Helen Taylor Bennink
May 22, 2017
Helen “Joyce” Taylor Bennink, age 75, of Barrineau Park, FL, was called home Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was born May 28, 1941, in Pensacola, FL, to the late Brooks and Helen Taylor. Joyce graduated from Pensacola High School, class of 1959, before attending Asbury Methodist College. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pensacola. Joyce was a talented artist and member of the Art Study Club, Quayside Art Gallery and offered private art instruction. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Those left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Gary P. Bennink; and cherished daughter, Joy Bennink; siblings, Kenneth (Claire) Taylor, Anita (Richard) Joiner, Gerald (Patsy) Taylor and William Douglas Taylor; sister-in-law, Deanna Bennink Williams; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May, 26, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church, 6 E Wright St, Pensacola, FL 32501.
Donations in lieu of flowers are welcome in Joyce’s memory to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202 or to Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zaragoza St., Pensacola, FL 32501.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Janie Blackmon Dews
May 17, 2017
Mrs. Janie Blackmon Dews, 70, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Dews was a native of Bratt, FL, former resident of Pensacola, FL and had resided in Cantonment, FL for the past year. Mrs. Dews was a veteran of the U.S. Army, hospice volunteer and a member of the Central Chapel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Thomas Dews; parents, George and Leonora Blackmon; sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Joe Sanders; sisters, Connie Garrity and Winnie Blackmon; brother-in-law, Bernie Wiggins; and daughter-in-law, Julia Castillo.
She is survived by her four sons, Mark Castillo of Long Island, NY, Christopher Shane Castillo of Long Island, NY, Craig (Dawn Marie) Castillo of Long Island, NY and Heath (Brittany) Dews of Pensacola, FL; one daughter, Carissa (Kyle) Sheppard of Cantonment, FL; one sister, Florine Wiggins of Bratt, FL; and six grandchildren, Amanda Castillo, Jessica Castillo, Craig Castillo, Mark Castillo, Domnik Gunderson and Aiden Dews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 19, 2017, at 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Clayton McCormick and Rev. Rick Maharrey officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Lacy, Jarrod “Bubba” Long, B.J. Long, Justin Long, David Torrence III and Jarrett Nelson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ernest Ervin Hadley
May 17, 2017
Mr. Ernest Ervin Hadley, 73, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Hadley was a native and lifelong resident of Stockton, AL. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army and was of the Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas E. Hadley and mother, Rachel Hadley Stewart.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Stacey Hadley of Stockton, AL; one daughter, Tina Lynn Hadley of Stockton, AL; one brother, David Hadley of Stockton, AL; two sisters, Doris and Robert Ramer of Perdido, AL and Elsie and James Bryars of Perdido, AL; one granddaughter, Amber Stacey; and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Sanks and Rev. Michael Hadley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Dean Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Ramer, Jimmy Ramer, James L. Bryars, Jim Bo Brown, Marty Hadley and Robert Danny Hadley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Mason Hadley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Crystal Fillingim Criswell
May 16, 2017
Mrs. Crystal Fillingim Criswell, 38, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Criswell was born in Flomaton, AL, was a former resident of Jay, FL where she graduated high school, and had been a resident of the McDavid and Walnut Hill, FL area for the past 19 years. She was a member of the Bratt Assembly of God Church where she taught children’s bible study. She was a community volunteer in her church and schools. She was always helping others before herself. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Joyner; great-grandmother, Mattie Hawthorne; grandfather, Tom Fillingim; precious aunt, Gail Chavers; and cousins, Kim Helms and Jeffery Hawthorne.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Criswell of Walnut Hill, FL; one son, Colton Ray Criswell of Walnut Hill, FL; two daughters, Karlee Nicole Criswell and Chloe Faith Criswell, both of Walnut Hill, FL; parents, John and Patsy Fillingim of Jay, FL; mother and father-in-law, Billy and Janie Criswell of McDavid, FL; one brother, Arron Fillingim of Jay, FL; two sisters-in-law, Marsha and Kenny Maher of Byrneville, FL and Michelle and Keith Peebles of McDavid, FL; maternal grandmother, Irene Joyner; paternal grandmother, Louise Dockens and a special in the time of need, niece, Jessica Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Maharrey and Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kipp Nowling, Cameron Fillingim, Michael Boyd, Blake Barnes, Kenny Maher and Keith Peebles.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Nowling, Tommy McCrory, Brandon Wilson, Walter Brown, Jason Mobley, Willie Nisewonger and Jim Rogers.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First National Bank of Atmore, Alabama.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Henry Clayne Neal
May 16, 2017
Henry Clayne Neal, 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2017. He was born on December 31, 1940. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Bagdad. His favorite things were playing guitar at church, spending time with his family and telling funny jokes. He is loved very much and will be missed dearly.
He is preceded in death by his father, Clayne E. Neal and his mother, Lavanda E. Neal.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bonnie; daughters, Denise Sizemore and Rhonda Ward (Gene); sons, Darrell Neal (Brenda) and Nathan Neal (Natalie); brother, Charles Neal (Joy); eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will follow at First Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Molino, FL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Jerry Douglas Thomas
May 16, 2017
Jerry Douglas Thomas, age 61, of Pensacola, was called home Sunday, March 14, 2017. He was born May 7, 1956, in Pensacola, Florida to the late Homer and Gladys Thomas. Jerry was a member of the Poarch Band of the Creek Indian tribe.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Jerry Thomas and Robert Taylor.
