Paula Jean Langford
December 24, 2024
Paula Jean Langford of Molino, Florida; beloved wife, mother, and grandmother; passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. She was born in Pensacola on August 6, 1954, to Paul and Geraldine Houston.
In 1971 she married the love of her life Collen Langford Jr. During their 53 years together, they had the tremendous honor and opportunity to travel and serve in many duty stations throughout Collen’s Navy service. During this time Paula and Collen raised their two wonderful sons. She served for many years as a teacher’s assistant and office aide for Escambia County Schools and later she retired from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office where she worked alongside her husband.
Paula was active in her church, the Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church. Her love and light will be greatly missed by the congregation. Her family is comforted by the knowledge that Paula was at peace in her relationship with the Lord; she wanted all of her friends and family to know that as she enters the gates of heaven “I’ll be young again when I get over there. No more illness or pain. Thank you, Jesus, for saving my soul.”
She is survived by her loving husband Collen; her sons, Dennis (Christina) Langford and Collen III (Jodie) Langford; her four beautiful grandchildren, Dominick, Allison, Sadie, and Jack; sister, Sue Hill; and brothers, Patrick and Randall Houston.
A service will be held to honor Paula on December 30, 2024, at The Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church 2690 Jacks Branch Road, Cantonment, FL 32533 at 12 pm, followed immediately by a reception and celebration of her life in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Paula’s name to The Lathram Chapel.
Morgan Kelly Womack
December 22, 2024
Morgan Kelly Womack
Our precious Morgan went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She loved the Lord with all her heart and soul, we know she is completely healed and in the arms of Jesus. She loved life and was able to do so many amazing things in her 29 years. She loved music and played in the Excel Marching Band of Gold. She was a Girl Scout and graduated from Excel High School in 2014. Morgan loved animals and volunteered at the Atmore Animal Shelter after graduation and eventually started her own pet sitting business. She loved to travel with her family and was able to travel many places from the east coast to the west coast. But the thing she loved the most was her family, her church family and her precious boyfriend of 10 years, Aaron. Morgan loved her Lord and Savior with all of her heart and soul and shared that love with everyone she met. She was a prayer warrior. To know her was to love her.
Morgan is preceded in death by her grandparents, Hoover and Jenelle Hall, and J.D. Womack.
Morgan is survived by her parents, David and Janet Hall Womack of Atmore, AL; her grandmother, Ercell Womack; her sister, Shelly (Ryan) Lambert of Oak Grove, FL; her niece and nephew, Mary-Ann Lambert and John Lambert along with her loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Unity Baptist Church with Bro. Josh Long officiating.
Interment was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove, FL.
Active pallbearers were Ryan Lambert, Kevin Holland, Ryan James, Brandon Strawbridge, Bobby Wooten, David Lambert, Frank Williams and Dwight Griffith.
Donations can be made to a ministry organization such as Pilots for Christ in Morgan’s honor.
Mary Frances Bowles
December 18, 2024
Mary Frances Bowles, age 88, of Flomaton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at a nursing home in Pensacola, Florida. Born on November 29, 1936, in Brewton, Alabama, she was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, where she devoted much of her life to her family, church, and community. She was known by those most familiar with her as Frances.
Frances was a principal owner of Flomaton Wholesale Company, a business founded by her parents, Clifford P. and Erma Hendricks, when she was just a young girl. The company, which operated from 1946 to 1996, was an integral part of the local economy and a testament to her family’s hard work and dedication. Frances worked alongside her parents and later her husband, Charles Bowles, to ensure its continued success, playing a key role in the business until its closure.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Charles Bowles, and her parents, Clifford P. and Erma Hendricks.
She is survived by her children, Ann Rawlinson (Jimmy) of Cantonment, FL, and Mike Bowles (Alison) of Jonesboro, GA; her grandchildren, Ashley Steele (Jeff) of Pensacola, FL, and Jamie Nisewonger (Timothy) of Pensacola, FL; and her precious great-grandchildren, Holleigh and Olivia.
A devoted member of the Flomaton Methodist Church, Frances was actively involved in many community efforts, including preparing Thanksgiving meals for the elderly and shut-ins. Her faith and generosity extended far beyond the church, as she supported various local organizations. She was a longtime member of the Flomaton Garden Club, reflecting her love of gardening, and the Flomaton Research Club, where she worked to support local initiatives, including scholarships for high school students.
A proud graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Home Economics, Frances enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and bringing people together. Her home was always filled with warmth, hospitality, and delicious meals, making it a cherished gathering place for family and friends.
Frances’ kindness, strength, and devotion to her family and community will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her legacy of love, service, and faith will live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all whose lives she touched.
A service to celebrate Frances life will be held at Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton, AL, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the United Methodist Children’s Home.
