Dr. Fred Mason West
January 7, 2013
Dr. Fred Mason West, a longtime resident and physician of Evergreen, AL, departed from this world for his Heavenly Home on Thursday, January 3, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Dr. West, the first born of Frank Mason West and Mary Kate (Terrell) West, was born in Berrydale, FL on February 28, 1937. Fred was baptized at the age of 11 as a member of the church now known as Community of Christ.
As the eldest child, Fred was charged with the responsibility of helping his Dad farm their land at a very early age. He set a great example for his brothers and sister. He was faithful in his work ethic on the farm and still excelled in school. He graduated from Jay High School in 1955.
Fred’s calling from his earliest memory was to be a physician and healer. He was accepted into Emory at Oxford in Atlanta, GA, where he worked on his undergraduate degree prior to being accepted into medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA.
While at Tulane, Fred met the love of his life, Brenda Sederholm. They were married in 1962 and shared a deep love and devotion that would last for over 38 years. Fred graduated from Tulane Medical School in 1963. He and Brenda moved to Jay, FL in 1964 where he opened his first family medical practice by tending the sick, performing surgeries and delivering babies, always with Brenda by his side.
Dr. West was a big man in stature, character and presence. He had a tremendous passion for helping the people who lived in and around the Jay Community. He believed that to whom much is given, much is expected. He tirelessly ministered to the needs of his patients while continuing his role of devoted husband, father, son and brother.
In 1976, Fred and Brenda and their sons moved to Carrollton, GA where for the next four years he enjoyed a very successful practice including being Chief of Staff. In 1980, following the death of his precious mother, Fred relocated his practice to Evergreen, AL so he could be closer to his family and hometown. While in Evergreen, he continued to provide comprehensive treatment services through his community based family medical practice for over 30 years. He enjoyed a thriving practice in Evergreen until early 2012 when ill health caused his retirement.
In 2002, his beloved wife, Brenda, passed away. Those who knew and loved Fred saw the glimmer in his eyes fade as he continued on without Brenda. It was during this time in his life when he began to focus on the spiritual as well as the physical needs of his patients and anyone and everyone he came into contact with. Dr. West was very active in the community, local jail/prison ministry and especially with his church, Evergreen Community of Christ, where his ministry as a Priest and leadership will be missed. Fred hoped to leave the world a little better for his children and grandchildren. Dr. West was a hard working man who loved his family, loved his life, and loved his Lord. We will forever love and miss our father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
He is survived by sons Fred Mason West, II, of Evergreen, and Dr. Jason R. West, along with his wife Ann Michele, and their children, Jack Mason West and Mechaley Wingate West, of Saraland, AL. He is also survived by his brothers, Ben West (Ann), Don West (Maureen) and David West (Vickie), his sister, Sandra West Blackmon, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers will be his nephews, Benjamin West, II, Donald West, II, David West, II and William West, and Hank Adam Locklin and Dr. Mark Roberts. The funeral service will be conducted by Ministers of the Community of Christ Elder Rogene Booker, Evangelist Gary Howard and High Priest Derrick Williams.
Funeral arrangements for Dr. West have been entrusted to Cope Funeral Home in Evergreen, AL. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013 and the funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Immediately following the funeral service, Dr. West will be buried at the Berrydale Community of Christ Cemetery in Berrydale, FL.
Ada Alma Lee Dixon
January 7, 2013
Mrs. Ada Alma Lee Dixon, age 64 of Mobile, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013.
Mrs. Dixon was a native of Century and had resided in Mobile for the past two and a half years coming from Brewton. She was a homemaker, a member of Gospel Light Temple in Century.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Dixon, Sr. and her parents, James Dallas and Sybil Tedder Ratliff.
Mrs. Dixon is survived by sons, Kevin (Jessie) Dixon of Brewton, Mark (Michelle) Dixon of Mobile, Eddie (Carolyn) Dixon of Bryson City, NC, Herbert (Dovee) Dixon, Jr. of Rochester, MN, David Dixon of Mobile, AL; brother, Dallas Ratliff of Flomaton; sisters, Amanda Amerson, Patty Faye Inman and Patsy Capps, all of Jay; 10 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church in Century from 1 p.m. until a 2 p.m. service time with Rev. Ricky Tedder officiating.
Interment will follow in Byrneville United Methodist Cemetery in Century.
