Friday, November 15, 2013

Thomas Harry Frazier 1945 - 2013

Tom is the grandson-in-law of Irene Campbell Langham of Chumuckla (the Charles and Jane Delilah Hart Campbell Family). He and his wife, Kathryn Howard Frazier (Daughter of Bernadine (Langham) and Johnny Howard) lived and worked most of the their lives in Cantonment and in retirement recently moved to St. Augustine.

 Thomas Harry Frazier was born in Duluth, Minnesota, on June 28, 1945 to Harry and Viola Frazier. As a small child he lived in Chicago, and his family moved to Florida in 1952. He graduated from Fort Lauderdale High School in 1963 and went on to attend the University of Florida, where he received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and where he met his wife, Katherine Howard. Tom and Katherine were married for 45 years and raised their family in Pensacola. Tom worked many years for the School District of Escambia County. His proudest accomplishment in his work was being the founding principal of Jim Bailey Middle School.

 While living in Pensacola, Tom was active with the Pensacola Jaycees, Pensacola Little Theater, Northwest Florida Gator Club, and the First Church of Christ, Scientist. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards, and was an accomplished pianist. In 2012 Tom and Katherine moved to Saint Augustine to live near their grandchildren.

His greatest joy in the last year and a half came from the time that he was able to spend with those three little boys. Another happy result of the move was living near Gainesville and being able to go to lots of Gator functions. In Saint Augustine he was a member of the Christian Science church and the Gator Club of Historic Saint Augustine and took classes at Saint Johns River State College. Tom was a loving husband and father and the best Grampa to his boys. He was a joyful, fun-loving, intelligent, helpful, wonderful person—a true blessing to all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his father. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; his daughters and son-in-law, Holly Frazier and Suzanne and Jared Sandoval; his three grandsons, Jonah James Sandoval, Elijah Thomas Sandoval, and Silas Jaxon Sandoval; his brother- and sister-in-law, Keith and Laura Howard; and his nieces, Katie Howard and Annie Howard. The memorial service will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Parkway, on Monday at 12 noon.

Visitation preceding the service will begin at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation (earmarked for Bailey Middle School), 30 E. Texar Drive, Pensacola, FL 32503. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

 Memorials: Escambia County Public Schools Foundation (earmarked for Bailey Middle School) Visitation: 10:30 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Faith Chapel South 100 Beverly Parkway Pensacola Florida 32505 (map/driving directions) Service: 12:00 pm on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Faith Chapel South 100 Beverly Parkway Pensacola Florida 32505 (map/driving directions) http://www.fcfhs.com/?menuitem=2124&siteid=158&action=1&value=12&obituaries_action=2&obituaryid=152979

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Floyd Quentin Enfinger 1922 - 2013

On Monday, October 14, 2013, Floyd Quentin Enfinger sailed his final voyage to family who welcomed him to Heaven's shore. Floyd was born March 6, 1922 into the family of Lewis Thompson Enfinger and Jessie Ora Steadham Enfinger, the second of six children. His parents, brothers Adrian and Alvin, and sister Ora Dean Enfinger Bailey preceded his departure. Raised on a Depression Era farm in Chumuckla, Florida, he learned to accept great responsibility at an early age. Achieving independence began by entering the CCC program in April of 1940 and moving from that to a 20-year career in the United States Navy that began on November 8 of the same year. Floyd met Gloria Atkinson, a young North Carolina farm girl, while he was on leave in Washington, D.C. and she was out on the lawn of the capital grounds. Knowing each other only a month and 2 days, they were married on June 21, 1946. Floyd served 20 years active duty before returning to his home in Chumuckla, Santa Rosa County. He became a farmer and worked for 22 years before retiring at American Cyanamid in 1984. Floyd continued to farm for an additional 10 years. He retained much of his equipment, not failing to have a garden to share with others for many years. He is survived by his wife - Gloria; 5 children - Jennifer Freeman, Floyd Q. Enfinger, Jr., Neal Christopher (Sandy) Enfinger, Beverly (Rob) Donnell, and Teressa (Bruce) Wedlund; 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, including special friends Vic Campbell and Greg Cotton. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30AM on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Lewis Funeral Home - Pace Chapel with Pastors David Rowan (Faith Baptist Church, Milton) and Tom Sharron (Chumuckla Community Methodist Church, Chumuckla) officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00PM. The Patriot Riders will provide veteran honor escort. The family received friends from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at the Lewis Funeral Home - Pace Chapel. The American Legion and VFW were present to honor his service. Lewis Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits 

