Clifton Hughey Breeland
October 5, 2016
Clifton “Clif” Hughey Breeland, 76, of Pensacola, died Sunday, October 2, 2016. Clif was born in Tylertown, Mississippi to Hughey Breeland and Ethel Stewart Breeland. He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1958 until 1964, receiving the Good Conduct Medal in 1961. In 1969, Clif graduated from Texas A&M University where he received his Bachelor’s in Animal Science. He moved to Pensacola in 1969 and accepted a position with Escambia County. From 1969 through 1999, Clif held many positions in Escambia County; 4 H Agent, Director of Parks and Recreation, Budget Analyst and various other assignments. In 2000, Clif moved Santa Rosa County as the Director of Parks and Recreation from which he retired in 2003. Clif enjoyed raising and riding horses, his dogs, hunting, horse shows and rodeos. He was one of the founders of the B Bar K Riding Club in Pensacola.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hughey and Ethel Stewart Breeland; sister, Patsy B. Bearden; brother-in-law, Hugh Bearden; in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Turner, Sr.; sisters-in- law, Bobbie Jo Turner Conroy and Lula Ann Turner Chambliss; and brother-in- law, James M. Chambliss.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Turner Breeland; daughter, Vicki Breeland Campbell and husband Chris; granddaughter, Amanda DeAunne Grant and her father, Steve Grant; brothers-in- law, Troy L. Turner (Cathy), Stafford L. Turner (Tina) and John Turner, Jr. (Vanita); sisters-in- law, Vera Mae Turner Walsingham and Sarah Frances Turner Chambliss; and his companion Rascal.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel.
Entombment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 06, 2016, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Texas A&M – The Association of Former Students, 505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840.
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
Faye Gahlenbeck Agee
October 5, 2016
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Faye Gahlenbeck Agee, 87, of Molino, FL, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 3, 2016. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother, a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born to the late William Alfred and Grace Hall Gahlenbeck of Pensacola, FL.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Victor C. Agee of El Dorado, AK.
Faye was a native Pensacolian who dearly loved God, her family, playing golf, bowling and crabbing on the beach. She was known for her beautiful ability to whistle her favorite tunes wherever she went and had many people comment on how beautiful the songs sounded. In fact, that was the only way her children and grandchildren could locate her wherever she was.
Faye is survived by her daughters, Michelle McKee, and Vickie (Matt, Sr.) Bell; grandchildren, Dana Chilcutt (Kayla, Trenton and Hunter Bedell) and Tricia McKee (Maddie and Macie).
A special thank you to Covenant Hospice in Pensacola for their loving care and support.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., with memorial service following at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment on Friday, October 7, 2016.
Graveside services will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Pensacola, FL where she will be laid to rest.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Charles Thomas
October 5, 2016
Mr. Charles “Bo/High Pockets” Thomas, 51, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Huntsville, Alabama.
Mr. Thomas was a native of Atmore, AL and a resident of Perdido, AL for most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Thomas, Jr. and Mary Helen Thomas; and a sister, Paula Suzanne Douglas.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Thomas of Perdido, AL; two sons, Gary Dewayne Thomas and Kyle Austin Thomas, both of Perdido, AL; one daughter, Kayla Marie Thomas of Bay Minette, AL; one brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Nellie Thomas of Foley, AL; two sisters, Betty Jane Thomas of Huxford, AL and Teresa (aka, Pettie) and Scott Sutherland of Rabun, AL; and one grandson, Gabriel Richerson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Isaac Tolbert Cassidy officiating.
Pallbearers will be Roger Hadley, Ronnie Hadley, Chris Travis, Garren Martin, Ethan Long and Scott Sutherland.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Genevieve Barlow Bell
October 5, 2016
Genevieve Barlow Bell 89, of Century, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, at her residence. She was born April 19, 1927, in Escambia County, FL to the late Walter and Annie Pace Barlow. She attended Fretwell Tabernacle Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clinton G. Bell; son, Philip Michael Bell, Sr.; brothers, Pee Joe Barlow, Floyd Barlow; and one sister, Edith Ortego. She had worked at Vanity Fair in Atmore and the bag plant in Cantonment, FL.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Bell of Flomaton; five sisters, Margaret (Larson) Bryars of Perdidio, AL, Judy Rathsack of Atmore, Diane (Terry) Elkins of Atmore, Debbie Barlow of Walnut Hill, and Theresa Barlow of Flomaton, and sister-in-law, Jackie Barlow; four brothers, Walter “Tobe” (Bobbie) Barlow of Texas, James Barlow of Louisiana, Donald Barlow of Walnut Hill and Frank Barlow of Nokomis; grandchildren, Anna (Ed Henderson) Bell and Philip Michael (Heather) Bell, Jr; great-grandchildren, Devin (Allyson), Brendan, Trey, Madicyn and C.J.; and great-great-grandchildren, Waylon and Summer.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brain Calhoun and Bro. Wilbur “Gam” Graves officating.
Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Philip Bell, Devin Bell, Waylon Bell, Trey Bell, Brendan Bell, C.J. Bell, Madicyn Bell and River Calloway.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donnie Cephus Johnson, Sr.
October 5, 2016
Mr. Donnie Cephus Johnson, Sr., 68, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2016, in Century, FL.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Evergreen, AL and a resident of Century for most of his life. He was a member of the Faith Bible Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy Wilson Johnson and Evelyn Tolin Johnson.
