Ina Lewis Poe Ferguson
January 15, 2013
Ina Lewis Poe Ferguson died January 12 in her home in Cantonment after a brief illness. She was surrounded by family and under the care of Covenant Hospice. A special thank you to Ina’s personal caregivers, Moné Bell (Ina called her “Angel”), Dee Grimes and Elizabeth Richardson.
Ina was born on March 31, 1927, in Moultrie, Georgia, the third of six children. She attended Moultrie Grammar School and graduated from Milton High School in 1944. Ina married Herbert Smith Poe and they made their lives in Pensacola, FL. Ina and Herbert were active members of Warrington Methodist Church for many years. Herbert died in 1980.
Ina enjoyed a successful career in civil service as an Administrative Assistant at the Naval Air Station. Upon retirement, Ina built a second career in residential real estate earning her real estate license at 60. She was a member of Toastmaster International. Ina married Robert W. Ferguson in 1989 and they also made their home in Pensacola. Bob died in 1997.
Ina lived an active life enjoying dancing and socializing including the Jesters, which is the longest running all female Mardi Gras krewe in Pensacola. Later in life she participated in The Red Hat Society and loved to read, play cards and dominos with friends and family. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor, compassion, generosity and love of her family and friends.
Ina was preceded in death by son, John David who died at 2 days old; parents, Mary Myrtle Gregory and Sirmon Greene Lewis; brother, Robert Harris Lewis; sister, Cleo Faye McCoy (Herman); great granddaughter, Katelyn Elizabeth Payne; nephews, Craig McCoy and Scott Baxley; and sister-in-law, Betty Lewis.
Ina and Herbert have 3 surviving children, Barbara Jean Peterson (William) of Windermere, FL; Deborah Joan Milam (Ray) of Pensacola, FL and Robert Smith Poe (Mary Jane) of Troy, AL.
Ina is also survived by her brother, James Richard Lewis and sisters Mary Ann Rader (Robert) and Joan Baxley (Glenn); grandchildren Kyle Peterson (Wendy), Kaci Peterson Ariza (Daniel), Michele Payne (Derrick), Lindsey Milam, Devin and Nathan Poe, Lee Griffin, great grandchildren, Kali and Will Peterson, Elijah and Ryland Ariza, Reagan, Addison and Caroline Payne. There are numerous loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Peterson, Derrick Payne, Daniel Ariza, Tony Lewis, Devin and Nathan Poe. Visitation will be Friday, Jan 18, 6 – 8 pm, funeral Saturday, Jan 19, 11 am at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, FL officiated by Rev. Winston Jay. Interment follows at Bagdad Cemetery, Bagdad, FL.
Helen Jeanette ‘Net-Net’ Coleman
January 15, 2013
Helen Jeanette ‘Net-Net’ Coleman, 45, of Pensacola passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013.
Helen was a native and life long resident of Pensacola and attended the Church of Christ in Cantonment. She was a person that loved helping others and in the past, volunteered with the Red Cross and the Ensley Volunteer Fire Department. Helen’s family relationship was very dear to her heart and her family will miss her deeply.
Helen is survived by four sisters, Pat Freeman (John), Diane Parker (Claude), Debra Johnson and Kathy Williams (Don); and seven nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 17, 2013m from 6-8 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mary Gertrude Woods
January 15, 2013
Mary Gertrude Woods, 77 of Atmore, passed Monday January 14, 2013, at her residence. She was retired from Monsanto after 34 years of a draw twist operator.
She was born on November 8, 1935, in Bay Minette to the late Antis and Mary Strickland Pierce. Her hobbies were painting, sewing, gardening, and waiting for the arrival of the hummingbirds in the spring. But her true Love was growing yellow roses.
She is preceded in death by four brothers, Conner Kirkham, J. C. Kirkham, Clifford Pierce, and Clarence Kirkham; two sisters, Ethel Kirkham and Iona Pierce.
Survivors are one son, Anthony Keith (Brenda Jackson) Walz of Bay Minette; one daughter, Sandra Woods Mosley of Milton; one brother, William( Priscilla) Pierce of Charleston, S.C.; grandchildren: Robert Woods (Mary Alice) Mosley Troy, Jonathan Cory Walz and Joseph Aaron Walz both of Bay Minette; a great-grandson, Jack Leslie Mosley of Troy; nieces, Dana, Bonnie and Susan.
Services will be Wednesday January 16, 2013, at 10 a.m. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening January 15, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Evie D White “Me-Maw” Dove
January 14, 2013
Mrs. Evie D. White “Me-Maw” Dove, 92, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013, in Davisville.
Mrs. Dove was a native of Perdido and a resident of Davisville for the past 70 years. Mrs. Dove was an active member of the Pine Barren Baptist Church for 60 years. She loved the Lord with all heart and spent her life sharing His love with others.
Her husband, Dewitt Dove, precedes her in death.
