Pat (Fred) White
January 2, 2012
Pat (Fred) White, 78 of Jay, passed into eternal rest on December 31, 2011, surrounded by his cherished family.
Pat was born May 24, 1933, in Jay to Albert and Bessie (Floyd) White. He married the love of his life, Janie Duke White, of Boaz, AL, on June 19, 1961, and they were blessed with the birth of their only child, Patty, on August 27, 1964.
Pat worked and retired from the State of Florida Division of Forestry and was an active member of Berrydale United Pentecostal Church. He was a true outdoorsman “country boy” and sports fan. Sentimentally and lovingly known as “Tub” to many family members and friends, he enjoyed dog hunting, fishing, planting and working in his garden, tending to his goats, and attending livestock sales. In addition you could always find him watching Alabama Crimson Tide football and New York Yankees baseball.
Pat was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Janie; his parents, Albert and Bessie White, father-in-law and mother-in-law Hollis and Estelle Duke; brother, Floyd White; son-in-law, Jessie McGraw, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Billy and Wandean Farish; and a very special cousin and friend, G.W. White.
He is survived by his loving and dedicated daughter, Patty White McGraw; special sister-in-law, Mary Dell White, special brother-in-law, Jimbo Leatherwood; and nephews and nieces: Jimmy and Sue White, Sharon and Lyvon Phillips, Glenn and Paula White, Shellie, Kevin and Hallie Macht, Paige, Ashley, and Sawyer Baxley, Adam and Shelby White, and Justin and Joy White; other special people in his life Dorothy Penton; Kevin, Hannah, and Madison Smith; devoted “Grand Dog”, Sport; and his feline companion, Sylvester; and a host of relatives, friends, and neighbors.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral and celebration of his life will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Reverend Billy Smith and Reverend Manuel Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Walling Cemetary.
Active pallbearers will be Jimmy White, Glenn White, Adam White, Justin White, Kevin Macht and Ashley Baxley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Buddy Bradley, Floyd Cobb, Frank Coffey, Scott Farish, Jerry Floyd, Roger Floyd, Shorty Floyd, Gary Fox, Dr. Tony Frazier, Gary Gibson, Wade Hill, Keith Ivey, Carmen Ivie, Jabo Jernigan, Gary Jones, Mike Jones, Ray Jones, Lamar Lewis, Bill Patrick, Lyvon Phillips, Millard Sims, Dr. C. David Smith, Randy Watson, and Franklin Wolfe.
A very special note of gratitude and blessings for the wonderful care provided by Dr. C. David Smith and Jay Medical Clinic staff, Dr. Edwin Rogers, Dr. Neal and the staff of Sacred Heart Hospital, and the staff of Select Specialty Care. Your kindness, consideration, and compassion will be remembered forever.
Kendall Grace Knowles
January 2, 2012
Miss Kendall Grace Knowles, age one week, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2012, in a Mobile hospital.
Miss Knowles was survived by her parents, Curtis and Anglea Knowles of Flomaton; maternal grandfather, Norman Daniels of Elba, AL; brothers, Kenneth Knowles and Bradley Knowles of Pace; sister, Carrie Knowles of Niceville; Aunts, Barbara Jestings of Birmingha, and Shirley Petty of Flomaton.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Willie and Fannie Knowles; and maternal grandmother, Patricia Daniels.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmie Colley officiating. Interment will follow in Little Escambia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6 – 8 p.m.
Craver’s Funeral Home directing.
Gladys Marie (Joyner) Hawthorne
January 1, 2012
Gladys Marie (Joyner) Hawthorne age 89 of Jay, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2011. She was born in Owassa, AL, on February 10, 1922. She retired from Jay Hospital after working for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Coady Hawthorne; son, Jessie Oliver and two grandchildren.
She is survived by her six children, Hazel Barrow, Ann Malshuk, Vernia (Buddy) White, Richard (Deborah) Hawthorne, Ronnie Hawthorne, and Chiquita (Jim) Lockhart; eight grandchildren, Keith Stanton, Nick Malshuk, Candice Thornton, April Cullen, Richard Hawthorne, Kenneth White, Brooke Ehly, and Justin White; brother, Curtis (Eva) Joyner and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She loved her family and church family, working outside with her roses and flowers, and looked forward to seeing her Heavenly Father.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 11 a.m. at True Worship Assembly of God Church with Bro. Adam Peterson officiating services. Burial will follow at Concord Primitive Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jerry Nelson, Randy Morris, James Earl Diamond, Jeff Wolfe, Johnny Watson, and Richard Walther.
