Jenell S. Williams
February 11, 2013
Jenell S. Williams, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on February 9, 2013. She was born in Castleberry, Ala., on May 10, 1933. Heaven welcomed Jenell and reunited her with her first and only true love.
Jenell is preceded in death by her parents, Travis Kendall and Birtie Blue Sessions and by her loving husband of 50 years, Roy (Buddy) Williams.
Jenell is survived by her two sons, Terry (Beverly) Williams and Danny Williams; and two grandchildren, Jereme (Danielle) Williams and Taylor (Brett) Cowan.
Jenell devoted her life to her family and the church. She was also a proud member of the Daughters of the Nile and was the Queen in 1984. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are made to St. Monica’s Episcopal Church in Cantonment.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Services will be held at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church in Cantonment at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Jenell will be laid to rest at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Odel Thompson
February 11, 2013
Johnnie Odell Thompson,76, of Walnut Hill, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013, at his residence. He was a mechanic with the ship yards, born on September 13, 1937, to the late Johnnie Thomas and Etta Bell Harrison Thompson. He served in the U.S. Navy.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Thompson.
Survivors include two brothers, Rufus (Linda) Thompson of Bay Minette and Donald (Mazie) Thompson of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Stella Mae (Phil) Mace of Perdido and Ruth Byrant of Atlanta and numerous nieces & nephews.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. in Sardis Baptist Cemetery with Rev.William “Bubba” Rolin officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Joe Max Rowland, Sr.
February 9, 2013
Joe Max Rowland Sr., went to his eternal home on February 8, 2013, with his family at his side. He was a resident of Century for 27 years. Mr. Rowland was born July 29, 1932, in Ariton, AL. He was raised in Jay, working from a young age on the family cotton/peanut farm. He served his country in the U S Navy from 1952-1956 aboard the USS Floyd B Parks. He continued to serve in the Navy Reserve until 1960. He drove an employee bus to and from Chemstrand/Monsanto in Pensacola where he worked for several years. After leaving Monsanto he was a self-employed farmer in Wewahitchka, FL. He was also self-employed in the trucking industry most of his adult life until his retirement in 2006. He enjoyed the open road and meeting new friends along the way. Mr. Rowland was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church. He favorite past time was fly fishing, however, he never found as much time as he would have liked to “go fishing”. So now he has laid down the worries and cares of this world he will be able to pursue this passion!
Mr. Roland is survived by his brothers, Harold (Flora) Rowland of Wewahitchka, Haywood (Carolyn) Rowland of Flomaton; former wife, Mary Colling of Jay; daughter and son-in-law Cherlyn and Mark McNamara of Brewton; stepchildren, Bubba (Robbie) Hammac and Kenny (Kay) Hammac of Century, Donna (Butch) Lewis of Molino,Priscilla (Earl) Forehand and Deborah Davis of Wewahitchka, Pasty Tindell of Panama City and many wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Mary Rowland; former wives, Mamie Rowland and Ruth Rowland; son, Joe (Joey) Rowland, Jr.; daughter, Barbara Gortman and step son, Jimmy Strength.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 10, 2012, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. with Rev. Douglas Hogg officiating and music by pianist, his grandson, Derek MaNamara. Burial will follow at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Daniel McNamara, Miles Hammac, Tim Fredericksen, Kenny Hammas,Jr, Jonathon Lewis , Christopher Rowland, John Malett Rowland and Adam Dudney.
Honorary pallbearers are Barnett Hendricks, Bo Brantley, Truss Shell and members of Little Escambia’s Men’s Sunday School Class.
The family would like to express their thanks to Covenant Hospice, Jay Hospital Staff, Baptist Hospital Staff, Dr. Bascon Raney and Staff ,Dr. Carletta Collins and Staff, Dr. Jason Roche and Staff, Century Care Center and Amedisys Home Health.
Hurley Linton DeLaFosse, Jr.
February 9, 2013
Hurley Linton DeLaFosse, Jr., 68, of Atmore, passed away Friday, February 08, 2013, at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1944, in Brewton. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Dental-EZ in Bay Minette and had worked for the Baldwin County School Board. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore and he was very active in youth sports.
He is survived by his wife Arlene Evans DeLaFosse of Atmore; mother, Beauress DeLaFosse of Atmore; sons, Anthony DeLaFosse of Bay Minette and Shannon (Maria) DeLaFosse of Daphne; daughters, Cindy (Eddie) Butler of Excel, Regina (Ernie) Wood of Stapleton, and Becky (Kevin) Brown of Pensacola; grandchildren, Brandon Butler, Neal Butler (Sarah), Michael Wood, Rachel Wood, Jacob Brown, Hannah Brown, Gibson DeLaFosse and great-granddaughter Lenora Butler.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 11, 2013, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Hendrix and Rev. Willie Oglesbee officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors.
