Donald Ray White, Jr.
October 12, 2023
Donald Ray White, Jr. left for his heavenly home on October 7, 2023, at the age of 56.
Ray, as he was best known, was born in Brewton, Alabama, but lived most of his life in Jay and Milton, Florida. He was an alumnus of Jay High School and the University of West Florida. He dedicated his life to the service of Santa Rosa County, working in the Road and Bridge Department for almost 30 years. He was a dedicated Christian and a member of Harold First Baptist Church. His parents were Donald Ray White Sr. and Nora Nobley White Hunsucker.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Ray is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nelda Campbell White; his three children Brittany, Brandon, and Bethany White; his mother, Nora Nobley White Hunsucker; and his sister, Susan White Powell.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel, 4777 West Spencer Field Road Pace, Florida 32571, with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm and service at 2:00pm. Interment will immediately follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
Brother Levi Blackmon officiating.
The family wishes to thank his coworkers at the county, for the valuable friendship they provided him for many years.
Glenn Lee Calloway
October 12, 2023
Glenn Lee Calloway of McDavid, Florida passed away on October 11, 2023 at the age of 75.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 13, 1947 to the late Comer Lee Calloway and Elma McCurdy Calloway.
Glenn was an accomplished welder/millwright with International Paper. He was a proud Veteran and a Master Mason. Glenn enjoyed racing and was a member of the Southern Outlaw Gassers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Judy Calloway; and great granddaughter, Lyla Rose Mathis.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Belinda Eller Calloway; children, Kerrie Ann (Troy) Kersey and Jason (Beth) Calloway, Heather (Slick) Roley, Nikki Eller, and Danny (Kristi) Eller; grandchildren, Heather (John) Smith, Lacey (Jake) Stewart, Brittany Calloway, Brandon Calloway (Sarah Siemsen), Alex Ferris, Danny Gay, Alanna Gay, Falicia Maddox, Makinzi Roley, Hunter Eller, and Cami Eller; great grandchildren, Kayden, Evelyn, Jaxton, Raylee, Ryli, Ryan, Aiden, Kali, Kynlee, Weston, Zane, Myiah, Grayson, and Rivers.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements
Genevieve E. Avery
October 10, 2023
Genevieve E. Avery, age 94, of Atmore, AL passed away on September 27, 2023 in Fairhope, AL. She was born on January 4, 1929 in Woodland, PA to Harry Reuben Jordan and Mary Barnyak Jordan. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Atmore and Atmore Garden Club, was the oldest club in Alabama. She along with her late husband, William Avery, owned and operated the Wagon Wheel. She was beloved by her town and The Meadows of Atmore. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Avery, and her brothers, Harry Reuben “Toots” Jordan, David Lee Jordan, and Milton Jordan.
She is survived by her loving family and friends around the country.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the First United Methodist Church of Atmore.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lillie Muriel Brooks Killam
October 9, 2023
, age 86, of Bratt, FL passed away on October 8, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1937 in Evergreen, AL to Grady Brooks and Katie Earnestine Reid Brooks. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and retired from Vanity Fair Corporation. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Tammy Ann Martin and her sister, Betty Hilburn.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alton Killam of Bratt, FL; her son, Tony Killam of Bratt, FL; her brothers Jessie (Earlene) Brooks of Uriah, AL and Robert (Elaine) Brooks of Frisco City, AL; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 13, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Matt Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 13, 2023 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Dwight Henry Brewer
October 5, 2023
Mr. Dwight Henry Brewer, age 68, passed away, Monday, October 2, 2023, in Century, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL.
Mr. Brewer was an avid Alabama Football Fan and also liked watching a good western. He always enjoyed growing a vegetable garden, especially tomatoes. He really enjoyed going to the river and fishing, and was a skilled paint and body technician.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Doyle (Evelene Baker) Brewer, and one brother, Ronnie Brewer.
