Judy Faye Blackmon
September 10, 2013
Mrs. Judy Faye Blackmon, 73, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013, in Davisville.
Mrs. Blackmon was a native of Christian Home and a resident of Davisville for the past 30 years. Mrs. Blackmon was retired from Vanity Fair after 45 years of service. Her parents, Stanley and Mae Holland; two sons, Stephon Eugene McDowell and Eric Edward Amerson; two brothers, Nolan Holland and Wayne Holland precede her in death.
Survivors include her two sons, Allen (Shelia) Holland and Mark Holland, all of Byrneville; one daughter, Wendy (Dudley) Wilson of Wawbeek; one brother, Jerry (Mary) Holland of Cantonment; four sisters, Ruth (Charles) Hopkins of McDavid, Doris Amerson of Bratt, Jannie (Pete) Singleton of Walnut Hill and Betty (Kenneth) Blanton of Bratt; six grandchildren, Amiee (Jeremy) Clements, Dustin Holland, Jimmy (Tiffany) Odom, Katrina Odom, Chase (Katie) Amerson and Joshua Holland and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home Pastor Howard Holland with officiating.
Burial will follow at the Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 11, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Holland, Jimmy Odom, Chase Amerson, Joshua Holland, Wayne Gunn and Jeremy Clements.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Wilson Earl Barrow
September 10, 2013
Mr. Wilson Earl Barrow, Sr., 77, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013, in Atmore.
Mr. Barrow was a native of Wawbeek and had resided in Flomaton for the past 30 years. Mr. Barrow was retired from the U.S. Air Force, co-founder of Wawbeek Volunteer Fire Department, past chief and board of directors and present president of the Fire Department. He was the owner and operator of the Wawbeek Antique Store and he attended the Sardis Baptist Church. His parents, Earl & Obie Barrow, precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Loetta Barrow of Flomaton; son, Wilson E. (Michele) Barrow, Jr., of Daphne; two brothers, Willie Frank Barrow of Century and Donald Ray Barrow of Atmore; one sister, Margaret Langley of Mobile; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Sardis Baptist Church with the Rev. Earle Green officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sardis Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 12, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be fellow firemen.
Honorary pallbearers will be firemen.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Christopher Andrew Williams
September 7, 2013
Christopher Andrew Williams, 44 of Pensacola, was born June 10, 1969 and passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013.
Chris graduated from Rutherford High School in Panama City, FL and University of West Florida in Pensacola. He taught American History at first Pine Forest and then Tate High School. Through colorful stories, he shared his patriotism making our nation’s history come alive for his students and made a point of teaching the blessings of liberty. An avid sportsmen, Chris enjoyed car races, hunting, and in recent years biking. He was a member of the Escambia River Gun Club and the leader of the Black Powder Discipline.
Chris is survived by his wife, Jeanne Arnette Williams of Pensacola; his mother and step-father, Barbara Lancaster and Frank Harrison; sister, Amy W. Witheringtyon, all of Mount Olive, NC; brother, Kristopher Harrison and wife Kasey of Garner, NC; nephew, Drew Witherington; nieces, Abigayle and Lilly Harrison; mother-in-law, Marilyn Arnette, sister-in-law, Cherie Arnette, both of Pensacola; sister-in-law, Carren Quinn and husband, Tommy of Mobile; and nephews Parker and Ryan Quinn.
He was predeceased by his father, Andrew R. Williams of Panama City, FL.
Honorary pallbearers will be Drew Witherington, Kristopher Harrison, Dennis Horimoto, Mike Steele, Dave Brown and Mark Foxworthy.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Escambia River Muzzle Loaders for ongoing construction projects at the range, ERML PO Box 333 Cantonment, Florida, 32533.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with a memorial service at 6 p.m. with Reverend Nathan Brown officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
George T. Langford
September 7, 2013
George T. Langford, 87, of Century, died Thursday, September 5, 2013, in Brewton.
Mr. Langford was native of Escambia County, Florida, and had been a resident of Century for more than 67 years. He was stationed in the South Pacific while serving in the United States Army during World War II. After returning to the states, he was self-employed until his retirement. He served on the Board of Directors of the EREC, formerly the REA, and was instrumental in expanding service to Escambia County, Florida. He was one of the founding members of Central Water Works where he served as president, as well as, in many capacities on the board.
