Willard Beasley
March 28, 2016
Willard Beasley, age 73, of Allentown, passed away on March 20, 2016. He was a barber at Design One Barbershop in Milton. He was a member of the Jay Masonic Lodge and enjoyed gardening and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Posey and Elendia Beasley and brother, Austin Beasley.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Beasley; children, Malcolm and Karl Beasley; grandchildren, Mary Katherine and Jackson Beasley, and Brittany and Tabitha Beasley; and great-grandchildren, Anderson, Trevan and Gavin.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Jay Funeral Home.
Burial was at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Amanda Golembiewski
March 28, 2016
Amanda Golembiewski, age 23, passed away on March 21, 2016, one-month shy of her 24th birthday. She was born on April 30, 1992 to Ronald and Cathy Golembiewski. Amanda’s smile could light up a room and could calm the anger. She is loved and missed by many people.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Golembiewski and her sister, Jessica Caler.
She is survived by her mother, Cathy Golembiewski; her beloved boyfriend, Steven Barney; grandmother, Betty Uphold; godmother, Carla Fordyce; seven sisters, Shonda Routley, Amy Poole, Kaytee Kelly, Donna Collins, Angela Poole, Heather Poole, and Crystal Poole; five brothers, Jason Thorne, Eric Thorne, Joe Powell, Dustin Powell, and Joshua Golembiewski; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at Jay Funeral Home on Sunday, April 17, 2016, at 2:00 pm.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edward Greenberry Rowell
March 28, 2016
Edward Greenberry Rowell, 84, of Milton, left this earth on March 24, 2016, for his heavenly home. Edward was born February 14, 1932, in Jay. He was the ninth child born to Green B. Rowell and Linnie Herold Rowell.
He is survived by Gladys M. Golden Rowell, his wife of 62 years. They were married on October 6, 1953, in Dixonville, FL. To this union were added daughter, Teresa D. (Greg) Gardner and son Keith E. (Charlene) Rowell, both of Milton, FL.
Edward is known as “Papa” to his four grandchildren, DeAnna (Mitch) Lambeth, of Milton; Kimberly (Chris) Smith, of Milton; Kayla Dee (Nathan) Hamel, of Pace; and Jonathan Gardner, of Milton. “Papa” has five great-grandchildren, Faith, Grant, Malachi, and BrayLeigh Monroe Lambeth, and Kali-Ann Smith. Edward is also survived by his siblings, Jean Roberts and Hazel Bertrand both of Milton, FL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Green B. Rowell and Linnie Herold Rowell; five sisters; and his two brothers.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at Golden Memorial Holiness Church in Dixonville with funeral services to follow.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jonathan Gardner, Mitch Lambeth, Nathan Hamel, and Chris Smith and nephews, Ricky Ellis and Dennis Rowell.
Edward “Papa” loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. He displayed unconditional love and unwavering faith to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
The family extends sincere thanks to all who have ministered to Edward and his family.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Josephine Watson Griffin
March 28, 2016
Mrs. Josephine “Jo” Watson Griffin, age 87, of Juniper Creek Drive in Brewton, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016, in a Century nursing facility after a brief illness. She was a native of Escambia County, Alabama, a former resident of Jay, before moving back to Escambia County, Alabama. Mrs. Griffin was a member of the Brewton First Baptist Church. She was a graduate of W.S. Neal High School, a graduate of Larkins Business School, and was a retired executive secretary from Container Corporation of America/Jefferson Smurfitt with 30 plus years of service. She enjoyed golf and was an avid Alabama football fan.
She is survived by her husband, BJ Griffin of Brewton; two sons, Butch (Dianne) Stokes of Loxely and Joe (Donna) McCurdy of Jay; one step-son, Chris (Robin) Griffin of Brewton; three step-daughters, Gwenda (Steve) Faulk of Brewton, Karen (Mark) Eastman of Austin, Texas and Sondra (Jimmy) Wacker of Mobile; one brother, Tom Watson of Florence, AL; one sister, Lillian Odom of Savannah, GA; one sister-in-law,Vaudin Watson of Brewton; three grandchildren, Heath Stokes, Laura Bird and Madison McCurdy; one great-granddaughter, Ava Grace Bird.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Obin and Kathleen Durden Watson; and brother, Bill Watson.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Brewton First Baptist Church with Rev. Jack Fitts and Rev. John Finklea officiating.
Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Jay.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church building fund.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton is directing.
Jack Dubose Logan
March 28, 2016
Mr. Jack Dubose Logan, age 86, of Brewton, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016, in a local nursing facility after a brief illness. He was a native of Brooklyn, AL and a lifelong resident of Brewton. Mr. Logan was a member of the Brewton First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Evergreen High School and a retired millwright from Temple Inland with 20 plus years of service.
Survivors include two daughters, Jackie (Herb) Kennedy of Monroeville and Joan (Winston) Lindsay of Brewton; three grandchildren, Scott (Jennifer) Kennedy of Dothan, Kimberly Logan (John) Pettis of Brewton and Heather Logan Jennings of Brewton; six great-grandchildren, Stokes Jennings, Lindsey Jennings, Bracken Pettis, Logan Pettis, Abbie Kate Kennedy, and William Joseph Kennedy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James William and Claire Dubose Logan; wife, Margaret Cook Logan; and son, Joseph Dubose Logan.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Brooklyn Baptist Church with Rev. John Finklea officiating.
Interment was in Brooklyn Cemetery in Brooklyn, Alabama.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton is directing.
