Marvin Etheridge Cohron
April 10, 2012
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Marvin Etheridge Cohron passed away on Saturday, April 7 surrounded by his family.
Born in Excel, AL, on August 4, 1918, Marvin moved to Pensacola after WWII, having served in the Navy as a gunners mate throughout the Pacific Theatre. He worked at Navy Point Stores before starting his own refrigeration and air conditioning business which lasted over 50 years. A farmer at heart, he loved his garden and farm animals. He also enjoyed ballroom dancing and fishing. His strong work ethic was an inspiration to all.
Marvin is survived by his loving wife of over 77 years, Mary Lou Manning Cohron, five daughters, Faye Pipa (Jack), Delores “Dee” Seymour, Glinda Schafer (Tom), Jackie VanMatre (Tommy), Debbie Poynter (Bob), 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Betty Ward and Lola Mae Loth and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Hwy. Service begins at 12 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant Hospice of Milton, 6479 Caroline St., Suite B, Milton, FL 32570 or Cottage Hill United Methodist Church, 229 Williams Ditch Road, Cantonment, FL 32533.
Jackson B. “Jack” McNabb Sr
April 10, 2012
Jackson B. “Jack” McNabb Sr, age 91 of Pensacola, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Mr. McNabb was born in Jackson, Michigan on January 18, 1921. He moved to Niles, Michigan at an early age and graduated from Niles High School in 1938. He attended Parks Air College from 1941-1942 (St. Louis Univeristy); however, he left school to join the Navy in 1942.
In 1946, Mr. McNabb married Mary Ellen Dungan. After leaving the Navy in 1947, he worked for American Airlines in Chicago for a short time. They then settled in Pensacola where they lived the rest of their lives. He and Mrs. McNabb opened McNabb’s Pure/Union Oil service station and worked their together for 35 years.
Mr. McNabb was active in the Community of Christ Church where he served as priest. He volunteered at the National Museum of Naval Aviation for 20 years beginning in 1990. He had a love for model trains and airplanes and filled his home with his handiwork. Everyone who knew Mr. McNabb, knew him as an avid Florida Gator fan. His vibrant love for life and enless sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
Mr. McNabb was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen McNabb. He is survived by his five children John R. (Louise) Bowman, James Daniel (Penny) Bowman, Deborah L. (Phil) McShane, Jackson B. (Cyndi) McNabb Jr. and Joseph B. McNabb. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and a multitude of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday April 7, 2012 from 3 until 4 PM.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home Saturday April 7, 2012 at 4 PM officiated by Jackson B. McNabb, Jr. and assisted by Elder Diane Ward.
Pallbearers will be Mr. McNabb’s grandsons, John Gregory Bowman, James D. “Trey” Bowman, J. Bruce Bowman, Jeffery A. Bowman, P. Todd McShane, Jason Bowman and David H. Stewart.
In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to the Cantonment Community Christ Church Youth Fund, 800 Watson Avenue, Cantonment, FL. Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.
Laura Nygren Holton
April 8, 2012
Laura Nygren Holton, 73, died peacefully at her home in Cantonment on March 27, 2012, after a one year battle with cancer.
Laura was born and raised in Birmingham and she graduated from Phillips High School in 1957. A longtime Pensacola area resident, she retired as a legal secretary from Emmanuel, Sheppard, and Condon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred V. and Lucille C. Nygren.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Holton of Cantonment; a brother, A. V. (Lucy) Nygren, Jr. of Gardendale, AL; two sisters, Elane (Fred) Connell of Gulf Shores and Susan (Phillip) Collier of McAdory, AL. Also surviving are three stepchildren, numerous cousins, and her beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted April 15, 2012, at 2 p.m. at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, Cantonment, FL.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Monica’s in her honor.
Wylie Lee “Bull” Warrick
April 8, 2012
Wylie Lee “Bull” Warrick of Jay passed away in a local hospital on April 5, 2012, after an extended illness.
Wylie was born on September 29, 1931, in Jay. He was a 1949 graduate of Jay High School and as a student played football and went to state level in horseshoe competition. After high school, Wylie completed Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Illinois, and then worked as an electrician and also did some plumbing which he learned from his father. Wylie was drafted into the United States Army in 1954 and was honorably discharged in 1956. He went to work at Chemstrand as a technician and retired from Monsanto in 1986 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 121. He enjoyed politics and avidly followed the stock market.
Wylie was preceded in death by his parents, Burie Stewart Warrick and Lucy Schultz Warrick, one brother, William Jennings Warrick, one sister Aimee Warrick Harris, and two nephews. Wylie is survived by two sisters, Theda W. Bray of Jay, Drusilla W. Dobson of Jay, several nieces and nephews, a special friend, Nola Pettis of Flomaton.
Pallbearers are his nephews Chris Warrick, Stewart Bray, Steven Harris, Darren Dobson, Alec Dobson and Tally Warrick.
Visitation was Saturday at the Jay Funeral Home from 3 -5 pm with private graveside service following at the Jay Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Myrtle Lee McIntyre
April 8, 2012
Myrtle Lee McIntyre passed away April 2, 2012. Momma came into this world October 27, 1924, in Walnut Hill. She passed away just as she had wished at home with family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wheeler in 1968, her parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Lambert, her brothers and sisters.
Myrtle Lee was a strong lady. She raised her four children by working hard at Monsanto doing shift work from 1963 until retiring in 1986.
Her love in life was to be surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Momma is survived by her two sons, Donald Ray (Sheila), Wayne (Deborah), two daughters, Marilyn Browning and Cindy (Charles) Hatton, nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a close niece, Susan Wicks.
The family received friends Friday April 6, 2012, at Faith Chapel South with a graveside burial at Union Hill Cemetery.
Her sons and grandsons served as pallbearers.
