Norman Carraway
July 8, 2018
Norman ‘Duke’ Carraway, 90, of Molino, FL, passed away peacefully at home on July 5, 2018. surrounded by his family.
He was born August 26, 1927, in Felda, FL. He graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1945, joined the Merchant Marines later serving in the U.S. Army. He began working for the Social Security Administration in 1956 and retired as the Assistant Manager in Pensacola after 28 years. He enjoyed many activities during retirement including farming, growing hydroponic tomatoes and cucumbers, RV-ing, fishing, bluegrass music, dominoes, and growing blueberries.
Duke was a member of Highland Baptist Church for 47 years, serving on numerous committees. He served on the board of directors of both the Council on Aging and the Speech and Hearing Board of Baptist Hospital. He was a member of the West Pensacola Lions Club, a charter member of the Molino Ruritan Club, and president of the Molino Utilities Board of Directors.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Stark and Mary Carraway; brothers, Curtis and Leslie; his first wife, Jean McDowell Carraway; and his wife of 53 years, Olene Taulbert Carraway.
Duke is survived by his children, Michael (Barbara) Beason, Steve (Vanessa) Carraway, Peggy Overman, Pamela Myrick, and Sharon (Stan) Powell; brother, Frank Carraway; grandchildren, Roy (Emily) Ryan, Gary Casity, Valerie Sanderson, Loren Powell, Kristen Edmonson, Rebecca Myrick, Tyler Carraway, Leslie (Ben) Carraway Whitson, Alex (Lexi) Edmonson; eight great-grandchildren and many friends from church and camping that meant the world to him.
Pallbearers will be Roy Ryan, Tyler Carraway, Alex Edmonson, Chuck Hendrix, Rusty Hendrix and David Perry.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Purvis, James Hughes, Berman “Buddy” Kent, Bill Miller, Charles Barton, Windell Long, Harold Holder, Tom Serviss, Ed Latham and Adrian Enfinger.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018, followed by the service at 2 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church with Bro. Brian Calhoun officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Kelly Gunn
July 5, 2018
Mr. Kelly Gunn, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Gunn resided in Bratt, FL most of his life. He was a master carpenter with expertise in refinishing wood floors. In addition, he worked in the funeral business for twenty-two years. Throughout the years, he enjoyed himself by attending the American Legion music events. Now, he will be singing with the angels. While Uncle Kelly did not have any children of his own, he was surrounded by nephews and nieces that loved him dearly. Just recently, he celebrated his 90th birthday with many family and friends at his residence in Bratt.
He is survived by one sister-in-law, Gracie Gunn of Bratt, FL, many nephews and nieces, and his wife, Louree Bailey of Bratt, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arastis and Barbie Gunn, his wife, Carla Mae Gunn, his brothers, Chester, AR, LD, Coy, and one sister, Della Ann Mason.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Peebles officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, July 6, 2018 from 6 to 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Eric Gilmore, Nick Clarke, Jason Jackson, Brian Conway, Ron Brewton and Gary Gunn.
Norma V. Green
July 5, 2018
Norma V. Green, 92, Pensacola, FL passed away June 25, 2018. Norma Green was an avid horse woman who traveled extensively to show horses with the love of her life, C.A.“Bud” Green. She and Bud hadsuch a wonderful life together, she always said “don’t worry about me, I’ve done it all’. She touched so many people throughout her life and those that knew her also knew her deep love for all animals.
She is preceded in death by her husband, C.A. “Bud” Green; sisters, Joel and Mildred; brother, Jack Richardson, and her beloved dog, “Specks”. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Schwingel and Patty Russell and her son, Rod Russell.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to her dear friend, Debbie Yates for all the love and care she gave to our mother.
