Irma Wall L. Dannelley
April 3, 2016
Irma Wall L. “Totsy” Dannelley, 79 of Atmore, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Atmore. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a retired seamstress with Vanity Fair Mills. She was born in Escambia County, AL on December 8, 1936, to the late William A. and Nola Lassitter Wall. She attended Booneville Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Dannelley; son-in-law, Steve Luker; granddaughter, Heather Luker; and brother, Edward Earl Wall.
She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Stanley) Singleton of Atmore and Reginia (Wayne) Barrow of Pensacola; four brothers, Gilbert Wall, Tom Wall, James Wall all of McCullough and Raymond Wall of Nokomis; two sisters, Georgia Driskell of McCullough and Ruth Ann Tullis of Nokomis; two grandchildren, Amber Harrison and Steve Luker; and two great-grandchildren, Jacob Luker and Alanna Johnson.
Graveside services were held Friday, March 25, 2016, in McCullough Cemetery with Rev. Jesse Wood officiating.
Interment was in McCullough Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Linda Williams
April 3, 2016
Linda Williams age 74, s resident of Jay until relocating to Gulf Breeze two year ago quietly passed away on April 2, 2016.
She was a long time member of Cora Baptist Church, where she enjoyed being the church organist for many years. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed by all whose life she touched.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Ada Diamond; husband, Dennis Williams and brothers, Rudolph Diamond and James Clinton Diamond.
She is survived by her son, Darrin (Kathy) Williams; brother, James Earl (Faye) Diamond; sisters, Addie Rue (Bud) Mote, Annie Merle Renfroe, Paulette (Tommy) Roberts, and Deloris Ann (Glen) Gavin; grandchildren, Joseph Thomas Williams, and Jacob Lee Williams and three great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Cora Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 with Rev. LaDon Hall officiating. Burial will follow in church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ricky Sanders, Jamie Sanders, Ricky Renfroe, Jacob Williams, Anthony Gavin, and Duane Diamond.
Mildred Rosalee Smith Powell
April 3, 2016
Mildred Rosalee Smith Powell age 94, passed away on April 1, 2016. She was born on March 9, 1922, to Oliver Smith and Eddis Shirley Smith who migrated to Jay from Geneva, AL to clear new ground to farm.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Miller Powell; daughter, Vera Lloyd Jackson; son-in-law, Aubrey Jackson; grandson, Eric Jackson and brother, Lewie Frank Smith.
She is survived by her son, Adone (Nancy) Lloyd; grandchildren, Shannon Wright, Wendy (Scott) Blackmon, Brent (Angie) Jackson; great-grandchildren, Jared (Contessa) Smith, Cameron Wright, Olivia Wright, Zoe Wright, A.J Nash, Slater Nash, Tyler Blackmon, Zachery Blackmon, Ali Jackson, Sissy Jackson, Brandy Jackson, Alan Jackson; and one great-great grandchild, Jace Jackson.
Active pallbearers will be Jared Smith, Cameron Wright, A.J Nash, Slater Nash, Elton Nowling, and Scott Blackmon.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mickey Diamond, Terry Baldree, Donald Cobb, Bill Spears, Jeff Boutwell, W.L Simmons.
Mildred’s life journey began with wanting to go to college at a young age. She took a business course which led her to working at Scott’s Grocery, filing books (her true passion). She then decided to borrow money in the early 1960’s where she opened up Teen’s Delight. She sold five hamburgers for a dollar and shakes as well and this was only the beginning, which led to a purchase of another restaurant in town. After retiring Mildred moved to Pensacola with her husband until his retirement, which led to her journey of traveling. She visited all 50 states along with their capitals and Hawaii twice. Years later she decided that it was time to move back home to Jay where she made a very bold decision. She purchased Jays only video store which everybody knew (if you were late returning the movie, you were going to pay or she would show up at your house to collect both). If there was one thing about Mildred she was a very savvy business woman and had great success. Her ledgers were known to have the books perfect down to the very last penny, or Mildred could not sleep.
Mildred was the oldest member of Cora Baptist Church where she gave her life to Jesus. She was baptized by Brother Hall on July 14, 1968. The family would like to thank The Terrace at Ivey Acres and Jay Hospital for the care given to Momma Mildred.
A visitation will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Cora Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 2:30 pm with Brother LaDon Hall and Brother Greene officiating.
Burial will be at Cora Baptist Cemetery.
Raymond Ernest Robinson, Jr.
April 1, 2016
Raymond Ernest Robinson, Jr, 58, of Fairhope, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at his residence. He was employed at Chuck Stevens Automotive as a salesman. He was born on December 9, 1957 in Crestview to the late Raymond E. and Margene Still Robinson, Sr. He was an avid fisherman.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Scott Louis Robinson.
Survivors include one son, Samuel Scott (Ruth) Robinson of Atmore; one sister, Donna Faison Rock of Daphne; two grandchildren, Mary and Lydia Robinson; two nieces, Brandi and Leia; two nephews, Jacob and Austin; one great-nephew, Jackson; and one great-niece, Anberlyn.
Memorial services were held Friday April 1, 2016, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bruce Hooks and Pastor Gene King officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Sav-A-Life.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Rufus Hamilton Diamond
April 1, 2016
Rufus “Butch” Hamilton Diamond, age 69, of Riverview, Alabama, passed away on March 28, 2016, after a long battle with heart disease. He loved to fish, deer and turkey hunt.
