Heath Barrette Snider
September 10, 2015
Mr. Heath Barrette Snider, 43, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015, in Sulphur, Louisiana.
Mr. Snider was a native of Mobile, and a lifelong resident of Huxford. Mr. Snider was a journeyman carpenter, avid mechanic and artist.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard Dick Snider, Annie Maude Snider, Rose Weatherford, Rayford Turberville; and uncle, Donald Turberville.
Survivors include his father, Harold Snider of Huxford; mother and step-gather, Frances and Joseph Harmon of Honolulu, HI; step-grandmother, Dina Turberville of Bay Minette; two brothers, Dillon Snider and Jerid Snider, both of Huxford, AL; aunt, Ellen Snider of Huxford; four uncles, Dickey Snider of Whitehouse Fork, AL, Rickey Snider of Red Level, AL, Roger Turberville of Bay Minette, and Claude Turberville of Saraland; cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at the Huxford Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Claude Turberville, Roger Turberville, Shayne Godwin, Mike Crenshaw, Wendell Snider, James Ash and Todd Harris.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Albert P. McMorris
September 10, 2015
Albert P. McMorris 81, of Atmore, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015, in Atmore. He worked for the City of New York Parks Department as a Park Manager, retiring after 40 years of service. He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on August 8, 1937, to the late William and Irene Smith McMorris. Albert was loved by everyone that knew him. He is best remembered for his amazing sense of humor.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Delaware McMorris who passed away August 13, 2015.
Survivors include his son, Christopher (Denita) McMorris; one daughter, Teresa A. McMorris; one brother, James (Christine) McMorris; two sisters, Katie Frierson and Frances Hudson; three grandchildren, Mark Anthony (Antora) Padgett, Andrew Padgett and Courtney Thomas McMorris; one great-grandson, Ethan Padgett; and many friends.
Services will be Saturday, September 12, 2015, at 1 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmie Daniels officiating.
Interment and graveside services will follow Saturday, September 19, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Pine Lawn Memorial Park in Long Island, New York.
Family will receive friends, Saturday September 12, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Bobbie Lee Phillips
September 10, 2015
Bobbie Lee Phillips, 74, a lifelong resident of Escambia County passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015.
Bobbie was born in Dexter, MO on December 18, 1940, to the late Calvin “Lee” and Gracie Andrews Phillips. He graduated from Tate High School in 1958 and was a sheet metal worker by trade. He was involved in the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites, and the Easter Star. He was a volunteer at the Molino Fire Department and an avid Nascar fan.
Bobbie was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred E. Phillips; daughter, Gracie E. Phillips; and brothers-in-law, Lamar Carnley and Angelo Pelzo.
He is survived by his sister, Gracie Ann Carnley; brother, Robert W. (Mary Ann) Phillips; sister-in-law, Catherine Pelzo; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Highland Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating.
Burial will follow in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Brian Allen Childress
September 9, 2015
Brian Allen Childress, 59, of Cantonment, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015.
Brian graduated from Ardmore High School in Ardmore, OK in 1974. He attended Rose State College in Midwest City, OK and graduated with an ABT in Business Administration/Accounting in 1986. He was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society, Who’s Who, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA.
Brian married Nikki (Kizer) Childress on March 14, 1974. Brian worked in the inventory and auditing field for 22 years with RGIS Inventory Specialists and retired in 2003. Later that year, he relocated to Pensacola and once again pursued the auditing field. He started working for Audit Control Inventory Service. During that time he had the opportunity to travel the world while auditing military bases across Western Europe and North Africa. After three years of extensive traveling, he and his wife, Nikki started their own local inventory business, called NBC Inventory Specialists. In 2014 Brian joined the staff of Gonzalez United Methodist Church as office administrator. He was a member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church. In addition to his church work, he was also a faithful member of The Choral Society of Pensacola and also served on their board.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred E. (Kyker) Childress; and his father, M. Doyle Chidlress.
Brian is survived by his wife, Nikki S. (Kizer) Childress; brother, Steven Doyle Childress; sister-in-law, Catherine Childress; and sister, Kathleen Engleman.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Pine Forest United Methodist Church.
Services will be live streamed at www.pineforestumc.org. Go to media to watch live. If viewing after, go to service dated Thursday, September 10, 6 p.m. service.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Myrtle Venelle Emmons
September 9, 2015
Myrtle Venelle Emmons, 83, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was an retired seamstress and clothing inspector. She was born in Monroe County, AL, on February 6, 1932, to the late Clem and Eva Jeter Stacey. She was a loving mother and friend. She was a member of McCullough Christian Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; and four sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne (Stella) Rutherford, Rusty (Mandy) Emmons and Gary Emmons, all of Atmore; one daughter, Teresa “Terri” (Gary) Andersen of Atmore; one brother, Charles Stacey of McCullough; one sister, Jean (Thomas) Norwood of Frisco City; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Services will be Monday, September 14, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cornelius Phillips officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Edna Luverne “Sis” Smith
September 9, 2015
Edna Luverne “Sis” Smith, 81 of Century, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015, in Jay. She was a homemaker. She was born in Bratt on October 12, 1933, to the late Jack and Daisy Blanton Grimes.
