NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Peggy Jo Hodge
Peggy Jo Hodge, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 20, 2020, at the age of 85. She was born on October 17, 1935 in Maplesville, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Jack Hodge, one son Aaron Hodge, mother and father, David and Susan Fox, three brothers Lawrence, Benjamin, and Edward Fox. Peggy was a very loving and compassionate mother. She loved to travel, fish, and bowl, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family. She was the past recipient high scorer award in bowling, and served...
Rev. Joseph Carlo “Carl” Kelly, Sr.
Rev. Joseph Carlo “Carl” Kelly, Sr., age 69 of Alabaster, Alabama, passed away Saturday afternoon November 21, 2020 at Coosa Valley Alabama Medical Center in Sylacauga Alabama. Rev. Kelly was born in Century, FL and was raised in the Flomaton/Pollard areas of Alabama. He was a 1969 graduate of Flomaton High School and went on to attend Jeff Davis Jr. College, Troy University, Samford University, and the University of Montevallo, earning multiple Masters Degrees in the education field. He taught in a number of schools...
Carlton Prescott Sharpless
Carlton Prescott Sharpless, age 94, passed away on November 22, 2020. He was born on July 18, 1926 in Atmore, AL to the late Jackson Lafayette and Thelma Viola Bratcher Sharpless. He served in The United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Audene Mothershed Sharpless; his sisters, Waldine Sharpless Argroves and Joyce Sharpless Hogg. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Weaver Mills Sharpless; his son, Phillip (Sandy) Sharpless of Hattiesburg, MS; his daughter, Connie Sharpless of Pensacola, FL; his...
Monica Suzanne Oglesby
Monica Suzanne Oglesby, 31, of Cantonment, Florida, was given her wings on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born on October 24, 1989 in Dayton, Ohio. Monica was a very loving and compassionate mother. She love to go to the beach, the river, playing bingo, and spending time with her two sons. She had the most beautiful smile that could light up the room. She is preceded in death by her brother, Tommy L. Hennessey; cousin, Anna Oglesby; grandparents Tommy Oglesby, Greg Domijan, and Ronnie and Sue Lambeth. Monica is survived...
Jack E. Merchant
Mr. Jack E. Merchant, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his home in Bluff Springs, Florida. Mr. Merchant was a native and life long resident of Bluff Springs, FL. He was a loving husband, daddy, paw-paw and great paw-paw. He was retired from Johnson Sand and Gravel with over 20 years of service, was a Little League Baseball and Football Coach for many years, loved working with kids and was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Grace Merchant; one...
Joseph Randolph (Randy) Hornsby
Joseph Randolph (Randy) Hornsby. Randy was born and raised in Pensacola, FL. He passed peacefully hanging his wings on November 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was a ladies man, avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors and hanging out at the river. The women in his life were numerous. One of his favorites was his mom and he was a “Mama’s Boy” – he would grin from ear to ear when he was reminded of this by other. He married his main squeeze (love of his life), Susan Hornsby late in life, but they...
Helen Joann Johnson
Mrs. Helen Joann Johnson, age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home in Flomaton, Alabama. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Pollard, AL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of her life. She was a long-time nurse at Abernethy Hospital, a traveling nurse, home health care nurse and was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, JB and Helen Stephens, husband, Leon Johnson and son, Kenneth Johnson. She is survived by one son, Richard Johnson of Flomaton, AL; one daughter-in-law, Tonya Johnson...
Frankie Warren McGill, Sr.
Frankie Warren McGill, Sr. peacefully joined his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at University Hills Health and Rehabilitation in Pensacola, FL. He was born in Pensacola on December 10, 1951, where he resided his entire life. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys McGill; brothers Richard McGill and Johnny McGill; sister Carolyn Parks; and other cherished family and friends. Frankie’s family, extended family, and close friends were the center of his life. He was a loving son, brother, father,...
