Jac Cote
September 29, 2014
Jac Cote, age 43 of Pace, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. He was born on January 26, 1971, in Portsmouth, VA, the son of Gilbert and Glenda Cote.
In 1998, Jac married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Nerlene Lacsamana. Jac and Nerlene remained happily married and together lived a life full of love, laughter, and happiness. Jac graduated from Escambia High School in 1989. After high school, Jac worked several years as a manager in music and video retail. Surviving cancer at a young age, Jac sought to help others diagnosed with cancer. In 2010, he received his Bachelor’s Science of Nursing degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. In 2012, Jac and Nerlene moved from Birmingham and returned to Pace to be closer to friends and family. He served as Nursing Clinical Manager of Oncology at Baptist Hospital.
People automatically gravitated to Jac’s sincere fun-loving personality. He loved music, singing, and classic movies. His intelligence, quick-wit, thoughtfulness, and nontraditional originality immediately made Jac a friend to everyone he encountered. To his family and close friends, he provided a love and trust that both nurtured and bonded undying relationships. He loved his nieces and nephews and helped instill within them values of compassion, respect, and honesty.
Jac is survived by his spouse, Nerlene Cote; father, Gilbert Cote; mother-in-law, Judy Cote; mother, Glenda Cote; brothers, Jason and Joey; seven nieces, Kyleigh, Lauren, Christine, Katelyn, Brooke, Bella and Mya; and three nephews, Brandon, Andrew, and Zander.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Baptist Hospital and Emerald Coast Hospice Care.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on October 1, 2014, at 10 a.m. followed by graveside services at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Lonnie Lee Rackard
September 25, 2014
Lonnie Lee Rackard, 65 of Atmore, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, in Pensacola. He was a retired superintendent of Atlantic Marine Ship Yard of Mobile. He was born in Escambia County, Al. on February 20, 1949, to the Late Edgar and Ruthie Mae McGhee.
Mr. Lonnie was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Atmore, a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and was on the Board of Directors of Muskogee Inn.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Carolyn Rackard of Atmore; two sons, Jason (Mary) Rackard of Poarch and Jeremy (Jasmine) Rackard of Deatsville, AL; five grandchildren, Kinzie, Destiny, Dallon, Khalia, and Jackson; one brother, Eugene (Karen) Rackard of Chipley; five sisters, Hazel (Ardis) Rolin of Atmore, Ruby (Jerry) Hawkins of Poarch; Dorothy (Joe Frank) McGhee of Atmore, Mary (Gary) Cordes of Jasper and Glenda Carlton of Poarch; and numerous extended family and friends.
Services were held Thursday, September 25, 2014, from the United Pentecostal Church of Atmore with Pastor Mary S. Gibbs and Rev. Coleman Pylant officiating.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Poarch Creek Fire Department.
Honorary pallbearers will be Poarch Creek Tribal Council.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home,INC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Al.
Brenda Lois Godwin
September 25, 2014
Brenda Lois Godwin 65, of Davisville, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014, in Pensacola. She was the owner and operator of The Looking Good Hair Salon. She was born in Flomaton on November 14, 1948, to the late Thomas Guy and Marie Porter Nicholas. Ms. Brenda was a loving wife, mother and a great friend who touched the lives of many.
She is preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Freddie Godwin of Davisville; three daughters, Sonia (Quint) Wilson of Bratt, Tonia (Tom) Presley of Byrneville, and Brandy Ramer of Davisville; one brother, Ralph “Bill” Scott; two sisters, Pearline Torelli and Jackie Grantham and seven grandchildren, Patrick (Elizabeth), Wilson, Tabitha Presley, Danielle Wilson, Tiffany Presley, Talisa Presley, Raven Ramer and River Ramer; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday, September 27, 2014, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Bridges officiating.
Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers are Timmy Ramer, Bobbie McCall, Bernard Owens, Buddy Scott, Louie Thrower, and Michael Johnson.
Family will receive friends Saturday ,September 27, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, is in charge of all arrangements
Caitlan Irene Bonds
September 25, 2014
Caitlan Irene Bonds, age 32, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014. She was a resident of Jay since 1986. She graduated Jay High School and Reid State College.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Marvin and Lillian Cain and Harley and Kate Bonds; aunt, Melba Wolfe; uncle, Charles Bonds and; aunt, Nellie Bonds; uncle, Marvin Cain and several cousins.
