Luis Anthony (Tony) Martinez
April 6, 2024
On October 9th, 1954 Luis Anthony (Tony) Martinez was born in Panama Canal, Panama to Jose Luis Martinez, Caguas Puerto Rico, and Hortense Margaret Poe. Little did anyone know how important he would become to so many.
He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with many illnesses. With his father in the Army, he grew up all over the world. He was never afraid of anything. He was adventurous. He joined the Army and once out of the Army, he hitchhiked all over the West Coast with his friend, Joe Zamboni. Most of it spent in California. He came home for a visit and that’s when he met his wife, Tonya and he never left. He was a free spirit. He loved his family and friends. He was very generous with his time and knowledge. He could talk about any subject. You could ask him any question and he knew the answer. He was well read and even read the Bible three times. He loved everything about space, and built many rockets.
He worked offshore as an engineer and decided when Tonya became pregnant, that he would return home. He worked for Arco and Runyans shipyard until he was hired at Harris Music where the legacy began. He became the best luthier in Pensacola FL. He will always be the best. When Harris Music closed down, he founded his own business Singing Tree Guitars. The reason for that name well if you know you know. He not only repaired guitars; he built several. He was a mentor to many young people in their teens that are now married and have children and playing in bands. He was generous with love. Tony was the one who got Vintage Sound Amps off to a running start and was responsible for that company being as successful as it is today.
We spent the last five months at home reminiscing looking at our pictures, going over all the concerts we went to. Every Rolling Stones concert since 1981. I will miss hearing him play in his shop while I work in our yard. He wasn’t able to play the last 3 months of his life and that really hurt him. His happiness the last 5 years was his granddaughter, Liliana Melody Pearl Martinez. He was a hands-on grandpa. He loved her more than anything in this world. He tried his best to live as long as he could for her. They loved playing frisbee, soccer, playing in the pool, flying kites, but their favorite was racing putting puzzles together. We had our share of marital problems. We spent the last months loving and forgiving. I loved taking care of him and would do it all over again.
A special thank you to our precious caring, Covenant Hospice nurse, Cassandra, my family (Mondello’s) for helping us through this sad time, my nephew Johnny Mondello for putting so much time and effort and loss of sleep into making this great video.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Tonya; his son, Joseph; his granddaughter, Liliana and her mother, Heather Polischeck; brother-in-law, Gary Mondello; sister-in-law, Grace Mondello; sister-in-law, Linda Taylor; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
We are the two mice in the corner. Love Pumpkin. Grandpa I love you♥️
Pallbearers include Gary Mondello, Johnny Mondello, Scott Mondello, Ricky Taylor, David Allen, and Jeff Hignite.
Funeral services for Tony Martinez will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends for visitation from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Elijah Pursell officiating. Tony will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery following the service.
“What tho the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight.
Tho nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass nor glory in the flower.
I will grieve not rather find peace in what remains behind.”
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Jerry Charles Lambeth
April 4, 2024
Jerry Charles Lambeth was a lifelong resident of the Tri-City area. He died, just as he lived—on his own terms—on Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was 75 years old.
Jerry was born on December 22, 1948, to Aubrey J. and Lorena S. Lambeth of Flomaton, who preceded him in death. He was a 1967 graduate of Flomaton High School. After serving in the United States Navy, Jerry had an expansive career in the oil & gas industry. His career spanned decades with Exxon-Mobil Corporation. His glory days were spent in the control room at the Big Escambia Creek (B.E.C) plant in Canoe, AL. After a promotion and subsequent relocation to Exxon-Mobil Corporate offices, New Orleans served as his home base until the early 2000’s.
In his later years, he settled back in the Tri-City area, and he resided in Century until his unexpected trip from this life to the next.
Remaining earth-side to tell stories about Jerry’s love for nonsensical movies, listening to “bug music” and riding the “piggy roads” in his old Datsun pickup, are his devoted wife of nearly 54 years, Theresa Burkett Lambeth of Century; daughter, Cassie Lambeth Cufr, of Picayune, MS; daughter, Liana Lambeth (Clinton Brown) of Century; grandchildren: Daniel Lambeth (Skye) of Flomaton; Jake Lambeth of Century; Mags Cufr, Emma Cufr, and Jackson Cufr, all of Picayune, MS; a special Nephew, who was like a son, Dillon Conway; along with numerous cousins, in-laws, and friends who were like family.
“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.” – Earnest Hemingway.
If you wish to honor Jerry’s life, have a Hershey’s “Special Dark” candy bar, and do a random act of kindness for someone who is down on his luck.
A disposition will be held for immediate family only.
