Heath Auston Baker
December 15, 2024
Heath Auston Baker, age 55, sadly passed away on November 20, 2024, in Pensacola, FL; surrounded by his loving family. Originally from Davisville, FL; he had been living in Atmore, Alabama, for the last ten years. Heath was a member of Unity Baptist Church, where he found community and support throughout his life. His kind spirit and warm heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Baker cherished moments spent with his family and enjoyed participating in family gatherings. He had a passion for history and relished wandering the roads aimlessly, always ready to engage in conversation with anyone he met. To him, nobody was a stranger, and he particularly loved being near water. A dedicated Florida Gators fan, he also enjoyed watching shows like Yellowstone and programs on the Food Network. His professional journey included roles at the Stone Bag Plant in Cantonment, FL; the Container Paper Mill in Brewton, AL; Wind Creek Casino in Atmore, AL; Burroughs ATM Solutions, The Tavern in Atmore, AL; and The Lodge at Cliffs Landing.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mack Auston baker, one daughter, Ashley Dawn Baker, grandparents, Audra “Aud” (Ruth) Baker, Ralph (Viola) Mulder.
He is survived by his mother, Thelma Baker, of Atmore, AL; one son, Bradley Auston Baker, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Haley Brooke Baker, of Tyler, TX; two brothers, Lloyd Baker, of Agricola, MS; Clayton Baker, of Atmore, AL; three sisters, Marie (Tal) Moss, of Milton, FL; Sally (Tommy) Carriere, of New Orleans; Kimberly (Bryan) McGhee, of Atmore, AL; one granddaughter, Caralee Baker, of Brewton, AL; lil buddy, Cason Prall, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Josh Long and Brother John Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Barren Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Lloyd Baker, Tyler Hochstetler, Chris Singleton, David Jones, Neil Mulder, and Clay Baker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darron Carnley, Billy Wayne Harrison, John Helm, Edward Bardin, and Randy Baker.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Edna Earl Lambert
December 15, 2024
Edna Earl Lambert, age 97, peacefully slipped into heaven on the eve of December 11, 2024 in Atmore, Alabama. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Perdido, Alabama to James Elbert and Naomi Singleton Digman.
She grew up in Perdido, Alabama until she met the love of her life Hibbert Lambert and moved to the community of Nokomis, Florida where they made a life together and raised their children on their farm. She worked at Vanity Fair in Atmore for 10 years.
She was an avid gardener. She worked really hard on her vegetable garden and grew a yard of beautiful flowers. She was a great seamstress. She sewed many of her children’s clothes when they were young and continued to sew for her grandchildren and made many quilts for them. She was an awesome cook and baker. Sunday afternoon lunches were always the best at her house especially when she cooked homemade lasagna. Her chocolate chip cookies were always the best. She made many dozens of them for her family and her grandchildren’s schools.
She loved to travel and never missed the opportunity for a trip to the beach or to the mountains.
She never missed any activity, recital, or awards show that her grandchildren participated in or never passed up the opportunity to help them learn from their bad behavior. She loved to go to her grandchildren’s sports activities. She was their best cheerleader.
She was a little spit ball of fire, 97 years young. A little lady with a big heart and a sharp mind that loved her all her family.
After losing her eye sight, she loved just holding your hand and knowing you were there with her. Her mind was still so sharp at 97 years young.
She is preceded in death by her parents James Elbert and Naomi Singleton Digman, her husband Hibbert Lambert, Sr., infant daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Lambert, her son, Hibbert (Buddy) Lambert, Jr., her daughter, Barbara Ann Hollingsworth, granddaughter Rena Hollingsworth, great grandson, Samuel Asher Lambert, her sons-in-law, Barney Ray Shipp and Dewayne Hollingsworth, her brother, James (Bo) Digman, her sisters, Essie Ziglar, Willie Gagner, and Jean Lambert.
She is survived by 4 daughters, Merle Pope, Edna Shipp, Glenda (George) McAnally, and Pat (Wayne) Lambert Hetzel-Barnes. Her grandchildren Ronald Hollingsworth, Robert Hollingsworth, Russell Hollingsworth, Rachael Hollingsworth Hamilton, Michael Lambert, Jonathan (Jon) Wade Lambert, Jenny Lambert Biggs, Keith Pope, Marsha McAnally Carter, Amanda Hetzel Hawkins, and Ben Hetzel, many great grandchildren and many great great children, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, visitation will be at 1 pm until service time at 2 pm at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Brother Marcus Wallace officiating.
