Laura H. Stacey
February 24, 2016
Laura H. Stacey, 71 of Atmore, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016, at her residence. She was a secretary for Swift Lumber Company for over 20 years. She was born in Atmore on June 28, 1944, to the late Chester and Mabel Martin Helton. She was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
She is survived by one son, Stephen Stacey of Gulf Shores; two daughters, Stephanie (Dale) McGhee of Walnut Hill and Shannon (Justin Vibbert) Stacey of New York, NY; two brothers, Don (Linda) Helton and Chet (Kaye) Helton all of Atmore; three sisters, Patricia Smith, Virginia (Earnie) Milbredt, and Mona Woods; five grandchildren, Ashlynn, Andrew, Megan, Aundrea and Cooper; and one great-grandchild, Tracy.
Services were held Wednesday, February 17, 2016, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Robert Heard officiating.
Interment was in Serenity Gardens.
Active pallbearers were Kevin Woods, Larry Smith, Alex Smith, Chad Helton, Brett Helton, and Gary Hare.
Honorary pallbearers were The Willing Workers Sunday School Class.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jessie Mae Smith
February 24, 2016
Jessie Mae Smith, 82, of Atmore, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016, in Mobile. She was a homemaker. She was born in Lottie, on September 30, 1933, to the late William Oscar and Myrtle Coker Agerton Brown. She attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and also enjoyed attending Huxford Senior Center.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Buck Smith; daughter, Beth Ray; granddaughter, Lori Simmons; great-grandchildren, Zoey Simmons and A.J. Smith; two brothers, Tommy and Gene Brown; and two sisters, Estelle Parker and Ethel McKinley.
Survivors include her husband, J.D. Ashcraft of Atmore; three sons, Pete (Sue) Martin, Alvin “Pete” (Mary) Smith of Atmore and Jacky (Cathy) Smith of Flomaton; three daughters, Dorothy Parker of Stockton, Jessie (James) Spence of Atmore and Darlene (David) Black of Frisco City; three brothers, Elbert (Brenda) Brown of Flomaton, Albert (Linda) Brown of Union, MS, and Fred Brown of Jay; three sisters, Thelma (Nolan) Watkins of Mississippi, Pearl (Jimmy) Johnson of Flomaton and Carol Jackson of Milton; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 25, 2016, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Rob Arrant officiating.
Interment will be in Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Kevin Spence, Brian Spence, Heith Smith, Nick Robinson, Bobby Wooten and Jody Gilcrest.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
David Lance Hunley, Jr.
February 24, 2016
David Lance Hunley Jr., 51, of Gulf Breeze, passed away on February 21, 2016, after a 10 month battle with cancer. He was born on December 31, 1964, in Jacksonville, FL, to Diana Jean (Dutra) Hunley and David Lance Hunley Sr. He was oldest of five children.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Diana Jean (Dutra) Faulk.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Brittany and Joshua Hunley, and their mother, Darlene Hunley of Pensacola; brothers, Darren (Kathy) Hunley of Crestview and Daniel (Gina) Hunley of Pensacola; sisters, Dana (Randy) Mason, and Deborah Hunley-Houser of Gulf Breeze; and a father to him, Rick (Ashyea) Gibson of Pensacola.
David also leaves his love, Liza Scott of Gulf Breeze to remember the everlasting love that they shared together, along with her daughters, Shannon and Hannah Scott. He leaves many nephews, nieces, family and friends to remember the good times.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 26, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 1 p.m. with the memorial service following at 2 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Glenda Faye Peacock
February 21, 2016
Our Little Angel, Glenda Faye Peacock, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2016, at the age of 60. Ms. Glenda passed away in Perdido, Alabama.
Ms. Peacock was a native of Jay, and a resident of Perdido, since 1966. She was a member of the Perdido Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Josephine Peacock.
Survivors include her two brothers, Russell (Wanda) Peacock of Century and Leon Peacock of Jay; four disters, Hazel (Waylen) Lunsford of Milton, Mildred Dykes of Jay, Patricia Cox of Perdido and Diane (Pat) Hadley of Bay Minette.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Harrison Steege officiating.
Burial was in Cora Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Keith Lunsford, Paul Dykes, Rusty Peacock, Doug Peacock, Derrell Hadley and Hubert Parker.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Margaret Frances Golden Higdon
February 21, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Frances Golden Higdon, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. in Brewton.
Mrs. Higdon was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton. She was retired from Monsanto with 32 years of service. She was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church; she was charter member of the church, only woman on the Board of Trustees and still on it. She is preceded in death by her parents, JB and Zora Golden, one sister, five brothers, son, Ronnie Higdon and great-grandson, Ronnie Daniel Higdon.
She is survived by her two sons, Danny (Mildred) Higdon and Kenny (Becky) Higdon, Sr., both of Flomaton, AL; two Daughters, Shirley Lambeth of Flomaton, AL and Sandra Howell of Atmore, AL; eleven Grandchildren; twenty-six Great Grandchildren; six Great Great Grandchildren; Special Nieces, Linda (Robert) Holt of Flomaton, AL and Debbie (Allen) Smith of Flomaton, AL and Special Nephew, Wayne (Danita) Lee of Robertsdale, AL.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 19, 2016, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Day officiating.