He is survived by his one son, Rodney (Roxy) Brewer, of Franklin, AL; two daughters, Kayla (John) Webb, of McDavid, FL; Lindsey Brewer of Century, FL; four grandchildren, Peyton Brewer, Troy Brewer, Jon Clifton Buckhault, Everlee Conway; one great-grandchild, Judson Brewer; other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held, Friday, October 6, 2023 at 2:00PM at Flomaton Cemetery with Bro. Alvin Cook officiating.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Brewer, Peyton Brewer, Troy Brewer, Clifton Buckhault, Adam Buckley, and Jim Blankenship.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
William Joseph ‘Bill’ Bonifay
October 4, 2023
William Joseph “Bill” Bonifay, Jr, 79, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023.
Bill was a direct descendant of Marianna Pingrow Bonifay of the founding families of Pensacola, FL. He was born in Pensacola, FL on April 22, 1944, into a Navy family, traveling much of his early life. He graduated from Tate High School in 1962 and served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict rising to the rank of E-5. In 1969, Bill married his beloved wife, Charlotte Nowell of Pensacola.
Bill worked most of his life as an Electrician, became a certified Thermographer and retired from Air Products in Pace, FL after 31 years. He spent much of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America where he was a past leader at the Troop, Council, Regional, and National levels. Bill served in the Ducks Unlimited programs for the youth, the National Rifle Association for the youth, was an Amateur Radio Operator, sponsored the Local Amateur Radio Field Day, was Past President of a local Gun Club and of a local Amateur Radio Repeater Club.
He was a member of the Ensley Masonic Lodge # 278 and was a 32nd degree Mason. Bill became a member of the Pensacola Scottish Rite on April 7, 1982, and a Perpetual member, 33rd degree. He was a member of the Past Knights of Saint Andrews, was Past President of the North Escambia Club, Past Commander of the Council of Kadosh, completed the Member Training program, the Master Craftsman program and received several Double Eagle Awards.
Bill became a Noble of the Hadji Shrine Temple on November 12, 1988, where he helped raise funds for the Children’s Hospital. He served as a Scottish Rite Liaison, as the Hadji Chief Teller, and received the Hadji Scimitar Jewel. Bill was also a member of the Royal Order of Scotland.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, William and Gertrude Bonifay, as well as his sister, Susan Bonifay.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Charlotte Bonifay; two sons, Jason and Dustin Bonifay; a sister, Ann Kidwell; as well as his nephew, Lyle Simmons and niece, Julie Simmons.
Visitation will be held from 2:00pm until the Funeral Service to begin at 3:00pm Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Bill Flanigan officiating. A funeral procession will depart Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel at 9:30am for a Graveside Service to begin at 10:00am Friday, October 6, 2023, at Barrancas National Cemetery, with Army honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hadji Children’s Transportation Fund, 800 W. 9 Mile Rd., Pensacola, FL 32534.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Select Specialty Hospital of Pensacola, FL and West Florida Coronary Care Unit for their excellent care and support.
Leslie Carole Clark Tuley
October 4, 2023
Leslie Carole Clark Tuley, 52, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Leslie was born July 29,1971, in Pensacola, FL, where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Woodham High School in 1989 and then attended the University of West Florida. There she met and later married her first husband, Jim Howard, in 1991. Her one foray away from Pensacola came when Jim’s employment transferred him to Illinois for a short time until they could find their way back. For 20+ years, she totally involved herself in the raising of three beautiful daughters. She nurtured them through elementary and middle school, and by the time they became students at Tate High School, she became a chorus volunteer for Destiny, a band parent for Kathryn, and a theatre audience for Angela. It was through theatre that she met director Steven Tuley. The next chapter of her life was ready to be opened, and she married Steven in 2014. For the last nine years of her life, Leslie recaptured her love of cross-stitching and jigsaw puzzling. She could enjoy quiet times sitting on the couch watching TV with Steve and her constant companion, Lily, who grieves her loss immensely. She was working on overcoming some plaguing health problems so they could enjoy their time together after Steve’s retirement.
Leslie is preceded in death by her parents, Gene Pearson Clark and Kathryn Annette Drummond Clark.
