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HOWARD E. (HOGIE) HOEHN
Howard E. (Hogie) Hoehn, 71, of Pensacola, died Friday, December 17, 1999 at home.
Hogie was born in Camden, New Jersey. He was an aviator in the U.S. Navy and retired after attaining the rank of Lieutenant and receiving six air medals. Hogie worked for the Escambia County School Board for eleven years as a building inspector. He was a member of Gadsden Street United Methodist Church.
Hogie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and he will be truly missed by all who loved him.
Survivors include a son: John E. Hoehn and wife, Susan; daughter, Emma McNall and husband, Peter; stepdaughters, Karla Lochas and husband, Randy, Belva Edwards and husband, Derrick; eight grandchildren, John E. Hoehn II, Jason Loren Hoehn, Sarah Elizabeth McNall, Melissa Leigh McNall, Austen Elizabeth Edwards, Madisen Peggy Edwards, Chelsea Olivia Lochas, Kirsten Winter Lochas; cousin, Alice Guidi.
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with the Reverend Dan Rhodes officiating.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m., Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Florida, 2001 North Palafox St., Pensacola, Fl. 32501.

COLUMBUS A. HOBBS, JR.
Columbus A. Hobbs, Jr., 74, of Penscola, died Friday, December 17, 1999 at the University of Alabama Medical Center.
Mr. Hobbs was of the Protestant faith. He was in the building development and property management industry in the Pensacola area for over 40 years. He was a Mason, member of New Hope Masonic Lodge #202 F. & A.M., the York Rite, and a charter member of the Hadji Shrine Temple. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lauryce G. Hobbs; son and daughter in law, C. A. III and Dana Hobbs; two grandchildren, Kyle and Tyler Hobbs; sister and brother in law, Burniese and Tommy Moore; two sisters in law and a brother in law, Sue and Earl Cochran, Erress Kiser; brother in law and sister in law, Charles E. and Martha Gafford.
Funeral services will be at 10a.m. Monday, December 20, 1999 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Buford Lipscomb and the Rev. Sandy Carson officiating.
Burial will be in Poplar Head Methodist Church Cemetery, Holmes Co. Florida.
Active Pallbearers will be nephews, Dale Moore, David Kiser, Chip McDuffie, Michael Kiser, Timothy Moore, Steven and Charles Gafford.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy., is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 6 to 8p.m. Sunday.

HAROLD STANLEY HANSEN
Harold Stanley Hansen, 82, of Navarre, died Thursday, December 16, 1999.
Mr. Hansen was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Peters Catholic Church. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of the V.F.W.
Survivors include: three sons, Robert (Helen) Hansen, San Diego, CA., Dr. Donald S. (Patricia) Hansen, and David Hansen, both of Navarre; daughter, Lou Ann, Navarre; brother, Kenneth (Mary) Hansen, Port Richie, Fla.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at Beal Memorial Cemetery, Ft. Walton, with Father Joseph Callipare, pastor of St. Peters Catholic Church officiating.
Burial will be in Beal Memorial Cemetery.
LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Navarre Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call the funeral home from 6-8 p.m., Monday.

BESSIE WILSON FILLINGIM
Bessie Wilson Fillingim, 88, of Pensacola, died Friday, December 17, 1999.
Mrs. Fillingim was a native and life long resident of Pensacola. She was a member of the Heritage Club at First Baptist Church, and the Lydia Sunday school class. Mrs. Fillingim was a school teacher with the Escambia Public School System, retiring at Cordova Park Elementary School. She was a member of DAR and a Real Great-Granddaughter of Confederate Soldiers, Pensacola Chapter 298.
Mrs. Fillingim was preceded in death by her husband, Columbus M. Fillingim and her infant son, Phillip.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Beatrice J. and Dewey Liston; six nieces, Martha LeGault, Sandra Lucassen, Debbie Nobles, Judith Taylor, Kathryn Jones and Nancy Coy; three nephews, Robert H. Wilson, III, David Wilson and Jerry Jones; twelve great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 1999 at Harper Morris Memorial Chapel with Dr. Robert J. Mills officiating.
Burial will follow in the Bayview Memorial Park.
HARPER MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Active pallbearers will be Aubie Fillingim, Bobby Wilson, Bernie Lucassen, Roy Coy, Jerry Jones, Nathan Taylor, Michael Jones and Mike Jones.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Lydia Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the chapel fund or Samaritan Hands at First Baptist Church 500 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Fla. 32501.

