Eunice Powell Brantley Smith
September 21, 2012
Eunice Powell Brantley Smith, 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2012, in Century. She was a homemaker, born in Pollard, AL on September 04, 1924, to the late C.T. and Rachel Nowling Powell. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Flomaton.
She is preceded in death by husbands, John H. Brantley and Allen Smith; five brothers, and one sister.
She is survived by three sons, Jimmy (Faye) Brantley of Flomaton, Wayne A. (Sandra) Smith and Vernon (Janet) Smith all of Valley, AL; one daughter, Carolyn (Haywood) Rowland of Flomaton; four grandchildren, Bukie Murph, Malett Rowland, John Brantley and Missy Brantley; and two great-grandchildren, Christopher Rowland and Jordan Rowland.
Services were held Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Flomaton with Rev. Jerry Keese, Rev. J.T. Guyton and Rev. Dustin Stockstill officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Mickey Powell, Kenny Powell, Scottie Waller, Jordan Rowland, Speedy Brantley and Dewey Bondurant.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Billy Ray Downey
September 15, 2012
Mr. Billy Ray Downey, 79, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Atmore.
Mr. Downey was a native of Nokomis and a life-long resident of Atmore. Mr. Downey was a retired pipe fitter and a partner at B & J Bait Shop for years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Downey; one son, Marty Downey; and parents Robert and Elma Downey.
Survivors include two daughters, Vickie (Terry) Day of McCullough and Debbie Still of Atmore; seven grandchildren, Amy Day, Megan Day, Justin Still, Heidi (Nathan) Dortch, Destiny Downey, Miles Downey and Trinity Downey; seven great-grandchildren, Tristen Boothe, Tanner Jackson, Tyler Jackson, Bailey Knighten, Kirsten Still, Jayden Still and Bryleigh Still.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 15, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jason Cox, Ronnie Barnhill, Ricky Nelson, Randy Baker, Johnny Hadley and James Wall.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Perkins, Don White, Bobby McCall and Freddie Godwin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Gary E. Early
September 11, 2012
Gary E. Early, 72 of Cantonment, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012, at home surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with colon cancer.
Gary was born on June 4, 1940 in Pensacola to Joseph T. Early, Sr. and Ora L. Early. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph T. Early, Sr., and brother Joseph T. Early Jr. (Buddy).
He is survived by his loving wife Susan of 13 years; mother Ora L. Early; children, Gary E. Early II (Kelly), H. Bradford Early (Kim), Byron Hubble, Crystal Sherman (Kenny), Melissa Robinson; ten grandchildren, one brother Bill Early (Sarah); two sisters, Pamela Williamson, Linda Alvarez (Mike); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
Gary graduated from Pensacola High School and received his BS degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a Certified Public Accountant for the last 48 years and owned several additional businesses in the surrounding Pensacola area throughout the years.
He was an active member of the St. Monica’s Episcopal Church in Cantonment and member of the Moose Lodge. Gary enjoyed Rving, Nascar, Motocross racing, fishing, and greatly enjoyed time spent with family and friends.
A memorial service in Gary’s honor will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 6 p.m. at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church with the Reverend Milledge Baker officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to St. Monica’s Episcopal Church.
A private burial will be held at St. Monica’s Memorial Gardens at a later date.
James Devoter Arrington
September 8, 2012
Mr. James Devoter Arrington, Jr., age 60 of Flomaton, passed away at his home on Friday, September 7, 2012.
Mr. Arrington was a native of Century, but was a lifetime resident of Flomaton where he was a member of the 1970 graduating class of Flomaton High School, the football team and a member of Flomaton First Baptist Church. Mr. Arrington was a veteran of the United States Army having been stationed in Germany and serving there during the Vietnam War. Mr. Arrington loved to garden.
He is survived by his parents, James and Margaret Stallworth Arrington, Sr. of Flomaton; brother, William (Irma) Arrington of Flomaton; sister, Gail (Keith) Stokes of Pensacola; three nieces, four great nieces and one great nephew; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held for Mr. Arrington on Sunday, September 9, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Flomaton Cemetery with Rev. Freddy Stallworth officiating.
Hubert Wade Dunsford
September 8, 2012
Hubert Wade Dunsford, 81 of Century, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012, in Pensacola.
