Robert Roscoe Helton
May 31, 2011
Robert Roscoe Helton, 87 of Atmore, died Sunday May 29, 2011, in Atmore. An Atmore native, he was a retired farmer, born on January 14, 1924, to the late William Robert and Ida Norwood Helton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Willodean Coon Helton.
He is survived by four Sons: Jacky Helton, Michael Helton and wife, Brenda J. Rodney Helton all of Atmore, Mark Helton of Pensacola; a sister, Ernestine Miller of Mobile;
eight grandchildren, Julia Helton Lee and husband Jackie, Jason Helton, Jaclyn Swift, Michelle Helton Shue and husband, Bruce, Stephanie Baggett and husband Doug, Brandy Helton, David Helton and wife, Tricia, and Rebekah Helton Bell, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
Funderal services will be Wednesday June 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. from the First Baptist Church of Atmore with Bro. Arnold Hendrix officiating and Bro. Bobby Davis assisting. Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jackson Smith, Adam Respress, David Helton, Jeremy Lisenby, Gereld Steege, Bruce Shue and Jackie Lee.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Davis, Bill Hendrix, Raymond Jerkins, Gary Purris, Haskell Dunn, John Spier, Bill Spier, Jack Ward, Homer Nix, Clyde Helton, Pete Helton, Byron Vaughn, Jerry McElhaney and Albert Singleton.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening May 31, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Atmore from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. in Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.
Jack Moore
May 31, 2011
Jack Moore, age 74 of Cantonment, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 28, 2011.
William Jackie Moore is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beth; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Monica Barnard and husband William H., Marian Barbon and husband Tim, and Micki Baumert and husband Keaton; his five grandchildren, Valerie Barbon, Bruce Barbon, Elizabeth Barnard, Keaton (KC) Baumert and John William Barnard; and a number of beloved nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lige and Myrtle Moore; his two brothers Fred and Donald Moore; and his three sisters, Barbara Holt, Bonnie Heaton, and Sally Miller.
Jack was born in Jay and called Pensacola his home. He was a charter member of Christ Community Baptist Church, a member of the West Pensacola Masonic Lodge 296, and a Hadji Shrine Director’s Staff member. He was dearly loved by his family and grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “Grandsir”. He started his own construction company in 1971. The company, Jack Moore and Co., has been involved in the building of many land-marks within our community, including the Pensacola Civic Center and Jim Bailey Middle School.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pensacola Covenant Hospice or the Shriner’s Transportation fund.
The family will receive friends at a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011, and funeral services begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Graveside services will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Rita Moye Hall
May 28, 2011
Rita Moye Hall, our loving mother left us to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 26, 2011. She was born on May 3, 1935, in Brewton. Mrs. Hall attended and graduated from Flomaton High School. She has resided for the past 22 years in Cantonment.
Preceding her in death was her husband, David Hall; her mother, Geneva Kreamer; her father, Rayburn Moye; her brother, John David Moye; and two great grandchildren Tyler Harbison and Thomas Williams III.
Survivors include her daughters, Shirley and Bill Byerly, Sarita Redmond, and Sonya and Robert Harbison; her sisters, Mabry Moye and Monica Kraemer; her brother; James Moye; five grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, May 30, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment. Interment will follow at Pine Rest Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Moye, Chris Moye, Steve Harbison, David McAuley, David Johnson and Warren Harbison. Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Moye and Keith Davis.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Joe W. Lassiter
May 27, 2011
Joe W. Lassiter, 74, of Cantonment died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at home.
Joe was born April 01, 1937, in Laurel Hill to Berry Lassiter and Bessie Smith Lassiter. He retired from Monsanto after 35 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother E.B. Lassiter and sister, Eunice Lassiter.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Lassiter of Cantonment; son, Joe W. Lassiter, Jr. (Gladys) of the Philippines; daughters, Rhonda Cowan (Rob) of Pace, Linda Popanz (Mike) of Englewood, FL, Pam Paskewitz (Butch) of Beaver Creek, OH and Brenda McElveen (Jack) of Virginia Beach, VA; step daughter, Vikki Thomas (Michael) of Pensacola; sisters, Louvene Harrison of Tallahassee, Ernstine Barnes of Baker, Lisa Miller of Prattville, and Evelyn Lassiter of Ft. Walton Beach; and 13 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2011, at Wing Cemetery in Wing, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice, 5401 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite #800, Pensacola, FL 32504.
Bayview Fischer-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.
Gene Rackard
May 26, 2011
Mr. Gene Rackard, 68, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2011 in Flomaton.
Mr. Rackard was a native of Uriah and a resident of Flomaton since 1999. He attended the Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by a son, Lonnel Rackard.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lillian Rackard of Flomaton; three sons, Douglas and Yvette Rackard of Bay Minette, Steve Rackard of Flomaton, and Timothy and Carrie Rackard of Molino; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Serenity Garden Cemetery with Brother Daniel Capers officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011, from 10:00 a.m.. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Daryl York, Danny King, Lantz Benson, Chad Lambeth, Robert Day and Timothy Rackard, II.
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Rev. Herman Reed “Nick” Boren
May 26, 2011
Rev. Herman Reed “Nick” Boren, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011, in Kingsland, GA.
Rev. Boren was a native of Stilwell, OK and a resident of Byrneville since 1960. He was a member of the U.S. Army occupational forces during WWII, and a member of the Bethel Temple. He was the pastor for the Century Assembly of God Church for 16 years, the Bethel Temple for 25 years, and other churches of the area for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Lillian Boren, his parents and siblings.
He is surved by two Sons, Nick and Sharon Boren of Mobile and Jeff Anderson Boren of West Palm Beach; his daughter, Donna and Ralph Pierno of Kingsland, GA; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Peebles and the Rev. Fil Enfinger officiating.
