Freida Margene Allen
July 14, 2015
Freida Margene Allen, 58, of Molino, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015.
She was a loving wife and mother who will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Jeanette McCrory of Cantonment.
Freida is survived by her husband, Larry Allen of Molino; her children, Rodney (Carol) Allen of Cantonment and Dale (Joan) Allen of Tampa; grandchildren, Gracie and Brady of Cantonment and Justine of Tampa; and siblings, Carolyn of Cantonment, Theresa of Arlington, TX, Wayne of Cantonment and Marilyn of Cantonment.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015, with Bro. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Burial to follow in Pugh’s Chapel.
Visitation will begin one hour prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Senior Rae Gilbert Griffin
July 14, 2015
Senior Rae Gilbert Griffin, 85, of Jay, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was prepared to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Senior was born on March 8, 1930, and grew up in Ashland, Alabama. During her early life, she was an active member of Jay First Baptist Church and was involved in many activities for the youth and the choir. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Griffin; and parents, Perry and Nellie Jane Waldrop Gilbert.
She is survived by her loving children, daughters, Joan Byrd, Doris Jackson, and Debbie (John) Bell; sons, James Griffin and Bryan Griffin; grandsons, Michael Holland, Gary Holland, Daniel Haan, Joey Wolfe, Ryan Wolfe, and Greg Byrd; granddaughters, Lacy Griffin and Vonda Byrd Buckhault; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Voncille Shannon and Shirley Caldwell; and brother, Charles Gilbert.
Senior’s mother died when Senior was only 13, so she became the mother figure and caregiver to her siblings, which helped shape her as the caring and generous woman that she became. She was selfless and giving of herself and truly had a servant’s heart. Her early career as a kindergarten teacher not only provided many of the town’s children a head start on their education but also educated their hearts, teaching them how to love and treat others.
Through her many years as a florist, she shared in countless memories with the people of Jay and its surrounding areas. She helped the community celebrate joyous occasions, as well as comfort them in times of sickness, sorrow, and grief with her beautiful floral arrangements that she lovingly created. She was always there to offer a kind word and a warm hug to her customers. She worked hard and long hours doing what she loved to do, helping provide a good life for her family and bring joy to others. Her house was always open to her children’s friends, and she became a mother to all of them.
She always made those around her smile. During her two years residing at Century Health and Rehabilitation Center, she brightened the day of the other residents with her witty remarks, compliments, and classes on flower arranging. She was a gentle and generous Southern lady to the end.
The family wishes to extend its thanks to the entire staff of Century Health and Rehabilitation Center for its tremendous love and care of their mother. Also, sincere thanks to Covenant Hospice, Dr. David Smith, and roommate Nancy Thames.
Visitation at Jay First Baptist Church will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. for immediate family and from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. for friends. Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m.
Interment will be at Jay Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Hubert Parker
July 14, 2015
William Hubert Parker, 99, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. As we celebrated granddad’s 99th birthday, we will now celebrate his new life. He was a man of humility and never spoke an unkind word about anyone. He was born May 28, 1916, in Brewton to the late Lydia Douglas Parker and Archie Parker.
He was the past president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. As an ordained Pastor he faithfully served his Lord and congregation and was often referred to as “Rabbi.”
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Gladys Louise Thompkins Parker; daughter, Mary Louise Harrell; granddaughter, Debbie Brown; great-grandson, Ronnie Brown; daughter-in-law, Marie Parker; brother, Elbert Lee Parker; and sister, Mary Sue Parker McIntosh.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son, James Kenneth Parker; daughters, Rosa Lee Ard and Pamela Kay (Frank) Murphy; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
His family extends their thanks to Ms. Velva and Regency Hospice nurse, Kalie.
To his “special” sons, Clayton and Frank, thank you for fulfilling all his dreams. You were his sons-in-law by chance, but became his sons by choice.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jean Comans and Pastor Virgil Pope officiating.
Burial will follow in Jordan Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015.
Pallbearers will be James Parker, Chris Parker, Josh Parker, Tanner Montanez, Suede Collins, Jacob Hawkins, Gary Hawkins, Rece Howard, and Ryan Floyd.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and encouragement which reminds us all that ‘Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted’. Matthew 5:4.
