William Colvin Grissett
May 11, 2015
William Colvin Grissett, a lifelong resident of Escambia County, Alabama, died Friday, May 8, in Atmore.
Mr. Grissett , a graduate of Escambia County High School, Jefferson Davis Community College and Troy University, enjoyed a successful business career. Whether it was work in insurance, hardware, sulphur, or lawn equipment, Mr. Grissett measured his success by how much he could help others. This desire also led to involvement in various church and community activities. Beyond the professional realm, however, the love for his family and friends ensured Mr. Grissett’s lasting success.
Mr. Grissett is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Joyner Grissett; his father and mother, William (Bill) E. and Mary Odom Grissett; brother Donald Gray Grissett; and his father and mother-in-law, W.S. (Buster) & Sarah Vail Joyner.
Mr. Grissett is survived by his daughter, Amy Dean (Michael) of Atmore; son, Scott Grissett (Lindy) of Pensacola; grandchildren, Caitlan, Mary Joyner, Will and Lane; brother, Jerry Grissett of Barnett Crossroads, Alabama; sisters, Mary Emma Morgan (George) of Semmes, Alabama and Nancy Davis (MacArthur) of Barnett Crossroads.
Pallbearers are David Brantley, Jimmy Crook, Jerry Hatfield, Larry Hatfield, Bob Jones and Lewis Redditt.
Honorary pallbearers include Bill Perkins, John Porter, Jim Reece, Mitch Jones, Randy Nichols, Ruth Harrell, Rod Harper, Scott Brewer, Atmore Rotary Club, and Team Members of Atmore Community Hospital.
The family would like to express its warm appreciation for Dr. Jonah McIntyre, Dr. Thabet Alsheikh, Dr. Robert Spencer, Dr. Rammohan S.Rao, Dr. John Wade III, Dr. German Herrera, Dr. Donna E. Salzman, Baptist Hospital of Pensacola and Select Specialty Hospital of Pensacola.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Atmore First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Atmore First United Methodist Church’s “More than Bricks” Campaign , 311 South Pensacola Avenue, Atmore, Alabama 36502; Rotary Club of Atmore’s Academic All Star Program, PO Box 327, Atmore, Alabama 36504; or “Support ACH” c/o Atmore Community Hospital, 401 Medical Park Drive, Atmore, AL 36502.
Nelia Ann Barber
May 11, 2015
Nelia Ann Barber, 77, of Pensacola, passed away May 10, 2015. She was born April 28, 1938, in Evergreen, AL.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ray and Cornelia Padgett and her brother, Charlie Padgett.
Ann is survived by her brother, James Padgett; children, Ricky (Judy), Donna, Cheryl Ann (Gary), and Lisa (Kenny);
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Thursday, May 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Minnie Ruth English
May 7, 2015
Minnie Ruth English, 75 of Walnut Hill, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015, in Pensacola. She was retired from Vanity Fair Mills after 30 years. She was born in Escambia County, AL. on December 25, 1939, to the late Bill and Aleen Crawford Coleman. She attended Bay Springs Full Gospel Church and Dry Springs Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by her son, William English.
Survivors are her husband, Willie T. English of Walnut Hill; two sons, Bill (Angie) English and Thomas English, all of Walnut Hill; two brothers, Cecil Coleman of Atmore and Curtis Coleman of Atlanta, GA; three sisters, Christie Cormeir of Nokomis, FL, Nancy Helsabeck of GA and Jean Searcy of Nokomis, FL; five grandchildren, Lindsey Shepley, Daniel English, Emily English, Erin Kisim and Gunner English.
Services were held Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Gibson officiating.
Interment was in Dry Springs Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.
Joseph Rodney “Rod” Eddins, II
May 5, 2015
Rod is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Lynn; parents, Rodney “Rocky” and Marilyn Eddins; brothers, Greg Eddins (Tammy), Doug Eddins and Mike Eddins (Libbie); nephew, Blane; nieces, Erin, Rachel and Avery; and the love of Rod’s life, Brittany; as well as man’s best friend, Tanner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Lane, Dan Abshire, Alan Little, Steve Tomlin, Lee Weston, Bain Custer, Jim Tatum and Phillip Nix.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9th Ave Campus. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m.Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, 9th Ave Campus with Rev. Ken Griffin officiating. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Florida Sheriff’s Association, Law Enforcement Memorial, P.O. Box 12519, Tallahassee, FL 32317-2519.
Roxie Willis Stallworth
May 4, 2015
Born in Century on June 4, 1925, Mrs. Stallworth was a postal employee, then became a full-time mom. Roxie was loyal to her Lord, her family and the many friends she knew and loved. Many lives were touched by her warm and caring heart. Roxie was a member of Pine Forest Baptist Church where she served the Lord and others for 39 years, as were the number of lashes on our Savior Jesus Christ’s back.
Roxie is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Lee Stallworth, Sr., her parents, Roy and Sallie Willis, sister, Vivian Mize, brothers, Ralph Willis, Charles Willis and Daryl Willis, and son-in-law, John Giuntini.
Survivors include her children, Lee Stallworth, Jr. (Jennie), Mark Stallworth, Sr. (Linda) and Viv Giuntini; four grandsons, two granddaughters and two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Monday, May 4, 2015, from 1 p.m. till the service begins at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Haji Transportation Fund, 800 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534.