ELLA RHEA FOLEY BLACKWELL
Ella Rhea Foley Blackwell, 82, of Cantonment passed away Friday December 17, 1999 in a local hospital following a brief illness.
Mrs. Blackwell's two sons, Kenneth and Wyatt Buddy Blackwell, and her husband, James Alfred Blackie Blackwell preceded her in death.
Mrs. Blackwell is survived by two sisters, Sybol Prather, Juanita Spearman; five sons, Elton (and wife Patti), James, Travis, Terry (and wife Kathy) and Michael Blackwell (and wife Cathy); two daughters, Patricia Scholl and Brenda Hull; eight granddaughters; eight grandsons, and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2p.m. Monday in Eastern Gate Funeral Home with the Rev. Chester Middleton officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Blackwell's grandsons.
Burial will be in Farm Hill Methodist Church Cemetery.
EASTERN GATE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 5p.m. at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff of Sacred Heart's 5th floor for their dedication and care of Mrs. Blackwell.

HENRY LEE BENBOW
Henry Lee Benbow, 81, of Milton, died Friday December 17, 1999 at a local hospital.
Mr. Benbow was of the Pentacostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Cubae Dean Benbow and son Jessie Richard Benbow.
His survivors include one daughter, Emma Jean Benbow (R.J.) Smith; four grandchildren, Jean Elizabeth Smith, Anthony Prell Smith, Jessica Benbow, and Charlene Benbow; two great grandchildren, Joseph Adam Smith, Jessie Lee Hall; one sister, Ruby Baker.
Graveside services will be held at 2p.m. Monday, December 20, 1999 at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Huntsman and the Rev. Gene Hudson officiating.
Burial will be in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Benjamin Gay, Edward Gay, Elijah Bolding, Richard Benbow, and Anthony Prell Smith.
LEWIS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at Lewis Funeral Home from 5 to 9p.m. Sunday.

WILLIAM AUSTIN O'TOOLE
William Austin O'Toole, 63, of Pensacola, died December 17, 1999 at his home following a lengthy illness.
Bill served our Lord as a leader and member of Warrington Presbyterian Church P.C.A. He served as a pilot in The U.S. Navy and enjoyed woodworking in his retirement. He will be greatly missed by his church, his family and his community.
His survivors include his wife, Earline O'Toole of Pensacola; two sons, Austin and Sean; two daughters, Deirdre and Elizabeth; their families and 15 grandchildren; brother, Dennis O'Toole; three sisters, Patricia Fuhrmeister, Colleen Anderson, and Sheila Tomazic.
Memorial services will be held at 4p.m. Tuesday December 21, 1999 at Warrington Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Hornick officiating.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy., is in charge of arrangements.
A reception for family and friends will follow the Memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or charity of your choice.

BETTY JO NICHOLS
Betty Jo Nichols, age 74, of Milton, died Saturday evening, December 18, 1999, after an extended illness.
She was born in Fort Townson, Okla. and had resided in this area for the past 32 years. She was a retired accountant, former president of CPO Wives Club, former member of local Bridge Clubs, Garden Clubs and New Comers Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Nichols; her two sons, Edwin Wayne Hall and David Alan Nichols.
She is survived by two sons, Bill (Kathleen) Hall and Nick (Lynda) Nichols; three daughters, Penny (Calvin) Nichols York, Peggy (Mike) Nichols Fuqua and Pam (Steve) Nicols Rollo; two brothers, Bill and George Kelly; two sisters, Ann Wright and Lera Lee Barlow; 14 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nichols will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 1999 from the chapel of the Donnie Sowell Funeral Home in Milton.
Interment will be in the Barrancas National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Kelly, Calvin York, Wayne Fuqua, Roger Wright, Steve Rollo and Keith Fuqua.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Kelly, Tom Butcher, Richard ``Dick'' McCool and Mike Fuqua.
DONNIE SOWELL FUNERAL HOME of Milton is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

