Joann Deriemacker
September 16, 2016
Joann Deriemacker, 71, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on September 13, 2016. Joann was born in Mobile, AL on March 20, 1945. She married David Deriemacker on August 4, 1962. They were married 54 years. Joann was a full-time homemaker and was devoted to her family. She was also a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Joann is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Virginia Dorman, and her father, Willis Loyd Ealy.
She is survived by her husband Dave and five children, Richard Deriemacker, Tina Holley, Robert Deriemacker, Janeen Boothe and David Deriemacker,Jr., all of Pensacola, FL. Joann is also survived by seven siblings, Phillip Ealy, Roy Ealy, Kay Simmons, Lynn Woodcock, Jessie Dorman, Paula Clemens and Sue Henry; 20 grandchildren, Brittney Williams, Brandon Lockett, Bridgette Holley, Brody Holley, Blake Holley, Braxton Holley, Bryce Holley, Braden Holley, Trent Deriemacker, Ariel Watson, Tyler Deriemacker, Reed Deriemacker, Raina Deriemacker, Darian Decker, Thomas James (TJ) Deriemacker, Hayden Ealy, Jayce Deriemacker, Haley Workman, Aylana Boothe, Maddox Boothe; 13 great-grandchildren, Alexis Malley, Nickolas (Bubba) Malley, Talan Williams, Mason Williams, Levi Williams, Liam Cole, Andy Norman, Halena Deriemacker, Brennan Deriemacker, Bobby (JJ) Whitmire, IV, Joanna Orlando, Branson Orlando, Baby Orlando; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on September 24, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Pastor Mike Mashburn will be officiating.
The family will accept visitors prior to the service from 1 p.m . until 3 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Berry Lynn Ross
September 16, 2016
Berry Lynn Ross, 47 of Poarch, AL, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016, in Atmore. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and served on the Tribal Council. He born in Pasadena, TX on July 3, 1969, to Eugene R. and Marilyn Morris Ross.
He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene R. Ross; and grandparents, M.C. and Hattie Lou Morris.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Freeman Ross of Poarch, AL; two sons, Elliot Gene Ross and Troy Lynn Ross, both of Poarch, AL; one brother, Steven (Regina) Ross of Poarch, AL; and many aunts, uncles, family and friends.
Services were held Friday, September 16, 2016, at the Friendly Holiness Church, with Bro. Benny Stokes and Bro. Johnny Stabler officiating.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Burl Wiggins, Odell McGhee, Marion McGhee, Darrell Hollinger, Jerrel Hollinger, James Bagwell, Rusty Lassitter and Clint Lassitter.
Honorary pallbearers was the Poarch Creek Indian Tribal Council.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Tinie Bell Barlow Minchew
September 16, 2016
Mrs. Tinie Bell Barlow Minchew, 78, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016, in Pensacola, FL.
Mrs. Minchew was a native of Nokomis, FL, former resident of Davisville, FL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 10 years. Mrs. Minchew was a foster care parent for many years for probably 100+ kids. She loved to sew, cook and can. She always placed others before herself and loved God above all. She was a member of the Calvary Deliverance Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, L.B. Minchew; one son, Douglas Gordon Minchew; parents, Charlie and Stella Barlow; two brothers, Yearl Barlow and Jessie Lee Barlow; and one sister, Loise Ganey.
She is survived by one son, Danny (Lavene) Minchew of Booneville, AL; four daughters, Glenda “Becky” Adams of Davisville, FL, Ruthie (Ray) Dunn of Atmore, AL, Dorothy (Billy) Martin of Davisville, FL and Natalie Minchew of Lakeland, FL; one sister, Lucille Bruley of Atmore, AL; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 18, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Enfinger officiating.
Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 17, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jason Dunn, Joel Minchew, Myles Harrelson, Michael Harrelson, Trey McGhee and Tyler Krippes.
Alternate pallbearers will be Andy McKinney and Devin Dunn.
Honorary pallbearer will be Jonathan Adams.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Dale Walker Mitchell
September 16, 2016
Dale Walker Mitchell, 62, of Pensacola, FL, passed away August 24, 2016, surrounded by his closet friends. Dale was born November 14, 1954, in Pensacola to Roy and Dorothy Mitchell.
