Dell S. Trawick
November 29, 2025
Mrs. Dell S. Trawick, age 81, sadly passed away in Mobile, Alabama, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Originally from Brewton, Alabama, she lived in Pollard before moving to Nokomis, Alabama, where she had spent the last twenty-nine years of her life. Mrs. Trawick was a dedicated member of Moyeville Baptist Church, where she contributed to her community and shared her faith with those around her.
In the heart of her garden, she found joy as she tended to her colorful flower beds, nurturing each bloom with care. It’s a peaceful routine that reminded her of the days after graduating from Flomaton High School in 1963, when life was simple and filled with laughter. Spending time with family and friends was her greatest treasure, and she loved to bring them together around her kitchen table. As a cook, she took pride in crafting delicious meals, especially her famous dressing that everyone looks forward to at gatherings. Her adorable cats and their playful kittens bring even more warmth to her home, making every day feel like a cherished memory waiting to happen.
Lyda and Annie Mae Smith Byrd, along with her sister Doroth Bates, have preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Roy Preston (Jeannette) Moye, from Pollard, Alabama; her daughter, Amanda Michelle Moye, from Atmore, Alabama; brother, Lamar Byrd, also of Pollard, Alabama; her sister, Annie Laurie Phillips, of Jay, Florida; as well as seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, six nieces, one nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends.
The funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC, where Reverend Bill Stuckey will preside over the ceremony.
Following the service, burial will take place at Catawba Springs Cemetery. Prior to the service, visitation will be held that same day from 12:00 PM until the start of the service at 1:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC.
The pallbearers will include Johnny Donnell, Skyler Donnell, Joshua Donnell, Randy Lambeth, and Skylar Pettis, Denise Presley, while Lamar Byrd and Titus Dean will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Arrangements are being handled by Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC in Atmore, Alabama.
Mary Jo Hollinhead
November 29, 2025
Mary Jo Hollinhead, 89, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
She was born on February 4, 1936, in Abilene, Texas to the late Rufus Eaton Gates and Anna Louise Cox Gates. Mary enjoyed her life as a mother and homemaker and in her spare time enjoyed reading a good book. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 20 years, Charles Hollinhead, second husband, Frank Barron, and first husband, James Bentley; daughter, Barbara Bracy; son, Russell Hollinhead; granddaughter, Cynthia Barger; grandsons, Danny Adams and Frankie Barron; brothers, Franklin Gates, Charles Gates, Paul Gates, Winfred Gates, Donnie Gates, and Geroge Gates; and sisters, Billy Mae Bracy and Nettie Lou Scarlett.
Mary is survived by her sisters, Donna Gates and Dortha Greenwalt; daughters, Mary Lou Fletcher, Nancy (Tracy) Barger, and Elizabeth Neel; sons, Wayne (Ruth) Hollinhead, Mark (Jackie) Hollinhead, Charles (Dixie) Barron, and Frank Charles Barron, Jr.; twenty-one grandchildren, Malinda and Vanessa Barron, Joseph and Alicia Reef, Christopher and Coleman Gann, Danny and Michael Bracy, Donnie, Edward and David Gates, Anna (Kenneth) Pedicord, Monica, Clayton, Lisa and Allison Hollinhead, Justin Adams, Cecil “Boomer” Neel, II, Heather, Michael and Jeanette Hollinhead, and Emily Barron; five great grandchildren, Samantha McDowell, Raymond Pedicord, Lucas and Gavin Gates, and Kaylyn, Gunner, and Braydon Adams; and one great great grandson, Otto McDowell. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery, Brewton, Alabama.
