Gayle Delois Summerlin
April 2, 2013
Mrs. Gayle Delois Summerlin, 70 of Atmore, passed away March 29, 2013, in Atmore. She was born March 10, 1943, in Huxford. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Bessie Mae Beasley Lane; husbandm, Glendal Summerlin and eight brothers.
She is survived by her children, Allen Etheridge and Cynthia Thompson both of Atmore; brother, Jack Lane of Milton; two sisters Shirley (Ray) Conway of Pensacola and Joyce Davis of Fayetteville, NC and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Stacey and Rev. Jake Bondurant officiating. Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens.
Johson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pamela Henderson Mathis
March 31, 2013
Pamela Henderson Mathis, 62, of Century, passed away at 5 p.m. on March 28, 2013, at her home in Century surrounded by her family.
Pamela was born in Atmore on June 18, 1950, to Vivian “Red” Henderson and Annie Mae Henderson. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 42 years, James “Dooley” Mathis, her daughter Pamela (Bob) Evans, her sister Sue (Wayne) Johnson, and brother Tommy Henderson.
She was a lifelong resident of Century and graduated from Century High School in 1968. Despite a disability caused by childhood polio, she went on to become an educator for 32 years, earn a master’s degree in history and a specialist degree in education. She was the first teacher in Escambia Countyto earn a National Teaching Certificate from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She retired from education as principal of Ernest Ward Middle School.
She loved showing and riding horses, traveling with her daughter to rodeos, fishing, watching movies, and taking trips with her family, and her best friend “Joy”. In the final chapter of her life, she was comforted by her dear Jack Russell terrier, “Bailey”.
Pamela is preceded in death by her parents, “Red” and Annie Mae Henderson, her brother Robert “Bobby” Henderson and Don Henderson.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on April 5th, 2013. at 6 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Jimmie Lackey
March 31, 2013
Jimmie Lackey, 91, of Molino, left his earthly home on Friday, March 29. He is now with Jesus and reunited with the love of his life, Mary Louise, and grandson, Adam. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Frank, Julian and his sisters, Edna and Jean.
He is survived by his children, Bill (Connie) Lackey, Walter (Karen) Lackey, Joyce (Wayne) Boor and Jean (Mercer) Sport; grandchildren, Brian, Marcus, David, Eric, Josh, Elizabeth, Haleigh, Hunter, and Heather; great-grandchild, Jack; brother, Buster Lackey and sister, Alice Wallis.
He grew up in Palmetto, FL, and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Jimmie worked as a mail carrier for 40 years. In 1958, they moved their family to Molino and settled down in “Lackeyland”. He enjoyed planting a garden, raising cattle and selling wigglers from his “worm bed”. He loved to sit on the porch and play his harmonica with the birds. Fishing on the Escambia River was his favorite hobby. He was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Jimmie worked hard and loved his family. He made friends with everyone. He was kind and loved to help anyone he could.
Flowers are appreciated but contributions may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 6915 North Hwy 29, Molino, FL 32577.
Thanks to Emerald Coast Hospice for all of their kind and loving care they provided our Dad.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Monday, April 1, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Col. Walton “Wally” Charles Nichols
March 30, 2013
Col. Walton “Wally” Charles Nichols, Jr. USAF, retired, 83, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on March 27, 2013. He was born November 17, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Walton Charles Nichols, Sr. and Geraldine Wright Nichols.
Walton proudly served his country in the US Air Force, enjoying a great career as a pilot, a base civil engineer at Traux Field, Madison, Wisconsin, and as commander of Volk Field Air National Guard Training Base, Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, where he received the Legion of Merit award in 1986 after retiring to New Mexico in 1985.
After the death of his first wife, Rosemary, 1980, Wally met and married Myrtle Anne Paul and after several moves, they settled in Pensacola in 1993. Together they enjoyed traveling and serving Christ where mission needs arose.
