Marshall Lee Wiggins
November 4, 2020
Marshall Lee Wiggins died on October 30,2020, at 48 years of age. He is from Cantonment, FL and graduated from West Florida Baptist Academy.
Marshall was a great dad, and loved God, his kids, and his family from Georgia to Molino, FL. He was a southern boy at heart, loved old country and 80’s music. He volunteered with Cantonment Fire Department and loved driving his big rig semi-trucks and tractors on the old Georgia farm at Grandma’s. Marshall was a charmer, had an infectious laugh and a tender heart.
His three kids and family miss him so much!
Marshall is survived by son, Justin (JT) Wiggins, and daughters Keeley and Kailyn Wiggins; Kristina Wiggins; parents, Lloyd and Donna Wiggins; sister, Jodi Wiggins, and many extended family members who miss him dearly, but joy in knowing he is in Heaven.
Pallbearers include Harley Burton, Harry Coman, Larry Coman, Richard Hinckley, Randall Smith, Charles Thomas, Kyle Walker and Lorrell Wiggins.
Honorary pallbearer Beth Wiggins.
In lieu of flowers, please visit Marshall’s family GoFundMe campaign.
Jess William Taylor
November 4, 2020
Mr. Jess William Taylor, Sr., age 57, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at his home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Taylor was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in the Rabun and Atmore area for most of his life. He loved playing the guitar and mud trucks. He is preceded in death by his parents, John William and Christine Taylor; two brothers, John Michael Taylor and Rex Taylor and step-son, Jay Kenny Milstid.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Pearl Jackson of Atmore, AL; one son, Jess William “Will”, Jr. (Lachlan Taylor) of Bay Minette, AL; two daughters, Jessica (Will) Stein of Uriah, AL and Joy (Gregory) Rolin of Poarch, AL; two brothers, Justin (Beth) Taylor of Spanish Fort, AL and Danny Ray (Flossie) Taylor of Rabun, AL; seventeen grandchildren, Samantha, Tyler, Jacob, Kenny Earl, Skylyn, Jake, Easton, Callen, Kipton, Summer Pearl, Mahala, Leland, Braxton, Jaxton, Rylan, Emmett and Liam and three great grandchildren, Malachi, Kylar and Emery.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart and Bro. Wendell Hadley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Indian Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bert Joiner, Gregory Rolin, Zephanie Brooks, Kenny Earl Milstid, Gene Milstid, Justin Rolin and A.J. Crenshaw.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Aubrey Marie Wooten
November 4, 2020
Infant Aubrey Marie Wooten passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama.
Survivors include her parents, Devin and Brittany Wooten of Atmore, AL; maternal grandparents, Rebecca Hinote of Bay Minette, AL and Tommy Cobb of Andalusia, AL; paternal grandparents, Ed and Rebecca Wooten of Atmore, AL and Melissa Wall of Perdido, AL; maternal great-grandparents, Estelle Hinote of Bay Minette, AL; paternal great-grandparents, Billy Wooten of Atmore, AL and Ouida and Raymond Wall of Nokomis, AL; two sisters, Maddilynn Hinote of Atmore, AL and Brenlynn Stewart of Atmore, AL and other family and friends.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 31, 2020, at the McCullough Cemetery with Bro. Chris Pruitt officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ida Pearl Buck
October 26, 2020
Mrs. Ida Pearl Buck, 90 was transformed into God’s presence Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born October 14, 1930, in Wilcox County, GA to the late Walter P. and Ida M. Whittle Summerford.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, George Buck; her son, Bruce; granddaughter, Julie; brother, Herman Summerford; and sister, Pauline Ervin.
Ida is survived by her daughter, Marquita (Robert) Rector; sons, Walter (Patricia), William (Faye); daughter-in-law, Kathy (Bruce); sister, Georgia Furris; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.
Ida was a member of Pine Terrace Baptist Church in Milton, FL. She retired from Monsanto (Chemstrand) in 1977. She enjoyed her daily Biblical devotions, gardening her flower beds, decorating cakes and crocheting not only afghans, but clothing for her grandchildren. For many years she was known for her wonderfully decorated home during the Christmas holidays.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Faith Chapel North with Brother Mike Wiggins officiating.
Burial was at Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Cantonment. Pallbearers will be close family.
The family asks that visitors wear face coverings.
Dollie Byrd
October 26, 2020
Dollie Byrd, 71 of Cantonment, FL, left her earthly home to be with her Lord after a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Byrd.
Dollie leaves behind a brother, Bennie Ard (Frances); a sister, Laura Ard, both of Cantonment. One of her most precious achievements here on earth were her children, George Sundberg (Shelly) of Cantonment, Terry Meredyk (Timothy), Katherine Sundberg, and Kevin Byrd; a very special grandson, Devin Creamer; along with numerous other family members and friends who will miss her earthly presence. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill.
Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Interment will immediately follow in First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
David R. Sharp
October 22, 2020
David R. Sharp, 79, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. David was born on October 31, 1940, in Oxford, England to parents, Dennis and Daisy (Gardner) Sharp.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Vicki Sharp; children, Kathy Sharp Donohue of Dallas, GA, David D. Sharp of Santa Clara, CA and Christine (Wilson) Nieves of Boyton Beach, FL; grandchildren, Jeff Donohue, Kelly Donohue, Kristen Donohue, Bianca Nieves and Enzo Nieves.
David was an avid guitar player, car enthusiast, member of the Masonic Lodge and was an animal lover. He worked for Standadyne, Sundstrand and consulted for PPM. He was also a very spiritual man and played his guitar at many church services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in David’s name to Hotel for Dogs and Cats, 4110 Creighton Road, Pensacola FL 32504 (h4dc.org).
