Edgar “Bill” Peabody
June 25, 2015
Edgar “Bill” Peabody passed away on June 21, 2015, with his loving wife Roslyn Ivanoff at his side. He was born in Vienna, VA, to Edgar and Elizabeth Peabody on August 5, 1930, and lived the last 20 years of his life in Pensacola. After graduation from Fairfax High School with the Class of 1948, Ed briefly attended college until the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 at which time he joined the U.S. Army as a member of the Military Police, receiving multiple awards for his service. From 1963-1995, Ed worked for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) as a Commissary Management Specialist. Ed received several commendations for his work for the Federal Government. He retired from government service at Fort Lee, VA, in 1995.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Elizabeth “Bessie” Meyers Peabody and his brothers, John Stanley Peabody and Richard Meyers Peabody.
Ed is survived by his wife of almost 34 years, Roslyn Maloney Ivanoff; his three stepchildren André Ivanoff of New York, NY, Ashleigh Lynn Ivanoff of Albany, NY and Nicholas Ivanoff of Mill Valley, CA, his two grandsons, Alexander and Andrew Ivanoff Kahn of New York; his sisters, Mary Gaddis of Spring Island, SC and Esther “Ginger” Williams of Belleair, FL ; his nephew, Robert J. M. Gaddis of Miami FL, nieces, Alyssa Pascucci of Spring Island, SC, and Christiana Masucci of Far Hills, NJ, and Dale Fenstermaker, his close friend and a true neighbor of Pensacola.
Visitation will be held at 11:30am Thursday, June 25, 2015 with Funeral Services beginning at 12:30pm at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment with Rev. Bill Flannigan officiating. Interment follows at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Jacqueline “Annise” Hastings
June 25, 2015
Mrs. Jacqueline “Annise” Hastings, age 83, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at her Brewton residence.
Mrs. Hastings was a native and lifelong resident of Brewton. She was a graduate of W.S. Neal high school and was a homemaker. She was a member of Catawba Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Hastings was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Hastings; and two brothers, Thomas Dean and Mike Dean.
She is survived by four sons, Donny (Sandra) Hastings of Brewton, Terry (Vivian) Hastings of Flomaton, Jeff (Fonda) Hastings of Flomaton, and Greg Hastings of Brewton; one brother, Jack Dean of Myrtle Beach, SC; sister, Jane Crawford of Brewton; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Craver’s Funeral Home.
Aaron Louis Wolfe
June 25, 2015
Aaron Louis Wolfe, 21 of Cantonment, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Aaron loved spending time with his family, going to the gym with his brother, Chris, and spending time with his friends and his girlfriend, Mercedes. He was a fan of the LSU Tigers, Nascar and Kyle Bush.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ted Wolfe; maternal grandparents, Scotty and Joanne Scott; his granny, Marion Walker; uncle, Timmy Scott; and aunt Karen Hayes.
Aaron is survived by his mother, Lisa Medlock; step-father, Dennis Medlock; brothers, Waylon (Sara) Wolfe and Chris (Alyssa) Medlock; sister, Jolene Wolfe; nephew, Tallon Wolfe; grandpa, Carlton Medlock; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and his DKI family.
Memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
James Nathan Cain
June 25, 2015
James Nathan Cain, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2015.
Nathan was born on February 27, 1928, in Escambia County, Florida, to the late James David Cain and Johnnie Lou Bogan Cain. Nathan is also preceded in death by his brothers, John Paul Cain, Jack Cain, and sister Marjorie Cain.
Nathan loved his family dearly. After the death of his beloved wife, Lana Barlow Cain, he raised his young daughters on his own. Nathan’s memory will forever be treasured by his children, Alicia Ann Cain of Pensacola, FL and Frances Janell Richards (David) of Warner Robins, GA and their children Lana, Amanda, Nathan, and Daniel. Also, a daughter from a previous marriage, Sally Lou Thomley (Glenn) of Piedmont, SC and their children Meredith, Diane, Christopher and Amanda; and five great-grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his sister, Sybil L. Cain Majors, and brother, Jesse Cain, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A life-long resident of Pensacola, FL, Nathan lived a full life with many happy times. He became a private pilot at the age of 16 and continued to cherish his time in the air with family and friends until the time of his death. He was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol and the United States Marines and loved racing cars and boxing as a young man. Early on, Nathan worked as a stonecutter, making marble monuments for many area families. He later retired from Champion International Paper Company where he was employed for 37 years. Nathan lived on Blackwater Bay for many years and spent countless enjoyable hours walking the beach with his coffee cup in hand. He loved country music, especially Patsy Cline.
After losing his home to Hurricane Ivan in 2004, Nathan moved to Centerville, GA, near his daughter. He became an active member of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 38 and a regular volunteer at the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB, making many new friends in the flying community.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home located at 1000 South Highway 29 in Cantonment, FL on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Ministers Ward Serig and Diane Ward, officiating.
Nathan will be laid to rest at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery located at 3888 Sardis Church Rd in Atmore, AL immediately following the service.
