Minnie “Louise” Conway
January 1, 2015
Minnie “Louise” Conway,84 of Atmore, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2014, in Atmore. She was a caregiver with home health for the home bound. She was born in Atmore on October 5, 1930, to the late William McKinley and Minnie Lee King Conway.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Willonese Boutwell.
Survivors include one son, Raymond (Donna) Boutwell and one daughter, Eloise Adkins all of Atmore and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Friday January 2, 2015, at 4 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Family will receive friends Friday, January 2, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 3 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Ethylene Overstreet
December 29, 2014
Ethylene Overstreet, long time resident of Walnut Hill, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014, from cancer at the age of 85. Mrs. Overstreet was born in Wallace, Alabama on June 26, 1929, to John Emmons and Linnie Virginia Jeter Kirchharr. She was the mother of four children, six grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. “Granny” as she was affectionately called, was a member of Enon Baptist Church in Walnut Hill. She was retired from Monsanto as a production worker.
Ethylene was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Wilson Overstreet; daughter, Betty Jo Overstreet; brothers, Willie Agee Kirchharr and James Woodrow Kirchharr; sisters, Imaree Miller Carter, Myrtle Davidson, Alice Grubbs, Hazel Timothy, and Lynette Milstead.
Mrs. Overstreet is survived by her children, Charlotte Lucas (Phil), Margaret Little (John), and Calvin Dewayne Overstreet; grandchildren, Rhonda Little Baca, John Eric Little (Jennifer), Kinzie Lucas Shamblin (Jim), Kelly Lucas Lawson, Brittni Overstreet Stanford (Blake), and Calvin Taylor “Ty” Overstreet; great-grandchildren, Ryan Baca, Alex and Julianna Little, Lorri and Raegan Harrell, Ariana and Ashlyn Dionne, Bentley and Braylynn Stanford, and Griffin Lawson. She is also survived by two brothers, Fletcher Kirchharr and Kenneth Earl Kirchharr. Mrs. Overstreet is also survived by her caregivers, Robert and Mary Hall.
Funeral services will be held at Enon Baptist Church in Walnut Hill (Bay Springs), on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Eulogy will be given by her grandson Eric Little. Reverend Buddy Boles will conduct the services.
Pallbearers will be Eric Little, Ty Overstreet, Blake Stanford, Ryan Baca, Edward Giddins and Johnny Giddins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Hall and Kenneth Wayne Garrett.
Johnson Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family would like to give special thanks to Mary and Robert Hall, Covenant Hospice and the staff of Century Rehabilitation in Century for providing for our mother’s care.
Malcolm L. ‘Mac’ Montgomery
December 29, 2014
On Christmas Day Malcolm L. ‘Mac’ Montgomery joined the Lord in his Heavenly home.
He served his country as a member of the U. S. Army. He was a hard-working, kind and generous man who never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Christa L. Montgomery.
Mac is survived by his son, Mark Montgomery; daughter, Susie (Kevin) Butler; seven grandchildren, Courtney Montgomery, Tyler Butler, Tristan (Danielle) Butler, Jeff (Jennifer) Bennett, Josh Bennett, Guy Rayner, Sierra Cody; six great-grandchildren, Brayden and Bristol Macks, Bane Butler, Ethan Rayner, Jordyn and Stokley Bennett; and his fur babies that were his world, Dixie and Reese; along with numerous friends.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Lenna Purvis Langford
December 27, 2014
Lenna Purvis Langford, a minister’s wife for 68 years, died Thursday, December 25, 2014, in Atmore. She was 85 years old. Mrs. Langford, an Edna, Texas native, was a resident of Atmore since 1959. She was an original founding member of Calvary Baptist Church in Atmore, which was organized in 1977 by Rev. & Mrs. C. L. Langford. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church in Goodway, Alabama.
Lenna loved meeting new people and made many friends over the years. She was a Christian and a prayer warrior and uplifted many heavy hearts throughout the years with her smile and prayers. Her hobbies included cooking, reading, Scrabble and gardening. She was a devoted, selfless mother and friend who will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Nina Alderson Purvis and her sisters, Marie Maass and Eleanor Sotorske.
Survivors include her husband, Colton L. Langford of Atmore; two sons, Jimmy Langford and David Langford both of Atmore; three daughters, Karen (Mike) Brown of Louisiana, Nina Langford and Lana Langford both of Atmore; one brother, Melvin Purvis of Virginia; one sister, Bonnie Blackmon of Atmore; one stepsister, Carolyn Young of Louisiana; two grandchildren, Christopher (Karen) Brown of Texas and Waylon (Allison) Brown of Louisiana; four great-grandchildren, Chloe Elizabeth Brown, Cooper John Brown, Tyler Rogers and Tallon Abel Brown.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Atmore.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at First Baptist Church in Atmore. Rev. Otis Thames, Rev. C. L. Langford, and Rev. Arnold Hendrix will officiate with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Chris Brown, Waylon Brown, Gary Langford, Gary Cooper, Jerry Wayne Brown, and Brian Presley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dewey Fowler, James Bolton, Earl Harrison, Greg Norwood, and Charles Kyser.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions of Bibles in Lenna’s name may be made to The Gideon’s International.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Douglas Ray Holt
December 26, 2014
Mr. Douglas Ray Holt, 79, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mr. Holt was a native and life long resident of Flomaton. Mr. Holt was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Armstrong after 35 years of service. He was a lifelong member of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Francis Brown Holt parents, Joel and Edna Holt and brother Donald Holt.
