Thomas Clayton Ward Jr.
December 14, 2023
Mr. Thomas Clayton Ward Jr. age 80 passed away at his residence in Century FL. Wednesday December 13, 2023.
Mr. Ward was a life-long resident of Century FL. and was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired owner/operator of Thomas Ward Trucking, and retired Veteran of The United States Army where he served during the Vietnam era, serving alongside his late brother James L. “Booter” Ward.
In his spare time, Mr. Ward enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren which his love was unsurpassed.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years Kathy Ward of Century FL; stepson Scotty Hagan of Pensacola FL; daughters Debbie (Dennis) Finegan of Green Cove Springs, FL. Karen (Andy) Layton of Milton FL; brother Bennie (Jenny) Ward of Cantonment FL; Sisters Delois Brown of Bratt FL. Joyce Burkett of Byrneville FL. Barbara (Dennis) Kilcrease of Byrneville FL; grandchildren that were the light of his life Andrew (Taylor Hendrieth) Howell, Christina Finegan, Wesley (Brooke) Layton, Ashley Finegan, Delaney Hagan, Ian Hagan; several nieces and nephews, and a friend like family Jeff (Junia) Fisher of Flomaton, AL.
Mr. Ward is preceded in death by his father and mother Thomas Clayton Ward Sr. and Ruby Flowers Muse; first wife Margeret Ann Ward: brothers Byron “Bit” Martin, James L. “Booter” Ward.
Visitation will be held Sunday December 17, 2023, from 1P.M. until 2 P.M. service time at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Clayton Ward Jr. will be held Sunday afternoon December 17, 2023, at 2 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Brother Tim Floyd officiating
Kameron Allen Smith
December 14, 2023
Kameron Allen Smith, “Kam”, was born on January 10, 2003 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. He left this world on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the young age of 20.
If you knew Kam, you loved him. He always kept everyone laughing and his beautiful smile would light up any room. He had just recently received a job promotion at work and was working on his truck. Everything he worked hard for was paying off and he was excited about life, and his plans and goals.
He had gone through and overcome so much. Kam enjoyed the simple things in life. He liked antique trucks, drawing, spending time with his friends, his girlfriend, Rose, and his brothers, Tristan and Sawyer. He and his brothers had a special bond. He loved all of his fur babies, and held a special place in his heart for his rescue dog, Scout. Kam loved life and lived it to the fullest. A country dirt road and beautiful sunsets is where he always found peace. We hope he is enjoying sunsets more beautiful than we can imagine.
Kam was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Alton Horne, Eugene Smith, and Robert Lee McDonald; and his great-grandmother, May Eulla McDonald.
He is survived by his parents; Kimberly Jean Smith, step-father, Timothy Maier, and his father, Clint Allen Smith; brothers, Tristan Allen Smith and Sawyer Isaac Maier; his girlfriend of two years, Rose Hutchinson; grandparents, Debbie and Mark Trotter; Lee McDonald, Arlene Joyner, Rick Smith; great-grandmothers, Carol Horne and Gladys Hobbs; and great aunts, Karen Rose and Charlotte Skipper.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends for visitation at 11:00 a.m. Services will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Mike Pickett officiating. Kam will be laid to rest at Little Flock Cemetery in Molino, Florida.
Pallbearers include Clint Smith, Tristan Smith, Kaden McDonald, Harley Sechrist, Gaven Goneke, and Jayden Hall.
Honorary pallbearers include Kristopher McDonald, Lee McDonald, and Rick Smith.
Kam,
my beautiful baby boy. You will forever be a part of me. I will love you till time ceases to exist.
Baby, I will anxiously await my time to be with you again.
-Mom
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Myra Jean Dole Steadham
December 14, 2023
Myra Jean Dole Steadham, 85, of Century, Florida passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023.
She grew up in Century, Florida where she worked at the county courthouse for 43 years. Living most of her life in Century and residing in Atmore, Alabama later in life.
She lived her life serving God and we take comfort in knowing she has finally reached her destination in Heaven and is now rejoicing with loved ones and friends who have gone before her. Just Imagine that reunion!
Myra always had a very affectionate smile who also took the time to see about family. She was choir director for many years at Beulah Chapel. She enjoyed her outdoor walks and also traveling to the mountains. She enjoyed her flowers, scrap booking, reading and studying the bible.
