Roy Darby
August 4, 2016
Mr. Roy “Wine” Darby, 73, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, in McDavid.
Mr. Darby was a native of Pensacola and a resident of McDavid for most of his life. Mr. Roy was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Darby.
He is survived by fiancée, Beverly (B.K.) Williams; one son, Roy Bryan (Butch) and Pamala Darby; two daughters, Barbeline McCaw and Vicki Darby; one brother, Tommy Darby; one sister, Elaine Darby; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 4, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial was at the Crary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Richard McCaw, Kevin Williams, Ed Gilman, Buddy Trawick, Terry Bryan and Romeo Coleman.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Adult Men’s class.
In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to the Bratt First Baptist Church or the American Heart Association.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mavis Joyce Chavers Singleton
August 1, 2016
Mavis Joyce Chavers Singleton, 82 of Atmore, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was a homemaker. She was born on November 13, 1933, in Escambia County, AL, to the late Wardlow and Audrey Dreadin Chavers. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Canoe.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Preston Chavers; and a sister, Evelyn Tuberville.
Survivors include two sons, Garrie (Shannon) Singleton and Chris Singleton; daughter, Linda Kaye (Chet) Helton, all of Atmore; one brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Vickery of Huxford; one sister, Judy (John) Layton of Yulee, FL; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held Monday, August 1, 2016, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Renfore officiating.
Interment was in Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Carlton Spence Hurst, Jr.
August 1, 2016
Carlton Spence Hurst, Jr., 87, of Cantonment, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his two daughters, Linda Bowen and Marie Denton; and his son, Charles Lamora, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elouise Hurst; four daughters, Joyce Skelton (Warren) of Pascagoula, MS, Cathy Smith (the late John) of McHenry, MS, Mary Darden (Rickie) of Pascagoula, MS and Debora Hale (the late Paul) of Pensacola.
Graveside services were held at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS on Friday, July 29, 2016.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Ray Godwin
August 1, 2016
Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Ray Godwin age 61 of Brewton, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at a local hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Pensacola, a long time resident of Flomaton; and a former resident of McPherson, Kansas before moving to Brewton. Mr. Godwin was a member of the East Brewton First Assembly of God Church. He attended Flomaton High School and was a former heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Mayers Godwin of Brewton; one son, Randy (Chelsa) Godwin of Summerdale, AL; two daughters, Christy (Dooley) Gibson of Elsanor, AL and Jennifer (Kenny) White of Robertsdale, AL; one brother, Bennie (Lucy) Godwin of Millbrook, AL; one sister, Debbie (Marty) Edwards of Cantonment; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, August 1, 2016, at the East Brewton First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Jeff Scurlock officiating.
Interment was in Beulah Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME OF BREWTON, ALABAMA DIRECTING.
Birtie Mae Jordan Capers
August 1, 2016
Birtie Mae Jordan Capers, age 91 of Chumuckla, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She lived in Cantonment with her son, Tommy Capers for the last five years. She was a member of God’s House of Miracles for the past eight years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira R. Capers in 1976; her father, mother, brother, two sisters and her daughter, Diviviean Allian Capers.
She is survived by her children, Chester Capers, Clara Capers (Alton) Macks, Edna Capers (Albert) Moreno, Leaster Capers Brown, O’Deborah Capers (Roak) Madden, Tommy (Diane) Capers, Roderica Capers (Billy) Cordle, Rolanda Capers, Veronica Capers Simms, Ira Capers Jr. and Terry Capers.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Jay Funeral Home with Brother Wayne Plotner officiating.
Burial was at Ebenezer Church Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
April Renah Sutton
August 1, 2016
April Renah Sutton, a lifelong resident of Pensacola, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at the age of 37. April was a stay at home mom. She loved her children and the simple things in life.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Beth Wiggins; cousin, Jason Steele; great aunt, Bertha Hobbs; and great uncle, Curtis Hobbs.
April is survived by her mother, Renah Ausborn; sister, Brandie Jastrzembski; son, Austin Sutton; daughter, Emilee Wilkerson; boyfriend, Larry Wilkerson; maternal grandfather, William Wiggins; aunts, Letha Hobbs and Nita Richardson; uncle, Mike Hill; nieces, Lana, Alyssa, Kylie and Haley; nephew, Kollin; father, Kenny Sutton; and cousins, Brad and Kevin.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 5, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. prior to services.
