Betty Clements Hahn
July 27, 2012
Betty Clements Hahn of Cleveland, AR, went to be with the Lord on Monday July 23, 2012.
She was born in Dothan on October 18, 1945, to the late Idell Smith Clements and Samuel Otis Clements. Betty graduated from J.M. Tate High school in 1963 and went on to earn a degree in cosmetology. She married Gordon Michael ‘Mickey’ Hahn on February 2, 1968. They resided in the Cantonment area where Betty operated two successful salons before relocating to Sydney, AR in 1979. She continued to work in the field of cosmetology before retiring to keep books for Mickey’s business.
Betty’s greatest joy came in spending time with her family, “making memories” whether water-skiing on the lake, attending St. Louis Cardinals baseball games, or vacationing with the extended family as often as possible. She also enjoyed a love of reading, collecting family photographs, and watching her beloved hummingbirds.
She is preceded in death by her son, Dustin Shane Hahn, her parents, her father and mother-in-law, Charles and Mal Hahn, a sister-in-law, Diana Hahn and brother-in-law, Bill Hahn (Zenova).
A devoted wife, mother, and ‘Nana’, she is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Mickey, one son: Michael ‘Ty’ Hahn and wife, Kathy of Cleveland, AK, and four grandchildren: Cody Rankin, Brittni, Dusty, and Gabbi Hahn. She is also survived by a brother, Toney Clements (Diane) of Cantonment; sisters, Collie Goodwin (Ronnie) of Cantonment, and Sandra Lovins (Elvin) of Milton.
She also leaves behind many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Arkansas Hospice,2405 E. Parkway, Ste. 3 Russellville, AR 72802. A memorial service will be held at Farmhill United Methodist Church, Cantonment, Friday July 27th, 2012 at 11am.
Walter G. Bush
July 24, 2012
Walter G. Bush, 52, of Cantonment,, went to be with his mother and father on Saturday, July 21, 2012.
Walter was born October 17, 1959m in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and was a lifelong area resident of Pensacola. He was self-employed in the scrap industry. He was the heart of our family, the light of our lives and the laughter of our soul. He was a good husband, great father,and an amazing grandfather. He was a loving brother and devoted uncle. His laugh and love will be with us always.
He is preceded in death by his father George C. Bush Sr., his mother Adriana Bush and an uncle and an aunt.
He is survived by his wife, Cindee Bush; daughter, Marcie Maynard (Steve); grandchildren, Tyler Maynard, Madison McLean and Jaxon Maynard; brothers, George Bush (Sonnia) and Melvin Bush (Sonia): sisters, Caroline Bush and Adrienne Bush (Jesus); nephews, Ryan Bush, Evan Bush and Georgie Bush; nieces, Ashley Allen (Matt), Adriana Manjon and Maria Bush.
Pallbearers will be George Bush, Melvin Bush, Steve Maynard, Tyler Maynard, Norman Jackson, Ray Flowers, Ryan Bush and Fred Cornejo.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Evans, Darrell Robinson, Jake Nall, Pete Arnold, John Miller, Bryan Webb, John Fritz and Jesus Manjon.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012m at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Norman Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Serenity Gardens, Milton.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Lou Boyd
July 23, 2012
Lou Boyd, age 84 of Cantonment, passed through the gates of heaven on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. She was born in Robertsdale, AL on Dec. 10, 1927. Lou graduated from Winter Haven High School and attended Southern College in Lakeland, FL.
Lou was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she faithfully served the Lord and loved every minute she was there. She had many talents but her greatest gift was that of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. “MawMaw” made all who loved her feel uniquely special.
Lou was preceded in death by her parents, W.D. and Betty Grubbs; a brother, Eugene Grubbs; and sisters, Frances Harmon and Lois Grace.
Lou is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Hubert “Gabby” Boyd; her sister, Gladys English; her children, Beth Taylor (Jimmy), Patsy Moye, Ronnie Boyd, Cindy Parker (Tim), and Randy Boyd; grandchildren, Jennifer Benz (Stephen), Jimmy Salter (Nicole), Scott Traynom, Beth Culberton White, Ashlee Weber (James), Kyle Parker, Katelyn Boyd and Karla Boyd; great grandchildren, Jackson Benz, Chase White, Brooks Salter, Molly Benz, Everett Salter, William Benz, Aiden Weber, Camryn Traynom, Melinda Lula Salter, and Mason Weber; numerous cousins,nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be noon Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Locke officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons and grandsons-in-law and one great grandson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.