Tuesday, October 01, 2013

Martin Salter 1944 - 2013

Martin Austin Salter was born on March 20, 1944. He lived his entire life at a little place called Rabbit Hill near Chumuckla in Santa Rosa, Florida. That is where he passed away on September 26, 2013. He fought a good fight, but his body was just too frail. A true Southern Gentleman left his circle of earthly family and friends and joined a much bigger Heavenly circle. What a rejoicing that must have been when Martin looked upon the face of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

He graduated from Chumuckla School in 1963. Throughout his high school years, he was a star member of the basketball team. He loved his team mates. He went on to referee basketball games throughout the area for many years. It was at one of those games that he met a girl named Martha Ann Raines and fell in love with her at first site. They were wed on April 10, 1965. It was a happy marriage until Martha passed away on January 05, 2012. He was with her again on Thursday afternoon where she had the evening supper table waiting for him as she had promised.

Martin retired from American Cyanamid/Sterling. He formed many friendships during those many years of work.

Mr. Salter enjoyed being a cattleman. Nothing gave him more pleasure than buying a new calf or seeing one born on his farm. It was in his genes. His heritage stretched back to ancestors that were cattlemen in the panhandle of territorial Florida. The Lord gave Martin a vivid dream that he shared often. He dreamed that in Heaven he would have beautiful fields full of cattle. That delighted him.

He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a keen shot and loved fishing on the creeks and river. He and his brothers, Jackie and Danny, could catch fish when no one else could. Catfish was always on the menu at family reunions. Auburn was his team and he enjoyed watching the Tiger's football games. Martin had a gift for telling wonderful stories. Everyone that knew him can remember at least one of those amusing true tells about family, friends and local adventures.

Martin was a member of Pine Level Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He loved serving the Lord, sharing the message, and the Gospel was always on his lips. Throughout his life, Martin brought many souls to the Lord. His crown will be beautiful when he places it at His Father's feet and Jesus says, well done my good and faithful servant.

He is preceded in death by his wife Martha Ann Raines Salter; his mother and father, John Duncan "J. D." & Ruth Wynell Hayes Salter; his brothers, Danny and baby John Salter; his grandparents, Sidney Martin & Ruth Williams Hayes, and Cuyler & Emma McGlothren Salter.

Left to cherish his memory is his devoted daughter, Angela and her husband Michael Pennell; his grandchildren, Bradley (Candace) Pennell, Katie (James) Carnley; five great grandchildren Bryce, Faith, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Gabriel; his brother, Jackie (Jane) Salter; aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and many cousins. Post and Jazzman, his four-legged friends, will miss their master.

Special thanks to Dr. David Smith, Dr. Rogers, Dr. Humeda and their staffs for their kind attendance to Martin throughout his illness. Also a big thank you to Fresenius Medical and Amedisys for their loving kindness and care.

Martin would probably want to remind us of this comforting scripture: "So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord."

Arrangements will be held at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, FL. Visitation will be Tuesday, Oct.1st, from 6-8 P.M. Funeral will be Wednesday, Oct.2nd, at 2 P.M. Burial service will follow immediately afterwards at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Published in Pensacola News Journal on October 1, 2013

Saturday, September 07, 2013

The Eulogy for Alvin

Several people asked for this. It will be easy to share this link by email. It was my great honor to present this at the funeral for Alvin Enfinger:

Eulogy for Alvin - Exodus 20:12
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HONOR

Honor thy father and thy mother ..
… and thy brothers and sisters
… and thy uncles and aunts
…. and thy cousins and thy in-laws
… and thy neighbors
… and thy community and thy country
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and thy fellow man.

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
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Alvin  Henry Enfinger - A man of honor and respect. NOT that he expected YOU to honor him or even to respect him --- but he would RESPECT you and HONOR your presence. IT was a part of his nature. Built in. A heritage ingrained in him from birth by family that carried a sense of honor forward to the next generation.

