Andrew Charles Forrester
July 10, 2015
Andrew Charles Forrester, age 24, of Pensacola went home to be with Jesus on July 9, 2015.
He was a beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Andy was charismatic, brilliant, and beautiful. He was loyal and fiercely protective over those he loved. He made friends easily wherever he went, and will be sorely missed from China to Italy, Canada and all over the United States. Wherever he traveled in the world, Andy’s gentle kindness was apparent. Whether lifting young ladies from bicycle accidents in China, or serving meals on wheels in South Carolina, he was truly a gentle giant. Andy enjoyed listening to indie music and writing poetry. He had both a creative and brilliant mind, excelling at anything he attempted.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles C. Barnes. Andy is survived by his cherished parents, Franklin “David” and Rose Marie Forrester; his loving brother, Kevin Forrester, of Fairfax, CA.; devoted grandparents, William and Dorothy Calmes, of Baton Rouge, LA, and Annie L. Barnes; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 12, 2015, from 5 – 7 p.m., at Faith Chapel North, 1000 S. Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL. The funeral service will be Monday, July 13, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mike “Country” Wilson
July 9, 2015
Mr. Mike “Country” Wilson, 64, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2015, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Mr. Wilson was a native and lifelong resident of Brewton. Mr. Wilson was of the Christian faith. His sister, Denise Wilson, precedes him in death.
Survivors include one son, Cole (Hollie) Wilson of Mobile; one daughter, Tina Guerrero of Bentonville, AR; one sister, Linda Beasley of Brewton; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 9, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Byrneville Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating.
Burial will follow at the Byrneville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Clay Smith, Chad Smith, Brady Levins, Todd Levins, Jody Levins and Dale Levins.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Francis Louise Taylor
July 9, 2015
Francis Louise Taylor passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. She was born on October 22, 1922, in Bay Minette, AL, to loving parents, Bosso McKinley Wilson and Maggie Zell Gates Wilson.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ernest Jackson Taylor, Sr.; sons, Ernest “Jack” Taylor and Stephen Alan Taylor; daughter, Ann Taylor Pate; and brother, Arthur McKinley Wilson.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda (David) Knouse and Brenda Diane (Patrick) Maloney; sisters, Lorine Weaver and Flora Kearley; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Our mother and grandmother was a sweet soft-spoken woman who was the heart and soul of our family. She always made each of us feel loved and special. We will miss her everyday of our lives until we are reunited again.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating.
Burial will follow in Clopton Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Covenant Hospice for the loving care they gave to our precious mother and the support and comfort they so graciously provided during this difficult time.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Jill Christine Sayler
July 8, 2015
Ms. Jill Christine Sayler, age 41 of Nashville, TN passed away at her home on Monday, July 6, 2015.
Ms. Sayler had been a resident of Nashville for six months coming from Flomaton. She was a graduate of Flomaton High School, Troy University and was a member of the National Symphony Chorus. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee.
She is survived by her father, Greg (Geta) Sayler of Fairhope; her mother, Diane Sayler of Flomaton; sister, Gina (Keith) Nall of Flomaton; brothers, Kent (Marisa) Saylor of Buena Park, CA and Mark Saylor of Fairhope; niece and nephews, Braden Nall, Emory Nall, Wes Saylor.
Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Lynnwood Maxie Kent
July 7, 2015
On July 4, 2015, following a series of multiple illnesses, Lynnwood Kent, loving husband and father, entered God’s Heavenly Kingdom, leaving a large hole here on earth. A gregarious man with a booming voice, known for his great love of history, antiques, southern architecture, travel and cooking, he made an impression on all who met him.
