Edna Presley Richards
March 25, 2013
Edna Presley Richards, 89, of Molino, left this earthly home on Saturday, March 23, 2013. She is now in her eternal home at the feet of the Father, reunited with the love of her life, Gene, her parents, Marjorie and Daniel Presley, and all the other family and friends who have gone before her.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Bonnie (Jake) Ging, Jeanie (Bill) Nowlin, Becky (Kurt) Carlsen; grandchildren, Melanie (Steve) Ging Cafierro, Melissa (Mitch) Dorsett, Amanda Boyd, Erin Boyd, Katie Carlsen, Colter (Krystle) Nowlin, Jonathan (Melissa) Nowlin, Casey (Amanda) Nowlin; great grandchildren, Chase and Reece Dorsett, Will, Ben and Nate Nowlin; her very special sister, Margaret (Tom) Helms; special nieces, Marjan Helms, Kathy (Ron) Starkey; special nephews, Tom Helms, Jr., Butch (Kendra) Mathews and many other family members and friends. She loved her church and was a founding member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino. She loved working in her flower garden and her roses were some of the most beautiful in the community. She was kind, sweet, gentle, determined and very strong. Above all, she loved God and her family.
She will be greatly missed by her family, her church and her community. The family would like to thank Life Care Skilled Nursing Center for the wonderful care they gave to our mother, especially Dr. Manus; nurses, Sheila, Stacey, Wes; and CNA’s, Charles and Georgia.
Flowers are appreciated or gifts can be made to Aldersgate UMC in her name.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel North and the funeral service will be at Aldersgate UMC in Molino, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Alan Gantzhorn officiating. Burial will be in Aldersgate’s cemetery in Molino.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Jewel Elizabeth “Betty” Westbrook Curran
March 25, 2013
Jewel Elizabeth “Betty” Westbrook Curran, age 83, of Cantonment, passed away at her residence Sunday, March 24, 2013. She was born December 1, 1929, in Camden, AR to the late U.J. and Marjorie Westbrook.
Betty attended public schools in Camden, AR and Pensacola. She was a 1947 graduate of Pensacola High School, a member of Cottage Hill United Methodist Church and a former respiratory therapist at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles “Buster” Curran; and son, Robert Curran.
Survivors include sons, George “Skip” (Bonnie) Gibson of Cantonment and Bill Curran of Pensacola; sister, Ruth Henderson of Little Rock, AR; brother, Sam (Sheila) Westbrook of Genesee, Colorado; five grandsons and three great-grandsons.
There will be no services per Betty’s request.
A special thanks to her “daughter she never had” Blieka Yerg, all her “girls,” Daisy Barr, Desere Downing, Patty Hughes, Linda Lowery, Sherry Chance and all her hospice nurses and personnel in Milton.
National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Lillian Frances Boone
March 25, 2013
Lillian Frances Boone, age 86, of Cantonment, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Sterling House of Pensacola. She was a wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her Lord, her family and friends, and will be greatly missed by all. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment. Lillian was born in Macon, MS on May 23, 1927, to Leno and Emmie Simmons. She was a telephone operator before retiring to become a full-time wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Dallas Boone; daughter, Linda Strickland, and three brothers and two sisters.
Lillian is survived by three children, Larry (Anita) Boone of Pensacola, Deboria (Jerry) Watts of Hueytown, AL, and Tracy Boone of Cantonment; five grandchildren, Cory Strickland, Shannon Boone, Misty (Dan) Angelini, Christy Watts and Jonathon (Charlotte) Watts; four great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Services will be Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 11 a.m. at FaithChapel Funeral Home.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Michael S. Slocovich
March 25, 2013
Michael was born in San Antonio, TX. He passed away March 22, 2013. He fought a battle with cancer since 2010. Michael went to be with the Lord to join his grandmother, Alma Cloud and grandfather, Earl Cloud and his Uncle Bert in Heaven. His special love for the Lord found him singing and using puppets in his youth group. He loved to paint pictures of palm trees, beach scenes, and fish. He had a tender heart for his family and will be missed. His favorite doctor, Dr. Paula Pyle, and Dr. Jung Gorton and Dr. Bray really helped him through his pain and suffering. Also a special thanks to his older brother, David, and sister, Debbie Tapper and staff at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Michael is survived by his mother and father, George and Sharon Slocovich; brother, David Slocovich; sister, Debbie (Leonard) Tapper; nephew, Neil Slocovich; and aunt, Earlene Edwards; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Alma Cloud, his grandfather, Earl Cloud, and his Uncle Bert.
Pallbearers will be Bob Hodges, Bobby Hodges, Don McLaughlin, Doug Miller, Neil Slocovich, and Randy Youngstrum.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Slocovich and Jerry Cloud.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2013, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at West Highland Baptist Church with Brother Larry Galbreath officiating. Interment will follow at Eastern Gate Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to West Highland Baptist Church, 1500 Hollywood Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32505.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Frances Harrison O’Leary
March 25, 2013
Mrs. Sarah Frances Harrison O’Leary, 51, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Foley.
Mrs. O’Leary was a native of Atmore and a resident of Foley for the past year. Mrs. O’Leary was an accomplished gospel singer and loved her family and friends. Her parents, Elzie and Luverne Harrison, one brother, Harold Harrison and two sisters, Alice Ruth Harrison and Verna Mae Harris precede her in death.
