James Hilton Morgan
August 28, 2012
James Hilton Morgan, 93, of Walnut Hill passed away Monday, August 27, 2012, in Dothan. He was born January 10, 1919 in Eufaula, Alabama to the late J.P. and Lorena Morgan.
He is survived by his wife, Ardiel Morgan; son, Donnie Baggett and wife, Linda; grandchildren, Kim B. (Ryan) Conner, Shannon (Kellie) Baggett; five great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Services will be held Thursday, August 30, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the First Assembly of God church in Atmore with Bro. Doug Waters and Bro. Don Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday, August 30, 2012, at the First Assembly of God church from 9 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Joyce Marie Russell
August 28, 2012
Joyce Marie Russell, 78, of Walnut Hill, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 in Pensacola. She was born August 21, 1934 in Frisco City. She was of the protestant faith.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert J. Russell of Walnut Hill; three daughters, Deborah Russell (Mack) McLeod of Wacissa, FL; Robyn Russell Stuart of Pensacola and Rochelle Russell (Todd) Pfeiffer of Chatham, IL; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Cain officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dewey Devon Spicer
August 28, 2012
Mr. Dewey Devon Spicer, age 80, of Century, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012, at Century Care Center.
Mr. Spicer was a native of Chumuckla and a former resident of Jay before going to Century. During his working years, Mr. Spicer worked as a farmworker. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Malcolm ‘Junior’ Spicer, Jr. and B.C. Spicer and nephew, Larry ‘PeeWee’ Spicer.
He is survived by his sisters, Shirley Thomas of Pensacola and Mary Ard of Chumuckla; nephews, Tom Spicer and Mike Spicer, both of Chumuckla and Johnny Ray Spicer of Century; and special niece and caregiver, Pat Spicer of Brewton.
A memorial service will be held for Mr. Spicer at a future date.
Flomaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Darla Joy Landis
August 28, 2012
Darla Joy Landis, 12, of Atmore, entered into her eternal home on August 24, 2012, in Birmingham after succumbing to complications from surgeries to correct a life-long seizure disorder. Darla was born in Atmore on September 17, 1999.
She is survived by her parents David R. and Deborah A. Landis; sister, Diana M.; brothers, David R. Jr. and Darren M.; grandparents, Ray & Celia Landis of Souderton, PA; and David & Ruth Ann Kulp of Pottstown, PA.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 31, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Grace Fellowship. Interment will follow in Freemanville Community Cemetery.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, August 30, 2012, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Grace Fellowship.
Darla’s family is grateful for the love and concern shown towards Darla by their church and ministry families at Grace Fellowship and We Care Program as well as the entire Atmore community. She will be greatly missed.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Albert Gaynoe Creamer, Jr.
August 28, 2012
Mr. Albert Gaynoe Creamer Jr., age 71 of Brewton, passed away Saturday afternoon, August 25, 2012, in Century after an extended illness.
Mr. Creamer was a native of Pensacola and a former resident of Houston before moving to Brewton in 2010. He was a retired truck driver in the transportation industry and was of the Holiness faith. Mr. Creamer was a United States Army and Air Force Veteran.
He is survived by one son, Albert G. Creamer, III of Atmore; two daughters, Patricia Marie Creamer of Jay and Gayna Ruth Creamer; four brothers, Raymond L. Creamer of Brewton, Jerry N. Creamer of Cypress Springs, Texas, Donnie R. Creamer of Magnolia, Texas and Jimmy Wayne Creamer of Brewton; two sisters, Frances Steele of Brewton and Voncile Weaver of Magnolia, Texas; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Craver’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.J. West officiating. Interment followed in Sardis Cemetery.
Craver’s Funeral Home, Inc was in charge of arrangements.
James Marcus ‘Mark’ Harrison
August 26, 2012
Mr. James Marcus ‘Mark’ Harrison, age 82 of Walnut Hill passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012, at his home after an extended illness.
Mr. Harrison was a native of Monroe County and a longtime resident of Walnut Hill where he was a salesman and owner of Harrison’s Furniture and Upholstery for 55 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served ten years. In February of 1974, Mr. Harrison gave his life to the Lord at Atmore Baptist Temple and in later years, he attended Pleasant Home Holiness Church in Flomaton.
Mr. Harrison is survived by his wife of 37 years, Joyce Findley Harrison of Walnut Hill; sisters, Louise Annette Long of Canoe and Nellie House of Pensacola; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends, and his beloved pets and companions, Milo and Bella.
Services were held on Sunday, August 26, 2012, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. G.W. Birdsong and Bro. Wilbur Graves officiating.
