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.
Brandon R. Johnsen
August 15, 2015
Brandon R. Johnsen, 25, of Bratt, was born August 8, 1989, and moved on to his next big adventure August 5, 2015. Sergeant Johnsen was a Night Stalker with the United States Army 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) out of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. He had recently returned from his fifth deployment. Brandon possessed a great love of music and the outdoors, and he never met a bowl of ice cream he could turn down.
Brandon is survived by his parents, Rolf and Lisa Johnsen; sister, Kari Zisa; brother-in-law, Michael Zisa; cousins, Travis and Quint Pittman, aunt, Rhonda Rader, his cousins Kristen and Adam MacDonald, and his beloved dog Freya.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Bobby Ann Pittman and paternal grandparents, Edith Shelton and John E. Johnsen.
Brandon squeezed more life into his short 25 years than most manage in 100, and he will be sorely missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.
A celebration of his life was held at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment on August12, 2015.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Everette Gibbs
August 12, 2015
Mr. Roy Everette Gibbs, age 86, of Atmore, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 10, 2015, at Atmore Community Hospital. Mr. Gibbs was a retired farmer and spent most of his lifetime in the Davisville area. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Lilly Gibbs; wife, Joann Gibbs; brothers, Hollis, Robert Lee, and Leon; sisters, Sybil (Bob) Godwin, Edith (Nelson) Hawkins, and Betty (Shirley) Martin. Mr. Gibbs was saved at an early age and was of the Methodist faith, but in his later years attended First Assembly of God Church in Atmore, before becoming a resident of Atmore Nursing Center for the past three years.
Survivors include his wife, Alice of Atmore; four sons, Perry Gibbs of Atmore, Gary (Carla) Gibbs of Cantonment, Tim (Gina) Gibbs of Davisville, and Chris (Teresa) Gibbs of Rabun, AL; along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, step-children, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and many, many friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Davis and Bro. Ted Bridges officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Tom Gibbs, Wyman Gibbs, Tony Gibbs, Norman Goss, Jeff Gibbs and Roger Riggs.
Honorary pallbearers will be the First Assembly Senior Sunday School Class.
Burial will follow in the Canoe United Methodist Church Cemetery in Robinsonville.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 13, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Bush Creighton, Jr.
August 12, 2015
Robert Bush Creighton, Jr., age 64 of Cantonment, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015. Robert was born April 21, 1951, in Pensacola. He graduated with the Class of 1969 from Tate High School and retired from International Paper after 42 years of service. He was a member of Cottage Hill United Methodist Church. He loved spending time with his family, Alabama football, hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors and being a member of Moose Lodge 557 where he loved to karaoke and Nascar #5.
Proceeding him in death is his father, Robert B. Creighton Sr.; mother, Mary C. Creighton; and nephew, Todd C. Wilson.
Survivors include his wife, Rose K. Creighton; daughter, Cyndie Creighton (Chris); son, Christopher Creighton; son, Robert B. Creighton III (Laura); daughter, Crystal Lusby; daughter, Nichole Wakeman; and special daughter-in-law, Angela Creighton; sister, Rachel C. Allen (Alton); sister, Bobbie Jean Wilson (Mark Baird); brother, James Leslie Creighton (Janie Woodfin); 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Shannon Respess, Richard Respess, Alvis Respess, Ned Wilson III, Edsel Allen and Tracy King.
Honorary pallbearers are Brett Creighton, Shawnn Creighton, Christopher L. Creighton, Ned Wilson Jr., Marvin Richburg, Sonny Holland, Mark Baird, Alton Allen and Leon Locklar.
Services were held at Faith Chapel North on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, with Doug Levins and Rev. Jimmy Cook officiating.
Interment was in Cottage Hill Community Cemetery in Cottage Hill.
The family would also like to express a special thanks to West Florida Cancer Center, Dr.Rami Owera and Dr. Irfan Ahmed for their caring, loving and compassionate care.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Ruth Gresham
August 12, 2015
Mrs. Hazel Ruth Gresham, 71, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Gresham was a native of Hybart, AL and a resident of Flomaton since 1991. Mrs. Gresham was of the Holiness Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlton B. Gresham, Sr. and sister, Luvern Gafford.
Survivors include her two sons, Michael Wayne McGhee and James Nathan McGhee, both of Flomaton; one brother, Roger McMillian of Houston, TX; two sisters, Ann Mitchell of Pace and Mary Richards of Milton; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial was in the McCurdy Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, is in charge of all arrangements.
Beverly Jean Corbett Mathews
August 12, 2015
Mrs. Beverly Jean Corbett Mathews, 67, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2015, in McMinnville, TN.
Mrs. Mathews was a native of Oil City, PA, a resident of Atmore for the past 11 years and resided in McMinnville, TN for the past couple of months. Mrs. Mathews cared for the elderly and was a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her father, mother and brother.
Survivors include her husband, A.J. Mathews of McMinnville; two sons, Dana Allen (Tracy) Mathews of Murfreesboro, TN and Scott Clyde (Denise) Mathews of Winston-Salem, NC; and two grandchildren, Daniel and Christopher.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Harrison and Rev. Eric Bryan officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dana Mathews, Scott Mathews, Donnie Mathews, Christopher Mathews, Keith Jay and Brian Toomey.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Nancy “Sunshine” Frye
August 12, 2015
Nancy “Sunshine” Frye, 74, of Pensacola, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015.
Nancy was born on November 15, 1940, in Pensacola to the late Hobert C. and Doris Parker.
In 1975 she started her own ceramic business in Honolulu, Hawaii and named it Sunshine Ceramics. After relocating to Pensacola in 1982 she continued her business until her death.
She was an artist of many talents. She was a painter, sculptor, doll maker, seamstress, and enjoyed teaching her skills to many others. She was adored by everyone. She was the type of person that never met a stranger and was the life of the party! Nancy enjoyed being surrounded by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her son, Edward C. Davis; parents; sister, Annette Preston; brother, David Parker; her two nieces, Diane Bedgood and Lucy Parker; and one nephew, Michael Preston.
This loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother is survived by her husband, Samuel H. Frye; children, Tonya J. (Eddie E.T.) Thibodeaux, Frank S. (Steven) Davis and Katherine M. (Clinton) Wombles; and two sisters, Marion Douglas and Linda (Jim) Cheek; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating.
Family will receive friends at 10 a.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Emmie Lou Smith
August 11, 2015
Mrs. Emmie Lou Smith, age 76, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015, at her Castleberry residence.
Mrs. Smith was born in Evergreen, AL and had been a lifelong resident of Castleberry. She worked as a supervisor at Judy Bond for over 30 years. She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Mr. Winton “Jack” Smith.
She is survived by a son, Stephen (Louann) Smith of Castleberry; three daughters, Jackie Wilson of Castleberry, Pam (Michael) Wilson of Gantt, AL, Debbie (Mike) Casalinuovo of Dozier, AL; one brother, Julius Middleton of Jay; two sisters, Mary Snell of Ashford, AL, and Brenda Gail Harrison of Jay; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. William Joyner officiating.
Interment will follow in Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on Thursday, August 13, 2015, from 1 p.m. until service time.
Pallbearers will be Allen Comalander, Trent Smith, Derek Smith, Terry Haveard, Jessie Haveard, and Terry Cain.