Tralve R. McKinley
April 5, 2012
Tralve R. McKinley, age 87 of Atmore, died Thursday April 5, 2012, in Atmore. He was a mechanic with McKinley’s Auto Service. He was born in Atmore on March 26, 1925, to the late Pearlie and Minnie Smith McKinley.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Brown McKinley, one son, Steve McKinley; two daughters, Mary Ann Minchew and Debbie Smith of Atmore,; two sisters, Helen Davis of Dothan and Evelyn Spearman of Homa, LA, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be Friday April 6, 2012, at 2 p.m. in McCullough Cemetery with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Louise Lackey
April 4, 2012
After a long, very happy life Mary Louise Lackey went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2012.
She was born November 28, 1921, in Bradenton, Florida, and moved to Molino in 1958. She was a wonderful and loving wife and mother who spent her life taking care of her family. She loved working in the gardens of their family home, cooking and baking those wonderful batches of fudge, cookies and cakes. She was a proud member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, the Aldersgate United Methodist women and the Molino Homemakers. Mary Louise enjoyed spending time with her friends, laughing and sharing stories while working on various projects.
She is survived by her adoring husband of 63 years, Jimmie; four children Bill (Connie), Walter (Karen), Joyce (Wayne) and Jean (Mercer); grandchildren Brian, Marcus, David, Eric, Joshua, Elizabeth, Haleigh, Hunter and Heather; and one great grandchild Jack.
Mary Louise has now joined her grandson Adam in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at Aldersgate Methodist Church with Rev. Alan Gantzhorn officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, April 5, 2012, from 5-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church’s American Cancer-Relay For Life c/o Aldersgate UMC, 6915 North Highway 29, Molino, FL 32577.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment, is in charge of arrangements.
Curtis Glenn Cardwell
April 4, 2012
Curtis Glenn Cardwell, 74, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 2, 2012. Glenn was born June 2, 1937 in Jay to William H. and Ella Eola Cardwell. He was a lifelong resident of Pensacola and a graduate of Pensacola High School, Class of 1955.
Glenn retired after more than 35 years in the trucking industry and co-owner of Coastal Service Express. He was a member of Pine Forest Assembly of God, actively serving as a deacon. He was a true man of God, who served the Lord proudly.
He was preceded in death by his cherished and beloved wife, Mildred of 48 years.
Glenn loved spending time with his family, which included his church family. He was an awesome dad, granddaddy, great granddaddy and “Honey” and will be truly missed by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing this kind and gentle man. He had a way of lighting up the room with his smile and always made everyone feel loved.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy & Greg Williams; son, Curtis Cardwell; granddaughters; Heather Arrington (Robert), Deborah Cardwell, Sarah Williams, Alisha Jones, Angel Cramer; six great-grandchildren; Jaiden & Colton Odom, Gavin & Brendan Jones, Destiny & Michael Cramer; sister Carol Sweatman; numerous friends, nieces and nephews, and a very special lady, Sue Wilson.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012, and funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at Pine Forest Assembly of God Church with Pastor Gene Hudson officiating, assisted by Bro. David Brown and Bro. Glenn Vaughn.
The family wishes to thank all the many friends and family for their prayers and support.
Faith Chapel North-Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Lavaun Murphy
April 4, 2012
Lavaun Murphy, 76, passed away April 1, 2012, at WellStar Tranquility Hospice in Austell, Georgia. He was retired and a life-long resident of Atmore. He was a novelist, loved hunting and fishing and was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide and Atlanta Braves fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Lyda Mae Murphy of Mexia, Alabama, brother Fred Murphy of Atmore, and sister Eloise Brown of Mexia.
Cherishing his memories are his wife of 57 years Alice Murphy; his daughter Carolyn and Gerald Hust of Winston, Georgia; his granddaughter Chelsea Hust of Winston, Georgia; sister Agnes Akers of Russellville, Alabama; and brother Donald and Annie Murphy of Mexia.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 5, 2012, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Buddy Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Semirah Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Uriah.
The family will receive visitors at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Grace McMath
April 1, 2012
Anna Grace McMath, newborn daughter of Amista Rowell McMath (Misty) and Joseph Leroy McMath III (Joey), and younger sister to Abriana Joy McMath (Abby) and Josiah Luker McMath (Josiah), went to the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 27, 2012, just five hours after her earthly family embraced her into theirs. Her life was brief but so beautiful, and her family longs for the day when they will all be reunited.
Anna lived within her mother’s womb for eight months, and during that time, she made a great impact on many who loved her and prayed for her. She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on March 27, at 10:18 a.m., weighing 4-pounds, 11-ounces. Every treasured minute of her brief life was sacred and was filled with love and joy, and she passed peacefully while being cradled by her family. Hers was a short but full life designed by her loving Creator.
Anna leaves behind her Mama, Daddy, big sister Abby and big brother Josiah of Pace as well as grandparents Joy and Roger Rowell of Berrydale, grandparents Susan and Joe McMath, Jr., of Flomaton, great grandmother Virginia Boothe of Allentown, and great grandmother Mary McMath of Atmore. She also leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many family members who will always miss sweet baby Anna. Anna was preceded in death by a sibling miscarried a year before Anna’s passing as well as her great grandparents, Alex Boothe, Jr., of Allentown, Hazel and Pasco Rowell of Berrydale, Joe McMath of Atmore, and Inez and Clyde Northrop, Jr., of Flomaton.
A private family graveside service will be held in Flomaton at a later date. Services will be provided by Flomaton Funeral Home.
If you wish to honor Anna Grace through a memorial gift, donations may be made to the Pregnancy Resource Center of Milton, 5736 Stewart Street, Milton, FL 32570; (850) 983-2730. There is an established link entitled “In Honor of Anna” on the PRC website, www.prcofmilton.org.