Leonard Lewis Crutchfield
July 6, 2021
On Saturday July 3, 2021 Leonard Lewis Crutchfield, loving father of four, passed away at the age of 60. He was born on November 4, 1960, in Pensacola Florida. He followed his fathers footsteps at a young age. His father taught him about plumbing and he was a plumber for about 40 years.
Leonard was preceded in death by father Hershel; mother, Vivian; brother, Foy and wife, Rebecca; and grandson, Aiden Crutchfield.
He is survived by brother, Ronnie and sister-in-law Joyce; daughters, Lanee Thomas, Amanda, Audrey and Ashley Crutchfield; grandchildren, Tyler Thomas, Julie Thomas, Gabriel Crutchfield, Caleb Pinkerton, Canen Crutchfield, Leeland Crutchfield, Isaiah Crutchfield and Tobias Crutchfield.
Leonard had a passion for music and playing the guitar. He had a kind heart and great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Molino First Assembly of God at 3436 Molino Rd in Molino. Public viewing will be from 2 p.m. until 2 p.m. Services will begin at 3 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Tracy Michelle Doby Lile
July 6, 2021
Tracy Michelle Doby Lile, 44, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on July 3, 2021. She was born October 29, 1976, in Pensacola, Florida. She graduated from Pine Forest High School in 1995. She also attended Pensacola State College.
Tracy was preceded in death by her father, Milton Doby.
She is survived by her mother, Kathleen Gilmore; daughter, Chayla Maddox; step-father, Jeff Gilmore; sister, Summer Gilmore, step-sister, Jocalyn Gilmore; and nephew, Lucas Gilmore.
Tracy enjoyed crafting, gardening, cooking, and going to concerts with friends. One of her greatest joys were her four cats. She loved them dearly.
She will be missed dearly by her family and many friends. May she fly high with the Angels.
Tracy’s wishes were to be cremated and have a Celebration of Life with her family and close friends.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
Annie Olivia Sutton
July 4, 2021
Annie Olivia Sutton was born Jan. 10, 1933 in Beatrice, AL to the late Barney, Sr. and Sarah McCants Odom. She departed this life on June 26, 2021. She worked many jobs during her life but retired with the Escambia County School Board. She was a faithful member of the Great First Baptist Church of Cantonment, FL where she served in many ministry positions to include Usher Board, Choir, Missionary Secretary, and in the kitchen. She loved to cook.
Mrs. Sutton was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Solomon Sutton; infant son, Charles Sutton; son, Michael W. Fountain; parents; and sister, Melinda Johns.
She leaves behind nine children to cherish her memories, seven daughters, Hattie (Robert) Gross, Mable Johnson, Gloria (John) Beastey, Alfreda (Matthew) Ewing, a very devoted, Sarah Fountain, all of Cantonment, Valarie (Lawrence) Blankenship and Sandra (Angelo) Debrow, both of Pensacola; two sons, Solomon Jr. (Katha) Sutton and Anthony Sutton both of Pensacola; two granddaughters born into the house, Takelia Sapp Jones and LuTedra Jones; four brothers, Barney (Emma) Odom, Jr of Pensacola, Walter Odom and Brady (Francis) Odom of Flint, Michigan and David (Francis) Odom of Newton, MS; one sister, Sadie Wilson of Bridge City, LA; three sisters-in-law, Maggie Sutton and Ludie Head of Columbia, AL and Jackie Sutton of Akron, Ohio; one Godson, Nick Harrison; and one very special Godson, Curtis Moore of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by, 45 plus grandchildren; 95 plus great grandchildren; 20 plus great, great, great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and church family.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon on Sat., July 9, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will follow in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery. Repass will take place at Ashton Brosnaham Park, 10370 Ashton Brosnaham, Pensacola, FL 32534.
Dr. Jim Robertson
July 3, 2021
Dr. Jim Robertson was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He was an only child but never lacked for friends as they explored all that Miami Beach had to offer. After graduating from Miami Jackson High, he headed to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Quite a weather change for a Florida cracker but when applying to Dental school he went south again.
Jim was able to get a Florida Health Department full scholarship to the Medical College of Virginia Dental School in Richmond, Virginia.
He married Carolyn Spell in 1963 and they headed to Fort Meade, Florida to pay back his scholarship by providing dental care in a rural community. Over the 58 years of marriage, they had 3 children and nine grandchildren and have lived in four different cities.
