Ollie Mae Sapp
September 13, 2015
Ollie Mae Sapp, 93, of Cantonment, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was a school bus driver for 30 years. She will be missed by all.
Ollie is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Sapp; daughter, Edith Cummings; son-in-law, Frank Cummings; grandson, Evan Cummings and sons-in-law, Buel Coleman and Norwood Ramsey.
She is survived by her sons, Curtis (Francis) Broadway, Thaxton (Lannie) Broadway and Tommy Broadway; daughters, Janice (Frank) Sellers, Mary Coleman, Mae Ramsey and Helen Harlow; as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will take place Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Frank Sellers officiating.
Interment will follow at Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Griswold Rogers
September 13, 2015
Margaret Griswold Rogers, 97, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Atmore Community Hospital in Atmore. Mrs. Rogers was a native of Bullock County, Alabama. She graduated from Troy State Teachers College, now Troy University, majoring in elementary education. She taught school at Perote Elementary School in Perote, Alabama and A. C. Moore Elementary School in Atmore. After retiring from teaching, she spent her time volunteering at the hospital, senior center, and lending a helping hand where needed and enjoying a good game of bridge. She was a longtime active member of the First United Methodist Church in Atmore.
Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her husband, John Aaron Rogers; her parents, V. F. Griswold and Enola Meriwether Griswold; her brothers, John Lewis Griswold and Victor Fleming Griswold, Jr.
She is survived by her children, Betty Maxwell (Jim), Douglas Rogers (Marshall) and Jane Campbell (Jim); grandchildren, Emily Maxwell, Charles Bryan (Julie), and Layne Abee (Aaron); great-grandchildren, Jackson and Thompson Bryan and Conrad and Bella Abee; sister, Florence Griswold Evans; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Atmore, with Dr. Debora Bishop officiating.
Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore.
In lieu of flowers the family requests any memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church or the Methodist Children’s Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Rodney Hall
September 13, 2015
Charles Rodney Hall, 60 of Atmore, passed away on September 9, 2015, in Mobile. He was born on August 31, 1955, in Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Doris Hall; two sisters, Lanell Cook and Shirley Diane Rushing.
Mr. Hall is survived by his daughter, Heather Hall; son, Christopher Hall of Atmore; one brother, Colvin Murph (Faye) of Bay Minette; six sisters, Carolyn Dees of Robertsdale, Nancy Roach (David) of Davisville, Bettye Hodges (Ken) of Pensacola, Sarah Ward (Mike) of Mobile, Rita Whatley of Atmore and Becky Holloway (James) of Odessa, TX; and many other nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore on Monday, September 14, 2015.
Family will receive friends from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. at McCullough Cemetery with Brother Mike Grindle officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Harold Carson Freeman
September 13, 2015
Harold Carson Freeman, 86, of Cantonment, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, August 29, 2015. He was born on May 04, 1929, to Willie Lynn Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Riggs.
Harold was a Pensacola native. His first job at age 13 was at Martine’s Restaurant. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1949. He served in the Naval Reserves in 1949-50. He joined the US ARMY National Guard from 1950-1953. He then worked a few years at Muldon Ford and worked most of his life at Chemstrand, Monsanto and Solutia where he retired.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Agnes Rimpf; parents, Willie Lynn and Mary Elizabeth; sister, Mary Yetter; sisters-in-law, Theresa Martin, Louella Rimpf, MaryAnn Rimpf; brothers-in-law, Max Yetter, Ted Garber, Jack Martin, Tony Rimpf, Frankie Rimpf, Joey Rimpf, Les Smith and Wayne Clark; and two nephews, Marlin and Gregg Rimpf.
He is survived by his children, Deborah Dennis (Lynn Holmes), Carson Freeman Jr. (Kaye) and Barbara Robinson (Michael); two granddaughters, Stephanie Glaze-Hewlett (Brandon) and Katie Freeman; six grandsons, Brian Dennis, Carson III, Michael and Zachary Freeman, Matthew and Will Robinson; one great-grandson, Joshua Glaze; one great-granddaughter, Kennedi Hewlett; sisters, Anna McSwain (Charles) and Dorothy Garber; brother, Donald Freeman (Lorraine); sisters-in-law, Helen Clark, Carrie Rimpf, Carol Rimpf, Joyce Rimpf; and brothers-in-law, Steve Rimpf and Charles McSwain.
A memorial visitation of family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Faith Chapel North.
A funeral mass will be scheduled at a later date at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his honor to St. Elizabeth Building Fund. Mail to: St. Jude Catholic Church, 303 Rocky Ave., Cantonment, FL 32533.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Evelyn Fillingim
September 13, 2015
Hazel Evelyn Fillingim went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 10, 2015. She was born in Bowling Green, FL on April 8, 1921, to Clyde and Evie Purvis. She lived most of her life in Escambia County and graduated from J.M. Tate High School. She worked in Civil Services at Naval Air Station Pensacola from 1942 to 1973. She and her husband, Olcie Fillingim, were married in 1942.
She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her son, Greg; and two brothers, Ray Purvis and Melvin Purvis.
Hazel is survived by her son, Eric; five grandchildren, Joquilyn Cobb Thomas, Joninfun Fillingim, Christy Fillingim, Rodney Fillingim and Wayne Fillingim; four sisters; Gladys Davis, Joyce Peterson, Rachel Kelly and Shelby Jane Harpe; two brothers, George Purvis and Clyde “Jimmy” Purvis; several great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many loving friends.
