Hazel L. Barrow
July 21, 2013
Hazel L. Barrow, age 70 of Jay, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 . She was a long time resident of Jay and a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be dearly missed by many.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Coady and Gladys Hawthorne; husband, James Barrow; son Kevin Wayne Stanton and brother Jessie (Bud) Hawthorne.
She is survived by her son, Keith (Angie) Stanton; brothers, Richard (Debra) Hawthorne and Ronnie Hawthorne; sisters, Ann Malshuk, Vernia (Buddy) White and Chiquita (Jim) Lockhart; grandchildren, Megan Stanton, Kevin Stanton and Ashten Epps; seven nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Reverend Frederick Barrow officiating. Burial will follow at Concorde Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 22, 2013 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Darrin Castleberry, Dwyne Castleberry, Kenneth White, Justin White, Jeff Barrow and Jamie Barrow .
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cecil Mims Murphy, Jr.
July 21, 2013
Mr. Cecil Mims Murphy, Jr., age 70 of Excel, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 6, 1943, in Century. He was the son of the late Cecil Mims Murphy, Sr. and Janie Dawson Murphy.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susan Lovelace Murphy; two sons, Mark Duane Murphy (Cindy Rowell), Michael Scott Murphy (Jimmie Lynn Courtney); a sister, Charlotte Jane Murphy; brother, Thomas Edward Murphy; brother-in-law, Sam Lovelace (Pat Owen); six grandchildren, Matthew Duane Murphy (Candace Smith), Morgan Dawson Murphy, Mark Logan Murphy, Wesley Ryan Parker, Mallorie Brooks Murphy, Micah LeighAnn Murphy; and great-grand daughter, Matison Nell Murphy; five nieces and one nephew.
He was a school teacher for 34 years, teaching Vocational Agriculture at Tuskegee High School, Monroe County High School, Escambia County High School in Atmore, and principal of Frisco City High School for two years. He also worked for Farm Bureau (now Alfa) as a claims adjustor and in public relations. Cecil was a member of Carney Masonic Lodge #549 in Atmore and was a member of The Cattleman’s Association. He also was a farmer and businessman and a member of the Excel Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at the Excel Baptist Church on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Q.T. Curtis officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services. Interment will follow the services at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Bradley, Jeral Jordan, George Melton, Bill Scruggs, Wallace Byrd, Alfred Nall, Jimmie Dale Dawson, and Harry Lowery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Murphy, Morgan Murphy, Logan Murphy, Wesley Parker and the Men’s Sunday School Class of Excel Baptist Church.
Johnson Funeral Home in Monroeville is in charge of arrangements.
JoAnn Odom White
July 21, 2013
Mrs. JoAnn Odom White, age 81 of Flomaton, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2013, at her home after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. White was a native of Deer Park, Ala., and had been a member of the Flomaton community since 1956 coming from Washington County. She graduated high school at the age of 16 and went on to Livingston University where she graduated there within three years with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Education. She began teaching in Leroy, Ala., and taught at Jay High School and many years at Century High School where she came to love the Century High Black Cats. Mrs. White also loved Auburn football. She was a member of Flomaton First Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Lynn White.
She is survived by her husband, Sammy Lewis White of Flomaton; son, Mitchell Lewis (Pamela) White of Mobile; daughter, Lori White (Mike) Brown of Flomaton; sister, Joyce Avent of Huntsville; grandchildren, Andrew White, Tara Brown Ross, Micah Brown and Cole Brown.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 22, 2013, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Freddie Stallworth officiating.
Interment will be in Rock Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers will be Andrew White, Dave Brantley, Steve Aydelott and Kenny Cannon.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Carl Leslie Cooper
July 19, 2013
Carl Leslie Cooper, 55 of Bratt, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Mobile. He was a marketing associate with Sysco. He was born in Pensacola on July 24, 1957, to Lawrence Madison and Doris Troutman Cooper. He was a 1975 graduate of Ernest Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Shannon Z. Cooper; one son, Leslie Cooper; one daughter, Lindsey Cooper; mother, Doris Cooper; one brother, Marion Cooper, all of Bratt; one sister, Judy (Chip) Gilmore of Pensacola; and two grandchildren, Kendall Cooper and Bentley Hale.
