Judy Higdon Fears
March 28, 2023
Judy Higdon Fears, born March 12, 1947, went home to be with Jesus on March 18, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. She was, above all else, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished by many. Her family was everything to her and she was everything to her family. She was happily married for 54 years to the love of her life, Joe. Their love story is one for the books.
She is preceded in death by her father, James Oliver Higdon; and brother, Freddie W. Higdon.
Judy is survived by her loving mother, Virginia Smith Higdon; her husband, Joseph R. Fears, III; siblings, Frankie Higdon (Sherry), Danny Higdon (Karen), Jennifer Bratcher, and Lisa Kyser (Jimbo); children, Jennifer Grace (Frank), Julie Morse, and Joseph Fears, IV; stepdaughter, Lynne Fears (David) and six grandchildren, who lovingly knew her as “Nanny”, Julia (Riley), Annie, Jillian, Ryan, Addie, and Cole.
A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, March 27, 2023, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, in the Pigment Room at the Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of your choice in Judy’s name.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL, is entrusted with arrangements
Patsy Ann Sasser Miller
March 28, 2023
With heartfelt sadness, we announce the passing of Patsy Ann Sasser Miller, age 90, on March 24, 2023. Patsy was born on January 3, 1933 in Atmore, AL., to the late Annie Lenora Luker Sasser and Wilson Leroy Sasser.
Patsy was a charter member of Presley Street Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and served in many other capacities over the years. She was an avid supporter of youth baseball in Atmore, along with her husband, Earl. Patsy was a Cub Scout leader and “neighborhood mom”, who welcomed children who loved to play in her yard. Her love of children carried over to her work at Rachel Patterson Elementary School as a lunchroom worker. She would wear a different pin on her uniform each day, to the delight of the children.
She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Earl Edgar Miller, Jr; four sisters, Carolyn Sasser Hetzel, Marie Sasser Bryant, Evelyn Sasser Dillree; Eunice Sasser Reynolds; and two brothers, Edward Leroy Sasser, Max Farrell Sasser, and one niece, Janet Sasser Garner.
Patsy was the loving mother of Earl Edgar Miller (Rita), of Ozark, AL. and Kendall Wayne Miller (Teri), of Summerdale, AL; cherished Meemaw, of Andrew Kendall Miller (Brandy), Wade Vickery Miller, Clayton Earl Miller, Justin Tyler Miller, Tucker Jordan Miller (Emma) and Kendall Brooke Miller, proud great-Meemaw, of Libby Kay Miller, Jaxson Wade Miller, Landri Kendall Miller, Leighton Karaline Miller, Miles Easton Miller, and Kai Ripken Miller. She is also survived by her sister, Joyce Sasser Brown (Ed), of Atmore, AL, sister-in law, Mary Ann Hines, of Cordell, OK; as well as many great-nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life service will be Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Presley Street Baptist Church with her nephew, Rev. Father Mark Brown, officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 30, 2023 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Presley Street Baptist Church.
Pallbearers who are Patsy’s nephews, Jeffery Reynolds, Gary Hetzel, Matthew Hetzel, Melvin Hetzel, Glenn Bryant, and Randy Bryant.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Clayton, Jr, Eddie Sasser, Michael Sasser, Henry Lowery, Steve Hines, and Scott Hines.
Patsy’s precious nieces, Beverly Clayton Treis, Julie Brown Chandler, Jennifer Brown Brewton, Ann Sasser Perillo, and Vicki Sasser Hardy.
The family encourages donations in Meemaw’s name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Mary (Sister) Luvene Parker Lewis
March 28, 2023
Mary (Sister) Luvene Parker Lewis, 85 years young, of Century, FL went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023. Mary was a retired seamstress from Vanity Fair. She was a strong Navy wife, supporting her family while her husband was at war. She was a past member of the Eastern Star of Jay, FL and more recently, a member of Cross Faith Church of Molino, FL. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.
