James Edward Byrd
February 14, 2016
James Edward Byrd of Molino, passed away at the age of 67 on Wednesday, February 10, 2016.
James is survived by his wife, Brenda Byrd; his five children; one brother; four sisters; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Dogwood Park Baptist Church with Pastor Rusty Branch officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Billy Don Brooks
February 14, 2016
Billy Don Brooks, age 68, of Cantonment, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was known as an avid horseman and fisherman. Billy enjoyed farming and boating with his family.
He is preceded in death by his son, Donald Brooks; grandson, Billy Joe Brooks and his father, Pa Heart.
Billy is survived by his cherished wife Lessie; daughter Cherie (Michael) Rayborn of Lakeland; son, Daniel (Tasha) Brooks and his son, Roger (Sandie) Hays; grandchildren, Billy Brooks, Shawn Brooks, Harlie Rayborn of Lakeland, Rileigh Rayborn of Lakeland, Baylee Rayborn of Lakeland, FL, Donald Brooks and Shawn Brooks; great-grandchildren, Dallas Brooks, Oakley Brooks and Zane Brooks.
A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2016, at Becks Lake Fish Camp, 2020 Becks Lake Road in Cantonment.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Larry Dale Irwin
February 13, 2016
Larry “Ricky” Dale Irwin, age 66, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016, in Jay. He was a native of Atmore, former long-time resident of Bratt, and had resided in Century since 2010. He was retired from Century Correctional Institute. He was the former minister of music and was a member of the Bratt First Baptist church.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gwendolyn Albritton Irwin, and his father, Harold Irwin
Mr. Irwin is survived by his wife, Reita Wearren Irwin of Century; brother, Ray Hall of Atmore; and niece, Shannon Hall-Jones.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial followed at Godwin Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Joyce Marie Johnson Akins
February 11, 2016
Mrs. Joyce Marie Johnson Akins, 77, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016, in Booneville.
Mrs. Akins was a native of Goodway and a resident of Booneville since 1975. Mrs. Akins was a former employee of Judy Bond, and manager of the lunch room and bus driver at Escambia Academy. She was a member of the Atmore Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Jack Akins, Sr.
Survivors include her two sons, Harry (Judy) Akins of Goodway and Jack Anderson “Andy” (Amy) Akins of McCullough; one daughter, Suzanne Akins of Booneville; two brothers, Dean Johnson of Goodway and Joseph Johnson of Meridian, MS; three sisters, Helen Eady of Warner Robins, GA, Colleen Maddox of Montgomery and Sarah Smith of Goodway; and six grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, February 12, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Cemetery with Patriarch Joseph Johnson officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Vernon Burl Vinson
February 11, 2016
Vernon Burl Vinson, 87, passed away on February 6, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband and father who will be deeply missed.
Vernon was a Pensacola native. He was retired from Pensacola Naval Air Station. He was a member of the Pensacola Camellia Club and an active member of Presley Street Baptist Church in Atmore.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Jean; sons, David (Islamorada, FL), and Danny and daughter in law, Jessica; grandchildren, Ian, Ansis and Sophia (Raleigh, NC).
The family would like to thank the ladies at Southern Care Hospice Services in Atmore for their compassionate care.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 9, 2016, from the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore with Rev. Mike Grindle conducting services.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Elaine Brewton
February 11, 2016
Shirley Elaine Brewton, 65 of Atmore, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016, in Pensacola. She was a hairdresser. She was born in Atmore on August 2, 1950, to the late Alvin and Laverne Flowers Conway.
She was a member of Huxford Baptist Church. She taught cosmetology at Reid State. After Reid State she opened her business, A Cut Above, in McCullough.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Marcie Michelle Brewton.
Survivors include husband, John Brewton of Atmore; one son, Ken (Jennifer) Brewton of Pineview, AL; one daughter, Lynn (Arron) Rhodes of Stockton; one brother, Don Conway of Poarch; one sister, Earline (Gilbert) Wall of McCullough; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ron McGhee.
Interment was in Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jimmie William Kite
February 8, 2016
Jimmie William Kite went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 4, 2016, unexpectedly. He was born June 4, 1939, in Pensacola. He began his love of farming as an employee of Foster’s Dairy at age 15. He married the love of his life of 56 years Barbara Ann Driver Kite in 1959. He was a welder/pipefitter by trade for more than 20 years. Because retirement wasn’t in his vocabulary, farming became his passion. His love for farming was a source of pride and livelihood he passed down to his children and his grandchildren.
The most memorable years of his life were spending time with his boys and his grandchildren. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, and watching his boys ride racehorses. As his grandchildren came along they provided many memories that were a source of pride and joy for him daily. There was no lack of personality for this Daddy and Pawpaw. For all that knew him, his animated spirit will never be forgotten.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Helen Garrett Kite Glidden and Rufus Kite; four siblings; and his first grandson, Bryant Carlton Kite.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Driver Kite, three sons; Dale (Sharon) Kite, Joey (Brenda) Kite, and Darrell (Sherri) Kite; and one brother, Howard Kite; grandchildren, Kristina Bovia (expecting Jimmie’s first great grandchild, Roxanne), Heather Winfree, Justin Kite, Hunter Kite, and Cody Kite.
