Reinhold Herman Bodtke
October 30, 2012
Reinhold Herman Bodtke 87, of Atmore, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012, in Century.
He was born December 25, 1924, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He joined the United States Navy on July 23, 1942. He was an Electrician’s Mate and received the Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal (2 Stars) and American Area Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy on April 28, 1946. He then worked at Acme Steel in Chicago through 1957. He retired from Chemstrand/Monsanto/Solutia in 1989. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Grace Ann Bodtke and his wife of 63 years, Linda Joyce Cobb Bodtke, whom he married on March 29, 1949.
He is survived by his sons; Jeff (Wanda) Bodtke of Hoover, AL. and Jim (Brenda) Bodtke of Bratt; grandsons, James Howard (Harmony) Bodtke, Jr., Benjamin Richard (Dawn) Bodtke and Kevin Vance (Ginger) Phillips; granddaughters, Jennifer Leigh (Michael) Robinson, Katrina Ward and Christy LeAnn (Richard) Peek, great-grandchildren, Jamison, Grace Ann, Kadence, Harleigh, Cameron, Emma, Jaylee, Ashayla, Nora, Vance, Rosson, Alexandra, Grey and Genevieve.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 1, 2012, at 11 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Atmore with Dr. John Brannon officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Honors.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Richard “Pop” John Harigel
October 29, 2012
Richard “Pop” John Harigel , 67, of Molino passed away October 25, 2012, in Atmore.
He was born December 11, 1944, in Pensacola to the late Vincent and Ethel Harigel. He was a graduate of Tate High School. He was self-employed in the restaurant business.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Freddy and V.J. Harigel. He served in the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his sons, Sean (Cindy) Harigel of Pace, Dr. Shane (Dawn) Harigel of Molino, Shannon (Brandy) Harigel of Molino, Malcolm Harigel of Molino, Dr. Sheldon (Kim) Harigel of Bratt, and Cody (Deanna) Harigel of Pensacola; sisters; Glenda Gulsby and Judy Herring both of Molino, Godparents W.C. and Doris Barnhill of Molino and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 27, 2012, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Daniels and Rev. Rob Hines officiating. Burial followed at Pugh’s Chapel Cemetery in Molino. Pallbearers were his sons.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Darlene Janette “Bubba” Diamond,
October 29, 2012
Darlene Janette “Bubba” Diamond, a longtime resident of Jay, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, at her residence.
She was born on March 1, 1939, in Birmingham to Dovie and Mardis Gidden. She was a member of Jay United Methodist Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to those that knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and five brothers.
She was survived by her husband of 54 years, Wallace Diamond; son, Eddie (Margaret) Diamond; daughters; Amanda (Douglas) Ard, and Marybeth (Jeff) Slade; grandchildren Ashley Slade, Will Diamond, Trinty and Linda.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Jay United Methodist Church with Rev. Lara Weant and Pastor Johnny Johnson officiating.
A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m.. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Florine Blackwell Knowles
October 29, 2012
Mrs. Florine Blackwell Knowles, 89, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. in Prattville, Ala.
Mrs. Knowles was a native of Range, Ala., and a resident of Flomaton since 1956. Mrs. Knowles attended the Flomaton Pentacostal Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Knowles and two sons, Paul Knowles and Wayne Knowles.
Survivors include her four sons, Edmond (Luverne) Knowles of Flomaton, Edward Knowles of Flomaton, Raybon (Louise) Knowles of Byrneville and Donald (Yvonne) of Jackson, Ala.; one daughter, Jean Knowles of Prattville; two brothers, Cecil (Bobbie) Blackwell of Range, Ala., and Mason Blackwell of East Brewton; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 29, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Homer Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Knowles, Timothy Knowles, Arnes Knowles, Stephen Levins, Brandon Knowles and Marcus Knowles.
Honorary pallbearers will be Marcus Mathis, Larry Knowles, Eric Dortch, William Blackwell, Jason Blackwell, Phillip Scott and Cody Mathis.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes was in charge of all arrangements
Lanier Mose Myrick
October 29, 2012
Mr. Lanier Mose Myrick, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012, in Pensacola.
Mr. Myrick was a native and resident of Canoe and a resident of Fairhope for most of his life. Mr. Myrick was a Veteran of World War II.
He is survived by two sons, John (Lori) Myrick of Pensacola and Paul (Karen) Myrick of Fairhope; one daughter, Patricia (Curt) Cloninger of Deluth, GA; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Myrick Family Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Milstead officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Murdick Barfield
October 27, 2012
Mr. Murdick Barfield, age 90, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Joyce Goldenburg Hospice Residence in Pensacola.
Mr. Barfield was a member of the Bratt community for over 65 years, a World War II veteran and longtime member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. During his working years, Mr. Barfield worked in the shipping department at St. Regis Paper Company and retired as the manager of Harvesters Federal Credit Union. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and spending time with family.
