70 years; Reita O’Farrell Lowery, his daughters; Sandra (Sammy) Day of Atmore, AL, and Robin (Todd) Parker of Walnut Hill, FL, his son; Charles Alan (Becky) Lowery of Bratt, FL, and his daughter-in-law; Julie Van Pelt Brantley of Spanish Fort, AL, his nine grandchildren; Kelly Day (Jason) Gurganus, Natalie (Roland) Sandoval, Cody (Leigh Ann) Parker, Dustin Parker, Charles “Jake” (Danielle)
Lowery, Austin (Mollie) Lowery, Bradley (Kelsy) Lowery, Michael (Rachel) Lowery, Jessica Lowery, and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Charles Austin Lowery will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL, with full military honors.
Pallbearers will be Jake Lowery, Austin Lowery, Cody Parker, Dustin Parker, Bradley Lowery, and Michael Lowery.
Visitation for Mr. Lowery will be held Friday, July 11, 2025 from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and The Wounded Warrior Project.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Harold Eck
July 8, 2025
John Harold Eck was born on December 28, 1943, to John Eck and Edna Hiebert Eck in Haskell County, Kansas. He peacefully passed away on July 2, 2025, reaching the age of 81 years.
Dad was raised on the family farm near Copeland, Kansas, as the fourth oldest of 15 children. He had good memories of growing up in a rural setting on the home place and attending school at the one room Independence school.
He gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, on January 11, 1956 by Minister Orlan Wedel. His conversion experience was clear to him, which he always appreciated.
After receiving his primary education, he attended Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, which helped prepare him for teaching special needs children and working at a mental health hospital in Aurora, Colorado. After his time in Colorado, he went on a six-month motorcycle tour of Europe which provided him with a lot of experiences that he enjoyed sharing throughout the years.
Following his travels Dad moved to Walnut Hill, Florida. While working there, Dad recommitted his life to the Lord and was faithful to his vows until the end. During this time in Florida, he fell in love with our mother Latayne Ann Sigafoose. They were married on December 21, 1975 by Minister Wilbert Peters. Our folks were blessed with three children. We always felt Dad’s love, support, and interest in our lives which meant so much to us.
Dad liked growing plants from an early age which inspired his lifelong occupation of being a farmer. He enjoyed improving land and watching his crops grow and took satisfaction in a job well done. Dad worked hard and provided well for us as a family. He had a generous nature and was blessed for it throughout his life.
Dad’s interests included reading, railroads and trains, growing flowers, gospel tract work, visiting friends and neighbors, and providing encouragement and a listening ear to young people.
He looked forward each week to attending Church and Sunday School. His relationship with God was important to him, and provided an anchor throughout his life, leaving us an example to follow.
In later years, as Dad’s health declined, God granted him a softness of spirit and a resignation to whatever the future held. We are thankful that he is at rest and look forward to meeting him in Heaven.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Latayne; three children: Silas and Stephanie, Prescott Valley, Arizona; Emily and Warren Wiebe, Linden, Alberta; Abigail and Quenton Unruh, Atwater, California; nine grandchildren; siblings: Judith Sigafoose, Evalena and Galen Litwiller, Bonnie and Jerry Haynes, Barbara Unruh, Jeanette and Milton Koehn, Carol and Doug Seiler, Anita Haynes, Steven and Leonida Eck, Helen Redding, Charles and Bethany Eck, Mitzi and Paul Dykast, Ernest and Patricia Eck; and sister-in-law, Brooxene Koehn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, one brother, one sister, and four brothers-in-law
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Walnut Hill, Florida. Ministers Carlos Koehn, Ben Koehn, Brian Decker, and Darin Litwiller officiated. Internment will follow in Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens, Walnut Hill, Florida.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.