I think some of us here witnessed yesterday a continuation of this respectfulness and honor of family and neighbors among the descendants of Alvin and Annie Doris Gilman Enfinger.  They stand proud. They look you in the eye. They KNOW who they are and they show respect and honor for this extended family in the life of their father / grandfather.

This HONOR - This RESPECT  as it is given  - it is returned with Admiration.  The lives of Alvin and Doris Enfinger gave the world a next generation and a next that Honors their union.  
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Alvin’s honor and respect were directed toward the future generations and just as much toward the generations and the heritage that brought him into our world.  His respect and admiration and honors given to  his own and other families who set the stage for this  “LAND THE LORD GAVETH HIM”  was legendary - in his care of churches and cemeteries where those pioneers worshiped and were laid to rest.  You cannot bring the historic Coon Hill Cemetery into a conversation without an expression of gratitude for Alvin’s work there.
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His childhood sweetheart, Annie Doris Gillman - the mother of his children - was an ardent  historical researcher and helper until her death at far too early an age. She dug far into the Campbell lineage and found records that added color and honor and remembrance to the memories of Alvin’s grandmother’s family. She found lost civil war records and more. Alvin’s grandmother was my grandfather’s sister. His dad, Lewis was my dad’s first cousin. Alvin is my second cousin.
In the hard times of the depression - which was essentially an extension of the long years of Southern Reconstruction -- the small and tightly knitted family relationships around the hamlet of Chumuckla thrived on integrity and hard work and honor and respect. They did not have a lot of anything else to trade on. Alvin talked of the many meals of biscuits and molasses when other food stocks were low or out of season.  
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Alvin’s mother died after her fifth child (1931), leaving a lot of young children and a lonely father to try to care for them all.  Lillian and Floyd became cooks and housekeepers and other chores were taken up by the others including Alvin. Soon, some of the children were put in the care of other family members. Adrian, Alvin and Ora Dean went to live with their Grandmother (my Great Aunt Mag Enfinger). Jessie Jean went to Aunt Fannie Steadham Wilson --- Gaston. Lewis was able to keep working and maintain an income.
Alvin’s mother was Jessie Ora Steadham Enfinger. She brought a tremendous heritage of honor and respect to the union of she and Lewis.  Her heritage tracks back to the surviving Steadham brothers, famous for their close escape from the great massacre at Fort Mims in 1813, 200 years ago last week. The Steadhams in this area trace roots back to one of the brothers, Jesse Steadham.  The Fort Mims legacy is a part of many families in our county.
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Depression times yielded to the war years and all the young men were subject to winds of war. In closing those depression years - Floyd helped Alvin break a horse in late 1939 on some fresh plowed ground. Floyd put on the halter and Alvin took the horse onto the fresh earth to let him buck out on soft ground. This was done riding bareback.  

Soon after, Floyd left to join the Navy. Alvin and Adrian remained in school. The principal at Chumuckla was the father of Alvin’s sweetheart, Annie Doris.  In 1941 they watched as their very own Chumuckla Basketball team went to the Florida state finals and WON the championship. Those players were all off to war within months. Some left early - before graduation - Empty chairs in their honor were on the stage among the graduating class who were present. Alvin saw that. He honored that.

In 1944 the war was still raging and more young men were needed. Alvin and his older brother Adrian (who had a temporary exemption for farming) were ready to sign up. Alvin joined the Navy. Adrian wanted the Navy but a fluke on the day he signed up - put him in the Army.
Alvin joined a small coastal patrol vessel designed for convoy protection and for his first week tried as hard as he could to heave his insides out over the side of the ship. But he survived. He had some convoy duty and soon the war was over. HIs brother Adrian, in the army in Europe, was killed in battle in Germany within days of the end of the war.

The loss of Adrian would affect all the family forever. Only a year before Adrian joined the Army - he had pledged funds to build the Chumuckla Methodist Church near the crossroads.  He and others in the community were HONORING one of their own , Seif Kilpatrick, a merchant marine, who died with his ship - lost without a trace in early 1942 - in the desperate attempts to get arms and material to Great Britain.  

