Geraldyn G. Silva
January 8, 2023
Geraldyn G. Silva, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Roanoke, Texas, December 13, 2022.
Gerri spent most of her life in Pensacola and Cantonment and taught for several decades in the Escambia County school system at Pine Meadow, Longleaf, McArthur and Holmes Elementary Schools, Warrington Middle School and the Lakeview Center among others. She was an organist at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Cantonment for many years. Gerri was a graduate of Pensacola High School and Florida State University where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She earned a Masters degree from the University of West Florida and an EdD. degree from FSU.
Gerri is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years Ralph Silva Sr. and her eldest daughter Stephanie Silva, her parents Lyman and Alice Goodnight and three siblings.
She is survived by daughters Cindy (Rodger) Martin of Dallas and Joan (Ron) Czarniak of Atlanta and sons Ralph Silva, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale and Nathan (Joan) Silva of Orlando, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
Gerri has been cremated. A funeral mass will be held at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Cantonment at 1:00 p.m. followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Saturday, February 18. In lieu of flowers kindly make a donation to a favorite charity.
Fairrel Dreadin
January 8, 2023
Mr. Fairrel Dreadin, 90 years of age, of Flomaton, AL; went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 18, 2022.
Daddy’s heart was his family, the only thing he loved more was his Lord and Savior. He also loved hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Daddy is survived by his two children, Mary K. Ross of Elgin Scotland, Fairrel Keith (Linda) Dreadin, of Scottsboro, AL; three grandchildren, Cameron (Brittany) Dreadin, of Pace, FL; Amy (Jeremy) Morris, of Pace, FL; Melissa Dreadin, of Collinsville, OK; eight great- grandchildren, and other relatives.
Graveside service was held Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Flomaton Cemetery with Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Donald Branum
January 5, 2023
, age 85, of Atmore, AL passed away on January 5, 2023 in Atmore, AL.
He was born on April 23, 1937 to Ralph Edward Branum and Doris Griffin Boggan. He served in the United States Air Force until his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty Jo Branum.
He is survived by his daughters, Tracey Harting and April Alford; his stepdaughters: Tifiney Lavoie, Beverly Townsend and Wendy Locklin; his brother, Billy Branum; his sister, Jewel Hadley and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
Graveside services will be held Monday, January 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Bro. Austin Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Joyce Marie Lancaster Mothershed
January 4, 2023
Mrs. Joyce Marie Lancaster Mothershed, age 84, passed away, Friday, December 23, 2022, in Century, FL. She resided most of her life in Atmore, AL; aand she attended Mennonite Christian Fellowship. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of employment.
Mrs. Mothershed enjoyed listening to music, especially gospel music.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin G. (Ruby Lee) Lancaster, and her husband, Rev. James Gladyn Mothershed.
She is survived by her one daughter, Lisa Mothershed James, of Florida, one granddaughter, Alyssa McCoy, of Maryland, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Blaine Copenhaver officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Larry O. Pittman
January 4, 2023
Larry O. Pittman, of Cantonment, FL 32533, went to Glory to be with his Lord Jesus on December 31, 2022.
He was lovingly called “Pa” by his family and was dearly loved by so many. He was born in Brewton, AL, on May 8, 1948. He was married to the love of his life, Janice Diamond, for 56 years. He and his wife are the owners of Pittman’s Cantonment Building Materials. They opened their first lumberyard in 1972 and have been in the lumber business for 50 years. Larry had a passion for lumber and building; whatever he built would certainly stand the test of time. He loved people and was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone. He was not afraid to tackle any project, no matter how large it was. Larry also had a passion for his livestock and farming, he could spend hours at his barn working with his animals. He always made sure his grandchildren had a pony or horse to love and he had much enjoyment sharing these times with them. His family was his main joy in life. He always said that family had to stick together. Larry always had his priorities in order- God first, then family, and third work. He was a member of Family Worship Center. He enjoyed playing his guitar at church and rarely missed a Sunday. Everyone who knew him knew he was a Godly man and stood for what is right.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, F.O. and Louise Pittman; brother, Wayne Pittman; great nephew, Chase Owens; and in-laws Floyd and Mildred Diamond.
He leaves behind his wife, Janice Pittman, only daughter, Ashley Johnson (David) and three devoted grandchildren, Madison Young (Dalton), Dylan Johnson, and Dayvin Johnson and one great-granddaughter, Ansley Young. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Salter (Daryl) and numerous nieces and nephews.
His shining smile, comforting hugs, and charming personality will be missed immensely. Please join us for a memorial service on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Faith Chapel North (1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL). Visitation will be at 12:00, with the service following at 1:00. Interment to follow. Pallbearers will be Steve Johnson, Heath Owens, Shon Owens, Robbie Turner, Glenn Vaughn, and Toby Wallace. Honorary Pallbearers are Tom Andrews, Kevin Farrow, Cassie Fuqua, George Smith, Ray White, Roy White, George Diamond and Jerry Diamond.
Donna Yuhasz
January 4, 2023
Donna Yuhasz, 65, of Molino, FL, passed away January 1, 2023.
Donna was married to Gene Yuhasz for 26 years. She loved every moment of time spent with him at their home in Molino and would outfish Gene at every opportunity. She cherished her family and friends, and knew that family is defined by more than blood. Donna’s “green thumb” was something to envy; plants would thrive with her care. You would be sure to find her sitting on her porch in the spring watching hummingbirds.
Donna is preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Carnley; father, Doug Carnley; son, Trey Yuhasz and dear friend, Tommy Vance.