His faith in Christ was very real and his love of the church was great. He was an elder in Mcllwain and Circle PCA almost all his adult life.
Dr. James A. Robertson is survived by his wife,
Carolyn Spell Robertson; son, Craig Allan Robertson and wife, Lina Montoya Robertson, their children, Katie, Kinsey and Cameron Robertson and Manuela and Sebastian Montoya. Daughter, Tracy Robertson Black and husband Bruce A. Black, their children, Robert and Leslie Black; son, Arthur B. Robertson and wife, Janel K. Robertson, their children, Nelson and Stroud Robertson.
Dr. Jim’s niece, Kelli Spell Williams sent this remembrance of her Uncle Jim which describes him so well. “I know he is with the Lord but I miss him. He was the gentle spirit I always knew as a child and the smart kind man I knew as an adult. All those mornings he stood with his coffee looking out over the ocean at the beach house. My heart is broken.”
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Covenant Care, 5041 North 12th. Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504 or www.choosecovenant.org. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North entrusted with arrangements.
Francis Philip Kelly
July 3, 2021
Francis Philip Kelly passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 after a recent stay at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Phil as most knew him, was a lifelong resident of Byrneville, FL. He was an active member and deacon at Bratt First Baptist Church. Mr. Philip was a 1958 Century High graduate and enlisted in the United States Army until 1961. Most of his military career was in Italy. On August 31, 1961 he married the love of his life, Wanda Sue Reid. Mr. Phil was a millwright for over 30 years and retired from Masland Carpets in Atmore, AL. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and woodworking, but most of all he loved his family and friends
Mr. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvestus and Mamie (Barrow) Kelly, three brothers, Foy (Elmer) Kelly, Robert (Maxine) Kelly and Herman (Shelia) Kelly.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Wanda Sue Kelly, two daughters, Lynn (Mark) Hendricks and Amanda (Keith) Holland. There are six grandchildren, Keegan (Mallory) Lambeth, Samantha (Josh) Daugett, Rebecca Calloway, Leigha Holland, Hillary (Jesse) Floyd and Abby Hendricks. The absolute joy of his life was five great grandchildren, Lawson Lambeth, Harper Daugett, Walker Lambeth, Cason Daugett and soon to be baby girl Lambeth, with many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 5, 2021 at 1:00 Pm at the Petty-eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC.
Burial will follow at Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM until service time at 1:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC.
Pallbearers will be Billy McCann, Matt Carter, Mark Carter, Danny Fuller, Mike Hanks and Bobby Holland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bratt First Baptist Senior Sunday School Class.
Alton Ray Calloway
July 3, 2021
Mr. Alton Ray Calloway, age 75 of Brewton, AL, passed away at a Pensacola, FL health care facility.
Mr. Calloway was born and lived much of his life in Century, FL before moving to Brewton, AL in 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked as a heavy equipment operator for a land clearing company. He enjoyed gardening, tending to his yard, and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred W. Calloway and Lila Cofield Calloway; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis Ray Calloway and Sandy Marie Calloway; and a sister, Shirley Waters. He was a member of Moyeville Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Edwina Calloway of Brewton, AL; two brothers, Floyd (Jackie) Calloway of Century, FL, Freddie (Tami) Calloway of Century, FL; two sisters, Sharon (Barnie) Jones of Century, FL, Renee (Ronnie) Marshall of Century, FL; two grandchildren, Christopher Andrew (Jessica) Calloway of Atmore, AL, Dennis Dylan Calloway of Flomaton, AL; two great-grandchildren, Jason Calloway and Hannah Calloway, both of Atmore, AL; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Moyeville Baptist Church on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mike Hutto officiating. Interment will follow in Moyeville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Moyeville Baptist Church on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.
Kimble Nikita Davis
June 30, 2021
Mr. Kimble Nikita Davis, age 58, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Atmore, AL.
Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He loved plants and gardening. He always had a “Green Thumb”. He adored all his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Sam Davis and Mrs. Frances (Davis) Hayles.
He is survived by his sister, Gaye King of Atmore, AL; step – father, Edison Hayles of Atmore, AL; two nephews, Jonathon Taylor, Justin Taylor, one great niece, Shelby- Marie Taylor, three great nephews, Jonathon Taylor Jr; Henry Taylor and Will Taylor, many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery. With Chaplain Gabe Holloway officiating.
Burial will follow at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Wilmer Padgett Jr.
