Wintford Lamar Dortch
August 6, 2023
Mr. Wintford Lamar Dortch, age 70, passed away, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in Century, FL, He was born, June 4, 1953, in Atmore, AL; and has resided in Atmore and the surrounding area most of his life. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church. He was a former employee of Masland Carpets and Southern Aluminum.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carlos Bernard Dortch and Juanita Hilda Rigby, one daughter, Tara Dortch Nelson, and one brother, Donald Edward Dortch.
He is survived by his three brothers, Duane (Esther) Dortch, of Flomaton, AL; Ronnie (Mary) Dortch, of East Brewton, AL; Winston (Lynn) Dortch, of Cantonment, FL; three grandchildren, Amy Morris, Cierra Caraway, Dallas Rivers, seven great-grandchildren, Serenity Phillips, Chandler Rivers, Ella Phillips, Rowynn Rivers, Maliyah Phillips, Branson Bridges, Luxton Rivers, and church family.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Pastor: Gene King and Pastor: Glenn Weber officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. until service time 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Calvin Schrock, Cervin Hirsch, Don Little, Lester Weber, Lester Huber, and Harold Weldy.
Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Hicks, Jim Hochstetler, and Don Utz.
Judith Ann Stinson
August 3, 2023
Our precious mother, Judith Ann Stinson, 76, of Pensacola passed away unexpectedly July 31, 2023. She was born in Bristow, OK on November 18, 1946. She was a devoted wife to the love of her life, Chester Winston Stinson, for 47 years.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her sweet spirit, selfless nature, sense of humor, and gentle manner endeared her to all. She loved being outdoors; working in her yard or loving on her animals. She enjoyed spending time with friends playing cards, watching college football, and visits from all her kids and grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Winston Stinson; her mother, Eileen Howard; her father, George Graydon Duddington Sr; and brothers, Bob Duddington, George Duddington, Jr, and Jimmy Duddington.
She is survived by sons, Chris (Linda) Stinson, Doug (Kay) Stinson, Tony (Rachael) Stinson; daughter, Angie (Brad) Endress; seven grandchildren, Landon (Lesleigh) Stinson, Laiken (Chandler) Burgess, Lilly Endress, Jackson Endress, Lane Stinson, Natalie Stinson, and Ty Stinson; three great grandchildren, Hadley Burgess, Wilder Stinson, and Hudson Burgess; three brothers, Tommy (Linda) Duddington, Dick (Linda) Duddington, and Danny Duddington; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Chaplain David Gibson officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery, Chumuckla, FL.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be: Landon Stinson, Jackson Endress, Lane Stinson, Ty Stinson, Chandler Burgess, Cesar Soriano, and Chuck Padgett.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Jessie Franklin ‘Frank’ Hansford
August 3, 2023
Jessie Franklin “Frank” Hansford, 82, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away July 31, 2023.
Frank was born in Altha, Florida on November 24, 1940. He spent most of his childhood in Altha, Florida. Later his family moved to Pensacola Florida, where he graduated from Pensacola High School. Frank retired from Monsanto after 38 years of service as an Instrument Mechanic. After a few years of retirement, he went to work for Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Franklin Hansford; mother, Ida Lucille Hansford; and son, Jeffrey David Hansford.
He was a member of Gonzalez Baptist Church where he served as Deacon for many years. In his free time he loved watching his grandchildren play sports, camping, fishing, vacationing with friends, and spending time with his family.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Carleen Hansford; son, Jesse Franklin Hansford, II (Cindy); daughter, Lorri Michelle Seibert (Mac); grandchildren, Jesse Franklin Hansford, III (Morgan), Jeffrey Hansford (Jordan), Mac Seibert, IV, Chase Seibert, Lauren Bloodworth (Ethan), Kadie McGill (Haden), Kaleb Purvis (Caroline), and Kris Purvis (Kaitlin); brother, David Hansford (Celine); seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday, August 7, 2023 at 2:00pm. Friends and family will gather in the Chapel of Peace for the service.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at HCA Florida West Hospital for taking care of Frank as his health declined this year.
Cassandra Lee Beals
August 3, 2023
Mrs. Cassandra Lee Beals, age 48, passed away, July 24, 2023, in Brewton, AL.
She was born on August 14, 1974 in the Philippines.
As a young girl growing up she, she traveled many places with her father being in the military. Mrs. Cassandra enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, making floral arrangements, watching crime scene television shows, putting puzzles together, crossword puzzles and growing succulents.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick (Brenda) Jones.
