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Pensacola News Journal Sunday, January 21, 2007 The lengthier items appearing here are paid notices Items submitted to the Pensacola News Journal may be published or distributed in DEATH NOTICES as To place received a death from the notice, call Pensacola 435-8616. area mortuaries. Obituaries are posted everyday print, by 2 electronic a.m. at or other www.pnj.com forms BENJAMIN T. BALLARD, SR.

1916-2007 Mr. Benjamin Ballard, age 90, of Milton, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2007. He was born September 3, 1916 in Wentworth, NC and had been a resident of this area since 1989 moving here from West Palm Beach, FL. His Wife; Virginia Ballard, Parents; Victor Hugo and Bessie Withers Ballard, and two Brothers; William Ballard and Ballard preceded him in death. Survivors include his Son; Benjamin Ballard, Jr.

(Louise), Daughter; Nancy Hatch (Dan Luke), four Grandchildren, five GreatGrandchildren and three Great Great-Grandchildren. Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. in he Forsyth House, Milton, Florida. Pallbearers will be Donnie House, Russel Helton, Kevin McCoy, Billie Edmonds, Jimmy Palmer and James Henry. EASTERN GATE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME is in I charge of arrangements.

The family request, that in lieu of flowers, contributions my be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4540 Chumukla Hwy, Pace, FL 32571 or to Covenant Hospice, 2001 N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL 32501. Dignity Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits OTHA LEE BOOTH 1933-2007 Otha Lee Booth, age 73 of 2405 W. Hayes died January 17, Pensacola.

He is survived by six children, Jimmy, Sharon and Darlene (Booth), thier mother, Peggy, and Bill, Bubba and Kim; three special daughters, Teresa, Debbie and Sharon 15 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren; friends, Donald Walt and Stan; and many otherServices will be held at 10 a.m. January 23, 2007, at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Tinker officiating. Contributions can be made to Darlene to help purchase a headstone for Lee. Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits IDA PAULINE KILGO BROWN 1919-2007 Ida Paulina Kilgo Brown, 87 of Milton, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007. Mrs.

Brown was born in and had Lawrenceburg, lived all Tennessee, Tennessee until moving to Florida in 1999. She is preceded in death by her parents, George David Kilgo Mollie Lee Arwood Kilgo; eight of her siblings and their spouses, Wesley, Dwight, Cyral, Lanas, Bernal, Bernice, Willie, and Aubra; and infant daughter, Judath Louise Brown. Mrs. Brown is survived by her two children, John Timothye Brown and Bernice Paulette Brown (Bruce) Ferguson; a sister, Mollie Christine Mickle; three grandchildren, Paula Fulford, Kendall Ferguson, and Bruce F. Ferguson, seven great grandsons, and of nienephews, relatives and friends.

Mrs. Brown was a devoted mother, family member and friend. She loved Jesus and served Him diligently doing all she could to further His Kingdom. She was active through the years ministering to hurting people especially in the last 35 years. After she lost her voice she wrote cards and letters to friends, family and people in need.

She cherished her friends and family. She was a prolific writer specializing in spiritual poetry. Funeral Services for Mrs. Brown will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, January 22, 2007 at the Hickory Hammock Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Gallops, Rev.

Greg Robards, Rev. Mark McClard officiating. Burial will follow in the Lewis Williams Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 pm on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the Lewis Funeral Home in Milton. in Lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Hickory Hammock Baptist Church Building Fund.

ASSOCIATION (SP Independent Funeral Directors of Florida Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits DOROTHY S. BURKHART 1916 2007 Mrs. Dorothy S. Burkhart, 90, away on Thursday, January 18, 2007. She was born in Utica, Mississippi on.

