David Dean Morgan
August 22, 2024
David Dean Morgan, 60, of Century, Fl, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024… David was a meter reader for the Century Water Department.
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of such a sweet soul. Dave brought so much joy to our hearts. He loved everyday of his life, spending time with family members and friends. He loved his dog Gunny, watching ballgames on tv, and enjoying times together with his longtime friend, Cindy. He and his dad loved the joy of riding motorcycles and spending time together. He gave his mother great joy by talking to her about the good old days. Dave loved growing up with his brother, Chris, and sister Karen. All three of them were close and enjoyed spending time together. There is so much more to express about Dave, but it would take pages to talk about spending time with all his family including his Granny Morgan whom he dearly loved. His Uncles, Aunts, cousins and nieces. There will be an empty seat with his absence, but we will all remember the love and joy that he gave to all of us.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Morgan. Survivors include his mother, Helen Morgan; Brother, Chris Morgan; sister, Karen (Darren) Mathis; four nieces and a host of friends.
His family would like to express thanks everyone for being there for David, and the happiness you brought into his life. Thank you from our hearts for your love and prayers and may you all be blessed as well. Thanks to the Century Water Department for giving him the opportunity to work with them.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Jay Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Carnley officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until service time.
Ruth Ann Miller
August 22, 2024
Ruth Ann Miller, 81, of Molino, Florida died Peacefully in her home on August 21, 2024. She was born September 15 th 1942 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Samuel John and Cynthia Burkhardt. After she graduated high school she moved to Washington, DC to take a job as a Clerk where she met a small-town southern man from Pineview, Alabama who was serving in the Army. They were married October 13 th of 1961. The two moved to Ensley, Florida and started their family. Ruth and Roger had three sons, John, Jimmy, and Steve. Not long after that, they moved to Molino, Florida and that is where they raised their boys. After moving from the north, Ruth quickly perfected her southern cooking skills and became known for them. She took pride in always taking care of her family and would even take a job when it was necessary to make ends meet, but her greatest titles were Mama and Granny. She took great pride in watching her family grow, especially her great-grandchildren.
In retirement Ruth and Roger were able to spend time together camping, traveling and being grandparents. They loved traveling with friends and playing/listening to music together and camping on the shores of Lake Martin, Alabama. She would often tell stories of how those were some of her favorite memories of their 42 years together.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Samuel John and Cynthia Burkhardt; husband Houston “Roger” Miller. She is survived by her 3 sons John Miller, Jimmy (Becky) Miller, and Steve (Tracey) Miller. Grandchildren April (Adam) Glass, Eli (Sarah) Miller, Kimberly (Robert) Waren, Zach Miller, and Justin Miller. Niece Carol Parks, Nephew Jim Burkhardt; 8 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Crabtree Church Cemetery, Molino, Florida. Visitation will be prior to service at 9 to 10 a.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Duane Bond II
August 22, 2024
Mr. Duane Bond II, age 57, passed away, Monday, August 19, 2024, in Century, FL. He was born April 10, 1967, in Jamestown, NY; and resided in Tennessee for some time before moving to Century, FL; the past 10 years.
His favorite pastime was golfing and traveling with his wife. He enjoyed watching Florida Gators Football and was a Baltimore Ravens Fan.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Wisor Tarvin.
He is survived by his father, Duane Charles Bond, of Panama City, FL; wife, Cathy Bond, of Century, FL; one son, Christopher Nall, of Century, FL; one brother, Danny Taevin, of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Pam Bowman, of Chattanooga, TN; one grandchild, Trevor Nall, other relatives and friends.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Alvin Glenn Myrick
August 16, 2024
Alvin Glenn Myrick, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 9, 2024, at the age of 62. He graduated from Tate High School, Class of 1980. Alvin was known for his kind heart and the love he shared with everyone he met. After graduation, Alvin worked at Westinghouse and later moved to Armstrong World Industries. He had a long and fulfilling career as an industrial mechanic until his retirement in 2021. His work ethic and dedication were well respected by all who knew him. Anyone who knew Alvin knew his passion for his cow farm, where he could often be found riding his Kawasaki Mule, ensuring the cows were safe, the fences were intact, and everything was running smoothly. His love for the outdoors was evident in the joy he found in camping, fishing, and hunting, some of which led to organizing fish fries for family and friends. However, no matter how busy he was, he always found time to drink coffee with his mom, cherishing those shared moments. Alvin was the ultimate family man, incredibly proud of both his children and grandchildren. You could always find him riding around the farm with his wife or one of the kids. Every school afternoon, he picked up Harper and Madi from the bus stop. He constantly roamed the 40 acres, finding chores for him and his son to complete and adding them to the “never-ending list” they joked about. He was a constant presence at the “Broken M Farm,” which he shared with his children, grandchildren, mother, and cousins. Another of Alvin’s favorites was Alabama football. He shared games with his dad, brother, and uncles, and passed that love on to his children. He always stood ready to cheer with a “ROLL TIDE.” He took immense pride in supporting his grandson, watching him play as an NWE Chief, an Ernest Ward Eagle, and eagerly looked forward to seeing him shine on Friday nights as a Northview Chief. He even went to NWE to support his granddaughter’s cheerleading (though we all knew he was really watching the game). Alvin was proud of his son coaching under the Friday night lights at Northview High School. He was always willing to help in any way with the upkeep and maintenance of the sports programs. He will be missed for his generous spirit. Those who knew Alvin were more than just friends; they became family.
