Here is a dome house in Jay. Whoda thunk it?
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Letha H. Myers, 1921-2011
Letha Harris Myers
Letha H. Myers, 1921-2011
Letha Harris Myers, 89, of Chumuckla passed away on February 21, 2011 in her home with family at her side. Mrs. Myers was born on April 8, 1921 to the late Phil and Vernie Harris. She was a charter member of New Hope Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, traveling, church, and her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 49 years, Curt Myers; and twelve brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Myers is survived by her four children, Linda (Ray) Stinson, Nadine (James) Carnley, Deborah (Jim) Miller, and Drew (Kim) Myers; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; brother, Hoover (Lillian) Harris; special niece that she loved dearly, Linda Harris; and many other nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 6-8pm Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel with Rev. Dan Hellums and Rev. Dykes Strickling officiating. Burial to follow in Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice; 1555 North Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32501. Special thanks to Maureen, Bonnie, Sandra, Alesha, Phyllis, Evenlyn, Iris, Dr. Sullivan, and Chaplain Joe from Emerald Coast Hospice for the wonderful care, love and compassion they gave to our mother. We will be forever thankful for caregivers, Betty Clepper and Cathe Siewert, who were a Godsend to our mother and to us.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Myers grandsons.
She was the backbone of our family and we will miss and love her forever. Friends may send condolences and share fond memories with the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net.
Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits
Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 23, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Rogene Howell Kilpatrick 1929-2011
Rogene Howell Kilpatrick went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 17, 2011.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse L. Kilpatrick and Prudence Howell Kilpatrick.
Rogene was born July 2, 1929 in Santa Rosa County at Chumuckla.
He has been a member of Campus Church Pensacola Christian College since 1979.
Rogene served in the Korean War with the 1st marine division in the Battles of Pusan Perimeter, Inchon and Chosin Reservoir. He retired from Monsanto after 33 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, scuba diving and prospecting for rocks and fossils.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Virgina, (Married May 7, 1960), sister, Colleen Scott of California and a brother, Vernon Kilpatrick of New Jersey plus many nieces, nephews and cousins whose lives he enriched beyond measure.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Rejoice in The Lord TV Pensacola Christian College Box 18006 Pensacola, FL 32523 or Covenant Hospice 8333 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola 32514
A special thanks to all the dear people at Covenant Hospice, 3 North, West Florida Hospital.
Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel with Dr. Joel Mullenix and Dr. Don Smith officiating. Visitation will be at 2:00 pm prior to the service. Lewis Funeral Home, Internment with military honors will follow at Chumuckla Community Church (Elizabeth Chapel) Cemetery with a meal following at the church. Lewis Funeral Home , Pace is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may send condolences and share fond memories with the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net.
Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits
Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 19, 2011.(Internment Information Added)
EULOGY LINK (click this)
He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse L. Kilpatrick and Prudence Howell Kilpatrick.
Rogene was born July 2, 1929 in Santa Rosa County at Chumuckla.
He has been a member of Campus Church Pensacola Christian College since 1979.
Rogene served in the Korean War with the 1st marine division in the Battles of Pusan Perimeter, Inchon and Chosin Reservoir. He retired from Monsanto after 33 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, scuba diving and prospecting for rocks and fossils.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Virgina, (Married May 7, 1960), sister, Colleen Scott of California and a brother, Vernon Kilpatrick of New Jersey plus many nieces, nephews and cousins whose lives he enriched beyond measure.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to Rejoice in The Lord TV Pensacola Christian College Box 18006 Pensacola, FL 32523 or Covenant Hospice 8333 N. Davis Highway, Pensacola 32514
A special thanks to all the dear people at Covenant Hospice, 3 North, West Florida Hospital.
Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel with Dr. Joel Mullenix and Dr. Don Smith officiating. Visitation will be at 2:00 pm prior to the service. Lewis Funeral Home, Internment with military honors will follow at Chumuckla Community Church (Elizabeth Chapel) Cemetery with a meal following at the church. Lewis Funeral Home , Pace is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may send condolences and share fond memories with the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net.
Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits
Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 19, 2011.(Internment Information Added)
EULOGY LINK (click this)
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Donald Rex Godwin (1935 - 2011)
Donald Godwin (1935 - 2011)
Donald Rex Godwin
March 29, 1935 -
February 4, 2011
Donald Rex Godwin, a lifelong resident of Jay, passed away on February 4, 2011 at age 75.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R.D. and Irene Godwin and his brother, Travis Godwin.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Inez Godwin; their children, Sam Godwin, Andrew (Wendy) Godwin and Jennifer Godwin; their grandchildren, Bishop Godwin and Aurora Godwin; his sister, Annette (Ted) House; his brothers, Rufus (Cora Lee) Godwin and Ricky Godwin; and many other family and friends.
