Edward R. Faircloth
February 21, 2013
Edward R. Faircloth, age 78, of Molino, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Eddy enjoyed camping and mullet fishing with his family.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice of Northwest Florida for their kind and compassionate care.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty Thurman Faircloth.
He is survived by his daughter, Rennee Scott (Eddy); sons, Michael E. Faircloth (Marie) and Steven M. Faircloth (Annette); six grandchildren, Bridget, Nick, Jaime, Danna, Michael and Austin; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Faircloth (Linda) and Gordon Faircloth (Mary); sister-in-law, Dollie Thurman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Covenant Hospice of Northwest Florida.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating. Interment was at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North was in charge of arrangements.
Elmer Gilbert Baldwin, Sr.
February 21, 2013
Elmer Gilbert Baldwin, Sr., age 70, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013, in Jay. He resided in Jay for the past 23 years and was a former resident of Montgomery, Alabama. He was Pentecostal Holiness by faith, enjoyed playing his guitar, wrestling, yard work, and raising his roses. Elmer was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and he never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Rushton, Sr. and Ala Baldwin; siblings, Alberta Baldwin, Ray R. Baldwin, Jr., Jack W. Baldwin, Sr., Charles Baldwin, and beloved nephew Hennon Ray Baldwin.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda Baldwin; children, Robert Baldwin, Mary Baldwin, and Elmer G. Jr. (Becky) Baldwin; siblings, Marvin (Judy) Baldwin, Fay Armstrong and Robert (Helen) Allen; grandchildren, Christa (Jeff) Hannigan, Rushton Starns, Kayla Baldwin, Morgan Hagood, and James Gilbert Baldwin; great-grandchildren, Jaylen Isaac Hannigan, and Paul Elmer Baldwin, and two in waiting, Stormie Claire and Phoenix Edwin and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home with Brother James Eddings (Bro. James Kelley) officiating services.
Visitation will be held from 12 p.m until service time on Friday, March 1, 2013. Burial will follow at Jay City Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Willie George Salter
February 21, 2013
Willie George Salter, age 81, of Jay, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was an active member of Jay United Methodist Church for 72 years. He faithfully served on the Administrative Board, sang in the choir, and worked with the youth for many years. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955. He worked for Armstrong World Industries for 28 years, and retired in 1989. He met and married the love of his life, Billie Joyce, and they were married for 56 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Buck Salter; his grandparents, Felian and Omie Dean and a granddaughter, Brittany Godwin.
He leaves behind a loving family he adored including his wife, Billie Salter and children, Kenny (Cindy) Salter, Debbie (Paul) Godwin, and Carol (Terry) Ingram. He adored his grandchildren, Patrick (Cara) Salter, Carlyn (Wesley) Salter, Megan (Anthony) Golden, Kennedy Salter, Amber (Phil) Godwin-Ellis, Jenna Godwin, Whitney Godwin, Gregory (Laura) Ingram, Michael (Dana) Ingram, and nine great-grandchildren; brother, James (Betty) Salter and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family who will miss him dearly.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Friday, February 22, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Jay United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Jay United Methodist Church at 10a.m. with Rev. Laura Weant officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Level Church Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mark (Fred) Jordan
February 21, 2013
Mark (Fred) Jordan, 69, died February 9, 2013, in Lake City, FL. He was born in Geneva, Ala, and grew up in Bonifay. He worked as a tree surgeon for Farrens and Asplundh in Pensacola.
He is survived by one son, Mark Clinton Jordan of Cantonment; and one sister, Karen Charlotte Cunningham of Parkersburg, WV.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Mary Jordan; six brothers, Pat, Russell, Haynes, Jab, Don, Luke; one sister, Peggy Holcomb and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held March 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Family Worship Center in Pensacola.
Juanita Catherine Mock
February 21, 2013
Mrs. Juanita Catherine Mock, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Mock was a native of Bluff Springs and a resident of Pensacola for most of her life. Mrs. Mock attended the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church. She is going to be reunited with her predeceased family, parents, four sisters and five brothers.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Mock of Pensacola; one son, Randy (Tina) Mock of Pensacola; two daughters, Earlene (Robert) Miller of Seminole and Patty (Brian) Kirksey of Pensacola; two sisters, Willie Brothers of Bay Minette and Vera Mae Rice of Century; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Harold McGehee and Rev. Bill Adams officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brian Kirksey, Jason Manning, Jacob Mock, Barry Herron, Richard Gipe and Chuck Fields.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Michelle Renee Thrush
February 19, 2013
Michelle Renee Thrush, 23, entered into eternal peace on the morning of February 14, 2013.
A very beautiful, loving, and generous person, Michelle was a wonderful daughter and compassionate sister. No words can express the joy she imparted to her family and friends.
Michelle was born on June 30, 1989, in Seattle, WA, a few minutes after her twin Alicia. She grew up in a very loving family, enjoying wide open spaces in Berrydale with goats, chickens, and dogs. She excelled in music, sports, and academics. Michelle graduated as Valedictorian of Jay High in 2007, and earned her AA the same week from PJC. Studying at the University of Miami and USF, she earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Recently, she was accepted into Nursing school at UWF.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Edward Hugh Thrush.
