Rayford D. “Ray” Womack
September 12, 2011
Rayford D. “Ray” Womack, 64 of Huxford, died Sunday September 11, 2011, in Pensacola
He worked for Huxford Pole and Timber. He was born in Goodway, AL on September 24, 1946, to the late Ralph and Pauline Burkett Womack. He was a diehard Alabama fan and was known as “Bama Gator” and his grandchildren called him “Ray Pop”.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Womack of Huxford; four daughters, Deena Sprague and husband, Jamie of Milton, Melanie Luker and husband Jeff of Uriah, Holly Shipp and husband Michael of Brewton,and Brandi Womack of Huxford; two sisters, Anna Sue Rhodey of Mobile and Sharon Crook and husband Curtis of Atmore; two brothers, Joe Womack of Excel, AL, and Ronnie Womack of Hoover, AL; seven grandchildren, Shane Sprague, Savannah Sprague both of Milton, Shae Blackwell, Jess Blackwell both of Uriah, Landon Shipp, Cullen Shipp both of Brewton, Kendal Womack of Huxford; and one great-grandchild, Madison Sprague of Milton.
Graveside services will be Wednesday September 14, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. in Huxford Baptist Cemetery in Huxford, AL, with Pastor Richard Daniels officiating. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Luker, Shane Sprague, Buddy Godwin, Gerald Parmer, Michael Shipp and Buster Ardis.
Family will receive friends Wednesday September 14, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore from 10-11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to the family for medical expenses.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.
Raymond Diamond
September 10, 2011
Raymond Diamond of Jay was born in Century, Florida on April 3, 1940, and passed away surrounded by his family on September 9, 2011.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Julia Faye (Nowling) Diamond; his daughter, Vaneica (Jimmy) Burgess of Jay; his grandchildren, Ashlynn Burgess, Chandler Burgess and Andrew Diamond, all of Jay; his sister, Elaine Golden (Roy) of Pace; his daughter-in-law, Lucinda Diamond of Jay;, his brother-law, Elton Nowling of Jay; nieces, nephews and many friends.
Raymond was preceded in death by his son, Raymond Diamond Jr., his father, Bernie Lee Diamond and his mother, Elise Jackson Diamond.
Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. with family gathering at 5 p.m. at the Jay Funeral Home. The funeral will be held on Monday at 3:30 p.m. at Cora Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby Carnley, Bro. Frederick Barrow, and Bro. LaDon Hall officiating services. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Don Bales, Keith Caraway, Charles Carnley, Lee Deese, Mickey Diamond, Merlin Edwards, Glen Gavin, Ricky Godwin, Tony Gomillion, Ben Hudson, J.B Hudson, Dan Langham, Curt Lowry, Frank Lowry, John Lowry, Bubba McCaskill, Gary McCaskill, Jimmy McCaskill, Doyle Marshall, Jimmy Nelson, Douglas Odom, Reggie Odom, Leroy Peacock, Frank Rowell, Tony Simmons, Tommy Smith, David Walther, Roger Watson, Sammy Lowry and Jimmy Lowry.
Active pallbearers will be Jansen Burgess, James Diamond, Bruce Godwin, Daniel Golden, Steven Jackson and Michael Nowling.
Raymond was a pillar of the community and was well loved by all who knew him. He was very passionate about his family and loved to fish and work. He was well known as the owner of Diamond’s Grocery where he worked for 50 years. He was also a bus driver for 41 years and enjoyed farming.
A special thank you to Dr. David Smith, Dr. James Stringfield, Dr. Lance Raney and Dr. Jeff Kelley. The family would also like to thank the nursing staff of Jay Hospital and the 3 West nursing staff at Baptist Hospital, as well as the Jay Volunteer Fire Department.
He will be greatly missed by family, friends and the community.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Coby James Smith
September 7, 2011
Coby James Smith, 14, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011, in Atmore.
Coby was a native of Pensacola and a lifelong resident of Atmore. He was a member of the Escambia County High School baseball team, the Escambia County Middle School basketball team, the Cal Ripkin Babe Ruth Baseball League since the age of six, and attended the First Baptist Church of Atmore.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Harold Fuller of Atmore, and his grandmother, Woodie Lou Snider of Huxford.
He is survived parents, James Thomas and Kim Smith of Atmore; two brothers, Logan Smith and Tanner Smith, both of Atmore; a sister, Naudia Walls Smith of Atmore; grandparents, Joyce Fuller of Atmore, Nancy and Curtis Corey of Goodway, AL, Johnny and Debbie Smith of Atmore, and Junior and Clarnette Bohannon of Goodway, AL; his great-grandpa, James F. Snider of Huxford; uncles and aunts, Eddie and Debbie Snider of Huxford, Levi Smith of Atmore, Mark Smith of Huxford, John “Bubba” and Jennifer Jeter of Uriah, AL, Karen and Tony Thomas of Atmore, Ruth and Dave Taylor of Atmore, Samantha Jeter of Repton, AL, and Lynn Jeter of Century; his very special friends, Trey Weekes, Erin Weekes and Stephanie Lee; and numerous cousins and special friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Mike Montgomery officiating.
Burial will follow at Huxford Community of Christ Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tristan McAnally, Trey Weekes, Aaron McDonald, Trey McGhee, David Thomas, Brodie Amos, Cole Jordan and Nate Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Daniels, Dalton Simmons, Canyon Moye, Chase Jaye, Randy Fretwell, E. Money, Rickey Reed, Ridge Jordan, Tristan Montgomery, Sean Rolin, Cody Rolin, Tyler Sanspree, Tadd Wall, Marshall “Chick” Rolin, the Flomaton High School, Escambia County High School, Escambia Academy, Northview High School baseball teams, and the Atmore Area Baseball Association.
Ricky “Wero” Herrera
September 7, 2011
Ricky “Wero” Herrera, 17, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011, in Atmore.
Ricky was a native of Lubbock, TX, a former resident of Atmore, a resident of Bay Minette for the past two years, and attended the Pentecostal church.
His survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Herrera of Bay Minette; his daughter, Andelina Nichole Herrera of Bay Minette; fiance’, Ashley Priest of Bay Minette; two brothers, Isaac “Taco” Bernal and A.J. Campos, both of Atmore; two sisters, Jessica Gutierrez and Kari Leann Herrera, both of Bay Minette; and his grandparents, Gregorio and Tomasa Banda of Atmore.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church with the Rev. John Herrera, the Rev. Ray Ward, and the Rev. Charlie McGhee officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with Petty Funeral Homes, LLC directing.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be A.J. Campos, Isaac Bernal, Junior Rodriquez, Jesus Cuenca, Miquel Cuenca, Brandon Blackburn and Leonardo Cuenca.
Jeremy Duane “Ju Ju” McNeil
September 7, 2011
Jeremy Duane “Ju Ju” McNeil, 25, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011 in Atmore.
Jeremy was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved his niece and nephews and attended the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Donny and Wanda McNeil of Atmore; his son, Joshua Alexander McNeil of Atmore; a brother, Jonathan Andrew McNeil of Atmore; grandparents, F.D. Grant of Atmore; his dear friend, Maxie Banda of Atmore; two nephews, Jaecobey McNeil and Brantley McNeil, both of Lanette, AL; and a niece, Jada McNeil of Atmore.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 11 a.m. the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Leo Kent and Bro. Trevor Daughtry officiating.
Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2011, at 5 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Chance Baggett, Blake Pierson, Anthony Peacock, Aaron Baxter, Matt McGhee and Chad Godwin.
Edna Earl Allen Bell
September 7, 2011
Mrs. Edna Earl Allen Bell, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Flomaton.
Mrs. Bell was a native of Milligan, FL, a resident of Flomaton for the past 59 years and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved homemaking, was an avid fisherman and attended the Pleasant Home Holiness Church.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cecilia Fuqua, her parents, Henry and Louise Allen and two brothers, Lamont Allen and Jimmy Allen.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William Kilby Bell of Flomaton; two sons, James Randolph and Kristy Bell of Pollard, and Brian Keith and Sandy Bell of Jay; two daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” Bell and Robert Martin of Range, AL, and Polly Ann Fuqua of Kirksville, MO; six grandchildren, Jennifer Merchant, Josh Martin, John Fuqua, Jeremy Martin, Matthew Bell and Risa Bolivar; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, John Allen of Bonifay, Bobby Allen of Bonifay, Billy and Phyllis Allen of Palaska, TN, and Larry Allen of Pensacola; and four sisters, Hazel Gibbs of Pensacola, Barbara Raughton of Pensacola, Linda and Jimmy Baker of Pensacola, and Sherry and Tony Kutch of NC.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 9, 2011, at 2 p.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. G.W. Birdsong officiating.