The Kilpatricks, yielding to a plea from Alvin’s grandmother, Margaret Campbell Enfinger, donated the property for a Methodist Church in  HONOR of Seif. Little did he know at the time, but Adrian himself would soon become a sacrifice for the sake of freedom.

These things are a part of the fabric of a community and a family and the life of Alvin Enfinger and all those who were living those days with honor - and respect  - for one another.  When Alvin had an opportunity to retire from his business, years later, he would devote his labor of love to the building, expansion and care of the Chumuckla Church. He could serve God and honor his community and his forebears who gave him a heritage of honor.
After the war .. Alvin made many good decisions in sequence. He married Annie Doris. He attended the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (WAR EAGLE) and became a pharmacist. He worked for a time for others and then took an opportunity to go on his own making use of a loan secured through suppliers. He always poured the largest part of his earnings back into the business and the results of good management and a reputation for honor led to success with his business and his family. The business success allowed him to retire right back to his roots in Chumuckla - “the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”
He was hardly retired though. He threw himself and his younger children into the farm life. A Red Angus dynasty of beef genetics grew and developed a worldwide reputation. At one time, he sold and shipped a plane-load of breeding stock to South Africa. The plane flew to Miami, then to Brazil and then to South Africa -  full of cattle and all survived and thrived.  Alvin’s work with the Red Angus breed is seen throughout the world to this day.
Annie Doris passed away far too soon. The children became managers of the business or found careers. Alvin continued to honor his past with friends and family in the area.  About a dozen years ago, my Dad, J. Lee Campbell contracted a blood disease that would eventually take his life. Dad was one of Alvin’s many friends and cousins who were a part of his life from boy to war to man to retiree ….. to the grave.

As dad gradually lost his abilities, Alvin added more care. His visits were frequent. He’d take dad for a meal of oysters at every opportunity - a repast they are both enjoying at this very moment in heaven if they have East Bay oysters there. But any oyster will do.

In his last months of mobility, Alvin physically put dad in his truck. There were several times when a loss of body control - would leave the Tom Thumb or Alvin’s truck awash in waste. Alvin would hose it out, clean up my dad and never complain. He’d take him again in a few days for more oysters or a ride in the open air of Chumuckla … “the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.”  
To Alvin, this was honoring his heritage, his people, his cousin, yes -- but honoring and respecting humanity.  There are few who would do what Alvin did for my dad in his closing days on earth. It is my great honor to speak for him today.

Did you notice the American Legion HONOR GUARD yesterday at the visitation? They came to render honors to their fellow veteran, my cousin, Alvin Henry Enfinger.  The honor guard itself was aged, disabled and marked by the years. They were here to honor Alvin.

YET -  It was such a moment of respect when everyone there stood in HONOR of THEM as they departed the building. Honor begets honor. Respect begets Respect.

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. … And all God’s Children said AMEN. … and Amen.

Monday, September 02, 2013

Alvin Enfinger - 1925-2013

Alvin Henry Enfinger

1925-2013
On Monday, September 2, 2013, Alvin H. Enfinger, peacefully made his transition to Heaven surrounded by his beloved family.
(Alvin and Williams Lake Run - Photos)


Mr. Enfinger was born September 27, 1925. He was raised and worked on his family's Depression era farm in Chumuckla, Florida. In January, 1944, he volunteered and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was discharged in May, 1946. He married his childhood sweetheart, Doris Gillman on August 5, 1946. He attended Auburn University from 1948 to 1951, graduating as a Phi Kappa Phi Pharmacy Honor Society Member. 

He began practicing pharmacy in 1951. In 1954 he founded A & E Pharmacy, at one time, the largest in Pensacola. A & E Pharmacy is the areas oldest continuously family owned and operated pharmacy. In 1970, he became a successful breeder of Red Angus Cattle, earning national and international recognition. He was a Past President of The Southeastern Red Angus Association. For many years, Mr. Enfinger worked diligently to protect and preserve Coon Hill Cemetery. As president of Coon Hill Cemetery Trust, he actively raised funds, rebuilt and repaired the grounds, and educated the public about its history, which dates before the Civil War.

