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.
Dr. George E. Mitchel
April 22, 2012
Dr. George E. Mitchell, age 84, native of Atmore and resident of Lillian, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Daphne, AL.
Dr. Mitchell was a member of Episcopal Church of the Advent, Lillian, AL. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Dentistry and the former dental director of Mobile County and former director of the National Medical Audio Visual Center, Atlanta, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Huston Mitchell and Mildred Inez Crook Mitchell and his brother, Dr. William Lloyd Mitchell.
Dr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Billie Hartsfield Mitchell of Lillian, AL; three daughters, Melanie Clem of Hiawassee, GA, Melissa Mitchell of New Orleans, LA, Erin Mitchell Speed of Lillian, AL; five grandchildren, Jennifer Clem and Kevin Clem, both of Hiawassee, GA, Emily Speed of Orlando, FL, Sarah Speed and Ethan Speed, both of Lillian, AL.
A Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 10:15 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of his mother, Mildred Inez Crook Mitchell.
Lee (Lavan) Edwards Martin
April 16, 2012
Mr. Lee (Lavan) Edwards Martin, age 79, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, April 13, 2012.He was born to the late Willis McGhee and Elsie Martin Holland. He was a 1951 graduate of Escambia County High School and attended Auburn University.
His 22-year army career began as a clerical administrator during the Korean War, and he later transferred to Germany. He also served at the Pentagon and in Belgium with NATO. After retiring in 1975, he worked in human resources at The Citadel in Charleston, SC, for 20 years.
He served as chapter commander of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and as a post member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Charleston. He was instrumental establishing the Atmore VFW Post were he served 16 years as commander. He also served as a scoutmaster, and as senior warden at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Martin who was survived by his children Shane and Cairra Martin.
Mr. Martin is survived by his wife, Edith Martin; three children, Pamela Martin, LeeVan Martin and his son, Cory Martin and Lisa Martin Oligee and her husband, Charles Oligee and their two children, Cade and Zane; numerous sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Petty-Eastside chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Teresa Leifur officiating. Burial will follow at Steadham Cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends Monday, April 16, 2012m from 6-9 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
There will be military body bearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Cory Martin, Shane Martin, Cairra Martin, Cade Oligee and Zane Oligee.
A family service was held at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anna’s Church, 100 Lynn McGhee Dr., Atmore, AL.
Larry Clifford ‘Pee Wee’ Spicer
April 15, 2012
Mr. Larry Clifford ‘Pee Wee’ Spicer, age 56 of Brewton, died on April 13, 1956 at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton.
Mr. Spicer was a native of Brewton and had worked 40 plus years as a truck driver in the transportation industry. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Ray’s Chapel in Bogia. He was preceded in death by his parents, B.C. and Ruthie Spicer and a brother, Billy Spicer.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Spicer of Brewton; daughters, Stephanie (Jason) Morgan of Byrneville; Mandi (Larry) Kinley of McDavid; Alicia (Harold) McGhee of East Brewton; brothers, Tom Spicer of Chumuckla, Mike Spicer of Chumuckla, Johnny Ray Spicer of Century; sisters, Mary Ard of Chumuckla, Shirley Thomas of Pensacola;and nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday evening, April 15, 2012, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Nathan Brown and Rev. Chip Barbas officiating. Interment will follow in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery in Bogia.
Michael Preston Goodlander
April 15, 2012
Michael Preston Goodlander, 62, of Cantonment, passed away Friday, April 13, 2012, after a brief illness.
Michael was a native of Harrisburg, PA. He resided in Gateswood, AL, until 1996 at which point he moved to Cantonment.
He was retired from Champion International. He proudly served our country in the U. S. Navy during Vietnam and has been a life time member of the American Legion Post 340.
Michael is preceded in death by his father, William Goodlander and his stepfather, Melvin Lee.
He was a loving and generous husband, Daddy and Paw Paw. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Lee and his loving wife of 42 years, Beverly Jenks Goodlander. He is also survived by his one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey M. and Heather Goodlander; one daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi and Michael Carrea and four beautiful grandchildren that he adored. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and David Williamson and a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Kay Goodlander and many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2012, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012, at the funeral home.
Martha Ann Cunningham
April 15, 2012
Mrs. Martha Ann Cunningham, age 73 of Flomaton, passed away on April 12, 2012, at her home.
Mrs. Cunningham was a native of Mobile and had been a member of the Flomaton community for the past four months. During her working years, she worked as a cosmetologist and she was of the Jehovah Witnesses faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ely and Louise Neidhart Bradley; her husband, Martin Otis Cunningham; her daughter, Cheryl Cunningham; brothers, Charles Edgar Bradley and Ely Joseph Bradley; and sister, Betty Lou Turner.
Mrs. Cunningham is survived by her brothers, Norman (Gladys) Bradley of Mobile, David (Dannie) Bradley of Atmore; sisters, Dell (Eddie) Frye of Mobile, Linda (Andre’) Deslonde of Flomaton.
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Ann Cunningham will be held on Monday, April 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. graveside at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile with speaker Walter Crigler.
Interment will follow at Pine Crest Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home directing.