Lois Bell Davis
October 2, 2019
On Sunday September 29, 2019 our Mother, Lois Bell Davis, 88, went home to be with Jesus. Lois was born on September 1, 1931 to Marion Eda Hart Bell and Joel Webster Bell in Pensacola, Florida. She was the middle child of seven.
Lois would have been married for 68 years on October 6th to Oscar Ruel Davis. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by daughters, Miriam (Mickey) Neese (Joseph) and Vicki Sharp (David); grandchildren, Kimberly Joylin Neese Nelson (Chad) and Christine Elizabeth Wilson Nieves (Jeff); great grandchildren, Chase Nelson, Bianca Nieves and Enzo Nieves; sister, Joanne Cobley Presley (Tommy) and numerous nieces and nephews. We would also like to thank a special friend and helper, Eileen Ogaltree for her loving care of Mom.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Robbie Davis.
Lois was a proud 1951 graduate of J.M. Tate High School. She supported her husband in his many job endeavors as an entrepreneur. She was always active in her Church until her health began to decline. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church until recently. At the time of her passing she was a member of Hillcrest Baptist and Lois, along with her husband Oscar, were charter members of Hillcrest Baptist. Lois had lived with her daughter Mickey for the past 18 months.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:30 pm at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Harold Quentine Williams
October 2, 2019
Harold Quentine Williams age 91 of Pensacola, Fl passed away on Thursday September 26th, 2019 at his home. Harold was born on September 19th, 1928 in Enterprise, Alabama to parents Howard Lee Williams and Willie Tom Williams.
He served in the Army from September 16th, 1953 to December 31st, 1961. He served in the Korean War where he received honors including National Defense, a Service Medal, United Nations, and a Korean Service medal after that he received an Honorable discharge. He then went on to work for Murphy’s Oil Company for 12 years and then on to be a truck driver for McKenzie Tank Lines for 35 years from which he retired. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a loving heart and spirit with a smile that could light up a room. He was a hard worker and loved working outside gardening and tending to anything that would keep him busy in the yard.
He is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Willie Williams. His two brothers Howard Junior Williams and Jack Roland Williams. His sisters Marylin Williams Sparks and Angie Williams McKowan.
He is survived by his wife Marion Williams: sisters Margaret Calhoun and Carolyn Brown: children Stan Shaffer Sr, Jenny Hatcher, Jim Shaffer, Beverly Sweeney, and Leonard Shaffer; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on October. 3rd, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home on Beverly Parkway in Pensacola, Fl. The family viewing is at 9:30 AM followed by the public viewing from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Services will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM followed by a police and motorcycle escort to Barrancas National Cemetery where he will receive full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations are made to help with funeral expenses.
Donna L. Nezovich
September 27, 2019
Donna L. Nezovich, a resident of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the age of 65. She was born on March 1, 1954, in Lawrence, Kansas. Throughout her professional career she worked at several local hospitals and in banking before retiring. She then devoted her life to her family, friends, and community. In 1978 she married the love of her life and enjoyed 37 years of marriage.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Nezovich; children, Joe and Kimberly; mother, Barbara Lewis; father, Donald Lewis; and brother, Donald Lewis, II.
Donna is survived by her son, Jody (Taylor) Nezovich; grandchildren, Silas and Caleb; sisters, Dena (Kelvin) Oldfield and Dianna (D.L.) Bair; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial was in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jody Nezovich, Tavarus Bair, Donald Lewis, III, Kelvin Thompson, D.J. Spence, and Tim Marks.
Eric King, John Bivens, Silas Nezovich, and Caleb Nezovich were honorary pallbearers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Susan Elizabeth Gauthier Hall
September 27, 2019
Susan Elizabeth Gauthier Hall passed away peacefully on September 21, 2019, after an extended battle with kidney disease. Susan was born in Pensacola, Florida on May 23, 1947, as the first of eight children to Joyce Pate Gauthier and Marcel Joseph Gauthier.
Susan graduated from Pensacola High School and attended cosmetology school to become a hairdresser for many years. Later she entered into the convenience store industry and worked as a manager in Pensacola. Susan made a move to North Carolina and Dothan, AL and worked in the hotel industry. Susan returned to Pensacola and worked in the home health care profession.
Susan is survived by her son, Joseph Aaron Hall (wife Janay) and daughter, June Marie Angeli; grandchildren, Courtney Hall, Shyann Hall, Hunter Hall, Stephen Simmons, Anthony Angeli and Heath Angeli; great grandchildren, Kris Angeli, Sidney Miller, Wyatt Miller, Tucker Henson, Parker Emery and Bayleigh Simmons; siblings, MaryAnn Rouden (Sandy), Cathy Dedmon (Danny), Marcella Leonard (Steve), Michael Gauthier (Carol), Joanne Wallace (Mike), Teresa Johanson (Glen) and Sarah Bull (Charles). Susan had an extended family of many nieces, nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Marcel Gauthier; maternal grandparents, Frank and Sarah Pate; paternal grandparents, Louie and Florence Gauthier and nephews, Trey Rouden and Marcel Gauthier.
