Steve Godwin
July 27, 2011
Mr. Steve Godwin, 59, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Century.
Mr. Godwin was a native of Atmore and a resident of Century for most of his life. He was an employee of ADICO for 19 years and attended the Pentecostal Holiness church. He was preceded in death by his father, William Godwin.
Survivors include his mother, Della Godwin of Century; a son, Brent Godwin of Atmore; three daughters, Mary Alice Rondeau of Salt Lake City, UT, Amanda Frederickson of Pensacola and Jennifer Marn of Pensacola; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Ronnie Griffis of Southaven, MS.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Eddie Macks officiating.
Burial followed at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Welch, Lanell Welch, Terry Griffis, Dennis Griffis, Chad Hanks and Anthony Hadley.
Evelyn K. Moneymaker
July 26, 2011
Mrs. Evelyn K. Moneymaker of Panama City, FL passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at her home.
She was born in Knoxville, TN on Sept. 5, 1929, to the late Robert Towe and Fanny Mae Sanders Towe. Mrs. Moneymaker was a longtime resident of Panama City, moving from Knoxville in 1950 as a United States Air Force family stationed at Tyndall AFB.
Mrs. Moneymaker is dearly loved and is survived by her husband of 63 years, Earl Moneymaker; and her children, Raymond Moneymaker and wife Charlene of Panama City, Linda Moneymaker-Iversen of Pensacola, Sandra Moneymaker-Palma of Panama City, Edward Moneymaker and wife Sue of Panama City, and Roger Moneymaker and
wife Lynn of Panama City; nine grandchildren, Brandy and Joey Moneymaker; Erika, Nathan and Markus Iversen; Joshua and Kayla Palma; Jessica Moneymaker and Keith
Adams; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She will be missed very much by her family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2011, in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tilmon Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Charles Terry, Larry Terry, Tim Zimmerman, Markus Iversen and Anthony Grasso. Honorary pallbearers are Joey Moneymaker and Rich Allen.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City.
Edna Forte
July 25, 2011
Edna Forte, 84 of Cantonment, went to be with her Lord Friday, July 22, 2011, with her family by her side. She was the glue that held our family together. She was preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Forte; her parents, Joseph and Mary Gilmore; her beloved sister, Lottie Pugh and three brothers, Harold, Dewey and Chester Gilmore.
She is survived by her two children, Frances Pittman (husband, Ron), and Don Forte; her sister, Hazel Bolen; her brother, Alton Gilmore; four precious grandchildren, Brad Butler (Joli), Ashley Hardy, Mandy Moye (Rusty) and Robert Forte; and her daughter-in-law, Jeanie Forte. Mom’s 10 great grandchildren always made her heart happy, Brayden and Brooke Butler, Delaney Hardy, Russ, Bradley, Trenton, Josh, and Brittany Moye, Maddy and Haley Forte. Mom welcomed into her heart her step grandchildren and all of the step great grandchildren. She loved them all.
Heaven had a great celebration on the day Mom left her earthly home. Jesus opened his arms and she went to Him with a smile on her face.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment with Rev. Andy Gartman and Rev. Bob Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Spruell Cemetery in Cantonment.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 25.
Riley Johnson, Jr.
July 25, 2011
Riley Johnson, Jr., age 74 of Pensacola, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 22, 2011, surrounded by his family. Riley was a native of Flomaton where he graduated from Flomaton High School. Riley was a retired over the road truck driver. He served for 20 years with Bowman and for 10 years with J.B. Hunt, where received a One Million Mile Accident Free Award.
Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Teedie Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Macks Johnson; his cousin, Russell Johnson (Diane); best friends and neighbors, Eddie Wayne and Theresa Lollie; brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at Fiath Chael at FAITH CHAPEL NORTH FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment, with Brother Bo Brantley officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Home Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Joe Eddie, Daniel, Sammy, and Leonard Macks, Russell Johnson, Jr. and Eric Johnson.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday July 25.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to Covenant Hospice for their help and compassion.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made in Riley’s name to Covenant Hospice.