ETHEL MALNEE McCLUSKEY
Ethel M. McCluskey, age 76, of Pensacola, died Sunday, December 19, 1999, in a Mobile, Ala. nursing hom.
Mrs. McCluskey was a long time resident of Pensacola.
Survivors include her husband of 53 years, C.F. ``Red'' McCluskey; a daughter, Patsy McCluskey; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Jamie McCluskey; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Muriel Philding; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday from Faith Chapel Funeral Home, with Elder Ed Morgan officiating.
Burial will be in the Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 5 until 7 p.m.

HELEN J. MAIR
Helen J. Mair, 77, of Pensacola, died Saturday, December 18, 1999, in her home after an extended battle with cancer.
Mrs. Mair and her husband of 57 years have served the Lord and his people with the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since 1954. She and her husband, Perry, journeyed to many different places and retired in Pensacola in 1983.
The Rev. Perry Mair preceded Mrs. Mair in death February of this year.
Survivors include three daughters, Sue Ella Dockens, Jo Ann Tiel, and Karen Tampary; one sister, Catherine Robuck; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Olive Road.
Mrs. Mair will be entombed in the mausoleum at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
EASTERN GATE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church at 3190 Olive Road.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bluff Springs Campground c/o Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3190 Olive Rd., Pensacola, Florida 32514.

HORACE C. JACKSON
Mr. Horace C. Jackson, 61, of Davisville, Fla., died Friday, December 17, 1999.
Mr. Jackson was a lifelong resident of Davisville, Fla. He retired from Monsanto as a Power House Technician after 35 years. He was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Ruby Odom Jackson; and one brother, Lewis Joseph Jackson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shirley Stabler Jackson of Davisville, Fla.; one son, Darrell Wayne Jackson and wife, Linda, of Bratt, Fla.; a daughter, Pamela Francine Jackson Brown and husband, Dewayne of Davisville, Fla.; two grandchildren, Nicholas Cory Jackson and Meagan Elizabeth Jackson, both of Bratt, Fla.; three brothers, Charles Edward Jackson, Jr. of Pensacola, William Royce Jackson of Poarch, Ala. and Julius ``Punk'' Jackson of Stapleton, Ala.; three sisters, Margaret Elouise Coleman of Enon, Fla., Vera Pearl Alford, and Alice Nell Hall, both of Perdido, Ala.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Chapel, with Bro. Jessie Bailey and the Rev. Kevin Flanngin officiating.
Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery, Bratt, Fla.
Pallbearers will be Russell Black, Lawrence McKinley, Isaac Brown, Leroy White, Frank Moxness, Grover Bass, Curtis Amerson and J.C. Dortch.
JOHNSON-QUIMBY FUNERAL HOME, INC., Atmore, Ala., is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

ELAINE GOLDMAN
Elaine Goldman, 78, of Terre Haute, Ind., died Saturday, December 18, 1999, at her residence.
Mrs. Goldman is survived by her husband, Norman Goldman; a son, James N. Goldman of Pensacola; a daughter and son-in-law, Liz and Jim Rogers of Robinson, Ill.; and a grandson, Drew Rogers of Toledo, Ohio.
Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 1999 in the Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, Terre Haute, Ind., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church with Father Martin Day officiating.
Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Sam Catches, Joe Evelo, Max Goodwin, Pete Giordano, Mike Eldred and Wayne Gore.
CALLAHAN & HUGHES FUNERAL HOME, Terre Haute, Ind., is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home
If friends should so desire, memorial contributions may be made to A.L.S. Association of Indiana, 201 North Illinois St., Suite 390, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204; or to Art Against AIDS, Inc., 207 S. Jefferson St., Pensacola, FL 32501.

