Norman Charles Walther (Plug) 1923 - 2012

December 18, 1923 May 30, 2012 Norman Charles “Plug” Walther, 88 of Chumuckla, FL passed away May 30, 2012. A lifelong resident of Santa Rosa County, FL, Norman was the devoted husband of the late Grace McCoy Walther. Norman was also a devoted and loving father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Norman was a 1943 graduate of Allentown School, after graduation he enlisted into the U.S. Army and became a medic. Following his time in the Army, with much encouragement from his siblings, he enrolled in the University of Florida and graduated with a degree in Agriculture.

He began his teaching career in agriculture at Chucuckla High School, Norman’s great love for gardening and growing crops was always a great joy to him. Even in the summer of 2012 Norman was still growing vegetables, not only for family, but neighbors. This was something had done all his life. Norman also enjoyed the plant nursery he established in order to educate people on the methods of growing and the different varieties of scrubs and trees.

 He instilled the love of farming to many students while teaching at Chumuckla High. Norman was the eighth child out of ten who were born to the late Will and Nancy Walther; he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Martha Levins, granddaughter, Alisa and three sister in laws, Geneva Lynn, Sula Fulford and Judy Knight . He survived all of his siblings and reigned at the last several Walther reunions as the patriarch of the family, or as some of us put it, “The King of the Hill”; Carrie Lee Walther Carpenter, James Walther, Woodrow Walther, Gordon Walther, Lester Walther, Cecil Walther, Emma Walther Zarahn, Irene Walther Blaisdell and Earl Walther; Norman is survived by his children; Marie (Wayne) Goddard, Jack (Eddnie) Walther, Jane (David) Chavers and Jean Kirkland; grandchildren, Michele, Chris, Jennifer, Marcia, Stacey, Tim, C.J., Josh, and Jonathan; great grandchildren, Caden, Annie, Mickey, Morgan, Mason, Mia, and Macy; two sister in laws, Alice Myers and Catherine Redford of GA and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel with Rev. Hubert Smith officiating and Ann Walther Sprague officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service. Burial will follow at Coldwater Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Norman’s grandsons, Tim, Chris, Jonathan, C.J., Joshua and Keith and Clark Harris.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Norman’s granddaughters, Michele, Jennifer, Marcia and Stacey and Billy Walther, Dennis Walther, Kenneth Harris, Willard Davis and close family and friends.

car crash on mineral springs road in Chumuckla Kills girl

Story at Press Gazette.  19 year old girl died.
http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/wednesday-15594-accident-morning.html

Mr. Larry Clifford Spicer (April 13, 1956 - April 13, 2012)

Mr. Larry Clifford Spicer
(April 13, 1956 - April 13, 2012)

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Mr. Larry Clifford 'Pee Wee' Spicer, age 56 of Brewton, AL died on April 13, 2012 at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton, AL.

Mr. Spicer was a native of Brewton, AL and had worked fourty plus years as a truck driver in the transportation industry. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Ray's Chapel in Bogia, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, B.C. and Ruthie Spicer and a brother, Billy Spicer.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Spicer of Brewton, AL; daughters, Stephanie (Jason) Morgan of Byrneville, FL; Mandi (Larry) Kinley of McDavid, FL; Alicia (Harold) McGhee of East Brewton, AL; brothers, Tom Spicer of Chumuckla, FL; Mike Spicer of Chumuckla, FL; Johnny Ray Spicer of Century, FL; sisters, Mary Ard of Chumuckla, FL,; Shirley Thomas of Pensacola, FL and nine grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, April 15, 2012 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Nathan Brown and Rev. Chip Barbas officiating. Inerment will follow in Ray's Chapel Cemetery, Blogia, FL.

Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.flomatonfh.com.

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Clyde Lawrence Moore, 81

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Clyde Lawrence Moore, 81, of Molino died Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Visitation: 1 p.m. today at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment until services begin at 2 p.m.

Christopher Ray Boutwell 2/18/1986-2/10/2012

Christopher Ray Boutwell, age 25 of Chumuckla, FL passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.

Christopher was born and raised in Chumuckla, FL. Chris was an avid sportsman. He loved to hunt, fish, wakeboard on the river, and watch the Alabama Crimson Tide play ball. But his most loved past time was spending time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his Grandpa "D"

Chris is survived by his parents, Dennis and Elaine Boutwell; sister, Amber; god mother, Vanessa Marlowe; god sister, Michele Morgan; god brother, Shawn Marlowe; fiancé, Mallory Beach; grandparents, George and Sarah Blackmon and Pauline Boutwell; and numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Elizabeth Chapel Community Church with Rev. Wayne Plotner, officiating. Burial to follow in Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-9pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel.