Myra was preceded in death by her parents, J.B. & Eva Dole; three brothers, Dickie, Billy and Edwin Dole; daughter, Donna Green; and her infant daughter.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Steadham of Atmore, Alabama; sons Eric (Sherry) Steadham of Jay, Florida, Dale (Susie) Steadham of Century, Florida, and Eddie (Debbie) Steadham of Eufaula, Alabama; daughters Sherry Diamond of Jay, Florida, and Shelia (James) Stinson of Eufaula, Alabama; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 6 sisters-in-laws & numerous nieces and nephews and cousins.
Funeral service will be held Monday, December 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Stephen John “Johnny” Gibbs
December 14, 2023
Stephen John “Johnny” Gibbs, 82 of Atmore, AL. passed away December 12, 2023 in Atmore. He was born to the late Buford A. and Evelyn Moring Gibbs on June 4, 1941 in Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, his sisters Marcia Chambers, Sherry Morris, and Brenda Wade.
An Atmore Native, and graduate of the Escambia County High School Class of 1960, everyone knew and adored Johnny Gibbs. He was a friend and inspiration to all, and someone everyone knew they could count on. One of the hardest working men, dubbed the nickname “John Henry,” if anyone needed something done, help with a project, or just honest advice, they knew who to look to. In his early days, he was the owner and operator of Gibbs Timber Company, Inc. Thereafter, everyone knew they could find him helping his wife Julia at Buster’s Restaurant. Hardworking, honest, inspirational, and strong, he was a steadfast friend and confidant to everyone who knew him. Whether it be at Buster’s giving out suckers, coaching his grandchildren’s little league games, “fooling with the horses,” or helping a stranger change their tire, you could always count on Johnny to be there with a smile on his face, helping hand, and joke in mind. No matter the circumstances, he was someone to rely on and someone people looked forward to seeing and talking to. He also was a Scout Master for many years. An Army veteran, he served in the United States Army and the Army National Guard for many years, and was also a member of the Carney Masonic Lodge #549 in Atmore, AL and Abba Shrine in Mobile, AL., a Master Mason and member of The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (32nd°). While he was very involved in his community and passionate about his many different endeavors throughout his life, his greatest love was his family, friends, and community. For him, it was an honor to be a person so many turned to for comfort, and a joy to be such a beloved member of his community. Whether it was “Dad” “Coach” “Friend” “Brother” “Sir” “Papa Johnny” and “Johnny,” he was always there with a listening ear, helping hand, and smile.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years Julia Gibbs of Atmore, AL; son Steven J. (Sandy) Gibbs of Spanish Fort, AL. Two daughters, Stephanie (Ashley) Boothe of Fairhope, AL; Sarah Frances Thompson of Atmore, AL and his sister Girdielene
(Shine) Snyder of Mexia, AL. Grandchildren Jacob Gibbs, Jared Gibbs, Thomas(Allison Harris) Boothe, Ann-Margaret Boothe, Buster Thompson, Julia-Katheryn Thompson and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services and military honors will be held on Saturday December 16, 2023 at 11:00 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Debora Bishop and Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Barry Wells, Jacob Gibbs, Jared Gibbs, Thomas Boothe, and Buster Thompson.
Visitation will be held at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on December 16 from 10:00 – 11:00.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Atmore Boy Scouts Troop 26, C/O Tony Gibbs 5750 Pelt Road, Walnut Hill, FL 32568 or Shriners Children’s Hospital.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Herbert Eugene “Gene” Bailey
December 12, 2023
Herbert Eugene “Gene” Bailey, 78, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on December 8, 2023.
Gene was born on July 4, 1945 in Fort Walton Beach, FL to Dorothy and Hubert “Bill” Bailey. He recently retired after 27 years of combined military service.
Gene worked as a butcher, provided meals for his fellow veterans, and operated many concessions throughout the city. He was known as “Mean Gene,” and he took pride in his famous “Mean Gene” burgers. Gene rooted for the Florida State Seminoles and the Kansas City Chiefs, enjoyed traveling with his wife of 54 years, and spending time with his daughters and animals.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Steven Bailey and Allen Bailey; sister Rosetta Blauser.
Survivors include his loving wife Sherry Bailey; daughters Jennifer Trawick (partner Alicia Trawick) and Jamie Bailey-White (Ricky White); sister Carol Palmer; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 1 pm until a memorial service at 2 pm Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home on Beverly Parkway.
A committal service will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 1:30 pm. Anyone in attendance is requested to arrive at Faith Chapel at 12:30 pm to join the funeral procession.
The family would like to thank the many nurses for their vigilant and tender care.