Jerry is survived by his sons, Robert Thomas and Kenneth Thomas; siblings, Barbara Cardwell, Sandra Smith, Wylene Perkins, Diane Steenerson, Shirley Pittman, Larry Thomas and Gary Thomas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers are Kenny Perkins, Jason Steenerson, Nathan Thomas, Eli Thomas, Pete Walker and Junior Taylor.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017, Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Pastor Steve Ward will officiate. Friends are welcome one hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow the service at Judson Cemetery in Poarch, Alabama.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Christopher Adam Black
May 16, 2017
Mr. Christopher Adam Black, 44, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, in Rabun, Alabama.
Mr. Black was a native and lifelong resident of Rabun, AL. He was a member of the Rabun Volunteer Fire Department and the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilmer Eugene Black; grandmother, Iva Paul; and aunt, Melba Maxwell.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lois and E.J. Hebert of Rabun, AL; two brothers, Jeff Black of Rabun, AL and Wade Black of Rabun, AL; and one half-brother, Phillip Black of Louisiana.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God with Rev. Randall Short, Rev. Malcolm Harrelson and Rev. Thursa Long officiating.
Burial will follow at the Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 6 p.m. until service time at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God.
Pallbearers will be Wendell Hall, Aubrey Paul, Norris Hall, Cody Nall, Michael Stump and Willie Hall.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Doris Woods
May 12, 2017
Mrs. Doris (Dot) Woods, 84, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 in Fairhope, Alabama.
Mrs. Woods was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. Mrs. Woods was one of six children who had their own special talent working with their hands. Mrs. Woods worked as a seamstress at Vanity Fair for many years before she started sewing for the public. She made everything from children’s clothes to wedding dresses for both of her daughters.
Dot loved her family more than anything. She was a loving wife to her husband until his death. She was also the best “Momma” to her three children and the greatest “Mawmaw” to her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She loved her sister, brothers and their families dearly. She also loved her husband’s family as her own. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family until we meet again. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Woods; parents, Charlie Tyson and Sadie Miller; three brothers, Jack Tyson, Thomas (PeeWee) Tyson, and Joe Miller; and one sister, Louise King.
She is survived by one son, Charles Woods (Carolyn) of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Vicky Kornegay (Darryl) of Eufaula, AL and Lisa Milliken (Larry) of Atmore, AL; one brother, Murray Tyson (Libby) of South Haven, MS; six grandchildren, Sharlie Terry (Ross), Scotty Woods (Tosha), Hunter Milliken (Hannah), Andrew Kornegay (Sarah), Haley Kornegay and Sara Milliken and four great-grandchildren, Ava Woods, Tyson Milliken, Levi Millken and Chase Milliken.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial was at the Semirah Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Andrew Kornegay, Scotty Woods, Hunter Milliken, Darryl Kornegay, Larry Milliken and Ross Terry.
Honorary pallbearers was her Sunday school class at Robinsonville Baptist Church .
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Myrtle Lee Micari
May 8, 2017
Myrtle Lee Micari, born March 7, 1927, of Cantonment, Florida, went to her eternal home on May 3, 2017, at the age of 90.
Myrtle is preceded by her parents Jesse and Ida Thompson, sisters, Mary Scott and Betty Jean; daughter, Arlene Micari; son, Eugene Micari; and daughter, Cynthia Williams.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, James Thompson and his wife Catherine; her son, Joseph Micari, his daughters, Kelly, Nicole, Heather and Corine; her daughter, Dolores Micari; her son, Conrad Micari, his children Jesse and ReAnna; her son Craig’s children, Sean and Scott and her daughter Xynthia’s child, Christopher — along with her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Myrtle was a loving and caring mother to her children and grandchildren. She reveled in the moments when everyone came together around the table. She was adventurous and loved camping and road trips, but most comfortable in the kitchen cooking for family and friends or gardening in the sun around her home.
The visitation will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, Florida, 32526 on May 9, 2017, from 1:00 – 2:00, with service to follow at 2:00 p.m. A gathering for family and friends will take place after the service at 230 Williams Ditch Rd, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Marcia Rice Knowles
May 7, 2017
Marcia Rice Knowles, age 74, of Century, was called home May 6, 2017, with her family at her side. She was born in Ventura, California on April 19, 1943, to the late Marc and Mildred Rice of Hialeah, Florida. Marcia was an entrepreneur and owned a tax preparation and bookkeeping practice for many years in Robertsdale, Alabama. She was known for her devotion to her family and dedication to her husband. Marcia is preceded in death by her parents and several friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, William “Kenny” Knowles; children, James Hovark of Encino, CA, Daniel Hovark of Gulf Shores, AL, Katherine Hovark and Kim (Orvel) Schroeder; step-children, Sylvia (Randy) Straley, of Melbourne, FL, and Cindy (Quinn) Hemme, of Loxley, AL; grandchildren, Kelsey Plant and Elizabeth Hemme; and many nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Pastor Al Bethea will officiate.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.