Larry Monroe May
October 21, 2011
Larry Monroe May, age 71 of Pensacola , passed away suddenly Tuesday October 18, 2011. He was born October 9, 1940m in Pinsonfork, Kentucky to the late James Clyde May and Hattie Moore May. Larry served and retired from the United States Navy as a Navy Seabee. He also retired from American Building Components in Pensacola after 13 years of service in 1999. He enjoyed camping, traveling, being a prankster, motorcycles and woodworking. He was also a member of the Holt First Baptist Church.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Michael May; two brothers, Darrell May and James May; and a sister, Helen D. Strahan.
He is survived by his loving wife Susan E. May; three daughters, Helen (John) Winfree of Molino, Rebekah (Robert) Lambert of Warrior, AL and Gwendolyn McArthur of Milton; five grandchildren, Bryan Winfree, Tyler Hawthorne, Logan Hawthorne, Alexis Lambert and Alona Lambert; four brothers, Clyde (Lucy) May of Savannah, GA Leslie (Rita) May of Holt, FL, Ted (Wanda) May of Canada, KY, and John (Debbie) May of Kenova, WV; two sisters-in-law, Barbara May of Westerville, OH and Stephanie May of Kenova, WV; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Strahan of Hendersonville, TN; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be Tuesday October 25, 2011, at noon at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery at 2 p.m. with full military honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday October 24 from 6-8 p.m.
Dorothy Lou Cash McCurdy
October 19, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Lou Cash McCurdy, age 77, of Century passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at her home.
Mrs. McCurdy was born in West Point, GA and spent the last 60 years in Century, after moving from Pineview, AL. During her working years, she worked as a secretary for Exxon.
Mrs. McCurdy was preceded in death by her husband, William Edwin McCurdy and their daughter, Karen Joan Brown. She was a member of Faith Bible Church in Century.
She is survived by her sons, Donnie Allen (Ruby) McCurdy of Pineview, AL and James Benny (Jennifer) McCurdy of Orange Beach, AL; brothers, Barney (Irene) Cash of Century, O.D. (Betty) Cash of Flomaton, George (Ann) Cash of Bay Minette, Gene (Aggie) Cash of Franklin, TN, Odell (Linda) Cash of Huntsville,William Cash of Mobile, Milford Cash of San Antonio, TX; sisters, Joyce (Al) Erskin of Chattory, WA, Shirley (Wayne) Owens of Flomaton, Rebecca Cash of Pensacola. Linda (Roy) Batie and Wanda Cash, both of Brewton; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 20, 2011, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, October 21, at 11 a.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Stokes officiating. Burial will follow in McCurdy Cemetery in Century.
Pallbearers will be Michael Cash, Anthony Cash, Jimmy Cash, Billy Owens and Kenny Coleman. Honorary pallbearers will be Barney Cash, Osborne Cash, George Cash, Gene Cash, Odell Cash and William Cash.
Kenneth Johnston
October 19, 2011
Mr. Kenneth Johnston, 24, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, in Bay Minette.
Mr. Johnston was a native and resident of Bay Minette for the past year, and a former longtime resident of Uriah . He was an avid sports fan, fisherman, and guitarist. He attended the Baptist church.
He is survived by his mother, Freida Johnston of Rabun, AL; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Rickey Johnston of Uriah; three brothers, Kevin Stacey of Flomaton, Randall Johnston and Joshua Johnston, both of Uriah; and his grandmother, Clinine Stacey of Rabun.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 21, 2011, at 10 a.m. the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Tony McMillan and the Rev. Bubba Rolin officiating. Burial will follow at Mineola Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 20, 2011, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Larry Ray Johnson, David Nelson, Jr., Daniel Nelson, Chris Lambert, Randall Hadley and Wesley Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Larry Amos and Ray Johnson.
Tracy Ramer
October 19, 2011
Tracy Ramer 38 of Atmore, died Tuesday October 18, 2011 in Atmore.
