Hurley Linton DeLaFosse, Jr.
February 9, 2013
Hurley Linton DeLaFosse, Jr., 68, of Atmore, passed away Friday, February 08, 2013, at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1944, in Brewton. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Dental-EZ in Bay Minette and had worked for the Baldwin County School Board. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore and he was very active in youth sports.
He is survived by his wife Arlene Evans DeLaFosse of Atmore; mother, Beauress DeLaFosse of Atmore; sons, Anthony DeLaFosse of Bay Minette and Shannon (Maria) DeLaFosse of Daphne; daughters, Cindy (Eddie) Butler of Excel, Regina (Ernie) Wood of Stapleton, and Becky (Kevin) Brown of Pensacola; grandchildren, Brandon Butler, Neal Butler (Sarah), Michael Wood, Rachel Wood, Jacob Brown, Hannah Brown, Gibson DeLaFosse and great-granddaughter Lenora Butler.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 11, 2013, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Hendrix and Rev. Willie Oglesbee officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors.
Active pallbearers will be Don Voight, Tommy Harrell, Aubrey Stanley, Myles “Bubba” Reed, Steven McDaniel and Melvin Middleton.
Honorary pallbearers will by Marvin Risher, Leon Lyles, Jack Ward, Floyd Adams, Carl Madison, Bill McMurphy, Bill Reed, Jerry Cochran, Jim Staff and Webb Nall.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 9, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and Community Hospice of Bay Minette.
Michael D. Varner
February 8, 2013
Michael D. Varner passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Highland Falls, NY on October 8, 1953. His life was devoted to learning and to serving with joy.
A 1971 graduate of Niceville High School, Mike attended Okaloosa-Walton Community College and briefly USF, but went on to earn both his BS and MST degrees from the University of West Florida.
Mr. Varner was an exceptional teacher and received many accolades including Who’s Who Among Teachers, Florida Biology Teacher of the Year and Escambia County Teacher of the Year 2011. A humble man, he would say he only wanted to help his students become the best they could be. He taught biology for 35 years at Tate High School and was an adjunct professor at Pensacola State College for 10 years. Additionally, during his career, he coached soccer, sponsored student government, both the sophomore and senior classes, and Exchange Club. He also taught classes at the Florida Institute of Ultrasound. His teaching extended to church activities as well, teaching Sunday School, assisting with Youth Ministry for nearly 20 years, and planning, organizing and participating in many diocesan youth events.
A talented musician, Mike played in the Pensacola Civic Band in his younger years, but then discovered his love of guitar and singing. This gift, too, he shared with many young people as he helped them discover their own talents. He wrote and recorded several songs and often played at church worship, school and parties. It had been his unrealized dream to entertain in night clubs when he retired.
Mike was active in the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 10 years and loved the outdoors. He was an avid camper, hiker, bicyclist, soccer player, golfer and gardener.
At heart, Mike would call himself a simple man. He loved to read and challenge his mind. But his greatest passion was his family, and nothing made him happier than spending time with his wife and sons. He could often be found doing yard work and home projects as he was a consummate home body.
He is preceded in death by his twin infant sons, Matthew Ryan and Shaun David Varner.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Kathleen (Wogan) Varner; his sons, Jason (Kelly) of Orlando and Brian (Jessica). He also leaves his parents, Richard and Madeleine Varner of DeFuniak Springs; sister, Valarie (Paul) Trynoski of Sansom, AL; brother, Richard (Ann) of Tavares, FL; brother-in-law, Michael Wogan of Alameda, CA; nephew, Adam (Rachael) Trynoski; niece, Alice (Sam) Taylor and thousands of colleagues, friends and former students who loved him.
His family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Palaez, Dr. Patel and the staff of the West Florida Cancer Center, the loving staff of West Florida Covenant Hospice, Covenant Hospice Milton, and home care aides Rutha and Jackie for their kindness. We also wish to thank the hundreds of people who faithfully supported us and provided for our needs during this long journey.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home on Monday, February 11 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The memorial service, officiated by the Rev. Michael Schulenburg, will be on Saturday, February 16, 1:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N. 9th Ave. in Pensacola. A private internment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike’s memory to the Michael Varner Scholarship Fund (Tate High School) for students who plan to continue study in the field of biology.
Faith Chapel North Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jacqueline E. “Jackie” James
February 8, 2013
Mrs. Jacqueline E. “Jackie” James, 73, of Atmore, passed away February 6, 2013, in Atmore. She was born November 25, 1939, in Mobile to the late Claude C. and Myrtle Driskell Eubanks. She is preceded in death by her husband William E. James, Jr. and a brother Mike Eubanks. She loved and enjoyed her family and Alabama football.