Martin Andrew Stephens
July 13, 2015
Martin Andrew Stephens, 36, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015.
Martin, an avid Auburn fan, was born on August 13, 1978, in Pensacola. He was a member of the Woodham High School baseball team and graduated in 1996. He was enrolled at Pensacola State College and the University of West Florida as a full-time student. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he faithfully served his country for 12 years. During that time, he deployed overseas nine times which included, Djibouti, Africa, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He was stationed at Hurlburt Air Force Base with the Special Operations Unit. He was placed on temporary medical retirement as a TSgt because of his next battle, bone cancer. Martin was a four year cancer survivor. In April 2014 his family faced yet another battle. Their home was destroyed by the floods and they had to be rescued by boat. Despite all the battles he faced, he remained a humble, loving, father, son and friend to all. His greatest loves were his family, Jenny, who was his high school sweetheart and wife, and their two sons, Ethan and Henry. Martin was the type of man who would help others before himself. His kind and gentle spirit will be missed forever.
He is survived by his wife, Jenny; their two sons, Ethan and Henry; his loving mother, Pamela Martin (Keith) Waters all of Pensacola; his father, Michael (Miriam) Stephens of Kinston, AL; and his loving sister, Fielding (Collin) Ryder also of Pensacola. Martin also will be lovingly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, step-brothers and step-sisters, nieces, and nephews. He also leaves behind his best friends, Zach Fleming, Travis Shaw and Allen Miller.
Even though he was faced with many battles throughout his life, he remained steadfast in his Christian faith. He has no more battles and he is finally at peace.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Darren McClellan officiating.
Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.
Nellie Grace Russell Ballard
July 12, 2015
Nellie Grace Russell Ballard, age 77, of Berrydale, Florida entered Heaven’s gate on July 10, 2015, after a brief illness with COPD. Nell was born July 1, 1938, in Miami, Florida to Hurbert “Bo” and Margaret “Mag” Russell. She graduated from Jay High School at the age of 16 and then graduated with her Associates in Science Degree from Graceland College in Lamoni Iowa May 2, 1957. After graduation, she married Silas Ballard of Lamoni on June 2, 1957, and they moved to Berrydale (Jay) Florida and began their family.
Nell is proceeded in death by her parents, Bo and Maggie Russell; infant siblings, Wade Durrell and Doris Elaine; and a stillborn, premature son, Kenneth.
Nell is survived by her children; Myrna (Lynn) Cobb of Jay, Peggy Melton of Rock Hill, South Carolina (companion Bert Settle of Jay), and Keith Ballard of Louisiana; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Erik (Tori) Cobb, Peighton and Jansen, Erin (Tonya) Cobb, Micala, Caden, and Kerrigan, Kendell (Andrew) Teague, Hamilton, Presley Melton, and Silas Ballard (his mother Debbie Sturm). Nell is also survived by her sister, Margaret Calhoun; her brother, Sid (Leanne) Russell; one nephew and three nieces. She is also survived by her special aunt, Becky Pugh of Milton as well as numerous cousins.
Nell held various jobs throughout her lifetime. She was a homemaker. She worked for the Monsanto Company. She was a substitute teacher and substitute bus driver for the SRC, before starting a career as a rural letter carrier in the Milton Post Office in 1972 where she retired April 30, 1997, after 25 years of service. Nell also was a caregiver to residents of the Jay area.
Nell was saved in the spring of 2001 and was baptized, joining Berrydale Baptist Church, July 29, 2001. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and volunteering at her church.
Her hobbies included crocheting, cross stitching and researching and compiling her family’s genealogy records. Nell was also an avid sports fan.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 7 p.m.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Jeff Kelley, the staff of Jay Hospital, the staff of Century Care Rehabilitation Center, and Covenant Hospice for their compassion and professionalism in attending to their mother’s needs.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Guy Byrne, III
July 11, 2015
Thomas Guy Byrne,III 60 of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in Fairhope. He was employed by Masland Carpets, as a piece dye operator. He was born in Atmore on August 15, 1954, to the late Thomas G. and Dorothy Steele Byrne, Jr.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Charlie Sam Byrne.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Janice Perkins Byrne of Atmore; one son, Chris (Mary) Byrne of Tuscaloosa; two daughters, Nikki (Terry) Lile of Pensacola and Katherine Ann Byrne of Atmore; one sister, Dorothy Ann (Winston) Rushing of Alachua, FL; and five grandchildren, Rose, Jared, Makayla, Chris Jr. and Katie.