After graduating from high school, Dale joined his friends on the music circuit, serving as roadie for the local band, Lemon Slack, until his desire for a more routine life led him to go to
work at Monsanto (now Ascend) in 1974 were he worked until his retirement a few years ago.
Dale was preceded in death by his father and mother.
He is survived by his aunt, Stella Margaret Gatlin and numerous cousins and several close friends.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at 10 a.m. in Magnolia Cemetery in DeFuniak Springs, FL, with the Rev. Joel Glenn officiating.
Jane Coreene Tillery Melvin Gulsby
September 13, 2016
Jane Coreene Tillery Melvin Gulsby, 74 of Seminole, AL, passed away on September 10, 2016, in Pensacola, FL to go be with the Lord. She was born on July 10, 1942, to the late William (Bill) and Enda (Winky) Sirmon Tillery in Garland, Alabama. She worked many years with Vanity Fair Mills in Atmore. She also served two years in the National Guard Armory. She lived in many places including Bratt, FL, Atmore, AL, Gretna, LA, the Netherlands, Europe, United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi, Dubai, then resided in Seminole, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Merel Gulsby; parents; and sister, Jean Tillery.
She is survived by her six children, Randy (Sherry) Melvin of Stockton, AL, Rodney Melvin of Seminole, AL, Kathy Melvin Fayard of Gulf Shores, AL, Dewayne (Brenda) Gulsby of Franklinton, LA, Samuel (Ann) Gulsby of Northport, AL and Darryl Keith (Mary) Gulsby of Franklinton, LA; three brothers and two sisters, David (Judy) Tillery of Atmore, AL, Lamar “Buddy” (Elsia) Tillery of Magnolia Springs, AL, Frederick Tillery of Stockton, AL, Debbie (Van) Woods of Atmore, AL and Pam (Jeff) Rehorn of Fairhope, AL; 10 grandchildren, Latasha Jackson, Jessica Long, Kaylee Fayard, Cody Fayard, Kevin Gulsby, Dakota Gulsby, Michael Gulsby, Crystal Wilbur, Salena Koehn and James Curtis Gulsby; 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Skaggs officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Randy Melvin, Rodney Melvin, Lamar Tillery, David Tillery, Cody Fayard and Robin Jackson.
Honorary pallbearers were Rudolph Gulsby and Fredrick Tillery.
A special thanks to Covenant Hospice of Pensacola, Florida.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Nadean Musgrove Etheridge
September 13, 2016
Nadean Musgrove Etheridge passed away peacefully at home September 9, 2016. She was born October 10, 1942, in Pensacola, Florida to the late Cecil and Elvena Musgrove. Nadean married Robert W. Etheridge on December 30, 1960, and had two children, Robert W. Etheridge II and Philip Jeffrey Etheridge.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; sister, Mary (Jerry) Skates; and brother, Grady Musgrove.
She is survived by her sons, Robert and Jeff (Janet) Etheridge; grandson, John (Jennifer) Etheridge; the great-grandsons she adored, John Raymond and Jagger Etheridge; sisters-in-law, Robbie Musgrove and Shirley (Fred) Cornett; and brother-in-law, Harry (Veronica) Etheridge; cousins, nieces and nephews; beloved donkey, Jack and bassett hound, Chip.
Pallbearers were Robert Etheridge II, Jeff Etheridge, John Etheridge, Mike Hudson, Glenn Thrower, and Tim Baruth.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 9301 Gulf Beach Highway.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Deborah D. Byrd
September 13, 2016
Deborah D. Byrd, age 56, passed away peacefully in her home on September 8, 2016, surrounded by her close family and friends. Deborah as the light of her family and will be deeply missed. Heaven has gained a truly remarkable angel.
Deborah is survived by her husband of 37 years, Ray Byrd; three children, Michael, Vicky, and Steven Byrd; and daughter in-law, Tara Byrd; mother, Francis Broadway; stepfather, Curtis Broadway; brother, Matt Fick; and beloved sister and best friend, Beth Gates; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, Shawn, Brianna, Serenity, Logan, Josh, and Lilith; and 20 nieces and nephews.
To our dearest daughter, wife, sister and mother, you will forever be in the hearts of all of your family and friends, never to be forgotten. God may have you in his keeping, but we will always have you in our hearts.
A small gathering to celebrate Deborah’s life was held on September 11, 2016, at Grace Open Bible Church for family and friends.
James Lloyd Norton
September 13, 2016
James Lloyd Norton, 78 of Atmore, AL, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016, in Atmore. He was in construction as a pipe fitter. He was born on August 5, 1938, in Lottie, AL to the late Jessie Lloyd and Ethel Luverne Smith Norton. He served in the United States Marine Corps, during Vietnam. He was a 32nd Mason and a Shriner and a member of Presley Street Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by a son, Dale Wayne Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy M. Norton of Atmore, AL; two sons, Shane (Sharon) Norton of Palm Springs, CA and Bryant (Jody) Norton of Woodville, WA; four daughters, Lucinda (Brad) Johnson of Utah, Pam (David) Hildebrand of Monticello, Arkansas; Karen (Clifton) Blackburn of Atmore; and Terry Kirby of Atmore; one sister, Iris (Don) Smith of Gulf Breeze, FL; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mickey Parker, Lonnie Turberville, Clifton Blackburn, Buddy Hall, Thomas Wayne Hall and J.C. Moye.
Family will receive friends, Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Cody Lee Johns
September 13, 2016
Cody Lee Johns, 19, born and raised in Canoe, Alabama, died Monday, September 5, 2016. He was a 2016 graduate of Flomaton High School. He was a loving son, brother and grandson. He never met a stranger; he was loved by everyone and was known as the friendly giant.
He is preceded in death by his granddaddy, Wayne L. Hadley; great-grandparents, Clark and Essie Lee Davison; great-granddaddy, John W. Johns; great-grandmother, Evelyn Daw; great-grandfather, Marshall Davis; great-grandparents, Lonnie and Virginia Hadley; and friends, Jonathan Wilson and Jason Tolbert.
He is survived by his parents, Eric Lee and Virginia Johns of Canoe, AL; one brother, Zachery Hadley of Canoe, AL; one sister, April (Jason) Macks of Canoe, AL; one niece, Paisley Bethea of Canoe, AL; girlfriend, Hana Franklin of Brewton, AL; grandparents, Chester Lee and Margaret Johns of Canoe, AL and Sandra Lee Hadley of Hendersonville, NC; great-grandparent, Cora Lee Martin of Brundidge, AL; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. George Armentor officiating.
Pallbearers were Blake Young, Jordan Tolbert, Corey Busbee, Zachary McGhee, Jacob Bailey and Jared Morris.
Honorary pallbearers were Zachery Hadley, Kalanea Fore, Michelle Carnley, Cheyenne Hammond, Christopher Holden, Luke Hadley, Jacob Gibbs, Christopher Martin, Daniel (Tex) Harold, Connor Hadley and friends.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Kimberly Dykes
September 13, 2016
Mrs. Kimberly Dykes born on March 19, 1961, to George W. Ivey, Jr. and Bobbie Jean Ivey, passed away on September 8, 2016.
She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Paul Dykes; daughter, Molly (Matt) Dykes; precious granddaughter, Peyton Dykes; sister, Shannon (Robbie) Foster; loving niece, Malarie Foster; mother-in-law, Mildred Dykes; sister-in-law, Jan Foley; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George W. Ivey, Jr. and Bobbie Jean Ivey; father-in-law, Buddy Dykes; brother-in-law, Tim Foley; maternal grandparents, Will and Norine Dunsford; and paternal grandparents, George W. Ivey, Sr. and Leona Ivey.
Kimberly was a devoted member of Brownsdale Baptist Church. Kim, as most everyone knew her, lived in Jay her whole life. She worked for the Escambia County School Board as a data clerk for many years, before medically retiring. Kim loved her whole family more than anything and especially enjoyed watching her niece, Malarie, play ball and her granddaughter, Peyton, cheer and dance.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Brownsdale Baptist Church with Brothers Jeff Leake and Bobby Carnley officiating.
Burial was at the Cora Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Ryan Lowry, Jacob Lowry, Tyler Odom, Jow Nix, Sean Dunsford, and Scooter Dunsford.
Honorary pallbearers were Jason Shell, Logan Shell, Chris Chambless, Brandon Chambless, Sam Cleaver, Mike Foley, and Nicky Cofield.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.