Carl Hubbell Lee
July 31, 2014
Mr. Carl Hubbell Lee, age 77 of Century, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 30, 2014.
Mr. Lee was a native of Georgiana, AL, and a resident of Century for 30 years coming from McDavid. Mr. Lee was a veteran of the United States Navy and was retired from the Escambia County Florida School Board system. He was a member of Ray’s Chapel and was preceded in death by his parents, Early Ernest and Mittie Bass Lee, Sr.; brother, Early Lee, Jr; and son, Christopher Lee.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Shelia Seals Lee of Century; daughters, Elizabeth Lee of Brewton, Stephanie Lee of Flomaton, Tammy (Burt)Williams of Auburn, and Renee Hullet of Flomaton; brother, Bobby Joe Lee of Flomaton; sister, Catherine Lewis of North Carolina; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and special family friend, Lisa Nicholls.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, 2014, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery in Bogia.
Pallbearers will be Zack Carter, Trey Weeks, Kenny Coleman, Woody Daw, Robby Lee and Cody Williams.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
Lynn Driver
July 31, 2014
Lynn Driver, age 48, a native of Walnut Hill and resident of Loxley, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014. Mrs. Driver was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. She loved the beach, was an Auburn fan, coached little league baseball and was a licensed real estate agent. She loved her boys. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lisa Ann Littles.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Smith; children, Reid Carrillo, A J Sappenfield, J D Sappenfield, and Justice Smith all of Loxley; parents, Jimmy and Carol Ann Driver of Loxley; two sisters, Lana Elizabeth Pulido of Loxley and Dr. Lucinda Lea Parmer of Cincinnati, OH; and brother, Lloyd Driver of Dania Beach, FL.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 2, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. The family will begin receiving friends at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 5741 Arthur Brown Rd, McDavid, FL 32568.
Arrangements are by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory in Robertsdale and Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Abbie Gail Reader
July 31, 2014
Abbie Gail Reader, 92, of Pensacola, died on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. She was born on August 6, 1921, in Molino to the late Clyde and Elizabeth Hardy Harris. She lived in Panama City Beach for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Edward “Sonny” Reader, Jr.; parents; two sisters, Mildred Fillingim and Vonnie Morgan; two brothers, Bill and Luther Harris; and one stepson, Richard Reader.
Abbie is survived by two step-children, Cathy (John) Scott and William (Suzanne) Reader; sister-in-law, Wren (Donald) Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Grandview Assisted Living for all their care and love to Abbie.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Pam Avery officiating.
Inurnment will be held at a later date in Panama City next to her late husband, Sonny, at Kent Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Reverend Thomas “Ed” Barnes
July 31, 2014
One of God’s finest, Rev. Thomas “Ed” Barnes, 82, of Pensacola, took his final steps to meet the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday evening.
Known as the “Boy Preacher” in his early teenage years traveling a five county area in NW Florida to spread the word, this Man of God went on to become a minister for the past 65 years. Starting with Reedy Assembly of God in Westville, FL, 1948-1951; Alford Assembly of God in Alford, FL, 1951-1953; he attended Southeastern Bible College, 1953-1955; Alford Assembly of God, 1955-1960; Bratt Assembly of God in Bratt, 1960-1970; Jordan Street Assembly of God in Pensacola, 1977 and Faith Temple Assembly of God in Pensacola, 1978-1988. But one of his proudest accomplishments was done later on in life when he kept spreading the word on a weekly basis to the elderly and shut-ins around the area in elderly facilities and homes who were not able to attend church and helped with the homeless. He preached his last sermon on May 4, 2014 at Brentwood Assembly of God.
He was a lifelong carpenter who also went on to retire from New York Life Insurance and Whitney Bank.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Berniece Yon Barnes; parents, Troy and Janie Barnes; and his brothers, Lester and Azell Barnes.
