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.
Shannon “Shane” Monroe Williams
January 2, 2014
Shannon “Shane” Monroe Williams, 39, of Jay, was reunited with his Daddy in heaven on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Shane was born on October 1, 1974 to Morgan and Elizabeth Williams. He worked as a contract mechanic in the oil industry.
Shane was preceded in death by his dad, Morgan Williams; and his grandparents, George and Ola Palmer of Century and James and Lillian Williams of Jay.
Shane is survived by the love of his life and soul mate of 18 years, Holly Williams; three beautiful children that he loved more than anything, Coltin, Hunter, and Courtney Williams; mother, Elizabeth Williams; two very special uncles, George “Dinky” Palmer Jr. and Arnie (Pat) Williams; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Kevin and Cheri Walker; two brothers, Monty Williams and William “Ashley” Collins; four sisters, Debrah (Art) Dales, Tammy (Ray) Holland, Tracy Lassiter, and Jennifer (Ken) Ashworth; brother-in-law, Casey Longver; aunts, Nancy Neal and Mammie Joe Smith, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Shane and Holly had a true love that only few will ever know. They loved each other through the good and the bad and never gave up on each other. Coltin, Hunter and Courtney were the light of his life. He was so proud of them. He’d light up when he talked about them. Coltin, his ball player graduated, Hunter, his master hunter, killed a big ole deer, and Courtney, his princess, that he could never say no to. He was a great son and brother always there when you needed him. He was always trying to fix things and make it better. Shane was fun loving and outgoing. He’d try anything once, twice if he didn’t get caught the first time and even a third time if it was worth the punishment. He loved to hunt, fish, going to the creek, relaxing in his recliner. Shane also loved to talk. He never met a stranger. He was always there to help when someone had a need. Everyone has a special memory of Shane. The time he set the bed on fire when he was five, the times him and Holly took someone in because they had nowhere else to go, going to the kids games, the kids birthday party, the adventure in the Wal-mart parking lot when Shane and Holly first started dating, memories from high school, bringing in the New Year with family and friends. Cherish each memory and remember all the good times.
Visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2014, at Jay Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Services will be on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Jay Funeral Home at 1 p.m. with Brother Mike Hutto officiating services.
Shane will be laid to rest at the Golden Memorial Cemetery in Dixonville.
Active pallbearers will be Eric Wiggins, Jamal Campbell, Chucky Wolfe, Brandon Dannelly, Austin Reid, Brent Emmons, Timothy Dales and Jayden Dales.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cloudy “J.B.” Bloodsworth
December 31, 2013
Cloudy “J.B.” Bloodsworth, 81, of Walnut Hill passed away December 26, 2013.
He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.
J. B. was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings.
He leaves to cherish his memories children, Debbie (Skip) Farley, Howard (Sherry) Bloodsworth, Rocky (Sylvia) Bloodsworth, Elaine (Wayne) Watson; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a loving brother, Ray (Penny) Bloodsworth; a very special lifelong friend and partner, Frankie Gaupp and her family; longtime friend, Ronald Boyce and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. until memorial service begins at 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014 at Trahan Family Funeral Home.
Wanda McGhee Byrd
December 31, 2013
Mrs. Wanda McGhee Byrd, 53, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013, in Mobile.
Mrs. Byrd was a native of Atmore, former resident of Bay Minette and had resided in Mobile for the past 18 years. Mrs. Byrd was a member of Poarch Creek Indians; she was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is preceded in death by her stepfather, Samuel Author Rayborn; brother, Samuel Dewayne Rayborn; and sister, Patricia Rayborn.
She is survived by her mother, Barbara Pauline Rayborn of Atmore; two sons, Anthony David McGhee of Houston, TX and Randy Dewayne McGhee of Loxley; one daughter, Amanda Jean McGhee of Conroe, TX; one brother, Wesley Junior Rayborn of Atmore; four sisters, Debra Watson, Rhonda Rayborn, Pam Jackson and Felicia Marshall all of Atmore; two grandchildren, Megan Marie McGhee and Savanah Nicole McGhee.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Wayne Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Freemanville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 1, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Edward Godwin, Roy Rolin, Donald Phillips, Hubert Rolin, Anthony Jordon and Trent Rayborn.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Charles Wayne McPherson
December 30, 2013
Charles Wayne McPherson, 81, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013, at his home in Walnut Hill. He was born on April 2, 1932, in Lone Star, Alabama to John and Lillie Mae McPherson. He graduated from Beatrice High School and served his country by spending two years in the Air Force. After retiring from Monsanto in 1984, Charles filled his days with many joyous fishing trips and time with his beloved wife of 58 years. He was also a devoted grandfather to his two precious grandchildren where he enjoyed attending countless school activities and sporting events throughout the years. Charles was a committed member of Atmore Community of Christ Church where he served in many roles. He was active in the community and was a dedicated member of the Walnut Hill Ruritan. Charles was full of love, always smiling, and enjoyed sharing with people the love of God and the joyful sounds of music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Gordon and Lillie Mae (Salter) McPherson; a sister, Ouida Crawford; and a brother, Gordon Derhylon McPherson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Betty Sue (Lee) McPherson and his son, Larry (Mary) McPherson, and two grandchildren, Patrick Wayne McPherson and Charleigh Victoria McPherson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Huxford Community of Christ Church with Elders Gary Gilbert and Glenn Waldrop officiating.
Interment will follow in Huxford Community of Christ Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2013, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Huxford Community of Christ Church.
Family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Huxford Community of Christ Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Beth Linam, 2661 Pieburn Cr, Atmore, AL 36502 or to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Drive Suite 105, Irving, TX 75063.
Johnson Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Louise Mason Jones
December 30, 2013
Mrs. Louise Mason Jones, 68, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013, in Atmore. Mrs. Jones was a native of Bratt and had lived in Atmore most of her life. She was a wonderful mother and she attended the Church of the Living God.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Harold Jones; parents, Marvin and Alda Mae Mason; five brothers, Robert Qualls, Lonnie Qualls, Bill Qualls, Harold Qualls and Buddy Mason; and two sisters, Clara Bell Payne and Ethel Davidson.
She is survived by her two sons, Tony Jones (Levonda) of Bay Minette and Tabo Jones (Teresa) of Montgomery; two daughters, Patty Wiggins (Henry) and Wanda Marshall all of Atmore; two sisters, Frances Cain and Dorothy Rhoades, both of Atmore; 13 grandchildren, Brittany Jones Revel, MaKayla Smith Corey, Dakota Smith, Dillon Marshall, Hunter Marshall Revel, Jessica Jones, Mason Jones, Dawson Jones, Lauren Wiggins, Lindsey Wiggins, Luke Wiggins, Megan Jones and Hannah Jones; five great-grandchildren, Trasen White, Kylin Jones, Jazlin White, MaKenzie Corey and Ayden Corey; and a special family friend and cook, Rotasha Dailey of Atmore.
Funeral services will be held at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Earl Harrison officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mason Jones, George Johnson, Brian McGhee, Thomas Harris, Bryan Mason, Cody Payne, Glen Flowers and Carlos Stewart.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.