December 14, 1916. She her husband while serving meds a WAC during World War II. After the war she became a dedicated teacher who loved teaching Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry. Her legacy is one of enjoying simple pleasures in life and raising her family. She will be forever missed by those who were fortunate enough to have been exposed to her dignity, graciousness and gentle, caring smile.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Marley Burkhart and one son, Ted Burkhart. She is survived by two daughters, two sons, children and two great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 22, 2007 at Barrancas National Cemetery. The procession will depart the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 619 New Warrington Road, is in charge of arrangements.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the funeral home. Dignity Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits BILL CHRYSLER 1923-2007 Harvey Richard "BILL" Chrysler, 83, went to Heaven Thursday, January 18, 2007. He was born in Watertown, NY, to Jacob E. and Vera R.

(Lortie) Chrysler. He is the last known survivor of his immediate family. Like sO from "Our Greatest Generation" he answered the call of his country. joined the US Navy in 1941. He fought in WWII and in the Korean War.

His duty kept him in the South Pacific. He served aboard USS Constitution, the USS Missouri, and at Pearl Harbor. He was honorably discharged at Pensacola, NAS and lived here rest of his life. He went to work for American Cyanamid and retired after 30 years. He was faithful to Church and to God as long.

as his health would allow. was a charter member of Bible Baptist Church and Charity Baptist Church. He was ordained into the ministry in 1963. Bill never pastored but he ministered to many. Helping Bible students was one of his favorite things.

Pastors and missionaries around the world have been helped, encouraged and blessed by his kindness and generosity. He leaves behind the Stefanko family; Michael and Tammie and sons Zachary and Jacob. Although no relation, he was "Dad" to Mike, and he was Zak and Jake. He also leaves behind a Spiritual son, George Trapani and wife Carolyn of Alabama, as well as great friends, Robert Mitchell and wife Mary, and Jim Littlejohn and wife Louise. The family will accept friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Monday, January 22, 2007 at Charity Baptist Church located at 1675 West Roberts Road, Cantonment, FL. A memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m also at the church with Dr. James McGaughey officiating. Charity Baptist Church is in charge of visitation and memorial arrangements. Trahan Family Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made bulldichartind Baptist Church or the Missionary of your choice. Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits CATHY KRALJIC EASTLING 1927-2007 I am the Resurrection and the life, he who Believes in me even if he die shall Live. John IX 25 Cathy Kraljic Eastling, age 79, of Molino, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19, 2007. Cathy formerly of New Orleans, LA, moved to this area after Hurricane Katrina. She was born in Yugoslavia on July 28, 1927.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Luce Kraljic and sister, Nina Dapcic. Survivors include her four loving daughters, Luci (Rev. Larry) Brannon, Franja (Mike) McGill, Tonica (Jerry) Landry, and Renada (Marc) Barbe; grandchildren, C.W. Wallace, Dane Landry, Marc Barbe and Alexis Barbe; brother, John Kraljic; cousin, Ann (Joe) Elliott; many nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing and visitation 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Monday, January 22, 2007, with service starting at 6:00 p.m. with Father George, officiating the service at Trahan Mortuary Chapel, 419 Yoakum Court, Pensacola, FL. Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family would like to give special thanks to the Health Center of Pensacola and Sacred Heart Hospital the ER and 5 West for the care they gave their Mother. Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits CHARLOTTE ANDERSON EDWARDS 1910-2007 ments.

Dignity, Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits Charlotte Edwards, 96 of Pensacola, passed away January 19, 2007. She was born in Chicago, IL in 1910. Charlotte attended the University of Illinois and Northwestern University where in sports and academic activities. Later she worked as a Catalina swimsuit model and was a singer in the Miss Chicago Trio; recording a number of albums. In 1940 she married John C.

Edwards and moved to Miami, FL. Two children followedJeannie and John, Jr. Soon after, the family relocated to Pensacola where Charlotte's marriage ended. She raised her children and continued her studies at she received her Bachelor's Degree in 1957. For the next 35 years Charlotte enjoyed her time as a PHS and PJC teacher.

