James “Jim” Lowman
October 23, 2011
Former Sheriff Jim Lowman, 76, departed his earthly home unexpectedly on October 20, 2011, in a local hospital. His favorite verse of the bible was Philippians 4-6: The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mimi and Pitt Lowman, his in-laws, Lucile and W. B. (Bill) Merritt.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, best friend and sweetheart of 38 years, Sue Lowman. He was blessed with four children: Richard Scott Lowman, Lesley Lowman O’Ferrell and husband Steve, Jamie M. Lowman, Jennifer Lowman Medina and husband Tony. The blessing continued with 7 grandchildren Jacob and Molly and their mother Debra; Carly, Luke, and Abbie Infinger and their father Buddy, Jay and Gavan. He had one brother Joel Lowman (Anne), a brother-in-law, W. B. (Bill) Merritt, Jr. (Peggy), and sister-in-law, Ellen Atchison (James). He is survived by his aunt Mickey Hughes of Little Rock, Ark., along with numerous nieces and nephews. His love for his family was indescribable and unconditional. A special thank you to Roger and Jenny Grice, who were there to help with whatever was needed; to Karen Byers, Jim’s milkshake buddy and comedian, and those nurses and therapists who worked so hard to keep Jim comfortable and safe.
Jim was born in Batesville, Arkansas. He attended Little Rock high school during its turbulent years. At sixteen he began his college years at Quachita Baptist College, where he graduated with degrees in business and economics, and then enlisted in the United States Army attaining the rank of first Lieutenant. After discharge from the Army, he worked for several companies. His job with Exxon led him to Pensacola. He then entered the school system where he taught at Woodham and also served as a Dean. Humorously, this led him to a job in the Juvenile Justice System. After all these experiences he attained his life-long goal of working in law enforcement, inspired by his Uncle “Big Jimmy” Lowman, Captain of the Arkansas State Police. You might have guessed, he was “Little Jimmy” in his family circle.
He spent several years working in the Narcotics Unit, then rose through the ranks to the position of Captain. During this time he earned a Master’s degree in criminal justice from Troy State. He was truly led by the Lord to run for Sheriff of Escambia County. He often said that he didn’t know whether he was supposed to win or lose, but he was sure that God wanted him to run. After consulting with his Pastor, Dr. Chuck Register, the decision was made. At tremendous risk, he retired from the Sheriff’s Office to run for Sheriff. God gave him eight years to serve the people of Escambia County. He was an easy going man with good intentions. The worst part of the job was having to fire someone. He was always so concerned about the families of the officers and the personnel that worked with him. He never made a decision without praying about it first, often frustrating his fellow workers by the wait. It was said by many that the best time to talk to him was on Thursday morning, because he had been to choir practice on Wednesday night.
He was faithful member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment. There he sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and enjoyed his class so much. He was the church treasurer for many years and was elected Deacon. He trusted the Lord with all his heart, and his family and friends find such solace in the knowledge that he is now walking streets of gold, fishing with his father-in-law in the River of Life, and casting crowns at the feet of Jesus. We long to join him in that glorious place, as he has joined his loved ones there.
Dr. Chuck Register will conduct the service. He knew Jim’s heart so well. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim’s Sunday School class and retired and active Sheriff’s Department personnel. Pallbearers will be Roger Grice, Laron Summerlin, Shane Linke, Ottoway Fillingim, Lamar Wiggins and Buddy Infinger along with Adult 7 Sunday School class. Visitation will be Sunday, October 23, at First Baptist Church of Cantonment at 1:30 pm. The funeral will follow at 2:30 PM. Burial will be at Whitmire Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel “DW” Wesley Harris
October 23, 2011
Daniel “DW” Wesley Harris, age 69, died on October 18, 2011.
DW was a native of Vernon, Florida and had resided in Bay Springs since 1996. He was a retired iron worker of 48 years.
He is preceded in death by: an infant son, David Wayne; parents, Wesley and Byrdie Lee: and two brothers.
Survivors include: wife, Sally; three sons, Steven of Pensacola, Ronnie (Sandra) and Joe (Teresa) both of Bonifay; two daughters, Sharlene (Andy) of Bonifay and JoAnn (Billy) of Vernon; three step-daughters, Sheri (Michael) of Mobile, AL, Lori (Craig) of Jackson, AL and Billie Jo of Pensacola; four grandsons, Dustin, Hunter, Haydon, and Conagher; five granddaughters, Christina, Abby, Brooke, Emily, and Cameran; one brother, Billy (Margaret) of Lantana, FL; three sisters, Valda of Pensacola, Penny (Roland) of Columbus, GA and Diane of Dallas, TX.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Church Cemetery in Bonifay, FL.
Trahan Family Funeral Home in Pensacola, FL is in charge of arrangements.
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.