She is survived by her sons, William “Bill” (Rita) James, III. of Atmore, and Claude W. James of Atmore; brothers, Gary Wayne (Sandy) Eubanks of Mobile, Charles Ray (Mary Lane) Eubanks of Stockton, James Earl (Sherry) Eubanks of Mobile, Richard (Betty) McVay Eubanks of Semmes, and Larry Grant (Donna) Eubanks of Theodore; granddaughters, Joanna James, Sara Dunn, Heather Dunn and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore with Rev. Scott Allen officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
David Willis Bell, Jr.
February 8, 2013
David Willis Bell, Jr., age 40, of Jay, passed away February 5, 2013, in Pensacola. He was born to David Willis Bell, Sr. and Sue Simmons Bell on January 18, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. He moved to Pensacola in 1996 and resided in Jay since 1997. He was employed with Security Fence from 2000 to 2007 then began his truck driving occupation with Florida Gas as a member of the Florida Gas Special Projects Team. He loved hunting but his favorite hobby was boating and skiing with his son and daughter. He was a loving son, father and brother and will be truly missed.
He is preceded in death by his father, David Willis Bell, Sr, and special niece Jessica.
He is survived by his children, son, Cody Bell and daughter, Lacie Bell; mother, Sue Bell; sisters, Diana Roys and Brenda Williams; the mother of his children, Jill Culbreth; friend, Cheyanne Bishop and numerous relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 8, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Lassiter officiating. Burial was at Cobbtown Holiness Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were the members of his Special Projects Team “A” Crew, Phillip Enfinger, Ray Morris, Bert Settle, Brad Bledsoe, Luis Roca and Mark Jones. Honorary pallbearers were members of the other Special Project Teams, Wade Collins, Robert Calhoun, Donald Edwards, Phillip Fisher, Brad Polk, Pat Jordan, George White, Charlie Starling, Ricky O’Bryan, Greg Steadham, John Moore, and Jacob Coon and long time friends Gary McMillian and Jimmy Polk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cody and Lacie Bell Trust Fund, Escambia County Bank in Flomaton.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margie B. Eddins Richardson Jaye
February 6, 2013
Margie B. Eddins Richardson Jaye of Atmore, passed away February 14, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Bratt, to the late Lou K. and Flora Mae VanHoosen Eddins. She worked at Vanity Fair and retired from Monsanto. She was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church, Atmore Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 90, VFW and was a Pink Lady at Atmore Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Steven T. Richardson and husband, Jim Jaye.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald Wayne (Cheryl) Richardson and Donald (Pam) Richardson both of Atmore; grandsons, Steven W. Richardson and Jason D. Richardson; great- grandchildren, Brooklyn, Lauren, Ally and Dakota.
Funeral services will be Sunday, February 17, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating. Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 17, 2013, from 1 p.m. until service time at from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Raymond Jerkins, Don Smith, J.C. Moye, Jason Kirby, Dewayne Hall and Richard Waters.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Atmore Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 90, and Mildred Edwards.
Special thanks to Ladies Candlelight Compassion, Atmore Community Hospital and Dr. Shane Harigel and staff.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
David Leon Daniel
February 5, 2013
David Leon Daniel, 68, of Atmore, passed away February 3, 2013, at his residence. He was born February 10, 1944, in Gordo, AL. He retired from Swift Lumber Company and was an
avid outdoorsman. He is preceded in death by his parents Hurtis and Bessie Mims Daniel and a brother, Ted Daniel.
He is survived by his wife, Mary “Cindy” Daniel; son, David W. (Chasity) Daniel of Atmore; three daughters, Brigitte (James) Covington of Atmore, Brandy (Stephen) Riley of Evergreen, and Gina McGown of Webster, Texas; two brothers, John Daniel of Mobile, and Raymond (Paula) Daniel of Atmore; three sisters, Eleanor Bell of Atmore, Dot (John) Crawford of Huntsville, and Margaret (Jerald) Jaye of Orange Beach; eight grandchildren, Eli, Asher and Bella Covington, Stone, Mary Katelyn and Madelyn Riley, Lucas Daniel and Morgan McGown and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dukes and Rev. Scott Brooks officiating. Burial
will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 05, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gloria M. Long Van Zandt
February 5, 2013
Gloria M. Long Van Zandt, 74, of Pensacola, joined God in Heaven on Thursday, January 31, 2013.