Hazel loved her family, loved her flowers and gardening and loved to laugh. She loved to entertain, dance and sing for senior citizens. She was an original member of the Sunshine Granny Sisters which later became known as the Pensacola Dancing Grannies.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronald Davis and Rev. Drayton Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Lathram Chapel Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Elisha Arson Sutton
September 13, 2015
Elisha Arson Sutton, 91, of Cantonment, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015.
A graveside service was held Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Lucile Brown Ellis
September 10, 2015
Mrs. Lucile Brown Ellis, 95, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Ellis was a native of Mt. Vernon, Alabama and a resident of Flomaton, for most of her life. Mrs. Ellis was an employee of Flomaton Gravel Company and Abernathy Hospital. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Brown and Robert Ellis; her parents and four siblings.
Survivors include her son, Frank D. (JoAnn) Brown of Columbus, GA; three daughters, Sue Brown (Melvin) Crowter of Pensacola, Christine (Steve) Stanton of Flomaton and Wanda (Melvin) Ward of Port St. Joe, FL; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel with Rev. Doug Hogg officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 12, 2015, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
William Walter “Bill” Morrison
September 10, 2015
William Walter “Bill” Morrison, 82, died peacefully Friday, September 4, 2015, at Bethany House in Auburn following a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Shelby (Hayles) Morrison; his son, William Todd Morrison and his wife Robin; his son, Walter Craig Morrison and his wife Katie; and five grandchildren, Kyle, Samuel, Patrick, Lucy and Eva.
He was born and raised in Burnt Corn, Alabama. He was the son of William Warner and Panda (Booker) Morrison. He lived the majority of his life in Lottie, Alabama.
In his early years, Bill worked in many different jobs on the farms and in the factories that dotted the rural area spread out around Burnt Corn. At the age of 16, he joined the U.S. Army and was deployed to Germany following World War II, progressing to the rank of Sergeant. At the age of 19, he returned home to pursue a civilian career, and at the age of 22 he met his wife, Shelby Jean Hayles, and they were married in Leakesville, Mississippi.
In 1955, Bill accepted an opportunity to work in the spinning area at Monsanto in Pensacola. Over the next 38 years, he demonstrated a tremendous work ethic and the ability to lead men, as he eventually retired as Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.
Bill served his Heavenly Father as a deacon at Judson Baptist Church in Poarch. He served his community by championing the North Baldwin Water Authority and was very active in helping neighbors with any thing they needed fixed. He had a reputation locally as being very resourceful and always willing to lend a hand.
Bill and Shelby moved to Auburn, Alabama in 2005 to be nearer to their children and grandchildren. Bill was a member of Parkway Baptist Church in Auburn and worked locally as a realtor.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 7, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Dukes officiating.
Burial was at Lottie New Home Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ouida Margaret Bowman
September 10, 2015
Ouida Margaret Bowman, 84, crossed over into the sweet, sheltering arms of God on September 2, 2015.
Ouida and her twin brother, the first two of six children, were born in Tunnel Springs, AL, on June 28, 1931, to Joe and Lula Anthony. In 1949, after graduating from W.S. Neal High School, she married Alfred M. Bowman and spent the remainder of her years as a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She loved God and served Him faithfully. She was a longtime resident of Cantonment, but resided in Oklahoma for the last 21 months.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; her parents; two brothers; and one sister.
She is survived by her brother, Dorman (Brenda) Anthony of Brewton; sister, Maxine Morgan of Century; four sons, Dewayne (Karol) of Germany, Donnis (Pat) of Flomaton, Rudet of Cantonment, Al (Tammy) of Tennessee; two daughters, Diane (David) Wilkins of Oklahoma, Michelle (Scott) Neuhauser of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Services were held September 10, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Richard Phillips officiating.
Burial was at Harvest Christian Center in Cantonment.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Timothy Clayton Maddox, Sr.
September 10, 2015
Tim Maddox, 63 years old, heard the final “all aboard” for the train bound for glory on September 5, 2015. He was born in Pensacola, on April 22, 1952, and grew up in the Ferry Pass community. Tim retired from CSX Transportation as a Locomotive Engineer in 2012 with 34 years of service.
Tim was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Miller Maddox; his mother, Lena Horton Maddox; and brother, Bud John Maddox.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beverly Baggett Maddox; his children, James (Gwen) Perry, Clayton (Lisa) Maddox, Joseph Perry, and Kaylene Maddox; three grandsons, Wyatt Perry, Waylon Perry, and Jasper Maddox; two sisters, Carol (James) Hopkins and Katie Sue (Forrest) Chapman; and one brother, Ray (Terri) Maddox.
Pallbearers will be James Perry, Clayton Maddox, Joseph Perry, Ray Maddox, John Barnett and Kenny Stewart.
Officiating the service will be Rev. John F. Edwards and Rev. William Hodge.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Clear Springs United Methodist Church. A visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Tim will be committed to heaven in Clear Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Our family would like to express our appreciation to Dr. Sherif Ibrahim and his staff, Dr. James Adams and his staff, Dr. Amber Gordon and her staff, Dr. Paul Freitas and his staff, Baptist Hospital Cancer Center and Gentiva Hospice for the compassion, care and support we received during Tim’s illness.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.