NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Tiny Beatrice Rigby Bolton
Tiny Beatrice Rigby Bolton, age 91, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away on June 5, 2023, in Mobile, AL. She was born on October 9, 1931, in Bratt, FL, to Ely and Virgie Castillow Rigby. She attended First Baptist Church of Canoe. She is preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and her grandson, Zackary Bolton. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, James C. Bolton; her daughter, Teresa Bolton (David) Brown of Atmore, AL; her sons, James Anthony “Tony” (Kim) Bolton of Franklin, TN and Terry Alan Bolton of Pensacola,...
Jacquelyn Darlene Clemmons Killam
Jacquelyn Darlene Clemmons Killam, 64, of Stockton, AL (Boatyard) passed away on June 2, 2023 in Canoe, AL. She was born August 9, 1958, in Atmore, AL to Jack E. Clemmons and Willodean Rowell Clemmons. She is preceded by her father, Jack E. Clemmons; one son, Charles Mathieu Mitchell and her stepfather, Charles Davis. She is survived by her mother, Willodean Rowell Davis of Atmore, AL; one sister, Pam Christensen (Pete) of Cantonment, FL; two brothers, Donald D. Clemmons of Atmore, AL and Jack Elliott Clemmons Jr. of Atmore;...
Helen Marie Hallman
Ms. Helen Marie Hallman, 84, passed peacefully June 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Known affectionately as “Momma” or “Nanny,” she had a deep love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her great-great grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of loyalty and devotion to those she so fiercely cared about. Ms. Helen was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians where she served in many capacities including the Tribal Council and Housing board for several years. Because...
Joseph Adam ‘Joe’ Richards
Joseph Adam “Joe” Richards passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. He was born September 30, 1938, in New Orleans, LA. Joe worked in Retail Management and retired from Sears. Joe was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. He loved his family, hunting and fishing. Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret Mary Constantine Richards; parents, Herman and Gertrude Richards; brother, Herman Richard, Jr.; and sister, Ruby Richards Watson. Joe is survived by his sons, Joseph Richards,...
Jody Douglas Findley
Mr. Jody Douglas Findley, age 42, passed away, Friday, May 26, 2023, in Century, FL. He was born February 16, 1981 in Franklin, LA; and later in life moved to Patterson, LA; before moving on to Century, FL. He was employed with Maverick Gas Plant for many years. Mr. Findley was a enjoyable, likeable, people person, who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid sportsman especially fishing and hunting and a Florida Gators Fan. He was the co-founder of “By the Big Lip Catfishing Club.” He is preceded...
Emma Lorrine Young
Emma Lorrine Young, age 92 of Gateswood, Alabama passed away May 31, 2023. She was born in Baldwin County, Alabama on October 17, 1930 to Verren Lee and Loney Walker. Emma worked for Vanity Fair as a seamstress and was a member of Pentecostal Harvest Assembly of God, her love of Christ and his church was her passion, she also loved to play piano and sing for her church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, James Miller, Vernon Boykin, and Harvey Young; parents, Verren Lee and Loney Walker Lee; brothers, Wilson Lee, A.C....
Acie Ray “Snuffy” Dickerson, Sr.
Acie Ray “Snuffy” Dickerson, Sr. age 93 of Cantonment, Florida passed away May 28, 2023. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 6, 1929 to Acie Lionel Dickerson and Claude Lavonia Dickerson. He served in the United States Army and was a Korean War veteran. Acie worked for St. Regis Paper Mill as a papermaker for 37 years. He was a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Acie had a passion for hunting and fishing and there was nothing he could not fix or repair. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Darlene...
Betty Straughn
Betty Straughn, 91, of Cantonment, FL, outran us to the Heavenly Father’s House, May 23, 2023. A lifelong resident of Escambia County, she graduated from Pensacola High School in 1949. After high school she married her high school sweetheart, Malcolm Straughn, Jr. She was a homemaker and took great pride in raising her family. Many have described her as a “True Southern Lady”. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Nettie (Abrams) Poston; husband of 64 years, Malcolm C. Straughn, Jr.; and son-in-law, Rev....
