NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Nadie Lee Campbell Griswold
Nadie Lee Campbell Griswold, age 91, passed to her heavenly home on January 27, 2015. She was born in Pensacola on February 16, 1923, to Bob and Sally Slade Campbell. She attended school at Pensacola Catholic until her middle teens when her family moved to Chumuckla, where she completed her schooling. Being widowed at age 50, she followed her dream of going to college and later retiring from the Santa Rosa County school system. She was a faithful member of Pine Level Baptist Church for 60 plus years. Nadie is preceded in death...
Jean Stallworth Maxwell
Jean Stallworth Maxwell, 86 of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Spanish Fort. She was a homemaker born in Pine Apple, AL, on April 17, 1928, to Thomas Hugh and Julia Manar Stallworth. She was a graduate from Huntington College and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Benjamin C. Maxwell; daughter, Martha Ann Maxwell Allen; and sister, Barbara Stallworth King. Survivors include her son, Benjamin “Bo” Collins Maxwell, Jr. of Atmore; one daughter,...
Sara Ann Ross
Sara Ann Ross, 58 of Milton, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015. Sara was born on October 5, 1956, on Pensacola, to the late John and Izetta Smith. She loved to read her Bible, sing, play the guitar,write music and poems, and fishing. She is preceded in death by her parents. Sara is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Ross, Sr.; two sons, Joseph A. Ross, Jr. and Jonathan A. Ross; four grandbabies that were the joy of her life, Clarissa, Taylor and Paisley Ross, and Bailee Simmons; two sisters, Brenda Arnett and Lynda Dansby;...
Vernon Wayne Davis
Mr. Vernon Wayne Davis, age 73, of Century, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015, in Century. Mr. Davis was a native of Pensacola. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as Platoon Sergeant in Germany, served in the Florida National Guard, and also worked at the N.A.S. Pensacola in the Fabrication Department. At the time of his death he was working for the Pensacola News Journal. He was a member of Circle Baptist Church now known as New Beginnings Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tonya;...
Peter Joseph “Pete” Hensel, Jr.
Peter Joseph “Pete” Hensel, Jr., age 88, died peacefully at his Cantonment home on Monday, January 26, 2015. Pete grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Barrineau Park. He graduated from Tate High School in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the US Navy, telling friends he chose the Navy because he knew he’d always have warm food and a dry place to sleep. He served as an LST (Landing Ship Tank) driver delivering troops and equipment to beaches in the European-African-Middle East theaters of war. After the war ended and Pete...
Betty Sue Chandler
Mrs. Betty Sue Chandler, 77, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015, in Gardendale, Alabama. Mrs. Chandler was a native of Elba, Alabama, former resident of Atmore (for 25 years) and a resident of Falkville, AL. She was very involved in the March of Dimes and served as a greeter at K-Mart. She attended the Presley Street Baptist Church and Atmore Baptist Temple. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Dykes Chandler; daughter, Debbie Roberts; and grandson, Christopher Middleton. Survivors include her two sons, Gary...
David W. Fortner
David W. Fortner, 84 of Pensacola, FL passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015. He served his country in the Marine Corps and retired after 30 years of service as an Aviation Photo Electric Systems Chief. His hobbies included bowling, photography, computers, electronics, cinema and reading. David loved spending time with his family the most. He is preceded in death by his mother, Emma Lois Fortner; and uncle, William Arthur Fortner, Jr. David is survived by his three daughters, Barbara (David) Davenport, Sherri (Karl) Zehr and...
Raymond Randolph Watts
Raymond Randolph Watts, 84 of Cantonment, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Randy was born in Evergreen, AL to the late David R. and Lillian N. Watts. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked at and retired from Monsanto after 31 years. He was a member of the Masons Lodge #322, former Shriner member and a member of Olive Baptist Church, serving as an usher. He also loved to fish, watch Nascar and was an avid Alabama football fan. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Hawkins Watts; his parents; brothers, Donald,...
Eugene Alexander Maness, Jr.
