William Everett “Billy” Carlson
June 22, 2010
William H. “Billy” Carlson passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010.
Billy Carlson was born in Pensacola, Florida on January 29, 1980. He graduated from Tate High School in 1998 and attended Pensacola Junior College. Billy worked as a residential home designer at Today’s Homes, Billy was no ordinary employee. His wonderful artistic talent and dependability led his employer Jim Bozeman to remark that he felt like Billy was part of his family.
Billy’s ambitious pursuit of a career in acting and modeling led to a number of successes which included various photo shoots and spreads in local and regional publications, television commercials, runway modeling, and an appearance in the movie, “Final Destination”. His commitment to this career led to an unparalleled dedication to personal health and fitness. He could often be found in the gym three times a day, five to six days a week.
Billy’s love for refurbishing cars and trucks was first triggered by his father’s gift of a ’56 Ford pick-up. Subsequently, he built and renovated various show cars and hot rods. His two most favorite vehicles, a GMC truck and a Camaro convertible will be displayed at the viewing and funeral.
Along with his love for cars and automobiles, Billy loved to help others. There was no task too large or challenge too difficult for Billy. He was extremely creative, thoughtful, and resourceful. He loved his friends and family, and lit up a room whenever he entered. He would do anything for anyone. His self-sacrificial nature has resulted in a great multitude of friends and family that loved him so much.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents; Mr. Raymond William Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melatt, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Everett Carlson, and his best friend; Brian Carter.
Survivors include his parents; Dennis and Peggy Carlson, his brother; Scott Carlson, his sister; Shelly James (Michael), his grandmother; Mary Jones, his great aunt and uncle; Mr. and Mrs. Billy Sam Newton, his great aunts; Mrs. Gervis Jones and Mrs. Mona Pond, numerous aunts and uncles; Jerry Jones, Larry Jones, Mike Jones, Tommy Jones, Doug Jones, Susan Escobar, Kathy Adams, Nancy Frank and Steven Carlson, his special friend; Regina McKinley along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with Rev. David Wiggins officiating.
Serving, as pallbearers will be; Jason Baltimore, Beezer Beczakowski, Daniel Carnley, Daniel Cook, Dale Nelson and Jeff Wiggins. Honorary pallbearers will be; Scott Carlson, Steven Carlson, Jerry R. Jones, Larry Jones, Tommy Jones, Mike Jones and Doug Jones.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Our son will be a source of pride forever and we will miss him deeply.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Inge T. Bedard
June 22, 2010
Inge T. Bedard left this world after a long courageous battle with cancer on June 19, 2010. Born on January 4, 1933 in Koblenz, Germany to Karl and Martha Tillmann. Inge dedicated her life to being a supportive military wife, volunteer to the Red Cross and many military organizations. She loved cooking, traveling, and her greatest joy was her grandchildren. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Inge leaves behind her loving and adoring husband of 30 years; Robert, her son, Bernhard and wife Julie Becker of Palestine, Texas; daughter, Sylvia and husband Mark Dyke of Cantonment, Florida; stepdaughter, Susan and husband Robert Murphy of Los Angeles, California; stepdaughter, Patty and husband Richard Yates of Jacksonville, Florida; as well as her loving grandchildren; grandson, Christopher, wife Laura, and sons Andrew and Aidan Dyke of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; grandson, Sean Dyke of Lincoln, Nebraska; granddaughter, Ashley and husband Erik Myers of Gulf Breeze, Florida; brother, Rolf and wife Anelise Tillmann of Koblenz, Germany; sister-in-law, Rita Atwood and family of Lowell, Massachusetts. Inge was a truly genuine person and will be deeply missed.
The family wishes to express their appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Aaron Montgomery, Dr. James Smith and Dr. Thomas Tan for their caring and compassionate ways throughout the years. Words cannot express our indebtedness to all of you. To the wonderful people of Covenant Hospice, thank you for your kindhearted, tender and gentle care.
There will be a visitation Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with services to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Andrew “Andy” Brantley
June 21, 2010
Charles Andrew “Andy” Brantley, 42, of Atmore died June 16, 2010.