She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Annie Ruth Bryan
December 18, 2024
Annie Ruth Bryan, age 85 of Atmore, AL passed away on December 16, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1939 in Century, FL to John O’Bannon McCall and Cynthia Myrl Comalander McCall. Annie is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Bobby McCall, Pauline Pickern, Helen Hughes and Gail Smith, and her grandson, Rick Pearson.
Annie is survived by her children, Cheryl (John) Vennell of Marianna, FL, Elaine (Billy) Holk of Bratt, FL, Kenny (Krista) Bryan of Murrayville, GA and Keith Bryan of Gainesville, GA; her brother, John (Maxine) McCall of Bratt, FL; her sisters, Debbie Cribbs of Pensacola, FL and Nancy Sessions of Bratt, FL; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Keith Bryan, Pastor John Vennell, and Bro. Trent Hatcher officiating.
A private interment will be held at Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on Saturday, December 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. in Atmore, AL.
Franklyn Roy ‘Frank’ Drew
December 16, 2024
Frank Drew
1936-2024
You will never recognize the greatness of God until you reach the end of your own greatness.
Franklyn Roy “Frank” Drew, 88, left this earth on December 10, 2024, to spend eternity in his heavenly home. Frank was born September 15, 1936, in Marion, S.C., and lived in numerous places during his service with the United States Air Force, including Scotland, Crete, Turkey, Germany, and the Philippines.
Frank had been a resident of Pensacola since 1972, where he and wife, June, raised their two children. He retired from the Air Force U.S. Security Service in 1976 and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of West Florida in 1979. He then worked for the Civil Service as a systems analyst until his retirement in 1996.
Frank was an active member of Pinewoods Church in Cantonment, where he served as an elder. Frank will be remembered for his devotion to both his family and his faith, his willingness to serve, and his big smile.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Roy Drew and Frances Elizabeth Johnson Drew.
He is survived by his wife, June Drew; daughter, Jackie Kressin (Mark), of Pensacola; and son, Kevin Drew (Heather), of Austin. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Linzi Kressin and Drew Kressin (Sydney), of Pensacola, Ava Drew of New York City, and Logan Drew of Austin, as well as great grandchildren, Rooney Kressin and Elton Kressin. Frank’s sisters, Janice Derrick and Linda Heins (Richard), also survive him.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church with Pastors Joel Trick and John Findlay officiating. Interment will be on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Barrancas National Cemetery. The procession will roll at 9:45 a.m. from Olive Baptist Church Warrington Campas.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 20224 at the church.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Heath Auston Baker
December 15, 2024
Heath Auston Baker, age 55, sadly passed away on November 20, 2024, in Pensacola, FL; surrounded by his loving family. Originally from Davisville, FL; he had been living in Atmore, Alabama, for the last ten years. Heath was a member of Unity Baptist Church, where he found community and support throughout his life. His kind spirit and warm heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Baker cherished moments spent with his family and enjoyed participating in family gatherings. He had a passion for history and relished wandering the roads aimlessly, always ready to engage in conversation with anyone he met. To him, nobody was a stranger, and he particularly loved being near water. A dedicated Florida Gators fan, he also enjoyed watching shows like Yellowstone and programs on the Food Network. His professional journey included roles at the Stone Bag Plant in Cantonment, FL; the Container Paper Mill in Brewton, AL; Wind Creek Casino in Atmore, AL; Burroughs ATM Solutions, The Tavern in Atmore, AL; and The Lodge at Cliffs Landing.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mack Auston baker, one daughter, Ashley Dawn Baker, grandparents, Audra “Aud” (Ruth) Baker, Ralph (Viola) Mulder.
He is survived by his mother, Thelma Baker, of Atmore, AL; one son, Bradley Auston Baker, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Haley Brooke Baker, of Tyler, TX; two brothers, Lloyd Baker, of Agricola, MS; Clayton Baker, of Atmore, AL; three sisters, Marie (Tal) Moss, of Milton, FL; Sally (Tommy) Carriere, of New Orleans; Kimberly (Bryan) McGhee, of Atmore, AL; one granddaughter, Caralee Baker, of Brewton, AL; lil buddy, Cason Prall, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Josh Long and Brother John Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Barren Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Lloyd Baker, Tyler Hochstetler, Chris Singleton, David Jones, Neil Mulder, and Clay Baker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darron Carnley, Billy Wayne Harrison, John Helm, Edward Bardin, and Randy Baker.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Edna Earl Lambert
December 15, 2024
Edna Earl Lambert, age 97, peacefully slipped into heaven on the eve of December 11, 2024 in Atmore, Alabama. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Perdido, Alabama to James Elbert and Naomi Singleton Digman.