Susan’s siblings deeply appreciate the care and comfort provided by Janay Hall (Susan’s daughter-in-law) and her son Aaron. The family wishes to extend thanks for the medical care and concern provided by Dr. Maged Nashed, MD; the staff at Renalus Center for Kidney Care in Milton FL; Pruitt Health in Milton FL; West Florida Hospital and Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida.
The family will have a celebration of Susan’s life at a later date.
Marcus Dewayne Mitchell
September 27, 2019
Mr. Marcus Dewayne Mitchell, 63 passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his home in Nokomis, Alabama.
Mr. Mitchell was a lifelong resident of Walnut Hill, FL. He was a loving father, brother, and grandfather and he never met a stranger. He was a disabled veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Vaden Gibson Mitchell.
Marcus is survived by his son, Douglas Mitchell of Lottie, AL; his daughter, Elizabeth Daughtery (Andrew) of Atmore, AL; one grandson, Houston Daughtery of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Mervin Gibson (Marsha) of Walnut Hill, FL; Riley Mitchell (Jean) of Harold, FL and Malcolm Mitchell (Vanessa) of Leaksville, MS; two sisters, Susie McCann (Gilbert)of McCullough, AL, and Michelle Ivey (Kookie) of Nokomis, AL; a special niece, Stephanie Cook (Ricky) of Booneville, AL; and a special thanks to three special caregivers; Shelby Sellers, Davisha Johnson and Camille Nettles.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial was at Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ricky Cook, Doyle Dobbins, Rave Jackson, John Solomon, Gwen McGhee, Gilbert Hadley.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Rex Gibson, Bud Mitchell, Jack Mitchell, Kookie Lassiter, Ronnie Mitchell, Jeremy Gibson .
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Freddie T. Amerson
September 22, 2019
Mrs. Freddie T. Amerson, 88 of Cantonment, FL, formally of Bratt, FL, passed away September 19, 2019, in Cantonment, FL. She was born on August 3, 1931, in White Springs, FL to the late Fred and Isabelle Roberts Tyre. She was a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church and donated a lot of her time visiting and ministering in local nursing homes. She worked at Vanity Fair; she was a restaurant worker then later retired as a school bus driver for Escambia Co. Florida School District. She loved her family and enjoyed sharing the plan of salvation with her family and friends so one day they can see her again in heaven.
She is preceded in death by her parents, son; Martin Vanis Rosier; and a brother, Raymond Cecil Tyre.
She is survived by her children, Cliff Amerson of Bratt, FL; Margaret (Sambo) Garrett of Bay Springs, FL; Gwen (David) Johnson of Cantonment, FL and Becky (Tim) Drone of Milton, FL; two sisters, Vivian (Gene) Vogan of Crescent City, FL and Delores Sowan of Buford, GA; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Monday September 23, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. in Bratt-Godwin Cemetery with Bro. Mike Harper officiating.
Interment will follow in Bratt-Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Monday, September 23, 2019, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Samuel Millard Lansdon
September 22, 2019
Samuel was born to Gladys and Millard Lansdon on April 6, 1944, in Pensacola, FL. He married Joyce Ann Golden on June 10, 1964. Three years later, April 28, 1967, their first child, Camela Renee, was born. Not long after, an infant son was born. His life on earth was only a few short hours. On March 27, 1970, another daughter, Marsha Deanna, was born. Samuel was owner of Lansdon Construction Company and a member of the Homebuilders Association. He was a lifelong member of Beams of Light Holiness Church. He was blessed with six grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. Samuel loved life. He loved to work. Spending time outdoors, fishing, hunting and sharing time with his family were his favorite pastimes.
Samuel is preceded in death by his infant son, Samuel Lansdon, II; father, Millard Lansdon; mother, Gladys Lansdon; and sister, Gloria Lansdon.
Samuel is survived by his wife, Joyce Lansdon; daughter, Camela (Davin) Burnett; daughter, Marsha (LaRon) Futral; sister, Martha (Luther) Sessions; brother, David (Carolyn) Lansdon; brother, James (Diane) Lansdon; six grandchildren, Savannah Burnett, Sierra Burnett, Sadie Burnett, Trevor Futral, Travis Futral and Treyton Futral.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Beams of Light Holiness Church in Cantonment.
Interment was at Beams of Light Holiness Church Cemetery.
Reverend Jim, Richardson, Reverend Davin Burnett and Reverend Philip Deane will be officiating.
Pallbearers were Ryan Golden, Darren Duke, Tyler Ard, Colton Deane, Barton Sessions and Hunter Bass.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Campbell, Leon Hawthorne, Willie Myrick, Keith Rowell, Chris Burnett, Wesley Sessions, Paul Martin Smith, Tommy Wood, and Perry Sessions.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 (KJV)
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Job 14:7 (KJV)
Sadie Irene Brown
September 19, 2019
Sadie Irene (Maw Maw) Brown was called to Heaven on Saturday, September 14, 2019, by her Lord and Savior Jesus.