Survivors include his sons, Richard Barnes (Ann), Randall Barnes (Deborah) and David Barnes (Vicki) all of Pensacola; his siblings, Gerethea Wise of Pensacola, Betty Bildner of Osseo, MI, and Frankie Barnes (Meryl) of Kynesville, FL; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; as well as in-laws and many nieces, nephews and his beloved pet and buddy, Charlie.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2014, at Brentwood Assembly of God in Pensacola. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Brentwood Assembly of God with Pastors Kenneth Martin, Ron Carnley and James Vickery officiating. Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be Roger Barnes, Jason Barnes, Billy Latham, Robert Stuck, Darryl Bildner, Eric Wise, Mark Mills, Clay Mills, Steve Finch and James Kristie.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bill McLeod and the Brentwood Men’s Fellowship.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brentwood Men’s Fellowship, Brentwood Breakfast Fund, 4901 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32505.
The family would like to thank special friend, Dr. Fleischhauer, the staff at Baptist Hospital 4-West, ICU Unit, PCU Unit and very special thanks to Laurie.
Virginia Davis Mason Comer
July 29, 2014
Virginia Davis Mason Comer passed away July 28, 2014. She was born on April 9, 1927, in Atmore to Vera and Nathaniel E. Davis. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Aubrey; and sister, Mildred Ward. She is also preceded her death by her first husband, Quentin C. Mason, father of her son, Kenny Mason; her second husband, Harold Comer and step- daughter, Janie Carr.
She is survived by her son, Kenny Mason (Elaine); grandsons, Jacob D. Mason (Chelle) of Raleigh, NC, Adam W. Mason and Joshua J. Mason (Sarah) of Pensacola; and seven great-grandchildren; two step-children, Audrey Gabbard of Tampa and Hubert Comer (Marilyn) of Smyrna, TN; step son-in-law, Howard Carr (Deabron) of Baker and seven step-grandchildren. She was a member of Old Ty Ty Primitive Baptist Church near Moultrie, GA.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore at 2 p.m. with Elders Harold Brown and Mike Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow in Pine Barren Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Josh Mason, Jake Mason, Hunter Mason, Bo Bartley, Howard Carr and Ricky Skaggs.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1 p.m.until service time at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Robert Willard Faircloth, Sr.
July 28, 2014
Robert Willard Faircloth, Sr. 84 of Atmore passed away July 27, 2014, in Atmore. He was born June 6, 1930, in Atmore to the late Mack Edward, Sr. and Bessie Taylor Faircloth. He was a graduate of Escambia County High School and a member of the “Barnes Boys.” He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He owned and operated through the years Faircloth Grocery Store, Ponderosa Drive-In, Quick Chic, Church’s Chicken and David’s Catfish House. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Mack Edward Faircloth, Jr. and George Taylor Faircloth; his wife, Mary Lou Faircloth Wiggins and his second wife, Frankie Faircloth.
He is survived by his children, Robert W. “Rob” (Sheilo) Faircloth, Jr. and Mary Bess Faircloth (Buck) Powell, all of Atmore and Lisa Faircloth (Pat) Busby of Jackson, MS; grandchildren, Dr. Mark Faircloth (Katie) Powell, Robert McLemore Busby, Andrew Powell Busby, Edgar Ross Busby, Mary Catherine Faircloth (Owen) Moore and Robert Elliott Faircloth; and great-grandchildren, Adeline Elizabeth Moore, Leah Catherine Moore, Audrey Evans Moore, Emma Kathlyn Powell and Robert Reeves Powell.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at 11 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Atmore with Rev. Deborah Bishop officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be his grandsons. Dr. Mark Faircloth Powell, Robert McLemore Busby, Robert Elliott Faircloth, Edgar Ross Busby, Andrew Powell Busby and Owen Harrison Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Barnes Boys.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Atmore.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Atmore Building Fund.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Skinner Morris
July 28, 2014
Mrs. Joyce Skinner Morris, 83, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014, in Jay.
Mrs. Morris was a native of Canoe and a resident of Mobile for the past 40 years. Mrs. Morris attended the Oak Park Church of God. She is preceded in death by her parents, Aris Skinner and Lou Skinner; husband, Albert Morris; and brother, George Daniel Skinner.
