NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Harriett (Lynn) Seibert
Harriett (Lynn) Seibert, 58, of Molino, FL went to be with the Lord on May 20th, 2022, while surrounded by her family and close friends. Lynn was born on February 3rd, 1964, to parents Jerry and Kitty Whatley, and she immediately brought joy and laughter to the family and world. Lynn was raised in the Myrtle Grove community and was baptized at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. Lynn graduated from Escambia High School and later attended Pensacola Junior College where she received her degree in law enforcement. She worked for the Escambia...
Walter M. Butler, Sr.
Mr. Walter M. Butler, Sr. of Walnut Hill, Florida was born September 18, 1946 and passed away on May 18, 2022 in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Butler, a native of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, resided in the Atmore and Walnut Hill area for the past twenty-three years. Mr. Butler had a career in lumber sales and newspaper advertising. In his business trips all over South Alabama and Northwest Florida, Walter made friends everywhere he went. His outgoing personality and his gift of being able to talk to anyone, at any time and any place,...
Ella “Claire” Cannon Ellis
Ella “Claire” Cannon Ellis, 82, passed away peacefully in her Cantonment, Florida home on May 15, 2022, with family by her side. Claire was born in Shady Grove, AL on October 18, 1939, to Major and Blanche Cannon. Her family eventually settled in Cottage Hill, Florida, where she met the love of her life, Charles “Chunky” Ellis. Claire, a graduate of J. M. Tate High School Class of ‘58, was a homemaker, accomplished seamstress, cake designer, and artist, and she loved to travel. She was always eager...
James Ronald White (Butch)
James Ronald White (Butch), age 83, passed away, Sunday, May 15, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family. He was born and raised in Atmore, AL. In 1989 Mr. White moved to Tallahassee, FL; where he resided for 29 years until returning to Oak Grove, FL; in 2018. Mr. White served in the United States National Guard for 27 years. Mr. White attended Walnut Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed Alabama Football, golf, selling Ford vehicles, and Praise and Worship. He was a Little League Coach and referee for many years. He is preceded in death...
Lena Daniels Taylor
Lena Daniels Taylor loved the Lord and her family. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for her sons and grandson. Born January 19, 1948 in Canoe, Alabama, Lena grew up around Century, Florida, where she graduated from Century High School in 1967 and took classes at Reid State Technical College. Century was also where she met the love of her life, Donald Taylor, on a blind date. They met under the first palm tree crossing the line into Century. Lena and Don married on Oct. 15, 1971 and made their permanent home together in Montgomery,...
Helen “Louise” Capps
Helen “Louise” Capps, age 87, of Cantonment, Fl. went to be with her loved ones in Heaven on Friday, May 13, 2022. She was born in Pensacola, Fl. on January 6th, 1935. She was one of 14 children. On April, 29 1954, she married her other half, Lorin Capps and started a family of her own. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mamie Johnson, 10 brothers and sisters, Her husband, Lorin, Her son, Willis, 2 grandsons, TeJay Godwin and Brian Morgan, 1 granddaughter, Tara Capps and a great grandson, Matthew...
William “Fred” Peacock
William “Fred” Peacock, known by many as Gator, age 83, born April 4, 1939 in Brewton, AL passed away Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 at his home in Pace, FL. The early years Fred was known for his large logging & pulpwood operation, his Gulf gas station and his love for building racecars. Later he traveled the globe and worked as a Pipefitter/Millwright and was loved by all. In his retirement years, he helped anyone he knew, anyone in need and loved watching his old Westerns and Mayberry. He is preceded in death...
Daniel Marcus Golden
Mr. Daniel Marcus Golden, age 78 of Jay, FL, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 in a Pensacola, Florida hospital. Mr. Golden was born in Brewton, AL and was a life-long resident of Jay, FL except for the year he spent in Memphis, TN at cotton classing school. He was Valedictorian of the Jay High School Class of 1961. He was a farmer and worked at Golden Gin & Warehouse for 60 years, eventually becoming it’s President. Mr. Golden was preceded in death by his parents, John Ed Golden and Ruth McNaughton Golden; a...