His was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Betty Brantley and a brother, Nick Brantley. He was survived by his brother, Ray Brantley of Milton, Fla. and two sisters, Rhonda Godwin of Pensacola, Fla. and Jennifer Boyett of Montgomery.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Osaka FWB Church in Flomaton and visitation will be held at 5 p.m.
Rosa Lee Harris
June 20, 2010
Mrs. Rosa Lee Harris, age 82, of Cantonment, Florida passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010.
Rosa Lee was born July 20, 1928, to the late Mr. Clarence Harris Sr., and Mrs. Jimmie Lou Harris in Cantonment, Florida.
She leaves to cherish her memories four brothers, , Houston (Mary) Harris, Clarence Harris Jr., of Pensacola, FL., Hubert Lee Harris, Johnnie (Kimberly) Pettaway of Cantonment, FL. one sisterin- law, Mrs. Barbara Harris, two sisters, Mattie Johnson, Bartow, Florida, Regina Bolerware, Cantonment, Florida, one aunt, Mrs. Jessie Lee Gable, Pensacola, Florida, a special friend, Mrs. Janie Godwin, Cantonment, Florida, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church at 11 am Monday, June 21st with Pastor Robert Lovelace officiating. Benboe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
ROSA LEE HARRIS 1928 – 2010 Mrs. Rosa Lee Harris was born July 20, 1928 to the late Clarence Harris, Sr. and Jimmie Lou Harris of Cantonment, Florida. She departed this life June 15, 2010.
She leaves to cherish her memories, four brothers, Clarence, Jr., Houston (Mary) and Hubert Harris and Johnny (Kimberly) Pettaway; two sisters; one sister-in-law; one aunt, Jessie L. Gables; and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 21, 2010 at 11am at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Hope Primitive Cemetery. Viewing will be held Sunday at Benboe Funeral Home.
Oscar Eugene Rushing
June 18, 2010
Oscar Eugene Rushing was born June 21, 1920, passed away June 2, 2010 in Century, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Ann Weaver Rushing. Mary Ann was born and raised in Chickasha, OK.
Oscar is survived by his sister Elsie Padgett of Pace Florida, granddaughter Heather Phillips and her husband Dave, two great grandchildren, Shelby Phillips and Charlotte Ann Phillips, of Austin Texas, stepson Marc Hill and his wife Carol Levy, of Oklahoma City, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. No services are planned at this time. Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to any veterans group, or the charity of your choice.
Charles R. Milstid
June 17, 2010
Charles R. Milstid, 69, of Perdido died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Perdido.
He worked construction, born on Feb. 4, 1941, to the late Floyd and Maggie Lee Coleman Milstid in Perdido.
A son, Rex Milstid; two brothers, Isaac Melvin Milstid and Floyd Milstid Jr. and one sister, Esther Delores Hall, preceded him in death.
Survivors are one daughter, Ruth Milstid Schachle of Molino, Fla.; three brothers, Tommy Eugene Milstid of Molino, Fla., James Edward Milstid of Bay Minette and Guy Lord Milstid of Perdido; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2010, in Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Cemetery in Perdido with the Rev. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. will be in charge of all arrangements.
Neil C. Fillingim
June 17, 2010
Mr. Neil C. Fillingim, 50 passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 in Uriah, AL.
Mr. Fillingim was a native of Bluff Springs, FL, a resident of Flomaton, AL since 1993, a retired U.S. Navy Veteran after 20 years of service and attended the Protestant Church. Preceded in death by his Father, Thomas Fillingim.
Survivors include: his Wife, Sonya Fillingim of Flomaton, AL; his Son, Cameron and Sheena Fillingim of Flomaton, AL; a Granddaughter, Bailey Lynn Fillingim; his Mother, Louise Fillingim Dockens of Christian Home, FL; two Brothers, Thomas “Butch” and Faye Fillingim of Bratt, FL, and John and Pat Fillingim of Jay, FL; and two Sisters, Susan and Leslie Barnes, and Gail and Seabo Chavers, both of Christian Home, FL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 18, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Lee and the Rev. John Fillingim officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 17, 2010 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M .at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be military honor guard.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Parker, John Lassiter, Michael Husband, James Thompson, Lee Pollitt, and Al Ward.
