Betty Joyce Bridges
July 22, 2015
Mrs. Betty Joyce Bridges, 68, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015, in Atmore.
Mrs. Bridges was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mrs. Bridges loved gardening. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and was of the Holiness Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, George Bridges; and mother, Reva McGhee.
Survivors include her son, Robin Jay of Atmore; her daughter, Kelly (Jay) Milstid of Stockton, AL; five grandchildren, Carter Overstreet, Ethan Powell, Skylyn Milstid, Chason Jay and Ashley Jay; and special friends, Ann and Lewis Reynolds of Perdido, and Annice and Don Atwell of Dothan.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. William Bubba Rolin officiating.
Burial was at the New Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tyler Milstid, Matthew Luker, Jackie Odom, Larry Jackson and Chason Jay.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Martha W. White
July 22, 2015
Martha W. White, 80, of Atmore, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015, in Pensacola. She was a homemaker. She was born in Flomaton on December 23, 1934, to the late Joseph and Martha Odom White. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford G. White.
Survivors include her two sons, Randy G. (Rosemary) White of Eufula, AL, and Robert Keith (Alice) White of Canoe; one brother, Tom (Lois) White of Cantonment; two grandchildren, David (Heather) White and Mark (Alisia) White; and four great-grandchildren, Anna Claire, Alivia, Isaac, and Hope.
Services will be Thursday, July 23, 2015, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Hogg officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Mark White, David White, Joe Mize, Jonathan Mize, Samuel Mize and Matthew Mize.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Margaret Ann Beasley
July 20, 2015
Margaret Ann Beasley,75, of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015, in Fairhope. She was a retired bookkeeper as of 2002 from Waller, Crook and Jones. She was born in Andalusia, AL on October 13, 1939, to the late King David and Evelyn Lanier Cotton. She attended Atmore First Assembly of God Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William ‘Buster” Beasley; granddaughter, Brittany Donovan; one sister, Mabel Edmiston; and step-daughter, Mary Godwin.
Survivors include her daughters: Leigh Ann (Wesley) Pennington of Spanish Fort, Kristin (Steven) Hurley of Rincon, GA; step-daughters, Beth (John) Arnold of Dothan, AL; Pat Steange and Barbara Lantrip; brothers, Gene (JoAnn) Cotton of Robinsonville, Robert (Katie) Cotton of Huxford, John (Joyce) Cotton of McDavid and Stacey (Suzanne) Cotton of Covington, GA; sisters, Marjorie Troutman and Linda (Don) Helton, all of Atmore; grandchildren, Joe Paul Pennington, Peyton Pennington and Ashton Hurley.
Services were held Monday, July 20, 2015, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gene Cotton officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Larry Wiggins, Claude Bryan, Michael Pennington, Wesley Pennington, Steven Hurley and Rusty Pennington.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Roy Johnson
July 20, 2015
Roy Johnson, 64, of McDavid, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015.
Roy grew up in Pensacola near Sanders Beach where he enjoyed his childhood fishing, swimming and being a boy. He went to Pensacola Tech, served in the U.S. Army and loved Mopars. He spent a lot of time in his barn restoring a 1950 Dodge pick-up with the help of many friends. He loved his family and friends dearly. He will be missed greatly by his wife, children and grandchildren. Keep on truckin’ Mopars to you! Thanks for the memories. We love you.
He is preceded in death by his parents, T.V. and Olava Johnson; and brother, Artie Johnson.
Roy is survived by his wife, Brenda Miller Johnson; son, Tom Johnson; daughter, Amber Johnson Parker; grandchildren, Tristan Johnson, Margaret Baker, Montgomery Baker and Sadie “Hawkins” Baker.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Pauline White Byrd
July 18, 2015
Pauline White Byrd, 95, of Atmore, passed away on July 16, 2015, at Atmore Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore and a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harold Byrd; her parents, John and Stella White; great-granddaughter Brooke Blackwell; two sisters, Leona (Horace) Jones and Carlie (Buford) Wiggins; and one brother, Cecil White.
Mrs. Byrd is survived by her two daughters, Joe Ann (Douglas) Blackwell of Uriah and Shelia (Norman) Rogers of Atmore; six grandchildren, Randy (Cheryl) Blackwell, Teresa Blackwell, Tonya (Chris) Griffin, Danny Blackwell, Spencer (Jessica) Rogers and Austin Rogers; and five great-grandchildren, Emily Blackwell, Shae Blackwell, Jessie Blackwell, Chase Griffin and Harper Rogers.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 19, 2015, at 3 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Debora Bishop and Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Rodney Bell, Randall Castleberry, John Darcey, Gary Hare, Spencer Rogers and Carl White.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Richard Nicholas Mihalik
July 18, 2015
Richard Nicholas Mihalik, 68, of Cantonment, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late George and Clara Mihalik.
