FRANK RAYMOND GEIGER
Frank Raymond Geiger, 66, of Milton, was born into his new heavenly life on Tuesday, November 23, 1999, in a Pensacola hospital.
He was born on April 27, 1933 in Columbia, Miss., the sixth son of Archie Luther Geiger and Madie Wilson Geiger. He was retired from the aircraft maintenance department of Raytheon Aerospace Support Services, NAS Whiting Field; was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 - 1957, the U.S. Naval Reserves 1957 - 1960, then active again from 1960 - 1969. He married Edith L. Forbes on August 27, 1960 in Columbia.
Frank was predeceased by his parents; a sister, Louise Geiger; and two brothers, Edsel Geiger of Columbia, Miss. and James Thompson Geiger of Granada, Miss.
He is survived by his wife, ``Edie'' Geiger; a daughter, Terri Lynn Carnley and son-in-law, Alvin Carnley of Jay; and two sons, Charles Stephen ``Chuck'' Geiger of Milton and John Stanley Geiger and daughter-in-law, Shannon Remele Geiger of Huntsville, Ala; four grandchildren, Amanda Leigh Carnley and Jay Randall Carnley of Jay, and Courtney Anne Geiger and Ashton Rebekah Geiger of Huntsville, Ala.; three brothers, Robert Harold Geiger of Sacramento, Calif., Milton Archie ``Ben'' (Alice White) Geiger of Columbia, Miss., and Charles Glyn (Bobbie Morgan) Geiger of Tylertown, Miss.; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Herring Geiger of Columbia, Miss. and Jenelle Geiger of Grenada, Miss.; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and great-great nieces.
Frank was a member of Hickory Hammock Baptist Church, VFW Post 4833, Senior Friends and Better Breathers Association of Santa Rosa; and former member of the VFW, Columbia, Miss. and the East Milton Volunteer Fire Department.
Services will be held at Donnie Sowell Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, November 27, 1999 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George Dunn, the Rev. Carl Gallops, and the Rev. Virgil Fleming officiating. Musical tributes will be offered by Jimmy Rinehart. Burial will be in the Lewis Williams Memorial Cemetery.
DONNIE SOWELL FUNERAL HOME, Milton, is in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Jim Brock, George Hozack, Roy Geiger, Bo Cummings, Bill Cummings and Bert Cummings.
Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Jiminez, Al Summerlin, Wayne Dennis, Bob Gable, Jim Allen, Billy Cooke, Warren Weekes, Golson Harrison, and the members of East Milton Volunteer Fire Department.
Florida contributions may be given, or contributions to the American Cancer Society, the Better Breathers Association of Santa Rosa, or the charity of your choice.
A special appreciation is extended to Dr. Philip Wade and staff; Dr. James Fay and staff; exception friends and advisor, K.C.; and all the angels of St. Catherine's at Sacred Heart Hospital and at West Florida Regional Medical Center - 4 North, SNU, and 6 South, for all their loving and tender care, not only to Frank, but to his family as well.
HOYLE HYDEN
Hoyle Hyden, age 84, of Marietta, Georgia, died Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at St. Joseph Hospital.
He was the son of the late William Thomas Hyden and Joshepa Kennedy Hyden and the Husband of the late Jamie Lee Hyden. Born in Fulton, MS. He had lived in Birmingham and Pensacola, FL, a member of the Cokesbuy United Methodist Church in Pensacola and was retired from the Midland Company as Vice President of Finance.
He is survived by a daughter, Diane Lawrence of Atlanta, GA; two sons, T. Michael Hyden of Marietta, GA and Gary Hyden of Birmingham, AL; a sister, Kathleen Burch of Birmingham, AL; four grandchildren, Bret, Kristin, Robyn and Will; and two great grandchildren, Chase and Jacob.
Services to be held Sunday, November 28, 1999 at 2 p.m. from the Norwood Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial to follow in the Carter Cemetery, Detroit, AL with Brother Tim Markham and Brother Noel Burch officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
NORWOOD FUNERAL HOME, of Sulligent, AL is in charge of arrangements.
