Mary Rita Hughes Leake
April 15, 2023
, our beloved Nana, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 just 13 days shy of her 100th birthday. Rita Hughes was born in Midland, Maryland to the late John and Anna (McGowan) Hughes on April 27, 1923. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Emmitsburg, Maryland. She retired from the Akron City School system in 1979. Rita was an active member of both St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Akron, Ohio, as well as, St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Barrineau Park, Florida. She enjoyed volunteering, traveling, and reading, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her four granddaughters and two great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James W. Leake; three brothers; and a sister.
Rita is survived by her daughter, Ann (George) Wayte; granddaughters, Rebecca (Jerry) Hatch, Jacquelyn (Dave) Goddard, Tina (Mark) Barber, and Beth (Chris) Ryzoc; and two great grandchildren, Lillian and John Hatch.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12Noon, Saturday, April 22, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Family will receive friends at 11AM prior to services. Burial will be held in Frostburg, Maryland.
We want to thank Covenant Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Barrineau Park, Florida.
Gary Hiram McDonald, Sr.
April 15, 2023
. resident of Molino, Florida went home to be with Jesus on April 13, 2023 at the age of 73. He was born on February 26, 1950 in Pensacola, Florida to Tommy and Vermel Perry McDonald.
Gary owned several businesses including McDonald Tire in Baker, Louisiana and Gary’s Tire Center in Pensacola, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Ilence and Clora Miller Perry; and paternal grandparents, William and Anna McDonald.
Gary is survived by his daughter, Rhesa (Ben) Robinson; son, Gary (Ashleigh) McDonald, Jr.; three grandchildren, Haley Robinson, Haden Robinson and Gavin McDonald; sister, Felicia (Jeremy) and Karen (Steve) Ward; several nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Shelley Hamm Cooley.
Gary was a faithful member of New Hope Apostolic Church. He loved going to church, witnessing to others, and passionately serving the Lord. He also enjoyed hanging out at Cracker Barrel and sitting in a rocking chair while greeting folks. Gary loved to joke around and make people laugh. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle, Molino, Florida on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastors Jeremy Shields and Steve Ward officiating. Burial to follow in First Pentecostal Church Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Ben Robinson, Haden Robinson, Gavin McDonald, Harlan Foster, Austin Garrett, and Thomas Richardson.
Rose Marie Winchester
April 15, 2023
On April 12, 2023, of Barrineau Park, Florida died suddenly at her home at the age of 84. A devastating loss for friends and family, but more so for the animal world she cared so passionately about. She was the voice for neglected and abused animals as a former investigator for Panhandle Equine Rescue. Rose Marie will be defined by the untold number of animals she rescued. So many people relied on her wealth of knowledge of animal care and holistic remedies. Rose Marie was a former member of the Escambia Sheriff’s Posse. She lived a full life while independent, brave and stubborn.
Rose Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Winchester.
She is survived by her daughter, Shawn (David) Phillips.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 202, at Faith Chapel North with Dr. Chris Croley officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery. Family request casual attire.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Pensacola Humane Society Website – Cat spay and neuter “Community Cats”
James (Jimmy) McLeod Wilson
April 14, 2023
James (Jimmy) McLeod Wilson, 86 of Byrneville, FL passed away on April 13, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bay Minette, AL to the late D.C. and Media Wilson. He was a retired chemical operator from Monsanto with 37 years of service. He was a member of Byrneville UMC, an avid fisherman and hunter, and a New Orleans Saints fan.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Barbara Covan Wilson; one son, James Michael Wilson and three daughters, Sharon Denise Odom, Teresa Marie Jordan and Mary Kathryn Black and one grandson Mikey Odom.
He is survived by his daughter, Beth (Kevin) Beck of Lake Mary, FL; eight grandchildren, Jessie, Nicholas, Lindsey, Kasey, Jessica, Caleb, Jacob, and Sarah and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Byrneville Community Church with Rev. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Interment will follow at the Byrneville Community Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at the Byrneville Community Church.
Terence ‘Ted’ Evans French III
April 14, 2023
Terence “Ted” Evans French III passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Pensacola, Florida. He was born on October 15,1934 in Atmore, Alabama where he grew up graduating from Escambia County High School. He attended Auburn University (API) obtaining a finance degree in 1957. Ted then joined the Air Force flying B47’s and B52’s. He was honorably (medically) discharged in September 1968 as an Air Force Captain.
Ted married Margaret (Rabon) French in 1969. They welcomed a daughter, Mary-Margaret in 1976. He enjoyed hunting with his nephews and fishing on Perdido Bay with his family and friends. He loved Auburn football and watched every game he could.
He is preceded in death by his infant son; his mother, Mary Willie; his father, Terence and sisters, Jane, Lillie and Mary Louise.
Ted is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter, Mary-Margaret; grandchildren, Conner, Morgan and Carter; nephews, Warren, Robert, Scotti; nieces, Ann, Betsy, Peggy and Cathy and many more family members, Auburn fans and friends.
Graveside services will be held 3:00PM Monday, April 17, 2023 at Stockton Memorial Cemetery 52441 Stockton Cemetery Road, Stockton, Alabama 36579.
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Clara Pearl Stokes
April 11, 2023
Mrs. Clara Pearl Stokes, age 76, passed away, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Pensacola, FL; surrounded by her family at her bedside. She resided in Pensacola, FL; before moving to McDavid, FL; in 1978. She enjoyed attending Cross Point Church in Atmore, AL. She was a Therapeutic Foster Parent for 20 years. She was employed with the Escambia County Florida School Board for many years.
Mrs. Stokes enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her sisters. She loved to read, go on cruises, play bingo and go to the casinos with her sisters. She loved to go out boating with all the family. She always enjoyed taking care of her home and yard.