She is survived by her husband, of 24 years Donald Beals, of Flomaton, AL: one son, David (Kenda) Jones of Brewton, Al; one daughter. Lisa (Chris) Moore of Robinsonville, AL; two brothers, Ernie (Jeanette) of Clearwater, FL; and Mark Jones of Loxley, AL.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Carolyn Williams Lambeth
August 1, 2023
Mrs. Carolyn Williams Lambeth, age 88, passed away, Monday, July 31, 2023, in Pollard, AL; surrounded by her loving family at her bedside. She was born, March 19, 1935, in Colquitt, GA; and has resided most of her life in Pollard. She was a member of Catawba Springs Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School Class. She worked in banking for over 20 years, in Brewton, AL; and served as Mayor of Pollard, AL; for 17 years.
Mrs. Lambeth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved sitting around crocheting, and enjoyed going fishing, camping, and bird watching. She grew up as an Auburn Fan and later in life transformed into an Alabama Fan. She loved going on church trips, such as Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and other places. She also enjoyed visiting with family and friends in other states.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Julian Lamar (Pearsie Eveline) Williams, husband, Charles Hubert Lambeth, one grandson, Jonathan Eric Buesing, four sisters, Jacklyn Newman, Gloria Jean Young, Darlene Michaels, Joyce Swallows, two brothers, Jerry Williams, and Melvin Williams.
She is survived by her two sons, Tony Lambeth, of Pollard, AL; Charles (Jamie) Lambeth, of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Mary (John) Buesing, of Pollard, AL; three sisters, Joelyn Crosby, of Frostproof, FL; Syble Charbanau, of Bartow, FL; Peggy (Bobby) Clem, of Frostproof, FL; seven grandchildren, Rachel, Carl, Brandy, Valerie, Nathan, Sarah, Christopher, eleven, great-grandchildren, Austin, Tennisson, Luke, Amberlyn, Tucker, Dylan, Alivia, Kenna, Kelly, Jamison, Ryland, one great-great-grandchild, Olivia, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Catawba Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Edwards officiating.
Burial will follow at Pollard Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 4, 2023 from 9:00 AM until service time 10:00 AM at Catawba Springs Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Austin Lambeth, Tennisson Carnley, Luke Conway, Dylan Cook, Tucker Lambeth, Nathan Lambeth, Carl Lambeth, and Joey Carnley.
David F. Parish, Sr.
July 31, 2023
, age 79, a resident of Atmore, AL for 64 years, passed away on July 29, 2023. He was born on April 26, 1944 in Kenton, OH to Lenole and Eutalis Burbaugh Parish. David was a member of Grace Fellowship and a 1962 graduate of LaRue High School. He was stationed at Whiting Field while serving in the United States Navy. He retired from Container Corp of America in Brewton, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Leanne Weist and his brother, Phillip Parish.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Geneva Beasley Parish; his son, David F. (Michelle) Parish, Jr. of Atmore, AL; his daughter, Terri Godwin of Wallace, AL; his brother, Joe Edward (Sandy) Parish of Gainesboro, TN; his grandchildren, Anna (Tony) Ellis and Kyle (Whitney) Parish; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Kyle Parish, Tony Ellis, Eli Norton, Easton Norton, Rett Parish and Cody Norton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carlis Albritton, Calvin Schrock, James Smoker, Lester Huber, Jim Weber and James Helton.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Leon C. Fowler
July 31, 2023
Leon C. Fowler, age 88, of Magnolia, TX passed away on July 22, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1934 to Cullen and Ora Bell Lord Fowler. He was a Collections Specialist.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lynn Fowler; two sons, Chris Fowler and David Fowler, his sister, Brenda Faye Fowler and his brother, James William Fowler, Sr.
He is survived by his sons, Eric Fowler and Michael Fowler; his daughters, Francine (Carl) Raimondi, Catherine (Frank) Raia, Cynthia (Thomas) Piercy and Julianna Fowler; his brother, Bobby Fowler; his sisters, Joan (Donald) Mahon, Betty (Oscar) Seara and Shirley Fowler; eleven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery. Interment will follow in Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery in Davisville, FL with military honors.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, A
Anna Carriles
July 31, 2023
Anna Carriles, 90 of Molino passed away on July 27, 2023. Anna was born in Houma, Louisiana on January 27, 1933 to Anatole and Anita Frederick. She worked in retail for over 40 years working for Sears, the Medical Center Clinic and most recently Lowes in the Plumbing Department. Anna was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church for many years until she moved out of the area.
Anna loved her family deeply. One of her favorite things was having family get togethers where she would prepare her family’s favorite dishes including her infamous macaroni and cheese. Anna had a passion for travel; she always had her bags packed and ready to go. She enjoyed long road trips back home to Louisiana or across the country to visit friends and family on her way to Alaska. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those who needed and always had a dollar or two in her pocket for her grandchildren when they visited.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Anatole and Anita Frederick; her brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Peggy Frederick; sister-in-law, Gail Frederick; son, Albert Carriles; grandson, Zachary Martinez; great-grandson, Wyatt Mixson; and son-in-law, Joe Trujillo.
