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Sharon A. Moffitt
Sharon A. Moffitt, 72, of Aledo, Illinois passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Aledo. The Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 18, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be left to the First Baptist Church of Aledo Building Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. Sharon was...
Brenda Bowers Tarin
Brenda Bowers Tarin, age 72, of Cantonment, Florida passed away from cancer on October 5, 2024. She was born on July 14, 1952, in Pensacola, Florida to William Roy and Barbara Bowers. She grew up in Pensacola but spent a lot of time in Texas. Brenda worked at several places and was always busy wherever she was working. She had a love of Mexican food and fixed her super hot sauce for friends. It made their mouth’s burn, but they all laughed about it and still enjoyed every bite. She also liked to look at Christmas decorations,...
Hosea Harrison ‘Sandy’ Sanspree, Jr.
Mr. Hosea Harrison “Sandy” Sanspree, Jr, age 60, passed away, Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Atmore, AL; surrounded by his family at his bedside. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. Mr. Sanspree was a dedicated Auburn University Football enthusiast who devoted numerous hours to outdoor activities such as hunting and visiting the creek, where he savored his time indulging in watermelon. He cherished the moments shared with his loved ones and close friends, finding great joy in their company. Additionally, he enjoyed watching...
Terry Louis Elkins
Terry Louis Elkins, age 80, from Atmore, Alabama left this world for his Heavenly home on October 6, 2024. He was a U.S Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War and later retired from Ford Motor Company in Louisville, KY. He was born in Bedford, Indiana to Thelma Rose and Wayne Edgar Elkins on March 10, 1944. He married Sylvia Diane Barlow on November 13, 1964 and fathered two children: Erica (Donald) Little of Atmore, Alabama, and Kimberly (Rodney) Johnson of Perdido, Alabama. Five grandchildren: Joshua Husband of Atmore,...
Clara Eloise Copeland
Clara Eloise Copeland, or Ms. Eloise as her students called her on her bus routes, was a lifetime resident of Atmore. She was born in Booneville Alabama of humble beginnings with a heart of gold. She knew the value of hard work from picking cotton to working at the potato shed for the Frisco railroad. She later followed in her father’s footsteps and drove a school bus for over 40 years. She loved dancing, being outdoors, whether it was working in her yard planting a multitude of things or floating on the river fishing from...
Frankie Redmon Walden
Frankie Redmon Walden was born on March 2, 1942, in Florala, Alabama, to Jack Redmon and Addie Leonard Cassidy. She graduated from Covington County High School in 1960. Frankie worked at various jobs throughout her life. During high school, she worked at the West Five & Dime Store. After high school, she worked for the Southern Bell Phone Company in Miami and Pensacola. Later, she worked at Bill’s Dollar Store after moving back to Florala. In 1972, she returned to Pensacola, where she opened Walden’s Day Care, which...
Francis ‘Ray’ Coffey
Francis “Ray” Coffey, 76, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on October 3, 2024. Ray was born on June 27, 1948, in Chariton, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Watson Coffey and Olive “Maxine” Coffey Street, in-laws Kenneth and Virginia Kyner and grandsons Spencer Bourgeois and Cody Coffey. He is survived by his beloved wife, Janice Kyner Coffey, and their children Nicole (Chad) Rigby, Carrie (Richard) Meredith, and Jonathan (Sydney) Coffey. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Ashton, Addyson,...
Marilyn Strickland Ward
Marilyn Strickland Ward, age 85, and a lifelong resident of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away on October 4, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1939, to Elliott and Gladys Wiggins Strickland. Marilyn was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School and a lifelong member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Royce Ward and two of her siblings, Don Strickland, and Mary Lou Faircloth Wiggins. Marilyn is survived by her children, Brett (Susan) Ward of Walnut Hill, FL, Horace (Lisa) Ward of Birmingham,...
James ‘Jim’ C. Falkenstein Jr.
James ‘Jim’ C. Falkenstein Jr., residence of Molino, FL passed away on October 2, 2024, at the age of 69. Jim was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 8, 1955, to Jim and Ellen Falkenstein. He was married to Annette Faircloth Falkenstein for 44 years. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He served at multiple duty stations, including tours of duty on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and USS Saratoga Aircraft Carriers. Upon retirement, he continued his studies with the Bible College of Florida and the University...
