Betty Joyce Gibson
November 16, 2013
Mrs. Betty Joyce Gibson, 71 of Poarch, passed away November 13, 2013, in Poarch. Mrs. Gibson was a loving and caring person and will be greatly missed. She was born March 26, 1942, in McCullough. She was a member of Pine Level Primitive Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Lee Steadham and Lila Irene Steadham Gibson; brother, Aubrey Lee Steadham, Jr.; and granddaughters, Mikasa Cheyenne Groover, Feather Marie McGhee and April Ramieri.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years Ricky Gibson, six daughters Angela Presley, Rebecca (Lurby) Denais, Connie Walls, Patsy (Calvin) McGhee, Sarah (Rodger) Adams and Wanda (Timothy) Gaines; sister, Thelma (James) Digman; brother Charles Eugene (Jean) Steadham; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the Pine Level Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Gene Freeland officiating.
Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Nokomis, Ala.
Active pallbearers will be Antonio Walls, Brandon Joiner, Zachary Walls, Thunder McGhee, Ricky Ray Maddox and Rick Sosa.
Honorary pallbears will be Enrico Ramieri, Sandro Ramieri, and Gilbert Wade Blackwell.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hollis Carlton Chavers
November 16, 2013
Mr. Hollis Carlton Chavers, age 74, of Flomaton, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013, at Jay Hospital.
Mr. Chavers was a native and lifetime resident of the Flomaton community where he was a member of the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department. He was retired from Monsanto where he worked as an operator. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Shaw Chavers of Flomaton; sons, Dale (Diana) Chavers and Dean (Theresa) Chavers, all of Flomaton; sisters, Nell Franklin of Flomaton and Lois Hamm of Kelso, WA; grandchildren, Johnathan Dean Chavers, Daniel Chavers, Callie Maria Chavers, Christopher Chavers and great-grandchild, Aiden Chavers.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 18, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Edwards officiating.
Interment will follow in Pleasant Home Holiness Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers will be members from the Friendship Volunteer Fire Department.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Dr. Woodie Ross Cryar
November 14, 2013
Dr. Woodie Ross Cryar, formerly of Birmingham, died on Monday, November 11,2013, in Atmore. He was born in Albertville, Ala., on June 29, 1924. Dr. Cryar was a graduate of Albertville High School and Sneed State Junior College. He graduated from Alabama Polytechnic Institute School of Veterinary Medicine in 1950, following service in the United States Army during World War II with the rank of Sergeant.
Dr. Cryar practiced Veterinary Medicine in Birmingham from 1950 until his retirement in 1995. He served as president of both the Jefferson County Veterinary Medical Association and the Alabama State Veterinary Medical Association. He was a life member of both organizations. He was a member and officer of the Birmingham Optimist Club. He was a past member of the Woodlawn and Trinity Presbyterian Churches in Birmingham, where he served as Deacon, and was presently a member of the First United Methodist Church in Atmore.
Dr. Cryar was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Frances Bertram Cryar, his parents and two brothers.
He is survived by his daughters and sons- in-law, Emily and P. D. Pollard and Malia and Gerald Shelton; grandchildren, David Ross Lee, Joseph Duncan Pollard and Anna Frances Lee; one sister, Peggy Cornelius; and four nieces and two nephews.
A memorial service of Dr. Cryar’s life was held on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church and was officiated by the Reverend Debora Bishop. The family will visit with friends and relatives immediately following the memorial service.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home and Johns-Ridouts Valley Chapel are in charge of the arrangements.
Ken McDonald
November 14, 2013
Ken McDonald, 58, beloved husband, brother, son, Pops, step father, uncle, passed away Saturday November 9, 2013, (following a long battle with cancer.) He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Wesley McDonald from Walsall England.
He is survived by his wife, Terri McDonald of Milton; brother and sister-in-law, Paul & Moira McDonald; nephew, Lee McDonald; mother, Margaret McDonald all from Walsall, England; sister, Lynn McDonald and husband, Paul Phayzee and nephew, Daniel Phayzee of Birmingham, England; step-daughter and son-in-law, Ashley and Ben Cauble; grandchildren, Gabriel, Noah, Eliana and Judah of McDonough, GA; step-son, Paul Westmoreland of Lawrenceville, GA; aunts, uncles and cousins from England; sisters and brothers-in-law, from Georgia and many dear friends from England, Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
He started playing football (soccer) in 1965, playing for many clubs in England and continued his career coaching and training to the very end. His accomplishments include many champion cups and league cups as a player. He and his friend Micky Ross started their own football club which achieved two levels below Premier League. His immense knowledge of the game is evident in two Deaflympic gold medals and World Cup semi-finals with the USA Deaf Soccer, numerous tournament and state championships with teams from Georgia, Florida and Alabama, six players that he personally trained and coached who now play in professional clubs in England, feature articles in the Soccer Journal, the largest soccer magazine in the USA, invitations to lecture at the NSCAA conventions, qualified and experienced Coerver Coach and staff coach at Berry College Summer Camps to name only a few.
