Leslie R. Heaton

September 20, 2021

Leslie R. Heaton resident of Cantonment, FL passed away on September 18, 2021 at the age of 81. Leslie was born in Alcoa, Tennessee on March 28, 1940. He was a faithful member of Gateway Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lenzie Ray Heaton and Bessie Ethel Anderson Heaton; step-father, Leonard Eidson; sister, Joyce H. Seeds; and brothers, Robert Sentell, Leon Sentell and Lenzie Ray Heaton, Jr.

Leslie is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margaret J. Moser Heaton; children, Don (Faye) Heaton, Randy (Darla) Heaton, and Lisa (Lee) Percy; nine grandchildren, Laura, Heather, Sherri, Andy, Amanda, Michael, Micah, Brittni, and Heath; fifteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and one on the way; sisters, Margaret Davis, Mamie McNutt and Virginia Miles; brother-in-law, Allen Seeds; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Nichols officiating. Burial to follow in Barrancas National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. prior to services.

Gary Doyle Cooper

September 20, 2021

Gary Doyle Cooper, 66, of Cantonment, Florida, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 17, 2021. Gary was born on December, 23, 1954, to the late Leslie Doyle Cooper and Betty Loftin Merian. He graduated from Pensacola High School in the Class of 1972.

Before retirement, Gary was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor at Monsanto/Solutia Performance Material. He served in many other roles and stayed busy after retirement with his family and friends. He was a proud Freemason and Shriner throughout the majority of his life. Throughout his life, Gary enjoyed going to all sorts of car races and shows, traveling, fishing, finding good bargains, and being the best husband, dad, and friend to so many.

Gary is survived by his wife of 32 years, Kim Cooper; three sons, Cody Cooper, Zach Cooper, and Kyle Cooper; two brothers, Terry Cooper and Keith (Angela) Cooper; step-mother, Annie Ruth Cooper; step-brother, Larry Carraway; and many great aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with funeral services from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home.

Burial will be held shortly after the ceremony at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Rd.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.

Linda W. Hudson

September 20, 2021

Linda W. Hudson, age 60, of Oak Grove, FL passed away on September 17, 2021, in Pensacola, FL. She was born on May 18, 1961 in Fort Belvoir, VA to the late Donald and Florence Stefani Wright. She was a member of Cantonment Baptist Church and a homemaker who was dedicated to taking care of her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Charles Wright.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Hudson of Oak Grove, FL; her son, Ryan Hudson of Oak Grove; her daughter, Kim (James) Brown of Oak Grove; her brother, Larry (Mary Jean) Wright of Pensacola, FL; her grandchildren, Abby Brown and AJ Brown and her sister-in –law, Merry Wright.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove, FL with Rev. Will Stone officiating.

Interment was at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be James Brown, Josh Hudson, Justin Nichols, Edward Hudson, Terry Grey and Justin Hetrick.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Merle Harris Tolin

September 20, 2021

Merle Harris Tolin, born April 5, 1944; homegoing September 17, 2021.

Merle was born to Fletcher Alexander and Lula Dale Davis Harris.

She is preceded in death her parents; her husband, Herman E. Tolin; her children, Sheila Marie Tolin and Angie Marie Tolin and her siblings, Imogene Harris Brown and Robert Harris.

She is survived by her sons, Herman Roy Tolin and James Floyd (Tammy) Tolin of Atmore, AL; her grandson, James Benjamin “Bean” Tolin all of Atmore, AL; her siblings, Elbert Harris of Elberta, AL, Will Harris, Charles Harris, Ronnie Lee Harris and Larry (Patricia) Harris all of Goodway, AL; Ed (Patricia) Harris and James (Linda) Harris of Frisco City, AL; Clyde (Lindy) Harris of Monroeville, AL; Annie Harris and Mary Ann (Artie) Tillman of Fairhope, AL along with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 24, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Clarence Rolin officiating.

Interment will follow at Mineola Cemetery in Mineola, AL.