Elizabeth Ann Moss McCullough
Elizabeth Ann Moss McCullough, age 78, of Pensacola, FL passed away on November 14, 2020. She was born on March 11, 1942 in Mobile, AL to the late Allan Moss and Lena Murile Gates Boatwright. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andrew Hill McCullough and her son-in-law, Jonothan “John” Geist. She is survived by her daughter, Andrea McCullough Geist of Pensacola, FL; her sons, Andrew Hill “Buddy” (Geraldine) McCullough, Jr. of Byram, MS and Fletcher Allan McCullough...
Sheila Marie Tolin
Sheila Marie Tolin, age 52, of Atmore, AL passed away on November 7, 2020. She was born on April 24, 1968 in Atmore, AL to Herman Elmore and Merle Harris Tolin. She was a 1987 graduate of Escambia County High School and an assistant manager at McDonald’s Corporation. She attended the Gospel Light House Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Herman Elmore Tolin. She is survived by her mother, Merle Harris Tolin of Atmore, AL; her brothers, Roy Tolin of Atmore, AL and James (Tammy) Tolin of Atmore, AL; her sister, Angie...
Marcia Lorraine Lambeth
Mrs. Marcia Lorraine Lambeth, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Century, Florida. Mrs. Lambeth was a native of Tennessee, former resident of Mobile and Brewton and had resided in Flomaton, AL since 1969. She liked to cook, loved spending time with her grandbabies and singing. She was a retired bookkeeper/secretary, former employee of Vanity Fair and was a member of the Moyeville Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Big Jim Lambeth. She is survived by one son, Daniel (Amy)...
Paul Henry Dickerson, Jr.
Paul Henry Dickerson, Jr. was born February 24, 1947. He passed away November 5, 2020. He was born in Dothan, AL and grew up in Rutledge, Alabama. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1965, where he played football and played the trumpet in the band. He attended Alabama Christian and the University of South Alabama where he earned a B.A. in English, a M.S. in Education, and M.Th. in Theology. He was very active in the Church of Christ; he ministered to congregations in Blackmon Florida, Brewton, Flomaton, and Atmore Alabama...
Doris Spears Hundley Phillips
Doris Spears Hundley Phillips passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was 89 years old. She was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina but has lived in Pensacola for the last 60 years. Doris was a wonderful wife, an amazing mother, and a loving grandmother and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. She was our matriarch, our confidant, our friend, and now our “angel”. Her sweet spirit was truly special and to know her was to love her. She will be remembered...
Christopher Shawn Caraway
Christopher Shawn Caraway, age 34, of Atmore, AL passed away on November 5, 2020, in Mobile, AL. He was born on September 28, 1986, in Atmore, AL to William and Sherry Caraway. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Bonita White; his aunt, Sharon Freeman and his niece, Jesslyn Caraway. He is survived by his wife, Brittany Jackson Caraway of McCullough, AL; his parents, William and Sherry Caraway of McCullough, AL; his children, Hunter Drake Caraway, Christa Alana Caraway, Marlin Ruger Caraway, Kenzly Delane Caraway...
Robert Earl Godwin
Mr. Robert Earl Godwin, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama, at Providence Hospital. Mr. Godwin was born in Atmore, Alabama, and was a lifelong resident of Bratt, Florida. He was a farmer in Escambia County, Florida and Alabama. He was a partner and the manager at West Florida Gin Company and was a former owner and pilot with Atmore Flying Service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Sibyl Godwin; and brother Larry Godwin. He is survived by his wife of 57 years,...
Linda Cheryl Rolin
Linda Cheryl Rolin, age 58, of Atmore, AL passed away on October 28, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1962, in Atmore, AL to the late Judge and Irene Tatum Rolin. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Ruth Rolin and Barbara Kimmons and her brother, Glen DeWayne Rolin. She is survived by her brothers, Issac (Edna) Rolin of Atmore, AL and Jerry (Nadine) Rolin of Brewton, AL; her sisters, Alice Rolin of Atmore, AL and Lorene Rolin of Atmore, AL; her...
