James Patrick Kizer
July 7, 2017
LTCOL, USMC (Retired) James Patrick Kizer, 82, of Atmore died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Florida.
LTCOL. Kizer was born in Monroeville, Alabama on September 20, 1934 to the late Ruby Lee McCawley Kizer and James Henry Kizer. The family moved from Monroeville to Atmore, Alabama when he was a child. The family remained in Atmore and Jim attended elementary and high school in Atmore. He is a graduate of Auburn University where he earned a BS degree in Agriculture and later earned an MBA from Faulkner University.
On September 26, 1955, LTCOL. Kizer began his career in the Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant and, following graduation from Officer Candidate School, Quantico, VA, in January, 1956, he entered flight school at NAS Pensacola. LTCOL. Kizer’s service in the Marines included numerous duty stations and assignments. Most notably, In April, 1962, Capt. Kizer served in the first Marine squadron, HMM-362, deployed to Soc Trang Airbase, Vietnam. In April, 1975, LTCOL. Kizer was the Commanding Officer of HMM-165, where he and his squadron developed the plan to evacuate Saigon and commanded the aircraft during the evacuation. LTCOL. Kizer served as a Marine Aviator for 23 years, retiring in August, 1978. His distinguished career included many awards for service and gallantry, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Marine Corps Air medal with 32 awards, Navy Commendation Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry.
LTCOL. Kizer was preceded in death by his wife Marie Stephany McGonnell Kizer. Survivors include two sons, James P. Kizer Jr. and wife, Beth, of Navarre, Fla. and Steven J. Kizer and wife, Michelle, of Gulf Shores; one daughter, Stephany M. Peterson and husband, David, of Perdido Key, Florida; four grandsons, James Garrett Kizer, Patrick Casey Byers, Bradley Joseph Byers and Spencer Joseph Kizer.
Rite of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. July 7, 2017 from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Father Milsted officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either St. Jude’s Children Research Center, P.O. Box 1999 Memphis, Tenn. 38101 or to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org).
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.
Howard E. Hanks
July 7, 2017
Mr. Howard E. Hanks, 79, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Hanks was a native and lived most of his life in Bratt, FL, except the 20 years of Military Service. He was retired from the USAF with 20 years of service and Exxon Mobil with 20 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Loved his church, country and golfing. He was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnie & Sally Hanks, four brothers, Arthur, Horace, Sylvester & Leonard and a sister, Audie Bolerjack.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Myrle Harris Hanks of Bratt, FL; one son, Mark (Delyn) Hanks of Pace, FL; two daughters, Donna (Wayne) Gunn of Bratt, FL and Pam (Michael) Mullen of Pensacola, FL; one beloved brother-in-law, Jim Bolerjack; four grandchildren, Ryan & Taylor Hanks, Haley & Kaitlyn Gunn; one great grandchild, Aryan Strehl and a host of family members.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 7, 2017 at 9:30 AM at the Bratt First Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Hawsey, Rev. Jr. Hanks and Rev. Jesse Woods officiating.
Burial will be at the Barrancas National Cemetery @ 12 noon with full military honors.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 6, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Danny Bolerjack, Terry Harris, Steve Hanks, Rick Amerson, Wade Harris, Mark Harris, Todd Harris, and Ryan Hanks.
Honorary Pallbearers will be the Senior Adult Men’s Sunday School Class.
Shirley Claudell Wiley Pugh
July 6, 2017
Our greatest hero, Shirley Claudell Wiley Pugh went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 2, 2017. Shirley was born on December 25, 1957. She is preceded in death by her parents Arnette Wiley and Inez Wiley Granger and stepfather Donald Granger. Also, her brother Rev. Steven A. Wiley and sister Sheila Wiley.
She is survived by her daughters Lisa (James) Brooks and Brittany (Jonathon) Guerette, siblings Paul (Laura) Wiley, Claude (Glenda) Wiley, Sherry (Jim) Hinote, and two “adoptive” daughters Mary Jane Ivey and Courtney Wilson. Also, her very best and lifelong friend Kathy Avent.
Shirley retired from International Paper many years ago and spent her retirement being a wonderful grandmother to her two “hearts” Lane and Leslee. They were her world and she made sure every moment together was spent creating a lifetime of memories. In addition, she enjoyed traveling to the Great Smokey Mountains as often as she could. The cabins and scenery always brought her such peace and clarity. Shirley was an amazing, loving and passionate woman. You could always find her willing to open her home and heart up to anyone in need. She loved hard and lived life selflessly helping others.
Shirley leaves a remarkable legacy and will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Until we meet again, farewell our hero. Please continue to look after us all and know that you will never be forgotten.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Farm Hill United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Covenant Care.
Many thanks to all the nurses, social workers and staff at Covenant Care for taking such phenomenal care of our loved one. We could not have asked for more dedicated and loving staff to care for our loved one in her final months.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Barnett David “B.D.” Hendricks, Jr.
June 29, 2017
Mr. Barnett David “B.D.” Hendricks, Jr. age 83 of Jay, Florida passed away June 29, 2017, in Jay Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Oneonta, AL, and a long time resident of Jay.
He was a member of the Jay United Methodist Church, and a 1954 graduate of Jay High School. Mr. Hendricks was a former employee of Flomaton Wholesale before he began part-time farming in the early 1960’s. He became a full-time farmer in the early seventies, as well as a partner in G&H Wholesale in Flomaton, AL. He leaves behind a legacy of love for his church, his family and agriculture.
B.D. is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Virginia Golden Hendricks, son, Ricky (Nina) Hendricks, daughter, Vicki (Tim) Laney, four grandsons, Brandt Hendricks, Rush Hendricks, Tanner Laney, Todd (Hannah) Laney, one granddaughter, Tessa Hendricks, one great grandson, Eli Laney, three beloved sisters, Betty (James) Salter, Faye (Waymon) Cook, and Jean Johnson, numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon July 2, 2017, from 2-4 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church, 14047 Alabama St, Jay, FL , and the funeral services will follow at 4:00 p.. with Rev. Ebb Hagan, Rev. Laura Weant, and Rev. Sara Shaver officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery Jay, Florida with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Hoe. The family extends a special thanks and heartfelt gratitude to Dr. C. David Smith and the Jay Medical Staff, Jay Hospital Staff, and Covenant Hospice for their compassionate care during his extended illness and hospitalization.
Roger Howard Lindsay
June 28, 2017
Roger Howard Lindsay, 70 of Atmore, Alabama, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, at his residence. He was a tool polisher. He was born on May 8, 1947, to the late Thomas Henry and Emma Dean Holden Lindsay.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Raliegh Lindsay.
Survivors include two sons, Scott (Liz) Leatherwood of Mobile, AL and Robert Leatherwood of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Jessica, Justin, Robert and Tanner; and a host of great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Sunday, June 25, 2017, from the Lindsey Cemetery in Booneville, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Brenda Mary Maddox Baccus
June 28, 2017
Brenda Mary Maddox Baccus, 68, of Atmore, AL, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Monroeville, AL. She was a homemaker. She was born in Atmore, AL on January 26, 1949, to the late Alto and Dummer Foster Maddox.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a grandmother to many.
She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Delores Findley, Betty Slaughier, Jerry Maddox and Bennie Ray Maddox.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Baccus; two sons, Todd (Alicia) Smith of Mobile, AL, Scottie Smith of Atmore, AL; three daughters, April Caraway of Atmore, AL, Angel (Paul) Caraway of Huxford, AL and Genise Coleman of Frisco City, AL; two brothers, Gene (Carolyn) Maddox of Dempolis, AL and Allen Maddox; one sister, Marie Odom and special friends, Bill Plowmen and best friend, Peggy Gentry; 14 grandchildren, Erin, Brad, Parker, Trenton, Joey, Kandace, Cody, Dakota, Dylan, Holly, Brittany, Brandy, Destiny and Savana; six great-grandchildren, Emmett, Korie, Jamie, Jade, Taylin and Vera; and a host of nieces and nephews; neighborhood kids, family and friends.
Services will be held Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joey Smith officiating.
Interment will follow in Enon Baptist Cemetery in Enon, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Tony Wilson, Dakota Caraway, Cody Caraway, Dylan Caraway, Kenny English and Brad Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Boutwell and Gregg Johnson.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Rupard Muldre Murray
June 28, 2017
Mr. Rupard Muldre Murray, 97, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, in Century, Florida.
Mr. Murray was a native of Moyeville, AL and had been a resident of Bluff Springs, FL since 1965. He was retired from NAS with 31 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Odom Murray; parents, George and Annie Murray; and two sisters, Willie Mae Childress-Burkett and Mildred Mooney.
He is survived by a special cousin, Helen Nemunis and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Willis officiating.
Burial was at the Little Escambia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ark Penton, Michael Childress, Jerry Fisher, Robert Burkett, Arthur Burkett and Bill Smith.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Earline D. Coleman
June 28, 2017
Earline D. Coleman, 82, of Atmore, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at her residence. She was retired from NAS Pensacola. She was born in Poarch, Alabama, on June 20, 1935, to the late Homer Jack and Nora McGhee Daughtry. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and a member of the Friendly Holiness Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph Coleman, Sr.; brother, W.C. Daughtry; and brother-in-law, Curtis McGhee.
Survivors include her sons, Ralph (Ann) Coleman, Jr. of Fairview, VA, Homer (Brenda) Coleman of Huxford, AL, Kenneth Coleman of Atmore, AL and Doyle Wayne Coleman of Poarch, AL; one daughter: Cathy (Kenneth) Langley of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Pearline McGhee of Poarch, AL and Betty (Leonard) Garlitz of Birmingham, MI; lifelong friend, Peggy Norton of Atmore, AL; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends.
Services were held Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Friendly Holiness Church with Bro. Ralph Coleman and Bro. Ray Ward officiating.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Steven Carpenter, Justin Coleman, Kenny Coleman, Jr., Clayton Coon, Curtis Hayes and Kaweta Coon.
Honorary pallbearers were Terry Ardis, Randall Ward, Toby Pierce and Joel White.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Marion Lorraine Galloway Harrison
June 28, 2017
Marion Lorraine Galloway Harrison was born February 12, 1931, in Gasque, Alabama to William Galloway and Linnie Nelson Galloway. She passed away June 22, 2017, at the Century Care Center in Century, Florida.
She was born and raised in Baldwin County on the beautiful Bon Secour Bay. Mrs. Harrison graduated from Foley High School. She later married Leonard Harrison and moved to Atmore, Alabama where they raised three sons. She was a faithful partner to her husband in their trucking and farming businesses. Mrs. Harrison is known for her deep love for her husband and sons and her green thumb. She grew beautiful ferns and plants, and owned and operated Country Plants for several years at her home. There was no flower or plant that she could not grow, and constantly had beautiful blooms in her yard.
She was a long time member of the Canoe Baptist Church.
Mrs. Harrison is preceded in death by her parents, William and Linnie Galloway; sister, Wilhemina Galloway Ryan; her beloved husband, James Leonard Harrison I; and son, James Leonard Harrison, Jr. (Jimmy).
She is survived by her sons, Wayne L (Barbara) Harrison and Dale Harrison; eight grandchildren, Jim (Amanda) Harrison, Glendon (Amber) Harrison, Dustin (Emily) Harrison, Lynn (Cooper) Thurber, Chris (Courtney) Harrison, Travis (Stacey) Harrison, Michael Harrison and Lesley Harrison; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home on Saturday, June 24, 2017, with Rev. Waylon Stuckey, pastor of Canoe Baptist Church, officiating.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jim Harrison, Glendon Harrison, Dustin Harrison, Chris Harrison, Travis Harrison and Michael Harrison.
Burial will be held at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Michael Earl Grindle
June 28, 2017
Michael Earl Grindle, long time resident and minister to the Atmore Community left his earthly home on Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was the current minister at Presley Street Baptist Church, on staff with Johnson Quimby Funeral Home and ministered to many community organizations and people.
Those who proceed him in death are his parents, Earl and Rosemary Grindle; sister, Denise Grindle and father and mother-in-law, Doyal and Maud Phillips.
Mike leaves his wife of 47 years, Barbara P. Grindle; two brothers, John Grindle (Patricia), Tommy Grindle (Audrey), sister-in-law, Linda P. Godwin, brother-in-law, Larry Phillips (Judy) and many loving nieces and nephews.
Many honors and awards were earned and cherished by Mike. Some of those include Eagle Scout with Palms, member of the Board for Boy Scouts of America and was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by Homestead Hospice for Veterans to the U.S. Air Force. Mike served his country in the U.S. Air Force and then continued his education by finishing his undergraduate studies with Mobile College. He then answered the call of God by finishing his studies in theology with the New Orleans Baptist Theology Seminary.
Any memorials or contributions should go to Presley Street Baptist Church in Atmore, Alabama.
Flowers sent in love will also go to Presley Street Baptist Church.
Mike leaves you with Psalm 118:24.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. .