Known to most as Wade Dunsford, he was born in Jay, August 8,1931. He served our country in the Army for 20 years, served in the Korean War and retired with honorable service. For the past 30 years, he has been a faithful member of Faith Bible Baptist Church in Bluff Springs.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Eucedar Dunsford, one brother, Gene Dunsford, one sister, Sadie Burkett, and two sons, Roger Wade and James Raymond Dunsford.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Anna Mae Dunsford; daughters, Donna Jean Bare (Brian) and Vicki Lynn Godwin (Jimmy); three sons, Richard Wade Dunsford (Judy), Michael Patrick Dunsford (Tami), and William Jay Dunsford (Valerie); 16 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Clifton Dunsford (Barbara), and James (Judy) Dunsford; and two sisters, Josie Driver (Cecil) and Mollie Dunsford.
Services were held at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Bluff Springs on Friday, September 7, 2012 with Bro. Ricky Dunsford, Pastor Robert Barrow and Bro. Gene Stokes will officiating.
Burial was at Byrneville Methodist Church in Byrneville.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Delois J. Kimmons
September 8, 2012
Mrs. Delois J. Kimmons, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, in Atmore.
Mrs. Kimmons was a native of Dry Springs and a resident of Davisville her entire life. She was an employee of the Escambia County Florida School System; she was a bookkeeper at Davisville and Century. She was the youngest of 12 children born to Jim and Rachel Joiner.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Kimmons, nine siblings, Agnes Allen, Bessie Hollingsworth, Arthur Joiner, Albert Joiner, Emmett Joiner, Grady Joiner, Minnie Lee Foster, Hazel Gouch and Nancy Chavers. She came from a large family consisting of 88 brothers, sisters, in laws, nieces and nephews.
Survivors include her two sons, Anthony (Pam) Kimmons of Brookheaven, MS and Von Kimmons of Davisville; one brother, Hoyt (Polly) Joiner of Bristol, FL; one sister, Ola Cavens of Millington, TN; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and many other kids in the community that knew her as “Granny”.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 8, 2012, at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Jim O’Brien officiating.
Burial was at Dry Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ben Kimmons, Eli Kimmons, Reuben Kimmons, Levon Kimmons, Brandon Sharpless and Aaron Sharpless.
Louise Roy
September 6, 2012
Our beloved mother Louise Roy passed away on August 31, 2012. She was born September 12, 1934, to George and Thelma Coleman. She was a devoted wife to Claude Roy for 54 years and an outstanding mother to her four children, Claudette, Jerry, Judy and Dennis. She was a loving “Granny” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren and also a caring sister to her five siblings.
A memorial to celebrate her life will be held on September 7, 2012 at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment, FL. at 6:30 p.m.. A gathering of friends will be held after the memorial service.
She will be missed dearly.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Hubert Wade Dunsford
September 5, 2012
Hubert Wade Dunsford, 81 of Byrneville, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012, in Pensacola.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 7, 2012, at 2 p.m. from Faith Bible Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Byrneville Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 6, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. from Faith Bible Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John A. Robinson
September 4, 2012
John A. Robinson, 50, of Cantonment, beloved husband of Marcia, father of Johnathon and Cecilia, brother of Cathy and Jill Robinson and Mary Ann (Thomas) Boatright, brother-in-law of Rita (Robert) Lanquist, Reba (Tony) Silva, Tonia (Howard) Poltt, and Dean Collins, as well as many nieces and nephews, passed away suddenly early Sunday morning, September 2, 2012. John was employed at Ascend as a chemical operator and was a member of its fire department.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel North, Friday, September 7, at 12:30 p.m.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 6, from 5 -7 p.m., beginning with the Rosary at 5:00 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of the arrangements.
Geraldine Killam Campbell
September 4, 2012
Mrs. Geraldine Killam Campbell, 81, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2012, in Century.
Mrs. Campbell was a native and resident of Century and a former longtime resident of Bratt. She attended the Atmore Baptist Temple. Mrs. Campbell was a former employee of Vanity Fair and a Tupperware manager for years. She owned and operated New Beginnings Bible Book Store. She was a faithful Christian wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Mrs. Campbell is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Winfred “Peanut” Killam; son, Terry Killam; parents, Olen and Evelyn Gilley; brother, Donnie Gilley; two sweet babies; a granddaughter and a great granddaughter.
Survivors include her husband of seven years, Bruce Campbell of Century; one son, Gavin (Barbara) Killam of Birmingham; one stepson, Ronnie (Ann) Campbell and family of Tupelo, MS; two daughters, Gleda (Jerry) McElhaney of Bratt and Tara (Burton) Wiggins of Elberta; one daughter-in-law, Brenda Killam of Century; a sister, Dorothy (Billy) Johnson of Perdido, AL; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces andnephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 6, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Odom and Joe Lee officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 5, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chad Wiggins, Wesley Wiggins, Kyle Wiggins, Chris McElhaney, Dale Killam , Steven Knighten, Marvin Middleton and David Jurey.