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.
Betty Jo Rice Norwood
April 14, 2015
Mrs. Betty Jo Rice Norwood, age 82 passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Norwood was a native of Pollard, AL and a long time member of the Pensacola community where she served as the secretary for Community Baptist Church and worked as a caretaker in the home health field.
Mrs. Norwood is survived by her brother, Charles (Winnie) Rice of Century; sisters, Kate Bondurant of Century and Vicki (Douglas) Hussey of Hernando, MS; grandchildren, Tiffany Howland of Pensacola; great-grandchildren, Nathan M. Godwin, Mikayla C. Godwin, Alyssa N. Godwin and Kymani D. Betts.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 17, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. Henry Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow in Pollard Cemetery in Pollard.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Sherri Renee Jordan
April 14, 2015
Sherri Renee Jordan, 44 of Cantonment, was called home on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Sherri was born on January 29, 1971 in Pensacola. She attended PJC where she received her AA Degree in nursing. She was a member of Pinehaven Baptist Church where she was baptized on November 10, 2013.
Sherri was a loving wife, devoted mother and cherished friend to many.
She is preceded in death by her first cousin, Gabriel Carter.
Sherri is survived by her husband, Victor Mason; loving ex-husband, Tommy Jordan; two sons, Dustin Tyler and Kolby Taylor Jordan; grandson, Laedin Anthony Jordan; father, Sherman Powell; mother, Ruth Elliott; three brothers, Chuck (D.J.) Bell, Joshua (Halee) Powell, and Stevie Powell; five sisters, Crystal Isaac, Carrie Carter, Ashley Perkin, Teresa (L.A.) Vaughn, and Mel Powell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Michael Graham officiating.
Family will receive friends from on Thursday, April 16, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Bell, Dustin Jordan, Kolby Jordan, Thomas Barnes, Joshua Powell, and Tommy Jordan.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmy Ray Poarch
April 12, 2015
Jimmy Ray Poarch, 61, of Molino, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.
Jimmy was born to the late William and Betty Poarch on May 26, 1953, in Greenville, SC.
He is survived by his wife, Geri; children, Debra (Will) Manning of Milton, Garreth Lee Poarch of McCormick, SC, and Anita Poarch of McCormick, SC; grandchildren, Sean Henderson of Molino, Nicole Henderson of Pensacola, Frank Henderson and Albert Roberts both of Milton; his brothers, Jeffrey (Felicia) Poarch of North, SC, Aaron (Sue) Poarch of Portland, OR, and David Poarch of Elgin, SC.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2015, at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Avery Howard Beadle
April 11, 2015
Amaryllis flowers bloomed just in time to cheer Avery Beadle before he slipped peacefully from this life at home on April 7, 2015. He was one month shy of his 97th birthday.
Avery was the youngest of six children born to Frank J. and Fanny Brown Beadle of Minetto, NY, on May 13, 1918. He attributed much of his good health to the fact that, from the 7th through 12 grades, he had a paper route of five miles with 95 customers. Six evenings a week, in every season, he rode his bike making deliveries and earning one penny per paper.
Charles Lindberg’s flight across the Atlantic fueled Avery’s desire to fly, so after high school, he saved $64 for the eight required lessons and then would rent the plane for six dollars to practice. This experience enabled him to enlist in the US Army Air Corps in May, 1941, serving mostly in Montgomery, AL, until his discharge in December 1945.
Upon his rapid promotion to Staff Sergeant he was able to send for his sweetheart, Helen Kowalski of Oswego, NY, and they were wed on June 2, 1942.
Two days after his discharge from the Army, Avery began sweeping floors at the St. Regis Paper Company in Oswego and progressed to become a commercial artist by diligently practicing at home evenings. In 1952, his entire department was transferred to Cantonment, FL, where he and Helen continued to reside.
Avery had numerous talents. He learned to play the trumpet in high school and then played in dance bands, as well as an Army Air Corps band. He also played piano and organ by ear. He enjoyed keeping his yard in pristine condition and dabbled in electronics all his life, building radios and remote control airplanes. He possessed endless curiosity and so, at age 94, bought himself a tablet and learned to use email, delighting in exchanging messages with family and friends.
Avery will be most remembered by all who knew and loved him for his wonderful humor and charm, which he maintained until the end of his days. He often expressed gratitude for the blessed and fortunate life that he and his family enjoyed.
Avery has gone to join Helen, his beloved wife of 72 years, who preceded him in death on Dec. 4, 2014. He is survived by his two children, Sylvia Beadle Zurko of Colorado, and Gary (Danise) Beadle of Cantonment, 3 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
After cremation he will be inurned with his wife at Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Covenant Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Friends are invited to visit the family at 100 Morris Avenue, Cantonment, between 3:00pm and 6:00pm on Friday, April 24.
Freddy Leon Mooney
April 9, 2015
Freddy Leon Mooney, 83 of Oak Grove, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in Pensacola. He was retired after 40 years of service with International Paper Company. He was born in Oak Grove on April 19, 1931, to the late Everette H. and Emily Odie Godwin Mooney. He was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church and served in the United States Navy. He was an avid farmer and had owned and operated the Davisville Country Market.
Freddy is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Joan Rene’ Milstead Mooney; siblings, Margarite McNair, Junior Mooney, Clarence “Punken” Mooney, Patsy Beasley and Bill Mooney.
Survivors include a special companion of 11 years, Betty Mooney of Oak Grove; one son, Eddie (Eunice) Mooney of Oak Grove; three daughters, Teresa (the late Mike) Etheridge of Walnut Hill, Tina (Frankie) Marsh and Teelya Whitehead, all of Oak Grove; one sister, Peggy (Elvin) Pugh of Oak Grove; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Butch Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will be Leslie Mooney, Casey Mooney, Michael Etheridge, Jr., Harrison Whitehead, Brannon Whitehead, Bradley Whitehead and Kyle Bazzelle.
Family will receive friends, Friday, April 10, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.