Cynthia Michelle Jay
May 29, 2024
Mrs. Cynthia Michelle Jay, age 55, passed away, Tuesday, May 27, 2024, in Mobile, AL. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL.
She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She loved her animals, and enjoyed watching westerns and Alabama Football. She was known for being a Disney and Elvis Presley collector.
She is preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bobby” McCall.
She is survived by her mother, Faye (Joe) Collins, of Orange Beach, AL; three sons, Michael (Holly) McCurdy, of Flomaton, AL; Chris (Stormie) McCurdy, of Atmore, AL; Jonathan (Brandy) McCurdy, of Pollard, AL; one brother, Robert (Shannon) McCall, of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren, Robert, Gabriel, Marina, Chloe, Tristan, Wiley, two nieces, Ashlynn McCall, Kyleigh McCall, one nephew, Blake McCall, other relatives and friends.
Memorial service will be held Monday, June 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Pastor Farron Wilson officiating.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 3, 2024 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel funeral Homes, LLC.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Gary Wayne Driver
May 29, 2024
Gary Wayne Driver, 69, a lifelong resident of Molino, FL, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, to be with our Lord Jesus Christ surrounded by his family and friends.
Gary passed away in the home his mother and father built and raised him in. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends on the porch, he loved to reminisce, quick to tell one of the many stories of his childhood when Barrineau Park Road was a red muddy dirt road. As an adult Gary was a welder and later in life he ran several grocer meat departments. He loved to go to the river, fish, and just being outdoors. He loved his family dearly.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Mrs. Elizabeth and Mr. Oscar Driver; and brother, Howard (Martha) Driver.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 25 years this year, Katherine “Loriann” Driver, loving sisters, Barbara Kite (Jimmie) and Sylvia Kelly (Michael); the sons he loved fiercely, Corey Driver, Kyle Driver, and Tyler Driver; step-children, Tabitha Bucci (Chris), Christopher Gulsby, and Heather Gulsby; and grandson, Hayden Gulsby; whom Gary and Katherine raised and for all intents and purposes, is their son. Gary is also survived by many step-grandchildren who he treated as his own.
Special thanks to his caregiver during the last several weeks of his life, Tabitha, for she bore a heavy hearted task.
There will be a celebration of life for Gary on Saturday, June 22nd, at 2 p.m. at Byrneville Community Church 1351 Byrneville Rd. Century, FL 32535 (the little white church on the hill). Friends and family are encouraged to bring drinks and finger food.
Judy Ann Joyner Campbell
May 29, 2024
Judy Ann Joyner Campbell, 81, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on May 23, 2024. She was born in her grandparents’ home in Evergreen, Alabama on October 12,1942 to Leroy and Vermelle Joyner.
Judy was a graduate of Pensacola Technical High School. She was married to Jimmy Campbell for 23 years.
Judy helped her husband run his used car dealership and worked as a Title Clerk for Muldon Ford and Mitchell Motors. She also worked as a cashier for Wal-Mart at the Ensley location. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed visiting the casinos in Biloxi, Mississippi and loved to play bingo at various local bingo halls.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Vermelle Joyner, her husband, Jimmy Campbell, her in-laws, James and Winnie Campbell, her sister-in-law Kay Joyner and various aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her brother, Ken Joyner, Pensacola, FL, her daughter, Sherri Gehrdes (Peter) of Cantonment, FL, her grandson, Jonathan Gehrdes of Minneapolis, Minnesota, her granddaughter, Bethany Pendleton (Nathan) of Cannon AFB, New Mexico, her nephews, Ken Joyner (LuAnn) and Randy Joyner of Pensacola, FL and niece, Jennifer Foster of Pensacola, FL.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Peter Gehrdes, Kenny Joyner, Randy Joyner, DeRand Black, Dan Black, and Bill Nodhturft. Officiant will be Judy’s cousin, Ed Joyner.
Special thanks to the nurses and staff of Coral Bay at Pensacola and Vitas Healthcare for their wonderful support and care.
Family and friends will meet at the home of Sherri Gehrdes after the service for lunch.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 4,2024 at 10:00am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533. Visitation will be prior to service 9 until 10 a.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Verle Maynard Peters
May 28, 2024
Verle Maynard Peters was born to Francis Peters and Anna B Mininger Peters on June 29, 1936, in Ithaca, Michigan. He passed away on May 26, 2024, at his home in Davisville, Florida, one month before his eighty-eighth birthday.
