Connie Lee Pilkington
November 28, 2025
Connie Lee Pilkington, 78, of Pensacola, FL, went home to the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Connie was born January 9, 1947, to the late Alonzo Lee and Mary Lee May Garrison in Centerville, IA. where she lived until a family move to Sigourney in 1960. Sigourney was home for Connie through her high school graduation in the summer of ’65. Connie worked as a Church Administrator for the majority of her life, retiring in 2005. When her husband Bob retired in 2007, they began traveling for longer periods of time visiting with Pensacola, FL family, Texas friends and Quincy, CA family. In 2015 they sold their home in Rock Island, IL and purchased a home in Pensacola, FL -trading white snow for white sand. Connie and Bob continued to travel, but with Pensacola as home base- enjoying seasonal travels to Texas and California and long summers along the Mississippi River in Iowa/Illinois. Connie was an avid reader, she enjoyed refinishing furniture, crafting, and loved a cozy campfire. She so loved cooking and baking her famous recipes for family and friends.
Connie is survived by her husband of 32 years Robert; daughter, Angela (Brent); son, Michael (Tonia); stepdaughter, Rebecca (Justin); stepson, Jeff (Nancy); 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held 10:00am, Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola, FL.
A Memorial Service in Iowa will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Holm Funeral Home in Sigourney, IA, with a committal service immediately following at Pennington Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Brent Lane, Carson DeFerrari, Jarrett Scully, Justin Leer, Kyle Leer, Jacob Pilkington.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Alisha Watson (Ascension Sacred Heart Medical), and Travis (Ascension Sacred Heart ER) Vitas Hospice.
Mary Lou Jernigan
November 28, 2025
Mary Lou Jernigan , 84, of Molino, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born in Brewton, Alabama, on November 9, 1941, to Bessie Smith and Clinton Janes. Mary Lou was married to Freddie Leon Jernigan. She was a school bus driver for Escambia County Schools. Mary Lou had a passion for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by Bessie Smith, Clinton Janes, Freddie Leon Jernigan, John Thomas Janes, Sr., John Thomas Janes, Jr., Walter Lee Janes, Lillie Merle Chavers, Carolyn Durham, Richard Smith, Mitchel Durham, Heather Renee Daniel, Samuel Hunter Jernigan and Mitchell McDaniel.
Mary Lou is survived by her sons, Samuel Craig Jernigan and John Casey Jernigan; daughters, Chris Janes, Rhonda Janes, Shirley Renee Daniel (Jimmy), and Peggy Smith (Tony); grandchildren, Stephen, Brittany, Leon, Catherine, Gracie, Kristen, William and Nicole; great grandchildren, Bella, John Robert, Harry, Harper, AJ, Cali, Brooklyn, Michael, Walker, Tyler, Mikeriah and Michael; brother, Bill Janes; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Pastor Mike Mashburn will be officiating. Interment will be in Whitmire Cemetery.
Douglas Alton Crook
November 22, 2025
( July 16, 1966 – November 19, 2025 )
Mr. Douglas Alton Crook, age 59, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Mr. Doug was born in Brewton, Alabama and has been a lifelong resident of Escambia County, Alabama. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on trucks. He loved helping others with mechanic work. He is preceded in death by his parents – William and Francine Crook.
He is survived by a brother – Earl (Ellen) Crook of Brewton; sister – Ruth (Johnny) Sims of Brewton; nieces – Renee (Michael) Parrish and Lauren (Cory) Cordell; nephews – Bryant (Autumn) Crook and Gerred (Ashlee) Boatwright; 5 great nephews and 2 great nieces; significant other – Kristie Starrett of Brewton.
Graveside service will be Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at May Creek Cemetery.
You may leave your condolences and memories at www.craversfh.com
William Theodore ‘Bill’ Staff
November 21, 2025
Mr. William Theodore “Bill” Staff, aged 87, sadly passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in Atmore, Alabama, surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore and dedicated his life to his faith as a devoted Catholic. Bill was an active member of Saint Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church, where he found community and support throughout his years. His warm spirit and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He had a true passion for fishing, whether it was deep sea or inshore, and he loved passing that joy on to his children and grandchildren, teaching them how to drive the boat. His favorite moments were spent at the Beach House in Fort Walton Beach, where laughter filled the air and memories were made. He enjoyed relaxing while watching westerns and was a big fan of Alabama football, never missing a game. After a long and dedicated career at Staff Chevrolet, working in the service department for seventy-three years, he also found time to cheer on his favorite NASCAR drivers, always eager to follow the races.
Preceded in death by his parents, Edmund Adam and Nell Yearwood Staff; wife of sixty-five years, Ann Staff; brothers, Edmund Adam Staff, Jr.; sister, Susan Staff Calvert.
Mr. Staff is survived by his two sons, Bill Staff Jr. and his wife Tina from Orange Beach, Alabama, and Speer Staff and his wife Cindi from Ocean Springs, Mississippi; two daughters, Suzanne McGill and her husband Mark from Atmore, Alabama, and Leslie Brand and her husband Doug from Senoia, Georgia; two brothers, Jim and Myrtle Staff, of Atmore, Alabama, Chipper and Wanda Staff, of Atmore, Alabama, one sister Catherine Tims, of Atmore, Alabama, along with nine grandchildren Shayna, Mandy, Ashleigh, Arielle, Anna Marie, Haden, Haleigh, Cayleigh, Christen, Ashley; eight great-grandchildren Will, Corbin, Thatcher, Norah, Evvie, Charlie, Nicholas, Ella.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Saint Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church with Father Joji Chacko officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Saint Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church.
Pallbearers will be Hayden McGill, Will Strawbridge, Corbin Strawbridge, Johnny Simpson, Jim Harrison.
Although flowers will be accepted, donations may be made to Saint Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Betty Jane Powell
November 21, 2025
Betty Jane Powell, age 91, of Molino, Florida, departed this life on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Betty was born on April 21, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to William and Frances Johnson. In 1951 she married the love of her life, Roy Powell, and became a military spouse. She took great pride in her role. Together they built a beautiful life. Being stationed in many places throughout their time in the military, she always had a story to tell of her many adventures. She had genuine passion for life.
Betty loved crafting and there wasn’t much she could not do once she put her mind to it. Another hobby she loved was bowling with her league, where she made many close friends over the years. She always had a song and sometimes a dance move ready for any occasion that arose. She will be remembered for her quick-witty personality.
Betty is survived by her three children; Bob Powell (Dian) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Fay Powell (Rick) of Molino, Florida and Betty Lou Horton (Phil) of Oroville, California; six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. One brother, Robert Johnson (Doris) of Roseville, Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.
Betty touched the lives of everyone who knew her and her memory will live on forever in the hearts of her family and friends. A memorial visitation for Betty will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Cantonment, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #340. 8890 Ashland Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32534. As Betty was a long-time member of The Women’s Auxiliary.
Bob Sweeney
November 21, 2025
Bob Sweeney, 92, lived an active live energized by his faith in Jesus Christ, his devotion to family, and his creativity in his vocation of construction. He died peacefully at VITAS Hospice on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
Born June 18, 1933, at Sanders Beach in downtown Pensacola, Bob was the youngest of five children of Ivan Joseph and Mary Kathleen Murphy Sweeney. He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers and sister.
Bob attended J.M. Tate High School where he met his first wife of 57 years, Shirley Pace Sweeney. Bob and Shirley married Feb. 17, 1951. They soon found a church home in Olive Baptist Church, where Bob made a profession of faith in Jesus as his Savior and followed in believer’s baptism. Bob and Shirley made Olive their church home for 54 years.
Bob said he “found” a stray horse at age 9 and began riding it to school daily. Thus began his lifelong affection for equines that led to his owning a 10-acre homestead in Cantonment for 60 years. Known to his grandchildren – Clayton and Melody – as PawPaw, he passed down his love for horses by teaching them to ride. He used his horseback riding skills in the 1960s and 1970s as a member of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Posse, performing search and rescues and representing the community in parades riding his Palomino “Peaches.”
Professionally, Bob was a Florida General Contractor and built well over 100 custom homes in the Pensacola area, including some of the first on Pensacola Beach’s Sabine Island. Then he transitioned to commercial construction. He built about 200 KFC stores across the Southeast and lastly was in charge of building some 20 churches and family life centers as superintendent for Jerry Toler Construction.
The last custom home Bob oversaw was the construction of his and his second wife Sue’s personal residence. Sue and Bob were married Jan.10, 2009, at East Brent Baptist Church where he has been a member the past 16 years. They moved into the new home in spring 2023. He personally built all the cabinets for this house!
Bob is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Pugh Sweeney; his daughter, Julie Gay (David) Sweeney Cameron; his youngest son, Clayton Thomas (Candy) Sweeney; his grandson, Clayton Thomas Sweeney II; his granddaughter, Melody Kathleen Cameron; his daughter-in-law, Susan Barber Sweeney; two stepsons, Jason and Jerel Pugh; and a stepdaughter, Kalyn Pugh. Bob was preceded in death last Nov. 22, 2024, by his oldest son, Stephen Robert Sweeney.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity.
Luther Joseph ‘Joey’ Croley
November 21, 2025
Mr. Luther Joseph “Joey” Croley, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. A native of Crestview, Florida, Joey’s life journey led him through the charming towns of Fairhope and Daphne, Alabama, before he ultimately settled in Castleberry, a community that embraced him for the past forty years. Known for his warm spirit and kind heart, Joey touched the lives of many with his genuine nature and infectious smile. His legacy will undoubtedly live on in the memories of those who were fortunate enough to know him. As friends and family gather to celebrate his life, they will remember not only his contributions to the community but also the love he shared with everyone around him.
He had a deep passion for the great outdoors, always excited about hunting and fishing whenever he could. Riding motorcycles gave him a thrill, and he loved the freedom it brought. A devoted Alabama football fan, he would cheer loudly during the games, sharing those moments with family and friends. He enjoyed watching westerns, finding joy in their stories and adventures. His work took him traveling to many places, but he always treasured the time spent with loved ones. Food was another of his loves, with carrot cake being his absolute favorite treat.
Mr. Croley is survived by his sisters, Mary Abbott of Brewton, Alabama and Janet Croley of Brewton, Alabama; niece and nephew, Tracey Parr (Tracy) of Baytown, Texas and Amanda (Gene) Carpenter of Brewton, Alabama; great niece and nephew, Zack (Crystal) Williams of Brewton, Alabama and Allie Parr of Baytown, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mary Lois Wright Croley; sister, Sarah Mae Croley.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. with Reverend Michael Wright officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 from 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Michael Ballard, Tracey Parr Cameron Ballard, Gene Carpenter, Louis Tharp, Zack Williams.
Honorary pallbearer Jed Brooks.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangement
Roy ‘Chuck’ Skaggs
November 20, 2025
Roy “Chuck” Skaggs, 60, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away on November 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 27, 1965, in Pensacola, FL, to Bennie Skaggs and Emogene Mitchell Beck. Chuck was employed with International Paper Company, where he later retired. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and riding his tractor. He was also a member of Dry Springs Holiness Church.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Skaggs and Emogene Mitchell Beck, and his grandparents, A.D. Spence and Hazel Spence.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Alice Wood Skaggs, his sons, Riley (Erica) Skaggs of Cantonment, FL, and Corey Skaggs of Jay, FL; his daughter, Danielle (Alex) Scanlon of Pace, FL; his sisters, Christy Kolb of Pensacola, FL, and Sharon Skaggs of Texas; his grandchildren, Beverly Skaggs, Logan Skaggs, Gracie Skaggs, and Xander Scanlon, his niece; Bethany, his nephews; Aaron, and Ryan, and many other cousins, family, and friends whom loved him dearly.
A memorial service for Chuck will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Joe Gibson officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ella Ree Moye
November 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ella Ree Monk Moye, on November 11, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Ella was born on September 17, 1935, in Castleberry, Alabama. She was the beloved daughter of Richard Thomas and Martha Alice Monk and the cherished youngest of six children. From the very beginning, Ella’s life was filled with laughter, creativity, and faith; gifts she carried with her and shared so generously with everyone she met.
A Pensacola-area resident for over 50 years, Ella built a beautiful life centered around her family, faith, and community. She married the love of her life, William R. “Dick” Moye, Sr. and together they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage; a union built on faith, laughter, and steadfast love.
