Ernestine M. Hudson
December 28, 2024
Ernestine M. Hudson 90 of Oak Grove, Fl. passed away December 22,2024 in Pensacola, Fl. She was born July 4, 1934 in Oak Grove, Fl. to the late Ernie and Annie Ofarrell Milstead. She was a 20 year employee at Ernest Ward High School in Walnut Hill, Fl. where her family grew expeditiously as she grew closer and closer to students and teachers alike. In retirement she loved traveling with her husband, A.J. as they wore out three motorhomes seeing the beauty of God’s creation throughout the United States and Canada. Her love of family and friends was only bested by her love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who she worshipped as a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and numerous uncles and aunts.
She is survived by her three sons Paul (Merry) Hudson of Pensacola, Fl., Robert Hudson of Oak Grove, Fl., and Edward (Sharon) Hudson of Oak Grove, Fl. Grandchildren Kim (Jamie) Brown, Joshua (Deanna) Hudson. Brandy (Steven) White, Neil (Phuong) Hudson, Ashley Hudson, Ryan Hudson and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ted Bridges officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Robert Milstead, Bob Stone, Jerry Poulsen, Jamie Brown, Neil Hudson and Michael Milstead.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Anthony Tyrone Matthews, Sr.
December 26, 2024
Funeral services for Anthony Tyrone Matthews, Sr., will be held at noon on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Emmanuel Faith Center, 701 East Ridgely Street in Atmore.
Public viewing will be held on Friday January 3, 2024, from 3-6 p.m. at Christian Memorial Funeral Home in Atmore.
Paula Jean Langford
December 24, 2024
Paula Jean Langford of Molino, Florida; beloved wife, mother, and grandmother; passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. She was born in Pensacola on August 6, 1954, to Paul and Geraldine Houston.
In 1971 she married the love of her life Collen Langford Jr. During their 53 years together, they had the tremendous honor and opportunity to travel and serve in many duty stations throughout Collen’s Navy service. During this time Paula and Collen raised their two wonderful sons. She served for many years as a teacher’s assistant and office aide for Escambia County Schools and later she retired from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office where she worked alongside her husband.
Paula was active in her church, the Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church. Her love and light will be greatly missed by the congregation. Her family is comforted by the knowledge that Paula was at peace in her relationship with the Lord; she wanted all of her friends and family to know that as she enters the gates of heaven “I’ll be young again when I get over there. No more illness or pain. Thank you, Jesus, for saving my soul.”
She is survived by her loving husband Collen; her sons, Dennis (Christina) Langford and Collen III (Jodie) Langford; her four beautiful grandchildren, Dominick, Allison, Sadie, and Jack; sister, Sue Hill; and brothers, Patrick and Randall Houston.
A service will be held to honor Paula on December 30, 2024, at The Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church 2690 Jacks Branch Road, Cantonment, FL 32533 at 12 pm, followed immediately by a reception and celebration of her life in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Paula’s name to The Lathram Chapel.
Morgan Kelly Womack
December 22, 2024
Morgan Kelly Womack
Our precious Morgan went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She loved the Lord with all her heart and soul, we know she is completely healed and in the arms of Jesus. She loved life and was able to do so many amazing things in her 29 years. She loved music and played in the Excel Marching Band of Gold. She was a Girl Scout and graduated from Excel High School in 2014. Morgan loved animals and volunteered at the Atmore Animal Shelter after graduation and eventually started her own pet sitting business. She loved to travel with her family and was able to travel many places from the east coast to the west coast. But the thing she loved the most was her family, her church family and her precious boyfriend of 10 years, Aaron. Morgan loved her Lord and Savior with all of her heart and soul and shared that love with everyone she met. She was a prayer warrior. To know her was to love her.
Morgan is preceded in death by her grandparents, Hoover and Jenelle Hall, and J.D. Womack.
Morgan is survived by her parents, David and Janet Hall Womack of Atmore, AL; her grandmother, Ercell Womack; her sister, Shelly (Ryan) Lambert of Oak Grove, FL; her niece and nephew, Mary-Ann Lambert and John Lambert along with her loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Unity Baptist Church with Bro. Josh Long officiating.
Interment was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove, FL.
Active pallbearers were Ryan Lambert, Kevin Holland, Ryan James, Brandon Strawbridge, Bobby Wooten, David Lambert, Frank Williams and Dwight Griffith.
Donations can be made to a ministry organization such as Pilots for Christ in Morgan’s honor.
Mr. Frank “Butch” Lambeth
December 21, 2024
Mr. Frank “Butch” Lambeth, age 69, passed away, Monday, December 16, 2024, in Flomaton, AL; surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 12, 1955 and a native of Flomaton, AL. He was the Lumber Manager of Bondurant’s with many years of service. He attended Liberty Baptist Church.
