NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
J. H. McCurdy
Mr. J. H. McCurdy, age 74, of Century, FL was received into eternal life Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Century Care Center where he was receiving physical therapy. Herbert was born on August 26, 1935 at his family’s home in Century and he resided there his entire life. He was a hard worker and he helped his family run McCurdy Diary for many years while operating the “Dairy Bar Cafe.” Later, he was employed at Container Paper Mill in Brewton, AL as a chemical engineer and retired in 2007 after 42 years. He was...
Lonia Rebecca Norman
Mrs. Lonia Rebecca Norman, 52, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Atmore, AL. Lonia was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, loved to travel, and attend family gatherings and attended the Friendly Holiness Church. Preceded in death by her Parents, Howard Dewitt and Hattie Mae Mcghee, Sr. and a Niece, Ashkia Williams. Survivors Include: her Husband, Tony Ray Norman of Atmore, AL; her Son, Justin Anthony Norman of Atmore, AL; her Step-Daughter, Ashley Fontenot...
Mary Lee Bass
Mrs. Mary Lee Bass, age 91, of Century, Fla., passed away October 31, 2009 at her residence. She was a homemaker.Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Edward Point Christian Church, Century with pastor, Rev. Lamar Randall officiating. Interment will follow at Century Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday, November 6, 2009 from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at Edward Point Christian Church. Turner Funeral Chapel of Atmore, Ala. in charge of all arrangements. Read More →
John R. Garrett, Jr
Mr. John R. Garrett, Jr., 80, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2009, in Century, FL. John was a native and former resident of Bluff Springs, FL, a resident of Century for the past 53 years, a loving friend, Brother, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather and attended the Baptist Church. He was a cub scout leader for a number of years, a Mason with Pineland Lodge #286 in Palatka, FL, a Shriner and a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his Wife, Alice Marie Garrett. Survivors Include: his Son, John Thomas Garrett of Palatka,...
Losson K. White
Losson K. White, age 77, having fought the good fight and keeping the faith, was called home on October 30, 2009. He graduated in 1950 from Ernest Ward High School at Walnut Hill, Florida. The class motto, ‘Not merely to exist, but to amount to something in Life’ was captured completely during his earthly time. He was born to Roy and Lanie White in Byrneville, Florida on February 24, 1932. He attained everything in this life he desired. He was of the Baptist Faith, a member of The Masonic Temple and The Shriner Organization....
Linda Vickery Cody
Linda Vickery Cody, age 69, of Pensacola passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009. Ms. Cody was a native of Atmore, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony A. Vickery, Cleo Vickery Presley and brother Kenneth V. Vickery. Ms. Cody is survived by daughters, Donna J. Brasch, Denise A. Juarez, grandchildren, Robert A. Brasch, Jessica L. Brasch, nephews, Carl B. Vickery, Stephen C. Vickery and niece Ludusky S. Glass. Ms. Cody also leaves behind numerous family and friends who loved her dearly. She always had a...
Ronald K. Bryan Sr.
Ronald K. Bryan Sr., a former chemical operator for Monsanto, died Sunday, October 25, in Atmore. He was 70. Bryan, a native of Bratt, Fla., was a resident of Atmore and a former resident of Walnut Hill, Fla. He was a member of Pine Forest Assembly of God Church in Pensacola. Survivors include his wife, Annie Ruth Bryan of Atmore; two sons, Kenny Bryan of Walnut Hill and Keith Bryan of Bratt; two daughters, Cheryl Vennell of Marianna, Fla., and Elaine Holk of Bratt; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will...
Paul Allen Thomas Sr.
Paul Allen Thomas Sr., a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry, died Tuesday in Pensacola. He was 51. Thomas, a native of Atmore, was a resident of Walnut Hill, Fla. He was a member of the Church of the Living God. Survivors include his wife, Linda Gail Thomas; one daughter, Jessica Nicole Thomas; one son, Paul Allen Thomas Jr.; and one brother, Roy Thomas, all of Walnut Hill; five sisters, Sarah Swartz of San Antonio, Betty Morris of Canoe, Corrine Boggs of Walnut Hill, Arena Dawson of Atmore and Molly Mae Glover...
Ida Leo Sanks
Ms. Ida Leo Sanks, 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Bay Minette, AL. Ida was a native of Bay Minette, AL, a former resident of Brewton and Tensaw, and a resident of Bay Minette since 1971. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother and attended the Church of God. Preceded in death by two Sisters. Survivors Include: three Sons, Ricky and Kellie Gross of Rabun, AL, Ronnie and Jennifer Gross of Bay Minette, AL, and Roger and Angie Gross of Calhoun, GA; 10 Grandchildren; 17 Great-Grandchildren;...