Mr. Langford was born to George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Dawson) Langford on April 8, 1926. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Mildred (McNeely) and a step-son, Nick Brewton.
He is survived by his second wife, Helen (Gilmore) of McDavid; daughter, Joan (Thomas) Adams of Century; and step-son, Colon Brewton of McDavid; three grandchildren, David (Bobbie) Adams of Flomaton; Alicia (Marty) Chavers of Prattville, AL and Marialena (Carl, Jr.) Godwin of Century; five great-grandchildren, Stephanie Adams of Flomaton, Ethan Chavers and Evan Chavers both of Tuscaloosa, Sydney Chavers of Prattville and Blake (Kim) Wiggins of Century; and one great-great-grandchild, Madyson Wiggins; three step-grandchildren, Jessica Brewton (Chris Smith) of Milton, Joey (David) Morton of Anniston, AL and Asani (Dallas) Hewitt of New Orleans, LA; seven step-great-grandchildren, Aiden, Taylor and Lucas Brewton, Baileigh and Chloe Smith, and Colt and Elaina Morton.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2013, at Petty Funeral Home with Brother Mitch Herring officiating.
Interment will follow at Poplar Dell Baptist Church.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mr. Langford’s nephews and grand-nephews; Ricky Wiggins, Gary Wiggins, Jack Brown, Danny Leonard, Henry Leonard and Steve Leonard.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of arrangements.
Rebecca Morris
September 5, 2013
Rebecca Morris passed away quietly and peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 20, 1953, in Mobile to Charles and Mary Ann Shellman. She came into this world crying because she had just left her twin sister Roberta for the first time. Roberta joined her fifteen minutes later and for sixty years they were almost inseparable. She resided in Jay for the past seventeen years. She was a member of Cora Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed going to the beach, clogging, beauty pageants and watching her children and grandchildren cheer and play ball.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Crystal LaJune Morris; and niece, Starla Maxson.
She is survived by her son, Keith (Sheri) Morris and daughter, Christy (Joey) Hutto; grandchildren, Sierra, Travis, and Aiden Hutto and Ashton Walker. She is also survived by sisters, Eva (Billy) Dubose, Roberta (Mickey) Brown and Debbie (Glen) Maxson; one brother, Bill Shellman; sister-in-law, Wanda Shellman; nieces, Angel and Crystal Brown and Susan Cole; nephews, Ricky, Sammy, and Thomas Dubose.
A visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Cora Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hutto, Rev. LaDon Hall, and Rev. Henry Shellman officiating services.
Burial will follow at Elim Baptist Church Cemetery in the Roberts, Alabama community at approximately at 4 p.m.
Active pallbearers will be Keith Morris, Wade Morris, Cory Shellman, Cameron Shellman, Joey Hutto, and Roy Brown.
The family would like to thank Angela and the staff of the CCU at West Florida Hospital.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bryan Hart
September 4, 2013
Bryan Hart, 29, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013, in a single car accident. He was born on January 6, 1984, and was a resident of the Barrineau Park/Molino community all his life.
Bryan was predeceased by his Granny Hart, and Aunt Frances; his Granny and Paw Paw Caraway; and special friend, Willie Merritt.
Survivors include his father, Roger Glenn Hart and step-mother, Patsy; his mother, Bonnie Bell and step-father, Darryl; brother, James (Joanne) Hart; step-brothers, Johnathon (Maryah) Ard, and Oliver Ard; step-sister, Janie Ard; Paw Paw, Roger E. Hart; Uncle Grady, Aunt Libby and Aunt Eddiemae; nieces, Courtney Hart, Kayla Spencer, Kaiden, McKenzie and Kendalynn Ard; nephews, Dustin Spencer, Jason Seagrave, Samuel, Kaiden and Kyler Ard; numerous cousins and special friends, which includes his former wife, Heather Tarbes.
