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
Abe Dearl “Ducky” Dixon
August 24, 2012
Abe Dearl “Ducky” Dixon, age 73, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. He was a lifelong resident of Jay. He retired from Solutia in 1994 after 36 ½ years. Dearl was a member of the Riveria Band and he enjoyed singing and performing in local restaurants. He was a huge Florida Gator Fan. He loved to camp and fish with our camping friends and teaching his three grandsons how to deer hunt. He was a member of the Community Church of Christ. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his father, Abe Dixon; mother, Ruby Barnes Dixon; sisters, Hazel Henry, Willdean Tompkins, Lois Ward and brother, Clayton Dixon.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 ½ years, Myrtice Manning Dixon; sons, Dearl Allen (Vicki) Dixon of Pace and Jon Derek “Derry” (Debbie) Dixon of Zebulon, GA; granddaughters, Nikki (Eddie) Powell of Milton, Alli (Matt) Audiffred of Pensacola, Catherine (Matt) Lamphire of North Carolina; grandsons, Arron and Adam Dixon of Zebulon, GA, and Cody Dixon of Pace; great-grandchildren, Abby, Nathan Powell, and Calli Audiffred; sister, Trudy (Don) Coleman and special friends, Sahara Shuburte, Isobell Mosley, Melba Jerkins, and Helen Sanders.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Pastor Diane Ward and Pastor Don Coleman officiating services.
Active pallbearers are Kenny McGhee, Ronnie Parker, Dickie Haul, Jimmy Ward, Bobby Guy, and Kenny Gray.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Curlene Byrd
August 24, 2012
Curlene Byrd, age 76, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Curlene was a member of Pine Forest Estates Baptist Church.
Curlene is survived by her husband, Addis Byrd; son, Greg (Jenny); son, Jeff; son, Tim (Jill); daughter, Brenda (Jim); son, Brent (Cathy); sister, Carolyn (Jim); 12 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North Cantonment.
Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Faith Chapel North with Pastor Mike Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of the arrangements.
Newton C. McNeil (Mac)
August 22, 2012
Newton C. McNeil (Mac), 88, of Pensacola passed away on August 21, 2012.
Mac was born and raised in Excel, AL. He attended high school in Uriah, A:. and then entered the military in December 1942 as a pharmacist mate. Mac was assigned to Easy Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Division during the assault on Peleliu Island. He was honored with the Purple Heart and the Navy and Marine Corps medal for his heroism. After being discharged Mac moved to Pensacola where he began his career with Monsanto as a mechanic for 30 years. On weekends he served his community by donating thousands of hours as a reserve officer with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department over a period of 20 years. After his retirement with Monsanto he was hired by the Sheriff’s department and retired in 2002. He was a member of Pine Forest United Methodist Church. Mac enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
Mac was preceded in death by his son, Monroe. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Ruth, his sons and their wives, Tim and Kim McNeil, Tony and Sherry McNeil, two step daughters and their husbands Pam and Robert (Kit) Callahan, and Cheryl and Kevin Buckmaster. He was blessed with seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mac is also survived by special family member Charlotte Armstrong and numerous others that were considered family as well as great friends.
Visitation will be Thursday August 23, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. and the service will be Friday August 24, 2012, at 10 a.m.. Visitation and the service will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens with Rev. Rodney Smith officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Newton C. McNeil may be made to the American Heart Association, 4400 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504 or Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32503.