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2B Pensacola News Journal Wednesday, March 31, 1993 FOR THE RECORD Bond refinancing considered police log WANT TO GO? What: Gulf Breeze City Council meeting. When: 6:30 p.m, today. Where: City Has help keep rates down and to pay for expansion of the system to the east of the utility's service area, Tanck said. The debt was incurred when SSRU Inc. purchased the utility system from private investors in 1989.

The city of Gulf Breeze set up the non-profit corporation to buy the utility and operate it until the bonds are repaid. When the bonds are paid off, ownership of the system will revert to the city. Tanck said that by law, no refinancing plan can extend the length of the original pay-off period, which expires in 26 years. Council members will meet at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall to hear the proposals before beginning the regular executive session meeting.

said the utility owes about $6.4 million in senior debt and about $4.3 million in junior debt. The interest rate on the senior debt is 7.25 percent, and the Raymond James proposal offers a potential savings of $220,000 over the life of the bonds through a 5.55 percent interest rate, he said. Details on Mooney's proposal, which takes a different approach, were not available Tuesday. Any savings could be used to Jack T. Hale, age unavailable, 4600 block of Whisper Way Drive, racketeering.

Klmberty A. Wilson, 24, 3100 block Of Silkwood Lane, grand theft auto. Anthony Bell, 20, 1900 block of West Maxwell Street, violation of probation. Larry Redmond, 25, address unavailable, grand theft auto. Charles Slater, 42, address unavailable, violation of probation, violation of community control.

Maurice Riley, 30, address unavailable, violation of probation. Beret E. Baldwin, 46, 2400 block of North Street, aggravated battery (domestic violence). Jason M. Lutes, 20, address unavailable, grand theft auto, burglary.

Michael A. Camley, 34, address unavailable, aggravated assault. Carlos Patterson, 39, address unavailable, aggravated assault. Sederic Moore, 21, address unavailable, forgery, uttering a forged instrument, petty theft. Russell Curran, 34, 1200 block of Golden Road, discharging a firearm in public, using a firearm while under the influence of alcoholic beverages, criminal mischief, concealed firearm.

Edward Wesley, 26, Century, aggravated battery (domestic violence). William B. Henke, 25, 3500 block of Din-burgh Drive, Pace, aggravated battery, possession of marijuana under 20 grams, disorderly conduct, possession of paraphernalia, resisting an officer without violence. Christopher R. Henke, 18, 3500 block of Dinburgh Drive, Pace, aggravated battery, possession of marijuana under 20 grams, possession of paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest without violence.

Daniel Etheridge, 39, 1700 block of North Sixth Avenue, violation of probation. David J. Gafford, 34, 100 block of Bonifay Street, violation of probation. Lloyd M. Grice, 33, Patton Drive, armed burglary.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY No one was booked in Santa Rosa County Jail on felony charges between 7 a.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday. police ask for higher pay DUI ARRESTS The following people were arrested and charged with driving under the influence between 7 a.m. Monday and 7 a.m.

Tuesday: ESCAMBIA COUNTY Frank A. Calbum, 56, 300 block of North Chipper Street. David Lawrence Saelf, 30, 200 block of Ruby Avenue. Curtli Glenn Cardwell, 36, 5500 block of Sun Valley Drive. SANTA ROSA COUNTY No arrests.

The lengthier items appearing here are paid notices. To place a death notice, call 435-8585. The summaries that usually appear at the beginning of the paid death notices are published on a one-time basis as a public service of the Pensacola News Journal as received from Pensacola area mortuaries. Woman charged with retail grand theft A woman police say was marking down clothes prices at a Pensacola store was arrested Tuesday. Suzanne Beard Haines of the 1100 block of Ellyson Drive was detained by a Stein Mart security guard after she marked down prices on $494.77 in merchandise, then charged them on her Visa at the discounted prices.

Haines was charged with retail grand theft and is being held on $5,000 bond. Police charge man with selling stolen goods A Pensacola man was charged with three counts of dealing in stolen property Tuesday in connection with three separate burglaries in January. Alexis Bruce Rankins, 34, of the 1100 block of North Street, is charged with trying to sell goods stolen from Allie Yniestra Elementary School, Hallmark Elementary and Amazing Grace Tabernacle Church. Wife ordered dog to attack, police say FORT WALTON BEACH A Florida Panhandle woman got the better of her husband in a domestic fight with some help from the' family's pit bull terrier, police Wendy G. Shelton, 24, hit her husband, Marshall D.

