Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Donald Campbell (1920 - 2010)

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Donald Campbell, 90, of Chumuckla, passed away December 21, 2010.

Survivors include his wife, Winnie; two sons, Ricky and Roger of Chumuckla; and a daughter, Sandra Leonard (Jim) of Mobile; one grandson, Matthew Campbell and many nieces and nephews; brothers, Rufus, Glen, Winston and Colbert, all of the area; two sisters, Lucille Lee of Robertsdale, AL and Louise Gregory of Pensacola.

Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery with the Reverend Andy Martin officiating.

Published in Pensacola News Journal from December 22 to December 23, 2010

Friday, December 17, 2010

Terry Kelley (1976-2010)

Terry Kelley
Terry Lindon Kelley, age 34 of Pace, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010.
Terry was a native and lifelong resident of Santa Rosa County. He was a 1995 Graduate of Central High School and enjoyed life to the fullest.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Norman and Gladys Kelley and maternal grandfather, Jim Lowery.
Terry is survived by his parents, Norman Ray and Patricia Ann Kelley; brothers, Travis Ray Kelley and James "Tony" (Amanda) Kelley; sister, Kathy Lynn (Preston) Blackmon; maternal grandmother, Frances Louise Lowery; nephews, Ross Kelley, Austin Kelley, Jakob Kelley, Wyatt Powell, Carson Powell, and Jamie Blackmon; nieces, Dellany Kelley, Breanna Kelley, Blakeley Kelley, Dana Blackmon, Mackenzie Carruth, and Brooke Cotton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Viewing and visitation will be at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, December 17, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 11am at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel with Rev. Steve Zepp, officiating. Burial to follow at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Derek Kelley, Wesley Rutherford, Morrell Holland, Justin Brooks, Dale Simmons and Jeremy Lowery.
Honorary Pallbearers: Kyle Brooks, Gary "Scoot" Brooks, Troy Lowery, Randy Bray, B.J. Holland, Lance Holland, Allen Holland, Sammy Lowry, Jr. and Michael Harris.
In lieu of flowers family asked that donations be made to Lewis Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Friends may send condolences and share fond memories with the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net.

Published in Pensacola News Journal on December 17, 2010

Thursday, December 09, 2010

Joseph Burch (1927 - 2010)

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Joe was born on March 8, 1927 in Geneva, Alabama.
Joe was a wonderful husband, loving father and grandfather. He was a gentle loving man who will be deeply missed by his family, friends and church family members.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, William Beri Burch; mother, Margaret Elizabeth Burch; son, Joey Michael Burch and grandson, Jeffery Mark Burch.
Joe leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Norma Jean Burch; sons, Tim Burch (Teresa), Allen Burch (Kim), and Jonathan Burch (Jamie); daughter, Joyce Stewart (Paul); and special family members, Wayne and Beth Orr. He will be missed by eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2010 until service begins at 1:00 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor Matthew Dobson will be officiating the service.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Jason Burch, Douglas Stewart, Christopher Burch, Timothy Burch, Brad Burch and Jarod Burch.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Larry Pearson, Wayne Orr, Paul Stewart, Mark LeFlore, Shane Black, Josh Land, Jeremy Inglis and Deacons of New Bethel Baptist Church.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Covenant Hospice for their exceptional care of their husband, father and grandfather.

Published in Pensacola News Journal on December 8, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Lorenzo Stewart 1940-2010

Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel: Obituaries
Lorenzo Talmadge Stewart, 70, of Cantonment, FL passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Lorenzo was born on September 4, 1940 at the family home in Jay, FL. His parents were Walter and Ethel Stewart. He graduated from Chumuckla High School and went on to graduate from the University of Florida’s Pharmacy School in 1961. He worked at The Drug Shop for 39 years and became owner in 2000 for a total of almost 50 years. Lorenzo was an active member and Past President of the Escambia County Pharmaceutical Association. He was a past member of the Krewe of Lafitte, Karnival Kavaliers and the Waterfront Improvement Society. Lorenzo married Jeannie Biddie on December 29, 1964. They were married for 45 years. He loved spending time with his family. Hunting and fishing were his favorite pastimes which he loved to do with his family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Walter and Ethel Stewart. He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannie Biddie Stewart; daughters, Dawn (Bryan) Henderson and her children, Hannah Jane, Bryna, Suzannah and Juliana of Pace, FL and Daphne (Tiger) Godwin and her children, Travis and Jody of Jay, FL; sisters, Margaret (Glen) Campbell of Chumuckla, FL, Mildred (Jack) Hare of Milton, FL, Mavis (Bill) Morris and Ruthie (Ed) Fortune both of Pace, FL and Lanara (Howard) Southard of Pensacola, FL; brother, Lorandal (Beth) Stewart of LaGrange, GA as well as 17 nieces and nephews, 33 great nieces and nephews that he loved. Visitation will be from 1:00pm on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 until Funeral Services beginning at 2:00pm at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel with Rev. John Baxter officiating. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery in Chumuckla. Active Pallbearers will be his nephews, Derik Hare, John and Randy Morris, Ronald, Keith and Dale Campbell, Dwayne and Terry Fortune, Mark and Scott Southard and Ty Stewart. Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Gadsden Street United Methodist Church, 901 E. Gadsden St., Pensacola, FL 32501. Special thanks is given to Covenant Hospice and all of our family and friends. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Snap's Blast To The Past Museum

