Teresa “Diane” Edmonson
November 15, 2015
Teresa “Diane” Edmonson of Molino passed away on November 11, 2015, at her home surrounded by family. Diane was born in Century, on October 28,1950. She was a retired housekeeper from Cross Creek Nursing Home. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wilson Allen and Virgina “Estelle” Allen; her brothers, Raymond “Ray” Wilson Allen and Wayne Curtis Allen; and son, Joiel “JJ” Wilson Edmonson.
Diane is survived by sons, Jerry Nellums (Anita), and John Nellums (Elsie); grandchildren, Kristina Nellums, Daniel Nellums, Daniel Hiatt, Cody Nellums, Gyanna Edmonson, Torrie Edmonson, and Harley Edmonson; great-granchild, Mason Hiatt; brothers, James Robert Allen and Donald “Don” Allen; sisters, Mary Macks, Martha Sullivan, Dothery “Dot” Barrett, and Emma Clark.
Funeral services will be Monday, November 16, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home.
Judy Annette McDonald
November 13, 2015
Judy Annette McDonald was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Judy was born February 26, 1949, to W.T. (Bud) Shehan and the late Betty Jean McDonald. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, the late Cecil and Elizabeth (Bessie) McDonald. Judy is preceded in death by one very special uncle, Billy McDonald and her twin sons, Christopher and Chandler Petty.
Judy is survived by her daughter and best friend, Lynn Petty McGhee and daughter by heart, Necole Rolin; one extra special grandson, Malcolm Troy McGhee, Jr. (TJ) and granddaughter by heart, Laura Marie Sells; two great-grandsons by heart, Keaton Lee Sells and Brylynn Lane Smedley. She is also survived by one sister, Rebecca Shehan Rolin (Doug) and one sister by heart, Ginger Troutman Caraway (Terry). Judy is survived by special niece and nephew, Teresa and Wayne Garrettson; and special great-nephew, Josiah Carter; very special friends, June, Jodie and Woodie. She also leaves behind her most precious puppy girl, Trudi J McDonald and the newest addition to our family, Sissy Pup. Judy will always be remembered for the exceptional mother, grandmother and friend she was. She will most certainly be missed. She loved and was loved by so many, too numerous to name, but each and every one of you know who you are. God bless you all.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 15, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. J.T. Guyton officiating.
Burial will follow at the Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Gerald Wayne “Doc” Dawson
November 11, 2015
Gerald Wayne “Doc” Dawson, 74, left this world on November 3, 2015, to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Escambia County, AL and grew up in Barnett Crossroads. He attended schools in Barnett Crossroads and Brewton.
He was employed at Monsanto Co. and retired with after 35 years of service.
Doc loved God and his family very much. He loved all kinds of sports; especially hunting and fishing at Ft. Morgan. He also loved Alabama football and Bear Bryant and Nick Saban. He played sports with the Monsanto Teams.
Doc was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Clara Dawson; son, Joey Dawson; stepdaughter, Debbie Clark; and brother, Bill Dawson.
Doc leaves behind his wife of 27 ½ years, Esther Dawson; son, Darin Dawson; daughter, Stephanie (Mike) McClendon; stepson, Greg (Dawn) Clark; mother of his children, Mary Dawson; grandsons, Troy Dawson, Brett Williams, Tres’ Dawson, Brendan McClendon, Mike Clark; three granddaughters, Kerry Watts, Tracy (Mike) Lolley and Holly Campbell; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 12 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Alston Cornelius officiating.
Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Seminole, AL.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. prior to services.
The family wishes to thank Covenant Hospice for all the care and kindness they showed to Doc and his family.
Pallbearers will be Brett Williams, Tres’ Dawson, Brendan McClendon, Michael Clark, Paul Ioakim, Billy Byrd, and Richard Marchese.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Morris, Bobby Scott, Richard Slay, Ronnie Carden, Frances McGrady, and Ronnie Martin.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Peter Hubert Miller
November 11, 2015
Peter Hubert Miller, 65, of Atmore, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, in Mobile. He worked in quality control for many years. He was born in Garmisch, Germany on August 14, 1950, to the late Hubert and Mary Louise Genoble Miller. He served in the USMC during Vietnam. He was a member of Perdido Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Donald Miller.
