Keith Picotte
May 12, 2010
Keith Picotte, 39, of Molino, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Keith was most passionate and proud of his children and family. He was grateful to God for life and loved cooking, fishing, mechanics, motorcycles and his friends.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Picotte, and brother, Kirk Picotte.
Keith is survived by his three children; eldest son and wife, Keith and Leticia Picotte, son, Kane Picotte, and daughter, Michelle Picotte; mother, Linda Gates; brother and sister-in-law, Sean and Pamela Hobbs; niece, Bethany; nephew, Reid Hobbs; grandmother, Rose Reid; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him dearly.
A visitation was held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with a service following at 11:00 AM.
Billy Beck III
May 11, 2010
Taken at a young age, Billy Beck III is preceded in death by his grandparents, Billy Sr. & Jeanette Beck and his uncle Jerry Beck.
He is survived by his parents, Billy Jr. & Cathy Beck; brothers, Victor (Desiree) and Austin Beck; grandparents, C.A. & Mildred Longo; aunts & uncles, James Beck, Darlene Thompson, Susan Fonté, Anthony Longo and Charles Longo; his girlfriend, Jesseca Madrid; and close friends, Jason Fetters, Clint Wooten & Cami Wooten and a host of other family and friends.
Superman loved to draw and fish the Bob Sikes Bridge, Ft. Pickens and area ponds and creeks. One can imagine that he’s finally found that perfect fishing hole.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 12th at 6:30pm at the entrance of Ft. Pickens. The Service will be conducted by Rev. Gene Hudson of Pine Forest Assembly of God Church.
William Rufus “Bill” Jones
May 6, 2010
Mr. William Rufus “Bill” Jones, 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 in Montrose, AL.
Mr. Jones was a native of Milton, FL, a resident of Flomaton, AL, since 1978, a member of the Century Masonic Lodge #213, and the Bethel Temple Holiness Church.
Survivors include: his Daughter, Cathy Jones of Robertsdale, AL; a Stepdaughter, Ilene M. Cook of Century, FL; 3 Grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and a Sister, Lois Marie McDade of Chipley, FL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 7, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. John Fillingim and the Rev. Ricky Peebles officiating.
Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery with Masonic services.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 6, 2010 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Vest Carolyn Sharpless
May 4, 2010
Mrs. Vest Carolyn Sharpless, age 89, of Atmore, Ala., died Sunday, May 2, 2010. She was retired from Monsanto, born in Hartfield, Ala. to the late John H. and Maude Childs Melton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex J. Sharpless, a granddaughter, Valisa Paulette Lambert and a son-in-law, L. Jackie Sims.
Mrs. Sharpless is survived by one son, James Lamar Sharpless and wife, Sandra, of Orange Beach, Ala.; two daughters, Gloria Sims of Atmore and Carolyn Lambert and husband, Gerald, of Goodway, Ala.; two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Carroll of Pensacola, Fla. and Evelyn Stokes of Mobile, Ala.; eight grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends, Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1:30 p.m. until service time.
Active pallbearers will be David Brown, David Lambert, Joshua Johnson, Greg Sharpless, Scott Sharpless and Mark Sims.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Bonnie Roach Petrisko
April 28, 2010
Ms. Bonnie Roach Petrisko, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at a Pensacola, FL hospital after a brief illness.
Bonnie was a native and long time resident of McDavid, FL, a registered nurse for 26 years, and a member of the Byrneville United Methodist Church in Century, FL. She was preceded in death her Parents, George Riley and Emily Jane Roach, and a Daughter, Patricia.
Survivors include: her Son, Paul and Debi Petrisko of Kernersville, NC; her Daughter, Linda and Paul Gorman of Toledo, OH; 5 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-Grandchildren..
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating.
Burial will be held at Clear Springs Cemetery in Clear Springs, AL.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 30, 2010 from 12:00 noon until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Pensacola Baptist Hospital’s Emergency Surgery and Intensive Care Unit.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Byrneville United Methodist Church.
Harold Germain Newhook
April 28, 2010
Mr. Harold Germain Newhook, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Bratt, FL.
Mr. Newhook was a native of Chelsea, MA, a former resident of Revere, MA, a resident of Bratt, FL, since 1980, and a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his Wife, Dorothy Newhook of Bratt, FL; his Son, James Howell of Bratt, FL; 3 Grandchildren; a Brother, Robert Newhook of Malden, MA; and a Sister, Dorothy Call of Licking, MO..