Elena D. Guttmann
Elena D. Guttmann, 70, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born in Cebu City, Philippines, on April 21, 1954, to the late Basilio and Rosario Diaz. Elena worked for Parisian’s Department Store. She then owned and operated her own bridal shop for 17 years where she enjoyed meeting her customer’s needs for wedding gowns, formal wear, and any other clothing for special occasions. She had a love for gardening, floral arranging, and helping her customers. She is preceded in death by...
Carolyn Fay Parker
Mrs. Carolyn Fay Parker (Bailey), aged 82, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, in Tallahassee, FL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 11, 1942, in Ardmore, AL. In 1962, she married Mr. William “Ralph” Parker, and they enjoyed 63 years of marriage, with 33 years in Evergreen, AL, before moving back to Bratt, FL, where they lived for the past 26 years. Mrs. Parker worked her way up to a supervisor position at Steven Roberts Manufacturing, where she worked for many years before retiring. Mrs. Parker...
John Edward Culp
John Edward Culp, age 95, passed away September 13, 2024, in Spring Hill, Florida. Born September 13, 1929, he was the son LeRoy Denton and Naomi Adelaide Murphy Culp. John lived a rich and fulfilling life in Pensacola, Florida, before moving to Cantonment, Florida, where he continued to create lasting memories with family and friends. He was known for his sense of humor and always enjoyed telling stories about his childhood and the time he spent as a Marine. He had a passion for traveling, fishing, and gardening. After retiring...
Connie Sue Harris
Connie Sue Harris, age 69, of Century, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2024. Born on November 28, 1954, in Independence, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of the late Georgia Reba Terry and Anderson Delano Dinwiddie. Connie was the beloved sister to her six brothers and two sisters: Jim, Jerry, Fred, Mike, Ronnie, Donald Dinwiddie, sisters Donna Spilman and Rebecca Dinwiddie. She shared many precious memories with her siblings that will be cherished forever. Connie’s greatest joy came from...
Mary Virginia Weaver Mills Sharpless
Mary Virginia Weaver Mills Sharpless, age 88, passed away on September 29, 2024 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1936 to Audrey and Onnie Mae Weaver of Booneville, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband James Harold Mills, her second husband Carlton Prescott Sharpless, her brother Charles O’Neal Weaver and her sisters Martha Sharpless and June Luker. She is survived by her daughters Jeanie (Bruce) Bryan of Rome, GA and Shellie (Larry) Sharpless of Walnut Hill, FL; her brother Jerry (Jeanette)...
JoAnn Fern Koehn Nightengale
JoAnn Fern Koehn Nightengale was born to Fred P. and Sarah Smith Koehn on June 3, 1931, in Montezuma, Kansas. She passed away on September 12, 2024, at Jay Hospital in Jay, Florida, reaching the age of ninety-three years. JoAnn spent her early life and school days near Montezuma. Those were the Dust Bowl days, and the challenges of that time taught her the strength and industriousness she carried through life. At 12 years old, she accepted God’s call to salvation and gave her heart to Him, receiving His abiding peace. She...
Dorothy Ann Chavers
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our beloved matriarch Dorothy Ann Chavers, affectionately known as Dottie. She peacefully departed this world on September 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and strength. Born on August 19, 1943, in Uriah, Alabama, to Maybell Hayes and Leo Gordon Melvin, Dottie was the youngest in her family. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Louise Singleton, Mary Lewis, Royce Melvin, Vester Melvin, and Daniel James (DJ) Melvin, whose bonds of love she cherished deeply. She...
Elam Jace Bailey
Elam Jace Bailey went home to walk with Jesus on September 11, 2024, at the age of 11. He came into this world on July 15, 2013, weighing almost 12 pounds and left it being too big and wonderful for this world. Elam was in the 6th grade at Beulah Academy of Science. He was loving the start of the school year and was so excited about school. He especially loved his agriculture class where he got to feed the animals. Elam absolutely loved his monkey blanket and everything to do with monkeys. If there was a tree, Elam was going...