Graveside service will follow at Antioch Baptist Church in Nokomis, Florida
Pallbearers will be Michael Lambert, Jon Lambert, Russell Hollingsworth, Robert Hollingsworth, Ben Hetzel, Scott Francis, Chris Singleton, and John Heathcock.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Hollingsworth and Keith Pope.
Paul Franklin Cascone
December 12, 2024
Paul Franklin Cascone, 73, passed away on December 8, 2024, after a long and valiant fight with cancer.
Paul was born in Pensacola Florida on October, 19, 1951 to Joseph Franklin and Betty Ruth (Shipman) Cascone.
He was baptized, confirmed, and was a childhood member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Pensacola.
Paul was educated in Pensacola, graduating from Escambia High School and Pensacola Junior College with a degree in drafting. He was employed with several area building contractors before securing his career at St. Regis Paper company, a.k.a. Champion International/International Paper. Paul was employed at IP, from 1977 until his retirement in 2017. He attained a supervisory position and also served in several union positions including President of his local union.
Paul loved the outdoors. In his teen years, he was an avid surfer after which he became a steadfast bass fisherman and deer hunter. He was quite the marksman both in archery and a variety of firearms. Rest assured, he was in his tree stand on opening day of hunting season annually. Paul also loved deep sea fishing. His dream of owning a large gulf worthy vessel came to fruition in recent years. He loved trolling the gulf for anything that would bite a hook. Paul was also an accomplished craftsman. He had his own shop, built his own boat house and was always improving/renovating his home or his children’s homes. There was always a project in the works.
Paul’s greatest accomplishment however, was his family. Paul and Cindy were married on November 28, 1974. Paul and Cindy raised three children whom he loved dearly. Their 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated with his family on Thanksgiving Day.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Betty Cascone, and his beloved sister Betty Jo Etheridge.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 50 years, Cindy.
He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Scott Enfinger of Prattville, AL, his son Joe of Pensacola, his son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Catherine of Pensacola. His grandchildren and the joy of his life, Ethan Enfinger of Prattville, AL, Dayton Cascone, Cooper Cascone, Olivia Cascone and Kaylee Cascone, all of Pensacola. First cousins Cathy Villar and Ed Villar of Pensacola whom Paul considered siblings, as well as countless friends and family who loved him dearly.
All guests are invited to join the family for lunch after the funeral in the reception hall at Faith Chapel North.
Entombment service will be held after the luncheon at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 7433 Pine Forest Road Pensacola, FL.
Pallbearers will be Bob Dunn, Lee Dunn, Ron Riley, Bryan Etheridge, Owen Pierce, and Joshua Hornsby.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Etheridge, Mickey Hornsby, Jody Villar, Robert Pappas, David Hargrave, and Steve Palmer.
Memorials may be made in Paul’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or American Cancer Society.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to: Dr. Syed Jafri, staff, and Kristi, nurse navigator; Vitas Hospice home healthcare, all caregivers especially Kylie; and Vitas inpatient care.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
Marie Barlow Alston
December 12, 2024
Marie Barlow Alston, age 97, of Atmore, Alabama went to be with our Lord on the morning of December 9, 2024. Ms. Alston was born April 4, 1927, to Sam and Clara Bell Barlow. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from Vanity Fair, loved Alabama football, Braves baseball, and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Atmore.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert “Bob” Alston and son Jerry Alston (Debbie).
She is survived by her devoted children Larry Robert Alston (Dianne) and Sam Alston (Beth), her grandchildren Angie Huff, Crysti Alston, Christina Platt, Hayden Minshew, Angela Alston Brown and Jerry Bradford Alston, several great grandchildren and host of many other family members and friends who cared for her dearly.
Special thanks to Proveer at Port City, SAAD’s Hospice and Ms. Pauline Langham who was so special to her.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Dr. Kevin Garrett and Bro. Burt Hendrix officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers: Pat McAbe, Donnie Bray, Aden Miller, Kyle Huff, Tommy Deas, and Ricky Deas.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Atmore.
June Denham Weaver
December 12, 2024
On Friday, December 6th, the Lord said, “Welcome Home” and June Denham Weaver met her Savior face to face. She was born August 3, 1933, to Charles and Nora Denham in Molino, Florida. Her father, wanting another boy, gave her the given name of Charles Debinard but she was lovingly known as June, Wife, Mama, Momma June, June Bug, Second Momma, Granny, Nanna, Sister, Aunt, and Friend to so many.
