Barbara Joan VanMerkestyn McCurdy
January 7, 2014
Barbara Joan VanMerkestyn McCurdy, 78, of Century passed away Friday, January 3, 2014, at her residence. She was owner and operator of the Village Flower Shop for many years. She was born on December 21, 1935, in Century and was an active member of the Century United Methodist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, W.S. and Inez Huggins VanMerkestyn; her biological father Nathan Mashburn and her husband of over 50 years, Herbert McCurdy.
Survivors include her two brothers, James (Carolyn) Mashburn and Michael (Paula) Mashburn, both of Pensacola; one sister, Donna (Coy) Register of McDavid; special nieces, Erica (J.B.) Nelson of Century, Belinda Gouveia of Pensacola and a great-niece, Rainey Nelson.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 6, 2014, at 12 p.m. from the Century United Methodist Church with Rev. Janet Lee officiating.
Interment will follow in the McCurdy Cemetery in Century.
Family will receive friends, Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Century United Methodist Church from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Janet Michelle Milstid
January 7, 2014
Janet Michelle Milstid, 46, of Cantonment, passed on to a better place on January 4, 2014. Janet was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 7, 1967, to Arva Ruth Simmons Milstid and Tommie Eugene Milstid.
Janet is preceded in death by her mother, Arva Ruth Simmons Milstid and her grandparents Mae Simmons and Melvin Simmons of Atmore and Floyd Milstid, Sr., and Maggie Lee Milstid Whittington of Perdido.
She is survived by her father, Tommie Eugene Milstid; brother, Greg Eugene Milstid; and sister, Tina Milstid of Cantonment; and her life partner, Dan Brunette of Azelda, Ontario, as well as many loved aunts, uncles, and cousins on both sides of the family.
Janet’s wishes were to be cremated with no memorial service, and the family is honoring her wishes.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association, the Humane Society, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Family-Funeral & Cremation of Pensacola is handling arrangements.
Roy Cecil Harrison
January 7, 2014
Mr. Roy Cecil Harrison, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014, in Flomaton.
Mr. Harrison was a native and former resident of Uriah and had resided in Flomaton since 2004. Mr. Harrison was an avid gardner and attended the Flomaton Pentecostal Church. His parents, Wiley & Bessie Harrison; three brothers, Charles W. Harrison, Lee Gaines Harrison and James Harrison; one sister, Zelma Harris; daughter, Linda Gayle Smith; step-granddaughter, Toni Hammond; and step-grandson, Dustin Smith precede him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Alford Harrison of Flomaton; two step-sons, Dell (Carrie) Jackson of Flomaton and Mike White of Chicago; one daughter, Carolyn Johnson of Pensacola; three step-daughters, Dickie Lynn White and Renea White, both of South Florida and Donnette Garvin of Groveland, FL; one brother, Gordon (Ellen) Harrison of Frisco City; two sisters, Annette Wiggins of Uriah and Lucille Brake of Monroeville; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Pearl Alford Beasley of Brewton and devoted sister-in-law, Carol (Larry) Madden of Brewton.
Funeral services were Monday, January 6, 2014, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel with Rev. Homer Stewart and Rev. Al Bethea officiating.
Burial was at the Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Johnny Daw, Carlos Whitehead, James Kimbler, Tyler Jackson, Mike Woods and Junior Salter.
Honorary pallbearers were Ubie Hammack, Raymond Woods, Rayburn Knowles, Joe LaSalle and Melvin Finley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Willie Vaughn Smith
January 7, 2014
Mrs. Willie Vaughn Smith, age 94, of Flomaton, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014, at her home.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Pollard, Ala., and a member of the Flomaton community for her lifetime. During her working years, she worked at St. Regis Paper Mill and at Abernathy Hospital as a dietician. Later in her life, she worked as a private sitter. She was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of South Bethel Church of God. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her son, J.W. Smith.
She is survived by her sons, Joe Edward Smith of Pace, Hosie Leon Smith, Jr. of Flomaton and Shelby Ray (Cindy) Smith of Flomaton; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jason Lindsey officiating.
Interment will follow at Green Acres Cemetery in Brewton.
