Bobbie Glenda (Strickland) White
December 6, 2014
Bobbie Glenda (Strickland) White, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in Indianapolis, IN.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Losson D. White; parents, James Howard Strickland and Vera (Daniels) Strickland; and great-granddaughter, Kinley Nevaeh Clarke.
Mrs. White is survived by her son, Kenneth H. White; daughter, Glenda V. Butler; five grandchildren, David W. Haid, John C. (Joni) Haid, Greg A. (Lindsay) Haid, Manda L. (Jess) Clarke and Losson D. White; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Roy Chewning, officiating.
Burial to follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Home Health, 9894 East 121st Street, Fishers, IN 46037.
Pallbearers will be David W. Haid, John C. Haid, Greg A. Haid and Kenneth H. White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Hester, Vince Milstead and Billy Ward.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Billy E. “Gene” Salter
December 4, 2014
Today I say goodbye to the love of my life and our children’s lives.
Gene was born in Pensacola and made a living as an industrial carpenter all of his working life. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, golfing and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie and Mayzel Salter; three brothers, Ronnie, Timmy and Raymond; and a sister, Judy Smith.
Gene is survived by his wife and best friend, Teresa; three daughters, Melissa, Sherry (Jason) Stagg, Amity (Matt) Nowling; and ‘the love of his life,’ our granddaughter, Alyssa Kaye “Bae’ Bae’”; sister, Brenda (Tex) Jefferson; brothers, Kenneth, Terry, Donnie and Mark Salter; and several nieces and nephews.
As we say goodbye to Gene we would love for you to come and celebrate his life with us on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. with memorial service starting at 3 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Larry “Pops” Williams
December 2, 2014
Larry “Pops” Williams passed away on November 24th 2014.
Larry was born in Century on March 13th 1950. He retired from the Navy after serving his country for 21 years. Larry will be deeply missed and is survived by his 93-year old mother Margarette Williams; two brothers, David and Buddy and four sisters, Aileen, Florene, Ellen, and Elaine. He also leaves behind two daughters, Danielle Bomhold and Lee McGaha; a son, Larry Williams Jr. and six grandchildren, Payton, Alexis, Jordan, Seth, Olivia and Paul.
Memorial services will be at the Alger Sullivan Historical Society, 610 4th Street in Century on December 7th at 2 pm.
Helen Marie Shiver
December 2, 2014
Helen Marie Shiver, 75 of Pensacola, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014.
Mrs. Shiver was born on March 6, 1939, in Pensacola to the late Claudis and Emma Sasser.
She is survived by her husband, Fred R. Shiver, Jr.; three sons, Barry (Gwen), Gregory (Connie), and Craig (Vickie) Shiver; two grandsons; two granddaughters; two great grandsons; a brother, Thomas (Cheryl) Sasser; and a special friend, Mona Jernigan.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Koyickal, officiating. Burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with a rosary starting at 6:00 p.m..
Rachel “Aunt Diddy” Butler
December 2, 2014
Rachel “Aunt Diddy” Butler, 97 of Molino passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014.
Mrs. Butler had worked in the school system for 43 years. The last 17 years she had worked civil service in the office at Tate High School. She was a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Butler, Jr.; son, Charles M. Butler; brothers, Billy English, E.T. English, McClellan English and John D. English; sisters, Kate Reeves, Agnes Weatherford, Inez English and Lucille White.
Mrs. Butler is survived by her grandson, Mark (Paula) Butler; great grandson, Blake Butler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A very special thank you to West Florida Hospital Floor 2 North: Jill, Kelly, Sophia, and Lillie for all the wonderful care given to Aunt Diddy.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Fred Stallworth, officiating. Burial to follow in St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at the funeral home.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements
David Lee Comalander
December 1, 2014
Mr. David Lee Comalander, 54, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014, in Century.
Mr. Comalander was native of Century and a resident of McDavid for most of his life. Mr. Comalander knew Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, loved to hunt, was a master carpenter and fabricator. He was very smart, he could do anything that he set his mind too. He was a very creative person. He also enjoyed painting, drawing, being with friends, family, and church on Sunday. He attended the Byrneville Mennonite Church. He would do anything to help you, give the shirt off his back if you needed it. His parents, James Dove and Beulah Comalander; one sister, Georgia Anne Prescott; and two brothers, Darrell Ray Comalander and Chris Comalander, precede him in death.
Survivors include his two sons, John David Comalander of Bratt and Christopher Lee Comalander of Bay Minette and their mother, Lori Horton of Beulah; six brothers, James Comalander of McDavid, Larry Comalander of McDavid, Jerry Comalander of Dothan, Lamar Comalander of Opp, Allen Comalander of Frisco City, LA and Reaggie Harold Comalander of Orlando; six sisters, Eleanor Stuckey of McDavid, Melba Townsend of Byrneville and Mary Wiggins Hall of Bratt; three grandchildren, Kaydence Comalander, Ciara Comalander and Jake David Comalander; and countless nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 1, 2014, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Marvin Bender officiating.
Burial was at the Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, James Palmer, Brian Wiggins, Eric Wiggins, Allen Holland, James Hughes and Dale Townsend.