Mr. Enfinger is preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 35 years, Annie Doris Gillman Enfinger; his parents, Lewis Thompson Enfinger and Jessie Ora Steadham Enfinger; a grandson, Jeffrey Mark Burch; a brother, Adrian Enfinger; and a sister Ora Dean Enfinger Bailey.

He is survived by his five children, Art Enfinger, Rhonda Enfinger, David (Mary) Enfinger, Beth (Wayne) Orr, and Jan (John) Herrera; eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at the Pace First United Methodist Church with Rev. John Webb officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel directing.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel. (A Family gathering is scheduled between 5 and 6pm).

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Published in Pensacola News Journal from September 5 to September 7, 2013
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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Carlos Campbell 1941--2013

In Memory of Carlos Campbell Obituary for Carlos Campbell Carlos Campbell, age 72, long-time member of the Chumuckla community and husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend to everyone who knew him, went home August 25, 2013 after a valiant battle with cancer. Carlos was born January 21, 1941 to Edgar and Lovenia Campbell. He was the sixth of seven children. He was raised in Rayne, Louisiana, until joining the United States Army at age 17. He met the love of his life, Christine Hatfield, while stationed at Ft. Rucker Alabama and the two were married on March 23, 1961. They had two sons, Paul and Greg. Carlos served 20 years in the United States Army. His military career took him to many duty stations, both stateside and abroad, including Korea, Germany and two combat tours in Vietnam. After retiring from Army in 1978, he and his family returned home to Chumuckla. From the time his boys played ball at Chumuckla High School, Carlos was a huge fan of high school basketball and could be found at almost all of the home games, both at Chumuckla and then Central for the next 30 plus years. He spent many days at his beloved Chumuckla Community Center playing dominos, drinking coffee and swapping stories with his many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Lovenia Campbell and siblings, Morris, Alexander, Sandress, Jay, Edgar, and Beatrice. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Christine Hatfield Campbell, two sons, Paul David Campbell (Laura) and Gregory Carlos Campbell (Reyna), five grandchildren (Patrick, Autumn, Nicole, Sarah and Dylan), three great-grandchildren (Aidan, Rylee and Alison), a host of nieces and nephews, some local and many in Louisiana (Geaux Tigers) and an entire community of friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Lewis Funeral Home in Pace, FL. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 10:00 am at Lewis Funeral Home in Pace, FL with burial services to follow at Elizabeth Chapel in Chumuckla. Active Pallbearers: Doug Hatfield, David Hatfield, Kenneth Oakes, Phil Oakes, Harold and Jeff Pinyon. Honorary Pallbearers: Buddy Oakes, Doug Davis, Willard Davis and Tommy Reynolds.

Friday, August 16, 2013

Frances Marie Manning Campbell 1921 - 2013


Frances Marie Manning Campbell, 91, of Chumuckla, Florida passed away after an extended illness on August 15, 2013.
 
Frances was born on December 18, 1921, in Gulfport , Mississippi to Guy and Kittie Manning.  Her family moved to Pensacola, Florida in 1922.  She graduated from Pensacola High School and went to work for Fisher Brown Insurance Company.  She met Lamar Campbell in 1947, writing “I fell in love with him on the first date I had with him.”  They were married March 7, 1948 and remained married for 58 years until his death in 2006.  She cared for him at home through his journey with Alzheimer’s disease.
 
She loved getting together with her sisters, Elaine Horton, Evelyn Myers, Cleo Broxton and brother, Haywood Manning, all who preceded her in death.  Frances and Elaine took tap and ballroom dance lessons.  They tapped together in performances until they were in their 20’s.  Frances enjoyed growing flowers and bowling in a league.  She was clogging in her 70’s.  Frances loved going for afternoon rides.
 
Frances kept things running smoothly at home while Lamar was stationed on various ships as he served in the Navy.  They lived in California , Japan , Georgia , Tennessee , Virginia , South Carolina and Florida .  They moved to Chumuckla in 1960.  Frances attended Pensacola Junior College Beauty School.  She opened Fran’s Beauty Salon in her home in 1962 and had a successful business for almost 20 years.
 