Verle spent his early childhood years in Ithaca, where he began attending school at the Smith Allen Country School. When he was ten years old, he moved with his family to Walnut Hill, Florida, where he worked with his father on a dairy farm. He continued his education at Ernest Ward School. At the age of 12, Verle accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour. He was baptized into the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on February 13, 1949, by his father, Minister Francis Peters. He remained faithful to these vows until his death.
On September 9, 1956, he was married to Vesta Wenger. They shared life’s joys and sorrows for 67 years. They spent the first two years of married life in 1-W service in New Mexico at Tucumcari and Greasewood. The first of their seven children was born during their time of service. Verle and Vesta returned to Walnut Hill, where he operated a dairy for 8 years. Deep sorrow entered their lives during this time as they laid two of their little girls to rest in 1962 and 1963. He loved row crop farming and took great joy in watching his crops grow.
Verle answered the call to the ministry and was ordained on February 1, 1967, at the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church. He loved the church and served faithfully for many years. Several new congregations also called him pastor as he willingly served as their non-resident minister. In 2004, Verle and Vesta moved their membership to the new Southern Harbor Mennonite Church in Davisville, Florida.
Daddy had an outgoing and generous nature with sparkly blue eyes and a ready smile. We loved his humor and his love for life. He thoroughly enjoyed his ice cream, popcorn, and seafood. Dad was a rock for us children and had solid advice when we needed it. We loved to hear Daddy pray and we were often told that he prayed for us children and grandchildren every day. He was lovingly called “Papa” by his grandchildren and many others. Through the years, Dad and Mom opened their hearts and home to a number of girls who became part of the family. In later years, Erik Olson and his son, Michael, joined us also.
Those left to cherish fond memories are his loving wife, Vesta; four daughters and one son: Diane and Hank Kaufmann, Davisville, Florida; Joan and Terry Hibner, Fountain Run, Kentucky; Dean Peters, Davisville, Florida; Anita and Harlan Hibner, Ithaca, Michigan; and Gloria and Brian Rolin, McDavid, Florida; twenty-three grandchildren and thirty-nine great-grandchildren; many cousins, nieces and nephews; Erik and Renae Olson; special girls: Becky and Barry Kaufmann; Elizabeth and Jason Nikkel; Samantha, Elizabeth’s daughter; Valarie and Roger Swarey; and Angela and Ben Nichols; five siblings: Wilbert and Imo Peters, Beatrice Riggs, Louise and Abe Ensz, Lois and William Eicher, and Kathleen and John Wenger.
He was predeceased by his parents; parents-in-law; two daughters, Darlene Kay and Barbara Lou; two great-grandchildren; one brother; fourteen brothers-in-law; and ten sisters-in-law.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Southern Harbor Mennonite Church.
Active pallbearers will be Wade Kaufmann, Rusty Kaufmann, Eric Hibner, Dylan Peters, Gabriel Beachy, and Sidney Rolin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donavon Kaufmann, Judson Hibner, Charles Hibner, Derek Peters, Kevin Rolin and Michael Olson.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Southern Harbor Mennonite Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Linda ‘Kaye’ Helton
May 28, 2024
Linda “Kaye” Helton passed peacefully into glory on Sunday, May 26, 2024. A longtime resident of Atmore, AL, Kaye lived life to its fullest, never missing an opportunity to spend time with the family she loved dearly. Ever the vacation planner, Kaye’s greatest joy was making memories with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she absolutely adored. Heaven has received a precious saint whose presence will be immensely missed by
her many family and friends.
Kaye was preceded in death by her mother, Mavis Singleton, and father, Bernard Singleton, both of Atmore, AL, and one son, Brian Helton, also of Atmore, AL. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Chet Helton, of Atmore, AL.
brothers, Chris Singleton (Erin), of Etheridge, TN, and Gary Singleton (Shannon), of Robinsonville, AL. One son, Chad Helton (Suzanne), of McDavid, FL, and a daughter, Ashley Trawick (Brad), of Walnut Hill, FL, along with five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren (with another on the way).
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Atmore with her pastor, Dr. Kevin Garrett, officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Atmore.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Judith Marie Snider
May 27, 2024
Judith Marie Snider, age 82, of Huxford, AL passed away on May 27, 2024 in Pensacola, FL. She was born on March 16, 1942, in Castleberry, AL to Herbert Henderson and Lucile Etheridge Henderson. Judy was a member of Atmore Baptist Temple. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Douglas B. Snider and her son, Randy Snider.
She is survived by her children, Gwen (Wayne) Silcox of Goodway, AL, Sandy (Christopher) Fortune of Salt Lake, UT, Wanda Snider of Huxford, AL, Kenny Ray Snider of Huxford, AL, Karen Snider of Atmore, AL, Wendell Snider of Huxford, AL, Tim (Amy) Snider of Navarre, FL, Sherry (James) Strength of Atmore, AL and Marsha (Eddie)WWilson of Goodway, AL along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Doug Odom officiating. Interment will follow in Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 31, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Amy Rogers Wolfenden
May 25, 2024
Amy Rogers Wolfenden of Cantonment, Florida, passed away May 19, 2024 in Alabaster, Alabama at the age of 50. Amy was doing what she loved, competing in a Triathlon, Xterra Swimming Competition.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael “Mike” and Polly Ware Rogers.
She is survived by her loving husband, David Wolfenden; two daughters, Belle Wolfenden and Cameron Wolfenden; and her two siblings, David Rogers (Kelly) and Laura Rogers.
Amy was born on September 8, 1973 in Dublin, Georgia. She was a graduate of Washington High School and swam for Louisiana State University. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and her Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Leadership from the University of West Florida.
She was an educator and coach for over 20 years. Amy taught at Pace High School as a coach for Softball, Swimming and various other sports. Her latest job for the school system was a Dean at Wallace Lake K-8 in Chumuckla, Florida.
Amy cherished and loved all of her students and athletes. She invested in their success, pushing them to do their best and to bring their full potential to their realization. She was a wonderful inspiration for so many people around the community.
Amy was the type of person that never met a stranger and knew people everywhere she would go touching their lives in the process.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends at 1:00PM prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to: Miracle League of NE Pensacola-
https://www.miracleleague.com/donation/
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Gary Arthur Boyett
May 24, 2024
Gary Arthur Boyett, 76, of Pensacola, Florida, was born January 30, 1948, and died May 14, 2024. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Margaret Catherine Smith Bell
May 20, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Catherine Smith Bell, age 90 of Jack Smith Road in Century, passed away Thursday morning May 16, 2024, in a Pensacola Florida Health Care Facility. Mrs. Bell was a native of Bluff Springs, Florida, and a lifelong resident of Century. She was a retired caregiver, nurse’s aide, and loved to grow flowers as well as vegetables. She had also worked at Vanity Fair Mills as a work handler. Mrs. Bell was a God-fearing woman, saved and a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church in Byrneville and loved her family.
She is survived by son, Gerald Bell of Byrneville, FL; daughters, Donna (Eric) Smith of Cantonment, Janett (Eddie) Conway of Flomaton, 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, Zell and Lillie Smith; husband, Dewey Bell; son, Raymond Bell; grandson, Christopher Bell, great-granddaughter, Abigale Smith; brothers, Jack Smith, Winegar Smith, Curtis Smith, Walter Smith, Charles Smith, James Smith.
Visitation will be held Saturday May 18, 2024, from 3 until 4 P.M. service time at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Catherine Smith Bell are scheduled for 4 P.M. Saturday May 18, 2024, at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Brother Jonathan Hill and Brother Tim Floyd officiating. Interment will follow in the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church Cemetery with FLOMATON FUNERAL HOME OF FLOMATON DIRECTING.
Active Pallbearers: Ronnie Rivera, Bob Turk, Michael Johnson, Bryan Duvall, Kelly Massey, Brandon Smith.
Honorary Pallbearer: Dalton Smith
Joyce Faye Brown
May 20, 2024
Joyce F. Brown, 70, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away May 15, 2024. She was born in Lafayette, Tennessee on September 10, 1953 to Willie and Thelma Brown. She was married to Sheryl L. Burnsed.
Joyce had a career in Industrial Engineering for HCI, Hitachi Cable and TRW.
She was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. She had a passion for cruising the Caribbean, and her schnauzer, Tia Marie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Thelma Brown; her brothers, Donald and Donnie Brown; and sisters, Myrtle Tuck and Dorothy Swindle.
She is survived by her sister, Judy (Billy) Brawner; special nieces, Diana Carr, Tracey Mohr, Connie Garman, Vickie Massey, Wendy Dallas, and Tammy Bean; nephews, Jeff (Angie) Brown, and Bobby Tuck; and beloved dogs, Oliver and Samuel. “Joyce was loved by everyone”.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.