James Donald Hanks
January 6, 2017
Mr. James Donald “J.D.” Hanks, 87, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Hanks was a native of Bratt, FL, former resident of Molino, FL (35 years) and had resided in Atmore, AL since 1996. Mr. Hanks was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was in the U.S. Air Force, worked in the oil field, collected antique bottles, loved to cook and raised Donna. He attended the Hall’s Fork Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Lettie Caraway Hanks of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Donna Hanks (Tracey) Hall of Atmore, AL; one sister, Marnell Weekley of Pace, FL; two grandchildren, Donna Elizabeth (Jamie) King of Atmore, AL and James Ryan “J.R.” (Virginia) Hall of Gordo, AL; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Windell Hadley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ronald Hanks, Billy Hanks, Steve Wilson, Luman Wilson, Ricky Beasley and Roy Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brannon Baggett, Kelly Gunn, Fred LaFave, Barry Long, Aubrey Paul and Dallas Sessions.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Jerry “Coon Hunter” Haupert
January 6, 2017
Jerry “Coon Hunter” Haupert, 71, of Barrineau Pk, FL passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Jerry was born November 8, 1945 in Barrineau Park, FL. He was a loving husband, father, Pawpaw, and friend to many. He retired from the Escambia County Road Dept. after 35 years as a grader operator. He spent his spare time doing what he loved, farming.
He is preceded in death by his parents. George and Magdalena Haupert and his sister, Gertrude Castleberry. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Haupert; daughter, Lorri (Greg) Clary; son, Doyle (Threasa) Sledge; granddaughter, Ashley (Clay) Bonner; grandsons, Jody Bonner, Cody Clary and Justin Clary; great-grandsons, Trip, Brantley and Taiten; sisters, Mildred Schwartz, Catherine Goff and Dorothy McDonald and his brother, George Haupert.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital.
Pallbearers will be Jody Bonner, Ronnie Braun, David Knight, Josh Weekley, Jody Franklin, Doyle Sledge, Tim Daniels and Clay Cummings. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Bonner, Nate Craig, Alton Matchett and Greg Clary.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Monday, January 9, 2017, at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery, Barrineau Park, FL.
Willie Edward Olsen, Sr.
January 6, 2017
Willie Edward Olsen Sr., 73, of Atmore, AL, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. Mr. Olsen was born on March 31, 1943, in Pensacola, FL to Pete and Effie Olsen. He was a resident of Pensacola, FL and Baldwin County, AL for the majority of his life. He was a member of The Jockey Club and had a love of racing horses like no other. He was a loving father, “Pop”, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his sisters, Helen Cole and Ruby Moore; and his brother, Howard “Peter-boy” Olsen.
He is survived by his sons, Edward Olsen (Jennifer) of Montgomery, AL, Richard “Rick” Olsen (Sarah) of Fairhope, AL; his daughter, Crystal Olsen-Clark (Randall) of Elberta, AL; eight grandchildren that were his pride and joy. Grandsons include Jackson, Bryson, Landon, Connor, Dominik, and Sailor, as well as his granddaughters, Avery and Anna-Claire; sisters, Frances Hampton of McDavid, FL, Mary Ferguson of Pensacola, FL, Janis Scott (Larry) of Pensacola, FL, Nelree Williams of Pensacola, FL, Janey Hood (Tom) of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Jerry Olsen and Mike Olsen of Pensacola, FL.
Pallbearers will be David Martinez, Timothy Holland, James Walker, Kevin Cole, Tom Hood, Allen Hampton, Mike Coleman, and Mark Lindsey.
Honorary pallbearer is his lifelong friend, Roger Kervin.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, with services beginning at 3 p.m. Pastor Joshua Wallnofer will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Klondike Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Opal J. Caraway
January 6, 2017
Opal J. Caraway, 74 of Atmore, AL passed away Thursday, January 5,2017, in Atmore, AL. She was a school bus driver for Escambia County (AL) school system with 24 years of service. She was born on December 5, 1942, in Atmore, AL to the late Louie Frank and Minnie Irene Rutherford Simmons. She was a member of Atmore First Assembly of God.