Lynnwood was born on June 11, 1943, in Pensacola, to M.J. and Avis Foster Kent. He adored his mother, Avis, who taught him to cook and influenced his choice to become a teacher. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1961 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi, taking a break to live and teach in New Orleans, before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in history and a Master’s Degree in education. He was an educator for 33 plus years in the Escambia County school system, serving as an elementary and middle school teacher, school social worker and elementary principal. He served as principal of Beulah Elementary, West Pensacola Elementary, Longleaf Elementary and McMillian, Judy Andrews and Petree pre-schools. Named Principal of the Year, 1991/1992 by the Escambia County PTA, Lynnwood had a reputation for straight talk, not accepting less than what was best for students and following his conscience regardless of the personal cost. He especially enjoyed working with students with disabilities and welcomed them to his schools with an open heart. Lynnwood left his teaching career when his country called, serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He was proud to be a disabled American veteran. Lynnwood also enjoyed helping mold future educators mentoring school social work students and senior seminar classes at UWF as an adjunct instructor.
He met the love of his life, wife Traci, later in life, and they spent 20 wonderful years together. He retired in 1998 to become a stay at home father to their two young daughters. He partnered with his mother-in-law to care for his baby girls and was notorious for running to Nanny’s house when it was time for a diaper change! He enjoyed having little ones at the same time as his adult son, Max. Alexandra and Victoria had many adventures with Daddy while Mom was working. He especially enjoyed being mistaken for their grandfather and seeing the surprise on someone’s face when one of them exclaimed “that’s my Daddy”!
He and Traci shared many hours collecting antiques and studying southern history and architecture, passing an appreciation of these on to their daughters. Lynnwood enjoyed traveling with the three of them around the southern and central United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. However, he took the greatest joy from traveling with them to Spain, where he was stationed in the Navy, and sharing his favorite places with them, including the world’s oldest restaurant.
Once his girls were older, he fulfilled a personal dream when he and Traci purchased a 165 year old antebellum home steeped in southern history. He took great pleasure in restoring, renovating, furnishing and enjoying it. He grew to love the slower pace of small-town life and looked forward to living there full-time with Traci until health issues changed his plans. Always a spiritual man, he drew closer to his Lord and Savior as he grew older, and looked forward to eternal life in His kingdom.
He is survived by his wife Traci; daughters, Alexandra and Victoria; son, Max; and two grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Emerald Coast Hospice, West Florida Hospital and Pat Bailey, widow of Lynnwood’s best friend, Jim C. Bailey, for her months of devoted care.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment on Friday, July 10, 2015 from 2 – 4 p.m., with the service to follow at 4 p.m. Pastor Jason B. Adams will be officiating.
He will be interred at Corinth National Cemetery in a private service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Emerald Coast Hospice at 1555 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, Florida, 32501 or to West Pensacola Elementary School through the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, 30 E. Texar Dr., Pensacola, Florida, 32403.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Braylee Ann Chevelle Lambert
July 6, 2015
Braylee Ann Chevelle Lambert, 18 months, of Bratt, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, at her residence. She was born on December 11, 2013, to Timothy Lambert and Leslie Whiting, in Andalusia, AL.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary Whiting.
Survivors are her parents, Leslie Whiting and Timothy Lambert; grandparents, Donald and Judy Lambert and Dana Whiting; brothers and sisters, Justin Kendrick, Ryan Lambert, Nicholas lambert, Haley Lambert, Brooklyn Lambert, Dexon Lambert, Preston Lambert, Allison Lambert and Cheyanne Lambert; and numerous aunts, uncles and extended family.
Services will be Thursday July 9, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Gibson officiating.
Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 12:30 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Milton Darrell Criswell
July 6, 2015
Milton Criswell, 71, of Molino, passed away on July 3, 2015. Milton was born in McCullough, AL to the late James and Jessie Criswell on September 14, 1943. He made construction his life’s work and earned the respect of all colleagues along the way. He loved spending his time working alongside Carlyn, his wife and best friend of 24 years, on countless projects around their cherished home. He was not only a wonderful husband, but also a great father and friend to all he met. The void he leaves behind is one that simply can never be filled, yet we are so immensely grateful for the beautiful years that God allowed us to have with him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Candace Moyers.