A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date.
Rueben Earl Allen
October 21, 2020
Mr. Rueben Earl Allen, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020, at his home in Perdido, Alabama.
Mr. Allen was a native of Davisville, FL and had resided in Perdido, AL for the past 40 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a fisherman, loved guitar and was of the Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Allen; two sons, Joel “Joey” Allen and Woodrow Judge Allen and daughter, Marsha Beverly Allen.
He is survived by one son, Tommy (Wanda) Allen of Hahnville, LA; two daughters, Wanda Kersey of Perdido, AL and Tammy Sherrill Allen (Paul Claywell) of West Virigina; two sisters, Linda Stewart of Stockton, AL and Ann Brooks of Pine Grove, AL; ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Dean’s Holiness Church with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Dean Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Dean’s Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Allen, Jason Wilson, Barry Stewart, Barry Stewart, Jr., Nick Chadwick and Mike Keleys
Willie C. Banks Jr.
October 21, 2020
Willie C. Banks Jr., born on March 21, 1980, in Atmore, to Willie C. Banks Sr. and Donna M. Banks, departed this life on Wed., Oct. 14, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
He leaves behind his father and mother; two brothers, Joshua D. Banks Sr. and Andrew T. Banks; and sister in law, Jammie Banks.
Those that will forever cherish him are his six children, Willie C. Banks III of Atmore, Zania Banks, DaeQuan Banks, Marquis Banks, Jamarion Brown and Isaiah Banks of Century; mothers of children, Ula Spencer and Meka Brown; special friend, Joann Ewing, Ato and Van; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and other relatives and special friends.
Pallbearers and flower bearers included family and friends, and arrangements were entrusted to Mayberry Funeral Home of Atmore with interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Ralph E. “Rusty” Dunn, Jr.
October 15, 2020
Ralph E. “Rusty” Dunn, Jr., age 64, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Trahan Family Funeral Home in Pensacola on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at 2:30 p.m. In keeping with Rusty’s wishes; his ashes will be scattered at sea at a later date.
Rusty was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, but had called Pensacola home since moving here in 1978. He lived in Temperance, Michigan as a teen and it was there that he discovered his love for cars and racing. He spent his young adult years racing at dirt tracks in northern Ohio and made several trips to victory lane at Fremont Speedway. In 1978, Rusty moved to Pensacola and began what would become many long-lasting friendships through the different jobs that he had. Continuing his great knack for fixing things he worked for The Fix-It Shop doing small engine repair, before working many years at Montgomery Ward as an appliance repairman. He then went on to work for The Lakeview Center before finally fulfilling his dream of owning his own business, Rusty’s Appliance Repair. Rusty made many friendships in the business along the way and had quite a following of regular repeat customers for many years, before officially retiring in 2015.
Retirement allowed Rusty to enjoy the real joys in his life…Nascar, fishing of any kind, country music, cooking and playing guitar. These things were only made sweeter by sharing them with his wife, Lynn, who he cherished. Rusty met Lynn in 2005 and the two of them were truly best friends. He loved taking Lynn fishing and going to country music concerts with her as well as spending Saturdays with their friends watching Nascar and Alabama football.
Rusty was also a proud father to his two children, Dawn and Richard. He shared his love for fishing with Richard and the two of them had many great fishing trips through the years. Some of Rusty’s most cherished memories was the thrill of Cobia season every Spring, which in recent years had been celebrated by trips on his son’s boat. Rusty’s passion for fishing was taught to both his children from very young ages; fishing trips and tall tales of those “that got away” always made for great conversation. Rusty had a special bond with is daughter, Dawn. They both shared a love for country music, cooking, and car racing. Rusty treasured their long talks and visits just to catch up that were filled with laughs and memories both old and new.
Rusty was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph E. Dunn, Sr., and Shirley Dunn Renfro; and by his son, Richard Dunn.
Rusty is survived by his wife, Lynn Poss-Dunn; daughter, Dawn Wise, grandchildren, Wesley Wise, Lenzie Dunn, Hunter Dunn and Carlie Dunn as well as many extended family members, close friends and his beloved canine companion, Kelso.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the doctors and nurses in the MICU department at Baptist Hospital for the exemplary care and compassion given during such a difficult time.
Steve “Stevie” Eric Coleman
October 15, 2020
After a courageous battle with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Steve “Stevie” Eric Coleman, 56, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home in Lafayette, La.
Steve was born on December 13, 1963 in Pensacola, Fl to Barbara Jean and Linnis E. Coleman.
Stevie, was exceptionally talented. He could draw beautifully and play the guitar. He had the ability to make people laugh and feel comfortable. Stevie made his living behind the wheel of Big Trucks. He traveled most every inch of this country behind the wheel of a Semi. Many miles were logged with his two favorite companions his beautiful Redhead (Tammy) that he adored, and his faithful dog “BB.”
Steve is survived by his father and stepmother Linnis E. and Annie Coleman. Also left to cherish his memory is his inconsolable wife Tamara Coleman, daughters, Lacey (Derrick)Robin, Heather (Justin)Stewart, Shana, Tawny, Courtney, and sons Clell, Travis, and James. 7 Granddaughters and 4 Grandsons. 11 Sisters, 2 Brothers and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.
He was predeceased by his Mother Barbara J. Warren, Stepfather George H. Warren, Maternal Grandparents Ruby Moye Farrow, Collis O. Farrow, Paternal Grandparents Lela Eddins Coleman and Franklin Coleman.
There will be a private burial at Travelers Rest Cemetery in Flomaton, Al.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, 337-740-3123, is in charge of arrangements.