NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Rufus McClain
Mr. Rufus “Buck” McClain, age 79, passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. McClain was native of Boykin, AL, former resident of Conecuh County, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past seven years. He was a retired logger. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Bradley and parents, Frank and Mary Voncile McClain. He is survived by one son, Anthony McClain of Houston, TX; one brother, Frankie McClain of Brewton, AL; two sisters, Theresa McClain of Atmore, AL and Eva Mae Heard of Moss Point,...
Mark Anthony Brown
Mr. Mark Anthony Brown , age 61, passed away on January 22, 2020, at his home in Atmore, Alabama. Mr. Brown was a lifelong resident of Atmore, Alabama. Mr. Brown owned and operated Atmore Tune Up. He was a member of the Atmore First Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his father, James Brown and a son, Cody Matthew Brown. He is survived by his mother, Clara Copeland of Atmore, AL; his loving wife of 36 years, Sandra S. Brown of Atmore, AL; one son, Joshua Mark and Allison Brown of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Blane...
Chadrick Lee Wooten
Chadrick Lee Wooten 48, of Bratt, FL passed away January 16, 2020, in Bratt, FL. He was born in Brewton, AL on July 12, 1971, to Joe Frank and Belinda Kay Wooten. He was a welder by trade and is preceded in death by his grandparents Buford Wooten, Cassie Wooten, Lawrence “Buck” Gohagan and Mable Eicher. He is survived by his parents, Joe Frank and Belinda Kay Wooten of Bratt, FL; grandmothers, Letitia Phillips and Regina Gohagan; three sons, Casey Lane Wooten of Bratt, FL, Ashley Cade Hammonds of Atmore, AL, and Daylon...
Ronald Jesse Graves
Mr. Ronald Jesse Graves, age 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Milton, Florida. Mr. Graves was a native of Brewton, AL and resided in Flomaton, AL for most of his life. He was of the Methodist Faith. He is preceded in death by his son, Ronald J. Graves, Jr.; parents, Grover and Cassie May Graves, Sr.; brothers, Leon Graves, Buford Graves, Lamar Graves and Robert Graves and a sister, Christine Dixon Rolin. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lula Graves of Flomaton, AL; one son, Denver Graves of Flomaton,...
Lynette Hepstall
Mrs. Lynette Hepstall, age 60, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama. Mrs. Hepstall was a native of Louisville, KY, former resident of Bay Minette, AL and had resided in Walnut Hill, FL for the past 13 years. She was the former owner of LJ’s Stop and Shop and she attended the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Ray and Ethel Catherine Wilson. She is survived by her two sons, Calvin (Katlyn) Jacobson of Bratt, FL and Clayton (Sarah) Jacobson of Bay Minette, AL; one...
Georganna June Tanta Smith
Born June 18, 1933, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, Georganna passed from this life on January 18, 2020, after a brief illness. She entered into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and her beloved sailor boy Kenneth Ray Smith of 64 years of marriage. Georganna was a colorful person who loved life and loved people. She wore many hats in her lifetime and touched many lives. Georganna also known as “GG” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be truly missed. A special thank you to First Baptist Church of Cantonment...
David Alan Flowers
Mr. David Alan Flowers, age 62 of Jay, Florida passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at home. David was a loving son, brother, husband, Daddy, Paw-Paw, and friend to all that knew him. He loved to fish and taught his sons to fish. He also loved to keep his grandchildren and cook for them . He enjoyed vacations at Panama City at Miracle Strip and Shipwreck Island. He is preceded in death by his dad, Ervin Flowers , Jr.; brother, Eddie Flowers; and grandparents, Ervin Flowers, Sr. and Ella. He is survived by his wife of 38 years,...
Jacqueline “Jackie” Anita Howington Jackson
Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Anita Howington Jackson, 59, of McCurdy Street Flomaton, Ala. passed away Sat. Jan. 18, 2020, in a Pensacola, Fla. hospital after a brief illness. She was a native and former resident of Conecuh County, Ala. and a long time resident of Flomaton, Ala. Mrs. Jackson was of the Assembly of God Faith. A 1978 graduate of Repton High School, a former travel nurse and was an RN at Covenant Home Health. She loved her family, her job, and her patients. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otha and Katie...
