Roy James Classen
December 23, 2016
Roy James Classen, 71 of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at his residence. He was a farmer. He was born on May 26, 1945, in Meade, Kansas to the late Willie and Elizabeth Loewen Classen.
Roy’s heart was in farming from a very young age and he thoroughly enjoyed forming relationships with those that he came to know through farming, his involvement in the in the community and church. His love for his wife and family was evident and he was so enjoying his grandchildren and watching them grow up. Above all Roy’s love for the Lord was what guided him in his life, even through his battle with cancer. Now he has finished his race and is with his precious Savior. He was faithful and ran it well.
He is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Classen.
Survivors include his wife, Miriam Yoder Classen of Walnut Hill, FL; one son, Kevin (Wendy) Classen of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Denise (Michael) Beachy of Plain City, Ohio, Andrea (Brent) Wagler and Juanita (Terry) Miller both of Sarasota, FL; two brothers, Ken (Mable) Classen of Atmore, AL, Steve (Treva) Classen of Walnut Hill, FL; two sisters, Marianne Classen of Walnut Hill, FL and Beverly Classen of Sarasota, FL; and 11 grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the Mennonite Christian Fellowship, with Bro. Anthony Swartzendruber officiating.
Interment was in Freemanville Community Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Rodney Classen, Keith Classen, Ryan Classen, Randy Classen, Jameson Ward and Andrew Ward.
Honorary pallbearers were Brad Moore, Mike Godwin, Ken McLeod, Lyndon Halteman, John McDaniel and Rob Duffield.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Karen Anne Ellis
December 22, 2016
Karen Anne Ellis, age 60, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2016, after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was the beloved wife of Timothy Ellis. Karen was born on June 30, 1956, and grew up in Waukegan, IL. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy Raasch. Karen worked for the United States Navy Civil Service for 38 years prior to her early retirement. She thoroughly enjoyed camping, traveling, and cruising with her husband and friends.
Besides her husband Tim, Karen leaves her favorite daughter, Melissa and (Mike) Shaw. She also leaves behind her sister Sherry and (Jim) Kenton; her brother, James Raasch, and her sister, Alice Raasch. She also leaves behind her cherished nieces and nephews, Samantha Bowsher, Daniel Raasch-Bowsher, Zach Kenton, and Alex Kenton, as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Covenant Care, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Charles William Kimberl
December 19, 2016
Charles William Kimberl, 93, native and resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016. Charles was born on August 8, 1923, in Pensacola, Florida to James and Annie Lou Kimberl. He graduated from Pensacola High School when it was still located on Palafox Street across from Lee’s Square. He came from a family of bakers and grocery owners.
Soon after WWII began, Charles joined the US Navy, completed aviation mechanic’s school, and was sent to a number of south Pacific islands as a flight engineer on PBY Catalina and TBM Avenger. He became crew chief and left the Navy, after the war ended, at the rank of Petty Officer First Class. He then met the love of his life, Mable Milsted, on a blind date. They married on Oct. 12, 1947, and Charles converted to Roman Catholicism. Charles and Mable were founding members of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. They celebrated 67 years together until Mable’s passing in January, 2015.
In his efforts to provide a better life for his family, he joined the Pensacola City Fire Department. He also became a certified building contractor and established a successful vending machine business. Charles retired from the fire department as the Assisted Chief. He built the family home his children were raised in and cherished the many hours he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Every summer, Charles and Mable vacationed with their children around the country. In his 93 years he traveled extensively visiting virtually every area of the United States, the Holy Land and four continents.
Charles was very involved with his church as a Eucharistic Minister and parish volunteer. He was an active member of many organizations including the Krewe of Laffite (crowned king), Knights of Columbus (president and fourth degree), Serra Club, and the Civil Airs. He also volunteered with the Boy Scouts, and went to various organizations and clubs to teach CPR and fire safety. Whether through work, with his family, or in the community he was continually teaching others the many skills he had learned throughout his life. He was always looking for ways to give back.
Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Mable Kimberl; brothers, J B Kimberl (Tish), and Jimmy Johansen (Mary); brother-in-law, Dudley Milsted and sister-in-law, Delores Kane (Jimmy).
