Mr. James E. (Buddy) Robinson
August 18, 2014
Mr. James E. (Buddy) Robinson, age 95, of Atmore, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
He was born in Repton, AL, to the late Ernest N. and Margaret Straughn Robinson. He was a Coast Guard/Navy veteran of WWII and was a devoted member of St. Robert Bellarmine
Catholic Church. He co-owned Atmore Recap Shop for 32 years with his brother Babe.
During his lifetime, he donated over 10 gallons of blood to The American Red Cross, was a past commander of the American Legion, and an avid community volunteer and leader.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Linda Pavonne Robinson, his parents and two siblings, Henderson Robinson, and Edward “Babe” Robinson.
Mr. Robinson is survived by four children, Margaret (the late Keith) Russell of Orange Beach, Sherry (Mike) Roberts of Atlanta, Kathy (Gary) Heacock of Talladega, and Karl (Alison) Robinson of Atmore; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The family held a private memorial on August 8th.
Donations may be made to the Atmore Chapter of The American Red Cross, American Legion (Atmore Post), or St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church.
Richard Hardy Rhyne
August 18, 2014
Richard Hardy Rhyne went to meet with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 14, 2014.
He began his journey on November 5, 1937, in Bonifay, born to Hardy and Evelyn Rhyne. He later moved to Ft. Walton Beach, where he attended Choctawhatchee High School and received the football “Top Player of the Year” award in 1956 and graduated in 1957.
Richard served in the United States Army as a paratrooper for six years, and was dedicated to his God and Country.
Richard began a dedicated career as a Florida Highwaypatrolman in 1962. He moved to Pensacola in the early 60’s serving Northwest Florida, where he was honored with awards such as the Gordon Smith Award for Outstanding State Trooper in 1974, and State Trooper of the Year twice, as well as many other accomplishments and awards. He served as a homicide investigator for many years, and retired as a sergeant in June 2001 with 39 years and four months service.
Richard is known best for his passion for life and spirited personality. He is described by many as a lifelong friend, always dancing through life, generous, never meeting a stranger, always smiling and laughing with a hug for everyone. He was a great story teller, avid hunter, fisherman, boater, and still loved to jet ski at the age of 76. He coached his sons in little league football for the Brent Raiders and had been a member of the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club for many years. No matter what Richard was passionate about, he gave it his heart and soul, making a lasting impression on everyone he encountered and affecting their hearts and lives like no other, without even realizing it.
He is survived by his love of 12 years, Sandra “Kaye” Enterkin; two sons, Richard “Tim” (Marcella) Rhyne and Randall A. Rhyne (Nancy Balk) both of Pensacola; one stepdaughter, Dana (Ken) Whitton of Mobile; nine grandchildren, Brandon (Jenna) Rhyne of Pensacola, Whitney Rhyne (Cody Bunten) of Summerdale, Peyton and Bailey Rhyne of Pensacola; Brian, Deven, Nathan, Ayden and Brendalyn Whitton of Mobile; two great granddaughters; three brothers, Gordon (Vickie) Rhyne, Mark (Connie) Rhyne, and Glen (Pam) Rhyne; one sister, Judy (George) Vilardi and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Chris Hendrix, officiating. Burial to follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2014, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be David Karasek, Dewayne Williamson, Marque Hendrix, Nick Carter, Ray Danielson and Ray Dykes.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North entrusted with arrangements.
Mary Frances Miller
August 18, 2014
Mary Frances Miller, 93, formerly of Flomaton passed away on August 14, 2014,at Rock Creek Health and Rehab Center in Sulphur Springs, TX. She was born on October 16, 1920, in Morvin, AL, the daughter of Houston and Ora May Armstead McNider. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Flomaton. She married Fred C. Miller in 1944 (who preceded her in death) and together they ran Miller’s Clothing Store in Flomaton for over 30 years (1948 to 1979).
She was also preceded in death by daughter, Glenda Miller Summerford, brothers; Sydney Elliot McNider, James McNider, and Magnus McNider.
She is survived by son, Fred M. (Jean) Miller and of Sulphur Springs, TX, son-in-law, George Summerford of Charleston, SC, grandchildren, Melanie (David) Miller McGee of Heath, TX, Valerie (Chad) Miller Moniz of Yorktown, VA, Ginger (William) Summerford Gorrell of Apex, NC, Grant (Priscilla) Summerford and of Charleston, SC, Ginny Summerford of Charleston, SC.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Flomaton Cemetery with Rev. Dustin Stockstill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flomaton Cemetery Fund, Escambia County Bank, P.O. Box 601, Flomaton, AL 36441.
Rodie Comalander
August 14, 2014
Mr. Rodie Comalander, 23, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mr. Comalander was a native of McDavid, former resident of Robertsdale, and resided in McDavid, for the past couple of years. Mr. Comalander was very loving, caring, always with a smile on his face and he made everyone laugh. He attended the Byrneville Mennonite Church.
Survivors include his mother, Melissa Comalander of Robertsdale; sisters, Samantha Johnson, Tabitha Johnson and the twins, Allison and Alicia Johnson all of Robertsdale; father, Buford Wiggins and his wife Sharon of Davisville; grandparents, James and Elizabeth Comalander of McDavid and Dollie and Buford Johnson of Cantonment; brother, Scotty Wiggins of Davisville; sister, Heather Wiggins of Flomaton; two nephews, Trenton and Jay Johnson of Robertsdale; and stepfather, Tracy Johnson of Cantonment.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 16, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Justin Morce and Bro. Marvin Bender officiating.
Burial will follow at the Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, August 15, 2014, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Reese Thames, Austin Emmons, Dilan Guss, Buck Comalander, Michael Lanzer, Dustin Devine, James Kennedy and Chad Varnadore.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Kyle Peterson, Nick Foster, John Carter, Brandon Varnadore and Dustin Cook.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama
Julia Beatrice Huckabee Johnson
August 13, 2014
Julia Beatrice Huckabee “Hobbie” “Aunt Bea” Johnson 90, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014, in Atmore. She was a retired seamstress with Vanity Fair Mills. She was born in Wayne, AL on January 27, 1924, to the late Johnson Garfield and Ludie Ellen Stephens Huckabee.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Hughlen V. Johnson; brothers, William James Huckabee, Byrd Huckabee and Henry David Huckabee; sisters, Gladys Smith, Uldean Oliver, Mary Burge and Louise Hicks; grandson, Kevin Matthew Johnson; and son-in-law, James T. Sanborn.
Survivors include one son, H. Julian (Sarah Nell) Johnson; three daughters, Sharon Stansbury-Sanborn; Patricia Johnson Chastain and Nona Kay Johnson all of Atmore; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dukes officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be James Hall, Dexter Mallard, Charles Ware, Larry Downing, Ron Weinmann and Hilbert Hall.
Family will receive friends Thursday, August 14, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Margaret Terry Strawbridge Smith
August 12, 2014
Mrs. Margaret Terry Strawbridge Smith was born March 24, 1929, in Atmore and died August 11, 2014, in Atmore Community Hospital.
She is predeceased by her husband, James E. Strawbridge, Sr.; son, James E. (Eddie) Strawbridge, Jr.; and husband Bernie Ray Smith.
Margaret was one of nine children born to Ed McGowin Terry and Fannie Elizabeth Fountain Terry. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Edwin, Lewis, Joseph Walker (JW), James
(Jamie), William and G.K. Terry; and sisters, Lillian Terry Levy Lynn and Florence Terry Ezell.
Margaret is survived by her granddaughter, Elizabeth Strawbridge Brightman (Ryan) of Mobile; step-daughter, Pam Smith Watson; step-sons, Joe Smith, Gary Smith and Marc Smith,
all of Mobile; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Margaret was a lover of Alabama football and the Atlanta Braves. She retired from The First National Bank of Atmore (now First National Bank & Trust) on December 31, 1985, as vice
president and cashier with thirty-five years of loyal service to the bank.
Margaret was a member of McRae Street United Methodist Church of Atmore, but never lost her love of church and family at her childhood church, Bethel United Methodist Church of Atmore.
Visitation will be held August 13, 2014, at Johnson Quimby Funeral from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m., with Rev. Diane Everette officiating.
Pallbearers will be Bill Terry, Rodney Owens, Hal Johnson, Gary Darby, Steve Dantzler and Kevin O’Donnell.
Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Sam Eugene Tucker
August 12, 2014
Sam Eugene Tucker, 78, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 10,2014. He was born on May 2, 1936, in Hamilton, MS to Sam P. and Mamie Nix Tucker. The family moved to Frisco City, Ala., while Sam was a small child. He was the second of eight children.
He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Hormel Foods Corporation of MN. Sam was a member of East Brent Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and belonged to the Scottish Rite. He loved fishing, hunting and Alabama football. Above all Sam was a child of God and believed the most important thing in life is to know Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Ray Tucker; and sisters, Nancy Sewell, Manie McGee and Ellen Rowell.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Annette Walston Tucker; daughter, Sandra Tucker of Chicago, IL; son, Keith (Debi) Tucker of Cantonment and their four children, Topanga, Noah, Tatyana and Pandora (the light of their PawPaw’s life, they loved him dearly); his two brothers, John of Gadsden, AL and Allen of Gulf Shores; sister, Janice Peterson of Century; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at East Brent Baptist Church on August 13, 2014, at 11:30 a.m. with visitation at 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Dale Patterson will officiate.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Covenant Hospice for all the loving care they provided, especially Karen, Donna, Tosha and Doug.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sam’s memory to East Brent Baptist Church, Building Fund, 4801 N. Davis Hwy, Pensacola, Florida 32503.
Lavonne D. Willis
August 12, 2014
Mrs. Lavonne D. Willis 86, of Huxford, passed away August 11, 2014, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 5, 1928, in Escambia County, Alabama to the late Barney and Vickie Taylor Day. She was a retired O.B. unit nurse from Greenlawn Hospital, devoted member of Huxford Baptist Church and a member of the Huxford Order of the Eastern Star. She is preceded in death by her parents and her five siblings.
She is survived by her son, William B. (Debra) Willis of Bratt; two daughters, Badonda Womack of Huxford and Kimberly Willis of Foley; grandchildren, Deena Sprague, Melanie Luker, Holly Shipp, Brandi Womack, Mandi Davis, Chad Willis; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 14, 2014, at 3 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Rev. James Boyd officiating.
Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 1 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
A special thanks to the Gentiva Hospice, Atmore Home Health and Huxford Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Flora E. Thomley Peacock
August 11, 2014
Flora E. Thomley Peacock, 87 of Perdido, passed away Sunday August 10, 2014, at her residence. She was a homemaker, born in Perdido on April 4, 1927, to the late Jessie Jack and Myrtle Levins Thomley.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Luman Peacock; brother, Elisha Thomley; and sister, Earlean Hicks.
Survivors include four Sons, Lonell (Linda) Peacock White of House Fork, James (Patsy) Peacock, Ronnie (Judy) Peacock and Larry (Diane) Peacock, all of Bay Minette; Janice Cox
of Perdido; one brother, Sylvester ( Joyce) Thomley of Lottie; four sisters, Eulalia Hadley of Perdido, Aileen Quinley of Bay Minette, Jean (Max) White of Perdido and
Frankie (Wendell) Hall of Bay Minette; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Angelo Thomley and Bro. Michael Hadley officiating.
Interment will follow in Bryars-McGill cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
John Shiver, Jr.
August 11, 2014
Mr. John Shiver, Jr., 93, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Atmore.
Mr. Shiver was a native of Perdido and resident of Atmore for the past 90 years. Mr. Shiver was member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. He was a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and owner and operator of Shiver’s Auto Service. He was a veteran of World War II, was in over 75 European combat missions as a flight engineer and gunner from 1942 to 1945. He served in the 8th AF, 9th AF, 12th AF and 15th AF in North Africa and Italy.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Myrtle Shiver.
Survivors include his son, Jeff (Laura) Shiver of West Lafayette, IN; daughter, Martha (David) Walker of Atmore; one brother, Larry Shiver of Atmore; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2014, from 10 a.m. until service time at the First Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Jim Staff, David Smith, Billy Wayne Brannum, Jimmy Coker, Arnold Amos and Wayne Dean.
Honorary pallbearers will be VFW members.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.