Benjamin Yancy Cooper, Jr.
April 21, 2015
Benjamin Yancy Cooper, Jr., 95, of Atmore, passed away April 19, 2015, in Atmore. He was born June 12, 1919, to the late Benjamin Yancy, Sr. and Emma Odum Cooper in Mitchell County, GA. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II, took part in the Battle of the Bulge and was highly decorated for his heroism which earned him a Bronze Star. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Katherine Cooper; grandchild, Brandon Agerton and his two brothers, Bill Cooper and Jack Cooper.
He is survived by his two sons, Benjamin Y. (Kay) Cooper, III. of Falls Church, VA, Kenneth M. (Dawn) Cooper of Atmore; daughter, Kay Porter of St. Louis, MO; brother, Gordon Hughes of Thomasville, GA; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dustin Stockstill officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with Honors.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William T. Brown
April 20, 2015
William T. Brown, 73 of Cantonment, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Thomas Brown and Elizabeth Joan Brown; and son-in-law, Timothy J. Watts.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Joann; daughters, Rhonda Watts, Beth (Randy) Carmichael; four grandchildren, Jeff (Kelly) Ervin, Kacy (Cory) Mothershed, Bayleigh Madden, Jake Madden; five great-grandchildren, Knox, Tinsley, Parker, Everly, and Jack; sisters, Joan Levine, Pat (Billy) DeDanato, Stephanie (Manny) Gordon; sisters-in-law, Linda (Donald) Spencer, Marie (Gary) Cooper, Barbara Willard, Brenda (Ron) Fitzgerald and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill joined the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and Army Reserves. His career also included Westinghouse, business owner (Non Destructive Testing), and contractor at NAS Pensacola (Non Destructive Testing). After retirement he enjoyed spending time making breads, desserts, and roasting coffee beans for Coffee Grounz & Bake Shoppe, located in Ft. Walton Beach. Bill was a man of many talents, including cooking, woodworking, and photography. Bill will be greatly missed by his beloved family and many friends.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, April 23, 2015, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Joyce Goldenberg Covenant Hospice can be made.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Gilmore Bolen
April 19, 2015
Mrs. Hazel Gilmore Bolen, age 94 of Byrneville, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at her home.
Mrs. Bolen was a native of Bluff Springs, FL and a lifetime member of the Byrneville community where she was a homemaker and a member of Byrneville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bolen was preceded in death by her husbands, Alfred Levins, Dick Gay and Curnis Bolen; grandchildren, Joey Levins, David Alfred Levins, Sherry Louise Levins; sisters, Edna Forte and Lottie Pugh; brothers, Harold Gilmore, Chester Gilmore and Dewey Gilmore.
She is survived by her sons, Wilbur Levins of Century, Joseph Wayne (Brenda) Levins of Lawrenceville, GA; brother, Alton Gilmore of Missouri; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Byrneville United Methodist Church beginning with visitation at 10 a.m. until a 12 p.m. service time with Rev. Hawkins officiating.
Interment will be in Byrneville United Methodist Cemetery in Byrneville.
Pallbearers will be Mrs. Bolen’s grandchildren and honorary pallbearers will be the Ladies of Byrneville United Methodist Church.
Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.flomatonfh.com.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Willie Frank Hall
April 19, 2015
Willie Frank Hall 75, of McCullough, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at his residence. He was retired from the Army National Guard with 22 years of service. He was a prison guard at Fountain Prison with 34 years of service. He was born on January 30, 1940, in Lottie, AL to the late Frank and Jimme Lee Green Hall.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Carl Hall, Paul Hall, Hugh Hall, Charles Hall, Guy Hall, Fonzie Hall and Thera McGhee.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda N. Hall of McCullough; one son, William Allen Hall of McCullough; three daughters, Vicky (Don) Williams of McCullough, Lisa (Ricky) Ward of Excel, and Michelle (Claude) Turberville of Saraland; one brother, Jack (Martha) Hall of Atmore; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Richard Daniels officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Terrell Thomas, Cody Hall, Albert Williams, Bo Ward, Troy McNeil and Bob Hadley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Hall, Jesse Ward, Johnny Gibbs, and Justin Garrett.
Family will receive friends, Monday, April 20, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Donald Edgar Lail
April 17, 2015
Donald Edgar Lail, age 75, of Andalusia, AL passed away on April 16, 2015, in Andalusia. He was a former resident of Jay. Donald was born January 4, 1940, to the late Robert and Mary Lail in Dayton, Ohio. He was a member of the Andalusia Praise and Worship Church of God and he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and gardening. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Vickie Denise Lail; brother, Ronnie Lail; and sister, Mary Jane Salter.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jennie Lail; sons, Jeffrey Lail and Joey (Yonju) Lail; four grandchildren, Brandon, Dena, Diana, and Edgar. He is also survived by brothers, Robert Lail, Kenny (Maggie) Lail, and Richard (Mary) Lail; and sisters, Bernice Barlow and Joyce Courtney and Shirley (Jimmy) Barlow; and numerous nieces nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015, at 2 p.m. at New Bethel Baptist Church in Jay with Reverend Glen Vaughn officiating.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time.
