Lucile B. Merritt
April 6, 2011
Lucile B. Merritt, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home early Tuesday morning, April 5, 2011. She leaves a lasting legacy for her children, grandchildren, and all her family. Hers was a life of caring for those she loved. Now for her there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, nor suffering, nor pain for all these things are passed. For those of us left behind there shall be a time to mourn, followed by the comfort of knowing she will always be with us. We were her joy, and we are so thankful to have the benefit of her wisdom and guidance. She was a great cook, and feeding people was one way she showed her love. We would laugh about how many seconds we could be with her before she was offering everyone something to eat. We were blessed to have her for so long and to have all our cherished memories.
She requested a private graveside service, and we are following her wishes. While she may be absent from the body, she is present with the Lord. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment. Rev. Larry Huff will conduct the service.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice or Whitmire Cemetery Assoc., 9200 Chisholm Road, Pensacola 32514.
She is preceded in death by her husband, W.B. “Bill” Merritt Sr. and her sisters, Ruby Martin and Ernestine Meharg.
She is survived by her son, W.B. “Bill” Merritt Jr. and his wife, Peggy; her daughters, Ellen Atchison and her husband, James and Sue Lowman and he husband, Jim; her sister, Oneida Marquis; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; two special caregivers, Denise Menninger and LeAnne Laszko; numerous nieces and nephews.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is in charge of arrangements.
Johnnie Henry Burkett
April 5, 2011
Mr. Johnnie Henry Burkett, 83, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Pensacola.
Mr. Burkett was a native of Repton, AL, a former longtime resident of Gonzalez and a resident of Byrneville for the past six years. He was a retired employee from St. Regis Paper Company after 38 years of service, a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He attended Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Burkett; a sibling; a daughter, Amanda Carroll Reese; and a grandson, Shannon Steudlein.
He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae Childress of Byrneville; a daughter, Wanda Steudlein of Pensacola; a stepson, Michael and Nichole Childress of Byrneville; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; his cat, Bobbie; and a number of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Jimmy Allen
April 5, 2011
Jimmy Allen, 74, of Pensacola, died Thursday, March 31, 2011.
Mr. Allen was born October 11, 1936, in McDavid to Henry Allen and Louise Kendall Allen. He worked in construction most of his life and was an avid gardener who loved working with his flowers. Mr. Allen attended Hickory Hammock Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and three brothers.
Survivors include his sisters and brothers, Edna Bell of Flomaton, Hazel Gibbs of Pensacola, John Allen of Bonifay, Bobby Allen of Bonifay, Billy Allen of Tennessee, Barbara Raughton of Pensacola, Larry Allen of Pensacola, Linda Baker of Pensacola and Sherry Kutch of North Carolina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 05, 2011, at National Cremation and Burial Society in Milton.
Interment will follow at Memory Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. National Cremation and Burial Society, 5641 Highway 90 West, is in charge of arrangements.
Mavis Jean Huie King
April 4, 2011
Mavis Jean Huie King, 77, went home to the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2011. A member of the Methodist faith, Mavis was a lifetime resident of McDavid.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Homer and Pencie Ola Bass Huie; husband: Felton Claudell King; daughter Deborah; brother Don Huie; and grandchildren Thomas White and James Michael White.
She is survived by daughters Vanessa King Walker, Arleen (Gregory) Bush and Darleen (Bobby) Jernigan; sisters, Frances Green, Lillian Green, Wylene (Pat) and twin Mable Thames, Marjorie; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Joelle Carmon Riley
April 4, 2011
Joelle Carmon Riley lived a beautiful life from July 24, 1986 until March 31, 2011.
She grew up in Barrineau Park but currently lived in Pensacola. She graduated from Tate H.S. in 2004. She received her license in aesthetics in 2006 from George Stone and in January graduated with a Pharmaceutical Technician license from Virginia College. She loved and surrounded herself by family and friends.
Joelle is preceded in death by her dad, Joe Riley, Jr. and her grandparents, Mama Neil and Papa Neil.
She is survived by her fiancé, Donald Russell; her mom, Dee Riley; her sisters, Deidre Riley and Romona Parsons; her brother-in-law, Brian Parsons; her niece, J.C. Parsons; her nephew, Jackson Parsons; her grandparents, Rachel and Joe Riley, Sr.; and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be on Monday April 4, 2011 between 5-7pm at Trahan Family Funeral Home. Memorial service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at 3 p.m. also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, her family would like donations made to Regions Bank Joelle Riley Scholarship Fund.
Trahan Family Funeral Home, 419 Yoakum Court, is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald Jesse “Ron” Graves, Jr.
April 4, 2011
Mr. Ronald Jesse “Ron” Graves, Jr., 40, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011, in Flomaton.
Mr. Graves was a native and resident of Flomaton for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Grover and Cassie Graves of Pineview, V.T. Thomas of Century, and Irene Hollingshead of Greenville, AL.
Survivors include his parents, Ronald and Lula Graves of Flomaton; a brother, Denver and Ronda Graves of Flomaton; three nephews, Tanner Graves, Cole Graves and Mason Graves, all of Pineview; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Jesse Lough officiating.
Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tanner Graves, Speedy Brantley, Richard Stuckey, Christopher Thomas, Jacob Newton and Ernie Downing..