Survivors include her son, Ronald (Judy) Dove of Davisville; two brothers, Curtis White of Georgia and Fred White of Brewton; three grandchildren, Ronald (Kelly) Dove, Jr. of Flomaton, Patrick (Laurie) Dove of Davisville and Chris (Jennifer) Dove of Davisville; eight great-grandchildren, Shelbi Dove, Tyler Dove, Raegen Dove, Allyson Bullard, Ryan Dove, Jacob Dove, Makayla Dove and Kaden Dove; and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Harper officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Barren Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 15, 2013, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ronald Dove, Jr., Tyler Dove, Patrick Dove, Chris Dove, Shelbi Dove, Scott Francis and Eli Himes.
Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Norris, Fernie Faircloth, Calvin Davis, Ralph Darby, Butch Fillingim, Mickey Peterson, Jack Beck and R.C. Rice.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lawrence Alfred (Buck) Gohagan Sr.
January 14, 2013
Lawrence Alfred (Buck) Gohagan Sr., born March 17, 1934, died from complications of COPD on January 13, 2012.
Buck is a Navy veteran who participated in atomic bomb testing at the Bikini Islands. Under Gov. John Patterson, Buck was one of the first water safety patrolmen for the State of Alabama Department of Conservation. His passion for flight began at Atmore Flying Service; he later became the owner/operator of AAA Flying.
He was an avid fisherman, until his health prevented him from going. He loved the Forever Wild lands; a tribute from his son Eric – “To all the men and women who fish and have kids, take them fishing. Teach them respect for others and teach them to have the morals of the old times. The world lost another great fisherman. I knew him my whole life. I look back and wish that I would have learned more of the hot spots he knew. But we will continue to tell all the great stories he told us to our children. Take in all the fresh air and fill your lungs up every day with Heaven’s air and catch a big one up there for us!”
He was preceded in death by son, Michael Alfred Gohagan and an infant son, by his parents Argene and Della Mae Parker Gohagan, brother William Harold Gohagan.
Buck is survived by his wife of 44 years, Regina Bailey Gohagan; daughter Belinda Kay (Joe Frank) Wooten, Lawrence Gohagan Jr. Larry (Kambi) Gohagan, Charles Eric (Teresa) Gohagan, Emily Marie (Jeff) DeRidder, Kristen Elizabeth (Michael) Branch; grandchildren, Chad Wooten, Brad Wooten, Shane McGhee, Kyla Gilman, Carlee Gohagan, Cayla Gohagan, Christina Gohagan, Kenzie Gohagan, Haley Hadley, Codey Hadley, Micheal Fox, Nikki DeRidder, Samantha DeRidder, Amy Branch, Bailey Bass, Sarah Branch, and Jaxson Branch; great-grandchildren Casey Lane Wooten, Cade Wooten, Daylon Wooten, Raylee Wooten, Brandy Wooten, Kelton Wooten, Brooke McGhee, and Trey McGhee; sisters, Dorothy Jean (Joe) Bolton and Sibyl (Farrell) Brown; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; and best friend and neighbor Gary Helton.
Active pallbearers will be Chad Wooten, Trey McGhee, Andrew Bell, Codey Hadley, Micheal Fox and Bailey Bass.
Honorary pallbearer will be Casey Lane Wooten.
Visitation will be from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be at 3:30 pm on January 15, 2013, at McCullough Cemetery with Bro. Byrd Mapoles and Elder Marion Johnson officiating. Military flag honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars. Special music provided by Buck’s friends Wayne and Cornelia Presley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideon Bible ministry or to the family.
Frances Montez Quimby
January 14, 2013
Frances Montez Quimby, 94 of Perdido, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013, in Atmore. She was owner of Jack and Jill Nursery. She was born on September 25, 1918, to the late Ira and Parlee Williamson Oswald in Excel. She was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Owen Quimby; grandson, Kenneth Ryan Quimby; sister, Qudia Higdon; and two brothers, I.W. “Dub” Oswald and Hayward Oswald.
Survivors include two sons, Johnny M. (Marie) Quimby of Perdido and Kenneth R. (Sheila) Quimby of Foley; devoted brother-in-law, Joseph Higdon of Berneuda, Ala; grandchildren, Daniel Bryan Quimby, Christopher O. (Lee) Quimby, James Scott (Susan) Enriquez, Heather (Ian) Campbell, Matthew (Lonni) Quimby, Kelly (Tommy) Thomas; great-granddaughter, Jessica Sliwinski; and 14 nieces and nephews.
Services will be Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle and Rev. Scott Brooks officiating. Interment will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Chris Quimby, Matt Quimby, Richard Phillips, Mike Frickey, Carl Poche, Peter LaRose.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Charles “Terry” Griffis
January 13, 2013
Mr. Charles “Terry” Griffis, born on March 17, 1962, in Atmore, lifelong resident of Century and 1980 graduate of Century High School, died on January 9, 2013. He was a former employee of L & L Welding.
