Joseph Haynes Brabham
May 15, 2013
Joseph Haynes Brabham, 85, of Jay, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013, with his family by his side. A native of Enterprise, AL, Haynes’ 35 year career as an educator brought him to Jay, where he retired to spend time with those he loved. Well known for finding humor anywhere he looked, he never met a stranger and always loved a good joke. A gifted athlete, he enjoyed a lifelong love of tennis, especially when he was winning.
Haynes was preceded in death by his three brothers, John, Clifton, and Leontz Brabham; two sisters, Inez Enter and Margaret Moseley; son, Stanley Robert Brabham; and his parents, Robert and Kate Brabham.
Haynes leaves behind his wife, Emily, of 56 years; two sons, Mark (Sonja) Brabham, and Matt (Lori) Brabham; daughter, Lynne (Chris) McDonald; seven grandchildren, Robert, Shelton, Steven, Tyler, Garrett, Logan and Katie; three sisters, Lavonne Brown, Jane Waters, and Kathryn Anderson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Earl Greene officiating.
Graveside services will be Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Holly Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe, FL at 3 p.m.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hubert Lee Rackard
May 15, 2013
Mr. Hubert Lee Rackard, Sr., 74, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013, in Mobile.
Mr. Rackard was a native and life long resident of Atmore. Mr. Rackard was a U.S. Navy veteran, trained with Navy Seals Core of Engineers and NAS Pensacola for 15 years. He loved to play and sing with the guitar. He participated in Poarch Hee Haw and liked to travel with the seniors. He was a winner in Poarch Idol contest and was King of Sail Center. His son, Hubert Lee Rackard, Jr., mother, Isabelle Thead and brother, Steve A. Thead, precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lenna Rackard of Atmore; two sons, Kevin Lee (Trina) Rackard of Perdido and Rodney O’Neal Rackard of Atmore; one daughter, Anita Rackard (David) Glass of Flomaton; four brothers, Winston (Jean) Thead of Bristol, TN, Marlon (Emma Jeanie) of Atmore, Lavon McGhee of Atmore, and Leon McGhee of Foley; four grandchildren, Michael David (Heather) Glass, Megan Marie Rackard, Jacob Lee Rackard and Keith James Rackard and one great-grandchild, Arianna Elise Glass.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. William Bubba Rolin officiating.
Burial was in the New Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Leon McGhee, Lavon McGhee, Chris Blackburn, Ronnie Rolin, Charles Bray and Joe Frank McGhee.
Honorary Pallbearers were grandchildren, Michael David Glass, Jacob Lee Rackard, Keith Rackard, Melvin McGhee and Megan Marie Rackard.
The family appreciates prayers, support from family, friends, his doctors and Poarch during his illness and death.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Frank C. Coffey
May 15, 2013
Frank C. Coffey, 85 , a native of Jay, died on Sunday, May 12, 2013.
Frank was born February 27, 1928, to the late Derlie and John Coffey.
Frank served in the Army Air Corps in 1947-48. He had a thirty-two year career as an electrician at NAS Pensacola where he worked in the Naval Air Rework Facility. He looked forward to the annual NARF retirees fish fry each May where he and his retired co-workers would gather and talk about the old days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Daphfanee; son, Darrell Wade; and a brother, Joel Coffey.
Frank leaves behind two sons, Richard (Theresa) Coffey of Cantonment, FL and Frankie Coffey of Jay, FL; a daughter, Debra (Ellison) Weaver of Mobile, AL; grandson, Michael (Deborah) Pilgrim of Jay, FL; granddaughters, Cassie (Elbert) Wheeler of Wilmer, AL, Miranda Coffey (Kevin) Lampron of Cantonment, FL, and Amanda (Chris) Stanford of Jay, FL ; his great grandsons, Blake Pilgrim of Jay, FL, Trevor Wheeler of Wilmer, AL, and Jared Stanford of Jay, FL; great granddaughters, Katie Stanford of Jay, FL, Jubilee Lampron of Cantonment, FL, and Carissa Wheeler of Wilmer, AL; three brothers, George Coffey, Mack Coffey and Carlton Coffey; and five sisters, Inez Barlow, Josie Roloph, Betty Vickers, Edna Brame, and Kay Dulaney.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel with Bro. Howard Henry and Bro. James Copeland, officiating. Burial to follow in the Coffey family plot at Cobbtown Mennonite Church Cemetery, Jay, FL.