She is survived by her three sons, Kenneth (Caroline) Long of McDavid, Richard Keith Long of Wewahitchka, FL and James Ronald Long of Pensacola; one brother, Manuel (Luverne) Skinner of Mobile; two sisters, Lois Skinner Smith of Port St. Joe, FL and Marlene Skinner Winters of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at 12 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Minister Josh Long and Rev. Alfred Long officiating.
Burial will follow at the Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 29, 2014, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dylan Berry, Brandon Berry, Matthew Berry, Tim Long, Nathan Barnes and Corey Barnes.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Alfred Long and Randall Long.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lendle Clarence “Lenny” Godwin, Jr.
July 23, 2014
Mr. Lendle Clarence “Lenny” Godwin, Jr., age 53, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at his Flomaton residence.
Mr. Godwin was born in Escambia County, AL and was a former resident of Castleberry before moving back to the Brewton/Flomaton area 22 years ago. He had worked as a mechanic for Peach Chevrolet. Mr. Godwin was a member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church.
He is survived by his brother, Eddie Godwin of Castleberry; two step-daughters, Kristy (Greg) Barlow of Flomaton and Amanda (Dax) Selario of Bridgeport, WV; sister-in-law, Samantha Kay (Paul) Howell of Flomaton; cousin, Ricky Godwin of Castleberry; grandchildren, Darcy, Zoe, and Gabbie Selario; and a number of aunts and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. Rusty Burnham officiating.
Interment will follow in Buffington Cemetery.
William Ernest “Junior” Stacey, Jr.
July 23, 2014
William Ernest “Junior” Stacey, Jr., 44, of Flomaton, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2014. He was born December 8, 1969, in Escambia County to Carol and William Ernest Stacey.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Stacey is survived by his mother and step-father, Carol and Bobby Satterwhite; daughter, Alexandria Stacey; two sisters, Regina Wyatt and Carla Settles; step-brothers, Tim Harvell, Mike Harvell, Tim Satterwhite, and Johnny Satterwhite; two nieces; three nephews; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home on Thursday, July, 24, 2014 from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at10 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2014, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Louise Zlata Hayles
July 22, 2014
Louise Zlata Hayles, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jul 18, 2014. She walked the earth in grace and humility, leaving behind a legacy of strength of character and love of Christ.
She was born September 30, 1925, in Omaha, NEm to Mary and Frank Zlata (deceased) where she lived with her brother Robert (Joan) and sister Mary Jane (deceased) until graduating from high school. Upon moving to Mobile, Alabama she worked for the IRS where she met the love of her life, Malcolm Hayles. After a three month courtship they were united in marriage on May 11, 1946. During their 68 year marriage, including six years in Monroeville, AL, before moving to Fort Walton Beach in 1952, their family began to multiply in number and love with the birth of their daughter Joan Smith and son Ricky (Helen) Hayles, grandchildren, Sara (Brian) Calhoun, Ty (Beth) Smith, Eric (Angela) Hayles, great grandchildren, Savanna Calhoun, Micah Calhoun, Maddox Hayles, Kaylynn Hayles and Tyson Smith.
She was the epitome of the Proverbs 31 woman and graciously assumed the role of household chef, seamstress, hostess of youth functions, supporter of her husband’s ministries, Sunday school teacher, scout leader, grandchildren event planner and exceptional bookkeeper at Kenwood Elementary.
Although she may have appeared delicate and meek, she was the driving family force with an unusual balance of dignity, grace, and strength, an obvious defender of the underdog, the first to respond to those in need with kindness and love, possessing the talent for always complimenting others and taking no credit for herself. Her hand was truly an extension of the love of Christ to all and a tangible way for others to understand the unconditional love the Father has for His children. Of all her roles in life, none describe her better than knowing she was a child of God and her family rests in assurance of her restored health at the feet of her Savior.
Although our hearts will always ache, we have the peace that passes all understanding in knowing that “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saint” Psalm 116:15
Please join us in a Celebration of Her Life and Legacy, Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at First United Methodist Church, Fort Walton Beach, with a visitation at 10 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. service. Following services, burial will be at Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach.
Memorials may be made in her name to First United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach, or Highland Baptist Church in Molino.