Ella was an avid painter, a gifted poet, and a talented seamstress whose creativity brightened the world around her. In 1997, she was crowned Ms. Senior Gulf Coast Alabama, a title that reflected her grace, warmth, and timeless beauty.
She loved the simple pleasures; days at the beach, fishing by the water, and cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide. She cherished holidays and family gatherings, where her laughter and wit filled every room. Ella never met a stranger; she had a natural way of making everyone feel welcomed, seen, and loved. She touched countless lives with her wisdom, humor, and unwavering spirit of perseverance, leaving a lasting impression on all who were blessed to know her.
A member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Ella’s faith in Jesus Christ was the cornerstone of her life. More than anything, she wanted everyone she met to know and love Jesus. Her unwavering faith and joyful spirit were her greatest testimonies.
Ella was a devoted Mother and “Grannie” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love continues to live on through her family. Her life was a beautiful reflection of faith, love, laughter, and grace, a legacy that will remain forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Though our hearts are heavy, we find peace in knowing that she is now home with her Savior, rejoicing in the eternal love of Jesus Christ.
Preceded in death by her husband, William Richard “Dick” Moye Sr.; parents, Richard Thomas and Martha Alice Monk; brothers, Daniel Monk (Lucille), Clifford Monk (Evelyn), and Kenneth Monk; sisters, Peggy Lambeth, Myrtle Clark (Erbie), and Lou Barker.
She is survived by her children, Richard Vernon “Dicky” Moye (Pam), Angela Moye Douglas (Mike), Alicia Moye McCormick (Terry), William Richard “Richie” Moye, Jr. (Dana), William Russell “Rusty” Moye (Mandy), and Timothy Warren Moye (Maria); 15 Grandchildren: Candi Stokes (John), Pamela Williams (Jason), Josh Moye, Shane Moye (Kayla), Sara Henderson (Bill), Ashley McCormick, Brittany Brown, Richard “RJ” Moye (Megan), Preston Moye (Kelly), Melissa Appleby (Andrew), Casey Moye (Ashley), Russ Moye, Brad Moye, Trenton Moye, and Jolene Douglas; 15 Great Grandchildren: Courtney, Katelyn, McKenzie, Kash, Parker, Reagan, Aubrey, Carson, Nolan, Bryce, Pearsyn, Bryndle, Wilson, Gracelynn, and Riley.
A celebration of her life will be held at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, 140 W Bogia Rd, McDavid, Florida 32568, on Monday, November 17, 2025, with visitation at 10:00 AM and service to follow at 11:00 AM. We would like for you to consider wearing colorful clothing at her request.
Active pallbearers will be her grandsons, RJ, Shane, Preston, Josh, Russ, Brad, Trenton, and Casey. Honorary pallbearers: Bill Henderson, Jason Williams, John Stokes, and Andrew Appleby.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, PO Box 3410, McDavid, Florida 32568.
Bonny Gregory Shiflett
November 17, 2025
Bonny Gregory Shiflett, 62, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025. She was born in Adrian, Michigan, to Bobby and Shirley Gregory and spent her childhood moving often as a proud Navy brat.
She dedicated 38 and a half years to teaching elementary school, a career that was truly her passion. She held a special love for American history, and thousands of students were impacted by her caring spirit and enthusiasm for learning.
Bonny met her beloved husband, Bret, in college, and the two were married for over 39 years. She was an incredible mother to her daughter, and becoming a “Bon Bon” to her grandsons in recent years was among her greatest joys.
A devoted Christian, she lived her faith sincerely in all aspects of her life. She was a friend to everyone she met and could always find way to connect and encourage. Cruising on the pontoon boat with her and Bret and rocking on the front porch were among her most treasured activities. An avid Alabama football fan, she shared many a “Roll Tide”.
She is preceded in death by her father, Bobby Gregory.
She is survived by her husband, Bret; her daughter, Allison Creed, and son-in-law, Bryan Creed; her grandsons, Elijah and Zachary; her mother, Shirley Gregory; her sister, Peggy Howell and husband, David; and her brother, Bobby Gregory, and wife, Becky.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 11:00am- 12:00pm at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. A Funeral service will follow at the same location.