October 5, 2017
Thomas A. Martin, age 77, of Cantonment, was called home October 3, 2017. He was born November 26, 1939, in Montgomery, AL, to the late Herbert and Murray Martin.
Tom was a 40 year veteran of the Escambia County Sherriff’s Office, where he served through five sheriffs. He was a man everyone loved and respected. Tom spent his retired years hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Michael Martin and Terrie Young.
Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife Susan “Sue” Martin; children Kim (John Harrington) Matthews, Carl (Pam) Hemperley, Chris (Iris) Courtney, and Margaret Louis Bell; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and a great many aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Visitation will be from 5-+7 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the funeral home. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Tom’s memory to the Sacred Heart Foundation, 5151 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504.
Dana Diana Pruitt Chong
October 4, 2017
Dana Diana Pruitt Chong, 66, of Atmore, AL, gained her angel wings on Saturday, September 30,2017, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She was a retired branch manager at Mutual Finance Inc. of Atmore for many years. She was born in Centre, AL on January 17, 1951, to the late Howard and Nell Pruitt. She was a member of Destiny Worship Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law, Lee Chong, Sr.; and brother-in-law, John Hammonds.
Survivors include her loving and devoted husband, Lee Chong, Jr.; three daughters: Dana Lynn Blocker, Teresa and Claude Riley of Atmore, AL, Christina and Chip Hawks of Richfield, NC; and one son, Gary and Rachel Chong of St.Mary’s, GA; eight grandchildren, Jonathan and Stephanie Chong, Wesley and Audrey Sprinkle, Cody Sprinkle, LaShane Styron, Claudero and Amjamiece Riley, Mia Riley, Nicholos Blocker and Justin Blocker, Benjamin, William, Noah and Emelia Chong, Hunter, Kaylea and Elaina Hawks; nine great-grandchildren, Adrienne, Kaylyn, Traegan and Leland Chong, Brayden and McKenna Sprinkle, Keaten Sprinkle, Layla and Claudero Riley III; and a host of nieces and nephews; one brother, James and Sheila Pruitt of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Nelda Hammonds of Glenco, AL, and Gail and Stephen Brown of Atmore, AL.
Services were held Wednesday, October 4, 2017, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Benard Bishop, Bro. Butch Lee and Bro. J.T. Guyton officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Gary Chong, Brandon Bell, Jonathan Chong, Wesley Sprinkle, Cody Sprinkle, and Claudero Riley.
Honorary pallbearers were Nicholas Blocker, Dewayne Pruitt, Justin Blocker and Kevin Thomas.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Irma Jean Macs Vestal
October 4, 2017
Irma Jean Macks Vestal, 75, of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017, in Atmore, AL. She was a homemaker. She was born in Monroe County, AL, on August 13, 1942, to the late Ernest and Bessie Mae Skinner Macks, Sr. She was a member of Crosspoint Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Junior Lee Vestal; and one brother, Junior Macks.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Wayne (Bernice) Haskew of Andalusia, AL; Shane (Brenda Cain) Haskew of Brewton, AL, and Ray (Londy) Hines of Flomaton, AL; two daughters, Patsy (Roger) Alverson and Brenda K. (Danny) Lowery, all of Atmore, AL; one brother, George Edward (Glenda) Macks of Nokomis, FL, one sister, Faye (Ronald) Mosley of Atmore, AL; 18 grandchildren, and a host of great and great-great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to her caregiver Judy Bradley.
Services were held Monday, October 2, 2017, from Crosspoint Church with Bro. J.T. Guyton officiating.
Interment was in Serenity Gardens.
Active pallbearers were Cody Fowler, Houston Waller, Jason Macks, Douglas Haskew, Jacob Haskew and Eli Hines.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Dinkins, Brandon Hall and Lee Waller.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
C.L. Ellis
October 4, 2017
C.L. Ellis, of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday September 30, 2017. He was born to the late John C. Ellis and Eva Mae Diamond (Ellis). He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a hardworking, dedicated family man who loved to laugh and enjoy life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ray, Willie Lee, Herbert and Johnnie Ellis; sister, Mammie Lee (Ellis) Smith; daughter, Dawn Marie Ellis; and grandson, John C. Ellis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Claudia Brewton Ellis; daughter, Diana Ellis-Carter; son C.L Ellis, II (Carrie); stepchildren, Debra DiRocco-Bickley (Johnny) and Andra Thomas-Bowers; grandchildren, James S. Carter II, (Danielle), Lee W. Carter (Amanda), Cayla L. Ellis, Dominick C. Ellis, Emily E. Ellis, Ronald E. Bonds, Leah M. Bonds, Amanda Bowers-Griffiths (Clint) and Derrick R. Bowers; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Christopher, Cole, Ava, Peyton, Finlan, Kylie, Keegan and Ethan; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2017, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Brother James McGaughey officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Lance Brown
October 4, 2017
Lance Brown, age 73, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on October 1, 2017.
Lance was a retired Marine Lt. Colonel who proudly served his country for 27 years. He served in Vietnam, as well as various Operational and Training Commands throughout his career. Notably he served as a MARINE ONE pilot for Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan from 1977 to 1981.
Lance is preceded in death by his son, John Lancelot Brown, Jr.; and his parents, James Elwin Brown and Edna Pope Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bobbie Forehand Brown; son, Jeffrey Brown and his wife Susan; daughter, Patricia Hebert and her husband Derek; grandchildren, Brett, Bradley and Victoria Brown; former son-in-law, Kevin Brown; two brothers, Jim and Gaylain Brown; and brother-in-law, Ray Forehand and his wife Crystal.