Bernice Elmira Lucas Robbins
June 24, 2015
Bernice Elmira Lucas Robbins passed away on June 18, 2015.
She was born on September 4, 1927 in Bay Springs, FL, to the late Laura Etta Barks Lucas and Robert Lee Lucas. She and her seven siblings grew up “in the country” on the family farm during the Depression – poor but happy; she recalled that life was good, they were loved, and well cared for. She attended 1st through 8th grade at Enon School then graduated at age 16 as the Valedictorian of Ernest Ward High School class of 1944. Career-minded from the beginning, she came to Pensacola and “marched down Palafox Street” with her report card and diploma in hand and landed her first job at Gilmore Jewelers. She went on to work in the lab at Borden Dairy then out to St. Regis paper mill.
During these years she married and had one son, Robert Paul Fillingim, born January 5, 1954. After several years as a homemaker, at age 35 fate compelled her to become the family breadwinner, so she entered nursing school at Pensacola Junior College. As an RN she went to work for Baptist Hospital’s OB/GYN and Labor and Delivery departments in 1964. Soon after, she was offered the position of Director of Baptist’s newly contracted Student Health Clinic for the University of West Florida. Now the single parent of a teenager, she accepted the offer and during her tenure at the clinic, she went on to earn her BSN and ultimately her Masters in Psych Nursing. But she would say her most gratifying endeavor was mentoring the stream of young women and men engaged in the work-study program, encouraging them to succeed in college and seek a career in healthcare. She remained director of the on-campus clinic until her retirement in October 2009.
In the midst of her “career years”, again fate would intervene to reconnect Bernice with her high school sweetheart, William D. “Bill” Robbins, who had returned to the area after years of duty and travel with military and civil service. They got reacquainted in 1976 and were married in 1977. In the years that followed she worked at UWF, he at NAS, and in the meantime they planned, designed, and built their “dream home” in Pace overlooking the sparkling diamond blue waters and fiery sunsets of Escambia Bay. Eventually they would both retire and enjoy the beautiful view, the birds, the day lilies, and tranquil walks together on their quiet bayside lane. Evenings usually included watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune back to back, followed by Dancing With the Stars or the occasional Braves game.
Bernice loved the arts – theater, opera, the symphony, the galleries, and she was an avid reader. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers Marvin, RJ, and Dick Lucas. She is survived by her husband Bill Robbins; her son Robert Fillingim and grandchildren Keaton Fillingim, and Sheila and Jeffrey Richardson; her step-son Mike Robbins and grandsons Nathan (Jenny) and Kurt; her step-daughter Anne Gay (Charles) and grandson Michael (Brittney); one brother Phillip (Charlotte) Lucas; three sisters Elaine Booker, Yvonne Obren, Ellen Settle, and sister-in-law Charlotte (Dick) Lucas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Words cannot express how deeply she will be missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Father John Licari, officiating.
Visitation to be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
James Willis (Jim) Franklin
June 23, 2015
James Willis (Jim) Franklin, born February 6, 1941, passed away peacefully Friday, June 21, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends. He was a longtime resident of Pensacola.
Jim was Vice President of Lending at Harvesters Federal Credit Union and had an extensive finance career that spanned more than 45 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Hadji Shriners of Pensacola where he was a past treasurer of the Temple, member of the finance committee and directors staff.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Genise Franklin.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Cuba Griffin Franklin; father, William Neal Franklin; son, Ron and Roseann Franklin; daughter, Sherry and Thomas Jones; son, Kristopher and Melissa Franklin; son, Rock Tolbert and Jackie Kelly; brother, Lavonne Bonnie and Faye Franklin; brother, William Michael Franklin; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, as well as countless cherished friends and colleagues.
A celebration of life service will be held at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment on Friday, June 26, 2015, at 7 p.m. Visitation will be held beginning at 5 p.m until service time.
To continue his wishes, in lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Shriners International, 2900 N Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL
33607, or the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Transportation Fund, 800 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534.
A special thank you to Dr. George Antonious, Nephrology Associates as well as his dedicated and caring nurses at West Florida Hospital.
Let us not say in grief: “He is no more”, but live in thankfulness that he was…our world is a better place because of him.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Emma Jean Thead
June 23, 2015
Mrs. Emma Jean Thead, 63, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Thead was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mrs. Thead enjoyed fishing and Alabama football. She was a member of the New Testament Church.
Her parents, Dewitt and Bernice Morris; sister, Betty Morris McKinley; and brothers, Jeffie Eugene Johnson and Jeffie Dewitt Morris, Sr., precede her in death.
Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Marlin Thead; two sons, Timothy William (Lisa) Barber, Jr. and Brandon Shane (Sonya) Barber; one brother, Jeffie Dewitt Morris, Jr.; one sister, Katie Ruth (Cecil) Daniel; and nine grandchildren, Malachi Barber, Kindyall Patrick, Isabella Hall, Quinton Parker, Mitchell West, Chyanne Lee, Alyssa Barber, Kaden Cavitt and Hanna Nelson.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 25, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Bubba Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at the New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Rolin, Glen Flowers, Daniel White, Cereal Daniel, Lee Brown and Paul Daniel.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Clyde “Al” Griggers
June 21, 2015
Mr. Clyde “Al” Griggers, 69, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015, in Century, Florida.
