Joseph Salvador De Seno
August 10, 2016
Joseph Salvador De Seno 72, of Atmore, passed away August 9, 2016. He was born on December 11, 1943, in Mobile to the late John S. and Ruth Welsh De Seno. He served in the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife, Ronee De Seno of Atmore; three sons, Shawn Mark (Sara) of Lillian, AL; Mason Barett (Tabitha) Frazier of Birmingham, AL. and Joseph Carson De Seno of Atmore; one daughter, Bethany De Seno (Neal) Tindol of Enterprise, AL; siblings, Daivd Turner, Pat Maine, Debbie Roberson, and Diane Van Dusen, all of Florida and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016, at 3 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Eddie Seales officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers family request donations to be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation (www.lymphoma.org)
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Esther Delores Kimmons Pugh
August 7, 2016
Esther Delores Kimmons Pugh, 77, of Century, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. She was a homemaker. She was born on March 1, 1939 in Byrneville. She was Assembly of God faith.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Kimmons Ledkins; husband, Elbie Jake Pugh; and one grandson, Aaron Jake Pugh.
Survivors include Larry Lynn (Charlene) Pugh, Sr. of Atmore; two daughters, Elaine Pugh and Linda Faye Pugh, both of Jay; grandchildren, Jennifer Faye Pugh, Matthew Kyle (Brittany) Luker, Larry Lynn (Micaela) Pugh, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Cadyn Blake Luker, Kaysun Alex Zander Luker, Kyler Brantley Pugh and Kali Luker and many friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 5, 2016, at Jay Cemetery. Interment will follow in Jay Cemetery with Bro. Earl Green officiating.
Active pallbearers are Larry Pugh, Jr. Matthew Luker, John Brown, Austin Johnson, Nathan Riley and C.J. Freeman.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Douglas Lambert
August 4, 2016
Mr. Douglas Lambert, 74, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016, at a local nursing home. Mr. Lambert was born on January 24, 1942, in Fruitdale, AL and was a resident of Atmore for most of his life.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Nellie Ann Lambert; parents, Angus Lambert and Emma Presley Reed; and one sister, Helen Gipson Burkett.
He is survived by his two sons, Doug (Dana) Lambert of Forney, TX, and Aaron (Kim) Lambert of Molino; one daughter, Rhonda (Hubert) Rolin of Atmore; three brothers, Donald (Judy) Lambert of Walnut Hill, John Earl Reed of Houston, TX, and James Reed of Cleveland, TX; and four sisters, Gaynell Vaughn of Arab, AL, Viola Conn of Atmore, Lagatha Lilly of New Caney, TX, and Wanda (Kerry) Vowels of Houston, TX; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and very special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Gipson and Rev. Ricky Tedder officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brandi Lewis, Brittany Hartley, Traci Boyington, Kelli Boyington, Jessica Lambert, Courtney Lambert and Lexus Lambert.
Honorary pallbearers will be LiLi Hartley, Kylee Brantley and Sadie Lambert.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Theresa Louise Evans
August 4, 2016
Theresa Louise “Tweet” Evans, 58, of Cantonment, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born February 10, 1958, to the late Benjamin and Vera Cartwright McCrory. She was a homemaker. She was family oriented, loved the beach, was an avid reader and life of the party. She also loved musicals and old movies and especially loved her dogs.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Benjamin McCrory.
She is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Hallman Evans; daughters, Amanda Evans of Canton, GA, Amber (Jason) McCurley of Cartersville, GA, and Ashley Cox of Canton, GA; grandchildren, Cierra McCurley, Jacob McCurley and Paisley McCurley of Cartersville, GA, and Zoe Cox of Canton, GA; brothers, Daryl McCrory, Michael McCrory, Eddie McCrory; sisters, Adonna Rutland and Cynthia (Bart) Gaines; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jacob McCurley, Jason McCurley, Tom Norris, Mark Coburn, Bart Gaines and Artice Skipper.
Visitation will be Friday, August 5, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service to follow at 12 p.m. with Brother Roy Chewning officiating.
In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate donations be made to Faith Chapel Funeral Home towards the funeral cost.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Eugene Jacob Smith
August 4, 2016
Eugene Jacob “Jake” Smith was born to the late Ike and Rhoda Unruh Smith on January 19, 1922, in Copeland, Kansas. He went to his eternal home on July 29, 2016, at the Atmore Nursing Center, his earthly home for the last year and two months, reaching 94 years of age. His passing was quiet and peaceful with his wife and family surrounding him. He was very clear in his mind to the end, responding to his son, Larry, when he arrived from Arizona as though he was waiting for him, and then within minutes, quietly slipped away. He was a member of the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church. He was a farmer, hard worker, talented carpenter and assisted in building many of the homes and dairy barns.
