Taylor Sims
May 20, 2021
Taylor Sims, age 28, passed away on May 15, 2021. He was born on February 18, 1993 in Pensacola, FL to Jason and Dawn Sims. He was a 2011 graduate of Northview High School and a member of Highland Baptist Church. He was currently employed as a Senior Associate Consultant with Aerotek and a proud partner of Sims and Son, LLC. He previously worked with the Department of Corrections.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Sam Malloy.
He is survived by his parents, Jason and Dawn Sims of Molino, FL; his grandparents, Charlotte and Winfred Sims of Molino, FL and Bonnie and Craig Exner of Barrineau Park, FL; his brother, Zachary (Crystal) and Bowen Ryker Sims; his aunts, uncles and cousins, Tricia (Byron), Nathan and Will Davis; Chad (Stephanie), Lindsey, Bizzy and Kenzie Sims, Anna (David) Brantley, Barrett Gilley. We cannot go without mentioning Taylor’s brothers from other mothers, Bo, Okoye, Chad and Kaleb and his godparents, The Lathans and The Rawls. Taylor was loved by a large extended family, as well as friends he considered family.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 12 Noon at Highland Baptist Church in Molino, FL with Rev. Brian Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Shane Harigel, Bryan Josey, Chad Rigby, Orbin Albritton, Tony Lathan, Okoye Richardson, Chad Smith, Kaleb Purvis, Zachary Sims and Bo Bishop.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 12 Noon at Highland Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shands Children’s Hospital.
Peter “Petey” Gindl Jr.
May 20, 2021
Petey Gindl, 55, passed away May 18, 2021. For years he worked as a Paramedic with Escambia County EMS. Petey had grown up with a love for farming, hunting, and Auburn football. He was a loving father and papa. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great nieces and nephews who all loved him dearly. While our lives are forever changed, the memories and love will remain in our hearts until we meet again.
Petey was preceded in death by his parents; Pete and Sue Gindl, and his best friend, Steven Johnson. He is survived by daughters: Rayla Gantt (Remy) and Lindsey Gindl; Son: Peter “Rudy” Gindl III (Caitlan); grandchildren: Vivian Gindl, Isabel Gindl, Peter Gindl IV, and Raylen Everette; sisters: Lesa Morgan (Teet), Jeanene Hall (Tony), and Nancy Perry (Foye); brother: Stephen Gindl (Carmen); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral services will follow beginning at 2:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Rudy Gindl, Jimmy Morgan, Chris Morgan, Will Wilson, Cody McCarty, and Josh Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Gindl, Caleb Gindl, Teet Morgan, Tony Hall, Foye Perry, William “Paco” Meador, and Randall Wilson.
Flowers are welcome; the family also welcomes memorial contributions be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and Barrineau Park Colony Cemetery.
Jessie L. Wiggins
May 20, 2021
Jessie L. Wiggins, age 90, of Pensacola, FL passed away on May 17, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. She was born on December 22, 1930 in Bratt, FL to the late Robert and Addie Cooper Wiggins. She was a graduate from Ernest Ward High School. She was a secretary at Bratt Elementary School for many years then continued her career with Escambia County School District Office in Pensacola where she retired from the Purchasing Department. She was a member of East Brent Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Myra Brantley, Dorothy Norris, Essie Coleman, Thelma Holley, Henry Wiggins, Rufus Wiggins, Marvin Wiggins and Leon Wiggins.
She is survived by her sister, Glyndal Robbins of Bratt, FL; her loving nieces and nephews along with many friends and family.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home followed by a private family graveside service with Dr. Darrell Holley officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Greg Robbins, Brian Robbins, Ben Robbins, Heath Ward, Brad Purvis and Marvin Wiggins.
Jean Knowles
May 20, 2021
Jean Knowles, age 83, of Molino, FL passed away May 18, 2021. She was born on July 11, 1937 in Bratt, FL to the late Aubrey H. and Agnes Velda Wiggins Ashcraft. She loved her family dearly. She was of great faith and was a member of The Pentecostal Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James “Pete” Knowles; her daughter, Toni L. Knowles and her brothers, Aubrey Kenneth Ashcraft and James Larry Ashcraft.
She is survived by her sons, Terry (Cindy) Knowles of Cantonment, FL and Rusty (Melanie) Knowles of Molino, FL; her daughters, Cindy Knowles of Molino, FL and Vickie (Ken) Johnson of Molino, FL; eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
A graveside service will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 at 2:45 p.m. at Bratt-Godwin Cemetery with Rev. Rusty Knowles and Rev. Ken Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Bratt-Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Jonathan Knowles, Wesley Knowles, Nathan Johnson, Tyler Knowles, Karson Brown Matt Blackburn, Jason Brown and A.J. Ashcraft.
