Elizabeth Juanita “Nita” Sheffield
May 2, 2012
Mrs. Elizabeth Juanita “Nita” Sheffield, 84, passed away on April 24, 2012, in Century.
Mrs. Sheffield was a native and life long resident of Flomaton. When she was young she loved movies, music and friends; she was an avid, award-winning roller skater. She was member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Mrs. Sheffield was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Daisy Ellis Sr.; brothers, Robert E. Ellis Jr. and Charles V. Ellis; and husband James Grady Curenton Sr.
She is survived by son, James Grady (Chery) Curenton of Montrose, AL; daughter, Sharon (Donny) Marshall of Flomaton; two grandchildren, Samantha Tullis Hanks of Flomaton and Jessica M. Curenton of Daphne; and three great-grandchildren, Logan Hanks, Dalton Hanks and Destiny Hanks.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, 2012, at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Keese officiating.
Burial will followed at Green Acres Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steve Stanton, Matt Hanks, Larry Zangas, Mitchel Norman, William Reaves and Larry White.
George Martin Ferreira
May 1, 2012
Our beloved father, George Martin Ferreira, age 89, passed away Wednesday, April 25 after an extended illness in the home of his daughter, MaryAnn Prell. George resided in the Pensacola area since retiring from the US Navy in 1972, after 30 years of service. A veteran of both the Pacific and Atlantic Theatres in WWII and the Korean War, George also attended Pensacola Junior College and the University of West Florida, after his military retirement. He graduated with honors from UWF in 1977 with a degree in Sociology.
George had one great love in his life, his wife Caroline who shared his life for 59 years before passing away in 2004. He was a familiar face in Pensacola area coffee shops where he found and made numerous friends with other veterans and retirees. The real joy in his life has been his six children and many grandchildren, whose company he enjoyed most of all. Always the shoulder to lean on and the hand to reach for, George held each of his children and grandchildren close to his heart
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George is survived by his six children, sons; George Jr., Bill (Teresa), and John, and daughters; Donna (Mark) Meece, MaryAnn (Bobby) Prell and Elizabeth (George) Wynne and many, many grand and great grand children.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 pm Monday, April 30, 2012, at Faith Chapel South. Funeral services will be at noon Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church (Hwy 29 in Cantonment) with Father Millege Baker officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Emerald Coast Hospice for their support and dedication in caring for our father. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Drs. InClan and Dmytrenko, and their staffs, for their commitment and the special care they gave our dad.
Patti Singleton McCool
May 1, 2012
Patti Singleton McCool, 60, of Cantonment passed away April 28, 2012. Mrs. McCool was a native of Montgomery and resided most of her life in Pensacola. She was employed by Sacred Heart Hospital and enjoyed the beach and her five grand children.
Mrs. McCool was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Ray McCool (12/24/2011).
Survivors include her mother-in-law, Christine Worley; stepfather, Ellwyn Worley; children, Christian Zelius, Eric McCool and Evan McCool (Sarah) ; grandchildren, Logan Zelius, Kamron McCool, Bryden McCool, Kylie McCool and Maecy Zelius; brother-in-laws, Dennis McCool (Aida) and Larry McCool (Jean); brothers, Michael Singleton, Jesse Singleton (Sandy); aunts, uncles, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 7433 Pine Forest Rd. Pensacola, FL 32526.
Buford Lewis Donald
April 28, 2012
Mr. Buford Lewis Donald, age 58, passed away on April 27, 2012 in Nokomis, AL.
Mr. Donald was a native and life long resident of Nokomis and was a member of Nokomis Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother-Frankie Jeter Donald.
Survivors include fher, Leonard L. Donald Sr. of Nokomis, AL; Wife Beth Donald of Nokomis, AL; two daughters, Jennifer White of Breckenridge, TX, and Sandi (Patrick) Boone of Atmore; two brothers, Leonard L. (Milner) Donald Jr. of Atmore and Billy Wayne (Frankie) Donald of Nokomis; one sister, Vickie Donald of Nokomis and five grandchildren, Spencer Smith, Cameron Smith, Tanner Boone, Mylee Boone and Khloee Boone.
Funeral services will be Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Houston Gill officiating. Burial will follow at White Cemetery.
Adelle T. Bowers
April 28, 2012
Adelle T. Bowers, 84, of Cantonment, Florida passed away Monday, April 23, 2012. She was born July 30, 1927, in Elba, Alabama. A dedicated homemaker and avid golfer, she became a member of Allen Memorial United Methodist Church in 1953.