Billy Ray Spence
January 5, 2013
Billy Ray Spence, 63 of Walnut Hill, passed away January 4, 2013, in Bay Minette after a 15 month battle with cancer. He was born March 4, 1949, in Atmore to J.D. “Dink” and Lois Spence. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He retired after 33 years of service from the United States Postal Service as a plant manager. He was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School. He is preceded in death by his mother Lois Heathcock Spence.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Spence; father, J.D. “Dink” (Jean) Spence; daughters, Shannon Spence Hughes of Walnut Hill, and Kristie Richard of Georgia; brother, John C. (Diane) Spence of Walnut Hill; sister, Susan (John) Welch of Bay Minette; grandchildren Cody Ward, Kane Freeman and Beverly Hughes and one great-grandchild, Mason Ward.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 7, 2013, at 1 p.m. from Cross Point Baptist Church with Rev. J.T. Guyton and Sister Helen Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Pineville Cemetery with Miltary Honors.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 7, 2013, from 11 a.m. until service time at Cross Point Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Sue Mugnier Clinner Barrow
January 5, 2013
Mrs. Betty Sue Mugnier Clinner Barrow, 60, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Mobile.
Mrs. Barrow was a native of North Kingston, RI< and a former resident of Folsom, LA, and resided in Atmore since December 1972. Mrs. Barrow attended the Presley Street Baptist Church. She was President of the Alabama State Corrections Association, President of District 1-North of Alabama Retired State Employee, member of Atmore American Roses of the Red Hat Society, member of Atmore’s’ Homemakers Club, Board Member of ARSEA’S Foundation, retired Fountain correctional officer, member of Atmore’s’ Historic Society and recording secretary, Class of 71’ Covington High School, Covington, LA, and a member of the Atmore Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her father, Michael J. Mugnier (1987), her husband, James H. Clinner (1993), maternal grandmother, Thelma McGhee Erickson (1989), fraternal grandmother, Addie Botts Mugnier (1986) and brother, Larry Mugnier (1968).
Survivors include her mother, Mary M. Mugnier of Folsom, LA; husband, Don Barrow of Atmore, son, Bradly Pellegrin (Penn State University) Capt. in U.S. Army of Sanford, NC; goddaughter, Kylisha Jones of Tyrone, GA; brother, Jeffrey (Vicki) Mugnier of Sugar Hill, GA; two sisters, Michelle (Marc) Lavrence of Mandeville, LA, and Mary A. Pellegrin of Folsom, LA; sister-in-law, Charlotte White of West Blocton, AL; five nephews, Chad Lavrence of Lake Tahoe, CA, Devin Pellegrin of Folsom, LA, Chase Mugnier of Sugar Hill, GA, Chris Clinner of Calera, AL, and Keith Clinner of Centreville, AL; and niece, Gabrielle Mugnier of Sugar Hill, GA.
Memorial services will be Sunday, January 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Grindle officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Linda Kay Albritton
January 5, 2013
Linda Kay Albritton of Excel, passed away December 31, 2012. Linda was born October 21, 1946, in Repton. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Her husband of 42 years, Dewey Albritton; her father, Rufus Lambeth; and her mother, Verna Kittrell precede her in death.
Survivors include her son, Rodney Roddy of Molino; daughter, Rhonda (Shawn) Fillingim of Molino; son, Orbin (Stacy) Albritton of Century; brother, Ronnie (Sue) Lambeth of Cantonment; brother, Keith (Michael) Lambeth of Ft. Walton; and sister, Shannon (Jake) Kenndy of Molino.
Her grandchildren were the light of her life, grandson, Wyatt Albritton; granddaughter, Erin Albritton and granddaughter, Destiny Fillingim.
Pallbearers will be Seth Ragsdale, Steve Fillingim, Shawn Fillingim, Kevin Odom, Bryan Hart and Nolan Lorenzana.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jeff Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Lathram Chapel Methodist Church in Barrineau Park.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
James Hugo Mixon
January 5, 2013
James Hugo Mixon, 86, of Atmore, passed away January 1, 2013, in Atmore.
He was born December 2, 1926, in Bermuda, AL, to the late William Jackson and Sallie Mack Higdon Mixon. He served in the United States Army from 1945-1946. He worked at Flomaton Shoe Shop from 1948-1997 and at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home from 1997-2011. He was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Deloris Mixon of Atmore; son, Dr. Christopher Mixon and wife Patricia of Nashville, TM.; brother, Quinton Mixon of Excel; and two grandsons, Aaron and Hugh of Nashville.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 4, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Gulsby, Rudolf Gulsby, Tim Mixon, Mike Luker, Dennis Mixon and Michael Mixon.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lizzie C. Minchew
January 5, 2013
Lizzie C. Minchew, 82 of Atmore passed away Wednesday January 2, 2013, in Atmore. She was retired from Vanity Fair Mills as a seamstress, born in Mineola, AL on January 14, 1930, to the late Henry and Myra Bohannon Harris.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Grover L. Minchew.
