MRS. LOLA "MAC" BRAMLETT
Mrs. Lola "Mac" Bramlett, 94, of Lillian, Ala. passed away at a hospital in Pensacola, on November 17, 1999.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George William Bramlett, Sr.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Jo Faulkner of Lillian, Ala.; two sisters, Judy Reason, of Fla. and Ruth Miller of Virginia; numerous grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
Visitation for Mrs. Bramlett will be Friday, November 19, 1999 from 6-7 p.m. from Bayview Funeral Home in Foley, Ala.
The family wil be having a private graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Ala.
Family asks that donations be made to a charity of their choice in the name of Mrs. Lola Bramlett.
BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOME, Foley, Ala. is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM MICHAEL KUTZER
William Michael Kutzer, 53, died on the morning of Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at a very dear friends house in Austin, Texas.
Born in Pensacola and resided in Canton, Missouri. Mike loved the land and the people.
His son, Glen Joseph Kutzer; and father, William Leroy Kutzer, preceded Mike Kutzer in death.
Survivors include his daughter; Melanie Ginger Kutzer; mother, Nellie M. Kutzer; brother, Duane Kutzer; brother and sister in law, Wendell and Loretta Kutzer; and nieces, Chasity Kutzer, Tiffany Kutzer, and Stephany Kutzer.
He requested that there be no flowers sent and that a memorial fund be established with donations to be made to the organization: Eagles Lodge #1800, P.O. Box 44, Canton, Missouri 63435.
Memorial services will be held at the All Saints United Episcopal Church. Date and time to be announced at a later date.
JOHN HENRY LOWNEY
John Henry Lowney, 35, of Pensacola, a native of Staten Island, N.Y., and a registered nurse, died Friday, November 12, 1999, at his home.
Born in Westerleigh, N.Y., Mr. Lowney lived in Silverlake, N.Y. until 1985, when he moved to Pensacola.
After graduating from Curtis High School he earned a Bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
He enjoyed jet skiing.
He is survived by his mother, Frances Lowney; and a sister, Michelle Lowney.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 20 at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Roman Catholic Church, 920 Via DeLuna Pensacola, Beach Fla.
HARMON HOME FOR FUNERALS, 571 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, N.Y., is in charge of arrangements.
ALLEN E. MATTHEWS
Allen E. Matthews, 63, of Pensacola, died Friday, November 19, 1999.
Mr. Matthews, a native of Crystal Springs, was raised in Pensacola and had moved to Texas, returning to Pensacola about fifteen years ago. He was self-employed in the restaurant supply business, was a Vietnam veteran and was a member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #2198 of Warrington.
Survivors include: his wife, Cathryn Edgar Matthews; two sons, Michael and David Matthews; two daughters, Cecilia Winder, Mitzi Butera; five step- children, Sue Howell, Pete, Dwain, Ronnie and Jerry Edgar; three sisters; one brother; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, November 22, 1999 in Eastern Gate Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Gentry officiating.
Burial will follow in Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery.
EASTERN GATE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home with an Elks service at 3:30 p.m.
LT. MICHAEL T. MESCHKE USN
Lt. Michael T. Meschke USN, 33, died in the service of his country, November 14, 1999.
He was one of the two Navy airmen killed during a carrier take-off accident while on board the USS John F. Kennedy.
Lt. Meschke was a born July 9, 1966 in Saginaw Michigan. He graduated from AuGres High School, and enlisted in the Navy October 7, 1986 and after completing training was assigned to submarine service. He served aboard USS Swordfish from Nov. 1988 until Oct. 1992; and aboard USS Nevada from Oct. 1992 until Oct. 1993. He next served with Naval Submarine Supply Facility until Nov. 1995 at which time he transferred to the pre- commissioning unit in Louisiana. He completed his degree in Nuclear Technology from the University of the State of New York. He received his commission at NAS Pensacola, June, 1996 and won his "wings of gold" in Oct. 1997 His awards include Navy/Marine Corps Medal, (two awards), Navy Good Conduct Medal, (Bronze Star), Expert Pistol Ribbon, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commodation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Navy Marksman Ribbon, and Deterant Patrol 22, 29, 18 ribbons.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Meschke; father, Barry Meschke; mother, Joan Worsham; paternal grandmother, Betty Meschke; great grandfather, Leo Slodowski; brother, Dan Meschke; sister, Ashley Meschke.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Monday, November 22, 1999 at The Naval Aviation Chapel, NAS Pensacola, with Rev. Edward Harrison of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church officiating.
