Mark Manning
April 23, 2014
Mark Manning, aka the Mighty Munchkin, rode that big bike to the highway in the sky on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. He was born in Greenville, AL, on March 13, 1958.
Mark was a motorcyclist, fisherman and gentleman farmer. He was a huge supporter of 4-H, FFA and the Molino Volunteer Fire Department. He was a licensed amateur radio operator, an expert mechanic and jack of all trades. He lived for his family every day; they were his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Dorothy Manning; brother, Ben Manning and godson, Dalton Wilson.
Mark is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kristin G. Manning; mother-in-law, Jean Guidy; sons and daughter-in-laws, Anthony (Amanda) Manning, Justin Manning (Cynthia Nelson), Andrew (Julia) Manning; sister and brother-in-law, Janet (Randy) Williams and Gail Coleman; grandchildren, Austin, 8, Hunter, 7, Logan. 5, and Adalynn, 5; nephews, Allen and Jason Williams; godsons, Justin Crabtree, Eric Bryant and Bryan Winfree; god-daughter, Jacqueline Wilson and his beloved pups, Seven, Lilly, Lexie, Sam and Peyton.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Emerald Coast Hospice.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North Friday, April 25, 2014, from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral service will take place Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29 S., Cantonment, is in charge of arrangements.
George Eddie Gibbs, Sr.
April 23, 2014
George Eddie Gibbs, Sr. passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. Hewas born on September 14, 1938, in Sims, Arkansas, to Alvin R. Gibbs and Irene Vines Gibbs. He was the second of three children and their only son.
He is survived by his wife of over 53 eyars , Mary Nell (Brown) Gibbs, and sons, Eddie (Michele) Gibbs of Gulf Breeze, Jake (Alesia) Gibbs and John (Michele) Gibbs of Jay; sisters Anniece Flowers and Donna Brewer, both of Mobile. He was Pawpaw to seven grandchildren: Andrew (Katie) Gibbs, Joshua Gibbs, Timothy Gibbs, Anna Gibbs, Zachary Gibbs, Jeremy Gibbs and Bridget Gibbs.
He was a resident of Dixonville for most of his life and loved the people and community in which he lived. He was an avid gardener, hunter and fisherman and thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors. While he loved to hunt and fish himself, his greatest joy came from the success of his children and grandchildren. His career was in Civil Service at NAS Whiting Field where he worked from 1966 until his retirement as the Planning & Estimating Supervisor in 1995.
In his years of service, he distinguished himself as a hard worker and leader and was presented the Meritorious Unit Commendation in 1986 and the Meritorious Civilian Service Award and upon retirement. After retirement, he stayed active in his pursuits of gardening, hunting and fishing as well as keeping up with his beloved grandchildren. He was a member of and served as song leader for Dixonville Baptist Church and was dedicated to the church until its closure in 2008. Most recently, he attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
A visitation will be held for family and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton. Funeral Services will be at Williams Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 24 with Dr. Lennie Howard officiating, followed by internment at the Dixonville Community Cemetery in Dixonville, Alabama, with Reverend Bill Thompson officiating and Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
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Active Pallbearers will be Jim “Moo” Brown, Kenny Flowers, Stephen Jackson, Larry Moore, Ricky Sanders, and Bill Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Haynes Alford, Robert Bradley, John Kemp and Richard Thompson.
The family would like to express our appreciation to the outpouring of love and prayers to neighbors, friends and family members. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Barbara Ann Hart
April 21, 2014
Barbara Ann Hart of Cantonment was born in Pensacola at Baptist Hospital on August 10, 1960. She passed away at the age of 53 on Friday, April 18, 2014, at Baptist Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill. Barbara was employed in the medical records department at Cardiology Consultants.
Barbara graduated from Tate High School in 1978. She loved her family, her church, her dogs, Cocoa and Duke, and country-western music. Barbara was always a hard worker and would help any friend in need. She loved working with flowers and making things beautiful around her home.
Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, David Hart, Jr.