Shelton, 40, and he pulled her hair during the scuffle Saturday at their home, according to a police report. Wendy Shelton then went into the bedroom and ordered the dog to attack, officers wrote. Compiled by Brad Barnes Worth, Buddy Zuverino of Alexandria, Jody and Dr. Amit Bansal of Houston, Texas, Geneva and Jesus Quiroga Jr. of Ft.

Worth, Jeff and Sarah Sanders and Elizabeth Sanders, all of Louisville, two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vick Smith of Milligan and Duell Smith of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Belle Alderman of Pahokee and Cora Fowler of Columbia, S.C; beloved niece, Jean Crain of Milton; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1, at Lewis Funeral Home with the Rev. Owen Bozeman, pastor, and Dr. Joe Bamberg, pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church of Milton, Burial will be in Milton Cemetery with LEWIS FUNERAL HOME directing.

Pallbearers will be Sanford Alford, George C. "Crow" Crain Frank Moore, Jeff Floyd, Mike Minihan, Buddy Jordan, Byrom Stewart, F.M. "Bubba" Fisher, Bill Rosasco and Aubrey Wise. Honorary pallbearers will be the Golden Voices Choir of the First Baptist Church of Milton, Earl L. and Louise Y.

Lewis, Virginia Peaden, Catherine Hughes, Jack and Billie Ray, Hilda Bell, Juanita Adams, Maggie Donavan and other longtime family friends. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, LUCY SHELBY SASSER Lucy Shelby Sasser, 70, passed away at home Monday morning, March 29, 1993, after a lengthy illness. Lucy was born May 2, 1922, in Beulah, where she lived all her life. She was a lifetime member of Beulah Baptist Church.

She is survived by her seven children, a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Paul Carter of Pensacola; six sons and three daughters-in-law, Travis and Helen Sasser, Larry and Loretta Sasser, Shelby Sasser, all of Pensacola, Gary and Diana Sasser, Tim Sasser, all of Georgia, and Barry Sasser of Maryland; 14 grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Montaree Shelby; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Hill Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery with CEDAR HILL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME directing. Pallbearers will be Ben Sasser, Jeremy Sasser, Harvey Shelby, Chris and Teo Pennise and Roland Davis III.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Davis, Otis Davis, Terry Shelby, Ron Nesmith and Tommy McNair. NELLIE MARIE "MAMA NELL" SIMS Nellie Marie "Mama Nell" Sims, our beloved mother and friend, 78, is now in the loving care of our Lord. Mama Nell's passing on March, 29, 1993, is not just a loss to her immediate family but also to the many friends who were deeply touched by her generous and loving nature. She was born in LeFlore, to the late Walter Gus Ward and Sally LeFlore Ward. She moved to Pensacola with her husband, the late Den-mon Sims in 1941.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry D. and Jann Sims of Phoenix, son, Kenneth R. Sims of Pensacola; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley S. and Chas Tranum of Ft. Walton Beach; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sisters, LeTa Ward of Fresno, and Ruth Releigh of Apple Valley, and a special friend, Wilmer "Tom" Padget of Pensacola.

The family will receive friends from. 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March at Harper-Morris Chapst Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 1 at 1 1 a.m. in Harper-Morris Chapel. Burial will be in Bayview Memorial Park with HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL directing.

Pallbearers will be Danny Sims, Keith Sims, Jerry Sims, Dennis Sims, Kevin Sims and Jathan Tranum. Flowers are accepted or a donation may be made in Mama Nell's name to Hospice of Northwest Florida. OUR MISTAKE? we mak mittak In our new column, want to correct it Please call 435-8511. LOTTERY Lottery number are published on page 2 A. MEETINGS The following governmental boards and agencies are scheduled to meet this week: Thursday ESCAMBIA COUNTY Planning Board, 9:30 a.m., commission chambers, county courthouse.

Special County Commission meeting on NA-DEP, 5:30 p.m., Pensacola Civic Center. BLOODMOBILE The Northwest Florida Blood Center will accept donations at these locations: Today Gilman Sciences, Ellyson Field, 8 to 10 a.m. American Cyanamid, Cyanamid Road, 1 to 4 p.m. Escambia County Road Operations, Highway 297 Cantonment, 2 to 5 p.m. First United Methodist Church, Wright Street, 5 to 7 p.m.