Caitlan is survived by her son, Tucker James Bonds; sister, Jennifer (Mike) Evans; niece, Devin Evans; nephew, Daniel Evans; parents, Harrington and Mary Bonds; and Tucker’s half brothers, Trenton and Tyler; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at Jay Funeral Home with Brother Don Neese officiating.
Burial was at at Jay City Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Wesley Brisch
September 25, 2014
On September 20, 2014, John Wesley Brisch, left this earthly place and began to live in his new eternal home with the Lord Jesus.
His name was John, Dad, Daddy, Papaw and Sugar. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family as well as a good friend to all.
He was born on March 10, 1921, to Fredrich and Leola Brisch, in Wildwood, MO. Dad is survived by his wife, Eunice Spear, of 69 years whom he married on September 26, 1945. Additionally, he is survived by his children, Linda Brisch Reynolds (Aubrey), Mark Brisch, and Karen Brisch Saucier; six grandchildren, John Reynolds (Lisa), Brian Reynolds (Jennifer), Amanda Reynolds Arganbright (Bryon), Kindra Brisch Hagan, Steven Brisch, and Stephanie Saucier Hirst (Stephen); and eight great-grandchildren, Kaylee Hagan, Kyle Hagan, Dalon Reynolds, Alyssia Brisch, Olivia Brisch, Krystin Hagan, Braylen Saucier and Bronwen Hirst and numerous nephews and nieces.
Preceeded in death by his parents; siblings, Dorothy Brisch Grillos, Lee Brisch, Anna Brisch Barkley; and grandson, Jason Andrew Saucier.
In September 1944, he completed Officer Candidate School, attending schools in Memphis, Indiana, Georgia, Kentucky, and Pensacola. Dad was an Instrument Flight Instructor and trained pilots during and after WWII at Naval Air Stations at Whiting Field, Milton; Chamblee at Marietta, GA; Corpus Christi, TX; Memphis, TN and Jacksonville, FL.
In 1948.; our parents were living in St. Louis, MO., when they learned about Civil Service Instructor openings back in Pensacola. Dad entered the NARF (Naval Air Rework Facility) apprentice program, returning to work in the field of aviation, his first love, completing the program in ‘63, becoming an Aircraft Inspector. Dad was employed at NARF during the 50’s and 60’s. During that time, he served in the United States Naval Reserves as a Weekend Warrior achieving the rank of Lieutenant. In 1976, Dad retired from NARF.
In 1959, Dad remodeled the garage of our home on New Warrington Road to make into a place for Mom to run their business: the area’s first bridal shop (as it was first known), Brisch’s “House of Bride’s”. By 1972, it was necessary to relocate to Brent Lane. The Brisch’s were in business a total of 44 years until Mom retired and “Brisch’s” closed the business in May 2004.
Most important to Dad was his love for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He led his family to become Charter members of Westwood Christian Church and was honored in 2007 as Elder Emeritus by the congregation. He was a prayer warrior and served in many capacities at Westwood over the years.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Dejong, Dr. Dmytrenko, Dr. Tarnosky, the staff of Life Care Center of Pensacola and Covenant Hospice for their loving care of Dad during his lengthy illness as well as the thoughts and prayers of family and countless numbers of friends.
Active pallbearers will be John Reynolds, Brian Reynolds, Steven Brisch, Kyle Hagan, Dalon Reynolds and Stephen Hirst.
Visitation will take place Friday, September 26, 2014, at Faith Chapel North from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. with funeral services immediately following at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Malugani.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Westwood Christian Church, 1111 N. 57th Ave. Pensacola, 32506 or your favorite charity.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, FL is in charge of arrangements.
Montaree Flora Shelby
September 22, 2014
Montaree Flora Shelby, 92 of Pensacola, died on Saturday, September 20, 2014.
Mrs. Shelby was a lifelong resident of the Beulah Community and a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
She was the matriarch of the Shelby family and her greatest joy in life was her family. She delighted in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George Shelby; her son, Terry Shelby; and her granddaughter, Tammy Shelby Hicks.
Mrs. Shelby is survived by her daughter and husband, Sheila and Danny White; her son and wife, Harvey and Linda Shelby; her grandchildren, Ricky Shelby, Matthew Shelby, Gaden and wife, Leigh White and Brant White; and her great-grandchildren, Seth Shelby and Savannah Shelby.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Bill Flannigan officiating.
Burial will follow in Beulah Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m., one hour prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Frances Stewart
September 22, 2014
Mrs. Frances Stewart, 58, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014, in Rabun, Alabama.