Survivors include her father, Warren D. Hart; mother, Roberta N. Hart; one brother, Daniel Ray Hart and his wife, Betty Ann Hart; one niece, Rebecka and her husband Jacob Grice and their children Jackson and Alyssa.
The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Funeral services will take place Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor David Shofner officiating.
Interment to follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers include Jacob Grice, Jackson Grice, Col (Ret) Steven D. Martin, Bill Ryland, James Earl Vickery and Donald Gainey.
Harley Walter Lister
April 21, 2014
Harley Walter Lister, 77, having lost his battle to cancer on April 19, 2014, entered into the presence of his Lord. He was born in Atmore in 1936, a member of Dauphin Way Baptist Church since 1975, and a longtime resident of Mobile. He is preceded in death by parents, Arnold and Nettie Varnum Lister; siblings, Houston Lister, Beulah Lister Wickland, Arnold (Shag) Lister, Cindy Lister Mannson, Danny Edward Lister; and granddaughter, Metesha Lister.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Robbie Jean Lister; five children, Norma Jean Shepherd (Mike), Walter Raymond Lister (Jean), Deborah Lynn Murphy (Paul), Lori Ann Reid (Bobby), and Ronald Keith Lister; sister, Eula Wickland, Las Vegas, Nevada and brother, Wilber (Bill) Lister of Beecher City, IL; 14 grandchildren, Nevin Eckerman (Mandy), Nicklaus Eckerman(April), Haagon Lister(Kristy), Tiffany Lister(Zachary), Avery Lister, Robbie Lister, Ryan Lister(Amanda), Lynn Pugh(KJ), Joshua Murphy(Nicole), Jessie Murphy(Sandy), Judson Murphy, Michael Reid, Mark Reid, and Mason Lister; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Cantonment.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers please give donations to Sadd’s Hospice. Our thanks to Sandra, Sonya, and Wilsie for their care of our loved one in his final hours.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Marie Lister Steele
April 18, 2014
Mrs. Marie Lister Steele, age 82, of Flomaton passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Century Care Center.
Mrs. Steele was a native of Flomaton and a resident of the community for 40 years coming from Brewton. She was of the Holiness faith and worked as a weaver for Sheltex. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lee Steele; son, Douglas Wayne Steele; sister, Lula Courtney; two grandsons and one granddaughter.
She is survived by her sons, Randy (Judy) Steele, Wendell Steele and Harvey Steele, all of Flomaton; daughters, Margaret (Jerry) Morris of Brewton and Debbie (Rodney) Worrell of Evergreen; brother, Joe (Linda) Lister of Flomaton; sisters, Noralee (Charles) Lambeth and Thelma Arrant, both of Flomaton; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m.
Interment will follow at Pleasant Home Cemetery in Flomaton.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Wanda Jeanette Wright
April 18, 2014
Wanda Jeanette Wright, 74, passed away on April 16, 2014. She was born in Crestview on September 16, 1939, to Cortez and Lillie Mae Richardson. She had resided in Molino since 1965. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ at Cantonment. She enjoyed League Bowling at Deluna Lanes, camping, fishing, shopping and spending time with her family and friends.
Wanda was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae Richardson.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Raymond Wright; children, Larry (Della) Wright, Sherry Mueller, Cathy (Thomas W.) Richardson and Daniel Wright; father, Cortez (Robbie) Richardson; three siblings, Thomas L. (Mildred) Richardson, Gene (Jenny) Richardson, Mary Ann (Everette) Brown; 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Gwen Cook and Rita Danielson and three special pets, Sport, Daisy and Cricket.
Our thanks and appreciation for their concern and kindness during this difficult time to Sacred Heart Hospital, St. Catharine’s 2nd floor Nurses, Dr. Helmei, Dr. Pyle and to the Covenant Hospice staff at West Florida Hospital.
Visitation will take place at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Monday, April 21, 2014, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 2 p.m. with Jimmy Blackmon and Jeffery Orr, ministers of the Church of Christ, officiating and Toby White, minister assisting.