Richard married Brenda Joyce Malone of Cantonment on Valentine’s Day, Februray 14, 1975. He proudly served three tours in Vietnam. He traveled extensively while serving as a ships serviceman on carriers and destroyers. He retired with 21 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy and 22 years with Civil Service as an Education Technician at DANTES Saufley Field.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Georgia Titus.
Richard leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Brenda; children, Gina (Bobby) Bowers and Kevin Mihalik; grandchild, Saleyna (Lisa) Salter; great-grandson, Grady Dean Salter; sister, Tina (Terrance) Carney; brother-in-law, Charles Titus; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at the funeral home.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Norman Roscoe Byrd
July 18, 2015
Norman Roscoe Byrd, 91, of Pensacola, was called home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2015. He passed away peacefully while holding Kate’s hand, his wife of 65 years. A man of few words with a passion for God, his country, and especially his family, he made many sacrifices in life to secure their well-being. His dry sense of humor, wisdom, and love will forever be cherished by the loved ones he left behind.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie S. and Ida Bessie Byrd; and by his sister, Naomi Shaw.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kate T. Byrd; three children, N. Richard Byrd (Martha), Anne Free (Ben) and Gary F. Byrd (Jean); and two grandchildren, Garet Free and Megan Free.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2015, at Farm Hill United Methodist Church followed by services at 11:15 in the sanctuary.
Interment with military honors will be at 1:15 p.m. at Barrances National Cemetery.
Visitation for the family will follow services at Norman’s residence.
Honorary pallbearers are Garet Free, Olin Tisdale, Randy Tisdale, Eddie Tisdale, Riley Tisdale, John Shaw III, Robert Junk, and Johnny Farill.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Farm Hill United Methodist Church, 1251 Muscogee Road, Cantonment, FL 32533 or to Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, Florida 32514.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Infant Gabriella Lynn Casey
July 18, 2015
Infant Gabriella Lynn Casey of Atmore, passed away July 14, 2015, in Mobile.
She is survived by her parents, Colton Casey and Anna Presley; grandparents, Debra Presley and the late Eddie Presley, Jerry Casey, all of Atmore; great-grandparents, James and Jackie Presley, Lillie Casey, Loyce Strawbridge and the late Ronland Strawbridge all of Atmore; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Nokomis Baptist Cemetery with Bro. James Hill officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Charles F. Adams, Sr.
July 18, 2015
Charles F. Adams, Sr. was born on October 31, 1928, in Canton, Ohio. Charles was a loving and nurturing soul who was devoted to his family. His greatest enjoyment was to watch his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. He was a devoted Christian and a member of the Lawton Street Baptist Church. He was a great inspiration and well respected man.
Charles is survived by his wife, Wilma J. Adams; son, Charles A. Adams; daughter, Kathy (Randy) Holloway, of Georgia; granddaughter, Wilma (James) Lumpkins; grandsons, Charles (Heather) Adams, II of Mississippi, Brandon (Naduxa) Booker of Utah, and Logan (Ashley) Booker of Georgia; great-grandson, James Lumpkins, Jr., of North Carolina; great-granddaughter, Jessica Lumpkins; great-grandsons, Dylan Lumpkins, and Kevin Adams, of Mississippi; and great-granddaughter, Ruby Adams of Mississippi.
Funeral services were held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South on Saturday, July 18, 2015, with Brother Brockman officiating.
Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Lumpkins, Willie Howell, Charles Adams, II, Malcom Nix, Dylan Lumpkins and Charles Sims.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with the arrangements.
Lois A. “Coot” Gibson
July 15, 2015
Lois A. “Coot” Gibson, 89 of Walnut Hill, passed away July 15, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Escambia County, FL, on December 2, 1925, to the late Otis and Vera Melvin Agerton. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband A. L. “ Jack” Gibson.
She is survived by her children, Joan Gibson and James L. “Buddy” Gibson both of Walnut Hill; one brother, Edward (Ann) Agerton of Oak Grove; four grandchildren, Donnie (Katie) Gibson, Sandra Gibson (Jay) Chimento, Levan (Jennifer) Trull and Tommy Gibson; six great-grandchildren, Ashley (Bo) McCall, Rebeca Gibson, Joey (Michelle) Mizell, Melissa (Quinn) Nichols, Jordan Trull and Sarah Gibson; five great-great-grandchildren, Landon, B. J., Zoey, Laiken and Madi Claire; and three nephews, Gene Agerton, James Agerton and Robert Agerton.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the Walnut Hill Baptist Church with Bro. James Boyd, Bro. Ted Bridges and Bro. Roy Chewning officiating.
Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Kent Sherrill, Little John Davis, Steve Gabriel, Larry Gibson, Robbie Ferguson and Jason Stabler.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joan’s Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.