Alvin is survived by his wife of nearly 42 years, Jan Clayton Myrick; his two children, Monica (Ryan) Scully and Robert (Brittany) Myrick; four grandchildren, Tucker and Harper Scully, Madi and Alli Myrick; his mother, Sheila Myrick; his mother-in-law, Rachel Clayton; his sister, Sharon (Ricky) McCrory; his sister-in-law, Terri Myrick; and his brother-in-law, Stan (Kimberly) Clayton. Alvin also leaves behind a multitude of cousins, nieces, and nephews, as well as friends who became family over the years.
Alvin was preceded in death by his father, Horace Myrick, and his brother, Doug Myrick.
Alvin will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Whether you worked with him, coached with him, befriended him, or were lucky enough to be related to him, you knew the impact he made on your life. He will be remembered most for his genuine ability to befriend everyone he met and for the unwavering loyalty he showed his friends. His legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to his family and friends will live on in the hearts of those who loved him
Briella Lee Bailey
August 13, 2024
Infant, of Poarch, Alabama was born on May 20, 2024 at Spring Hill Medical Center, and entered her heavenly home on August 7, 2024. Briella was her Mother’s world, her Daddy’s girl, and her Brother’s “Brinnifer”. She had a contagious smile that would light up the room. She brought so much love and happiness to all knew her and truly was a gift sent from above.
Briella is proceeded in death by grandparents Junior Bailey, Marshall Boatwright and Verlie-McGhee Bailey. Uncle Joseph Bailey; Aunt Faith Bailey; special cousins Denver Shuttlesworth, Jake Bailey and Joey McGhee; special friend Hannah Martin.
Briella is survived by parents Brianna Bailey and James Peoples; brother Zayden Bailey; grandparents Larry (Poppy) and Robin (Ra-Ra) Bailey, Timmy (Paw Paw) and Jessica (Mi-Mi) Bailey, Donna (Nanny) Bailey, Faye (Grandma) Boatwright. The best Aunt Chloe Bailey. Bonus grandparents Larry Paul and Stephanie Kendrick, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A special thanks to Atmore Community Hospital and staff, Atmore Medstar, Atmore Police Department, Poarch Creek Indians Fire and Police Department, Sandy Hollinger, Taya Stanley, Haley Hornady, Emily Parker, Makayla Bailey, Trista Barlow, Lauren Stacey, Leslie Ball, Makayla Parker, Gabby McGhee, Francheska Southard, ABC&123 Learning Center and many others.
Funeral service will be held Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM at McCullough Christian Center with Pastor, Cornelius Phillips officiating.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 6:00 PM until service time Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM at McCullough Christian Center.
Pallbearers will be Corey Bailey and Joseph Parker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brayden Bailey, Chad Odom, Denver Shuttlesworth, Jeremy McGhee, Joey Barber, Larry Paul, Patrick Stanley, and Randy Fretwell, Jr.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
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Dwight Lamar Peake
August 12, 2024
Dwight Lamar Peake, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home Aug. 11, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on Jan. 19, 1947, in Pensacola, Fla., Dwight was a barber by trade and a former deacon in his church, Calvary Baptist Church on Pine Forest Road.
Dwight was a loving father, grandfather and husband and has been married to his wife for 51 years.
Dwight is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma Peake, and his brother, Gerald Peake. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Yvonne Peake; son Joshua (Jessica) Peake; daughter Jennifer (Derrick) Mink; grandsons Roman Peake and James Romans; granddaughter Kailyn Mink; brother Bruce (Cindy) Peake, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 16, 2024, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, followed with a funeral service at 2 p.m. No graveside service, as Dwight was a simple man and only wanted one service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Calvary Baptist Church on Pine Forest Road in Dwight’s name.
Lloyd Henry Brazwell
August 12, 2024
Lloyd Henry Brazwell, 95, of Jay, Florida, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Milton, Florida.
Lloyd was born on November 29th, 1928 in Pensacola, Florida. He worked as a tug boat captain for Brown Manie for over 30 years.
He loved his dogs like children. He enjoyed telling stories of his youth to his family.
Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Karen Brazwell and son, Ronnie and wife Beth Castner, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and the 3rd great great grandchild due soon.
He is proceeded in death by his wife of 49 years, Clara Brazwell, his children Lloyd A. Brazwell, James Brazwell and Alice Custner.
A visitation will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home beginning at 10:00am with services immediately to follow at 11:00am.
Lewis Arnold Hilburn
August 12, 2024
Lewis Arnold Hilburn of Cantonment, FL entered into rest on Thursday, August 1st, 2024.
Lewis was born on August 21, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Geraldine Hilburn.
