NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
James Hilton Hall
Mr. James Hilton Hall, Sr. of Atmore, Alabama left his earthly body to be present with the Lord in the early morning hours September 5, 2020. He was born June 26, 1931 to John Robert Hall and Clydie Brewer Hall. He was born in Freemanville, Alabama and lived all his life on a farm in the area surrounding Atmore. He married Naomi Stewart on September 5, 1950, and they were blessed with two children, Gayle Hanks (Michael) and James Hilton Hall, Jr. (Alice), four grandchildren, Tabitha Frazier (Mason), Cory Hanks (Courtney),...
Warren Edward Morgan
Mr. Warren Edward Morgan, age 54, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Century, FL; where he was staying with friends during his illness. He is survived by special friends and care givers; Kimberly, William and Josiah Carter of Century, FL and all the dear friends who loved him as a brother, uncle, as well as several other friends that he shared his love, quick wit and sense of humor, as well as kindness during his lifetime. Warren had a passion for restoring older model Oldsmobile’s, mostly 442’s....
Nora Dolores Eddins
Mrs. Nora Dolores Eddins, age 77, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida. Mrs. Eddins was a native of Oak Grove, FL and had resided in Pensacola, FL for most of her life. She was a member of the Olive Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, David Bryant of Pensacola, FL; half-brother, John D. Eddins of Atmore, AL and sister, Velma M. Brown of Ooltewah, TN. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Godwin Cemetery with Bro. Dan Strickland officiating. Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral...
Anna Dailey Emmons
Anna Dailey Emmons, resident of Molino, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at the age of 70. She was born on September 14, 1949, in Selma, Alabama to the late Virgil and Helen Cook Dailey. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Emmons; parents; and sister, Virlene Johnson. Anna is survived by her sons, David (Krista) Dailey, Robby (Gena) Rogers, and Michael (Carrie) Rogers; daughter, Jewel Scott; grandkids, Shane Abney, Kayla Hughes, Justin Dailey, Mariah Dailey, Steven Rogers, and Allen Scott; great...
Laurie Ann Jennings Braswell
Laurie Ann Jennings Braswell, 63, was born on April 22, 1957, in Tallahassee, FL and ran into Jesus’ arms on September 2, 2020, after a long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. She is preceded in death by her parents, William L. and Doris Jennings, and two loving brothers, Bill and Greg Jennings. She is survived by her daughter, Jamie Purnell (Craig); her two beautiful grandbabies, Charlie and Clara Purnell. Other special family include: James Braswell, Lisa Braswell, Jane Jennings and Penny Bemis. Laurie was a long-time resident...
Daniel Williamson
Daniel Williamson was born on November 2, 1977, to Kenneth and Linda Williamson in Milton, Florida. He went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on August 26, 2020. Daniel was a devoted husband to his wife, Natasha and he loved all his children, Carolyn, Jackie, Erica, Kelsea, Ethan, Mack, Killian and Malachi with all his heart. He also loved all of his many aunts, uncles and cousins. Although his life was too short, he touched the lives of many people. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are” a quote by Theodore...
Gladys Moye Stanton
Gladys Moye Stanton, age 88, of Atmore, AL passed away on August 28, 2020, in Atmore, AL. She was born on July 9, 1932, to the late Ollie and Ruby Higdon Moye. She was a member of Canoe United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesse Sewell Stanton and her siblings, Earline Helton, Claude Moye and Willanette Troutman. She is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Lee Ann) Stanton and Charles Stanton (Lisa Hudson) both of Robinsonville, AL; one daughter, Judy (Steve) Lambert of Robertsdale; AL;...
Charles Nixon, Jr.
The shining light of Charles “Donnie” Nixon, Jr. was extinguished on Friday, August 28, 2020. He was born on December 7, 1966, to Charles and Patricia Nixon in Nashville, TN. Donnie is preceded in death by his father and survived by his mother, Patricia. Donnie was a military man, who was very proud of his service to his country with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Nixon is survived by his wife, Penny Crabtree Nixon; children, Jarred, Brittany, Ashley and Morgan; sister, Yvonne Nixon Kemp; his brother, Timmy Nixon and many nieces,...