Survivors include her Husband of 10 years, Kenneth O’Leary of Foley; one son, Patrick O’Leary of Ontario, New York; dog, Barney; four brothers, Earl Harrison of Atmore, Robert Harrison of Atmore, Donald Harrison of Atmore, and David Harrison of Brewton; four sisters, Mary Helen Jones, Dorothy Milstead, Linda Kaye Robinson and Glenda Faye Odom, all of Atmore.
There will be no services for Mrs. O’Leary.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of arrangements.
Alan Wayne “Killer” White
March 25, 2013
Mr. Alan Wayne “Killer” White, 54, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Atmore.
Mr. White was a native of Milton and a resident of Atmore for most of his life. His parents, Carl Cecil White, Sr. and Sarah Conn White and one brother, John Harold White precede Mr. White in death.
He is survived by one daughter, Audra Nicole (Ronnie) Powell of Marianna, FL; two brothers, Carl C. (Georgia) White, Jr. of Midland City, AL and Mark White of Atmore; three grandchildren, Destiny, Triston and T.J.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Thurl Pearson officiating.
Pallbearers will be Pat Conn, Clinton Brown, Randy Baker, Jerrod Leachman, Mark White, Buddy Scott, Richard Everette and Steve Regan.
Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Gibbs, Murray Johnson, John Perkins, Danny Lowery, Robert Earl Brantley, Randy Dorriety and Brian Joy.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
James B. Sapp
March 25, 2013
James B. Sapp, 92, of Seminole, Ala., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013.
Mr. Sapp was born in Flomaton to John and Rhoda White Sapp, and was a builder all his life. He was a master mason, member of Hadji Shrine Temple and past monarch of Zelica Grotto.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Lanette; son, David; two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include sons, Ron Sapp (Betty) and Robert (Jessie); daughter-in-law, Karen Sapp; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 28, 2013, from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Reverend Jack Parrish will officiate.
Jerry O’Gwyn Pugh
March 25, 2013
Jerry O’Gwyn Pugh, 63 of Milton, (Allentown) passed away peacefully into the arms of his heavenly Father on March 22, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born on April 27, 1949, in Milton to the late John D. and Margarette (Lucille) Pugh. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Milton where he was self-employed in the land clearing and reforestation business for over 40 years.
He is survived by his wife Barbara; his children, Jolie Pugh of Milton, Sonya (David) Fowler of Molino, Tonya (Steve) Hendrick of Charlotte, North Carolina; John Copeland who was a dedicated employee that was like a son to him; grandchildren, Rachel Hendrick, Zach Hendrick, Nicklas Fowler and niece Kara Jernigan whom he loved like a granddaughter; sister, JoAnn Pugh McKnight; brothers, David (Debbie) Pugh, Roger (Susie Broxson) Pugh, Tim (Marsha) Pugh and Gary (Amanda) Pugh, all of Milton.
He is also the brother of the late Leon Pugh.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Reymundo, Steve Smith, Eddie Hobbs, Benny Baxley, Rex Rayburn and Robbie Cooley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Wade, Bobby Brown, Bill Smith, Jason McKnight, Marty Griswold and Mickey Parker.
Jerry enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. He had a passion for operating heavy equipment, especially a bulldozer. His presence and practical, sound advice will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Owera and their respective staffs at The Woodlands as well as Chasity Lowery with Covenant Hospice and all our family and friends for their support over the last two and one half months.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday March 26, 2013, at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel in Pace.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday March 27, 2013, at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel.
Burial will follow at Serenity Gardens in Milton, Florida.
Lewis Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
John James Turberville
March 22, 2013
John James Turberville, 43, of Pensacola, passed away March 13, 2013. John was born in Panama City to Mary and William Turberville. John loved to fish, go to the river and spend time on his No. 1 hobby — his ’68 Camaro.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and William Turberville.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Julie Turberville; Children, Leila, Corbin and Haidyn; and sister Julie Sorce.
John was a great man, wonderful husband and awesome father.
Services will be held Friday, March 22. Visitation will start at 6:00 pm and go until 7:00 pm when the service begins at Trahan Family Funeral Home.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gracie Eugenia Phillips
March 21, 2013
Gracie Eugenia Phillips, 49, passed away March 20, 2013. Gracie was a 1982 graduate of Tate High School. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church where she played the piano for 30 years. Gracie enjoyed singing Karaoke in her spare time. When she was home, Gracie loved playing with her cats.
Gracie was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred E. Phillips. She is survived by her father, Bobby Phillips; step-mother, Wanda Phillips Walker; step-sister, Michelle Walker; step-brother, Jamie Walker; two aunts, Gracie Ann Carnley and Katerine Polizo; uncle, Robert Wesley Phillips and numerous cousins.
The family will receive friends at Highland Baptist Church on Saturday, March 23, 2013, from 2 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. Brother Brian Calhoun will officiate. Interment will follow in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be deacons of Highland Baptist Church and Robert Kennedy.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial tributes may be made to the Gracie Phillips Memorial Fund at Highland Baptist Church, 6240 Highway 94A North, Molino, FL 32577.
Faith Chapel North Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.