Mr. Lambeth loved spending his time outdoors, whether it was hunting in the early morning or fishing at the river. He enjoyed playing softball with friends and relaxing while watching western movies and cheering for Alabama football. Gardening was one of his favorite hobbies; he took pride in planting vegetables and sharing his harvest with family and neighbors. Always a handy man, he loved tinkering and fixing things around the house. Family cookouts were special occasions for him, where he would fry fish and cook other delicious dishes, creating wonderful memories with loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Morrell and Willie Kate Whitfield Lambeth, one brother, Thomas Ray Lambeth, and one sister, Joyce Ann Richburg.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Teresa Lambeth, of Flomaton, AL; one son, Joshua Morrell (Brittany) Lambeth, of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Hailey Moriah Lambeth (Nick) Linam, of McCullough, AL; two sisters, Patricia Gail Thomas, of Century, FL; Elizabeth Kay Carnley, of Flomaton, AL; four grandchildren, Conner, McKenzie, Brooks, Brody, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with and Rev. Andy Boutwell officiating.
Burial will follow at Lambeth- Boutwell Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Lambeth, Christopher Thomas, Dustin Carnley, Phillip Lambeth, Dusty Boutwell, and Alton “Bubba” Hammac.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clinton Smith, Buddy Smith, Larry Zangas, Freddy Lambeth, Mike Richburg, Daryl Richburg, and Randy Lambeth.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Frances Bowles
December 18, 2024
Mary Frances Bowles, age 88, of Flomaton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at a nursing home in Pensacola, Florida. Born on November 29, 1936, in Brewton, Alabama, she was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, where she devoted much of her life to her family, church, and community. She was known by those most familiar with her as Frances.
Frances was a principal owner of Flomaton Wholesale Company, a business founded by her parents, Clifford P. and Erma Hendricks, when she was just a young girl. The company, which operated from 1946 to 1996, was an integral part of the local economy and a testament to her family’s hard work and dedication. Frances worked alongside her parents and later her husband, Charles Bowles, to ensure its continued success, playing a key role in the business until its closure.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Charles Bowles, and her parents, Clifford P. and Erma Hendricks.
She is survived by her children, Ann Rawlinson (Jimmy) of Cantonment, FL, and Mike Bowles (Alison) of Jonesboro, GA; her grandchildren, Ashley Steele (Jeff) of Pensacola, FL, and Jamie Nisewonger (Timothy) of Pensacola, FL; and her precious great-grandchildren, Holleigh and Olivia.
A devoted member of the Flomaton Methodist Church, Frances was actively involved in many community efforts, including preparing Thanksgiving meals for the elderly and shut-ins. Her faith and generosity extended far beyond the church, as she supported various local organizations. She was a longtime member of the Flomaton Garden Club, reflecting her love of gardening, and the Flomaton Research Club, where she worked to support local initiatives, including scholarships for high school students.
A proud graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Home Economics, Frances enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and bringing people together. Her home was always filled with warmth, hospitality, and delicious meals, making it a cherished gathering place for family and friends.
Frances’ kindness, strength, and devotion to her family and community will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy of love, service, and faith will live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all whose lives she touched.
A service to celebrate Frances life will be held at Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton, AL, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home.
She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Annie Ruth Bryan
December 18, 2024
Annie Ruth Bryan, age 85 of Atmore, AL passed away on December 16, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1939 in Century, FL to John O’Bannon McCall and Cynthia Myrl Comalander McCall. Annie is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Bobby McCall, Pauline Pickern, Helen Hughes and Gail Smith, and her grandson, Rick Pearson.
Annie is survived by her children, Cheryl (John) Vennell of Marianna, FL, Elaine (Billy) Holk of Bratt, FL, Kenny (Krista) Bryan of Murrayville, GA and Keith Bryan of Gainesville, GA; her brother, John (Maxine) McCall of Bratt, FL; her sisters, Debbie Cribbs of Pensacola, FL and Nancy Sessions of Bratt, FL; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keith Bryan, Pastor John Vennell, and Bro. Trent Hatcher officiating.
A private interment will be held at Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. in Atmore, AL.
Franklyn Roy ‘Frank’ Drew
December 16, 2024
Frank Drew
1936-2024
You will never recognize the greatness of God until you reach the end of your own greatness.
Franklyn Roy “Frank” Drew, 88, left this earth on December 10, 2024, to spend eternity in his heavenly home. Frank was born September 15, 1936, in Marion, S.C., and lived in numerous places during his service with the United States Air Force, including Scotland, Crete, Turkey, Germany, and the Philippines.
Frank had been a resident of Pensacola since 1972, where he and wife, June, raised their two children. He retired from the Air Force U.S. Security Service in 1976 and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida in 1979. He then worked for the Civil Service as a systems analyst until his retirement in 1996.
Frank was an active member of Pinewoods Church in Cantonment, where he served as an elder. Frank will be remembered for his devotion to both his family and his faith, his willingness to serve, and his big smile.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Roy Drew and Frances Elizabeth Johnson Drew.
He is survived by his wife, June Drew; daughter, Jackie Kressin (Mark), of Pensacola; and son, Kevin Drew (Heather), of Austin. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Linzi Kressin and Drew Kressin (Sydney), of Pensacola, Ava Drew of New York City, and Logan Drew of Austin, as well as great grandchildren, Rooney Kressin and Elton Kressin. Frank’s sisters, Janice Derrick and Linda Heins (Richard), also survive him.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church with Pastors Joel Trick and John Findlay officiating. Interment will be on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Barrancas National Cemetery. The procession will roll at 9:45 a.m. from Olive Baptist Church Warrington Campas.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 20224 at the church.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
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.