Kenneth D. “Kenny” Sibbach
August 27, 2016
Kenneth D. “Kenny” Sibbach, age 52, of Pensacola, was called home August 26, 2016. He was born to the late George and Doris Sibbach, on August 23, 1964, in his hometown of Pensacola, FL. Kenny is fondly remembered as a devoted husband and family man. He was known as an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, camping, and especially boating. Kenny never knew a stranger and was a friend to many. He loved his trucking job and his truck, regardless of make or model. Kenny’s care and pride in his home, and work were shown in his relentless pursuit of order and cleanliness.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Shirley Beaumont; and brother Samuel Earl Sibbach. Kenny is survived by his loving wife, Mary Catherine “Cathy” Sibbach; daughter, Cameron (Micaela) Eirby, of Fort Lewis, WA; son, Alex (Hannah) Sibbach, of Jacksonville, FL; grandson, Connor Green; granddaughter, Camdyn Green, both of Fort Lewis, WA; siblings Edward (Wanda) Sibbach, of Phoenix, AZ, Barbara (Mildred) Baker, Tommy Sibbach, Roger Sibbach, Dorothy (the late Tom) Pemberton, and Billy Sibbach; many nieces, nephews and close friends; and his cherished canine companion “Cocoa.”
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, from 12:00n, until the memorial service begins at 2:00pm. A private cremation is entrusted to Faith Chapel Crematory. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Kenny’s name to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America, 15 South Franklin Street New Ulm, MN 56073.
Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Hedges, Tracie Hedges, Gregory Hedges, Bradley Hedges, Ronnie Olsen, and Mike Massey.
Ruth “Marie” Caro
August 27, 2016
Ruth “Marie” Caro, age 96, of Molino, was called home August 26, 2016. She was born July 25, 1920, to the late Charlie and Nora Denham, in Molino, FL. Marie was a long time member of Highland Baptist Church, and the Molino Historical Society. She was known for her love of travel and making friends all over the country.
Marie was a proud homemaker, American Red Cross and Sacred Heart Hospital volunteer.
She was predeceased by her cherished husband Albert; her brothers Bill Denham, Gail Denham, and her sister Betty Denham. Marie is survived by her daughters Annie (Lamar) Allen, of Pace, FL, and Linda (the late Albert) Rudd of Molino, FL; grandchildren Kay (Doug) Lisenbee, of Pace, FL, Keith (Wendy) Allen, of Pace, FL, Amy (Jason) Picheo, of Molino, FL, and Bryan Rudd also of Molino; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; her siblings Magariet Smith, June Weaver, Mary Ann Patrick, and Jimmie Denham; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be Monday, August 29, 2016, from 10:00am until the service begins at 11:00am, at Highland Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery, in Molino. Rev. Brian Calhoun will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Keith Allen, Bryan Rudd, Jason Lisenbee, Douglas Lisenbee, Justin Hall and Seth Picheo.
Malcolm Corum Major Jr.
August 24, 2016
Mr. Malcolm Corum Major Jr., 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in Atmore.
Mr. Major was a native of Pensacola, former resident of Bratt, and has resided in Atmore most of his life. Mr. Major was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retired from Vanity Fair with 30 years of service and worked five years with Masland Carpet. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Lettie Godwin; and uncle, Talton Godwin.
He is survived by one son, Johnny Major of Phenix City, AL; one daughter, Allison Major (Corey) Hicks of Stapleton, AL; and one stepdaughter, Holly L. Ramer of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev. Joe Welch officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, August. 27, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Godwin, Jonathan Godwin, Cacey Godwin, Ed Hudson, Steven White and Gary Bailey.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Quinton Parker
August 23, 2016
Quinton Parker
November 3 1941- August 21 2016
Quinton was born in Nokomis, Alabama in 1941 to Tennie Mae and Talmadge Sterling Parker. He was his mother’s “sweetheart”, and known to his family as “Heart” and “Uncle Heart”. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Quinton started working in his early teens hitchhiking across the country harvesting tobacco, potatoes, and watermelons. In his late teens he began hanging sheetrock, continuing until the age of 54 when a construction accident cut short his working days. The accident hobbled his legs but did not extinguish his strong work ethic. He began a long and prolific hobby carving canes and staffs of wood harvested from his treasured property in Munson Florida. Second only to his cherished family was his passion for riding his Harley Davidsons. He was an avid deer hunter, aspiring fisherman, and loyal friend to many. He was a proud tribal member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He will be forever missed.
He is proceeded in death by his parents Talmadge Sterling Parker, Tennie Mae Adams Parker, brothers William Ray Parker, Thomas Martin Parker, Lloyd Parker and survived by his brothers Claude Parker and Danny Parker, and Sisters Carloyn Annette Davis, and Bonnie Garrett and husband Jim.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Virginia Parker, his son Steve Parker and wife Paula (Robinson), his daughter Kaye and husband Nick Guiste, and six grandchildren; Hadyn Guiste, Tyler Parker, Sydney Parker, Logan Guiste, Nolan Guiste, and Addison Guiste.
Pallbearers are: Keith Parker, Marty Davis, David Cumbie, Gary Davis, Kenneth Shelby and Christopher Shelby. Honorary Pallbearers are: Bobby Freeman and Wayne Freeman.
Visitation will take place Friday, August 26, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with funeral services to follow at 12:30 p.m. Pastor Jimmy Lancaster will be officiating. Interment to follow at Eastern Gate Cemetery.
Barbara Ann Guthrie
August 23, 2016
Mrs. Barbara Ann Guthrie, age 71, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Atmore. She was a native of Ashford, WS. She has been a resident of Atmore since 1995.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Guthrie; parents, Benno and Laurine Simon and two brothers, Norman and Jerad Simon.
Mrs. Guthrie is survived by her son, Ronald J. (Stacy) Guthrie of Cibolo, TX; one daughter, Laurine (Jeff) Gentry of Atmore; four brothers, Phil (Diane) Simon of Fond du Lac, Wisc., Frank (Betsy) Simon of Mayville, WI., Tom (Sherry) Simon of Watsonville, Calif. and Bob (Debbie) Simon of Brownsville, WI.; four sisters, Pat Simon of Oshkosh, WI., Rose Simon of Zion, IL, Lucille Simon of Israel and Clare (Nusrat) Hussain of Islip, NY; two sisters-in-law, Billie Ruth Wilson of Atmore and Robin (Dan) O’Brian of Appleton, WI,; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, August 26, 2016, at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Gene King officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 26, 2016, from 1:30 until 3 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be B.J. Donaldson, Marshall Hadley, Jason Hadley, Nathan Riley, Christopher Hadley and Luke Hadley.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family.
Donna Mae Messer
August 20, 2016
Ms. Donna Mae Messer, age 53, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday August 17, 2016, in Atmore. She was a homemaker. She was born in Atmore to the late George M. and Juanita Presley Messer. She was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Lem Messer.
Ms. Messer is survived by four brothers, John R. (Peggy) James of Atmore, Raymond Lee Messer, Michael Wayne (Kathy) Messer, Glen Thomas (Vickie) Messer all of Rome, AL, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial Services were held Friday, August 19, 2016, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
The family received friends Friday, August 19, 2016, from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Fred Lee Presley
August 20, 2016
Mr. Fred Lee Presley, age 82, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was born to Johnnie A. and Emma Eddins Presley. He was a Chemical Operator and retired from Reichold Chemical Company after serving an estimated 40 years. He also owned Presley Mobile Home Park in Atmore and spent many years in property management purchasing and leasing farm land and houses in Florida and Alabama. His hobbies included farming, fishing and working on things that were broken. He was a Christian and a strong man of faith and fervent prayer.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; step-mother, Cleo Presley; step-sister, Linda Cody; three brothers, James “Snooks” Presley, J.D. Presley and Preston McGhee; a brother-in-law, Drew Stewart and three nephews, Danny Presley, Michael Presley and Terry Lassitter.
Mr. Presley is survived by two sisters, Mildred Presley Stewart of Perdido AL, Joyce (Woody) Presley Lassitter of Maysville, NC; three daughters. (Daddy’s girls), Anita Carol Presley, Judy Marie Presley-Penton of Pensacola and ReGina Gayle Presley-Bryan (Robert) of Pace; four grandchildren, Brian David Malone, Taylor Matthew Edwards, Christina Presley Bryan, David Presley Bryan; seven great-grandchildren, Garrett Malone, Mariah Nicole Edwards, Taylee Sue Edwards, Avery Isles Edwards, Jordan Malone, Micheal Malone and Caleb Malone, along with a host of close nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 25, 2016, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with his daughter, Rev. Regina Presley Bryan officiating. Interment will follow in Presley Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Sue King Johnson
August 20, 2016
Sue King Johnson, age 80, of Pensacola, passed away Saturday night, August 20, 2016. She was born June 7, 1936 in Allentown, Florida and grew up in Bagdad and Milton, Florida. She was a graduate of Milton High School.
Sue was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Downtown Pensacola where she attended Sunday School and enjoyed singing in the choir. She was an avid reader and a dedicated Florida State football fan. She enjoyed cooking and hosting large family gatherings during the holidays.
Sue was a former Eastern Star, a member of the Lions Club and served as past president of the Tallahassee Leon Power Squadron. She was a retired credit union manager and on the board of the Florida Credit Union Guaranty Corporation. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, “Nana Sue” to many, and community volunteer. She was an active member of the Krewe of Marionettes and the Pensacola Rotary Club.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Laylor and Martin Luther King, and her brother, William King.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Johnson; her sister, Martha (John) Graham; her brother, Martin (Dianne) King, Jr.; daughter, Pam Motley; two sons, Rodger (Tammie) Lowery and Randy Lowery; ten grandchildren, Sara (Damien) Cordle, Stephanie and Ryan (Devan) Hacker, Michael (Stephanie), Keegan, Casey and Brennan Lowery, Jonas, Aaron and Dakota Lowery; seven great-grandchildren, Jason and Brayden Hale, Michael Jr., Avrin, Destiny and William Lowery, Bella Hacker, and numerous stepchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, at 10:00 AM with the memorial service to follow at 11:00 AM. Services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North,1000 South Hwy 29, Cantonment with Reverend Joey Rogers officiating.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Sacred Heart Hospital SICU and for the prayers of our family and friends.
Paul Edward Ashcraft
August 20, 2016
Paul Edward Ashcraft, 76 of Coolidge, passed away August 20, 2016, at his residence. He was born April 24, 1940, in Pensacola. He was the son of the late Jay and Edna Dulaney Ashcraft.
He was married to Joyce Ann Knotts Ashcraft, who preceded him in death. Mr. Ashcraft was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from AT&T after 35 years of service. He was a very caring and giving father who was always there when you needed him and was big jokester.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Ashcraft and wife Emerald of Coolidge; grandchildren, Liberty Ashcraft, Ian Ashcraft and Ethan Ashcraft; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Ashcraft.
AC Lee
August 17, 2016
AC Lee, age 93, of Robertsdale, AL, was called home on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was born September 14, 1922, to the late Vernon and Loney Lee, in Bay Minette, AL. AC shared 64 wonderful years with his late wife Katie. He is known as a devoted family man, who loved farming. AC was a proud U.S. Army veteran and two time former Worshipful Master, at the Cantonment Masonic Lodge. He retired after 41 years from the International Paper Co..
AC is preceded in death by his cherished wife Katie; his son Willis T. Kennedy; his grandson Vernon Corey; his siblings Hazel Manning, Byron Lee, Elva Sassnett, and Lloyd Lee.
He is survived by his children Jackie (Pete Bauer) Corey-Bauer, of Baker, LA, Betty ( the late James) Story, of Palestine, TX, and Craig (Maggie) Lee, of Robertsdale, AL; many beloved grandchildren; great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, August 19, 2016, from 5:00 – 7:00pm at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment. The family will accept friends on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 9:00am, until the funeral service begins at 10:00am, at the funeral home. Bro. Ken Johnson and Bro. Ed McMillian will officiate. Burial will follow at Clear Springs United Methodist Church cemetery in Clear Springs, AL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.