Family will begin receiving friends at 12 p.m. one hour prior to services.
Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel entrusted with arrangements.
Jesse Lycurgus Hart, II
May 15, 2013
Jesse Lycurgus Hart,II, 71, of Atmore, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Atmore. He was retired from the Daphne Police Dept. and was a Poser Painer. He was born in Atmore on November 16, 1942, to Jesse L. and Verda Nelle Hurst Hart,Sr. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse L. Hart, Sr. and sister, Ramona Ellen Hart.
Survivors include his mother, Nelle Hart of Atmore; two sons, Jesse Lycurgus Hart, III and David Hart, both of Fairhope; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Hart of Fairhope, one brother, Bill Hart; two sisters, Jacquelyn Hart Harrison of Atmore and Wanda Hart Tucker of Pensacola and his Grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore with Rev. Jonathan Hart officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Martha Eugenia Powe Gross
May 15, 2013
Martha Eugenia Powe Gross, 68, of Atmore, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at her residence. She was a nurses aid, born in Huxford, on October 07, 1944, to the late William O. and Mary Dunn Powe. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Gross and brother, Thomas W. Powe.
Survivors include two brothers, William R. (Carolyn) Powe of Pine Hill, AL and James E. (Joy) Powe of Atmore; one sister, Frances Powe of Opp, AL and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Poarch Community Church with Rev. Johnny Stabler officiating.
Interment will follow in Goodway Cemetery. Family will receive friends, Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Poarch Community Church from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Respress
May 11, 2013
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Respress, 52, a lifetime resident of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Pensacola, Fl. He was a truck driver, born on February 15, 1961 in Atmore to the late Amon and Evon Dannelley Respress. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Amon Respress.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rutherford Respress; two sons, Kristopher Bradley Respress and Colton Wayne Respress all of Atmore; two brothers, Donald A. Respress and John Michael (Joyce) Respress of Atmore; three sisters, Jean (Jerry) Mason of Atmore, Janice (Larry) Kyser of Pensacola and Susan (Charles) Maquire of Atmore; and a host of family and friends.
Services will be were held Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.T. Guyton officiating. Interment was in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were, John Michael Respress, Donald Alvin Respress, Adam Respress, David Respress, Sean Respress, and Clinton Kyser.
Honorary pallbearers were Terry Mason, Tim Mason, Dale Rutherford, Autry Ziglar, James Dannelly, Larry Kyser, Charles Maquire, and Jerry Mason.
Luverne Ward
May 11, 2013
Mrs. Luverne Ward, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Poarch.
Mrs. Ward was a native of Atmore and resident of Poarch for most of her life. Mrs. Ward was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and child of God. She attended the Friendly Holiness Church. Her husband, Rev. Fred C. Ward; two brothers, D.C. and Obie Daughtry; two sisters,Vernell Aplin and Charlotte Reed; and parents, Savannah and Ella Daughtry precede her in death.
She is survived by her four sons, Rev. Ray (Christine) Ward of Poarch, Randall (Janet) Ward of Poarch, Carlton (Melissa) Ward of Atmore, and Fred C. Ward, Jr. of Atmore; three daughters, Tena (David) Bryars of Bay Minette, Juanita Fears of Bratt, and Phyllis Ward of Poarch; two sisters, Bernice Qualls of Poarch, and Savanna Daughtry of Poarch; sister-in-law, Earnestine Daughtry; 18 Grandchildren; 14 Great Grandchildren and special friend, James T. Fears.
Funeral services will be Monday, May 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church with Rev. Ray Ward, Rev. David Bryars and Rev. Dale Alpin officiating.
