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.
William Randall “Randy” Rowell
July 27, 2013
Mr. William Randall “Randy” Rowell, 43, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in The Colony, Texas.
Mr. Rowell was a native of Walnut Hill and had resided in The Colony, Texas for the past six years. Mr. Rowell is preceded in death by his father Mr. Curtis Rowell.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Barbara Dianne and Howard Monroe of Walnut Hill; wife, Angela Dortch Rowell of The Colony, Texas; one son, Randall Rowell of The Colony, Texas; four daughters, Sheridan Rowell and Kayleigh Rowell of The Colony, Texas, Ashley Rowell of Pace and Amanda Bell (Jay) of Norfolk, VA; one sister, Angela Powell of Atmore; and three grandchildren, James, Lucas and Naleigha.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Gladyn Mothershed and Rev. Paul LaSalle officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, July 29, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Wilson, Bobby Harrison, Johnny Burkett, Marcus Mathis, Cody Mathis, Ryan Reaves. Honorary pallbearer is Randy Martin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Loyd Gerome Phillips
July 27, 2013
Loyd Gerome Phillips, 62 of the Berrydale community passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013, in Pensacola. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alva and Bertie Phillips; his sisters, Katherine (Calvin) Davis, Louise Freels, Thelma (Howard) Phillips, infant sister; and his brother, Neal Phillips; his second wife, Barbara Phillips, as well as extended family.
Those that survived him are his children, Cherie, Wade and Leslie; three brothers, Cecil (Margaret) Phillips, Eugene Phillips , Joe Phillips; sister, Rochelle (Wayne) Brown; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Loyd was a life-long resident of Santa Rosa County and graduated from Jay High School. He worked as a auto mechanic for Gomillion Auto Parts in Jay, and then for the Florida Department of Transportation for many years taking early retirement to work in the logging business these past few years. Loyd enjoyed being in the woods hunting deer and turkeys.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 29, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Thompson and Rev. Laura Weant officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Pallbearers are Eugene Phillips, Rocky Phillips, Rodney Elliott, Donny George, John Branson, Jr. and David West.
Honorary pallbearers are Butch Wells, Gary Cabiness, Frank Rowell, Ben West, Carmen Ivie, Eddie Thompson and Jeff Thompson.
Special thanks go out to Loyd’s friends, co-workers, fellow hunters and to all the people who have prayed for him.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bessie Johnson
July 27, 2013
Mrs. Bessie Johnson, age 67 of Flomaton, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013, in a Pensacola health care facility.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Belleville, Ala., and had been a resident of Flomaton for the past 33 years, coming from Evergreen. She was a homemaker and was a member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, Chester & Lillie Falkenberry; brothers, Glenn Falkenberry, Clinton Falkenberry, Leslie Falkenberry; and a sister, Mavis Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. David W. Johnson of Flomaton; one daughter, Donna Hunter of Brewton; a step-son, Brian Johnson of Brewton; a step-daughter, Peggy Coleman of Brewton; four sisters, Hazel (Donnie) Waters of Owassa, Ala., Theresa (Robert) Ryland of Bermuda, Mary Etta (Edward) Hawsey of Evergreen; and Dorothy Salter of Pine Hill; two grandchildren, Josh (Jessica) Sutton, Crystal Hunter; two step-grandchildren, Tanner Coleman and Travis (Shaunna) Coleman; one step great-grandchild, McKenna Coleman; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. Rusty Burnham officiating.
Interment will follow in the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery in Tunnel Springs, AL.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on Monday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
James J. Seelig
July 27, 2013
Mr. James J. Seelig, 29, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, in Johnstown, PA.
Mr. Seelig was a former resident of Leesville, LA. but had resided in Gulf Breeze for the past five years.
He is survived by his father, James Brown, of Louisiana; mother, Lisa Dywer, of Leesville, LA; wife, Felishia Seelig of Gulf Breeze; two sons, Kaleb James Seelig and Kaden Jude Seelig, both of Gulf Breeze; one daughter, Jadea Brooke Seelig, of Gulf Breeze; three brothers, Justin Brown and Jeffery Brown, both of Leesville, LA and James Brown, of Pheonix City, AL; three sisters, Patricia Hansford- Polk and Cassandra Dywer, both of Leesville, LA. and Sophelia Johnson, of Pheonix City, AL. .
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. J.T. Guyton officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 29, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Cody Burroughs, Travis Johnson, Phillip Vaughn, Saul Benouit, Justin Brown.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Marie Phillips
July 26, 2013
Marie Phillips, age 69, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. She went peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born in McClellan, Florida on January 8, 1944. She was long time resident of the Berrydale-Jay community. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, wife, aunt and friend to all of those who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved going to church and attending church functions. She attended Ebenezer Church and was Pentecostal by faith.
She was preceded in death by her father, Grady Dixon; mother, Annie Cantline Dixon; brothers, David Dixon and Johnny Dixon; and her sister, Esther Hawkins.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna (David) Coffey of Dixonville, Florida; grandson, Matthew Cooley and a great-granddaughter, Jaeci Cooley both of Jay; step-granddaughter, Cara Coffey of Milton; two sisters, Eloise Butts of Brewton and Vera Barnhill of Pensacola; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 28, 2013, at 1 pm at Jay Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Thompson officiating services. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Church Cemetery in Berrydale.
The family wishes to thank all the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice and Jay Hospital for the excellent care you gave Marie and her family during this most difficult time.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.