Preceding her in death was her husband of 63 years, Hayward Bowers.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie Bowers; two grandchildren, Robert Bowers and Rhonda Holden (David); a brother, Fred Tillman; sister, Doris Morrows and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Andy Gartman and Rev. George McCoure officiating.
Interment followed at Barrancas National Cemetery on Friday, April 27, 2012.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, 206 Pace Parkway, Cantonment, Florida.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements
Louise A. Narramore
April 24, 2012
Louise A. Narramore passed away at her home on Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edward Narramore and her son, Anthony B. Narramore.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Edward Lee and Evalyn Narramore, grandchildren, W.E. “Ward” Narramore (Denise), Lea Narramore, Shandy Ruvalcaba and step grandson, Thomas Hollinger as well as five great grandsons. One of seven children, she is also survived by two sisters, Maxine Cocoris and Mary Taylor.
Louise was born on March 14, 1922m in Atmore and graduated from local schools. During WWII she worked in Mobile where she met her husband of 52 years. She retired from the Escambia County School System where she was the cafeteria manager at Edgewater Elementary School. Mrs. Narramore, commonly known as “Oma” was devoted to her family and loved to laugh. She was liked by all who knew her.
Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Covenant Hospice. The funeral will be held at Bayside Memorial Park on Thursday, April 27. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. and the service at 1 p.m.
Barbara R. Turberville
April 22, 2012
Barbara R. Turberville, age 70, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Joyce Goldenburg Covenant Hospice Inpatient Residence in Pensacola following a brief battle with cancer. She was born March 8, 1942, in Hybart, AL, to the late Andy B. and Avis P. Rachel.
She was an associate real estate broker for Maxwell, Haley and Castleberry for 31 years.
She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, William J. Boutwell, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James Arnold Turberville; two sisters, Eloise R. (Gerald) Sullivan of Pace and Marion R. Boutwell of Pace.
She will be greatly missed by her special friend Pam Hall, her lifetime friend Sammie Turberville, and also a large extended family.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, April 22, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday April 23, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle and Rev. Diane Everette officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.
Sabra L. Williams
April 22, 2012
Sabra L. Williams, age 75 of Dixonville, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Jay.
Sabra was born December 10, 1938, in Coffee County, AL, to Gordan and Leola McClendon. She was a member of Berrydale Baptist Church, member of Jay Chapter# 208 Order of Eastern Star, where she currently holds the office of secretary, a graduate of Jay High School Class of 1954 and retired From American CYANAMID.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard Williams; son Rick Williams; sister, Amanda (Kevin) Thorne; grand-daughter, Ashley (Joshua) Stringer and great grand-daughter, Sophia Stringer; nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Jay Funeral Home with Brother David Ellis officiating. A visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m.
Sabra was known for her generosity and helping others, believing we all should live by the Golden Rule. “Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you”. Flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Ann Wood
April 22, 2012
Barbara Ann Wood, 63, of Jay passed away April 19, 2012, at home. She lived in Jay for 41 years and is from Atmore.
She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Jr. Wood, grandson Albert Jr. Lambeth, parents Leon Franklin and Mercy Jane Sanders, sisters Luverne Sanders, Velma Hendricks, and a brother Clarence Sanders.
Survivors include daughter Joyce wood, son Kenny Wood, daughter Patricia Freeman, son Earl Wood, daughter Bertha Lambeth (Clayton), sister Elbia Wood (Audrey) , brothers Lonnie Sanders, and Roy Sanders (Vivian) and nine grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Wednesday April 25, 2012, 2 p.m. at Cora Cemetery, with Bro. Clarence Carnley officiating.
Visitation will be at Jay Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Chris Wood, Dustin Wood, Eric Wood, Daniel Wood, Bryan Wood, Clayton Lambeth, Allen Inman and Khyrstopher Wood.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Eleanor Daisy Stanford McCracking
April 22, 2012
Eleanor Daisy Stanford McCracking went to be with the Lord and her loving husband on April 15, 2012.
She was born in Crestview on July 3, 1933. She was an active member of Dogwood Park Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Gene McCracking.
She is survived by her four sons, Eleridge “Gene Jr.” (Mary), Stan (Suzie), Clark (Tammy), Richard (Gayle); her sister, Pauline Piggot; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel .
Interment will be 12:30 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Dogwood Park Baptist Church, 3301 Hwy 97, Molino, FL 32577.