Angela C. Meitzler
May 4, 2015
Angela C. Meitzler, 49 of Canoe, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Atmore on June 15, 1965, to Willie and Peggy Jo Buck Booth. She was a beautician for many years but had worked for the past 18 years as a District Manager for Family Dollar Stores.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Jo Booth.
Survivors include her husband, Bubba Meitzler of Canoe; father, Willie Booth; one son, Jason Purcell of Spanish Fort; one daughter, Kaley Powers of Atmore; and many friends.
Services will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Kyles officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Sandra Johnson
May 4, 2015
Sandra Johnson, age 68,of Atmore, passed away May 3, 2015. She was born in Birmingham to Guy Mitchell Sr.and Frances Hall Mitchell. She graduated from Auburn University where she was a charter member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. After teaching math for several years she was privileged to stay home with her two children. She devoted her life to serving the Lord with her family, community, and church. She was a member of Atmore First Presbyterian Church, the Atmore Historical Society, National Day of Prayer Organization, and she served on the board of Sav-A-Life. She loved traveling, gardening, and photography. Her family will remember her as a person who brought joy into the lives of all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Robert A. Johnson Jr.; two children, Audrey (Andy) Alsobrook and Paul (Ashley) Johnson; her twin grandchildren, Anna and Andrew Alsobrook; brother, Guy (Karen) Mitchell,Jr.; and nieces, Melissa Mitchell North and Lauren Mitchell.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 7, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the First Presbyterian Church in Atmore with Rev. Jim Thorpe officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Atmore.
There will be a private graveside service for family only following the funeral service.
Monetary donations can be made to the Atmore First Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tracey Angela Gray
May 2, 2015
Tracey Angela Gray, age 40, of Atmore, passed away on April 28, 2015. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Thomas Gray; grandparents, Elmer and Ester Gray; and grandfather, Melvin Ivey.
Tracey is survived by her son, Noah Gray of Mobile; mother and step-father, Shelia (Joe) Fuller; brothers, Terry (Kellie) Gray of Evergreen and Lance Fuller of Beaumont, TX and Josh Gray of Evergreen; grandmother, Ernestine Ivey of Huntsville, AL; aunt, Debra (Ben) Floyd; and uncle, Ross (Tammy) Ivey; six nieces and three nephews.
A private family graveside service was held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Weaver Cemetery in Brewton, Alabama with Pastor Chris Pruitt officiating services.
Pallbearers were Ben Floyd, Danny Booth, Colton Kelly, and her brothers, Terry Gray, Josh Gray and Lance Fuller.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hattie Schneider
April 28, 2015
Hattie Schneider, 106, of Molino, went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2015. She was born in Pollard, AL, on March 31, 1909, to Elijah and Elizabeth Gay.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, five sisters, her son (the apple of her eye) Carlton Abbott, her daughter-in-law Elizabeth Abbott, and a granddaughter Faye Abbott.
Hattie is survived by two grandchildren; Bennett (Vivian) Abbott and Sandra (Larry) Enfinger; five great-grandchildren; Shannon James, Mindy Smallwood, Courtney Abbott, Ryan (Alex) Abbott, and Kevin Enfinger; six great-great grandchildren; CJ Brackins, Morgan Brackins, Jonas James, Lilly Smallwood, Lexi Smallwood, and Caleb Abbott; foustep-great-grandchildren; Sonja (Bryan) Johnson, Greg (Jennifer) Mosley, Christopher Mosley, and Michael Perry; 13 step-great-great grandchildren; one step great-great-great grandchild and many loving nieces and nephews.
Hattie was a loving person with a very contagious smile. She never met a stranger and was always willing to help everyone. Her wonderful sense of humor was a special gift that produced laughter no matter where she was. She saw many changes in her lifetime and could tell you stories about almost anything you wanted to know. A fish fry with her family was always a great treat for her. She was a true blessing and a real inspiration to everyone. She touched many hearts and will be fondly remembered by all.
Hattie was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Molino for 81 years. She was the oldest and one of the longest standing members of the church. She was also a member of the Sunshine Sunday School Class at Highland. The Specialty Center of Pensacola had been her home for the last six years. She was a very special resident there and was loved deeply by everyone.
Visitation will be held at Highland Baptist Church in Molino on Wednesday, April 29 at 10:00 a.m. with funeral services following at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Brian Calhoun will be officiating.
Joshua Michael Gill
April 28, 2015
Joshua Michael Gill, age 14 of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, April 24, 2015. He is known for his fun-loving personality and being a prankster.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Richard “Dick” Gill; paternal great-grandparents, Christ Norris and Mary Preston; maternal great-grandparents, Marion “Jack” and Louise Ard; and Uncle Richard Ard.
He is survived by his loving mother, Wanda Gill and father, Christopher Gill; paternal grandmother, Karen Gill; maternal grandparents, Frank and Cecelia Ard; many aunts, uncles, and his cousin, Jessica Merritt; and his best buddy, Keshawn Norris.
The family wishes to extend their utmost thanks to Pensacola Pediatrics-Dr. Heather Lenga; Pediatric Services of America; the doctors and nurses at Children’s Health Care of Atlanta; and Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and his teacher.
The family will receive friends at Ensley United Methodist Church from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Reverend Gina Bryan and Reverend Jesse R. Evans, Jr. will be officiating. Ensley United Methodist Church is located at 25 E. Johnson Avenue. Interment will follow at Myrtle Grove Methodist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.