She was greeted at Heaven’s gates by her parents, Willie Mae Smith Parker and Basil Woodrow Parker; a brother, Basil (Pee-Wee) Woodrow Parker II, her baby brother, Johnnie and baby sister, her beloved sister, Myrtle Diane Cumbie; grandson, Jason Paul Moore and devoted husband of 57 years Henry Luvon Lewis.
Her loving survivors include her son, Henry (Butch) Lewis, Jr and wife, Donna Lewis; daughter, Mary Debora Lewis Kinsella and husband, David Kinsella; daughter, Shari Lynn Lewis Bauldree and husband, Rusty Bauldree. Mary had six grandchildren: Jennifer Nicole Lewis McDowell, Jonathan Matthew Lewis, Jessica Daniella Ryea, Kristofer Thomas Kinsella, Jarrod Scot Bauldree and Samantha Paige Hoffman.
Mary was blessed with eight great grandchildren; Jaden Isaiah Lewis, Daylen Jeremiah Lewis, Hartley Faye McDowell, Jax Abraham McDowell, Victoria Nicole Lewis, Scarlett Grace Ryea, Lucas Henry Ryea and Isla Rose Hoffman.
Mary is survived by one brother, Herman Madison Parker and wife, Ann Parker and a very special, longtime friend and neighbor, Edna Earl Barnes.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Lewis, Benjamin Hoffman, Cody McDowell, Jarrod Bauldree, Jaden Lewis, Daylen Lewis. Honorary pallbearers are Roger Grice and Jason Potts.
Ginger Ann Ramer
March 21, 2023
Ginger Ann Ramer, age 51, born in Monroeville, AL and a resident of Perdido, AL died Sunday, March 19, 2023 at North Baldwin Infirmary. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Lee Ramer of Perdido, AL; her children, Justin Levi (Meghan) Ramer of Perdido, AL and Holly Lee-Anne Ramer of Perdido, AL; her mother, Sarah Ann Williams of Dyas; one brother, George Johnson of Goodway, AL; one sister, Darlene McLain of Walnut Hill, FL and two grandchildren, Aiden Ramer and Asher Ramer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Orvin Franklin Johnson; a sister, Gail Faye Johnson and a brother, Doyle Orvin Johnson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with Reverend Bubba Rolin and Kevin Rackard officiating. Burial will follow at Bryars-McGill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the 12:30 p.m. service at Norris Funeral Home.
Kara ‘Bean’ Elizabeth Santorelli
March 20, 2023
Kara “Bean” Elizabeth Santorelli, 18, of Molino, FL passed away on March 17th, 2023. She was born in Morehead City, North Carolina on December 19th, 2004.
Kara was a senior at Northview High School and worked at a local restaurant in Molino.
She lived life to the fullest and her light shined bright. In her early years, Kara was an avid runner and ran her first half marathon at age eight, while living in Okinawa, Japan where she came in 4th place overall female. After her family moved to Florida, her favorite thing became spending time at the beach, laying out, boating, and making TikTok videos with her best friend, Hadassah Mascaro. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and her dog, Merlot.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Ronnie “Putter” Creech.
Kara is survived by her parents, Mark and Lacey McLaughlin; brothers, Luke, Lance, Travis, and Hunter McLaughlin and Le’ Marion Mixon; maternal grandmother, JaneAnn Creech; two sets of fraternal grandparents, Cathy Redgate and Claude McLaughlin, Deborah Strickler and Daniel Santorelli (Rayma); aunts, Regina Southard (Tony), Laura McLaughlin, Kelly McLaughlin, Corey Case, and Allee Santorelli; cousins, ReAn Silbernagel, Amber Southard, Devin Fuentes, Kennedi Fuentes, Claire Roetter and Camden McLaughlin; boyfriend, Diondre Cardreon; and friends throughout the world.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Kara’s memory by giving to the American Chesapeake Club Rescue. This is one way her legacy on Earth will continue giving to others. Donations can be made by sending a check to ACC Rescue at 12525 Main Street, Springfield, NE, 68059 or through PayPal at accresue@mail.com
Family and friends are invited to Kara’s Sunrise Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 6:30 a.m. at Park West on Pensacola Beach, 1235 Fort Pickens Road.
