Delia Inez Lowrey Croley
April 20, 2021
Mrs. Delia Inez Lowrey Croley, age 86, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola FL.
Mrs. Croley was a native of Century, FL having lived in Montgomery for 14 years before returning to Century for the remainder of her life. She loved working in her church with musical programs; she was a member of the Full Gospel Group having sung at various churches in the area; reading her Bible was a joy to her; she loved to bake for family, making sure everyone had a special dessert; loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie A. and Mary Shivers Lowery; five brothers and two sisters; and a son, David Levon Croley.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Edgar L. Croley; a daughter, Angela June Croley of Century FL; a brother, Russell (Betty) Lowery of Flomaton, AL; grandchildren, Cheryl (Wayne) Ward of Century FL; and great-grandchildren, Hayley, Lainey, and David.
A visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 11:30 p.m until 1 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. with Rev. James Peacock officiating on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be at Flomaton Cemetery.
Clayton Scott
April 19, 2021
Clayton Scott, age 89, a native of Bay Minette, Alabama, and a resident of Walnut Hill, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Clayton was employed for 30 years at Armstrong World Industries before retiring in 1992. He was well respected and made many friends over the years throughout the community. Above all, he had a loving, kind and giving heart. He especially loved the outdoors and about tending his garden.
Clayton is preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Burley Parker Scott, and 10 siblings.
Clayton is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Verna Lee Mason Scott; his daughters, Cynthia Koklas (Stephen), Penny Morton and Marsha Jordan; his sons, Christopher Scott (Cathy) and Chadrick Scott (Blair); his grandchildren, Kristina Shernoff, Kelly Koklas, Ryan Morton, Leigh McCormack, Joshua Scott, Danielle Dauson, Brittany Colley, Chelsea Ferguson, Jenna Johnson, Madison Norton, McKenzie Nassar, Madison Nassar, Mary Paige Nassar and Maggie Scott; and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral service were held Friday, April 16, 202, at 3:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment followed at Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Walnut Hill, Florida.
Active pallbearers were Joey Colley, Rocky Ferguson, Stephen Johnson, Cullen Cochran, Kurt McCormack and Codye Dauson.
The family extends a special thank you to Emerald Coast Hospice, with special gratitude to Katie, Darcy, Becky and Jim.
Ira Brunette “Peggy” Green
April 19, 2021
Ira Brunette Green was born Ira Brunette Barrow, but she was known to most as “Peggy.” Peggy was born in Pollard, Alabama on January 3, 1932 and resided in Jay, FL and finally in Bunkie, LA where she went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2021. For many years, Peggy was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #208 Jay, FL. She was a born-again believer in Jesus Christ and loved attending church. Peggy was the social hub of the community and knew most everyone. She loved her family.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents: Ira G. Barrow and Lena Calloway Barrow of Century, FL, siblings: Ivey Barrow, Roy Barrow, Paul Faulk, Margie Brown, and Dorothy Cooper, a husband, Doug Green, a daughter, Amanda Carroll Reese, and a grandson, Shannon Steudlein.
She is survived by two daughters: Wanda F. Steudlein of Pensacola, and Dori (David) Ard of Bunkie, La.; seven grandchildren: Robin (Robert) White of Milton, FL, Sandy Hammond of Pensacola, FL, Robert E. Reese, Jr. of Jay, FL, Shawn Steudlein of Pensacola, FL, Wendy Lynn Valdez of Salt Lake City, UT, Hailey (Ky) Tran of Dallas, TX, and Madison (Stanton) Faulk of Lafayette, LA; eleven great-grandchildren: Derek (Brooke) Smith, Ryan Reese, Amanda O’Dell, Matthew Hammond, Brandon Hammond, Jacob Hammond, Hunter Sellers, Waylon Reese, Trinity Sellers, Summer Palmer, Victor Tran and one great-great-grandchild, Aubrey Smith, numerous nieces and nephews and
innumerable friends.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial Service will be held for family and friends on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 4-6 pm at Pine Level Baptist Church in Jay, FL. Interment will follow at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery in Jay, FL.
