Dorothy Nell (Dot) Crews Penton
December 27, 2013
Dorothy Nell (Dot) Crews Penton, age 82, of Hollandtown passed away on December 24, 2013. She was a long time member of Pine Level Baptist Church. She retired from Monsanto after more than 20 years. Dot loved gardening, canning, and visiting with friends and family. She will be greatly missed by the community.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian I. Crews and Annie Ruth Byrd Crews; husband, O.T. Penton; brothers, Emory O. Crews and Roy M. Crews; son-in-law, Lamar Lewis; brother-in-law, Edward Sutton; sister-in-law, Pauline Penton (T.H.) Fulmore and a special friend, G.W. White.
She is survived by her daughter, Paulette Penton Lewis; grandsons, Timmy (Michelle) Lunsford and Jonathan Holland; granddaughter, Lori (Rusty) Lunsford Lee; great-grandsons, Kody, Brant, and Trevor Lunsford and Connor and Tanner Lee; sister, Betty Crews (Sammy) Simmons; sisters-in-law, Helen West Crews and Norma May McCurley; special friends, Louise Arnette, Patty McGraw, and Rex Wayne Smith and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2013, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Pine Level Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with Brother Earle Greene and Nephew David White officiating services.
Burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery in Hollandtown.
Active pallbearers will be Timmy Lunsford, Jonathan Holland, Rusty Lee, Kody Lunsford, Brant Lunsford, Trevor Lunsford, Connor Lee, Tanner Lee, and Rex Wayne Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be her Sunday school class.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce R. Malphurs Kelly
December 27, 2013
Joyce R. Malphurs Kelly, 82, of Pensacola, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at a local hospital.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Genie Malphurs; her loving husband of 40 years, George H. Kelly, Sr.; two daughters, Teresa Ann Braxton and Barbara Sue Green; one granddaughter, Regina Anna Harrell; two brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by her children, Regina Johnson (Allen), George H. Kelly, Jr. (Mary) and Chris Kelly (Nancy); grandchildren, Christopher Johnson, Michael Johnson (Stacey), Wes Braxton, Samuel Green, George H. Kelly, III (Lidia), Samantha Rigby (Stephen), Brandee Hutson (Jamie), Georgina Ward (Daniel) and Jasmine Maher; great-grandchildren, Grady Bryant Rigby, Spencer Tate Johnson , Haiden James Johnson, Tyler Ward, Alexis Ward and Harley, Brendon Braxton, Jalen Brashear, and soon to be George H. Kelly, IV; and one sister, Gloria Broome.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
William Leslie Morris, Sr.
December 26, 2013
William Leslie Morris, Sr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013.
Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Morris Stone, and beloved daughter-in-law, Kimberley Rabren Morris.
Mr. Morris is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dovie Cherry Morris and his four children, Donna (James) Tummler of Pensacola, William Leslie Morris, Jr. of Pensacola, Dina (Keith) Lafont of Snyder, OK, and Wayde (Anita) Morris of Pensacola; brother, Richard (Laura) Morris of San Diego, CA; 13 grandchildren, Amanda (Kevin) Calkins, Phillip Light, Christopher Light, Garrett (Lorraine) Morris, Megan Morris, Teresa (Jimmy) Gilbee, Joshua (Erin) Lafont, Danielle Diehl, Keith Lafont, Jr., Olivia Lafont, Nicholas Morris, Brittany Morris, and Logan Morris; and 13 great-grandchildren.
“Bill” was born September 12, 1931, in Irvington, New Jersey to the late William Jackson Morris and Alberta Laible Morris and moved to Pensacola as a child. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1949, after which he served in the Army. He was a veteran in the Korean War. Mr. Morris was named Post Commander for the American Legion Post 33 in Pensacola in 1957-1958. He retired from Monsanto after 27 years in the 707 lab, and in 1968 he opened Morris Lock and Safe where he worked with his son Bill, Jr. until he retired in 1995. He was also a valued auxiliary deputy with the Escambia County Sherriff’s Department for 13 years.
He was an active member and deacon at Leonard Street Church of Christ.
A memorial will be held at Leonard Street Church of Christ, located on the corner of “W” and Leonard Streets on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 6:30.