Active pallbearers will be Tommy Davis, Terry Godwin, Larry Harris, Jason Dunn, Ed Davis and James Harris.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 24, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Gerald D. McBride

September 20, 2021

Gerald D. McBride, 71 of Walnut Hill, FL. passed away September 15, 2021, in Walnut Hill. He was born on June 15, 1950, to the late Bill Douglas and Lula O. Smith McBride. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church and served in law enforcement but was a wielder by trade.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Bobby Taylor; Carolyn Mock and his first wife Linda McBride.

He is survived by his wife Gorma Barley McBride of Walnut Hill, FL; one son; Shawn (Carleen) McBride of Atmore, AL; Sandra McBride of Bay Minette, AL and his sister Patricia (Feldman) Frymire of Atmore, AL; five grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Bridges officiating.

Interment was in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Jim Steele, Earl Baldree, Austin Menchaca, Justin Whatley, Jerry Poulson and Matthew Reynolds.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Walnut Hill Baptist Church building fund at 5741 Arthur Brown Road, Walnut Hill, FL 32568.

Facial masks and the use of social distancing are optional but is recommended by the family due to the current health care crisis.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dudley Frank Destin

September 19, 2021

Dudley Frank Destin, 82 of Cantonment, FL passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021.

He was born November 10, 1938 to the late Herbert and Pauline Destin in Cuthbert, GA.

Dudley was a member of Cottage Hill Assembly of God and volunteered numerous years of his time to the church when he was physically able.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Dallas Destin; daughter, Misty Holifield, son, Alvin Booth (Sonya): grandchildren: Clayton Harvey and Ashlee Harvey and beloved fur baby, Daisy.

Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Ron McGlothern officiating.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 12 noon until service time.  Burial will take place in Cottage Hill Assembly of God Cemetery immediately following the service.

Jack Green

September 18, 2021

Mr. Jack Green, age 73, passed away, on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Brewton, AL. He was a native of LaBelle, FL; and resided most of his life in Flomaton, AL. He retired finish operator and sat on the executive union board for Local 653.

Mr. Green valued his time with his family. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with his union buddies of the Local 653. He enjoyed fishing with his wife Gloria.

Mr. Green is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Lee (Lenora) Green, grandparents, Jack Alderman (Jessie Estelena) Green, one brother, four sisters, and father-in-law, Douglas Mack Evans.

Mr. Green is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Gloria Green, of Flomaton, AL; one son, Dylan Lee (Katherine) Green, of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Lacee Dalton (James) Reed, of Flomaton, AL; two brothers, Mike (Jeannie) Green, of Flomaton, AL; Bruce Green, of Cape Coral, FL; eight grandchildren, Kaelynn, Anna-Claire, Macee, Vivian “Gracie”, Lillee, Reagan, Clay, Savannah, one nephew, Dillon, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Eric Johnson officiating.

Burial will follow at Rigby Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 20, 2021 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.

Pallbearers will be Dylan Green, Ryan Sevigny, Jantzen (Doc) Float, Larry Poston, Arthur Flowers, Jimmy Lovette, and Pete Brantley.

Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Brantley, Alan Steadham, Larry Fincher, Sam Kimpan, Derek Paul, Tim Wilson, David Johnson, Leon Smith, James Reed Jr; Shannon Dale White, Robbie Mitchell, and Bubba Pridgen.

August Mohr Pace. Jr.

September 17, 2021

Mr. August Mohr Pace Jr, age 73, passed away, Thursday September 16, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was a native of Apalachicola, FL; but has lived most of his life in Century, FL. He was employed with Campbell Sand and Gravel as a Foreman, for forty-four years.

