Billy Dortch
March 2, 2015
Billy Dortch passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and has been employed with International Paper for the last 40 years. Billy had many joys in his life: his love for his family, Spring Lake ,deer hunting, fishing, cooking ,and sitting around the camp fire. Probably one of his most favorite things to do was riding around Spring Lake with his two best friends, Buddy and Smokey. Everyone was always welcome in his home.
He is preceded in death by his parents, J.C. Dortch and Martez Gilmore Dortch.
Billy is survived by his wife, Joanne Dortch; his son, Adam (Hayley) Dortch of Bratt; daughter, Heather (Rodney) White of Bratt; five grandchildren, Hillary Dortch, Ali Martin, Peighton Dortch, Cameron White and Carsyn Dortch; one great-granddaughter, Talise Gregson; sisters, June (Roberto) Valenzuela of Colorado; Kristy (Steve) Gibson of Bratt; brothers, Randy (Sue) Dortch of Bratt, Tim (Gabby) Dortch of Nokomis and Mark (Sheila) Dortch of Bratt; his longtime best friend, Buddy Plair; and his favorite companion, Smokey.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Bridges officiating.
Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Cancer Society, 5401 Corporate Woods Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Robert A. “Bob” Cawthon
March 2, 2015
Mr. Robert A. “Bob” Cawthon, 83, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2015, in Atmore.
Mr. Cawthon was a native of Bluff Springs and a lifetime resident of Century. Mr. Cawthon was a Korean War Veteran, VFW, Civil Engineer, CORE Engineer for years, and helped build several oil plants in this area. He was on the film crews at White Sands. His father, Robert F. Cawthon; mother, Ruby Coleman Cawthon; aunt, Josephine Anderson; and two brothers, John Jacob Cawthon and Wayne Cawthon, precede him in death.
Survivors include his son, Robert A. Cawthon, Jr. of Jay; daughter, Marie (Dale) Levins of Byrneville; one sister, Rose White of Pensacola; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at the Crary Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 2 p.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tony Levins, Terry Levins, Todd Levins, Brady Levins, Jody Levins, Joey Rogers and Zack Carter.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ida Gibson Garcia
March 2, 2015
Mrs. Ida Gibson Garcia, 42, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Mobile.
Mrs. Garcia was a native of Mobile and a resident of Saraland for most of her life. Her sister, Tina Brady, precedes her in death.
Survivors include her father, Larry Gibson of Atmore; mother, Marsha Apostalo of Saraland; husband, Keith Garcia of Saraland; two daughters, Alyssa Garcia and Rebecca Garcia both of Saraland; and one brother, Larry Gibson, Jr. of Saraland.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Marty Gehman officiating.
Burial will follow at the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Gibson, Tony Gibson, Donald Gibson, Earl Weaver, Tregan McCreight, Robbie Brown and Jerry Gibson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
William Ernest Bowman
March 2, 2015
William Ernest Bowman, 87, of Pensacola, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015. He was born on October 13, 1927, in Barrineau Park. Ernie graduated from Tate High School in 1945. Ernie served a tour in the U.S. Army and a tour in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Ernie retired from Hygeia Coca Cola Bottling Company in 1988 after 41-1/2 years of service.
Ernie was preceded in death by his father, Gilbert Junior Bowman; his mother, Myrtle Mae Beverly Bowman; and a sister, Marian Kathleen Bowman Liddell.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Marie Silvia Bowman; daughter, Tina Diane Bowman of Pensacola; son, William Ernest “Bill” (Wanda) Bowman of Ocean Springs, MS; granddaughters, Alicia Marie Bowman of San Francisco, CA, and Amanda Kay Bowman of Ocean Springs, MS; nieces, Linda June Liddell (Buddy) White of Navarre; Bobbie Sue Liddell (Jim) Malbeck of Lillian; and a sister-in-law, Nadine Silvia (John) Ware.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dallas Peel, R.N., Jerry Flannigan and Ken Carpenter for all their love and support through the years.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Bill Flannigan officiating.
Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Bill Bowman, Tina Bowman, Wanda Bowman, Ken Carpenter, Jerry Flannigan, and Jim Malbeck.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Luke Methodist Church or the Hadji Shriner’s Hospital in Tampa.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel “Guy” Prothro
March 2, 2015
Daniel “Guy” Prothro, a proud Korean War Veteran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2015. He was born March 20, 1933, in Lamar County, Alabama, to Jim Richard Prothro and Jimmie “Nell” Brock Prothro. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne division. “Sarge,” loved spending time with his family, playing dominoes with his friends, NASCAR racing, Blue Wahoos baseball games, and especially Alabama football.
He is survived by his cherished wife of 52 years, and best friend, Vicki Mitchell Prothro; daughters Joy (Mike) Lasseter and Sharon (Gene) Cochran; son Stanley; grandchildren, Kelsi (Jesse) Finley, Kalin Lasseter, Keely Cochran, and Josh McCormick; and great-granddaughters, Bailey and Rylee Finley. He will also be missed by his large extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 5, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home in Cantonment.
Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Bro. Bill Flannigan of Plainview Baptist Church officiating.
Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola.
Pallbearers will be Buck Kelly, Ronnie Carden, Josh McCormick, Gene Wiggins, Phillip Odom, and Mike Lasseter.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Guy’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Lillian Fillingim King
March 1, 2015
Lillian Fillingim King, 73, of Molino, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her parents, AJ and Cora Harris Fillingim, and brother Jack Fillingim.
