Douglas Wayne Hand
August 30, 2017
Douglas Wayne Hand, age 70, died Sunday, Aug. 27, at his home in Madison, FL
He was born in Anderson, In., and moved to Madison in 1960 from Jacksonville, FL. He was in the US Navy and worked as a boilermaker before his retirement.
He is survived by three sons: Josh Hand, of Jennings, FL; Austin Hand, of Wesley Chapel, FL; and James Bernard, of Lee, FL.; two daughters: Kimberly McCullough, of Walnut Hill, FL.; and Julie Hand, of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren and six great-grandsons.
Douglas Ray Franklin
August 29, 2017
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, Doug Franklin, 59, gloriously passed away while surfing with his son on Pensacola Beach and his wife on shore. The Lord graciously took him home while doing the thing he loved most. A native to Pensacola, he was a charter member and faithful leader at Pine Summit Baptist Church. Doug lived selflessly and found great joy in doing for others. He worked hard, played hard, and loved hard. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hilliard “Wilton” Franklin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Toni Franklin; his daughters, Angie (James) DeStafney, Kristen (Brian) Bates and Sara Franklin; his son, Daniel (Vickie) Franklin; his 11 grandchildren, Avery, Tanner, Ella and Asher DeStafney; Katy, Samuel and Caroline Bates; and Liliana, Sofia, Josephine and Jon Gabriel Franklin; his mother, Joyce Orr; stepfather, Frank Orr; brothers, Gary (Susi) Franklin, Rick (Lesa) Franklin, and Rob (Julie) Franklin; many nieces, nephews and faithful friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Pine Summit Baptist Church.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to any of these organizations: Samaritan’s Purse, Pine Summit Baptist Missions or Genes of Joy. Checks made payable to “Genes of Joy” care of Pine Summit Church, 2920 Bellview Ave., Pensacola, Florida 32526.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Edmon “Eddie” Isiah King, Jr.
August 28, 2017
Edmon “Eddie” Isiah King, Jr., of Cantonment, age 70, was called home August 26, 2017. He was born August 22, 1947, in Rayville, LA, to the late Edmon and Irene King. Eddie was proud of his work with Lee’s Window & Screen, where he was known for his hard work. He was an active volunteer in the 70s and 80s with Escambia Search and Rescue as well as the Hadji Shrine Temple during the annual paper drive. Eddie was a man that didn’t know when to quit.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Julia LaGrone. Eddie is survived by his cherished wife Brenda; children Alysse (Jimmy) Stein, Jered (Carie) King and Alex (Jessica) Green; Granddaughters Allyson, Hannah, Claire, Madilynn and Brenda; as well as a host of extended family and good friends.
Visitation will be Monday, August 28, 2017, from 6:00-8:00PM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The service will be Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at 1:00PM at the funeral home. Pastors Ken Johnson and Fred Stallworth will officiate.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Patricia (Pat) Brown Smith
August 28, 2017
Pat was born in Pensacola, FL on May 4, 1940 to the late Henry Thomas Wright and Era Brown. She passed away on August 25, 2017. She is now rejoicing in heaven with loved ones and claiming the promise of Jesus she is healed.
Pat graduated from Tate High School, class of 1958, and enjoyed many class reunions. Many of these classmates were lifelong friends. She retired from the Escambia County School District Payroll Department after 25 years of service. While she was employed she enjoyed several treasured friendships and continued those friendships after her retirement.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Maxine Gillespie and her brother, Henry (Red) Brown.
She is survived by her three loving sons and their families, John Smith of Bella Vista, AR, Mike Smith (Susan) of Four Oaks, NC and Matthew Smith (Shannon) of Molino, FL; grandchildren, Caleb, Forrest, Lindsey, Anna, Allie, Adam, Lauren, Morgan, Courtney and Jeffery; great-grandchildren, Marc Jacob, Bailey, Kaysen and Anniston; a special niece, Debbie Terry and her husband Bill and several nephews.
The family would like to thank Dr. John Wagner, Dr. Paula Pyle and Dr. Jay Erickson for the many years of care given to Pat. The family would also like to thank the staff of Regency Hospice for their care. A special thanks to our “angels” Kristen, Darlene, Lynn and Patty.
Visitation will take place Monday, August 28, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Christopher Michael Allen
August 28, 2017
Christopher Michael Allen, 25 of Atmore, AL. passed away August 22, 2017 in Perdido, AL. He was born November 6, 1991 to Michael and Rebecca Moxness Allen.
Christopher was a kind hearted, fun, and adrenalin loving big kid. Growing up Christopher enjoyed spending time with his dad, building, working on bikes and trucks, going on camping trips with his family and riding/racing four wheelers and dirt bikes. He also enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews. He was the FUN uncle who never sat around with the other adults. He was always in the middle of the floor playing with Emma, Dylan, Canaan and Isaac. They loved to wrestle and play cars and blocks with Christopher at every family get together. He would help his mom and sisters with whatever they needed fixed. There wasn’t anything that he couldn’t fix and they definitely took advantage of his skills. He also enjoyed spending time working on things with his father, Mike (before his passing), Uncle Ron, and his grandfather who he referred to as Pop. He was really good at everything he tried. Christopher was very smart and is the only kid I’ve ever known to be able to build an entire rocket and launcher out of tinker toys at the age of 5.
Recently, Christopher decided to join the Navy and he scored very high on the ASVAB test, which he was VERY proud to share! He was ready to start a new life not knowing that his life would soon come to an abrupt end. Christopher was only 25 years old and had a bright future ahead of him. We are saddened by his passing but find comfort in the fact that he believed in God and he was prayed with just before his passing.
