James Eugene Entrekin
July 6, 2011
James Eugene Entrekin, 87 of Mobile died Saturday July 2, 2011, in Mobile. He was a operator with a lumber mill. He was born in Canoe on April 10, 1924, to the late Dee and Flora Lee Entrekin.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Entrekin.
He is survived by a son, Jerry Entrekin of Daphne; one brother, Charles Entrekin of Bay Minette; five grandchildren, Kerri Smelley and husband Jessie of Mobile, Jerry O. Entrekin, Jamie Entrekin, Nichcole Lim and husband Jonathan of Daphne, and Natasha Millwood and husband Trey of Spanish Fort; nine great-grandchildren, Nicole Spencer, Lexington Smelley, J.P. Miller, Jade Lim, Reagan Lim, Riley Millwood, Jareod Millwood, Cole Millwood and Mason Lim; and one great-great-granddaughter, Reagan Smelley.
Services will be held Wednesday July 6, 2011, at noon at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Doug Hogg officiating. Interment will follow in Sardis Baptist Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Payton Williams, Joe Lister, Terry Millwood, J.P. Miller, Lexington Smelley and Jerry O. Entrekin.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday July 6, 2011, at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc and Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home are in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Jane Salter
July 2, 2011
Mary Jane Salter passed away peacefully to be with her Heavenly Father on June 30, 2011, at Jay Hospital. She was a loving, compassionate and dedicated mother to her daughters and a wonderful loving Nanny to her grandchildren. They all loved her dearly. She loved her son in laws so much also.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Salter; parents, Robert and Mary Laid and brother, Ronnie Lail.
She is survived by her daughters, Sherre (Zane) Burkhead, Tammy (Matt) Murphy, and Daina (Daniel) Madden all of Jay, Florida; 7 grandchildren, Daniel, Jake and Emma Madden, Launa and Dutch Burkhead, and Beverly and Bethany Murphy; 2 stepchildren, Darryl Salter, and Donna Tate; sisters, Shirley (Jimmie) Barlow, Bernice “Kat” (Earnie) Gay and Joyce (Sanders) Courtney; brothers, Robert Lail, Donald (Vicky) Lail, Richard (Mary) Lail, and Kenny (Maggie) Lail; three special sister-in-laws, whom she loved dearly, Jeanette Lowery, Grace Carnley, and Peggy Lail and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Jay Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Carnley officiating services. Burial will follow at Pine Level Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Wayne Hawthorne, Derek Enfinger, LaManuel Courtney, Lee Deese, David Deese and Josh Daughett.
Honorary pallbearers are Justin Daughett, Jeremiah Daughett, Clayton Stewart, David Smith and Michael Smith.
The family would like to thank Dr. David Smith and Dr. Michael Smith and all of the staff at Jay Hospital for all the wonderful love and care you have shown our mama throughout her illness. We love all of you.
Maunette Hayes Luker
July 2, 2011
Maunette Hayes Luker went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. She was born on March 17, 1931, in Chumuckla to the late Sidney Martin Hayes and Ruth William Hayes. Although she was born during the Great Depression, she had a very happy and adventurous childhood. She was a true Florida cowgirl going on cattle roundups with her father riding her Mustang horse. Being outside was a blessing to her.
On March 17, 1948, she married Clarence Leonard Luker. She had known him all her life. Leonard was first cousin to Maunette’s best friend, Opal McCall. The couple had been married almost 50 years before Leonard passed away. She was a life time homemaker, avid reader, enjoyed writing poetry and loved working in her yard. Her wonderful storytelling will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Luker was so proud of her heritage. Her ancestors were in Florida before it was a state. She was a member of the Santa Rosa County Creek Indian Tribe, and organizing member of Three Rivers Chapter Daughters American Revolution and an organizing member of Simpson Mounted Rangers United Daughters of Confederacy. She was a member of New Bethel Church. She had known the Lord most of her life having found salvation in Jesus Christ at age 13.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Leonard Luker; infant daughter, Chryll Lynn Luker and sister, Ruth Wynell Hayes Salter.
She is survived by daughters, Gail (Bill) Allred, Debbie Luker, Toni Luker, and Lynn (John) Atkins; her grandchildren, Brandi (Darren) Williamson, Tiffany (Joshua) Odom, David (Lauren) Pennell, Brandon (Jennifer) Spain, Adam Pennell, Brittany Spain, J.D. Atkins, and Sydney Atkins; great-grandchildren, Tristan Pennell, Lilah Odom, Isabelle Pennell, and with four more arriving later in the year; sisters, Betty McMillan and Ollie Jo (Charles) Williams and many nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly.
