Sara Ann Ross
January 30, 2015
Sara Ann Ross, 58 of Milton, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015.
Sara was born on October 5, 1956, on Pensacola, to the late John and Izetta Smith. She loved to read her Bible, sing, play the guitar,write music and poems, and fishing.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Sara is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Ross, Sr.; two sons, Joseph A. Ross, Jr. and Jonathan A. Ross; four grandbabies that were the joy of her life, Clarissa, Taylor and Paisley Ross, and Bailee Simmons; two sisters, Brenda Arnett and Lynda Dansby; and numerous family members.
Sara was a mother to everyone and will be missed so very much.
Graveside services were held Friday, January 30, 2015, at Harvest Church Cemetery with Rev. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Vernon Wayne Davis
January 30, 2015
Mr. Vernon Wayne Davis, age 73, of Century, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015, in Century. Mr. Davis was a native of Pensacola. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as Platoon Sergeant in Germany, served in the Florida National Guard, and also worked at the N.A.S. Pensacola in the Fabrication Department. At the time of his death he was working for the Pensacola News Journal. He was a member of Circle Baptist Church now known as New Beginnings Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tonya; and his parents, Willie D and Eunice Davis.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Florence Stephens (Larry) of Pensacola; brother, David Davis (Janice) of Holt; one niece, Wendi Graham (Keith); four nephews, Chris Stephens, Jeff Stephens, Brian Davis and Robert Davis. He is also survived by stepson, John Lance; and four step-grandsons, as well as numerous great nephews.
Memories we have will fill our hearts with love, for his kindness and support he showed the ones he loved. He will be missed by many family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at New Beginnings Baptist Church in Pensacola at 1 p.m. with Reverend Orville Pierce officiating.
Peter Joseph “Pete” Hensel, Jr.
January 28, 2015
Peter Joseph “Pete” Hensel, Jr., age 88, died peacefully at his Cantonment home on Monday, January 26, 2015. Pete grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Barrineau Park. He graduated from Tate High School in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the US Navy, telling friends he chose the Navy because he knew he’d always have warm food and a dry place to sleep. He served as an LST (Landing Ship Tank) driver delivering troops and equipment to beaches in the European-African-Middle East theaters of war.
After the war ended and Pete was being reassigned stateside, when asked by a geographically challenged officer what was the closest Navy base to Barrineau Park, he replied, “Miami, sir,” and finished his enlistment enjoying the Miami nightlife in his off duty hours. Pete then returned to the Panhandle where he tried the grocery business with his brother, Joe, at Hensel’s Market in Cantonment. But, the lure of better pay for less hours landed him a job at the St. Regis Paper Company mill in Cantonment. He started his 39-year career as a paper mill helper and retired as the Pulp Mill Superintendent. At the mill café, he met the love of his life, a dark-haired beauty from Pascagoula, Mississippi named Winnie to whom he was married for 67 years. Pete’s retirement included 4 loves: family, fishing, casino gambling and yard sales. He was a true “Mr. Fix-it” able to repair almost anything and even built his house on Highway 29 from the ground up. While his ability with a fly rod was legendary, his winning at the slots was not so much. He had better luck catching mullet and blue crab off the pier at “Hensel’s Hideaway” on Ward Basin in Milton.
Pete is survived by his wife Winifred and four children, Carol Elaine Moore (Joe), Randall Joseph Hensel, Sr. (Sharon), Gary Wayne Hensel (Donna), and Mark Edward Hensel. Pete survived his siblings, Mary Hensel Ging, Joseph Peter Hensel, and Frank Joseph Hensel. He leaves behind multiple nieces and nephews as well as six grandchildren, Stacey, Taylor, Ross, and Joseph Hensel, Cary and Casey Moore; and one great-grandchild: Tyler Retzer.
The family wishes to thank his caregivers Tammy, Tami, Gloria, and Belinda along with Emerald Coast Hospice nurses and aides for their loving care and support for the last 18 months, especially our angels, Brenda, Sherri and Ms. Evelyn.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel North on Saturday, January 31, 2015, with visitation from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. immediately followed by a memorial service.
The funeral procession will then leave for St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Barrineau Park.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Sue Chandler
January 27, 2015
Mrs. Betty Sue Chandler, 77, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015, in Gardendale, Alabama.
Mrs. Chandler was a native of Elba, Alabama, former resident of Atmore (for 25 years) and a resident of Falkville, AL. She was very involved in the March of Dimes and served as a greeter at K-Mart. She attended the Presley Street Baptist Church and Atmore Baptist Temple. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Dykes Chandler; daughter, Debbie Roberts; and grandson, Christopher Middleton.
Survivors include her two sons, Gary (Leslie) Chandler of Lumberton, NC and Randy (Joan) Chandler of Brandon, MS; two daughters, Denise Middleton of Atmore and Donna (Thomas) Roberts of Falkville, AL; brother-in-law, Joe Roberts of Collierville, TN; one sister, Linda (Cabert) Mills of Elba, AL; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 29, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Kersey, Zackary Kersey, Matthew Roberts, Jeremy Roberts, Corbin Chandler and Robert Amerson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
David W. Fortner
January 27, 2015
David W. Fortner, 84 of Pensacola, FL passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015.
He served his country in the Marine Corps and retired after 30 years of service as an Aviation Photo Electric Systems Chief. His hobbies included bowling, photography, computers, electronics, cinema and reading. David loved spending time with his family the most.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Emma Lois Fortner; and uncle, William Arthur Fortner, Jr.
