NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Evelyn Marie Simmons
Mrs. Evelyn Marie Simmons, age 85 of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Brewton, AL. Mrs. Simmons was born in Goodway, AL, and had been a resident of Flomaton since 1955 coming from Goodway. During her working years, she worked as a restaurant manager and cashier. She was involved with the Lion’s Club and the S.A.I.L program with the Town of Flomaton and loved her flowers and gardening. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Simmons;...
Donald Gray Welch
Donald Gray Welch resident of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 88. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on August 21, 1931, to the late Laurie Thomas Welch and Mary Ozelle Overcash Welch. Donald was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Air Force Reserves. He was also very active in the Civil Air Patrol. Donald retired from civil service as an aircraft electrician. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tommie Faye Welch; son, Gregory Thomas Welch;...
Patricia Ann “Patty” Miller
Patricia Ann “Patty” Miller passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2020 at the age of 75. Patty was born in Pensacola to a military family and lived in FL, TX and NV before finally settling back in the Pensacola area. She spent 35 years working at Coca-Cola before retiring in Molino. Patty was known for her quick wit, sarcasm and undying loyalty to the people she loved. Patty is preceded in death by her parents, Marcus and Eloise Poston, and her brother, David Poston. She is survived by her husband, Tim; son,...
James Scott Sutton
With great sadness our family announces the loss of our husband, daddy, son, brother, uncle, and friend, James Scott Sutton, on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the age of 39. James was born October 7, 1980 in Georgetown, Kentucky. He attended Scott County High School. James is survived by his loving family: wife, Naomi; four daughters, Ashlin, Camdyn, Avery, and Eliana; and son, Jaxon. He was also survived by his mother, Kelli Glass Parks; step father, Jason Parks; sister, Michaela Abney Vest; brother, Eric M. Abney; maternal grandmother,...
Angela Elizabeth Branch Ferreira
Angela Elizabeth Branch Ferreira, age 45, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 16, 2020. Angie was born in Brewton, AL and was a life long resident of Jay, FL. She was a member of Century Church of Christ, and the Jay High School graduating class of 1992. She retired from Santa Rosa Medical Center. She enjoyed spending time with her son, cooking for her family, and attending family reunions. Family was everything to Angie, how special it must have been for her to gain her angel wings the same day as her paternal...
Clyde Albert Bristow, Sr.
Mr. Clyde Albert Bristow, Sr., age 78, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 in Pensacola, Flordia. Mr. Bristow was a native of Engadine, MI, former resident of McAlester, OK and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 3 years. He was a member of the Liberty Riders Motorcyle Club of Lake George, MI and was of the Church of God Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Esther Lydia Bristow; son, Randy Keith Bristow and sister, Joyce Moore. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Loretta Bristow of Atmore, AL; two...
Lyman Allen Quinley
On Monday, March 9, 2020, Lyman Allen Quinley, a loving stepfather, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at the age of 66. Lyman Allen Quinley was born in Bay Minette, Alabama, to Willie Mae Dixon Quinley and Lyman Quinley on March 16, 1953. He was preceded in death by his wife Faye Quinley, Mother Willie Mae Dixon Quinley, and father Lyman Quinley. He is survived by his stepsons Tony (Sheron)Nall of Milton, Florida, and Gary (Carmen) Nall of Opelousas, Louisiana, and one stepdaughter Cathy (Duane) Bond of Century,...
Donald Gray Welch
Donald Gray Welch resident of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 88. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on August 21, 1931, to the late Laurie Thomas Welch and Mary Ozelle Overcash Welch. Donald was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Air Force Reserves. He was also very active in the Civil Air Patrol. Donald retired from civil service as an aircraft electrician. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tommie Faye Welch; son, Gregory Thomas Welch;...