A service at Barrancas National Cemetery will take place on Friday, January 3, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Leonard Street Church of Christ will be accepted.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Elna Kimbro Ezell
December 24, 2013
Elna Kimbro Ezell, 81, passed away in the early morning of December 20, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jimmy Ray Ezell; mother, Carlie Garrett Kimbro; father, John Pope Kimbro; and brothers Nathan, Howard, W.T., and Earl Kimbro. Survivors include her son, Jeff Ezell; daughter, Cindy Toler; son-in-law, Mark Toler; grandsons, Eric and Jason Toler; brother, Enzor Kimbro; sister, Vernell Tims; nephews, Dewayne and Douglas Kimbro, both of whom were raised in the same house with her; and many, many other nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends, relatives, and loved ones.
Born in Opp, Alabama, she was raised in Pensacola where she worked at Kress Five and Dime with her sister and also as a telephone operator. She married Jimmy Ezell on December 22, 1955 in a small wedding at her parents’ house. Her daughter, Cindy, was born in 1958; her son, Jeff, in 1968. She was active in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives, endlessly volunteering at their schools, even working in the library of Pine Meadow Elementary for a while. She will be remembered as being a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, a tremendous cook who joyfully fed family members and friends, and a selflessly kind soul.
A rare neurological condition that arose in the last six years of her life led to her gradual immobility and decline. Her last week was spent at the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence surrounded by family and friends. The hospice staff noted the scores of people who showed up to sit with her and check on her in the week she was there, noting how rare it was to have such an outpouring of support. The reason is simple: everyone loved her – and always will. She continued to teach her family lessons as her health declined, even when she could no longer speak. She will be truly missed by all.
The visitation and funeral will be on Thursday, December 26 at Faith Chapel North. Visitation is from 11:30-1:15. The funeral will begin at 1:15 with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home NOrth, 1000 Hwy 29 S, Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Richard Lavallee
December 24, 2013
Mr. Donald Richard Lavallee, 69, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013, in Flomaton.
Mr. Lavallee was a native of Manchester, NH and had resided in Flomaton for the past 14 years. Mr. Lavallee was on the board of trustees, a master carpenter, avid church attendee, loved fishing and was a loving father. He attended the Flomaton United Methodist Church.
His sister, Rita Poier; four brothers, Paul Lavallee, Roger Lavallee, Robert Lavallee and Norman Lavallee precede him in death.
He is survived by his three sons, Donald Lavallee Jr, of Dothan, Robert Lavallee of Concord, NH and Ricky Lavallee of Manchester, NH; three daughters, Kellie (Jerry) Forrest of Taylor, AL, Cristol Lavallee of Lancaster, NH and Dawn Lavallee of Manchester, NH; two brothers, Ronald Lavallee of Manchester, NH and Oscar Lavallee of New Hampshire; six sisters, Jeanne Cere of New Hampshire, Lorraine Raymond of Manchester, NH, Claire Boivert, Doris Croteau, Dorothy McQueeny and Connie Langlois all of New Hampshire; three grandchildren, Samantha Colby of Dothan, Trevor Colby of Taylor, AL and Codie Maynard-Lavallee of Massena, NY; and two great-grandchildren, Jayden Curry and Ethan Curry.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 27, 2013, at 12 noon at the Flomaton United Methodist Church with Rev. Jesse Lough and Rev. Funches officiating.
Burial will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2013, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Flomaton United Methodist Church.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Forrest, Trevor Colby, Robert Lavallee, Donald Lavallee, Speedy Brantley, Wayne Stanton and Seth Thomley.
Betty Cook Tolin
December 24, 2013
Mrs. Betty Cook Tolin, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013, in McCullough.
Mrs. Tolin was a native of Atmore and has resided in McCullough for the past 35 years. Mrs. Tolin was retired from Vanity Fair after 30 years of service.
Her husband, Leon Tolin; son, Ricky Tolin and her parents, James and Sue Cook precede her in death.
She is survived by her two sons, Tony Scott of McCullough and James (Teresa) Scott of McCullough; two daughters, Diane (Author Thrower) Chapman of Poarch and Sonja Norton of Lubbock, TX; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 27, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel with Rev. Otis Thames officiating.