Mary Elizabeth Davis Edwards
March 28, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Davis Edwards, 66, of Longville, LA, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at her residence.
Mrs. Edwards was born August 3, 1949, in Atmore. She was a 1968 graduate of Escambia County High School. She graduated from Troy State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later from McNeese State University with her degree in early childhood education. She served her country in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1980. Mrs. Edwards lived in Germany and Pennsylvania for a number of years before moving to Longville, LA in 1993, where she resided until January when she moved to Moss Bluff. She was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She enjoyed collecting knick knacks and loved her family and grandchildren dearly and also her dog, Rascal. She was a God fearing woman who was full of love and always gave advice to those she loved.
Mrs. Edwards is survived by her husband of thirty-six years, Charles Francis Edwards; daughter, Annisha Hunt and husband Charles Edward Hunt of Monroe, LA; son, John Ernest Edwards of Cleburne, TX; mother, Elsie Gerald and husband Pete of Atmore; brothers, Carvin Thomas Davis, Jr. of Birmingham, AL and John Davis of Robertsdale, AL; sister, Elsie Tillery and husband Buddy of Foley, AL; and her grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Connor, and Jordan Hunt.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carvin Thomas Davis, Sr.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, 2016, at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Charles, LA, with Deacon Leo Hebert officiating.
Graveside services will be in Mothershed Cemetery in Atmore on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at 1:00 PM. A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Henry Anthony Lister
March 28, 2016
Henry Anthony Lister, 62, of Pensacola, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016. He was an avid outdoorsman, and loved to hunt and fish. He attended Olive Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Henry C. Lister; brother, Steven Eric Lister; and his half-sister, Karen.
He is survived by his mother, Lois Lister; half-sister, Kim; aunts, Martha (Ralph) Lodge and Doris Jennins; faithful cat, Smokey; and a host of cousins.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016, beginning at 10 a.m. with funeral services to begin at 11 a.m. with Dr. Ted Traylor officiating.
Interment will follow at McCurdy Cemetery in Century.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Pamela Diane Windsor-Campbell
March 28, 2016
Pamela Diane Windsor-Campbell was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on June 19, 1960. Pam passed away on March 18, 2016, where she resided with her husband Anthony Ciocci in Burlington, NC.
She was preceded in death by her granny, Inez Blackburn.
Pam is survived by her daughter, Chanel Edwina (Jose) Hernandez; sons, Adam and Noah Campbell; grandsons, John-John and Gavrial who will miss their Na-Na very much; mom, Nancy W and step-dad, Jerry Carnley; her father, Bruce Monroe (Nicole) Windsor, Jr.; brother, Bruce Monroe (Petrina) Windsor, III; sister, Terry Windsor-Cherry and brother-in-law, Larry.
She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Our precious Pam will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
Russell E. King
March 28, 2016
Russell E. King (Tony), age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. Tony was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was known as “Papa” to family and friends alike.
Tony is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Jonnie King.
He is survived by his son, Russell (Janice) King; four daughters, Betty (Toby) Atwell , Ruby (Alan) Hass, Brenda (Mario) Santinelli and Linda (David) Foster; grandchildren, Sonya Hudson, Russell (Erika) Hass, Mary (James) Stankard, Lonnie (Tammy) Wilson, Johnny (Joanna) Wilson, Mark (Jodi) Santinelli, Steve (Jenny) Hass, Donnie (Jennifer) Wilson, David Hass, Melinda (Mike) Moulton; 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, all of whom will dearly miss their Papa.
In 2013, Tony and Margery Paulk were united. She was his loving companion and friend and they shared many wonderful adventures together. Tony served his country for two years in the US Navy. He retired from St. Regis in 1985 after 33 years of faithful service. He was a volunteer firefighter with Brent Fire Department, served with the FHP auxiliary unit, Troop A, for approximately15 years and also served with ECSO Senior crimes unit until his health declined in June of 2015. He was a member of Gonzalez United Methodist Church. He loved to camp, fish, and spend time with his family.
Family will receive friends following the graveside service in the CEC at Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony’s name to Covenant Hospice. The family would like to give a special thanks to Missy, Darrell, Balinda, Lori, Amanda, Barbara, Deloris and Pam for the wonderful care they gave to our Papa.
Graveside services were held at Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery, Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
James C. Johnson
March 28, 2016
Mr. James C. “Jimmy” Johnson, Jr., 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in Flomaton.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Fort Bragg, NC, former resident of Jay and had resided in Flomaton most of his life. Mr. Johnson was a Gideon. He was retired from Exxon with 25 years of service, was a mechanic at Stokes Small Engine, worked with Johnson Brothers Pumping and was a member of the Moyeville Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by a baby sister, Marilyn Denise Johnson and a brother, Wayne D. Johnson.
He is survived by his parents, Rev. James “Jim” and Lecia Johnson of Flomaton; wife, Susan Dianne Johnson of Flomaton; three sons, Matt Johnson of Flomaton, Marc (Lynne) Johnson of Riverside, AL and Luke (Renee) Johnson of Brewton; one daughter, Marilyn Johnson (Chuck) Day of Flomaton; one brother, Glenn (Charlotte) Johnson of Flomaton; one sister, Deborah (Joe) Golden of Flomaton; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 25, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating.
Burial was at the Moyeville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Isaiah Day, Cody Johnson, Joshua Day, Chandler Johnson, Buddy Morris and Lamar Byrd.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.