Delia Inez Lowrey Croley
April 19, 2021
Mrs. Delia Inez Lowrey Croley, age 86, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola FL.
Mrs. Croley was a native of Century FL having lived in Montgomery for 14 years before returning to Century FL for the remainder of her life. She loved working her in and church with musical programs; she was a member of the Full Gospel Group having sung at various churches in the area; reading her Bible was a joy to her; she love to bake for family, making sure everyone had a special dessert; loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie A. and Mary Shivers Lowery; five brothers and two sisters; and a son, David Levon Croley.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Edgar L. Croley; a daughter, Angela June Croley of Century FL; a brother, Russell (Betty) Lowery of Flomaton, AL; grandchildren, Cheryl (Wayne) Ward of Century FL; and great grandchildren, Hayley, Lainey, and David.
A visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 from 11:30 to 1 PM.
Funeral services will be at 1 PM with Rev. James Peacock officiating on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be at Flomaton Cemetery.
Cecelia Gregson Nobles
April 18, 2021
Ms. Cecelia Gregson Nobles. age 51, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Atmore, AL.
Ms. Nobles was a native of Atmore, AL. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Gregson and Daisy Bell Rolin; brother, Eddie Wayne Gregson; and sister, Sherry Ann Phillips.
She is survived by her one son, Fayv Blain (Hunter) Nobles (Kassadi) of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Daya Nicole (Pookie) Nobles of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Charles Gregson (Cheryl) of Atmore, AL; Timothy Gregson of Semmes, AL; two sisters, Robin Barlow (Larry) of Atmore, AL; Melanie Gregson of Atmore, AL; two beautiful grandchildren, Harmonie Nobles and Bentley Ard.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Friendly Holiness Church.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, April 19, 2021, from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Fayv Nobles, Dakota Barlow, Aaron Gregson, Bryan Gregson, Anthony Phillips, Steven Gregson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Gregson, Keith Griffith, Corey Gregson, Cody Phillips, Michael Wayne McGhee, Jeff Ard and Andy Nobles.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in Atmore, AL is in charge of all arrangements.
Marilyn Denise Wesley
April 18, 2021
Ms. Marilyn Denise Wesley, 65, of Atmore, AL (Canoe Community), entered into eternity on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.
A native of Atmore, Alabama, Ms. Wesley was an Honor Student Graduate of Escambia County High School in 1973. She was a 1978 Cum Laude Graduate of Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL, with a B.S. Degree, Psychology and she completed Graduate Coursework (Master of Public Administration Program) at the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL.
She had an extensive work history including as an Account Executive with the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce (Pensacola, FL) 1981-1988; Program Coordinator with the Escambia County Workfare Program (Pensacola, FL) 1988-1991; Director II-Department of Community Affairs, Escambia County Board of Commissioners (Pensacola, FL) 1991-2015; Special Program Manager-Developer, Engineering & Planning Resources, P.C. (Pensacola, FL) 2016-2019 and Escambia County Human Relations Commission-Interim Director (Pensacola, FL) 2019-2021. Also, she was a Community Engagement Representative (Consultant) Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL).
During her childhood, she was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church (Atmore, AL) and she was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church (Pensacola, FL) serving as Congregation President. Her passion was service to others; and, she spent her life fulfilling that mission.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Wesley and her brother, Charles Wesley.
Those left to cherish loving memories of her life are her sister, Amy Y. Wesley of Union City, GA.; a sister-in-law, Sarah (Charles) Wesley; nephews and nieces, Ryan Donald, Reginald Donald, Amanda Donald, Eric Mose, Danyell (Kevin) Epps, LaFrederick Rowe; aunts, Voncile Wesley-Ford, Evelyn Louise (Jesse) Richardson and a host of extended family members, dear cousins and friends.
A public visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 12:00 – 5:00 pm and on Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Christian Family Funeral, 4020 North Davis Hwy., Pensacola, Florida 32503. The Committal will take place at the end of the Saturday viewing (beginning 1:00p.m.) with Reverend Dr. James P. Brown, Sr. presiding. Retirement of her cremains will be in accordance with her wishes.
Kristopher Bradley Respress
April 16, 2021
Kristopher Bradley Respress, age 30, passed away on April 10, 2021 in Atmore, AL. He was born on September 8, 1990 in Atmore, AL to Patricia Respress and the late Anthony Wayne Respress.
He is preceded in death his father, Anthony Wayne Respress; his grandparents, Willie Claud “Bill” Rutherford, Amon and Evon Respress and his uncles, Larry Kyser, Donald Respress,Tom Respress, Frank MaGuire and Jerry Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Britton Baisden Respress of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Britton Grace Respress of Perdido, AL; his mother, Patricia Respress of Atmore, AL; his grandmother, Essie Mae “Pat” Rutherford of Atmore, AL; his brothers, Colton (Lindsey) Respress of Goodway, AL and Michael Sean Respress of Foley, AL; five nephews, Seth, Sage, Michael, A.J. and Carlos and many aunts, uncles, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Derek Gobert officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date.
Active pallbearers will be Chris Lambeth, Colton Respress, Dustin Colbert, Joseph Husband, Cliff Amerson, Jr. and Jerome Quinn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Rutherford, Dale Rutherford, Aaron Miller and Mike Respress.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with funeral expenses.
Augusta Parker Hopkins
April 15, 2021
Augusta Parker Hopkins peacefully departed this world on April 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. Augusta was born on January 7, 1933 to Lawrence and Eula Parker in Davisville, FL. She also resided in Atmore AL, Mobile, AL and was a long time resident of Orange Beach, AL.
Augusta was a successful businesswoman, owning several ventures with her husband Troy in Atmore, Mobile and Orange Beach. Together they won several awards and trips abroad as top sellers in their industry. She also had a true talent for raising a large family and making it look easy. There was always room for another chair around the table at the “big house” on Horner Street and many of her children’s friends considered it a second home. She was a wonderful cook and loved teaching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren how to make her many recipes, buttermilk biscuits being at the top of the list. She never met a stranger and had a unique knack for finding something in common with every one she met. Augusta also loved sports, played basketball in school and enjoyed traveling with Troy to cheer on the Alabama Crimson Tide both home and away. Sharp as a tack mentally she worked crossword puzzles with an ink pen in minutes.
Augusta was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Eula Parker; husband Troy E. Hopkins Sr.; son Troy E. Hopkins Jr.; sister Ruby Lee Varner; brothers Eddie and Arnold Parker; grandchildren John, Miranda and Melissa Hawkins and son-in-law Charles Walker.
She is survived by three daughters Dianne Walker; Charlotte Culbreth and her husband Steve of Orange Beach and Cindy Hopkins of Foley. One son, Greg Hopkins Sr. One brother, Curtis A. Parker and his wife Annie. Eight grandchildren Troy Hopkins III (Brandie);Minnie Bilbo (Cline); Gus Smith(Andy);Beau Hawkins(Chelsie);Emma Hawkins; Greg Hopkins Jr.; Katie Hopkins and Elizabeth Hancock (Scott);38 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, 1322 South Main St. in Atmore, AL on Saturday April 24, 2021. The family will gather at 12:30pm with visitation at 1pm and the service following at 2pm. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore. Pallbearers will be Troy Hopkins III, Gus Smith, Cline Bilbo, Steve Culbreth, Beau Hawkins, Peyton Smith, Reece Hopkins and Grant Bilbo.