Raymond Ray Goodale
Raymond Ray Goodale 73, of McDavid, Fl., passed away on March 9, 2020 at the home of his son in Pace, FL. Raymond “Bud” Goodale was born in Pensacola, FL, to George and Margie Goodale on September 30, 1946. He attended and graduated Ernest Ward High School where he was part of Future Farmers of America and played high school football. He worked as a custom cabinet and furniture carpenter for many years. Raymond also enjoyed hunting and fishing with family. Raymond is preceded in death by his father, George...
Lucille Carlie Conway
Mrs. Lucille Carlie Conway, age 91, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Century, Florida. Mrs. Conway was a native of Repton, AL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of her life. She was a former employee of the Shirt Factory of Flomaton, AL, Vanity Fair of Atmore, AL and Chemstrand. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to her family and serving others and was a member of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Conway; parents, Henry and Mamie Morris; son-in-law,...
Tommie Eugene Milstid
Tommie Eugene Milstid, born February 17, 1933, passed away on March 16, 2020. He passed away peacefully at West Florida Hospital and has moved on to a better place. He was the eldest son of the late Floyd Milstid, Sr., and he late Maggie Lee Whittington. He was married to Arva Ruth Milstid who passed away before him and his daughters, Janet Michelle Milstid and Kara Christina Milstid, both also passed on to a better place before him. He is survived by his son Greg Eugene Milstid of Pace, Florida and two brothers, James Edward...
John D. Handrop, Sr.
On Friday March 13, 2020, John D. Handrop, Sr., loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87. “Johnny” was born in Pensacola, Florida, on September 16, 1932, to Vallie Shelby. His father, John Corbet, passed away and he was raised by his mother and uncle Elijah Shelby. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1952 and joined the U.S. Navy where he served four years for his country while traveling over 176,268 miles on Navy ships . He then returned to Pensacola to marry his high school sweetheart, Elouise...
Mary Lee Gibbs
Mrs. , age 84, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 in Monroeville, Alabama. Mrs. Gibbs was a native of Atmore, AL, former resident of Monroeville, AL and had resided in Gantt, AL for the past 5 years. She was a Teacher’s Associate with the Escambia County Florida School System from 1966 to 1999 and was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church of Andalusia, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Robert Lee Gibbs; parents, Allen and Clara Lee; four brothers; one sister and grandson, Scott Gibbs. She is...
Michael Edward Eubanks
Michael Edward Eubanks, a husband, father and Papa Mike, passed away on March 8, 2020 at the age of 69. Mike is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vickie Eubanks; his children, Lanie(David) Sells, Scott Eubanks, Lindsey (Greg) Dumas; his grandchildren, Shelby Sells, Cason Sells, Clay Dumas, Alexis Eubanks, Peyton Rolin, Abigail Eubanks, Tristan Lechner, Summer Vanhoosen; and great grandchild Paris Scott. He is preceded in death by his son Josh Eubanks, twin brother Dan Eubanks, and parents Jeannine and George William Eubanks....
George McClure Andress
Mr. George McClure Andress, age 80 of Jay, FL, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Jay, FL. Mr. Andress was born in Hybart, AL, and had been a resident of Santa Rosa County since 1978. He was retired from the United States Navy having served in Vietnam where he earned the Vietnam Service Medal (One Bronze Star), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Four Good Conduct Medals, and Letter of Commendation. He enjoyed gardening, was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by his parents,...
Cleveland Elwood Rhoades, Sr.
Cleveland Elwood Rhoades, Sr. went home to Heaven on March 8, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He loved to fish, hunt, and spend time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Judy Rhoades; daughter, Connie (Brady) Killam; son, Cleve (Amy) Rhoades; daughter, Laura (William) Bass; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the cemetery. The family will...
Kelvin “Andy” King
Mr. Kelvin “Andy” King, age 46, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at his home in Atmore, Alabama. Mr. King was a native of Brewton, AL and a life long resident of the Escambia County, AL area. He was a 1991 graduate of the Escambia County High School and was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Sue Wardrop; sister, Stephanie King; brother, John Wardrop and grandparents, James P. and Lilly McRae. He is survived by his father, Carlton Ray...