Roy Wilbon Shivers, Jr.
May 20, 2021
Mr. Roy Wilbon Shivers Jr. age 65, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Shivers was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL. He was a proud member of “The Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ (Wind Clan) and a member of Unity Baptist Church. He loved to hunt, fish, garden and he loved University of Alabama football. He is preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Beckey Vickery Shivers; parents, Roy Shivers Sr. and Geneva; one sister-in-law, Penny Morris Shivers and many other family members.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Mothershed Shivers of Flomaton, AL; four sons, Michael (Sherra) Shivers of Dothan, AL; Brian (Rebekah) Shivers of Atmore, AL; Dakota Madison of Atmore, AL. and Wyatt Madison of Atmore, AL; one brother, Kenny Shivers Of Flomaton, AL; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 12 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Brother Ray Ward officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 22, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Jeremie Sharpe Sr; Steven Crutchfield, John Wesley McCullough, Johnny Griffis, Nick Shivers and Michael Shivers Jr.
Honorary pallbearer will be John Pierce.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Leslie Mason, Jr.
May 19, 2021
Leslie Mason Jr, age 86 formerly of Pensacola and current resident of Miramar Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 16, 2021. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m., Monday May 24, 2021, at Eastern Gate Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Peebles officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens with a reception to follow.
He was born on February 15, 1935 in Canoe, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Dillie Ann Mason and sister Frances Mason Brewton. He is survived by his loving, devoted wife of 64 years Dolores, his three children Anita K Fee, Vernon Keith Mason and Kevin Gregory Mason (Laura Balters), brother Billy Mason, sisters Mary Helen (JW Thomley), Monettie Bethea, Virginia (Jerry) Dunn, Barbara (Thomas), Noel, Thelma and (Ralph) Wilson and brother in law Harvey Brewton. Together, Les and Dolores had 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Les was a professional truck driver of 44 years. Upon retirement, he and Dolores began a new chapter of their adventurous lives by making an RV their new home. For the next 16 years, Les and Dolores were able to visit all 50 states and the Canadian provinces.
Les and Dolores loved working in RV campgrounds across the country and genuinely enjoyed interacting with all the guests. As recently as November 2020, Les was working in the family campground up in Pigeon Forge, TN where he had an uncanny way of making everyone smile.
Linda Darnell Brock
May 18, 2021
Mrs. Linda Darnell Brock, age 78, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Brock was a life-long resident of Flomaton. She worked as a seamstress at Vanity Fair, and later worked as a clerk at Flomaton Antique Auction. She was an avid quilt maker; loved riding horses and working in her garden. She was of he Holiness faith. Mrs. Brock was preceded in death by her parents, Narvie White and Mary Elizabeth Bell White; her mother and father-in-law, Clyde and Gladys Brock; and three sisters, Katherine White, Betty Ann Wamsley, and Elisabeth Ann Reid.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Brock of Flomaton; two sons, Joey Brock and Heather Fiorenti of Flomaton, and Stony (Lori) Brock of Cantonment, FL; daughter, Cheryl Watson of Norman, OK; sister, Treasa Lowry of Flomaton; special brother-in-law, Mr. Doug Reid of Flomaton; four grandchildren, Mallory Brock (Hunter Wise), Kamryn Brock, Destiny Watson, and Kobi Fiorenti; one great-grandchild, Kace Lambeth.
A time of visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Ned Lee Bishop, Jr.
May 16, 2021
Mr. Ned Lee Bishop Jr, age 40, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Vidor, TX.
Mr. Bishop was resident of Atmore, AL. and had resided in Vidor, TX. For the past 4 years. He loved motorcycles, four wheelers, working hard and anything to keep him busy. He had the best sense of humor and kept everyone laughing everywhere he went. He is preceded in death by his father, Ned Lee Bishop Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Lillie Mae Casey of Atmore, AL; three sons, Treygan McGhee of Atmore, AL; Chase Bishop and Talin Bishop of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Madison Rainwater of Augusta, GA; Scarlett Hayles and Olivia Hayles of Atmore, AL; four brothers, Jimmy (Kimberly) Casey of Pace, FL; Terry (Jennifer) Casey of Atmore, AL; Jerry Casey of Atmore, AL; Joseph (Christy) Casey of Flomaton, AL; three sisters, Linda (Danny) Flowers of Bratt, FL; Tina Casey and Lisa Casey of Atmore, AL; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Petty – Eastside Chapel Pastor Windell Hadley officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Petty – Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Treygan McGhee, Chase Bishop, Anthony Rolin, Jeremy McGhee, Norman Lambert and Talin Bishop.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Walker.