In the words of his players, “Coach Ken is the definition of true coaching, so much more than soccer. Ken left everyone a better person. His dedication and commitment to players and teams and his deep love for the game and a powerful faith in the potential of his players was immeasurable. So many have benefited from his immense knowledge of the game, more than they even thought was possible.”
Ken was a legend in the eyes of his players, friends and family and is greatly missed.
In celebration of Ken’s life, services will be held at Navarre Beach on Sunday, November 17, 2013, at 2 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
James “J.B.” Walker
November 11, 2013
Mr. James “J.B.” Walker, 96 of Oak Grove, passed away November 11, 2013, in Pensacola. He was born January 14, 1917, in Oak Grove to the late James Edward and Laura Jones Walker. He served in the United States Coast Guard during WW II. He retired from St. Regis Paper Company with over 40 years of service. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served as chairmen of the Deacons for many years. Mr. Walker enjoyed farming, playing dominos and watching his grandsons play ball.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 50 years, Gladys Walker; brothers, Clarence and Louise Walker, Cephas and Rosa Walker; and sister, Lucille and Thomas McCall.
He is survived by his son, Sam and Vivian Walker of Oak Grove; and his grandsons, Scott Walker and Brandon Walker.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Chewing and Rev. Dennis Brown officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be George Carpenter, Doug Frost, Billy Darby, Doug Godwin, Elvin Pugh and Ellis Mason.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Hassebrock, Doris Gentry, Martha Carpenter, A.J. Hudson, Bill Colley, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Tims, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bouler and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gilley.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2013, from 1 p.m. until service time at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oak Grove Cemetery Fund.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Etta Lambert
November 11, 2013
Mrs. Mary Etta Lambert, 81, of Canoe, passed away at her home on November 10, 2013, on a beautiful Sunday morning. She was born June 8, 1932, in McCullough, to the late Richard Harrison and Zellie Vickrey Robinson. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of the Huxford Community of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents and by her beloved husband, Ray Lambert.
She is survived by her children, David and Sonja Lambert of Canoe and Beth and Shawn Linam of McCullough; her grandchildren, Alisha Linam, Ryan Lambert, Nicholas Linam, Emily Lambert, and Cole Lambert; brother, Wendell Robinson of Excel; and sister, Pauline Kirby of McCullough.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Seventy Wayne Ellis and Elders Tommy and Sharon Jernigan officiating.
Burial will follow in Huxford Community of Christ Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2013, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Aubrey Kenneth Ashcraft
November 10, 2013
Mr. Aubrey Kenneth Ashcraft, 72, of Molino passed away November 9, 2013, at Covenant Hospice in West Florida Hospital. He was born in Pensacola on December 12, 1940. He served in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents Rev. Aubrey H. Ashcraft and Agnes V. Wiggins.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betty Hall Ashcraft; two sons Kenny (Candy) and Kevin (Missy); grandchildren Amber Knight, AJ Ashcraft, Ryan Ashcraft, Hanna Ashcraft, Isabella Ashcraft and Derek Ashcraft; two great grandchildren Ayden Blair, Braylen Barton as well as numerous family and friends.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Monday November 11, 2013. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until noon at Highland Baptist Church in Molino and services immediately following with the Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Covenant Hospice or Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Faith Chapel North is in charge of arrangements.
Joiel Wilson Edmonson
November 8, 2013
Joiel Wilson Edmonson “J.J.”, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2013.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joiel David Edmonson and Eula Mae Edmonson, Woodrow Allen and Estelle Allen.