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; one son-in-law, Kale Schneider; one grandson; two great-grandsons; one brother; three brothers-in-law; and four sisters-in-law.
He leaves to mourn his loving wife of 74 years, Eunice Eicher Smith of Brooksville, MS as they were married on June 14, 1942 in Summerdale, AL; one son, Larry (Karen) Smith of Surprise, Arizona; three daughters, Donna Schneider of Bratt, Patricia (Mark) Johnson and Marilyn (Royce) Schneider, all of Walnut Hill; 17 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren; four brothers-in-law, Ward and Dolly Eicher, Willie and Lois Eicher , Wallace and Judy Eicher and Wendell and Mary Eicher; two sisters-in-law, Althea Dyck, and Imo and Wilbert Peters as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Services were held Wednesday, August 3, 2016, from the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church with ministers, Carlos Koehn, Mike Koehn, Wilbert Peters, and Galen Harms officiating.
Interment was in Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers were Ronnie Schneider, Anthony Schneider, Clifton Smith, Mervin Smith, Perry Schneider, and Greg Schneider.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Roy Darby
August 4, 2016
Mr. Roy “Wine” Darby, 73, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, in McDavid.
Mr. Darby was a native of Pensacola and a resident of McDavid for most of his life. Mr. Roy was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Darby.
He is survived by fiancée, Beverly (B.K.) Williams; one son, Roy Bryan (Butch) and Pamala Darby; two daughters, Barbeline McCaw and Vicki Darby; one brother, Tommy Darby; one sister, Elaine Darby; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 4, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial was at the Crary Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Richard McCaw, Kevin Williams, Ed Gilman, Buddy Trawick, Terry Bryan and Romeo Coleman.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Adult Men’s class.
In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to the Bratt First Baptist Church or the American Heart Association.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mavis Joyce Chavers Singleton
August 1, 2016
Mavis Joyce Chavers Singleton, 82 of Atmore, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was a homemaker. She was born on November 13, 1933, in Escambia County, AL, to the late Wardlow and Audrey Dreadin Chavers. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Canoe.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Preston Chavers; and a sister, Evelyn Tuberville.
Survivors include two sons, Garrie (Shannon) Singleton and Chris Singleton; daughter, Linda Kaye (Chet) Helton, all of Atmore; one brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Vickery of Huxford; one sister, Judy (John) Layton of Yulee, FL; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.
Services were held Monday, August 1, 2016, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Renfore officiating.
Interment was in Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Carlton Spence Hurst, Jr.
August 1, 2016
Carlton Spence Hurst, Jr., 87, of Cantonment, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his two daughters, Linda Bowen and Marie Denton; and his son, Charles Lamora, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elouise Hurst; four daughters, Joyce Skelton (Warren) of Pascagoula, MS, Cathy Smith (the late John) of McHenry, MS, Mary Darden (Rickie) of Pascagoula, MS and Debora Hale (the late Paul) of Pensacola.
Graveside services were held at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula, MS on Friday, July 29, 2016.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Ray Godwin
August 1, 2016
Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Ray Godwin age 61 of Brewton, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at a local hospital after a brief illness. He was a native of Pensacola, a long time resident of Flomaton; and a former resident of McPherson, Kansas before moving to Brewton. Mr. Godwin was a member of the East Brewton First Assembly of God Church. He attended Flomaton High School and was a former heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Mayers Godwin of Brewton; one son, Randy (Chelsa) Godwin of Summerdale, AL; two daughters, Christy (Dooley) Gibson of Elsanor, AL and Jennifer (Kenny) White of Robertsdale, AL; one brother, Bennie (Lucy) Godwin of Millbrook, AL; one sister, Debbie (Marty) Edwards of Cantonment; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, August 1, 2016, at the East Brewton First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Jeff Scurlock officiating.
Interment was in Beulah Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing. WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME OF BREWTON, ALABAMA DIRECTING.
Birtie Mae Jordan Capers
August 1, 2016
Birtie Mae Jordan Capers, age 91 of Chumuckla, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She lived in Cantonment with her son, Tommy Capers for the last five years. She was a member of God’s House of Miracles for the past eight years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira R. Capers in 1976; her father, mother, brother, two sisters and her daughter, Diviviean Allian Capers.
She is survived by her children, Chester Capers, Clara Capers (Alton) Macks, Edna Capers (Albert) Moreno, Leaster Capers Brown, O’Deborah Capers (Roak) Madden, Tommy (Diane) Capers, Roderica Capers (Billy) Cordle, Rolanda Capers, Veronica Capers Simms, Ira Capers Jr. and Terry Capers.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Jay Funeral Home with Brother Wayne Plotner officiating.
Burial was at Ebenezer Church Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.