Kevin Ray
October 21, 2022
Master Deputy Kevin Ray, of Escambia County, Florida Sheriff’s Office, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022. A graveside service will be on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 2:00pm at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. The family requests guests meet in the cemetery.
Kevin loved life and could always be heard cheering for his alma mater- the Troy University Trojans!! He was a Sherriff’s Deputy for over 20 years in Escambia County, Florida. The apple of his eye was his beloved daughter, Lauren Ray, who would travel all around riding and competing with her equestrian team. He enjoyed spending time with her and was her greatest support! He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.
Loving survivors include his daughter, Lauren Ray; his parents, Danny & Judy Ray; his brother, Richard Ray (Pam); his grandmother, Billie Gibson; his nephew, Carter Ray; and his niece, Kenzie Beth Ray.
He was predeceased by his grandfather, Henry Gibson; and his paternal grandparents, Carter & Johnnie Ray.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Troy Bank & Trust in memory of Kevin Ray for his daughter’s medical expenses.
Holley ‘Rex’ Crews
October 21, 2022
Holley “Rex” Crews was born to Versie and Willie Mae Crews on January 18, 1941, in the Holland Town community, where he grew up with his siblings and cousins. Rex began working on his uncle’s farm at a young age and was driving a tractor by the age of 8. As he got older, he began working with a builder where he learned some of the skills that would help build his career.
He met the love of his life, Lottie “Nell” Day at a school dance in July of 1958, and they were married June 27, 1959. They welcomed their first son, Danny, in 1961, followed by their youngest son, Rocky, in 1962.
1962 was a big year for Rex, as he also started his flooring business “Rex Crews Flooring.” He loved making his customers happy and making sure that he left a job that he was proud of. He learned his trade well and could nail a floor faster than most other floor men all the way up until the day he retired. With this determination and perseverance, and most importantly God’s help, he and Nell built a strong business that provided well for their family and then their sons’ families for 45+ years and left a legacy of quality service for the Gulf Coast community.
If you ever got to speak with Rex about his life, he would tell you he was very blessed. He was a member of Springhill Primitive Baptist church where he faithfully attended and helped with church upkeep as much as he could. He loved having his wife by his side from his morning cup of coffee throughout the day until he could kiss her good night. It was rare that you ever saw them apart. He also loved being outside tending his yard, helping his sons with various projects, showing his grandkids things in the woods, or just enjoying the beauty of God’s creation while relaxing on vacation. He was a cancer survivor of almost 30 years. He always counted it a great blessing to be able to sit down to a good meal, especially when it was finished up with a big bowl of soft serve ice cream or one of Nell’s famous desserts. These meals were even more enjoyable to him, when he could be surrounded by his sons, grandkids, and great grandkids. He loved being able to share time with them.
Jesus called Rex home to be with Him in Heaven on October 17, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Versie Crews; his mother, Wille Mae (Nelson) Crews; his brother, Heston Crews; and his sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Doyle Wolfe.
His memory will be cherished and carried on by his wife of 63 years, Nell; his two sons Danny (Wendy) Crews and Rocky (Connie) Crews; his four grandchildren Jennifer (David) Brooks, Joe (Sarah) Crews, Heather (Jordan Dunlap) Crews, and Ethan (Hayley Wilson) Crews; ten great grandchildren; sister Kathleen (Wayne) Pierce; brother John David Crews; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 21 from 5 PM- 7PM. Services will be Saturday, Oct. 22 at 11 AM at Faith Chapel North, with Elder Michael Johnson and Elder Gerald Manning officiating. Interment will follow immediately afterwards at Springhill Primitive Baptist Church in Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Joe Crews, Ethan Crews, David Brooks, Chuck Booth, Kenny Ogwynn and Phil Richards. Honorary pallbearers are is Mike Hawk and David Rogers.
Johnny Ray Burkett, Sr.
October 20, 2022
Mr. Johnny Ray Burkett, Sr; age 64, passed away, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in Pensacola, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL; and a member of Westside Baptist Church. He was employed with Masland Carpets with 42 years of service.