Nicholas Renato Baer
December 1, 2014
Nicholas Renato Baer, 22, passed away on November 25, 2014. He was born in Hartford Connecticut and Nick moved to Pensacola in 2001. He attended Longleaf Elementary, Brentwood Middle, George Stone and Pensacola Junior College. Nick was a welder and worked at the family business with plans of taking the business over in the future. Nick was always smiling and had a big heart. Everyone laughed when Nick was around whether it was because of his wit or his antics. Nick was always helping others and his love and devotion to his family was fierce.
Nick was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Henry Baer.
Survivors include Gena Kim Register, fiancé; Kai Sung Baer, son; Jacqueline Baer Jensen, mother; Riki Lee Jensen, step-father; Ryan Henry Baer, brother; Sean Patrick Jensen, brother; Taitana Jensen and Brittany Jensen, step-sisters; Douglas and Patricia Fagan, maternal grandparents; Ron and Celeste Baer, paternal grandparents; Michael Baer, uncle; Paul and Jackie Hughes, uncle and aunt; Dave Best, uncle; Cyndi Baer, aunt; Dave Adams, uncle; Andrea Baer, aunt; Kelly Fagan, aunt; Liz Tarnell, aunt; cousins and countless friends.
Nick may be gone, but he will live always in our hearts and be seen in his son.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. with the funeral service at 4 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Bessie Marie Owens
December 1, 2014
Bessie Marie Owens, 91, of Atmore, passed away on November 28, 2014, at her residence. She was born on November 3, 1923, to the late John Leslie and Bessie Trest Richerson. She was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church and had been a member since 1956. She was a member of the Friendship Quilting Club. She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Sibley T. Richerson; sister, Ouida Bunch; infant sister, Madline Richerson and two sons-in-law, Charles E. Gideons, Sr. and David Davidson.
She is survived by her children, Dr. Rodney (Donna) Owens and Marilyn O. Gideons-Davidson; grandchildren, Charles “Eddie” (Tammy) Gideons, Tammy Gideons-Kaiser, Malcolm “Bub” Gideons, Ondrea Marie Gideons Williamson, Monica Gideons Ziglar, Johnathon (Angelique) Owens and Jason (Melissa) Owens; 18 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014, at 11 a.m. from the Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Diane Everette, Rev. Jean Spikes and Rev. Phillip Chase officiating.
Family will receive friends Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. from Bethel United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Big Oak Boy’s and Girl’s Ranch P.O. Box 507 Springville, AL 35146 or at bigoak.org.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jay Stewart Jefcoat
November 29, 2014
Jay Stewart Jefcoat, known to many as “Coach” walked into eternity with Jesus on November 27, 2014. He was born August 21, 1949, in Montgomery to Nathan Jefcoat and Alma Stewart Jefcoat.
He graduated from Livingston University with a bachelor’s of science degree and a master’s degree in physical education. He retired in 2011 from a 40 year coaching career. Coach Jefcoat was offensive coordinator for Troy State University during the national championship season of 1984, as well as leading Charles Henderson High School in Troy to a state championship in 1980 as head coach. He also coached at Livingston University and high schools in Alabama and Florida.
He left an inspiring legacy for those who will always cherish him. Jay lived to serve Christ, his purpose in life was to glorify our Savior. The love he demonstrated to others was a true reflection of Jesus living in Him. He was a very humble man and left a mark on everyone’s life he touched. Jay was a member of Olive Baptist Church where he taught the Raymond Oliver men’s Sunday School class and the Overcomer’s Sunday School class. Over the years he taught, mentored, and discipled many men on the football field and off. He led by example.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Nathan and Alma Jefcoat. He is survived by his wife, Debbe Jefcoat, better known to him as “his bride.” his children, Mark Jefcoat (Mandy) of Monroeville, Eddie Jefcoat (Jodie) of Troy, Trent Goodson (Melissa) of Lake City, FL, and Gabe Goodson of Pensacola; two brothers, Chad Jefcoat (Janet) of Montgomery, John Jefcoat (Stephanie) of Wetumpka; a sister, Judi Jefcoat Lackey (Russell) of Montgomery; mother-in-law, Margaret Dickens Entrekin of Brundidge; brother-on-law, Jimmy King (Jennifer) of Brundidge; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Olive Baptist Church Monday, December 1, 2014. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and tje funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Ministry Village at Olive, Chris House Program.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Alan DeWayne Kennington
November 29, 2014
Alan DeWayne Kennington age 57 of Milton passed away on November 27, 2014 in Pensacola. Alan was a lifelong resident of Milton and enjoyed riding through the town in his El Camino and could weather any storm. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to those who knew him.
Alan was preceded in death by his father R.H. Kennington and his aunt Fannie Cawthon.
He is survived by his mother Melba Jean Kennington, three daughters Kristen, Holly, and Ashleigh Kennington, two grandchildren Caden and Kaelee, three brothers Robert, James, and Charles (Amber) Kennington, and his best friend David Winkles.
A visitation will be held for Alan at Jay Funeral Home chapel on November 30, 2014, from 1-2 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. on the same day at Jay Funeral Home. His burial will follow services at Crain cemetery in Milton, Florida.
Pallbearers will be David Winkles, Farrell Parks, Jason Stansfield, Lamar Kennington, Randolph Kennington, Charles Kennington, Robert Franklin, and Scott Cawthon.
Anyone who is interested in celebrating Alan’s life is welcome at 100 Mclaughlin Road, his house in Allentown immediately following the burial.