Walton, known to his friends as “Wally”, was a man of joy, very fun loving—making others laugh so easily with his jovial spirit. He loved the Lord Jesus and was a faithful servant at Pine Summit Baptist Church, Pensacola, serving on the mission team and singing in the celebration choir until his health prevented him from participating. He was an avid golfer with his sons and friends and a staunch Green Bay Packers fan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Anne, and his seven children: Trina (Steve) Falk, Ankeny, IA, John (Claudette) Nichols, Apple Valley, MN, Dan (Gail)) Nichols, Kansas City, MO, Rick (Mary Ann) Nichols, Stillwater, MN, Stacie (Pat) O’Leary, Mendora Heights, MN, Pete (Dori) Nichols, Albuquerque, NM and Tom (Jennifer) Nichols, Delafield, WI. He is also survived by 28 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three brothers; Robert (Dennie) Nichols, Green Bay, WI, Richard (Diane) Nichols, Albuquerque, NM; and David (Karen) Nichols, Greenville, SC. He shared Anne’s family as though they were his own; Sam (Charlene) Hurlbut, Pensacola; Leslie Hurlbut, Biloxi, MS; and Melissa (Jeff) Brock, West Seneca, NY; and Anne’s seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Florida Baptist Children’s Home, 1000 Chemstrand Road, Cantonment, FL 32533.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. with funeral service at 11 a.m. at Pine Summit Baptist Church.
A funeral will also be conducted at a later date in Madison, Wisconsin, with Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home conducting.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Lamar Junior Crutchfield
March 30, 2013
Sgt. Lamar Junior Crutchfield, USAF (Ret.), age 83, passed away Wednesday night March 27, 2013, in a Pensacola nursing facility after a brief illness. He was native of Range, AL, A long time resident of Pensacola and Century, before moving to Daphne six years ago. Mr. Crutchfield was of the Methodist faith, He served in the U.S. Army and Air Force and retired with 28 years of service, during his military career he was stationed in Tokyo, Japan, and Anchorage, Alaska, Eglin Air Force Base, Maxwell Air Force Base, and Norton Air Force Base in California, and also served in Korea and Vietnam. Mr. Crutchfield was the former owner/operator of Crow’s/Freds Diner.
He is survinged by his wife- uth Milstead Crutchfield of Daphne, Alabama, two sons, Harold Crutchfield of Daphne, Dennis (Juanita) Crutchfield of Spanish Fort; two daughters, Sharon (Mike) McDonald of Daphne, Sherry Bell of Daphne; one brother, Marvin Crutchfield of Brewton; three sisters, Ruby Hendricks of Pace, Cora Lee James of Brewton, Mary Lou Trawick of Montgomery; five grandchildren, Brandy (Scott) Rappa, Andrew Crutchfield, Josh Crutchfield, Tosha Cain, Tegan Cain; and two great grandchildren, Nathan Rappa and Emma Rappa.
Visitation will be held Monday April 1, 2013, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton. Funeral services will be held Monday night April 1, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton with Rev. Thomas Lane Butts officiating. Private family interment will be held Tuesday April 2, 2013, at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors. Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
Dorothy Louise Boutwell Bondurant
March 29, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Boutwell Bondurant, age 89 of Flomaton, passed away at her home after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Bondurant was born in the Little Rock Community, near Atmore, but had been a member of the Flomaton community her entire lifetime. She was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith. Mrs. Bondurant was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lelia Graham Boutwell; two husbands, Houston Van Hoosen, Sr. and John L. Bondurant; son, Jerry D. Boutwell; stepson, Harold Van Hoosen; daughters, Brenda Cain and Linda Wilson; four brothers and three sisters and three grandchildren.
Surviviors include her daughter, Addie Glenda Hagen of Flomaton; stepdaughter, Edie Beason of McKinney, TX; sister, Inola Driver of Century; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 1, 2013, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ernie Cawby officiating.
Interment will be in Traveler’s Rest Cemetery, Flomaton.
Millard Franklin Gatwood, Jr.
