Lewis Max Dreadin
December 23, 2012
Lewis Max Dreadin, 74 of Atmore, passed away December 15, 2012, in Atmore. He was retired from the United States Army. He was born December 22, 1937, in Escambia County (AL) to the late Alva and Betty Dorriety Dreadin. He is preceded in death by his wife, June Dreadin; and three brothers, Raymond Dreadin, Gladden Dreadin and Don Dreadin.
He is survived by his son, Lewis “Randy” Dreadin of Tacoma, WA; sister, Polly Smith of Monroeville; two nieces, Delores Watkins and Sherry Wallace; six nephews, Jack, Robby,
Donnie, Robert, Eddie Dreadin and T.J. Wallace.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22, 2012, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Hodges. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Cemetery with full military honors.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Aleene Ruth (Dunsford) (Carr) Reeves
December 23, 2012
Aleene Ruth (Dunsford) (Carr) Reeves, age 94 of Jay, passed from this earth into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 22, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father Lidge and Addy Dunsford; her first husband Hubert James Carr; one son, Junior Carr, who died at the age of three and three brothers Willie, Hillary and Eugene Dunsford. Aleene and Hubert shared 58 happy years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Clifford Reeves to whom she was married for 17 wonderful years.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many friends that will miss her gentle ways and always welcoming smile. She never met a stranger and loved to talk. She was the last surviving founding member of Brownsdale Baptist Church. A church that was, along with her family, the center of her life.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 24, 2012, at Brownsdale Baptist Church with Brother Jeff Leake officiating .
A visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Ryan Lowry, Jacob Lowry, Tyler Odom, Seth Dunsford, Sean Dunsford, Brandon Chambless, Jeff Hawthorne and Sam Cleaver.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Michael (Mike) Buckhault
December 23, 2012
William Michael (Mike) Buckhault, age 60 of Atmore, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012, in Atmore. Mike was a life long resident of Escambia County, AL. He was a timber crew leader by profession and had worked at Huxford Pole and Timber, Swift Lumber, Scott Paper and Kimberly Clark. He loved his family and friends and was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew and loved him.
Mike was predeceased by his parents Cecil and Inez English Buckhault.
Mike is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Monica Sue Coleman Buckhault of Atmore; daughter, Eva Cheyanne Wilson and husband Blake of Atmore; two sisters, Sandra Teter and husband David of Sparta, TN and Sharon Rabon and husband Walter of Atmore; three brothers, Malcolm Buckhault and wife Vonda of Atmore, Randolph Buckhault and wife Carolyn of Brewton, and Gary Buckhault and wife Kathy of Perdido; grandson, Trevor Blake Wilson of Atmore and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 22, 2012, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. C.L. Langford, Rev. Dave Teter and Rev. Robert Mitchell officiating.
Burial was at Miller Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to Huxford Elementary School Library or Giddeons International.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements
Charles Edward Reid
December 21, 2012
Charles Edward Reid, age 67, of Byrneville, passed away Wednesday, December 05, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones at Covenant Hospice, West Florida Hospital.
He was born on October 22, 1945, to Mary Estelle and Edgar Hugh Reid of Byrneville. He graduated from Century High School and the University of West Florida, entering the U.S. Army as 2nd Lieutenant and serving in Vietnam.
Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Estelle Reid and father, Edgar Hugh Reid.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Christine Reid; son Jason Reid, Flomaton, AL and daughter, Amy Kornegay, Flomaton, AL; granddaughters, Zoe Nadler, Ally Nadler, Mia Kornegay and Jacob Reid; sisters, Ann Smith (Louis), Downsville, LA, Sue Kelly (Philip), Byrneville, FL and many nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Friday, December 7, 2012, from 6-8 pm at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with Pastor Chris Hawkins officiating.
Burial was at Byrneville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to Byrneville United Methodist Church, 1351 Byrneville Road, Century FL, 32535.
Pallbearers were Robert Smith, Keith Holland, Gary Welch, Tommy Ward, Eddie Bondurant and Richard Collins.
The family would especially like to thank the Staff of West Florida Hospital Cardiac Care Unit and Covenant Hospice, West Florida Hospital. The love and warmth shown to Charles was inspiring. Thank you.
Petty-Eastside Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Donnie Foster
December 18, 2012
Mr. Donnie Foster, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in Century.
Mr. Foster was a native of Pineville and resided in Century for the past 26 years.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Foster of Century; two sons, James Ray Foster of Century and Eric Stanford of Loxley; one daughter, Jessica (Colby) Wright of Loxley; and one grandchild, Catie Bush.
