James J. “Skip” McKinney
October 4, 2011
James J. “Skip” McKinney, age 59 of Cantonment, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and friends, losing a courageous battle with cancer. Skip was born November 24, 1951, and was a Vietnam War veteran, a retired lieutenant at the city fire department, and an owner of many businesses in the area. Skip loved coaching his children, and grandchildren. Some of Skip’s most wonderful times were when he was coaching his granddaughter Katelyn in girls softball. Skip was an avid fan of the University of Alabama football.
He was preceded in death by his father, Shelton McKinney, his mother, Dorothy Langley and his stepfather, Carter Langley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Karen; his two sons, Brad McKinney (Shauna), and Wade McKinney (Michelle); his best friend Thomas Noel; his sisters, Sandra “Fay” Barrett and Sharon Wigg (Tim). His grandchildren, Katelyn McKinney, Cooper McKinney, Tucker McKinney, Paige McKinney and Madden McKinney also survive him.
Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2011, at Olive Baptist Church with Pastor Ted Traylor officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to express a special thanks to the caring staff from Emerald Coast Hospice, and two very special ladies, Miss Julie and Miss Evelyn.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice, 1555 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida 32501.
Evie Elizabeth Rigby Hall
October 4, 2011
Evie Elizabeth Rigby Hall, age 90, went to be with the Lord and loved ones gone before her, on October 01, 2011. She was born in Oak Grove in Escambia County where she went to school and graduated from Ernest Ward High School in Walnut Hill.
Mrs. Hall attended Oak Grove Baptist Church when she was young. She was a long time member of East Brent Baptist Church in Pensacola where she was Sunday School teacher of an adult class she loved dearly – Love Bible Class. She and her class did many “gifts of love” projects for the local nursing homes over the years.
Mrs. Hall and her sister, Gladys, had a special love for the Children’s Home and Mrs. Hall received the Child Advocate of the Year Award in 1997 from the Children’s Home Society of Florida, Western Division. It was presented by Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s.
Mrs. Hall retired from the Naval Air Station after 36 years of Civil Service, where she retired as budget officer for the Naval Supply Center.
She was the youngest and the last of a large family, born to Jesse Lee Rigby and Evie Elizabeth “Babe” Rhoad. She was preceded in death by her husband of 19 years, William F. “Bill” Hall; her parents and 12 siblings; Leslie, Huddie, Olive, infant brother, Leila, Gladys, Herman, J.D., Daniel, Margaret and a set of twins.
She is survived by her two children, John M. Hall (Andrea) of Kingston Springs, TN and Judy J. Hall of Pensacola, FL; two grandsons, Joshua M. Hall (Mandy) of Valencia, CA and Kellen M. Hall of Fort Meyers, FL; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 05, 2011, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time.
Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Ron Rigby, Adam Rigby, Chad Rigby, Jesse Rigby, Joey Darby and Warren Post.
The family wishes to thank Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital for the manner in which their mother was treated in her last days, with dignity and compassion.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Children’s Home Society, Western Division, 1300 N. Palafox St., Suite 103, Pensacola, FL 32501.
Carlton Douglas
October 1, 2011
Carlton Douglas “Roho”, 67, of Cantonment passed away on September 28, 2011. Mr. Douglas was born April 15, 1944, to Floyd and Lenny Douglas and has been a life long resident of Santa Rosa and Escambia counties.
Mr. Douglas retired from Armstrong Industries after 38 years of service.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 18 years, Kathy Douglas; and his much loved children Sandy (Tim) Bishop, Ronnie (Alice Fay) Douglas, Angela (Troy) Deluna, Larry (Laura) Simpson and Lori (Terrance) McCants; and 10 grandchildren Christian, Hannah, Timo, Cody, Owen, Vinny, Ashland, Kirya, Sara and Terrianna “TT”.
Memorial services will be held 4:00 pm Saturday October 1, 2011m at Faith Chapel North with minister Chad Kivette officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until time of service at the funeral home.
Faith Chapel North is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Reaby Fore
October 1, 2011
Mrs. Reaby Fore, 101, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2011, at a local hospital.
Mrs. Fore was a native of Canoe, AL, and a resident of Wawbeek, AL, for most of her life. She was a former employee of Vanity Fair, operated Wawbeek Upholstery for many years and was a member of the Sardis Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Irvin Fore and two sons, Billy Fore and Phillip Roscoe Fore.
She is survived by a son, Vernon R. Fore of Wawbeek; a daughter, Joyce Watson of Atmore; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Earle Greene officiating.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 1, 2011, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery in Natchez, AL.
Mary Julia Cox White
September 30, 2011
After a long battle with cancer, Mary Julia Cox White “Nano” went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at the age of 68. She was born in Pensacola and resided in Century since 1975.
Julia was employed by Century Pharmacy as office manager and gift manager for over 25 years. She enjoyed decorating, dancing, and spending time with her family, especially at Pensacola Beach. She attended Perdido Methodist Church in Perdido, AL.
Julia was preceded in death by her mother and father, Evelyn and Clyatt Cox; her dear friend, Brother Lou Caballer; and sons-in-law, Charlie Booth and Jack Moran.