Please don’t grieve for Norma-she went to God and Bud just the way she wanted…..quickly.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Friday, July 6, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Judy Elaine Thompson
July 4, 2018
Judy Elaine Thompson 66, of Atmore, AL. passed away July 3, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend and she will be dearly missed by all. She was born on November 3, 1951 in Atmore, AL. to the late Odell Donaldson and Sylvia Joan Strawbridge Johnson. She was a member of the McRae Street United Methodist Church. She was retired from Vanity Fair Mills. After retirement she owned a home day care for over 10 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Joe Johnson, brother in law Bill Phillips, nephew Chad Phillips and stepbrother Jim Johnson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Clark Duval Thompson of Atmore, AL, two sons Shayne Godwin (Ashley Harris) of Spanish Fort, AL, Blake Godwin (Marie Connors) of Bay Minette, AL, four daughters Shelley (Billy) Donald of Atmore, AL, Hope (Shawn) Lassiter of Atmore, AL, Courtney (Chris) Harrison of Atmore, AL, Valerie (Mychal) Reddix of Atmore, AL, a brother Gary Donaldson of Atmore, AL. and sisters Peggy Phillips of Atmore, AL, Patty (Gerald Parmer) of Huxford, AL, Marilyn (Danny) Stone of Birmingham, AL, sister in law Sheila Donaldson, grandchildren Megan, Caitlyn, Hannah, Baylie, Natalie, Eli, Sydnie, Kylie, Meredith, Harper, Riley, Julian, Cam, Sebastian and three great grandchildren Nikko, Aurora and Odin.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 at 3 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kenny Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Brandon Phillips, Michael Donaldson, Steven Donaldson, Eli Godwin, Paxton Hobbs and Gary Bailey.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 from 2 PM until service time at 3 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Brandon Phillips, Michael Donaldson, Steven Donaldson, Eli Godwin, Paxton Hobbs and Gary Bailey.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 6, 2018 from 2 PM until service time at 3 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Charlotte Mae Mendenhall-Rich
July 4, 2018
Charlotte Mae Mendenhall-Rich 79, of Pensacola FL, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Charlotte was loved and known affectionately by many as Mother Rich.
Mother Rich was born on July 8, 1938 to Kitty Wright and Albritton Mendenhall in Camden, Alabama and raised by her Paternal Aunt Ora Lee Mendenhall-McDaniel and was the second oldest of six children. She and her family later moved to Pensacola, FL.
She and her family joined St. James Missionary Baptist Church in 1957. She later joined Oakfield Union Baptist Church where her son Rev. T. Roosevelt Rich serves as Pastor, where she served as the dedicated President of the Mother’s Board.
Mother Rich was prayerful, compassionate, loving and generous.
Her family and dearest friends are left with fond and loving memories.
Mother Rich is preceded in death by her husband, Deacon Will Rich, sons, Nathaniel and Willie Rich, granddaughter Quanteka Rich, a brother, sister, aunts and uncles and her parents.
She leaves to cherish her five children. Sons, Pastor Roosevelt (Lillie) Rich and Minister David (Patricia) Rich of Pensacola, FL and Daughters, Linda Rich of San Diego, CA., Brenda Carey and Charlotte Renee Hughes of Pensacola, FL. A Daughter in-law Bessie Ford, Brother: Leo Mendenhall, Augusta, GA, and her Goddaughter Suronico (Curtis) McIntyre, nineteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Services will be held Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 1:00 pm at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Elder Charles Thomas, Pastor and Rev. T. Roosevelt, Pastor of Oakfield Union Baptist Church officiating.
Cynthia Perdue Hensley
July 4, 2018
Mrs. Cynthia Perdue Hensley, 65, of Molino passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was born on November 28, 1952, to the late Wyeth and Nellie Perdue in Butler County, Alabama.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Hensley and brother, Micky Perdue. She is survived by her son, Chad (Tabatha) Welch, granddaughter Haley Galloway, sister Sherry (Ray) Chance, and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved as if they were her own. Her kind, caring, and patient nature earned friendships with anyone she came in contact with, and her friends were always welcomed into her family. She had an amazing talent of making everyone feel special, and those acts will always be treasured.
Pallbearers will be Charles Moyers, Pat Dailey, Kenny Ogwynn, Mike Elliott, Jimmy Elliott and Ray Harrell.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2018, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Charles Eugene Gilley
July 4, 2018
Mr. Charles Eugene Gilley, age 71, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2018 at his home in Bratt, Florida.
