Willie Ward
August 31, 2015
Willie Ward, 78, of Cantonment passed away Friday, August 28, 2015.
He was born November 26, 1936, to Tom and Winnie Ward of Molino where he was raised. Willie was one of 11 children. He is preceded in death by his brothers Ebb Ward, Bud Ward, Junie Ward, Ray Ward and Bill Ward. He is survived by two brothers, Lonnie Ward and Wayne Ward of Molino, three sisters, Jean Moody (Bob) of Milton, Tiny McCrory of Pensacola and Ruth Neal of Cantonment, step-son, Ray Gene White of Cantonment and special cousin, Jim Denham, whom he loved as a brother. Special friends include Booter Fillingim, Arnold Gibson, Jody Newton, Harold Holder, Esaw White, Pete Thomas and many, many others.
His career included 10 years at Miami Beach Yacht Corp, five years with a tugboat company, Tennessee Towing Company and 20 years in construction with Local Union 277, Mobile Built and Trade.
Willie had a great love for fishing, camping, boating and hunting. His family and friends were very important to him.
Active pallbearers will be Tommy McCrory, Morris Shreve, Pete Ward, Chuck Ward, Foy Perry and Jim Denham.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at 1noon at Faith Chapel North with the service beginning at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery in Molino. Rev. Carlos Jackson and Rev. Jimmy Cook will officiate.
Martha Mosley Cooper
August 31, 2015
Martha Mosley Cooper,66 of Atmore, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015, in Mobile. She was born on December 21, 1948, to the late William and Lillian Luker Mosley.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Ann Mosley; and two brothers, Norman Mosley and Donald Ray Mosley.
Survivors include two brothers, Ronald (Faye) Mosley and Wayne Mosley all of Atmore; three sisters, Laura Ikner of Atmore, Linda Kirchharr and Nora(Pete) Weaver all of Bay Minette; special aunt, Mazie Joiner of Perdido; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, August 28, 2015, in Oak Hill Cemetery with Sis. Helen Stewart Officiating.
Interment will follow was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were her nephews.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Betty S. Lee
August 31, 2015
Betty S. Lee, 71 of Atmore, passed away August 28, 2015, in Atmore. She was born on December 17, 1943, to the late Norvell and Rosie King Sanders in Ozark, AL. She had worked as a custodian at the First United Methodist Church of Atmore for many years.
She is survived by her husband Jimmy Lee of Atmore, son Stephen (Bridgett) Lee of Counce, TN, and daughter Connie (Craig) Penn of Daleville, AL; four brothers Herman Sanders of Atmore, Wayne Sanders of Pensacola, Roger Sanders and Joe Sanders both of Birmingham; sister Gail Calhoun of Dothan, AL; two grandsons John Brickhouse and Eric Ward;and one granddaughter, Kayla Rinks.
The family will be holding a private visitation.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Van Gary Duncan
August 31, 2015
Van Gary Duncan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 26, 2015. He left this earth peacefully and entered the Gates of Heaven at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 9, 1941 in Gilbertsville, KY. He moved with his family to Pensacola, FL at the age of 11. He played football at Tate High School and graduated there in 1959. In 1960 he joined the United States Navy. During his Navy career, he earned many awards and medals. He received a Navy Commendation Medal from the Secretary of the Navy for his heroism in rescuing five shipmates from berthing compartments flooded with carbon dioxide gas on board the USS Mattabesset on July 17, 1968. He retired a Senior Chief from the Navy in 1980. He then worked Civil Service in Groton, CT for 10 years as supervisor of ship building. In 1992, he transferred to Pensacola, FL and worked 13 years at NAS, retiring in 2003.
He enjoyed fishing, boating and taking care of his yard. His yard was always immaculate. He was also a master woodworker who could build anything. He was a member of Three Rivers Church in Seminole, AL. He loved God, his church, church family, and pastor. In 1989, he married Joan, the love of his life. He spent the rest of his life loving and taking care of his precious wife and children. He was a family man and always enjoyed being with family and telling old stories. He also adored his little dog “Scout”. They were pretty much inseparable. He always had a smile and his laughter was contagious. He was loving, kindhearted and his integrity was beyond measure. If you knew him, you couldn’t help but love him.
He is preceded in death by his father, Van Hubert Duncan; his mother, Ruby Alice Leonard; and his sister, Donna Gail Duncan.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Duncan; four children, Gerald (Karen) Campbell, Phyllis (Jeff) Craft, Bill (Karen) Campbell, and Steven (Shellie) Campbell; one brother, Cecil (Nancy) Duncan; two brothers-in-law, Donald McCrory and Benny McCrory; sister-in-law, Bonifay Stacey; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; one niece and one nephew; and many other friends and loved ones.
We would like to give special thanks to Gentiva Hospice and special friend, Hazel Byrd, for making his last days comfortable.
Anchors Aweigh, “Papa Honey”, we wish you fair winds and following seas.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2015 with Pastor Dan Lowery officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 8:30 a.m. prior to services.