June 30, 2021
Wilmer Padgett Jr. was born November 1, 1952 to the union of Wilmer and Mary Padgett. As a child JR was an avid baseball player. JR’s favorite position was back catcher. He would often be seen in his catching stance inside and outside instead of sitting in a chair. He continued squatting in this manner until he was no longer able to crouch.
JR was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer Sr. and Mary Padgett; sister’s, Mary Lee Padgett and Mary Ann Rudolph.
He is survived by his children, Ty (Melissa) Padgett of Cantonment; children, Kuan (Lashonda) White and Sonameukia (David) Banks all of Cantonment, grandkids, Mykamia Padgett, Tiakanimi Padgett, Rena Banks and David Banks Jr. siblings; Catherine (Keith) Valrie of Loxely, AL, Eddie Padgett and Karl Padgett both of Daphne, AL, Annette (Troy) Campbell of Mobile, AL and Sarah (Calvin) Johnson of Fairhope, AL; As well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Robert Gross to give Eulogy. Burial will follow in Williams Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM prior to services.
Mallory Kenneth “Bud” Waters
June 29, 2021
Mallory Kenneth “Bud” Waters, beloved husband, father and paw-paw passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021 at the age of 83.
Bud was born on July 8, 1937, in Pensacola, Florida to Velma Marie Waters and Francis Eugene Waters. Bud grew up in the community of Brownsville as a “Brownsville Boy,” and graduated from Pensacola High School in 1957. That same year, he began working at Southern Bell Telephone company and met the love of his life, Eleanor “Faye” Davis, who he married on June 23, 1959. Bud worked at Southern Bell Telephone Company for the next 39 years until his retirement in August of 1996. During his 39-year tenure at Southern Bell (and then Bell South) he would connect the people of Pensacola via phone and work all over the city, taking in everything Pensacola had to offer.
Bud personified the “old” city of Pensacola and was a true southerner. He loved to play baseball in his younger years, mullet-fish, and tend to his gardens, which he did all his life. He also loved watching Alabama football with his grandchildren. Although what he loved most, besides his family, was raising and showing chickens, specifically Black Rosecomb Bantams. He was renowned for his Black Rosecombs, travelling all over the country and winning countless poultry shows. He also acted as a judge on multiple occasions. He was a lifetime member of both the American Bantam Association and the American Poultry Association and was a longtime exhibitor/judge in the poultry show at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
Bud is preceded in death by his parents, Velma and Francis Waters along with nine siblings. He is survived by one sister, Joyce Waters Pierce; his devoted wife of 62 years, Faye Waters; daughter, Dina Place (Stephen); daughter, Wendy “Kym” Fuqua (Talmadge); son, Kenneth Waters (Annette); six grandchildren, Ryan Brown (Krissey), Dylan Brown, Derek Waters (Lauren), Audie Waters (Kayla), Mallory Davis (Chris), Casey Fuqua (Jenna) and eight great-grandchildren.
Bud never met a stranger or judged a soul. No matter how long it had been, right when he saw you, you were in for a “well, hello there!” like no time had gone by. He never forgot a face or the specific nickname that he had given you, as there were many. There are some people that the world cannot handle because they are larger than life. And as the great John Wayne, someone Bud admired, once said about himself, “I am the stuff men are made of.” So was Bud. He will be missed forever and longer.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until the funeral service begins at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens on Pine Forest Road in Pensacola, Florida.
Active Pallbearers will be Derek Waters, Audie Waters, Casey Fuqua, Christopher “Chrissy” Davis, Wendell South and Kirk Waters.
Finally, the family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Ascension Sacred Heart for the wonderful, around-the-clock care provided to Bud.
Edgar Levon Croley
June 28, 2021
Mr. Edgar Levon Croley, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his Century, FL residence. He was born in Atmore, AL and was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved working as a Yard Foreman and Switchman with L&N/CSX Railroad for a number of years prior to his retirement. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. Mr. Croley attended Pineview Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Delia Croley; a son, David Levon Croley; five brothers and one sister.
He is survived by a daughter, Angela Croley of Century, FL; one granddaughter, Cheryl (Wayne) Ward of Century, FL; three great-grandchildren, Hayley, Lainey, and David.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. James Peacock and Bro. Al Bethea officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joey Croley, Patrick Henderson, Sean Henderson, Clint Lowery, David Ward, Tim Johnson
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideon’s International at gideons.org