Dillon Roberson
May 9, 2012
Dillon Roberson, 21, was born on March 25, 1991. He entered into heaven on May 5, 2012, surrounded by his family after fighting a year and a half battle with Lymphoma. Dillon was a fighter and fought until the end.
Dillon was a 2009 graduate of Tate High School, where he played football and was known as “ROBO”. He attended Pensacola State College. Dillon was employed by Grocery Advantage as a meat cutter. He loved the guys in the meat department and all the ladies he worked with. Dillon was a hardworking individual and loved being outdoors. He also loved to cook. Dillon spent the last three months in Gainsville, at Shands Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, undergoing a stem cell transplant. Dillon immediately became a favored patient with his warm, kind and loving personality. We are so grateful and blessed to have had the opportunity to love him through his illness. We know that through this journey, Dillon’s faith and determination has touched the lives of so many people. He will always be remembered as our “hero”.
Dillon is survived by his parents, Warren and Renee Roberson. His brother and best friend, Tanner Roberson. His maternal grandparents, Charles and Jeanette Brown, paternal grandparents, Dill and Maxine Roberson, an uncle and aunt, Roger and Tanya Brown, and his cousins, Shana and Taylor Brown. Dillon is also survived by his sweet and loving girlfriend of 4 ½ years, Morgan Ridgdell, who he dearly loved. Dillon was also loved by many “adopted” aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.. on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Traylor officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ministry Village at Olive Inc., 1836 East Olive Road, Pensacola, Florida 32514.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 6-8 p.m.
We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our family, friends and prayer warriors for walking beside us during this journey. We would also like to thank the Woodlands Oncology Group and Shands Bone Marrow Transplant Unit for providing Dillon with extraordinary care.
Robert Leon Stewart
May 8, 2012
Mr. Robert Leon Stewart, Jr., 62, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012, at his home in Bratt.
Mr. Stewart was a native and lifelong resident of Bratt. Mr. Stewart was retired from Masland Carpet Plant after 42 years of service. He was in the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Century Masonic Lodge #213, Pinebarren Creek Hunting Club, Bratt Ruritan Club, and assistant scout master at Bratt, and he was the past president and board member of the Bratt-Davisville Water System.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Stewart and grandchildren, William Adam, Robert Nicholas and Ashley Nicole.
He is survived by his wife of 43½ years, Diann Thortis Stewart of Bratt; son Sam Stewart of Bratt; daughter and son-in-Law, Kelly and Jeff Kennedy of Romoland, CA; four sisters, Mildred (Walt) Dzurus of Longwood, FL, Neita Smith of Atmore, Myrna (Ray) Hodgen of Atmore and Jackie (David) Johnson of Bratt; two grandchildren, Private Tanner Kennedy of Fort Benning, GA, and Andrew Kennedy of Romoland, CA, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Homer Stewart and Rev. Kevin Stott officiating. Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 6–9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be members of the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Pinebarren Creek Hunting Club.
Richard E. “Ricky” Richburg, Sr.
May 8, 2012
Richard E. “Ricky” Richburg, Sr., age 63, of Milton, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was born January 12, 1949, in Century, FL to the late Pascal & Sarah Sprow Richburg.
Ricky was a U.S. Army Veteran and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, the true love of his life was his family, the heartstrings of joy in his life were his grandchildren and great grandchild.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 42 years, Pamela Yuhasz Richburg; three sons, Richard E. (Bonnie) Richburg, Jr., John (Krickett) Richburg, all of Milton, and Morgan (Kristy) Richburg of Holt; 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild; a brother, Bill Richburg of North Carolina; five sisters, Ann Cook of Beulah, Jennifer Arnette of Bay Minette, Mary Williams of Cantonment, Paul Jo Rayles of North Carolina and Donna Morris of Cantonment.
Private graveside services will be held at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Donald Lyvon Phillips, Sr.
May 8, 2012
Donald Lyvon Phillips, Sr., 75, of Jay died Sunday, May 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by his wife and three daughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli “Bud” and Sadie Phillips; son, Donald L Phillips, Jr.; brother, Gerald Phillips and father-in-law, Floyd White.
Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 31 years, Sharon White-Phillips; three daughters, Tammy Snelson, Kimi Smith and Carmen (John) Gustafson; grandchildren, Nate Phillips, Summer Alford, Lynzi (Frankie) Dyess, Jessica (Brian) Varner, Nick Snelson, Sydney Snelson, Jenny Gustafson and Lukas Snelson; great-grandchild, Dustin Dyess; sister, Maxine (John L.) Jones; special mother-in-law, Mary Dell White and many nieces and nephews.
Lyvon was born August 28, 1936, in Brewton and lived in the Berrydale community all his life. He was a building contractor and used his talents to help many friends and neighbors in the community. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. He was known as one of the “great storytellers” of all time.
Funeral services will be held at Jay Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 2 p.m. with burial following at Walling Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Jay Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 6-8 p.m.
Active pallbearers will be Keith Jones, Nate Phillips, Nick Snelson, Lukas Snelson, Adam White and Justin White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. C. David Smith, Jimmy White, Glenn White, Mark Phillips, Jerry Phillips, Mallory Cooley, Randy Cooley, Billy Morrell, Bobby Hicks, Duke Vunovich, Curtis Peaden, Hansel Prescott, Robert Ingram, Bobby Hicks, Harold Thompson and Huey Gay.