Pallbearers will be David Smith, Tracy Sutton, Nicholas Sutton, Trent Sutton, Alex Alvarez, Joey Smith, Logan Smith and Tyler Smith.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
James Alfred Cooke
January 7, 2014
Mr. James Alfred Cooke, 67, of Cantonment, passed away January 3, 2014.
Visitation or funeral services have not been scheduled.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Ginger L. Smith
January 4, 2014
Ginger L. Smith, 42 of Atmore, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014, in Fairhope. She was employed with ARC Baldwin County for over 25 years. She was born in Atmore on April 16, 1971 to the late Coleman and Hazel L. Frazier Smith.
Survivors include her uncles, James Smith, Walter Frazier, and Tom (Shirley) Frazier; and numerous cousins, family and friends.
Services will be Sunday, January 5, 2014, at 3 p.m. from the Booneville Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Lee officiating.
Interment will follow in the Booneville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Booneville Baptist Church from 2 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of all arrangements.
Mickey McNabb
January 4, 2014
Mickey McNabb, age 51, of Jemison, Ala., passed away with his family at his side on January 1, 2014, at LSU hospital in New Orleans. Mickey was born in Key West, Fla. He was a long time resident of Orlando, and also lived in Iowa, Illinois and Pennsylvania, spending most of the last two decades near Birmingham. He is preceded in death by his father, Wendell L. McNabb; step-father, William Sexton,Sr.; and step-brother, William Sexton Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Bertha Sexton of Jay; daughters, Heather McNabb and Tiffany (Ian) Kennedy of Pennsylvania and Amanda (Chris) Armstrong of Panama City,FL; son, Shan Southward of Orlando; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers, Wendell McNabb and Michael McNabb of New Orleans, Don (Merina) McNabb of Levittown, PA and Rick Sexton of CA; sisters, Susan McNabb of Marianna, Jeanne (Moo) Brown of Jay and Jennie (Russ) Johnson of Iowa.
A visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2014, at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will start at 1 p.m. with Bill Thompson officiating.
Burial will follow at Canoe United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Shawn Oneal “Cooler” Whatley
January 3, 2014
Shawn Oneal “Cooler” Whatley, 34, of Perdido, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013, in Bay Minette. He was a roofer employed by Parker Roofing Co. He was born in Fairhope on November 19, 1979, to Stanley and Marie Whatley Lowery.
He is preceded in death by his father, Stanley Lowery.
Survivors include his wife, Briggett “Nikki” Robinson Whatley of Bay Minette; two sons, Taylor Whatley and Tyler Whatley; three daughters, BrittanyWhatley, Coutney Whatley and Ava Whatley all of Perdido; mother, Marie “Riddie” (Thomas) Hancock of Perdido; and one sister, Crystal (Jonathan) Rider of Stapleton.
Services were held Friday, January 03, 2014, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow in White Cemetery in Perdido.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Ersel Lee Booker
January 3, 2014
Ersel Lee Booker, 65 of Atmore, passed away Thursday, January 02, 2014, at her residence. She was a homemaker, born in Atmore, on April 25, 1948, to the late John D. and Trudy Pauline McKinley Raines.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Bohannan.
Survivors include three sons, Chuck Booker, Jerry Campbell and John L. Johnson; one brother, Bufford John Raines; four sisters, Wendy Voss, Peggy Bohannan, JoAnn Kramer and Vivian Hoyle.
Graveside services will be Saturday, January 04, 2014, at 10 a.m. from Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Maggie Lueverne Minchew
January 2, 2014
Maggie Lueverne Minchew, 85, of Cantonment, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Maggie enjoyed her family and attending church.
Maggie is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Nancy White and her husband, Dewey Minchew.
She is survived by her son, Bobby (Ella) Minchew; daughter, Ann (Ray) Dewrell; grandchildren, Kristy (Rich) Dodd, Bryan Minchew and Stacey Ault; great-grandchildren, Hunter Norris, Caleb Norris, Ashleigh Dodd and Austin Dodd; sister, Burnett Prim and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Chapel North, with Reverend Ron Nunn officiating.
Interment will take place at Eastern Gate Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bryan Minchew, Richard Dodd, Hunter Norris, Caleb Norris, Austin Dodd and Robert Holt.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.