The family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Tracy Barger, Edward Gates, Billy McDowell, Raymond Pedicord, Samantha Gates, and Kenneth Pedicord. Donnie Gates will act as Honorary Bearer.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Connie Lee Pilkington
November 28, 2025
Connie Lee Pilkington, 78, of Pensacola, FL, went home to the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Connie was born January 9, 1947, to the late Alonzo Lee and Mary Lee May Garrison in Centerville, IA. where she lived until a family move to Sigourney in 1960. Sigourney was home for Connie through her high school graduation in the summer of ’65. Connie worked as a Church Administrator for the majority of her life, retiring in 2005. When her husband Bob retired in 2007, they began traveling for longer periods of time visiting with Pensacola, FL family, Texas friends and Quincy, CA family. In 2015 they sold their home in Rock Island, IL and purchased a home in Pensacola, FL -trading white snow for white sand. Connie and Bob continued to travel, but with Pensacola as home base- enjoying seasonal travels to Texas and California and long summers along the Mississippi River in Iowa/Illinois. Connie was an avid reader, she enjoyed refinishing furniture, crafting, and loved a cozy campfire. She so loved cooking and baking her famous recipes for family and friends.
Connie is survived by her husband of 32 years Robert; daughter, Angela (Brent); son, Michael (Tonia); stepdaughter, Rebecca (Justin); stepson, Jeff (Nancy); 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00am, Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola, FL.
A Memorial Service in Iowa will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney, IA, with a committal service immediately following at Pennington Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Brent Lane, Carson DeFerrari, Jarrett Scully, Justin Leer, Kyle Leer, Jacob Pilkington.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Alisha Watson (Ascension Sacred Heart Medical), and Travis (Ascension Sacred Heart ER) Vitas Hospice.
Mary Lou Jernigan
November 28, 2025
Mary Lou Jernigan , 84, of Molino, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born in Brewton, Alabama, on November 9, 1941, to Bessie Smith and Clinton Janes. Mary Lou was married to Freddie Leon Jernigan. She was a school bus driver for Escambia County Schools. Mary Lou had a passion for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by Bessie Smith, Clinton Janes, Freddie Leon Jernigan, John Thomas Janes, Sr., John Thomas Janes, Jr., Walter Lee Janes, Lillie Merle Chavers, Carolyn Durham, Richard Smith, Mitchel Durham, Heather Renee Daniel, Samuel Hunter Jernigan and Mitchell McDaniel.
Mary Lou is survived by her sons, Samuel Craig Jernigan and John Casey Jernigan; daughters, Chris Janes, Rhonda Janes, Shirley Renee Daniel (Jimmy), and Peggy Smith (Tony); grandchildren, Stephen, Brittany, Leon, Catherine, Gracie, Kristen, William and Nicole; great grandchildren, Bella, John Robert, Harry, Harper, AJ, Cali, Brooklyn, Michael, Walker, Tyler, Mikeriah and Michael; brother, Bill Janes; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Pastor Mike Mashburn will be officiating. Interment will be in Whitmire Cemetery.
Douglas Alton Crook
November 22, 2025
( July 16, 1966 – November 19, 2025 )
Mr. Douglas Alton Crook, age 59, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Mr. Doug was born in Brewton, Alabama and has been a lifelong resident of Escambia County, Alabama. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on trucks. He loved helping others with mechanic work. He is preceded in death by his parents – William and Francine Crook.
He is survived by a brother – Earl (Ellen) Crook of Brewton; sister – Ruth (Johnny) Sims of Brewton; nieces – Renee (Michael) Parrish and Lauren (Cory) Cordell; nephews – Bryant (Autumn) Crook and Gerred (Ashlee) Boatwright; 5 great nephews and 2 great nieces; significant other – Kristie Starrett of Brewton.
Graveside service will be Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at May Creek Cemetery.
You may leave your condolences and memories at www.craversfh.com
William Theodore ‘Bill’ Staff
November 21, 2025
Mr. William Theodore “Bill” Staff, aged 87, sadly passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Atmore, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore and dedicated his life to his faith as a devoted Catholic. Bill was an active member of Saint Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church, where he found community and support throughout his years. His warm spirit and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He had a true passion for fishing, whether it was deep sea or inshore, and he loved passing that joy on to his children and grandchildren, teaching them how to drive the boat. His favorite moments were spent at the Beach House in Fort Walton Beach, where laughter filled the air and memories were made. He enjoyed relaxing while watching westerns and was a big fan of Alabama football, never missing a game. After a long and dedicated career at Staff Chevrolet, working in the service department for seventy-three years, he also found time to cheer on his favorite NASCAR drivers, always eager to follow the races.