Inturnment will be in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Building for Life, 800 Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514.
James “Billy” Smith
July 23, 2012
Mr. James “Billy” Smith, 78, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Monroeville.
Mr. Smith was a native of Bratt, a former resident of Davisville and a resident of Monroeville for the past four years. He was a member of Iron Workers Local #798 for 60 years and he attended the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Jean Powell Smith.
Survivors include his son, Doug (Johnnie) Smith of Mexia, AL; one daughter, Gayle (Paul) Godwin of Bratt; three grandchildren, Shawn (Sara) Smith, Chad Smith and Matthew Godwin; and two great-grandchildren, Miles Smith and Lexy Smith.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Godwin Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Pickern officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 24, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Byrd, Billy Franklin, Thomas Qualls, Jack Odom, Lynn Powell and Justin Sawyer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Iron Workers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mollie Ball Stanton Pilgrim
July 23, 2012
Mollie Ball Stanton Pilgrim, age 89, was a native of North Hampton, England, a former resident of Flomaton and Mobile, and relocated after the death of husband, W.L. Pilgrim, six years ago, to live next door to her daughter in Jay. She departed this earth on Sunday, July 22, 2012, to live eternally with her Lord and Savior.
In heaven she will enjoy the company of the love of her life her, deceased husband, Henry Stanton and beloved daughter, Jackie Presley as well as many other friends and relatives.
Mollie is survived by her daughter, Janice (Sam) Davis and her son David Stanton; grandchildren Cindy (Kerry) Wallace, Tammie (Danny) Free, Teresa (Alan) Carnrike, W. H. “Billy” (Pam) Moye, Lauren Stanton and David Stanton, Jr.; and eight great-grandchildren who adored listening to Gran Mollie’s stories of life during the wartime in England.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, from noon until 2 p.m. followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be David Stanton, Jr., Billy Moye, Henry “Jerry” Cassady, Jackson Free, Danny Free, Dillion Lambert and Dr. C. David Smith.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Ashley Diamond Burkett for all the love, pampering and care given to Gran-Gran this past year. We would also like to thank the staff at Jay Hospital along with Dr. Lance Raney and Dr. Jeffrey Kelley for their superb care. We would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. C. David Smith for all the extra special love and medical care the past few years. Mrs. Mollie truly felt blessed to have him as her physician and friend.
Clinton “Lamar” Lewis
July 18, 2012
Clinton “Lamar” Lewis, age 64 of Jay, passed away July 16, 2012.
Lamar retired from Exxon and worked at Quantum in Jay. He was a wonderful husband, father, granddaddy, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a very hard worker and a very good man. He will be missed by many.
Lamar was preceded in death by his parents, Asa Lewis and Irene Blackman Lewis and nephew, Thomas Asa (Bubba) Hobbs.
Lamar is survived by his wonderful wife, Paula Lewis; his children, Jennifer Karen (Eric) Ruzzin of Ben Salem, PA, Jeremy Clinton Lewis of Milton, Jacquelyn Irene Lewis (Ed Janoff) of New York, NY, Jonathan Lamar Lewis of Pensacola, Tim (Michelle) Lunsford, Jonathan Holland, and Lori (Rusty) Lee; brothers, Elmer (Sandy) Lewis of Van Vleck, TX, Jerry (Ann) Lewis of Brewton, Ed (Jeannie) Lewis of Youngstown, FL; sister, Sarah Lewis Hobbs of Milton; grandchildren, Ashley, Kimee, Erica Ruzzin, Natasha, Zac, Madison Lewis, Kody, Brant, Trevor Lunsford, Connor and Tanner Lee and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel with visitation from 8:30 a.m. until service time.
Mary Peacock Morris
July 17, 2012
Mrs. Mary Peacock Morris, 90, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012, at a Jay hospital.
Mrs. Morris was a native of Byrneville and a resident of Jay since 1934. She attended the Sardis First Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her Husband, Johnny A. Morris, a Son, Preston Morris, 3 Grandsons, Michael Morris, Stevie Morris and Preston Morris Jr., 3 Sisters and 3 Brothers.