ELIZABETH H. ``BETTY'' WILSON
Elizabeth H. ``Betty'' Wilson, age 82, of Pensacola, passed away on Friday, December 17, 1999, after a bout with Parkinson's disease.
She was a native of Massachusetts, but lived in Pensacola since 1970, and prior to that, in Augusta, Ga., for 15 years. In January 1947 she was among the first American dependents to inhabit occupied Germany and resided in Wiesbaden for four years. A subsequent stay in Bad Kreusnach came in 1961 to 1963, where she served as a Red Cross volunteer at the military hospital. Upon returning to Augusta and then moving to Pensacola, she continued volunteer work until her health necessitated resignation after serving a total of 42 years. While here, she was an active member of the Retired Wives & Widows organization and enjoyed arranging and organizing ladies clothing style shows, and was a member of the Oleander Garden Club.
She is survived by her husband, Lt. Col. (Ret.) A.C. Wilson; son, Kenneth and his wife Beckie and daughter Denise of Baton Rouge, La., and son Robert and his wife Pamela and children, Jonathan, Michelle, Christine, Catherine and Angela of Kingwood, Texas.
The body will be cremated and ashes interred in a national cemetery.
HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.

JOHN KENNETH WELLS
John Kenneth Wells, 79, of Pensacola, died Sunday, December 19, 1999.
He was a native and life long resident of Pensacola, a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and the Bream Fisherman Association.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Wells of Pensacola; two sons, Kenneth Leo Wells of Baton Rouge, La. and L. David Wells of Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Ellen Patricia Anson of Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters, Gloria Cross and Peany Eason; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, 1999, at St. Michael Catholic Church with the Very Rev. Richard J. Bowles, V.F.
Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
WATERS AND HIBBERT FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at Waters & Hibbert from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. at Waters & Hibbert Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church or Hospice of Northwest Florida.

LESLIE EUGENE WALKER
Mr. Leslie Eugene Walker, 61, of Walnut Hill, died Saturday, December 18, 1999.
Mr. Walker was a retired carpenter and also retired from the army.
He is preceded in death by two brothers, Monroe Walker and Dewey Walker; three sisters, Alberta McGhee, Vera me Johns and Dorothy Bethea; and his parents, William Leslie and Rosie Lee Jackson Walker.
Survivors include two sisters, Betty Gentry of Walnut Hill, Fla. and Rose M. Gentry of Jay.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at Enon Baptist Church in Enon, Fla.
Burial will follow in Enon Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Bethea, Tim Gentry, Wayne Byrd, Carol Walker, Bruce Wetherbee, and George Wetherbee.
Alternate pallbearers will be Frank Deleon, J.R. Mabire, Larry Gibson and Gene Lewis.
JOHNSON-QUIMBY FUNERAL HOME, INC., of Atmore, Ala., is in charge of arrangements.

RICHARD DICK F. SWAYNE
Richard Dick F. Swayne, 76, of Milton, died Sunday, December 19, 1999 at his home.
Mr. Swayne was a native of Pennsylvania and had resided here for the past 37 years. He retired from the US Navy with 20 years of service. He served in WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Milton.
Survivors include: wife, Georgia Swayne of Milton; sons, Richard Edward Swayne (Deby) of Madison, Ala., Michael Alan Swayne (Karen) of Augusta, Ga.; three granddaughters, Jessica, Heather, Carla; half sister, Carol Greenleaf Wray.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at First Baptist Church of Milton with Dr. David Spencer and Dr. Joe Bamberg, officiating.
Burial will be in Serenity Gardens.
LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, MILTON is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday.

HORACE F. SMITH
Horace F. Smith, 79, of Cantonment, died Sunday, December 19, 1999.
Mr. Smith was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Can tonment. He retired from the U.S. Civil service at NAS Pensacola and was a veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Odessa Smith.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Julia and James Walters and Diane Apel; four grandchildren, Steven Helm and his friend, Paula Wildi, Lorie and Sean Legge, Sheila Walters and Scott Apel; one great-grandson, Erik Legge. Horace also leaves four brothers and sisters, many nephews and nieces, friends and a special friend, Pauline Boutwell.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Dr. Ric Butler officiating.
PENSACOLA MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to services Tuesday.