Isma Lorena Andrews (Ila) LaCoste
April 12, 2021
Isma Lorena Andrews (Ila) LaCoste went to join her beloved husband, William (Bill) LaCoste on Friday, April 2nd. She was born in her family home in the Pleasant Grove community of Pensacola on December 29, 1931. The child of Charles Robert Andrews and Isma Destair Cherry Andrews, she was one of two girls and nine boys.
Ila was a graduate of Pensacola High School, Class of 1949. She went on to graduate from the Mather School of Nursing, Southern Baptist Hospital, Tulane University, New Orleans, Class of 1952. Ila practiced nursing at various hospitals.
In 1953, on a visit to San Diego, California, Ila was introduced to Bill by his Navy friend, Tom Halfhill, who was married to Ila’s sister, Ellen. Bill, Ila, Ellen, & Tom enjoyed a life-long friendship sharing many happy times together; meals, picnics, vacations, trips, and eventually becoming next-door-neighbors. As a Navy wife, Ila moved Bill and their family to many military base cities: Coronado, Imperial Beach, San Diego, Alameda, Bremerton, Ewa Beach, Oahu, Jacksonville, and Pensacola.
Ila gave up her nursing career to raise her children, Donna Marie, John Keith, and William Kevin. She actively participated in many Little League baseball and scouting activities. Ila had many diverse talents; cake decorating, crocheting, ceramics, sewing, gardening, flower arranging, and she could fix almost anything. Ila loved to shop and was known for her ability to seek out the best sales and then spend all day shopping. Ila’s love for sports was shown by her endless hours watching baseball and football games. Ila worshipped at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and thoroughly enjoyed her Keenager group activities, especially the trips. Most of all, Ila enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of whom she was intensely proud.
In Ila’s last couple of years, the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease and neuropathy took away her independence. She lived with each of her children, ultimately living at Anthem Lakes Assisted Living Facility in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Ila befriended many of her caregivers and we are thankful for their care and compassion. She was a quiet, loving individual who was beloved by all who had the pleasure of spending time with her.
Surrounded by her children and grandchildren, Ila peacefully passed away during her sleep on April 2, 2021 at The Community Hospice, Anne & Donald McGraw Center for Caring at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
Ila was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and best friend, Bill; brothers, Willard Andrews, Lawrence Andrews, Kenneth Andrews, Ralph Andrews, Marion Andrews, Jewel Andrews, and Gordon Andrews.
Survivors include daughter, Donna Hambrick (Ronald) Milan, GA.; two sons, John LaCoste (Debra) Neptune Beach, FL, and Kevin LaCoste (Cindy) Gainesville, FL.; sister, Ellen Halfhill, Pensacola; brothers, Doyle Andrews, Pensacola and Gerald Andrews, Cudjoe Key, FL.; six grandchildren, Amanda Hambrick, Joseph Frederickson (Sara), Jordan LaCoste (Bridget), J.K. LaCoste (Brittany), Cody LaCoste, Austin LaCoste (Sydney). Three great grandchildren, Hal Frederickson, Charlie Frederickson, Reagan LaCoste. She also leaves a host of wonderful friends and relatives who meant so much to her.
Services will be held on April 14, 2021 at Trahan Family Funeral Home. With a visitation beginning at 12:00 pm, she will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery
Margaret Ann Creamer Ard
April 12, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Ann Creamer Ard, age 71, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Pensacola, FL.
Mrs. Ard was a native of Century, FL and has resided in Pensacola, FL. for the past few years. Mrs. Ard retired from the Civil Service Department as a secretary. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Charles Creamer and Eulene.
She is survived by former husband, James Rolen Ard of Daleville, AL; one son, James Roger Ard, of Ozark, AL. former daughter in law, Annie Boster of Mobile, AL; one sister, Linda Turner of Mobile, AL. four grandchildren, Madison Ard, and Jacob Boster both of Mobile, AL; Layla and Jaxon Ard of Ozark, AL and numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Harper officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John Peacock, Rust Peacock, John Handrop, Johnny Beasley, Nolan Sims and Charles Readen.