Interment to follow at Morgan Cemetery in Molino.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Sybil Bowers Warren
April 16, 2014
Sybil Bowers Warren, of Cantonment, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014, in Pensacola.
She was born on September 29, 1923 in Samson, Alabama, to the late Homer Monroe Bowers, Sr. and Annie Bedsole Bowers. Sybil retired from Civil Service where she was a keypunch operator. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Johnny Malone of Madison, Mississippi and his wife, Carmen; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren: two great-great grandchildren and a sister, Lucy Robbins, DeFuniak Springs.
The family will receive friends on Friday, April 18, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home until services at 12:30 p.m.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Lamar Brooks
April 16, 2014
Lamar Brooks, 80, of Cantonment, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014. He was born in Langdale, AL. He resided locally for the past 55 years and in 1985, he retired from Monsanto after 30 years of dedicated service. Lamar is a veteran of the US Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry P. and Pauline Brooks of Valley, AL; brothers, Tom, JT and Gene Brooks; and sisters, Dorothy Ritchie and Sara Norred.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Kay; son, Rick; sister, Estelle Laney; numerous nieces, nephews; great nieces and great nephews. He was affectionately known by his nieces and nephews as “Uncle Buck” and “Uncle Mar” and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 14, 2014, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Reverend John Webb officiating.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Special thanks are extended to the nurses and staff of Covenant Hospice and the ICU staff of West Florida Hospital for the care provided to Lamar.
Flowers are accepted or if you wish, donations may be made to Covenant Hospice in memory of Lamar Brooks.
Marc Mitchell Doerr
April 16, 2014
Marc Mitchell Doerr, 57 of Pensacola, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2014, at the Life Care Center at West Florida Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He will be missed and always in our hearts. He loved life, his family, and his friends.
He left this world to join his mom and dad, Arthur H. and Audrey Dale Doerr in Heaven.
He is survived by the joy of his life, wife Margaret Bryan Doerr of Pensacola, formerly of Jay; stepson, Michael Shawn Gusick and his partner in crime, Skittles, his much loved and spoiled dog.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2014, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m.
Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel United Methodist.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Cancer Center of Pensacola or A.S.P.C.A. of your choice.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marc,
You were my heart and soul. You will always be with me guiding me through life. I will see you again, I can promise you that.
Your wife Beep!
Delores K. Swain
April 16, 2014
Delores Kay Benner Swain, 67, died April 15, 2014. Even though Delores’s life on this earth has ended, her eternal life with her Heavenly Father has just begun. She was an inspiration and blessing to all whose lives she touched in her courageous journey of battling cancer for more than 12 years. Her love of life was contagious in the way she enjoyed every day to its fullest.
Delores was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 19, 1947. She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Henry Benner and her mother, Korsie Leona Benner.
She is survived by her devoted husband and the love of her life, Roger L. Swain; daughters, Stephanie K. Harris (Nick) and Veronica S. Kings, who are her greatest contribution in life; four grandsons, Zachary Harris, Stephen Harris, Daniel Kings, Adam Kings; her beloved pets, Harry and Pepe’; and numerous friends.
Delores worked for Southern Bell Telephone prior to accompanying her husband abroad during his career in the Navy. Upon returning to Pensacola she became District Manager for H&R Block. After moving to California for five years, she and Roger returned to Pensacola to be near their daughters. She worked briefly at Sandy Sansing BMW.
She was a faithful member of Corry Station Chapel for many years.
Her infectious smile, positive attitude, fun-loving personality, inner beauty and gift for loving will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a much-loved Christian wife, mother, “Grammie” and friend. Her example of faith and grace in times of medical stress were truly a gift for those in her presence. She shared her testimony of faith with everyone she met. She especially touched the lives of those also battling cancer by providing encouragement.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2014, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Steven DeCesare and Dr. Dany ElSayah for their many years of compassionate and devoted care, and for whom we are forever grateful. Also special thanks to the doctors and staff of Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, FL, Covenant Hospice, Pensacola, FL and MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.