June went to Molino School and graduated from J. M. Tate High School. She met William Archie Weaver while she was working at Nicholson’s Grocery Store in Cantonment. When they decided to get married, she and W. A. eloped to Lucedale, Mississippi and were married on November 27, 1953.
She loved quilting, crocheting and needlepoint, and if there was a craft to be made, she could make it. Many have been blessed with beautiful, crocheted tablecloths, quilts, and other precious keepsakes. She loved to scrapbook, but the type from days gone by. She clipped newspaper articles, obituaries, national impact stories, local stories on weddings, farming, and anything that she thought was interesting. These clippings were then preserved in photo albums. A library of history she made. She was raised at Pugh’s Chapel Assembly of God Church and was a founding member of the Berean Bible Assembly later to become Victory Assembly of God Church. She taught children in Sunday School, Missionettes, and Vacation Bible School for over 40 years. She loved sharing about Jesus and teaching Bible stories with the felt boards of old.
Preceded in death is her husband W.A.; her son Jimmie and daughter-in-law, Debbie Weaver; her son-in-law, Jeff Crichton; her granddaughter, Carla Crichton; siblings, Gail (Alice) Denham, Bill (Pauline) Denham, Marie (Albert) Caro, Margariet (E.J.) Smith, Betty Denham; brother-in-law Lamar Patrick.
She is survived by her brother Jimmie Denham (Dawn); sister Mary Ann Patrick; daughter, Bobbie Crichton; son, Archie (Cheryl) Weaver; grandchildren, Eric Crichton, Meridith (Marshall) Caum, Lydia (Justin) Purvis, Haylee (Benjamin) Linam; great grandchildren, Cole Crichton, Carmen Garcia, Caroline Caum, and Charlotte Caum. Blessed by more grandchildren and great grandchildren at the time of Jimmie and Debbie’s marriage are Ashley (Michael) Rhodes, Wesley (Tiffany) McAnally; great grandchildren, Bradley, Bryan, Brystal, Brodie, Ethan, Delaney, and many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews, many of whom thought of her as a second mother.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the ER staff, the doctors, nurses, and staff in CCU and on 6 North at HCA Florida West Hospital, as well as the nurses and staff of Vitas Hospice Care that cared for her like their own mother, especially Lexi and Ty that were so very caring in her final days. You are truly called to the mission that is before you and we are so touched by your loving care for both our mother and our family.
Homegoing services will be Thursday, December 12, at 2:30 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church with visitation at 1:30 p.m. Bro. Ken Johnson and Bro. Josh Helton will be officiating.
Graveside will follow at Highland Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Highland Baptist Church cemetery fund.
Pallbearers will be Michael Patrick, Jim Denham, Marshall Caum, Justin Purvis, Benjamin Linam, Cole Crichton, and Chuck Hendrix.
June Gayle Morgan
December 11, 2024
June Gayle Morgan, 85, of Pensacola, passed away Saturday, December 7th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 17, 1939, in Whitehouse Forks, Alabama to Joel and Melvina Rider.
June was a full-time homemaker throughout her life as well as a part time employee of the Pensacola Auto Auction for nearly 20 years. She enjoyed bowling, camping and traveling with family and friends, shopping, and playing games such as cards and dominoes. June was known for, and will always be remembered by, her kindness, love, compassion, intelligence, wisdom, acceptance, and positivity.
Preceded in death are her loving husband, Charles Morgan; parents, Joel and Melvina Rider; brother, Randy Rider; and grandson, Shawn Thompson.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughters, Brenda Powell (Tommy) and Janet Jernigan (Johnny); grandsons, Jason Morgan (Natalie), Joey Carter, John Jernigan (Charley), granddaughter, Joell Jernigan (Katie); great grandchildren, Triston, Laela, Conner, Lindsie, Mason, Caleb, Dakoda, Isaac, Jaxson, Jace, Shawn, Christopher, Bryson, Maddox, Noah, Sophia; great-great grandchildren, Jayden, Maddalynn, Abbigayle, Aleyna; and sister, Jody Putnum. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, great friend, and a light in many lives.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home until services begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Fred Stallworth officiating.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Jason Morgan, Joey Carter, John Jernigan, Johnny Jernigan, Conner Morgan, and Caleb Carter.