Active pallbearers are grandsons, grandsons-in-law, and son-in-laws.
Honorary pallbearers are Rufus Hayes, Ken Ashworth, Dr. Jack Fabian, Tommy Allred, Steve Herrington, Martin Salter, Jackie Salter, Gary Williams, Stan McMillan, Greg McMillan, Bradley Pennell, Jared Salter, Joel Salter, Wesley Salter, Charles Carnley, Bobby Carnley, Gary Daugett, Jason Pocase and Joseph Randolph.
Services will be held at Jay Funeral Home in Jay. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 30, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011, at noon. with Mrs. Luker’s nephew, Dr. Michael Williams, officiating services. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. John Salvaggio and Dr. Paul Tamburro for their kindness in caring for our mother.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marvin Dean Schneider
July 1, 2011
Marvin Dean Schneider, 80, of Fountain Run, Kentucky, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at his residence.
The McPherson County, Kansas, native was born May 9, 1931, as one of six children to the late Henry and Marie Ratzloff Schneider. He was a farmer, businessman and enjoyed woodworking, He was a member of the Fountain Run Mennonite Church.
He is preceded in death by a son, William Dean “Bill” Schneider; two brothers, Earl Schneider and Ervin Schneider.
He is survived by his wife, Aldene Hiebert Schneider of Fountain Run; two daughters, Rita Eicher and husband, Greg of Fountain Run, KY; Janet Dirks and husband Randy of Surprise, AZ; a daughter-in-law, Denise Faircloth and husband, Wayne of Albertville, AL; three sisters, Velma Wenger and husband Ervy of Walnut Hill, Evelyn Rutchman of Moundridge, KS, Carolyn Reiger and husband Reinhard of Hesston, KS; a sister-in-law, Brenda Schneider of Walnut Hill; 11grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services were Thursday June 30, 2011, from the Fountain Run Mennonite Church with Rev. Gary Mininger officiating. Services will also be held Saturday July 02, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. from the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church with Rev. Wilbert Peters, Rev. Verle Peters and Rev. Galen Harms officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
Family received friends at Fountain Run Mennonite Church on Thursday June 30, 2011, and again on Friday July 01, 2011 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m.
Fountain Run Funeral Home and Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of all arrangements.
Ruth Entrekin
July 1, 2011
Mrs. Ruth Entrekin, 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Molino.
Mrs. Entrekin was a native of Finchburg, AL and a resident of Byrneville for the past 55 years. She was a retired employee of Monsanto after 33 years, a devoted wife, loving mother, and precious grandmother and attended the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church. Rejoice for a woman of God who has finally made it home; she was an inspiration to all and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Entrekin.
She is survived by two daughters, Deborah and Andrew Yuhasz of Molino; and Susan and Dale Steadham of Byrneville; four grandchildren, Corissa and Chad Diamond of Jay, Kimberly Steadham and Gregory Steadham, both of Byrneville, and Amy Yuhasz of Pensacola; three great-grandchildren, Colby Diamond, Cade Diamond and Lani Steadham; and two sisters, Sue McKenzie of Tuscaloosa and Vivian Wilson of Loxley.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 2, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmorewith the Rev. Shelton Kindig and the Rev. Ronald Broadhead officiating.
Burial will follow at Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 1, 2011, from 6-9 p.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Yuhasz, Dale Steadham, Chad Diamond, Gregory Steadham, Colby Diamond and Cade Diamond..
Ralph Dobbs
July 1, 2011
Ralph Dobbs, 84, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 30, 2011. Ralph was a Naval veteran and retired from the Pensacola Naval Air Station after 35 years of dedicated service. He was a history buff, enjoyed genealogy and an avid Alabama football fan. He was a thoughtful and caring man and will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mar tha Knight Dobbs, three children, Angela McGlothcen, Tad Dobbs, and Tami Lynch, two sons-in-law Ted McGlothren, Jr. and Michael Lynch and one daughter in law, Jenny Dobbs, 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his sister Grace Joiner.
He was preceded in death by his sister Betty Holly.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with Pastor Jeff McKee officiating. Interment will follow at Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton, Alabama.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South is in charge of arrangements.
Hazel Boutwell Walston
June 29, 2011
Mrs. Hazel Boutwell Walston, 65, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in Byrneville.