Active pallbearers will be Don Voight, Tommy Harrell, Aubrey Stanley, Myles “Bubba” Reed, Steven McDaniel and Melvin Middleton.
Honorary pallbearers will by Marvin Risher, Leon Lyles, Jack Ward, Floyd Adams, Carl Madison, Bill McMurphy, Bill Reed, Jerry Cochran, Jim Staff and Webb Nall.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 9, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and Community Hospice of Bay Minette.
Michael D. Varner
February 8, 2013
Michael D. Varner passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Highland Falls, NY on October 8, 1953. His life was devoted to learning and to serving with joy.
A 1971 graduate of Niceville High School, Mike attended Okaloosa-Walton Community College and briefly USF, but went on to earn both his BS and MST degrees from the University of West Florida.
Mr. Varner was an exceptional teacher and received many accolades including Who’s Who Among Teachers, Florida Biology Teacher of the Year and Escambia County Teacher of the Year 2011. A humble man, he would say he only wanted to help his students become the best they could be. He taught biology for 35 years at Tate High School and was an adjunct professor at Pensacola State College for 10 years. Additionally, during his career, he coached soccer, sponsored student government, both the sophomore and senior classes, and Exchange Club. He also taught classes at the Florida Institute of Ultrasound. His teaching extended to church activities as well, teaching Sunday School, assisting with Youth Ministry for nearly 20 years, and planning, organizing and participating in many diocesan youth events.
A talented musician, Mike played in the Pensacola Civic Band in his younger years, but then discovered his love of guitar and singing. This gift, too, he shared with many young people as he helped them discover their own talents. He wrote and recorded several songs and often played at church worship, school and parties. It had been his unrealized dream to entertain in night clubs when he retired.
Mike was active in the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 10 years and loved the outdoors. He was an avid camper, hiker, bicyclist, soccer player, golfer and gardener.
At heart, Mike would call himself a simple man. He loved to read and challenge his mind. But his greatest passion was his family, and nothing made him happier than spending time with his wife and sons. He could often be found doing yard work and home projects as he was a consummate home body.
He is preceded in death by his twin infant sons, Matthew Ryan and Shaun David Varner.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Kathleen (Wogan) Varner; his sons, Jason (Kelly) of Orlando and Brian (Jessica). He also leaves his parents, Richard and Madeleine Varner of DeFuniak Springs; sister, Valarie (Paul) Trynoski of Sansom, AL; brother, Richard (Ann) of Tavares, FL; brother-in-law, Michael Wogan of Alameda, CA; nephew, Adam (Rachael) Trynoski; niece, Alice (Sam) Taylor and thousands of colleagues, friends and former students who loved him.
His family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Palaez, Dr. Patel and the staff of the West Florida Cancer Center, the loving staff of West Florida Covenant Hospice, Covenant Hospice Milton, and home care aides Rutha and Jackie for their kindness. We also wish to thank the hundreds of people who faithfully supported us and provided for our needs during this long journey.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home on Monday, February 11 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The memorial service, officiated by the Rev. Michael Schulenburg, will be on Saturday, February 16, 1:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 7979 N. 9th Ave. in Pensacola. A private internment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike’s memory to the Michael Varner Scholarship Fund (Tate High School) for students who plan to continue study in the field of biology.
Faith Chapel North Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jacqueline E. “Jackie” James
February 8, 2013
Mrs. Jacqueline E. “Jackie” James, 73, of Atmore, passed away February 6, 2013, in Atmore. She was born November 25, 1939, in Mobile to the late Claude C. and Myrtle Driskell Eubanks. She is preceded in death by her husband William E. James, Jr. and a brother Mike Eubanks. She loved and enjoyed her family and Alabama football.
She is survived by her sons, William “Bill” (Rita) James, III. of Atmore, and Claude W. James of Atmore; brothers, Gary Wayne (Sandy) Eubanks of Mobile, Charles Ray (Mary Lane) Eubanks of Stockton, James Earl (Sherry) Eubanks of Mobile, Richard (Betty) McVay Eubanks of Semmes, and Larry Grant (Donna) Eubanks of Theodore; granddaughters, Joanna James, Sara Dunn, Heather Dunn and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 9, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore with Rev. Scott Allen officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
David Willis Bell, Jr.