Kriseya Marie Wheeler
March 20, 2023
Our sweetest Kriseya Marie Wheeler, Eya Bean, departed this earthly world on March 8, 2023, at the age of 18. Kriseya was surrounded by her family: her mother, Jennifer Fazande Wheeler; her two brothers, ChrisJen Wheeler and Cloud Wheeler; her paternal grandparents, Marie and Lamar Wheeler; and her daddy, Christopher Wheeler when she departed. She was being constantly reminded of her awesomeness and how much she was appreciated and loved. Kriseya was preceded in departure by her maternal grandparents, Cheryl Cyrus and George Fazande. Kriseya left behind a host of family and friends to both mourn and celebrate her. Kriseya accomplished a great deal of achievements before and after her brain cancer diagnosis eight years ago. She faced cancer with such resilience and fortitude, to inspire all who knew of her story. She was known for her keen intellect, quick wit, and creative spirit. She was also an excellent public speaker and aspiring comedian. Kriseya won several academic awards including 2019-2020 Ransom Middle School and Escambia Co. Student of the Year, the prestigious Katherine Pomeroy Memorial Award, and 1st place in Escambia Co. History Fair, just to name a few. Kriseya was an accomplished, sometimes commissioned, artist in several mediums. Kriseya was an avid outdoorsman, amateur herbalist and mycologist. As part of her final wishes she lived completely off the grid, in a home she helped build, for the last year of her life. She documented many of her adventures on her family YouTube channel, Wheelers Way. To Kriseya, strangers were just friends she had not yet met. Her compassion, empathy, and unwavering concern for others served as an inspiration and support to many in need of love and guidance. She was easily recognized as having wisdom far beyond her years. She was a devout child of God who was most concerned with converting lost souls. A beautiful person who was truly too awesome for this world. Kriseya lived as a wonderful Christian, daughter, sister, and friend, and anyone who had the chance to meet her was truly blessed.
I don’t ask why He took her; I understand. I ask, why was I so blessed to have her?
Kriseya will be laid to rest in Cottage Hill Assembly of God Cemetery beside Jim Allen Elementary. Sidewalk chalk will be by her grave in hopes children will come draw her beautiful pictures.
Family requests donations be made to Faith Chapel Funeral Home to help pay funeral expenses.
Wayne Brewton
March 20, 2023
a lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on March 17th, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born on October 6th, 1942, in Ferry Pass, Florida, to I.D. Sr. and Edna Brewton. He graduated from Pensacola High School, class of 1960. He was married to his loving wife, Carolyn for 61 years.
He was a member of Gonzalez Methodist Church and was a former board member of Gonzalez Utilities.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Wayne is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Dewey Higley of Dolores, Colorado; grand-daughter, Grace Higley of Mesa, Arizona; sister, Claudia Ellis of Tallahassee, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 24th, 2023 with Pastor Andy Perry officiating. After the service, there will be a meal and time for family and friends at Gonzalez Methodist Church, 2026 Pauline St., Gonzalez, Florida.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Covenant Hospice Inpatient Pallative Care Center and for the many offers of help along the way.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29 Cantonment, Florida 32533 is entrusted with arrangements. Y
Dalton Layne Hanks
March 19, 2023
Mr. Dalton Layne Hanks, age 19, passed away, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 in Pensacola, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL.
Mr. Hanks enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed playing and writing music, playing video games, putting together puzzles and legos, reading and dancing. He also enjoyed going on vacations, to Lake Martin, Disney World, and the mountains in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN. He was so excited about becoming a father.