She attended Chumuckla Methodist Church (which is now Chumuckla Community Church) for 52 years.  She and Loveda Reynolds, her good friend, taught Methodist Youth Fellowship together.  Frances taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, prepared many meals for church gatherings and did whatever needed to be done.  Annie Lord and Winona Griswold have been faithful to visit her each Monday, send cards, and bring pound cake and vegetables during her illness.
 
Frances is survived and much loved by her daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Dave Westfall, Gainesville, GA, and Kittye and Winston Norris, Pace,FL; grandchildren, Kristen (Spencer) Westfall of New Orleans, LA, Kimberly (Kevin) Enns of Cumming, GA, Kate (Charles)Westfall, NYC, NY; Kyle (Brandy)Norris of Munson, FL, and Kurt Norris of Pace, FL; great grandchildren, Olivia and Grayson Enns; nieces and nephews, Jim and Lynne Campbell, Victor and Karen Campbell, Wanda and John Roberts, Roger and Vicky Matthews and Martha and Robert Trigg, Brenda and Matt Elias, Sandy and Timothy Smith, Barbara Callicotte, Kirby and Sandra Manning, Woody Manning and Bobby and Jewette Broxton.
 
The family is grateful to the staff of Covenant Hospice, especially, Cathy Paxton, who tirelessly cared for Frances.
 
Visitation will take place at Chumuckla Community Church at 2 p.m. on August 17, followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. with Reverend Becky Brannon, a longtime family friend, giving the eulogy.  After burial in the Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery, a meal for family and friends will follow in the Chumuckla Community Church Fellowship Hall.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chumuckla Community Church Young at Heart Seniors group or Chumuckla Community Church Scholarship Fund in the name of Frances and Lamar Campbell, 8008 Chumuckla Highway, Pace, FL 32571 or Covenant Hospice Milton, c/o Sharon Oaks, 6479 Caroline St., Milton , FL 32570 

Saturday, August 03, 2013

Glennie Faye Hearn 1934-2013

Glennie Faye Hearn 1934-2013 Glennie Faye Hearn, 78 of Chumuckla, FL passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. She was born September 29, 1934 in Tuskegee, Alabama. Glennie moved to Chumuckla in 1980 to live with the Segrest Family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Caesar and Sally B. Hearn; and cousins, Wilfred Segrest and Denny Segrest. She is survived by Odene Segrest, Linda Segrest Wombles and Mack Wombles and many other cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1PM on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel with Hospice Chaplain Dean Patterson, officiating. Burial following in Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12PM prior to services. The family wishes to thank everyone who helped care for her at Unihealth Post Acute Care and Covenant Hospice Santa Rosa County. Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits . Published in Pensacola News Journal on August 2, 2013

Monday, June 17, 2013

John Kimbrough

John Kimbrough Published 12:21pm Monday, June 17, 2013 Comments MCDAVID, Fla. – John Kimbrough, 68, of McDavid, Fla. was called home suddenly on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Kimbrough KimbroughJohn was united with the New – Regeneration Holiness Church under the leadership of the late Chief Apostle Cleveland L. Salter. He was a well known master carpenter in Century, Fla. and the surrounding area. His father, mother and one brother preceded him in death. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving wife, Addie M. Kimbrough of McDavid, Fla.; one son, Johnathon (Kendra) Kimbrough of Allentown, Fla.; one step-son, Aubrey Odom, Jr. of Hinesville, Ga.; one grandson, Lucas Kimbrough of Chumuckla, Fla.; three brothers, Billy (Paula) and Jimmy (Elaine) Kimbrough, both of Chumuckla, Fla. and Atwood (Sandra) Kimbrough of Milton, Fla.; two sisters, Carol (Floyd) Griffin and Bonnie Holt, both of Baker, Fla.; two brothers-in-law, Frank (Charlotte) Johnson of Raeford, N.C. and Christopher (Lisa) Johnson of Nashville, Tenn.; four sisters-in-law, Gwen Odom, Angela Johnson and Sandra (Juan) Andrews, all of Pensacola, Fla. and Tammy Wright of Atmore; mother-in-law, Pastor Lucille Taylor of San Diego; special cousins, C.R. Cook and Mildred Salter; and family and a host of nieces, nephews, loved ones and the entire New – Regeneration Holiness Church. Family hour will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. at Mayberry Funeral Home located at 149 Carver Ave. in Atmore. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Century Agriculture Building, located at 111 West Highway 4 Century, Fla. with Pastor Shirley Coleman officiating. Mayberry Funeral Home is in charge of the service. NOTICE IN ATMORE ADVANCE