J.J. is survived by his loving wife, Rori Edmonson; daughters, Torrie Edmonson, Gyanna Edmonson and Harley Edmonson; father, John David Edmonson (Tina); mother, Teresa D. Edmonson; brothers, Jerry Wayne Nellum (Anita) and John Nellums (Elsie); many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Bo Bibby, Rodney Watkins, Joshua Allen, Joiel Smallwood, Justin Smallwood and Dustin Thurston.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Denhan, Jr., Jarome Edmonson and Sidney Benware.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the funeral cost would be appreciated.
Funeral service were held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Tony Shackle and Reverend Wesley Alvarez officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
James David “Dave” Hoffman
November 8, 2013
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day. (2 Timothy 4:7-8a)
James David “Dave” Hoffman of Cantonment, was received by his Lord and Savior into Heaven on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. He left this world peacefully while surrounded by members of his loving and loyal family and friends who were in prayer for him, and was greeted at the gates of Heaven by his many family members and friends who preceded his arrival.
Dave Hoffman was born December 15, 1931, and lived a joyful, busy, happy life filled with service to others and a dedication to his family that was unparalleled. Dave was there before anyone asked for help; his generosity and kindness to others was the daily service of this strong but humble man. He always had a smile and hug or handshake for everyone he met and people who know him watched out for his vise-like grip!
He retired from the United States Navy after serving 20 years from 1950 – 1970 and served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War era. During his military career he received numerous honors including the National Defense, United Nations, and Korean Service Medals. After his retirement from the Navy he returned to Pensacola and worked for Flor Daniels Construction Company at the (then) Monsanto Plant until he retired for the second time. Dave was a great carpenter and gardener and many people in Pensacola were blessed by his precise, beautiful woodwork and offerings from his bountiful vegetable and rose gardens.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, David Felix and Renolda Hoffman of Taylor, Mississippi; his brother, Harry Paul Hoffman and brother-in-law Grover Kinney; son-in-law Walter Zittel; and grandson Roy (“Willie”) McCormick.
He is survived by his sweet and loving wife, Jane Hoffman (“Nana”) of 63 years and their four children, Lyn Zittel of Pensacola; Jim (Mary) Hoffman of Virginia Beach,VA; Jeff (Robyn) Hoffman; Janet Price (Dennis Foster) as well as K.C. (Susanne) Fehl, all of Cantonment. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Bert (Felicia) Wynne, Emily & Savannah Price, Rebecca Zittel, Meagan & Matthew Hoffman, Jared & Trevor Hoffman, Kim Zurbay and Charles McCormick; as well as Kenny Paul Fehl; and his two great-granddaughters, Abigail and Allison Wynne. He also leaves his sister, Hazel Kinney and sister-in-law, Marilyn Hoffman both of Oxford, MS; his aunts, Iva Brown and Edna Hargrove; his brother-in-law, Virgil (Amy) Cooper of Birmingham and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be Monday, November 11, 2013 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Faith Chapel North in Cantonment.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment, with Pastor Roy Chewning officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 11:30 am.
Pallbearers will be Bert Wynne, Jared Hoffman, Trevor Hoffman, Kenny Paul Fehl and Robby Stoner.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dennis Bailey, Windell Long, Charlie Lowery, Glen Norris, Clifford Stoner and the active Deacons of Gonzalez Baptist Church.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Lou McMath
November 8, 2013
Mrs. Mary Lou McMath, 85, of Atmore, passed away November 7, 2013, at her residence. She was born October 1, 1928, in McCullough, Alabama, to the late Isaac E. and Madora Luker. She was an active member of Presley Street Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joe McMath, a brother Leo Luker and one great granddaughter Anna Grace McMath.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph Leroy (Susan) McMath, Jr., and John William (Esther) McMath; two daughters, Mary Diane (Eddie) Purvis and Susan Elizabeth McMath; two sisters, Miriam Milliken and Lois Amerson; grandchildren, Joey (Misty) McMath, Jeremy (Jennifer) McMath, Jonathan (Lacey) McMath, Melanie (Chad) Kent, John (Dana) McMath, Jr., Brook (Jeremy) Hawsey, Marisa Robards and Derek (April) Bell. She is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren and a special cousin, Dixie Caylor.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Presley Street Baptist Church with Bro. Leo Luker and Bro. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Joey McMath, Jeremy McMath, Jonathan McMath, Chad Kent, John McMath, Jr., and Derek Bell.
The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Community Hospice of Baldwin County for their compassionate care during Mrs. McMath’s last days.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 9, 2013, from 12 p.m. until service time at Presley Street Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.