February 8, 2013
David Willis Bell, Jr., age 40, of Jay, passed away February 5, 2013, in Pensacola. He was born to David Willis Bell, Sr. and Sue Simmons Bell on January 18, 1973, in Dallas, Texas. He moved to Pensacola in 1996 and resided in Jay since 1997. He was employed with Security Fence from 2000 to 2007 then began his truck driving occupation with Florida Gas as a member of the Florida Gas Special Projects Team. He loved hunting but his favorite hobby was boating and skiing with his son and daughter. He was a loving son, father and brother and will be truly missed.
He is preceded in death by his father, David Willis Bell, Sr, and special niece Jessica.
He is survived by his children, son, Cody Bell and daughter, Lacie Bell; mother, Sue Bell; sisters, Diana Roys and Brenda Williams; the mother of his children, Jill Culbreth; friend, Cheyanne Bishop and numerous relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, February 8, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Lassiter officiating. Burial was at Cobbtown Holiness Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were the members of his Special Projects Team “A” Crew, Phillip Enfinger, Ray Morris, Bert Settle, Brad Bledsoe, Luis Roca and Mark Jones. Honorary pallbearers were members of the other Special Project Teams, Wade Collins, Robert Calhoun, Donald Edwards, Phillip Fisher, Brad Polk, Pat Jordan, George White, Charlie Starling, Ricky O’Bryan, Greg Steadham, John Moore, and Jacob Coon and long time friends Gary McMillian and Jimmy Polk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cody and Lacie Bell Trust Fund, Escambia County Bank in Flomaton.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Margie B. Eddins Richardson Jaye
February 6, 2013
Margie B. Eddins Richardson Jaye of Atmore, passed away February 14, 2013, at her residence. She was born in Bratt, to the late Lou K. and Flora Mae VanHoosen Eddins. She worked at Vanity Fair and retired from Monsanto. She was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church, Atmore Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 90, VFW and was a Pink Lady at Atmore Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Steven T. Richardson and husband, Jim Jaye.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald Wayne (Cheryl) Richardson and Donald (Pam) Richardson both of Atmore; grandsons, Steven W. Richardson and Jason D. Richardson; great- grandchildren, Brooklyn, Lauren, Ally and Dakota.
Funeral services will be Sunday, February 17, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating. Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 17, 2013, from 1 p.m. until service time at from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Raymond Jerkins, Don Smith, J.C. Moye, Jason Kirby, Dewayne Hall and Richard Waters.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Atmore Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 90, and Mildred Edwards.
Special thanks to Ladies Candlelight Compassion, Atmore Community Hospital and Dr. Shane Harigel and staff.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
David Leon Daniel
February 5, 2013
David Leon Daniel, 68, of Atmore, passed away February 3, 2013, at his residence. He was born February 10, 1944, in Gordo, AL. He retired from Swift Lumber Company and was an
avid outdoorsman. He is preceded in death by his parents Hurtis and Bessie Mims Daniel and a brother, Ted Daniel.
He is survived by his wife, Mary “Cindy” Daniel; son, David W. (Chasity) Daniel of Atmore; three daughters, Brigitte (James) Covington of Atmore, Brandy (Stephen) Riley of Evergreen, and Gina McGown of Webster, Texas; two brothers, John Daniel of Mobile, and Raymond (Paula) Daniel of Atmore; three sisters, Eleanor Bell of Atmore, Dot (John) Crawford of Huntsville, and Margaret (Jerald) Jaye of Orange Beach; eight grandchildren, Eli, Asher and Bella Covington, Stone, Mary Katelyn and Madelyn Riley, Lucas Daniel and Morgan McGown and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dukes and Rev. Scott Brooks officiating. Burial
will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 05, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gloria M. Long Van Zandt
February 5, 2013
Gloria M. Long Van Zandt, 74, of Pensacola, joined God in Heaven on Thursday, January 31, 2013.
A loving mother, and friend, Gloria was born February 25, 1938, in Century. She devoted her life to her parents, her children, and being a Marine aviator’s wife. As a grandmother she became known as “Glo Glo” for the passion in life and positive outlook she held dear at all times.
Glo Glo is survived by her daughter and best friend, Brenda Van Zandt; her son, Michael Van Zandt and his wife Kristi; two grandchildren, Brittany and Kaitlin Van Zandt; and two great-grandchildren, Halo and Amari.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 7,2013, at NAS Pensacola’s All Faiths Chapel. She will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family would like to give utmost thanks to the very special people that made sure Glo was just another one of the girls at HCP; we know her little talks and daily laughs are missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the National MS Society.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.