Timothy Bruce Mason
June 8, 2026
Timothy Bruce Mason, 66, of Davisville, FL, passed away on June 4, 2026. He was born on July 21, 1959, in Steens, MS., to Clayton and JoAnn Smith Mason.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked as a painter in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing and was a very down-to-earth guy.
Timothy is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Delia Lynn “Dee” Mason.
He is survived by his two sons, Stoney Mason and Dusty Mason; his brother, Tony (Vicki) Mason; his sister, Denecia (Bill) Osborne; and two grandchildren, Kaya Mason and Max Mason.
A private family gathering will take place at a later date, with interment at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Foncilea ‘Fonzie’ Ernestine Chavers
June 8, 2026
Foncilea “Fonzie” Ernestine Chavers, 85, of Nokomis, AL., passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on January 19, 1941, in Andalusia, AL., to Lonnie Chavers and Bernice Bryars Chavers.
She worked as a cosmetician with Harco Drugs and had also worked at The Ribbon Mill in Brewton, AL.
Foncilea was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Daniel Wayne Gibson; siblings, Jack Chavers, Junior Chavers, Myrtle English, Merelle Smith, Lois Castleberry, and a great-grandchild, Jessica Haveard.
She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Emmons of Nokomis, AL, her brothers, Curtis (Geneva Chavers); Leon (Lois) Chavers, and Ray Chavers, all of Davisville, FL; her grandchildren, Jaime Emmons, Kelly Asiong, Keith Emmons, Kevin Emmons, Chad Emmons, Haley Emmons and Brandy Emmons. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL, with Bro. Wendell Hadley and Bro. John Chavers officiating. Interment will follow at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough, AL.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Emmons, Keith Emmons, Joey Helms, Nic McKenna, Cody Haveard, Gilbert Asiong, Antonio Asiong, and Tony Stewart.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lee Frances Neal
June 8, 2026
Mary Lee Frances Neal, age 85, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2026, she went to meet on that beautiful shore, where her memories were made whole again.
Mary’s love and faith for the Lord shined as a lighthouse from her, to every person she met. She was a homemaker, and a nanny to kids in the community leaving her wisdom and loving nature with each kid. Her hands though wrinkled in time, were always busy crocheting, gardening, videography, and photography for her loved ones.
Mary was born to Marvin Barlow and Willie Barlow September 17, 1940, in Jay Florida. She Married her love, Homer Edgar Neal June 14, 1957, when they then built their home and started a family. Mary is leaving behind her brothers Earl Barlow, Jimmie Barlow, her children Shelby Douglas, her husband Michael Douglas, Shirley Williams, her husband Jesse Williams, Sheila Gibbs, her husband James Gibbs, Randall Neal, his wife Brandi Neal, 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mary is being reunited with her husband Homer Neal, her Father Marvin R. Barlow, her mother Willie B. Barlow, and brother Travis Barlow.
Visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Faith Chapel North, 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL. She will be laid to rest at Cottage Hill Community Center. Pastor Henry Lewis will officiate. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29 S, Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements.
Joan Kendrick Lyons
June 5, 2026
Joan Kendrick Lyons 60, of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Lyons was born on February 1, 1966, in Evergreen, AL to Mamie Lou (Griffin) and Leonard Edward Kendrick. Joan graduated from Auburn University in Auburn, AL in June of 1989, with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree. She worked for International Paper Company in Cantonment, FL as a Project Engineer and Project Manager for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Douglas Lyons; sons, Jeff Simmons and Steven Lyons (Audra); granddaughter, Sophia Lyons; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at 10:00am until the Funeral Service at 11:00am Monday, June 8, 2026, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Mike Mashburn officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30pm, Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Magnolia Cemetery in Evergreen, AL, with Rev. Edward Robinson officiating.
The Lyons’ Family would like to express a special thank you to the Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team for their help and support over the last eleven years.
Barnie Carlson Jones
June 4, 2026
It is with a mix of heavy hearts and fond memories that the Jones family announces the passing of Barnie Carlson Jones on June 1, 2026, at the age of 76. A lifelong resident of Byrneville, Florida, Barnie was the kind of person who instantly lit up a room with his friendship, curiosity, and a generous love for his family. He was a natural connector of people and a true local character.
Barnie’s sense of humor was legendary, as was his lifelong quest to collect “things that might be useful.” His yard, home, and shed stand as proud testimonies to his creativity and his unique ability to spot a treasure in what others might call trash. In his well-deserved retirement, Barnie could usually be found reclined in his favorite comfy chair, sporting his coveralls, jamming out to blues music, enjoying a hot cup of coffee and making his daily to-do list.