His parents, Glennis and Carol Jean (Johnson) Griffis, precede him in death.
He is survived by one daughter, April (Timbo) Cofield of Century; one sister, Renay Griffis of New Mexico; numerous aunts and one very special aunt, Jean Clark of Century.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 14, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Bobo Bell officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Mathis, Rodney Griffis, Steve Pace, Johnny Wayne Griffis, Billy Griffis and Brent Godwin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Mathis and Marty Griffis.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Jessie Dawson Lane
January 13, 2013
Mrs. Jessie Dawson Lane, 97, of Butler Street passed away January 11, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Butler County, AL, on December 27, 1915 to the late Edward and Lilla Jordan Dawson. She is preceded in death by her husband, E.C. “Boss” Lane and a granddaughter Mariah Wallace.
She is survived by her son, Danny Lane of Butler Street; two daughters, Bobbie Lane (Charles) Lynam of Monroville, and Mot Lane (Steve) Wallace of Prattville, AL. Three grandchildren; Tina Wallace (Keith) Johnson of Prattville, AL; Mitzi (Brian) Thomas of Butler Street; Stephanie Wallace (Kevin) Joiner of Prattville, Ala; our great -granddaughters and three great grandsons.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, January 13, 2013. at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C.L. Langford officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Enon.
Active pallbearers will be Keith Johnson, Kevin Joiner, Brian Thomas, Larry Ridgeway, Mark Murphy and Chris Lane.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Joiner, Reece Joiner, and Maddox Thomas.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements.
Madeline Iona Rogers
January 13, 2013
Madeline Iona, 82, went home to be with the Lord on December 26, 2012, in Pensacola. Mrs. Rogers was a caring and dedicated, registered nurse for 47 years. She was a graduate with honors of Touro at Tulane University in New Orleans. She worked for Baptist Hospital, Sacred Heart and University Hospitals since 1955 in Pensacola. Her specialty areas were surgery, neuro-medicine, and private duty. In addition, she loved God and Highland Baptist Church where she was actively involved in Sunday School, in mission work, and a youth sponsor. She had a beautiful voice and sang praises to the Lord. She was a Girl Scout leader for years for her daughters, supported Cub Scouts for her son and she loved the opera and country music. Mrs. Rogers was a lifetime member of the DAV Disabled Veteran, #57 Chapter in Crestview as well as a supporter of the Wounded Warrior Veterans from the Iran and Afghanistan Wars. She loved to read, do crossword puzzles and to crochet.
Preceding Madeline Iona Rogers in death was her husband, Paul Milton Rogers and her three sisters, Sula Mae Stephens, Alice McGee, and Mildred Edwards; her youngest daughter, Melody Rogers Howell (Terell and Donna Sims Howell) and her adoptive daughter, Marty Cobb Walker (Edward).
Survivors include her daughter, Zina R. Steinsiek (Captain Walter R. Steinsiek, III) of Pace; son, David Paul Rogers (Kathy Odom) of Cantonment; grandchildren, Brandy Jo Rogers, Jennifer (Jen) Howell Apflebach (Henry), Olivia Howell, Rebecca Howell Cholevik, Tara Howell Childers (William), Stephanie Steinsiek Montgomery and Kristopher Reeves Steinsiek; great grandchildren, Tyler Montgomery, Craig Cholevik, Maximus Cholevik, Xavier Cholevik, Hope Isabella Apflebach, Addison Grace Apflebach, Savannah Childers and Liam Childers, Deanna Walker and Kim McChesney.
In my mother’s own words: “She was a mother who tried hard to love all her family, who worked at her chosen profession for 47 years and who enjoyed her family and friends all her life. I leave God’s Blessings on my family always and in the future.”
A celebration of life will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Monday, January 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the service hour. A luncheon will be follow at noon. Flowers will be accepted or a donation of a Gideon Memorial Bible in Mrs. Rogers name.
National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ronnie Faulk
January 10, 2013
Ronnie Faulk left us Monday night, January 7, 2013, to be with Jesus. Ronnie was a special person who had many friends and was loved by all. He grew up in Berrydale, one of the sons of Earl and Frances Faulk. He attended Sunland Training Center in Marianna and worked many years for ARC in Milton. He lived with other special friends at Betty’s group home in Pace before he became sick. After a stay at Santa Rosa Hospital he spent his remaining years in rehab.
Ronnie was predeceased by his parents, Earl and Frances Faulk; sister, Earline Faulk Raisler; brother and sister- in-law Glen and Ruby Peterson Faulk; as well as his special brother, Jim Faulk.
Ronnie is survived by his niece, Kami Raisler Ates; his previous brother-in-law, David (Mary) Raisler; and previous nephew-in-law, Jimmie Ates. Also surviving are great niece and nephew, Autumn and Jimmie Ates.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Berrydale.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.