Amos E. Hill
October 12, 2020
Amos E. “Bud” Hill, 70, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2020. He was an avid outdoorsman and lived to fish and hunt. Bud served honorably in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was retired from US Civil Service.
Bud is preceded in death by his father, J.C. Hill; mother, Frances Marcena Avery and his sister, Mary Frances Parker and her husband Lewis.
He is survived by his brothers, Mark Avery (Penny) and Matthew Avery (Kathy) and numerous nephews/nieces and great nephews/nieces.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 11 a.m. with Pastor Bill Flanagan officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Barney Willard Cash
October 12, 2020
Mr. Barney Willard Cash, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at his home in Century, Florida.
Mr. Cash was a native of Valley, AL, former resident of Brewton, AL and had resided in Century, FL for the past 52 years. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was owner-operator of Century Motors, enjoyed farming and was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Wayne Cash; parents, Willard and Cora Cash; three brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Irene Odom Cash of Century, FL; one son, Barney (Lisa) Cash, Jr. of Century, FL; one daughter, Kay Cash (Kenny) Hammac of Century, FL; one daughter-in-law, Karen Cash of Flomaton, AL; four brothers, George (Ann) Cash of Bay Minette, AL, Odell (Linda) Cash of Huntsville, AL, Gene (Aggie) Cash of Franklin, TN and Milford Cash of Pensacola, FL; four sisters, Joyce (Al) Erskin of Texas, Shirley (Wayne) Owens of Brewton, AL, Becky Cash of Pensacola, FL and Linda Batte of Brewton, AL; four grandchildren, Beth Ward, Ryan Cash, Kenny Hammac, Jr. and Kristal Hammac; six great-grandchildren, Tyler, Brooklyn, Gavin, Paislee, Emma and Kyler; one great-great-grandson, Linkin and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Johnson and Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Burial was at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ryan Cash, Bill Hammond, Don Cox, Greg Odom, Kevin Odom and William Odom.
Margaret Dorothy Bohannon
October 12, 2020
Margaret Dorothy “Dot” Bohannon of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Her love for everyone was felt by anyone who met her. Her first love is God her Father and Jesus her Savior, whom she was prepared and ready to be with for eternity.
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the entire staff of Hospice Covenant Care, especially Jan, Sam and Annabelle.
Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Charles R. Bohannon; mother, Mamie Lee Chavers Johnson; father, William B. Johnson; sisters, Marylee Gilmore, Ruby Griffis, EstaMae Cartwright and Kathleen Johnson; brothers, William Johnson and Junior Johnson.
Margaret is survived by her children, Cynthia Bohannon-Mills, Sharon Gilbert (Carl), and Charles Roger Bohannon, Jr. (Ginger); grandchildren, Trisha Bosso (Jeremy), Brad Futral (Connie), Christopher Futral, Shaun Fuller (Summer), Tyler Bohannon (Shannon), Dillon Bohannon (Angie), Ryan Gilbert and Shannon Fuller; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn, Laura Mae, Marie, and Louise; brothers, Fred, Buford and Jimmy; and special gratitude for a special niece, Sandra Crow.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 14, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Services will follow at 10 a.m.. Pastor William Strickland will be officiating.
Interment will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Brad Futral, Christopher Futral, Shaun Fuller, Ryan Gilbert, Tyler Bohannon, Dillon Bohannon, James Emmons and Jeremy Bosso.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Mary Inez Long
October 10, 2020
Mrs. Mary Inez Long, age 82, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2020 in Montgomery, Alabama.
Mrs. Long was a native of Bay Minette, AL, former resident of Cantonment, FL (10 years) and had resided in Canoe, AL for the 49 past years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She retired from Vanity Fair as a seamstress with 25 years of service. She loved visiting friends, drinking coffee, gardening and she attended the Canoe First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, William Harold Long; daughter, Donna Sheree Long; parents, Morgan and Adies Durant; three sisters and three brothers.