Burial will follow the funeral at Cavalry Baptist Church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Barlow, Travis Barlow, Joey Lail, Lamanuel Courtney, Lus Earl Lail, and Jerome Lail.
Jay Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Betty Jean Gardner Lowry
April 16, 2015
On April 15, 2015, we released Betty Jean Gardner Lowry, our mother, granny, sister, aunt and friend into the hands of the Lord. Her mind left us many years ago to the horrible disease Alzheimers, but her sweet, loving, caring and giving spirit never left her. She was always complimentary, even if it was to tell someone that they had pretty eyelashes. Betty was a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. She especially treasured sharing the love of Jesus with the children through flannel board stories, crafts, music and good ole “get down on the floor play”.
She worked at Monsanto with the love of her life “Bugs” before Henry was born, but chose to be a stay at home mom most of her children’s young lives. She was a substitute teacher at Jay School in all levels, before she became employed with Jay Hospital where she retired. Betty spent most of her time taking care of others. She was a member of Cora Baptist Church and a member of Jay Chapter #208 Order of the Eastern Star.
She was born on October 20, 1934 to the late Genia Augustus King Gardner and Annie Dora Bodie Gardner of Jay, FL.
Preceding her in death was her husband of 53 years, Hubert Henry “Bugs” Lowry, Jr. on June 2, 2013. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Hollis, Roland, Ruthord (Helen), Russell (Mary Lou), and William D Gardner; sisters Myra (HC) Osburn, Geraldine Bond, and Hayrul Ann Patterson.
She is survived by her three children, Henry (Janet) Lowry of Jay, Dora (Eric) Williams of Newton, AL and LeTonya (Christian) Dietiker of Blue Springs, MO; the beats of her heart grandchildren, Krystal and Jennifer Lowry; Briana Williams; Kamuela, Leigh Ana and Sterling Kealii Dietiker; brothers, Robert Earl (the late Mary) of Mableton, GA and Bennie Ray (Joyce) Gardner of Huntsville, AL; and an abundance of special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Cora Baptist Church with Brother LaDon Hall officiating.
We will lay her body in its final resting place, awaiting that glorious resurrection at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery after the services. We will then share food and friendship at the fellowship hall as we celebrate the abundant life that Betty lived.
A visitation will also be held the day prior on Friday, April 17, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home chapel.
Active pallbearers will be Eric Williams, Kamuela Dietiker, Sterling Kealii Dietiker, Bryan Bond, David Deese, and Damon Boutwell.
We would like to thank the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center for their faithful care and concern that they showed Betty throughout her time there.
Michael Lee Lavimoniere
April 16, 2015
Mr. Michael Lee Lavimoniere, 46, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Atmore.
Mr. Lavimoniere was a native of Apalachicola, FL and a lifelong resident of Century. Mr. Lavimoniere worked as a Registered Nurse and was a Veteran of the US Army. He was of the Baptist faith. His grandmother, Alva M. Lashley; grandfather, Lee Lashley; and nephew, Joshua Lavimoniere precede him in death.
He is survived by his father, August Pace; mother, Mary Pace; one son, Kyle Lavimoniere of Chester, VA; one daughter, Margaret Lavimoniere of Byrneville; three brothers, Joe Lavimoniere of Texas, Richard Lavimoniere of Jasper, GA and Todd Pace of Nebraska; and one sister, Alva Enfinger of Century.
Funeral services will be Sunday, April 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Burial will follow at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 18, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Brown, Daniel Fowler, Bud Campbell, Jerry Adams, Paul Soenken and Rick Carpenter.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Susie B. McCord
April 16, 2015
Susie B. McCord, 90, of Brewton, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015.
Mrs. McCord was a native of Tennessee and resided in Pensacola for 51 years prior to moving to Flomaton 15 years ago. She had attended Altersgate United Methodist Church in Molino and was retired from Monsanto.
Preceding Mrs. McCord are her husband of 56 years, Richard P. McCord, and her parents, Albert and Kairee Baldwin.
Survivors include her friend/neighbor, Julia Alexander and two other friends, Steve Carmer and Wilma Powell.
Visitation will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Monday, April 20, 2015, from 1 p.m. until services begin at 2 p.m.
John Joseph Donald
April 14, 2015
Mr. John Joseph Donald passed away on April 13, 2015, at a local hospital in Pensacola after an illness.
He was born on March 12, 1940, in Cantonment. He is preceded in death by his wife, Katie Owen Donald. He was a member of Ensley Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Pensacola.
Surviving Mr. Donald is his first cousin, Valentine P., Billy Theresa, and Lisa Beam, Angie Pennucci, Julie and Morgan Barger; his deceased wife’s family of Frankie Atkinson, William Henry, Boyd, Ronnie, and Clark Owen and family all of South Carolina; his childhood friends that include Frank Lynn, Maynard McMorris and Walter Vaugh.
Funeral services will be held at Ensley Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 512 W. Detroit Blvd. in Pensacola from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.
Mr. Donald will be buried at Gapway Baptist Church Cemetery in Mullins, SC.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South in Pensacola is in charge of arrangements.
Jasper David Simmons
April 14, 2015
Mr. Jasper David Simmons, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mr. Simmons was a native of Atlanta, GA and a resident of Century.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Georgia.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.