James “Jim” Darrell Willis
May 16, 2021
James “Jim” Darrell Willis, 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 28, 2021. A native of Pensacola, Florida and graduate of Pensacola High School (1970) and Liberty Bible College (Bachelors of Divinity), Jim owned Accura Appraisal Alliance for 30 years and was the most tenured member of the Pensacola Board of Realtors until his retirement in 2020. The dearly beloved Pastor of Pine Forest Baptist Church for 24 years, Jim faithfully taught and preached the King James Bible, holding forth the traditions and principles of the Faith.
Jim greatly enjoyed travelling with his wife Vicki, listening to Jim Reeves’ music, collecting baseball cards and comic books, and making up songs and jokes for his grandkids.
Jim is survived by his wife and sweetheart, Vicki Caytreece Willis (Wilson), stepdaughter Jennifer Cain (Naugle), and three grandchildren of his heart, John Blair (“54″), Aaron Sibbach (“Zona”), and Hannah Dalzell (“Hannie Bannie”) all of whom he loved as his own, nurturing them as a father in the Lord. Jim’s passing was witnessed by his family who held his hands, prayed, sang “Victory in Jesus”, and recited the 23rd Psalm. Jim passed at 7:07 p.m. on a Wednesday evening when he would have been preaching at mid-week prayer meeting. No doubt, Jim heard the Lord Jesus Christ say, “Welcome, Thou good and faithful servant; enter into the Joy of the Lord”. Amen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles John Willis and Irene “Polly” Willis (Murray) and a brother John Larry Willis.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at Flomaton Funeral Home with Pastor Jonathan Jouben officiating. Interment will follow at Little Escambia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Saturday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at 1:00 P.M.
Pallbearers: John Blair, David Joiner, Grey Linker, John May, Don Parker and Aaron Sibbach.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pine Forest Baptist Church’s missions fund.
The family wishes to express our sincere thanks to the 5th floor MICU Nursing Staff at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital for their compassionate care of our beloved husband, stepdad, and Papa Jim.
Willis Trent “Willie” Kennedy III
May 13, 2021
Willis Trent “Willie” Kennedy III was born on September 10th, 1980. He grew up in Belle Fountain (Gateswood), Alabama. After marrying the love of his life, he moved to Flomaton, Alabama, where he resided with Jessica Kennedy and their 4 children: Lexus, JT, Hunter, and Gracelynn.
Willie was an avid fisherman who competed in many bass tournaments. He could catch a fish in a mud puddle. He would often say he was shopping or eating from “God’s grocery store”. He loved the outdoors. He was raised in the country riding 4-wheelers, mud riding, and going to the river. He also loved to hunt. He had a heart of gold. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Willie, loved him. He was truly a good ole country boy.
He was a family man that loved his wife and children dearly. He enjoyed watching his boys play baseball and football throughout the years. He worked hard for his family and always talked about them. He was a very proud father and husband.
He worked for Innovative Refrigeration, where he met many close friends over the years.
Willie was one of a kind. He will be greatly missed by many.
Willie passed away unexpectedly on May 12th, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his father, Willis Kennedy Jr., his mother, Renee Kennedy, his paternal grandparents AC and Katie Lee and his maternal grandmother, Cindy Ward.
He is survived by his wife, Jessica Kennedy, his children: Lexus, JT, Hunter, and Gracelynn, his sisters: Debbie Long (Brandon) and Cheri Stoker (Chad), his mother and father in law: Curtis and Dianne Carnley, brother in law Michael Carnley (Ashley), and many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North 1000 S. Hwy 29, Cantonment, Florida, is handling his arrangements. His viewing will be held Monday, May 17th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home. His funeral will be held, Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 AM with Serving as pallbearers are Josh Corey, Shawn Lister, Rocky Davis, Micheal Carnley, AJ Robinson, Scottie Grant, Kaegan Long and Austin (AK) Keith; serving as honorary pallbearers are Tony Lister and Wille’s coworkers at Innovative Refrigeration. Following the services a processional to Clear Springs Cemetery