Michael Ellis Jones
Mike was born in Pensacola, FL on November 15, 1951. He grew up on Bayou Texar, which fostered his love of the water. He loved anything to do with the water including boating, skiing, fishing, and of course the seafood- especially fish, oysters, scallops, and crabs. Mike joined the U.S. Army in 1972 and served in The Vietnam War. He continued his career as a radiological technician and lithotripsy specialist in Pensacola and the surrounding areas until his retirement. Mike was a loving husband and father. He loved to spend time...
Jo Ann (Rawls) Caperton
Jo Ann (Rawls) Caperton passed away on August 13, 2020. She had a severe stroke on September 6, 2019, and never really recovered from that condition. Fortunately she remained in her home and was able to spend time with her husband. Jo Ann was born in Pensacola, FL, on June 17, 1947, to Cleveland and Ola Mae (Barnes) Rawls. Jo Ann attended elementary school in Ensley, FL, middle school in Brentwood, FL, and graduated from Tate High School in Gonzalez, FL. She was in the band at Tate and upon graduation received a scholarship to...
Donald “John Henry” Malone
Donald “John Henry” Malone went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2020. He was born December 9, 1939. He lived a wonderful life in McDavid, Florida. John Henry was enlisted in the Army for 4 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and wood working. He retired from Air Products in Pace, Florida. Preceding him in death were parents, J.E. Malone and Della Cofield Malone; brother, Gene Malone; and baby sister, Jennie. He is survived by siblings, Bennie Malone (Joyce-deceased) of Cantonment; Betty Jo Childress (Clarke) of...
Dorothy Eloise Steadham
Mrs. Dorothy Eloise Steadham, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida. Mrs. Steadham was a native and lifelong resident of McDavid, FL. She loved fishing, flowers, hummingbirds and mostly her grandbabies. She was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ben Steadham; parents, Ben and Clara Gilmore and son, Roy Steadham. She is survived by her two sons, Nathan Hordy of Bratt, FL and Dalton Steadham of McDavid, FL; two daughters, Sandra (Mack,...
Sara Ann Skelton
Mrs. Sara Ann Skelton, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama. Mrs. Skelton was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. She was HR Director with Masland Carpets, volunteer for the Red Cross and was known as the Ice Cream Lady. She liked to cook, fish, crabbing and taking care of her chickens, ducks, peacocks and her dog, Buddy. She is preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Van Clayton Skelton; her parents, Bernard and Nellie Mae Tremer and two brothers, Jimmy Tremer and Tony Tremer. She...
Maurice Vickery
Mr. Maurice Vickery, age 76, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Vickery was a native of Huxford, AL and had resided in Semmes, AL for the past 40 years. Over the years he worked in many fields from delivery driver to mechanic, but mostly he worked in construction and became an electrician with Brown & Root. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Comer and Eva Mae Weston Vickery; sisters, Mary Rice, Jean Majors and twin sister, Clarice Walls; and two brothers, Dalton Vickery and Comer...
Gloria Frances Nowak Middlebrooks
Gloria Frances Nowak Middlebrooks, 91, resident of Greenwood, widow of Billie Ray Middlebrooks, passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her home. Born in Pensacola, FL, on January 12, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Edward Nowak, Jr. and Dora Eleanor Streeter Nowak. She was a 1950 Florida State University graduate where she earned her Bachelor Degree in Teaching and Education. While at FSU she was active in the FSU Flying Circus. Mrs. Middlebrooks was a school teacher for seven years in Escambia County, FL before moving...
Timothy L. Wright
Loving husband and father, Timothy L. “Tim” (Wolf man) Wright, resident of Cantonment, FL passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the age of 57. He was born on June 24, 1963, in Mobile, AL to the late Billy Joe and Katherine Thompson Wright. He served his country in the U.S. Navy for 23 years as an AE First Class. Tim was a member of the American Legion and he loved to ride his Harley Davidson. He loved his family and friends and they loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Michelle...
Huey Pierce Conway, Sr.
