Margie Springfield McCraney
March 16, 2016
Mrs. Margie Springfield McCraney, 69, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016, in Mobile.
Mrs. McCraney was a native and former resident of Mobile and a resident of Atmore for the past 25 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Waderick Jackson McCraney; parents, Gilbert and Marjorie Springfield; and two brothers, Richard Dale Springfield and Gilbert Wayne Springfield.
She is survived by her two sons, Waderick James (Dana) McCraney of Creola, AL and Jerry Wayne McCraney of Atmore; two daughters, Deborah Faye McCraney of Atmore, AL and Marjorie Dianne (Bobby) Byrd of Atmore; one brother, Robert W. (Nancy) Springfield of Mobile; seven grandchildren, Larry, LaShay, Dana, Skyler, Brett, Summer and Noah; three great-grandchildren, Jade, Michael and Jackson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Earl Harrison officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Derek Chasting, Tito Dixon, Tony Springfield, Trey Dixon, William Reed and Jerry Capers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Merrell Smith
March 15, 2016
Mrs. Merrell Smith, 83, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Perdido and a resident of Atmore for the past 30 years. She was of the Holiness Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Wesley Smith and a son, Billy Dewayne Smith.
Survivors include her two daughters, Betty Jean Singleton and Judy Blackburn both of Atmore; three brothers, Curtis Chavers, Leon Chavers and Ray Chavers all of Davisville; two sisters, Foncie Chavers of Nokomis, AL and Lois Castleberry of Andalusia, AL; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Breceda officiating.
Burial was at the Canoe Freewill Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kyle McGhee, Don Helton, DeWitt Roley, Johnny Hadley, Robert McCullough, Tony Stewart and Kyle McGhee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Patty Locke
March 12, 2016
Patty Locke, 59, of Pensacola, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016.
Patty was a wonderful spouse. She loved life, her family, especially the grandkids, and her friends. Patty enjoyed the mountains in Gatlinburg, cooking at Thanksgiving and decorating at Christmas time. She will be missed immensely.
She is preceded in death by her son, Chad Locke; and her parents, Alexander Clay Campbell and Elizabeth Ann Anderson Campbell.
Patty is survived by her husband, Joseph Locke; two sons, Joshua and Brett (Clayr) Locke; nine grandchildren, Joshua Locke, Brittany Locke, Winter Bush, Nathan Locke, Ian Locke, Gabrielle Locke, Aaliyah Locke, Grier Locke, Bayor Locke; brother, David (Judy) Campbell; and two nieces, Jessica and Jenna Campbell.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Bro. Gordon Godfrey, Jr.
Burial will follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Locke, Matthew Damron and Earl Locke.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
Marie Nanclene Weaver
March 12, 2016
Marie Nancelene Weaver, know to all as “Nan,” was called home into the loving arms of Jesus, Thursday, March 10, 2016, at the age of 71. Her life was an inspiration to many and her book Little Arms, Big Heart, touched many lives with hope and encouragement. She deeply loved her family and enjoyed making people laugh. Nan will be missed by all.
Nan was born May 10, 1944, to the late Kyler E. Malone and Lucille Malone. She was a lifelong resident of Pensacola and a member of Liberty Church. She graduated from Escambia High School in 1962, and married her childhood sweetheart Jimmy Weaver. She raised three sons and a daughter, and was blessed with nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Weaver is preceded in death by her father, Kyler E. Malone; and mother, Lucille Malone Shell.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Weaver; four children, Daniel (Samantha) Weaver, Betsy (Brian) Liechty, Michael Weaver and David Weaver; nine grandchildren, Jake, Carter, Hannah, Kasey, Shelby, Faith, Alexis, Anna and Colton; brother, Kay Malone; sister, JoAnn (Ronnie) Yates; a beloved sister-in-law, Sandy Malone; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Liberty Church on Blue Angel Parkway in Pensacola with Pastor Buford Lipscomb officiating.
A private interment will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Visitation will also be held hour prior to the service at Liberty.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Marie Nancelene Weaver, know to all as “Nan,” was called home into the loving arms of Jesus, Thursday morning, March 10, 2016, at the age of 71. Her life was an inspiration to many and her book Little Arms, Big Heart touched many lives with hope and encouragement. She deeply loved her family and enjoyed making people laugh. Nan will be missed by all.
Nan was born May 10, 1944, to the late Kyler E. Malone and Lucille Malone. She was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida and a member of Liberty Church. She graduated from Escambia High School in 1962, and married her childhood sweetheart Jimmy Weaver. She raised three sons and a daughter, and was blessed with nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Weaver was preceded in death by her father, Kyler E. Malone; and mother, Lucille Malone Shell.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Weaver; four children, Daniel (Samantha) Weaver, Betsy (Brian) Liechty, Michael Weaver and David Weaver; nine grandchildren, Jake, Carter, Hannah, Kasey, Shelby, Faith, Alexis, Anna and Colton; brother, Kay Malone; sister, JoAnn (Ronnie) Yates; a beloved sister in law, Sandy Malone; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Liberty Church on Blue Angel Parkway, Pensacola, FL with Pastor Buford Lipscomb officiating. A private interment will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, as well as, one hour prior to the service at Liberty.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is entrusted with arrangements.
Debbie Wesley
March 12, 2016
Debbie Wesley, 59, of Cantonment, joined her heavenly family Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Debbie loved watching The Gaithers and listening to the Statler Brothers. She loved playing bingo with her girls. Debbie brought a smile to everyone that met her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carris and Nettie Brown; and her brother, Rocky Brown.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost 39 years, Dizzy Wesley; two daughters, Nicki McLaughlin and Jacque (Dale) Weigand; grandchildren, Tyler and Sidney Alexander, Carris “Care” McLaughlin, Brayden Weigand and Hardison Mitchell; two sisters and numerous other family members
P.S. Just for you Mom, this obit was written at Bingo!!!!!
