Margaret Christine Gray
October 13, 2019
Margaret Christine Gray was born in Elberta, Alabama, March 6, 1925, to Pauline Boyington and Emery Lambert. She had resided in Pensacola since 1933. She left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2019.
Margaret is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Jim T. Gray, her “soul mate”.
Margaret is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Gray (Ann), Terry Gray (Marilyn); four grandsons, Jerry T. Gray Jr., Bill Gray (Tabitha), Dustin Gray (Angela), and Tyler Gray (Caroline); one granddaughter, Christi Walker (David); and five great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Stacy, Jaden, Jackson, and Lilly Gray; her loving sister, Mary DelPriore; and two nieces, Deborah Withum (Bob) and Jana Bedgood (Doug).
In her latter years, Margaret and her sister were inseparable, enjoying life together with their families. The family wishes to extend our deepest thanks to our church family at First Baptist Church Cantonment and our many friends for their love and support. We also wish to thank all the nurses/caregivers at Covenant Care /Hospice for their caring service.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Gray, Tyler Gray, Doug Bedgood, Bob Withum, and Kenny Bray.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 10 a.m., with services to follow at 11 a.m.
A private committal service will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the church or charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
Larry Winston Shiver
October 10, 2019
Larry Winston Shiver, 78 of Robinsonville, AL. passed October 1, 2019 in Robinsonville. He was born on January 5, 1941 to the late John Jefferson Shiver, Sr. and Orba Lee Rhodes Shiver. He was a 1959 graduate of Escambia County High School, attended Auburn University and served in United States Air Force. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Carney Masonic Lodge in Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings John J. Shiver, Jr; Louie M. Shiver, Charles E. Shiver, Hellon Hudson, Dorothy “Dot” Whalin and Charlene Quick.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Willie Mae Philyaw Shiver and his daughter Lee (Chuck) Walker all of Robinsonville, AL. Two grandchildren Blake (Sybil) Walker of Silverhill, AL. and Clay Walker of Robinsonville, AL. and four great grandchildren Braiden, Bryson, Evelyn and Charlotte “Charleigh” Walker.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 10 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating. Burial will follow in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Honors.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 6 PM until 8 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Chuck Walker, Blake Walker, Clay Walker, Brandon Smith, Glenn Sharpless and Allen Sharpless.
Honorary pallbearers Jeff Shiver, David Smith, Jim Staff, Murray Johnson, Leo Kent, Leo Amerson, Billy Gates and Webb Nall.
Dawson C. Smith
October 8, 2019
Dawson C. Smith, 83, of Jay, Florida went to his Heavenly Home on Monday , October 7, 2019. He was born to Hubert and Leila Mae Smith on November 16,1935 .
Dawson retired from the State of Florida and the Department of Transportation after 25 years of service in 1996.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Thelma P. Smith ,his parents ,Brothers Clealtous Smith , Truman Smith ,Redford Smith ,sisters Faye Taylor, Euretha Enfinger , Sharon Ann Smith.
He is survived by two daughters Deborah (Richard)Hawthorne, Rhonda (Philip) Marshall. Three grandsons Dr.Richard(Serda)Hawthorne , Jonathan (Shelby) Marshall , Joshua (Kaitlin) Marshall. Six great grandchildren Alexis, Eli
,Tessa Hawthorne. Brady , Brooks Marshall and Jasper Marshall . One special brother Tommie Smith . One special niece Jane Salter and other nieces and nephews .
The family will receive visitors at Jay Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, October 9,2019 from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. with funeral to follow .Rev. Bobby Carnley and Rev. Adam Peterson officiating . Burial to follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery .
Pallbearers will be Richard Hawthorne, Philip Marshall, Jonathan Marshall ,Joshua Marshall , Kevin Smith and Stephen Jackson .
The family extends a special thanks to The Terrace at Ivey Acres and the nurses and staff of Jay Hospital. A special thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Kelly
John David Andrews
October 8, 2019
John David Andrews passed away on September 28, 2019 in an inpatient Covenant Hospice facility in Pensacola, Florida. He was born on February 24, 1962 in Flomaton, Alabama.
John attended Byrneville Elementary in Century, graduated from Escambia Academy High School in Canoe, Alabama and then as an adult attended the University of South Florida, majoring in Psychology. After attending USF, John returned to Pensacola and completed his bachelors of science degree in Business Management from the University of West Florida. He also worked as a self-employed contractor in the flooring industry. John was a lover of music, and possessed a green thumb. He also loved to care for fish aquariums. John loved his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Douglas Andrews; maternal grandparents, Harold & Eva Mae McCurdy; paternal grandparents, Roy & Myrtle Andrews; niece, Stephanie Macks; great nephew, Adam Knowles; Special aunts, Jane McCurdy, Sue Lamb, and Lonnie Mae Beasley; and special friend Larry Smith.
