Donna Alexander-Melton
May 12, 2015
Everyday people enter your life without changing it. Once in a lifetime does someone impact your life in such a way that you are forever blessed. Donna Sue Alexander was that kind of person. Heaven is celebrating its newest angel. Donna was lifted from this earth into God’s arms on Sunday evening. She was a loving, compassionate person that truly lived to serve God and bring out the best in everyone that was blessed to meet her. She lived life to the fullest in every way. Donna would always seem to find the positive in every situation even when faced with the overwhelming negative.
A lifelong native of Pensacola, Donna worked in many volunteer capacities with several local churches helping those in need. She traveled to Indonesia on a Tsunami relief team to help comfort families and offer those suffering a vision of hope. She gave tirelessly of herself and would do so with that beautiful smile that would bring comfort and peace to those that were fortunate to see it. When asked why she gave so much to so many she would simply say “it’s the right thing to do”. Donna loved the beach and being around friends and family but the thing that gave her the most joy were her three terriers Lou, Henry and Earny. Anyone that knew Donna knew about her love of her “babies”.
Donna is preceded in death by her father, William (Bill) Alexander.
She is survived by her husband, Darrell Melton; mother, Dorothy (Dot) Alexander; sister, Tammy Alexander Beck; stepchildren, Brandon (Jami) Melton and Caisi; Amanda Melton and Jason Melton; cousin, Sandy Mason; nephew, Will (Melissa) Beck; and niece, Shawna (John) Mason and Ezra.
Pallbearers were Will Beck, Brandon Melton, Jason Melton, Andy Tobin, Mike Leckenby and Royce Johnson.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Pensacola Police Department and Fire Department for their efforts on Sunday evening.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Traylor.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Terry Simmons
May 11, 2015
Terry Simmons age 59 of Jay, passed away on May 7, 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a devoted family man and his grandchildren were his world. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Simmons; grandparents, John Thomas and Mattie Bell Scarborough and Katie and Henry Simmons; and mother-in-law, Mattie Black.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Debbie Simmons; children, Katrina White and Jon Simmons; grandchildren, Stephen Brown, Brittany Williams, Austin Simmons, Jaden Simmons, and Hunter Simmons; great-granddaughter, Alayna Johnson; mother, Pat Cassidy; sisters, Glenda Booker, Janice, Debbie, Dawn Holloway, Robbie Hicks, Crystal Watts, and Heather McArthur; brothers, Randy Simmons, Tony Simmons, and Curtis Simmons II; father-in-law, Armand Black; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Jay Funeral Home with Brother Earle Greene officiating.
Burial was at Dixonville Community Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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.