Jimmy Dean Colbert
March 29, 2023
Jimmy Dean Colbert, age 60, of Atmore, AL passed away March 22, 2023 in Mobile, AL.
He was born in Atmore, AL to the late John H., Sr. and Cubia Dean Hicks Colbert on February 6, 1963. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister; Linda Diane Rolin. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
He is survived by his brother, Johnny (Jennifer) Colbert, Jr; his nieces and nephews: Connie Bartlett, Dustin Colbert, Douglas Rolin, Lynn Rolin Steele, Brian Pierce and numerous great nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 3 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Clarence Rolin officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Douglas “Poncho” Kelly, James Colbert, Robby Hayles, Larry Watts, Justin Watts and Corey James.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Rolin, Wayne Colbert and John Kelly.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 2 PM until service time at 3 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Paul Ricky ‘Rick’ Ingram
March 29, 2023
Paul Ricky “Rick” Ingram, resident of Church Point, LA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Long Branch, NJ. Rick was born on July 23, 1957, to the late Jesse and Juanita White Ingram. He lived 65 years of pure joy because his soul was saturated with it. He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. He loved music and took pride in being a member of the church choir.
Rick loved God and his beautiful wife whom he loved with all of his heart. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. He never met a stranger and always had a story to tell to make you laugh. You never walked away from Rick without a smile or without remembering his smile and the joy he brought to your heart.
He enjoyed hunting and sporting clays, but especially fishing. He always had the biggest fish regardless of the size. Rick passed on his love for the outdoors to his only daughter, Jessica.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory wife of 22 years, Merila Delano-Ingram of Church Point, LA; daughter, Jessica Ingram of Walnut Hill, FL; brother, Randy (Melissa) Ingram of Atmore, AL; sister, Rita (Stanford) Ingram McKay of Hayden, AL; sisters-in-law, Paula (Joseph) Higginbotham of Opelousas, LA, Jennifer (Michael) Kennerson of Church Point, LA and Kerrie Martin of Church Point, LA; nieces; nephews; and a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Larry Delano; and brother-in-law, Shawn Martin.
Visitation will be at Duhon Funeral Home in Church Point, LA on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM with the rosary at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire, LA on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Entombment will follow in the Assumption Catholic Church Cemetery.
H. Aaron Dagen
March 28, 2023
Friday, March 17, 2023, H. Aaron Dagen, beloved father to Axl Beauregard, (his fur baby), son, brother, and friend, passed away due to heart complications. Aaron was born to Robert Lee Dagen and Doris (Hall) Dagen November 30, 1966, in Atmore, AL, and at the time of his passing resided in Pensacola, FL, at his beloved home he called Hinterlands.
Aaron had a strong work ethic, as was evident in his careers. He previously held various positions within the medical field, which also included teaching. Through his medical career journey, Aaron served as a medical missionary in the Philippines helping others. Later his career choices found him working for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department, and eventually securing a position he loved with the Pensacola Police Department. Those who worked with Aaron admired him for how he brightened their work day. He was known for his wit and humor, and for having a generous spirit.
Aaron was a devoted father to his fur baby, Axl Beauregard Dagen. Axl was a rescue dog, and the term rescue is perfectly fitting, as Aaron felt he just didn’t rescue Axl, but that Axl had also rescued him once he entered his life. The love the two had for one another was always evident in the photos he shared, and their evening walks they took.
Aaron had a love for fishing, and particularly surf fishing at Johnson’s Beach. He would frequent the beach to gather sand fleas and fish for pompano on numerous occasions. Even if the day out on the beach didn’t produce any yield, Aaron always made the best of the day with snapping those amazing photos of his time and sharing with his many friends and family. He always took advantage of the day, no matter the situation.
His home, Hinterlands, flourished with the love he had for plants and flowers. He cared for and nurtured such a vast array, and always took pleasure in showing them as you visited, and was always willing to share.
Aaron loved life and always took advantage of every chance he could to live life to the fullest. He had an adventurous and spontaneous soul. He was a devoted, caring, and true friend to so many. He never met a strange along his life’s journey. Through the years, Aaron amassed an enormous array of friends, capturing them all with his beautiful soul. He loved his friends dearly.
He loved making his orange marmalade and sharing, even having friends gather to help in making at times. With every holiday gathering Aaron attended, he always brought his fabulous bread pudding and whisky sauce, which was always anticipated and so delicious!
Aaron is predeceased by his father, Robert Lee Dagen; his maternal grandparents, Clara Wilson Cook and James O. Cook, and Archie Hall; and his paternal grandparents, William H. (Bill) Dagen and Aggidean (Barlow) Dagen.
He is survived by his mother, Doris (Hall) Dagen; his beloved Axl Beauregard; his siblings: (sister) Patricia (Pat) Peacock (Doug); (brother) Charles W. Creel (Charley); (sister) Dean (Pebbles) C. Dagen-Daw (Kenny); numerous nieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews; numerous cousins.
Also surviving Aaron are his numerous friends he also considered his family, in particular JJ, Roberta, Ken, Miss Rae, Melony, Kim, Lisa, Karen, Beth, Lynn and Michael.
The family would like to express a special thank you to JJ, Kim, Lisa, Karen, Beth, Melony, Lynn and Michael for the care and friendship shown to Aaron, and for your support to him over the years. Each of you cared deeply for Aaron, and it does not go unrecognized for all you have done.
A special thank you to Patrick and Misty for the amazing care of Aaron’s beloved Axl.
Trahan Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of Aaron. A Celebration of Life event will be held at a later date, in the near future.
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