Shirley S. Jackson
December 26, 2015
Shirley S. Jackson, 76, of Bratt, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015, in Atmore. She was born on February 16, 1939, in Uriah, AL to the late Stephen Bud and Frances Rolin Stabler. She was a sub mail carrier for several years.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Horace C. Jackson.
She is survived by her children, Darrell Wayne (Linda) Jackson of Bratt and Pamela Jackson (Dewayne) Brown of Davisville; two sisters, Brenda (David) Morley of Mobile and Glenda Campbell of Pensacola; grandchildren, Nicholas Jackson, Meagan Travis, Chris Brown; and great-grandchildren Braedyn Jackson and Benton Travis.
Graveside services were held Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, with Elder Harold Brown officiating.
Burial was in Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Dewayne Brown, Chris Brown, Nicholas Jackson and Frank “Punk” Jackson.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Ann McKay Ryland
December 21, 2015
Barbara Ann McKay Ryland, 61 of Atmore, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015. She was born July 13, 1954, to the late Wayne and Nellie Luke McKay in DeKalb, Missipppi and moved to Atmore three weeks later.
She was a retired educator with 30 years of service with the Escambia County Florida School System. She loved teaching and continued to substitute even after her retirement. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Atmore. She loved her church family. She was a loving wife and she loved her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Wayne and Nellie McKay.
Survivors include her loving husband of 30 years, John Edward Ryland; three sisters, Sharon (George) McGhee, Carol (Steve) Killam, and Kim McKay; her mother-in-law, Estelle Bartley; three brothers-in- law, Ronnie ( Viola) Ryland, Donnie ( Kim) Ryland, and Edwin (Carol) Bartley, Sherry (Reth) Smith; four nieces, Nicole, Kellie, Candace, Tristan; and three nephews, Chase (Sydney), Hunter, Logan.
Those honored to serve as pall bearers are Steve Killam, George McGhee, Chase McGhee, Hunter McKay, Donnie Ryland, and Ronnie Ryland.
Honorary pall bearers are Whit Whitaker and Greg Wiggins.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 26, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the First Baptist Church Atmore with the Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Atmore.
Johnson Quimby will be in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Barbara Sims Stewart
December 21, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Sims Stewart, of Century, passed from this life December 21, 2015. She was born December 9, 1928, in Walker County, AL, to Andrew A. and Loren G. Sims. She was a graduate of Carbon Hill High School and the University of Alabama School of Nursing in Birmingham.
She married Dr. Thomas J. Stewart in November 1951, and shortly thereafter came to Century where Dr. Stewart practiced medicine for the next forty years while Barbara worked full-time raising eight children. She was a devout Christian lady, worshipping with the congregation of the Flomaton Church of Christ through the years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Allen B. Stewart; and brother, John Lynn Sims.
She is survived by children, Ann(Gary) Warrington of Lutts, TN, Marilyn (Randy) Chesnutt of Malibu, CA, Claudia (Louis) Avery of Macon, GA, Thomas A. (Tealla) Stewart of Vestavia Hills, AL, Julia (Dwight) Isenhower of Daphne, Barbara E. Stewart of Century and Marian Moore of Century; brothers, Hoyt (Faye) Sims of Carbon Hill, AL, Mike Sims of Wilsonville, AL, and Phillip (Joy) Sims of Huntsville, AL; and sister-in-law, Brenda Sims of Helena, AL; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family is indebted to those who provided the day-to-day care that our mother needed over the last few years including mom’s daughter, Barbara, Linda Dortch, Deborah Baldwin, Elizabeth Jenkins and Janice Grant.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 27, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Flomaton Church of Christ with a memorial service to follow.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015, at the Stewart Family Cemetery in Ralph, AL. Those wishing to attend the graveside service should meet at Robertson’s County Store, 17099 Ralph Loop Road, Ralph, AL, no later than 12:15 Monday afternoon. Due to the remote location of the cemetery, casual shoes and clothing are suggested.
Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.flomatonfh.com.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Hollingsworth Crews
December 20, 2015
Mrs. Rosa Lee Hollingsworth Crews, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Crews was a native of Lottie, Alabama and a resident of Walnut Hill since 1938. Mrs. Crews retired from Vanity Fair in 1980. She was an avid flower gardener and a very good cook. She was a member of the Day Springs Community Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jack Crews; two sons, Joe Crews and Buddy Crews; granddaughter, Krystle Knowles; two brothers, Ellison Hollingsworth and Dan Boatwright; and sister, Lilly Joiner.
She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Crews Hall of Walnut Hill; six grandchildren, Koty, Tonya, Charity, Amanda, Tommy and Rachel; and seven great-grandchildren, Phenix, Marrisa, Bella, Lynn, Jack, Elizabeth and Anna Bell.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Gipson, Rev. Ray McCullough and Rev. John Spence officiating.
Burial was in the Pineville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jerry Hollingsworth, Albert Hollingsworth, Charles Hollingsworth, Leonard Nelson, William Boatwright and Donnie Boatwright.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Virginia Neal Cumbie Galvan
December 20, 2015
Mrs. Virginia Neal Cumbie Galvan, age 79 of Century, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2015, in Jay.
