Reather Olene Lowery
April 13, 2012
Mrs. Reather Olene Lowery, age 89, of Century, FL passed away on April 12, 2012, at Jay Hospital.
Mrs. Lowery was a native of Canoe and a resident of the Century community for most of her life, was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Lowery was preceded in death by her parents, Bart and Carrie Hobbs; husband of 51 years, Clinton Lowery; brother, Edward Hobbs; sister, Lois Hobbs; two great grandchildren, Toni Hammond and Nicole Lowery.
She is survived by her son, Johnny Clinton (Wanda) Lowery of Century; daughter, Evelyn (Ray) Hammond of Century; sister, Mildred Croley of Century; five grandchildren, Eddie Hammond, Tammy Lowery, Terri (Joey) Chiles, Jennifer (Chris) Read, Clint (Amanda) Lowery; seven great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday evening, April 13, 2012, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Stallworth officiating. Interment wil follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Hammond, Clint Lowery, James Ronald Darby, Colton Hammond, Logan Hammond, Chris Read.
James Russell McCurdy
April 11, 2012
James Russell McCurdy age 71 of Jay FL passed away, Saturday, April 7, 2012, in Brewton.
Mr. McCudy was a life- long resident of Jay. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict and was the owner and operator of the McCurdy’s Auto Garage for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Ida Lee McCurdy He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Paula Sue McCurdy; son, Keith McCurdy; and brothers Glen (Judy) McCurdy, Douglas McCurdy and Eugene “Shorty” (Carol) McCurdy.
A visitation was held Tuesday April 10, 2012, at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Jay Funeral Home. Graveside services followed at Barrancas National Cemetery with military honors.
Jay Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Robert “Dakoda” Brannon
April 10, 2012
Robert “Dakoda” Brannon, age 18, of Molino passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. Dakoda was born on December 12, 1993, in Pensacola, Florida. He was an avid LSU fan, outdoors enthusiast who enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing, and time at the beach and river. He had a huge heart for all his family and friends and could always put a smile on everyone’s face. His friendships were important to him and were cherished dearly. His fun-loving personality, smile, and laugh will never be forgotten. His passing has broken many hearts that will last a lifetime, but his life will forever be remembered by all his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his great grandfather Gerald Brannon.
Survivors include his father, Rubin O’Donovan III; his mother and stepfather Brande Brannon Broxson and Jay Broxson; his brother Rubin O’Donovan IV; grandparents Don and Wendy Russell, Robert E. Brannon, Rubin and Sheila O’Donovan; great grandparents Don and Bernadette Godwin and Betty Brannon; uncles and aunts, Randy and Brooke Brannon Brasch, Wayne and Crystal Manoso; special cousins, Kaley and Megan Leonard, Katelynn Brasch and Mandy Broxson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with Father Raymond Mullins officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Serving, as pallbearers will be Austin Kalfus II, Cody McCarty, Tyler Moore, William Dalton Oglesby, Joe Kittrell and Jesse Crumpler. Family will receive friends after the service at 7910 Chellie Road, Pensacola, Florida 32526.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour to service time.
Family request that in lieu of flowers friends make donations to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Dakoda Brannon’s memory.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Kathryn H. Whitmann
April 10, 2012
Kathryn H. Whitmann, age 92 of Cantonment, passed away on April 9, 2012.
Kathryn was born in Pensacola in 1919 and retired from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Laura and John Hendrix; daughter, Patricia A. Lawless; great grandson, Preston L. Stringer; sister, Augusta Sullivan; brother, Julian D. Hendrix; sister in law, Marian Hendrix. Mrs. Whitman is survived by her grandchildren, Rebecca P. (Richard L.) Cornelius, Cynthia E. Douglas; great grandchildren, Rachael N. (Jason) Clark, Johnny R. Stringer, Jr., Joshua A. (Morgan) Douglas; great-great grandson, Lennon N. Clark; niece, Janet (David) Wymann.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 11 from 5-8 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. graveside at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
James “Micah” Gates
April 10, 2012
James “Micah” Gates – September 21, 1981 to April, 2012. He was a born in Milton, FL and a long time resident of Cantonment, FL. Micah was a talented artist and poet full of creativity and generosity. He loved to be around family and friends ready with a smile and a helping hand.
He is survived by his father, Ricky Gates and his mother Leah Pagan. Also, his loving sister Amber and brother-in-law Zac Holobaugh, his Aunt Theresa and Uncle Barry Pedigo as well as his Uncle Rusty and Aunt Sherry Gates. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 10th at 2 p.m. at the home of his Aunt Sue: 451 E Ten Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534.
Micah is dearly loved and will be sorely missed by all his family and friends. You remain forever in our hearts.
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.