Walt Beckman
August 28, 2013
Walt Beckman, 80, a native of Pensacola passed away August 26, 2013. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 27 years and served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He worked as a correctional officer with Escambia County for 15 years. In addition Walt worked as a volunteer firefighter with the Ensley Fire Department for 30 years. Walt originated the “Stop, Drop & Roll” for elementary students. He received the Heart of Gold Award for his outstanding service with the Ensley Volunteer Fire Department.
Walt was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a friend to many people. He was an avid NASCAR fan, and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. He was known as “Pickle PaPa” to his grand and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law and his brother.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Geneva Beckman; sons, Guy (Randy) Beckman, Mike (Jan) Beckman and Christopher (Frances) Beckman; daughters, Lois (David) Krause and Therese (Dana) Drexler; grandchildren, Joey Beckman, Randall (Shelbi) Beckman, Jessica (Jeff) Ealey, Amanda Beckman, Megan Beckman, Derek Beckman, Kristy and Amanda Lewis, Nina Krause, Shannon Jones and Jason (Brittany) Drexler; great-grandchildren, Addison Beckman, Brooke Ealey,Amber Ealey, Cohen Ealey, Landon Eldredge and Khloe Jones.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Father Francis officiating.
Interment will follow at Clopton Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Carma Mae Bagwell
August 28, 2013
Infant Carma Mae Bagwell, tw0 months old, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Brewton.
Carma Mae Bagwell was a native and life long resident of East Brewton. She was a Little Angel called Home. Her great-grandfather, Charles Ladner and grandparents, Eloise Woods and Herbart Woods precede her in death.
Survivors include her father, Marcus Woods and mother, Lindsey Bagwell, both of East Brewton; one brother, Ryland Woods of East Brewton; five sisters, Desiray Bagwell of Century, Chloe Satterwhite, Calee Satterwhite, Haylee Wood sand Kylah Woods of East Brewton; grandparents, Tina Bankston of Flomaton and Rusty Bagwell of Flomaton; great-grandmother, Dottie Ladner of Century and special Nana, Cheryl Dykes of Century.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 30, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmie Colley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Happy Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 29, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John Ladner and Anthony Woods.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Walter “Tom” Hall
August 27, 2013
Mr. Walter “Tom” Hall, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Atmore.
Mr. Hall was a native of Bratt and a resident of Atmore since 1988. Mr. Hall attended the Canoe Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Norma Grace Hall of Atmore; one brother, Allen Clark Hall of Atmore; one sister, Margaret Alice Bailey of Carlsbad, NM; caretaker, Susie Hall of Atmore; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Hall and Rev. Jake Bondurant officiating.
Burial was at the Pine Barren Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gwen Hendricks, James Scott II, Anthony Lamb, Richard Faircloth, Aaron Hall and Mike Smith.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Theresa “GiGi” Stephens Cardwell
August 27, 2013
Theresa Stephens Cardwell, 65, of Pensacola, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013, with her family by her side.
Theresa was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1947. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High Class of 1966. She married Joe Cardwell on June 3, 1967, and relocated to Pensacola shortly thereafter. She was a dedicated employee of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for 33 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted much of her time to her family. She was known as “GiGi” by her loved ones. She was a kind-hearted person and went above and beyond to give to others.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Joe S. Cardwell and her parents, Sam and Gussie Stephens.
She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Allen and husband, Eric of Cantonment and their children, Carley, CariAnn, and Jaxon; brother, Steve Stephens and wife, Jamie of Wetumpka, AL; nephews, Seth Stephens and wife, Nikki and Cameron Stephens of Wetumpka.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Irene Bowker, Wayne Barber, Linda Brill and Sandra Hofer for their love, care and support. They would also like to thank Dr. Wade, Dr. Erdos and Covenant Hospice staff, Katie, Evelyn, Cathy and Jan.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. with the funeral service at 6 p.m.at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, August 29, 2013.
Interment will be at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery on Friday, August 30, 2013, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice in Theresa’s memory.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
George Selton Brooks
August 27, 2013
Mr. George Selton Brooks, 59, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Foley.
Mr. Brooks was a native of Pensacola, former resident of Bay Minettte and resided in Foley for the past 16 years. His parents, James and Lillian Brooks; two brothers, James Edward Brooks and Riley Sherman Brooks; and two sisters, Laura Jean Johnson and Mattie Sue Johnson precede him in death.
Survivors include his two brothers, Harrel Brooks of Pine Grove, AL and William Brooks of Luverne, AL; four sisters, Lillian Aline Hadley of Perdido, Flora Lee Hadley of Bay Minette, Mary Katherine Hadley of Fish River, AL and Tina Elaine Stringfellow of Pearl, MS.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Crook and Rev. Robert Lord officiating.