She is survived by her two loving daughters, Lori Skaggs of Jay and Julie Booth-Moran of Century; one stepson, Russell White of Panama City; two sisters, Marlene Anthony of Century and Myra Reed of Cummins, GA. Nano was blessed with three grandchildren, Riley, Corey, and Danielle Skaggs; two great-grandchildren, Beverly and Logan Skaggs; adopted family members, Ivory Brown and his daughter, Ty McGee; many nieces and nephews; and her best girlfriend, Barbara Dorriety.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Byrneville United Methodist Church in Century.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was loved by many and Nano to all.
Eileen Evelyn Robinson
September 26, 2011
Eileen Evelyn Robinson, age 68 of Cantonment, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 25, 2011. Mrs. Robinson was a member at Northview Baptist Church. Eileen was a retired bartender at the Red Baron and a member of the American Legion #340.
She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Mildred Norton; a grandson, Jason Grace; and two brothers, Bud and Howard Norton.
Eileen is survived by three daughters, Candyce Robinson, Sandi Thorsen (James), and Mandy Parker (James); two sons, Randy Robinson (Sheri) and Andy Robinson; 14 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Donald Owen; an aunt, Beverly Barber; sisters-in-law Dot Norton and Kandy Tolbert; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives; and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29, with Reverend Keith Mott officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening, September 27, 2011, from 5 until 7 p.m.
William C. Marshall
September 26, 2011
William C. Marshall, 74 of Huxford, died Saturday, September 24, 2011, in Mobile.
He retired from Monsanto in 1993 and from Jefferson Davis Community College as an A/C instructor. He was born in Escambia County (Ala.) on January 1, 1937.
He is preceded in death by his parents S. Jack and Berline Driskell Marshall. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Dreadin Marshall; one son, Stan Marshall and wife Diane of Huxford; two daughters, Janice Carlton and husband Jim of Canoe, and Annise Bruley and husband Chris of Atmore; one brother, J.C. Marshall and wife Leitha of Canoe; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jesse Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Huxford Baptist Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Monday evening, September 26, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Theodore G. “Ted” White
September 26, 2011
Theodore G. “Ted” White, age 79, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011.
Ted retired from Monsanto after 31 years. He served in the U.S. Navy as an air traffic controller, valuing that time of his life greatly. He was an avid golfer, being known to “shoot his age” quite frequently.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James J. and Edna Haynes Noel; sister, Jane Bouler.
Ted is survived by his four children, Noel Anthony (Abby) White of Texas, Toby White of Chumuckla, Wendy (Thomas) Watts of Atmore, and Tracy (Charles) Burgess of Jay; grandchildren, Jessica White, Kendall (Kat) White, Kendrick (Amber) White, Kelley Nunemaker, Christina (John) Brown all of Texas, Kevin (Melissa) Lovett of Pace, Colton White of Chumuckla, Jansen Burgess and Taylor Burgess of Jay; three great grandchildren; sister, Christina (Michael) Harrison; mother of his children, wife of over 20 years and continued loyal friend, Elsie White; his faithful companion, his dog “girlfriend” Susie-Q; and many nieces, nephews cousins, and friends.
He was very passionate about his family and loved his grandkids with all his heart. He instilled in us integrity, loyalty and most of all love. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at the Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel with Rev. Curtis Powell, officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery. Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel directing. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, September 26, 2011, at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel.
Georgia A. Wilson
September 25, 2011
Georgia A. Wilson , 40, of Atmore, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011. Georgia was born on May 5, 1971, in Pensacola, and she moved with her parents to Molino when she was 12-years old.
She graduated from Ernest Ward High School in 1989 and went on to become a medical assistant. She was a devoted mother, loving daughter, and BFF to many. Her granddaddy and grandmother Williams and Uncle John beat her to Heaven but are holding hands with her today.
The people left to carry on her memory are her daughter, Katelyn; mother and father, Betty and Stephen Williams; her fiancé, Scott Davis; great aunt June, aunt Lisa and many cousins.
Services for Georgia will be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, at Harper Morris Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until services beginning at 10:30 a.m.. Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Park. Our family would like to thank all the wonderful friends and family that have prayed for us and helped us through the most terrible time of our lives.
Harper Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Esther Olean Emmons
September 25, 2011
Mrs. Esther Olean Emmons, age 88 of Century, passed away at her home September 24, 2011. She was a lifetime member of the Century community and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Emmons was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Emmons; parents, Ethel and Leonard Glover; three children; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Emmons is survived by sons, Joey (Sandra) Emmons of Salisbury, NC, and Wayne (Linda) Emmons of Pensacola; daughters, Doris (Winston) Brown and Betty (Troy) Brown, both of McDavid, and Pat Harrison of Jay; brothers, Clark Glover of Jay and Troy Glover of Washington dtate; sister, Christine Morgan of Bratt, FL; 14 grandchilden; 38 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 12:30 and will continue on until service time at 2 p.m. Officiating the service will be Bro. Harold Brown and Bro. Mike Johnson. Interment will follow in Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery in Byrneville.
Pallbearers will be Tony Brown, Steve Brown, Mike Brown, Shannon Emmons, Jamie Waters and Dale Townson.