Frances Alene Wasdin
May 26, 2016
Frances Alene Wasdin, 79, of McCullough, AL, passed away May 26, 2016, in Monroeville. She was a homemaker. She was born in Atmore on September 25, 1936, to the late Levy and Bessie Walker Bryant.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wasdin; one brother; and three sisters.
Survivors include one son, Ricky (Deborah) Wasdin of McCullough; one daughter, Kellean (James) Stacey of Booneville, AL; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Bobby Willis officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jake Wasdin, John Ashcraft, Jessie Sanks, Chris Lambert T. J .Lambert and Pete Stacey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Benny Lassitter, James Bryant, Phillip Weaver, and Dempsey Hall.
Family will receive friends, Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Sharon Delane White Freeman
May 26, 2016
Mrs. Sharon Delane White Freeman, age 54, of Forest Hill Road Flomato, passed away Wednesday May 25, 2016, at her residence after a brief illness. She was a native and life long resident of Escambia County, Alabama. Mrs. Freeman was a member of the Flomaton Pentecostal Church. She was a 1980 graduate of Flomaton High School, and attended Jefferson Davis Community College. She was also a U.S. National Gaurd Veteran. She was a former insurance agent with Larry White Insurance and Liberty National Life Insurance Company and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her father, Sam (Christine) White of Flomaton; husband, Ronald Freeman of Flomaton; one son, Ron Freeman of Flomaton; three daughters, Jennifer Reaves of Crestview, Marcia Lynn Freeman of Atmore and Kimberly Nicole Hamilton of Flomaton; two brothers, Sammy Dewayne White and Shannon Dale White, both of Flomaton; one sister, Sherry Caraway of Atmore; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 29, 2016, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Flomaton Pentecostal Church in Flomaton.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the Flomaton Pentecostal Church with Rev. Al Bethea and Rev. Rick Freeman officiating.
Interment will follow in Rock Cemetery in Flomaton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton is directing.
Jessie Earnest Fillmore
May 26, 2016
Mr. Jessie Earnest Fillmore, age 85 of Brewton, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at a members home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Escambia County, Alabama. Mr. Fillmore was a member of the Canaan Free Will Baptist Church. He attended Wallace School. He was a farmer and also a welder in the construction industry.
Survivors include one son, Barry (Faye) Fillmore of Brewton; one brother, Robert Fillmore of Atmore; one sister, Sang Hayles of Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Christine Fillmore and son, Kenny Fillmore.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Waylon Stuckey officiating.
Interment will follow in Canaan Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is directing.
Howard L. Monroe
May 25, 2016
Howard L. Monroe of Oak Grove, passed away May 21, 2016, in Atmore. He was born on March 27, 1940, in Pensacola, to the late John Pershing and Alice Ruth Dungan Monroe. He retired from Monsanto as a chemical operator after 32 years of service. He was in the United States Marine Corps. He was an avid race fan.
He is preceded in death by his late parents; brother, Allan Monroe; and one stepson, William Rowell.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Dianne Gideons Monroe; one son, Douglas (Lynette) Monroe of Robertsdale; daughter, Pamella (Bernie) Perron of Cantonment; step-daughter, Angela Lynn (Andrew) Pipkin of Atmore; one special niece, Tina Davidson; brother, John (Sylvia) Monroe of Pensacola; two sisters, Peggy (Jerry) Winslow and Susan Bradley both of Pensacola; 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27, 2016, at 2 p.m. for the Atmore area family and friends at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL. with Bro. Butch Brown officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 26, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. for the Pensacola area family and friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James W. Bowen
May 25, 2016
Last evening just before eight o’clock the pines, the oaks, and the river birch in Nokomis stirred slightly, and their branches gracefully parted, and moved aside …as the Lord called James Bowen home on May 20, 2016, in Nokomis, FL. He was born November 30, 1933, in Excel, AL to the late Robert Bernard and Mattie Coleman Bowen.
He retired from St. Regis/Stone Container after 40 years of service. He served in the U.S. Air Force and he attended Nokomis Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by siblings, Robert Bowen, Darrell Bowen and Sandra Smith.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Gloria Byrd Bowen of Nokomis; children, Richard (Christy) Bowen of Pensacola, Douglas (Mary Anne) Bowen of Cantonment, Robbie (Lisa) Bowen of Loxley; grandchildren, Megan, Nick, Justina, Winter, Melissa, Bjay, Stevie Ray, Rhonda, Angelina, and Cody; and 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were held Tuesday, May 24, 2016, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Hill and Bro. Ray Biggs officiating.