Burial will follow at Byrneville Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation was held Wednesday, May 25, 2011 between from 6:00 until 9 p.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and son-in-law, Terry Boren, Bill Boren, Ralph Pierno, Ben Anderson, Shane Long and Lee Long.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Holland and Jeff Anderson Boren.
Myrtle Lee Morgan
May 25, 2011
Myrtle Lee Morgan passed away Monday, May 23, 2011.
“Well done thy good and faithful servant”, Granny heard after serving her Lord some 98 years here on earth, He called her home. Myrtle was born in Mckenzie, AL where she later met and married the love of her life, Lester (Bud) Morgan. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her precious family of six children loved and appreciated her priorities she set in life. She instilled non-judgmental values of character as she pointed to the Bible as her absolute road map for life. Of her many virtues, her graceful, quiet and humble way of expression was always evident.
She enjoyed gathering, freezing and cooking fresh vegetables for her family. She was deeply loved by her family, extended family and a host of friends who were always inspired by he strength and zeal to preserve. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church where she remained active until health prevented her attendance. She was a faithful prayer warrior.
A Mother’s Prayer I wash the dirt from little feet, and as I wash I pray, “Lord keep them ever pure and true, to walk the narrow way.” I wash the dirt from little hands, and earnestly I ask, “Lord, may they yielded be, to do the humblest task.” I wash the dirt from little knees, and pray, “Lord, may they be, The place where victories are won, and orders sought from Thee.” I scrub the clothes that soil so soon, and I pray, “Lord, may her dress Throughout eternal ages be Thy robe of righteousness.” (Barbara C. Ryberg)
Granny is preceded in death by her husband, Lester Lee (Bud) Morgan; children Tevis Reeves, Margaret Alene Greene, Jan Damon Morgan, Lester Franklin Morgan; and grandchildren; Alan and Ricky Johnson.
She is survived by sons Nathan Wayne (Georgia) Morgan of Brewton, and James Cleve (Carolyn) Morgan of Byrneville; 12 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, numerous great-great grandchildren, and a host of friends.
Home going services will be held Thursday May 26, 2011, at the Flomaton Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with her T.V. pastor, Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. until service time. The family will receive friends one half hour prior to the services. Interment will be in Concord Cemetery in Jay with Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Donald Ray Hart
May 24, 2011
Donald Ray Hart passed away at the age of 81 on May 23, 2011.
He was born in St. Louis Missouri on November 1, 1929. In 1957, he moved to the Chicago area and in 1976 moved to the Cleveland, Ohio area. In the mid 1990’s Don relocated to Walnut Hill where he lived the remainder of his life and peacefully passed away in his home with his family members at his side.
At the age of 15, Don began his lifelong career with the railroad in St. Louis as a mail courier, then rose through the ranks and was promoted to the Chicago office as a freight claim adjuster. In 1976 he was promoted to freight claim district manager and moved to the Cleveland area. In 1987 Don retired from the Norfolk Southern Railroad after 42 years of dedicated service. Upon retirement Don began his own company, Granite City Enterprises.
Don is survived by his wife of 55 years, Emma E. (Sommer) Hart; his two children, Michael R. Hart, wife Bethany; Donna L. Hart-Miller, husband Edward; two grandsons, Aaron P. Miller and Jeremy C. Miller; and one great-grandson, Lochlan Fleming-Miller.
In Don’s leisure time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, flea marketing and traveling with his family. He was an active member and trustee of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Downers Grove, Illinois and the President of the Smart Acres Home Association in Darien, Illinois. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Atmore.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Covenant Hospice for the care and comfort for Don and his family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Covenant Hospice of Milton 6479 Caroline St. Suite B, Milton, FL. 32570 or to First United Methodist Church 311 South Pensacola Ave. Atmore, AL. 36502.
A memorial service will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at The United Methodist Church Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Inc. of Atmore, AL. is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Tyrone Fralick
May 24, 2011
Mr. Thomas Tyrone Fralick, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.
Mr. Fralick was a native of Excel and a resident of Walnut Hill for the past 42 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran, retired from Vanity Fair after 29 years and attended the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lynn Fralick of Walnut Hill; his son, Kevin and Marina Fralick of Pensacola; two daughters, Trellis and Jeff Barnes of Walnut Hill, and Julie and Jason Taylor of Booneville; four grandchildren, Breanna Barnes, Jordan Taylor, Jaimee Taylor and Jake Taylor; two brothers, Arvel Lee Fralick of Uriah, and Randall Paul Fralick of Pensacola; and four sisters, Barbara Gibson of Grove Hill, Nina Welborn, Lavine Kast, and Judy Branch, all of Pensacola.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Minister Kevin Fralick and Minister Chuck Ellis officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Allen Sharpless, Larry Sharpless, Glenn Sharpless, Wayne Fralick, Mark Fralick and Paul Fralick.
Shelia Dunsford Mathis
May 23, 2011
Shelia Dunsford Mathis, 56, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.
Ms. Mathis was a native and lifelong resident of Jay and attended the Ebenezer Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her father, H.R. Dunsford.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Wayne “Gator” Mathis of Flomaton; two sons, Marcus Wayne and Cindy Mathis of Century, and James Jeremy and Jennifer Mathis of Pace; two daughters, Gidget and Jeremy Dortch of Flomaton, and Kendra Michelle Bonner of Jay; her mother, Azzelene Dunsford of Jay; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Henry Dunsford of Jay, and Jerry Lee and Barbara Dunsford of East Milton.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 23, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Carnley and the Rev. Wayne Plotner officiating.
Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Mathis, Shane Dunsford, Steven Dunsford, Bill Cozart, Chuck Alderidge and Michael McDonald.