He spent 25 years working in construction and maintenance at Cerex. As a property owner in Century, Byrneville, and Flomaton, he took great pride in providing safe, comfortable housing for local residents. He also loved giving back to his community, serving with the Lion’s Club and the Historical Society. Above all, Barnie loved his family deeply and was always the first to jump in and help a neighbor or friend in need. He was a member of the Poplar Dell Baptist Church.
Barnie is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Sharon (Calloway); his daughter, Jodie of Century, FL; his son, Tim, and daughter-in-law, Karen of New Boston, NH; and his two grandchildren, Meghan and Lucas Jones and Lucas’s wife, Rachel, also of New Hampshire. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and sisters- and brothers-in-law, as well as his trusted best friend, Duke the dog, and his cats. The youngest of six siblings, Barnie was preceded in death by siblings Toby Jones, June Edwards, Judy Lands, Jessie Evans, and Lou McCall and his parents Buford and Sally May Jones.
A celebration of Barnie’s life will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Poplar Dell Baptist Church in Byrneville, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Barnie’s memory the way he lived: reach out to help a friend, tell a delightfully bad joke, and simply enjoy life.
Sandra Marie Ferguson
June 3, 2026
Sandra Marie Ferguson, 38, of Atmore, Alabama, passed away on April 27, 2026. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia, to Charles and Jamie Johnson Ferguson.
Sandra was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church and a cook at Wind Creek Casino. She was also hardworking, kind, funny, and enjoyed socializing with her friends. She is survived by her parents; her brothers, Chris Ferguson of Virginia Beach, VA., David (Sarah) Ferguson of Canada; her sister, Amanda (Jason) Hardy of Columbus, MS, nieces and nephew, Abbriana, Kensley, Allie, and Alex.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on June 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd Franklin Furney, Jr.
June 3, 2026
Lloyd Franklin Furney, Jr. passed away on August 27, 2025, in Zephyrhills, FL. He was born in Atmore, AL, on September 15, 1932, to Lloyd (Sandy) Franklin Furney and Cleo Moody Furney.
He graduated from Escambia County High School and Marion Military Institute, then enrolled in Auburn University. He served in the Army during the Korean War and, upon returning from duty, attended and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1958. Lloyd moved his family to Zephyrhills in 1971 to own Moody’s Hardware.
Lloyd was a high-level golfer with 17 holes-in-one to his credit and enjoyed playing well into his 80’s. He held four course records in Alabama and Florida. Lloyd also enjoyed hunting in Alabama for many years and fishing down in Ten Thousand Islands, FL. During football season, he loved watching his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide.
Lloyd is predeceased by his parents and his long-time companion, Betty Dombrowski.
He is survived by his daughters Ann (Eric) Pirttima, Lynda Furney, and Nancy (Gene) Brown. He was blessed with five grandchildren: Andrew (Shelby) Pirttima, Alli Murphy, Dillon (Nichole) Crossgrove, Lance Furney, and Christopher (Jamie) Brown. He was a very proud Papa to his great-grandchildren: Aiden Murphy, Eleanor Brown, and Quinn Pirttima.
A graveside gathering will be on June 9, 2026, at 11:00 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Gulfside Hospice online at www.gulfside.org.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Fred Carlton Ward, Jr.
June 2, 2026
Fred Carlton Ward, Jr., age 58, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Atmore, Alabama, where he lived most of his life. He was of the Holiness faith; and a member of Friendly Holiness Church. He was an avid Florida State Seminoles supporter and had a passion for dirt track racing. He cherished moments spent with family and friends, loved dancing, coaching children’s sports, and was always known for his humor and lively spirit. Professionally, he built homes through his work in construction.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brother Tommy and sister Phyllis Ward.
He leaves behind three daughters: Chelsea Ward (Christopher Raines) of Houston, Texas; Kristie Ward of Texas; and Brittney Christine Ward. He is also survived by three brothers—Ray (Christine) Ward and Randall (Janet) Ward, both of Poarch, Alabama, and Carl (Melissa) Ward of Atmore—and two sisters, Tena (David) Bryars of Bay Minette, Alabama, and Juanita Fears of Poarch, Alabama. His legacy continues through numerous grandchildren, step-children, nieces, nephews, and other family members.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 5, 2026, at noon at Friendly Holiness Church, with Reverend Ray Ward and Reverend David Bryars officiating.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 5, 2026 from 11 a.m. until service time at noon at Friendly Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Kendall Reed, Heath Bryars, Jonathan Bryars, Tyler Hilburn, Dylan McGhee and Jamie Barber.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Richard.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
B. Wayne Dunn
June 1, 2026
B. Wayne Dunn, current resident of Logan Martin Lake, Talladega County, Alabama, passed away at home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He had battled cancer for over 3 years.