Virginia Estelle Shelby
Virginia “Estelle’ Shelby was born on October 27, 1934, in the rural town of Altha, Florida. She passed away on September 24, 2024, just shy of her 90th. birthday. She was a soft-spoken and gentle southern lady. She loved flowers, hummingbirds, and babies! Most of all she loved her family. Estelle was a renowned cook. Her potato salad, cornbread dressing, and giblet gravy are some of her family’s favorites. Estelle is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Lizzie Sewell Vickery. She is also preceded in death by five...
Lonnie Patrick “Pat” Reynolds
Mr. Lonnie Patrick “Pat” Reynolds passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Stones River Manor in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Pat was born August 19, 1948, in Greenville, Alabama, to the late Lonnie and Katie Rae (Phelps) Reynolds. He was a 1966 graduate of Greenville High School. He married his beautiful bride Willene on December 14, 1968. During his career, Pat worked in the retail industry, insurance sales, and in sales and service at Norman-Blackmon Motor Company in Greenville. After...
Elaine Tripp Lutheran
Elaine Tripp Lutheran passed away on September 17, 2024. She was born June 5, 1955, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry L. Tripp and Doris L. Tripp, son, Danny L. Mauk, a brother Philip T. Tripp, sisters Shirley F. Harrison and Donna J. Powell. She leaves behind her husband, Ronald D. Lutheran of Milton, Florida, a daughter, Felicia E. Floyd and husband Chris with grandson Breydon of Pensacola, Christopher E. Lutheran of Milton. Additionally, her sisters Patricia Brasch of Pensacola, Carol...
Mary ‘Chris’ Whitworth
Mary “Chris” Whitworth, 69, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on January 18, 1955, to Gilbert E. Lloyd and Ray Pennington Lloyd. Chris has a career in police dispatch working for Monahans, Texas, Milton, Florida, and the University of West Florida Police Departments. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her passion was for Sci-Fi, Celtic Thunder singing group, cruises, traveling, and everything Disney. Each of her grandchildren...
Carolyn Rose Merrill Attaway
Carolyn Rose Merrill Attaway, 78, of Beulah, passed away on September 22, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Beulah, FL. She was born on May 9, 1946. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert J. Rose, and mother, Ruth Hurst Rose. Carolyn is survived by her son, Christopher Merrill, and daughter, Vanessa (Shane) Freeman; grandson, Robert Kersey; granddaughter, Allysen Kersey; husband of 6 years, Bobby Attaway; Bobby’s children, Arnold Attaway, Charlene Attaway, Keri (Mark) Posey, and Jesse (Vicki) Attaway; and a very...
Tim Miller
Tim Miller, 59, of Molino, FL, passed away on September 21, 2024. Born in Riverside, NJ, he was the beloved husband of the late Patty Miller and the son of the late Walter Duffy Miller and Helen Dorothy McKiernan Miller. Tim had a deep passion for the outdoors, enjoying fishing and hunting in his spare time. He is survived by his loving stepson and best friend, Pete Martinez of Molino, FL. Tim also leaves behind two brothers, John M. Miller of Baltimore and Joseph A. Miller of Abingdon, MD, along with five sisters: Mary Ellen...
Clyde ‘Buck’ Kelley
Mr. Clyde “Buck” Kelley, known affectionately as “PawPaw,” passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 87, following a brief illness. Buck was born on September 25, 1936, in Jay, Florida, to Perry Lee and Bessie Chavis Kelley. He grew up in a bustling household with eleven siblings and was a standout athlete at Jay High School, excelling in baseball, basketball, and football. In 1957, Buck married the love of his life, Glenda Peterson, with whom he shared 67 wonderful years. Together, they built a life in...
Marleen Dagmar Link Rodrigues
Marleen Dagmar (Link) Rodrigues, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Walnut Hill, Florida, on September 6, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1940, in Germany to the late Herman and Erika Olga Link. Her early life in Germany instilled in her a love for her heritage and a resilience that carried her through life’s challenges and joys. She met the love of her life Frank Rodrigues in 1961 while he was stationed in Germany and they married the year later. They came to the United...