He is survived by two sons, Donnie Cephas Johnson, Jr. of Century and Billy Jack “BJ” Johnson of Bluff Springs, FL; two daughters, Tammie Johnson (Kevin) Andrews of Perdido, AL and Tracy Vitale (Tony) Rigby of Molino, FL; two brothers, Willie “Buddy” (Mary Ann) Blackwell of McDavid, FL and John Thomas “JT” (Kay) Johnson of Bluff Springs; two sisters, Doris Adams of McDavid, FL and Linda Faye (Jack) Merchant of Bluff Springs; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 2, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Stokes officiating.
Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Repton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Billy Merchant, Richard Merchant, Darrin Merchant, Kevin Merchant, Timothy Adams and Willie Johnson.
Honorary pallbearer will be James Johnson, Jr. and Tyler Merchant.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Julia Ernestine Miniard
September 26, 2016
Julia Ernestine Miniard, 93, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, in Daphne, AL. She was born on May 6, 1923, in Red Level, AL to the late Julian C. and Nancy Viola Nall Ingram. She was co-owner of Southland Broadcasting, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Atmore. She lived in Atmore for many years until February 2008 when she moved to Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Miniard; two brothers, Vernon C. Ingram and Lomax Ingram.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Thomas (Myra) Miniard of Daphne, AL and Donald Phillip (Martha) Miniard of Clearwater, FL; one brother, James (Wilma) Ingram of Red Level, AL; one sister, Eleanor Pitts of Red Level, AL; five grandchildren, Brandi, Sherri, Robert, Sarah and Michael; two great-grandchildren, Raygan and Leigh Anne; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Services will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Debora Bishop officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to “More Than Bricks” at First United Methodist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Evelyn Parker Sellers
September 26, 2016
Evelyn Parker Sellers, 92 of Atmore, AL, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016, in Atmore. She was employed at The Greater Fair. She was born on March 4, 1924, in Pike County, AL, to the late Jessie and Rosa Bell Mobley Maughon. She was a longtime member of Brooks Memorial Church.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Roy H. Parker and Author M. Sellers, Jr.; son, Billy Roy Parker; brothers, Robert Maughon, Jessie S. Maughon, Jr. and Malcolm Maughon; sisters, Elna Hagewood and Grace McCoy.
Survivors include three sons, Mickey (Sue) Parker, Mark Parker, and Mike Parker all of Atmore; grandchildren, Amanda Brown, Julie Luker, Katie Linam, Jesie Parker, Jake Parker, Quinten Parker, Connie Alexander, Tony Wheeler and Pete Wheeler; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, September 26, 2016, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Grindle and Bro. Robert Heard officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be men of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Leo Harris
September 26, 2016
Mr. Leo Harris, 80, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Harris was a native of Little River, AL and a resident of Atmore, AL for most of his life. Mr. Harris drove for Scott Paper Co, Kimberly Clark, Alabama Tank and Swift Supply. He is of the Church of God faith.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Verna Mae Harrison Harris; daughter, Janice Marie Harris; brothers, Willie and Johnny Harris; three sisters, Cleo Harris, Bertha Adams and Jannie Toler; and parents, John and Eliza Harris.
He is survived by a son, Jerry (Diane) Harris of Stockton, AL; two daughters, Tammy Harris of Molino, FL and Judy Harris of Atmore; two sisters, Ida Hall of Atmore and Lillian “Bounce” Weekley of Perdido, AL; four grandchildren, Krystal Brakeman of Decatur, AL, Heather Moize of Cantonment, FL, Daniel Pierce of Molino, FL and Tyler Harris of Jay, FL; and one great-grandchild, Scarlet Moize.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. David Harrison officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Harris, Daniel Harris, Ronnie Hall, Freddie Weekley, Daniel Pierce and Bobby Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Purefoy, Mike Howle and Lenson Bethea.
Special thanks to Regina, Connie, Kriss and Judy with Covenant Hospice.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Hank Nellums
September 26, 2016
Hank Nellums, 59, from Pensacola, FL, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Hank was born in Pensacola on July 28, 1957.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; his children, Michelle Rath (Greg), Kristen, and Matthew (Kelsey); his grandson, Andrew Nellums; his parents, Richard and Mary Gainey and Dutch and JoAnne Nellums; his sisters, Ellen (Eddie) Soyka, Natalie (Jeff) Bolton, and Julie (Todd) Lipham.
Hank attended Pace High School and was part of the first graduating class in 1975. He then attended Auburn University.
Hank enjoyed coaching baseball and basketball and spending time with his grandson.
A private graveside service will be held at Roberts Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Edward Earl Owens
September 26, 2016
Earl left us on Friday, September 16, 2016, to join his deceased and beloved wife, Jeanette of 63 years. Earl Owens was president and owner of Carroll Construction Co. He was a plumber by trade and member of Local 366, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Army veteran, Mason and 32nd Degree millwright. H was also a board member and originator in developing the Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club.
Earl is survived by his daughter, Kay Fish (Bob); son, David Owens (Angie); six grandchildren, Sherry Rendell, Tim Rendell, Kevin Rendell, Daryl Owens, Jay Owens and Travis Owens; five great-grandchildren, Erica, Fisher, Macey Rendell, Abi Gail Robertson and Brook Owens.
In lieu of flowers, Daddy’s love for animals, his wish was to have contributions be made to Escambia County Animal Shelter.
Graveside services were held at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.