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.
Erma Estelle Higdon
October 23, 2017
Mrs. Erma Estelle Higdon, 89, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017, in Montevallo, AL.
Mrs. Higdon was a native of Bratt, FL, and has resided in Atmore, AL, most of her life. She was a member of the True Hope Fellowship. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Celia Dockens and husband, Bryan Higdon.
She is survived by her two daughters, Emily and Jim Allen of London, KY, and Marty and Jack Beeman of Montevallo, AL; five grandchildren, Heather, Jacob, Michael, Caleb and Kelly and 10 great grandchildren, Rylee, Reese, Rowan, Georgia, Hadley, Emma, Max, Drew, Shontel and Josh.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at noon at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Coburn and Bro. Jimmy Dukes officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 24, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. until service time at noon at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jody Hardy, Billy Hardy, Jake Beeman, Michael Beeman, Caleb Beeman and Terry Reeves.
Alexander Ryan Cox
October 21, 2017
If living a successful life means making other people happy along the way, then Alex Cox was a success story.
Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, Alex attended Tate High School where he participated in the band as a tuba/trumpet player, and was also involved in the Army JROTC program. He loved animals of all types, but was best-known for his love of people and music. Alex truly believed in the “One Love” philosophy in which all people are equal in the eyes of our Creator, the Almighty God. He lived by this philosophy, and had a well-earned reputation of having a big heart with those lucky enough to cross his path. He was a comforter, and a protector, and always tried to help when there was a need. His kind, giving spirit will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him. Rest peacefully Alex, your reward has been prepared and is waiting for you in Heaven!
He is survived by his loving mother and stepfather, Brian and Christina Thomann; brother, Brandon Richtmyre; sister, Casey Stout; father, Aaron Richtmyre; grandparents, Carolyn and David Richtmyre, and Albert and Elaine Roberti; grandfather, David Coker; and grandparents, Carl and Debbie Thomann.
Services will be Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with a Celebration of Life service at 5:30 p.m.
Reverend Don Coker will be officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
A.J. Mathews
October 21, 2017
Mr. A.J. Mathews, 72, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Mr. Mathews was a native of Delhi, LA, former resident of McMinnville, TN and had resided in Clemmons, NC for the past year. He had 41 years of service in the garment industry where he served as president and vice president.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Mathews; parents, Lonzey and Lula Mathews; four sisters, Juanita Williams, Christine Duckworth, Lonette Guice and Judy Butler; and three brothers, L.C. Mathews, John Macklon Mathews and C.T. Mathews.
He is survived by his two sons, Dana Allen (Tracy) Mathews of Murfreesboro, TN and Scott Clyde (Denise) Mathews of Winston-Salem, NC; one brother, Donnie Joe (Deanna) Mathews of Louisiana; two sisters, Joan (Mitchell) Hale of Louisiana and Sharon (Jim) Fenwick of Ohio; sister-in-law, Francis Mathews of West Virginia; brother-in-law, Malcomb Butler of Louisiana; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Christopher.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017, 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Harrison and Rev. Eric Bryan officiating.
Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dana Mathews, Scott Mathews, Donnie Joe Mathews, Mitchell Hale, Malcomb Butler and Mike Duckworth.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.