Preceded in death by his parents, Edmund Adam and Nell Yearwood Staff; wife of sixty-five years, Ann Staff; brothers, Edmund Adam Staff, Jr.; sister, Susan Staff Calvert.
Mr. Staff is survived by his two sons, Bill Staff Jr. and his wife Tina from Orange Beach, Alabama, and Speer Staff and his wife Cindi from Ocean Springs, Mississippi; two daughters, Suzanne McGill and her husband Mark from Atmore, Alabama, and Leslie Brand and her husband Doug from Senoia, Georgia; two brothers, Jim and Myrtle Staff, of Atmore, Alabama, Chipper and Wanda Staff, of Atmore, Alabama, one sister Catherine Tims, of Atmore, Alabama, along with nine grandchildren Shayna, Mandy, Ashleigh, Arielle, Anna Marie, Haden, Haleigh, Cayleigh, Christen, Ashley; eight great-grandchildren Will, Corbin, Thatcher, Norah, Evvie, Charlie, Nicholas, Ella.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Saint Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church with Father Joji Chacko officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Saint Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church.
Pallbearers will be Hayden McGill, Will Strawbridge, Corbin Strawbridge, Johnny Simpson, Jim Harrison.
Although flowers will be accepted, donations may be made to Saint Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Betty Jane Powell
November 21, 2025
Betty Jane Powell, age 91, of Molino, Florida, departed this life on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Betty was born on April 21, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Frances Johnson. In 1951 she married the love of her life, Roy Powell, and became a military spouse. She took great pride in her role. Together they built a beautiful life. Being stationed in many places throughout their time in the military, she always had a story to tell of her many adventures. She had genuine passion for life.
Betty loved crafting and there wasn’t much she could not do once she put her mind to it. Another hobby she loved was bowling with her league, where she made many close friends over the years. She always had a song and sometimes a dance move ready for any occasion that arose. She will be remembered for her quick-witty personality.
Betty is survived by her three children; Bob Powell (Dian) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Fay Powell (Rick) of Molino, Florida and Betty Lou Horton (Phil) of Oroville, California; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. One brother, Robert Johnson (Doris) of Roseville, Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.
Betty touched the lives of everyone who knew her and her memory will live on forever in the hearts of her family and friends. A memorial visitation for Betty will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Cantonment, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #340. 8890 Ashland Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32534. As Betty was a long-time member of The Women’s Auxiliary.
Bob Sweeney
November 21, 2025
Bob Sweeney, 92, lived an active live energized by his faith in Jesus Christ, his devotion to family, and his creativity in his vocation of construction. He died peacefully at VITAS Hospice on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
Born June 18, 1933, at Sanders Beach in downtown Pensacola, Bob was the youngest of five children of Ivan Joseph and Mary Kathleen Murphy Sweeney. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and sister.
Bob attended J.M. Tate High School where he met his first wife of 57 years, Shirley Pace Sweeney. Bob and Shirley married Feb. 17, 1951. They soon found a church home in Olive Baptist Church, where Bob made a profession of faith in Jesus as his Savior and followed in believer’s baptism. Bob and Shirley made Olive their church home for 54 years.
Bob said he “found” a stray horse at age 9 and began riding it to school daily. Thus began his lifelong affection for equines that led to his owning a 10-acre homestead in Cantonment for 60 years. Known to his grandchildren – Clayton and Melody – as PawPaw, he passed down his love for horses by teaching them to ride. He used his horseback riding skills in the 1960s and 1970s as a member of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Posse, performing search and rescues and representing the community in parades riding his Palomino “Peaches.”
