Wastle Spears 1938-2012

Wastle Spears 1938-2012

On October 28, 2012, he celebrated his 74th birthday by going home to meet our Lord. Wastle passed away at West Florida Hospital in the company of family and friends. A native of Chumuckla, Wastle was a graduate of Chumuckla High School, class of 1956. He spent much of his early life farming and was always involved in the Chumuckla community coaching the "Best little league baseball team ever." He retired from Monsanto in 1996 after 35 years in the sheet metal shop. As promoter of Five Flags Speedway from 1990 to 1997, he was a major contributor in the local racing community. Since retirement he has enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending as much time as possible with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie Glenn and Emma Lee Spears as well as sister-in-law, Gayle Spears, and nephew, Teddy G. Dotson, Jr. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 54 years Lillian "Polly" Elizabeth Simmons Spears, his son Terry Spears (Helen) and daughter Tina Morton (Larry), grandchildren Ashley Spears, Trenton Spears, Taylor Morton and Terrian Spears, brothers - Herschell G. (Celeste) of Dothan, AL, Louie Orrell (Margie) of Milton, Gene A. of Cantonment, Billy D. (Shelby) of Flomaton, AL, and David (Teri) of Pace, sisters - Judie Dotson (Ted) of Milton, and Linda Grooms (Marion) of Gulf Breeze, Sister-in-law - Mildred Salter of Pace and brother-in-law Mason Simmons (Ruby) of Jay, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and special friends - Leon Weeks, Kenneth Harris, Dick Salter, and Ed Mosely. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 2 pm at Lewis Funeral Home in Pace with burial to follow at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery on Chumuckla Highway. Pall Bearers: Gordon Howell, Buddy Powell, Timmy Cook, John Salter, Louie Salter and George Guilford Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits .Published in Pensacola News Journal on October 31, 2012

Dollie Penton Lockett 1917-2012

Dollie Penton.Dollie Penton Lockett 1917-2012 Dollie Lockett, age 95 of Pensacola, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was a member of Ensley United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed sewing, embroidery, and needle point as well as baking, cooking and being a homemaker. Her life was her family and her domestic talents. Dollie loved to travel around the country with her husband Lewie, on their yearly vacations. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lewie Lockett; her parents, Mose T. and Susie Anna Harris Penton; four brothers, Thomas, Glenn, DeLois and Luther Penton; two sisters, Bessie Burkett and Grace Coffield. Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Davis of Pensacola; son, James A. Lockett (Beverly) of Shreveport, LA; granddaughter, Ginger Lockett Talley (Carl) of Dallas, TX; grandson, Eugene Lockett of Dallas, TX; four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2012 at FAITH CHAPEL NORTH FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Hwy 29 Cantonment with Rev. Mark Dees and Rev. Jesse Evans officiating. Interment will be in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery in Chumuckla. The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North one hour prior to the service on Monday. Donations may be made to Ensley United Methodist Church, 25 E. Johnson Ave. Pensacola, FL 32534 or to Covenant Hospice. Condolences may be placed online @fcfhs.com. Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits

Rena Pauline Boutwell 1935-2012

Rena Pauline Boutwell 1935-2012 Rena Pauline Boutwell 1935-2012 Rena "Pauline" Boutwell, age 77 of Chumuckla, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, M.D. Boutwell; grandson, Christopher Ray Boutwell; parents, Alto and Orene Kelley; 3 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by two brothers, Jerry and Rex Kelley; three sisters, Christine, Aveline and Carolyn; five children, Randy Boutwell, Mary (David) Gambrell, Betty (Sherman) Kinsey; Dennis (Elaine) Boutwell, and Tim (Tonya) Boutwell; 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:00PM Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Chumuckla Community Church (formerly Elizabeth Chapel) with Pastor Wayne Plotner. Burial to follow in Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11AM prior to serivice. 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 October 6, 2012.

Terry Dwayne McArthur (1958 - 2012)

Terry Dwayne McArthur 1958-2012 Terry "Dwayne" McArthur, 53, of Chumuckla, passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2012 following a battle with lung cancer. Mr. McArthur was a native of Pensacola, Florida and resided in Chumuckla for the past 24 years. He is preceded in death by his sister, Janet McArthur. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Diana; his two daughters, Jamie Zajac (Josh) of Milton and Michelle Tabb (Mickey) of North Carolina; a granddaughter in waiting, Elizabeth Grace (Jamie & Josh); his father, James D. McArthur (Chickie) of Pensacola; his mother, Elaine McArthur of Jacksonville; a brother, James W. McArthur (Joyce) of Pensacola; his in-laws who loved him dearly and many other loving relatives and friends. Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. It was Dwayne's wish to be cremated and his ashes sprinkled back to the Earth by his wife in a private ceremony. A Celebration of Life for Dwayne is being planned for the near future. Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits. Published in Pensacola News Journal on September 9, 2012

REUNION at CHUMUCKLA - 29 Sept.

This is THE PLACE - A Place Called Chumuckla
Click the link to learn details of the Reunion.
Please pass this link along to ALL your Chumuckla freinds.  IF you have ANY questions email Vic.  vic@buzzcreek.com . 

James Willard Carnley December 23, 1942 - June 30, 2012

James Willard Carnley (December 23, 1942 - June 30, 2012) Mr. James Willard Carnley, Sr. age 69 of Peterman, AL died Saturday, June 30, 2012 in a local hospital. Mr. Carnley was a native of Chumuckla, FL but had been a resident of Peterman for most of his life. He was a member and deacon at the Beatrice Baptist Church in Beatrice, AL and served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife, Marie Hardy Carnley, of Peterman; one son, James Willard Carnley, II, of Peterman; one daughter, Brittany Steelman, of Milledgeville, GA; one brother, Glenn Carnley, of Texas; two sisters, Diane Carnley, of Pensacola, FL and Carol Carnley of North Carolina; and one granddaughter, Scarlett Elizabeth Carnley. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM from the Beatrice Baptist Church in Beatrice with the Rev. Jeff Robison officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, July 2, 2012 from 6-8 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Pineville Cemetery in Beatrice with Johnson Funeral Home directing.

Dewey Devon Spicer December 31, 1931 - August 27, 2012

Dewey Devon Spicer August 28, 2012 Mr. Dewey Devon Spicer, age 80, of Century, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012, at Century Care Center. Mr. Spicer was a native of Chumuckla and a former resident of Jay before going to Century. During his working years, Mr. Spicer worked as a farmworker. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Malcolm ‘Junior’ Spicer, Jr. and B.C. Spicer and nephew, Larry ‘PeeWee’ Spicer. He is survived by his sisters, Shirley Thomas of Pensacola and Mary Ard of Chumuckla; nephews, Tom Spicer and Mike Spicer, both of Chumuckla and Johnny Ray Spicer of Century; and special niece and caregiver, Pat Spicer of Brewton. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Spicer at a future date. Flomaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Clara Joyce Schultz 1944 - 2012

Mrs. Clara Joyce Schultz, age 68 of Monroeville,AL died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Schultz was a native of Chumukla, FL but lived in Monroeville for the past seven years. She was a member of the Monroeville First Baptist Church and the Mt. olive Baptist Church. Mrs. Schultz is preceded in death by her husband David Nikolas Schultz. Survived by her son, William Schultz and wife Jillian of Monroeville;

One granddaughter, Rebecca Elizabeth Schultz, of Monroeville; one brother, Lincoln Wayne Schultz, of Idaho; four sisters, Francis Joiner, of Castleberry, AL, Wynona Joiner McDonald, Ernestine Anita J. Ervin, Janette Elizabeth J. Kesler. Memorial services will be held Friday September 7, 2012 at 2:00PM from the Monroeville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Micah Gandy officiating.

Memorials may be made to Celebrate Recovery c/o Phil Synder in Monroeville,AL . The family will receive friends at the church starting at 1:00 PM prior to the services. Visit our online registry at: www.johnsonfh.org

Joyce Joiner Schultz - 1946 - 2012

Preliminary Notice - from her sister, Jeanette -- Janet Kesler

To all of Joyce Schultz's , family and her dear friends , Joyce passed away last night in her sleep (Saturday). please know that she is with Our Lord now . and happy. Please pray for her son and his family , and her sisters and brothers.we will miss her.  (Her sister Jeannett Joiner Kesler).

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Some of Joyce's stories about growing up in Chumuckla are HERE . Do read them. She wrote vivid memories of a time that many of us shared. Joyce was widowed some years ago. She made her home in Monroeville, AL.

HEARTLESS PANTHER - A Novel

From 2011-AUG-Mims2L

Interview with the Author of "Heartless Panther" Brian Sullivan.
The book is an ebook from Amazon  This  historical novel brings the age of the Creek Wars and the War of 1812 into some clarity for the Gulf Coast Region.  It is worth it just to learn some of the actual history and to learn some of the cultural aspects of the various people living in the region at the time. Plus - it is a quite well told tale with fascinating interwoven plots - all connected to the history.

Daniel "Richard" Enfinger 1955-2012

Daniel "Richard" Enfinger, 57 of Chumuckla Community, passed away on August 9, 2012.

Richard was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa County, a local contractor and an avid horseman. He touched the lives of many and will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel C. and Louise Enfinger and his "second mom" Laurel Howell.

He is survived by his sisters, Rhonda (Paul) Forte and Glenda (Denny) English; brothers, Dennis (Martha) and David (Renita) Enfinger; nephews and nieces, Scott Forte, Dustin (Erin) English, Kenna (Chad) McDaniel, and Daysha Enfinger. Lifelong best friend, Gordan (Lana) Howell; and "second family" Laverne (Vera) Howell, Jimmy (Sharon) Howell, Nancy (Sandy) Wyatt, Lana (Mike) Martin, Stephen (Gail) Howell, Jeremy (Riley) Wyatt and their children.

Funeral services will be held at 10AM Monday, August 13, 2012 at Lewis Funeral Home Pace Chapel with Rev. Andy Martin and family friend Jeremy Wyatt, officiating. Burial at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4PM to 6PM on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Drew Meyers, Dan Lozier, Ricky O'Kelley, Henry Tipton, Michael Neal, Marcus Brannon.

Honorary Pallbearers: John Leonard, Tony Tindell, Johnny Baggett, Timmy Cook, Mike Neal and Kevin Rose.

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

Myrtle Gertrude Carswell Campbell 1923-2012

March 20, 1923 - July 27, 2012.   Myrtle Gertrude Carswell Campbell, 89, born in Noma, Florida , a life resident of Santa Rosa County  and widow of J. Lee Campbell. Myrtle was the loving mother of Jim and Vic Campbell and Wanda Campbell Roberts.  She found much joy as mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Myrtle was born to Navy Victoria and John Robert Carswell as the 9th of 10 children who are all deceased except one, Amie Carswell Howell Hendrix who resides in Jacksonville. Her siblings were, Malgram, Manual, Cecil, Vera, Onie B., E.W., Amie, Bobby, and R.V.  She was a 1941 graduate of Allentown, High School and married J. Lee Campbell in 1944.

She loved children’s ministry and served our Lord in many area churches. Her most loved service was through the Child Evangelism Fellowship.

Myrtle is survived by  children, Jim (Lynne Mock) Campbell, Vic (Karen Gatewood) Campbell and Wanda (John) Roberts: Grandchildren (Jim) Benjamin (Holly Stephen), Kevin (Angie Tancer), Daniel. (Vic) Alex. (Wanda) Wesley, Mary Beth (Josh Barrows), Anna (Matt Peden), Naomi (Nathan McIntosh), Matt (fiancee Margaret Spitznagel): and, eight great-grandchildren. Louise (Bobby Carswell), and Frances (Lamar Campbell), are surviving sister-in-laws.

Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Sunday, July 29 , 2012 at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel with Chaplain David Gibson officiating and Dr. Michael D. Wiggins officiating. Visitation will be from 1PM until time of service. Burial will follow with a graveside service at Elizabeth Chapel  Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Myrtle’s grandsons.

In Lieu of Flowers we suggest donations directly to Child Evangelism Fellowship, PO Box 348, Warrenton, MO 63383-0348.