Burial was held at the Brooks Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lonnell Hadley, Charlie Synder, Dewayne Hadley, Anthony Hadley, Nickayiah Brooks, David Williams, Turner Brooks and Charles Boatwright.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Daisy Moye Childress
August 23, 2013
Mrs. Daisy Moye Childress, age 95, of Flomaton, passed away Wednesday morning, August 21, 2013, at a Brewton hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Childress was a native of Moyeville, AL and a long-time resident of Flomaton where she lived for 50 years. She was a homemaker and attended the Pleasant Home Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Childress, Jr.; son, Millard Childress and granddaughter, Sandy Calloway.
She is survived by her son, Aubrey (Catherine) Childress of Flomaton; daughters, Marie (Shelby) King and Jean Odom both of Flomaton, and Maxine Creamer of Pollard; daughter-in-law, Diane Childress of Flomaton; brothers, Charles Harold Moye of Decatur, AL and James Earl Moye of Foley; sisters, Hazel Pearson of Monroeville and Ernestine Stachlin of Albuquerque, NM; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held on Friday, August 23, 2013, at Craver’s Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Wilbur Graves officiating.
Interment was in Pollard Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Johnny Odom, Yancey Odom, Jason Davidson, Danny Moore, Trevor Reeves, Ryan Reeves and Ryan Childress.
Craver’s Funeral Home is directing
Daniel Scott Nelson
August 23, 2013
Mr. Daniel Scott Nelson, 30, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in Pensacola.
Mr. Nelson was a native of Ft. Hood, Texas, former resident of Brewton for 15 years and had resided in Bratt for the past 15 years. Mr. Nelson was a student at the Atmore Campus of Jefferson Davis Junior College. He is preceded in death by his father, Morris Scott Nelson; brother, LCpl Travis Nelson and grandfathers, Morris W. Nelson and Thomas A. Updike.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Updike (Bubba) McGhee of Brewton; stepmother, Beckie Sanspree Nelson of Bratt; wife, Melissa Royster Nelson of Bratt; one son, Quinton Scott Nelson of Bay Minette; two daughters, Amber Leigh Whitehurst and Caitlin Marie Nelson both of Bratt; four sisters, Jenna Nelson (Kevin) McCall of Brewton, Sharelyn I. McGhee and Shaylee D. Cash all of Brewton, AL and Anna Louise Nelson of Bratt; grandmothers, Martha Nell Updike and Louise Nelson both of Brewton and two nephews, Aydin & Jaxon Nelson of Brewton.
Funeral services will be Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Dwinger officiating.
Burial will follow at the Green Acres Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. until funeral time at 2 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Earl Self, Michael Updike, Steven Updike, Chase Updike, Will Taylor and Chad Stacey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dawson Chavers, Brandon Nelson and Heath Bryan.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Willene Tedder Barton
August 21, 2013
Mrs. Mary Willene Tedder Barton, age 83 of Century passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in Pensacola after an extended illness.
Mrs. Barton was a native of Bratt and a resident of the Century community for 60 years where she attended Mt. Zion Chapel and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by husbands, Frank W. Tedder and Willard T. Barton.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Jerry) Godwin of Century, Delois (Dave) Hudson of Pensacola and Judy Lister of Flomaton; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Cliff Emmons officiating.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m.
Interment will be in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
Dennis Clayton Walker
August 21, 2013
Dennis Clayton Walker passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was a great “Dad”, granddad, and family man in general. He loved his wife of 32 plus years. Dennis enjoyed fishing, time at the beach and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Julia Walker; brothers, Leonard Walker, Jr., Leon Walker, Glen Walker and Clarence Walker and sister, Joyce Marie Walker.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 32 years, Reba Weaver; daughter, Summer Weaver; son, Clayton Weaver (Krystal); brothers, Carroll Walker, William David Walker and Bobby Gene Walker; sisters, Eunice Lewis and Deborah Barnes; grandchildren, Mercedes Archer, Trenton Walker, Trevor Walker, Trinity Fine, Janet Weaver and Xavier Weaver and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Enon Baptist Church in Walnut Hill with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Janell Presley
August 21, 2013
Linda Janell Presley, 64 of Atmore passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013, in Atmore. She was a homemaker, born in Atmore on November 25, 1948, to the late James Oscar and Myrtle Lane Davis.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Larry Presley.
Survivors include her two sons, James Larry Presley and Chet Presley both of Atmore; one daughter, Angelia (Gary) Gibson of Bratt; one brother, John Lee (Elaine) Davis of Atmore; grandchildren, Kayla, Skyla, Billy,Jr., Rachel Ann, Jesse Stone, Allana,Brooke, Maddie Mae and Gaige; and great-grandchildren, Brantley and Emory Bell.
Graveside services will be Friday, August 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. in Presley Cemetery in Nokomis (Ala) with Rev. Richard Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Presley Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday, August 22, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.