Michael John Simpson, Jr.
November 5, 2017
Michael (Mike) John Simpson, Jr. 88 of Gulf Breeze, FL, formally of Atmore, AL, passed away October 30, 2017, in Pensacola, FL. He was born in Montgomery, AL on April 27, 1929, to the late Michael John. Sr. and Susan B. Anthony Rae Simpson. He was a graduate of West Point class of 1951 and served in the 101st Airborne Division in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was owner and operator of Mike Simpson Fertilizer Company in Atmore, Demopolis and Tensaw River in Alabama and was an international business entrepreneur in Central America. He was a former member of St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church.
His parents and a brother, Ray Simpson, precede him in death.
He is survived by sons, Michael John (Brittany) Simpson, III of Gulf Breeze, FL and Jose Luis (Cecy) Simpson Montellano of Aguascalientes City, Mexico; his daughters, Susan Magdalena (Juan) Simpson of Wharton, New Jersey; Susan Elizabeth (Omar) Simpson of Aguascalientes City, Mexico; Susan Brenda Simpson of Jacksonville, FL; Sheila SBAR Simpson of Gulf Breeze, FL; and 10 grandchildren, Marco, Anthony, Susan and Christopher Sanchez, Gabriel Emilio and Ana Paola Delgado Simpson, Kai Michael and Beau Asa Simpson, Francisco Lazaro Arias and Lola-Ruth Graham.
Services were held Saturday, November 4, 2017, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Father Gordon Milsted officiating.
Inurnment will follow at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tara Cheyenne Hammond
November 1, 2017
Ms. Tara Cheyenne Hammond, 23, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, October 31, 2017, in Flomaton, Alabama.
Cheyenne was a native of Pensacola, FL and a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL. She was a 2012 graduate of Flomaton High School and a 2014 graduate of Pensacola State College as a Massage Therapist. She is preceded in death by her great- great-grandmother, Rhoda Sapp; great-grandfather, Joseph Gray, Jr.; special friends, Cody Johns, Allen Spears and Jonathan Ray Wilson.
She is survived by her father, Glenn F. and Danielle Hammond II of Walnut Hill, FL; mother, Lisa Watkins of Flomaton, AL; maternal grandparents, Marty and Ann Gray of Flomaton, AL; paternal grandparents, Glenn F. Hammond, Sr. (Wanda Dunlap) of Cantonment, FL and Dorothy “Dee” and Cecil Counts of Dayton, OH; one brother, Israel Hammond of Walnut Hill, FL; uncle, Aaron Hammond of Pensacola, FL; aunt, Rhonda and Scott Lassiter of Flomaton, AL; cousin, Hunter Lassiter of Flomaton, AL; best friends, Felicia and Patrick Perdue and God-children, Colton, Kadahlyn and Bristol of Flomaton, AL, Kalanea Fore of Flomaton, AL; and big brother, Corey “Buzz” Busbee of Flomaton, AL.
Funeral services will be Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Patrick Perdue officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Steve Stanton, Kenny Higdon, Justin Nash, Bricen Iannone, Josh Bondurant and Jason Jones.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donation to J.M. Tate FFA Foundation at 1771 Tate Road, Cantonment, FL 32533. Cheyenne was involved with and always participated in J.M. Tate Foundation’s Special Needs Rodeo, which was near and dear to her heart.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Sandra Lynn Killam
November 1, 2017
Mrs. Sandra Lynn Killam, 46, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017, in Flomaton, Alabama.
Mrs. Killam was a native of Maricopa County, AZ and a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL. She was a 1990 graduate of Flomaton High School and a member of the Poplar Dell Baptist Church.
She is survived by her parents, Harry T. and Ann Killam of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Jennifer Ann Killam of Flomaton, AL; her friend and mentor, Mrs. Anise Bell; special cousin, Hayes Browning, the brother she never had; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be Friday, November 3, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Poplar Dell Cemetery with Bro. Ronnie Macks officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lillian Merle Smith Davis
October 31, 2017
Mrs. Lillian Merle Smith Davis of Davisville, FL passed away Sunday October 29, 2017. She was born on December 20, 1925, in Atmore, AL, to the late Ernie and Lucy (McElhaney) Smith. She was married to William (Willie) Davis.
She is survived by one son, William (Sonny) and wife, Bonnie; two daughters, Eunice (Billy) Edgar and LuCindy Harrison; grandchildren, Billy (Cindy) Davis, Randell (Jackie) Davis, Denny (Tina) Davis, and Tony (Jenny) Davis, Sonja (David) Lambert, James (Sally) Edgar, Michael (Amanda) Edgar, and Ollie Edgar, Cary Jordan and Chris Edwards.
Services will be Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Pine Barren Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dakota Adam Amerson
October 31, 2017
Dakota Adam Amerson, age 12, was born in Pensacola, FL, on June 15, 2005. He was raised in Cantonment, FL and passed away at home Tuesday, October 24, 2017.
During the course of his short life, Dakota touched the hearts and lives of many. His testimony is larger than this page allows. The medical challenges Dakota faced early in life shaped the way his family functioned and forever changed our perspective. Despite the short prognosis the doctors gave of three months, Dakota held on and his strength endured for 12 and a half years. We are honored to have had the privilege of caring for and sharing life with this precious child of God. We love you Dakota!