Interment was at Pleasant Home Holiness Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chris Christian, Chris Ales, Mike House, Jason Findley, Dennis Nowling, and Brian Richburg.
Flowers are being accepted but if you wish, you may make contributions to Covenant Hospice, 6479 Caroline Street, Suite B, Milton, FL 32570.
Clarence Gillis Godwin
August 24, 2012
Mr. Clarence Gillis Godwin, 83, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2012, in Atmore. Mr. Godwin was a native of Monroeville and had resided in Atmore for most of his life. Mr. Godwin attended the Zion Hill Baptist Church of Andalusia.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Godwin; mother, Nanney Davis; one sister, Mary Nell Elkins; two brothers, Joe Godwin and Gene Godwin; and two step-sons, Joey Kelley and Rev. Johnny Johnson.
Survivors include three stepsons, Ed (Darlene) Gibson of Andalusia, Carl (Mary) Kelley of Andalusia and Albert (Nancy) Kelly of Atmore; one stepdaughter, Frances Hildreth (Fiancé-James Gray) of Andalusia; one daughter, Doris Godwin of Atmore; 25 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 27, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Alvin Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 26, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Terry Godwin, Tommy Godwin, David Godwin, and Robbie Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Raymond Reid Steele
August 24, 2012
Raymond Reid Steele, 96, of Pensacola, passed Monday, August 20, 2012. He was a native of Oak Grove and a resident of Pensacola most of his life. He was retired from Booker Construction Company as a superintendent. His hobbies were fishing and traveling. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pensacola.
Mr. Steele was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee King Steele; infant daughter, Kathy Lynn Steele; parents, Alex and Elizabeth Greer Steele; three brothers, Marshall Steele and wife, Elsie, Amond Steele and wife Mary; and Roger Steele.
Mr. Steele is survived by one sister, Luvern Steele Passmore of Pensacola; seven brothers, Juber “Bob” Steele (Ethel) of Gulf Breeze, Edward Steele (Frances) of Foley, Cleveland Steele (Ann) of Panama City Beach, Aaron Steele (Carolyn) of Pensacola, Artis Steele (Syble) of Pensacola, Norman Onoree Steele (Brenda) of McDavid, and Bennie Earl Steele (Eloise) of McCullough; sister-in-law, Jean Steele; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with Rev. Don Minton officiating.
Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 a.m. Thursday prior to services.
The family wishes to thank Northpointe Retirement, Emerald Coast Hospice and his caretaker, Patty Dennison, for his care while there.
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
Maxine Brooks McDonald Godwin
August 24, 2012
Maxine Brooks McDonald Godwin, 68 of Atmore, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012, in Mobile. She was born in Atmore on January 25, 1944, to the late Sidney and Bama Parker Brooks, Sr. She was a bookkeeper for Staff Chevrolet.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, George W. “Billy” McDonald; second husband, Douglas “Doug” Godwin; one brother, James H. “Bully” Brooks; and one sister, Rosa Belle Whitehead.
She is survived by two daughters, Marsha Phillips (Brandon) and Julie McDonald all of Atmore; one stepson, Michael Douglas Godwin (Angie) of Newton, AL; two brothers, Sidney Warren Brooks, Jr. (Jerry); Franklin D. Brooks (Eloise) all of Montgomery; one sister, Ann Brown (Joe) of Gulf Breeze; and sister-in-law, Georgia Brooks of Atmore.
Services will be Thursday, August 23, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Janet Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 5 – 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jasper (Gene) Parker
August 24, 2012
“I make all things new”. On August 18, surrounded by his family, Gene Parker, 79, of Cantonment, joined his wife of 59 years, Margie Parker, at the feet of Jesus. Gene was loved by everyone and had a contagious smile. He loved the Lord and served faithfully throughout his life. He loved his family and always put their needs first. He loved his church, especially singing in the choir, and being a member of the gardening class. He had many talents and interests throughout his life including photography, oil painting, gardening, jewelry sales, acupuncture, piano and singing. He was compassionate and humble, always thinking of others.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margie.
He is survived by his daughters, Marsha (Craig) King and Jeannie Blanton; grandchildren, Alicia (Derek) Stone, Erika (Rick) Rabon, Ashley (Allen) Farr, Michael King, Kirasten and Parker Blanton and William Williamson; great-grandchildren, Madyson Stone, Molly and Emma Rabon, and Owen Farr; and numerous other family and friends.
Special thanks to Julie, Evelyn, Jason and the Emerald Coast Hospice Staff for your excellent care and love the last several months.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Godfrey officiating. Interment will follow in Bayview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
“To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:21