She is survived by her husband, Steven Robert Tuley; parents, Michael Warren Brock & Patricia Elaine Crane Brock; daughters, Destiny Elaine Howard (Blake) Thompson, Angela Gail Howard Holzapfel and Jonathan Holzapfel, and Kathryn Lorraine Howard; grandson, Wallace Edward Holzapfel; brother, Michael Russell (Tina) Brock; friend, Jim Howard; as well as a large and extended group of family and friends whom she dearly loved.
A visitation will be held 1:00pm until a Celebration of Life begins at 2:00pm Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504.
Robert Otis Thomas
October 3, 2023
Robert Otis Thomas, 67, of Molino, Florida, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.
Robert, “Pops”, “Paw Paw”; a man of many titles. The one he loved to be called most was “Paw Paw”. He loved all his grand kids and they all loved him. He worked hard for his family for over 25 years being a roofer, and if he wasn’t doing that, he was helping whoever needed him. He was a jack of all trades. If you need something done, you called Pops.
His life was definitely one for the books. To be loved by many says a lot about someone. He left a little piece of himself in all of our hearts. He was a father figure to many.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Malcolm Thomas Sr.; his brother, Jackie Thomas; daughter, Heather; and grandson, Noah James.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Barbara Thomas; his children, Tara (James), Robert Jr. (Collyn), Nathan (Crystal), Patricia (Pete), Earnest (Jennifer), Kimberly; daughters, Robin, Michelle, and Joanna; his many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; his brothers, Malcolm Thomas and Johnny Thomas; his mother, Lura Mae Thomas; and many nieces and nephews.
He will forever be missed. Superman has hung his cape.
The family of Robert Otis Thomas will receive friends for visitation from 1-2 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North (1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533).
Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating.
Robert will be laid to rest at Clear Springs Cemetery in Robertsdale, Alabama.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Violet M. Manning
October 3, 2023
Violet M. Manning, 90, passed away September 27 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She was the widow of Merl S. Manning. They had shared sixty years of marriage together at the time of his passing in 2009.
Born in Pensacola, FL she was the daughter of Walter C. and Willie M. Taylor.
She was a member of Leonard Street Church of Christ and lived the life of a true Christian lady. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, and her bluegrass music. She will be remembered for her smiling face, her singing and playing her wash-tub bass.
She is survived by son, Kenneth Manning (Lynn), ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and four great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter “Dick” and Willie Taylor; brothers, Alan, Walter Ray and W.D. Taylor; sister, Lois Dolihite; husband, Merl Manning; son, Wayne Manning; daughter, Gay Turner; and grandson, Wade Manning.
Funeral services will be at Eastern Gate Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL on Saturday October 2, 2023. Visitation will begin at 11:30 with Chapel Service at 12:30. Burial to follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.
Chiquita Moore ‘Aunt Coot’ Mathis
October 2, 2023
Mrs. Chiquita Moore “Aunt Coot” Mathis passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age 92.
Chiquita was born Tuesday, September 8, 1931, in Jay, Florida. She was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. She was a homemaker who enjoyed yard sales, gardening (including cutting her own grass), dressing up and wearing jewelry, and feeding young’uns. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Mathis; sons, Larry Mathis, Bubba Moore; mother, Myrtle McDaniel Moore; sisters, Lemmie Goodson, Ann Mathis, Mary Mathis; brothers, Walter Moore, Alvin Moore, Ralph Moore, and Roy Moore.
Chiquita is survived by her sons, Brandon Mathis, Jimmy Moore (Betty Smith), Louis Moore, and Scotty Moore; daughters, Betty Jackson, June Thompson, Judy Dunsford; daughter-in-law, Mari Mathis; several grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren; special nieces, Kathy Simmons, Gayle Aldridge, Wendy Caraway, and many more.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Johnson and Bill Cozart officiating. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home from 1 p.m.. until service time at 2 p.m.. on Thursday.
Pallbearers will be Tony Jones, Joe Walston, Michael McDonald, Daniel Higdon, Lan Sims, and B.J. Johnson.