Tara Ann Bryan
Ms. Tara Ann Bryan, age 38, passed away, Sunday, May 22, 2023. Tara was born on October 1, 1984, in Foley, AL; to Anthony Bryan, of Atmore, AL; and Lynn Dextras, of Foley, AL. She loved doing her makeup and hanging out with her friends. She would always start her conversations with “Well how have you been doing” and end them with “I love you”. She is survived by her son, Cameran Bryan, and her parents, Anthony Bryan and Lynn Dextras. She is also survived by her siblings, Brittany Bryan, Corey Bryan, Tiffany (Colton) Bowen,...
Jerry Houston Shelby
Jerry Houston Shelby, 79, of Cantonment, FL passed away May 24, 2023. He was born in Molino, FL on January 31, 1944 to Laura Pugh Shelby and Joseph Wheeler Shelby. He was married to Linda Simmons Shelby for 44 years. Jerry worked as an office equipment technician for the Escambia School Board. He was a member of Wilde Lake Church and the American Legion Post 340. He had a passion for missions’ trips, traveling, cooking for the soup kitchen, cooking for family and friends, and watching his grandchildren grow up. He was preceded...
Sharon Jeanette Leeds
Sharon Jeanette Leeds, 79, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Born October 3, 1943 in Pensacola, FL, she was the daughter of Roy and Hazel Etheredge. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Leeds, of 23 years; son, Vance Creighton (Fazana); stepdaughters, Stacie Leeds and Stephanie Sutton (Eric); sister, Diane Bradley (Bob); brother, Charlie Etheredge (Terri); grandchildren, Jordyn, Stephen, Lauren, Asher, and Kaden. Sharon was a second generation graduate of Tate High School...
Lana Moore Melvin
Mrs. Lana Moore Melvin, age 69, passed away, Sunday, May 21, 2023 in Atmore, AL. She was born June 1, 1953, in Pensacola, FL; and has resided most of her life in Atmore, AL. She was a floral designer for many years. Mrs. Melvin enjoyed going fishing and to the beach. She enjoyed watching Alabama Football, and watching wrestling with her granddaughter Brittany. She enjoyed traveling with her husband while he was in the military. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles (Dorothy Davis) Moore, one daughter, Tonya Vickery...
Lowouida (Lou) Floyd Duff
Lowouida (Lou) Floyd Duff, 90, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away peacefully on 29 April 2023. She was born to parents Byron Floyd and Annie Marie Floyd, on 21 August 1932 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Lou graduated from Milby High School in Houston, Texas in 1949. Her sister introduced her to a co-worker’s brother-in-law Robert Duff, and they were married in February 1954. Together they raised 3 children: Robert (Bob) Jr, Richard (Rick), and Annette. Lou worked as an accounting clerk at Escambia County School Board Food Services...
Samuel Garth Branch
Mr. Samuel Garth Branch, age 98, was born November 20, 1924, and passed away, Sunday, May 21, 2023, very peacefully and surrounded by a number of his family with hands on him as he took his last breath. He was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church and a devout Christian, and served as a deacon for many years. Mr. Branch, born in the roaring 20’s dropped out of school in the 7TH grade during the great depression to assist his father in clearing fields with a plow and mule to provide for their family. He was drafted into...
James (Pud) Benjamin King, Jr.
James (Pud) Benjamin King, Jr., passed away on May 16, 2023, at the age of 65. James was born December 3, 1957, in Atmore, AL, to James King, Sr. and Ruby Scott King of Molino, FL. James graduated from Tate High School in 1975. He was employed at the local paper mill for 38½ years. His career at the paper mill was his passion, but outside of work, there were three things he always enjoyed doing. Catfishing, dove hunting and watching the weather channel on two different TVs, at the same time. He was always quick to call friends...
Oliver Howard Lowery, Sr.
Oliver Howard Lowery, Sr., 74, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. He was born in Winnfield, Louisiana on August 25, 1948 to the late John Lowery and Gladys Paul Lowery. Mr. Lowery worked as a pipe surveyor for 20+ years. He also worked for Dollar General and Walmart before retiring. He enjoyed playing and winning chess! He is preceded in death by his sons, Lavelle Lowery and Timmy Lowery. Mr. Lowery is survived by his wife of 12½ years, Linda Shirley Lowery; son, Oliver H. Lowery, Jr.; daughter, Tracy...
