Lois Gulsby Boyington
August 12, 2011
Lois Gulsby Boyington, 83, of Loranger, Louisiana, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at North Oaks Medial Center in Hammond, Louisiana.
She is survived by two sons, Ricky Boyington of Semmes, AL, and Ronald Boyington of Sterret, AL; three daughters, Marilyn Campbell of Loranger, LA, Bertha Patterson of Mandeville, LA, and Ena Humphries of Savannah, GA; brother, Clarence Gulsby of Molino; sister Wanda Henderson of Cantonment; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert R. Boyington.
Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 13, 2011, until time of funeral service to be held at 1 p.m. in the Crain Funeral Home Chapel in Franklinton, LA, with Rev. Stan Statham and Rev. Michael Starkey officiating. Burial will follow in the San Pedro Church Cemetery.
Joe F. Dixon
August 11, 2011
Joe F. Dixon, 72, of Pensacola, loving husband, father, grandfather, was called home August 6, 2011.
Joe was born in Panama City in 1939 to Robert and Wilma Dixon. Joe graduated from Bay High School in 1957. Joe then joined the United States Navy where he served until 1961. In 1961, Joe joined the ranks of the Florida Highway Patrol as a state trooper. Joe served Florida for over 39 years and retired at the rank of captain. Joe graduated in 1976 with a bachelor of arts degree from the University of West Florida. Joe was a 40-year member of Gulf Breeze Lodge # 347.
Joe is survived by his wife of 49 years, Georgetta, son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey and Melody Dixon; grandchildren Jennifer and Wesley; brother Calvin Dixon and wife Sandy; niece Becky Bolton and husband Jeff, their children Cassidy and Natalie; nephew Scott Dixon and wife Lisa; sister-in-law Elaine Tilson, Highlands, North Carolina; and nephew and nieces David, Gabrielle and Jessica Tilson.
Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, golf, Nascar and Five Flags racing, and he especially loved spending time with his family. “Paw Paw’s” heart and soul were his grandchildren Jennifer and Wesley, or His Honey and Little Buddy.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home. Procession followed to Barrancas National Cemetery. Joe was laid to rest with full military honors.
Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Dixon, Wesley Dixon, Scott Dixon, Robert Hendrix, Mike Kirby and Mark Cotton.
Ellafaire Luker Sasser
August 11, 2011
Ellafaire Luker Sasser, 86 of Atmore, died Saturday, August 6, 2011, in Chatom, Alabama, at the Washington County Nursing Care Center. She was a native of Freemanville, born on April 3, 1925, to the late Robert S. and Lucinda Elizabeth Digmon Luker.
Ms. Ellafaire was a devout Christian woman, a loving mother and grandmother. She demonstrated in her daily life the depth of her love for family and especially for children. She was a charter member of the Presley Street Baptist church of Atmore. She taught many Sunday school classes and was very involved in vacation bible schools. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will miss her. She was an excellent cook and an artist producing many beautiful oil paintings.
She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Ralph Gordon Sasser, who served as a Baptist minister and a psychologist. He was the director of the Mental Health Center in Crestview. Ms. Ellafaire was a dedicated wife, and set an example for the role of a pastor’s wife. She is also preceded in death by a Sister Lucille Centanni.
Survivors include three sons: Ray G. Sasser and wife, Joyce Elaine of Orange Beach; Rev. James Wayne Sasser and wife, Patricia Louise of Pensacola and Ronald Mitchell Sasser of Milton; one daughter, Martha Sue Townsend and husband Marty of Chatom; twelve grandchildren, Karen Davis, Kathy Jackson, James Sasser, Charles Sasser, Scott Ellis, Christy Sasser, Amy Given, Mindy Bobe, Brit Sasser, Carrie Phillips, Emily Townsend and Jenny Beech; 15 great-grandchildren, Ashley Davis, Shannon Davis, Tara Davis, Kevin Jackson, Sean Jackson, Julie Jackson, Hannah Jackson, Brett Wilson, Cade Sasser, Jake Sasser, Alex Given, Tyler Giver, Kyla Given, Sam Phillips and Eli Phillips.
Services will be Saturday, August 13, 2011, at 2:oo p.m. from the Presley Street Baptist Chruch in Atmore. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the Presley Street Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Randell Powell
August 10, 2011
Jerry Randell Powell, 61 of Atmore passed away August 5, 2011. He loved boating, fishing, camping and four wheeling. His prize possessions included his grandson Jakob, the electrical business and his many friends that he met on a daily basis.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Jennifer D. Powell; grandson, Jakob Elliott Powell; one brother, Wendell Powell, and one sister, Lendell Parker, both of Crestview; and many other family and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Thursday, August 11, 2011, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the funeral home.
Mable C. Johnson
August 7, 2011
Mable C. Johnson, 83, of Atmore died Friday, August 05, 2011, at her daughter’ss residence. She was retired from Vanity Fair Mills as a machine operator.
She was born in Escambia County, Florida, on December 11, 1927, to the late Beadit Edward and Annie Belle Singleton Conway.
She is preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Johnson, three sisters and five brothers.
She is survived by two daughters, Woodlou Harville and husband D.L. of Perdido, Alabama, Linda Sue Boutwell and husband, Andy R. of Flomaton; two brothers, Winston Conway and Ray Conway both of Pensacola, three sisters, Leatrece Stacey of McCullough, Joyce Neal of Excel, and Catherine Drew of Atmore, three grandchildren, Allison Cooper and husband, Shawn, Andrea Morse and husband, Justin, Kaci Boutwell; and one great-grandchild, Ryley Cooper.
