Reverend Chester Bolton, Jr.
August 3, 2013
After a brief illness, the Reverend Chester Bolton, Jr. met his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2013. What a glorious day!
Dad was born in Mobile on April 1, 1929, to Chester and Ruth Bolton. He and his brother, WD, played and excelled in all sports, and he became an accomplished gymnast, boxer and baseball player. After playing college and minor league baseball, he went to Millsaps College where he met the love of his life, Norma Harrell. They were married in 1952 and enjoyed almost 61 years of marriage. Dad was called to the ministry and completed Emory Seminary in 1956 and was ordained a Methodist minister. He continued to preach and teach throughout the rest of his life. In addition to duties in his church, he also sought to encourage moral and ethical practices in local government and to encourage godly leaders. He was one of the founders of the annual governmental prayer breakfast that has honored governmental leaders since 1970. He touched many lives through this and his other ministries.
He was the father of Stephen, Michael and David; the father-in-law of Nanette, Debra and Marie; the grandfather of Megan, Brett, Brittany, Lindsey, Tommy, and Melonee; the great-grandfather of Peyton; the uncle of Elizabeth and the brother-in-law of Bobby. He will be missed by all.
A celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Fred Stallworth officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Dale Hobbs
August 3, 2013
He was born on September 16, 1936, and was a member of Scenic Hills Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; three brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara; sons, Franklin (Marie) Hobbs, Sean (Pamela) Hobbs and Barbee Rollins; one sister, Janie (Tony); five grandchildren; and many friends and family.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until funeral service begins at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2013, at Scenic Hills Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scenic Hill Church of Christ Youth Group. Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sybil Elliott Schachle
August 3, 2013
Sybil Elliott Schachle went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the age of 65. She was born at Pine Barren on March 12, 1948.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Schachle; daughter, Diannia Hastings (Lamar); four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, JoAnn Reeves, and Fran Fournier (Bob); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Morgan Cemetery with Tony Schachle officiating.
Pallbearers will be Paul Schachle, Matthew Milstead, Jonathan Cardwell, Josh Allen, Ben Porter and Charles Schachle.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Fournier, Vince Schachle, Jon Farmer and Mark Lewis.
In lieu of flowers, donations for funeral expenses may be made to Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Jean Vaughn
August 3, 2013
Mary Jean Vaughn 89, of Pace, passed away July 26, 2013, after a brief illness.
Born to Homer and Ada Wiggins, married to Melvin Vaughn for 60 years, she was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a life member of the Barrineau Park Historical Society.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; daughter, Pam McCook; brother, Pat Wiggins; and sister, Annette Suggs.
Jean is survived by sisters, Bettye Rusche, Sarah Nell Mayfield, Evelyn Ferguson, and Faye King; her children, Debbie Ward (Robert), Larry Vaughn (Christy), Speedy Vaughn (Karen), and Billy Vaughn (Debbie); grandchildren, Cam Ward (Julie), Tara Freeman (Timmy), Shannon Willis (Shane), Justin Ward, Randal Vaughn (Minthea), Dylan Williams (Bess), Haley Vaughn, Mallory Rogers (Josh), Kristin Hill (Caleb), and McKenzie Vaughn. She had 17 great-grandchildren.
Celebration services were held Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Pam Avery officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Ollie Gene Freeman
July 31, 2013
Ollie Gene Freeman, 70, of Walnut Hill, passed away Monday, July 29, 2013, in Pensacola. He was a truck driver, born in Escambia County (Fla.) on August, 25, 1942, to the late General Andrew and Elma Elaine Williams Freeman.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Inez Spence Freeman of Walnut Hill; two sons, Michael Gene Freeman of Mississippi and Matthew Freeman of Pensacola; one daughter, Melissa Freeman (Barry) Ross of Poarch; three brothers, Gerald Freeman of Atmore, Gordon (Zena) Freeman and Terry Freeman both of Walnut Hill; eight grandchildren, Elliot, Troy, Adam, Allison, Amber, Christopher, Bradley, and Jansen.
Services will be held Thursday, August 01, 2013, at 2 p.m. from Atmore Memorial Chapel with Rev. Bennie Stokes and Rev. Ray Hudson officiating.
Interment will follow in Dry Springs Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Andy Freeman, Clint Freeman, Darrel Spence, Kevin Spence, Bryan Spence, and James Spence.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Hare, Joseph Hare, and Mickey Adams.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Al
James Rheam
July 31, 2013
Early on July 29, 2013, we released our father, our friend, James Rheam, 87, of Jay, into the hands of Jesus. He was the son of David S. and Jessie A (Hassinger) Rheam of Pennsylvania. His wife of 51 years, Elizabeth (Wise) Rheam, precedes him in death.