Alice Pierce
Alice Pierce, 88, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on May 11,2023. She was born in Camden, Alabama on May 24, 1934 to the late John Warren and Mary Ella Walker Rayborn. She was a long-time member of Atmore Church of Christ and Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Alice had a steady hand and was an avid seamstress for Vanity Fair in Atmore, Alabama until retirement. She also enjoyed gardening, playing slot machines and spending time with her loving family. She is preceded in death by sons, John Daniel Pierce and Dane Lamar Pierce; grandsons,...
Laney Eugene Strange
Laney Eugene Strange, 94, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on May 14, 2023. He was born in Darnell, Louisiana on September 27, 1928 to the late Josiah and Laura Jane Rawls. Laney worked for the United States Civil Service at Naval Air Station Pensacola until retirement. He then moved onto his next adventure and opened his own business, Beulah Hardware and Excavating. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of Calvary Way Full Gospel Church. Laney is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years,...
John Willie White, Jr.
Mr. John Willie White, Jr; age 80, passed away, Sunday, May 14, 2023, at his home in Century, FL; surrounded by his family. He was born November 11, 1942, in Wallace, AL; and resided most of his life in Century, FL. He was a member of Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church. He retired from Container Corporation with many years of service, a Tree Surgeon for many years, and drove a log truck for several years. Mr. White enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He believed in God, family, and hard work. He served...
Betty Jean Hall
Ms. Betty Jean Hall, age 79, passed away, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Jay, FL. She has resided most of her life in Bratt, FL. She was a member of Bratt Baptist Church. She was self-employed as a cosmetologist for many years. Ms. Hall enjoyed spending time with her family, going to church and singing. Her Beauty Shop was her life and her customers was like her family. She was an avid reader. She enjoyed going to Gatlinburg, and she loved her dogs. Ms. Hall is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Ezra (Algy Mae Flowers) Gilley,...
Frances ‘Ferryn’ Spann Twarkins
Frances “Ferryn” Spann Twarkins, after a lengthy battle finally succumb to the challenge of Parkinson Disease. She passed peacefully in sleep at a local assisted living facility. After retiring as an elementary principal from the Escambia School System (34 years), Ms. Ferryn enjoyed a full and active life. Knitting, reading, chasing family genealogy, watching baseball, and traveling were her active escapes for relaxation. Through her life, Ms. Ferryn dearly loved and supported her family church, Pine Forest Estates Baptist...
Timothy Allen ‘Tim’ Brower
Tim Brower, 73, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born in Monroe, Michigan, on November 1, 1949, to the late Kenneth Brower Sr. and Marie Wicker Brower. Tim was a member of Cross Faith Church. He retired as a manager with Bruno Foods, as well as a retired member of S&W Hunting Club. He is preceded by his parents; and daughter, Cheryl Lynn Brower. Tim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kathy Carter Brower; sons, Doug (Jennifer) Gardner and Jesse (Christy) Gardner; daughters, Carrie (Shain)...
Wanda Gail Taylor
Wanda Gail Taylor, 65, lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on May 11, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1958 to the late James Rudolph Willis and Martha Elizabeth Knowles Willis. She retired with 19 years of service with the Escambia County School System as a bus driver. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Darrell Taylor, Sr.; grandchildren, Robert Nathaniel Taylor, Isaiah Matthew Taylor, and Jeremiah Austin Taylor; parents; sister Mattie Emmons; brother, Franklin Willis; brother-in-law, Thomas Lindt...
Joe Lewis Pierce
Joe Lewis Pierce was born 1 September 1938 in Atmore, Alabama. He died at home in Atmore on 8 May 2023, after a prolonged illness. He was the ninth of eleven children born to Joseph Pierce and Carlee Rabb Pierce. Joe was married to Doratha Rodgers on 12 July 1963 in Finchburg, Alabama. Joe and Doratha have two children. The oldest is Rachel Meek, a Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force (Retired). Rachel is married to Jay Meek. The youngest is Isaac Pierce, a Lieutenant Colonel, US Army. Isaac is married to Christi Shelton and they...
Shelly Ann Brazwell
Ms. Shelly Ann Brazwell, age 50, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Diamondhead, MS. She resided in Atmore, AL; in her younger years before moving to Mississippi. Ms. Brazwell enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, coloring, and crocheting. She enjoyed going to the Smoky Mountains, and she loved animals. Ms. Brazwell is preceded in death by her loved ones, Ernest (Myrlene) Godwin, and Garry Godwin. She is survived by her mother, Deborah (David) Ronzone, of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Kelsi Brazwell, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Larry...