Burial with full military honors will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at the Aviation Chapel one hour prior to services.
LEON E. PARKER
Leon E. Parker, 85, of Pensacola, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 18, 1999 at a local hospital.
Mr. Parker was a native of Ala. but had resided in Pensacola for many years. He was in the construction business & was a long standing member of the Carpenter's Local. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was a member of Brentwood Masonic Lodge 363 F&AM, the Scottish Rite and former member of the Zelica Grotto & Hadji Shrine Temple. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Parker.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Judy Parker; daughters and sons-in-law, Sylvia and Edison Burleson, Sybill and Charles Godwin, Carolyn and Brian Barton; man's best friend, his dog, Sadie; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sisters and brother, George Parker, Luverne Dorriety and Claudie Watson.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, November 22, 1999 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Edison Burleson officiating.
Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Scott Parker, David Burleson, Rodney Godwin, Clayton Clark, Wayne Lawley, Joey Neal, Greg Blackman, Bruce Varde.
Honorary pallbearers will be Pensacola City Police Dept., Escambia County Sheriff's Dept. and Masons.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 1999.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Michael A. Brown and his staff, and St. Vincent's Nursing Staff at Sacred Heart Hospital for their compassion and support.
ANESHA MARIE ROBINSON
Anesha Marie Robinson, 15, of Pensacola, died Monday, November 15, 1999, at her home following a brief illness.
Survivors include her mother, Sheila (Jack) Griffin of Havelock, N.C.; father, Maurice Robinson of Pensacola; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard (Lillie) Baldwin of Pensacola; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie (Inez) Robinson of Pensacola; great-grandparents, Gladys Robinson and Alma Wilson; step- grandparents, the Rev. Herman (Carolyn) Pratt of Pensacola; brother, Christopher Osborne of Pensacola; step-sister, LaPursha Griffin of Pensacola; a host of uncles, aunts and cousins.
Services at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 1999 at Greater Union Baptist Church with Dr. A.J. King officiating.
JOE MORRIS AND SON FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Special thanks to Dr. James Rosoff and staff of Duke University, Durham, N.C.; Dr. Thomas Jenkins and Staff, Dr. Biondich and staff, and Dr. Halenkamp and staff, all of Pensacola; and Hospice of Pensacola.
LILLIAN R. JACKSON (DUCK) BELL
Lillian R. Jackson (Duck) Bell, 55, of Pensacola, died Wednesday, November 17, 1999 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Bell was a faithful member of Emanual Baptist Church where she was a member of Emanual Choir #2. She was preceded in death by her father, Dea James Jackson.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Petronia and MCPO Clint Mims of NAS Brunswick, Maine, Scherry and Otis Mixon, Jackie and Cynthia Bell, all of Pensacola; eleven grandchildren, John Jackson, Ralph McGraw, Jr., Gabrielle McGraw, Timethia, Jamarius, Darrius, Ricardo, Oleica, Othishalla, Allycia and Alexis; her loving mother, Mrs. Ruby L. Jackson; devoted brother and sister-in-law, Alfonza and Annie Jackson; two sister and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Robert Goldsmith, Mary and Rev. Theophalis May; uncles and aunts, Enouch and Celeste Jackson, Alexander and Christine Jackson, Helen Franklin, Amanda Jackson, Flora Jackson and Doris Robbins; a special nephew, Lemon May; special cousin, Arnetha Jackson Welcome; special friend, A.B. McCreary; five nieces; five nephews; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Emanuel Baptist Church with Rev. R. Lewis officiating.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
BENBOE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday.
CLIFFORD "SHORTY" CROOKS
Clifford "Shorty" Crooks, 91, of Pensacola, died Friday, November 19, 1999 at his home.
Mr. Crooks was a native of Pensacola and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clyda Lee Crooks.
Survivors include daughter, Jeanette M. Weber; sister, Edna Evans; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Monday, November 22, 1999 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Brother Sam Coker officiating.
Interment
will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rod Whitaker, David Parker, Steve Douglas, Anthony Boyette, Lynn Boyette and Ricky Luna.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy., is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at Faith Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday.
JOHN JOSEPH ELLMER, JR.
John Joseph Ellmer, Jr. 85, of Pensacola, died Thursday November 18, 1999 at a local hospital.
