Cynthia Diana Kimberl
March 5, 2021
Cynthia Diana Kimberl was born January 14, 1955, in Pensacola, Florida, and was a lifelong resident. She went home to the Lord peacefully on March 1, 2021, with her husband and three daughters by her side. She was a graduate of Escambia High School. She was employed with Faith Chapel Funeral Home for the past 15 years. Cindy married Steve, the love of her life, on July 6, 1973, celebrating 48 years of marriage this year. Cindy loved being a mother to her three girls and nana to her six grandchildren. She loved being involved in her girls’ activities of Tate colorguard, Tate softball and many other activities. Her hobbies were crafting, antiquing, shopping and knitting. Our mamma struggled for the past several years to breathe on her own and now leaves a void in our family but she is able to breathe her own “Heavenly Air” now.
Cindy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Steve Kimberl; daughters, Rene’ Jones, Maureen & Justin Walker and Bridget Allen; six grandchildren, Makayla Levins, Zacharie Jones, Bailey Allen, Brooklynn Allen, Jaxon Walker, Blake Allen and her two sisters, Rose Ellen Pace and Janet Duncan and too many more loved ones to list.
Pallbearers will be Donald Brewer, Neil Jones, Spencer Lowe, David Milsted, Justin Walker and Bryan Webb. Honorary pallbearers will be Senior Chief Duncan USN, Chris Kimberl, Joey Kimberl, Mark Kimberl, and Capt Robert Williams USN.
Visitation will take place at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Monday, March 8, 2021, 9-10 a.m. with funeral services starting at 10 a.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Dwight Jackson Perritt
March 4, 2021
We are celebrating the life of Dwight Jackson Perritt, husband of 39 years to Marcelle Reeves Perritt, father to Cathy Flowers, stepfather to Damon Murphy and Dona Jean Gainey, grandfather to four and great grandfather to six. He left us on March 2, 2021 and entered into his eternal home in Heaven.
Dwight is survived by his wife, Marcelle Reeves Perritt, daughter Cathy (Jimmy) Flowers, stepdaughter Dona Murphy (Scott) Gainey, stepson Damon (Pammie) Murphy, brothers, a sister, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Dwight spent many years working as a crane operator with the oil industry out of Louisiana until an automobile accident in 2004 almost took his life and he was forced to retire. Prior to the accident he enjoyed spending his free time working in the yard, his wood shop, attending races and going fishing. After the accident he became disabled and had to give up his boat and most outdoor work. In recent years he always spoke of memories from times spent fishing with his wife Marcelle, his grandson Joshua and his granddaughter Lauren. Those memories brought him laughter and even sadness. He was a simple man who loved his family and always helped others when in need. He showed his family love and care whether we shared the same blood or not. He spent the last few years of his life watching races on tv and watching the old westerns. If there wasn’t a Nascar race on the tv, he was watching the heroes that he loved in those old westerns and didn’t watch or care for much of anything else that was on.
Even though we mourn our loss, we celebrate and realize how blessed we were to have him in our lives. We celebrate because even though his life on this earth has come to an end, his life has really just begun in eternity.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon, Friday, March 5, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Malcolm Thomas officiating. Burial to follow in Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 11am prior to services.
Charles W. Guthrie
March 3, 2021
Mr. Charles W. Guthrie, 90, of Lynn Haven, FL passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1930 in Ranger, NC to Lon C. Guthrie and Ethel K. Guthrie. He was the 11th child of 14.
Mr. Guthrie was a veteran of the U.S. Army, was a police officer in Florala, AL and worked for the Division of Forestry at Tyndall AFB until his retirement in 1990. Other than loving his family, Charles was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and anything to do with the woods.
He married Marie F. Guthrie on April 18, 1953. They were married for 54 yrs. until she passed away in 2008.
Mr. Guthrie is also preceded in death by his parents and numerous brothers & sisters.
He is survived by his children, Cynthia Smith (David) of Milton, FL, David Guthrie (Sandi), Kenneth Guthrie all of Southport, FL and Catherine Mount (Kelly) of Chipley, FL; one brother, Jack Guthrie (Evelyn) of Defuniak Springs, FL; grandchildren, Jesse Jalomo (Juan) of Milton, FL, Jacquelyn Johnston (Brian) of Century, FL, Rebecca Guthrie of Southport, FL, Justin Guthrie, Kevin Guthrie (Ashlynn) of Panama City, FL, Codey Guthrie (Amanda) of Long Beach, MS, Ethan Mount (Whitney) of Chipley, FL and Levi Mount (Xena) of Chancellor AL; great-grandchildren, Brianna Smith, Meredith Johnston, Madyson Guthrie, Miles Guthrie, Annalynn Guthrie, Caden Guthrie, Jordy Guthrie, Amelia Harris, Malone Harris, Ryleigh Farrell, EJ Mount and Kyle Mount; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Lynn Haven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, our Dad would want you to buy someone some bait or take them fishing.