Anthony Gene “Tony” Embley, Sr.
Mr. Anthony Gene “Tony” Embley, Sr., 57, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Saraland, AL. Tony was a native of Mobile, AL, a former resident of Chickasaw and Atmore, and a resident of Saraland for the past 22 years. He was a member of the VFW, dedicated to the military, willing to help his fellow man, loved his family and friends and attended the Pentacostal-Holiness Church. Survivors Include: three Sons, Buddy Johnson, Benjamin and Shelia Godwin, and Anthony Gene and Jennie Embley, Jr., all of Atmore,...
Bella Rain Johnson
Bella Rain Johnson went to be her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Survivors Include: her Parents, Dusty and Jennie Johnson of Century, FL; two Brothers, Christopher Rolin and Gunner Johnson, both of Century, FL; a Sister, McKaylea Rolin of Century, FL; her Grandparents, Allen and Wanda Johnson of Century, FL, Allen and Ruby Lambeth of Lennox, AL, and Shelia and Randy Henderson of Mobile, AL; her Great-Grandmothers, Dorothy Johnson of Century, FL, Dorothy Cedotal of Milton, FL, and Marjorie Stokes of...
Mary McCarty Giddens
Mrs. Mary McCarty Giddens, 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at a local hospital. Mary was a native of Ideal, GA and a resident of Atmore, AL since 1956. She owned and operated Gidden’s Beauty Shop for many years and attended the Brook’s Memorial Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her Husband, Homer Giddens, a Son, Garland “Red” Giddens and five Sisters, Mildred, Vivian, Ireby, Willie Mae, and Jennilou, and two Brothers, Walter and Freeman. Survivors Include: her Daughter, Barbara Giddens Jones...
Richard Floyd “Rickey” Croley
Mr. Richard Floyd “Rickey” Croley, 61, of Century, FL, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Mr. Croley was a native of Century and spent his lifetime there where he was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Century Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his friends and family, mostly his three precious grandchildren. He was retired from CSX Transportation, where he worked as a conductor. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Floyd Croley. Survivors...
Paul Allen Thomas, Sr.
Mr. Paul Allen Thomas, Sr., age 51, of Walnut Hill, Fla., died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Pensacola, Fla. He worked with construction as a heavy equipment operator. He was born to the late Jim and Clara Belle Caraway Thomas. He was a member of the Church of The Living God.He was preceded in death by two brothers, Luther Thomas and Jimmy B. Thomas and one sister, Polly Ann Harphant. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Linda Gail Thomas; one son, Paul Allen Thomas, Jr.; one daughter, Jessica Nicole Thomas; one brother, Roy Thomas,...
Kenneth Matthew Porter
Mr. Kenneth Matthew Porter, 32, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at a Mobile hospital. Kenneth was a native and resident of Atmore, AL, for most of his life, and a former resident of Perdido, AL. He loved to fish and attended the Holiness Church. Preceded in death by his Father, Ricky Porter and a Brother, Danny Porter. Survivors include: his Wife, Elizabeth Gray Porter of Atmore, AL; two Sons, Clay Gray and Dakoda Gray, both of Atmore, AL; his Daughter, Taylor Gray of Atmore, AL; his unborn Daughter, Kennedy Gayle Porter...
Coy Otis Rhea
On September 15, 2009, to our great sadness after an accident at home, Coy went home to be with our Lord. All that knew him, especially his wife of 27 years, will miss him. A very devoted husband, father and “Pawpaw” who loved the Lord with his whole heart. Coy never met a stranger and loved children of all ages. He loved woodworking with his buddy, Bobby Hall and he really enjoyed spending time with all of his grandchildren. Mr. Rhea is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pauline Rhea and brother Cecil...
Alton Edward Godwin, Sr.
Mr. Alton Edward Godwin, Sr., 83, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 in Atmore, AL. Alton was a native of Benhaden, FL, and a resident of Atmore, AL since 1972. He was a veteran of WWII, retired from the Fountain Correctional Center after 20 years of service and attended the Holiness Church. Survivors include: his Wife, Irene Godwin of Atmore, AL; three Sons, Butch Godwin of GA, Alton Edward “Hawk Eye” and Mary Virginia Godwin, Jr. of Atmore, AL, and Thomas Philip and Cynthia Godwin of Mobile, AL; four Daughters, Glenda...
Gwendolyn Lane Hopkins
Mrs. Gwendolyn Lane Hopkins, 59, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 at a Pensacola hospital. Gwendolyn was a native and resident of Pensacola, FL for most of her life, and a resident of McDavid, FL for the past 2 years. A school bus driver, known as snuggles, to her special needs students of the Advocate of Children, she touched many of their lives as well as many parents. She was a history buff of Pensacola and attended the Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by a Son, Randal Nathan Hopkins. Survivors include:...
Elmer Richard Mooney Sr.
Mr. Elmer Richard “Pop” Mooney, Sr., 82, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009 at a Pensacola hospital. Elmer was a native of Canoe, AL, a longtime resident of Bratt, FL, and a resident of Atmore, AL. He was retired from the Escambia County Florida Road Department after 30 years of service and attended the Presley Street Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his Parents, Jess and Evie Mooney, a Nephew, Darrell Roley and a Stepson, Wayne Powell. Survivors include: his Wife, Mary G. Mooney of Atmore, AL; a Son, Elmer Richard...
Marty Blackmon Green
Mrs. Marty Blackmon Green, 44, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009 in McDavid, FL. Marty was a native of Jacksonville, FL, a former resident of Bratt, FL, and a resident of McDavid, FL for the past 10 years. Preceded in death by Joe “Pops” Roley Jr., a daughter, Tawaika Lee Bell, Mother-in-law, Louise Green and Daddy, W.D. Blackmon Jr. Survivors include: Her husband, Greg Green of McDavid, FL; Her son, Blake Green of McDavid, FL.; Her daughter, Blaze Green of McDavid, FL.; a special daughter, Alexis Roach of McDavid,...
Clara Bell Steadham
Mrs. Clara Bell Steadham of McDavid, FL passed away August 22, 2009 at the age of 68. She was born November 29, 1940. She is survived by her Loving, Devoted Husband of 49 years Dudley “Bo” Steadham. Her Sons Jeff Steadham, Daniel Steadham (Melinda), and David Steadham (Linda), all of McDavid, FL; Grandchildren: Jeffery Steadham, Ian Steadham, and Danielle Steadham all of McDavid, FL, Stephanie Nelson of Bay Minette, AL, Step-Grandson Casey Burkett (Megan) of Atmore, AL. Great-Grandson: Quinton Nelson of Bay Minette, AL. She...
Edna E. McKinley
Edna E. McKinley, a homemaker, died Saturday in Atmore. She was 82. A native of Uriah and a former resident of Davisville, Fla., she was a resident of Atmore. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa McClure of Dyersburg, Tenn.; two sons, Michael W. McKinley and Billy McKinley, both of Atmore; one sister, Mattie Moore of Pace, Fla.; one grandchild; and two stepgrandchildren. Visitation will be tonight from 5 to 8 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, where services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Barren Cemetery. Memorials...
Dollie Estelle Burkett Thortis
Dollie Estelle Burkett Thortis, a native of Bluff Springs, Fla., and a longtime resident of McDavid, Fla., died Friday at a local nursing facility. She was 79. She had worked as a clerk at Cooper’s Grocery Store in Bratt, Fla., for 19 years. Survivors include one son, Ervin Thortis of Christian Home; three daughters, DiAnn Stewart of Bratt, Michelle McNabb of Calhoun, Ga., and Shelia Lambert of Loxley; one brother, Johnny Burkett of Byrneville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation...
Earnie Welch Forte
Earnie Welch Forte, age 89 of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Thursday August 6, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 2, 1920 in Crenshaw County Alabama to Robert and Fannie Lou Joiner Welch. She was the sixth of twelve children. In the mid 1920’s the family moved to the Pineview-Foshee Community in Escambia County Alabama. She grew up in the country where they learned how to live on what could be raised, grown, canned, cured or made. Even as children her family worked hard and had great respect...
George W. Roberson, Jr.
Mr. George W. Roberson, Jr., 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at a Pensacola hospital. George was a native of Pensacola, FL, a former resident of Pineview, AL, a resident of Atmore, AL for the past 41 years and attended the Baptist Church. Preceded in death a Son, George Washington Roberson, III. Survivors include: his Wife, Virginia Ruth Roberson of Okeechobee, FL; three Sons, Buddy Lee Roberson, Samuel Thomas Roberson, and Mitchel Roberson, all of Atmore, AL; three Daughters, Renita Ann Henderson of Flomaton, AL,...
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