She was a homemaker, born in Atmore on March 08, 1973, to Vernon and Sheila Weekley Ramer.
She is survived by her parents, Vernon and Sheila Ramer of Perdido, AL; two sons, Christopher Ramer and wife Miranda and Holland Justin Hayes; two daughters, Jennifer Luker and husband Jerry, Brianna Ramer; one sister, Shannon Ramer; and two grandchildren, Bryant Luker and Christopher Bently Ramer.
Services will be Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev.Wendell Hadley. Interment will follow in White Cemetery in Perdido.
Family will receive friends, Thursday October 20, 2011 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1:30 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.
Susan Beatrice Boutwell Emmons
October 19, 2011
Mrs. Susan Beatrice Boutwell Emmons, 83, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2011, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Emmons was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton and attended the Methodist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Vernon Emmons, an infant daughter, grandson George Thomas Emmons, a sister, and seven brothers.
She is survived by two sons, Steve and Ann Emmons, Sr. of Flomaton, and Ray and Peggy Emmons of Prattville, AL; six grandchildren, Steve Emmons, Jr., Mandy Bondurant, Tiffany Emmons, Dixie Emmons, Amy Turk and Dewayne Kervin; four great-grandchildren, Nathan Emmons, Skye Kervin, Anna Brown, and Paige Turk; two brothers, Coy Boutwell of Flomaton, and Alvoid Boutwell of McCullough, AL; and two sisters, Melba Lambert of Atmore and Marie McMillan of East Brewton.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 21, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Johnson, the Rev. Ray Bass, and the Rev. Patricia Bruner officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 20, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Zadie Baggett
October 18, 2011
Mrs. Zadie Baggett, 91, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2011, at home in Uriah, AL.
Mrs. Baggett was a native and lifelong resident of Uriah. She was an avid gardener, loved flowers, her family and friends, enjoyed fishing and attended the Mineola Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Baggett, a daughter, Bonnie Lou Baggett, a son, Douglas Baggett, and a grandson, Trey Massingill.
She is survived by four sons, Roy and Evie Baggett of Atmore, William and Janice Baggett of Lottie, , Ronald and Linda Baggett of Little Rock, AL, and Kenny and Patricia Baggett of Uriah; four daughters, Bobbie Stinson of Frisco City, Mary Ann and Edward Stewart of Georgiana, AL, Sharon and Sam Turberville of Uriah, and Lois Baggett of Frisco City; 20 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at noon the Mineola Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony McMillan, the Rev. David Cooper, and the Rev. George Fisher officiating.
Burial will follow at Mineola Cemetery with Petty Funeral Home in Atmore directing. Visitation will be Tuesday evening, October 18, 2011, at her home in Uriah, AL.
Pallbearers will be D.J. House, Chance Baggett, Rex Baggett, Josh Baggett, Larry Ikner and Keith Turberville. Honorary pallbearers will be Shannon Ikner, Chris Ikner, Stewart Ikner, Gary Baggett, Jacob Baggett and Kevin Turberville.
Linda Faye Glenn Amerson
October 17, 2011
Mrs. Linda Faye Glenn Amerson, 66, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2011, in Bratt.
Mrs. Amerson was born and raised in Byrneville and was a resident of Bratt. She married her beloved husband, Tucson at the age of 17, worked as an industrial nurse for Vanity Fair Mills for 22 years. She was a devout Christian..
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Tucson E. Amerson of Bratt; three daughters, Adrianna and Chuck Ellis of Bratt, Tammy Amerson-Parrish of Bratt, and Michelle and Allen Driskell of Byrneville; seven grandchildren, Wesley and Bonnie Maughon, Colton Maughon, Hannah Ellis, Blaize Parrish, Drake Driskell, Maddie Driskell, and Cody Ellis; two great-grandchildren, Emily Maughon and Greyson Maughon; two brothers, Danny Glenn of Perdido, AL, and Roy Glenn of LA; and five sisters, Charlene Cruz, Wessie Rowel, and Judy Phillips, all of Jacksonville, Donna Reaves of Christian Home and Edna Thornton of Byrneville.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Rusty Knowles officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, October 17, 2011 between 5:30 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Bernard Conway, Kevin Reaves, Kiley Reaves, Timbo Cofield, Shane Burkett and Craig Burkett.