He is survived by his mother, Mary McCurdy Andrews; sisters, Sandra Andrews Greenwell and family and Anne Andrews Powell and family; brother, Steven Douglas Andrews; special friend, Michael Vincent; and many other family and friends.
A private memorial service was held on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at Pensacola Beach.
The family requests instead of flowers or gifts, that consideration be given to donate to research for liver and lung diseases.
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.
Michael Woodrow “Crow” McCrory
October 8, 2019
Michael Woodrow “Crow” McCrory, 52 of Atmore, AL. passed away October 6, 2019, Andalusia, AL. He was born in Monroeville, AL on April 12, 1967 to Cylas Clifton and Alice Faye Davison McCrory. He worked at Holman Prison as a Prison Guard. He is preceded in death by his father, step-father; Thomas Heathcock, grandparents; Bill and Eugene Davison and Claude and Nellie McCrory.
He is survivored by his Mother, Alice Faye Heathcock of Atmore, AL. Two Daughters: Noel McCrory, Ashleigh (Anthony) Quinn and a Son Drake Strickland all of Bay Minette, AL. Two Sisters; Teresa (Danny) Dabbs of Saucier, MS. Jeanne (Cecil) Corey of Poarch,AL. A Brother; Tommy Darrell McCrory of Atmore, AL. Grandchildren; Carter and Cayson, Anzleigh, Ayden, Ace, and Presley Strickland. His girlfriend, Amy Boan of Andalusia, AL. and five Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 9, 2019 at 2PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dorcy McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Excel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers; Steve Kennedy, Johnny Elliott, Cody Nall, Richard Tippie , Richie House, Connor Burt, George Laurie and Scott Everette.
Visitation will be held Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1PM until service time at 2PM.
Kenton Lee Classen
October 7, 2019
Kenton Lee Classen, 70 of Atmore, AL. passed away on Friday October 04, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 03, 1949 in Fowler, Kansas to the late Willie F. and Elizabeth Lowen Classen. He was a Farmer most of his life, but had worked for John Deere and also had a Starter Alternator Business. He was a loving Husband, a wonderful Father and a Grandfather. He was a Member of Mennonite Christian Fellowship.
He is preceded by Parents, Brothers Kenneth Classen and Roy Classen.
Survivors are His Wife, Mabel Yoder Classen of Atmore, AL. Two Sons: Rodney (Jennifer) Classen of Lucedale, MS. Keith (Sandra) Classen of Bratt, FL. A Daughter: Kimberly Classen of Atmore, AL. A Brother: Steve (Treva) Classen of Walnut Hill, FL. Two Sisters: Mary Ann Classen of Walnut Hill, FL. and Beverly Classen of Sarasota, FL. A Sister-In-Law: Miriam Classen of Walnut Hill, Fl. Nine Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild.
Services will be Tuesday October 08, 2019 at 10AM from the Mennonite Christian Fellowship with Bro. Blaine Copenhaver officiating. Interment will follow in Freemanville Community Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are the Grandsons and A Granddaughter.
Hazel Louise Quimby Jones
October 5, 2019
Hazel Louise Quimby Jones , 96 of Atmore, AL, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at her residence. She born in Vocation, AL on July 6, 1923, to the late Walter Samuel and Lizzie Mae Coley. She was a graduate of Auburn University. She was was a school teacher in her early years, then went to work as a case welfare worker with the State of Alabama where she retired from.
She is preceded by her parents; husband, Russell A. “Fuzzie” Jones and a son, Frank Powell Jones.
She is survived by her son, Russell Samuel Jones of Butler Street, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Edith Margie Lee Lassiter Baggett
October 2, 2019
Mrs. Edith Margie Lee Lassiter Baggett, age 97, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Atmore Nursing Home.
Mrs. Baggett was born in Conecuh County, AL, and was a long-time resident of Route 2 Castleberry. She worked as a seamstress at Vanity Fair for a number of years. She was a member of London Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Otis Baggett; two daughters, Judy E. Baggett and Shirley Baggett; and two sisters, Anne Raines and Avaline “Turk” Cain.