She is survived by her brother, Louis Frederick, her children; Linda Murphy (Murphy); Betty Aldridge (Steve); Mary Trujillo; Robert Carriles (Sue); Judy and Mark; Pattie Martinez (Dubby); her grandchildren; Michelle Rhodes, Robert Brown, Lisa Cook, Josh Aldridge, Michael Carriles, Matthew Carriles, Jonathan Carriles, Kenny Trujillo, Melissa Biggham, Emily Buckley, David Pierce, Keith Pierce, Anamarie Mixson and Britni Martinez; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The service will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment, FL.
Visitation for family will begin at 1:30 pm and open to all others at 2:00pm. The service will begin at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sportsmen Givin’ Back or Rally Gulf Coast in honor of Wyatt Mixson and all the children fighting for cancer.
Special thanks to Sandy and Paige with Emerald Coast Hospice and Palliative Care.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Kathryn Ann (Walrack) Diamond
July 31, 2023
On July 25th, 2023 our Heavenly Gracious Father opened His arms wide and welcomed our beautiful mother, Kathryn Ann (Walrack) Diamond, home.
Kathy came into this world the same way that she lived it, enthusiastic and vibrant. She was born April 2, 1945 at the Ringling Brothers home in Baraboo, WI, to George and Helen (Mikich) Walrack. She was the fifth of six children and while her family was at the circus, she came so fast her mother couldn’t get to the hospital.
Kathy grew up in Blanchardville, WI where her parents owned a dairy farm. She graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1963. While living on the farm, her brothers taught her to shoot which benefited her when she later joined the Air Force and became an Expert Marksman in her unit. After High School, Kathy moved to Madison, WI where she later met her ex-husband, Louie Diamond. They had 2 daughters, Alicia and Sharon. In July of 1977, on a dare, Kathy Joined the WI Air National Guard and was only the 2nd female to go into Law Enforcement. After her tour, she joined the Army and became a Combat Medic. After her 2-year enlistment with the Army, Kathy went back into the Air Force and was assigned to Air Force Intelligence. She was able to land a short tour with US Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Command. She then served for the Air Intelligence Center at the Pentagon, in Washington DC, and later was chosen to work with the Air Force Reserve Command at the Pentagon to supervise the NCOs for the Air Force National Security Emergency Preparedness Unit. She was then chosen to help with the startup of the Air Force Division of Homeland Security where after 26 years she retired in April 2005 as a Senior Master Sergeant. After retiring, Kathy moved to Florida to be closer to her daughters. Kathy’s biggest joy and pride was spending time with her family. She loved ALL of her family deeply and was an amazing mother. She was a faithful and Godly woman who was a member of Pinewoods Presbyterian Church. Kathy had a passion for helping others by serving on numerous mission teams such as feeding, clothing and having blanket drives for the Homeless, Group meals for college students, and mentoring to prisoners. Kathy also wrote daily devotionals on her Facebook page, which helped many people. Kathy had a zest for life and truly lived life to the fullest. She loved to travel, dance, horseback ride, to play cards and games, go boating, cooking, working in her flower beds, and playing with her dogs, Piddy Pot and Sabrina. She was so proud of taking her mother to Jamaica for her 80th birthday. She also spent endless hours researching and putting an ancestry book together for both her mother and fathers’ side of the family. She will truly be missed by all those that knew her, she will always be our Thelma.
She is preceded in death by her parents George and Helen (Mikich) Walrack; brothers, Matthew, Stephen, Keith, Stanley Walrack and sister Gloria (Walrack) Mastandrea.
She is survived by her 2 daughters, Alicia Diamond (Greye) Rynders and Sharon Diamond; 4 grandchildren, Cory and Kyle Driver, Aaron Allen and Jordan Rynders; one great grandson, Gunnar Rynders and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Kathy’s Extraordinary Life and Service at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church, 2198 County Road 297A, Cantonment, FL 32533, August 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Flora Mae Williamson
July 29, 2023
Mrs. Flora Mae Williamson, age 83, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at her Brewton residence.
Mrs. Williamson was born in Century, FL and had been a lifelong resident of Brewton. During her working years she was a seamstress at Vanity Fair. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Nelson and Lennie Sue McArthur Nelson; grandson, James Williamson; and great-grandson, Cody Nolan.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bobby James Williamson, Sr. of Brewton; two sons, Bobby James Williamson, Jr. of Wallace, AL and Anthony “Tony” (Susie) Williamson of Jay, FL; a daughter, Eileen (George) Plovanich of Rabun, AL; two sisters, Edna Jean Wiggins of Brewton and Linda Baggett of Florala; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m.. on Monday, July 30, 2023, from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Tetter officiating.