Burial was at the Little Escambia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kenny Higdon, Jr., Cleve Johnson, Brady Lambeth, Jason Lambeth, Marcus Mathis and Daniel Higdon.
Honorary pallbearers were Ishiah Day and Josh Day.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Linda Gail Shiver
February 21, 2016
Linda Gail Shiver, 62 years old, died on Monday, February 15, 2016, at her home in Lottie, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father, J.W. Milstid; step-father Otis Ramer; and brother Kenny Milstid.
Linda is survived by her mother, Marie Ramer Jordan, four sisters: Gladys (Robert) Bartley, Brenda (William) Rolin, Carolyn Hall, and Sharon Sahyouni.
Linda leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Danny Shiver, of 46 years; and her three children, Tammy (Craig) Smith, Jennifer (Chuck) Bercier, Cole (Heather) Shiver; eight grandchildren, Hunter, Tanner, and Mason Smith; Hardy, Zachary, and Nate Bercier; Sara Kate and Holden Shiver. Numerous additional family and friends are also left to remember Linda.
Possessing a servant’s heart, Linda faithfully cared for her family and friends through delicious cooking and baking from scratch. A woman of faith and the heart of the Shiver family, Linda shaped their spirituality by her Christian example, encouragement, and prayer. With a zest for life, Linda loved to study the Bible, pray, fish, garden and play games—especially with her grandchildren.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support.
Funeral services were held Sunday, February 21, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Chester Clark and Rev. Wendell Hadley officiating.
Burial was in the Milstead Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Edward Duddy, Christopher Duddy, Nicholas Shiver, Jimmy Dale Shiver, Timothy Shiver and Clay Shiver.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas Reynolds
February 16, 2016
Thomas Reynolds, 57 of Pensacola, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. He had a full and wonderful life. He was born and raised in Pensacola to Thomas and Estelle Reynolds. He grew up in the hardware business and carried on his father’s legacy as the owner of Reynolds Hardware. He was a fun loving father and loved to entertain at the beach house, ensuring everyone had a good time. Later in life he loved to travel through the states and always took the scenic route. He loved the farm life and taking care of his cows with his loyal companion, Sugar.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Charlotte; daughter, Anna; son, Thomas; sister, Mary; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Tom was one of the most laid back and jolly people you ever could meet. He taught others to dream big, slow down and think outside the box. He will surely be missed by all.
Visitation will take place at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, February 18, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. followed by a short service.
Please come to enjoy the celebration of Tom’s life with friends and family.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Hilton Perry Davis
February 16, 2016
Hilton Perry “Cornbread” Davis, 87, of Atmore, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016, in Pensacola. He was retired after 35 years with Monsanto as a pump room operator. He was born in Davisville on July 30, 1928, to the late Pinkie and Verchie Godwin. He also served in the Army National Guard.
He is preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
Survivors include three sons, Roy (Iris) Dunn of Uriah, Thomas H. (Donna) Davis, of Uriah and Ed Davis of Atmore; three daughters, Jann (Bruse) Lang of Brandon, MS, Betty (Dole) Gregg of Atmore and Joyce (Bobby) Morgan of Hilham, TN; one brother, Charles (Willodeane) Davis of Atmore; one sister, Dorothy Moore of Atmore; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Seervices will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Paul Enfinger officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday evening, February 17, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Emma Dean Holden Lindsay
February 16, 2016
Emma Dean Holden Lindsay, 94 of Atmore, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016, at her residence. She was a seamstress most of her life and owned and operated her own business. She did alterations for B.C. Moore deptartment store for many years. She was a dietitian for Canoe Grammar school.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raliegh Amos and Fronie Cannon Holden; husband, Thomas Henry Lindsay; son, Raliegh Lindsay; and her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son, Roger Lindsay of Atmore; two grandchildren, Robert Leatherwood and Douglas Scott Leatherwood; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Justin, Robert and Tanner; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Lindsay Cemetery in Booneville, AL with Bro. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow in Lindsay Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Frank Johnson
February 16, 2016
Rev. Frank Johnson, 98, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2016. He was born on October 7, 1917, to the late Willie Lucille (Hughes) and Frank William Johnson, Sr. in Memphis. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife of almost 69 years, Betty (Laurent) Johnson and brother, Melvin.
He is survived by six children, Patricia (Robert) Husband, Carolyn Stiles, Frank Johnson III (Anna), Judy Rogers, Jim Johnson, and Jana Smith; and numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren.
As a WWII veteran he was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. After graduating from Baylor University in 1953, he served for over thirty years as a home missionary in Texas, preaching in both English and Spanish. Frank continued serving his country in the Army Reserves and retired with thirty years of combined service. Following retirement he and Betty moved to Pensacola to be with family, and shortly thereafter was called to pastor Ferry Pass Baptist Church. Years later, when his health forced him back into retirement, he became a faithful member of Plainview Baptist.
A celebration of his life will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Plainview Baptist Church with the Reverend Bill Flannigan and Reverend Brad Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery onboard NAS Pensacola.
Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., prior to services.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staffs of The Veranda , especially the third floor, and Emerald Coast Hospice for their love and special care they gave our father.
In lieu of flowers, Dad has requested that memorial contributions be made in his memory to the parking lot fund of Plainview Baptist Church, 1101 W. Nine Mile Rd., Pensacola, FL 32534.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.