He is survived by his brother, Robert B. (Janet) Rheam; sister, Shirley J. Henry; brother-in-law, Charles Zook; and sister-in-law, Mary Rheam all of Pennsylvania; his children, Damaris (Michael) Byler of Jay, Jesse (Dawn) Rheam of Milton, Rebecca (David) Halteman and Seth (Dawn) Rheam all of Newburg, PA; grandchildren, Mary Byler (Woody) Jackson, Sharon Byler (Dusty) Mayo, Paul David Byler, Hannah (Justin) Gingerich, Josiah (Maggie) Kemp, Nathan (Hope) Kemp, Micah Kemp, Summer Wilhour, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John Halteman, and Rachel, Andrew, Joelle, Adria, and Joanna Rheam; his great-grandchildren, Joel, Jesiah, and Jude Jackson, Lucas Newby, Emma Mayo, Gabriel Gingerich; and many nieces and nephews.
Our lives have been shaped by his Godly example. Dad was a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus as he ministered to all he met. He has finished his course and has won the Crown of Life. Praise be to Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith!
We are planning a celebration of Dad’s home going, on the evening of July 31 from 5:30-8:30 pm come visit with us at Cornerstone Christian Church, Jay, Fl.
Thursday, August 1 at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church, Jay, we will share worship to our Father who does all things well, after which, we will lay his body in it’s final resting place, (awaiting that glorious resurrection) at Cobbtown Mennonite Church.
We will then share food and fellowship at the Jay Civic Center as we encourage one another to carry the torch of faith to all people.
In leiu of flowers we will be setting up a scholarship fund at Cobbtown Christian Academy. May many young lives be challenged to carry the Gospel into all the world.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mentha Brown Gandy Martin
July 31, 2013
Mrs. Mentha Brown Gandy Martin, 99, of Roby Street, died Friday, July 26, 2013, in a Century nursing facility after a brief illness. She was a native of Greenville, and a life long resident of East Brewton. She was a member of the East Brewton First United Methodist Church and retired from Judy Bond with 25 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Martin and daughter, Laura Faye Joyner.
She is survived by a son, Tony Martin of East Brewton; a daughter, Gloria Martin Fleming Dyal of East Brewton; six grandchildren, Mark Joyner, Jeffery (Tiffany) Joyner, Tammy (Jon) Pence, Adam (Christy) Joyner, Greg (Cindy) Fleming and Larry Fleming; 10 great-grandchildren, Drew Pence, Megan Pence, Crystal (Jacob) Scott, Talyia Joyner, Lauren Joyner, Timothy Joyner, Shan Fleming, Mercedes Fleming, Jayden Joyner and Adryan Joyner; and one great-great-grandchild, Thomas Floyd Scott.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve McCoy and speaker Bernie Raines officiating.
Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.
Hazel Etheridge Phillips Gibson
July 31, 2013
Hazel Etheridge Phillips Gibson, 74, of Bay Minette, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Acadia, LA. She was a beautician, born in Uriah, to the late John and Ethel Wilson Etheridge.
Survivors include her son, Wayland Phillips; her daughter, Sherry Rossi; two brothers, Roan Etheridge, and Steve Etheridge; two sisters, Thelma Phillips and Margie Bohr; and two grandchildren, Adam Phillips and Torin Rossi.
Services will be Saturday, August 3, 2013, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C.L. Langford officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Level Primitive Baptist Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Saturday, August 03, 2013 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Ruby Jean Thomas
July 30, 2013
Mrs. Ruby Jean Thomas, 65, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013, in Atmore.
Mrs. Thomas was a native of Mexia, AL, former resident of Miami and has resided in Atmore for the past 15 years. Mrs. Thomas was an employee at We Care and attended the Grace Fellowship Church.
She is survived by her two sons, Michael Anthony (Mary) Thomas of Atmore, and Shallist Hudson of Polk City, FL; one daughter, Joyce Jones of West Palm Beach, FL; four brothers, Lester Mark of North Carolina, Montie Thomas and Jerome Thomas of California and Charles Thomas; five sisters, Elois Blanchard of Mobile, Hilda Mark of Anchorage, Alaska, Rose Thomas of Century, Patricia Thomas and Betty Thomas of Atmore; one grandson, Michael Lawrence Thomas and one great-grandchild, Jailen Thomas.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Westley Lynn Mote
July 29, 2013
Westley Lynn Mote, age 26 of Jay, passed away on Saturday July 27, 2013. He was a great son, mentoring brother, loving husband and best friend to his wife, and a doting father. Westley had an amazing talent when it came to music. He not only played the guitar, he also wrote his own music and songs. He and his wife loved to sing their songs together. He was happiest when playing transformers and other games with his son Rylan. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and his father in-law. He loved his work and enjoyed working with his boss and best friend. He enjoyed living with his grandparents and the support they gave him during his school years. Westley was a very loving person, and you could tell it just by his smile.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie Faye Mote; son, Rylan Mote; mother, Sabrina Mote; father, Douglas Mote (Suzanne); brother, Tyler Mote (Ashley); grandparents, William Mote (Addie Rue); special in-laws, John Leccese (Linda); sisters, Tiffany and Nichole Harter; and numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be July 31, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Church with Reverend Jim Lassiter officiating.
Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 30, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Pallbearers are Matthew Hanks, Paul Black, Myles Leccese, Cory Walker, Jeremy Williams and Greg Dunsford.
In lieu of flowers a monetary gift can be given to Jay Funeral Home to help his wife and son with expenses.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.