John Byard Swift
February 24, 2013
John Byard Swift, Jr., of Atmore, departed this life on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Byard Swift, Sr., Anna Mallett Swift and his loving wife of 55 years, Helen Dauphin Swift. He is survived by sons John Byard Swift, III (Kathy), David Dauphin Swift, Sr. (Ida), Thomas Mallett Swift, brother Claude S. Swift (Pat), grandchildren Ida Ross Hicks (Brad), David Dauphin Swift, Jr. (Laurie), great grandchildren Jack Hicks, Amelia Hicks, Mary Helen Swift, and devoted companion, friend and partner Nell Wiggins.
He was born in Jackson, MS in 1923. While studying at Georgia Tech he entered the U.S. Navy and was Commander of a LCI ship assigned to the Asia Theater. Upon completion of an electrical engineering degree at Georgia Tech, he worked for a brief period at Louisville Power & Light in Louisville, KY. He returned to Atmore in 1949 to manage Swift Hunter Lumber Company and in 1954 formed Swift Lumber Company with his cousin Robin Swift. The company continues today with a nearly 200 year history in the southern forest products industry. Multiple other entities were started including Swift Supply, Inc., an area building supplier. He was active in the Atmore Lions Club for 64 years, and recipient of their Melvin Jones Fellow Award.
He served on the board of the Gulf Coast Council of the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded scouting’s highest award, the Silver Beaver as well their Lifetime Achievement Award. He was a past member of the Atmore City Council and past president of the Alabama Forestry Association. He was the past Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau as well as the past president of the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce and recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award. He served over 50 years on the board of the Bank of Atmore (United Bank) and served as that institution’s co-chairman. In the early 1980’s he founded the Anglican Church of Atmore and subsequently oversaw the construction of a new facility. He was instrumental in the Atmore VFW acquiring and renovating its present facility. He was a longtime member of the Atmore Historical Society and active in numerous lumber industry associations.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 26th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m.at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Atmore.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Gulf Coast Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Atmore Historical Society, Wilmer Hall in Mobile, or the VFW organization of Atmore.
John H. Holman, Jr.
February 23, 2013
John H. Holman, Jr., a native of Pensacola and now a resident of Seminole, AL, since 1998, died February 20, 2013, at his home.
John was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and was in the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. He worked at St. Regis, Champion and now International Paper Company in Cantonment for 44 years. John was an active member at the Three Rivers Baptist Church in Seminole, AL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emma Holman; a sister, Ethel McGhee and a nephew, Larry Hicks.
He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Carlson (Carl) and Dot Lane (Rocky); two sisters, Doris Hicks (Ken) and Helen McCrory (Bodie, deceased); nieces, Susan Simpson, Tracy Council, Cindy Hicks and nephews, Ken Hicks, Michael Hicks; an ex-wife, Lorraine Holman and her three daughters, Kathy (Rick) Pridgen, Sheila (Lu) Vic and Brenda Kassab.
A visitation will be held at noon Monday, February 25, 2013, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home until services begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dan Lowery officiating.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Special thanks to Covenant Hospice for all their help and support.
Jacquelyn G. Catches
February 23, 2013
Jacquelyn G. Catches was born in Montgomery, AL, on January 3, 1932, and passed away peacefully on Saturday February 16, 2013, after a brief fight with cancer.
Jackie spent 40 years doing the work she loved as an RN and teacher in the health care field. She loved helping others in both her professional and personal life. She was an active member of the Artist Guild in Pensacola and produced many beautiful works of art. She was also very active in keeping the members of her 1949 Pensacola High School Class in touch over the years. Jackie was looking forward to her annual trip to the Florida Folk Festival on Memorial Day weekend where for many years she has been in the center of a wonderful community of musicians and musical instrument crafters from throughout Florida. Her love and kindness will live on Jackie was preceded in death by her parents Lyman and Alice Goodnight; brother, Evan (Ruth) Goodnight; sister, Beverly Seifert and a son, Joseph E. Catches.
She is survived by her sons; John (Moira) Catches of Ponte Vedra Beach FL, James (Rita) Catches of Pensacola; daughter, Jennifer (David) Holmes of Pace; sister, Geraldyn (Ralph) Silva of Cantonment; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many close friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 303 Rocky Ave., Cantonment, with Father George officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504.
Edward R. Faircloth
February 21, 2013
Edward R. Faircloth, age 78, of Molino, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Eddy enjoyed camping and mullet fishing with his family.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice of Northwest Florida for their kind and compassionate care.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty Thurman Faircloth.
He is survived by his daughter, Rennee Scott (Eddy); sons, Michael E. Faircloth (Marie) and Steven M. Faircloth (Annette); six grandchildren, Bridget, Nick, Jaime, Danna, Michael and Austin; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Raymond Faircloth (Linda) and Gordon Faircloth (Mary); sister-in-law, Dollie Thurman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Covenant Hospice of Northwest Florida.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating. Interment was at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North was in charge of arrangements.
Elmer Gilbert Baldwin, Sr.