Mrs. Stokes is preceded in death by her father, John Martin Fredrickson, Sr; mother, Marie Brown (Pete) Papour, grandson, Michael Shane Clemmons, two sisters, Lucy Marie Lopez, Mary Martha Guetherman.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Bennie Earl Stokes, of McDavid, FL; one son, Martin Eugene (Ronda) Stokes, of Castleberry, AL; two daughters, Lisa Marie Kelley, of Baton Rouge, LA; Kerisa (Terry) Covas, of Mobile, AL; four brothers, John Martin (Susan) Fredrickson, Jr; of Jacksonville, FL; William Edward (Jane) Fredrickson, of St. Augustine, FL; James Ronald (Linda) Fredrickson, of Lake Park, GA; Thomas Joseph Fredrickson, of Elberta, AL; two sisters, Kathy Ann Bradley, of Dickinson, TX; Marie Frances Dorr, of St. Augustine, FL; seven grandchildren, Lisa Madison, Nathan Hunter Clemmons, Victoria Stokes (Jared Key), Cody (Courtney) Stokes, Toryn Kenneth Glisson, Kynsleigh Isabella Covas, Tripp Lionell Covas, nine great-grandchildren, Zakhel Cameron Clemmons, Zamya Jada Clemmons, Zayden Caleb Harrison, Zaria Sade Madison, Dani Nicole Clemmons, Gunner Pemberton, Tucker Stokes, Emberlyn Stokes, Clayton Stokes, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Ed Boutwell officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Melvin Ray Emmons
April 11, 2023
Mr. Melvin Ray Emmons, age 61 of Brewton, AL, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, in a Pensacola hospice facility.
Mr. Emmons was born in Century, FL and lived most of his life in the Brewton area. He loved history and going fishing when he could. He was of the Holiness faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carney “Buddy” Emmons, Jr. and Mary Lyda Guy Emmons, and a sister, Debbie Carden.
He is survived by three sisters, Patricia Diane (Danny) Hendricks of Brewton, Shirley Ann Traweek, and Dana Michele Emmons, all of Brewton; a very special aunt, Madie Lee Chavers; nephews, Buddy (Lisa) Traweek and Tyler Jackson; niece, Candice (Wesley) Bonner; great-nephews, Jerry Wayne Carnley III, Cooper Nathaniel Carnley; great-niece, Madelyn Traweek.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 1:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Chavers officiating. Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Buddy Traweek, Tyler Jackson, Jerry Wayne Carnley III, Steve Chavers, Sammy Emmons, and Bobby Franklin.
Honorary Pallbearer: Cooper Carnley.
John Robert Coleman
April 8, 2023
John Robert Coleman, 68 of Byrneville, FL passed away on April 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Atmore, AL. to the late John Bob and Mae Lyvonne Davis Coleman on March 26, 1955. He was a retired machine operator from Stone Container Corporation. He was a lifetime member of Poplar Dell Baptist Church, an avid fisherman, Alabama Football Fan and Nascar Fan. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Patricia Coleman Jernigan.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Peggy Tabers Coleman of Byrneville, FL; one son John Bob (Crystal) Coleman of Byrneville, FL; one daughter Freedom Key (Brian Piechocki) of Atmore, AL. Three brothers Glen (Charlene) Coleman of Brewton, AL; Donald (Margaret) Coleman of Byrneville, FL; Daniel (Becky) Coleman of Milton, FL and one sister Cathy (Milton) Ray of Wichita Falls, TX. Four grandchildren John, Elizabeth, Gabriel and Grayson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Poplar Dell Baptist Church with Bro. Mitch Herring officiating. Interment fill follow in Poplar Dell Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Michael Key, Brian Piechocki, Glen Coleman, Mike Beals, Jeffery Morris and Eddie Goodwin.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 10, 2023 from 1 PM until service time at 2 p.m. at Poplar Dell Baptist Church.
Barbara Dianne Monroe
April 7, 2023
Barbara Dianne Monroe, age 77, of Oak Grove, FL passed away on April 6, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1945 in Pensacola, FL to the late Clifford Shelby and Lydia Anne Rigby Gideons. She was employed with Vanity Fair Corporation until her retirement. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard L. Monroe; her son, William Randall Rowell and her brother, Charles Edward Gideons, Sr.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela Powell (Andrew) Pipkin of Forest Home, AL; her two cousins, Margaret Anne Perry and William Lee Rigby, Jr.; her special caretaker niece, Ondrea Gideons and special caretaker, Joseph Feliciano; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren along with her nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove, FL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Melvin Robert Johnson
April 6, 2023
Mr. Melvin Robert Johnson, age 87, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in a Pensacola, Florida hospice facility.
Mr. Johnson was born in Century, Florida and had been a resident of Flomaton, AL for the past five years, coming from Jay, Florida. Melvin was a proud graduate of Century High School, where he played on the football team. He worked in the sand and gravel industry. He enjoyed gambling, going to the casino, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Johnson; his parents, James Edward “Jim” Johnson and Verla Payne Johnson; daughters, Glenda Jerkins and Rita Croley; brothers, Earl Johnson, Clyde Johnson and Bobby Johnson; sister, Marguerite “Sister” Harold; granddaughter, Melita White; grandson, Frankie Carnley, Jr.
He is survived by two great-grandsons, Zac (Alex) White of Flomaton and Kegan (Sandalin) White of Brewton; Great-great-grandchildren, Baylor White, Townsley White, Zhane White and Yazzabell White; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cora Cemetery in Jay, Florida.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 1:00 P.M until service time at 2:00 P.M. at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Steve Stanton, Larry Zangas, Jimmy White, Jerry Lynn Lacy, Wayne Lacy, and Tim Johnson.
Honorary Pallbearer: Jim Johnson.