Jackie Randal “Butterbean” Dean
Mr. Jackie Randal “Butterbean” Dean, age 71 of Harrison Avenue in Jay, Florida, passed away Wednesday evening May 11, 2022. Mr. Dean was a native of Dothan, Alabama and a long time resident of Jay, Florida and had resided in Flomaton for the past 6 months. He was a truck driver and had worked for AAA Cooper Transportation, Genie Transportation and Campbell Sand & Gravel. Mr. Dean attended Century Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his parents, James C. Dean and Bernell Gilley Dean; his wife of 48 years,...
Ian Fraser King
Ian Fraser King, 83, of Molino, FL passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; parents, Edward and Joan King; sister, Alison Diana Jones; and daughter, Angela Bonifay.Surviving are his children, Deborah Rossi (Robert), David King (Jackie), and Ted King (Jenny); grandchildren, Stephen Rossi, Jordan Jack, Jennifer Sanderson, Ian Nowling, and Olivia and Amelia King; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Julia Montesi; and a loving, extended family. Ian (John) was born in Sutton Coldfield, England.He...
Janice Ward Ellis
Janice Ward Ellis was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend. She left this world unexpectedly on May 8, 2022 at age 65. She was born to James and Mary Ward on September 3, 1956. After graduating from Allentown High School, Jan attended Troy State University where she met her husband, John Hart Ellis. She graduated from Troy with her bachelor’s degree in special education and later received her masters from Auburn University. Jan and John Hart resided in Evergreen, Alabama, and later Allentown, Florida. Jan...
Steven James Lovelace
Steven James Lovelace, 73, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away May 1, 2022, in his home. He was born on September 9, 1948, to James & Mabel Lovelace in King City, California. He enlisted in the Marine Corps from 1967 to 1970 where he served in the Vietnam War, in 1972 he joined the Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1989. He is survived by his daughter, Gina L Wright and nephew, Ronald J Allison. Private burial will be held in King City Cemetery in California. Read More →
Jack Wayne Dixon
Jack Wayne Dixon 01/30/1947 – 04/30/2022 Jack was born in Pensacola, FL and lived his early years in Aragon Court where he maintained order with his posse of “stick horse cowboys”. He graduated in the class of 1965 from Pensacola Tech, during which time he met the love of his life, Linda Sue Taylor. His love of sports and people led to the fulfillment of his dream to start his own business, Dixon Brother’s Sporting Goods in 1973. The business became a cornerstone of the Ensley community and is still thriving...
Anna Mae Dunsford
Mrs. Anna Mae Dunsford, age 84, passed away, Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Century, FL. She was born in Leadville, Colorado and resided most of her in Century, FL. She retired as a seamstress with Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service. She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church. Mrs. Dunsford valued her time she got to spend with her family, and grandchildren. She enjoyed shopping, going to church and reading her Bible. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Mary A. Kolenc) Shober, husband, Hubert W....
Paula Helton Daniel
Paula Helton Daniel, age 85, of Atmore, AL passed away on May 4, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was born on November 15, 1936 to George Everette and Mazie Lee Conway Helton. She was the owner/operator of Coiffures by Paula for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Paul Helton and Jimmy Helton. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Raymond Daniel; her sons, Chad Paul Daniel of Houston, TX, Nathan Ray (Cyndi) Daniel of Bratt, FL and Scott A. (Susanne) Daniel of Mobile, AL; her daughter, Cyndi D. (Mike)...
E.B. “Woody” Williams Jr.
E.B. “Woody” Williams Jr. passed away peacefully on May 5, 2022 with his wife Mary Frances Williams by his side. Woody was born April 17, 1937 in Pensacola. He lived his entire life in Pensacola and passed away in Pensacola. He was preceded in death by his father, E.B. Williams Sr., his mother, Leo Williams, his sister Gwendolyn Williams, and Brother Larry Williams. Woody is survived by his Wife Mary Frances Williams, his sons Monte Williams (Patrice) and Dean Williams (Taunia), Grandson Robb Whitfield (Amber), Granddaughter...
Msgt Brooks Michael Bergeron
Msgt Brooks Michael Bergeron (USMC Retired), born November 24, 1964 in Lafayette, Lousiana, to Howard Bergeron and Barbara Matthews, gained his wings on Monday, April 18, 2022, after a short illness. Msgt. “Top Baj” Bergeron spent 24 years serving his Country Honorably. He was a “Marine’s Marine” and all who served with him will miss him dearly. Known as the crazy Cajun who could fish with a line tied to his foot! Brooks married Cheryl Lynn Wilson in June 1991 and were best friends till the end. He had a Bachelor’s...