Friday, June 14, 2013

John Kimbrough 1946-2013

John died suddenly in a home repair accident on Wednesday.  He lived in Bogia Florida. Arrangements for JOHN KIMBROUGH FUNERAL. -
WAKE is 6-8 Sunday PM at Mayberry Funeral Home in at 49 Carver Ave. Atmore, AL 36502 Ph: 251-368-4525 - Service on MONDAY 1PM - in CENTURY at the Community Center on HWY 4 (by the nursing home). His wife is Addie. An obituary is supposed to be in the ATMORE ADVANCE today. I'll try to find it and post here.
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Henry Dunsford - age 56

Henry “Papa D” Dunsford age 56 of Jay, Florida passed away on June 6, 2013. He was a hardworking man and an avid outdoorsman. He worked 20+ years with the county as an equipment operator. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Hillary “Hill” Dunsford and sister, Shelia Dunsford. He is survived by his mother, Azzelene Dunsford; brother, Jerry Lee Dunsford; sons, Shane (Crystal) Dunsford and Steven (Nicole) Dunsford; grandchildren, Brianna, Taylor, and Addisen Dunsford, Alyssa Chavis, and Brayden Day and countless friends and other relatives. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 from 6-9 pm at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 11:00 am at Jay Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating services. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Church of God Cemetery. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Saturday, June 01, 2013

Evan Marshall Wolfe - Infant child

Evan Marshall Wolfe was born March 15, 2013 at Sacred Heart Hospital and he received his angel wings on May 31, 2013. Evan fought hard to live every day of his life and now he is resting in the arms of Jesus. Our arms ache for him but we are comforted by the knowledge that he’s where we all long to be! He’ll be there waiting for us-healthy and rejoicing with our Lord!   Evan is survived by his parents, Brent and Meredith Wolfe; grandparents, Kelly and Teresa Schwarz, Eddie and Debbie Simmons, and Terry and Jean Wolfe; aunts, Kendall Wolfe, Alayna Simmons and Kylie Schwarz; uncles, Ryne Wolfe and John C. Schwarz; cousins, Addilyn Stoltman and Scarlett Boutwell.  A visitation will be held from 3-4 pm at Chumuckla Community Church (formerly Elizabeth Chapel) on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Funeral services will begin at 4:00 pm with Pastor Tom Sharron officiating services. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.   Pallbearers will be Eddie Simmons, Kelly Schwarz, Terry Wolfe and Ryne Wolfe.   Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Donations to the Northwest Florida Ronald McDonald House can be made in lieu of flowers.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Major (Retired) James “Jimmie” Elbert Enfinger, Sr., 73 Oct 30, 1939 -May 26, 2013

MAJ (Retired) James Enfinger, Sr. Hephzibah, GA – Major (Retired) James “Jimmie” Elbert Enfinger, Sr., 73, left from University Heart and Vascular Institute for his heavenly job to work for his Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Funeral services with full military honors will be held at 11:00AM Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Bath Presbyterian Church with Pastor Dick Geishman officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Jimmie was one of 14 born to the late Hazel and Francis Enfinger. Being part of a large family, he learned at a young age the value of hard work. In 1958, he joined the US Army where he rapidly gained promotions, then applied and graduated from Officers Candidate School. He served in the Vietnam War, received various awards for duty and bravery, and retired with over 20 yrs of service as a Major at Fort Gordon. Upon retiring from the Army, he began a very successful business-American Custom Fence Company. Through his honesty and hard work, his company gained the respect of not only his customers, but his competitors as well. When not working, he enjoyed time fishing with his “Briar Creek Buddies” or visiting with his dear friend, Marian. Whether they were at the “cabin” cooking, reading books, or on the road visiting state parks, this was a time he looked forward to and very much enjoyed. Jimmie dearly loved his children and grandchildren who gave him much joy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was also preceded in death by nine siblings, Lillian Lottie Heath, Allen Vernon Enfinger, Dorothy Barbara Donnelly, Vera Mae McBride, Althea Blum, Frances Jeanette Raybon, Howard Enfinger, Edwina Mock and Norma Jean Sumlin. Those left to mourn Jimmie include his three children, Lori Williams (Michael), Jamie Enfinger (Josie) and Jennifer Enfinger; five grandchildren, Maggie DeLoach (Joseph), Jessica Enfinger, Abby Williams, Chloe Ryle and Matthew Enfinger; the mother of his children, Bobbie Byrd; friend and companion, Marian Hearn; four siblings, Miriam Davis, Frank Enfinger, Wilton Enfinger and Gwen Riddles; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Augusta Warrior Project, 4115 Columbia Rd, Ste 5-333, Martinez GA 30907. The family will receive friends at James Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM Thursday, May 30, 2013. The family offers a special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the University Heart and Vascular Institute. ******************************** The Fisherman's Prayer God grant that I may live to fish for another shining day, But when my final cast is made I than most humbly pray, When nestled in you land net as I lay peacefully asleep, You'll smile at me and judge that I am good enough to keep.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