Burial will follow services in Whitmire Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Eleanor L. Dunn
August 1, 2016
Eleanor L. Dunn, a lifelong resident of Pensacola, went to be with the Lord and join family members in Heaven on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the age of 93. Eleanor was born on June 23, 1923, to the late Capt. Paul and Lavinina Cascone. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed singing, dancing, spending time with her sisters, Marie and Gloria and babysitting for family and friends. Her sons, Bobby and Lee, along with her grandson, Kevin, were the light of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul, Johnnie, and Mike Cascone; and sisters, Carmella Hargrave, Theresa Wesley and Francis Rattliff.
Eleanor is survived by her two sons, Bobby (Beth) Dunn and Lee (Edna) Dunn; grandson, Kevin Joseph (Deanna) Dunn; brother, Joe Cascone; sisters, Marie Chapel and Gloria Riley; great grandchildren, Constance Lynn Dunn and Aaron and Aubrey Jett; step-grandsons, C.E. (Jennifer) Flowers, Robert (Barbara) Flowers and Danny (Elizabeth) Flowers and their children; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special “Thank You” to the staff at the Specialty Center for taking such great care of Eleanor.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pensacola.
The burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Kevin D. Butler
August 1, 2016
Kevin D. Butler passed away suddenly on July 23, 2016. He was born August 17, 1960, in Pensacola to Herman Joseph Butler and Goldie Vale Scott. He graduated from Pine Forest High school and also attended Pensacola Junior College. In 1992 he married his soul mate, Susie Butler with whom his raised his family.
His interests included family, the beach where he spent most of his summer days, fishing, golf, drawing, baseball and gardening. He loved to vacation with his family and take cruises with Susie. He worked for Ascend Performance Materials and all previous plant affiliations for 27 years, where his co-workers became an extension of his family. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Susie Butler; son, Tristan (Danielle) Butler and Tyler (Sierra) Butler; daughter, Courtney (Guy) Rayner; grandchildren, Brayden, Ethan, Bristol and Bane; brothers, Mark and Bill; sisters, Joanne and Cheryl; and his many fur-babies.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Due to his love of gardening, the family requests plants in lieu of flowers to be placed in his memorial garden. A reception will immediately follow after the service at a location to be announced at the end of the service.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Baxter Dickens
August 1, 2016
Carolyn Baxter Dickens, age 89, of Cantonment, was called home July 30, 2016. She was born February 25, 1927, in Bonifay, FL, to the late W.R. and Lollie Baxter. Carolyn was a proud member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Homemakers of America, Daughters of the Nile, and the First Church of Christ Scientist where she served as a clerk and pianist. She was a social worker by trade with the State of Florida, where she worked with children in foster care. Carolyn was also known as an avid seamstress, gardener, reader, musician and entrepreneur.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Dickens, Sr.; son, Malcolm Daniel Dickens, and her parents.
Carolyn is survived by her children, James C. (Barbara) Dickens, Jr., Diane (Paul) Stull, Tom M. (Jennifer) Dickens, Tim (Michelle) Dickens and her daughter-in-law, E’lisa Dickens; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 2, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmie Dickens, Kenneth Dickens, Joshua Dickens, Micah Dickens, Jacob Stull, and Eric Stull.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tom M. Dickens and Tim Dickens.
Memorial donations in Carolyn’s memory can be made to Sabal House, 150 Crossville St, Cantonment, FL 32533.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth Fraser Slay
July 26, 2016
Mrs. Ruth Fraser Slay, 89, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Mrs. Slay was a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Daphne since 1971.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin C. Slay, Jr.; and a sister, Alice Fraser Russell.
She is survived by her son, Charles E. Slay of Daphne; two daughters, Martha Moore Slay and Rosalyn Slay both of Daphne; one grandson, Mark C. (Karen) Moore of Daphne; and two great-grandsons, James Reilly Moore and Colston Slay Moore.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
A special thank you to the Westminster Village Skilled Nursing and the Alabama Hospice Care.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.