Hilburn C. White
August 23, 2015
Mr. Hilburn C. White, 87, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015, in Perdido.
Mr. White was a native and lifelong resident of Perdido. Mr. White was a baseball player and a U.S. Army Veteran and served in WWII. He attended the Pleasant Plains Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Gertie; son, Buster Baggett; parents, Carl and Hazel White; and two sisters, Norma Bryars and Minnie Lou Brickman.
Survivors include his son, Joe (Katheryn) White of Bay Minette; three daughters, Elsie “Pug” (Mike) Jones of Bay Minette, Susan (Pete) Hadley of Perdido and Beth Donald of Atmore; one brother, Robert (Peggy) White of Dyas, AL; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 23, 2015, at the Pleasant Plains Pentecostal Holiness Church with Sis. Thursia Long, Rev. Angelo Thomley and Rev. Casey White officiating.
Burial was at the White Cemetery.
Pallbearers were John Brickman, Johnny Brickman, Mark Frenette, Bobby Milstead, Miles White and Rusty White.
Honorary pallbearers were Casey White, Jeremy White, J.C. Hadley, Michael Jones, Kevin Jones, Robert Lingo, Patrick Boone and Fince Stabler.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Barbara Emmons Harrison
August 23, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Emmons Harrison, 65, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, in Atmore.
Mrs. Harrison was a native and former resident of Mobile and resided in Atmore for the past 40 years. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Harrison of Atmore; sister, Joyce Evans of Atmore; great-niece, Riana Evans and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held Saturday, August 22, 2015, at the Moyeville Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Debra Jo Ryals
August 20, 2015
Debra Jo Ryals, 32, of Six Mile, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2015.
She is survived by her mother, Paula Jo Ryals; step-father, Rodney Coker; sister, Jessica Lynn Stuckey; paternal grandparents, Elvin and Elizabeth Ryals; and her special friend, Ivy Westmoreland and family.
She is preceded in death by her father, Phillip Van Ryals; and maternal grandparents, Pascal (Bud) and Sarah Richburg.
The visitation will be held on Friday, August 14, 2015, at 12 pm at Central Independent Baptist Church, in South Carolina, with the funeral service following at 1 p.m.
Interment will be in Faith Baptist Church Norris Cemetery.
Wilma Jean “Jeannie” Adams
August 20, 2015
Jeannie was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jeannie and Chuck were married for 67 years. They had the best marriage anyone could ask for. Their marriage was an example that they set for their children and grandchildren. Jeannie was a true Christian woman. You could sit down and talk with her about the Bible with what you didn’t understand and she could guide you through the Bible for your understanding along with any problems you were going through. Jeannie loved being a part of church anyway she could. Jeannie loved her family and church family with all of her heart and soul. When it came to the holidays she made sure everyone had something homemade like a scarf or blanket. When Jeannie would find out that someone was expecting a child or had a new baby she made sure that they had a blanket to bring the baby home in or to have when the baby was born. Jeannie was the type of person if you were in need of something she would make sure you had it with no questions asked. Jeannie had the type of personality to make you smile or laugh no matter what when she was going through. Jeannie loved crafts; there wasn’t much out there that she couldn’t do. Jeannie’s favorite craft was crocheting. If you wanted to learn how to do it she would say I will teach you I have everything that you need all you will need is time. Jeannie loved everybody and anybody all the same. Jeannie would always take someone under her wing and guide them in the right direction and put them onto a straight path without you even knowing them.
She is survived by her son, Charles Adams, Jr.; daughter, Kathy and Rand Holloway of GA; granddaughter, Wilma and James Lumpkins; grandsons, Charles and Heather Adams of MS, Brandon and Naduxa Booker of UT and Logan and Ashley Booker of GA; great-grandsons, James Lumpkins, Jr. of NC, Dylan Lumpkins and Kevin Adams of MS; great-granddaughters, Jessica Lumpkins and Ruby Adams of MS.
Pallbearers will be Steve Wiggins, James Lumpkins, Charles Adams, Charles Sims, Willie Howell and Grady Stokes.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015, from 12:30 p.m. until funeral services at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Reverend Stan Jones officiating.
Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Pershing Lafayette Sowell
August 20, 2015
Pershing Lafayette Sowell, 93, of Mobile, and formerly of Atmore, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, in Mobile. He was born on October 14, 1921, in Red Level, AL to the late John Oliver and Dovie Howell Sowell. He was a member of the First Assembly of God of Atmore and presently attended Gospel Lighthouse in Mobile. He was a member of Good Sam’s of Mobile Road Runner. He was retired from Mobile Marine Bulk and Handling.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Sanspree Sowell; daughters, Gloria Goodman and Annette (Gary) Odem all of Mobile; son, Virgil (Dawn) Sowell of Mobile; step-daughters, Sheila (Rev. Randy) Hogan and Sandra (David) Cottrell; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 21, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the First Assembly of God of Atmore with Bro. Don Davis and Bro. Kenneth Odom officiating.
Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. from Pine Crest Cemetery on Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile.
Pallbearers will be members of Atmore First Assembly of God Monday Night Prayer Meeting Group.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 21, 2015, from 10 a.m. until service time the First Assembly of God.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Colburn Malden, Jr.