He is survived by his wife Linda, his 2 sons, Jeffery (Candice) and Jason (Nicole), his brother Terry (Rhonda), his grandchildren Ava, Destiny, Autumn, Aubree, and Asher, his aunt Joyce, his uncles Robert and David, and numerous cousins.
Lewis was loved by many and will be greatly missed, but the family takes comfort in knowing he is at peace in the loving arms of his Savior.
A visitation will be held Monday, August 5th from 5:00-7:00 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
The funeral service will be held the following day Tuesday, August 6th at 11:00 also at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
A special thank you to Hospice, especially Mr. David, for making this difficult time more bearable. Thank you for doing such an amazing job and taking such good care of Lewis.
Barbara Josephine Roese
August 9, 2024
Barbara Josephine Roese, 87, of Pace, Florida passed away on August 4, 2024 surrounded by family and close friends.
Barbara was born in Blountstown, Florida to Addie and WM Bond on May 29, 1937. She grew up in Port Saint Joe with her grandparents, Benjamin Franklin Hunt and Kate Pace Hunt. She married George Paul Roese Jr. on March 31, 1962. She loved her work in Pensacola with Wilson Meat Company and Haber Produce Company while also raising six children. Throughout their life, Barbara and her husband, George, were active in contributing to their community through personal sacrifices and environmental actions. She (and George) enjoyed camping at Fort Pickens, fishing, (salt and freshwater), playing cards and games, traveling the United States with her best friends, reading, and “rock-climbing” in Biloxi. Much of this time was spent with their lifelong friends, Don and Voncile Hudson.
Barbara was devoted to her six kids. She was an awesome, fun-loving, dependable, compassionate, and protective mother, wife, and friend. She, like George, had room in her heart for everyone.
Barbara is preceded in death by her late husband George, her grandparents, her mother and father, her sister Kathryn Dearing Maguire, her brother John Dearing, and her daughter Deborah Diane Vann.
Barbara is survived by her five children: George P. Roese, Marcus Wayne Roese, Patty Marie Roese, Crista Lee Roese, Cathy Roese Griffith; 9 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren; and extended family, The Hudson’s.
Barbara’s family wishes to extend their sincere heart-felt thanks to Dr. Navas and his staff at the Medical Center Clinic-West Florida Hospital, her caretakers and friends (Sharon Arsenault and April Strausser), Dr. Bailey and Brent Browning from West Florida Hospital ER, and Lisa, Mom’s nurse with Vitas Hospice at WFH who was with us and said, “Mom has finished her journey.”
Her husband George passed away July 23, 2020. Due to Covid, no memorial was held. Below is a link to George’s obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/srpressgazette/name/george-roese-obituary?id=8363531&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_beta
The Roese family would like to welcome friends and family to a memorial and celebration of life for both George and Barbara Roese. Services will be held at Woodbine Baptist Church, 4912 Woodbine Road, Pace, FL 32571 on Saturday, September 14 with visitation beginning at 2:45 PM. The celebration of life will begin at 3:30 PM. A reception will immediately follow.
*Please wear something with blue in honor of our parents’ love for bluebirds*
Looking forward to seeing all who can make it. ❤️
2 Timothy 4:7
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Ronald Wayne Sims ‘Ronnie’
August 9, 2024
Ronald Wayne Sims “Ronnie “passed away at home on Wednesday August 7, 2024 after an extended illness. He was born in Century Florida on March 8th 1948 to Alton Thomas Sims “Buck” and Annie Lou McClammy Sims “Boo-Boo” who have preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is his beloved wife of 43 years, Ann. Also, brother Billy Sims.
Ronnie is survived by one son Randy Wayne Sims (Chasity Reid), one brother Gene Sims (Carol), three step-daughters and son in laws; Donna and Micheal Ishee, Paula and Greg Fabbro, Ronda and Hutch Hutchison. Seven grandchildren; Colton Sims (Sarah), Dylan Sims, Hayden Sims, Emily Ishee, Caleb Ishee, Madeleine Hutchison, and Hannah Fabbro Smith (Ben); five great grandchildren; Audrey Ann Sims, Lincoln Wayne Sims, and William, Gregory and Hattie Smith. Bonus grandchildren Tori Reid Brown (Joe), Blake Reid (Morgan). Bonus great grandchildren; Asher and Willow Brown, Eden Reid, Kensley and Elyzah Whitley as well as many nieces, nephews and friends who he loved as family.
Ronnie was a well-loved and lifelong member of the broader Century community having been raised on Cox Road in McDavid Florida and attending school in McDavid and Century. Ronnie truly never met a stranger, always greeting you with a warm smile, as if he had known you for years. Chances are that he had, having made so many friends through the years in the local oil field community and beyond.
He married Ann in 1971 and began his official career working with Brown & Root as a masterful heavy equipment operator and supervisor for many years before owning his own businesses and working with Charco until he and his son Randy started and ran S&S Construction for many years. At the time of his passing, he was employed with Campbells Sand and Gravel.
Ronnie was best known for kindness, generosity and a very strong work ethic. No doubt we often will find ourselves repeating some of his famous one liner. One of the families’ favorites is “Somebody’s got to work!”
Funeral service will be held Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie’s grandsons and sons-in-laws.