Mr. Burkett enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan, and always loved going to the Smoky Mountains. He had a love for gospel and country music, especially Johnny Cash. He had a heart of gold and was a faithful church goer. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, an avid tootsie roll eater, and he enjoyed drinking a good cup of coffee.
He preceded in death by his parents, Comer Eugene (Lela Frances Bruce) Burkett, two brothers, Tommy Burkett, James Burkett, and one sister, Cindy Burkett.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Barbara Burkett, of Atmore, AL; one son Johnny Ray (Samantha) Burkett, Jr; of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Jennifer Karen Burkett (George Hughes) of Flomaton, AL; four brothers, Gene (Mazie) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; Floyd (Frances) Burkett, of Nokomis, AL; Wayne (Diane) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; Michael (Rainey) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; four sisters, Ruby Sanspree, of Atmore, AL; Francis Godwin, of Atmore, AL; Claudia Powell, of Perdido, AL; Shirley Boatwright, of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren, Kinkade Hadley, Daniel Green, Bryson Burkett, John Hollis Denard, Marley Denard, Gillian Denard, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Clarence Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 20, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Burkett, Michael Burkett, Cynthia Scott, Kenny Boatwright, Dewayne Boatwright, and Scottie Eugene Burkett.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Godwin, Stephen Burkett, and Toby Jordan.
Joseph “Jr” Ivey
October 18, 2022
Mr. Joseph “Jr” Ivey, age 66, passed away, Thursday, October 13, 2022 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on March 3, 1956 in Dallas, TX; and resided in Atmore, AL; since 2004. He was a painter for many years.
Mr. Ivey enjoyed going fishing, bowling, and enjoyed tinkering on cars.
He is preceded in death by his father, Rush Hardie Ivey, one brother, Darrell Ivey, grandparents, Jurn and Ellen Moye, one step-sister, Joann Johnson.
He is survived by his two mother, Myrtle Stephens, of Atmore, AL; one son, Jared Lee Ivey, of Lake City, FL; two brothers, John (Brenda) Stephens, of Uriah, AL; Chris (Sonya) Stephens, of Pensacola, FL; three sisters, Janey Smith, of Perdido, AL; Ellen Virginia Greer, of Long View, TX; Pamela Zorin, of Leesburg, FL; three step-sisters, Myrtle (Floyd) Hill, of Flomaton, AL; Linda (George) Stokes, of Castleberry, AL; Fridie (Comer) Johnson, of Flomaton, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Earl Harrison and Rev. Wendell Hadley officiating.
Burial will follow at Bowman Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Ron Marshal, John Stephens III, Travis Stephens, Thomas Stephens, Zyler Hollingsworth.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Miller.
Charlotte Jernigan Huff
October 18, 2022
Charlotte Jernigan Huff passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. She was born on August 31, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida. Charlotte was the most wonderful human being the world will ever know, the saying “heart of gold” does not qualify, she was an angel on earth. She will be truly missed. Charlotte graduated with her Bachelor’s degree. Charlotte worked for Vanity Fair, numerous Circle K’s, and was also the Concessions Manager at Five Flags Speedway.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Joe Huff: father, Charles Jernigan; bonus father, Alex Cutts; her sister, Gail Craycraft; and her son, Larry “Labo” Martin.
Charlotte is survived by her mother, Ester Cutts; one daughter, Vivian Huff; nephews, Chris (Bridget) Burkett and Wayne Burkett, Christopher Huff, Amanda (Craig) Hindsman, great nephews and great nieces Caleb, Kiersten, eyton, and Briana Burkett, Colton Huff, Kaitlyn and Carson Hindsman. Bonus children Kimberly Hughes Smith, Holly (Don) Millsap, Marisol (Jerome) Lindsay, and Elizabeth Peavy. Grandchildren- Charles (Maddie), Jessica and Sabreena Bell, Sebastian Peavy, Joe Peffer, Laura (Jason) Schofield, Johnnie "Buck" Hughes Smith, Kayden and Chase Millsap, Nasiah Lindsay. Great grandchildren- Zev, Josette and Eliana The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 5:00PM – 7:00PM. The service will be on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 12:00PM. Pastor Bill Flanagin will be officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
John “Mike” McCall
October 15, 2022
Mr. John “Mike” McCall, age 59, passed away, Monday, October 10, 2022 in Florine, LA. He was born on July 2, 1963 in Columbus, GA; and resided most of his life in Bratt and Oak Grove, FL. He was a member of Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church and served in the United States Airforce for 9 years, with time served and support in Operation Desert Shield Storm. He was employed with Reliability Solution Training L. P.
Mr. McCall enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was an avid Bass Fisherman in the Alabama Bass Trail and enjoyed fishing with his son Reid. He enjoyed playing softball and a member of the All Softball Airforce Team, during his time of service. He always supported all of his nieces and nephews in all their sporting events.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Myrl and Pete Smith, O.K. and Mary Gilmore, and father-in law, Calvin McCall.
He is survived by his parents, John (Maxine Gilmore) McCall, of Bratt, FL; loving wife of 38 years, Lisa McCall, of Oak Grove, FL; one son Reid McCall, of Oak Grove, FL; one daughter, Jessie McCall, of Oak Grove, FL; two brothers, Mitch (Brenda) McCall, of Molino, FL; Joey (Robin) McCall, of Walnut Hill, FL; one sister, Melissa (Carl) Ward, of Atmore, AL; twenty nephews and nieces, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be Monday, October 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Flannagin officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Jake Clayton, John Michael Ward, Luke Ward, Jake McCall, Logan Misenar, and Jeremi Pritchett.
Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan White, Jim Harrison, and Dan Kelley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC. are in charge of all arrangements.
Louzine Cox Mosley
October 13, 2022
Louzine Cox Mosley
3/25/1932 – 10/08/2022
Louzine Cox Mosley: Christian, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, friend, artist, florist, seasoned traveler & camper, lover of reading and a self- educator.
Mrs. Louzine "MeMe" Cox Mosley, 90, of Bluff Springs, Florida, loving wife of 33 years to the late James Mosley, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Saturday morning, October 8, 2022, at her home with her two daughter-in-laws by her side.
She was born March 25, 1932 in Sylacauga, Alabama, moving to Bluff Springs as a child. She was known in the community for her love of flowers as she owned The Century Flower Shop for many years.
Her faith in the Lord was her strength. She loved going to church and serving the Lord. She also loved and found comfort from all the little fur babies she had throughout the years, with Mitzi being her last remaining one.
MeMe was an artist at heart and loved to paint and to teach her grand and great grandchildren the love of painting. Also passing on to them the love of reading. She was forever wanting to know more about her roots, of her Irish heritage.
Her love of Western sunsets and instilling the love of camping and traveling to her children and grandchildren was always in her heart.
Above all, she always made sure that you knew just how much she loved you! We will truly miss our MeMe. She will never know the many lives that were deeply touched by her Christian faith and her daily walk with our Lord.
Louzine is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Florence Ellison; two sisters, Jayne Wood and Doris Ellison and special niece, Jan Wood. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, James Mosley.
She is survived by her two sons: Billy (Brenda) Cox of McDavid, Florida and Tommy (Sandy) Cox of Thomasville, Alabama; sisters: Kathy Nugent and Joan (Freddie) Gates; grandchildren: Autumn (Shawn) Fleming; Summer (Ricky) Payne; Brandi Cox (Jerrod); Michael (Amber) Cox; great grandchildren: McKenna and Jackson Simmons; and Anna Cox; sweet Fur Baby: Mitzi and many nieces, nephews, family member and
friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Century with Bro. David Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Ricky Payne, Jerrod Sheffield, Rickey Lowery, Mark McLain, Jimmy Stanton and Fisher Rasmusen.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Century.
Lula Thomas Graves
October 13, 2022
Mrs. , age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Flomaton, AL.
Mrs. Graves was born in Century, FL and had lived in Flomaton for the past thirty-three years, coming from Canoe, AL. She was an active member of Flomaton United Methodist Church where she taught the Senior Sunday School Class and sang in the choir. She led devotions at the Flomaton SAIL Center, and enjoyed canning. She loved doing for others, and dearly loved her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Graves, Sr.; a son, Ronald Graves, Jr.; a brother, Willie Ray Thomas; mother, Irene Frazier Hollingshead; father, Verbie Travis Thomas; and a step-mother, Ruth Thomas.
She is survived by a son, Denver Travis Graves of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Mac Hollingshead of Foley, AL; two sisters, Lorraine (Richard) Stuckey of Atmore, AL, and Hazel (Speedy) Brantley of Flomaton, AL; sister-in-law/sister, Gail Thomas of Century, FL three grandchildren, Tanner Travis (Nikki) Graves, Cole Graves, and Mason Graves; one great-grandson, William Noah Graves; beloved friend, Mr. Ed Little; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy McKinley officiating. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.
Pallbearers: Tanner Graves, Cole Graves, Mason Graves, Mac Hollingshead, Richard Stuckey, and Chris Thomas.
Honorary Pallbearers: Mr. Ed Little, Speedy Brantley, Pete Wilson, Joe Brantley, Wayne Stanton, Mac McKinley.
Marie Lesley King Anderson
October 12, 2022
Marie Lesley King Anderson passed away on October 1, 2022 in Goshen, Kentucky at the age of 88. She was born in Abbeville, South Carolina on April 8, 1934 to James Horace King and Daisy Jennie Marie Lesley King. She was a graduate of Abbeville High School in 1952 in Abbeville, South Carolina. She graduated Erskine College in 1956 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She received her Master’s Degree in Education in 1968 from Inter American University of Puerto Rico. She was a member of the U.S. Air Force Officer’s Wives Club, The Daughters of the American Revolution, Past Regent of Fort Pickens Chapter in Pensacola, Florida. She was a member of Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) and Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly (KOPS). She was a music and elementary school teacher.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Horace and Daisy Jennie Marie Lesley King; sister, Margaret Verner King Dickson. She is survived by her husband, George Morris Anderson; daughters, Melodie Anderson (Cody) Jones, April Anderson (Jason) Medlin; son, Kyle George (Candance) Anderson; grandsons, Cody Anderson (Shannon) Jones, Justin Andrew Jones, Luke McKinley Anderson and Xander Anderson Medlin; granddaughters, Aerial Aurora Staebell, Aubrey Marie Anderson, Harper Grey Anderson and Ellis Quinn Anderson.
Pallbearers are Cody Anderson Jones, Justin Andrew Jones, Luke McKinley Anderson, Xander Anderson Medlin, Cody Parris Jones, and Jason Medlin. Honorary pallbearers are James B. Dickson, Tommy F. Dickson, Gery Anderson, Tom Callison, Jim Callison and Paul Storey.
Funeral service at Olive Baptist Church on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 11:30am. Visitation on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 6:00pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North and on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 10:30 at Olive Baptist Church.
Jeannine Lane Hensey
October 11, 2022
Jeannine Lane Hensey, a resident of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana, on May 7, 1940. S
he was a graduate of Pensacola High School and was a leasing agent at Northwoods Apartments.
She was preceded in death by her parents John Goff Jr. and Winnie Davis Turner and her foster mom, Thelma Calhoun; brother, Jack Calhoun.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years Kenneth Alan Hensey; daughter, Kathy (Mark) Jones; grandchildren; Joshua (Amber) Bailey, Danielle Bailey, Meagan (Chance) Schindler, Matthew Bailey; great grandchildren; Gavin Bailey, Lucas Bailey, Theo Bailey, Taylor Jones, Ellie Schindler.
Memorials can be made to Surfari Pals, 1933 Woodberry Ave, Shreveport, LA 71106-8550 or surfaripals.org.
Funeral Services will be Thursday October 13, 2022 at 12:30pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will begin at 11:30am until service time.