HUGH LEE PRINCE
Hugh Lee Prince, 60, of Daphne, Alabama, died November 25, 1999 at his home. He was employed with Westinghouse Corporation for 28 years, was honorably discharged from the United States Army and was a member of East Hill Baptist Church.
Mr. Prince is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Liston S. and Rhonda Jones; brother, Oliver Milton Prince; nieces and nephews, Michael, Laura and Daniel Prince, Teresa, Geoffrey and Leah Jones, and Shana Prince. He is also survived by a special friend, Joyce Loew.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, November 27, 1999 at Bayview Memorial Park with Dr. Rick Spencer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Northwest Florida or Dreams Come True c/o East Hill Baptist Church, 3069 Spanish Trail, Pensacola, Florida 32503.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
LINDA AILEEN DeLUCA SARTIN
Linda Aileen DeLuca Sartin, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at a Hospice residence.
She was of the Catholic faith and the former manager of Bobby Rubino's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Elizabeth Lee Driscoll.
Survivors include her husband, Mitchell "Mickey" Sartin of Pensacola, FL; father and step- mother, Albert Joseph DeLuca, Sr. and Cynthia DeLuca of Milford, CT; three sisters, Libby Miniaci of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Mary Borja of Poway, CA, and Suzan Frances Kolendo of Vero Beach, FL; three brothers, Albert DeLuca of Milford, CT, David DeLuca of Tampa, FL, and Chris DeLuca of Milford, CT; three step-sisters, Laurel Hitzler of Milford, CT, Lisa Stone of Milford, CT, and Lynn Maistto of Tuszon, AZ; father and mother-in-laws, Gene and Beatrice Putnam of Chickamauga, GA and Carl and Norma Jean Sartin of Pensacola, FL; numerous kind and caring brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, November 27, 1999 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. S.B. Atkins officiating.
Interment
will be in Tennessee- Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville, Georgia.
The family will be receiving friends after 5 p.m., Friday, November 27, 1999.
W.L. WILSON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements.
JAMES EDWARD ``ED'' ARMSTRONG
James Edward ``Ed'' Armstrong, age 75, of Pace, died Saturday evening, November 27, 1999.
Mr. Armstrong was born in Castleberry, Ala., and had resided here since 1962. He was a retired carpenter, formerly owned and operated Ed's Truck Stop in Pea Ridge, was a longtime associate of McKenzie Motors, was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the Scottish Rite and Shrine. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Pace.
Mr. Armstrong was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Armstrong.
He is survived by his wife, Elsie Armstrong; two daughters, Debbie (Ed) Hawkes of Denver, Colo. and Susie Thompson of Molino; one brother, Eugene Armstrong; eight grandchildren, Ashley, James, Christie, Buck, Kristi, Patrick, Tauni and Chris; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Armstrong will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, 1999 from the chapel of the Donnie Sowell Funeral Home. Brother Clain Roberts and the Rev. Kevin Goza will officiate with interment
in the Memory Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Mitchell, Ed Nettles, David Winkles, Charlie English, Reggie Allen and Charlie Tyner.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dan McKenzie, Donnie Sowell, Gerald Moore, Floyd Bennett, Theo Buttrum, Wayne Crutchfield and fellow associates of McKenzie Motors.
DONNIE SOWELL FUNERAL HOME of Milton is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
GERALD LUTHER BOSTWICK
Gerald Luther Bostwick, 59, of Milton, Fla., died November 26, 1999 at an assisted living facility, following Alzheimer's disease.
Mr. Bostwick was retired from Monsanto after 37 years service. He was a member of Margaret Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include: a son and his wife, Jim and Beth Bostwick, Milton; a daughter and her husband, Sheila and Kenny Holloway, Warner Robbins, Ga.; three grandchildren, Adam and Rachel Racht, Warner Robbins, Ga. and Trevor Bostwick, Milton.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at Donnie Sowell Funeral Home with Minister David Myers, of Margaret Street Church of Christ, officiating.
Burial will be in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Hastings, A.D. Wall, Jack Walther, Billy Hopkins, Doug Horton, Rayburn Simmons and Charles Simmons.