DIVORCES SANTA ROSA COUNTY These people have received divorces in Santa Rosa County Circuit Court Feb. 23 Charles Raymond Brewer, Milton, and Theresa Louise Brewer, Pace. Glenda Raye Richards, Jay, and Carl Russell Richards, address unavailable. Feb. 26 Victoria Rebecca Robertson, address unavailable, and Stephen Scott Robertson, Pace.

Ronald Wayne Hurd and Gloria Alvera Murd, both of Pace. Anthony L. Corn and April R. Corn, both of Milton. Edward Meunier and Regina A.

Meunier, address unavailable. FELONY ARRESTS ESCAMBIA COUNTY The following people were booked in Escambia County Jail on felony charges between 7 a.m. Monday and 7 a.m. Tuesday: James T. Crowl, age unavailable, 1700 block of Amemeus Avenue, sexual battery.

Death notices BOUDREAUX Louis J. Boudreaux, 8G, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993. Services, 11a.m. Thursday at Our Savior Catholic Church. Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel directing.

COLLINS Dassie McGrady Collins, 77, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993. Services, 11a.m. Thursday at Unity Church, Weogufka, Ala. Cedar Hill Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. CROMARTIE Harold "Skeet" Cromartie, 49, of Pensacola died Thursday, March 25, 1993.

Services, 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Emanuel Baptist Church. Benboe Funeral Home directing. CURRAN Ethel Gruber Curran, 89, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993. McNeil-Keyes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DEAN James Dean, 89, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993. Services will be in Houston. Joe Morris and Son Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. FLINN Clarence R. Flinn, 96, died Tuesday, March 30, 1993.

Services will be in Die-terich. III. Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. GATHLENY Leo Edward Gathleny, 78, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993. Services, 9:30 a.m.

Thursday at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel directing. GAUTHIER Janice S. Gauthier, 78, of Freeport, 111., died Monday, March 29, 1993.

Schwarz Funeral Home of Freeport is in charge of arrangements. JONES Garfield Jones 52, of Milton died Tuesday, March 30, 1993. Services to be announced by Lewis Funeral Home. MADISON Missouri Madison, 109, of Milton died Monday, March 29, 1993. Services to be announced by Lewis Funeral Home.

MARGARONE Santo Charles Margarone, 82, of Milton died Tuesday, March 30, 1993. Services to be announced by Lewis Funeral Home. McDUFFIE Emmanuel McDuffie, 78, of Pensacola died Tuesday, March 30, 1993. Services to be announced by Joe Morris and Son Funeral Home. MONTGOMERY Robert W.

Montgomery, 70, of Milton died Monday, March 29, 1993. Services to be announced by Lewis Funeral Home. MULLEK Anna Isabel Mullek, 76, of Roberts-dale, died March 29. 1993. Services, 10 a.m.

Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Robertsdale. Mack Funeral Home directing. NORRIS Richard L. "Peck" Norris, 65, of Pensacola died Tuesday, March 30, 1993.

Services to be announced by Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel. PARKER Wendell Bernard Parker, 27, of Pensacola died Saturday, March 27, 1993. Services, 2 p.m. Saturday at New Tabernacle Baptist Church No. Two.

Junior Funeral Home directing. PAYNE Annie Lee Payne, 72, of Pensacola died Tuesday, March 30. 1993. Services to be announced by Junior Funeral Home. PRIDGEN Otis Irl Pridgen Jr.

died Saturday, March 20, 1993. Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. By Keith Phillips News Journal GULF BREEZE The City Council will meet tonight to consider two proposals for refinancing millions in bonds on South Santa Rosa Utilities. The council will hear proposals from Raymond James and Associates of Gainesville and from Joe Mooney, the utilities' financial adviser. Each has a different plan for refinancing the outstanding bonds to take advantage of lower interest rates.

The non-profit water and sewer utility that services the Tiger Point area is controlled by the city, which must approve all major financial decisions. Utilities Chairman Jim Tanck Gulf Breeze By Keith Phillips News Journal GULF BREEZE A study of police wages and compensation that's key to negotiations between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police is due back to the City Council tonight. But some members of the FOP said Tuesday they're skeptical the report will be done in time. "They're not going to be ready tomorrow night or Monday night," Sgt. Robert Randle predicted Tuesday.

"They're going to keep stringing it out." However, City Manager Edwin Eddy said Tuesday that he's 70 percent sure that a final report will be in the council's hands at the executive session meeting. The research is done but city officials are having a hard time No. 1 5 conducting graveside services. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association; DASSIE McGRADY COLLINS Dassie McGrady Collins, 77, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993, at her home.

