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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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Martha Jane Carpenter 1929-2009

Martha Jane Carpenter, 80, of Milton, died Monday, October 19, at a local hospital. She was born in Brewton, Alabama, to the late Sanford S. Murphy and Bernice Peebles and lived most of her life in Milton. She was a longtime member of First Assembly of God in Milton.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Carpenter; son, Thomas Wade Wyatt; and daughter, Linda Sue Reeves.
She is survived by a son, Sandy (Nancy) Wyatt; daughters, Shirley (Thomas) Moody and Tamra (Scott) Day, all of Santa Rosa County; grandchildren, Donald Braley of Naples, Florida, Jeremy (Rilee) Wyatt and Rhonda McGhee of Pace, and Jennifer Bryant of Foley, Alabama; great-grandchildren, Chase Macarthy and Cameron McGhee, and a longtime special friend, Evelyn Beasley of Jay.
Family will receive friends Thursday, October 22, 2009, at 11:30 am at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm., with the Rev. Fred Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Lewis Funeral Home handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice.
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Doyce Ray McWaters (1939 - 2009)

Doyce Ray McWaters, 70, of Crestview, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009.

He was born July 22, 1939 in Milton, Fla. and was a lifelong resident of Northwest Florida.

Doyce graduated from Milton High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Air Force proudly serving his country. After completing basic training, he trained as a Morse Intercept Operator at Keesler AFB, Ms. Upon completion, he was selected for further training as a Non-Morse Intercept Operator at March AFB, Ca. Upon completion of his specialized training he received a top secret security clearance and was sent to Karamursel Air Station, Turkey, where he performed duties that have been credited with making an important contribution to the United States effort in the cold war.

In 1961, he married the love of his life, Audrey Carol Harvell and together they raised a beautiful family. Doyce was a very proud and doting "Pop" to his two children, Pam and Todd, but his pride and joy was his "Special Angel", granddaughter, Tori Reynolds. He was affectionately known to many as Uncle Doyce and was a wonderful father figure and mentor to his many nieces and nephews.

Doyce was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. After retiring from Frito Lay in 2002, he followed in his wife's footsteps and took up the game of golf, becoming a member and part owner of Foxwood Country Club. He was an avid sports fan known to cheer on the Braves, Seminoles and Celtics. Doyce loved fishing and also had a great love of country and gospel music; his favorites were George Jones and J.D. Sumner. An accomplished musician in his own right, Doyce enjoyed playing guitar with family and many friends.

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Visitation will be at Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home on Monday, Oct. 12 from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Woodlawn Baptist Church Hwy. 85 N. Crestview at 2 p.m., with burial at Harper Cemetery, Hwy. 87 Holley, Fla.

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OSWALD R. CAMPBELL 1914 - 2009

Oswald Campbell
OSWALD R. CAMPBELL
1914 - 2009

Oswald R. Campbell, age 94, of Silverhill, AL, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Santa Rosa Health and Rehab in Milton, FL. He was born November 24, 1914 in Chumuckla, FL to the late Cuyler H. Campbell and Bessie Savelle Campbell.
Oswald served in the Army Air Corp having served in WWII and was a Jet Engine Mechanic for the Civil Service at Eglin Air Force Base. He moved to Silverhill, AL in 2000 from Crestview, FL and was a member of Silverhill Evangelical Covenant Church and the National Rifle Association.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clayton Campbell and his twin brother, Otto Campbell.
Survivors include his wife, Mable Hendricks Campbell; two sons and a daughter-in-law, William R. Campbell of Senatobia, MS and Joe O. & Patricia H. Campbell of Silverhill, AL; a grandson, Daniel C. Campbell; a granddaughter, Jennifer A. Campbell, both of Silverhill, AL; brothers, Donald, Rufus, Glen, Winston and Colbert Campbell, all of Chumuckla, FL; sisters, Lucille Lee and Evelyn Jamison of Robertsdale, AL and Louise Gregory of Pensacola, FL.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 2 PM from the Chapel of National Cremation & Burial Society, Milton, FL with Pastor Jesse Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery in Chumuckla, FL. Music will be by Seth Dunnington. Pallbearers will be Roger Campbell, Keith Campbell, Dale Campbell, Clay Campbell, Mahlon Campbell, David Campbell, Ricky Campbell and Ronald Campbell.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, October 8, from 12:30 PM until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the William R. Campbell Special Needs Trust, C/O Vision Bank, P.O. Box 606, Robertsdale, AL 36567.
National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Published in Pensacola News Journal on October 7, 2009

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