She is proceeded by her husband of 70 years, Emory D. Brown and daughter of 42 years, Charlene A. Andrews, as well as her father, Francis (Pop) Kressler; mother, Elsie (Mom) Kressler; three brothers, Roy Kressler, Tom Kressler, and Norman Kressler; two sisters, Alma Matheny, Bea Godwin, and two infant siblings that passed during the depression era.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her son, Edward D. (Tracey) Brown of Milton, FL. Tracey Brown had been Maw Maw’s full time caretaker at home since 2012. Son-in-law, Ronald S. (Jana) Andrews; her grandchildren, Alice J.(Jesse) McLemore, Sherry R.(Dennis) Beson, Cynthia A. Andrews, Karen F. (Brady) Levins, Ronnie S. (Amber) Andrews, Maigan E. (Nicole) Brown, Mathew D. Stevens, Chase (Casey) Bradley, Steve Bradley; as well as 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren; Winston, her Jack Russel companion of 17 years; and many nieces and nephews and extended friends and loved ones that knew her as Maw Maw.
She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eastern Stars for 53 years. Maw Maw worked hard as not only a homemaker but alongside her husband and family from timber, farming and building. Most of her days started early and ended late, however in her free time she enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, card playing, and most of all supporting her children and grandchildren and extended loved ones in area. She enjoyed horse shows and rodeos and livestock shows. It was after hurricane Ivan that Andy Peterson, livestock director at Pensacola Interstate Fair and Tony Peterson, brought Maw Maw on board to help with rebuilding of the livestock show, at which time she fed the group that was helping Andy to rebuild and continued to do so as the show grew and enjoyed it. She was also known for having many gatherings at her farm in Cantonment from Halloween Hayrides to Easter Egg Hunts, her goal and pleasure in life along with her husband Paw Paw, was for families to take time, enjoy one another, and love one another.
At this time the family would like to thank Chaplain Mark Smith (Officiating), the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice Milton, FL., the staff of Santa Rosa Medical Center, the Frenkel Family and Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, Fraternal Order of the Eastern Star and all the friends and family for all the love and support throughout her life! God bless!
The pallbearers are Dennis Beson, Raymond Kressler, Maigan Brown, Ronnie Andrews, Jesse McLemore III, Tyler Swauger.
Honorary pallbearers are Ronald S. Andrews, Jesse McLemore, Andy Peterson, David Hicks, Charles Kressler.
In lieu of flowers, a donation to Emerald Coast Hospice Milton, FL, would be greatly appreciated.
Stanley Ray Boutwell
September 13, 2019
Mr. Stanley Ray “Papa Smurf” Boutwell, Sr., age 57, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at his home in Pollard, Alabama.
Mr. Boutwell was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Pollard, AL for most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Boutwell, Sr.; brother, Dean Boutwell and two granddaughters, Kylie Boyd and Kirstianna Boutwell.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Boutwell of Atmore, AL; wife of 40 years, Barbara A. Boutwell of Pollard, AL; one son, Stanley Ray Boutwell, Jr. of Jay, FL; three daughters, Carolyn (Gary) Scott of Jay, FL, Stephanie (Ryan) Alldaffer of Flomaton, AL and Tiffany Garcia of McAllen, TX; four brothers, Jimmy (Rhonda) Boutwell of Canoe, AL, Randy Boutwell of Flomaton, AL, Todd Boutwell of Atmore, AL and Shawn (Angelia) Boutwell of Evergreen, AL; two sisters, Vickie (Eddie) Wright of Atmore, AL and Candy (James) Wright of Brewton, AL; 17 grandchildren, Austin, Matthew, Dyllan, Kiersten, Gabby, Dakota, Dawson, Kamden, Darryl, III, Luke, Rylee Ray, Ciara, Dominic, Jovanny, Adrianna, Stanley, III and Mercedes; extended family, Tommy Turk, Curtis Johnson, Gerald Hudson and Jerry Arrant and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial was at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Austin Boutwell, Dyllan Scott, Trent Wright, Samuel Wright, Tyron Boutwell, Steve Emmons, Bubba Tedder and Ryan Alldaffer.
Honorary pallbearers were Jim Wright and Matthew Boutwell.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Dolores Sawyer
September 10, 2019
Mrs. Dolores “Jean” Sawyer, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Sawyer was a native of Salina, KS, former resident of New York City and had resided in Molino, FL for the past 25 years. She was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict serving with the U.S. Army. She enjoyed art making, repairing porcelain dolls and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Eula Stermer.
She is survived by two sons, Tom (Lori) Sawyer of Walnut Hill, FL and Lawrence Sawyer of Molino, FL; two sisters, Joany (Ray) Linam of Atmore, AL and Janet (Bill) Moore of Houston, TX and two grandchildren, Sara Sawyer and Destinee Sawyer.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, in charge of all arrangements.