She was a native of Weogufka, and had lived in Century several years before moving to Pensacola in 1987. She was a member of the Flomaton Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Grady Mac Collins of Pensacola; brothers, Marion McGrady of Weogufka, T.S. McGrady of Pensacola, 'Denson McGrady, Elton McGrady, both of Sylacauga, and Elvin McGrady of Pensacola; sisters. Pearl Gaither, Louise Ellison, Lorene Shurette, Evelene Taylor, all of Weogufka, Elma Caffee of Sylacauga and Sue Shaw of Do-than, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11a.m. Thursday at Unity Church in Weogufka. Burial will be in Unity Church Cemetery. CEDAR HILL CHAPEL is in charge of local arrangements. Friends may call at the Curtis Funeral Home in Sylacauga from 5 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday. WILL COOK Will Cook, 78, of Pensacola died Sunday, March 28, 1993, in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Annie Delores Cook of Pensacola; three daughters, Geneva Lofton of Bridgeport, Rosa (Albert) Pet-tway of Stamford, and Lorraine Cook of Pensacola; a sister, Callie Stawart of Swissville, eight grandchildren; a special grandson, Cardaryl Dontay Cook; 1 1 great-grandchildren; an aunt; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 p.m.

Friday, April 2, at First Corinthian Baptist Church with the Rev. C.E. Salter Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery with JOE MORRIS AND SON FUNERAL HOME directing.

Pallbearers will be Deacons Jearld Lacey, James Jackson, Molton Hurry, Ernest Blond, Clifford Sanders and Frank Turner. Friends may view at noon, Thursday, April 1. HAROLD "SKEET" CROMARTIE Harold "Skeet" Cromartie, 49, of Pensacola died Thursday, March 25, 1993, in a local hospital. Mr. Cromartie was a native of Pensacola, a veteran of the U.S.

Army and a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Yolanda Marjorie and Cecelia Cromartie, all of East Point, his parents, Terry and Sarah Cromartie of Pensacola; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Eugene and Lena Cromartie, Ernest Cromartie, all of Washington, D.C., and Herman and Clemmie Cromartie of Wheaton, five aunts, Naomi Perryman of Castleberry, Laura Pugn, Willie Rudolph, Reba Trawick, all of Pensacola and Helen Cromartie of Screven, five uncles, Eugene William of Montgomery, Willie William of Cantonment, Alfred William of Brooklyn, N.Y., June Cromartie of Boston and Lewis Cromartie of Pahokee; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Emanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. J.

Wingate officiating. Burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery with BENBOE FUNERAL HOME directing. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. ETHEL GRUBER CURRAN Ethel Gruber Curran, 89, of Pensacola passed away Monday, March 29, 1993.

Mrs. Curran was born and raised in Charleston, S.C. She was employed at the Charleston Naval Shipyard for 33 Vi years, ending her career as compiling the data into a spreadsheet format. "We're trying our best to have it in time for (tonight's) meeting," said interim Police Chief Robert Minshull, who is compiling the study. Police officers say they will attend the meeting with their supporters and plan to speak to the council about wages.

Since negotiations have stalled, FOP members have been handing out yard signs and fliers to interested citizens. "We need their support," officer Jon Rhodes, FOP negotiator, said. "We just plan on trying to get as many people as we can to come up there and speak in our support." The city and the police group began negotiating a contract last May but changes in city personnel supervisor of telephone communications. After a few years of retirement, she took a position at Belk Robinsons Department Store on King Street as their advertising director for about 10 years. She moved to Pensacola in the early 1970's.

Mrs. Curran, in association with the Naval Aviation Foundation, established and managed the Aviation Museum's first book store. Mrs. Curran was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Curran.

Survivors Include two daughters, one being Mary C. Bradner, her guardian; son-in-law, Walter L. Bradner five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. McNEIL-KEYES FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. CLARENCE R.

FLINN Clarence R. Flinn, 96, was born in Winteroad Community, son of Aberdell Flinn and Mary Elisa Flinn, on Nov. 7, 1896. He passed away at his home Tuesday, March 30, 1993, at 2 a.m. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Beverly Flinn of Milton; two grandsons, Lance and wife Robin of Jay and Shannon and wife Audra of Milton; one granddaughter, Shonna and husband Jim Nowlmg of Jay; three great-grandsons, Ryan Flinn and Josh and Justin Nowling, all of Jay; two great-granddaughters, Megan Flinn of Milton and Tosha Flinn of Jay.

