Faith Chapel Funeral Homes http://fcfhs.com en David Mark Simmons [12/04/1958 - 02/19/2012] David Mark Simmons, age 53, of Pensacola went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Mr. Simmons was a music teacher for 29 years at Helen Caro Elementary School. Mr. David started at the age of 14 years old being the minister of music at his father’s church. He served 18 years as music minister at Smyrna Baptist Church. Mr. Simmons had a strong faith and great love for the Lord. His greatest passion was leading congregational music. David founded and was president of Youth for Christ at Ponce de Leon High School Florida. He was a collector of antiques, including old movies, records, novelty toys and western items. He was very lighthearted and kind spirited and never met a stranger. If you knew David he already had a nickname for you. He was a loving husband and friend with a great smile and wonderful sense of humor. He is preceded in death by parents, Reverend Mason and Grace Simmons; brother, Edward Mason Simmons, Jr. and his sister, Lana Jean Powell. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Genny Simmons; nieces, Lori (Randall) Yates and Nicole Powell; nephew, Jimmy Wells; mother-in-law, Lois “Kitty” Hilburn; numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Smyrna Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Adams officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Thomas Edwin Floyd, Jr. [08/22/1942 - 02/18/2012] Thomas Edwin Floyd, Jr. 1942-2012 Thomas Edwin Floyd, Jr. age 69 passed away from his earthly home in Molino, Florida Feb. 18, 2012 under the tender care of Covenant Hospice. Tommy was affectionately known as the Mayor of Dogwood Park. Mr. Floyd was born in Clio, Al. August 22, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Ruth Cunningham Floyd, and his first wife Barbara Chancellor Floyd. Survivors include his wife of 33 years Patricia McGahey Floyd of Molino, FL., Sons Michael (Shannon), Matthew and daughter Melissa (Anthony) and “adopted” daughter Sara Teymorzadeh all of Pensacola. Tommy also has 8 grandchildren Jacob, Tyler, Samantha, Ally, Isabella, Heila, Anthony, and Noah. Other survivors include sister Ellen (James) Baker, brother Bobby (Donna Sue) Floyd, Uncle Alex Brock, and sister-in-law Brenda (James) Coston all of Al., several nieces, nephews and cousins including Jimmy and Jacky (Sharon) Cunningham of Molino. Mr. Floyd also is survived by a brother-in-law Sam (Liz) McGahey of Clinton Ms. Active pall bearers will by Mark Baker, Michael McGahey, Scott Cunningham, Arnold “Dink” Kennedy, Carlos Ted Hassebrock and Mike Spinks. Mr. Floyd had a successful career with Chemstrand/Monsanto Company starting in 1965 and was medically retired in 1991. Asked to serve as honorary pall bearers are those who worked with Tommy “Wildwood” in the 708 Lab, the Diagnostics Group and Intermediates Maintenance. Tommy enjoyed fishing, “junking” and a good practical joke. He was a member of Woodbine United Methodist Church, was a Mason, and served in the US Army Reserve. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 am at the Funeral Home with burial at Aldersgate Cemetery in Molino. Services will be conducted by Rev. Jim Reece, assisted by Rev. Jimmy Allen. Flowers are appreciated and/or memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL. 32504 Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Jerald Wayne Whitehead [02/21/1943 - 02/17/2012] Wayne Whitehead, age 68, died Friday, February 17, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born February 21, 1943 in Fairhope, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Floyd and Marie Whitehead and his sister Helen Emerich. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Joan; daughters, Renee Martin and Debra Massey (LA); grandchildren, Nick Massey (Ashley), Nathan Massey (Brandy), Danielle Coates (Chase), Cassidy Martin; great grandchildren Imagen, Jaxson, Elijah, Mariah, Makayla and his sidekick Micah; beloved brother James (Carlie Mae), brother Junior Whitehead; Uncle Robert (Buddy) Driver; numerous nieces, nephews & cousins; and longtime friend George Farrant (Bonnie). Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Gene Hudson officiating. Interment will follow at Aldersgate Methodist Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday from noon until the services begin. The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and volunteers at West Florida Hospital’s ICU and Covenant Hospice and to Joyce Powell for all her help and support. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Shirley Ann Hastings [05/14/1947 - 02/16/2012] Shirley Ann Hastings, age 64 of Pensacola, FL went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2012 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Hastings was of the Baptist Faith. She was retired as a manager with Peaks Coffee service at Sacred Heart Hospital. She is preceded in death by her father, Arthur F. Gill; two brothers, James Gill and Rodger Gill. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Jackson DeWayne “Wayne” Hastings; her mother, Lillie K. Davis; two sisters, Susan K. “Tina” Wood and Karen Wood (Ray); two brothers, Edward Gill (Cheryl) and Jimmy Davis (Sophia); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Pallbearers will be Don Williams, Buddy Merritt, Shane Carlson, Waylon Gill, Steve Meaks, and William Swarize. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, February 19, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Joseph Hobson Huff [08/23/1947 - 02/15/2012] Joe Huff age 64 of Pensacola passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Mr. Huff was born in Millport, Alabama on August 23, 1947. Mr. Huff was a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Escambia County for 48 years. He was also a decorated Marine. Mr. Huff worked at five flags speedway for many years. He was a loving and loyal husband and father. He is survived by his wife Charlotte, his daughters Vivian Huff of Pensacola, Wendy Wedgwood and Tammy Hester of Grand Bay, Alabama. His father and mother Clyde and Frances Huff, his brother and sister-in-law Larry and Susan Huff of Pensacola. He had 12 grandkids and one great grandchild, mother and father-in-law Ester and Alex Cutts of Pensacola, and a sister and brother-in-law Gail and Ernie Craycraft. He had numerous nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. He had several special girls that were like daughters to him Elizabeth Peavy of Pensacola, Shannon Neal of Morristown, TN, Talesha Grev of Pensacola, and Mari Grimes of Pensacola. He was preceded in death by his sister Brenda Huff and a special young man that was like a son Labo Martin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on February 19, 2012 at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church with the Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating. Interment will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens on Nine Mile Road. Serving, as pallbearers will be Beulah Fire & Rescue. Honorary pallbearers will be Escambia County Fire & Rescue. The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Daniel Rowan Cecil [06/10/1975 - 02/15/2012] Daniel Rowan “Buzz” Cecil, age 36, of Gulf Breeze went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Daniel was a native and lifelong resident of the Pensacola area. He was of the Catholic Faith. Daniel owned and operated Elite Services Lawn Care. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Madison Danielle Cecil; mother, Jean Cecil; father, Rowan Cecil; brothers, David (Gretchen) and Robert Cecil; sister, Gina Goodman; special friend, Pam Price; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and many friends. Visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday evening, February 21, 2012 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 6:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funearl Home South with Revernd Fr. Paul Lambert officiating. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is handling arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Gloria Dean Smith, Tuberville, Bush, Smith [06/28/1932 - 02/14/2012] Gloria Dean Smith, age 79, of Pensacola, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012. She was born in the Barkley House and lived most of her life in the Pensacola area. Gloria was preceded in death by two sons, Bruce and Michael Turberville and one daughter Carla Bush Mitchell. She leaves her husband of 46 years, George Smith; daughters; Sandra Turberville, Brenda Rossignol (Gary), Janel Gillespie (Michael), Terri Smith and sons; Ray Anthony Bush (Jodi) and Kevin Smith; many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will cherish precious memories of their MeMe. Family will receive friends on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 9:30 am until 10:30 am with services immediately afterwards at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family wishes to express gratitude to Covenant Hospice within West Florida Hospital for the exceptional care they provided during this difficult time. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> George Bernard Price [02/19/1926 - 02/13/2012] George Bernard Price, age 85, of Pensacola passed away February 13, 2012. George’s first love was his Lord and Savior. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He loved his North Carolina heritage and he loved to travel and see new places. George was dedicated to his work and the Cantonment Masonic Lodge # 322, where he served as Past Master in 1979 and Chaplin in 1982. He took early retirement as an engineer from Monsanto and went on to work with John Brown Construction Firm until the age of 73. George has 13 U.S. registered patients. He served in the army and was a proud WWII veteran. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jobe J. Price and Margaret L. Roberts Price, his wife Elzona Price and his daughter Shanda Lynn Price, two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his three children, Janice Poolson (Jules), Stephen M. Price, Darren Price (Melissa), and one step-son Brant Webb (Cheryl), four grandchildren, Darren Price, Jr., William Moody (Lee Ann), Sherry Livingston (Jeremiah), Kevin Moody (Misty), six great grandchildren, Allie and Davis Warren, Courtney and Kelsy Moody, Addison and Fisher Moody, one sister Mary Nichols and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all of the staff, doctors and nurses of Baptist Hospital for the loving care given to their father. Thanks also to the Health Center of Pensacola “A” wing, and Covenant Hospice especially Father John Conrad and Jessie Adelamn for their comfort and support at the end. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Brent French officiating. Serving, as pallbearers will be William and Kevin Moody, Ben and Sam Poolson, Jeremiah Livingston and Jules Poolson. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhsw.com

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]]> Jack Shires [08/20/1929 - 02/13/2012] Jack Shires sadly passed away at midnight on February 13, 2012 surrounded by family and his pastor after a long, hard and courageous battle with colorectal cancer. Jack was born in Phoenix, AZ to William Jefferson and Minnie Stinson Shires and grew up in Awinn, Alabama. He was the youngest of 8 children in his family and the last to pass away. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Marjorie; daughters, Stefanie (John) Evans, Jan Coley; sons, Allen Wayne (Barbara) Shires, Joseph Gregory Shires; 3 grandchildren, Clint Shires, Paige Coley, and Grant Coley; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Jack loved his family and enjoyed having his children around him and other family events whether large family reunions or a small gathering. Jack moved to Mobile, Alabama after school and began work in the food distribution industry. Later he was employed with Kraft Foods for 17 years before he decided on a career change. His motto was if one could make money for someone else, one could make money for himself. He moved to Pensacola in the early 70’s and began a wholesale landscape business. He was the first to bring the decorative red lava rock into this area along with large decorative boulders. He soon branched into pavement maintenance and began his company, Asphalt-Sealcoating & Striping Co. in 1975. Jack loved this business and never wanted to give it up. He always wanted to make one more call, measure one more parking lot, and make one more sale. He took a lot of pride on his finished product and always wanted his customers to be satisfied. The family wants to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Thomas Tan and his compassionate and professional staff at Woodlands and to Dr. Marty Heslin at UAB. We also thank Covenant Hospice for helping so much during the last days. The funeral services will be on Saturday at Faith Chapel North; visitation 1:00 until services begin 1:50 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Pleasant Home P. Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL would be appreciated. The donations may be mailed in care of John Wells, Deacon, 7610 Stiller Lake Road, Pensacola, FL 32526. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Dorothy Annette Jennings Harpe [03/30/1938 - 02/12/2012] Dorothy Annette Jennings Harpe, age 73 of Pensacola passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She retired from Escambia County as an accounting specialist after 25 years. She was a devoted mother, loyal church member of First Assembly of God Church. She played many important roles in the church which included The Prayer Chain, greeter, Old Friends of First Assembly. She was a kind spirit who loved everyone she met. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Reid “Otto” Harpe; parents, Olin and Ruby Jennings and her brother, Grover Jennings. She is survived by her daughters, Debra (Larry) Alameda and Brenda (David) Getman; grandchildren, Courtney (Brandon) Alameda-Shipler and Caitlyn Alameda; cousins, Shirley Shiver, Patricia Brown, Carolyn Salter, Donna Tronu and Bill Anderson and childhood best friend and cousin, Edward Anderson. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Reverend Avon Fowler and Reverend Michael Tadlock. Interment will follow at Crain Cemetery in Milton, FL. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is handling arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Leonard Edward Jordan [11/19/1954 - 02/12/2012] Leonard Edward Jordan, age 57 of Cantonment, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012. He loved his family and wanted everyone to always be happy. He was an employee of Pine Forest Automotive and Collision Center for 16 years. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather and was blessed with many wonderful friends. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Milstead; daughters, Michelle and Brandy Jordan; step daughter, Kendra Milstead; sons, Leonard Jordan, Jr. and Christopher Jordan; step son, Michael Milstead; granddaughters, Kristen Jordan and Jalyn Jones; step granddaughters, Kirsten Lollie, Jasmine Milstead and Angel Kuhlman; grandsons, Jordan Rowell, Tyler Ray and Christopher Jordan, Jr. (CJ); step grandson, Travis Lollie; great granddaughter, Payton Fisher; brothers, Jimmy and Benjamin Jordan. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Edward Jordan and Marion Elizabeth Kidwell; a brother, John Thomas Jordan and a sister, Brenda Lee Jordan. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at FAITH CHAPEL NORTH FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment. Interment will follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Timothy McCurley, Jimmy Ray, Ted Fisher, Gavin McCurley, Jordan Rowell, Tyler Ray and Christopher Jordan, Jr. The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, February 20. Condolences may be placed online @fcfhs.com

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]]> Marie Olive Conkel [07/17/1928 - 02/11/2012] Marie Olive Conkel, age 83, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012. She was a longtime member of the Lillian Community Club, Amvets, and the American Legion. Marie lived a full life. She enjoyed traveling in her motor home. She loved the beach, she loved to read, and most of all, she loved her scotch and water. Marie was preceded in death by her husband George Conkel and her brother Bob Applebee She is survived by her two daughters, Dodie Braun and Michel Brown; two grandchildren, Cody and Bailey Brown; and her two sisters, Marilyn Smith and Linda St. Louis. Graveside services will begin at 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery. Faith Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Mary Evelyn Posey Taylor [06/07/1925 - 02/10/2012] Mary Evelyn Taylor, 86, died Friday, February 10, 2012 in Pensacola, Florida. She was born June 7, 1925 to Martin Edward and Mary Alice Posey in Holt, Florida. On March 30, 1946 she married James Edward Taylor. Together they had eight children. She retired from Monsanto in 1980 after 30 years of service. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years and her son Thomas Taylor, Sr.; brothers Preston D. Posey, Stacey D. Posey, Chester A. Posey, Clifton V. Posey and Holland M. Posey; sisters, Mae Belle Huckaba, Bonnie Lee Stewart and Cora Lee Posey. She is survived by three daughters, Elaine Taylor (Jerry, Sr.) Murdy, Gloria Taylor (Gary) Lefebvre, Sherry Taylor (Roger) Painter; five sons James E. Taylor, Jr., Daniel R. Taylor, Ronald A.(Cathy) Taylor and David A. (Jauquita) Taylor, Sr., twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-two great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter due in April; sister-in-law Juanita Posey and a host of nieces and nephews. Special thanks to her caregivers, James E. (Jimmy) Taylor, Jr., granddaughter Terry Lynn Govoni and friend Tina. Job well done! Also thanks to all the folks from Covenant Hospice for always being there. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Rev. Robert G. Govoni officiating. Pall bearers will be Jerry Murdy, Jr., John E. Murdy, Jason Taylor, Clint Taylor, Thomas Taylor, Jr., and David A. Taylor, Jr. Interment will follow at 2:00pm at Holt Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, February 13, 2012. Memorial may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th. Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32504. Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32505. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Ernest Ray Blackmon "Popper" [11/07/1932 - 02/10/2012] Ernest Ray Blackmon, age 79, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012. He was born on November 7, 1932 in Brewton, Alabama. Mr. Blackmon was retired from Monsanto. His passion was coaching in the Myrtle Grove area, hunting, and fishing. Mr. Blackmon loved Jesus and didn’t mind letting others know it. He was a resident of Bay Breeze Assisted Living Facility and taught a weekly Bible study for the residents there. Preceding him in death were his parents, Tom and Ellen Wilson, his first wife, Patricia Blackmon, his son, Bobby Blackmon, three grandchildren, and a brother Houston “Buck “ Graves. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie, his children, Sharon Olson, Jackie Bell (Jim), Johnnie Blackmon (Candy), Ronnie Blackmon (Sharon) and Sport Baker, 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter, his brother, Bill Wilson (Shirley) and 3 sisters, Betty Pritchett, Peggy Hammac (Lavon) and Bobbie Jean Douglas. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church Chapel with Pastor and son-in-law Jim Bell officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Rob Roberts and Jim Bell. Committal service will follow at Catawba Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dr. David E. Shofner officiating. The family extends their thanks to the nurses and doctors at Gulf Breeze Hospital, Baptist Hospital, the administration and staff of Bay Breeze Assisted Living Facility, and the pastors and congregational care team at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church. Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola is in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Lamuel Clifton Boothe [10/17/1938 - 02/10/2012] Lamuel Boothe, age 73, of Pensacola passed away Friday, February 10, 2012. He was born on October 17, 1938 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He retired as an aircraft mechanic with the United States Navy. L.C. was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader for many years. Preceding him in death was his parents, Roy Clifton and Minnie Boothe and a sister, Renettia Barner. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Julia “Jo” Boothe; three sons, Robert E. Boothe (Sarah), Clifton E. Boothe (Gayle) and Richard W. Boothe; one daughter, Barbara Greene; eight grandchildren, Robert Boothe, Jr., Sarah Oglesbee (Doug), Danny Boothe (Heather), Lyndsey Darrah (Rob), Amanda Suggs (Curtis), Brian Boothe (Kelly), Jonica Boothe and Mahgan Boothe, four great grandchildren, one brother, Jerry Boothe (Dorene) and two sisters, Vivian Richardson and Lillian Baker. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Navy Relief Fund. Graveside services will be held at 1:15 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery. Serving, as pallbearers will be The United States Navy Honor Detail. Honorary pallbearer will be Donald Smith. The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel South on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola will be in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Wallace (Pete) Waldon Smith [01/21/1932 - 02/09/2012] Wallace (Pete) Waldon Smith 1932-2012 Wallace Smith, 80, of Pensacola, died Thursday, February 9, 2012. Pete was born January 21, 1932 in Homerville, GA. He graduated from Georgia Tech with a textile engineering degree which led him to Chemstrand Textile Company and Monsanto til he retired in 1985. PaPa loved watching John Wayne movies and basketball and football games from his alma mater, Georgia Tech. He is preceded in death by his parents Henry and Alma Smith. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, son, Brad, son, Gregg (wife Michele), daughter, Gay (husband Tommy), grandchildren: Felicia Smith, Nicholas Work Sr. (wife Marissa), Christopher Work, Victoria Smith, great grandchildren: Christian, Madison and Kesley McGhee and Nicholas Work Jr., sister, Henrietta Heyerdahl, niece, Janet Gill, nephew: Rod Heyerdahl (wife Linda), great niece: Kristy Cooper (husband Bobby) children Lance and Ivey. Memorial service will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Joseph B. Previto [01/28/1927 - 02/07/2012] Joseph B. Previto, 85, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. He was born January 28, 1927 in Mobile, Alabama and was a former resident of Bayou LaBatre, Irvington, Alabama, Corpus Christi, Texas and recently of Pensacola, Florida He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Nettie Previto; stepmother, Lela Previto; two sisters, Rosemary Murray and Ellen Wilkinson; two step-sisters, Doris Bosarge and Helen Schambeau. Survivors are his beloved wife of 60 years, Grace Graham Previto; one son, Greg Anthony Previto and his wife, Donna Morris Previto of Newport News, VA. The family would like to recognize the love and caring staff of Creekside Senior Village and Covenant Hospice of Pensacola, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rejoice Broadcast Network (RBN-WPCS-89.5) P.O. Box 18000, Pensacola, FL. Active pallbearers are Charles Allen Murray, Danny Fuller, Ben Gould, Bobby Shewmake,Donald Jordan and Clint Morgan. Honorary pallbearers will Ed Gould, Charles Dowdle, Walter Reid Dowdle and Bob McNeeley. Joe was a WWII veteran with the U.S. Navy from 1945-1946 and trained as a Waist Gunner. Upon conclusion of war, he joined his father in a seafood business; later employed at Brookley Air Force Base, Mobile, Alabama. After Brookley’s closing, Joe transferred to NAS Pensacola serving on the CNATRA staff, which moved to Corpus Christi, Texas. Upon retiring for Civil Service, he continued to work as a contractor for the Navy until 1999. He enjoyed studying the Bible, fishing, woodworking, and giving a helping hand. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 10, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Reverend Russell Baker and Reverend Anthony Leonard officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is handling arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Keith Alan Fleger [02/27/1958 - 02/06/2012] Keith Alan Fleger was called to his eternal home with the Lord on February 6, 2012. Keith was a lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida. Keith was a 35 year employee of International Paper Company. Some of his favorite pass times were golfing, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Marjorie Fleger, and his sister, Sue Schnarr. Keith is survived by his wife of 15 years, Debra Willis Fleger; stepdaughter, Angela Bouzios (Nick); stepson, Johnny Jones (Andrea); a sister, Joy Mitchell; six grandchildren; a very special nephew, Duerwood A. Willis, as well as many other special family and friends. Pallbearers will be Mark Nettles, Jeffrey Ginwright, David Smallwood, Lamar Wiggins, Jim Hual, and Phil Nix. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Larry Huff officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 Hwy 29S, is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Ricky Lee Davidson Sr. [10/07/1960 - 02/05/2012] Ricky L. Davidson, Sr., passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. Ricky was born in Pensacola on October 7, 1960 and has been a lifelong resident. He was owner of Davidson Wrecker Service since 1979 and co-owner of Davidson Racing. His favorite pastime and love of his life was NASCAR Racing and local short track at Five Flags Speedway with his loving wife Tina. He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Sarah F. Davidson. He leaves behind to celebrate his loving memory his wife of 13 years, Tina; son, Ricky Jr., son and daughter- in- law, Timothy and Samantha; daughters and sons- in- law, Camey and Michael, Marilyn and Arthur; daughter, Tiffany, eight grandchildren, brothers and sisters- in- law, Rodney and Debbie, Steve and Sharrone, and John and Emily, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Faith Chapel North with Rev. Mark Torres officiating. Interment will follow at Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday February 8, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Faith Chapel North is in charge of arrangements. Please express your condolences at www.fcfhs.com

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]]> Emerson Allen “Len” Tipton [08/25/1948 - 02/04/2012] Emerson Tipton, age 63 of Pensacola, died Saturday February 4, 2012 in a local hospital. Len was a native of Medford, OR but had been a resident of Pensacola for the past 30 years. He was of the Mormon Faith. Len was a retired owner of Tipton Enterprises. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Belinda “Bo” Tipton; daughter, Joy Rugg; two sons, Justin Tipton and Jacob Andrews (Erin); seven grandchildren, Shayanne, Sierra, Tera, Hunter, Stephanie, Abby and Liam; sister, Pam Parker; numerous brothers & sisters in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Condolences may be placed online @fcfhs.com.

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