Mr. Huey Pierce Conway, Sr., age 85, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his home in Atmore, Alabama. Mr. Conway was a native of Little Rock, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for most of his life. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy, retired carpenter, loved to fish and being outdoors. He is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Iris Phillips Conway; parents, John Henry and Bessie Lou Conway and brother, Willie Floyd Conway. He is survived by one son, Huey Pierce (Connie) Conway, Jr. of Little Rock, AL;...
Nina Reardon
Mrs. Nina “Billiot” Reardon, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida. Mrs. Reardon was a native of Cameron, LA and had resided in Flomaton, AL since 1985. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and attended Unity Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Otis Lloyd Billiot and two brothers, Steven Wayne Billiot and Stuart Keith Billiot. She is survived by her mother, Jessie Countes of Biloxi, MS; husband of 49 years, Charles Reardon of Flomaton, AL; three daughters, Charla...
Leroy Harrison
Leroy Harrison, 87, of Atmore, AL passed away on August 5, 2020. He was born on September 10, 1932, to the late A.B. and Nannie Melton Harrison. He retired from Monsanto Company where he was employed as a chemical operator. He served in the United States Army and was a present member of the American Legion Post 0090. He was of the Christian Faith and an active partner of Destiny Television Ministries. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of thirty-three years, Edna Earl Sanspree Harrison; two sons, Rusty Harrison,...
Chris Wayne Hawkins, Sr.
Reverend Chris Wayne Hawkins, Sr., age 64, of Christian Home, FL, passed away on August 17, 2020, in Pensacola, FL. He was born on December 25, 1955, in Shawnee, OK to the late D. Wayne and Norma James Hawkins. He served four years of active duty in the US Navy, aboard the USS Lexington. He has been in the Ministry for over 40 years, pastoring many churches since 1980. For the past 11 years, he has been the Pastor of Byrneville United Methodist Church, while employed as a Registered Nurse with Santa Rosa Medical Center. He...
Thomas E. Hellinger
Mr. Thomas ‘Tommy’ E. Hellinger, age 62, of Brewton, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, FL. Mr. Hellinger was a lifelong member of the Flomaton community where during his working years he worked as a welder. He loved to fish and hunt, working on vehicles, and his dogs. Mr. Hellinger was a member of Moyeville Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his parents, Arlington and Evelyn Hellinger; son, Jacob Hellinger; and grandson, Kyle Hellinger, Jr. He is survived...
Malcolm C. Lee, Sr.
Malcolm C. “Sam” Lee, Sr., age 84, of Atmore, AL, passed away on August 21, 2020, in Bay Minette, AL. He was born on April 22, 1936, in Pensacola, FL to the late Billy Washington and Mattie Reed Lee. He served 34 years combined service in the United States Navy, Army National Guard, Alabama Army National Guard and the Army Reserves. He was employed with Escambia County Department of Corrections for 13 years and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for 12 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret McCullough...
Michael Heath Morgan
Michael Heath Morgan, of Cantonment, was called home by our Lord and left this earthly place on August 23, 2020, after a lengthy illness; he had just celebrated his 80th birthday. He was an electrician by trade who loved his family, classic cars, and the Florida Gators. He was known to all as “Mickey” and was born into a family of six brothers and eight sisters on August 8, 1940, to parents Walter Howard Morgan and Myrtle Lewey Tucker. Mickey was a lifelong resident of Escambia County whose ancestors were early settlers of...
Michael David Johnson
Mr. Michael David Johnson, age 74, of Jay, FL, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, in a Pensacola healthcare facility. Mr. Johnson was a native of Century, and a lifetime member of the Jay community. He was a retired plane captain at NAS Whiting Field. Mr. Johnson was an avid Florida State fan, loved being a firefighter with Jay Volunteer Fire Department, and playing his guitar. He loved his family and playing with his grandchildren. He was of the Assembly of God faith and was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and...
Nathan Andrew Barnes
Nathan Andrew Barnes, age 22, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. Nathan was a native and former resident of Pensacola, FL and had resided in Molino, FL for the past five years. He was a 2016 graduate of the Florida Virtual Academy, was a pitcher for NWE Baseball Team and attended George Stone Tech School as a EMT/Firefighter. He loved baseball, MMA, fishing, hunting and cooking. He attended the Unity Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, James Wesley (Daisy) Long; Grady Barnes, Sr., and Albert...