She is preceded in death by her siblings, Ed Grimes, Jerry Grimes, Joe Grimes, Tommie Campbell, Emma Faye Grimes and Sylvia Moore.
Survivors include her husband, Curtis A. Smith of Century; one son, Curtis Edward Smith of Byrneville; one brother, Johnny Grimes of Byrneville; one sister, Patricia (Cowboy) Turner of Flomaton; two grandchildren, Brandon (Deadria) Smith and Rachal Smith; and five great-grandchildren, Julianna, Samantha, Dalton, Braydon, and Weston.
Services will be Friday, September 11, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Eric Bryan officiating.
Interment will follow in Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Friday September 11, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Carlton Anderson Smith
September 7, 2015
Carlton Anderson Smith, 78, of Canoe, passed away September 5, 2015, at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1937, in Megargel, AL to the late Albert M. Smith and Lottie Chaudron Smith. He was a retired Airman Second Class from the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by parents; siblings, James Marlon Smith, Albert Smith, Jr., Gracie Mae Smith and infant sisters, Linda Annette Smith, Alice Jeanette Smith; and his special pet, Little John. Carlton expressed his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ every day.
He is survived by his brothers, Jacob O. (Voncile) Smith, Sr. of Pensacola, Gary Smith of Atmore and Carl (Peggy) Smith of Uriah; sisters, Luverne Smith Evans of Brewton, Doris Lowery of Milton, Carolyn Smith (Justin D. Sr.) Garrettt of Canoe, Marie Smith Lyles of Bay Minette, and Ruby Smith Wilson of Perdido; numerous nieces, nephews and numerous family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at the Barrancas National Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Julius C. Johnson-Rich
September 7, 2015
Julius C. Johnson-Rich, 23, of Cantonment, was called home to be with the Lord on August 31 2015.
Julius “Jay” is survived by his mother, Simone Rich; father, Julius “Caruso” Rich; brother, Justin Johnson-Rich; grandparents, Kathleen McKenzie, Lewis D. (Lana) Stainrod, Charles (Charlene) Ball and John (Loretta) Johnson; and god parents, Clinton (Carla) Floyd.
He was loved by many, all whom are heartbroken by this loss.
A celebration of life was held Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Ward’s Temple in Cantonment. Bishop Donice Brown, Sr. officiated the ceremony.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Dianne Simmons
September 4, 2015
Mrs. Dianne Simmons, 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, in Flomaton.
Mrs. Simmons was a native of Greenville, Alabama, former resident of Excel, Alabama and has resided in Flomaton for the past two years. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Alger-Sullivan Historical Society and of the Century First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Harry Gladwell, Sr.
Survivors include her mother, Frances Rose of Monroeville; husband, Jerry Simmons of Flomaton; one step-son, Tony (Debra) Simmons of Panama City Beach; two daughters, Angela (Sterling) Moody of Greenville, AL and Tracy Thomas of Troy, AL; one step-daughter, Lisa Leigh (Clark) Cryderman of Stuart, FL; one brother, Allen (Marcie) Gladwell of Decatur, AL; two sisters, Donna (Sheldon) Bayles of Monroeville and Debbie (Wayne) Terry of Trinity, AL; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 5, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Century First Baptist Church with Rev. Janet Lee officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 5, 2015, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Century First Baptist Church.
Burial will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Fisher, Tony Bayles, Tony Simmons, Wayne Terry, Nathan Terry and Keith Adams.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Adult Ladies (Century First Baptist Church).
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Kenneth “Ken” Dale Hunt
September 4, 2015
Kenneth “Ken” Dale Hunt, age 55 of Jay, passed away August 31, 2015, in Jay. He served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years and served as Assistant Chief for Jay Fire Department Station 28. He also worked at Jay Hospital as a CNA and private healthcare as well. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a loving son, brother and friend to those that knew him.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly Hunt and mother, Francis Hunt.
He is survived by his father, Dale ( Joyce) Hunt; brothers, Wallace Hunt and Kevin Hunt; step-brothers, Steve (Carol) Prettyman and Doug Prettyman; step-sisters, Peggy Prettyman and Cindy (Mike) White; uncle, Chip (Becky) Barbas; step-daughter, Tina (Tom) Berrian; grandchildren, Dekota Hunt and Destiny Berrian.
Funeral services were held Friday, September 4, 2015, Jay Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Pruitt and Rev. Chip Barbas officiating.