Professionally, Bob was a Florida General Contractor and built well over 100 custom homes in the Pensacola area, including some of the first on Pensacola Beach’s Sabine Island. Then he transitioned to commercial construction. He built about 200 KFC stores across the Southeast and lastly was in charge of building some 20 churches and family life centers as superintendent for Jerry Toler Construction.
The last custom home Bob oversaw was the construction of his and his second wife Sue’s personal residence. Sue and Bob were married Jan.10, 2009, at East Brent Baptist Church where he has been a member the past 16 years. They moved into the new home in spring 2023. He personally built all the cabinets for this house!
Bob is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Pugh Sweeney; his daughter, Julie Gay (David) Sweeney Cameron; his youngest son, Clayton Thomas (Candy) Sweeney; his grandson, Clayton Thomas Sweeney II; his granddaughter, Melody Kathleen Cameron; his daughter-in-law, Susan Barber Sweeney; two stepsons, Jason and Jerel Pugh; and a stepdaughter, Kalyn Pugh. Bob was preceded in death last Nov. 22, 2024, by his oldest son, Stephen Robert Sweeney.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity.
Luther Joseph ‘Joey’ Croley
November 21, 2025
Mr. Luther Joseph “Joey” Croley, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. A native of Crestview, Florida, Joey’s life journey led him through the charming towns of Fairhope and Daphne, Alabama, before he ultimately settled in Castleberry, a community that embraced him for the past forty years. Known for his warm spirit and kind heart, Joey touched the lives of many with his genuine nature and infectious smile. His legacy will undoubtedly live on in the memories of those who were fortunate enough to know him. As friends and family gather to celebrate his life, they will remember not only his contributions to the community but also the love he shared with everyone around him.
He had a deep passion for the great outdoors, always excited about hunting and fishing whenever he could. Riding motorcycles gave him a thrill, and he loved the freedom it brought. A devoted Alabama football fan, he would cheer loudly during the games, sharing those moments with family and friends. He enjoyed watching westerns, finding joy in their stories and adventures. His work took him traveling to many places, but he always treasured the time spent with loved ones. Food was another of his loves, with carrot cake being his absolute favorite treat.
Mr. Croley is survived by his sisters, Mary Abbott of Brewton, Alabama and Janet Croley of Brewton, Alabama; niece and nephew, Tracey Parr (Tracy) of Baytown, Texas and Amanda (Gene) Carpenter of Brewton, Alabama; great niece and nephew, Zack (Crystal) Williams of Brewton, Alabama and Allie Parr of Baytown, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mary Lois Wright Croley; sister, Sarah Mae Croley.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. with Reverend Michael Wright officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 from 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Michael Ballard, Tracey Parr Cameron Ballard, Gene Carpenter, Louis Tharp, Zack Williams.
Honorary pallbearer Jed Brooks.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangement
Roy ‘Chuck’ Skaggs
November 20, 2025
Roy “Chuck” Skaggs, 60, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away on November 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 27, 1965, in Pensacola, FL, to Bennie Skaggs and Emogene Mitchell Beck. Chuck was employed with International Paper Company, where he later retired. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and riding his tractor. He was also a member of Dry Springs Holiness Church.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Skaggs and Emogene Mitchell Beck, and his grandparents, A.D. Spence and Hazel Spence.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Alice Wood Skaggs, his sons, Riley (Erica) Skaggs of Cantonment, FL, and Corey Skaggs of Jay, FL; his daughter, Danielle (Alex) Scanlon of Pace, FL; his sisters, Christy Kolb of Pensacola, FL, and Sharon Skaggs of Texas; his grandchildren, Beverly Skaggs, Logan Skaggs, Gracie Skaggs, and Xander Scanlon, his niece; Bethany, his nephews; Aaron, and Ryan, and many other cousins, family, and friends whom loved him dearly.
A memorial service for Chuck will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Joe Gibson officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.