Services will be Monday August 08, 2011, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy R. Boutwell and Bro. Danny L. Harville officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Sunday evening August 07, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore is in charge of arrangements.
Christina Marie “Nellie” Sneary
August 5, 2011
Miss Christina Marie “Nellie” Sneary age 14 of Molino passed away Wednesday night, August 3, 2011, in a Pensacola hospital.
She was a native of Miami-Dade, FL, and a long time resident of Molino. Miss Sneary was of the Mormon faith and a graduate of Ernest Ward Middle School.
She is survived by her father and mother, Mike and Troyce Sneary of Pensacola; maternal grandparents William and Bessie Brantley of Brooklyn, Alabama; paternal grandparents LaVerna Michael Leach of Virginia Beach, Virginia; paternal grandfather Gary Sneary of Jackson, Mississippi, brother- Sgt. Jason (Linda Braswell) Rendell of Fort Campbell, Kentucky; sisters Brandi Sneary of Milton and Elena Rendell of Pensacola; and a number of cousins and other relatives.
Visitation will be held Monday August 8, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday August 9, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with President Douglas Potter and Bro. Grover Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Dixonville Cemetery in Brewton at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.
Ricky Dale Wood
August 5, 2011
Ricky Dale Wood, 37 of Milton passed away Thursday, August 04, 2011. He loved hunting, fishing and running dogs with his girls. He enjoyed coaching and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar & Bertha Wood and Hillary and Louise Thompson.
Ricky leaves to cherish his memories his father, Richard Wood; mother Linda Wood; two daughters, Mary Leighann Wood and Melissa Anne Wood; two brothers Richie Brian (Jeanie) Wood of Milton, Eric Shane (Kristina) Wood of Flomaton; two nieces, Montana Marie Wood and Leslie Nicole Wood; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2p.m. Sunday August 07, 2011, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday August 06, 2011, at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel.
Katie Ruth Norris Darby
August 5, 2011
Mrs. Katie Ruth Norris Darby, 62, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Darby was a native and resident of Bratt for most of her life and she was the pianist for the Pine Barren Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Kitty, and her parents, Neva and Clarence Norris.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ralph Darby of Bratt; her son, James and Shelley Darby of Louisville, KY; her mother and father, Raymond and Ruth Norris of Bratt; and five grandchildren, Amanda Darby, Keri Darby, Cody Darby, Dylan Williams and Austin Williams.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Harper and the Rev. Kevin Stott officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Jerry McElhaney, Jimmy McElhaney, Josh McElhaney, Robert Stewart, Mickey Peterson and Michael Peterson.
Judy Baker Flowers
August 5, 2011
Judy Baker Flowers, age 42, died Wednesday, August 3.
She was born September 29 in Brewton to Herb Baker and Laura Baker Kalata, both long-time educators in Santa Rosa County.
After graduation from college Judy married Alton Flowers and began 21 years as an Air Force wife. Judy and Alton moved to Jay with their children after his retirement. At the time of her death, Judy was employed at United Bank in Jay.
Judy is survived by her children, Kayla, 15, and Jackson, 11, and her husband, Alton Flowers. She is also survived by her parents, Herb and Wanda Baker and George and Laura Kalata; her mother-in-law, Dorothy Flowers; her grandparents, Charline and J. D. Warrick; brother Cory (Christy); three sisters: Tamara Lugo (Victor), Stacie Specht (Mike), and Cheri Kircher, also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.
Judy’s interests lay with her family and church family. She and her family are active members of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. She recently directed Bible school for Jay Methodist and Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
Services will be conducted by Lewis Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Friday, August 5 from 5-6 p.m. followed by visitation for the public from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6. All services will be held at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Methodist Children’s Home or a charity of your choice. Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Willena Godwin
August 5, 2011
Willena Godwin, 100, of Atmore, died Thursday August 04, 2011, at her residence.
She was a retired high school teacher, born in Blue Mountain, MS, on December 11, 1910, to the late Houston and Martha Rushing Godwin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, taught Sunday school for many years and was an avid gardener.
She is survived by a nephew Sam and Roxanne Godwin of Portland, TN; great-niece Betty Jo and Allen McLellan of Blue Springs, MS; nephew Argus and Janet Godwin of Blue Mountain, MS; great-nephew Richard Earl and Deborah Godwin of New Albany, MS; niece Billie Jane Grimes of Eutaw, AL; nephew Robert Godwin of OK; nephew Jo Godwin of GA; great-nephew Tim Elimon of TX; great-nieces and nephews Greg Godwin of Jackson, MS, Gary Godwin of Chebanse, IL, Bryan Godwin of Pleasant View, TN, Jeff Godwin of Coltontown, TN, Karen Wright of Bourbonnais, IL, Mike Godwin of Old Hickory, TN, Kara Vonk of Chilcothie, IL, and Anthony Boudreau and Joe Boudreau both of Bourbonnais, IL.
Services will be Sunday August 07, 2011, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday August 09, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Blue Mountain Cemetery, Blue Mountain, MS.
Family will receive friends, Saturday, August 06, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, is in charge of all arrangements.