Graveside services will be Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 9 a.m. in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt with Rev. C.L. Langford officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Morris Reese Crater
July 19, 2013
Semper Fi! Sergeant Major Morris Reese Crater, 77, of Cantonment, left this world grudgingly on July 17, 2013, with his loving wife and life partner, J.J., by his side. He was born to the late Gertrude Gallaher and Morris Lee Crater on August 10, 1935, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Sergeant Major Crater served his country proudly and with distinction as a United States Marine for 28 years before retiring to Florida in 1981 to pursue a career in counseling. He and J.J., also a counselor, married in 1987 and they enjoyed 26 years of marriage prior to his untimely passing.
Sergeant Major Crater lived life his way and on his terms, with integrity, compassion, deep thought, perseverance, and a copious amount of humor. He held a Master’s Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in History; most importantly, he was a lifelong avid reader, philosopher, intellectual, and student of life. He loved to travel, whether in person or through books, and was very physically active. He loved the outdoors, gardening, landscaping, and his animals, especially the late Blue. Sergeant Major Crater was steadfast and true, unwavering, and deeply responsible. He lived his principles, and by so doing, served as an example to all that knew and loved him; he demonstrated a better and more conscious way to live. Sergeant Major Crater was a beloved husband, father, and son, and he is deeply missed.
In addition to J.J., Sergeant Major Crater is survived by four children, Sheila Keene Crater Koty, of Vancouver, WA, Dawn Lenka Crater of Albany, CA, Morris Reese Crater, Jr. of Torrance, CA, and Philip Steven Portier of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by several grandchildren, including Matteo Giovanni D’Orio of Albany, CA. Further, Sergeant Major Crater is survived by a blessed multitude of in-laws, including mother-in-law Juanita Howland of Lees Summit, MO; sister-in-law, Jerri Rogers of Overland Park, KS; brother-in-law, John Howland of Overland Park, KS; and a plethora of nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Monday, July 22, 2013. Visitation will be held at Gonzalez United Methodist Church, 2026 Pauline Street in Cantonment at 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service to immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. Afterward, Sergeant Major Crater will be buried with full military honors at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1:15 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation, in memory of Sergeant Major Morris Reese Crater, online at toysfortots.org, or by mail at: Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Gift Processing Administration, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA, 22172.
Gregory E. Roley
July 19, 2013
Gregory E. Roley, of Cantonment, died Monday, July 15, 2013. He is the son of Everett L. Roley, M.D. and Joanne (Nelson) Roley.
He graduated from Middleton High School in June 1977, then attended Steven Point University in Madison, WI. He transferred to St. Mary’s University earning a B.S. in Biology in 1982 in Winona, MN. He joined the US Navy of Science Hospital Corp. School in Great Lakes, IL in July 1985 and graduated in the top ten. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA where he met his wife. In 1989, they got married and went to Yokosuka, Japan. In August 1993, he came back for School of Health and Science Bethesda Detachment of Lythotechnology School in San Antonio, TX in the ASCP National Registry and graduated in 1994 with a 4.0 average. He then was stationed at NASPH in Pensacola. In 2001, he attended the School of Health and Science in San Diego, CA in Preventative Medicine and graduated in the top ten. He then went to Sasebo, Japan and returned to Pensacola in 2005.
Greg enjoyed fishing, football season, hockey and golf. He worked for Florida Pest Control from 2005-2010. Greg was an awesome man and never asked anything from anyone.
He is survived by his wife, Dulce A. Roley; three step-children, Mediatrix (Russell); grandchildren, Austin, Kendra and Brandon Kehl, Michael, Isabella and Trisilla; father, Everett L. Roley, M.D. of Green Bush, WI and three siblings, Amy (Murphy), Tom (Hollie) and Mary (Christine).
Viewing will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. A Mass of Celebration will be Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
Jeanette Spooner Ray
July 17, 2013
Jeanette Spooner Ray, 82 of Atmore, passed away Saturday, July 06, 2013, in Pinehurst, NC. She was a homemaker, born in Dothan, AL on January 18, 1931, to the late Beechum and Tannie Paterson Spooner.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Spooner; sisters, Lois Spooner, Mamie Synco and Pearl Adkinson.
