William Charles Lowrey
May 20, 2014
William Charles Lowrey,93 of Atmore, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014, at his residence. He was owner and operator of Lowrey’s Drive-In. He was born in Canoe, on July 12, 1920, to the late Robert L. and Virgie Lowrey. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Atmore and served for over 50 years as the church treasurer. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army, serving in General Patton’s U.S. Army Tank Corp. and the Army in Europe. He was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Esneul Lowrey of Atmore; one son, William Hugo (Kathy) Lowrey of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Kathryn Lynn (Scott) Vinson of Pensacola; and one sister, Peggy Byrd of Richland, TX.
Services will be Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. from The First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Marvin Risher, Jack Ward, Floyd Adams, Roger Owens, Billy Branun, and Robert Earl Brantley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Haskew Middleton, John Shiver, Dale Cooper and Giles Chapmen.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at The First Baptist Church of Atmore from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Russell Herbert Haley, Jr.
May 20, 2014
Russell Herbert Haley, Jr. of Pensacola, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, after a long battle with heart disease. Mr. Haley was born March 14, 1926, in Mobile. He spent his early childhood in Daphne and moved with his family to Atmore in his youth. After graduation from Escambia County High School, he enlisted in the US Navy and fought during World War II in the Pacific theatre. While in the Navy, he was chosen as a Goodwill Ambassador for a World tour by President Kennedy, as part of his later service to our country. Upon retirement in 1966 from active duty, he became a Chief Engineerman for the Corps of Engineers from which he later retired making his home in Pensacola. Mr. Haley enjoyed hunting, fishing, making “Uncle Russell’s Famous Gumbo” and wine for family and friends, and spending time with his beloved canine best friend, Heidi. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Herbert Haley, Sr.; his mother, Pauline Thompson Haley; and brothers, Tommy, Jack, and Ben Haley of Atmore.
Mr. Haley is by survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara W. Haley; nieces, Rhonda H. (Ike) Scott of Opelika, and Kathleen H. (Al) Thompson of Bay Minette. He is also survived by his great-nieces, Haley C. Scott of Daphne and Amory E. Scott of Atlanta, and many cousins in Fairhope.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore. Hospice Chaplin Cindy Still officiated the service with Military Honor Corp and the singing of the Navy Hymn: “Eternal Father: Strong to Save” by Haley and Amory Scott.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Waterfront Mission in Pensacola, FL. or the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the wonderful care given to Russell during his residence at The Homestead and by the medical staff at Baptist Hospital.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edwin Mitchell Roley
May 20, 2014
Edwin Mitchell Roley passed away on May 15, 2014, in Newnan, Georgia, after a long illness.
Mr. Roley was born January 21, 1953, in Atmore, the older child of Edward James Roley and Glennie Mae Mooney Roley. Edwin worked over 25 years in the wholesale household appliance industry, for Singer Sewing Machine Company in Atmore , Montgomery and Atlanta GA; Riccar America as warehouse manager, Southeast district sales manager and then Eastern sales manager; and the Miele Company as Southern sales manager.
Edwin lived in Heard County, GA (west of Newnan GA) for 28 years, with his wife and pets. Known as Red in his early years and Mitch after that, Edwin enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, carpentry, music, tinkering, and mentoring younger friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward James Roley and his brother, James Darrell Roley. He is survived by his wife Lynne Suzanne Miller of Newnan, GA and mother, Glennie Mae Byrd of Atmore.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 22, 2014 from noon until 2 p.m. at Petty’s Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Helen B. Ross
May 20, 2014
Helen B. Ross, 88 of Atmore, passed Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Fairhope. She was a retired medical receptionist, born in Repton on September 18, 1925, to the late Carl and Artie McIntyre Brown, Sr. She was a member of The Order of The Eastern Star, Daughters of The Nile Al-Sihah, Lady’s Auxiliary of VFW and American Legion.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. Ross; son, Harvey Randall Ross; sister, Joyce Tubbs; and brother, Carl Brown, Jr.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald (Marcella) Ross and Richard H. Ross; two sisters, Hazel Hall and Nelda Brown, all of Atmore; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services will be Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday May 21, 2014 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Curtis Baxley
May 20, 2014
Curtis Baxley, born March 8, 1948, passed away unexpectedly in his home early Friday morning, May 16, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon “Red” and Eloise.
He is survived by his best friend and son, Len; and two brothers, Kenneth (Gayle) and Joe (Sandy).
An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, his dogs, and most of all, spending time with his son. He served his country as an Army Ranger, Special Forces, in the Vietnam War and was wounded in combat in 1968. He retired from NAS Whiting Field Civil Service.
Curtis lived his life in Milton. He was full of life and always had a joke, a smile, or some fish to share with everybody.
Funeral services will be at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 12 p.m. Visitation will be from 10am to 12pm.
Burial will follow immediately at Crain Cemetery.
“Look at where Jesus went to pick people. He didn’t go to colleges; he got guys off the fishing docks.” ~Jeff Foxworthy
Rest in Peace, Curtis.
Gone Fishin’
Dorothy Broughton Cipperly
May 16, 2014
Dorothy Broughton Cipperly, 97, of Atmore, passed away on Tuesday May 13, 2014, in Atmore. She was born in Monroe County, on December 17, 1916, to the late John S. and Mary Patrick Broughton. She was a graduate of Livingston University and taught school for over 40 years for the Monroe County School System. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore, Order of The Eastern Star and The Teachers’ Retirement Systems of Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis H. Cipperly.
Survivors are a host of family and friends.
Services will be Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are her first grade class, Lester Peavey, Luther Upton, Don House, W.C. Baggett, Stinston Jay, and Randy Lambert.
Family will receive friends, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas “Edward” McCall
May 16, 2014
Thomas “Edward” McCall, 91, of Jacksonville, passed away on May 10, 2014, of congestive heart failure. Edward was born on July 28, 1922, in McDavid. He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas Joseph McCall and Dora Lucille Walker McCall; his wife of 37 years, Frances Laura McGlamery McCall; his son, CWO James Edward McCall and brother, Wildon Wayne McCall.
He is survived by his siblings, Erlene Lanette Pugh (Arnold), Calvin R. McCall (Ann) of McDavid and Norma Jean Taylor (Billy) of Atmore; his children, Mary Frances Spradley of South Carolina and Thomas Almon McCall (Julie) of Glen Saint Mary, FL. Edward was blessed with six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. His family also included numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 15, 2014, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Bridges officiating.
Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mya Lynn Colletta
May 16, 2014
Mya Lynn Colletta of Jay, daughter of Lauren and Tony passed away on May 8, 2014. She was a beautiful sweet, angel who was taken from us too soon. She touched many lives while she was here with us. She will be missed everyday and always in our hearts.
She is survived by her parents, Stephanie (Lauren) Morrow and Charles (Tony) Colletta; grandparents, Chuck and Beth Colletta, Vic Morrow, Dave Maconeghy and Candy Morrow; great-grandparents, Sue and Preston Hawthorne; aunt, Melissa Morrow; uncles, Richard (Ricky) Morrow, Kevin Morrow, Richard (Joey) Colletta and David (Matt) Colletta; godmother, Brittany Tedder and several aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Active pallbearers will be Kevin Morrow and Richard (Joey) Colletta.
Funeral services were held at Jay Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, with Bro. Caleb Copeland officiating.
Burial will follow at Jay City Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been set up in Mya’s name at Pen Air Federal Credit Union. Checks payable to Mya Lynn Colletta memorial account.
The family would like to thank everyone for all your kind words, big hearts, prayers and donations.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Laura Helen Paul
May 16, 2014
Laura Helen Paul, age 76, of Chumuckla, went to be with the Lord, Friday May 9, 2014. Helen was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa County. She retired from Monsanto after 38 years as a Yarn Lab Technician. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. Paul of 48 years; her son, Teddy J.; parents, Aliston and Ruth Gavin; brothers, Leon, Clarence Ray and Aubrey; sister, Mildred and her grandson, Jason.
She is survived by her sons, Johnny Ray (Patsy) Kirkland and Darrell (Felicia) Paul; step-sons, Randy (Carrie) Paul and Ricky (Janis) Paul; daughter, Shelia (Howard) Morris; brothers, Glenn and Wayne Gavin; sisters, Mary Nell Applegate and Deborah Goodson; grandchildren, Eric, Matthew, Jonathon, Brandon, Kelly, Josh, Makala, Tanner, step-grandchildren Lance, Wayne, and Tiffany and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Pine Level Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Hudson officiating the service.
Burial will follow at Pine Level Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Alan Edwards, Ricky O’Kelley, Jerry Kilpatrick, Paul Griswold, Reggie Odom, and Mickey Diamond.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Verlon James Pugh
May 15, 2014
Mr. Verlon James Pugh, age 72 of Robertsdale, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in a Fairhope nursing facility.
Mr. Pugh was born in Brewton and had been a resident of Robertsdale since 1984. He was a truck driver by trade and was a member of Bush Street Church in Pensacola.
He is survived by a son, Michael (Prisca) Pugh of Robertsdale; two brothers, Robert (Shirley) Pugh and L.C. Pugh all of Brewton; one sister, Clarice Southwell of Jay; three grandchildren, Cynthia Guarisco, Matthew Pugh, and Michaela Pugh; and one great-granddaughter, Anna Katherine Guarisco.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 16, 2014, from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. James O. Baker officiating.
Interment was in New Hopewell Cemetery.