Mr. Ellmer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was retired from NAS Pensacola. He was preceded in death by a son, John Frank Ellmer.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Kathryn Ellmer; son, Paul Michael Ellmer; two daughters, Kathy Toepfer and Bonnie Duncan; seven grandchildren and eight great granchildren; two brother, Jake and Bennie Ellmer; two sisters, Marie Schaag and Helen Ging.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, November 22, 1999 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Stanton officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Molino.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy. is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at Faith Chapel from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The International Lutheran Hour Layman's League Ministries, 2185 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139-2983.
BEATRICE HOLLIDAY
Beatrice Holliday, age 87, of Pensacola died on September 20, 1999 at a local nursing home.
She is survived by her sister, Norma Biggar.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Minister Judy Prescell officiating.
Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy. is in charge of arrangements.
JOHN T. JENKINS
John T. Jenkins, 73, of Pensacola, died November 17, 1999 at Baptist Hospital following a brief illness.
Survivors include his wife, Sallie M. Jenkins of Pensacola, FL; father-in-law, Joe Hardy of Bessember, AL; sons, John Jr. (Geraldine), Walter, Leroy (Shirley), Curtis, Barry, Anthony, and Larry (Pamela), all of Pensacola, FL; daughters, Fannie Caroyln of Pensacola and Sharon (Kenneth) Carmouche of Houston, TX; sisters, Lula Watson and Annie Jenkins, both of Pensacola; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 1999 at Baptist Center, 2400 W. Strong St. with Rev. Michael Johnson, pastor of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
JOE MORRIS AND SON FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call the Baptist Center from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday.
ALLEN E. MATTHEWS
Allen E. Matthews, 63, of Pensacola, died Friday, November 19, 1999.
Mr. Matthews, a native of Crystal Springs, was raised in Pensacola and had moved to Texas, returning to Pensacola about fifteen years ago. He was self-employed in the restaurant supply business, was a Vietnam veteran and was a member of the B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #2198 of Warrington.
Survivors include: his wife, Cathryn Edgar Matthews; two sons, Michael and David Matthews; two daughters, Cecilia Winder, Mitzi Butera; five step- children, Sue Howell, Pete, Dwain, Ronnie and Jerry Edgar; his step-mother, Dorothy Salter; three sisters; one brother; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, November 22, 1999 in Eastern Gate Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Gentry officiating.
Burial will follow in Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery.
EASTERN GATE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home with an Elks service at 3:30 p.m.
TURNER LEE STEPHENS
Mr. Turner Lee Stephens, 91, of Pensacola died Thursday, November 18, 1999.
Mr. Stephens was a native of Suqualena, MS and had resided in Pensacola for many years. He retired in 1972, from the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Mr. Turner was a decon and a prominent member of the Scenic Heights Baptist Church. He was also a mason. Mr. Stephens was preceded in death by his wife Daisey M. Stephens.
Survivors include his brother, W.R. (Bill) Stephens of Pensacola; sister, Ozetta Till of Corpus Christi, TX; one niece and three; many great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, November 22, 1999 at the Scenice Heights Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Weinmann and Rev. J.P. Gwyn officiating.
Burial will follow in the Bayview Memorial Park.
Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 1999, at the Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scenic Heights Baptist Church General American Cancer Society.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
PAULETTE GLASS TATUM
Paulette Glass Tatum, 45, of Pensacola, died Friday, November 19, 1999 at her home after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Tatum was the organist, choir director, youth leader and Sunday School Teacher for many years at the United Pentecostal Church of Ensley, under the leadership of her pastor and father, Rev. Robert Glass. She was retired from Gayfers Department Store at Cordova Mall. Paulette was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 30 years, Bill Tatum; daughters, Shelly and Kelly Tatum; granddaughter, Marisa Tatum; father and mother, Rev. Robert and Mrs. Pauline Glass; brothers, Edward and Ronald Glass, all of Pensacola.
Funeral services will be at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Wilfred Carter and Rev. Jimmy Mitchell officiating.
Interment
will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her nephews.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy., is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at Faith Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday.
CHARLES E. WINSLOW
Charles E. Winslow, 90, of Pensacola, died Thursday, November 18, 1999 at a local hospital.
Mr. Winslow was a member of Brownsville Assembly of God Church.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Rev. Herbert H. Winslow and Charles I. Winslow.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Winslow; son and daughter in law, Kenneth E. and Lois Winslow, San Jacinto, CA; daughter and son in law, Joyce and Lester Zell, Tucson, Arizona; two brothers, Jim and Gilbert Winslow of Milton; two sisters, Gladys Carpenter, Milton, and Mary Adams, Pace; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, November 22, 1999 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Royce Peaden and Rev. Gene Hudson officiating.
Interment
will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy. is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at Faith Chapel from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
