Betty Thurman Faircloth
April 1, 2012
Betty Thurman Faircloth passed away March 29, 2012.
Betty was born in Pensacola in 1930 and lived there until she moved to Molino in 1980. She always loved to go crabbing, fishing and being on the beach.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Edward R. Faircloth; daughter, Rennee Scott (Eddy); sons, Michael E. Faircloth (Marie) and Steven M. Faircloth (Annette); six grandchildren, Bridgett, Nick, Jaime, Danna, Michael and Austin; six great grandchildren; sister-in-law Dollie Thurman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be sent to West Florida Covenant Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Vernie Edward “Shorty” Tyree
April 1, 2012
Mr. Vernie Edward “Shorty” Tyree, 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at his home in Atmore.
Mr. Tyree was a native of McCullough, AL, and has called Atmore home for the past 14 years. Mr. Tyree owned and operated Edward Tyree Trucking Company. He attended Presley Street Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernie Lee “Snooks” and Eloise Lassitter Tyree.
He was survived by his wife Linda Powell Tyree of Atmore; two daughters, Brandy Tyree Myrick (Mike) of Robinsonville, and Elizabeth Tyree Godwin (Douglas) of Milton; one brother, Robert Eugene Tyree (Patsy) of Flomaton; two sisters, Annice Tyree Atwell (Don) and Pam Tyree Riddlehoover (Billy) both of Dothan; two grandchildren, Phillip Michael Myrick and Morgan Alexis Myrick.
Funeral services were held Saturday March 31, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation was held Friday March 30, 2012 at the Petty Eastside Chapel.
Pallbearers were Doug Parker, Hub Wilson, Jimmy Brown, Richard Brown, Joe Barber and Gary Brown.
Honorary Pallbearers were Steve Luker, Bob Croft and Taylor Boothe.
Donna Jo Way
March 26, 2012
On March 24, 2012, Donna Jo Way, a devoted wife, nurturing mother and caring friend, with her family by her side, was called home by the Lord from her long battle with Cancer. She was a native of Century but currently resided in Navarre with her loving husband of 42 years and family.
She was preceded in death by father Carrie B. Burkett and maternal grandparents Henry G. and Lillie Belle Ray, all of Century.
She is survived by her husband and sole mate Joe Way; son Mark Way and wife Menda; daughters Donnese Way and fiancé Darcy Chaney, Susan Donyelle Hussain and husband Rashid all of Navarre; grandchildren Nathan Slade Crews, Parker Hayden Way, Preston Landon Way, and Aliyah Donyelle Hussain; her mother Mary Lois Burkett from Century; brothers Roger Burkett and wife Katie, Regi Burkett and wife Ann, and Todd Burkett, all of Century, Trent Burkett of Troy and wife Marjorie with children Collin and Brayden; nieces and nephews Mikey Burkett of Flomaton and wife Robbie Lynn and child Amber, Maunica Williams of Century and husband Will, Jeremy Grimes of Century and wife Monica and child Madalyn, Javis Grimes of Century and child Kendell, Casey Roach of Marianna, and husband Stephen with children Benjamin, Reagan, and Samuel, Ryan Burkett of Marianna, Chad Burkett of Brewton and wife Jacqueline and child Kinsley.
There will be visitation at Lewis Funeral Home in Navarre, Florida, at 7794 Navarre Parkway, Navarre, Florida, on Monday, March 26th, from 5 until 7 pm. She will be laid to rest with a Graveside service to be held on Tuesday, March 27th at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church Cemetery located at 2341 Highway 4A, Century at 2 p.m.
Renee Darlene Girlie
March 25, 2012
Renee Darlene Girlie, 55 of Molino, passed away on March 20, 2012.
Survivors include her husband, Roy; four children, James Barker, Natticha Spencer, Wayne Vaughn, and Charlotte Van Deusen; many grandchildren; mother and father, Eugene and Lennie Ward; and brother, Ronnie (Barbara) Ward.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012, at the funeral home.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012, also at the funeral home.
Trahan Family Funeral Home, 419 Yoakum Court, is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Ray Spivey
March 24, 2012
Kenneth Ray Spivey, age 71, passed on to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at a local hospital. Mr. Spivey was a native and longtime resident of Pensacola and Molino. He was a pawnbroker at Carson’s Pawn Shop for more than 50 years. Mr. Spivey was a loving and devoted father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He leaves a large circle of family and friends to cherish memories of his life.