Carolyn Stacey Hadley
Mrs. Carolyn Stacey Hadley, age 67, passed away, Thursday, May 5, 2022 peacefully at her home in Perdido, AL. with her family at her bedside. She retired from Standard Furniture with many years of employment. She was a member of Dyas Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Hadley loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed fighting and caring on with Danny. She enjoyed reading books, drinking coffee, shopping the Thrift Stores, and going to Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luzell (Letha...
Julie Bauer Freisinger
Julie Bauer Freisinger resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the age of 60. She was born on August 21, 1961 in Baldwin Park, California. Julie traveled across the country with her brother and parents until they settled in Pensacola, Florida. She loved to fish, be on the river and spend time with family and grandkids. She is preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Brandt Bauer; and her father, James Lee Bauer. Julie is survived by her daughter, Amanda (John) Chance; brother, Jeffery Bauer; grandkids,...
Angel Luis Ortiz-Hernandez
Angel Luis Ortiz-Hernandez, 90, of Molino, Florida departed on Thursday April 28, 2022 while at home. Angel was born to Candido Ortiz and Christina Castro on January 13, 1932, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. He shared many great memories of growing up with his 17 brothers and sisters. On July 16, 1951 Angel was inducted in the Army at Fort Buchanan Puerto Rico and served in the Korean War. Received Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Stars; United Nations Service Medal; and Combat Infantry Badge. Served from 1951 to 1953 as SFC and...
Tyler Lee Weaver “Weaver”
Tyler Lee Weaver “Weaver” age 20 of Jay, passed away too soon on May 1st, 2022. Tyler was born to Robert and Anita Weaver in Pensacola, Florida on October 3rd, 2001. He grew up in Jay, Florida and was a member of the Jay High School graduating class of 2020. Tyler enjoyed playing football, hunting, midnight fishing trips with guys, riding his dirt bike, working on his new motorcycle, and spending time with Hayleigh, his family, and his friends. Tyler seemed to have a hard shell, but he actually wore his heart on his...
Mary Ann Spence
Mrs. Mary Ann Spence, age 81, passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022, peacefully at her home in Walnut Hill, FL. She was born in Enon, FL; and resided most of her life in Walnut Hill, . After retiring from Monsanto, Mrs. Spence taught middle school at Ernest Ward for many years. . She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt. Mrs. Spence valued her time she got to spend with her family, and especially watching her grandchildren play sports. She enjoyed going places and doing things as long as she was “Going” she was happy....
Richard N. Smith
November 8, 1982 – April 28, 2022 Richard N. Smith, 39 of Molino, FL went home to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on April 28, 2022. He was born on November 8, 1982 at Baptist Hospital to his parents, Sheila and Neil (Smitty) Smith in Pensacola, FL. He had a love for fishing, hunting, and boating. Richard caught his first big mouth Bass at 8 yrs. old and shot his first deer at 11 yrs. old. He started cutting grass for our neighbors to earn his own money at 11 years old, to help buy his size 15 shoe. Richard was...
Barbara Ann Blackwell
Mrs. Barbara Ann Blackwell, age 78, passed away, Sunday, May 1, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore. She retired from Masland Carpets with many years of service. Mrs. Blackwell valued her time she got to spend with her children, grandchildren, and all her other family members. She enjoyed shopping, coloring, cooking, listening to gospel music, and watching the game show network. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John (Lunette Sheets) Rutherford, husband, Otto Blackwell, and one sister,...
Rev. Hurston Leo Kent
Rev. Hurston Leo Kent, age 85, passed away, Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his home in Canoe, AL; surrounded by his family at his bedside. Leo was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was part owner of NAPA of Atmore for many years. Leo was ordained in the ministry in 1998 and has pastored Little Rock Pentecostal Church since that time. He assisted in establishing the Escambia Academy School and served on the board for many years. He also operated Century Auto Parts from 1992 until 2004. Mr. Kent valued the time he got to spend...