Pallbearers will be Dale Kite, Joey Kite, Darrell Kite, Justin Kite, Cody Kite, and Hunter Kite.
Honorary pallbearers will be Pat Kelly, Mike Kelly, JR Miller, Trey Bovia, Bryan Winfree, Charles Jones, Bruce Lee, Randy Weaver and Shane Gibson.
Visitation will be held at Victory Assembly of God on Tuesday February 9, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. with funeral services to immediately follow.
Interment will be held at Highland Baptist Church.
Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens will be in charge of arrangements.
Charles F. “Chuck” Varvorines
February 8, 2016
Charles F. “Chuck” Varvorines, 61, passed away on February 6, 2016. Chuck was a resident of Walnut Hill for the past 28 years. He loved to sing and enjoyed karaoke with his friends. Chuck never met a stranger and enjoyed meeting new people and cruising to different places. He liked to work on small engines in his spare time and spent many years as a volunteer 4-H leader. Chuck really liked to travel and spent many years as a long distance truck driver. He was retired from the Florida Department of Corrections and was a current member of the direct support team at the Escambia County Jail. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Robin; sons, Andy Varvorines and Drake (Brittany) Varvorines; granddaughter, Kileigh Varvorines; grandson, Oliver Varvorines; his mother, Burgie Ewing; sisters, Shirley (Chris) Strait and Caroline (Don) Musgrave; and brothers, Paul and Tommy Varvorines.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Family will receive friends at 5 p.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Roger Denson Green
February 6, 2016
Mr. Roger Denson Green, age 77 of Flomaton, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, in Jefferson, LA.
Mr. Green was born in Fairfax, AL, and had been a life-time resident of Flomaton. He owned and operated Green’s IGA for a number of years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Linda Allen Green of Flomaton; two sons, Joel (Rhonda) Green of Fairhope, and Josh Crutchfield of Flomaton; three daughters, Janet (Blaine) Chastang of Bay Minette, Jeana (Robert) Tarziers of Fairhope and Leisha Haag of Milton; two sisters, Joy (Carl) Anderson of Flomaton and Pat (Jim) Justice of Flomaton; and 14 grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Flomaton Cemetery with Rev. Charles Lewis officiating.
Flomaton Funeral Home diirecting.
Pattie Marvine Odom Stone
February 5, 2016
Pattie Marvine Odom Stone 88, of Walnut Hill, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was born June 5, 1927, in in Perry, FL to the late Marvin and Bennie Ethel Cash Odom. She was a graduate of Taylor County High School in Perry, FL, Class of 1945. Florida State University conferred on her a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1948 and a Master of Science Degree in 1968. She did other course work at Stetson, Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida and during these high school and college years she worked at various jobs. On August 27, 1948, Pattie Odom married George G. Stone in the First Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee.
Mrs. Stone taught in the Escambia County, FL schools for 37 years and was active in various teachers’ organizations and fraternities during this time. She was Teacher of the Year in Escambia County (FL) in 1975 and was the recipient of Freedoms Foundation a Valley Forge Medal for being an outstanding teacher of Americanism and the American economic system in 1978, one of only 33 medals given nationwide. She was also very active in political and civic endeavors in Northwest Florida serving on variety of boards and committees involving education, health, lobbying for Escambia Education Association and government. Mrs. Stone joined First Presbyterian Church in Atmore on December 12, 1954, and was ordained an elder on February 24, 1969, for the class of 1971. Later Mrs. Stone served as an elder from 1972-1974, 1976-1980, and 1980-1981. During her years in this church, she active in the Women of the Church, VBS, and youth group, Sunday School and served as Clerk of the Session, a Commissioner to Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly. In her later years, she was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore. One of her favorite activities was traveling the world.
Her parents; husband, George G. Stone; and brother, Dean Odom, precede her in death.
She is survived by her children, Ruth Stone of Tallahassee, Laura (Jerry) Ferrell of Uriah, AL, Jean (Glen) Wiggins of Walnut Hill, Bruce (Anita) Stone of Miami, and Bob (Cathy) Stone of Springfield, VA; brother, Bo (Brenda) Odom of Rome, GA; three sisters, Jo Ellen (Charles) Brantley of Foley, Linda (Cliff) Kirk of Belize, and Marilyn (David) Culpepper of Perry, FL. She had 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 7, 2016, at 3 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Debora Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 7, 2016, from 1:30 p.m. until service time from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Methodist Church Children’s Home, 3140 Zelda Court, Montgomery, AL, 36177-9257.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.