March 29, 2013
Millard Franklin Gatwood, Jr., left his earthbound home and journeyed into heavenly space on the 26th of March 2013. Millard was born in Pollard, AL, on May 22, 1924.
Predeceased by his wife Adele Gatwood, his sister Helen Wall, his parents Millard and Ethel Gatwood, and his grandson Paul Fensom.
He leaves behind his loving wife Susan (East) Gatwood; Susan’s two sons Eric (Jennifer) East and Kevin East; a sister Evelyn (Calvin) Newberry; and a brother Raymond (Betty) Gatwood and his three children Millard (Cheryl) Gatwood, Darlene (Ches) Fensom and John Gatwood; grandchildren Eddie Gatwood, Scott Gatwood, Chris Gatwood, Stacy Fensom, Sandra Garcia, Travis Gatwood, Zachary East and Tabitha East; seven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Millard served honorably in the U.S. Army both as enlisted and later as a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO-3). He served for over 22 years and fought in WWII in the Pacific. He helped free the Philippines and then went to Japan with the occupation troops. He also served in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He was awarded many meritorious medals and ribbons while serving the Army. The one award that he treasured the most was his working for Boeing Aircraft Corporation on the Apollo/Saturn Project and having his name listed in the Smithsonian Institute for his work in the Space Program. Millard was a gifted athlete. He played football for the Army and was on the boxing team. After his retirement he played golf and was a scratch golfer. Millard volunteered as a driver for Baptist Hospital and drove patients to appointments and treatments. He made many friends there and helped countless people. He was a kind and gentle soul and a friend to everyone he came in contact with.
The family would like to the thank the staff at Sims Veterans Nursing Home, especially Libby, Jessica and Ruth thanks also to Vicky Sellers of Covenant Hospice.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the service hour. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to hospice, the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Sadie Mae Byrd
March 29, 2013
Mrs. Sadie Mae Byrd, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Atmore.
Mrs. Byrd was a native of Stockton, AL, former resident of Tensaw, AL and a resident of Atmore for the past 20 years. Mrs. Byrd was a loving mother, grandmother and rriend to all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her husband, V.L. Byrd, a daughter, Sarah Davison, three brothers and two sisters.
One son, Ed (Merrill) Catrett of Camden, AL, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, survive her.
Graveside services will be held Friday, March 29, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the McCullough Cemetery with Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Myrtis Louise Bryan Gross
March 28, 2013
Mrs. Myrtis Louise Bryan Gross, 90, of Jay, passed away March 28, 2013, in Pensacola.
She was born October 13, 1922, in Goodway, AL., to the late James Eldred and Sarah Jane Ailstott Bryan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Russell Gross and grandson Alan Gross.
She is survived by her son, Barry Gross of Brewton; daughter, Myrna Gross Howell of Jay; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 29, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, March 29, 2013, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Marie “Rea” Lewis
March 27, 2013
Alice Marie “Rea” Lewis went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2013. She was born on February 19, 1927, in Akron, Ohio. She moved to Jay when she was 4. She was retired from Solutia after many years of faithful service. After retiring from Solutia, she worked as a greeter for Walmart until her health began to fail.
She is preceded in death by her parents H.B. and Mable Lewis; son, Richard Holloway, and her brother, Robert Lewis.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Voncile Lewis; two nephews, Andy (Cathy) Lewis of Houston, Texas and Mike (Brenda) Lewis of Pace, Florida; two great-nieces, Kimberly (Mark) Thomas and Sheena (Richard) Faircloth; one great-nephew, Jonathan Lewis; three great-great nieces, Camber, Cayleigh, and Kinsley and two great-great nephews, Cooper and Brycen.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2013, from 10-11 a.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor Curtis Joyner officiating services. Burial will follow at Concord Baptist Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Mike Lewis, Richard Faircloth, Jonathon Lewis, Todd Watson, Harold Oakes and Billy German.
The family would like to express our deepest gratitude to many others who took care of Alice, the staff of “The Terrace” (where Alice was their first resident), Emerald Coast Hospice and Dr. C. David Smith.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.