Robert Emmons
January 26, 2017
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Emmons, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, in Little River, Alabama.
Mr. Emmons was a native of Rabun, AL and a resident of Little River, AL for the past 50 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was an employee with the Baldwin County Landfill and the Alabama State Docks. He was a member of the Guy’s Chapel Methodist Church and attended the Mineola Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his son, Dennis Charles Emmons; parents, Robert and Mary Helen Emmons; and a brother, Dennis Von Emmons.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth Emmons of Little River, AL; one daughter, Carol Ann Emmons Brown of Rabun, AL; three sisters, Joyce Roberson of Nokomis, AL, Gwen McGraw of Bay Minette, AL and Judy Thames of Bay Minette, AL; two grandchildren, Troy Lee Emmons and Joshua Lee Brown; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Henry Wilson officiating.
Burial will follow at Phillips Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brad Brooks, Rodney Brooks, James Johnson, Tom Thomas, Greg Phillips and Jerrimie Bryars.
Honorary pallbearers will be Turner Brooks and Bill Phillips.
Thanks to all for their gestures of kindness toward the family.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Lucia Magariet Smith
January 26, 2017
Lucia Margariet Smith, 92, of Molino, FL passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong member of Molino, FL and was a member of Victory Assembly of God Church. Ms. Smith was a very hard working, loving wife and mother. She was a wonderful grandmother to numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Charlie and Nora Denham; her loving husband, Elluard J. Smith; sisters, Betty Denham and Marie Caro; brothers, Bill Denham and Gail Denham; granddaughters, Tammy Smith and Samantha Nowlin; and her great-grandson, Daniel Smith.
She is survived by her sons, Melvin (Sharon) Smith, Charles Smith, Willie (Kay) Smith, Roger Smith and Paul Smith; daughters, Wanda (Robert) Cushing, Deborah (Cleve) Cushing and Hazel (Steve) Wilson; adoptive daughter, Leona (Donnie) Gafford; and stepdaughter, Helen Jolley.
Pallbearers will be Matt Smith, Michael Smith, Luman Wilson, Don Edmonson, Donnie Gafford and David Denham, Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Cleve Cushing and Steve Wilson.
Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with funeral services to follow at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Ken Johnson will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Molino, FL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Roger “Dale” Brunson
January 25, 2017
Roger “Dale” Brunson, age 60 passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at his home in the Gandyville Community of Century, FL.
Dale was a lifelong resident of Century, graduating Century High School. Dale loved trucks and followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather driving 18 wheelers long distance and later in life driving for trucking companies locally. He was a master at playing drums; he played drums in the high school band and played in several local garage bands. He never had a lesson but there was nothing he couldn’t play.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents Grover Brunson and Flora Ann Jernigan Brunson; Grandparents Ed and Gladys Brunson, Fred and Stella Jernigan, and a special Aunt and Uncle Haynes and Elmira Crapps.
Dale is survived by his sister, Charlotte Field (Scott), a niece, Heather Phillips (Chris), great nephew Hayden Phillips all of Pensacola, an Aunt and Uncle Freddy and Jackie Jernigan of Milton, Aunt Mary Stinebaugh of Farmersville, Texas, special cousins Doris and George Chavers of Century, He also leaves behind numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Poplar Dell Baptist Church with Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Poplar Dell Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Simmons, Greg Hunter, Steve Newberry, George Chavers, Carl Gandy and Fred H. Jernigan, Jr.
Memorials may be made to the Poplar Dell Baptist Church building fund.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Johnny Wayne “Fatback” Bonner
January 25, 2017
He was a loving father to his 2 children, “Pawpaw Fatback” to his 3 grandchildren, a caring son and brother, and a friend to many. Johnny never met a stranger and was always the life of the party. He loved hunting, riding motorcycles and most of all, spending time with his family and friends.
Johnny was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, Johnny Mack Bonner; and father-in-law, Jerry “Coon Hunter” Haupert.
He is survived by his children: Ashley Bonner (Clay Cummings), Jody Bonner, Zac Tipton, and Jaiden Morris; grandsons, Tripp, Brantley, and Taiten; his mother, Deborah (Mike) Minda; step-mother, Paula Bonner; sisters: Laurie (Frank) Berry, Haley (Aaron) Skipper, and Donna (Randy) Paul; fiancé Jennifer Morris; and countless other family and friends.
Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton is handling arrangements.
A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the American Legion Post 340, 8890 Ashland Ave, Pensacola, FL.
Edward E. Holt
January 24, 2017
Edward E. Holt, 95, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2017. He was a World War II veteran and honorably served his country for over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, Edward became the owner/operator of Auto Air of Florida located on Pine Forest Rd. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and an active member of the Lion’s Club.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ghant and Clara Lou (Robbins) Holt; sisters, Elizabeth (Holt) Hines and Ruth (Holt) Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Marguerite (Hanks) Holt; his sister, Gladys (Holt) Grabowski; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 24,2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Services were officiated by Reverend Barry Howard.
Interment was in Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Legion, Gideon’s Organization or Samaritans’ Purse.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
James Madison Smith
January 24, 2017
James Madison Smith, 98, of Booneville, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, in Atmore, AL. He was a farmer. He was born in Morvin, AL, on May 17, 1918, to the late Harry Barron and Eunice Daisy Pugh Smith. He was a member of the Huxford Masonic Lodge #779. He is preceded in death by his wife, Vera Mae Stafford Smith; siblings, Coleman Smith, W.B. Smith, Josephine Brogdon, Earlene Thomas, Irene Sanspree and Eunice Sizgorich.
Survivors include one son, John Madison (Glennis) Smith of Booneville, AL; three daughters, Frona (Albert Jr.) Venetia of Booneville, AL, Annie Diann (Hooper, III) Matthews of Atmore, AL, and Cynthia (Bryant) McPherson of Peterman, AL; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, January 20,2017, at Booneville Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. David Atchinson officiating.
Active pallbearers were Keith Smith, Richard Burgess, Joe Swain, Rusty Lassitter, Tom Dawson and Mark Burgess.
Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Akins, Tom Frazier, J.P. Pipkin and Jimmy Pipkin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Booneville Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Shirley Jean Barnhill
January 24, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Jean Barnhill, 79, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Barnhill was a native of Flomaton, AL and a resident of Atmore, AL most of her life. She attended the Gospel Light Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Iva White; brother, James “Peanut” White; and step-son, Roger Barnhill.
She is survived by her husband, Dillard Barnhill of Atmore, AL; two sons, Ronald “Rocky” Barnhill of Stockton, AL and Michael “Mike” W. Barnhill of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Melissa (Philip) Ellis of Flomaton, AL, Terri (Scott) Watkins of Atmore, AL and Madonna Barnhill of Mobile, AL; one sister, Carol “Pug” Brantley of Flomaton, AL; seven grandchildren, Kelly, Mickey, Jonathan, Tiffani, Ashley, Jessica and Dustin; and five great-grandsons, Karson, Kaicen, Kannon, Kendall and Tait.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at the Gospel Light Church with Rev. Martin Gehman officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Gehman, Jerry Gehman, Kenneth Barnhill, Ricky Gibson, Clay Gibson and Clarence Rolin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Kenneth Harold Meharg
January 24, 2017
Kenneth Harold Meharg, 60, of Rocky, Oklahoma, passed away on January 13, 2017, in Cordell, Oklahoma.
Ken was born in Pensacola, FL, to Harold Lloyd and Clara Evelyn Meharg on February 11, 1956. He went to Tate High School in Gonzalez, Florida. He married Sharon Nowak Meharg on August 30, 1980, in Pensacola, FL. He graduated from Auburn University with his Bachelor’s Degree and the University of West Florida with his Master’s Degree. Ken worked as an agricultural education teacher for 36 years and was an advocate for the National FFA Organization having been an FFA advisor in both Florida and Oklahoma.
Ken is preceded in death by his father, Harold Meharg; his stepfather, Jack Brown; and his father-in-law, Ernest Nowak.
Ken is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sharon Meharg; his daughters, Allison Meharg (Jacob Schachle) and Lynsey Meharg McAnally (Cameron); siblings, Perian Herring (Eddie), Michael Brown (Vernie), Donald Brown (RitaLynn) and Rory Brown; brother-in-law, Jimmy Nowak; sister-in-law, Sandi Laird (Roy); mother, Evelyn Brown; mother-in-law, Ethel Nowak; grandson, Finnegan Schachle; nieces, Leanna Herring and SherriLynn Brown; and nephews, Logan Herring and Cortney Jennings.
Ken was an avid outdoorsman, an advocate for vocational agriculture and had a tremendous heart for students. With that in mind, his family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in his name to the Florida FFA Foundation to fund the Florida FFA State Outdoor Recreation Proficiency Award. Anyone wishing to contribute in Ken’s honor can do so by mailing a check to:
Florida FFA Foundation
5600 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32608
* Please specify in memory of Ken Meharg
Donations can also be made online at: https://donorbox.org/kmeharg.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Farish, John Kelley, Randy Meharg, Jake Adams, Matt Adams, Swinson Shipman, Ronnie Gilley, Eddie Hewes, Gary Loggins and Doug Robbins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Sanford Stanton of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.
Burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Ronnie Lamar Hayes
January 19, 2017
Mr. Ronnie Lamar Hayes, 60, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, in Milton, Florida.
Mr. Hayes was a native of Greenville, AL and a resident of Century, FL for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy, was an avid fisherman and helped others in need. He was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Velma Louise Glover; aunt, Margaret Jones; and first cousin, Ilene Cook.
He is survived by his mother and step-dad, Velma Aline and Willie Morris Covan of Century, FL; two brothers, Radford Covan of Pace, FL and Randy Covan of Brewton, AL; one sister, Recindia McCormick of Milton, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Lavon Caraway officiating.
Burial will follow at the Providence Methodist Cemetery in Georgiana, AL.
Visitation will be Friday, January 20, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Joyce Cotton
January 19, 2017
Joyce Cotton, the matriarch of our family passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 18, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on August 12, 1939, to the late Ernest and Florence Caraway Green. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church and was a born again believer in our Lord and Savior.
On Friday June 13, 1958, she was united in marriage with John David Cotton Sr. A union that stood the test of time and was an example to their children and grandchildren during their 58 years together. Along with Mr. Cotton, she is survived by her children, John Cotton Jr. (Gail), Jennifer Woodfin (Walt) and Julie Miller (Chad); grandchildren, Jonathan Cotton (Karmen), Allison Woodfin, Raeleigh Woodfin, Stewart Woodfin, John Edward Miller, Ansley Miller, Zoe Angus, and Daizee Angus; great-granddaughter, Kayley Cotton; and sister, Bernice Smith (Clifton). Preceding Joyce in death were her brothers, James Colvin, Eugene and L.C. Green.
Granny enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and was known for her signature dumplings and mashed potatoes. She looked forward to attending church on Sunday with her family and gathering around the dinner table to share good food and family time. She found great pleasure in mowing and landscaping her yard along with fishing in the pond with her grand kids.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 10 a.m. from the Walnut Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ted Bridges officiating.
Burial will follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 20, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Jonathan Cotton, Walt Woodfin, Chad Miller, Buddy Green, John Gene Green and Michael Floyd.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Walnut Hill Baptist Church building fund in memory of Joyce Cotton, 5741 Arthur Brown Road, Walnut Hill, FL 32568.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.