Carl “Doug” Martin
August 27, 2015
Mr. Carl “Doug” Martin, 64, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mr. Martin was a native and lifelong resident of Bratt. Mr. Martin was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a hardworker who loved gardening and fishing. His nine month old granddaughter was light of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Nettie Martin; three brothers, Robert, Shirley and Barnard Ray Martin; and one sister, Lilly Goldman.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Sharon Bailey Martin of Bratt; one on, Adam Martin of Bratt; one daughter, Audra Martin of Bratt; one brother, Carol (Joy) Martin of Atmore; one sister, Shelby (Jake) Hatcher of Atmore; and one grandchild, Layla Martin.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 27, 2015, at the Godwin Cemetery with Rev. Henry Wilson officiating.
Pallbearers were Benjamin Martin, Michael Chavers, Andrew Redden, Tommy Redden, Blake Young and Jacob Bailey.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Annie Mae Laird Lawson
August 27, 2015
Annie Mae Laird Lawson of Century, joined our Savior on August 26, 2015. She was 91 and passed from natural causes.
Mrs. Lawson was born in Potwin, KS on July 4, 1924. She was raised in Moultrie, GA where she graduated and married Lester Lawson April 22, 1941. They resided in Tallahassee until 1969 when they relocated to Pensacola. She was a patient and supportive teacher at both Beggs Vocational School and Ferry Pass Middle School. She retired in 1984.
Mrs. Lawson was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Lester Lawson;and son, Lewis Floyd “Bucky” Lawson.
She is survived by her four remaining children, Judith Mantell (Charles) of Brentwood, CA, Betty (James) Hodges of Lloyd, FL, John William Lawson (Rhonda) of Cantonment and Sharon Waldron (James, deceased) of Century; 14 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lawson will be buried in Moultrie, GA with graveside services at West View Cemetery on August 30, 2015, at 4 p.m.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Eunice (Stokes) Qualls
August 27, 2015
Eunice (Stokes) Qualls, age 87, of McLellan Community in Milton, passed away August 25, 2015.
She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Reverend William F. Qualls; son, Allen Qualls; and daughter, Faye (Rodney) Brown, 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 11 great- great-grandchildren. She considered all her church as her family and their children as her grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Friday, August 28, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2015, at 10 a.m. with Bro. Danny Carnley and Bro. Jimmy Pitman officiating.
Burial will follow at Valley Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be great-grandsons.
The family would like to thank Santa Rosa Health and Rehab care facility for the good care they provided her.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Brian (JB) Holland
August 25, 2015
Mr. John Brian (JB) Holland was born on March 30, 1995, to Stephanie Holland in Mobile.
JB attended Escambia County High School in Atmore. After high school, JB went to Ohio and various other areas doing pipeline work. JB loved trucks (loud trucks) mud riding, and Alabama football. He was a true country boy.
JB departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2015. He will be cherished in the hearts of his loving mother Stephanie Holland of Atmore and her partner Alma Taylor of Bay Minette; twin sisters, Kim and Kelly Holland of Atmore; cousins, Brittney, Lacy, Derrick and Christina Holland of Atmore; grandparents, Johnny Holland of Atmore, Glen and Helen Wolfe of Bay Minette, Aunt Pam and Uncle Will Lambert of Atmore, a host of other baby cousins, relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 27, 2015, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John Wesley McCullough, Micah Herrington, Dalton Tyler Justice, Cody Rolin, Dustin Blake Boyington and Blake Perry.
Aaron S. Hodge
August 25, 2015
Aaron S. Hodge, a family man in every sense of the word, passed away on August 23, 2015. He was born on October 22, 1953, in Atmore and was the son of Jack and Peggy Hodge. He worked as a machine operator with Smurfit-Stone Container for over 25 years and retired from working at Plastic Coated Papers in 2012. He resided in Cantonment for the past 15 years with his wife, Tammy Hodge. Aaron had a love for casting his net out at Fort Morgan. His joy was to share his time fishing with others or fellowshipping with friends and family. He loved to spend time with the Merry Makers and the Band of Brothers groups of the First Baptist Church of Cantonment. He especially liked to join the church ladies for game day and enjoyed a good old-fashioned potluck. Most of all, he felt his best when his house was full of grandchildren. We will miss his ‘crabby’ sense of humor, hippie hairdos, and silly pranks.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy; his daughter, Naomi Conner; his son, Jeremiah; and daughter through marriage, Christal Bell; his parents, Jack and Peggy Hodge; his sister, Susan McCrory; and brothers, Jackie and David; and seven grandchildren, Angel, Taylor, Lucas, Mallory, Hannah, Avery and Mylo. The family of Aaron would like to extend thanks to all for their continued love and support.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Larry Huff and Rev. Ricky Skaggs, officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 1:30 p.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Scotty Jordan
August 25, 2015
Mr. Scotty Jordan, 38, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Atmore.
Mr. Jordan was a native and life long resident of Atmore. Mr. Jordan was an avid Alabama Football Fan and co-owner of S & K Glass. He is preceded in death by his mother, Vicki Jordan.
Survivors include his father, Kenny Jordan of Atmore; two sons, Ridge Jordan of Atmore and Cole Jordan of Atmore; one brother, Casey (Jennifer) Jordan of Atmore; one sister, Brandi Short of Medford, OR; grandmother, Patsy Patch of Atmore and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 27, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bishop Wilson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 26, 2015, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.