Besides her family, and many friends, the love her life was dancing. troshe, an Arthur Murray winner, traveling to many out of state contests. She will always be remembered for her warm and generous hospitality. She shared her home over the years with more than 30 university students, flight students and family, many of whom stayed in touch until the end. She was truly a great and refined lady; a very rare and special person.

She is survived by her daughter, Jeannie Fabbiani; son, Michael Edwards; grandchildren, Michael, Anthony, Christina and David Fabbiani, Caroline (Jon) VanZandt and Maggie Ory; greatgrandchildren, Natalie, Olivia, Anthony, Lane, Lili, Nike and Jack. The family will receive friends for visitation January 23, 2007 from 1-2pm at the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Bayview Memorial with funeral services to follow at 2pm. Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel is entrusted with the arrange- JESSIE FORD 1934 2007 Jessie Ford, age 73, passed away Monday, January 15, 2007. Mr. Ford was a graduate of Booker T.

Washington High School class of 1952, a retiree of Monsanto and the University of West Florida. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army and a committed activist of the community. He was preceded in death by his mother stepfather, Hattie Cleo Williams; grandmother grandfather, Bertha James Rodgers. He is survived by his devoted wife, Willie Mae Marshall Ford; daughter, Linda FordJenkins; sons daughters-inlaw, Glenn Monica, Rodney Phyllis, Kelvin Karyn Ford; eight grandchildren; stepsisters, Sharon (Robert) DungyPeters Deloris Long; a dedicated aunt, Ethel Hawkins; as well as numerous relatives friends.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m., at Benboe Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Porter, pastor of Greater Mt. Lily Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon to 3:00 p.m.

on Sunday. BENBOE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits CHRISTINE DILLARD HANNA 1917 2007 Christine Dillard Hanna, 89 of Pensacola, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2007. Mrs. Hanna was born May 28, 1917 in Andalusia, Covington County, AL.

She was employed during the 1940s with the War Department (Army Air Force), McClellan Field, Sacramento, CA and in 1950s, she was with Chemstrand Corp of Pensacola. She was a member of Eastern Star and Warrington Elks Lodge 2108. Mrs. Hanna, being a Christian lady, was loving and caring to her family and friends. Preceded in death is her husband, George D.

Hanna and a son, Charles Litton Tranum. Survivors include her sons and their wives, Oliver Ted and Earlene Kersey of Casper, WY, Bobby Fred and Jean Kersey of Pensacola; daughter, Peggy Kersey Allen of Dallas, TX and a daughter-in-law, Shirley Tranum; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 2, greatgreat grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; a brother, Virgil Dillard of Andalusia, AL; sisters, Allene Hataway of Sigmund B. Schoenberger June 28, 1923 July 5, 2006 Six months have passed, and I am now able to write some words in tribute to the passing of a true Southern Gentleman. He was finally able to close his eyes on the morning after July 4th, Independence day, no longer facing another day of uncomfortable and debilitating existence. We shared years of marriage.

He nurtured our family and made each of us feel special. He sent all six children through college. We shared the tragedy of the loss of our first son (no 4 in the lineage), when he died at age 18 in an automobile accident. He set an example of courtesy and kindness which lives on today. He is sorely missed.

Kinston, AL; Ada Bailey of Mobile, AL and Ida Harper and her husband, Charles of Olympia, WA; sister-in-law, Callie Dillard of Opp, AL; special friend, Patricia Richardson of Ft Walton Beach, FL and many others, including Covenant Hospice's, Christy, Delores and Pricilla. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2007 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Reverend George Catches officiating. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers are, Shannon, Zachary, Josh and David Kersey, Wathan and Robert Barganier.

Honorary pallbearers are Alton Tharp, Joe Mosley, Florida Chapter 9 Order of Eastern Star and Warrington Elks 2108. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2007 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tanton Memorial Baptist Church, 1041 Blue Angel Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32506 or Covenant Hospice, 6300 Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32514 in memory of Christine Dillard Hanna. PENSACOLA MEMORIAL GARDENS FUNERAL HOME is handling arrangements.

Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits MARJORIE BYRDIE HELTON 1923-2007 Marjorie Byrdie Helton, 83, of Pensacola died January 16, 2007. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack; parents, Sam and Byrdie Raines; 7 sisters and 5 brothers. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 33. She is survived by her sons, Billie (Roberta) Helton and Samuel Helton; grandchildren, Tony, Jeffrey, John, Bryan, Jimmy and Amy; greatgrandchildren, Casey, Shelby, Tanner, Cory and Jack; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 3-5pm Sunday, January 21st at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 11am on Monday, January 22nd at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with interment to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Marjorie's honor to the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence, 10075 Hillview Road, Pensacola, Fl 32514. OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is entrusted with the arrangements. 2007.

Joe was born on November 6, 1919, the eldest of children, to Manuela and Santa Maria Hinojosa in Yorktown, Texas. Joe's childhood was spent in Corpus Christi, Texas where his family settled in the early 1920s. Ancestor, Vincente Hinojosa, at one time owned the property that is currently known as the King Ranch. Joe served in the Army at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma as a Corporal, Battery, Second Field Artillery Battalion.

After earning, an Honorable Discharge from the service, Joe resumed his career as an aircraft mechanic for Naval Air Reworks Facility (NARF) at the Naval base in Corpus Christi, Texas. After its closure in 1959, he his young family to Pensacola, Florida, sight unseen, to continue his career at NARF, Pensacola NAS. Leaving his parents and siblings in Texas was difficult, but Joe wanted to provide every opportunity he could for his family. Joe retired in 1977, but he literally never slowed down. Once quite the runner, his sons-in-law had trouble keeping up with him on Pensacola Junior College's track.

Gardening was another of Joe's passions, especially growing poppies. Joe's Mexican-born, farming parents instilled in him a strong work ethic and an appreciation for education. Two of Joe's proudest days were when his daughters graduated from college. When Joe wasn't turning a five-minute repair into an afternoon project (the item would never need repair again), he enjoyed visiting friends at Cordova Mall, Sam's, Taco Bell, Whataburger (founded in Corpus Christi), Krispy Kreme, and Albertson's. Joe had a quick wit accompanied by a twinkle in his eye.

He never met a stranger, and cherished friends all levels of life. During his initial hospice interview after his brain Dignity "JOE" FLORES HINOJOSA 1919-2007 "Joe" Flores Hinojosa died Wednesday, January 17, cancer was discovered, he asked for brochures for a friend suffering from cancer as well. He was loyal to the end. Joe preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are six siblings Ramona, Hortensia "Tensie" Dan, Mary, Carlos, and Richard; daughters Celeste (Rick) Whisenant of Gulf Breeze and Brenda (Steve) Marshall of Winter Park, Florida; grandchildren Holiday Whisenant, Brittain Marshall, and Marina Marshall; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Also surviving is former wife, Marina Hinojosa, Joe's first and last love, who remained his friend until his dying day. Visitation will be held from p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola, with services held on Monday, January 22, 2007 at 12:00 Noon, also at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS, Pensacola. Pallbearers will be Joe's sonsin-law; grandson; nephew, Armando Hinojosa; and family friends, C.D. Terrell and Bob James.

The family would like to thank the kind and supportive Carpenter's Creek Community Senior Living Facility. Covenant Hospice provided much needed care and assistance from the very beginning of Joe's short illness. Joe's final days at Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital were filled with comfort and love. The ministering of Reverend Gary West of First Christian Church, Pensacola, to Joe in his last moments is of special comfort. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Covenant Hospice, 5041 N.

12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32504. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits LUTHER WINSTON JONES 1914 2007 Luther Winston Jones, age 92, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at healthcare facility in Eufaula, AL." Mr. Jones was born November 30, 1914 in Enterprise, AL. He was the son of the late Henry and Allie Austin Jones.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. During his earlier years, he was a well known radio personality in Pensacola, FL. He was a gifted musician, and his favorite instruments were the violin, harp and guitar. His many hobbies included Lake Eufaula fishing.