Survivors include one son, Tom (Nichole) Miller of Zeeland, MI; one daughter, Emily (James) Huizenga of Dorr, MI; three step-daughters, Faith Baumann of Tallahassee, Debbie (Randy) McKinley of Atmore and Lisa (Alan) Gunn of Eight Mile; one sister, Ursula (Russ) Mylenbusch of Crestview; three grandchildren, Kaelyn, Dylan, and Mason; eight step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the Perdido Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Klotz officiating.
Inurnment will follow at a later date.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at the Perdido Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Willie “Rex” Goodson
November 11, 2015
Willie “Rex” Goodson, age 89 of Jay,was welcomed home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Goodson and Cora Lee (David) Noles; wife of 55 years, Leota (Peggy) Goodson; his son, Willie “Steve” Goodson and brother, Leon Goodson.
Rex Goodson was a beloved father, grandfather and brother. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Larry Rex Goodson (Dawn); grandson, Logan Rex Goodson; brothers, Ivon “Sonny” Goodson (Eloise) and Adon Goodson; and many nieces and nephews.
Rex was born December 30, 1925, in Enterprise, Alabama. He was a true southern gentleman who loved his family, friends and faith. He raised his two sons in Jay where he was the Chairman of Deacons with Cora Baptist Church. He retired from Monsanto/Solutia.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Cora Baptist Church, followed by his burial at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be the Deacons of Cora Baptist Church, Merlin Edwards, Roger Dobson, Frank Rowell, Leon Jackson, Mickey Diamond, and Jerry McGee.
The music will be provided by pianist, Susanna Dobson.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Emerald Coast Hospice.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Timothy “Gooley” Monroe Hayes
November 11, 2015
Timothy “Gooley” Monroe Hayes, Jr., 22, of Atmore, passed away November 8, 2015. He was born in Atmore on September 6, 1993. He was employed with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home and was an avid Alabama fan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hybert Hayes, Agnes and Sidney Lynam and Dot Harrleson; his uncles and one aunt, Eddie Burkett, John Lynam, Lee Lynam and Brenda Brown. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his daughter, Madison Monroe Hayes; father, Timothy Hayes, Sr.; mother and stepfather, Brandy Lynam and James Marlon Smith, Jr.; one sister, Tiffany Smith; three brothers, James, III, John and Jake Smith, all of Atmore; grandparents, Betty Reid of Monroeville; grandfather, James Harrleson of Atmore; stepchildren, Emma Rone and Brayden “Bubba” Weaver; girlfriend, Christine Weaver; aunts and uncles, Charlene Lynam, Diane Hadley, Tammy McKenzie, Joyce (Glen) McLwain, Janet Burkett, Jenette (Russell) McGhee, Shonda (Eric) Strehl, Angela (Roy) Mosely, Janice (Don) Styron, Jerry (Kim) Smith, Donnie Smith; special uncle, Skeeter Crochet; best friend, Billy Gee; special cousins, Mike (Jesse) McKenzie, Keith Brown, Stephen (Dana) McKenzie, Ashley McKenzie; and many more cousins, aunts and uncles that he loved very much.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Fails and Bro. Donnie Wasdin officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be James “Lil Man” Smith, Stephen McKenzie, Michael McKenzie, Nathan Powell, Terrell Boutwell, Billy Griffis, Justin McGhee and Rudy Lynam.
Honorary pallbearers will be Shaun Ward, Dillian Johnson, Shane Ward, Keith Brown and Daniel Silvers.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jody Lynn Hardy
November 11, 2015
Jody Lynn Hardy, 39, of Pensacola, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015.
Jody was born on April 8, 1976, to Charles and Cindy Hardy. She was a graduate from Tate High School where she was involved in the “Showband of the South” color guard.
Jody owned and operated Jody’s Housekeeping, a business she started and was very proud of. She was a devoted mother who will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Hardy.