Preceding him in death was his mother Margie Hopkins Spivey.
Survivors include his father Willis P. Spivey, Sr.; his siblings Willis P. Spivey, Jr., David B. Spivey and his wife Tracy, Barbara Lucent and her husband Dana; his children Ted, Randy and his wife Sandi, Teresa Milstead and her husband Eddie and Cameron Spivey; his grandchildren Kelly Rogers and her husband David, Jason, Brandon, Jamie and Tessa Moore, Amber, Heather and James Spivey; great grandchildren Hunter, Hannah, Chandler, Brayden and Bryson; numerous nieces and nephews and his lifelong best friend Jimmy Weaver.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Serving, as pallbearers will be Foye Perry, Jimmy Miller, Tommy Nall, Sambo Garrett, Gene Lewis, Donald Weaver and Wayne Watson.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North-Cantonment from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Billy Floyd
March 24, 2012
Billy Floyd passed away on Mar 23, 2012, at his home in Bay St. Louis, MS. Billy was born in Atmore on March 31, 1943.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Martha Houck Floyd; a daughter, LaDonna Floyd Dervin (Mike); two grand-daughters, Schuyler Marie Dervin and Jessica Elizabeth Dervin; two sisters, Janice Floyd Malone (Bill) and Delanith Floyd Donelson; a brother -in-law, Larry Houck (Betty) and his mother-In-law, Helen Courtney. Billy is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Collis Floyd and Edna Presley; one sister, Anne Floyd Dunn and a nephew, Raymond Scott Wilson.
Billy graduated from Escambia County High in 1960 and has a degree in computer science. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech SGT after 21 years of meritorious service. Billy is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force NCO Academy, a Vietnam veteran, the recipient of the Republic of Vietnam Gallant Cross, the Vietnam Service Medal, the RVN Campaign Medal and many other awards. He also retired from the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVO) Stennis Space Center, Pearlington, MS, after 20 years in computer operations. During his lifetime, Billy loved mechanical work, computers, and was an avid fisherman. He followed the Saints and the Alabama Crimson Tide but foremost was his devotion to God, family and the U.S.A.
Funeral services will be held, Monday 26, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 25, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Annie Lillian Hudson Thompson
March 23, 2012
Annie Lillian Hudson Thompson also known as “Nama” to her family and friends was born on March 8th, 1917 in Century FL. Nama passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2012 at the Lord at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola FL.
She was born to the late Benjamin and Mabil Hudson of Century, FL as one of eleven brothers and sisters, Quinton Hudson, BW Hudson, Richard Hudson, Frank Hudson, Evelyn Blount, Mary Ellen Holman, Mabil (Claire) Rosser, Marcie Owens, Jean Eddy and Margaret Ramsey.
Nama married Clinton E. Thompson of Pensacola, Fl on June 13th, 1934 a romance that would last over 50 years until his passing in 1987. During that time, Nama and Clinton had two sons, Clinton Jr. and Michael. She spent many years raising her two sons and supporting her husband’s career in the U.S. Navy. Over the next 20 years, Nama and her family would move to San Diego CA, Norfolk VA and finely back to Pensacola where she lived out the remainder of her life. While living in Pensacola, Nama and her family attended Brownville Assembly of God.
A big part of Nama’s life was her sister and best friend Claire. Throughout the years, not a day would go by without Nama and Claire talking on the phone, shopping or just spending time with each other. The two were inseparable. Nama also had another trusted companion, Sweaty Pie, her Toy Poodle that she loved dearly.
Nama will forever be remembered by her devoted son Michael Thompson Sr., his wife Ermina of Fresno CA, his sons Michael Jr. of Jacksonville FL and Kenneth, his wife Angela and their three daughters, Haylee, Paige and Madison of Pensacola FL, along with countless other family and friends whom were blessed to know her.
The family would like to specifically acknowledge the special love, care and support provided by Ms. Judy Teutsch, her son and daughter Wesley Teutsch, Teresa Ward and their families.
Nama touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity, and maintained her faith in God until the end. Friends and family are invited to meet and reflect at 2 PM followed by a memorial service officiated by Pastor Hudson on Saturday, March 24th, 2012 at 3 PM. The service will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forrest Rd, Pensacola, FL.