ROBERT ``BOB'' RARDAIN
Robert ``Bob'' Rardain, 76, of Pensacola, died Saturday, December 18, 1999.
Bob was a native of Ohio and had resided in the local area for the past 20 years. He served his country with the US Navy. He was a member of American Legion #240, Elks Lodge #2108 and an associate member of Elks Lodge #2782.
He is survived by his wife, Nita; two sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara Rardain and Chris Rardain; step- children, Mike, Ann and Cliff; sister, Ida Keeney, all of Ohio; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill DeLeo officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be members of American Legion #240.
OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Sacred Heart Hospital for their loving kindness and wonderful care provided to Bob, especially Mary on the 5th floor.

MARTHA E. PURVIS
Martha E. Purvis, of the Coldwater Community, died Sunday, December 19, 1999, in a Santa Rosa County Convalescent Center, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Purvis was born in Jasper County, Miss. She was a former resident of Pensacola, Miami, Melbourne, Jay (Fla.), and Culpepper, Va., before moving back to the Coldwater Community. She was a member of the Coldwater R.L.D.S. Church.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pauline Jenkins in June of 1997; and her husband, Claude K. Purvis in February of 1998.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, A. Ruth and Joe Sarnella of Independence, Mo., Mary Ann and Jack Mays of Chelsea, Maine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Gail Purvis of Woodbury, Tenn., and Joseph and Diana Purvis of Centeville, Va.; half- brother, George H. Welborn of Mobile, Ala.; a half-sister, Margaret M. Smith of Milton; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 1999 from the chapel of the Donnie Sowell Funeral Home in Milton. Evangelists Hubert Smith and Ward Serig will officiate.
Interment will follow in the Coldwater R.L.D.S. Cemetery.
DONNIE SOWELL FUNERAL HOME of Milton is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

DAVID DANA McCONNELL
David Dana McConnell, 66, of Pensacola, died Sunday, December 19, 1999 at a local hospital, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. McConnell was a native of Boston, Mass., and had been a resident of Pensacola for the past 20 years. He retired from Civil Service as a Cartographer for the Inter American Geodetic Survey. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #2108, the NRA, American Legion, and Senior Mens Bowling League.
He is survived by his wife, Martha Ann McConnell; daughter, Stephanie Kerestegina of Santiago, Chile; a son, Charles McConnell of Pensacola; two sisters, Patricia A. Campbell of Vermont and Marilyn Campbell of Clarksville, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Stephanie, Nay, and Eilana; and several nieces and nephews.
It was at Mr. McConnell's wishes that no services will be held.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Elks Lodge or a charity of your choice.

MINNIE LEE MARCHAND
Minnie Lee Marchand, 83, of Pensacola, died Sunday, December 19, 1999 at a local hospital.
Minnie was born on April 2, 1916 in Evergreen, Ala., and had been a resident of Pensacola for most of her life. She was a member of the East Brent Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John I. Marchand; her parents, Bob and Katie Daw; and her brothers, Buddy, Willie D. and J.D. Daw.
She is survived by her daughter, Florence Burns; grandchildren, Wanda Donaldson, Kathy Rowell, Peggy Chesterfield, Tammie Schafer, and Linda Rowell; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie Mae Stoner, Katherine Bohannon, Luenette Rowell, Etta Allen; sister-in-law, Margaret Daw; and her good friends, R.J. and Minnie Odom, Bea Bishop, Dottie Gundelfinger and Donna Crowder.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Pollard Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Keith Rowell, Tracy Allen, Jeff Allen, Randy Bohannon, Danny Maddox, and Ken Merryman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Guy Rowell, Curtis Bohannon and Bill Allen.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
The family wishes to express a special ``Thank You'' to Dr. Karen Snow for her dedication and care of ``Mrs. Minnie''.