She grew up in Perdido, Alabama until she met the love of her life Hibbert Lambert and moved to the community of Nokomis, Florida where they made a life together and raised their children on their farm. She worked at Vanity Fair in Atmore for 10 years.
She was an avid gardener. She worked really hard on her vegetable garden and grew a yard of beautiful flowers. She was a great seamstress. She sewed many of her children’s clothes when they were young and continued to sew for her grandchildren and made many quilts for them. She was an awesome cook and baker. Sunday afternoon lunches were always the best at her house especially when she cooked homemade lasagna. Her chocolate chip cookies were always the best. She made many dozens of them for her family and her grandchildren’s schools.
She loved to travel and never missed the opportunity for a trip to the beach or to the mountains.
She never missed any activity, recital, or awards show that her grandchildren participated in or never passed up the opportunity to help them learn from their bad behavior. She loved to go to her grandchildren’s sports activities. She was their best cheerleader.
She was a little spit ball of fire, 97 years young. A little lady with a big heart and a sharp mind that loved her all her family.
After losing her eye sight, she loved just holding your hand and knowing you were there with her. Her mind was still so sharp at 97 years young.
She is preceded in death by her parents James Elbert and Naomi Singleton Digman, her husband Hibbert Lambert, Sr., infant daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Lambert, her son, Hibbert (Buddy) Lambert, Jr., her daughter, Barbara Ann Hollingsworth, granddaughter Rena Hollingsworth, great grandson, Samuel Asher Lambert, her sons-in-law, Barney Ray Shipp and Dewayne Hollingsworth, her brother, James (Bo) Digman, her sisters, Essie Ziglar, Willie Gagner, and Jean Lambert.
She is survived by 4 daughters, Merle Pope, Edna Shipp, Glenda (George) McAnally, and Pat (Wayne) Lambert Hetzel-Barnes. Her grandchildren Ronald Hollingsworth, Robert Hollingsworth, Russell Hollingsworth, Rachael Hollingsworth Hamilton, Michael Lambert, Jonathan (Jon) Wade Lambert, Jenny Lambert Biggs, Keith Pope, Marsha McAnally Carter, Amanda Hetzel Hawkins, and Ben Hetzel, many great grandchildren and many great great children, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, visitation will be at 1 pm until service time at 2 pm at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Brother Marcus Wallace officiating.
Graveside service will follow at Antioch Baptist Church in Nokomis, Florida
Pallbearers will be Michael Lambert, Jon Lambert, Russell Hollingsworth, Robert Hollingsworth, Ben Hetzel, Scott Francis, Chris Singleton, and John Heathcock.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Hollingsworth and Keith Pope.
Paul Franklin Cascone
December 12, 2024
Paul Franklin Cascone, 73, passed away on December 8, 2024, after a long and valiant fight with cancer.
Paul was born in Pensacola Florida on October, 19, 1951 to Joseph Franklin and Betty Ruth (Shipman) Cascone.
He was baptized, confirmed, and was a childhood member of Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Pensacola.
Paul was educated in Pensacola, graduating from Escambia High School and Pensacola Junior College with a degree in drafting. He was employed with several area building contractors before securing his career at St. Regis Paper company, a.k.a. Champion International/International Paper. Paul was employed at IP, from 1977 until his retirement in 2017. He attained a supervisory position and also served in several union positions including President of his local union.
Paul loved the outdoors. In his teen years, he was an avid surfer after which he became a steadfast bass fisherman and deer hunter. He was quite the marksman both in archery and a variety of firearms. Rest assured, he was in his tree stand on opening day of hunting season annually. Paul also loved deep sea fishing. His dream of owning a large gulf worthy vessel came to fruition in recent years. He loved trolling the gulf for anything that would bite a hook. Paul was also an accomplished craftsman. He had his own shop, built his own boat house and was always improving/renovating his home or his children’s homes. There was always a project in the works.
Paul’s greatest accomplishment however, was his family. Paul and Cindy were married on November 28, 1974. Paul and Cindy raised three children whom he loved dearly. Their 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated with his family on Thanksgiving Day.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Betty Cascone, and his beloved sister Betty Jo Etheridge.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 50 years, Cindy.
He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Scott Enfinger of Prattville, AL, his son Joe of Pensacola, his son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Catherine of Pensacola. His grandchildren and the joy of his life, Ethan Enfinger of Prattville, AL, Dayton Cascone, Cooper Cascone, Olivia Cascone and Kaylee Cascone, all of Pensacola. First cousins Cathy Villar and Ed Villar of Pensacola whom Paul considered siblings, as well as countless friends and family who loved him dearly.
All guests are invited to join the family for lunch after the funeral in the reception hall at Faith Chapel North.
Entombment service will be held after the luncheon at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 7433 Pine Forest Road Pensacola, FL.