Mr. Gilley was a native and life long resident of Bratt, FL. He was a retired CSX Conductor with 36 years of service and a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Algy Mae Gilley and one brother, James Gilley.
Survivors include his wife of 48 ½ years, Rose Gilley of Bratt, FL; one son, Charles Eric (Kerri) Gilley of Bratt, FL; two daughters, Crystal Gilley (Josh) Calvert of Flomaton, AL and Deana Gilley (Jonathan) Edwards of Branson, MI; three sisters, Betty Jean Hall of Bratt, FL, Yvonne Aden of Bratt, FL and Sharron Murell of Byrneville, FL; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild and special son-in-law, Ben Brown of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 6, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Otis Thames and Mr. Terry Bryan officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ben Brown, Josh Calvert, Wade Stoker, Carlee Edwards, David Amerson and Edward Gilman.
George Marion Colbert
July 4, 2018
George Marion Colbert, 57 of Atmore, AL, passed away Monday July 2, 2018, in Atmore, AL. He was an industrial insulator , born in Atmore, AL, on January 20, 1961m to the late Cullen and Iona Elmira “Dot” Woods Colbert. He was a member of Bratt Assembly of God Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Glenda Fay Colbert and Linda Theon Colbert.
Survivors are his wife, Terry Kirby Colbert of Atmore, AL; daughter Delica Rabb of Monroeville, ALl brother, Robbie (Judy) Colbert of Perdido, AL; and two grandchildren Charity and Destinee.
Graveside services will be Thursday July 5, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. in Perdido Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Rick Maharrey officiating. Interment will follow in Perdido Baptist Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday July 5, 2018, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10-11 a.m.
Sharon Scarling Worsham
July 1, 2018
Ms. Sharon Scarling Worsham, age 72, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at her home in Daphne, Alabama.
Mrs. Worsham was a native of Dothan, AL, former longtime resident of Loxley, AL, and had resided in Daphne, AL for the past 10 years. She was a retired office manager for Baldwin County Mental Health with 17 years of service. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Daphne, AL.
She is preceded in death by her father, Alfred Joseph Scarling; her mother, Minnie Beverly Scarling; and one brother, Robert Louis Constantine.
She is survived by her seven daughters, Rebecca (Charles) White of Spanish Fork, UT, Rachel (Zack) Wigstrom of Loxley, AL, Lisa (Marcic) Williams of Daphne, AL, Christina (Kevin) Nolte of Daphne, AL, Michelle Worsham of Spanish Fort, AL, Catherine Worsham of Charleston, SC and Tiffany (Josh) Kohl of Port Neches, TX; one brother, Henry “Butch” (Nancy) Constantine of Arden, NC; and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Daphne, AL.
Burial will follow at the Mobile Memorial Garden Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 3, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Daphne, AL.
Pallbearers will be Charles White, Nathan White, Gavin Loria, Kevin Nolte, Zack Wilgstrom and Josh Kohl.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Emma Jean Jernigan
July 1, 2018
Emma Jean Jernigan, age 92, moved to heaven June 29, 2018. She was born in Tallassee, Alabama. Jean lived most of her life in Cantonment, FL. She owned and ran a local restaurant for years in the Cantonment area and made many friends serving them barbecue with her own special barbecue sauce and spent many hours playing cards with her friends.
Survivors include her children, Eddie Ledbetter (Brenda), Grady Ledbetter (Pamela) and loving daughter, Diane Emmons (Billy); grandchildren, Jim Shawler and Darrin Shawler, Wendy Allen, Ken Ledbetter, Tracy Rasmussen, Kelly Ledbetter, Luke Ledbetter; and great-grandchildren, Rhiannon Allen, Tracy and Hannah Shawler, Fisher and Bayley Rasmussen, Evelyn and Elena Ledbetter.
Jean was preceded in death by her son, Wendell Ledbetter; daughter, Sylvia Shawler and grandson, Wayne Allen.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. with services to be held at 2 p.m. on July 3, 2018, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.