Mary Alice Merchant
December 5, 2016
Mrs. Mary Alice Merchant, 68, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Merchant was a native and lifelong resident of Christian Home, FL. She was a member of the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Steve Merchant; son, Tony Merchant; parents, Karl and Sarah Victor; two grandchildren, Steven Still and Jackson Still; sister, Kathy Hall and niece, Angel Hall.
She is survived by her three sons, Ronnie (Rosie) Merchant of Jay, FL, Erik (Libby) Merchant of Franklin, AL and Nathan Merchant of Christian Home, FL; one daughter, Renee (John Still) Merchant of McCullough, AL; four brothers, Phillip Victor of Christian Home, FL, Johnny Victor of Flomaton, AL, Jimmy Victor of Bratt, FL and Donnie (Sandra) Victor of Wawbeek, AL; two sisters, Faye Victor of Christian Home, FL and Janie (Billy) Criswell of Christian Home, FL; and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Alfred Long and Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial was at the Christian Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Timothy Victor, J.C. Victor, Jay Young, Michael Merchant, Josh Merchant and Hayden Thrower.
Honorary pallbearers were Jason Victor, James Victor, John Victor and Tyler Cofield.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Joseph Floyd Boutwell
December 5, 2016
Joseph Floyd Boutwell, Jr. 58, of Atmore, AL, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016, in Atmore. He was employed many years with Brantley’s Tires. He was born in Perdido, AL on February 7, 1958, to the late Joseph Floyd and Cathleen Weaver Boutwell, Sr.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Boutwell and a brother, Robert Boutwell.
Survivors include his children, Jeffery Richardson, Emily Boutwell, John (Mandy) Salter and Joseph (Autumn Harrison) Boutwell, III all of Huxford, AL; Robbie (Nickie) Tuberville of Monroeville, AL and Joie Lynn Vickery of Bay Minette; three brothers, Jessie (Debbie) Boutwell of Flomaton, AL, Destry Boutwell and Rodney (Rhonda) Boutwell, all of Perdido, AL; two sisters, Janie Dorriety of Lottie, AL and Bernice (Lamar) Hadley of Perdido, AL; and nine grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, December 5, 2016, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Interment was in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Jaylon “Ty” Weaver, Toby Boutwell, Mitch Hayles, Charles Williams, Lamar Hadley and Steve Emmons.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Harold Lee Milstead, Jr.
December 5, 2016
Harold Lee Milstead Jr., 43, of Cantonment went to be with his heavenly father Saturday, November 26, 2016.
He was of Pentecostal faith and was baptized by Rev. Ken Johnson of East Side Assembly of God. He loved the Lord, studied his bible, was an encouragement to his friends, and dedicated to his two boys and was “Pops” to his new grandson, Jayce. He was so proud of this new addition to his family. He will be missed by his companion and beloved dog, Kelli.
He is survived by his two sons and a grandson, William Wyatt Milstead (Caitlin) and Dillon Gage Milstead; grandson, Jayce Milstead; parents, Larry and Diane Mauldin and Harold and Debbie Milstead; three sisters and one brother, Melissa (Steve) Whisler, Sandy (Jocke) Borg, Angie (Reese) Whitson and Roy (Kara) Mauldin.
Harold was very intelligent. He was an awesome draftsman and sheet metal fabricator. He was able to design and build anything in metal. He worked for Better Built and United Welding in Perry. He was a shop foreman at both places. He loved hunting and fishing. Hunting was his favorite thing. He loved trees and being in the woods. He was loved and respected by everyone. He went with sunshine in his heart and smile on his face. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Ken Johnson officiating.
Interment was at Pensacola Memorial Gardens..
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Cynthia McCloud Sellers
December 5, 2016
Mary Cynthia McCloud Sellers, 48, went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2016. Cindy, as she was known to her friends and loved ones, was a devoted grandmother, mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend. She lived for her family and loved nothing more than being with her family. Cindy was a member of Pensacola Deliverance Temple and loved watching wrestling or her favorite team the Georgia Bulldogs.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Warwick Collins McCloud and her father, Marvin Eugene McCloud.
She is survived by the love of her life of 27 years, Amos J. Sellers; her children, Amos D. Sellers, James Martin Sellers and Jessica Sellers; six grandchildren, Destiny Demars, Mackenzie Sellers, Autumn Sasser, Brian Sasser, Noah Sasser and Nathen Sasser; daughters-in-law, Laura Sellers and Gabrielle Sellers; her sisters, Kathy Wheeler, Maybeth Norman, and Melessa Alley; her step-mother, Ida Mae Webb; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of her life was held at Faith Chapel North on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
Interment was at Sellersville Cemetery in McLellan, FL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert Jarrod Peebles
December 4, 2016
Robert Jarrod Peebles was born August 10, 1979, in Atmore and passed away suddenly December 3, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his mother Donna Peebles, maternal grandparents Bobby and Joyce Benefield, and paternal grandfather Wilborn Peebles.
Survivors include his wife Jean Peebles; three daughters, Gabbie, Dakota, and Becca, and Tori Grammer, who was like a daughter to him; his father and stepmother Ricky and Becka Peebles; his brother Jason and Jennifer Peebles; his paternal grandmother Dorothy Peebles; many aunts and uncles; and a host of other close family members and friends.
Jarrod was very active in youth sports with NWE little league and softball, Ernest Ward football, and loved sharing the outdoors with his children and younger cousins.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 7, 2016m, at noon at the Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Stotts and Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6, 2016, from 6-8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Nick Harper, Dustin Harper, Tim Kast, Nooch Segers, Josh Edwards and Tristen Segers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Coy Peebles, Brian Burkett, Johnny Green and Brett Roberson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
James Foster Anderson
December 3, 2016
James Foster Anderson, 67, passed away on November 29, 2016.
He was born at Mobile Infirmary on June 7, 1947, to the late L.D. and Mirtis B. Anderson. He graduated from The University of Alabama in 1972 with a Bachelor’s degree from the Business school. While at Alabama he was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He joined the Air force ROTC in 1967 and was a reservist until 1972.
He spent 30 years with the conservation department in Alabama serving in many roles in several state parks. He worked at Gulf state park, Cheaha, Roland Cooper, and Lakepoint. After retiring from the state, he worked with the Sheriff’s department in Escambia County, Alabama for 5 years. He subsequently went to work with the Poarch Creek Indians as a Tribal Police Officer for another five years. Spending 40 years as a police officer, he had a strong sense of duty, honor, and fairness for life. He enjoyed turkey hunting, fishing and carpentry.
He is survived by his wife, Dy-Ana Anderson; son, James Foster Anderson, II; his brother, Daulton Anderson; and his nephews, Jeff Anderson, David Anderson; and niece, Kristen Kaiser.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 3, 2016, from The First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Gary Elmore, Hugh Elmore, Butch Black, David Anderson, Brandon Smith and Julian Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers were James Norris and Bobby Davis.
In lieu of flowers please give donations to Shriner’s Hospital, St. Jude Hospital or Atmore Community Hospital.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thelma Lee Craddock
December 2, 2016
Thelma Lee Craddock, 90 of Atmore, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016, in Atmore, AL. She was employed by Vanity Fair Mills as a trainer. She was born in Canoe, AL on February 2, 1926, to the late William Wesley and Elna Bristow Lee. She was a Member of Presley Street Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by husbands Thomas “Tom” Turk and Jack C. Craddock; grandson, Ryan Jones; and son-in-law, Chuck Jones.
Survivors include one son, William Thomas “Tommy” (Becky) Turk of Robertsdale, AL; two daughters, Annette Jones of Stockton, AL and Carolyn (Mike) Fisher of Elberta, AL; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, December 1, 2016, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Jim Harrison, Glendon Harrison, Dustin Harrison, Matthew Ryan and John Knight.
Honorary pallbearers were Charlotte Smith, Christie Singleton, Marsha Green, Patty Booth, and staff at The Meadows.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Lester Stokes
December 2, 2016
Mr. Lester Stokes, 97, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Jay, Florida.
Mr. Stokes was a native of Chancellor, AL and a resident of Jay for the past 90 years. He was in the bridge club.
He is preceded in death by his step-daughter, Gina Bethea; parents, Henry and Evie Stokes; and wife, Bessie Stokes.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Stokes of Jay, FL; one step-daughter, Denise (Matthew) Martin of Jay, FL; one step-son, Darrell (Courtney) Campbell of Jay, FL and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and cousins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 4, 2016, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Mr. Richard Ash officiating.
Burial was at the Cora Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Frances Sparks Shamburger
December 1, 2016
Mary Frances Sparks Shamburger, 72, went to her eternal home on Nov. 29, 2016. She was born in Century, Fla., to the late James and Mildred Sparks. She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Rayleen Shamburger Scott. She leaves to cherish her memory Ray (Rayford) Shamburger, her husband of 43 years; her sister, Peggy Sparks Skipper (Arnold); brother-in-law, Ken Scott; and several nieces and nephews.
Fran graduated high school in Flomaton, Ala. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Livingston University. She touched the lives of many students through the counseling services she provided while employed in the Chesapeake Public Schools. She retired from the school system in 2004.
Fran loved to travel in Europe and Newfoundland and made several trips there. She was a master gardener and maintained a beautiful yard with flowers in abundance. She and Ray were members of Greenbrier Presbyterian in Chesapeake, and Fran enjoyed teaching several Bible studies. Fran loved the Lord. She was His good and faithful servant.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at Lake Prince Woods, 100 Anna Goode Way, Suffolk, VA 23434. A graveside service is planned for a later date in Livingston, Ala. Memorial donations may be offered to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6350 Center Dr., Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23503. R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, Suffolk, is assisting the family.
Marcella Freeman Krueger
December 1, 2016
Marcella Freeman Krueger, 86, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. She was a native of Escambia County, FL. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great provider, always there to help friends and family. She was one of the best cooks in Pensacola.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Krueger; and her daughter, Judy Wansley.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald (Ruby) Grimes and Marcus (Gwen) Grimes; stepson, Tim Krueger; stepdaughter, Lynn Krueger; granddaughter, Salina Hall; grandsons, Jesse (Heather) Grimes and Justin (Bianca) Wansley; step-grandkids, Blake, Elizabeth and Christopher Krueger; great-grandkids, Mia and Morgan Wansley and Oliver Grimes.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Beck, Tony Tarnok, Jesse Grimes, Mike Stuckey, Donnie Stuckey, and Justin Wansley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Krueger and Charles Beck.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dry Springs Community Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Curtis Williams will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Dry Springs Community Cemetery in Walnut Hill, FL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.