February 21, 2013
Elmer Gilbert Baldwin, Sr., age 70, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013, in Jay. He resided in Jay for the past 23 years and was a former resident of Montgomery, Alabama. He was Pentecostal Holiness by faith, enjoyed playing his guitar, wrestling, yard work, and raising his roses. Elmer was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and he never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Rushton, Sr. and Ala Baldwin; siblings, Alberta Baldwin, Ray R. Baldwin, Jr., Jack W. Baldwin, Sr., Charles Baldwin, and beloved nephew Hennon Ray Baldwin.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda Baldwin; children, Robert Baldwin, Mary Baldwin, and Elmer G. Jr. (Becky) Baldwin; siblings, Marvin (Judy) Baldwin, Fay Armstrong and Robert (Helen) Allen; grandchildren, Christa (Jeff) Hannigan, Rushton Starns, Kayla Baldwin, Morgan Hagood, and James Gilbert Baldwin; great-grandchildren, Jaylen Isaac Hannigan, and Paul Elmer Baldwin, and two in waiting, Stormie Claire and Phoenix Edwin and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home with Brother James Eddings (Bro. James Kelley) officiating services.
Visitation will be held from 12 p.m until service time on Friday, March 1, 2013. Burial will follow at Jay City Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Willie George Salter
February 21, 2013
Willie George Salter, age 81, of Jay, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was an active member of Jay United Methodist Church for 72 years. He faithfully served on the Administrative Board, sang in the choir, and worked with the youth for many years. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955. He worked for Armstrong World Industries for 28 years, and retired in 1989. He met and married the love of his life, Billie Joyce, and they were married for 56 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Buck Salter; his grandparents, Felian and Omie Dean and a granddaughter, Brittany Godwin.
He leaves behind a loving family he adored including his wife, Billie Salter and children, Kenny (Cindy) Salter, Debbie (Paul) Godwin, and Carol (Terry) Ingram. He adored his grandchildren, Patrick (Cara) Salter, Carlyn (Wesley) Salter, Megan (Anthony) Golden, Kennedy Salter, Amber (Phil) Godwin-Ellis, Jenna Godwin, Whitney Godwin, Gregory (Laura) Ingram, Michael (Dana) Ingram, and nine great-grandchildren; brother, James (Betty) Salter and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family who will miss him dearly.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Friday, February 22, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Jay United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Jay United Methodist Church at 10a.m. with Rev. Laura Weant officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Level Church Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mark (Fred) Jordan
February 21, 2013
Mark (Fred) Jordan, 69, died February 9, 2013, in Lake City, FL. He was born in Geneva, Ala, and grew up in Bonifay. He worked as a tree surgeon for Farrens and Asplundh in Pensacola.
He is survived by one son, Mark Clinton Jordan of Cantonment; and one sister, Karen Charlotte Cunningham of Parkersburg, WV.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Mary Jordan; six brothers, Pat, Russell, Haynes, Jab, Don, Luke; one sister, Peggy Holcomb and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held March 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Family Worship Center in Pensacola.
Juanita Catherine Mock
February 21, 2013
Mrs. Juanita Catherine Mock, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Mock was a native of Bluff Springs and a resident of Pensacola for most of her life. Mrs. Mock attended the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church. She is going to be reunited with her predeceased family, parents, four sisters and five brothers.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Mock of Pensacola; one son, Randy (Tina) Mock of Pensacola; two daughters, Earlene (Robert) Miller of Seminole and Patty (Brian) Kirksey of Pensacola; two sisters, Willie Brothers of Bay Minette and Vera Mae Rice of Century; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Harold McGehee and Rev. Bill Adams officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brian Kirksey, Jason Manning, Jacob Mock, Barry Herron, Richard Gipe and Chuck Fields.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Michelle Renee Thrush
February 19, 2013
Michelle Renee Thrush, 23, entered into eternal peace on the morning of February 14, 2013.
A very beautiful, loving, and generous person, Michelle was a wonderful daughter and compassionate sister. No words can express the joy she imparted to her family and friends.
Michelle was born on June 30, 1989, in Seattle, WA, a few minutes after her twin Alicia. She grew up in a very loving family, enjoying wide open spaces in Berrydale with goats, chickens, and dogs. She excelled in music, sports, and academics. Michelle graduated as Valedictorian of Jay High in 2007, and earned her AA the same week from PJC. Studying at the University of Miami and USF, she earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Recently, she was accepted into Nursing school at UWF.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Edward Hugh Thrush.
Michelle is survived by her parents, Jon and Amy Thrush of Pensacola; her twin-sister, Alicia Thrush of Tampa; her loving grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The relatives and friends of Michelle Thrush and her family are invited to attend a visitation at 1 p.m. until memorial services begin at 3 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013, at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
A reception following the service will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at The Russell Center in Milton.
Alton Bernard Etheridge
February 19, 2013
Alton Bernard Etheridge, Sr. 86 of Atmore, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was retired from NAS Pensacola. He was born on July 24, 1926, in Davisville, to William and Ima Ballard Etheridge.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Anne Luverne Etheridge and two sons, Alton Bernard Etheridge, Jr. and Michael Lenard Etheridge.
Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Edward Etheridge, William Joseph Etheridge, both of Atmore, and Jerry Alan (Faye) Etheridge of Lottie; daughter-in-law, Teresa Mooney Etheridge of Walnut Hill; one sister, Margie Griffith; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feburary 21, 2013, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Level Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.