Geraldine Gardner Bond
July 25, 2011
Geraldine Gardner Bond age 83, our beloved wife, mother, and granny, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011. She was born on June 17, 1928.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Genia A. Gardner and Dora Bodie Gardner; her brothers, Ruthord Gardner, Russell D. Gardner, William D. Gardner, Hollis Gardner and Roland Gardner; sisters, Myra Osburn and Hayrul Patterson.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ovie Bond; sons, Darrell (Debra) Bond and Dwayne (Lisa) Bond; two grandchildren, Leslie (Travis) Smith and Bryan Bond; two great-grandchildren, Landyn and Leigha Smith; two brothers, Benny R. (Joyce) Gardner of Huntsville, Al. and Robert (the late Mary) Gardner of Atlanta Ga.; sister, Betty (Hubert Bugs) Lowry of Jay; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Jay First Baptist Church with Bro. Will Rushing and Bro. Chip Fox officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Henry Lowry, Jimmy Anderson, Sam Gardner, Paul Gardner, Dennis Green and Denny Green.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. C. David Smith, Dr. Langhorne, Dr. Stringfield and the staff at Jay Hospital for the love and care given to Geraldine and her family.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clara Alma Chambers
July 25, 2011
Mrs. Clara Alma Chambers, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Pensacola.
Mrs. Chambers was a native of Lineville, AL, a former resident of Pensacola and a resident of Atmore for the past six years. She was a retired employee of Monsanto after eight years, and attended the Ensley Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Ray Chambers of Atmore; a son, Edward Joseph Chambers of Miami; two daughters, Dianne Johnson of Atmore and Reba Brooks of Pensacola, give grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Garden Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be Cody Mooney, Jim Bell, Joe Chambers, Jim Bell, Tommy Brooks and David Ingram.
William Yancey Jernigan IV
July 22, 2011
William Yancey Jernigan IV, 43, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
He was born in Century on December 8, 1967 and lived most of his life in Brewton. He was a graduate of T.R. Miller High School and Auburn University. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Wood and William Yancey Jernigan III.
He is survived by his wife, Emmie Pilcher Jernigan; three sons, Yancey Jernigan, V, Lyon Alexander Jernigan and Joseph Blake Jernigan; three sisters, Ruth Jernigan Parker of Brewton, Martha Jernigan Scott of Lanett, Alabama and Elizabeth Jernigan Rodgers of Auburn, Alabama.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon July 22, 2011, from 1 until 3:00 p.m. at the Brewton First United Methodist Church.Private interment will be in Union Cemetery Brewton with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
Memorials may be made to the Yancey Jernigan Foundation, P.O. Box 37, Brewton, AL 36427. The Foundation will provide financial and emotional support to families fighting cancer in Escambia County, Alabama. It will strive to educate the public and provide resources to accelerate progress in the fight against cancer.
Yancey’s legacy of love and laughter will continue even though the cancer battle rages on with others. Memorials may also be made to the First United Methodist Church in Brewton.
Consuela Michelle Mitchell
July 22, 2011
Consuela Michelle Mitchell, 44, of Flomaton, Ala., died Sunday, July 17, 2011.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. at Jackson-McMurray Funeral Services in Century. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bethel AFM Church of God in Century.
Gertrude Bradley
July 20, 2011
Mrs. Gertrude Bradley, 86, of Walnut Hill, died Friday, July 15, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.
She was a native of Monroe County and a resident of Walnut Hill for most of her life. She was retired from the Escambia Co. (Fla.) Board of Education and a member of the House of Prayer in Walnut Hill.
She is survived by three daughters, Willodean Knighten of Pensacola, Annette (Alfred) Williams of Walnut Hill, and Bobbie (Johnny) Longmire of Chicago, IL; three sons, Alvin (Yvone) Bradley and Glenn Bradley, of Walnut Hill, and James (Debra) Bradley of Chicago, IL; one brother, Aubrey Daughtry of Monterey, CA; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011, at the house of Prayer in Walnut Hill with the Rev. Darryl North, eulogist and the Rev. Fountain, host pastor. Retirement of her remains will be in the Williams Cemetery in Quintette with Turner Funeral Chapel, LLC directing.
Public viewing will be held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bradley Grant Winch
July 20, 2011
Bradley Grant Winch, age 35, was born in Wauseon, OH, on October 10, 1975. He lived in Florida for 26 years until he died at home in Cantonment on July 15, 2011. He never gave up hope when he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. His long and courageous fight with admirable strength was an inspiration to all his friends and family.
Bradley graduated from Zephyrhills High School in 1994 before beginning his career in excavating. He enjoyed tinkering with his antique John Deere tractors.
He leaves his memories to his loving wife, Kathy; his daughter Megan; his son Matthew; his granddaughter Jocelynn; along with his mother Cynthia Armstrong; granddad Fred Armstrong; grandma Sandy Armstrong; sister Crystal W inch; brother Brian W inch; his favorite Aunt Lisa and many friends.
The family is thankful for the amazing care he received from Covenant Hospice under the care of Dr. James Smith and his loving and caring nurse, Stacey. We also give a continuous thank you to all the continuous care nurses that helped Brad through this rough time.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.