Robert Monroe Womack
April 4, 2011
Mr. Robert Monroe Womack, 78, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Atmore.
Mr. Womack was a native of Goodway, AL, and a resident of Atmore for most of his life. He retired from Solutia after 29 years of service and worked at Builder’s Hardware and Bondurant’s Hardware. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion and the Judson Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Robert and Alice Sybil Womack.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lillie “Tiny” Womack of Atmore; two daughters, Debbie Dean of Atmore and Tammie and Ricky Davis of West Lake, LA; four grandchildren, Amber Partain of Lafayette, LA, Hasten Dean, Jr. of Atmore, Adam Davis of Baton Rouge, LA, and Kevin Dean of Atmore; three great-grandchildren, Hasten Dean, III, of Atmore, Brandon Dean of Atmore, and Ainslie Partain of Lafayette, LA; a brother, John and Sandra Womack of Gonzalez; and a sister, Dorothy Smith of Atmore.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Henry Wilson and the Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial followed Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ernie Ziemke, Keith White, Gerald Stacey, Bill Robinson, David Matheny and Robert Brantley.
Honorary pallbearerswere LaVaughn Caylor, James Turk, Charles Agee, Chester Byrd, and Paul White.
Elvin (Papa) McDonald
March 31, 2011
Elvin (Papa) McDonald, age 63, and a lifelong resident of Cantonment went to join the Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He was surrounded by his family and friends.
Elvin was born May 25, 1947, in Pensacola. He was an amazing husband, daddy, papa, brother and friend to so many.
Elvin was preceded in death by his mother, Nettie McDonald, his father, John McDonald and brothers Wilburn McDonald, Wilmer McDonald and Carl McDonald. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, Becky Mar tin McDonald; his children, Chris McDonald, Ronnie McDonald and Laurie Dove; his son-in-law Patrick Dove and daughter-in-law; Tiffany McDonald and Lynne McDonald; his grandchildren, Shelton Adkinson, Garrett McDonald, Levi McDonald, Hunter McDonald, Kendra McDonald, Allyson Bullard, Ryan Dove and Jacob Dove; brothers; Herman McDonald, Charlie McDonald and Don McDonald; his sisters, Marie Powell, Mary Brooks, Dorothy Diemer, Vivian Lambeth, Bertha Comans, Vera Volovecky and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am on Friday, April 1, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Ron Carnley, Rev. Michael Tadlock and Rev. Gene Hudson officiating. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be Harold Mar tin, Shelton Adkinson, Garrett McDonald, Levi McDonald, Robert Glover, Charles (Junior) McDonald and Robert Weekley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Frankie McDonald, Shane Lambeth, Steven Mar tin, Gene Mar tin and David McDonald.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, March 31, 2011, from 5:00 until 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Covenant Hospice, 2001 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida for their devoted care and support during our time of need.
Geraldine “Gerry” Henderson Davis
March 30, 2011
Geraldine “Gerry” Henderson Davis, 71, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2011,at a local hospital.
She was a native of Flomaton and longtime resident of Century. She retired from the Escambia County School District after 23 years of service. She was a devoted member of Faith Bible Baptist Church and taught the “Dorcus” Sunday school class for many years until her illness inhibited her. She also loved to travel, spend time with grandchildren and help her neighbors.
She is preceded in death by her parents John and Katie Henderson; sister Catherine Chessher Brown; son-in-law Jim Rice; and granddaughter Jeri Denise Davis.
She is survived by devoted and loving husband of 55 years, Willie Lee Davis; children: Marilyn Rice, Billy (Karen) Davis, Keith Davis all of Century, Jackie (Jason) Thomas of Jay, Susan (Daniel) Macks, of McKenzie, AL; 12 grandchildren;11 great grandchildren; special sister-in-law Charlotte Toop; siblings Wayne Henderson of Flomaton, Glenda Hayes of Jay, Mike Henderson of Mobile, Kenny (Maria) Henderson of Theodore, AL, Gale Shepherd of Theodore, AL, Joyce Grissett of Irvington, AL, Donald (Kristine)
Henderson of Mobile and a host of nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. March 31, 2011, at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. at Faith Bible Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Barrow and Rev. Gene Stokes officiating. Interment will follow in Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Wayne Henderson, Kenny Henderson, Mike Henderson, Donald Henderson, James White, Wade Dunsford and Randy Murph.
Billy Ray Stafford
March 30, 2011
Billy Ray Stafford, 72 of Atmore,died Monday March 28, 2011, at his residence. He was retired from Scott Paper Co. (Kimberly Clark).
He was born in Monroe County, on December 05, 1938, to the late Calvin Howard and Sallie Mae Bell Stafford. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Calvin LaDon Stafford and William Howard Stafford.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Mae Conway Stafford; one son, Kelvin Julius Stewart and wife, Anne; one daughter, Karen Julia Clements and husband Michael all of Atmore; one brother, Julian Robert Stafford of Frisco City, Ala.; three grandchildren, Brett Clements, Lauren Stewart and Rachel Stewart, and many friends.
Services will be Thursday March 31, 2011, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore with Bro. Mike Grindle officiating. Interment will follow in Conway Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will be LaDon “Scooter” Stafford, Daryl Singleton, Bobby Wooten, Shane Stafford, Eric Stafford, and Melvin Byrd.
Family will receive friends Wednesday evening March 30, 2011 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.