Friends may send condolences to the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.net.

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Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 15, 2012 Print

Ada Diamond, 2-6-2012, (1915 - 2012)

 

Ada Bauldree Diamond, January 21, 1915 - February 6, 2012

Ada Bauldree Diamond, age 97, of Jay, FL (Brownsdale) went to be with her heavenly father on Monday, February 6, 2012.

Mrs. Diamond was born January 21, 1915 to the late James Richard Bauldree and Annie Myers Bauldree in Enterprise, AL. Her family moved to Jay, FL in 1927. In 1933, she married John Daniel (J.D.) Diamond and had nine children. Together they farmed and operated a grocery store until they retired in 1967.

After retirement, they enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends. She was a member of Jay First Assembly of God and loved to go to church and listen to preaching and gospel music.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, John Daniel Diamond; sons, Richard Edward Diamond, Charles Rudolph Diamond and John Clinton Diamond; sons-in-law, Hardy Renfroe and Dennis Williams; one grandchild, Vickie Diamond; two sisters, Ethel Mae Stewart and Cora Lee Noles; six brothers, Hubert Smith, Lloyd Smith, James Bauldree, T.D. Bauldree, Willard Bauldree and Alfred Bauldree.

Survivors include: five daughters, Addie Rue (Bud) Mote, Linda Williams, Annie Merle Renfroe, Paulette (Tommy) Roberts and Delorise Ann (Glenn) Gavin; one son, James Earl (Faye) Diamond; two daughters-in-law, Doris Diamond and Mary Diamond; 22 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 6:00 to 9:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Jay Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Jay First Assembly of God with Rev. Ron Carnley and Rev. Frederick Barrow officiating. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living Facility, Covenant Hospice and Dr. Jeffrey Kelley for the special care given to Mrs. Diamond during her last few months.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Pensacola News Journal on February 8, 2012

Mary Ellen Enfinger 1934 - 2012

Mary Ellen Enfinger, 77, of Chumuckla passed away unexpectedly
on Monday January 30, 2012. Mary was born on April 20, 1934 in Jay, FL
and had resided in Chumuckla for most of her life.

Mary retired in 1997 after raising 5 children and working most of her life as a cook in local restaurants. Everyone that knew her always looked forward to “Mrs. Mary’s”cooking…she always said that if you went away hungry it was own fault!

She was preceded in death by her husband Archie Enfinger and her parents.
Survivors include two sons Larry (Linda) Enfinger of Chumuckla, Garry (Brandy) Enfinger of Milton; three daughters; Lou Ellen (Tony) Burks of Pace, Karen (Ken) Gramm of Milton, Karlene (John) Jernigan of Chumuckla; two sisters Julia Joyner of Columbus, GA,, Joyce Casler of Jay, FL; 9 grand children and 4 great grand children, and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be; George Joyner Sr., Wayne McMillan, Terry Capers, Lamar Waldrop, Russell Enfinger, and Matthew Thorne (Aunt Mary’s special great- nephew).
Funeral will be officiated by her nephew John Patrick Whitfield.

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Denny Grant Segrest 1956-2012

 Denny Grant Segrest, went to swag the gates of Heaven on Monday, January 23, 2012. We may never understand why God takes someone before we're ready, but obviously He is planning a fantastic party and needs an outstanding decorator; God chose the best!

Denny was born August 8, 1956 and spent his entire life in Chumuckla, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred Segrest, and his grandparents, Claude Grant, Maggie Kelly Grant, and Robert and Bessie Segrest.

He is survived by his mother, Odene Grant Segrest; his sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Mack Wombles; his special cousin, Glennie Faye Hearn; his God-children, Melanie Gaylard Gibbs, Jason Gaylard, Justin Gaylard, and Mikayla Thomas; his special phone friends, Tessie Williams, Dot Germann, and Lillian Ward; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, who all loved him very much.

Denny never met a stranger. He was a bright and shining star who touched the lives of many people all over the world. To know him was to love him.

Visitation will be Friday, January 27, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.

Pastor Joey Rogers and Bishop Vincent Warren will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Denny's cousins. Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published in Pensacola News Journal on January 27, 2012

Some Wind Damage WEAR

http://www.weartv.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wear_vid_20020.shtml
Chumuckla neighbors affected by a recent storm - were probably glanced by a tornado. This news story has video as well.