He once built his own fishing boat. He is survived by his wife, Doris H. Jones of Eufaula, AL; four daughters, Wynnell I (Ronald Shows of Rock Hill, SC, Sylvia (Carroll) Martin of St. Simons Island, GA, Wanda Hayes of Pensacola, FL and Cynthia Taylor of Eufaula, AL; two sons, Derrell W. Jones of Pasadena, TX and Luther Earl Jones of Pensacola, FL; his granddaughter, Angie Taylor, who he raised as one of his daughters and a special grandson, Luke Hutto, his namesake; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Chaplain Tommy Poole will officiate, and burial will follow in Fort Mitchell National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. with Chapman Funeral Home of Eufaula directing.

Active pallbearers will be his grandsons. Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits VONCILE HARRIS MORGAN 1924 2007 Voncile Harris Morgan, age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007. She was born in Molino, FL and lived most of in Molino and Pensacola. She spent the last several years in Panama City, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, E.W.

Morgan; two brothers, Luther and Bill Harris. She is survived by one son, Warren Morgan; two sisters, Gail Reader and Mildred Fillingim; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME in Panama City is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits THOMAS BLAIR NERGER 1931-2007 Mr.

Thomas Blair Nerger, age 75. of Pensacola, left this earth January 19, 2007, in Pensacola following a long illness. He was born April 27, 1931 in Oak Park, IL. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War in Okinawa, Japan as an aircraft mechanic and later at MacDill AFB, Tampa as a survival instructor teaching pilots to swim. It was in Tampa where Tom met and married Barbara Gold in October 1953.

After his discharge from the Air Force he and Barbara moved to Vegas, NV. They left Las Vegas, moving to Pensacola where, in with his family, openealong, first McDonald's Restaurant in Pensacola. When he retired in 1986 they owned 7 restaurants. During the time he owned and operated McDonald's he, along with fellow owner operators, was innald McDonald in Penstrumental in having, the Rosacola built. He, along with his family and business, supported many other local charities.

Tom belonged to the Masons, Scottish Rite, and Hadji Temple of the Shrine where he stood on street corners during their annual paper sale for many years. He also rode in the motorcycle escort and the mini bikes. He loved to fly and owned his own plane for several years. He enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, and traveling with Barbara in their motorhome. But the thing he loved most was spending time with his family who will miss him very much.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Barbara, a son Charles Nerger of Tampa, Daughters Debby Cooper (Dennis) Sandi Mullen (David) of Cantonment, Candie Nerger of Pensacola, Grandson Duane Mullen (Jacqueline) of Fayetteville, GA, and Granddaughters Amanda Mullen Bart Clark) of Pensacola, Emilie and Elizabeth Cooper of Cantonment, step sister Nancy Brandz (Richard) of Las Vegas, Aunt Jess Sharkey of Diamond Springs, CA, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, family friend Carol Corbin of Pensacola, as well as many close friends. Barbara would like to especially thank John Milner and the nurses of the Hospice House for their warm care and support of Tom. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 5 P.M. at WATERS HIBBERT FUNERAL HOME. The family requests in lieu of flowers, if you would like, that donations be made to Covenant Hospice, Ronald McDonald House of Pensacola, or Shriners Hospital in Tampa, FL.

Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits WANDA L. WILKINS 1944 2007 Wanda L. Wilkins, 62, passed away on January 15, 2007 in Pensacola, FL. She was a native of Topeka, Kansas but was a resident of Pensacola for the past 18 years. She is survived by her husband, Reb Wilkins; daughter, Lisa Kilpatrick and numerous grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Friday, January 26, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 850 N. Blue Angel Pkwy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pensacola Developmental Center (Client Vacation Fund), 1 Villa Pensacola, FL. 32506.

WATERS AND HIBBERT FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our online obituaries at www.pnj.com/obits.