Georgetta Penland Dixon
December 12, 2023
Georgetta Penland Dixon, 81, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. Georgetta was born November 2, 1942 in Highlands, North Carolina to James N. Penland and Mozelle Chastain Penland. She married Joe F. Dixon, August 7, 1962 in West Palm Beach, Florida. They were happily married for 49 years. Georgetta worked for nearly 30 years for the State of Florida as a benefit recovery specialist.
Georgetta enjoyed spending time with her son, Jeff and wife, Melody, her grandchildren, Jennifer and Wesley, and her great grandchildren, Madison, Hudson, and Lillian. She was an avid reader, and fan of races at Five Flags Speedway and NASCAR Racing.
Georgetta is preceded in death by her husband, Joe F. Dixon; mother, Mozelle Burrell; step-father, Shirley Burrell; and her father, James N. Penland.
She is survived by her son, Jeffrey S. Dixon (Melody) of Tallahassee, Florida; grandchildren, Jennifer Dixon and Wesley Dixon; great-grandchildren, Madison, Hudson, and Lillian; sister, Elaine Tilson of Highlands, North Carolina; and her nephew and nieces, David, Gabriel, and Jessica.
Visitation services for Georgetta Penland Dixon will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
She will be laid to rest with her husband, Joe F. Dixon at Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Ronald Eugene Hopkins
December 12, 2023
Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Rollie and Mary Hopkins; and his brother, Buddy Hopkins.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Hopkins; son, Greg Hopkins (Kristy); daughter, Bridget Burkett (Chris); sister, Alice McCurdy (Henry); and grandchildren, Haylee, Peyton, Anna, Briana, and Gillian.
Memorial services for Ronnie Hopkins will be held Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends for visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Memorial services will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Brother Mike Skipper officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
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Peggy Pal Yates Latty
December 11, 2023
Peggy Pal Yates Latty, 89, of Stanton, Texas, passed away on December 08, 2023.
Visitation will be held on December 15, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral service will take place on December 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow on December 15, 2023, at Little Escambia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Tommie Lee Oliver
December 9, 2023
Tommie Lee Oliver, 92, was born on April 16, 1931 in Atmore, Alabama, and passed away on December 2, 2023 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Visitation will be held on December 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Shiloh Presbyterian Church located at 42 S. Fifth St. in Oxford. The Home Going Service will follow at 11:00 AM at the same location. Interment will take place at Oxford Cemetery.
Tommie Lee Oliver attended George Washington Carver High School of Century, FL.
Tommie Lee Oliver worked for Chester County Hospital.
John Herman McDonald
December 9, 2023
John Herman McDonald, 85, of Cantonment, Florida passed away December 4, 2023. He was born in Cantonment, Florida June 16, 1938, to John William and Nettie Phillips McDonald. He was a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne in the Army. He retired with approximately 25 years of service from the Escambia County Road Department in 1984.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nettie McDonald; spouse, Dorothy McDonald; brothers, Wilmer McDonald, Wilburn McDonald, Carl McDonald, and Elvin McDonald; sisters, Mary Brooks and Dorothy Diemer; great grandson, Kolby Sconiers.
He is survived by his son, Franklin (Martha) McDonald; daughters, Jeannie (James) Murphy, Tammy (Buddy) Register, Sheryl Franks; grandchildren, Heather Surber, Brandi Gill, Darryl Crooke, Julie Asaro, Jessica Sconiers, Bubba Register, Aaron Crooke, Caleb Murphy, Susan Fullerton, Kim Hoffman, Thomas Crooke, and Kristie Gulsby; a host of great grandchildren – too many to count; Sisters, Marie Powell, Bertha Comans, Vera Volovecky, and Vivian Lambeth; and brother Charlie McDonald.
Pallbearers will be Darryl Crooke, Bubba Register, Aaron Crooke, Thomas Crooke, Caleb Murphy, Jason Asaro, Nick Sconiers, Josh Hoffman and Ryan Fullerton. Honorary pallbearers will be his great grandsons.
Herman was reunited in passing with his loving wife, Dorothy of 59 years. He was proud of his family. His grandchildren made his world go around; they were the light of his days. He was always willing to lend a helping hand where needed. Throughout the years he helped many people. He was always busy doing something whether it was working in his yard, woodworking in his shop, or working on his 1965 Chevrolet.
Pensacola Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Visitation for family and friends will be Monday, December 11, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m with Doctor Will Stone officiating. Graveside Military Honors will follow.
The family would like to say a special thanks to Ascension Medical group at Sacred Heart (Tori Shay Ghigliotty & Makayla) as well as HCA Florida West Hospital ICU & Neurology Department for their devoted care and support during our time of need.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to the 1st Baptist Church of Cantonment.