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 29, 2010 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M.at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Michael Shane Clemmons
April 27, 2010
Mr. Michael Shane Clemmons, 25, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at a Pensacola hospital.
Mr. Clemmons was a native and lifelong resident of Christian Home, FL, and attended the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include: his Mother, Lisa Kelley of Atmore, AL; his Father, Donnie Clemmons of Atmore, AL; Stepfather, Greg Forbes of Atmore, AL; Girlfriend, Lisa Lynette Madison of Century, FL; his Son, Zakhel Cameron Clemmons of Century, FL; his Daughter, Zamya Jade Clemmons of Century, FL; two Brothers, Nathan Hunter Clemmons of Christian Home, FL, and Troy Gambel Clemmons of Atmore, AL; a Sister, Charley Rose Clemmons Davis of Atmore, AL; Grandparents, Bennie and Clara Stokes of Christian Home, FL, and Wilodean Davis of Atmore, AL; and three Best Friends, Carl Moorer of Walnut Hill, FL, Chance Schoonover of Byrneville, FL, and David Jernigan of Bratt, FL.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Boutwell officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 28, 2010 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be David Jernigan, Chance Schoonover, Nathan Clemmons, Carl Moorer, Troy Clemmons and J.R. Flowers.
Honnorary pallbearers will be Dereck Moorer, Sammie Moorer and T.O. Sheffield.
Floyd Edward Barlow
April 27, 2010
Floyd Edward Barlow, age 69, passed away April 18, 2010, in New Caney, Texas. He graduated from Ernest Ward High School in 1958 and was in the Marines for four years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Annie Pace Barlow.
Mr. Barlow is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jackie Gibson Barlow and their children, Candi and Steve Weekley, Jeri and David Johnston, and LaDonna and Sherman Welch; six grandchildren, Lauren Weekley, Meghan and Andy Keeton, Ty Welch, Cameron Welch, Conner Johnston and Parker Johnston; brothers and sisters Genevive Bell, Walter Barlow Jr., James Barlow, Margaret Ann Bryars, Judy Rathsack, Diane Elkins, Donald Barlow and Theresa Barlow; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins; a wonderful church family and a host of friends.
Interment was in Rosewood Memorial Park, Porter, Texas.
Rosewood Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
James Edward Pugh
April 25, 2010
James Edward Pugh, age 68, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at his home. Mr. Pugh was a lifelong resident of Barrineau Park and a decorated Vietnam War Veteran.
Self employed as a farmer where he farmed hundreds of acres and he was also known as the “Hayman”. After that Mr. Pugh was an accomplished carpenter and cabinet builder before he was employed with Escambia County School District, where he was employed for 22 years. He retired from the Capital Improvement Shop as a Construction Mechanic II on July 5, 2002. Mr. Pugh welcomed everyone into his home and never met a stranger. He was loved by all, most of all he loved his family and would do anything to help anyone.
Preceding him in death was his father; Elvis B. Pugh, his mother; Mary Bell Pugh, his granddaughters; Shana Marie Sanders and Angel Pugh, his brother; Gillis Pugh and his brother-in-law; Ricky Robinson.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years; Anita Lynn Pugh, his sons; Keevan (Donna), Shannon (Leann) and Jack (Mellisa), his three granddaughters; Katie (Joe), Jennifer (Andy) and Skye Eller his brother; Arnold (Earlene), his sister-in-law; Jackie (D.L.), his great granddaughters; Taylor Bailey, Tabitha and Tatum Harris and Allyssa Simmons as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Faith chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with Rev. Ed Cotten and Rev. Fred Stallworth officiating. Interment will follow at Oliver Pugh Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Frankie Archer, Mike Barnes, Brad Bodree, Randy Henderson, Mark Seaman and George Whitehead.
Honorary pallbearers were Clarence Gulsby, Jackie McCaskill, Harvey Shelby and Lance Rawson.
Larry Etheridge Hamilton
April 25, 2010
Larry Etheridge Hamilton, age 66, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2010. He served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department.
Larry Hamilton is preceded in death by his mother, Florrie; father, Etheridge Hamilton and brother, Lester.
Larry Hamilton is survived by his wife, Barbara; his sister, Johnnie (Walt) Waters; brother, Harold (Joyce) Hamilton; step-daughter, Alise (Mike) Robinson and host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with Rev. Jim Duck officiating. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 pm.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South is in charge of arrangements.