He is preceded in death by his father Michael “Mike” Allen.
He is survived by his Mother Rebecca Moxness Allen, Grand parents Frank and Frances Moxness, Harold Allen, Mary Ann Allen, sisters Chrystal Allen and Cynthia Allen (Josh) Davis, nieces and nephews Canaan, Isaac, Dylan, Emma, Noah, Special Uncle Ron (Charlene) Moxness and Special Aunt Ronda Moxness and many aunts, uncles, cousin, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 11 AM from the Atmore First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Mothershed Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ron Moxness, Jr., Jonathan Hall, Matthew Hall, Josh Davis, Dylan Purvis and Steven Powell.
Visitation was held Saturday, August 26, 2017 from the 10 AM until service time at 11 AM from the Atmore First Assembly of God Church .
James Thomas “JT” Baker
August 28, 2017
Mr. James Thomas “JT” Baker, Sr., 85, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Baker was a native and former resident of Hackleburg, AL and has resided in Atmore, AL for the past 50 years. He retired from Diamond Oil with 45 years of service. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Kim Buck and Lorene Baker, one brother, Melvin Baker and one sister, Sara Easley.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Judy Baker of Atmore, AL; two sons, James Thomas Baker, Jr. of Pensacola, FL and Devon (Wanda) Baker of Pace, FL; five daughters, Sandra (Michael) Sciacca of Pace, FL, Tammie (Thomas) Hardy of LaGrange, GA, Jacey (Phillip) Bowler of Mobile, AL, Melissa Baker of Atmore, AL and Tammy (Tommy) Smith of Atmore, AL; one brother, Tommy Baker of Hackleburg, AL; one sister, Lina Hall; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, August 28, 2017 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Roy White, Tim White, Lamar White, Matt Martin, Wesley Morrison, David Kirby, Brandon Bowler and Seth Bass.
Gloria Sheffield Lambeth
August 27, 2017
Gloria (Sue) Sheffield Lambeth, 62, of Cantonment, FL went home to her heavenly father Tuesday, August 22, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved to fish, play bingo and spend time with her family.
Sue is preceded in death by her brother, Chester Pritchett and grandson, (Little) Tommy Hennessey.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Lambeth; daughters, Susan Hennessey (George Spraberry) and Tammy Rothe (Timbo); son, Dale Gill (Melissa); stepsons, Ronnie Lambeth II and Shane Lambeth; stepdaughter, Misty Lambeth; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at Faith Chapel North Saturday, August 26, 2017, at 10 a.m.
Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Jackie Samuel Fields
August 27, 2017
Jackie Samuel Fields, 61, of Bonifay, FL passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. He was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida but had resided in Bonifay, FL for the last 20 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Bonny; mother, Doris Manning; two sisters, Sandra and Ruthie; seven brothers; nine grandchildren; and two stepsons.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in Jackie’s memory.
Pallbearers will be Devin Snipes, Chuck Morgan, Joey Fields, Robbie Manning, Austin Sandonato and Victor Mobarak.
Graveside services will be held Monday, August 28, 2017, at Whitmire Cemetery at 11 a.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Florence Davis Maddox
August 27, 2017
Mrs. Florence Davis Maddox, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Mrs. Maddox was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. She attended the West End Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Bessie Davis; husband, Theron Manford Maddox; one brother, Burlie Freeman; and one sister, Martha Brantley.
She is survived by her son, Tim Maddox of Atmore, AL; one brother, Isaac Davis of Perdido, AL; one sister, Louise (Terry) Troutman of Atmore, AL; three grandchildren, Amanda Raines, Caitlin Maddox and Troy Maddox; three great-grandchildren, Hildi, Arden and Ripley; and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Patterson officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Terry Troutman, Ray Brantley, Dwayne McDonald, Jarrod Shook, Garrett Shook and Jeremiah Raines.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Merriam Clay
August 27, 2017
Mr. Merriam “Gary” Clay, 76, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017, Foley, Alabama.
Mr. Clay was a native of Waynesboro, MS, former resident of Mobile, AL and had resided at the Glen Lakes Golf Community in Foley, AL for the past 22 years. He graduated from Murphy High school in Mobile, AL. He attended the University of Alabama for one year. He was a 1970 graduate of the University of Florida from the school of industrial engineering with a Bachelor of Arts and Science, where he served as a member of four Honorary Fraternities and served as president Tau Beta Phi and OmiCron Delta. He was named Industrial Engineer of the year for the State of Florida, while attending the University of Florida at Gainesville. He was a member of Gainesville Jaycee’s Sertoma Club and the Lion’s Club. He was a member of the Glen Lakes Golf Club Community. He was retired from the United Parcel Service (UPS), as an industrial engineer operation manager for 28 years from Corp Headquarters in Atlanta GA. Mr. Clay’s career carried all across the United States and abroad.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy (Bell) Clay of Foley, AL; mother, Jewel Whitney Clay of Mobile, AL; one son, Mike P. (Karen) Clay of Mobile, AL; two brothers, Don (Carolyn) Clay of Daphne, AL and Kim (Jane) Clay of Hendersonville, NC; two sisters, Jane Morton of Mobile, AL and Lisa Clay of Mobile, AL and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives & many friends.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Hutto officiating.
Family will receive friends Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, Alabama.
Honorary pallbearers will Mike Clay Steve Jones, Jerry DuBose, Tim Newman, Don Clay and Kim Clay.
In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to the Moyeville Baptist Church of Overlook Presbyterian Church in Mobile, AL.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.