Survivors include her husband, Edwin Wood Ray of Atmore; one son, Joe (Deborah) Ray of Montrose, AL; two daughters, Kathy (John) Hasty of Pinehurst, NC and Mary (David) Crane of Ft.Lauderdale; grandchildren, Brandi (Mark) Scwartz, Sherri (Jason) Ivey, Emily Ray, Ben Ray, and Allen Ray; great-grandchildren, Raygen Scwartz and LeighAnne Ivey.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 10 a.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery, with Bro. John Brannon officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends after the graveside service at the Ray’s residence on Fernway Drive.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Lemuel Lloyd Jordan
July 16, 2013
Mr. Lemuel Lloyd Jordan, age 61 of Century, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Mr. Jordan was a native of Atmore and a lifetime resident of the Century community. During his working years, he worked as a welder for multiple paper mills. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gay and Nell Jordan and his sister, Gayle Bodkin. Mr. Jordan was of the Methodist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Teresa Wilson Jordan of Century; son, James ‘Nick’ Jordan of Century; daughters, Lindsey (Jeremiah) Wilson of Century and Kasey (Dustin Carnley) Jordan of Flomaton; brother, Glenn Jordan of Canada; grandchildren, Jaxon and Cooper Cole Jordan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eric Bryan officiating.
Interment will be in Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton.
Hubert E. “Gabby” Boyd
July 16, 2013
Hubert E. “Gabby” Boyd, age 88, of Cantonment, passed through the gates of heaven on Sunday, July 14, 2013. He was born in Tarrytown, GA on January 26, 1925. Gabby graduated from Winter Haven High School where he was quarterback of the “Blue Devils”. After his military service, he attended Stetson University in Deland, FL where he played college baseball.
Gabby was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where he faithfully served the Lord as a Deacon for many years and later as Deacon Emeritus. He had a lifelong love of sports, playing baseball and softball until the age of 80. He umpired for church and city league baseball and softball until the age of 82. His greatest love was the Lord and his wife of 65 years, Lou, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. “Paw Paw” gave the greatest hugs and made all who knew him feel special.
Gabby enlisted in the US Navy in July 1942, a veteran of WW II; he was assigned to the USS Stockton and was present at the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945. After serving his country honorably, he started his civilian career in Mobile in the propane gas business, later moving his family to Pensacola in 1953.
Gabby was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Grubbs Boyd; his parents, Hubert E. and Hattie Pearl Boyd; a sister, Hattie Merle Delores Boyd and two brothers, Ralph Boyd and William Boyd.
He is survived by a sister, Miriam Wanda Kimbrell; his children, Beth Taylor (Jimmy), Patsy Moye, Ronnie Boyd, Cindy Parker (Tim) and Randy Boyd; grandchildren, Jennifer Benz, Jimmie Salter (Nicole), Scott Traynom, Beth Culbertson White, Ashlee Weber (James), Kyle Parker, Katelyn Boyd and Karla Boyd; great-grandchildren, Jackson Benz, Chase White, Brooks Salter, Molly Benz, Everett Salter, William Benz, Aidan Weber, Camryn Traynom, Melinda Lula Salter, Mason Weber and Austin Boyd Salter; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17,2013, at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Locke officiating. The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. prior to the service on Wednesday.
Inurnment will be in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Building for Life, 800 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32514.
Faith Chapel North Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dollis Helen Wilson
July 16, 2013
Mrs. Dollis Helen Wilson, age 79 of Atmore, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013, at her residence.
Mrs. Wilson was born in Brewton and had been a resident of Atmore for the past 20 years. She had worked as a bus driver for the Escambia County, AL school board. She was a member of North Brewton Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by a son, Jon Colin Morris.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Leon Wilson, Sr. of Atmore; two sons, Bryan Wade (Kim) Morris of Milton and James Henry (Lynda) Morris of Century; two daughters, Helen Irene Kirk of Auburn and Susan Ann (Ron) Fordham of Auburn; one half-brother, Edward White of Mobile; one sister, Margie Thompson of Milton; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013, from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. David Cooper officiating.
Interment will follow in Weaver Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m.