Final arrangements entrusted to Flomaton Funeral Home
Lisa Lee Peacock
April 4, 2024
Lisa Lee Peacock, age 59, of Silverhill, AL passed away on April 3, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1964 in Atmore, AL to Malcolm C. “Sam” and Margaret McCullough Lee. Lisa was a 1982 graduate of Escambia County High School and a member of 3Circle Church. She also was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Mark Peacock; her children, Tanner (Jordan) Norman of Loxley, AL, Colby Norman of Jacksonville, FL and Michaela (Roderick) Farrington of Loxley, AL; her brothers, Malcolm “Sammy” Lee, Jr. (Wendy Classen) and Scott (Donna) Lee both of Atmore, AL; her sister, Teresa (Jim) Mauldin of Mobile, AL; her grandchildren: Tenley Norman, Graham Norman, Macy Gray Norman, Roderick Farrington, Jr., Briar Farrington, Christian Farrington, Ezekiel Farrington and Arabella Dearborn along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and her special friend, Brackie Gaither.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Atmore Baptist Temple with Rev. Doug Odom officiating. Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery in McCullough, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Austin Lee, Nicholas Mills, Jacob Lee, Kyle McGhee, Blaize Thomas and Parker Byrd.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lane Singleton, Jeff Lee, Larry Gross, Tyler Moser, J.D. Lee, Jace Lee and Jaxson Lee.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at the Atmore Baptist Temple.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine James McKinley
April 3, 2024
Catherine James McKinley, age 72, of Nokomis, AL passed away on April 2, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1951 in Atmore, AL to Harold and Ruby Drew James. She was a 1969 graduate of Escambia County High School. Cathy was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. She worked at Atmore Public Library for 26 years and was the librarian for the last 11 of those years. She also helped her husband as bookkeeper of McKinley’s Auto Service for 41 years. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Steve of 54 years and her parents.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Chris Wilson, her grandsons, Dustin (Ashley) Wilson and Steven (Maddie) Wilson, her great grandchildren, Kasen Luke Wilson and McKinley Kate Wilson, her siblings, Sandra (Gary) Hare and Joan (Gerald) Malone.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Community Hospice for the care you gave Cathy during the last few months. We would also like to say a special thank you to Renee Rolin for caring for Cathy.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Chris Wilson, Dustin Wilson, Steven Wilson, Jeff Malone, and Will Malone.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard Broughton
March 31, 2024
Richard Broughton, 84, of Cantonment, passed away March 21, 2024. He was born in Monroeville, AL on October 17, 1939 to Milton and Authurine Broughton. Richard worked as a Beaming Operator for The Monsanto Company until he retired in 1985. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Broughton, his parents Milton and Authurine Broughton, his brothers Willie Broughton and O’Neal Broughton.
He is survived by his sons Richard (Rose), Dennis (Cynthia), Danny (Shannon), Lee, Tony, Carvin, Brian (Norma), and Dwayne (Emma); his siblings Milton Broughton, Caroline (Randolph) Scurry, Billie (Henrietta) Broughton, Katie (Wade) Broughton-Brown; his grandchildren Pam, Allicia, Nileela, Jasmine, Sante (Mariah), Rane, Lee, Jr., Antonio, Chelsea, Shaquille, Bianca, Deondra, LaFaye, Joe, and Samuel. He also leaves behind his beloved friend, Juanita Grandison and her children, Beverly, Samuel, Ernest, Yolanda, and Charnita (Shawn), as well as a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Visitation services will be held from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533. Graveside services will follow at 12:15pm at Williams Cemetery, 2523 US-29, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Brenda Faye Wilson
March 30, 2024
On March 23, 2024 God took another Angel home. Brenda Faye Wilson was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and friend to so many who knew her.
She loved old western movies, murder mystery novels and spending time with all her grandchildren.
No matter what the job she was dedicated and worked hard.
She touched so many lives with her kind, loving heart and will truly be missed. No one can fill her shoes.
Brenda is preceded in death by her father, Henry F. Langford; brother, Ernest A. Langford and grandson, Michael K. Troche II
She is survived by her mother, Clara Kitchens; children, Riley E. Rolin Jr; John and Donna Rolin; Amanda Rolin; and Dawn and Mike Troche; three brothers; eight grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens on Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 11:00 am- 12:00 pm with services to follow starting at 12:00 pm.
Connie Lee Delmar Powell
March 26, 2024
Connie Lee Delmar Powell, age 80, of Nokomis, FL passed away on March 24, 2024. She was born on May 27, 1943 in Nokomis, FL to James R. “Peter” and Pauline Henderson Lee. She was a member of Annie Jones Methodist Church. She was a retired bus driver with the Escambia County Florida School District. She is preceded in death by her parents and her daughter-in-law, Shamim Powell.
She is survived by her husband, J.D. Powell; her children: Lee Delmar of Walnut Hill, FL, Mark (Sharon) Delmar of Atmore, AL, Suzanne Delmar (James) Fordham of Huntsville, AL, Samantha Delmar (Todd) Hubbard of Nokomis, AL, Missy Powell of Pensacola, FL, Dwayne Powell of Pensacola, FL and Chris (Michelle) Powell of Milton, FL; her brother, Jim (Susan) Lee of Nokomis, FL; her grandchildren: James Lee Delmar, Ashleigh Delmar, Logan Delmar, Nick Delmar, Taylor Hubbard, Brayden Hubbard, Cecil Powell, Emmalee Powell and Corey Powell, and her four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Charles Melvin officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Brayden Hubbard, Joe Shaw, Todd Hubbard, Nick Delmar, James Fordman and Cecil Powell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Flowers will be accepted but donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Calvin Bolton
March 26, 2024
James Calvin Bolton, age 92, of Walnut Hill, FL passed away on March 22, 2024 in Atmore, AL. He was born on April 22, 1931 in Davisville, FL to Thomas Calvin and Hattie Winand Bolton. He attended First Baptist Church of Canoe. After graduating from Earnest Ward High School in Walnut Hill, James was employed by St Regis Paper Company in Cantonment, Fl. It was during this time that James accepted the Lord as his Savior. From that day until his last breath, James endeavored to live his life to the fullest to honor his Lord.