He was predeceased by his wife, Gladys "Woody" Flinn and two children. Funeral services will be held in Dieterich, through Wright's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. LEWIS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of local arrangements.

LEO EDWARD GATHLENY Leo Edward Gathleny, 78, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993. Mr. Gathleny was a native of Pensacola and had been a resident of Pensacola most of his life. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Knights of-Columbus Council 778.

He graduated from St. Bernard College in Cullman, and was the former owner of Ed L. Anderson Office Machine Company. Survivors include his wife, Annie Kate Gathleny; a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Richard Bender; a grandson, Michael Bender; a granddaughter, Patty Bender; and a special friend, James Switzer. Funeral Mass will be Thursday at St.

Michael's Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Richard Bowles officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery with HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL directing. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday. The Rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. JANICE S. GAUTHIER Janice S. Gauthier, 78, of Freeport, died Monday, March 29, 1993, in Freeport.

She was a former resident of Pensacola. Survivors include her brother, George Stoessiger of McAllen, Texas; sister, Janet Horan of Freeport; and several nieces and nephews. No services are planned. It was the deceased wishes to be cremated. SCHWARZ FUNERAL HOME, 816 S.

Galena Freeport, IL 61302, is in charge of arrangements. CHELSEY N. HATHAWAY Chelsey N. Hathaway, three weeks old, of Pensacola died Sunday morning in a local hospital. Chelsey is survived by her mother.

Amy D. Morris; father, Michael Sean Hathaway; maternal grandparents, Robert L. and Jacqueline Morris; paternal grandparents, Tommy J. and Theresa J. Harrison; and friends.

The family will receive friends at Harper-Morris Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Graveside services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Cemetery with the Rev. Fr.

Richard Bowles officiating. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements. ANNA ISABEL MULLEK Anna Isabel Mullek, 76, a native of St. delayed a resolution. Officers have been working without a contract since October.

The major difference is in the amount of annual wage increases officers would receive in the next three-year contract. Gulf Breeze Patrol officers earn a salary range of $17,000 to $25,000 annually. After a closed-door strategy session this month, the City Council decided to perform the wage and compensation study before continuing negotiations. Minshull said the study looks at all types of compensation and includes figures from area agencies as well as departments similar in size and nature to Gulf Breeze. Among the items studied are salary ranges, raises, increases and how they are administered, overtime policies and health care.

Joseph, a former resident of Summerdale, and a resident of Robertsdale, died March 29, 1993. Survivors include six daughters, Mary Jo Cartysle of Gainesville, Elizabeth Zitnik of Loxley, Lea Theresa Rivers of Pensacola, Margaret McCandless of Jacksonville; Bernarda Marie Zenker of Oklahoma City, and Isabel Rosanne Gongola of New Bedford, three sons, Joseph Bernard Mullek of Robertsdale, Francis Edward Mullek of Summer-dale, and John Andrew Mullek of Robertsdale; four sisters, Wilhelmena Henkel of Kentucky, Sister Madaline Sophie S.C.N., Sister Bernadette Maria S.C.N., both of Nazareth, and Sister Mary Zita S.C.N, of Chattanooga, three brothers, Francis Henkel of Sacramento, Paul Vincent Henkel of Birmingham, and Joseph Justin Henkel of New York; 26 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 1, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Robertsdale, with Father William James officiating.

Burial will be in the Elberta Catholic Cemetery in Elberta, Ala. MACK FUNERAL HOME, Roberts-dale, is in charge of arrangements. A visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St.

Patrick's Memorial Fund. OTIS IRL PRIDGEN JR. Otis Irl Pridgen Jr. died March 20, 1993. He is survived by five children, three sisters and one brother.

Friends and family will be received in the home of his sister, Frances M. Jordan. Private graveside services will be held in Barrancas National Cemetery. OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. JOHN TRACEY RODGER John Tracey Rodger, 73, of Pace died Monday, March 29, 1993, in a local hospital after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Rodger was born in Paisley, Scotland, and emigrated to the United States at the age of 10. During World War II he served in the RCAF, U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force.