Mr. Griggers was a native and lifelong resident of Brewton. He resided in Century for the past 13 years. Mr. Griggers was a mason and member of Loop Lodge 895 and he was of the Church of Christ faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Melba Griggers and two nieces, Allison Lowery and Dana Davis.
He is survived by his wife, Shelia Griggers of Century; one son, Clyde Jason Griggers of Atlanta, GA; one stepson, Jae Eslava (Misty Downey) of Mobile; one daughter, Robin Allison Griggers of Brewton; two sisters, Nita (Ricky) Cooley of Waverly, TN and Jean Reed of Valley, AL; three grandchildren, Walker Griggers, Cruz Reed and London Griggers; two step grandchildren, Jillian Eslava and Jaden Eslava; three nephews, Mike (Regina) Davis of Brewton, Chuck Davis of Valley, AL and Ben (Tammy) Davis of Grove Hill, AL; one niece, Lesa (Ralph) Gunter of Andalusia, AL; and a number of great nieces and nephews.
Funeral were held Sunday, June 21, 2015, at 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Minister Norman Newberry officiating.
Burial will follow at Serenity Garden Cemetery with Masonic Honors.
Pallbearers will be Jae Eslava, Ricky Cooley, Ralph Gunter, Ben Davis, Chuck Davis and Joe Dozier.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Hershel McGraw and Mark Vickers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ronald Wayne Jarman
June 21, 2015
Ronald Wayne Jarman died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2015.
He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Frank and Ruby Jarman; and sister, Nell Moss.
He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Margaret, who he called his “Love”; two children, Marcus (Jaclyn) Jarman and Maria (Shannon) Yates; six precious grandchildren, Jordan “Little Man”, Kayla “Boo Boo”, Madalyn “Maddy Cakes”, twins Parker and Peyton “The Wild Boys”, and Carter “Buddy”; four sisters, Sheila Hill, Judy (Mike) Gunn, Cindy (Mike) Jarman, Alice (Lomax) Gunn; two brothers, Tommy (Pat) Jarman and Larry (Cara) Jarman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Carlie Whitehead; nieces; nephews; and numerous friends and acquaintances.
Paw Paw loved his family so much. He was an avid Florida Gators fan. He was a big jokester and laughed at the silliest stuff; a kid in an old man’s body. He played and sang good old gospel music for many years. He loved to go fishing and crabbing and he loved eating them too. He also loved getting his “Bubba” cup full of Diet Mountain Dew, eating his nightly sunflower seeds, vanilla ice cream with strawberries and sharing it all with the grandkids!
We will remember him forever as being young at heart, smiling, laughing, teasing, sharing and always being there for us.
He was the BEST!
The struggle with his health is over. He is healed in Heaven and waiting for us all to join him.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Jeff McKee and Rev. Gene Hudson officiating.
Burial will follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Bishop Clyde Floyd Madden
June 21, 2015
Rev. Bishop Clyde Floyd Madden, age 75, of Old Castleberry Road in Brewton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015, in a local hospital after a brief illness. Rev. Madden was a native of Jay, and a former resident of Escambia County, Florida before moving to Brewton in 1974. He was a minister of the Gospel in the Apostolic faith since 1969. Rev. Madden was a carpenter by trade and was former Bishop of the Apostolic Potter’s House Church. He was a United States Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Carolyn Sterling Madden of Brewton; two sons, Tim (Madonna) Madden of Baton Rouge, LA and Shane (Michel) Gryner of Brewton; four daughters, Marsha (Leonard) Pendleton, Julie (Stephen) Pendleton, Bethani Madden, and Grace Madden of all of Brewton; nine grandchildren, Kristen Michel Gryner, Ashley Danielle Jackson, Andrew Kohl Madden, Mikayla Ashtyn Madden, Phebee Guiliana Pendleton, Pheona Leilani Pendleton, Dewayne Pendleton, Brandon Pendleton, Adam Pendleton; and eight great-grandchildren, Kirsten Elizabeth Gryner, Emiley Jade Gryner, Seth Nolan Gryner, Cameron Floyd Gryner, Gentry Garrett Gryner, Daria Kenya Jackson, Mia Milon Jackson and Liam Drake Jackson.
Rev. Madden was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Katie Madden; and grandson, Timothy Stephen Madden, Jr.
Homegoing services for Rev. Bishop Clyde Floyd Madden are scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Apostolic Potter’s House Church with Rev. Stephen Pendleton, Rev. Ronnie Baker, Rev. Steve Breceda, and Rev. Scott Meeks officiating.
Interment will follow in Union Cemetery in Brewton with military honors.
Pallbearers will be Russell Clausell Jr., Eddie Ramer, Andre Gillard, George Tolbert, Eddie Madden, Shane Gryner and Traderek Jones.
Honorary pallbearer will be Jimmy Owens.