Survivors include her husband, Hollis “Bob” Caraway of Atmore, AL; two sons, Hollis Wayne (Rachael) Caraway of Uriah, AL and Ryan O’Neal (Carrie) Caraway of Atmore, AL ; two daughters, Alicia (Richard) Hetrick and Regena (Chris) Black, all of Atmore, AL; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Monday, January 9, 2017, at 2 p.m. from Atmore First Assembly of God with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ryan Caraway, Jeb Black, Matthew Dempsey, Nicolas Caraway, Justin Hetrick, and Brandon Hetrick.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley Webb, Eddie McKinley, Edgar Norris, Marlin Iutzi and Danny Guy.
Family will receive friends, Monday, January 9, 2017, at Atmore First Assembly of God from 1 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Evelyn McKinley Pipkin
January 6, 2017
Mrs. Evelyn McKinley Pipkin, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, in Nokomis, Alabama.
Mrs. Pipkin was a native and lifelong resident of Nokomis, AL. She was a member of the Good Sams Club, Mobile Road Runners and the First Assembly of God of Atmore, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gay and Grace Flowers; first husband, Carin McKinley; two brothers, Winston Flowers and Clayton Flowers; and two sisters, Joyce Nall and Betty Norris.
She is survived by her husband, James E. Pipkin of Nokomis, AL; two sons, Greg (Patty) McKinley of Lottie, AL and Randy (Debbie) McKinley of Nokomis, AL; one daughter, Diane (Ray) Lassitter of Nokomis, AL; one step-son, James E. (Gwen) Pipkin, Jr. of Saraland, AL; two step-daughters, Becky (Hodge) Walker of Bay Minette, AL and Catherine (Danny) Jordan of Houma, LA; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sunday, January 8, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church of Atmore with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mothershed Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Shane Lassitter, Seth Lassitter, Auden Lassitter, Hunter McKinley, Ely Godwin and Justin McKinley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Wilson, Danny Wilson and Norman Wilson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Jeremy Raybon
January 4, 2017
Mr. Jeremy Raybon, age 40 of Monroeville, AL, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Mr. Raybon was born in Atmore, Alabama and had been a resident of Monroe County since 2001. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Mr. Raybon worked as a machine operator in the oil business.
He is preceded in death by his father, Julius Franklin Raybon; his mother-in-law, Peggy Fowler; and his brother-in-law, Tim Fowler.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Raybon of Monroeville; his daughter, Sydney Raybon of Monroeville; his mother, Marilyn Raybon; his step-father, Alvin Philyaw; his sister, Regina Stabler and husband Ken of Huxford; a brother-in-law, Harvey (Marie) Fowler of Monroeville; a sister-in-law, Sue (Mike) Kitzinger of Camden; one niece, Mayci Stabler and one nephew, Tristen Fowler.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Monroe Chapel Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 6, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Monroe Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Dwayne Reed officiating.
Burial will follow in Excel Cemetery.
Marty Leon Griffis
January 2, 2017
Mr. Marty Leon Griffis, 57, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Griffis was a native and lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was an outdoorsman and was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Della Griffis and one brother, Robert Griffis.
He is survived by his three brothers, Keith Griffis, Billy Griffis and Rodney Griffis all of Century, FL; aunt, Jean Clark of Century, FL and a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 2, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Peacock officiating.
Burial was at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Freddie Calloway, Wayne Stanton, D.C. Odom, Johnny Griffis, Tim Hammond and Nikki Odom.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Dillon Gregory Touart, Jr.
January 2, 2017
Greg passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Rose; daughter, Cathy Haight (Benny); daughter of the heart, Martha Gorman (John); granddaughters, Annie Townsend (Tommy) and Anna Gorman; grandsons, Monty Haight and Jack Gorman; and adored great-grandchildren, Baylen Matthew, Allie Grace, and Thomas Andrew; brother, Robert Touart (Arlene); sister, Glenda Barker; brother in-law, Walter Cliatt; and niece, Deborah Cliatt, along with many friends and other family.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Dillon Gregory Touart Sr., Winston and Effie Crosby; grandparents, Joe and Mamie Elsperman; and sisters, Catherine Cliatt, and Judy Crosby.