Burial will follow at the McCullough Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 26, 2013, from 6 p.m.until 9 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be James Scott II, Bobby McCall, Dewitt Roley, Mac McMillan, Charles Ferrell and Don White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Radio Rolin and James Tolin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Roger Earl Lewis
December 23, 2013
Roger Earl Lewis, 57, of Jay, passed away on December 19, 2013. Earl was born June 27, 1956, in Brewton, to Oliver and Bonnie (Petty) Lewis. He graduated from Jay High School in 1974 and from Pensacola Junior College in 1985 with a degree in Industrial Technology. On August 19, 1977 he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Dianne Shell Lewis in Jay. He was an instrument mechanic with International Paper for 27 years. Family was most important in his life. He spent his time passing on his passion for sports to his grandson, Braden. He loved being outdoors, hunting, and most of all loving his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Bonnie Lewis of Jay.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dianne Shell Lewis; his children, Trent Lewis (Amelia Weekley) of Milton, Cassie Lewis Odahowski (Peter) of Orlando, his grandson Braden Lewis of Milton; his sisters Joan Eddy, Janice Lee (Bobby), Elizabeth Taylor; his brothers, James Lewis (Doris), and Ken Lewis (Gloria); his loving parents-in law, Huston and Gwendolyn Shell, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, Chuck Taylor, Blake Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Austin Lewis, Robby Lee, and Jeremy Odom.
Honorary pallbearers will be his friends Dave Dunn, Jack Brooks, Dennis Medlock, and Scott Jeudevine.
Services were held at the Jay First Baptist Church, Monday, December 23. Reverend Chip Fox and Reverend Earle Greene officiated the service.
Burial was at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Jay First Baptist Building Fund or to the American Diabetes Association.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Estelle Chancery
December 23, 2013
Mrs. Lois Estelle Chancery, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013, in Robertsdale.
Mrs. Chancery was a native of Mobile and a resident of Perdido for the past 52 years. Mrs. Chancery was a floral designer for 25 years in Atmore and she attended the Splinter Hill Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. Hastings; sister, Fay Braley; and brother, Howard Hastings, Sr.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Chancery of Perdido; one daughter, Terri (Mike) Dawson of Perdido; one brother, Ronald Hastings of West Virginia; one sister, Glenda Hastings of Bay Minette; one grandson, Wesley Rabren of Perdido; three step-granddaughters, April Rabren of Virginia and Jessie Tyson and Amanda Wiles both of Auburn; four great-grandchildren, Aaron Tyson, Jacob Wiles, Alyssa & Aleigha Long; children she raised, Chasity Eady, Angie Amos, Abby Baggett and Crystal Hadley Stabler.
Funeral services will be held at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Angelo Thomley and Sister Thursa Long officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bryars-McGill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 24, 2013, from 9:30 am until service time at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Amos, Blaine Shiver, Marty Wilson, Richard Long, Michael Thomley and Mark Thomley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Josh Thomley.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mark Taylor Chafin
December 23, 2013
Mack Taylor Chafin, 72 of Perdido, passed away Saturday December 21, 2013, at his residence. He was a truck driver, born in Perdido on August 31, 1941 to the late James Horace and Sally Elizabeth Coleman Chafin. He was a member of the Pine Grove Freewill Baptist church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Shelia Diane Chafin.
Survivors include two sons, Glenn David Chafin of Perdido and Jeff (Melisa) Chafin of Spanish Fort; three sisters, Gwen Stewart, Melba Cenarich, and Patsy Presley all of Perdido; grandchildren, Sybil, Jasmin, Cheyenne, Riley, Kambri, Kyle, Austin and Lane; great-grandchildren, Braden, Kendon, Charleigh, Carter and Kaylie and numerous other family and friends.
Services will be Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Pine Grove Freewill Baptist church with Bro. Stoney Daw officiating.
Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Pine grove Freewill Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Marcie Brewton Morgan
December 21, 2013
Marcie Brewton Morgan, age 42 of Atmore, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013, in Atmore. She was a homemaker, born in Atmore on May 16, 1971, to John and Elaine Shirley Brewton.
Survivors are her husband, Richard “Ricky” Morgan; her parents, John and Elaine Brewton; four sons, Ryan Linam, Nolin Linam, Blake (Fonlia) Morgan, and Hunter Morgan; four daughters Gabbie Linam, Claire Linam, Addison Morgan and Caylin Dowden; one brother, Ken (Jennifer) Brewton; one sister, Lynn Rhodes; two grandchildren, Brantley Morgan and Levi Morgan, all of Atmore.
Services will be Monday, December 23, 2013, at noon from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron McGhee officiating. Interment will follow in Huxford Baptist Cemetery, in Huxford, AL.
Family will receive friends, Monday, December 23, 2013 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until noon.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.