Honorary pallbearers will be Skip Thompkins, Lonny Williams, and Phil Calhoun.
The family would like to thank Dr. C. David Smith, Dr. Jeffery S. Kelley and the rest of the Jay Hospital staff, Covenant Hospice, Bro. Adam Peterson of True Worship Assembly of God, Bro. Paul Wetzel, and Bro. Mike Wetzel and all the numerous friends and family for all their prayers and concern during our time of need.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Jane Shroyer
January 1, 2012
Betty Jane Shroyer age 77 of Jay, went to grace peacefully resting at home on December 30, 2011. She was born in Allen County, Indiana, on November 8, 1934, the first child to Eugene (Gene) and Cecil (Holsworth) Thorne. In her youth, Betty was an active member of 4H, Zion Church, and Jackson Township High School. Betty enjoyed a variety of interests, especially senior affairs and church activities but delighted in raising her daughter and three sons. Her chosen profession was respiratory therapist from which she retired in 1991.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, sister Juva Sterling and grandchildren Carol Shroyer and Jennifer Shroyer.
Betty is survived by her loyal and loving husband of 59 years; brother, Jim Thorne; sisters, Nita Endsley and Mary Albright; daughter, Elizabeth Dellinger; sons, Lewis, David, and John; grandchildren, Amy, Daniel, Robert, John Shaw, Katie Ann Shaw, and Allison Shaw.
Services will be held at Jay United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, with fellowship to follow. All are welcome to fellowship with family and friends.
The family would like to give a warm thank you to Dr. C. David Smith and staff.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be given to the Jay United Methodist Church Youth at Jay United Methodist Church, 14093 Alabama St., Jay, FL 32565.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Fae Duffy
December 31, 2011
Fae Duffy, 89, of Pensacola, passed away December 28, 2011 at home with her family at her side. She was born October 31, 1922 in Dixonville, FL to Riley J. and Eunice Calhoun.
Fae graduated from Jay High School and went on to work for St. Regis Paper Co. where she met her husband, Walter H. Duffy, Sr. They were married November 8, 1947.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Duffy, Sr.; two sons, Roger Timothy Duffy and Walter H. “Bubba” Duffy, Jr.; twin sister, Mae Travis; brothers, Bryan Calhoun, Harvey Calhoun and Ralph Calhoun.
She is survived by her children, Francene (Philip) Russell, Susan Wilson, Greg (Leslie) Duffy and Steve Duffy; grandchildren, Christopher Wilson, Heather Wilson Edwards, Jeremy Wilson, Ryan Duffy, Joshua Duffy, Kelly Russell Snodgrass, Kevin Russell, Stephanie Duffy and Bryan Duffy; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; sisters, Olive Wise, Dorothy Russell, Glynn Gatlin and Doris Kilgore.
Her Memorial Service will be at 11a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012 at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to sincerely thank the Emerald Coast Hospice staff for the care, support and comfort they provided, and granddaughter-in-law Sandi Wilson for her knowledgeable care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice, 1555 N. Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32501.
Eastern Gate Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Ted D. McGlothren, Sr.
December 30, 2011
Ted D. McGlothren, Sr. age 83, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. He was a member of Victory Assembly of God.
Ted retired from Champion Paper Company after 40 years of service. He was one of the founders of Cottage Hill Water Works. He helped build and establish Cottage Hill Assembly of God and later helped build the fellowship hall at Victory Assembly. Ted also served as a deacon at both churches. To his family, friends and community he was one that was always willing to give his time and talents to those in need.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Darby McGlothren, his sons, Ted McGlothren, Jr. and his wife Angela, Ronny McGlothren and his wife Ruth, his daughter, Donna Lancaster and her husband Greg, son Larry Thomas and his wife Pam, daughter Lynn Hodge and her husband Jackie, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one brother, Dewey McGlothren, special uncle, Charles McGlothren and numerous other relatives.