Mr. Hanks is preceded in death by father, Kenneth Chad Hanks, grandfather, Kenneth Hanks, Arnell (Jess) Tullis, Elizabeth Sheffield, Grady Curenton, Ruby Griffis, and Jewel Hanks.
He is survived by his mother, Samantha Tullis (Matt) Hanks, of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Logan (Amanda) Hanks, of Saraland, AL; one sister, Destiny Hanks, of Flomaton, AL; girlfriend, Hailey Smith and “their unborn child”; grandparents, Joffrey (Karen) Tullis, of Flomaton, AL; Sharon (Donny) Marshall, of Flomaton, AL; Brenda Hanks (Rocky Coffey) , of Century, FL; special aunt and uncle, Shannon (Bud) Campbell, of Century, FL; aunt, Adrienne Ryder, of Fairhope, AL; uncle, Justin (Kristie) Tullis, of Satsuma, AL; two cousins, Megan Campbell Lewis, Nick Campbell, two great- uncles, James (Chery) Curenton, of Daphne, AL; Ron Tullis, of Flomaton, AL; Ryan Curenton, of Meridian, MS; numerous cousins, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 2 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Bro. Al Bethea officiating.
Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 6-9 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be James Emmons, Jamie McDaniel, Logan Hanks, Bryson Grant, Ethan Jordan, and Jake Wright.Honorary pallbearer will be Matt Hanks.
Stanley Edward Singleton
March 18, 2023
Mr. Stanley Edward Singleton, age 70, passed away, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at his home in Atmore, AL. He has resided most of his life in Atmore, AL.
Mr. Singleton enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting, riding horses, and mules. He was also a bull rider in some local rodeos. He and his wife owned a daycare, “Momma Marilyn’s Home Daycare”, and he enjoyed helping her with the children, and all the children called him “Paw”. He also enjoyed dancing, and in his younger years in school, he really enjoyed art and was really good at it.. He was a devoted loving husband for 18 years.
Mr. Singleton is preceded in death by his father, Willie Edward Singleton, mother, Lorraine Middleton Etheridge, step-father, Horace Etheridge, and one brother, Ronnie Singleton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Marilyn Singleton, of Atmore, AL; one son, Stanley Edward Singleton, Jr; of Uriah, AL; one step-son, Stevie (Dawn) Luker, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Joann (Michael) Heath, of Uriah, AL; one step-daughter, Amber (Glendon) Harrison, of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Larry (Debra) Singleton, of Elberta, AL; Bernard (Pam) Etheridge, of Lottie, AL; Donnie Etheridge, of Lottie, AL; two sisters, Barbara (Larry) Taylor, of Dayton, TX; Kay (Weldon) Vickrey, of Bratt, FL; ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Kay Vickrey officiating.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Donations can be made to Lottie United Methodist Cemetery Fund at 59395 Jack Springs Rd. Atmore, AL. 36502.
Carolyn Stewart
March 18, 2023
Carolyn Stewart passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Pensacola, Florida, April 27th, 1948, to John D. Kittrell and Mattie Lou Middleton. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grannie, and GiGi to all those she knew and loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. Kittrell and Mattie Lou Middleton Kittrell Box; sisters, Hattie Lou and Betty Jean ; brothers, Joe, Johnny, and Floyd Eugene Kittrell.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ronald Stewart; daughters, Carla Vaughn (Gary) Gibbs; Kimberly Caswell (Ron) Harrison; Roni Rene (Chad) Lowery; sisters, Mary Kittrell Moye (Rex) Deese, and Jackie Box Myers; grandchildren, Laci (Slayton) Cunningham, Brandi Brantley, Alex Gibbs, Colton (Kachanne) Wilcoxon, Daniel (Morgin) Wilcoxon, Hannah (Shaun) Tingstrom and Baby T., Cody (Katelyn) Lowery and Baby L., Cheyanne (Michael) Moore, Morgan Chaudron, Millie Jayy Chaudron; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North (1000 S HWY 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533) on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 12:00 P.M.
A visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.