Services were held Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Diane Everette officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Mike Moye, Terry Lile, Chris James, Carol Kemmer, Larry Wayne Bonds and Steven Walker.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Shirley Luverne Hadley
July 11, 2015
Shirley Luverne Hadley, 85 of Atmore, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015, in Atmore. She was retired from Best Western in housekeeping. She was born in Atmore on June 18, 1930, to the late Charlie and Hattie Whatley Flowers. She was a member of the Frettwell Tabernacle Holiness Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Jo Hadley; son Wendell Conway; grandchildren, Michael Phillips and Marcie Brewton.
Survivors include one son, Donell Conway of Atmore; two daughters, Shirley Elaine (John) Brewton and Earline (Gilbert) Walls, all of McCullough, AL; two grandchildren, John Kenneth Brewton and Ronald Lynn Phillips; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be Monday July 13, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow in Miller cemetery in Little Rock, AL.
Family will receive friends Monday, July 13, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Luverne Mize Quimby
July 11, 2015
Mrs. Luverne Mize Quimby, age 90, of Flomaton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.
Mrs. Quimby was a native and lifetime resident of the Flomaton community where she was a member of First Baptist Church of Flomaton and a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Cullen Hunter Dean and Harold L. Quimby.
She is survived by her children, June D. (David L.) Peebles of Huntsville, AL, Robert E. Dean of Gulf Breeze, Jennifer (David) Barber of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Jonathan Peebles of New York State, Heather White of Huntsville, and Jaime McNamee of Nashville; great-grandchildren, Mia Peebles of New York State, Anna White and Matthew White of Huntsville and Bryson McNamee of Nashville.
Services were held Saturday, July 11, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jerry Keese and Rev. Dustin Stockstill officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Esta Mae Cartwright
July 11, 2015
Esta Mae Cartwright, 82, of Cantonment, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She was prepared and ready to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her passing in her words, “her going away party.”
She is preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Cartwright; son, Ricky Earl Cartwright; father, William Benjamin Johnson; mother, Mamie Lee Johnson; brothers, Junior Ely Johnson and William Johnson; and sisters, Ruby Griffis and Kathleen Johnson.
She is survived by her son, Larry (Cecily) Cartwright; daughter, Sandra (Freddie) Crow; sisters, Mary Lee, Louise, Dot, Evelyn, Laura and Marie; brothers, Fred, Buford and Jimmy; grandson, Michael Scott; granddaughters, Melissa Black, April Cartwright, Michelle Cartwright, Danielle and Whitney Cartwright; and many grandchildren; and her special nephew, Tim Talbot..
The family wishes to extend their thanks to the entire staff of Covenant Hospice for their tremendous love of our mother.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 12, 2015, from 1 p.m. until the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will be at Cottage Hill Assembly Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
James Edward Rutherford
July 10, 2015
James Edward Rutherford, age 70, of Molino, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015. Jim was born in Pensacola and proudly served in the Navy Reserves, National Guard, and Air Force Reserve for more than 13 years. He was an employee of Gulf Power Company for 40 years, and an avid outdoorsman his whole life. Jim served the Lord with his beautiful singing voice at many military functions and churches across the gulf coast. He also sang with Sons of the Pines classic western/gospel trio for 11 years.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Robert W. and Mary Lee Nichols Rutherford; brother Robert H. Rutherford and sister Betty Beranger.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannie Rutherford, eldest daughter Angela Rutherford Neal, her husband Kevin Neal, and grandchildren Brian and Rachel Neal, and his youngest daughter Andrea Rutherford Ontiveros, her husband Mario Ontiveros, and granddaughter April Ontiveros. He will be remembered as a man of God, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a kind gentleman to all.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Highland Baptist Church Generational Fund.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Cantonment. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, 6240 Hwy 95A North, Molino. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola. Pastor Brian Calhoun and Dr. Jerry Passmore will be officiating services. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.