Visitation will take place Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Faith Chapel South from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel South with interment to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 12 noon.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Stephen Allen Joiner
October 4, 2017
Stephen Allen Joiner, age 74, went to his heavenly home Saturday, September 30, 2017.
In the late 1960’s, Stephen served in the Air Force Reserves. His career was with CSX from where he retired after 33 years as a conductor. He was a member of the West Florida Lodge #210, enjoyed tending to his garden and loved riding around the neighborhood in his John Deere Gator.
Stephen is preceded in death by his parents, Minnie Foster Joiner and Oscar Joiner and his sister, Ethel Joiner Williams.
He is survived by his loving wife, Myra Ann Page Joiner; daughters, Stephanie Joiner Tenney and Heather Joiner Bryson; son-in-law, Buddy Tenney; granddaughters, Madison and Carlie Tenney; sister, Ellen Joiner Wilson and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at Dry Springs Cemetery in Walnut Hill, FL.
Pallbearers were Rick Brown, Tracy Williams, Tanner Williams, Buddy Tenney, Victor Comacho and Trey Gregory.
Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Ging, Paul Page, Bill Page, Allen Lee and Jerry Whatley.
In lieu of flowers donation can be made to West Florida Covenant Hospice Care.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Andrew Len Gibson
October 4, 2017
Mr. Andrew Len Gibson, 61, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017, in Pace, Florida.
Mr. Gibson was a native of Pensacola, Florida and had resided in Pace, Florida since 1990. Mr. Gibson was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. When he married Mrs. Terryle he took on her whole family, and helped raise her grandchildren. He put his life on hold for her entire family. He was a wonderful man! They babysat their great-grandchildren as their grandchildren went through college and graduated. The children have stood by their mothers’ side during this difficult time. He was employed with Jack Matchett Construction for 27 years, and at Ellis Environmental with his brothers Clay and Joe for many years. He was a member of the Gospel Light Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Frances Gibson; father, Otis Gibson; and two sisters, Kathleen Anise Gibson and Jenell Farnsworth Gibson.
He is survived by his wife, Terryle Gibson of Pace, FL; three sons, Clayton Andrew Gibson of Indianapolis, IN, Alexander Hale Gibson of Indianapolis, IN and Gary Sanders of Pace, FL; two daughters, Terra Sanders of Cantonment, FL and Brookelen Gibson of Pace, FL; two brothers, Otis Clayton (Susan) Gibson of Walnut Hill, FL and Joseph David (Judy) Gibson of Pace, FL; one sister, Sandra Faye Drake of Bowling Green, KY; six grandchildren, Tia (Kenny) Frye, Toriee Nielsen, Christian Nielsen, Grant Colich, Lucy Gibson and Lilah Gibson; and three great-grandchildren, Syler Frye, Elaina Frye and Nicholas Nielsen.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 5, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Gospel Light Church with Rev. Marty Gehman officiating.
Burial will follow at the Springhill Methodist Cemetery in Lennox, Alabama.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Joey Gibson, Kenny Frye, Alexander Gibson and Clayton A. Gibson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Gibson, Ricky Gibson, Donald Gibson, Tony Gibson and Jerry Gibson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Martha G. Cleary
October 4, 2017
Martha G. Cleary, 91, passed away on October 3, 2017. She was born in Metter, GA to Enoch William Garvin and Lonie Johnson Garvin. She met and married Rufus William Cleary in 1945, after his return from WWII as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. They lived in Savannah, GA until moving to Pensacola, FL in 1956. She retired as a bookkeeper.
Martha was a long-time member of East Brent Baptist Church and a member of the Faith Sunday School Class.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother.
Martha is survived by her two children, William R. (JoAnn) Cleary and Wanda (Doug) Mann; three grandchildren, David (Rebecca) Cleary, Jennifer (Greg) McGilton and Steven (Amanda) Mann; brothers, Jack (Marjorie) Garvin of Vidalia, GA and Glynn (Kat) Garvin of Twin City, GA; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Winston B. Day
October 1, 2017
Winston B. Day, 87, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017. He was born on April 15, 1930, in Huxford, AL, to the late Bernard and Vera Day. He attended McCullough High School and graduated in 1948. Winston served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953 and received the Bronze Star. After serving in the United States Army, Winston worked at Monsanto and retired in 1985.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Eddis; son, Donnell Day; grandson, Nicholas Stimmell; parents; two brothers, Joel and Raymond Day; and son-in-law, Jay Pierce.
Winston was a devoted and loving father to Marilyn (Michael) Stimmell, Sandra Melton (Greg Werhan), Janet Day and Rhonda Lott; four grandsons, that he loved dearly, Clint (Alyssa) Riggan, Brandon (Jami) Melton, Nathanael Stimmell and Zach (Kala) Stimmell; and three great-grandchildren, Hunter and Hailey Riggan and Caisi Melton.
Visitation will be held on Thursday October 5, 2017, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in entrusted with the arrangements.
William Joseph Philyaw
October 1, 2017
William Joseph Philyaw, 69 of Atmore, AL, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, in Fairhope, AL. He was a laborer with lumber. He was born on July 5, 1948, in Flomaton, AL to the late Joe Junior and Louise Odom Philyaw.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Tommy Philyaw and Joe Edward Philyaw.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Joyce Foster Philyaw of Atmore, AL; four daughters, Kimberly Mosley, Pamela (Richard Wainwright, Jr) Philyaw, Cindy (Michael) Lawson, Teresa (Jody Henderson) Hayles, and Mary (Kevin) Corbin all of Georgia; 14 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held Friday, September 29, 2017, at Grace Fellowship Church, with Bro. Gene King and Bro. Glenn Weber officiating.
Interment was in Stapleton Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.