Leo B. “Sonny” Maher III
Mr. Leo B. “Sonny” Maher, III, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Maher was a native and lifelong resident of McDavid, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo Jr. and Eula Maher and his former wife, Mary Nell. He is survived by his four sons, Gary (BJ) Maher of McDavid, FL, Tommy (Melissa) Maher of Cantonment, FL, Chris (Joni) Maher of Pensacola, FL and Kenny (Marsha) Maher of Byrneville, FL; two daughters, Janine (Bill) Snyder of Safety Harbor, FL and Melissa (Nathan)...
Georgia Irene Sanders Parsons
Mrs. Georgia Irene Sanders Parsons passed at the home of her granddaughter in Madisonville, LA on Wednesday the 28th of October, 2020. She was 92 years of age. Mrs. Parsons had been residing in Madisonville for the last six months undergoing radiation treatments. Mrs. Parsons was a native of Greenville, AL but had been a long-time resident of Atmore and Uriah, AL. She was a member of the Atmore Church of Christ and was retired from Vanity Fair with many years of service. Mrs. Parsons was preceded in death by her husband of 58...
William Harris
Mr. William “Billy” Harris, age 71, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home in Perdido, Alabama. Mr. Harris was a native of Uriah, AL, former resident of Loxley, AL and had resided in Perdido, AL for the past 21 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and he loved to fish and being outdoors. He was retired from Winston Stewart Construction with 50 years of service and was a member of the Fretwell Tabernacle Holiness Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and...
Lauretta Mae Hanks
Our beloved, Christian, wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Her husband, Grover (Cleve) Hanks, her children, Martin Hanks and Victoria Ashton, and all who knew her will remember her forever and cherish the memory of her loving, Christian spirit. She enjoyed travelling, painting landscapes, and shopping for antiques. She loved her family with all her heart, and enjoyed having large family gatherings. She was a long time member of Olive Baptist Church, and is now enjoying...
Jannie Holland Singleton
Jannie Holland Singleton, 84, died November 3, 2020, with her family by her side at her residence in Walnut Hill, Florida. She was born July 7, 1936, in Christian Home to Stanley and Mae (Brown) Holland. Jannie and her husband, James T. Singleton (Pete) Sr. were married on September 2, 1956 (64 years). Jannie was employed by Escambia County School District Transportation from September 30, 1970 to August 13, 2002, a few days shy of 32 years. She was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church (where she sang in the choir) and...
Christopher Kyle Smith
Last Saturday evening, October 24, 2020 the world lost a vibrant budding flower. Christopher Kyle Smith, a father, spouse, brother, son, and shining light departed from the Grace of living. Those who knew him would tell you, Kyle’s generosity and true warmth touched the hearts of myriads of people from coast to coast. From the time he was a child, he charmed those around him. His last year was spent living his dreams in Portland, Oregon and building a future for his young family. Kyle was an accomplished individual...
James Lee Miller
James Lee Miller, age 82, of Atmore, AL, passed away on October 28, 2020. He was born on April 27, 1938, in Liberty, OH to the late Russell E. Miller and Helen K. Brown. He was a manager for the State of Alabama Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and served in The United States Air Force and The United States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Charlotte Troutman Miller and his grandson, Rex Miller Raley. He is survived by his son, Russell Miller of Robinsonville, AL; his daughter, Hope Miller Zeanah...
David Alton Tillery, Jr.
Mr. David Alton Tillery, Jr., age 44, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at his home in Perdido, Alabama. Mr. Tillery was born in Mobile, AL, grew up in Atmore, AL and had resided in Perdido, AL for the past 12 years. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother and friend. He loved unconditionally and exhibited all the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He loved wood working, building furniture, music, playing, singing, studying the Bible and Alabama Football. He was a member and Deacon at the Renovation Ministries in Huxford,...
Marshall Lee Wiggins
Marshall Lee Wiggins died on October 30,2020, at 48 years of age. He is from Cantonment, FL and graduated from West Florida Baptist Academy. Marshall was a great dad, and loved God, his kids, and his family from Georgia to Molino, FL. He was a southern boy at heart, loved old country and 80’s music. He volunteered with Cantonment Fire Department and loved driving his big rig semi-trucks and tractors on the old Georgia farm at Grandma’s. Marshall was a charmer, had an infectious laugh and a tender heart. His three...