Mrs. Walston was a native of Flomaton, a resident of Byrneville since 1962, and attended the Poplar Dell Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Walston.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Buddy Walston of Byrneville; her son, Joe Walston and Wendy Caraway of Byrneville; a daughter and granddaughter, Katie Walston and Jason Clay of Flomaton; three grandchildren, Katie Walston Clay, Alexis Walston and Samantha Walston; three great-grandchildren, Jason Clay II, Gracie Clay and Mason Clay; two brothers, Alvoid Boutwell of McCullough and Toby Boutwell of Flomaton; and three sisters, Marie McMillan of Brewton, Beatrice Emmons of Flomaton, and Melba Lambeth of Atmore.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 1, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 30, 2011, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Leroy Findley, Evon Johnson, Ray Emmons, Stevie Emmons, Ward Boutwell and Stanley Boutwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Gandy, Justin Carden and the ladies at the dialysis center.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family or your favorite charity
Florence Virginia Salter “Chris” Christenson
June 29, 2011
Florence Virginia Salter “Chris” Christenson, 88, of Pensacola passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2011.
Virginia was born October 13, 1922 in Chumuckla, and was raised in Molino before making Pensacola her permanent residence. She worked for the F.W. Woolsworth Co. and Woolco Dept. Store for 32 years and was a member of The Pensacola Baptist Temple.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Salter; mother, Marie Salter; four siblings, Clara Hinnant, Estelle Perry, Charles W. Salter, Jr. and Ralph Bernard Salter.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Dallas “Chris” Christenson; sons, Larry (Wynn) and Michael (Lee Ann); daughter, Linda; grandchildren, Lisa, Todd, Tim (Katherine), Kelly (fiance, Robbie); great-granddaughter, Kamryn; several nieces and nephews; dear friend, Christy; and faithful pet, Bandit.
There will be a family service at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, July 1, 2011, at Barrancas National Cemetery with the Rev. John DuBois, officiating.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks for all the thoughts and prayers that have been extended to us at this time. Your thoughtfulness, your friendship and your love is deeply appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence, c/o Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504 or Olive Ministry Village, c/o Olive Baptist Church, 1836 E. Olive Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514.
Charles Allen Adams
June 24, 2011
Charles Allen Adams, 62, passed away suddenly Wednesday, June 22, 2011, while on a family vacation in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with his wife, all three children and all six grandchildren.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment and was presently attending Point Baptist Church. Butch was owner of C&P Motors for over 30 years and had been in the car business with his dad and brothers since he was 12 years old. He served in The United States Army National Guard. From an early childhood he was meant to be with cars — show cars, street rods, all kinds of cars. Butch enjoyed RV-ing, fishing and the beach. His life was focused on God and his family.
Preceding him in death were his parents, B. W. and Lucille; brothers, Billy and Donald; sisters, Evelyn Adams, Eleanor Wright, and his brother in law, Durwood Willis.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Page and three children, Shane (Lara), Scott (Laurie) and Amanda Adams; six grandchildren, Kayla, Erin, Brionna, Jay, Cody and Grant; sisters, Francis Willis, Shirley (Wilbur) Cobb; brother, Larry (Debbie) Adams; his sister-in-law, Lura Mae Adams, brother-in-law, Bill Wright and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 27, 2011, from 5-7 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Estelle O’Farrell Hanks
June 23, 2011
Estelle O’Farrell Hanks, age 86 of Cantonment, passed away on June 21, 2011.
She was a teacher’s assistant with the school board for over 20 years. She has been a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment and loved her Lydia Sunday School Class.
Estelle was preceded in death by her son, Randall G. Hanks.
Mrs. Hanks is survived by her husband of 65 years George I. Hanks; two daughters, Victoria (Mark) Hanks Staples and Karen (Brett) Hanks Shaw; five grandchildren, Heather (Jay) Staples Lucey, Ginger Staples Hill, Christopher Staples, Alexandra Shaw, Austin Shaw; four great grandchildren, Andrew Rohler, Meredith Lucey, Jeremiah Lucey and Nathaniel Lucey; four brothers and three sisters.
Mom dearly loved her family. Her greatest joy was creating a wonderful meal and just being together. Her faith in God, through joys and trials, has been a true inspiration to us all.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association .
Visitation will be from 10:00 am till 11:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Cantonment. The funeral service will be at 11:00 am at the church also on Friday, June 24, 2011. Burial will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens