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.
Marie H. Phillips
September 13, 2016
Marie H. Phillips, 82 of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, in Pensacola, FL. She was homemaker and was also a License Practical Nurse. She was born in Wardville, FL on January 10, 1934, to the late Fermore F. and Minnie Ola Barclay Hubbird. She was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Lindy Phillips of Walnut Hill, FL; four sons, Michael (Cathy) Phillips of Atmore, AL, Barry (Deborah) Phillips of Barrineau Park, FL, Dale (Perla) Phillips and Tim Phillips both of Pensacola; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, September 12, 2016, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Boyd and Bro. Ted Bridges officiating.
Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dollie Shipp
September 8, 2016
Mrs. Dollie Shipp, 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Shipp was a native of Little River, AL, former resident of McCullough, and had resided in Atmore for the past 20 years. She was of the Holiness faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, James (Bennie) Shipp; two sons, James E. Shipp and Bennie Lee Shipp; three brothers, Junior, Herman, and Rufus Flowers; and one sister, Gladys Ellis.
She is survived by her son, Barney R. (Edna) Shipp of Atmore; one daughter, Carolyn DeVille of Pine Grove, AL; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Daniels officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sardis Baptist Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Elma Jean Courtney Adkisson
September 7, 2016
Elma Jean Courtney Adkisson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 3, 2016, while being surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alton Adkisson; baby, Danny Adkisson; mother Ivory Courtney; father, William Courtney; sisters, Juanita Busch, Maxine Beaumont, Evelyn Lowery, and Sadie Engfinger; brothers, Wilson Courtney, Gene Courtney and Sanders Courtney.
She is survived by her sons, Robert “Bobby” and Mary Adkisson, Mike and Pam Adkisson; daughter, Regina and John Boone; brother, Bill Courtney; grandchildren, Dwayne Adkisson, Ellen Edwards, Christy Chavers, Emily Adkisson, Laura Adkisson, Shelly Goodwin, Holly Adkisson and Courtney Boone; 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews who she loved very much.
We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and love you given us at this time.
Mama loved to dance and go to church and sing. We know she is in Heaven dancing and singing with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved her roses and plants.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Routh, Raymond Nelson, Steven Forsyth, Ed Nelson, Tristan Edwards and Steven Edwards.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joey Nelson and Cody Chavers.
Visitation will be Friday, September 9, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the funeral home at 10 a.m.
Interment will follow at Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Lillian Adell Ward
September 7, 2016
Lillian Adell Ward, age 86, who was also known as Baby, was born on May 26, 1930, and the Lord called her home on September 7, 2016. She was a lifetime member of Highland Baptist Church in Molino.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, O.K. “Bud” Ward.
She is survived by her children, Ken (Martha) Ward of Andalusia, AL, Steve (Brenda) Ward of Cantonment, Debbie (Gordon) Hood of Milton, Tim (Arlene) Ward of Pensacola; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, twin sister Lillie Woerner, Christine Gilbert, James Alex Wheeler, Barbara Scott, and Nancy Barfield. She will be greatly missed by her little companion dog, Matt.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, at Highland Baptist Church in Molino with Brother Brian Calhoun officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 12 p.m. until the service hour.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Dawn Leah Sanders
September 7, 2016
Dawn Leah Sanders, 52, passed away suddenly in her home on September 1, 2016. She was born on August 17, 1964, in Anchorage, Alaska. She was actively involved in local churches.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James Sanders and Doris Maxim.
She is survived by her partner, Remy Sr.; daughter, Suzi; son, Remy Jr.; grandson, Taymar; granddaughters, Parice and Annabelle; brother Sean; sister Kim; step-father, Robert; and grandmother, Carlene.
The family of Dawn Sanders wishes to extend sincere thanks to Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Blake Nance.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Thursday, September 8, 2016. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. with the memorial service at 4 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Guy Drew Enfinger
September 7, 2016
Guy Drew Enfinger, 64, United States Army retired, formerly of Molino, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, in Wall, New Jersey. Guy was a 1969 graduate of J.M. Tate High School, and lived in Molino until he joined the Army at the age of 17 during the Vietnam War. He was a crew chief on “Dust Off” medical evacuation helicopters and received
The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm among other medals for service. After Vietnam, he served in several “Hawk” missile units in Key West, Florida, West Germany, Korea, White Sands, New Mexico, and El Paso, Texas where he was an instructor. Later he became a recruiter in Boston, Massachusetts, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey where he retired.
Guy was preceded in death by his parents Mark and Alice Enfinger.
He is survived by his wife Gloria; two sons, Jeremy (Laura) Enfinger and Ryan Metcalfe; grandchildren Izzy and Bryan Enfinger; two brothers, Adrian (Jan) Enfinger and Paul Enfinger; one sister Vicki (Stan) Tipton, and numerous other family members and friends.
Services for Guy were held Tuesday, August 30, 2016, in the chapel at the New Jersey Veterans Cemetery, Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, New Jersey.
To help defray funeral costs and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in remembrance of Guy to 1400 Washington Avenue, Wall, New Jersey 07719 or to Guy’s home church, Highland Baptist at 6240 North 95A, Molino, Florida 32577.