She is survived by two daughters, Gaye B. (Bob) Evans of Walnut Hill, FL, and Gayle Weaver of Walnut Hill, FL; one brother, A.C. Lassiter of Mobile; two sisters, Lois Baggett of Repton, AL, and Carolyn Fazenbaker of Montgomery, AL; brother-in-law, Harvey Baggett of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Tara Walden, Toby Weaver, Drew Miller, Renee Sassaman, and Marie Boyd; great-grandchildren, Logan Lambeth, Jami Andrews, Katherine Smith, Lindsay Miller, Matthew Sassaman, Mary Jo Sassaman, Grace Sassaman, Evan Sassaman, and Travis Boyd; great-great-grandchildren, Thomas Luke Spears, and Peregrine Sassaman.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at London Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Blackwell officiating. Interment will follow in London Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at London Baptist Church on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M.
Pallbearers: Alan Lassiter, Don Baggett, Bill Baggett, Toby Weaver, Logan Lambeth, and John Pate.
Honorary Pallbearers: Marc Taylor, Sean Lassiter, Bobby Edgar, and Bob Evans.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Mary C. (Diamond) Findley
October 2, 2019
Dr. Mary C. (Diamond) Findley, 92, of Jay passed away on September 28 at the Olive Branch Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born November 2, 1926.
She was a graduate of Jay High School and Florida State College for Women, now The Florida State University, (FSU). She later received her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from FSU.
After college, Mary was a Home Economist for the Escambia River Cooperative. She started teaching at Jay Elementary then went on to teach at Jay High School and later became the first woman principal in Santa Rosa County at Jay High School.
Mary was an amazing cook, avid reader and loved to travel. She was a very devoted Florida State fan where she served as FSU Alumni president and was an active booster member. She travelled extensively to watch her beloved Seminoles play. Mary married Hoyt Findley on December 20, 1946 who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death were her parents Cassie and Guy Diamond Sr., brother Guy Diamond Jr., sister Burlentine Karlen, granddaughter and great grandson, Nikki (Findley) Hagler and Chance Hagler.
Mary is survived by her children Burlin (Ann) Findley, Cecelia Findley, Nathan Findley and Melissa (Bob) Sidoti, her grandsons Levi (Kaylen) Findley, Michael (Julie) Brake and Jacob Brake. Her granddaughters Kelly (Kevin) Mitchem, Brooke (Wesley) Barnes, Kimberly Newby, Sara Brake, Karen (Wes) Welch, eight great-grandchildren, three brothers Marshal (Dot) Diamond, James Diamond, and Wallace (Shirley) Diamond, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at the Jay Chapel Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 6-8. Funeral service will be held at Cora Baptist Church in Jay, FL, Thursday, October 3rd at 2 p.m. The family wishes to thank the staff of Jay Hospital, Olive Branch Rehabilitation Center and West Florida Hospital for their compassionate and loving care during Mary’s final days. Interment at Cora Cemetery.
Allie Mae Sexton
October 2, 2019
Mrs. Allie Mae Sexton, born April 7, 1932 passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Century, Florida.
Allie met her husband, Jim, while he was in the Air Force. They married in 1952 and were stationed in several places during his service career. The one place they were stationed and she would always talk about was in Anchorage, Alaska during the 1964 earthquake. Allie was very happy for Jim’s retirement after that experience and he retired in 1967.
In 1967 Allie and family moved back to Bratt, Florida.
Allie worked several jobs as a bookkeeper, tax preparer and secretary. Her and husband, Jim, owned Bratt Trucking for several years.
She loved to work in her garden and crochet.
Allie became ill and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She resided at Century Care Center Nursing Home from 2009 until her death. Even with this terrible disease she never forgot her family and friends. Her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren meant the world to her. She would always say I Love You More.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Franklin Sexton, her parents, Oscar and Lennie (Miles) Wearren, sisters Georgia Lowell, Juliaette Hanks, infant sister, brothers James (Frank) Wearren, Pellar Lee Wearren, and Hollis Wearren.
She is survived by her daughters Linda Jackson (Atmore, AL.), Diane Lambert (Severn, MD), sister Doris Vivian Brown (Pensacola, FL), 4 grandchildren Rhonda (Dale) Solaas, Charles (Teresa) Waters, Kelli (CJ) Jackson, John (Niki) Lambert, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thanks and with love from their granny to great-granddaughters, Vickie (Robert) Bermudez, and Bethany Ann Jones for the summer school break they volunteered at the Century Care Nursing Home spending time with their granny and helping other residents.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Cary Hanks officiating.
Burial will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Charles Waters, Dale Solaas, Charlie Waters, Robert Bermudez, Steve Hanks and Gregory Wearren.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.