Danny Lewis Holt 1948-2012

Danny Lewis Holt
Danny Lewis Holt

(1948-2012)

Danny Lewis Holt, loving husband, father and grandfather passed to his heavenly home January 17, 2012. Danny was born January 19, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the only child of Hilery Holt and Gladys Lambeth Kirkland who proceeded in him in death.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie of 45 years, his son Dan (Pamela), daughter Nancy (Richard) Brown and his grandchildren: Kristen (Carl) Carter, Katelin Holt, Emma Holt, Garrett Brown and Seth Brown. Survivors also include special cousins Robert (Linda) Holt of Flomation, AL and Gary (Anne) Holt of Pace, Sister-in-law, Carole (Floyd) Griffin of Baker, Brothers-in-law, Billy (Paula) Kimbrough and Jim (Elaine) Kimbrough of Chumuckla, Atwood (Sandra) Kimbrough of Pace and John (Addie) Kimbrough of McDavid as well as numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews.

Danny graduated from Chumuckla School in 1966. He attended Okaloosa-Walton Junior College where he played baseball and ran cross country. A general contractor in Santa Rosa County for 38 years, Danny was also a major participant in land development. He attended Milton First Assembly of God and taught a Wednesday night adult Bible class. While he spent many hours building in the local community, he was most recognized by his kindness, generosity and smile. Danny's well known testimony of his miraculous healing of cancer in 1985 will survive his death.

Friends may call for visitation at Milton First Assembly of God Friday, January 20, 2012 from 5 p. m. until 8 p. m. Funeral services will be held at Milton First Assembly of God Saturday, January 21 at 10 a. m. Burial will be at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to both The Gideons International, Santa Rosa Chapter and/or Milton First Assembly's building fund.

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Published in Pensacola News Journal from January 20 to January 22, 2012

Danny Holt - Funeral UPDATE

Funeral service information for Danny Holt.
Full Name
Danny Lewis Holt

Date of Death
Tuesday January 17th 2012

First Visitation
When
Friday January 20th 2012 5:00pm - 8:00pm Location
...
First Assembly of God Milton
6163 Dogwood Drive
Milton, FL

Service Information
When
Saturday January 21st 2012 10:00am

Location
First Assembly of God Milton
6163 Dogwood Drive
Milton, FL

Interment Information
Location
Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery
8008 Chumuckla Highway
Pace, FL

Martha Ann Salter (1949 - 2012)

Martha Ann Salter (1949 - 2012)


Martha Ann Salter

1949-2012

Martha Ann Salter of Chumuckla, died January 5, 2012 at her residence after a courageous battle with cancer. God called and she slipped from the arms of her loving family into the waiting hands of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Martha has joy in her heart knowing that she would reunite with love ones that had preceded her to Heaven.

Martha was born in Atmore, Alabama on February 13, 1949 to the late Walter Woodrow & Irene Stacey Raines. Her father died when she was 10 years old. Hard times followed for the family. Those hard times helped shape her life in a positive way. It made her strong, confident and not afraid of hard work. Martin Salter came into her life and it was love at first sight. They married on April 10, 1965 at Brownsdale Baptist Church in Santa Rosa County. Although Martha was 16 at the time, she went on to complete her education and held a number of positions. She was employed by the Santa Rosa School Board, was an x-ray technician, and lastly was a correctional officer for the state. Her most important job was that of a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

The church and her family were central in her life. Martha led many to the Lord. She was a proud member of Pine Level Baptist Church and loved her church family dearly. Martha was proud of her Native American heritage. She recently became a member of the Santa Rosa Creek Indian Tribe. She received her tribal name of Bright Star. Now, when her family views the night sky they will be reminded of her physical and spiritual beauty.

Every moment is precious when death is near. Martha was able to embrace those moments to talk with those she loved sharing last thoughts, memories and wishes. She leaves behind her husband, Martin; her only daughter, Angela (Michael) Pennell; Grandchildren, Bradley (Candace) Pennell and Katie Pennell; great-grandchildren, Faith Pennell, Gabriel Pennell, Jacob Lewis and Elizabeth Pennell; Siblings, Billy (Shirley) Raines, Hazel (Buddy) Beasley, Helen Cresson, Dale (Ray) Hyde, Ruth Cameron, Patricia Raines and many nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank Dr. C. David Smith, Dr. Alejandro A. Inclan, Dr. Gerald Lowery and all the Covenant Hospice Doctors, Nurses and Employees.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Monday, January 9, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel with Dr. Gary Crawford and Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Level Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel.

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Published in Pensacola News Journal on January 8, 2012