This was the Mother's Day Sermon from the Church at Elizabeth Chapel


Rev. Tom Sharron has a very heartfelt and humble way of presenting a message. The Church is Chumuckla Community Church and it is located at Elizabeth Chapel in Chumuckla.

Salter's Farm Market

Salter's Farm Market
Tell the folks about it !

Salter's Farm Market 

   (29)   Salter’s Farm Market
             8847 Chumuckla Highway
             Chumuckla, FL 32571

             (850) 994-4734
    
           Open Monday- Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm, Salter’s Farm Market is a local tradition in Chumuckla.  Known for growing and selling greens, tomatoes, and squash, cucumbers, and melons, the Salter Family has been in business since the 1980s.  The Salter slogan is, “If we grow it, you’ll like it!”  Stop in and see what they’ve got ready for you and your family.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Geraldine Livingston 1933-2013

Geraldine Livingston 1933-2013 Geraldine Livingston, age 79, of Chumuckla, FL, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She was born June 9, 1933 in Chumuckla, FL, to the late Sam Ard and Edna Nettles Ard. Mrs. Livingston enjoyed fishing and socializing with her friends. She was always on the go visiting others and very full of life. She was a caregiver to many of her friends. Survivors include her son, Wilburn (Audrey) Caraway of Richmond Hill, GA; a sister, Betty Lou (W.L.) Simmons of Jay, FL; two grandchildren, Steven (Charlene) Caraway of Jay, FL and Cassie (Billy) Wickline of Poquoson, VA; and four great grandchildren, Kayne & Kolton Caraway, Cody Beech and Zachary Wickline; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11 AM at New Hope Assembly of God. Interment will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 6 until 8 PM. National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements. Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits

Monday, May 20, 2013

Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery Memorial Day Flags


Volunteers from the Chumuckla community gathered over the weekend to place American Flags by the graves of veterans at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.  

Those participating in the flag placement were, Marion Tidwell, Colbert Campbell, Kittye Norris, James Lord, Gail Bostic and Robin Barber. The flags were provided by an anonymous donor. (shown - Robin Barber and Kittye Norris).


Sunday, May 19, 2013

Lois Hutto - 1922 - 2013

Lois HuttoLois Hutto, age 90, of Chumuckla Community, went to join her husband, Rev. A.L. Hutto in Heaven on May 10, 2013.

 She was born December 12, 1922 in Panama City, FL to James Dennis and Lottie Turner. She will be lovingly remembered as a pastor’s wife, supporting her husband’s ministry for many years.

Survivors include: two daughters, Norma (Cecil) Lurvey and Ann (Winston) Jay; five grandchildren, Leisha Lurvey, Happy Blum, David Jay, Rodney Jay, and Deryll Jay; five great-grandchildren, Lindsey Jay, Laci Nowling, Levi Thomas, Cecil Blum, and Ashley Jay; and three great-great-grandchildren, Jordyn Thomas, Landon Nowling, and Jorja Thomas.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until funeral service begins at 2:00 p.m. all on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Chumuckla Community Church Which is the church next to Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Tom Sharron officiating.

Burial will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
Trahan Funeral Home Attending (obituary posted here)