DONNIE SOWELL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m., Monday.
WILLIE FRANK HEADRICK
Willie Frank Headrick, 70, of Pensacola, died Saturday, November 26, 1999 at a local nursing home.
Mr. Headrick was a native of Chambers County, Ala. and had been a resident of Pensacola for most of his life. He was of the baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his son, Frank C. Headrick.
He is survived by: his wife, Jean Headrick; four daughters, Jamie Thompson, Scharley McCart, Elaine Smith and Donna Smith; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Pkwy. with Rev. Carl Sanders, officiating.
Interment
will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the time of service.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Smith, James Hudson, Jerry Hendrixson, David Padgett and Kelvin Tomalinson.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
ETHEL HOUSE JONES
Ethel House Jones, 89, of Pensacola, died Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Survivors include a sister, Mildred House McDaniel; brother-in-law, Dr. Vernon McDaniel; sister-in-law, Willie Lee House; sister-in-law, Christine B. House, all of Pensacola.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, at Pace Temple C.M.E. Church with Rev. Nathaniel Skipwith officiating.
Burial will be in Bayview Memorial Gardens.
JOE MORRIS AND SON FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pace Temple CME Church, 226 North Reus Street, Pensacola, Florida 32501.
VIRGINIA (STOREY) PRESTON
Virginia (Storey) Preston of Naples, Fla. and Stafford, N.H., died on Saturday, November 27, 1999, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Preston was born in Cambridge, Mass. in 1918. She was the widow of Adrian B. Preston who predeceased her in June of 1997.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Sandra L. Preston of Pensacola and Sally and David Burke of North Chelmsford, Mass.; one granddaughter, Hayley V. Burke of Lebanon, N.H.; a sister, June McCoy of Dover, N.H.; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Pensacola on November 30, 1999 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Airport Boulevard, at 1 p.m.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Family Services.
OSCAR WALTER WEBBER
Mr. Oscar Walter Webber, age 62, of Pensacola, died Friday, November 26, 1999, at home.
Mr. Webber was born June 7, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a resident of Pensacola for 19 years. Mr. Webber was retired from the U.S. Marine Corp.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Robin.
Mr. Webber is survived by his wife, Mable; two sons, Gary and Russell; four grandchildren; his former wife, Nancy; a niece, Lisa Lee; and close friend, Mike Burkett.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, November 30, 1999 at 2 p.m. in the Barrancas National Cemetery.
Burial will follow with full military honors.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at Faith Chapel Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
GORDON W. WELLS
Mr. Gordon W. Wells, 81, of Milton, died Sunday, November 28, 1999, at a local hospital.
Mr. Wells was native of Savannah, Ga., and had resided in Milton for many years. He attended the Milton High School, the University of Florida; Bowling Green College of Commerce, receiving his B.S. Degree in 1941 in Accounting; the University of Miami, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1952. He was a Certified Public Accountant. He was an assistant professor of accounting at the University of Miami 1948-1952. Mr. Wells was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1962-1968, three consecutive terms, District 1, Escambia County, Florida. Mr Wells was the recipient of the Meritorious Public Service Award, Florida House of Representatives as a member of the most effective multi-member delegation in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army 1942-1946. He retired as an attorney with Wells, Brown, and Brady. Former director of Junior Achievement, member of the Rotary Club, and former deacon of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wells was a member of the Santa Rosa Historical Society, and the Santa Rosa County Art Association.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Wells and William Wells.
Survivors include his wife, Linda C. Wells; daughters, Anna W. Zakroff, Virginia J. Todini, Kim E. McDowell and Lynn C. Wells; four grandchildren, Marcko Todini, Norma Zakroff, Cameron McDowell, and Catherine McDowell.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, with Dr. Rush Otey officiating.
Burial will be at the Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Milton, Fla. at 12:30 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Gerald L. Brown, Thomas M. Brady, Warren Briggs, Ed Fortune, Curtis Golden and Wilbourn Christian.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Brown, Drew Brown, Clay Brown, Danny Holt and Sherman Pittman.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