Milton is survived by his wife, Carlyn; three children, Brice Criswell, Sunday Flowers, and Karen Smith. He is also survived and loved by the two sons he didn’t have to raise, but lovingly chose to, Joseph and Scott Coe. In addition, he leaves behind his two brothers and their wives, Billy and Janie Criswell and Gary and Tammie Criswell; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. We also can’t omit Maggie, the faithful dog that never left his side.
We are forever grateful for Milton Criswell’s life, as well as for the outpouring of love and support from so many family members and friends.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, July 9, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating.
Burial will be held at Highland Baptist Church in Molino with a reception to follow at the church.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Lee, Anthony Grimm, Ricky Josey, Lamar Goulsby, Jared Criswell, and David Perry.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Della Virginia Dreadin
July 6, 2015
Della Virginia Dreadin, 80 of Huxford, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2015, at her residence. She was a homemaker, born in Evergreen, AL on November 2, 1934, to the late Sidney D. and Bessie Bell Hawkins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gladdin L. Dreadin; brothers, Sgt. Kenneth Hawkins, Sidney D. Hawkins, Jr. and Paul Ray Hawkins.
Survivors include her son, Robert Dreadin of Huxford; sister, Lucille H. Robbins of Palm Bay, FL; and other relatives and friends.
Services will be held Friday, July 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Hodges officiating.
Interment will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery on Friday, July 10, 2015, at 2 p.m.
Family will receive friends on Friday, July 10, 2015, 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.
Ada Dannielle “Nell” Strother
July 6, 2015
Ada Dannielle “Nell” Strother passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Nell was born in Atmore, AL on October 19, 1938, to the late Charles and Loyette Dunn. She was retired from the Escambia County Sheriffs Department. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Leon Reid; parents; and two sisters, Verbie Charlene Palmer and Majorie Carolyn Penton.
She is survived by her children, Marcus (Patty) Reid of Bay Minette, Wayne (Kay) Reid of Illnois, Renea (Heath) Woodrome, and Daniel (Denise) Reid, both of Bay Minette; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jimmy) Satterfield, Anthoy Thompson, Kelli (Adam) Moon, Sarah Bishop, Angelica Haley, and Steven Owens.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with J. P. Lambert and Jimmy Satterfield officiating.
Burial to follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Pallbearers will be Marcus Reid, Daniel Reid, Adam Moon, and Caleb and Carter Biellier.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Owens, Anthony Thompson, Bryson Satterfield, and Brody Moon.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Janet “Gran” Crosby
July 5, 2015
Janet “Gran” Crosby passed away on July 3, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her parents May and Herbert Licklider and her sister Beverly Gates. She is survived by her husband Ray Crosby, sister Paula Southern (Richard), her children Kim Creamer, Scott Crosby, and grandchildren Julieanna Harmon, Nikoal Creamer, and Mayson Creamer.
Janet was born on December 10, 1947, in Cuba, MO. She grew up in Pensacola, where she met her soulmate and best friend Ray. They would have been married for 50 years on July 10th. Janet’s purpose in life was to take care of and be mother to all, especially Susan Doyle, Travis and Stephen Gates, Amanda Mims, Daniel Barnett, and Alan and Amanda Smith.
Janet had a passion for life and a love for giving and sharing her joy with others. She volunteered at Molino Park Elementary and Earnest Ward Middle School almost daily. She even received volunteer of the year more than once. She spent 35 years of her life in the insurance business. Her clients were not just clients, they were family to her. She went above and beyond to help them with not only their insurance, but their lives as well. Not only was she in the insurance business, but she was a notary public and conducted weddings for a lot of her clients. She married Travis and Susie Gates, James and Daphne Southern, her nephews.
Gran did not live her life for herself, she lived it for others. To know Gran was to love her. She will be dearly missed.