Audrey Gene Wood
April 5, 2014
Mr. Audrey Gene Wood, age 70 of Milton, passed away at his home on Friday, April 4, 2014, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Wood was a native of Jay and a member of the Milton community since 1992 coming from Century. During his working years, he worked as a forklift operator at Jim Walton Doors that later became Crawford Doors. He was of the Holiness faith and a member of Ebenezer Assembly of God Church. Mr. Wood is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Walter and Bertha Lee Simmons Wood; his daughter, Tammy Lynn Wood; brothers, James Earl Wood, Allen Jack ‘A.J.’ Wood and Oscar Junior Wood.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mrs. Lillian Elbia Wood of Milton; sons, Audrey Lynn (Tonia) Wood of Orange County, CA, and Christopher Wood of Flomaton; daughters, Lisa Marie (Eddie) Peek of Flomaton and April Joann Wood of Berrydale; brothers, Jimmy Wood of Jay and Richard Dale Wood of Miton; sisters, Mary Alice ‘Polly’ (Keith) Garrison of Jay and Shirley (Doug) Nelson of Century; a very special neice, Betty Jo Kitchens of Monroeville; grandchildren, Khrystopherr Robert Wood, Samantha Lee Peek, Dustyn Ashton Wood, Bobby Gavin Wood, Angelina Marie Ard, Jamie Lee Peek, Robin May Ard, Kasey Lynn Wood, Jessica Renee Peek and Mason Rex Lail; and great-granddaughter, Peyton Raleigh Peek.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Carnely officiating.
Interment will be in Cora Baptist Cemetery in Jay.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Campbell, Sr.
April 3, 2014
The son of Robert and Allie Campbell, Gerald (Jerry), was born in Birmingham on September 22, 1937. He was the third of seven children. He was a 1955 graduate of Tate High School and an avid FFA member. He was a member of Gonzalez Baptist since 1947. Jerry retired from Monsanto after 35 years of dedicated service. Jerry was an avid outdoorsman and sports fan who loved college football, Nascar racing, fishing and hunting. He loved north Escambia county and was involved with the Historical Society.
He is survived by his son, Gerald Campbell, Jr. (Karen) of Seminole; son, William Robert Campbell (Karen) of Seminole; granddaughters, Taylor and Roben; daughter, Phyllis Campbell Craft (Jeffery) of Hartselle, AL; grandson, John Ross Leonard; son, Steven Mark Campbell (Shellie) of Conway, Arkansas; granddaughters, Kelsie and Tate; grandson, Steven; brother, Robert Campbell (Ann); nephew, Stewart of Decatur; sister, Sondra Bullard (Monte) of Carmel, California and a brother, Larry Campbell (Suzanne) of Atlanta, GA.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and close relatives.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Oswald, Pete Wilson and Jody Huelsbeck.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. with funeral services to begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Chewning officiating.
Interment will follow at Spruell Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
William Thomas “Bill” Oliver, Jr.
April 2, 2014
William Thomas “Bill” Oliver, Jr. of Pensacola, passed away on April 1, 2014.
Bill was a member of Grace Assembly of God and Pine Barren Hunting Club. He was preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Oliver, Sr.; mother Mary Olsen; step father, Pete Olsen; sister, Sharon E. Oliver; brother, Samuel Scott Oliver.
Mr. Oliver is survived by his wife Imelda Joyce Shirah Oliver; two sons, Robert N. (Christine) Oliver and Scott H. (Irina) Oliver; five grandchildren, Wyatt, Ally, Mary, Gracy, Nelly; sister, Sandra (Fred) Lizama; four nephews, Fred Lizama, Jr., Michael Lizama, Sam Oliver, Thomas Oliver.
Pallbearers will be Lonnie Wilson, Kyle Wilson, Jason Bonifay, Toby Lodge, Delton Boswell and Dale Olsen Pine Barren Hunting Club will be the honorary pallbearers.
Visitation will be on Thursday, April 3, 2014, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral will be on Friday, April 4, 2014,at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Mary Lamargaret Whitehead
April 2, 2014
Mary Lamargaret Whitehead, 58, of Cantonment, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. She was a loving wife of 35 years and a loving mother. Mary loved sewing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. She loved to cook, even for the neighborhood children. She touched so many lives and was loved by everyone.
Mary is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Whitehead, Sr.; daughters, Tammy Lassiter, Sophrona Whitehead, and Sheila Grim; sons, Edward Boyett and Donald Ray Whitehead, Jr; 11 grandchildren; sisters, Michelle Boyett and Sheila Rivenbark; brothers, Daniel Boyett and Anthony Boyett; mother-in-law, Carlie Whitehead; father-in-law, James Whitehead, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel North on Thursday, April 3, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a funeral service to follow immediately at 7 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Michelle Rena Odom
April 2, 2014
Heaven received another angel on Tuesday morning. Michelle Rena Odom passed away April 1, 2014, joining her soul mate James Caspar. She was a beloved mother, aunt and sister. She will be remembered for having a caring heart.
Michelle was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Parkton; and brothers, Randy, Kenny, and Michael Odom.