Snapper Ard has got this thing going in Pace. This is Rufus and Patsy's boy.
He lets people book parties there. It is a museum of the 1980's. Quite a piece of work if I do say so myself.
Snapper says: Snap's Blast To The Past Museum...Pace, Florida 2010 footage,Located at 6111 Enfinger Rd. Pace FL. 32571. This building is on my personal property. I allow the public to do private parties and gatherings etc. 850-304-6642

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Linda K. Simmons JULY 15,1951- AUGUST 11,2010

Linda Simmons
In loving memory of Linda K. Simmons who passed away August 11, 2010.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and nurse.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Brunner and Opal Brunner, and her brother, Charles M. Brunner.
She leaves behind daughters, Ann Flynn and Jodi Simmons; grandchildren, Jorja Flynn, Josi Flynn, and Martin "Randall" Simmons; two sisters, one brother and sixteen nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be held Sunday, August 15, 2010.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to the Favor House of Pensacola and the American Diabetes Foundation.
TRAHAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Pensacola News Journal on August 14, 2010

Friday, July 30, 2010

Mary Griswold (1918 - 2010)

Mary Griswold (1918 - 2010)


Mom was born in Bluff Springs but lived in Pensacola for years. She lived the latter days of her life in Chumuckla and was a member of the Chumuckla United Methodist Church.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband and our father, Aubrey L. Dixon, Sr. and her second husband and our step-father, C. C. Griswold; infant daughter, Wilma Jean; son, Edward L. Dixon; parents, Frank and Effie Lou Barnes; sister, Orene Turek; brothers, Joe, Rigdon, and Leroy Barnes.
Mom is survived by daughter, Dorothy Flanders; son, A. Lee (Betty) Dixon; grandsons, W. Butch Flanders, David (Caroline) Dixon and Scott Dixon; granddaughter, Cindy (John)Walker; great-grandsons, Cole and Luke Flanders and Henry Lee Dixon; great-granddaughters, Morgan and Marissa Walker and Layla Grace Dixon; brother, Hugh Barnes; sister, Daphene Soloway; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mom leaves behind her special friends, Marty and Diane Griswold, and all of their children and grandchildren. Mom loved them as her adopted family. She also leaves behind Loveda Reynolds, one of her neighbors, that was so caring for mom.
Funeral services will be held at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3:00pm to 4:00pm on Friday, July 30, 2010 with services beginning at 4:00pm. The Reverend Clive Knights will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Joyce Goldenberg Covenant Hospice in Pensacola.
Family and friends may share fond memories and send condolences to www.lewisfuneralhomes.net

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Luvenia A. Nelson

Luvenia A. Nelson 83 of Pace died Saturday June 19, 2010.
Graveside services 10AM Tuesday June 22, 2010 at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
The National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton is directing.

Wednesday, June 09, 2010

EVELYN L. HATFIELD 1922 - 2010

Evelyn Hatfield


EVELYN L. HATFIELD
1922 - 2010


Evelyn L. Hatfield, age 87, of the Chumuckla Community, passed away on June 5, 2010. She was born in the Barth Community and lived in the Chumuckla Community for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Allen Hatfield; daughter, Joyce Hatfield Winter; and son, Bobby Gene Hatfield.
She is survived by her sons, Doug Hatfield, Jerry Hatfield, and David Hatfield; daughters, June Cassity, Karen Harris, Diane Hatfield, and Sharon Howell; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
A time of visitation for friends will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church. A personal family service conducted by Chaplain Shane Tucker and Rev. LaDon Hall will follow with burial in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Pensacola News Journal on June 8, 2010