Arnold Lavon Macks
March 2, 2021
Mr. Arnold Lavon Macks, age 75, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Macks was a native and lifelong resident of Century, Florida. He loved his daughter and grandsons, fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He was a retired welder with various companies and a truck driver. He was of the Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by the mother of his daughter, Lorraine Macks; parents, Leonard and Helen Macks and two brothers, Wayne Macks and Donnie Macks.
He is survived by one daughter, Selema (Mike) Hammond of Century, FL; four brothers, Leonard (Jane) Macks, Joe Eddie (Vicky) Macks, Ronnie Macks and Tommy (Cathy) Macks all of Century, FL; two grandsons, Michael (Jessie) Hammond of Milton, FL and Matthew Hammond of Century, FL and one great grandson, Sammy Hammond of Milton, FL.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Tony G. Walker
March 2, 2021
Tony G. Walker, a roofer and lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL died unexpectedly on Feb 23, 2021 at the age 55.
Tony is survived by his son, Tony “Bubba” Walker, Jr.; his sister, Diana W. Bodine; and his brother, Terry K. Walker both of Pensacola, FL. He is also survived by uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews living in FL, AL, VA and IN.
Tony loved his work as a roofer and enjoyed fishing too.
He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
The family will receive friends at 11AM prior to services. Burial will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Roy Wayne Dunn
March 2, 2021
Mr. Roy Wayne Dunn, age 68, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home in Mineola, Alabama.
Mr. Dunn was born in Atmore, AL, former resident of Davisville, FL and had resided in Mineola, AL for most of his life. He loved his family, fishing, being outdoors and staying in touch with his class mates. He was a kind humble man, which trusted in the Lord Jesus. He was a construction worker doing Iron Work and Carpentry and he was a race car builder and driver. He is preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Liz and Hilton “Cornbread” Davis and brother-in-law, Doyle Gregg.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Iris Jones Dunn of Mineola, AL; two sons, Chris (Miranda) Dunn of Mineola, AL and Randall (Haley) Reed of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Stephen Dunn, Ada Dunn, Liza Centers and Anna Reed; siblings, Joan (Bruce) Lang of Brandon, MS, Betty Gregg of Atmore, AL, Joyce Morgan of Hilham, TN, Thomas (Donna) Davis of Mineola, AL, Edward Davis of Davisville, FL, Betty McGhee Peacock of Poarch, AL and Johnny McGhee of Canoe, AL and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Lester Peavy officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mineola Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Gary Bryant, Jerry Johnson, Curtis Williams, Holly Lundy, Richard Carraway and Thomas Amos.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Johnson, Harvey Hill and Ronnie Lassiter.
Family will have a time of fellowship at the Mineola Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, immediately following graveside service.
Darwyn Keith Owens
March 1, 2021
Darwyn Keith Owens, age 64, of Cantonment, FL was born on May 21, 1956, at NAS Pensacola to the late Dale Owens and Shirley Hayes. He was a graduate of J.M. Tate High School and retired from Veolia North America.
Mr. Owens is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judith (Judy) Owens; daughter, Melissa (Dale) Gill; grandsons, Wesley Curtis, Brandon Curtis, and Junior Gill; granddaughter, Angel Gill; sisters, Cathy (Nathan) Burns and Myra McCormick; step-grandchildren, Roger and Courtnee Gill; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He loved fishing, collecting knives, gaming, and spoiling his family.
A celebration of Darwyn’s life will be held later for family and friends. He will live on in our hearts and memories.
Edward E. McFarland
March 1, 2021
Edward E. (Ed) McFarland, 88, of Pensacola Florida, passed away unexpectedly on February 24th after a brief illness. He was surrounded by friends and family.
Ed was born May 21, 1932, in Burlington Junction, Missouri to Harry and Lucy McFarland. On Christmas Eve 1951, Ed and a few buddies, as a group, enlisted into the US Navy where he served honorably until 1971. These same men remained lifelong friends.