Richard Dewayne ‘Ricky’ Davis
Mr. Richard Dewayne ‘Ricky’ Davis, age 61 of Century, FL, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital from injuries he sustained in a car accident. Ricky was born in Pensacola, FL, but lived most of his life in Century, FL where he attended Abundant Life Church in Century and considered it his church. He enjoyed fishing for bluegills, was a self-employed painter, and a proud tattoo artist. Ricky did what he wanted to do. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted T. and Bernestine Holland...
Ronald C. Constance
Lieutenant Colonel Ronald C. Constance of Cantonment, Florida passed away on January 14, 2020 after a hard battle with cancer. Ron was a proud Marine who served his country for 32 years. He was a great husband, Father, Papa, and friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda; his children, Kristy, Ronnie (Bob), Connie, and Randy; nine grandchildren, Aaron, Jacquline, Joshua, Rylee, Landon, Kali, Lilly, Mason, and Kelcie; and two sisters, Lauri Constance and Corrine Constance. Funeral services will...
Julius B. Darby
Julius B. Darby, 79, of Cantonment, FL passed away on January 14, 2020. Mr. Darby was born on February 10, 1940 in McCullough, AL to Willis Bradford and Bonnie Lou Darby. He was a long-time and active member of Community of Christ Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with family. Julius is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Nell Elizabeth Darby; son, Doug Darby (Linda); daughter, Jennifer Jeffords (Lee); siblings, Wynette Chandler, Lois Darby, and Carlos Darby; 2 grandchildren, Elizabeth Godwin...
Earlene Killam Hayles
Mrs. Earlene Killam Hayles, age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Century, Florida. Mrs. Hayles was a native of Byrneville, FL and resided in Lottie, AL since 1954. She was founder of the “Lottie Quilting Club”, worked in the cafeteria of Perdido School and owned a catering business. She attended the Lottie Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Calvin Hayles; son, Bubba Hayles and one brother, Edgar Killam. She is survived by one son, Keith (Kathy) Hayles of Lottie, AL; one daughter,...
Clarence Edwin “Ed” Horne, Jr.
Clarence Edwin “Ed” Horne, Jr. , of McDavid, Florida, passed away on January 13, 2020 in an inpatient Covenant Hospice facility in Pensacola, Florida. He was born on March 9, 1941 in Enon Community in Pike County, Alabama. Ed graduated from Baker Hill High School in Alabama and attended Troy State University. One of Ed’s greatest loves in life was his Appaloosas. Nothing was more rewarding to him than showing these horses. This love gave the following quote new meaning – “There’s something about the outside...
Phillip Daryl Williams
Mr. Phillip Daryl Williams, age 65, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home in Nokomis, Alabama. Mr. Williams was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Nokomis, AL for most of his life. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a veteran with the US Marine Corp and the Alabama Army National Guard. He worked at Pensacola NAS with over 30 years of service, with many good friends. He was an outdoorsman, fisherman, hunter, scuba diver, loved to swim with his grandkids and was a member of the Nokomis Baptist...
Gene M. Liddell
Gene M. Liddell passed away at the age of 72, on January 8, 2020. Gene was born on February 24, 1947, to Maurice and Elfrida Liddell in Chippewa Falls, WI. He served our country in the United States Army. Gene worked as an airplane mechanic in the military. After the military, he worked as truck driver and auto/boat mechanic. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.= Gene is preceded in death by his father, Maurice Liddell; mother, Elfrida Nazer Liddell; and sister, Beverly Way. Gene is survived by his wife, Elelida...
Stanley Keith Pope, Sr.
Mr. Stanley Keith Pope, Sr., age 66, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at his home in McCullough, Alabama. Mr. Pope was a native of Pensacola, FL, former resident of Canoe, AL and had resided in McCullough, AL for the past 21 years. He was owner of S&S Farm Services and former mechanic at Roger’s Tractor Company of Atmore, AL (he was one of the finest mechanics known in Atmore, AL). He was known as a good man, who smiled all the time. He loved God, his family and was a member of the Healing Waters Church, where he...
Judy Weekley Pierce
Judy Weekley Pierce “Becky”, 67 of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on her birthday, January 8, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. Becky was born in Pensacola, Florida, where she was the light in the world for many people. Her soft southern twang, vibrant smile and genuine love for others is why she was cherished by all. She was a loving daughter, mother, memal and “Aunt Becky” to many. She loved holidays, family traditions and her beloved dog, Kitty. Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Reece...