Friday, June 04, 2010

AARON HOPKINS 1918-2010

Aaron Hopkins


AARON HOPKINS
1918 - 2010


Aaron Hopkins, 92, of Chumuckla, FL went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Thursday, June 3, 2010. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 70 1/2 years, Helen Alberta Hopkins; his two sons, Billy (Shirley) Hopkins and Troy (Virginia) Hopkins of Chumuckla, FL; three daughters, Hazel (Burdell) Moon of Waverly, TN, Helen (Wendell) Enfinger of Pace, FL, and Brenda (Clifford) McGraw of Chester, VA; 12 grandchildren, Janice (Ron) Berry, Ricky (Lesa) Hopkins, Darlene (Ibrahim) Al-Sowayan, James Moon, Lisa (Jim) Wolfe, Denise (Pedro) Warner, Randy Enfinger, Kay (Wayne) Isehower, Dwayne (Tammy) McGraw, Amanda (Stephen) Leavins, Tina (Jeff) Pack and ID Brewton; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Mr. Hopkins also leaves behind his faithful dog companion, Dolly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Molly Hopkins; two sons, Lonnie and Aaron Jr.; five brothers, and two sisters.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel. Funeral service for Mr. Hopkins will be at 2:30pm, Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel with Rev. Ira Decker and Rev. Clifford McGraw officiating. Burial will follow in the Juniper Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mr. Hopkins' grandchildren.



Published in Pensacola News Journal on June, 05 2010

AARON HOPKINS 1918-2010

Aaron Hopkins


AARON HOPKINS
1918 - 2010


Aaron Hopkins, 92, of Chumuckla, FL went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Thursday, June 3, 2010. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 70 1/2 years, Helen Alberta Hopkins; his two sons, Billy (Shirley) Hopkins and Troy (Virginia) Hopkins of Chumuckla, FL; three daughters, Hazel (Burdell) Moon of Waverly, TN, Helen (Wendell) Enfinger of Pace, FL, and Brenda (Clifford) McGraw of Chester, VA; 12 grandchildren, Janice (Ron) Berry, Ricky (Lesa) Hopkins, Darlene (Ibrahim) Al-Sowayan, James Moon, Lisa (Jim) Wolfe, Denise (Pedro) Warner, Randy Enfinger, Kay (Wayne) Isehower, Dwayne (Tammy) McGraw, Amanda (Stephen) Leavins, Tina (Jeff) Pack and ID Brewton; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Mr. Hopkins also leaves behind his faithful dog companion, Dolly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Molly Hopkins; two sons, Lonnie and Aaron Jr.; five brothers, and two sisters.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel. Funeral service for Mr. Hopkins will be at 2:30pm, Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel with Rev. Ira Decker and Rev. Clifford McGraw officiating. Burial will follow in the Juniper Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mr. Hopkins' grandchildren.



Published in Pensacola News Journal on June, 05 2010

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Mr. Monroe "Money" Holmes (1922 - 2010)

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Mr. Monroe Holmes, age 87, who was known to many of his friends as "Money" was born July 1, 1922 to the late Mrs. Lu Bradley and Mr.Doc Holmes in Marianna, FL, where he is survived by numerous family members. He died peacefully in his Milton home on Thursday, May 20, 2010.

Brother Holmes was preceded in death by his wife, Irma.

He found a loving friend who stuck "closer than a brother" in Mr. Harold Webb and was loved very much by the Webb family. It also made him happy to have found faithful friends in Brother Frank Clausell and Clifford Hill, and a lifelong friend in Deacon Willie Bailey.
He was an active member of St. John Divine Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee and a member of the Adult Choir until he could no longer attend because of illness.

He was an avid supporter of the Milton High School Panther football team. It was not uncommon to see him arrive at both home and away games with his bullhorn on his walker, ready to sound "The Panther Charge!"

Brother Holmes was an active Santa Rosa County Democrat who participated in almost all democratic functions and supported all democratic candidates. He particularly enjoyed riding on the democratic floats in the Martin Luther King and Milton Christmas parades. Mild mannered and soft spoken, he was admired by many friends in the community.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

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Published in Santa Rosa Press Gazette from May 28 to May 29, 2010
When he was youger he lived in Chumuckla.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

EDWARD LEE DIXON 1943 - 2010

Edward Lee Dixon

EDWARD LEE DIXON
1943 - 2010

Edward died Monday, April 12, 2010, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Pensacola, FL where he lived his entire life. He was a member of Chumuckla United Methodist Church in Chumuckla, FL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Aubrey Lee Dixon, Sr.
He is survived by his loving mother, Louise Dixon Griswold, Chumuckla, FL; son, Scott Edward Dixon of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; brother, A. Lee Dixon, Jr. (Betty) of Milton, FL; sister, Dorothy Flanders of Pace, FL; niece, Cindy Walker (John); two nephews, William Fred Flanders, Jr. and David Dixon (Caroline) of San Francisco, CA; three great-nieces, three great-nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was an electrical contractor and was the past owner of Buck's Electric.
Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel. Funeral service will begin at 11:00am with the Rev. Clive Knights officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Covenant Hospital West Florida Hospital.
Family and friends may send condolences and share fond memories at www.lewisfuneral homes.net