In 1956 Ed met and married Darlene, the love of his life. They were married for 49 years. Together they raised two children. After his retirement, Ed and Darlene both became Real Estate brokers and owned American Properties many years. As a talented businessman as well as a skilled craftsman and builder he remained active after retirement. He obtained a Machinist Degree and became a gunsmith. Later, he contracted the building of his retirement home where many family memories were made.
He was a faithful member of the Pace Church of Christ family. He volunteered his time to maintain the grounds there weekly until he was well into his eighties. He called it “working for God”.
He is survived by his sister, Norma Hughes, his children, Michael McFarland and Marlynn West; grandchildren, Jeanette Baker, James Johns, Jessica Glisson and Ryan McFarland; and four great-grandchildren.
Above all, he will be remembered as a loving and loyal patriarch. His home was a mecca to his family, filled with music and laughter and storytelling on the back porch. He will be forever missed.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor David West officiating.
Family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior to services.
Private burial be in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, Florida.
Andrea Cumbie Boutwell
March 1, 2021
Mrs. Andrea Cumbie Boutwell, age 49, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home in Flomaton, Alabama.
Mrs. Boutwell was a native of Fairhope, AL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of her life. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren. She was a retired school bus driver with the Escambia County Alabama School Board with 21 years of service and was on the Board of Trustee with Traveler’s Rest Cemetery. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Ila Faye Cumbie and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Phillip D. Boutwell of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Shea LeAnn (Aaron) Beasley of Flomaton, AL and two grandchildren, Mason Keith Baxter and Zoey LeAnn-Faye Baxter both of Flomaton, AL.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Harris officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Whitney Cross, Anthony Boutwell, Scott Boutwell, Jamie Boutwell, Dustin Boutwell and Richie Thomas.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Scotty Stewart and Wayne Sullivan.
Alice Ruth Kelly Higginbothem
February 27, 2021
Alice Ruth Kelly Higginbothem, 87 of Pensacola, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 25, 2021. She was born November 16, 1933 in Bratt to Ora & Vina Kelly. Alice married Ward Henry Higginbothem June 13, 1964 in Ellis County Texas and worked many years in different roles as a Civil Service employee until she retired. Quilting, gardening, watching baseball (especially when her Grandson Trent played), watching Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune were just a few of the things she truly enjoyed and over the last month she discovered a new love of playing Bingo after moving in to Carpenter’s Creek Assisted Living. Throughout her life she served faithfully in children’s ministry including teaching children’s church and working in the church nursery. She loved children and was passionate about serving Jesus.
Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Ward Henry, her son Donald Wayne, her parents Ora & Vina Kelly and many siblings.
She is survived by her two sons, Eddy (Jenifer), Scott (Lawanda) her grandchildren, Trent (Monica), Robby, Justin (Hanna) Holcomb, Brittany Harrison and Allie Harrison and was excited to learn she was expecting two great grandbabies in a few months. She is also survived by several brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, amazing friends and a loving church family.
Services for Alice will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment. Visitation for family will begin at 10:30, visitation for friends at 11:00 and the funeral service will begin at Noon. Her brother, Charles Kelly and her Pastor, JB Shoumaker will be officiating. Pallbearers will be her son Scott, her 3 grandsons, Trent, Robby and Justin as well as Jamie Arthur and Charlie Coon. Honorary Pallbearers will be her son Eddy and her brothers, Sylvester and Charles. Immediately following there will be a short prayer at the graveside in Bratt at Godwin Cemetery.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Angie and the staff at Northwoods Apartments for all you did for her during her 15+ years as a resident. Also to Tanya and her wonderful team at Waterford Carpenter’s Creek for helping Alice make a smooth transition from living alone to being welcomed with open arms into their beautiful facility. Your ability to make her feel at home and become involved in so many wonderful activities in her short time there brought her so much joy. Finally, thank you to the PICU staff and Palliative Care Team at Baptist Hospital and especially to Naomi, her nurse. The compassion, grace and sincere concern for Alice and for our family means more to us than words will ever be able to express. You were all truly angels in disguise.
How do you sum up a life so well lived and someone who is loved by so many? You don’t because it is impossible. There is nothing left to do but to cherish the beautiful memories, let the legacy Alice has left speak for itself, and get your heart and life right with God so that you can know you will see her again one day. That is all she ever wanted for everyone she loved.