He was a P.O.W. in Siberia for eight months in 1943 and 1944. He flew in the Berlin Air Lift. He was awarded two D.F.C. with one O.L.C., EAME Campaign Medal-Asiatic-Pacific with two Bronze Stars, Air Medal with one O.L.C., British Service Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, and Victory Medal for World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Lola J. Radcliffe Rodger of Pace; two stepdaughters, Barbara Rogers of Memphis, and Judy Long of Lancaster, stepson, Jack Radcliffe of Pace; eight grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Mexia Baptist Church in Mexia, with the Rev. Fred Rogers, pastor of First Assembly of God Church of Milton, officiating.

Burial will be in Mexia Cemetery with DONNIE SOWELL FUNERAL HOME directing. Pallbearers will be Harold Manning, Ken Eady, Carl Scruggs, Larry King, Jenning Johnson and Bill Scruggs. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. GENEVA SMITH SANDERS Geneva Smith Sanders, 82, of Milton died Monday morning, March 29, 1993.

in a local hospital. Mrs. Sanders was a native of Milligan and had resided in Milton since 1938. She was retired from the Santa Rosa County School system. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Milton and the Golden Voices Choir.

She was preceded in death by her-husband, Allen J. Sanders, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Dock" Smith.

Survivors include two daughters, Elsie R. June of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Janey S. Stoody of El Paso, Texas; son Ron Sanders of Tuscaloosa, beloved daughter-in-law, Betsy Sanders of Tuscaloosa; son-in-law, Andy Stoody of Ft. Worth; six grandchildren and their spouses, Janice Brown of Ft.

RODGER John Tracey Rodger, 73, of Pace died Monday, March 29, 1993. Services, 2 p.m. Thursday at Mexia Baptist Church, Mexia, Ala. Donnie Sowell Funeral Home of Milton directing. SIMPSON Bessie Mae Simpson, 81, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993.

Services, lp.m. Saturday. Junior Funeral Home directing. ROBERT JON BENFER Robert Jon Benfer, 50, of Pensacola died Sunday, March 28, 1993, in a local hospital. Mr.

Benfer was a member of the Methodist church and had been a resident of Pensacola for the past nine years. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a CWO 4 after 26 years of service and was a veteran of Viet Nam. Mr. Benfer was a member of TROA and was currently employed as Quality Control Manager of UNC Aviation Services, AIMD, Pensacola.

Survivors include his wife, Sheron Benfer; parents, Guy and Miriam Benfer; and two sons, David and Michael Benfer. Funeral services will be 1 1 a.m. Thursday at Barrancas National Cemetery with a Naval Chaplain officiating. BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL. 3351 Scenic is in charge of arrangements.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 7p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of the USS Massachusetts (BB-2), P.O. Box 494, Pensacola, FL 32501 LOUIS J. BOUDREAUX Louis J.

Boudreaux, 86, of Pensacola died Monday, March 29, 1993, at home. Mr. Boudreaux was a native of Lockport, and had been a resident of Pensacola for the past 44 years. He was a member of Our Savior Catholic Church and was a fourth degree Knights of Columbus. He retired as a Greyhound Bus Driver after 23 years of service, was a retired Texaco service station owner and was an active member of the Over 55 Club.

Survivors include his wife, Marion B. Boudreaux; son and daughter-in-law, Louis C. and Alice Inez Boudreaux; daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Howard Pilcher, all of Pensacola; grandchildren, Terry Boudreaux of Pensacola, Tricia and Steve Smith of Virginia Beach, Julie and Dana Papalardo of St. Petersburg and Jim Pilcher of Pensacola; and a great- grandchild, Tiemey Smith of Virginia each. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 1 a.m.

Thursday at Our Savior Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Mausoleum with HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL directing. Honorary pallbearers will be an Honor Guard of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Asso-ciation or to a charity of choice. HENRY ASHTON BRAKE Henry Ashton Brake, 75, of Pensacola died Sunday afternoon in a local hospital. Mr. Brake was a native of Munson and had been a resident of Pensacola most of his life.

He was a member of Heights Baptist Church, Escambia Masonic Lodge No. 15, Hadji Shrine Temple, Order of the Eastern Star Chapter No. 253 and was a Scottish Rite Mason. Mr. Brake retired as a conductor with the Railroad after 41 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Brake. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Padgett of Jacksonville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Frank McBride of Virginia Beach, and Ginger and Billy French of Pensacola; a sister, Atris Davis; a brother, Elzie Brake, both of Pensacola; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harper-Morris Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Davis officiating.

Burial will be in Bayview Memorial Park with Escambia Masonic Lodge.