Published in Pensacola News Journal on April 13, 2010

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

JAMES EDWARD THOMAS 1927 - 2010

James Edward Thomas

JAMES EDWARD THOMAS
1927 - 2010


James Edward Thomas of Allentown, FL, age 82, died April 10, 2010.
James was born on May 26, 1927 in Coffee County, Alabama. He was a long time resident of Allentown, FL. He was a U. S. Army, Air Force Veteran. He retired from Pensacola Tractor Company in 1983 and retired from Thomas Tractor Repair in 2003.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nell Thomas; sisters, Maureen (Don) McLaughlin, Mary Lemonis; sister-in-law, Ann Thomas; five children, John (Debbie) Thomas, Mitchell (Kelly), Diane (Robert), and Teresa; ten grandchildren, Laci (Chad) Levi, Andrew (Keisha), James (Christine), Chrystal (James), Micheal (Ava), Amanda (Cody), Caleb, Joshua, Courtney; 12 great-grandchildren, Landon, Jordan, Jacob, Everett, Jackson, Hunter, Darren, Tia, Nylah, Makayla, Hailey, and Dustin.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel. Funeral service will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel. Burial will follow at Pineview Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 89 in Allentown, FL.
Friends may send condolences and share fond memories online at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net



Published in Pensacola News Journal on April 13, 2010

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Some Local History

The Creek War and Uriah Blue's excursion into Spanish Florida.
This involved the Creek village at Chumuckla Springs.
http://www.jstor.org/pss/30150453

Sunday, February 14, 2010

OTHA EASTER HARRIS 1923 - 2010

Otha Easter Harris

OTHA EASTER HARRIS
1923 - 2010

Mr. Otha Easter Harris, 86, of Chumuckla, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2010.
Mr. Harris was born in Chumuckla and was a lifelong resident of the Santa Rosa County area.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, and he was the last surviving member of the 1941 State Basketball Championship Team from Chumuckla. He was a lifelong member of the Chumuckla Methodist Church.
Mr. Harris is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Bennie Evelyn Strickland Harris; a son, Michael Harris; and his parents, Ernest Phil Harris and Vernie Ard Harris.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Harris; his son, Phil (Marba) Harris; his daughter, Janis (Bobby) Simmons; his grandchildren, Stephen Simmons, Dale (Marissa) Simmons, Nikki (Jared) Palmer, Lisa (Brock) Stewart; four great-grandchildren, Lela, Justin, Makenna and Brayden Simmons; a step-son, Lamar (Gail) Harris; his sisters, Letha Myers, Lavenia Nelson; his brother, Hoover (Lillian) Harris, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Pace, with Rev. Clive Knights and Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel directing.
The family will receive friends from 6 pm until 8 pm on Monday, February 15, 2010 at the Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Pace.
Active Pallbearers will be Harry Harris, Keith Harris, Clark Harris, Doug Horton, James Campbell, and Brian Bartkiewicz
Honorary Pallbearers will be Copeland Griswold, Alvin Enfinger, Rufus Campbell, Don Salter, Donnie Sowell, John Atkins, Mike Donahoe, and Dan Mullins.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Covenant Hospice.
Friends may send condolences and share fond memories with the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net



Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 14, 2010

Saturday, February 13, 2010

GILLIS RANDALL (RANDY) CHILDERS, 2-6-10


Gillis Randall Childers
 
Randy Childers, of McShan, AL, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010 at home.
 
Randy Childers was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved to be on the water whether if be fishing, boating or working.  He was an extraordinary person who was able to do anything he wanted from football, boating, fishing, electrician, construction, catfish farming, restaurant owner (cook), and everything in between.  He always made time for friends and family no matter how busy his life was for him. He lived a very happy go lucky life and never met a stranger.
 
He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Childers.
 
Survivors include his wife, Kris M. Childers; daughter, Raven M. Childers; and son, Neil R. Childers, all of McShan, AL; sisters, Patricia Mathews of Lakeland, FL and Donna Zieglar of Plant City, FL; grandchildren, Alexia B Childers of Caledonia, MS and Haley Ridings of Millport, AL.
 
Services will be held Saturday, February 20 at 4pm at 8270 Welcome Church Road Milton, Florida.
 
As an alternative to flowers and other funeral items, we ask that your sympathy for the family may be shown in the act of a monetary contribution during their time of need to BMH-GT Business Office Manager, PO Box 1307, Columbus, Mississippi 39703. RE: Gillis R. Childers. Phone 662-244-1653.
 
Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 14, 2010
Randy was at Chumuckla School in 1957. Parents were teachers / principal.