Mr. Pace valued the time he got to spend with his family, grandchildren, and friends. He loved hunting and fishing. He liked helping and taking care of people.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. August Mohr (Juanita) Pace Sr. two sons, Joseph Lavimoniere, Michael Lavimoniere, one grandson, Joshua Lavimoniere, one sister Betty Messer, two brothers, Charles Pace, Johnny Pace, and other relatives.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Mary Lashley Pace , of Century, FL; two sons, Todd (Lisa) Pace, of Pensacola, FL; Richard Lavimoniere, of Chagrin Falls, OH; one daughter, Alva Enfinger, of Century, FL; one daughter-in-law, Rachael Lavimoniere, of Century, FL; two brothers, Reggie Pace, of Foley, AL; Gaston (Ann) Pace, of Perkinston, MS; two sisters, Patricia (David) Ventry, of Tallahassee, FL; Linda Richardson, of Panama city, FL; three grandchildren, Ashlyn Robinson, Miranda Enfinger, Chandler Enfinger, five great- grandchildren, Conner, Cain, Cason, Coen, Adelynn, host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Waylon Stuckey officiating.

Burial will follow at McCurdy Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.

Pallbearers will be Jackie Dean, Don Godwin, Gary Shelly, Larry Ware, Donnie Kilcrease, and David Simmons.

Gay C. Hassebrock

September 15, 2021

Gay C. Hassebrock, surrounded by her family, peacefully passed on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the age of 74. She was born on July 14, 1947, and was a longtime resident of Molino, FL. Gay was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Lyle Cleaveland and Lois Grace Munson Cleaveland; brother, Lyle Fred Cleaveland; and sister, Bonnie C. Donaldson.

Born and raised in Foley, AL, Gay was an active member of the Foley United Methodist Church. She spent her high school summers as a lifeguard at the city pool. Gay was a 1965 graduate of Foley High School and went on to attend Huntingdon College. She later transferred to the University of West Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Gay taught in both Santa Rosa and Escambia County school systems. Most of her 35 plus years were spent at Bratt Elementary School. Gay has been a member of Dogwood Park Baptist Church since the early 1980’s. Throughout the years, she was instrumental in organizing Vacation Bible School, as well as other church programs, and also served as the church Secretary and Treasurer. She attended a weekly women’s bible study in her pursuit to grow deeper in her faith. Gay was an avid reader, loved puzzles, movies, and Alabama football.
Gay is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Bennie Earl Hassebrock; daughters, Karla (Jamie) Bowlan, Brantley, AL and Brandy Bryan, Warner Robins GA; sons, Dean (Angela) Hassebrock and John (Sarah) Hassebrock, all of Molino FL; thirteen grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Dogwood Park Baptist Church, 3301 Highway 97, Molino, FL, with Pastor Phil Fischer and Pastor Russell Branch officiating. Burial will follow in Dogwood Park Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM prior to services.

Pallbearers will be Seth Wilson, Samuel Wilson, Parker Hassebrock, Caleb Hassebrock, Zachary Tipton, Garrett Montgomery, Jamie Bowlan, Jr., Andrew Bowlan, and Aaron Bowlan.

Eugene Lacy Wheeler II

September 15, 2021

The family of Eugene Lacy Wheeler II, mourns the loss of a beloved husband, father, son , and best friend, who passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Gene was born in Bratt, FL. on August 4, 1983. He graduated from Northview High School in 2001 and Bishop State Community in 2014. He worked as an Instrumentation and Electrical Technician at BASF in McIntosh, AL.

Gene’s favorite activities were hunting, fishing, family picnics, and spending time with his sons on the farm.

Gene was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas Henry and Lola Peebles, his grandfather Eugene Lacy Wheeler, and younger brother, Shawn Adam Wheeler.

Gene is survived by his wife of eight years, Anna Juck Wheeler, sons, Thomas Michael Wheeler, age five, and Dustin Eugene Wheeler, age two, parents, Tony and Becky Wheeler, relatives and friends.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.

Pallbearers will be Robert Peebles, Derick Peebles, Jeremy Lisenby, Brandon Smith, Chantz Ziglar, Tyler Bozeman, and Erik Kirby.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Angel Studios, producers of “The Chosen”.

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