George McClure Andress
Mr. George McClure Andress, age 80 of Jay, FL passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in Jay, FL. Mr. Andress was born in Hybart, AL, and had been a resident of Santa Rosa County since 1978. He was retired from the United States Navy having served in Vietnam where he earned the Vietnam Service Medal (One Bronze Star), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Four Good Conduct Medals, and Letter of Commendation. He enjoyed gardening, was of the Baptist faith, and was preceded in death by his parents, Everette...
Inez Jinright
Inez Jinright, 84, of Cantonment, FL passed away Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born in Monticello, MS on August 17, 1935. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hayward Jinright, and parents Marvin and Lizzie Lee Farmer. She is survived by her four children, Gregory (Debbie), Jeffrey, Steve (Danielle) and Teresa (Roger); grandchildren, Haleigh Sullivan, Jacob Jinright, Machaela Russell, Emily Williams and Miranda Sevcik; great-grandchildren, Cayden Jinright, Ryleigh Williams, Bailey Williams, Jace Williams, Kennedy Sevcik,...
Dr. John Willard Neff
Dr. John Willard Neff, 90 of Atmore, AL, passed away February 18, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1929, in State College, PA to the late Joseph and Viola Hoy Neff. He was a Clinical Psychologist had an undergraduate at Penn State University, Master’s degree at Florida State University and a PhD at Ohio State University. He is preceded in death by his four brothers, Joseph L. Neff, George Harris Neff, James Irvin Neff, William Russell Neff and one sister, Anna Viola Neff. He is survived by his two sons, Eric...
Christina Marie Atkins
Christina (Chrissy) Marie Atkins, 37 of Atmore, AL, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, in Atmore. She was a homemaker. She was born in Monroe, Washington on March 11, 1982, to Dennis John Fecteau and Brenda Taylor. She is preceded in death by her father, Dennis John Fecteau. She is survived by her parents Brenda (Timothy) Brock of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Keyonna Atkins and Kasiyah Atkins; two brothers, Dennis “D.J” Fecteau and Kristopher Fecteau; one sister, Cheyenne Brock and many family and friends. A memorial...
Wonda Fay Raines Conant
Wonda Faye Raines Conant, age 68 of Jay, Florida former resident of Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She was a homemaker who enjoyed the outdoors and flowers. She retired from the casinos in Tunica, Mississippi as a supervisor. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Wanda Raines and former husband, Bob Conant. She is survived by daughters, Tracy (Brian) James and Angela Conant, sister, Cheryl (Jeff) Woods; brother,...
Barbara Faye Wyatt
Barbara Faye Wyatt, 85 of Pensacola, Florida passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. Barbara will be remembered as a loving caring mother and granny who was always there for her family. She enjoyed fishing and reading. She was a great cook. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Baker and Mary Cherry; son, Ronnie Wyatt; daughters, Brenda Furr, Linda Brettel and Judy Lea Carter and her half-brother, Terry Baker. She is survived by her children, Ralph Wyatt, Patricia Tackett and Chester “Chuck” Wyatt, Sr.; grandchildren,...
Laura Marie Rivers Allison
Laura Marie Rivers Allison, 55, of Pensacola, Florida passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. Laura is a graduate of Tate High School, class of 1983. Laura and her larger than life personality were born in Pensacola, Florida on Friday, March 13, 1964, to Francis Lenwood Rivers and Rose Marie (Rivers) Rose. Laura loved and embraced being a Friday the 13th baby, therefore it only seems fitting to send her home on her day. Laura loved bowling, horseback riding, horse shows, crafting, time with...
George W. McClure
Rev. George W. McClure, 87, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Rev. McClure was born July 2, 1932, to the late Willie and Linne McClure of McKenzie, AL. He was a Methodist minister for 60 years to churches in our area and was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. He was a former member of American Association of Wood Turners. Rev. McClure is preceded in death by his parents and his infant daughter, Virginia Lynn. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 66 years, Gloria McClure; three...