He was born on July 28, 1948, in the Fackler community in Jackson County, Alabama, and attended school at Pisgah, Alabama, and graduated in 1966. He attended North Florida College on a basketball scholarship and, 2 years later, transferred to Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, on a basketball scholarship, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. He then attended Auburn University to further his accounting studies before sitting for the CPA exam. After marriage, he became a Board-Certified Jeweler and attended the Holland School to complete his certification.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Frances Earle Dunn, his two daughters, Kristie D. Dieguez and husband, Dr. Rogelio Dieguez, and Tracy D. Murphy, living in Birmingham, AL., one sister Peayleen D. Pope of Chattanooga, TN., and husband, James Pope; 6 grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Dieguez Lynn and husband Caleb, of Panama City, FL., Alex T. Dieguez of Charleston, S.C., Axel J. Dieguez of Auburn, AL., Grayson O. Murphy, Gabe Gentry Murphy, and Georgia Margarette Murphy, all of Helena (Birmingham), AL. Wayne is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, and several great nephews and nieces.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and “Dessie” Dunn of Pisgah, AL., a sister, Mary Ruth Stills of Fackler, AL., a brother, Cecil E. Dunn, his niece, Karen D. Hardy, and sister-in-law, Juanita Crye Dunn of Rome, GA.
Mr. Dunn was a 40-year resident of Atmore, AL, and he and his wife owned Earle’s Jewelers and later owned Jasmine Place Bridal and formal wear on North Main Street.
He loved sports, was an avid Alabama fan, a patriot, an avid hunter, and loved fishing and golf. He and his wife loved their friends, their business life, their community, and their church family at First United Methodist Church in Atmore, AL.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL, with Rev. Ron Headley of Brewton, AL. officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be members of the family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 10-11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Atmore will always be home to the Dunn’s.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, long-time best friends of the family, is in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca Kay Schachle
June 1, 2026
Rebecca Kay Schachle, born on April 25, 1951, in Monticello, Minnesota to Lonza and Dorothy Sherouse, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Dementia.
Becky lived a life filled with adventure, love, laughter, and deep devotion to those around her. She spent many years living in Alaska, where she discovered her love for downhill skiing and embraced the beauty and excitement of life outdoors. Becky especially cherished traveling with her beloved sister, Jackie. Together they created countless treasured memories, including many trips to Hawaii, a place she dearly loved.
It was in Alaska that Becky met the love of her life, Vincent, on a blind date. From that moment on, the two were inseparable, building a life centered around love, family, and friendship. After the birth of their first daughter, Whitney, Becky and Vincent moved to Florida to begin their life together and raise their family. It was in Florida where they welcomed their second daughter, Michelle.
During her years in Florida, Becky created a home filled with love, laughter, and animals she adored. She had horses and many beloved pets over the years, each of which brought her tremendous joy and companionship. Becky also loved camping at Fort Pickens with her family and dear friends. Those trips were some of her happiest memories, filled with laughter, fun, and the simple joy of being surrounded by the people she loved most.
One of Becky’s greatest joys in life was giving to others. She loved buying thoughtful gifts for the people she loved and found so much happiness in making others feel special. Christmas was especially magical because of her generosity and loving spirit. She took great joy in making the holiday unforgettable for her grandchildren, carefully choosing gifts and creating cherished memories they will carry with them forever.
Becky had a remarkable gift for connecting with people and never met a stranger. Her warm heart, kind spirit, and contagious laugh left lasting impressions on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She will be remembered as a strong, beautiful, loving, and generous woman who always found joy in giving to her family and friends. Her strength through life’s hardships, combined with her unwavering kindness and love for others, will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Becky is preceded in death by her sister, Jackie Sherouse, her mother, Dorothy Sherouse, and her father, Lonza Sherouse.
Becky is survived by her brother, Bob Sherouse, beloved husband, Vincent; her daughters, Whitney and Michelle, her cherished grandchildren, Seth, Hayden, Natalie, Amelia, Mason, and Asher; and her sweet dog, Tisha.
Though her absence leaves an immeasurable void, the love, laughter, and memories she shared will live on forever in the hearts of her family and friends.