Robert Keith White
Robert Keith White, 60, of Canoe, AL, passed away January 12, 2020, in Pensacola, FL. He was born March 7, 1959, in Atmore, AL, to the late Clifford and Martha White. He was a manager at Bondurant Ace Hardware in Atmore and worked for Bondurant Lumber & Hardware for over 27 years. He enjoyed woodworking, cabinetry, was a Christian and a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton, AL. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Alice Bowers White of Canoe, AL; two sons David (Heather) White...
Zebedee Nicholson
Elder Zebedee Nicholson, 87, of Pensacola, a former Century resident, transitioned early Saturday morning, January 4, 2020, at Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. Elder Nicholson was born to Matthew and Essie Kate (Scott) Nicholson, their ninth child, on March 31, 1932, in Nichburg, AL. He came to Christ and was baptized at an early age. Growing up, he attended school in Conecuh County Alabama and Pensacola Junior College to attain his GED. He also attended courses at Liberty School of Theology. He worked at and retired...
Penny Kay Ayers
On January 3, 2020, Penny Kay Ayers, loving wife, devoted mother, and treasured friend, passed peacefully in her sleep at her Pensacola, Florida home at the age of 47. Penny was born to Lowell and Joyce Ayers on May 19, 1972 in Biloxi, Mississippi and as a child moved to Pensacola with her parents and sister. She graduated from Tate High School and went on to earn a degree in Criminal Justice from The University of West Florida. In 2008, Penny started Coastal Cleaning and worked tirelessly to build a satisfied customer base and...
Collie Ray (Bo) Hughes
Collie Ray (Bo) Hughes, 98 of Cantonment, Florida, passed away January 4, 2020, at his home. He was born in Excel, AL, on January 4, 1922, to the late George Cobb Hughes and Lula Bell Powell Hughes. His father George was a sharecropper and at the age of twelve his father modified a plow for him to be able to plow behind a mule. Despite only having a 6th grade education, he did very well for himself. He became a crane operator at the Mobile Steel Company from February 1942 until his time of enlistment. He enlisted in the Navy...
Alford G. “AL” Madaris
Alford G. “AL” Madaris, 67 of Walnut Hill, FL. passed away May 25, 2019 in Walnut Hill. He was born in Troy, AL. on October 24, 1951 to the late Samuel Alfred Fletcher and Willie Mancil Madaris. He retired from the United States Air Force and served during the Gulf War. He is survived by his wife Deneen Madaris, one son Nathaniel Collin Madaris, one daughter Jessica Koren Madaris and step daughter Krista (Bill) Sample. A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 11 AM from the Trinity Episcopal Church in Atmore. Read More →
Warren Douglas Myrick
Warren Douglas Myrick, 59, passed away on January 7, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family and many dear friends. Doug was preceded in death by his daddy: Horace Myrick; and grandparents: Robert and Verona Myrick and Alvin and Neva Bryant. He leaves behind to celebrate his life: his faithful wife of 40 years: Terri; his mother: Sheila; daughters: Tiffany (Mike) Settle and Regina Lashley; a son by choice: Jessie Janes; grandchildren: Alia Janes, Taryn Janes; Kaley Lashley, Chelsi Lashley, Shelby Lashley, Easton Settle, and Emberly...
Robert John Bolcavitch, Jr.
Robert John Bolcavitch, Jr. of Atmore, AL. was born on August 9, 1928 in Eynon, PA. and passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home after a brief illness. He served in the United States Air Force during WWII and was a retired mechanical engineer. He was a member of Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. He will be remembered for his years of smoking great Boston Butts with others for the church Fall Festival. He is survived by his wife Jerrie Jones Lambert of Atmore, AL. A private graveside service will be held for immediate...
Andrea Dale Hall Couch
Andrea Dale Hall Couch passed away at the age of 52 on December 29, 2019. Andrea was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 9, 1967. Andrea was adopted by her loving parents, James (Buddy) and Laura Hall when she was 19 nineteen months old and quickly became known as “Angel Baby” to her family and friends. She was raised in Cottage Hill, Florida. Andrea always had a smile on her face and was the joy to those she came in contact with. Andrea was active in baton-twirling and cheer in her community during her...