He is preceded in death by his father, Guy H. Diamond Jr. and his mother, Lullene Johnson Diamond.
He is survived by two daughters, Wendy Diamond (Wally) Booker of Jay and Miranda Diamond (Mike) Stansbury of Biloxi, MS; two sons, Kevin (Christy) Diamond of Byrneville and James (Corina) Diamond of Riverview, AL; brother, Johnny Dimaond of Atmore; and numerous family members.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Bryan officiating.
Milford E. Lassitter
April 1, 2016
Milford E. Lassitter, 84 of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Atmore. He was retired from the City of Atmore, as a building inspector. He was born on January 30, 1932, in Escambia County (AL) to the late Robert Jack and Ada Bell Wall Lassitter. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce M. Lassitter; and daughter, Vickie A. Lassitter.
Survivors include one granddaughter, Alece Hadley; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Wilson, Jonathon Dunigan and Brandon Stone, all of Atmore; one brother, Russell (Maxine) Lassitter of Atmore; and one sister, Shirley White of McCullough.
Services will be held Monday April 4, 2016, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Monday April 4, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Michael Gene Tucker
April 1, 2016
Mr. Michael Gene Tucker age 51, of Sand Flat Road in Flomaton, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at his residence after a brief illness. He was a native of Milligan, TN and a former resident of Tuscaloosa before moving back to Flomaton. Mr. Tucker was a member of the Catawba Springs Baptist Church where he was active with RPM Ministry and was better known as Brother Goliath. He was a 1983 graduate of W.S. Neal High School and was a retired Marine. He was an avid Alabama fan and enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include his parents, Pat and Marie McRae of Brewton; wife, Lana Nelson Tucker of Flomaton; one son, Matthew (Good Friend Anna) Tucker of Flomaton; Ethan Pickern and Cloie Pickern.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Tucker.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 10 a.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Edwards officiating.
Interment will follow in Catawba Springs Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.
Roger M. Griffey
April 1, 2016
Mr. Roger M. Griffey, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016, in Atmore.
Mr. Griffey was a native of Frisco City, Alabama and resided in Atmore most of his life. Mr. Griffey coached baseball for a number of years, worked for All-State Beverage, Gulf Distributing and Martin Construction. He attended the Friendly Holiness Church.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Roy Ladon Griffey; and father, Roy Griffey.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Imogene and R.J. (Snuffy) Lane of Atmore; wife, Georgia McGhee Griffey of Atmore; four sons, Jason (Shannon) Griffey, Scott Griffey, Mikey (Jennifer) Griffey and Justin (Lulu) Norman, all of Atmore; two brothers, Teddy Wayne Griffey and Johnny Dale Griffey Turk, both of Mobile; three sisters, Betty Jean Griffey Hood of Gulf Breeze, Joanne Griffey Durbin of Atmore and Pamela Sue Griffey Brantley of Atmore; 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 4, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church with Rev. Ray Ward and Rev. Joe White officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 3, 2016, from 6 p.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Eunice Lucas Gunn
March 31, 2016
Eunice Lucas Gunn, 89, graduated to heaven, Tuesday, March 29, 2016.
Mrs. Gunn is preceded in death by her son Lavaughn Gunn and great grandson Tommy Hennessey.
Mrs. Gunn is survived by her husband of 68 years, Sidney W. Gunn and her four other sons: Lomax Gunn and wife Alice, Kenny Gunn and wife Susan, Michael Gunn and wife Judy and Richard Gunn; six grandchildren: Susan Hennessey, Kenny Gunn, Jr., Michael Gunn, Jr., Jennifer Yuhasz, Jeremy Gunn and Amanda Forst); nine great grandchildren (plus one on the way); and two great, great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 1, 2016,, 2:00-3:00 p.m. with the service following at 3:00 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. Reverend Carlos Jackson will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Eastern Gate memorial Gardens.
Arrangements under the direction of Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL.
Marsha Johnson Cook
March 28, 2016
Marsha Johnson Cook was born on April 20, 1971, in Franklinton, LA. Marsha was known as the most beautiful baby ever born. She passed away March 27, 2016, surrounded by all her loved ones and her three loving children, River, Hunter and Brook.
Marsha was preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Mami Johnson, Earl and Mattie Johnson; her step-father, Charles Miller; father-in-law, James Cook; nephew, Christopher Miller; and best friend, Brandi Moye, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Survivors include her husband, Daryl Cook; her three loving children, River Cook, Hunter Cook and Brook Cook; her mother, Skippy (Johnson) Miller; her daddy and step-mama, Fred and Faye Johnson; brother, Jeff (Trisha) Johnson; sister, Tinia (Marc) Hennington; special niece, Rachel Pardue; special nephews, Josh and Bo Johnson; step-sisters, Tammy Cable, Jeannie Page, Ann Whitehead and Loretta Ditmire; step-brothers, Adam Daw, Calvin Miller and Gerald Miller; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Johnson and Rev. Cliff Emmons officiating.
Burial will be at the Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Josh Johnson, Bo Johnson, Johnny Johnson, Jackie Johnson, Jacob Pardue and Hewtil Mumaw.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Lee, James Emmons, Terry Capps and Adam Daw.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.