Burial will follow at the New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 12, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. until funeral time at 1o a.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Heath Bryars, Trenton Daughtry, Trevor Daughtry, Kendall Reed, Brian Richard, Douglas Daughtry, Willis McGhee and Steven Aplin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Edward Eugene Rolin
May 11, 2013
Edward Eugene Rolin, 64, of Poarch, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2013. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and a Vietnam Veteran. He regularly attended Atmore Apostolic Church where he came to know the Lord as his personal savior in the year of 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Eugene Rolin; mother, Pearlie Gertrude Rolin; two sisters, Daisy Bell Rolin & Letha McGhee; and one brother, Fred Thomas McGhee.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Cooper; five children, Wendy (Jason) Davis of Poarch, Krystal (Henry) Langford of Cantonment, David (Tanya) Rolin of Uriah, Shelly (Richie) Rolin of Pensacola, and Joey (Nikki) Rolin of Poarch; one brother, Chester Fields McGhee; two step-children, Allen (Tiffany) Hall of Bay Minette and Tony (Chrissy) Cooper of Loxley; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandson, Eli River; five step-grandchildren; be helped raise and nurture 7 nieces and nephews that he loved as his own, Charles Gregson, Eddie Wayne Gregson (deceased), Sherry Gregson, Robin Gregson, Donna Nobels, Tim Gregson and Melanie Gregson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed enjoyed being outdoors fishing with his best friend, Joe O’Barr (Chubby), hunting, swimming with his children and grandchildren and loved to watch Alabama Football and Nascar Racing.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church in Atmore with Rev. Steve Ward officiating. Burial will be at the New Home Cemetery in Atmore.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 13, 2013, from 6 p.m. until funeral time at 10:00 a.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Garvis Sells, Eddie Jackson, David Morris, Eric Rolin, Terry McGhee, Kendall Reed, Pee-Wee and Odell McGhee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.
Johnie Douglas Lowry
May 8, 2013
Johnie Douglas Lowry, a life-long resident of Jay, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born January 17,1937, in Jay. He attended Cornerstone Christian Church in Jay. He was a dedicated employee at Monsanto Corporation for 35 years. After retirement John and Juanita enjoyed many years at their lake house on Weiss Lake in North Alabama. He was talented in many aspects of life, always looking forward to a new project. He loved fishing , gardening and traveling. John devoted much of his time and energy to his grandchildren who he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, H.H. Lowry Sr. and Cassie Morris Lowry; brothers, Clifton Lowry Sr. and Jesse B. “Boss” Lowry.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Juanita G. Lowry; daughters; Cathy (Daniel) Golden, Donna Kay (Joe) McCurdy, Misty (Derek) Bray; grandchildren, Ciara, Caristyn, and John Daniel Golden; Laura (Lance) Bird, Madison McCurdy; Jordan and Makenzie Bray; brothers, H.H. Jr. (Betty) Lowry, Nathan(Glenda) Lowry, Sammy (Jeanette) Lowry, Curt (Lavelle) Lowry, Travis (Charlotte) Lowry, Frank (Melinda) Lowry; sisters, Martha (Bobby) Boutwell, Sandra Holt, Elaine (Tim) Fendley, Mary (Sammy) Beasley, Debbie (David) Walther and sister-in-law’s, Jeanette Salter Lowry and Doris Lowry.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church in Jay,with Bro. Fredrick Barrow and Bro. Howard Henry officiating. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery in Jay.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church.
Active pallbearers will be Joe McCurdy, Derek Bray, John Daniel Golden, Lance Bird, David Walther and Henry Lowry.
Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers, sisters and nephew, Clifton Lowry Jr.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the caregivers at Century Care Center who so diligently cared for our loved one.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Eugene McCurry
May 7, 2013
Mr. Kenneth Eugene McCurry, age 66, of Century, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his home in Century after a lengthy illness.
Mr. McCurry was a native of Johnson City, TN and had been a resident of Century since 1996 coming from Erwin, TN. He worked as a self-employed electrician and had served in the United States Army. Mr. McCurry was a member of Century United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ann Brooks McCurry of Century; son, Willie (Robin) McCurry of Erwin, TN; step-sons, James Brooks of Clearwater, FL and David Brooks of Crestview; step-daughter, Elizabeth (Harlie) Dockens of Enterprise, AL; brother, William McCurry of Reno, NV; sisters, Mildred Greenwell and Kaye Counts, both of Erwin, TN; eight grandchildren, Justin, Zack, Brittany, Delaney, Sarah, Brooke, Bailey and Emily.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Century United Methodist Church with Rev . Janet Lee officiating.
Pallbearers will be James Brooks, David Brooks, Harlie Dockens, Willie McCurry, Durwood Smith and Jerry Sanders.
Interment will be in McCurdy Cemetery in Century.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.