Mr. Eugene Alexander Maness, Jr., age 91 of Flomaton, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mrs. Margie Maness of Flomaton; daughter, Judy Maness (Charles J.) Strait of Flomaton; and brother, Jimmy L Maness of Gulf Breeze. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015, at Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church at 11 a.m. with Rev. Leon Stewart and Rev....
Noah Cleveland Mathis, Jr.
Mr. Noah Cleveland Mathis, Jr., age 86 of Century, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2015, in Century. Mr. Mathis was a native of Century and spent his lifetime there where he owned and operated Mathis Development. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served as Military Police and he earned the WWII Victory Medal and Army Occupational Medal. Mr. Mathis was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Cleveland and Ruby Emmons Mathis, Sr.; his brothers, Tom and Pete Mathis...
Frances Marie Lambert Biggs
Frances Marie Lambert Biggs, 68 of Atmore, passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, at her residence. She was a homemaker born in Atmore on February 26, 1946, to the late D.C. and Ruby Woods Lambert. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors are her husband, Franklin Biggs; two sons, Dennis Biggs and Rodney (Lisa) Biggs, all of Atmore; three brothers, Edward (Opal) Lambert of Irvington, AL, Sherrel (Mabel) Lambert of Atmore, Norman Lambert of Perdido; three granddaughters, Heather (Jeff) Weaver of Atmore, Kristen (Daniel) Blackwell...
Earl Ivey “Pops” Daw
Earl Ivey “Pops” Daw, 88, passed away on January 24, 2015. Mr. Daw was born on November 13, 1926, in Evergreen, Alabama. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retiree of the City of Pensacola. Lovingly referred to as “Pop” by everyone who knew him, he was a lifelong lover of “old cars” and always had a story to tell with a smile on his face. Pop was a very snappy dresser usually wearing polished boots and a fancy cap. He loved attending church and reading his Bible. Mr. Daw was preceded...
Mary Agnes Edgar
Mary Agnes Edgar, 92, was called home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 23, 2015, after a brief illness. Agnes was born July 11, 1922, in Chipley to her loving parents Tillman and Mae Peters. Agnes married the love of her life , Charles H. Edgar Sr., September 9, 1939. They were blessed with four children, 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. Agnes was a long time member of the Pensacola Worship Center Church of God where she was a mentor to all. She was a loving wife, mother, sister,...
Genese Woods McCraney
Mrs. Genese Woods McCraney, 88, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015, in Atmore. Mrs. McCraney was a native of Semirah Springs, Alabama and a resident of Atmore for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Church of the Living God. Her husband, Vernon McCraney; parents and siblings precede her in death. Survivors include her son, Doug (Hedy) McCraney of Atmore; six daughters, Ann (Wayne) Waddell of Philadelphia, MS, Bobbie (Billy) Walker of Mobile, Rita Ikner of Frisco City, Jan Powell of Atmore, Debbie Fullbright of Atmore...
Danny Keith Rolin
Danny Keith Rolin, 53 of Perdido, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at his residence. He was owner of Rolin’s Tire Center Service. He was born in Atmore on July 21, 1961, to Charles and Betty Thompson Rolin. He was a member of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Rolin and one son, Nicholas Rolin. Survivors include his wife, Pat Johnson Rolin; two sons, Brandon (Donyel) Rolin and Patrick Rolin all of Perdido; his mother, Betty Rolin; three brothers, Charles Edward Rolin...
Susie Penton
Susie Penton, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2015. She passed away peacefully at her home in Flomaton. She was born November 10, 1930, in Flomaton to Warren and Ruby Burkett. She retired from Monsanto. Susie was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shelia Bahner; brothers, Charles, Joe and Dempsy Burkett. She is survived by her children, Wayne (JoAnn) Huie, Bruce (Myrtic) Huie, Jim (Debbie) Huie and Tom Huie; sisters, Francis (Ed) Hayles, Reatha Kelly, Rockelle Bankston, Essie Amodeo, Mary Daniels...