Preceding him in death was his first wife, Edith Williams McGlothren, sister, Dell McGlothren and brother, Willard McGlothren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 2, 2012, at Victory Assembly of God Church with Rev. Jeff McKee officiating. Interment will follow at Cottage Hill Assembly of God Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday, January 1, 2012, from 5-8 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Eloise (Weese) Elizabeth Cannon
December 27, 2011
Eloise (Weese) Elizabeth Cannon, age 93, of Jay passed peacefully into her Savior’s Arms on Tuesday morning December 27, 2011.
She was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Cannon, whom she was married to for 54 years; parents, Charles and Edna Searcy; one brother; three sisters and daughter-in-law, Ann Bell Cannon.
She is survived by one son, Bill Cannon; two grandsons, Greg (Donna) Cannon and Keith Cannon; four great-grandchildren, Josh, Sarah, Jack, and Jacob and many nieces and nephews.
Eloise lived in Jay since 1942, and was a beautician for many years. She was very active and a member of Jay First Baptist Church and in the community. She was a charter member of Jay Chapter #208 Order of Eastern Star for over 60 years and was a past Grand Officer of the State of Florida.
Funeral services will be held at Jay First Baptist Church on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 10 a.m. with Bro. Chip Fox and Bro. Will Rushing officiating services. Burial will follow at Jay City Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday at Jay Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m.
Active pallbearers will be Tim Russell, Julius Middleton, Eddie Cook, Mickey Brown, Greg Cannon and Keith Cannon.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Eastern Star.
A special thank you to Dr. C. David Smith and staff, Barbara Merritt, and Covenant Hospice employees, Tracey, Cathy, and Al.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be given to the Projector/Screen Fund at Jay First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 59, Jay, Florida 32565.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bonnie Marie Klug
December 27, 2011
Mrs. Bonnie Marie Klug, 76, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011, in Century.
Mrs. Klug was a native and resident of Century for most of her life and known as Granny Bonnie to everyone.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Dale Tamondong; and her husbands, Francisco Garcia Tamondong and Rolland John Klug.
She is survived by her son, Joey and Lita Tamondong of Lakeland, FL; her daughter, Ginny Tamondong of Tuscaloosa; three grandchildren, James Odom of Oakland, CA, Christopher Byrd of Tuscaloosa, and Chase Tamondong of Rogersville, AL; and two great-grandchildren, James Odom and Neely Odom, both of Oakland, CA.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 31, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Burial will follow at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 31, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home
Bonnie Marie Klug
December 27, 2011
Mrs. Bonnie Marie Klug, 76, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011, in Century.
Mrs. Klug was a native and resident of Century for most of her life and known as Granny Bonnie to everyone.
She was preceded in death by a son, John Dale Tamondong; and her husbands, Francisco Garcia Tamondong and Rolland John Klug.
She is survived by her son, Joey and Lita Tamondong of Lakeland, FL; her daughter, Ginny Tamondong of Tuscaloosa; three grandchildren, James Odom of Oakland, CA, Christopher Byrd of Tuscaloosa, and Chase Tamondong of Rogersville, AL; and two great-grandchildren, James Odom and Neely Odom, both of Oakland, CA.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 31, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Burial will follow at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 31, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home
Helton Haddock
December 26, 2011
Helton Haddock, age 73 of Oak Grove, died Monday December 26, 2011, in Atmore. He was a chemical operator and supervisor with International Paper Company, born in Vernon on May 31, 1938, to the late Jack Easter and Annie Bell Curlee Haddock.
He is survived by his wife, Helen M. Haddock of Oak Grove; three daughters, Gina Denise Vaughn (Phillip) and Linda Darlene Johnson (Larry Spaller) all of Oak Grove, Marilyn Peters of Bratt; one son, Lester Hooper (Amanda) of Monroeville; six brothers, Wilton D. Haddock, Henry Elton Haddock, James Carlton Haddock, Curtis Cliffton Haddock, Donald Lee Haddock and Homer Preston Haddock; five sisters, Vydell Dyges, Myrtle M. Hodges, Lucille Odom, Luverne Phillips, and Joyce Summers; four grandchildren, Travis Wesley Johnson, Felishia Jade Seelig, Cody Helton Burroughs, Serina Kristen Johnson; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be Thursday December 29, 2011, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Butch Brown and Bro. Roy Chewing officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday evening December 28, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.