Lomond Clary
October 17, 2011
Lomond Clary, 75, of Molino, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011, surrounded by loved ones. Lomond was born on August 31, 1936, in Crestview, to Essie Lou (McCurley) and Glenville Gray Clary. Lomond grew up in Laurel Hill, Florida. He attended Auburn University and, in 1973, he settled with his wife and children in Molino, where he lived most of his life.
In 1991, Lomond retired from Monsanto Chemical Plant after 36 years of service. He retired as a Research Chemical Technician, and spent the majority of his career “on the hill”.
Lomond enjoyed the outdoor life of fishing and farming, riding his tractor, feeding his fish and loved college football. He had many hobbies over the years, but his passion was spending time with his family. Lomond always had a smile on his face. He was a very loving man, a mentor and teacher to all, best friend to many, an excellent father and grandfather, and he will be truly missed and held in our hearts forever.
Lomond leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 43 years, Carolyn (Jackson) Clary, of Molino; sons Ronald Wayne Penney and Glenville Grant Clary, (Tracy); daughter Kimberly Clary Thomas (Scott); grandchildren Brooklyn, Nicholas, Kallie, Devan, Emily, Mollye, Raven Gray, Jewelianna; a great granddaughter Ryleigh; two nephews, Gary and Terry Clary and his father-in-law, Charles E. Jackson, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Glenville Eugene Clary.
Services will be held at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home in Pensacola. The Family will receive visitors from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2011, and a Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 20, 2011.
Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joey Dewayne Kelley
October 17, 2011
Joey Dewayne Kelley, 50, died October 11, 2011. He was a native of Brewton and later moved to Atmore.
He owned several business including the Strand Theater, Joey’s Furniture, Kelley’s Ambulance Service, Whistle Stop Grill, Advance Printing Company, a construction business and other ventures.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Sylvester Kelley; his mother, Mary Aline Johnson; and a brother, Tom Johnson.
He is survived by three sons, Chad Wayne (Evelyn) Kelley of Winchester, CA, Christopher Adam Kelley of Atmore, Austin Suede Dakota “Cody” Mooney of Pensacola; three daughters, Jennifer Necole Daw, Chasity Kelley (David) Daniel, and Tiffany Denise Davis, all of Atmore; four grandchildren, Damon, Beau, Crimson and Aidan; his fiancé, Robin Cofield; one sister, Francis Hildreth of Andalusia; three brothers, Ed Gibson and Carl Kelley, both of Andalusia and Albert Kelley of Atmore.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 19 at 1 p.m. at the Strand Theatre on South Main Street in Atmore. The family requests that donations be made to a memorial fund in honor of Joey Kelley at United Bank in lieu of flowers.
Petty Funeral Homes Eastside Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte McDonald
October 16, 2011
Charlotte McDonald, age 65 of Atmore died October 15, 2011, in Pensacola. She was a receptionist with United Bank. She was born in Flomaton. to Charles F. and Mary Catherine Brown Jordon.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Resso.
She is survived by her husband, Charles “Doodle” McDonald of Atmore; two sons, Mark Wayne McDonald of Atmore, Jason Wade McDonald and wife, Tracey of Pensacola., two brothers, Clarence Jordon of Phoenix, AZ and Donald Jordon of Flomaton; and five special grandbabies: Alex, Aaron, Bryant, Jackson, and Mathew.
Services will be Tuesday October 18, 2011, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Davis officiating, Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Michael Gibson, Rev. Ted Bridges, Eddie Baker, Butch Black, Steve White, and David Lambert. Honorary Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Family will receive friends, Monday evening October 17, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore from 5-7 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.