Mrs. Stewart was a native and lifelong resident of Rabun. Mrs. Stewart attended the Dean’s Chapel and New Providence Baptist Church. Her parents, George Hadley and Luella Stacey; daughter, April Lynn White; and grandson, Joshua Jay White, precede her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Byron Stewart; one son, Stephen Allen White; two daughters, Regina Godwin and Melinda Ann Jackson; one brother, Elick Stacey; three sisters, Sarah Nell Windom, Lena Mae Debose and Linda Parker; and seven grandchildren, Aaron, Tyler, April, Nicole, Jasmine, Hunter and Abby Kate.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at 1 p.m. at the New Providence Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Joey Brown, Sis. Helen Stewart and Rev. Ron McGhee officiating.
Burial will follow at the Dean Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Godwin, Tyler White, Hunter Jackson, Matthew Williams, Alonzo Sims and Larry White.
Donations may be made to USA Mitchell Cancer Center or Springhill Home Health and Hospice.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Frankie Lee Lewis, Sr.
September 22, 2014
Frankie Lee Lewis, Sr., 91, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014, in Atmore.
Mr. Lewis was a native of Atmore and a resident of Bay Springs, for most of his life. He was awarded the WWII Victory Medal. He attended the Pine Grove Holiness Church. His son, Rodger Dale Lewis; four sisters; and two brothers, precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Lewis of Bay Springs; one son, Frankie Lewis, Jr of Barrieau Park; two daughters, Elizabeth Faulk of Walnut Hill and Sarah Nell Figuried of West Pensacola; one sister, Lottie Hall of Bay Springs; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 27, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Bay Springs Full Gospel Church with Rev. Brandon Stophel officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, September 26, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Frankie Nicholson, Kevin Nicholson, Jason Nicholson, Peter Nicholson, Richard Lewis and Brandon Lewis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey Fox and Michael Fox.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Richard “Rich” Francis Andrews
September 22, 2014
So many friends and family will remember this good man, too many to enumerate here, but please know that Rich led a life of service, to his family, friends, and country. Originally an iron worker in Boston, he joined the Navy in 1969 and served as a Seabee for thirty years. His service took him around the world. A former enlisted man, he was promoted to the rank of CWO4 in the Naval Civil Engineering Corps. Upon retirement he joined the Escambia County Engineering Department as a Project Director for the Dirt Road Paving Program. As he took on more responsibilities with his “can do” attitude he was promoted to Chief of Construction Management. Rich was a loyal Red Sox and Patriots fan as his co-workers were very aware of. His lasting legacy is his two fine sons, everything he built in his lifetime, and our fond memories of his friendship and love for people. If he were he writing this he would say with a smile, “Enough, back to work.” So be it.
Good bye friend, husband, father, brother.
Rich is preceded in death by his brothers, Ron and Mike Andrews.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Cathy; his sons, Matt and Dan; his brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Donna Andrews, and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and inurnment will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Doris Elizabeth McCann Cassady
September 22, 2014
Doris Elizabeth McCann Cassady, age 85 passed away in Pensacola early Wednesday morning, September 17,2014, after suffering from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a cruel, insidious disease that robs, not only the person suffering from the disease, but the family and friends as well. Doris was born to the late Eddie and Ada McCann on November 20, 1928, in Molino, where she grew up. In 1950 she married Leon Cassady. They had two sons. She was an Avon Lady for 40 years before she moved to Crestview. Doris was active in church groups, both Methodist and Baptist and had many friends. Time spent with Doris was a laugh a minute but her claim to fame, along with several church friends, was their rendition of “Elvira” that was performed many times in public, much to the chagrin of her family.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Leon Cassady and her brother, Robert “Bobby” McCann. She is survived by two sons; David, his wife Mary Nell and their children, Matthew and Rebecca Cassady and Paul, his wife Pamela and their children Jeffrey and his wife, Miok, Adam and his wife Beth and their daughter, Camille, John, Elizabeth and Mark Cassady; her sister, Louise Nicholson; her brothers, Roger and his wife June, William “Billy” and his wife Ethel McCann; sister-in-law Martha McCann and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday, September 20,2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Ted Bowne officiating.
Burial was in Aldersgate United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Fred B. Cook and all of Doris’ grandchildren.
Flowers or a donation to Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32504 are appreciated.
Thank you to the staff at Homestead Village and Covenant Hospice for your excellent care of our mother.