He is survived by his children, Steve (Cindy) Kimberl, Katherine (John, dec) Parish, Sandy (Donald) Brewer, Joe (Karin) Kimberl, Julie (Bryan) Webb, Mark (Mary) Kimberl, and Chris (Jeanne) Kimberl; his 17 grandchildren; and his 15 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Bill Milsted (Peggy), Reverend Fr. Gordon, David Milsted (Beverly); sisters-in-law, Ellen Contarino (Len) and Joan Milsted.
The family would like to express a special “thank you” to the staff of Summer Vista Assisted Living Facility for their love and care during his residency and to Covenant Care Hospice for their care during his illness.
Donations may be made to Covenant Care in Charles memory.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at Faith Chapel on Beverly Parkway.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on Hyde Park Rd with Reverend Fr. Gordon Milsted as Celebrant and Reverend Fr. Doug Halsema, con-celebrant.
Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on 12th Avenue.
A reception at St. Paul’s Church will follow the interment.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Gary Lee Boehrns
December 18, 2016
Gary Lee Boehrns, age 64, of Pensacola, Florida passed away December 11, 2016, at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, surrounded by his family.
Gary was born March 27, 1952, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to George and Joyce Boehrns. He spent four years in the Marines, then 22 years in the Navy serving his country. He married Victoria Stricherz on April 16, 1978. He loved hunting, being outdoors and spending time with his family in spare time.
He is survived by his daughters, Tabatha (Dan) Taylor Jacksonville, Florida, Angie (Charlie McClain) Anderberg, and Melisa Nelson all of Pensacola ,Florida; son, Scott (Melissa) Boehrns of Salem South Dakota; 10 grandkids, Danielle and Dalton Taylor, Cody(Alexis) Braswell, Mikey Sklar, Christian Stubblefield, Maleah and Christopher Nelson, Taylor Boehrns, Jace and Bay Boerhns; one great grandkid, Skylar Braswell; mother, Joyce VanDyke; six brothers, Bruce (Renae), Pat, Steven and Randy (Sheila) Boehrns and Kevin (Diane) and Dean (Marie) VanDyke; one sister, Deborah Boehrns; and many nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Boehrns; father, George Boehrns; step-father, Hank VanDyke; and brother, Lonny Sr Boehrns.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Alton Arthur Morris, Jr.
December 17, 2016
In the loving memory of Alton Arthur Morris Jr, who passed away on Sunday, December 11,2016, in his home in East Brewton, AL, at the age of 45.
He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and a loving-giving friend to all.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother and grandfather; and by his son, Steven Morris.
He is survived by his three children, Stacy Morris of East Brewton, AL, Jonny Morris of Jay, FL, and Victoria Morris of East Brewton, AL; mother, Helen Carwright of Century, FL; father, Alton Morris, Sr. of Century, FL; and sisters, Tammy Gresham of Brewton, AL, Angie Dybowski of Flomaton AL and Sarah Ogle of Flomaton, AL; granddaughters, Payton, Aubrey, Kimberlee, and Nataliegh Weaver of East Brewton, AL.
He loved to go fishing, camping at the river and he loved looking at horses and riding them, and boy did he love to hunt, and mostly he loved spending time with his grandchildren and children.
Funeral services were held on Friday, December 16 at Jay Funeral Home.
Claude Wingate Williams
December 16, 2016
Claude Wingate Williams, age 73, of Cantonment, was called home to his Lord and Savior, December 12, 2016. He was born in Pensacola, FL on the May 3, 1943, to the late Leonard and Vera Williams. Claude was known for his love of Florida Gator football, and as an avid cat lover. He took great joy in rescuing and caring for them.
He was an attendee of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle in Molino.
Claude was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Ilence and Clora Perry; and his uncle Sam Hamm, of Molino.
He is survived by his cherished daughter, Robin (Philip) Morrison of Milton; grandchildren, Katie Morelli, Joshua Morrison, and Sarah Morrison all of Milton; great-grandchildren, Aiden Murtha, Brice Murtha, and Demetrius Aguayo all of Milton; two brothers and two sisters; devoted aunt, Mildred Hamm and her daughter, Shelley (the late Howard) of Molino.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Bro. Mike Mills officiating.
Interment was at Old First Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Molino.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Earle Steadham, Sr.
December 16, 2016
Mr. Kenneth Earle Steadham, Sr., 89, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Steadham was a native and former resident of Robertsdale, AL and has resided in Atmore, AL for the past 13 months. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, was in the American Legion, Swedish Colonial Society and the Timen Stiddem Society of Wilmington, Delaware. He was a member of the Providence Presbyterian Church in Lowndesville, SC and the Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church in Tampa, FL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Steadham and Callie Lorena Steadham; wife, Sarah Ann Phillips Steadham; one daughter, Carolyn Steadham Mulcahey; six brothers, John Victor Steadham, Edleigh Steadham, Ralph Steadham, Bertram Steadham, James Clinton Steadham and Roy Steadham; and three sisters, Mary Loree Corte, Evelyn Lucille Gulledge and Vivian Frizzell.
Survivors include his two sons, Phillip and Donna Steadham of Lakeland, FL and Kenneth Steadham, Jr. of Pensacola, FL; one daughter, Leslie and Kurt Deuser of Suwanee, GA; one brother, Robert Oliver Steadham of Lakeland, FL; two grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Steadham Chapel.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lowndesville, SC.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Eddie Eugene Jackson
December 16, 2016
Eddie Eugene Jackson, 67 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016, in Atmore. He was a Member of Poarch Band of Creek Indians and a soldier in the Salvation Army. He was born on July 31, 1949, at Poarch, AL, to Walter Lee and Thelma Corrine Partin Jackson.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Corrine Partin Jackson; wife, Betty Robinstein Jackson; and brother, James Jackson Neal.
Survivors include his son, Miles Christopher Jackson; his father, Walter Lee Jackson; companion, Esther Price of Atmore, AL; brother, Bobby Jackson; adopted brother, Ray Vass; two sisters, Thresa (Rick) Hogue, and Thelma (Mac) McFadden, all of Pensacola, FL; and niece, Jade Neal; as well as a host of family and friends.
Services were held Thursday, December 15, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Reginal Dean officiating.
Interment was in Golden Memorial in Dixonville, FL. ‘
Pallbearers wereRay Vass, Rick Hogue, Richard McFadden, Bobby Jackson, Thresa Hogue and Trey Price.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Nathan Allen Hawthorne
December 13, 2016
Nathan Allen Hawthorne was born April 19, 1999, in Layton Utah. He passed away in a tragic accident the evening of December 4, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a resident of Walnut Hill, Florida and was a Junior at Northview High School.
He is survived by his mother, Jammie Colley of Jacksonville, FL; father, Craig (Amanda) Hawthorne of England; brothers, Brian, Aiden, Joshua, and William; sisters, Rebecca, Abrianna, Emma and Laura; grandparents, Pastor Jim (Anna) Colley of Walnut Hill, FL, Jerry Hawthorne of Jay, FL, Patricia ( Joe) Ahola of Germany; great-grandfather, Robert Brotherton of Pensacola, FL; uncles, Torrey (Katherine) Colley, Michael (Faye) Colley, Joey (Brittany) Colley, Jimray (Jennifer) Colley, and Jeremy Hawthorne; and many great aunts, great uncles, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be at First Assembly of God on Highway 21 in Atmore on Thursday, December 15, 2016, from 12 p.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Officiating ministers will be Jon Hill and Max Stinson.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery on Highway 21 in Atmore, AL.
Melba Faye Quinley
December 10, 2016
Mrs. Melba Faye Quinley, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Quinely was a native of Century, FL and has resided in Flomaton, AL for the past 40 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a loving-giving friend to all. She was a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Lyman Quinley of Flomaton, AL; two sons, Tony (Sheron) Nall of Milton, FL and Gary (Carmen) Nall of Opelousas, LA; one daughter, Cathy (Duane) Bond of Century, FL; one sister, Marie Johnson of Hattiesburg, MS; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Hawsey officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.