A loving mother, and friend, Gloria was born February 25, 1938, in Century. She devoted her life to her parents, her children, and being a Marine aviator’s wife. As a grandmother she became known as “Glo Glo” for the passion in life and positive outlook she held dear at all times.
Glo Glo is survived by her daughter and best friend, Brenda Van Zandt; her son, Michael Van Zandt and his wife Kristi; two grandchildren, Brittany and Kaitlin Van Zandt; and two great-grandchildren, Halo and Amari.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 7,2013, at NAS Pensacola’s All Faiths Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family would like to give utmost thanks to the very special people that made sure Glo was just another one of the girls at HCP; we know her little talks and daily laughs are missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National MS Society.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clara Evelyn Cain
February 5, 2013
Mrs. Clara Evelyn Cain, 74, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013, in Milton.
Mrs. Cain was a native of Hubert, Alabama, a former resident of Jay and Milton and has resided in Milton for the past 5 years. Her husband, Verbon Cain; parents, Walter and Ida Mae Coleman, three grandchildren, Joshua, Jonathan and Jared Williams; and three brothers, Gene, Bobby and George Coleman precede her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Glennette Williams of Pace; three brothers, Joe Coleman of Samson, AL, Billy Coleman of Milton and Donnie Coleman of Montgomery; six sisters, Louise Cain of Milton, Emma Sue Barnes of Chumuckla, Linda Ramsey of Pensacola, Mary Pope of Milton, Jerry Crocker of Milton and Nora Wilson of Flomaton; two grandchildren, Justin Williams of Pace and Jordan Williams of Milton; two great-grandchildren, Maleah Williams of Pennsylvania and Brayden Williams of Milton.
Funeral services will be Friday, February 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Wiley officiating.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 7, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Blackmon, Wayne Coleman, Jordan Williams, Justin Williams and Ricky Rutherford.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brayden Williams and Lee. J. Myers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements,.
Tommie Bailey Jones
February 5, 2013
Mrs. Tommie Bailey Jones, 97, of Atmore, passed away February 4, 2013. She was born August 29, 1915, in Wedowee, AL. She was a graduate of Jacksonville State Teacher’s College
and had a very successful teaching career of 37 years at McCall Junior High School and Century Elementary School. She was very active member in church work at Catawba Springs Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Atmore where she taught Sunday School classes for many years. She was also active in various community activities such as State Teacher Retirement Association, volunteer work at Atmore Community Hospital, Atmore Nursing Home and especially enjoyed being a member of the Atmore Joy Riders.
Retirement was exceptionally fun for Tommie as she traveled extensively, enjoyed daily exercises, flower gardening and entertaining friends. Her later years were spent at the Meadows Assisted Living Home in Atmore and God’s Creativity sitting services in Atmore.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Patrick and Clara Barton Bailey; her husband, Vernon “Buck” Jones and her four brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Jane Jones (Frank) Green of Jay, Susan Jones (Jim) Purdy and Debbie Jones, all of Atlanta, GA; brother, Elon (Sarah) Bailey of Sylacauga, AL and grandson, Roger Green of Milton.
A special thanks to her caretakers Pinkey Frye and Tonya Hudson who provided opportunities for Tommie to go to church, shopping, hair appointments, sightseeing and Covenant Hospice for the services provided to Tommie during her final days.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Burial will follow in Catawba Springs
Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2013, from 10 a.m. until service time at First Baptist Church.
Argent Kavanah Hare
February 2, 2013
Argent Kavanah Hare, 70, of Walnut Hill, passed away at his residence on February 2, 2013. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Baldwin County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor Bartis and Vera Lucille Kimbler Hare, Sr. and his sister Vicky Anders. He was a retired pipe fitter with St. Regis and International Paper Company with over 33 years of service. He was a member of New Life Fellowship Assembly of God in Walnut Hill.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Betty Spence Hare; three sons, Jeffrey Hare of Walnut Hill, James (Regina) Hare of Walnut Hill and Joseph (Brehia) Hare of Bay Minette; three brothers, Victor Bartis (Brenda) Hare, Jr. of Pace, Herbert (Audrey) Hare of Walnut Hill, and Ray Gene White of Cantonment; one sister, Sue Fillingim Fields of Molino; four grandchildren, Christopher Hare, Casey Hare, Tucker Hare and Cade Hare.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Hudson and Rev. Ed McMillian officiating. Burial will follow in Dry Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 4, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.