She is survived by her two daughters, Pamela (Greg) Green of Canoe, AL and Sonya Kaye (Farrel) Johnson of Stephens City, VA; one brother, John (Jeanette) Durant of Bay Minette, AL; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Minister Kyle Sanders officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Sanders, Farrel Johnson, Ethan Johnson, TJ Fox, Derek Durant and Zack Bain.
Nell (Jernigan) Presley
October 6, 2020
It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Nell (Jernigan) Presley of Pensacola FL announce the passing of a loving wife, mother and Bebe on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of 84. Nell was a native of Pace, FL where she graduated from Milton High School. She was the daughter of Hazel (Stewart) Brewton and Charles Jernigan and step-daughter of Arthur Brewton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Doris (Jernigan) Nicholas and brother Carl Jernigan. She was married to Guy N. Presley for almost 65 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Guy and her two daughters B. Suzanne Shumate (Guy) and Deana K. Presley; one granddaughter, Brooke Peoples (Adam) and four great grandchildren Emma Madeiros, Bryhton Peoples, Padme’ Peoples and Lyric Peoples as well as numerous relatives and friends.
A funeral service and celebration of Nell’s life will be held at 12pm, October 8 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S Highway 29, Cantonment FL 32533. Family visitation is at 10:30; public visitation at 11am. Interment ceremony will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2pm. Those attending the interment will be required to meet the procession at the Walmart parking lot (east side) on Blue Angel Parkway and Sorrento Road. The procession will then go through the Pensacola Naval Air Station security gate together.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked donations be made in Nell’s memory to Olive Baptist Church, 1836 E. Olive Road, Pensacola FL 32514.
Lawrence Creighton Amerson
October 6, 2020
Lawrence Creighton Amerson, Jr. 94 years old, known as L.C. or Ame to his friends and family, passed away on July 15, 2020 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was born January 17, 1926 to Lawrence and Dollie Amerson in Jackson, AL. He was one of fourteen children. The family moved to Bratt, FL, where he attended school. At the age of 19, he went into the Navy.
He was in World War II while serving aboard USS Mugford along with three other ships. During this time, his oldest brother was serving on another ship. He played basketball with the Amphibious Force, US Atlantic Fleet Team. They received several awards and medals. After serving 20 years, he began working for the Norfolk Navy Yard. He received many awards from the Mayor of Virginia Beach for his service to the group delivering medical supplies and food to the shut-ins.
He met his wife Thelma and shared over 44 years together. He loved fishing and enjoyed time with his family especially at the Bratt, FL reunions.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma; his parents, Lawrence and Dollie Amerson; twelve of his siblings and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; two special friends, Tiny Rigby Bolton and Jenny Rigby and his baby sister, Shirley Amerson Whatley of Bratt, FL.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Laura Sue Summers
October 5, 2020
Laura Sue Summers, age 82, passed away Wednesday, 10-1-20, at 3:30 am. She was born on March 16, 1938, in Tamms, Illinois to Paul Miller and Lillian Chester Miller.
Mrs. Summers grew up in Murphysboro, Illinois, and graduated from Murphysboro Township High School. She attended Pensacola Jr. College. She and her husband, Arthur Summers, were married 49 years and raised two children. She was a woman of faith and ministered at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola for 46 years.
She was preceded in death by both parents; four brothers, James Allen, Dale Edward, Paul Edward, Paul Eugene, Preston Drew Miller; and one daughter-in-law, Margie Robertson.
Laura is survived by her husband, Arthur Summers; sons, William and Timothy Robertson (Kathy); 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Stephen, and Sarah Robertson and 4 great grandchildren, Carter, Lucas, Ronan, and Em.
Funeral services will be Wednesday (10-7-20) at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 East Nine Mile Road, with visitation at 11 AM – 12 PM and service at 12 noon, and burial at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2 PM.