Donna will forever be remembered by her husband, William Eugene Yuhasz, Jr.; daughter and son in law, Tiffany (Daniel) Morgan; grandchildren, JD and Adelia Morgan; sister, Janet (Matt) Carter; sister, Ginger (David) Mayo; “side kick” brother and sister in law, John and Donna Yuhasz; “soul sister”, Leslie Vance, and an abundance of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and extended cousins that loved her dearly.
“Family isn’t always blood, it’s the people in your life who you want in theirs: the ones who accept you for who you are, the ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what”. Maya Angelou
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Morgan Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bryan Nisewonger, Duane Nisewonger, Brandon Mayo, Daniel Morgan, Lance Yuhasz and Jarrod Brown.
Rickey Edward McGhee
January 4, 2023
Rickey Edward McGhee, age 69, of Poarch, AL passed away on January 3, 2023. He was born on December 29, 1953 to Curtis Edward and Pearline Daughtry McGhee.
Rickey was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and a sheet metal worker for the Civil Service. He served in the United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lori Patterson McGhee; his grandchild, Alayna Blaire Knowles and his grandparents, Chief Calvin and Joyce McGhee, and Jack and Nora Daughtry.
He is survived by his sons, Justin (Cassandra) McGhee of Poarch, AL and Dylan Zane McGhee of Poarch, AL; his daughter, Ariel McGhee of Canoe, AL; his siblings: Rose Coon of Poarch, AL, Carrie (Randy) Martin of Poarch, AL, Tony McGhee of Pensacola, FL and Charlene McGhee of Poarch, AL and his six grandchildren, Miriah, Skylee, Rhea, Trinity, Nora and Rickey.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendly Holiness Church in Poarch, AL with Bro. Ralph Coleman and Bro. Ray Ward officiating. Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery with military honors.
Active pallbearers will be Clayton Coon, Samuel Bostic, Curtis Hayes, Homer Coleman, Kenny Coleman and Doyle Coleman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Rolin, Kenneth “Radio” Rolin, Walter Lee Rolin, Jason Ward, Matt Wilson and Earl Simmons.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 6, 2023 from noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Friendly Holiness Church in Poarch, AL.
Ferrell Maurice Crowder
January 4, 2023
Ferrell Maurice Crowder resident of Cantonment, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born in Griffin, Georgia on March 6, 1932 to the late Harry Pierce Crowder and Nellie Kate Smith Crowder. Ferrell served his country in the United States Navy and then worked as a Steam Plant Operator for the Department of Defense.
He is preceded in death by his son, Steven Ray Crowder; parents; and siblings, Lenwood P. Crowder, Donald L. Crowder, Rachel Heath, M. Smith Crowder, Carol J. Brown, Norma L. Crowder, and Wallace A. Crowder.
Ferrell is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Martha Ann Goen Crowder; three daughters, Sheila A. Golden, Melanie J. Crowder, and Vicki L. Pehmoeller; son Maury Crowder; grandchildren, Jacob C. Weaver, Emily G. Crowder, Jesse M. Crowder, Michelle D. Smith, Nicholas A. Smith, Ryan A. Kukelhan, Carrie M. Kukelhan, Erica
A. Rozzero, Heather M. Pehmoeller, and Laurel E. Pehmoeller; and great grandchildren, Bryan L. Birmingham, Terry J. Birmingham, Alanea L. Agrecy, Austin G. Smith, Dagan C. Goodwin-Smith, Bryn E. Rozzero, and Paul M. Rozzero, IV.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 in Barrancas National Cemetery. A procession will leave Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 12noon.
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 2, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Linda Powell
January 3, 2023
Linda Powell, 82, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on January 1, 2023. She was born in Carrollton, Georgia on July 16, 1940 to Elon P. and Ruth Baggett Seals. She worked in Civil Service for the government. She was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church. She had a passion and love for her grandchildren and yard sales.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elon P. Seals and Ruth Baggett Seals; spouse, William E. Powell Sr.; daughter, Katherine Powell; grandson, Drew Powell.
She is survived by son, William Powell and daughter in law, Deborah Powell; sister, Amelia (Richard) Silver; four grandchildren, Isobel McKinney, Miya May Iverson, Marianna May and Alicia Powell; five great grandchildren, Declan Powell, River McKinney, Jonah McKinney, Nehemiah McKinney and Julian Iverson.
Visitation Service will be on Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 2:30pm – 4:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Percy Lee Heard
January 3, 2023
Percy Lee Heard, 65 of Pensacola, Florida passed away December18th, 2022. Percy was born December 6th, 1957, to Rev. Jasper C. Heard, and Josephine Heard. He Loved the Lord, and accepted Christ at an early age. He was united in Holy Matrimony in 1978 to Margie Carolyn Heard.
Percy graduated from Tate High School where he was a member of the basketball team. He proudly served his country in the United States Army where he received medals for Expert Rifle, and Government Conduct. Percy worked for several different construction companies after his tour in the Army. He loved his family dearly, and always made sure we knew he did. He had a passion for sports and world news.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Jasper C. Heard, and Josephine Heard. His brother Ronald
Heard, and his sister Lovely Heard.
He leaves to cherish his memories, His Wife Margie Carolyn Heard, his son Shon Johnson, Four brothers
Donald Heard, Jasper Heard, Gregory Heard, and Victor Heard. Three sisters Cheryl Williams, Melanie Curry, and Deidre Byrd, and a host of family, and friends.
Services will be held Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at 11:00a.m. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home.