James was an especially gifted musician. He combined his talents with those of his family, singing Gospel Music throughout the South. When not on the road singing, he was active in the church he was attending as a Deacon, song leader and Sunday School teacher. Whenever the opportunity arose, James was more than ready and willing to spread the message of salvation throughout the land.
While raising a family and going to school at night, he became an accountant. He was employed as an accountant first at Swift Lumber Company and then Southland Telephone Company in Atmore. He later took a job with Port Saint Joe Railroad in Port Saint Joe, FL and then retired from Southern Erectors in Pensacola.
James Bolton was a God fearing, loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. He was quick to give praise and always smiling. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 72 years, Tiny Rigby Bolton, his grandson, Zachary Bolton and his brother, Joseph Bolton.
He is survived by his children, Teresa Bolton (David) Brown of Atmore, AL, James Anthony “Tony” (Kim) Bolton of Franklin, TN and Terry Bolton of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Hendrix and Bro. Waylon Stuckey officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Wayne Baker, David Rigby, Devon Stabler, Marshall Bolton and Reese Bolton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Smith and James Jeter.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 10 AM until service time at 11 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lee Bernice Purvis
March 26, 2024
Lee Bernice Purvis of Bratt, FL passed away on March 15, 2024 in Jay, FL at the incredible age of 100 years. Mrs. Purvis was born on March 23, 1923, in Tallahatta Springs, AL, to a family with extraordinary historical significance to the states of Florida and Alabama. Her father, Occie Phillips, a farmer native to Clark County, AL, resided in Escambia County, FL, for 62 years and was honored with a road named after him in the Walnut Hill area; and her mother, Shady Lee Williams, was part of the Williams family who owned a supply shop around the small settlement of Williams Station and later became the modern-day City of Atmore. Mrs. Purvis served during World War II at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola assembling airplanes to be used in combat. Mrs. Purvis married Raymond Purvis on October 18, 1942, and together began their farm after the war focusing on dairy farming and then expanded to row-cropping until her husband’s retirement.
Mrs. Purvis is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond Purvis; her son, Steve Purvis; her sister, Mable Gantner; two brothers, J.E. Phillips and W.V. Phillips, and her daughter-in-law, Susan Fillingim Purvis.
Mrs. Purvis is survived by her sons, Gary (Ginger) Purvis of Bratt, FL and Mike (Cathy) Purvis of Blountstown, FL; her grandchildren, Gary Wayne (Monica) Purvis, Sharon (Mark) Delmar, Brad (Nicole) Purvis and Ashley (John David) House; her daughter-in-law, LaVonne Purvis Swindel; her sister, Margaret McCullough of Walnut Hill, FL; her great grandchildren, Nicholas Delmar, Brandon (Mallory) Purvis, Colton (Hannah) Purvis, Barrett Purvis, and Harper House; her great-great grandchildren, Adaline and Oliver Purvis along with many other special family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 12 Noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Owens officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12 Noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Kenneth “Ken” Ward
March 26, 2024
Charles Kenneth “Ken” Ward, age 75, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Jacksonville, FL. Ken was born on December 20, 1948 in Megargel, AL and was the beloved son of the deceased Charles and Louise Ward. Ken was raised in Molino, FL with his sister Sheri.
Ken was a class of 1966 graduate from Tate High School. He later attended and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida in 1971. He was a dedicated Air Force veteran who achieved the rank of Lieutenant. He became a flight navigator and served overseas during the Vietnam War. Ken went on to work in the private sector as an Air Traffic Controller before becoming a Clinical Engineer at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. From there, he retired in 2008 after 22 years. For most of his life, his most enjoyable pastime was golfing and he was always a huge fan of Alabama Crimson Tide football. (Roll Tide!) He also loved classic country music and playing his guitar.
Ken is survived by his wife of nearly 51 years Chin Chih “Jeannie” Ward, his son Marvin Ward, his daughter, Alana Madson, her husband, Joe Madson and their children, Kaden, Ethan, and Micah, his sister, Sharon “Sheri” Hundley and her husband, Walter Hundley, their daughter, Christine “Christi” Powell, her husband Christopher Powell and their children Caden and Chase, and his uncles David and Gilbert Johnson.
Prior to his passing, Ken was renovating the house that he and his grandfather, Jesse “Big Daddy” Johnson, built in 1957. This was where he lived until moving out on his own. His mother and father remained there until they passed away. Ken planned to go home and live in his childhood home once the renovation was complete.
He will be dearly missed by all his friends and family.
Funeral service will be held at 10:30am Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.