Survivors are two sons, Grover Allen (Mary Ann) Minchew, Jr. of Atmore, William Drew (Pam) Minchew of Monroeville; daughter, Nettie (Marvin) Hollingsworth of Atmore; grandchildren, Travis, Allen, Amanda, Drew, Jessica, Heidi, Angel, Sarah, and Jacob; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday January 5, 2013, at 2 p.m from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Don Davis, Rev. William Drew Minchew, Jr. and Bro. Richard Allen Minchew officiating. Interment will follow in Hollingsworth Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the grandson’s and family.
Family will receive friends, Saturday January 5, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home one hour prior to service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Irene Killam Hicks
January 5, 2013
Irene Killam Hicks of Gulf Breeze passed from this world to join her husband of 70 years in heaven on December 26, 2012, at Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center. She was born June 2, 1919 in Century, to Wesley and Stella Killam. She was married to Franklin G. Hicks, all of which preceded her in death.
Irene retired from the American Cancer Society after many years of service, traveling around the state doing educational programs for schools and civic organizations. After her retirement she went to work for Gulf Breeze Travel, conducting tours to such destinations as China, Europe, the Polynesian Islands and most of the United States.
Other than traveling, her love in life was sewing, reading and cooking her grandkid’s favorite dishes from Frank’s garden, such as peas and creamed corn. She was a member of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and past member of Santa Rosa Women’s Club. Her final years were spent at Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center where she enjoyed all the special activities, especially her daily Bingo games with Kelly.
She is survived by her three sons, Lamar Hicks of Covington, LA, Wayne Hicks (Belinda) of Tallahassee and Kenneth Hicks (Susie) of Gulf Breeze. She is also survived by three sister-in-laws, Dot Killam of Atmore, Betty Killam of Century, and Martha Killam of Panama City, eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express special thanks to Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center staff for their consistent care, patience and understanding in making Irene’s last few years as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Flowers are greatly appreciated. However, in place of flowers, donations may be made in Irene’s name to Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, United Methodist Children’s Home, PO Box 830, Selma, AL 36702, Covenant Hospices, or the American Cancer Society .
There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, January, 4, 2013, with a funeral service directly following at Rose Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Gerald Munday presiding over the service. Graveside closure will be at Bayview Memorial Gardens in Pensacola.
Arrangements entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of Gulf Breeze.
Perry Buckhault
January 1, 2013
Mr. Perry Buckhault, 59, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012, in Canoe.
Mr. Buckhault was a native of Brewton and a former resident of Flomaton and Brewton and resided in Canoe. Mr. Buckhault was a fisherman, hunter, truck driver and worked in paper wooding. He attended the Holy Ground Church in Flomaton. His parents, Jesse and Mildred Buckhault; one brother, Jerry Buckhault; and two sisters, Janice Marie Brunson and Carolynn Jane Martin precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Idamae Buckhault of Canoe; three sons, Jesse Jenks Buckhault of Atmore, James Montgomery (Monica) Buckhault of Atmore, and Perry Joe (Mindy) Buckhault of Atmore; one daughter, Michelle Bible of Atmore; one sister, Audrey Neal Maddox of Little River and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, December 31, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl Wilson officiating.
Burial was at the Magnolia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Buckhault, Jesse Buckhault, Leonard Conway, Jammie King, James Maddox and Phillip Maddox.
Honorary pallbearers were Todd Bodiford and Virgil Hadley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of arrangements.
Larry “LP” Powell
January 1, 2013
Mr. Larry “LP” Powell, age 68, of Powell Circle, Flomaton, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2012, at his residence after a brief illness. He was a native and life long resident of Flomaton. Mr. Powell was of the protestant faith. He was a 1962 graduate of Flomaton High School, a member of the 1961 Allstate football team, and a U.S. Marine veteran.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Linda Fayette Powell.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Powell of Brewton; two sons, Paul (Kerrie) Powell of Castleberry and Corrie (Annette Massey) Powell of Jay; four daughters, Melinda Powell of Highland Home, Ala., Trisha Powell of Jay, Candice (Jerry) Carnley of Pineview, Ala., Kim (John) Mustin of New York City, NY; three brothers, Mickey Powell of Flomaton, Tony Powell of Pensacola, and Kenny Powell of Flomaton; one sister, Dianne Stafford of Colorado Springs, Colorado; ten grandchildren, Kyle Sebestyen, Morgan Powell, Cody Chance, Marcus Wallace, Jerry Carnley III, Mia Kress, Morgan Mustin, Cooper Carnley, Henry Mustin, and Sinclair Mustin; and one great-grandchild, Carsyn Powell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2012, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Richburg and speaker Roy Tatum officiating.
Interment will follow in Catawba Cemetery in Brewton with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.