Rex was born on March 29, 1935. He graduated from Livingston Alabama State Teachers College in 1957 and after that he served his country for two years in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Inez Peterson, on October 14, 1960. He lived his life as a man dedicated to his family, his chosen profession of farming and his community. His lifelong interests included hunting, fishing and sports of all kinds.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Jay Funeral Home from 11am to 12pm for the family and from 12pm to 2pm for friends.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits
Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 8, 2011
Donald Rex Godwin
March 29, 1935 -
February 4, 2011
Donald Rex Godwin, a lifelong resident of Jay, passed away on February 4, 2011 at age 75.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R.D. and Irene Godwin and his brother, Travis Godwin.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Inez Godwin; their children, Sam Godwin, Andrew (Wendy) Godwin and Jennifer Godwin; their grandchildren, Bishop Godwin and Aurora Godwin; his sister, Annette (Ted) House; his brothers, Rufus (Cora Lee) Godwin and Ricky Godwin; and many other family and friends.
Rex was born on March 29, 1935. He graduated from Livingston Alabama State Teachers College in 1957 and after that he served his country for two years in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Inez Peterson, on October 14, 1960. He lived his life as a man dedicated to his family, his chosen profession of farming and his community. His lifelong interests included hunting, fishing and sports of all kinds.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at Jay Funeral Home from 11am to 12pm for the family and from 12pm to 2pm for friends.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits
Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 8, 2011
Friday, February 04, 2011
THOMAS LEE DIAMOND 1914 ? 2011
THOMAS LEE DIAMOND
1914 ? 2011
Thomas Lee Diamond, 96, of Chumuckla passed away on Wednesday, February 02, 2011.
Mr. Diamond was born on October 21, 1914 in Jay, Florida. He worked for the L&N Railroad from 1941 ? 1977. He enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and especially loved growing his famous tomatoes. Mr. Diamond was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church and a present member of First United Methodist Church of Pace. He was married 73 years to the love of his life, Vesta Kimbrough Diamond, who preceded him in death exactly 18 months prior. Also preceding him in death were his parents, Ben and Alice Diamond; one brother, Wiley Diamond; and three sisters, Olivia Amos, Bea Beck and Vela Parrish.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Carolyn Diamond of Pensacola; four grandchildren: Jodi and Mike Suchan of Jacksonville, Fl; Cheryl and Tommy Raines of Pensacola; David and Helen Diamond of Atlanta, Ga; Kevin and Mandy Diamond of Birmingham, Al; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother and his wife, George and Betty Diamond of Pace; one sister, Vera Bogart of Pensacola; and one sister in law, Rosalia Diamond of Pensacola; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home of Pace with Rev. John Webb officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be David Diamond, Kevin Diamond, Ronnie Diamond, Jim Kimbrough, Jay Nelson and Tommy Raines.
A special thanks to Jim & Elaine Kimbrough and Danny & Bonnie Holt, along with their families, for all their love and help, and to the nursing staff of Life Care Center for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: First United Methodist Church of Pace at 4540 Chumuckla Highway - Pace, Florida 32571. Friends may send condolences and share fond memories with the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net
Friday, January 28, 2011
Elizabeth Campbell Matthews, 1-26-2011 (1925 - 2011)
Elizabeth Campbell Matthews, 85, of Milton, Florida peacefully departed from her home surrounded by family to her Heavenly mansion on Wednesday, January 26, 2011.
Elizabeth was born on April 9, 1925 in Pace, Florida and moved to Chumuckla in 1932. She was the youngest of three children born to James Edward (Jim) Campbell and Dessie Howell Campbell. She enjoyed acting in many plays and playing basketball at Chumuckla High School (Class of 1942). Elizabeth received a degree in Home Economics Education in 1946 from Florida State College for Women (now Florida State University). She taught Home Economics at Fort Walton High School during the 1946-47 school year. A neighbor in Chumuckla, Mrs. Lulu Kimbrough, invited Elizabeth and Olyn to dinner for the purpose of introducing them to each other. They married on September 12, 1947, at her parents' home in Chumuckla. Elizabeth took delight in being a homemaker, raising her two children and assisting her husband by answering phone calls while he was making farm visits as the county veterinarian. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with a sweet, gentle spirit. She was cherished and will be deeply missed.
Elizabeth was a member of First Baptist Church of Milton since 1947. She enjoyed working with four-year-olds in Sunday School for many years. Along with her church activities, she was a leader in Cub Scouts and Junior Garden Club.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by two brothers, J. Lee Campbell and Lamar Campbell.
Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Olyn Matthews; son Roger (Vicky) Matthews of Milton; daughter Martha (Robert) Trigg of Navarre; two granddaughters Autumn and Ashley Matthews of Milton; four sisters-in-law, Myrtle Campbell of Pensacola, Frances Campbell of Chumuckla, Mattie Matthews of Bonifay, Margaret Matthews of Marianna; many cousins, nieces, nephews; and a special friend, Rosie.
Visitation will be from 10:30-12:00 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Milton. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon with Dr. David Spencer officiating. A lunch for the family and friends will follow at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. A private burial will be at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery on a later date. Lewis Funeral Home, Milton is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 6797 Caroline St., Milton, Florida 32570; Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32504; or the charity of your choice.
Published in Pensacola News Journal from January 28 to January 29, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Donald Campbell (1920 - 2010)
Donald Campbell (1920 - 2010) | Visit Guest Book
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
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
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)
Joseph Burch (1927 - 2010) | Visit Guest Book
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
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
Saturday, October 16, 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
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
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)