Memorial service will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 5 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements
George Thomas Van Pelt
March 11, 2016
George Thomas Van Pelt, 83, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, in Pensacola. He was born in Henderson, Texas on October 30, 1932.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Lester and Geraldine Van Pelt; and wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Barnett Van Pelt.
He is survived by his two sons and their spouses, George T. Jr. and Michelle Van Pelt of Orange Beach, Stephen L. and Christie Van Pelt of Walnut Hill; grandchildren, Caroline Van Pelt Gardner and husband Levi Gardner, Michael Van Pelt, Bradley Van Pelt, Bailey Van Pelt and Bentley Van Pelt. He is also survived by his brother and sisters-inlaw, James and Doris Van Pelt of Walnut Hill and Dianne Barnett Rose of Atmore.
The family moved to Pensacola in the 1930’s. George graduated from Pensacola High School, attended Texas A&M University and finished college at Auburn University before serving as a United States Marine Corp officer. After his time in the service, he moved to the dairy farm in Walnut Hill that he operated with his brother.
George was very active in the Atmore First United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities. He also served on the Farm Credit of North West Florida’s Board of Directors, as a 4-H Camp Trustee and board member of the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
A memorial service was held at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore on Friday, March 11, 2016.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marian Fillingim Mobley
March 11, 2016
Marian Fillingim Mobley joined her Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the age of 77. Marian was raised in Molino where she lived most of her life and raised her family on the same property where she grew up. She truly loved the Lord and worshiped Him at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church and later at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. This loving mother and wife of 52 years cherished her family, was passionate about local history and genealogy, and loved gardening, cooking and crocheting. She retired from the U. S. Postal Service where she served the Cantonment and Molino areas for many years.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glen; her parents, A.J. and Cora Fillingim; son, Gregory; brother, Jack; and sister, Lillian.
She leaves behind to mourn her passing, her son, Robert (Amy); daughter, Mary Bishop (Darrel); grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, Matt, Sara, and Marina Mobley and Nathan and Nolen Bishop; sister, Maxine Smith; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
The family would like to thank Dr. Shadi Oweis and the staff at Davita for the compassionate care shown to her over the last few years.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Faith Chapel North with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m.
Burial will be at Aldersgate Cemetery on Highway 95A in Molino.
Pallbearers will be John, David and Ted King, Alan Smith, Dustin Harvey, and Nathan Bishop.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Dean Pious
March 11, 2016
Helen Dean Pious, age 80, of Pensacola, was called home March 7, 2016. She was born in Pensacola on September 8, 1935, to the late Lucius and Eva Dean. Helen is fondly remembered for her service as a Licensed Practical Nurse, as well as her volunteer efforts with those under hospice care. She was known for her affinity for all forms of fine art and music. Helen had a particular talent for drawing and sketching.
She is preceded in death by her cherished husband, Warren Pious; son, Warren Joseph Pious; and her parents.
She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (James) Kendrick; son, Micheal E. Riggins; and daughter, Helene Pious of Punta Gorda, FL; grandchildren, Simario Pious, Jessica Kendrick, Lance Nawahine of Punta Gorda, FL, Dedrick Pious of South Carolina, Nicole Kendrick of Portland, OR, and Adorian Pious of Pembrook Pines, FL; great-grandchildren, Simariah Pious, Tristyn Roberts, and Vincente Raymond; brother, Lucius C. Dean, Jr.; sisters, Mary T. Simmons and Joanne D. Boller; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until services begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at New Dimensions Christian Center, 3500 W. Navy Blvd in Pensacola.
Interment will be Monday, March 14, 2016, at 11:45 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery where she will be placed with her husband.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Donna Marie Lambeth
March 11, 2016
Donna Marie Lambeth, age 48, of Brewton, passed away on March 4, 2016, at Santa Rosa Medical Center due to a short illness.
She is preceded in death by her father, Albert Lambeth and nephew, Albert Lambeth Jr. (AJ).
She is survived by her son, Lee Candido Morena (age 6); mother, Effie Lee Lambert; Donald Greg (Lisa) Lambeth, Clayton (Bertha) Lambeth, and Danny Madden and sister, Sandra Lambeth. Donna was blessed with six nephews and five nieces.
Memorial services honoring the life of Donna Marie Lambeth will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Leslie Lynear Morgan
March 11, 2016
Mr. Leslie Lynear Morgan, age 68 of Century, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Sentara Hospice House in Virginia Beach, VA.
Mr. Morgan was a native of Pensacola and a member of the Byrneville community for 51 years. He was retired from the United States Navy with service in aviation maintenance. While in the military he earned numerous medals and he was a member of the Blue Angel Alumni. He was a member of Byrneville United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Marie Beckwith Morgan.
He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Zeb) Gosik of Virginia Beach, VA and Karen (James) Jernigan of Brewton; brothers, Ronald Morgan and Henry Morgan, both of Byrneville; six grandchildren, Andrew Hammond, Ashley Hammond, Autumn Jernigan, Austin Jernigan, Cooper Gosik and Ella Gosik.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Byrneville United Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Interment was in Byrneville Methodist Cemetery with full military honors.
Pallbearers were Jason Morgan, Tyler Morgan, Christian Morgan, Deryl Hadley, Levi Brooks, Dalton Hadley.
In lieu of flowers, donations or contributions may be made to the Byrneville United Methodist Church.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.