She is survived by her three children, Ashley Chance, Justin Odom, and Charlie Odom; grandson, Hunter Chance; sisters and brothers, Debbie Odom, Kathy Rogers, Betty Robbins, Tammy Warpup, Rickey Odom, and Jimmy Odom; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel North on Friday, April 4, 2014, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow immediately at 7:30 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Minnie Vernell Simmons
April 2, 2014
Mrs. Minnie Vernell Simmons, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Flomaton. Mrs. Simmons was a native of Flomaton, and a former resident of Cantonment, having returned to Flomaton in 1980. Mrs. Simmons was an avid seamstress and gardner. She was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church and attended the Sardis Baptist Church for a number of years. Her husband, Thomas “Bud” Simmons; one brother, J.B. Nicholas; and one sister, Marie Oglesby, precede her in death.
Survivors include her son, Donald Simmons of Flomaton; daughter, Jeanne Simmons of Flomaton; sister, Voncille Lowery of Pensacola; three grandchildren, Jordan Henry, Tyler Henry, and Shauna Henry; and many number of special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 4, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Sardis Baptist Church with the Rev.Earle Greene and Rev. Chuck Day officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sardis Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, April 4, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the Sardis Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Danny Nicholas, Jordan Henry, Tyler Henry, James Oglesby, Jimmy Howell, and Eddie Howell.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Rosie Cumbie Lassiter
April 1, 2014
Rosie Cumbie Lassiter,79 of Cantonment passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014, at her residence. She was a homemaker, born in Little River, Ala., on December 28, 1934, to the late Gulie and Lillyie Jeter Cumbie.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobby J. Lassiter.
Survivors include two sons, Darrell (Mary) Lassiter of Gulf Breeze and Jerald (Nora) Lassiter of Cantonment; four daughters, Patricia (Mark) Lockridge of Pensacola, Shelia(Frank) Champion of Uriah, Sandra (Alan) Milstead of McDavid and Cindy (Mike) Quint of Cantonment; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, April 4, 2014, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Ibrahim and Covenant Hospice for the special care given their Mother.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Evelyn Carr Shiver
March 31, 2014
Evelyn Carr Shiver, age 95 of Cantonment, passed away on March 31, 2014. She was a former resident of Jay. She was a member of Cantonment First Baptist Church and retired from Harvesters Credit Union in Cantonment. Evelyn was a loving, caring and generous person. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lola Carr; husband, Warren G. Shiver; one sister and four brothers.
She is survived by her son, Fred W. (Linda) Shiver; daughter, Wanda S. (Randy) Clark; sisters, Velma Bradley, Thelma Wilson, and Pamela Murphy; brother, Horace Carr; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2014, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm.
Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Century Care Center and staff and Covenant Hospice for all their gentle love and support shown to our loved one.
Robert “Bobby” Helton
March 30, 2014
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Helton, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014. in Atmore.
Mr. Helton was a native and life long resident of Atmore. He attended the Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. His parents, Fonnie and Junie Helton and one sister, Ima Crawford precedes him in death.
He is survived by his two sons, Richard (Sherry) Helton of Semmes, AL, and Russell (Monica) Helton of Semmes; three brothers, Pete (Barbara) Helton of Atmore, , Clyde (Gladys) Helton of Atmore, and Kendrel (Nancy) Helton of Huntsville; two sisters, Leople Peacock of Montgomery and Nelda Jernigan of Montgomery; and two grandchildren, Arianna Helton and Shawn Brannan.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 31, 2014, at noon at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Heard officiating.
Burial will follow at the Robinsonville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 31, 2014, from 10 a.m. until service time at noon at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Michael Helton, Rodney Helton, Roger Helton, Allen Helton, Billy Sarr and Desmond Linam.
Vera Lloyd Jackson
March 29, 2014
Vera Lloyd Jackson, age 71 of Jay, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2014. Vera was born March 10, 1943, in Century to Mildred and Adone Lloyd Sr. She has been a lifelong resident of Jay where she was a member of Cora Baptist Church. Vera was a business owner and operator at Jay hardware and Gift Shop for 35 years. She was a Jay Royals supporter in all sports, a sponsor too many little league teams and was a true Gator fan through the good times and bad.
She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 40 years, Aubrey Bryant Jackson; son, Eric Bryant Jackson, and her father, Adone Lloyd Senior.
She is survived by a son, Alan Brent (Angie) Jackson. She was deeply loved by her four grandchildren, Ali, Sissy, Brandy and Alan; her great-grandson, Jace; her mother, Mildred Powell; brother, Adone (Nancy) Lloyd; special nieces, Shannon Wright and Wendy (Scott) Blackmon; great-nephews, Jared Smith, AJ Nash, and Slater Nash and great-nieces, Olivia Wright and Zoe Wright who were also special to her; two sisters-in-law, Joyce Settle, and Eleanor Jackson; numerous cousins, relatives, and friends who will all miss her dearly.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. with Rev. Earle Greene and Rev. LaDon Hall officiating services.
Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scott Blackmon, Ricky Hendricks, Sandy Burkhead, David Bush, Jeff Boutwell, Zane Burkhead, and Jim Wolfe.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.