Jody is survived by her children, Travis Delacruz, Taylor Delacruz, and Raleigha Heard; mother, Cindy Hardy of Pensacola; sister, Chasiti (Andy) Goss of Texas; brother, Chuck (Kim) Hardy of Pensacola; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
L.G. “Pete” Thomas
November 11, 2015
L.G. “Pete” Thomas, age 83, of Molino, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015. Pete was born March 11, 1932, in Falco, AL, to Lucious and Ancie Bell Thomas. He was an avid fisherman and in his younger years was an avid hunter. He enjoyed the outdoors and socializing with his old fishing buddies. With the passing of Pete Thomas and Willie Ward the Escambia River will be restocked with fish.
Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Earle Thomas of 54 years.
Survivors include his four children, Danny (Deborah) Thomas, Debbie (Larry) Matroni, Donnell (Pam) Thomas, and Donna McQuaig; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Thomas; two sisters, Ellen Turman and Mary Woods; honorary sons, Lonnie (Mule) and Wayne (Cotton) Ward; honorary daughter, Faye Lee; and special friends, Budda Fillingim, Jody Newton, and Glen Pierce.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Rusty Knowles officiating.
Burial will follow in First Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Molino.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters.
Elbert Stacey
November 7, 2015
Mr. Elbert “Fat Boy” Stacey, 70, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mr. Stacey was a native and lifelong resident of Rabun, Alabama. Mr. Stacey was a member of the Blue Sandbed Hunting Club and Alabama Dog Hunters Association. He worked offshore on Dredge Boats for years and Standard Furniture. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luzell and Letha Mae Stacey; two sisters, Jeanette Stacey Chaffin and Marie Stacey Hadley; and three sons, Jeremy E. Stacey, Ronald E. Stacey and Randall E. Stacey.
He is survived by his wife, Rose (Joiner) Stacey of Rabun; daughter, Amanda Stacey (Robert) Pitts of Perdido; four step-daughters, Jennifer Tuberville of Rabun, Christy Tuberville (Ed) White of Robertsdale, Jessica Tuberville (Fernando) Flores of Rabun and Angie Tuberville of Rabun; three sisters, Joyce Stacey (Ernest) Hadley of Stockton, Carolyn Stacey (Danny) Hadley of Perdido and Diane Stacey (Don) Sanks of Dyas, AL; three brothers, Willie Stacey of Rabun, Bob (Lori Davidson) Stacey of Stockton and Bo Stacey of Rabun; one grandchild; 11 step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one step-great-granchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the New Providence Baptist Church with Bro. Angelo Thomley and Bro. Michael Hadley officiating.
Burial was at Dean Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Danny Hadley, Boy Hadley, Dana Stacey, Fernando Flores, Bo Brown and Jimbo Brown.
Honorary pallbearers were Bo Floyd and Ed White.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Ethel Louise Gates
November 7, 2015
Mrs. Ethel Louise Gates, 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, in Spanish Fort.
Mrs. Gates was a native of Lottie, Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort for the past 35 years. Mrs. Gates was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Ethel Milstead; sister, Wynell Milstead; and son, Charles “Lonnie” Breedlove.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Gates of Spanish Fort; three sons, William Curtis Gates of Millington, TN, Floyd Lee Breedlove of Magnolia Springs, AL and Johnny William Breedlove of Citronelle, AL; six daughters, Tambra Sluder of Spanish Fort, Laurie Ann Davis of Fairhope, Susan Luree Breedlove of Summerdale, Shawn Louise Strasser of Bay Minette, Cynthia Sue Griffin of Bay Minette and Lou Ann Strasser of Daphne; four brothers, Buford Milstead of Fairhope, Ray Milstead of Mobile, Roy Odom of Fairhope and Edward Odom of Pensacola; two sisters, Luvern Boyington of Whitehouse Fork and Frances Cook of Shubuta, MS; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and special Aunt, Mary Alice Odom of Bay Minette.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial was at Milstead Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steven Gates, Blake Gates, Paul Strasser, Michael Griffin, Pat Goodman and Ed Griffin.
Honorary pallbearers were Barney Gates and Patrick Bertagnoli.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.