Mrs. Galvan was born in Clark County, AL and had been a resident of Century for 64 years coming from California. Mrs. Galvan worked as a Cardiopulmonary Technician at North Okaloosa Medical Center for many years. She was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of New Life Fellowship Church. Mrs. Galvan was preceded in death by her sons, Marcus Brunson and Daniel Brunson.
Survivors include her sons, Jose’ Galvan of Pensacola and Ricardo Galvan of Century; sister, Dorothy Hardy of Orlando; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Datuin officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers were Lee Nixs, Josh Nixs, Nathan Galvan, Shane Hardee Tyler King, and Chase Tamondong.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Harold Comalander, Jr.
December 20, 2015
Harold Comalander, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born in Century, to the late Wesley and Elizabeth Comalander. Harold was a proud U.S. Army veteran before his career in the Civil Service aboard the power plant at NAS Pensacola, where he was an Electrical Power Controller Supervisor. He was a faithful deacon and longtime member of Warrington Baptist Church. Harold was past master of the Masonic Lodge West Pensacola #296, where he was a member of the Scottish Rite and a Shriner. Harold was a professional baker, expert fisherman and storyteller. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, awesome dad and wonderful granddad.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents; his cherished wife, Barbara Hudson Comalander; three siblings, Wesley Comalander, Eloise Sarra and Thelma Alport.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Pam (David) Walden; son, Harold (Lori) Comalander, Jr.; two grandsons, Gerry (Kim) Thomas and Dallas House; great-grandson, Hayden Thomas; great-granddaughter, Shelby Fell; and sister, Marlene Fronezak.
A memorial service will be held at Warrington Baptist Church on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at 2 p.m.
The deacons of Warrington Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Harold’s name to Warrington Baptist Church.
John “JW” Gafford
December 16, 2015
Mr. John “JW” Gafford, 61, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mr. Gafford was a native of Bay Minette, former resident of Pensacola, and a resident of Century for the past 20 years. Mr. Gafford was a U.S. Army Combat and Veteran of Vietnam, avid fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman and gardner. He is preceded in death by his father, Otto Stokes; brother, Earl Gafford; and his grandparents.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Stokes of Century; one brother, Otto (Karen) Stokes of Pensacola; two sisters, Barbara Flowers of Pensacola and Pat (George) Tolbert of Brewton; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 1:15 p.m. at the Barrancas National Cemetery.
Burial will be at the Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice and the family would like to thank them also.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Helen A. Jones Johnson
December 16, 2015
Helen A. Jones Johnson, 79 of Atmore, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015, in Tuscaloosa. She worked in insurance business most of her life. She was born in Jackson, TN on April 5, 1936, to the late James Lennon and Olene Higgins Jones.
She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, TN. She was also a member of Robinsonville Baptist and a member of International Woman’s Insurance Association. She was a Lioness and past president of the Lion’s Club.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Johnson of Atmore; one son, Rev. Phil (Shea) Johnson of Atmore; one daughter, Phyllis Parks of Tullahoma, TN; three grandchildren, Dan, Ellen and Gabriel; two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, December 14, 2015, at 1 p.m. from the Robinsonville Baptist Church with Rev. Phil Johnson and Rev. Mark Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in the Robinsonville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the deacons of the church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, INC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Earnestine Gunn
December 12, 2015
Mrs. Earnestine Gunn, age 80, passed away on December 11, 2015, in Walnut Hill.
Mrs. Earnestine was a native of Atmore. Mrs. Gunn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Christian Home Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Eugene Gunn; and son, Carl E. Gunn.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Gunn Turner of Walnut Hill; and son, William Mark Gunn of Walnut Hill; two brothers, Hubert Brown and Jerry Brown; six grandchildren, Crystal Gunn, Travis Gunn, Amber Ryder, Abbie Hockett, Corporal USMC Seth A. Turner and Garrett Turner; three great-grandchildren, John William Justic, Cableaux Gunn, and Mason Nahkala.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Peebles officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Alma Adelaide Everette (Smith) Miles
December 12, 2015
Alma Adelaide Everette (Smith) Miles, 94 of Atmore, passed away on December 9, 2015, in Jay. She was a sewing supervisor for Escambia Vanity Fair Mills for many years, then worked as quality control supervisor for Vanity Fair Mills in Graceville, FL until her retirement, where she returned to Atmore to reside. She was born in Finchburg, AL (Monroe County) to the late Jessie E. and Georgia Mae Turberville Everette, Sr. She loved to quilt and was a member of a local quilting club for several years. She was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist church and she loved attending Sunday School with Mr. Carlton Sharpless as her teacher.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Miles; her son, Bobby Gene Smith; grandson-in-law, Rich Dykes; two sisters, Quida E. Calendar and Bobbie Spain; five brothers, Joe P. Everette, Willard O. Everette, Jessie E. Everette, Jr., Samuel Smith Everette, and Grover Everette.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Katie W. Smith of Atmore; two granddaughters, Donna S. Dykes of Trusseville, AL and Kathy S. (Steve) Reid of Atmore; six great-grandchildren, Blake, Sara Beth, Anna Claire, Kolten, Chase and Kortney; two great-great-grandchildren, Ryder and Harper; one brother, Gordon E. (Jettie) Everette of Daphne; and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, December 11, 2015, in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Robert Heard and Bro. David Taylor officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.