She was preceded indeath by her husband, Johnny A. Morris; a son, Preston Morris; three grandsons, Michael Morris, Stevie Morris and Preston Morris Jr.; three sisters and three brothers.
She is survived by three sons, Alton Morris of Brewton, Mason (Debra) Morris of Jay, and Ronnie (Fran) Morris of Bratt, Fla.; a daughter, Vivian Joiner of Jay; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at noon at the Petty- Eastside Chapel with Rev. Jesse Wood officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2012, from 11 a.m. until funeral time at the Petty Eastside Chapel.
Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Leon Peacock, William Sheffield, Jeremy Morris, Lavon Caraway, Curtis Lowry and Neal Lowry.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Carolyn L. Stewart
July 17, 2012
Mrs. Carolyn L. Stewart, 62, passed away on July 14, 2012, at a Mobile hospital.
Mrs. Stewart was a native and life long resident of Perdido, AL. Mrs. Stewart attended the Fretwell Tabernacle Church.
Survivors include her husband, David Stewart of Perdido, AL; two daughters, Dana Stewart (Wesley) Cooley of Perdido and Michelle Stewart (Anthony) Kimbler of Robertsdale; six brothers, Royce Lambeth of Perdido, Eddie Lambeth of Perdido, Joe Lambeth of Perdido, Kenny Lambeth of Perdido, Carey Lambeth of Perdido,and Shannon Lambeth of Perdido; two sisters, Joyce Lambeth Mitchem of Perdido and Fannie Garrison of Bay Minette; and two grandchildren, Alanna Cooley and Adrian Cooley of Perdido.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 3:00 P.M. at the Fretwell Tabernacle Church with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at Bryars-McGill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, July 16, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Adrian Cooley, Adam Capers, Earl Parker, Leroy Troupes, Anthony Kimbler Sr. and Jerry Stewart.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ernest D. Gay
July 16, 2012
Ernest D. Gay, age 63 of Jay, passed away Saturday July 14, 2012.
He was born in Brantley, AL, on September 5, 1948 to Arnold and Cassie Gay. Before retiring he spent most of his adult life farming to provide for his family. He was a loving husband, father and pawpaw. In his spare time he enjoyed going to the mountains, fishing, building bird houses and working in the yard.
He is survived by his loving wife, Bernice “Cat” Gay, of Jay;, one daughter, Joyce (Wayne) Hawthorne of Jay; one son David (Tracy) Gay of Opp, AL; three grandchildren, Austin Hawthorne, Brianna Hawthorne and Ernie Gay; three brothers, Houston Gay (Caroline) of Millard County. GA, Edward Gay of Flomaton, Benjamin Gay of Baker;, three sisters, Inez Thurman of Frost Proof, FL, Linzy (Dykes) Strickland of Jay, Shirley (Howard) Lail of Milton; amd numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at New Bethel Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until noon. Funeral services will follow at noon. Bro. Matthew Dobson and Bro. Fredrick Barrow will be officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ernie Gay, Austin Hawthorne , Keith Strickland, Wesley Strickland , Kaleb Harris and Travis Gay. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Cannon, Larry Bates, James Earl Carnley and Donald Boutwell.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Lyvonne Coleman
July 15, 2012
Mrs. Lyvonne Coleman, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012, in Milton, Florida.
Mrs. Coleman was a native of Goodway, Alabama and a resident of Byrneville since 1965. Mrs. Coleman wrote the Byrneville News for Tri-City Ledger for the past 20 years and attended Poplar Dell Baptist Church since 1965.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Bob Coleman, one daughter, Patricia Coleman Jernigan and one brother, Bobby Davis.
She is survived by her four sons, John R. (Peggy) Coleman of Byrneville; Glen M. (Charlene) Coleman of Brewton; Donald (Margaret) Coleman of McDavid; and Daniel (Becky) Coleman of Milton; one daughter, Cathy Coleman (Milton) Ray of McDavid; one brother, MacArthur Davis of Barnett Crossroads, AL; one sister, Earlene Roberts of Pleasant Grove, AL; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Petty Eastside Chapel with Rev. Mitch Herring and John Coleman officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Dell Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, July 16, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at the Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John R. Coleman, Glen M. Coleman, Donald Coleman, Daniel Coleman, John Coleman and Mike Beals.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.