Greg was raised by his grandparents Joe and Mamie Elsperman in downtown Pensacola. He attended schools in Pensacola and joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served aboard the USS Wisconsin. He met the love his life and they were married June 2, 1956. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 2, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Greg was employed and retired from Monsanto after 37 years of service. He and Rose toured this great country in their motor home from coast to coast after they retired from their in-home day care. Greg was an avid fisherman and loved throwing his cast net from the bridges, catching plenty of mullet. His best fishing buddy was Ernie Millette. Greg and Rose served as youth advisors at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Greg was also a licensed lay reader. Greg volunteered for many years at West Florida Hospital as a greeter, with many great friends. He was a member of Saint Anne’s Catholic Church, where he found great peace.
The family would like to thank all the many physicians at West Florida Hospital and Medical Center Clinic who attended his medical needs over the years, especially Dr. Phillips, Dr. Suelflow, Dr. Lurate, Dr. Gupp, Dr. Mehmood, Dr. Powell and Dr. Rush. We would also like to thank the VA and especially Dr. Fountain, Scott (Counselor for the Blind) and the VA Rehabilitation Center for the Blind in Biloxi, Mississippi for their continued dedication. What would he have done without you all?
Memorial visitation was held at Faith Chapel North on Saturday, December 31, 2016.
Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date with Father George Sammut officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Saint Anne Catholic Church in Greg’s name at 5200 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, Florida 32526.
We love you Papa!
David Crockett Jones, III
December 31, 2016
Mr. David Crockett Jones, III, age 61 passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016, in a Pensacola healthcare facility.
Mr. Jones was born in Century and spent his lifetime there. During his working years, he worked as a safety inspector in the oil industry and was employed with Charco in Flomaton, AL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, David C. Jones, Jr. and Lova Burg Jones; and his sister, Pattie Jones. Mr. Jones was a member of Flomaton United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his sister, Pamela (Sandy) Hindman of Monroeville, AL; nephew, Nicholas Hindman of Greenville, AL; nieces, Megan (Chris) Ross of Opelika, AL and Courtney Hindman of Opelika, AL; cousins, Buddy (Linda) Steele of Stockton, AL, David (Tina) Steele of Stockton, AL, Madison (Donna) Steele of Stockton, AL, Amanda (Shane) Hall of Stockton, AL, Thomas, Logan and Abigail Steele of Stockton, AL; numerous other cousins, family and friends.
A memorial service is scheduled for Mr. Jones on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Flomaton United Methodist Church with Rev. Kathleen McKinley officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Flomaton United Methodist Church.
Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.flomatonfh.com.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Steven E. Moore
December 31, 2016
Steven E. Moore, 63, of Cantonment, FL, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.
He leaves behind , Debbie Lynn Moore, his wife of 38 years. He is survived by his step-father, Coleman Goodson; mother-in-law, Mary Broxson; his children, Leana (Christopher) Taylor, Justin (Katie) Moore, Amanda Moore (Fiancé Nick Driver); siblings, Susan Phillips of Tallahassee, FL, Keith (Rachel) Moore of Crawfordville, FL and Joni (Woody) Hildebrandt of Tallahassee, FL; sister-in-law, Cindy Davis; and niece, Jamie Eisenhut. Steve is also survived by his grandchildren, Jaxson, Jacob, Greyson, and Amelia Kate Moore, Brooklynn Bowen and Libby Taylor; and special nephew, Taylor Hildebrandt along with numerous nieces and nephew.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Wayne Moore; mother, Billie Jo Goodson; father-in-law, Morris Broxson; brother, Gary Wayne Moore; and beloved nephew, Bailey Hildebrandt.
Steven was raised in Quincy, Florida. He married his one and only sweetheart on April 22, 1978. He began a skilled trade of welding and traveled the United States working at different nuclear power plants and shipyards before settling in Pensacola, FL in 1986 with his beloved wife. He worked as a chemical operator and firefighter for Solutia and more recently began instructing welding at Pensacola State College where he enjoyed sharing his welding knowledge and skills with his eager students.
He was a long-time member of Olive Baptist Church where he volunteered at the Welcome Center. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with Debbie and his family, maintaining a pristine lawn, and playing golf as often as he could. Those who knew him well, knew that Steve was extraordinarily faithful and generous; loving God and caring deeply for the love of his life and his family. He was a grateful man who enjoyed his life; he never met a stranger, frequently teased those he loved, and always had a smile for everyone. He would want everyone to remember the smile he placed on your face and the laughter in your heart.
The family will receive visitors on Monday, January 2, 2017, at Olive Baptist Church from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Services will follow immediately at 1 p.m. with a graveside service to follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.