Theresa Marie Diamond
October 5, 2020
Theresa Marie Diamond (nee Raines) passed away on Thursday, October 1st, 2020, at the age of 90. Known as “Honey” by her family, Theresa was born on January 20th, 1930, in Frisco City, AL, to Burley and Mary (Tatum) Raines. In 1947, she married Cecil Cleveland Diamond, and they raised three sons: Mike, Gary, and Robin.
Theresa’s first job was at the Pensacola Public Library when it was located in Old Christ Church, and she spent most of her professional life at Monsanto and retired from the company after 32 years. Theresa was a “jill of all trades,” gifted in many crafting arts: she was a talented seamstress, cake decorator, doll maker, and painter. She made dresses for her granddaughters for special occasions; painted, styled, and assembled porcelain dolls; and decorated cakes for many of her loved ones’ birthdays and weddings. It was rare to enter Theresa’s kitchen and not find a vanilla pound cake on the counter! She enjoyed painting porcelain figurines with her grandchildren and fired the porcelain pieces in her home kiln. Theresa was a long-time member of both Woodlawn and Circle Baptist Churches, where Cecil served as music director and Theresa sang in the choir. For the last ten years, Theresa has been a resident of the Life Care Center, where she had many friends and enjoyed crafting, ice cream socials, and playing Bingo. More than anything, Theresa loved her family, delighting in her sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, who equally loved their Honey.
Theresa is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cecil; her brothers, Burley Jr. and Thurmon; and her son, Mike. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Terrie) and Robin; eight grandchildren, Michael (Christina), Keeley (Chris), Angela (Eeon), Jenny (Lindsay), Chris (Mam), Joni (Matt), Max, and Rita; and numerous great grandchildren.
Visitation for Mrs. Diamond will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020, at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home (1000 S. Hwy. 29, Cantonment, FL 32533), with the Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. Theresa’s Diamond’s nephew Larry Raines, will officiate the service. Interment will be held at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens following the service.
The family wishes to thank the staff, nurses, and doctors at the Life Care Center, as well as Theresa’s roommate and dear friend, Janice Montgomery.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family asks that visitors wear face coverings and maintain social distancing.
Stephen Craig “Steve” Hetrick
October 5, 2020
Stephen Craig “Steve” Hetrick, age 58, of Valparaiso, FL passed away on September 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 31, 1962 in Columbus, OH to Richard D. and Sherry Jenkins Hetrick. He was employed at Eglin Air Force Base as a Cyber Security Administrator Contractor and was an avid fisherman and Alabama football fan.
Preceded in death by his father, Richard D. Hetrick. He is survived by his mother, Sherry A. Hetrick of Atmore, AL; his wife, Becky Hetrick; his son, Stephen Joe (Ashleigh) Hetrick of Austin, TX; his brothers, Richard (Alicia) Hetrick of Brewton, AL, Jeff (Carla) Hetrick of Las Cruces, NM, Joey (Connie) Hetrick of Bratt, FL and Christian (Mollie) Hetrick of Florence, AL and his grandchildren, Declan, Lilly and Simon.
Funeral service will be held Monday, October 5, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Pallbearers will be Richard Hetrick, Jeff Hetrick, Joey Hetrick, Christian Hetrick, Brandon Hetrick and Justin Hetrick.
Visitation will be Monday, October 5, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 1:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Jerry Bence Hayes
October 4, 2020
Mr. Jerry Bence Hayes, age 67, of Century, FL, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Century Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Hayes was born in Century, FL, and had been a resident of Century his lifetime. During his working years, he worked at the Century Correctional Center. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. He was a member of Byrneville United Methodist Church, and was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Owen and Aleece Stuckey Hayes, and his wife, Karen Medlock Hayes.
He is survived by his step-mother, Marilyn Hayes of Brewton, AL; son, Jesse (Haley) Hayes of Batesville, MS; daughter, Stephanie (Justin) Bosewell of Greenville, NC; sister, Joy (Danny) Findley of Byrneville, FL; grandchildren, Preston Owen Hayes and Sadie Aleece Bosewell.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11 AM at Byrneville United Methodist Cemetery in Byrneville, FL.
Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.flomatonfh.com.