Oliver Cardwell
Mr. Oliver Cardwell, 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in Atmore. Mr. Cardwell was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mr. Cardwell was a member of the Friendly Holiness Church. He was a tribal member with the Poarch Creek Bank of Indians. His father, A.B. Cardwell; mother, Voncile Cardwell; sister, Patricia Cardwell; nephew, Billy Joe Kroll; first wife, Frances Cardwell; and second wife, Etta Cardwell precede him in death. Survivors include his brother, Billy Adams Kroll of Pensacola; niece, Sharon Kroll Loftin...
George Alford Lee
George Alford Lee, 86 of Perdido, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, in Atmore. He was retired machinist with Scott Paper Co. He was born in Mobile on December 20, 1928, to the late Preston and Mary Givens Lee. He is preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Faye Roberts Lee of Perdido; two sons, George Russell (Lesa) Lee of Jacksonville, FL and David Buck (Tracey) Lee of Bay Minette; two daughters, Pagan Lee (Christopher David) Gilman of Roswell, GA and Sandy (Dewayne) Flowers of Bay...
Amber Nicole Blubaugh
Amber Nicole Blubaugh, 25, a native of Pensacola and a resident of Cantonment, passed away January 16, 2015 in Pensacola. Amber was a very compassionate person who was a great listener. She loved all animals but especially cats and great white sharks. She also enjoyed dirt bikes. Her family and friends will always remember Amber’s quick wit and tremendous sense of humor. She had worked as a volunteer for National Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida. Amber graduated from Catholic High School in 2007 and was a member of St....
Daisy Helen Gilmore Langford
Daisy Helen Gilmore Langford, 93 of McDavid passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Poplar Dell Baptist Church, 2631 West Highway 4A in Century with Rev. Mitch Herring, officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Burial will follow in Byrneville Methodist Church Cemetery. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of services. Read More →
Evelyn Elizabeth Huntley
Evelyn Elizabeth Huntley, 89 of Pensacola passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, from 5-7 pm. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South and on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. until time of service. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Lakeview Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery. Faith Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Read More →
Norma Jean Frazier
Norma Jean Frazier was born to Hillary and Erma Houston December 4, 1924, and went home to her savior Tuesday, January 13, 2015. She loved her family with all her heart and loved family gatherings. Norma was a member of Beulah Freewill Baptist Church and attended Highland Baptist before going into the the nursing home. She had been a resident of Century Care Center for almost three years. She had the best care anyone could ask for while she was there. She touched the hearts of all the employees there and they touched...
Edward “Ed” McAnally
Mr. Edward “Ed” McAnally, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015, in Atmore. Mr. Edward was a native and life long resident of Atmore. Mr. McAnally was an avid fisherman, employee of Standard Furniture with 20 years of service and he owned and operated Thomacs Sand & Gravel. He attended The Church of the Living God. His first wife and mother of his children, Estelle McAnally and second wife, Marie McAnally, precede him in death. Survivors include his three sons, Douglas Edward (Tiffany) McAnally of Birmingham,...
Michael Shawn Joseph II
Michael Shawn Joseph II was born on November 5, 1976, in Pensacola. He was brilliant, funny, and compassionate person to all. He was an adoring father; nothing warmed his heart more than spending time with his two boys. He loved basketball, was a Florida Gator fan, and loved fast cars. Michael dedicated many years as a project superintendent-quality control manager in road construction. People loved being around him because of his great sense of humor and he had a very generous spirit. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jessica...
Carolyn Hortense Moye
Mrs. Carolyn Hortense Moye, age 78 of Century, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Century Care and Rehabilitation Center in Century. Mrs. Moye was born in Century and spent her lifetime there as a homemaker. She was a member of Happy Valley Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Leila Kelly Carnley; brothers, Johnny Edward Carnley and Lamar Feith; children Jospeh, Joanne and Randy Moye. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Pierce Moye of Century; son, Andy (Donna) Moye of Flomaton;...