ALBERT EDWARD COBB
Albert Edward Cobb, 85, of Cantonment, died Monday, December 20, 1999 at his home.
Mr. Cobb was a lifelong resident of Pensacola and was retired from the Civil Service at NAS Pensacola. Albert was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason at Escambia Lodge # 15.
He is survived by two sons, Daniel James Cobb and George Henry Smith; one daughter, Betty Cobb Peoples; and one brother, Charles Cobb. He also leaves four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Masonic graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens with Pete Bennett and members of the Masonic memorial team rendering honors.
PENSACOLA MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to services, Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions to Hospice of NW Florida.

WILLIAM LARRY LEWIS
William Larry Lewis, 53, a lifelong resident of Pensacola, died Monday, December 20, 1999.
Mr. Lewis was an ironworker in building construction.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn D. Lewis; a daughter, Rhonda Nelson; five sons, Larry Wayne, Shannon, Richard, Shawn and Larry Morgan Lewis; four brothers, Howard, Phillip, Mike and John Lewis; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 1999 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Sister Hazel Godwin officiating.
Interment will be in Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is tonight at the funeral home from 6 til 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Mike Nickel, Benny Bonner, Kenny McGee, Reggie Smith, Ricky Godwin and Larry Morgan Lewis.
PENSACOLA MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT H. JONES
Robert H. Jones, 78, of Pensacola, died Tuesday, December 21, 1999.
Mr. Jones was born June 24, 1921 in San Diego, Calif. He had been a resident of Pensacola for the last 40 years. He was retired from the United States Navy and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Dorothy Jane Jones.
He is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law, Betsy and Carl Winton of Norman, Okla. and Mary and Gary Moorer of Pensacola; four grandchildren, Patricia Duran, Victoria and Kerry Hawkins, Leanne Moorer and Kevin Moorer; two great-grandchildren, Robert, Jr. and Ashlynn Duran.
Graveside services will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 10:15 a.m. The Reverend Father Raymond Mullins will be officiating.
Military honors will be held at graveside.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.
No visitation will be held.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Northwest Florida, 2001 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL. 32501 or Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032.

DORIS ALLENE DeFOREST
Doris Allene DeForest, 64, of Milton, died Saturday, December 18, 1999 at a local hospital.
She was a native of Tennessee and a past resident of New Orleans, La.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ola Turner; and her son, Randall Camper.
Survivors include her beloved husband, Hugh Lawrence DeForest; son, Walton Camper; step- daughters, Kathleen Romero and Ginger DeForest; step-brothers, Hugh DeForest and Bryan DeForest; sisters, Margaret Etie and Gerry Turner; brother, Robert Turner; grandchildren, Keith Campter, Jennifer Campter, Ashton Camper and Thomas Camper.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the graveside services at Restlawn Cemetery, Hwy 90, Avondale, La. on Thursday, December 23, 1999 at 1:30 p.m.
WESTSIDE FUNERAL HOME of Marrero, La. is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation at Westside Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday.

LUCY GRAY CURROW
Lucy Gray Currow, 95, of Pensacola, went to join Jesus and her late husband, Felix Carl Currow, to whom she was married for 52 years, on Monday, December 20, 1999.
Mrs. Currow was born in Leaksville Spray, North Carolina on December 25, 1903. She was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church, the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Survivors include her brother, Macy W. Neal and sister, Vivian Smith, both of Fayetteville, N.C.; son, Neal C. Currow and Daughter, Martha B. Shelnut and husband James R., all of Panama City, Fla.; daughter, Jacquline ``Jackie'' Boyd and son, F. Richard ``Dick'' Currow and wife, Peggy, all of Pensacola; she had 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 1999 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with Chaplain George Morgan of Hospice officiating.
Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway, is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Florida, 2001 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501.
The family wishes to thank Hospice and her doctors, Kenneth Counselman and James Brown for their many years of care.


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