A special thank you to Dr. C. David Smith and staff, and Covenant Hospice employees, Tracey, Trish, Cathy and Kevin. Also, a very special thanks to niece, Paige Baxley and mother-in-law, Mary Dell White for their loving and compassionate care.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cory Ladd Jones
May 5, 2012
Mr. Cory Ladd Jones, 34, passed away on May 3, 2012 in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Ladd was a native of Atmore, and a former resident of Bay Minette,and has lived in Daphne for the past year.
Mr. Jones worked for Pilot Catastrophe (CAT) as an adjuster in Mobile and worked at Master’s Commission in Rockford, IL.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather Michael Hall.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Allen and Linda Jones of Vancleave, MS; mother, Felicia Hall of Bay Minette; Wife, Dana Pickern Jones of Daphne; one son, Dagan Ladd Jones of Daphne; two daughters, Kennedy Kori Jones of Ocean Springs, MS, and Addison Kori Jones of Daphne; one brother, Eric Keith (Cassie) Jones of Kennesaw, GA; one stepbrother, Kevin (Nicole) Hall of Robertsdale and grandparents, Ray and Duane Biggs of Bay Minette.
Funeral services will be Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Richard Daniel officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brian Crites, Joey Johnson, Ryan Woods, Mike Pool, Heath Letson and Corey Land.
Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Mims, Sean Taylor, Josh Bonds, Cody Parham, Brad Adams, Luke Hollingsworth, Stewart Gay and Seth Innabnit.
“Buddy” Hubbard Taylor
May 3, 2012
“Buddy” Hubbard Taylor, 68, of Molino went to eternal rest Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
Buddy was born in Pensacola on March 18, 1944, to William and Catherine Taylor. He was retired from Escambia County School District after 22 years of dedicated service in the transportation bus garage.
Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Beverly Ann Taylor; son Marvin Taylor (wife Michelle); grandson, Zachary Lee Taylor; granddaughter, Ashley Noel Taylor; brother, Johnny Taylor (wife Brenda); sisters, Mae Carroll, Christine Freeman (husband Bob) and Mildred Freeman; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, May 4, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
William George “Bill” Robinson
May 3, 2012
William George “Bill” Robinson, Jr, 83, of Cantonment went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
Bill, was raised in Brownsville and was retired after 36 years at St. Regis Paper Company. He was a member of Dogwood Park Baptist Church and West Pensacola Masonic Lodge # 296. Bill was a member of the Hadji Shrine Temple where he was in the Clown Unit, and volunteered to transport patients to and from the Shriners’ Hospitals.
Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Ann Marie Falk Robinson; son William G. Robinson III (wife Debbie); three daughters, Sharon Milstead (husband Glenn), Inga Robinson and Vivi Skipper (husband Marvin); 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Paw Paw loved each one of them dearly.
Visitation will be on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 10 a.m. with the service beginning at 11 a.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Glenn Milstead officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.
Barbara Ann Wood
May 3, 2012
Barbara Ann Wood, 63 of Jay, passed away April 19, 2012, at home. Originally from Atmore, she lived in Jay 41 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Jr. Wood, grandson Albert Jr. Lambeth, parents Leon Franklin and Mercy Jane Sanders, sisters Luverne Sanders, Velma Hendricks, and a brother Clarence Sanders.
Survivors include daughter Joyce wood, son Kenny Wood; daughter Patricia Freeman; son Earl Wood; daughter Bertha Lambeth ( Clayton); sister Elbia Wood (Audrey); brothers Lonnie Sanders, and Roy Sanders (Vivian); and nine grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Wednesday April 25, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Cora Cemetery, with Bro. Clarence Carnley officiating. Visitation will be at Jay Funeral Home from noon till 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Chris Wood, Dustin Wood, Eric Wood, Daniel Wood, Bryan Wood, Clayton Lambeth, Allen Inman and Khyrstopher Wood.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Daniel Franklin Ziglar
May 2, 2012
Daniel Franklin Ziglar, age 61 of Cantonment, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012.
He was born April 7, 1951, in Troy, AL. A graduate of the J.M. Tate High School Class of 1969, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked most of his life as an electrical technician which took him all over the world. In retirement, as an avid fishermen, Danny enjoyed spending time on the river with his family, especially fishing with his grandchildren, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by brother, Oscar Ziglar, and nephew, Kevin Ziglar.
He is survived by parents Silas and Claudine Ziglar, children Matthew and Brandi Ziglar, Danielle Ziglar and EJ Jarman, Brad and Joli Butler and Ashley Hardy, grandchildren Hunter Martin, Grant Hofberger IV, Brayden and Brooke Butler and Delaney Hardy, sibling Sharon Ziglar and many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with Rev. Mark Torres officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, May 3, 2012, from 5-7 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Annette Simmons
May 2, 2012
Mrs. Annette Simmons, 69, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012, in Flomaton.
Mrs. Simmons was a native of Perdido and a resident of Flomaton for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clifford Simmons, son Tony Simmons, mother Perry Lee Strength and brother Edward Turner.
Survivors include husband, Charles Nichols of Flomaton; son, Tommy Simmons (Amber) of Flomaton; two daughters, Pauline Chancery (Gene) of Pineview and Karen Nall (Butch) of Century; sister Judy Towery of Milton; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel with Bro. Waylon Stuckey and Rev. Chuck Day officiating. Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dakota Chancery, Brad Futral, Jason Dall, Kenny Higdon, Michael Hagen and Ryan Hawkins.