Pallbearers will be Bob Dunn, Lee Dunn, Ron Riley, Bryan Etheridge, Owen Pierce, and Joshua Hornsby.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dan Etheridge, Mickey Hornsby, Jody Villar, Robert Pappas, David Hargrave, and Steve Palmer.
Memorials may be made in Paul’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or American Cancer Society.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to: Dr. Syed Jafri, staff, and Kristi, nurse navigator; Vitas Hospice home healthcare, all caregivers especially Kylie; and Vitas inpatient care.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10 a.m. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m.
Marie Barlow Alston
December 12, 2024
Marie Barlow Alston, age 97, of Atmore, Alabama went to be with our Lord on the morning of December 9, 2024. Ms. Alston was born April 4, 1927, to Sam and Clara Bell Barlow. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She retired from Vanity Fair, loved Alabama football, Braves baseball, and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Atmore.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert “Bob” Alston and son Jerry Alston (Debbie).
She is survived by her devoted children Larry Robert Alston (Dianne) and Sam Alston (Beth), her grandchildren Angie Huff, Crysti Alston, Christina Platt, Hayden Minshew, Angela Alston Brown and Jerry Bradford Alston, several great grandchildren and host of many other family members and friends who cared for her dearly.
Special thanks to Proveer at Port City, SAAD’s Hospice and Ms. Pauline Langham who was so special to her.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Dr. Kevin Garrett and Bro. Burt Hendrix officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers: Pat McAbe, Donnie Bray, Aden Miller, Kyle Huff, Tommy Deas, and Ricky Deas.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Atmore.
June Denham Weaver
December 12, 2024
On Friday, December 6th, the Lord said, “Welcome Home” and June Denham Weaver met her Savior face to face. She was born August 3, 1933, to Charles and Nora Denham in Molino, Florida. Her father, wanting another boy, gave her the given name of Charles Debinard but she was lovingly known as June, Wife, Mama, Momma June, June Bug, Second Momma, Granny, Nanna, Sister, Aunt, and Friend to so many.
June went to Molino School and graduated from J. M. Tate High School. She met William Archie Weaver while she was working at Nicholson’s Grocery Store in Cantonment. When they decided to get married, she and W. A. eloped to Lucedale, Mississippi and were married on November 27, 1953.
She loved quilting, crocheting and needlepoint, and if there was a craft to be made, she could make it. Many have been blessed with beautiful, crocheted tablecloths, quilts, and other precious keepsakes. She loved to scrapbook, but the type from days gone by. She clipped newspaper articles, obituaries, national impact stories, local stories on weddings, farming, and anything that she thought was interesting. These clippings were then preserved in photo albums. A library of history she made. She was raised at Pugh’s Chapel Assembly of God Church and was a founding member of the Berean Bible Assembly later to become Victory Assembly of God Church. She taught children in Sunday School, Missionettes, and Vacation Bible School for over 40 years. She loved sharing about Jesus and teaching Bible stories with the felt boards of old.
Preceded in death is her husband W.A.; her son Jimmie and daughter-in-law, Debbie Weaver; her son-in-law, Jeff Crichton; her granddaughter, Carla Crichton; siblings, Gail (Alice) Denham, Bill (Pauline) Denham, Marie (Albert) Caro, Margariet (E.J.) Smith, Betty Denham; brother-in-law Lamar Patrick.
She is survived by her brother Jimmie Denham (Dawn); sister Mary Ann Patrick; daughter, Bobbie Crichton; son, Archie (Cheryl) Weaver; grandchildren, Eric Crichton, Meridith (Marshall) Caum, Lydia (Justin) Purvis, Haylee (Benjamin) Linam; great grandchildren, Cole Crichton, Carmen Garcia, Caroline Caum, and Charlotte Caum. Blessed by more grandchildren and great grandchildren at the time of Jimmie and Debbie’s marriage are Ashley (Michael) Rhodes, Wesley (Tiffany) McAnally; great grandchildren, Bradley, Bryan, Brystal, Brodie, Ethan, Delaney, and many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews, many of whom thought of her as a second mother.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the ER staff, the doctors, nurses, and staff in CCU and on 6 North at HCA Florida West Hospital, as well as the nurses and staff of Vitas Hospice Care that cared for her like their own mother, especially Lexi and Ty that were so very caring in her final days. You are truly called to the mission that is before you and we are so touched by your loving care for both our mother and our family.
Homegoing services will be Thursday, December 12, at 2:30 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church with visitation at 1:30 p.m. Bro. Ken Johnson and Bro. Josh Helton will be officiating.
Graveside will follow at Highland Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Highland Baptist Church cemetery fund.
Pallbearers will be Michael Patrick, Jim Denham, Marshall Caum, Justin Purvis, Benjamin Linam, Cole Crichton, and Chuck Hendrix.