Pamela Goss Watts
December 11, 2024
Pamela Goss Watts passed away December 8, 2024. She was born September 27,1947, in Pensacola Florida.
Pamela graduated from Escambia High School in1965.
Pamela was a pre-school teacher for many years and ended her career as a teacher’s aide at Hellen Caro Elementary, the school named after her Aunt Hellen.
Pamela enjoyed gardening, playing the piano, writing, genealogy and crafting.
Pamela is preceded in death by her husband William (Billy) Watts Sr., parents Horatio and Wilma Goss, and her son-in-law Russell Bracken.
She is survived by her children Beau Watts (Donna), Samantha Bracken, and Robyn Prather (Joel), six grandchildren Courtney, Blain, Krysten, Olivia, Breanna and Jenna, and three great grandchildren, Brantley, Cadem and Dalton.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens at 7433 Pine Forest Road from 8:30-10 a.m. The service will follow from 10-11 a.m.
Carolyn Marie Walston
December 8, 2024
Carolyn Marie Walston, age 69, of Bratt, FL, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Ascension Sacred Heart hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Corder and Marie Collins and daughter, Tonya Parr.
She is survived by one son, Tadd Corder (Kendra), and five grandchildren: Trinity Corder, Eve Corder, London Corder, Cade Parr, and Zachary Cash.
She was divorced, but her former husband, Paul Walston, had continued to be her primary care giver. Paul will always be regarded as the father of Carolyn’s son Tadd, and the grandfather of Tadd and Kendra’s children.
The family would like to recognize the first responders who helped get Carol to the hospital and the staff at Ascension Sacred Heart for their service and care, especially the nurses. We also extend our gratitude to all of the people who have already visited us or called us, to those who are praying for us, and to those who have shared food and other gifts with us. You have helped us so much.
Tadd and Kendra would like to thank Paul’s children, Allen Walston and Deborah Arrington (David), along with Paul’s grandchildren Austin, Madison, and Logan for their love and support at this difficult time and throughout all the years that we have known each other.
Graveside services were held Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL with Bro. Tadd Corder and Bro. Brad Sullivan officiating.
Interment was in Godwin Cemetery.
Annie Kathryn Drew
December 7, 2024
Annie Kathryn Drew, age 75, of Atmore, AL passed away on December 4, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 17, 1949, in Atmore, AL to Bede and Annie Singleton Conway. Kathryn was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She retired from Vanity Fair Corporation. Kathryn enjoyed quilting and crocheting in her spare time. She also loved working in her flower beds.
Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Frankie Lee Drew; six brothers and six sisters.
Kathryn is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ralph Drew; her daughters, Tammy Drew of Atmore, AL and Kim (Darby) Peavy of Atmore, AL; two granddaughters, Lauren Ikner and Anna Kathryn Peavy, and her great granddaughter, Lilly Kate Ikner.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy Boutwell officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Casey Freeman, Bradley Freeman, Scott Lee, Chris Grimsley, David Zigler, and Larry Gross.
Woodroe Ivey Neese
December 6, 2024
Woodroe Ivey Neese, 88 of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born February 11, 1936, in Brewton Alabama. He graduated from Flomaton High School in 1955. He met his wife, Annis, when she was twelve and he was fifteen. They were married on June 10, 1956, at Halls Creek Baptist Church. They moved to Pensacola, Florida where he and Seldon Pierce started Walnut Avenue Baptist Church. Together Woodroe and Annis raised their four children, Tony, Don, Mike, and Carol. Woodroe worked at Western Auto, Pensacola Hardware, NAS, and American Cyanamid. After he retired from Cyanamid, he started Neese Auto Salvage in 1980, where he discovered his passion for running the wrecker service for the FHP. His adventurous spirit led him to many hobbies such as piloting his Cessna, taking fishing excursions in the Guppy, and hunting.
Woodroe was a faithful member of Grace Valley Baptist Church.
He is proceeded in death by his son Tony, his parents, Ivy and Ola Neese, and his sister, Patricia Neese.
He is survived by his wife, Annis Neese, brother Joe (Mickey) Neese, two sons Don (Tina) Neese, Mike (Tracee) Neese and one daughter, Carol (Jamie) Parker.
Six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
The family would like to thank Emerald Coast Hospice and a special thank you to Evelyn for the care given over the past 6 months.
Visitation will be held Monday December 9, 2024, 10am-11am with service immediately following at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.