Survivors include his son, Mike (Lisa) Holt of Flomaton, sister, Linda H. White of Flomaton and Grandchild Lauren C. Holt of Orlando.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 27, 2014, from 5-8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore
Graveside services will be Sunday, December 28, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Little Escambia Church Cemetery with Rev. Doug Hogg officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Elma Malese Johnson
December 26, 2014
Mrs. Elma Malese Johnson, age 94 of Flomaton, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014, at her home.
She was a native and lifetime resident of the Flomaton area where she was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. Johnson; daughter, Pearl McCurdy; son, Jerry Johnson; and daughter-in-law, Gloria Johnson.
She is survived by her children, Wilson (Mavis) Johnson of Flomaton, Bettie (Clayton) Armstrong of Pace, Jeanette Johnson of Flomaton, Katherine (Bob) Reid of Byrneville, Charles (Faye) Johnson of Flomaton, Ronald (Brenda) Johnson of Flomaton and Donald (Linda) Johnson of Flomaton.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2014, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Bro. Michael Johnson and Bro. Phil Armstrong officiating.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Keith Reid, Heath Johnson, Cory Johnson, Bart Johnson, Travis Johnson, Steven Johnson, DeWayne McCurdy, Steve Turner.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Bertha Louise Crutchfield
December 26, 2014
Mrs. Bertha Louise Crutchfield, age 85 of Flomaton, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014, at Century Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a native of Escambia County, Florida and a lifetime resident of Flomaton. She worked as a seamstress with Vanity Fair Mills and was a member of Lambeth Holiness Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Cleveland Moye and Jack Crutchfield.
She is survived by her step-son, Randy Crutchfield of Pensacola; daughters, Judy (Mike) Boutwell and Anita (Earl) Bradley all of Flomaton; sister, DeVera Moye of Brewton; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Bro. Andy Boutwell officiating.
Interment will follow in Traveler’s Rest Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers will be Michael Boutwell, Douglas Boutwell, Dusty Boutwell, Trey Boutwell, Shon Haveard and Luke Mitchell.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Shirley Jean Wilson
December 24, 2014
Shirley Jean Wilson, 85, of Loxley, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. Ms. Wilson was a retired registered nurse. Ms. Wilson was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Amy Bell Wheat; brothers, Clyde Wheat, and James Wheat; sisters, Inez Hulsey, Minnie Holycross, Grace Harless and Sara Diehl.
She is survived by her daughter, Lori Jean (Richard) Monroe of Loxley; sons, Harold Philip (Sandra) Wilson of Atmore, Joseph Gregory (Marcella) Wilson of Canoe, Jonathon Clay Wilson of Lillian, AL, and Patrick Sean (Kristy) Wilson of Silverhill, AL; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services were held Thursday, December 18, 2014, at the Tuscaloosa Memorial Park in Tuscaloosa.
Stephen M. Yerg, Jr.
December 24, 2014
Stephen M. Yerg, Jr., 83, a native of Century, and a long time resident of Molino, passed away December 22, 2014, in Pensacola. Mr. Yerg retired from International Paper Company after 42 years. He served in the Korean Conflict with the US Army. He was a free Mason for 54 years and served as secretary of Lodge 332 for over 30 years and was also a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Cantonment.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Norma Yerg; parents, Stephen and Mary Yerg; brother, Jimmy Yerg; and daughter-in-law, Jody Yerg.
Survivors include three sons, Steve (Blieka) Yerg, Phillip Yerg and Keith Yerg; daughter, Stephanie (Greg) Carlisle; brother, Frank (Vera) Yerg; two granddaughters, Brittany Yerg and Alicia (Justin) Long; and three great-grandchildren, Michael Butler, Kaydance Long and Ariel Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Sacred Heart ICU and Select Specialty Hospital.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (curealz.org).
The visitation will be Saturday, December 27, 2014, from 1 p.m. until funeral services at 2 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Roger Freeman Cruit
December 24, 2014
Mr. Roger Freeman Cruit, 73, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014, in Mobile.
Mr. Cruit was a native of Huxford and a resident of Atmore for most of his life. Mr. Cruit was an avid fisherman. His parents, Robert & Verna Cruit and two brothers, Wendell Cruit and Jimmie Cruit precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Judy “Tina” Cruit of Atmore; one daughter, Terri Cruit (Dewayne) Dewberry of Bay Minette; one brother, Wayne (Cathy) Cruit of North Carolina; two sisters, Frances Sexton of Oklahoma and Jana (Randall) Gilmore of Mobile; five grandchildren, Cody (Jamie) White, Kevin (Stacie) White, Bobby Dewberry, Mark (Dasha) Dewberry and Matt Dewberry; and three great-grandchildren, Brenden White, Hayden White and Alexis White.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Leo Kent officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 26, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Josh Montel, Bruce Smith, Buckie Dawson, Joe Drew, Jeremy Rolin and Chad White.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Reed, Jim Biggs, David Gibbs, Billy Wayne Branun and David Smith.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.