Dakota is survived by his parents, Stephen and Laura Amerson; brothers, Logan, Gabriel and Isiah; grandparents, John and Cheryl Ryan, Lori Amerson and Curtis and Mary Amerson; great-grandparents, Pat Ryan, Curtis and Betty Amerson and Mary Griffin; aunts and uncles, Charles and Brittany Ryan, Jason and Heather Amerson and Cindy Romine; cousins, Angelina, Sara, Lilyth, Harley, Jaxon, Riley and Bellamy and so many more wonderful people.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 30, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Bill Flanagan serving as officiant.
Interment was at Cottage Hill Methodist Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Stephen Amerson, Isiah Davis, Logan Amerson, Jason Amerson, John Ryan and Charles Ryan.
Gabriel Amerson and Curtis Amerson were honorary pallbearers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Patricia Delmar Sasser
October 31, 2017
Patricia Delmar “Pat” Sasser, 76, of Cairo, GA, passed away at Grady General Hospital in Cairo, GA, on Friday, October 27, 2017. No services are planned at this time.
Ms. Sasser was born on May 30, 1941, in Colquitt, GA, to the late Steve Delmar, Sr. and Evelyn Irene Calhoun Delmar. She was a retired teacher.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Brett A. Sasser (April) of Thomasville, GA, Alyssa Beamon (Tim) of Pensacola, FL, Rachel Sasser of Pensacola, FL, Phoenix Sasser of Milton, FL, Jimmy Sasser of Tallahassee, FL, Hunter Hudson of Hahira, GA; great-grandchild, Nola Beamon, Donovan Sasser, Kyran Sasser, all of Pensacola, FL; brothers, LaVon Delmar (Mary) of Pace, FL, Steve Delmar, Jr. of Pensacola, FL; sister, E. J. Schweim (Karl) of Marietta, GA; her son-in-law, Clyde Hudson of Cairo, GA; and her favorite canine friend, Bufford.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her children, Deborah A. Hayes, Mitzi Lynn Hudson, James H. Sasser, Jr.; and a special friend, Norman Jackson.
Carol Wiley Martin
October 31, 2017
Mr. Carol Wiley Martin, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Martin was a native of Bratt, FL and resided in Atmore, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Nettie Martin; brothers, Robert, Shirley, Bernard Ray and Doug; and sisters, Margaret Martin and Lillie Goldman.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joy Kay L. Martin of Atmore, AL; one son, Benjamin (Teresa) Martin of Perdido, AL; two daughters, Deanna Martin of Sacramento, CA and Jolanda Martin (Tony) Baggett of Tuscaloosa, AL; one sister, Shelby Jean Hatcher of Atmore, AL; and two grandsons, Blake and Drew.
Graveside services were held Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Serenity Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Marty Sellers officiating.
Pallbearers were Tony Baggett, Drew Baggett, Blake Baggett, Adam Martin, John Ashcraft and Gary Bailey.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Joseph Michael Gubitosi
October 26, 2017
Joseph Michael Gubitosi, age 89, of Cantonment, was called home October, 24, 2017. He was born December 31, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Joseph and Marie Gubitosi. Joe was a proud U.S. Navy retiree. He subsequently retired from the Professional Bartenders Union of New York City as well as the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority as a bus operator. Joe was known for his affinity for fine wine, great food and beautiful women.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Gubitosi; his parents; and his eight siblings.
Joe is survived by his family, Daniel (Rhonda) Cobb, Ronnie (Jocquilyn) Thomas, Wade (Jessa) Thomas, Jerol Thomas, James Moss and family; and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be held at Friday, October 27, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Lucy Katherine Epperly Gillette
October 26, 2017
Lucy Katherine Epperly Gillette, 74, of Molino, Florida, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, October 14, 2017, after an extended illness.
She was born in the Birmingham, AL area on May 2, 1943, to the late David Epperly, and Anne Lea Epperly Charlton. She met Gary G. Gillette in Pensacola, FL and was married on August 14, 1959. She was a Navy wife and set up homes in many different states. In the early 70’s, after her children started school, Lucy attended Pensacola Jr. College to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked in several hospitals over the years including Sacred Heart Hospital of Pensacola, FL. Lucy had a strong faith in Christ and for many years worked with the children’s programs, and the women’s groups in her church. She always had a scripture to offer both for comfort and correction. She enjoyed her family, bible study, reading, sewing, flowers, and her dogs.
Lucy is survived by her husband, Gary G Gillette, her sister; Anne Buchinger; her three children; Karrie (Michael) Wallace, of Daphne, AL; David (Margaret) Gillette, of Water town, TN; and Robert (Marlo) Gillette, of Cummings, GA. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Dogwood Park Baptist Church, 3301 Hwy 97, Molino, FL 32577.
Trahan Family Funeral Home will be taking care of the arrangements.
Clarence Vernon Love
October 26, 2017
Clarence Vernon Love, age 90, of Pensacola, was called home October 22, 2017. He was born September 29, 1927, in Gid, Arkansas, to the late Ralph and Carrie Love. Clarence was a proud U.S. Army and Korean War veteran. He was known as an avid hunter and fisherman. Clarence also enjoyed playing cards and working in his shop among his collection of old engines.
He is preceded in death by his cherished wife of 53 years, Virginia Love; a son Ronald D. Love; and his parents.
Clarence is survived by his son, Dan (Marsha) Love, of Kalamazoo, MI; daughter-in-law, Doreen Love, of Murfreesboro, TN; nine grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Veda Mott, of Scott City, MO, and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Bill Flannigan will officiate.
Pallbearers were Matt Love, Ron Love, Dan Love, Ben Love, Chris Davenport, Caden Davenport and Brandon Vollers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Clarence’s memory to Sacred Heart Covenant Care Hospice, 5041 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.