Services will be Friday December 21, 2012, at 11 a.m. from the Dry Springs Community Church with Rev. Joe Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in the Dry Springs Community Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday December 21, 2012, at the Dry Springs Community Church one hour prior to service time.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Glenn Eddie Milstead
December 16, 2012
Glenn Eddie Milstead was born on April 9, 1950, in Pensacola. He served in the US Army from 1972 until 1975 as a salvage diver. He attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Theology. He was instrumental in establishing Dogwood Park Baptist Church where he served as pastor for over 25 years.
His Lord Jesus Christ and his family were dearest to his heart. He was an avid outdoors man who loved hunting and enjoyed God’s creation.
He is proceeded in death by his brother, Johnathon.
He is survived by his parents, Blue and June Milstead, siblings and his wife of 44 years, Sharon, and their children Jennifer Milstead Colvin, (Rodney Colvin), Emily Milstead Coggins, (Kevin Coggins), Natalie Milstead, Jason Milstead, Justin Milstead (Julia Milstead), Vanessa Milstead, Stanley Milstead and James Milstead. He was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel North. Services will be on Tuesday, December 18th at Dogwood Park Baptist Church. Burial service will follow at Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Tennyson, Harvey Malone, James Earl Hall, Angus Brewton, Craig Smith and Vince Milstead. Honorary Pallbearers are AJ Hudson, Benny Hassebrock and Jimmy Rutherford.
In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the building fund at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Ann Arnold
December 16, 2012
Ann Arnold, 74, of Cantonment,passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Ann and her husband, John H. Arnold ran Johnny’s Tune-Up on L Street for 45 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Frank Lawrence and Jennie L. Adams Lawrence.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John H. Arnold; sons, Johnny R. Arnold and wife Lisa, James Edward Arnold and wife Anjelica; granddaughter, Elizabeth Arnold; grandson, Gio Dinitto; sister, Philamena Waite and husband Norman; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Escambia County Animal Shelter, 200 Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501 in Ann’s memory.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 17, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. with a memorial service at 4 p.m. with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating.
Margaret Kelley Ellis
December 16, 2012
Margaret Kelley Ellis, 88, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012.
She was born on April 25, 1924, in Century to the late Jodie R. and Jessie Mae Newton Kelley and resided in the local area her entire life. Mrs. Ellis will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her family. Quilting was a special hobby and she leaves a collection of quilts for her family to enjoy; however, Mrs. Ellis also enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing and camping.
She was preceded in death is her husband of 54 years, Charlie Ellis.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Joseph “Max” Ellis and his wife, Pam; four grandsons; nine great-grandchildren and a sister, Elizabeth Hicks and her husband, J. D.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 am Monday, December 17, 2012, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home until services begin at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Jerry Curtis Maddox
December 15, 2012
Mr. Jerry Curtis Maddox, 60, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, in Mobile.
Mr. Maddox was a native and former resident of Molino and a resident of Little River for the past several years. Mr. Maddox was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Albert and Dumer Maddox; brother, Bennie Ray Maddox and two sisters, Deloris Finley and Betty Lister.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Audrey Maddox of Little River; two sons, James (Sarah) Maddox of Little River and Phillip Maddox of Little River; one daughter, Dana (James Bagwell) Maddox of Brewton; one brother, Alan Maddox of Atmore; one sister, Brenda Maddox Baccus of Atmore and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sunday, December 16, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Angelo Thomley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Magnolia Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 16, 2012, from 1 p.m. until service time at the Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Roger Hall, James Maddox, Phillip Maddox, Bubba Bagwell, Richard Maddox and Robert Day.
Honorary pallbearers will be Perry Buckhault, Cliff Risher, James Buckhault, Jessie Buckhault and Buddy Maddox.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Jessie Drew Criswell
December 12, 2012
Mrs. Jessie Drew Criswell of Molino, was born March 27, 1925, in Lottie, to Jim and Ettie Drew. She passed from this world on December 10, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James Marshall Criswell. While her primary role in life was a homemaker, she worked for the State of Alabama in the 1930’s & 40’s on many fire towers in Baldwin and Escambia Counties.
She is survived by her three sons, Milton (Carlyn) Criswell of Molino, Billy (Janie) Criswell of McDavid and Gary (Tammie) Criswell of Molino; ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Jessie has resided in Molino for the past 55 years and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. Over the years, she touched many lives through her work with vacation bible school and many other activities with her church and her ladies Sunday School class. She also volunteered at the now closed Molino Elementary School in the library, a job that she truly loved. She loved being around the children and was “Granny” to all. She also worked as a volunteer with the Council On Aging caring for the elderly who could no longer care for themselves. She was also a recipient of this same care in her latter days.
Many thanks to Mrs. Mary and Mrs. Eleanor for the care they gave to our mother. Also, many thanks to the home health care nurses and Covenant Hospice who provided such comforting care.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel North on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Highland Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.