Burial will follow at Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Velma Grace Wenger
September 6, 2011
Velma Grace Wenger, 81 of Walnut Hill, died Sunday September 4, 2011, in Century.
She was a homemaker, born in McPherson County, KS, on March 10, 1930, to the late Henry and Marie Ratzloff Schneider. She was a member of the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church.
She is survived by her husband, Ervy Wenger of Walnut Hill; one son, Dale Wenger and wife Carol of Nashville, TN; one daughter, Rachel Holderman and husband, Kim of Walnut Hill; two sisters, Evelyn Rutschman, Moundridge, KS and Carolyn Regier of Hesston, KS; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. from the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church. Interment will follow in the Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
Family will receive friends, Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.
Maggie I. Blevins
September 6, 2011
Maggie I. Blevins, age 91, of Cantonment, left for her heavenly home September 4, 2011. There she met her husband Everett; son-in-law, Malcolm; granddaughter DaLana.
She was a member of Windy Hill Baptist Church. Maggie is survived by her daughter, Lois “Pat” Pevahouse; grandson, Michael Pevahouse; granddaughter, Daphne (Robbie) Madden.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at Eastern Gate Funeral Home. Services will be on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home Chapel with Pastor Ricky Skaggs officiating. Burial will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
The family would also like to thank everyone at Specialty Care of Pensacola. Arrangements under the direction of Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, Pensacola.
Abbie Nowling Watson
September 5, 2011
Abbie Nowling Watson, 90, peacefully passed on to be with her Lord Jesus Christ in the early morning hours of September 3, 2011. She was a lifelong resident of Jay and a member of Cora Baptist Church.
Abbie was born to the late King David Nowling and Melissa Magaha Nowling. Being the only girl and the baby of the family, she was the “apple of her daddy’s eye”and grew up with four older brothers, Roy, Arlie, Arthur “Shorty”, and Ross Nowling.
On November 16, 1940, Abbie married the love of her life, Bill Watson. Abbie and Bill were married for 68 years and shared the joy of two sons, William Danny Watson (deceased) and Kenneth H. Watson.
Abbie could be described as kind, generous, loving and devoted. She was a wonderful homemaker who had many interests including cooking, crafting, fishing, and traveling. She was an active member of her church and fed countless children over the years as a kitchen volunteer at Vacation Bible School. She had a fun-loving spirit and was an active part in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed and forever remembered by her surviving son, Kenneth H. Watson (Jean), and beloved granddaughters Kim Watson Chambless (Chris), Andriea Watson, and Jamie Watson Mattina (Rodney). Her special little treasures were her great-grandchildren Brandon Chambless, Bailey Calhoun, Kenzee Calhoun, and Sophia Grace Mattina. She is also survived by countless friends and relatives who blessed her life and touched her heart.
Services will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at Cora Baptist Church in Jay, officiated by Jay Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requested a donation to be made in Abbie’s honor to the Cora Baptist Church Cemetery Maintenance Fund. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Covenant Hospice and Dr. Maged Nashed.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Louise Jackson Fulcher
August 31, 2011
Mrs. Mary Louise Jackson Fulcher age 84 of Century, passed away Monday morning August 29, 2011, at her son’s residence in Flomaton after a brief illness. She was a native of Henderson, TX, and a longtime resident of East Brewton before moving to Century . Mrs. Fulcher was a member of the East Brewton Assembly of God Church and a homemaker.
She is survived by four sons, Dr. Charles (Ramona) Satterwhite of Opp, AL, Bobbie (Carol) Satterwhite of Flomaton, Woody (Annette) Satterwhite of Century, Gary Satterwhite of Houston; two daughters, Linda (David) Kelly of Brewton, Jackie (Eddie) McHenry of Century; three step children-, Larry (Shirley) Fulcher, Mary Ann (James) Pritt, Regina Fulcher; 18 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, two sisters, one grandson and one great grandson.
Visitation will be held Friday night September 2, 2011, from 6 until 8 at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday morning September 3, 2011, at 11:00 Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Thomas and Dr. Charles Satterwhite officiating.
Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. at Union Hill Cemetery, Fairfield Drive Pensacola, with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home officiating.