His sister, Myrtle Pettis, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernice Barfield; son Don, (Lillian) Barfield of Pensacola; daughter, Diane (Wayne) Baker of Bratt; four grandchildren, Miranda Brooks, Scott Baker, Stephanie Lamar, and Jessica Barfield; six great-grandchildren, Tyler Brooks, Tanner Brooks, Taylor Baker, Jack Lamar, Kelton Wooten and Brandy Wooten; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Faith Chapel North with Reverend Gene Pickern and Tony Bolton officiating. Interment will be in the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Baker, Tim Pettis, Malcolm Peacock, Terry Bolton, David Brown, and Doug Purvis.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Covenant Hospice of Pensacola.
A special thank you to his loving caretakers at the hospice residence.
Angela Ann Long
October 27, 2012
Angela Ann Long, 49, of Molino, was taken from us on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Angela was born in Pensacola and was a loving wife to William R. Long and mother to Alisha Ann Long. As a young child Angela accepted Christ and became a member of Olive Baptist Church. She worked at Chet’s Seafood for 15 years, where she had many “regular” customers. Angela spent many years as a cheerleading coach for the Cantonment Cowboys when her daughter was young.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Otis Davie; grandmother, Zula Gray Davie; father-in-law, William R. Long, Sr.; and mother-in-law, Mary B. Long.
Angela is survived by her husband of 29 years, William “Robby” Long; daughter, Alisha Ann Long of Pensacola; mother, Charlotte Davie Gunn of Pensacola; father, Robert Gunn of Pace; sister, Kimberly Ann Gunn of Pensacola; sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn “Sherhea” Morrow (Mark), Carolyn Dzombar (Kevin), and Bobbie Jo Burns (Bo).
Pallbearers will be Wiley Baxter, Warren Cross, Ashley Davie, Gabe Davie, Billy Day, and Tommy Plunkett. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Burns, Christopher Day, Kevin Dzombar, Mark Morrow, and Paul Reneau.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Gwyn officiating.
A memorial fund has been set up for Angela through her co-workers and friends at Chet’s Seafood. If you wish to make a memorial contribution, they are being accepted at ECCO Credit Union under Angela Long Memorial Fund in Pace.
Andrew Leonard Robinson
October 27, 2012
Andrew Leonard Robinson joined his loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, October 21, 2012. He was born August 1, 1918, in Uriah, where he was raised.
He was the second oldest of nine children born to E. Walter Robinson and Alma Castillow Robinson. He resided in Pensacola since 1946 after returning from a tour in North Africa with the Air Force during World War II. Being raised during the Great Depression greatly influenced the rest of his life. He learned to be self-reliant and a “jack of all trades”. A.L. was self-employed and a terrific salesman for the majority of his life. He was a grocery store owner in the 1950’s and 1960’s with his wife Melba and also an encyclopedia salesman during this same time. In the 1970’s and 1980’s he became a landlord to small rental properties. Lastly, in the 1980’s and 1990’s he traveled to different venues selling adjustable beds and chairs. He loved collecting various things which made him quiet the wheeler dealer. His loving family will always remember him for spinning yarns and making up songs for everyone’s entertainment, especially the grandchildren.
Preceding A.L. in death was his wife of 64 years, Melba V. Hamilton (2006), and youngest son, Randall L. Robinson (1995); brothers, W.J., Raymond, Kenneth Jr. Robinson and sister Annie Lou Prestwood.
He is survived by two sons, Ronnie “Robby” (Lynn) Robinson and Riley (Suzanne) Robinson both of Cantonment; one daughter, Rita (Tommy) Bowen of Pensacola; ten grandchildren, Kelly (Paul) Bullington of Fairhope, Kaye (Craig) Worley of Pensacola, Will Robinson of Cantonment, Matt (Adella) Cushing of Pensacola, Nicole (Robert) Hunnicutt of Alpharetta, GA., Heather (Mike) Giusti of Clyde, N.C., John Robinson of Gulf Breeze, Ryan Robinson of Senoia, GA., Beth (Chris) Ford of Shalimar, and Michael (Casey) Robinson of Midlothian, VA; and sisters, Inez Davis, Vernel Lee and Bernice Robinson.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with services following at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Cemetery.
Jewel C. Egee
October 21, 2012
Jewel C. Egee, 69, of Milton, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012.
Mrs. Egee was a born in Pensacola on June 17, 1943, and had resided in Milton for several years.
Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2012, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at Victory Assembly of God Church, 1895 Victory Road, Molino. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery.
Elsie Lee Goshert
October 17, 2012
Mrs. Elsie Lee Goshert, 58, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, in Jay.
Mrs. Goshert was a native and life long resident of Century, Florida. She was an ordained minister.
She is survived by her husband, Jay Goshert of Century, one son, Chris Goshert of Century; one daughter, Trudie Routley of Jay; two brothers, Elery James Tedder of Byrneville and Robert Tedder of Atmore and two grandchildren.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama