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.
Murry L. Easley
January 10, 2013
Retired Navy Chief Murry L. Easley, 85, of Atmore, passed away January 9, 2013, at his residence. Murry was born October 2, 1927, to the late Charlie and Minnie Easley. Upon graduation from high school he joined the United States Navy where he served for over 22 years. On his retirement from the Navy he was employed at NASA in 1971 to work for the Federal Aviation Administration until his retirement in 1990.
He leaves behind his devoted wife, Georgette Easley; four sons, Russell, Stephen, Kenneth and Michael; one daughter, Cynthia and two step-sons Billy and Gary Mims.
Murry was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association for over 35 years. He served as the Southeast Regional President and upon formation of the South Central Region he was elected as its first regional president.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Odom officiating. A private interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Ray Franklin
January 9, 2013
Mr. Donald Ray Franklin, age 52, of Oil Well Road in Flomaton, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Franklin was a native and life long resident of Escambia County (Ala). He was a member of Pleasant Home Holiness Church.
Mr Franklin was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Ray Franklin; his grandparents, Bud and Eva Chavers; and a great niece, Jaylyn Franklin.
He is survived by his mother, Nell Franklin of Flomaton; stepfather, Charles Dole of Century; two brothers, Michael Franklin of Flomaton and Bobby (Jacqueline) Franklin of Brewton; sister, Angie Dole of Flomaton; two nieces; five nephews; five great-nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Home Holiness Church with Rev. Brian Richburg and Rev. Gam Graves officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant Home Holiness Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January, 10, 2013, from 6 p.m until 8 p.m. at Pleasant Home Holiness Church.
Craver’s Funeral Home of Brewton is directing.
Jerry Kelley
January 8, 2013
Jerry Kelley, a 67 year old resident of Jay, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2013, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on January 7, 1945, to Perry Kelley and Bessie Chavis. Jerry retired from Exxon/Mobil after 32 years of service. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Myrtle Lee Diamond, Mary Bovia and Shirley Tidwell; and two brothers, Houston Kelly and Wayne Kelley.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Walterene Chancery Kelley; one daughter, Kathy Kelley Petersen; one son, Jerry Randall Kelley II; two grandsons, Michael Kelley and Dylan Kelley and one granddog, Cricket; three sisters, Paula Whitfield (Frank), Ann West (Ben), and Joan Struebing (Jeff); and three brothers, James Kelley (Jean), Buck Kelley (Glenda) and Tink Kelley (Annie Ruth).
The family will receive friends at Jay Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, from 6 p.m until 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Cora Baptist Church on Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Cora Baptist Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Dr. Jeff Kelley, Cliff Brown, Justin Duncan, Benjie West, Michael Morgan, Jeff Struebing, Mike Kelley, and Brenton Kelley.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gladys Ruth Smith
January 7, 2013
Mrs. Gladys Ruth Smith, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013, in Flomaton.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Jay and a resident of Flomaton for most of her life. Mrs. Smith was an avid fisherman, hunter and was an outdoors person.
Survivors include her husband, Leon Smith of Flomaton; son, James Ates of Century; stepson, Joe Smith of Flomaton; three daughters, Doreen Crooke of Bluff Springs, Joyce Rena Burton of McDavid, and Kathy Smith of Poarch; two stepdaughters, Kay Pugh of Flomaton and Angie Taylor of Flomaton; two brothers, Robert Tolbert of Flomaton and Chester Tolbert of Jay; four sisters, Sara Weaver of Byrneville, Abbie Smith of Flomaton, Rose Richardson of Flomaton, and Irene Barlow of Pensacola; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Willie Oglesby and Rev. Gordon Dillashaw.
Burial will follow at Green Acres Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 8, 2013, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Macks, Lee Waller, Jason Macks, Chris Comalander, Casey Smith, Jay Ates and Heith Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Shelby Smith and Joe Smith.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
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.