Constance Margaret “Connie” Nowlin
June 16, 2010
Constance Margaret “Connie” Nowlin of Cantonment, Florida, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, entered through the garden gate to join her loving husband, Bob, on Sunday morning, June 13, 2010. Connie was 86 years young as her loving family surrounded her upon her departure.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. “Bob” Nowlin; mother, Ruth McCarthy and son, Richard L. “Dick” Nowlin. Connie is survived by her children, James “Pancho” Nowlin (Kathy), Ed Nowlin (Marcia), Robert Louis Nowlin, (Linda) all of Pensacola; Robert S. “Rob” Nowlin of Jay; Bobbie Jean Marcus (Gene) of Colorado; Connie Ellen Burcham (Mike) of the U.S. Mountain West; and Ruth Aubrey (Roger) of Spanish Fort, AL; two sisters, Alice Marshall of St. Augustine, FL and Lillian Stark of New Jersey; brother-in-law, Charles Nowlin of Panama City, FL; 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A native of New Jersey, Connie resided in the Pensacola area for the past 64 years. As a young lady, she and her sisters loved to travel to New York City to listen to the bands of the day, including Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra. She was a member of Gonzalez United Methodist Church and had worked for St. Regis Paper Company and Howard Johnson’s. She enjoyed traveling and gardening and was an avid nature and animal lover, but gained her greatest joys from her family, especially the little children.
The family will receive friends at Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 2800 Wilde Lake Blvd., in Pensacola on Thursday evening, June 17, 2010 from 5:30 pm until the 7:00 pm Memorial Service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Harold Lee Stewart
June 15, 2010
Harold Lee Stewart, age 66, of Jay, died on June 11, 2010 in Pensacola, Florida. He was longtime resident of Flomaton, AL and served in the U.S. Navy for three tours in Vietnam. He retired from Flomaton Police Department as chief after 23 years of service. He was a loving husband, father grandfather, and brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher Haywood Stewart and Lessie Ham; former wife, Doris Knowles Stewart; sister, Agnes Stewart; an infant sister; and brother, Haywood Stewart.
He is survived by wife, Patsy Stewart; sons, Scottie (Alice) Stewart and Shaundale Stewart; daughter, Samantha (Richard) Matlock; stepdaughters, Theresa Key and Tiffany (Calvin) Nolan; stepson, Gary Carr; sisters, Mary Stewart Smith and Marjorie Ochesley; grandchildren, Tabitha, Taylor, Dawson, Reagan, and Brody Stewart, Pheonix Matlock, Jason McClean and William Carr; and great-grandchild, Chase Nolan.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at New Bethel Baptist Church with Reverends Matt Dobson and Doug Darby officiating services. Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery with Police Officer Honors. A visitation was held from 6 to 9 P.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Jay Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Wagner, Jr., Allen Walston, John Powers, John Flowers, Paul Hudson, Jeff Joyner, and Larry Hammonds.
Honorary pallbearers are members of New Bethel Baptist Church.
The family would like to thank his nephew, Dr. C. David Smith for his kind and compassionate care.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mattie Lou Brantley Crook
June 15, 2010
Mattie Lou Brantley Crook, 91, of Atmore died Monday, June 14, 2010 at her residence.
She was born on Dec 7, 1918 in Escambia County to the late Charlie Patrick and Lillie Ella Conway Brantley. She and her late husband were owners of the City Café in Atmore.
Her husband, James Wheeler Crook Jr., preceded her in death.
Survivors are one son, Wheeler Crook III and wife, Carol, of Atmore; two daughters, Patricia Crook Threadgill and husband, Bill, of Pensacola, Fla. and Deborah Crook Ray and husband, Joe, of Montrose; one sister Essie Lee Brantley Noll of Pensacola, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Carey Miller (Jamie), Lindsey Cranford (Alex), James Wheeler Crook IV (Laura), Brantlee Vinson (Matt), Bonnie Farmer (Dean), Emily Ray, Ben Ray and Allen Ray and four great grandchildren.
Services were held at 10 a.m. June 16, 2010 from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Haskel Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Family received friends from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Senior Adult Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Atmore.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of all arrangements.