Sofia L. Allison
March 26, 2014
Sofia L. Allison, 87, of Walnut Hill passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014, in Pensacola. She was co-owner of Allison’s Grocery, born in Istanbul, Turkey on November 19, 1926, to the late Antoni and Anna Tharopulous Sekerouglu.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ed Allison.
Survivors include one son, Alek Sandros Pengenika of Walnut Hill; one daughter, Yanula Cobbs of Pensacola; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be Monday, March 31, 2014, at 11 a.m. from the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Pensacola with Rev. Fr. Matthew Carter officiating.
Iinterment will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Monday, March 31, 2014, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Pensacola from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Elaine Swanson
March 26, 2014
Dorothy was born in Reed City, Michigan in 1954, to Leo and Marie Kailing. She was a 1973 graduate of Reed City High School. As a Navy wife, Dorothy was the mainstay of the family while her husband was at sea. She enjoyed RV-ing with her husband, quilting, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her husband Tim; daughters, Angela Huber (Tom), Jennifer Swanson, and Elizabeth Arnold (Matt). Surviving grandchildren are Tyler Swanson, Jacob, and Nikolaus Huber, Charlie, Cameron, Gabrielle, Daniel, and Chelsy Swanson, and Harper Arnold. Dorothy’s surviving siblings are Leo (Ruthann) Kailing, Theresa (Bob) Heminger, Cathy (Jim) Bellville, Evelyn Hare, and David (Sue) Kailing, all of Michigan; Louis Kailing, Vince (Phyllis) Kailing, Mike (Karen) Kailing, and Keith (Pam) Kailing, all of Florida; Rosie (George) Wolfe of Washington; Lois (Dale) Stover of Ohio; and Susie (Wes) Bellville of Indiana; as well as countless cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Leo John and Julia Marie Kailing; sister, Lucille Hunter; and brothers, Lawrence and Tom Kailing.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Children’s Ministry at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Pensacola, and the United Methodist Church Children’s Home in Montgomery, AL.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Friday, March 28, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
A memorial service will take place Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 3 p.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Pastor Larry Anderson, Pastor Carolyn Nelson and Pastor Tim Payne will be officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Wayne Enfinger
March 24, 2014
Wayne Enfinger, age 63 of Jay, passed away on March 22, 2014. Wayne resided in Jay most of his life. He was very passionate about his occupation as a house painter, painting many homes and businesses in Jay and the surrounding areas. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping until his health declined, not allowing him to enjoy those activities. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Wayne never met a stranger and was always happy to see old friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Odell Enfinger; mother, Nina Enfinger; brother, David Enfinger and an infant daughter.
He is survived by his son, Phillip (Dara) Enfinger; daughter, Stacie (Ryan) McKinley; grandchildren, Hannah McKinley, Devin Enfinger, Jackson McKinley, Brittany Lewis, and Alyssa McKinley and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Services will begin at 6 p.m. with Brother Earle Greene officiating services.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ellen Sims Ard
March 24, 2014
Mrs. Ellen “Sims” Ard, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Ard was a native of Huxford and a resident of McDavid since 1944. Mrs. Ard was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She loved to sew and quilt and attended the Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Husband of 52 years, Luther Ard and all her siblings precedes her in death.
She is survived by his two sons, Albert Ard of McDavid and Melvin Ard of McDavid; one daughter, Janet Walker of McDavid; seven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Chancery, Wes Chancery, Tyler Walker, Ryan Walker, A.J. Walker and Michael Floyd.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Steadham, Danny Steadham, Jeff Steadham, Dalton Steadham, Lee Jernigan and Alfred Jernigan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice Inpatient Residence.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ilene Margaret Dukes Cook
March 24, 2014
Mrs. Ilene Margaret Dukes Cook, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Century.
Mrs. Cook was a native of Georgiana, Alabama and a resident of Century since 1992. Mrs. Ilene spent four years serving her country for the U.S. Navy, 15 years as a legal secretary, and owned and operated the local Century Tobacco Shop for 6 years. Mrs. Ilene was a kind and generous woman. She made friends easily and touched many people’s lives. She was a nurturing mother, who always put her children first. Her husband, Michael T. Cook; mother, Margaret Levin Jones; and her father, Marvie Lee Dukes precede her in death.
Survivors include her two daughters, Niki Cook and Robin Cook both of Century and one grandchild, Thomas Henry Clark of Century.
Graveside services will be Thursday, March 27, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Lonnie Travis Roberson, Gary Paul, Jimmy Dubose, Austin Wiggins, William Covan and Jason Covan.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Annie Priscilla Howell Beasley
March 22, 2014
Annie Priscilla Howell Beasley, 87, of McDavid, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Atmore. She was a homemaker, born in Geneva, AL on May 11, 1926, to the late John Oscar and Annie Wright Howell.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray A. Beasley, Sr.; three brothers; and daughter-in-law, Patricia Beasley.
Survivors include her two sons, Ralph (Janie) Beasley of Bratt and Ray Beasley, Jr., of Loxley; two daughters, Raeanne (Jimmy) Long of Robertsdale and Gloria (Robert) Gilman of Bratt; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be James Robert Gilman, Phillip Gilman, Ray Beasley, III, Jerry Sheppard, James E. Gilman, Robert Gilman.
Family will receive friends, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Johnny Watson Whitehurst
March 22, 2014
Johnny Watson Whitehurst, a lifetime resident of Cantonment, died March 13, 2014, in Cantonment. He was a retired member of International Brotherhood of Electrical L.U. 676 workers. He was known as “Uncle J” to family, friends and strangers alike. He was an avid fisherman of the Perdido River and touched many lives with his outgoing and giving personality. He will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace “Bubba”. I Love You Daddy.
He is survived by his daughter, Christina Brooke Whitehurst; mother, Edna Whitehurst; father, Johnny Whitehurst, Sr.; sisters, Cathy Garett and Cindy Clark; nephews, Nicholas Clark, Ryan Clark, Zachary Clark, Shaine Garrett and Jordan Garrett; his niece, Ashley Clark; great-nephew, Nicholas Chase Clark and great-niece, Baby Khloie ElizabethGarrett.
Funeral services were held Tuesday,March 18, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment was at CloptonCemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Elgia Uriah Petty
March 21, 2014
Mr. Elgia Uriah Petty, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Navy Ship, Saipan.
Mr. Petty was a native of Pensacola and was a resident of Navy Ship, Saipan. Mr. Petty was a U.S. Marine and Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a millwright and worked in the oil fields for various oil companies around the Flomaton and Jay area. He was a graduate of Century High School, where he was star athlete. His parents, Dr. Bill and Nell Petty; two daughters, Tina Petty and Anita Petty and Prentiss mother, Julia Lowery Petty, precede him in death.
Survivors include his daughter, Prentiss (David) Greene of Sylvester, GA; two brothers, Basil (Myung Ja) Petty of Warrior, AL and Joe M. Petty of Bogia; two sisters, Marion (Ronnie) Stedmen of Flomaton and Donna Fillmore of Flomaton; five grandchildren, Nichole (Ryan) Walker of Ellaville, GA, Shawn Greene of Albany, GA, Allison Green of Atlanta, GA, Samuel Colbert of Monroeville and Ashley Green of Sylvester, GA and one great-great grandchild, Julia Suzanne Walker of Ellaville, GA.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Harlan Spencer officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ruth C. Lehmann
March 21, 2014
Loving mother and grandmother, Ruth C. Lehmann, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 19. Ruth, who was a Chicago native, worked as a registered nurse for 40 years. Ruth always had a smile in her face and had a beautiful singing voice. She was active in her church and made a positive difference every where she went. Ruth had a compassionate heart and the ability to see beauty in everything. Ruth resided in Cantonment for the past 20 years.
She is survived by two children, Linnea and George; five grandchildren, Lance, Rachel, Don, Eddie and Sandy. Extended family resides in Minnesota and Michigan.
The family would like to thank The Homestead Village for their genuine care.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Covenant Hospice.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel North on Sunday, March 23, 2014 from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. with funeral services immediately following. Rev. Larry Huff will be officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Luther Franklin Fails, Jr.
March 20, 2014
Luther Franklin Fails, Jr., 62, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Atmore. He was employed by Brantley’s Tires both in Monroeville and Atmore. He was born in Monroe County on December 24, 1951 to the late Luther Franklin and Tennie Crawford Fails, Sr.
He is survived by two sons, Franklin D. (Amanda Hogue) Fails of Atmore, and Freddie (Mandy) Fails of Huxford; one brother, Donnie (Patricia) Fails of Atmore; four sisters, Mary Dow and Earline Byrd, both of Atmore, Cornelia Mills of Crestview, and Aline Kirby of Evergreen; grandchildren, Frankie and Jesse Fails, Danielle Fails and Anna Hogue.
Services will be Saturday, March 22, 2014, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Friday, March 21, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.