Interment was in Old Sowell Field Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Rick Golson, Joe Hubbard, John Levins, Bjay Ditto, Trevor Graham and Josh Horne.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Eunice Hardy Goodwin
May 22, 2016
Eunice passed away in the early morning of May 20, 2016. Eunice was born to Samuel and Lennie Hardy in Bell Fountain, AL. She was raised in Muscogee. Eunice was the only girl out of five children, all of whom preceded her in death. She attended Tate High School until the tenth grade when she left to take employment at Woolworth Five & Dime in Pensacola. Eunice married her childhood sweetheart, A.J. (Dude) Goodwin. They went on to raise seven children. Five sons, Ronnie (Collie) Goodwin, Donnie Goodwin, Bobby Goodwin, Larry (Doris) Goodwin and Eddie Goodwin; two daughters, Faye (Mike) Dees and Brenda (Terry) Bagwell. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Eunice was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was sure to always serve her family hot, home cooked meals every day and kept a spotless home. Eunice and Dude’s son, Bobby, was injured in an automobile accident in 1972 at age of 21, leaving him a quadriplegic. Eunice lovingly devoted her life to caring for Bobby until his death in 2012, at the age of 61. Bobby’s life expectancy exceeded the 20 years predicted to 40 years due to her excellent care. Eunice is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces and special friends. She will be dearly missed by family and all the friends in her life.
Eunice is preceded in death by her husband, “Dude” and two sons, Donnie and Bobby.
The family would like to thank the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice for their wonderful care and support during this trying time. Due to their help, mother was allowed to be cared for and remain at her home she so loved until her death. Also, a special thanks to Emil Arnold and Walker Arnold.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 12:30 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Freddie Stallworth officiating.
Interment will follow at Farmhill Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will Donald Goodwin, Ethan Bagwell, Matthew Goodwin, Dillon Godwin, Dalton Krebs and Tyler Jackson.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Hyde Nix
May 21, 2016
Mrs. Merle Virginia Hyde Nix, age 93, of East Brewton, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016, in Laurel, MS. She was a native of Evergreen, and a long time resident of Brewton. Mrs. Nix was a member of the Cedar Hill Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Mason Drug Store and Bracken’s Drive-In for many years. She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed reading and quilting.
Survivors include three sons, James A. (Joyce) Nix of Flomaton, Kenneth (Lillian) Nix of Brewton, and Don (Pam) Nix of San Antonio, TX; one daughter, Vicky (Bud) Turner of Laurel, MS; one sister, Marie White of Flomaton; 10 grandchildren, Sunji Hunter, Richard Nix, Scotty Nix, Samantha Howington, Mickie Howington, Cory Nix, Howard Turner, Terry Turner, Keith Turner, and Brent Turner; and 28 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by three grandchildren, Vinson Nix, Wanda Michelle Nix and Brandy Nix; and one great-grandchild, Tosha Nicole Jackson.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Watts officiating.
Interment will follow in Weaver Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton is directing.
Samantha Mae Gorman
May 20, 2016
Samantha was born and raised in Pensacola.
“With hair the color of the sun and with her infectious smile Samantha attracted many friends.”
She attended Lipscomb elementary and was a 6th grader at Ransom middle school. Samantha began playing softball at the age of 4, which quickly grew into her passion. She played softball at Northeast Pensacola (NEP) and with West Florida Elite.
Samantha is survived by her parents Kimberly (Laxton) Gorman and Rick Gorman; sister Madison Gorman; great grandparents Isabelle and Richard (deceased) Gorman; grandparents Cyril and Shirley Laxton, and Donna and Dennis (deceased) Gorman; aunts and uncles Tim and Leslie Moore, Michelle (Laxton) Himert, Mike Gorman, Dan Gorman, Cheryl (Gorman) and Kurt Ettlinger; and numerous cousins.
In remembrance of Samantha there will be a Mass with a memorial gathering for friends and family immediately following the service on Friday, May 20th at 10 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord, 9945 Hillview Drive, Pensacola, FL with Father Pat Foley Celebrant.
Charles Arnold Nell
May 20, 2016
Born May 14, 1926, in Pensacola, he was the son of Eugene Michael Nell and Mary Lee Sharp. As a young boy he played Mite and Midget Little League Baseball in a sand lot at W. Gregory and G Street and later attended Pensacola High School. Drafted by the Army in 1944, he was sent to Le Havre, France, arriving on Armistice Day. He achieved the rank of Platoon Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1946.
He was employed by Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company for 20 years, and later served as Executive Vice President of the NW Florida Crippled Children’s Association. He was an active member of Civitan International, receiving the Club, District and International Honor Keys for his volunteer service.
He joined the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks in 1961, and remained an active Elk for the rest of his life, serving as Exalted Ruler of Lodge 497, and later Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the Great Northwest District of Florida. He became a life member in 1996.
Charles was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Pensacola, where he trained acolytes for more than 20 years. He will also be remembered for his volunteer service to Escambia Westgate School and Miracle League of Pensacola.
Charles Nell is survived by his wife of 69 years, Emily Louise Kiedinger Nell; son Terril Arnold Nell (Cathy) of Brevard, NC; granddaughters Amanda Paige Nell and Emily Faith Nell, and sister Eleanor Genevieve Hess of Pensacola. He was predeceased by brothers Eugene Cromwell Nell and William Pope Nell, and by a sister, Mary Lee Sherhouse.
The family will receive friends on June 7, 2016 between 5:00 and 7:00 pm at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd. Funeral Service will take place on June 8, 2016 at 10:00 am, Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, with interment immediately following at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Louise Nell, c/o 522 Feedrock Road, Brevard, NC, 28712. Memorial donations can be made to the Pensacola Humane Society, 5 N. Q Street, Pensacola, FL 32505 or to Escambia Westgate School, 10050 Ashton Brosnaham Road, Pensacola, FL, 32534.
James Henry Littlejohn, Sr.
May 20, 2016
James Henry Littlejohn, Sr., 94, surrounded by his loving family, went peacefully to be with the Lord and his precious wife Louise, May 19, 2016. Jim was born at home, in Bear Springs, Tennessee on February 14, 1922, to Robert Henry and Ella Virginia Littlejohn. Raised on the family farm, living through the depression, built qualities that set him so far beyond the common standard of men!
Dad was loving, gentle, kind, patient, humble, good, disciplined, loyal, more wonderful things than we could begin to say. Through his life he taught us, love is unconditional, be a giver and a forgiver, character and integrity matter, hard work is honorable, do right no matter the cost, live for God and others. Leaving the farm at 18, Jim joined the U.S. Navy Protecting our freedom in WWII, he was in every major invasion of the South Pacific. As a corpsman he treated thousands of wounded men, saving many lives. He was awarded many medals including a silver star and two bronze stars. He is truly an American hero! We as his children are grateful for such a dad!
On September 22, 1945 Jim married Louise Johnson, the love of his life for over 65 years. They had a wonderful life together! Jim served our nation for 26 years finally retiring in Pensacola. Jim and Louise moved to the country with 5 acres so the farm boy could plant huge gardens and happily return to his roots. He loved gardening, fishing, doing crossword puzzles and fixing things, but his greatest loves were God and his family. Dad received Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and lived the rest of his life loving and serving God. He loved God’s Word, prayer, and church. Through his example he has led, inspired and helped us forward for God. What a Godly heritage! Dad was preceded in death by his precious wife Louise, his parents and two brothers.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters; Sherry Wigen, Sheila McGaughey (Jim), and his son Jimmy Littlejohn (Emily); 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and many precious friends. To those who held our Dad up in prayer, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It is with the deepest gratitude and heartfelt love, our family would like to thank Dr. Anita Westafer, for her love and care for our Dad for so many years.
Thank you for doing everything you could to help Dad. He loved you and included you as his daughter. Our thanks to Covenant Care, and Sonshine Companion Care, staff for being such a comfort and help to Dad, and all of us. Sherry, all of the family is indebted to you and more thankful than we can find words to say for taking Dad into your home and loving and caring for him in the very best way you could! God knows each sacrifice you made in love.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wed., May 25, 2016, at Charity Baptist Church, 1675 West Roberts Road, Cantonment, FL, with his son-in-law, Pastor James McGaughey officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. Serving as pall bearers will be, Jimmy McGaughey, Jeff McGaughey, Jerry McGaughey, Ron Ruben, and Mike Stefanko.
The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 10-11:00 am.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 1000 Hwy 29 S., Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
We will always love you, will miss you, and we will see you soon in heaven.