August 20, 2015
James Colburn Malden, Jr., 63, of Bay Minette, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at his residence. He was a Merchant Marine. He was born on August 17, 1952, in Miami to James Sullivan and Sylvia Cox Watford.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Ramona Christine Malden Tate; and a sister, Ramona R. Watford.
Survivors include his two sons, Steven (Corinna) Malden of Pontotoc, MS and James Colburn ( Alisha) Malden, III of Bay Minette; one daughter, Cassandra Malden of Bay Minette; his parents, James and Sylvia Watford; one brother, James Patrick Malden; three sisters, June Isabella Malden, Jeanie Malden and Rhonda Watford Little; and three grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday, August 22, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Wade officiating.
Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Johnny Little, Jonathan Little, Scott Nall, Tony Orr, Aaron Edington, and Peyton Little.
Family will receive friends on Saturday August 22, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Richard “Dick” Thomas Shore
August 18, 2015
Richard “Dick” Thomas Shore, 71 of Pensacola, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015.
He was in the USMC active and reserve from 1964-1970. He received the Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct, National Defense, Vietnamese Service and Campaign medals. Transportation was his profession, from airlines and charter service operator to instructor and third party tester for Bishop State.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas R. Shore; and his mother, Martha C. Eiben.
Dick is survived by his son, Darrin Shore of Grass Valley, CA; brother, William B. Shore of Pensacola; niece, Tina M. Colasanti of Pensacola; nephew, Bryan J. Shore of Pensacola; and Amand P. Shore of Clarksburg, WV.
Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Estelle Nora Miller
August 18, 2015
Estelle Nora Miller, 87 of Atmore, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015, in Atmore. She was retired from Vanity Fair Mills. She was born in Davisville on September 15, 1927, to the late Lloyd Byars and Katie Howell Miller. She was a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by sisters, Evelyn Tighe Mulligan and Vivian Everette and brother, Archie Byars.
Survivors include her two sons, Roy E. ”Sonny” (Gail) Miller of Prattville, AL and Terry Allen (Paula) Miller of McDavid; one daughter, Shirley Darby (Ray) Chavers of Atmore; grandchild, Deeya Darby Seamans; great-grandchildren, Darby M. “Mattie” Locke and Dillon D. Seamans; and a number of other grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by special friends and caregivers, Mary Bradley and Glenda Boyd.
Services will be Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Interment will follow in Pine Barren Baptist Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Thomas E. Byrd, Tommy Ray Taylor, Arbo Bradley, Silas Seamans, Leon Chavers, and Gary L. Cook.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Judith Ann Stephenson Tucker
August 16, 2015
Judith Ann Stephenson Tucker, born May 31, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee, died Thursday morning, August 13, 2015, at her home in Nokomis, Alabama. Judith was a member of Nokomis Baptist Church, a descendent of the Lost State of Franklin, a member of Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of First Families of Tennessee, and Red Cross East Tennessee Volunteer of the Year 1989. Judith gave selflessly of herself to those in need, and will be deeply missed by her family who cherished her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter H. and Margaret Linginfelter Stephenson; sister, Emily Houck Ellison; daughter-in-law, Christina B. Tucker; nephew, Jeffery Houck; mother and father-in-law, Ralph A. (Jr.) and Sally Hubbard Tucker; brother-in-law, Roger Tucker; aunt and uncle, Buck and Pauline Hubbard; and uncle, Wade Johnson.
She is survived by her beloved family including husband, Dr. Ralph A. Tucker III; son, H. Stephenson Tucker; daughter, Theresa L. Tucker; grandsons, Stephen C. Tucker and Nicholas A. Tucker; nephew, Shane C. Houck; great niece, Emily C. Houck; aunt, Margaret Hubbard Johnson; aunt and uncle and dear friends, Wayne and Linda Hubbard; cousins, Phyllis Thompson, Lee and Lisa Douglas, John Sr., John Jr., David and Bill Lloyd, Henry VanAnda, James L. Davis, Thomas Cannon, Todd and Samantha Hubbard and Taylor and Brayden Hubbard. She is also survived by treasured lifelong friends, Libby Bowling and Sandra Hopson.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 15, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Hill officiating.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Noah’s Ark Animal Rescue Shelter, P.O. Box 1031, Talbott, TN 37877.
Jeffery Daniel Crichton
August 16, 2015
Jeffery Daniel Crichton was born May 22, 1955, in Albany, Georgia to the late David and Martha Crichton. He moved to Molino as a child and lived there until the Lord called him home on August 15, 2015. Jeff was a member of Highland Baptist Church, where he taught pre-school and vacation bible school for many years. He was an assistant scout master with the Boy Scouts of America, and volunteered at several elementary schools. Jeff was named “Volunteer of the Year,” at Jim Allen Elementary School in 2012.
He is survived by his cherished wife of 38 years, Bobbie; his children, Carla and Eric; grandchildren and lights of his life, Cole and Carmen; and many relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, followed by funeral services at 6 p.m. with Rev. Brian Calhoun officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jeff’s memory to Highland Baptist Church, 6240 County Hwy 95A, Molino, FL 32577.