Patsy (Pat) Spears
March 23, 2012
Pat Spears (Rocspear) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, after a full and precious life with those that knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Brite Spears, a sister, Evelyn Grogan a brother, Bill Spears and K-9’s Zack and Lucky.
Pat leaves to cherish her memory a loving family: Joan Rocco, Doris (Phil) Phillips, Katie (Gardner) Gage, Vickie (Grady) Reeves, Walter (Sheri) Hundley Jr., Vanette (Jim) Webb, Verna Hundley, Yonnie (Jerry) Bosquet, Kay (Jay) Lewis, Cathy Setzer, Caron (Steve) Zampino, Larry (Janet) Spears, Linda (Dale) Smith, Debbie Drozd, 16 great nieces and nephews, numerous great-great nieces and nephews and her special pets Mystic, Magic and Meow-Meow.
Pat was a 29 year veteran of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department where she served under five sheriffs. Pat started with the county as a correctional officer in 1982, transferring to the sheriff’s department as a deputy sheriff in 1986 and rising to the rank of 1st lieutenant. Pat worked in many divisions of the sheriff’s department during her tenure. She worked in investigations, was a K-9 officer for six years, worked in TAC/DIET Section, Street Crimes Unit, was Assistant Officer in Charge of Community Policing, and Community Relations. She also served as Officer in Charge of the Explorer Unit, was a Drug Court Mentor, she was appointed as a U.S. Customs Officer in the Blue Lightening Operation and worked tirelessly to help with Hurricane Katrina cleanup. Pat was an outstanding public servant and a champion of the community. She retired from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in January 2011.
For her dedicated service she received numerous recognitions which included a certificate of appreciation for the fight against drugs for her work with the Lincoln Park Community Drug Watch, several unit citations, a letter from the City of Pensacola congratulations for Unit Citation for Community Policing Unit.
Pat touched the lives of so many and will hold a special place in the hearts of all those who knew her, as a loving aunt, a partner, a friend, a mentor and a protector.
She had a gift of caring and giving and gave continuously to the community and to those around her. She was our rock and will be dearly missed by all.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. with her nephew Jason Reeves officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
William “Bill” Meadows Jr.
March 23, 2012
William “Bill” Meadows Jr., age 91 of Molino, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012. He was born on April 21, 1920, in Akron, OH. He was a longtime member of the Masons and the Shriners. Bill attended Allen Memorial Methodist Church. He was a mechanical engineer who worked for NASA and the Veteran’s Administration.
He is preceded in death by his two sons, Paul and Walter Meadows and a daughter, Theresa Meadows.
He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Meadows; sons, Ralph P. Meadows (Kay), Thomas Meadows, Gerald Meadows (Angie) and Williams Meadows (Candace); daughter, Carol A. Gray (John Uniek); grandchildren, R. Phillip Meadows II, Heather Hayes, Joy Meadows, Crystal Meadows, Ashley Weems, Alex Meadows, Marina Gray, Cheyenne Gray, Mason Meadows, Julia Meadows and Brayden Meadows and five great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to The Shriners Children’s Burn Center or Allen Memorial United Methodist Church in Cantonment.
Pallbearers will be John Uniek, Phillip Meadows, Harold Hayes, Jeff Crichton, Eric Crichton and Pete Wilson.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Andy Gartman officiating. Interment will follow at Aldersgate Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the funeral service.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29S, Cantonment, FL, is in charge of arrangements.
Opal Thomas
March 23, 2012
Opal Thomas, age 91, of Cantonment, passed away March 20, 2012. She was born January 7, 1921, in Bush, LA, to the late Vaughn Cowart and Margana Grantham Cowart.
Opal owned and operated Forget Me Not Shop, a florist in Cantonment, for many years. She was also a long time member of Pinehaven Missionary Baptist Church where she was committed not only to her faith in God, but also helping others in time of need. Most of all Opal enjoyed gardening; she loved growing flowers and vegetables.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Warren Thomas.
Survivors include two daughters, Wanna (Don) Caverly of Valparaiso, FL,and Morgana Thomas of Tallahassee, FL; two brothers, Vaughn Cowart Jr. of Bush, LA, and Amos Cowart of Covington, LA; four grandchildren, Korinne Harper, Kristen Caverly, Cate Shannon and Sara Rabon; and 10 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 2 p.m. Pinehaven Missionary Baptist Church in Pensacola with Pastor Jimmy Lancaster officiating. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date.
Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.