Bryan was employed with the Century Correctional Institute for the past eight years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He loved his “Florida Gators” equally as much, which was one of many traditions that he shared with his dad and brother, James. Bryan’s Facebook account is testament to his many friends. The family is appreciative of the comments and kind gestures posted by so many that loved Bryan as we did. We will all miss his fun-loving ways, and his funny-story telling. Bryan had a huge impact on family and friends, but none so much as his Paw Paw Hart, whom he lived with this past year and his very special nephew, Samuel. He loved Samuel with his entire being as he did his niece (due this month) little baby Courtney. In Bryan’s words to us all, “I’m gone. Y’all be good. I love ya!”
Visitation will be Thursday, September 5, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 6, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel North. “GO GATORS”
Pallbearers will be Russell McAnally, Joe Grim, Billy Ledkins, Doug Hart, Lamar Flowers, and Jason Terry.
Honorary pallbearers will be all his Facebook friends.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Stephen (Steve) Henderson
September 4, 2013
Stephen (Steve) Henderson passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2013.
A native of Pensacola, Steve was born on February 21, 1956. He was strong man of few words who never met a stranger, often opening his home and heart to people from all walks of life without passing judgement. He loved his family, friends, and was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching athletes from Pensacola succeed and was looking forward to the upcoming football season. His easy going and kind nature will be missed by all who love him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Don Carlos Henderson and Gertrude Henderson (Willliams); and brothers, William (Bill) Henderson and James (Jim) Henderson.
He is survived by his brothers, Joseph (Joe) Henderson, Michael (Mike) Henderson and David Henderson; sisters, Patricia (Patsy) Henderson and Anita Max; daughters, Stephanie Henderson, Kristina Henderson and Jessica Bott (Michael); grandsons, Connor Henderson, Kody Nutt and Coen Bott; and granddaughter, Emily Nutt.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jeff Henry officiating.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Jacquelyn Yvonne Steely
September 4, 2013
Mrs. Jacquelyn Yvonne Steely, age 64, of Flomaton passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013, at her home after an extended illness.
Mrs. Steely was a native of Repton, AL and a member of the Flomaton community since 1968 coming from East Brewton. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church of East Brewton, and the Lupus Foundation. Mrs. Steely was preceded in death by her father, Lomac Hutcheson; sons, Tommy Steely, Jr. and Keith Steely; brothers, James E. Hutcheson and Gary Hutcheson.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Clara Iletha Hutcheson of East Brewton; husband, Mr. Tommy L. Steely, Sr., of Flomaton; daughter, Ms. Kellie Iletha Steely of Flomaton; and grandson, Tyler Jacob Steely.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jerry Keese officiating.
Interment will be at Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brett Deslonde, Mike Donlan, Rusty Burnham, Pat Carden, J.R. Dunn and Pete Salazar.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
Inez West Knowles
September 4, 2013
Mrs. Inez West Knowles, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, in Grand Bay, Alabama.
Mrs. Knowles was a native of Bratt and had resided in Irvington, AL for the past 46 years. Mrs. Knowles attended the Faith Baptist Church. Her parents, Lonnie & Zolina West and grandson, Travis Golemon precede her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Knowles of Irvington; two sons, Glenn Mooney of Pensacola and Floyd Mooney of Bratt; one daughter, Betty Golemon of Irvington; one brother, Cary West of Atmore; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama
Harold L. Oglesby
September 3, 2013
Harold L. Oglesby, 76 of Atmore, passed away Sunday, September 1,2013, at his residence. He was a retired building inspector for the City of Atmore. He was born in Pensacola on September 29, 1936, to the late Thomas and Eunice Gentry Oglesby.
Mr. Oglesby was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Velvarae Dempsey Oglesby of Atmore; two sons, Kenneth (Ksenia) Oglesby of West Lafayette, IN, Thomas Oglesby of Marengo, IA; one daughter, Rebecca Oglesby of Atmore; two brothers, Thomas (Terri) Oglesby of Ashland City, TN and Don (Christine) Oglesby of Milton; and one sister, Helen (Robert) Spohn Pensacola.
Services will be Thursday, September 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. from Atmore Memorial Chapel with Minister Billy Randolph and Minister Brad Sullivan officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Atmore Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.