David is survived by his three daughters, Barbara (David) Davenport, Sherri (Karl) Zehr and Wanda (Johnnie) Tyus; eight grandchildren, David “Buster” Davenport, Jr., Rebecca “Becky” Davenport, Meghan “Meggie” Zehr, Korey “KP” Zehr, Shelby “Cooter” Tyus, Chase “Boo Boo” Tyus, Alexis Tyus and Bridget Tyus; honorary grandson, Jim Orunmbe; and six great-grandchildren, Teven Zehr, Tatum Berry, Trinity Rhynard, Autumn Rhynard, Joey Fisher and McKinley Fisher.
Graveside services will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015, at Barrancas National Cemetery Shelter A.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society, Wounded Warriors or Toys for Tots.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Randolph Watts
January 27, 2015
Raymond Randolph Watts, 84 of Cantonment, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Randy was born in Evergreen, AL to the late David R. and Lillian N. Watts. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked at and retired from Monsanto after 31 years. He was a member of the Masons Lodge #322, former Shriner member and a member of Olive Baptist Church, serving as an usher. He also loved to fish, watch Nascar and was an avid Alabama football fan.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hawkins Watts; his parents; brothers, Donald, Charles, and David B. Watts; and sisters, Grace Hall and Gwen Griffin.
Randy is survived by his daughters, Robin (William) DeCoux, Dnene (Keith) Johnson, Teresa (Dale) Biery and Ramona (Clay) McConell; son, Michael (Jane) Hawkins; sister, Minta Eddins; brothers, McFarlan and Lavon Watts; 10grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Stan Lewis and Pastor Mike Hawkins officiating.
Burial will follow in Pensacola Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Jacob Johnson, Justin and Ryan DeCoux, Mathew Lawrence, and Zack, Cody and Kyle Cooper.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to Emerald Coast Hospice/Gentiva.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Eugene Alexander Maness, Jr.
January 27, 2015
Mr. Eugene Alexander Maness, Jr., age 91 of Flomaton, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Margie Maness of Flomaton; daughter, Judy Maness (Charles J.) Strait of Flomaton; and brother, Jimmy L Maness of Gulf Breeze.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015, at Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Leon Stewart and Rev. Al Bethea officiating.
Interment will follow in Rock Cemetery in Flomaton.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
Noah Cleveland Mathis, Jr.
January 27, 2015
Mr. Noah Cleveland Mathis, Jr., age 86 of Century, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, in Century.
Mr. Mathis was a native of Century and spent his lifetime there where he owned and operated Mathis Development. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as Military Police and he earned the WWII Victory Medal and Army Occupational Medal. Mr. Mathis was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Cleveland and Ruby Emmons Mathis, Sr.; his brothers, Tom and Pete Mathis and his son, Larry Mathis.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Chiquita Moore Mathis of Century; sons, Brandon Mathis of Molino, Scott Moore of San Antonio, TX and Jimmie (Betty) Moore of Flomaton; daughters, Judy (Ricky) Dunsford of Century, June (Cal) Thompson of Flomaton, Betty (John) Jackson of Florida; brother, John (Laverne) Mathis of Atmore; sister, Ida Mae Welch of Pensacola; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Century from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Barrow and Rev. Ricky Dunsford officiating.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery with military honors.
Pallbearers will be Robert Jackson, John Jackson, Rich Dunsford, Timothy Dunsford, Caleb Thompson, Aaron Thompson and Brandon Mathis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Amos Jackson, Joe Brown, Darrel Fore, Ronnie Sims, Billy Sims, Curtis Moye, Mike Roesch, Daryl Barrow.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
Frances Marie Lambert Biggs
January 25, 2015
Frances Marie Lambert Biggs, 68 of Atmore, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, at her residence. She was a homemaker born in Atmore on February 26, 1946, to the late D.C. and Ruby Woods Lambert. She was of the Christian faith.
Survivors are her husband, Franklin Biggs; two sons, Dennis Biggs and Rodney (Lisa) Biggs, all of Atmore; three brothers, Edward (Opal) Lambert of Irvington, AL, Sherrel (Mabel) Lambert of Atmore, Norman Lambert of Perdido; three granddaughters, Heather (Jeff) Weaver of Atmore, Kristen (Daniel) Blackwell and Tiffany (Paul) Adams both of Foley; five great-grandchildren, Britton, Braden, Gracie, Kamryn and Kaylee.
Services were held Saturday January 24, 2015, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joel White officiating.
Interment will follow in Mothershed Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Norman Lambert, Danny Lambert, Ronnie Lambert, BoBo Lambert, John Lambert, and Shayne Cooper.
Honorary pallbearers are Trent Lambert and Audie Coleman.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Earl Ivey “Pops” Daw
January 25, 2015
Earl Ivey “Pops” Daw, 88, passed away on January 24, 2015. Mr. Daw was born on November 13, 1926, in Evergreen, Alabama. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retiree of the City of Pensacola. Lovingly referred to as “Pop” by everyone who knew him, he was a lifelong lover of “old cars” and always had a story to tell with a smile on his face. Pop was a very snappy dresser usually wearing polished boots and a fancy cap. He loved attending church and reading his Bible.
Mr. Daw was preceded in death by his parents, Will Ivey Daw and Eugenia Stuckey Daw, and his sister, Nettie Bea Daw.
Mr. Daw was married to his loving wife, Mildred, for 59 years until her passing in 2004.
He is survived by his children, Marie Jones (David), Sandra Flaim, and C. Lynndale Daw (Pat); grandchildren, Charati Jennings, Renee Saks, Jennifer Flaim, Donald Flaim Jr., Bonnie Dannelley, Hollie McEwan, Michael Daw, and Kaitlee Glaze and many great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Monday, January 26, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Tuesday, January 27, at 9 a.m.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 11 am.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.