Surviving are her husband and best friend, Ian (John), of 54 years; daughters Deborah Rossi (Robert) and Angela Bonifay and sons David King (Jackie) and Ted King (Jenny); grandchildren Stephen Rossi, Jordan Jack, Jennifer Sanderson, Ian Nowling, and Olivia and Amelia King; step-grandchildren Christopher and Selena Jacks; and two great-grandchildren; sisters, Marian Mobley and Maxine Smith; and a loving extended family.
Lil was a faithful member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church serving as Sunday school teacher, funeral food director (the best sweet tea maker ever!), and vacation bible school registrar.
She established the Molino Mid-County Historical Society in 2000 and served as its president until her death.
With the help of local Escambia County officials, she was instrumental in transforming the vacant Molino School into the much needed Molino Community Center providing a library, museum, meeting rooms, and multi-use auditorium.
Donations in Lil’s memory may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 6915 US 29, Molino, FL 32577.
Pallbearers will be Robert and Stephen Rossi, Jordan Jack, Robert Mobley, Christopher Jacks and Darryl Bishop.
Honorary pallbearers are Edward Escobar and Marty Lorenz.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 3, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Interment will follow in Aldersgate Methodist Church Cemetery.
James Robert Yoder
March 1, 2015
Mr. James Robert Yoder, age 65 of Brewton, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015, at his home.
Mr. Yoder was a native of Charleston, West Virginia and a resident of Brewton since 1956 coming from West Virginia. He was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force and during his working years, he worked for the Escambia County Road Department as a foreman. Mr.Yoder was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church and is preceded in death by his parents, Hansel French and Alice Pearl Black Yoder, Sr. and his brother, Donnie Yoder.
Survivors include his wife, Monika Sue Yoder of Brewton; daughters, Barbara (Leo) Luker of Atmore and Christy Yoder of Brewton; brothers, Dale (Glenda) Yoder of Atmore, Charlie (Debbie) Yoder of Brewton and Hansel French (Judy) Yoder, Jr. of Kansas; sister, Flora (Mack) Odom of Orlando; grandchildren, Kayla Yoder, Whitney Tolbert, Dillian Crutchfield and Blake Luker.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015, at Craver’s Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 10:30 a.m. until service time at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. John Kemp and Rev. Woody Jackson officiating.
Craver’s Funeral Home Directing.
Edwin W. Ray
February 27, 2015
Edwin W Ray, longtime resident of Atmore and member of First United Methodist church passed away on February 26, 2015, at the William F. Green Veterans home in Bay Minette AL.
He was born to Eunice and W. Morton Rayon June 1, 1927, in Phoenix City, AL. Ed served in the US Navy as a Pharmacists Mate and was honorably discharged in July of 1946. He then attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute, now Auburn University, and graduated in pharmacy in 1949. He moved to Dothan and practiced at a local pharmacy where he met his wife Jeanette Spooner. They married on July 2, 1950. Ed and Jeanette were married for 63 years until her death in 2013.Ed served in the US Army as a Second Lieutenant during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in March 1954. After his discharge, he worked for seventeen years in pharmaceutical sales, sales management, and product management for E.R. Squibb & Sons.
In 1967, Ed bought Greenlawn Pharmacy in Atmore and practiced there for the remainder of his career. He was active in the Lions Club, served as president, and was also president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1972. Ed served on the Alabama Board of Pharmacy for five years, and was president for two years. Ed received the Bowl of Hygeia award from the American Pharmaceutical Association and A.H. Robbins, 1985, in acknowledgment of his service to his community and profession.
Ed is survived by his three children, Kathy Hasty of Pinehurst, NC; Joe Ray of Montrose, AL; Mary Jean Crane of Plantation, FL; six grandchildren, Brandi Schwartz, Sherri Ivey, Emily Ray, Ben Ray, Allen Ray and Matthew Crane; and two great-grandchildren, Raygan Schwartz and Leighanne Ivey; and two brothers, Jim Ray of Dothan, and Joe B.Ray MD Mobile.AL.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 28, 2015, at 12 noon from the First United Methodist Church of Atmore. Honorary Pallbearers are Matthew Crane, Ben Ray, Allen Ray, Jimmy Crook, Gene West, Clint Smith. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Deanna M. Mullins
February 25, 2015
Deanna M. Mullins, 44 of Pensacola, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015. Deanna was born in Pensacola and graduated from Tate High School in 1989. She was a very loving person with a heart of gold. She loved her children and family and was generous to all. Above all she loved the Lord with all her heart. Precious Deanna’s favorite quote: “God is Love.”
She is preceded in death by her stepdad, the dad that raised her, Willard Brown; and father, Richard Mullins.
Deanna is survived by her children, Preston Eddings, Annie Eddings and Christopher Green; mother, Joyce Brown; brothers and sisters, Ricky Mullins, James Mullins, Joyce Hanks and Melinda Brown Dunn; step-brothers and sisters, Libby, Darlene, Shelia, Gene, Lynn Wayne, Will, Shawn Brown; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Calhoun officiating.
Burial will follow in Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah H. Ward
February 25, 2015
Sarah H. Ward 90, of Molino, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dave Ward; parents, Robert and Ada Hatfield; and her siblings.
She is survived by her three daughters, Betty (Sonny) Hicks of Molino, Janice (John) West of Prairieville, LA, and Wanda Graham of Milton; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.She was also blessed with two very special friends and wonderful caring neighbors.
Active pallbearers will be Ray Hicks, Justin Kite, Cody Kite, William Grantham, Jr. Caleb Morrell, and Randy Weaver.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kelly West, Darrell Kite, Todd Powell, Mark Edwards, Bryce Grantham, Seth Morrell, Ed Morrell, Tyler King, Zack King, and William Grantham, Sr.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2015, with Pastor Brian Calhoun and Bro. Toby White officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.
Burial will follow in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.