Michelle is survived by her parents, Jon and Amy Thrush of Pensacola; her twin-sister, Alicia Thrush of Tampa; her loving grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The relatives and friends of Michelle Thrush and her family are invited to attend a visitation at 1 p.m. until memorial services begin at 3 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
A reception following the service will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at The Russell Center in Milton.
Alton Bernard Etheridge
February 19, 2013
Alton Bernard Etheridge, Sr. 86 of Atmore, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was retired from NAS Pensacola. He was born on July 24, 1926, in Davisville, to William and Ima Ballard Etheridge.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Anne Luverne Etheridge and two sons, Alton Bernard Etheridge, Jr. and Michael Lenard Etheridge.
Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Edward Etheridge, William Joseph Etheridge, both of Atmore, and Jerry Alan (Faye) Etheridge of Lottie; daughter-in-law, Teresa Mooney Etheridge of Walnut Hill; one sister, Margie Griffith; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feburary 21, 2013, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Level Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bobby Scott Peterson
February 17, 2013
Bobby Scott Peterson, 57, a native and lifelong resident of Pensacola, passed away January 28, 2013.
Mr. Peterson was a 1973 graduate of J. M. Tate High School. He was an avid fan and player of baseball and was an employee of Winn Dixie, Inc., for many years.
He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Peterson and his mother, Edna Berline Peterson.
Survivors include one brother, James A. Peterson; one nephew, Levi Peterson; one great nephew, James D. Thornton; and two nieces, Melony Barnard and Tiffany Peterson.
Burial will be private. Family-Funeral & Cremation is in charge of arrangements.
Andy Aliff
February 17, 2013
Andy Aliff, age 80, of Pensacola, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
Mr. Aliff was very dedicated to the U.S. Navy and loved the Navy life. After 30 years of service in the Navy he retired. During his Navy career he was a hard-hat diver and also served as a Navy Diving Instructor. He served in Antarctica, Vietnam and sailed around the world twice. After retirement from the Navy, he drove a truck for 20 years for Benton Express. He loved his children and especially his grandchildren. He was known as a man whose handshake was his bond. Mr. Aliff had a wonderful sense of humor and was honest with everyone he met.
He was predeceased in death by his parents, Thomas and Ruth Aliff; brother, Horace Aliff and his sister, Helen Neuman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jacqueline Aliff; daughter, Carrie (Rick) Rodriguez; son, T.J. (Wendy) Aliff; grandchildren, Thomas, Jared, and Adam Aliff; and many friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at East Brent Baptist Church at 10 a.m. followed by services at 11:30 a.m. with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Geralidine Johnston Wilkins
February 16, 2013
Alice Geraldine Johnston Wilkins, 88, of Pensacola, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. Mrs. Wilkins was born in Brewton, to Kathryn Jordan and W.T. Johnston, she started life on a farm outside of Flomaton. The family moved to Jackson, MS where she graduated from Central High School in 1941. Upon graduation she boarded a train to California, a bold and gutsy move for a penniless 18 year old, with no connections in the West. The courage she demonstrated in 1941 was only one indication of her life to come as part of the greatest generation. She began working as a civil service typist during WWII for the Army Corp of Engineers and Army Air Corp.
In 1950, she married Sgt. George S. Wilkins and continued, as a mother of two, working for the Air Force. She worked onboard NAS Pensacola for civil service and as the Equal Opportunity Officer for Corry Hospital, retiring in 1985 as a GS 12. Mom was a lioness with a big heart in the guise of a movie star. She marched with the National Organization of Women in support of the Equal Rights Amendment; she faced harassment and discrimination typical of the day for a working mother where she gained the resolve to help improve the lives of others; she volunteered as a Crisis Hotline Counselor for suicide prevention and teen pregnancy; she served on the Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association and for 10 years as the primary caretaker for our father after his stroke. Mom was dedicated, committed, compassionate and fearless. She is loved and will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, George S. Wilkins; sisters, Louise Armstrong of Jackson, MS, Kathryn James of Pensacola and Jean Hipps of Melbourne, FL.
She is survived by her sister; Sue Peterson of Big Timber, MT; brother, David Johnston of New Braunfels, TX; sons, Stan (Gina) of St Petersburg, FL and Keith (Joan) of Pensacola; granddaughters, Katie Kimbrell (Mark) of Portland, OR and Hillary of St Petersburg, FL; grandsons, Alex of Orlando, Carl of Miami, and Austin and Keight of Pensacola; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and our adopted family of Herbert, Ruth, Matthias, Jeannette, Selina and Tim Gotl of Steinau Germany.
Memorial services will be announced in the near future with interment at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Alex Wilkins, Carl Wilkins, Austin Wilkins, Keight Wilkins, Sam Armstrong and Matt Armstrong.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Johnston and Mark Kimbrell.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Family Services, 1900 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501.
Special thanks to Maureen McBride, Liz, Gloria and the staff at Medi Home Health for the years of care, companionship and special attention; Cathy Ward and Kiara Palonco and staff of The Blake in Gulf Breeze for their attention, friendship and loving care and the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice.