Elizabeth Barnett Van Pelt
March 3, 2011
Elizabeth Barnett Van Pelt, 70, of Walnut Hill died Wednesday March 2, 2011, in Atmore. She was a retired teacher, born in Wallace, Ala., on August 27, 1940, to the late Gilbert and Hazel Grimes Barnett.
She is survived by her husband, George Van Pelt of Walnut Hill; two sons, George Thomas Van Pelt and wife, Michelle of Orange Beach, Stephen L. Van Pelt and wife, Christy of Walnut Hill; one brother, John Gilbert Barnett and wife, Una Ray of Birmingham; one sister, Diane Rose and husband, Rex of Atmore; five grandchildren, Michael Van Pelt, Caroline Van Pelt, Bradley Van Pelt, Bailey Van Pelt and Bentley Van Pelt; other relatives and many friends.
Services will be Friday March 4, 2011, at 11 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church in Atmore with Bro. Jim Reece officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Glenn Toney, Myles King, Scott Barnett, Nick Drew, Whit Whitaker and Heath Ward. Family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time.
In lieu of Flowers, Donations may be made to The United Methodist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 830 Selma, Al. 36702-9900.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Hibbert “Buddy” Lambert, Jr.
March 3, 2011
Mr. Hibbert “Buddy” Lambert, Jr., 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, in Nokomis, Fla.
Mr. Lambert was a native of Atmore and a lifelong resident of Nokomis. He was a member of the National Guard and U.S. Army for a total of 22 years, a heavy equipment operator, an avid woodsman, hunter and fisherman and attended the Baptist church. He was preceded in death by his father, Hibbert Lambert.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Lambert of Nokomis; two sons, Michael D. Tonya Lambert of Bay Minette, and Jonathan W. and Amanda Lambert of Lottie; a daughter, Jenny M. and Jackie Biggs of Pensacola; his mother, Edna Earl Lambert of Nokomis; five grandchildren, Bailiah Lambert, Beauon Lambert, Jeremiah “Blue” Lambert, Jackson Lambert and Chloe Biggs; and five sisters, Barbara Ann Hollingsworth of Enon, Edna Shipp of Poarch, Merle Pope, Glenda Macks and Pat Hetzel, all of Nokomis.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 11 a.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Willie Oglesby officiating.
Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Seth Smith, Ben Hetzel, Tim Albritton, Olen Albritton Keith Pope and James Morris. Honorary pallbearer will be Troy Garrett.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Benevolence Fund at the Nokomis Baptist Church.
Virginia McNeil
March 3, 2011
Virginia Mc Neil, 88, died at her home on Pensacola Beach on February 27, 2010.
Visitation will be at Rose Lawn Funeral Home on Sunday, March 6 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The funeral will be at St. Ann Catholic Church on Monday, March 7, at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment at Barrancas Cemetery, after which there will be a luncheon at St. Ann.
Virginia was born on June 22, 1922, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Winfred and Mildred Busch. Her father was in the U. S. Coast Guard and the family lived in a number of places, settling in West Roxbury, MA, She graduated from Roslindale High School. After a two-year course at Kathleen Dell, Virginia worked at National Shawmut Bank for the next five years.
On June 6, 1945, Virginia was married to Edsel Mc Neil, a Naval Chief Petty Officer, They lived in 32 different homes, including three years in Puerto Rico and six years in the Philippines. They had six children.
Virginia was a very active member of St. Ann parish in Gulf Breeze for many years, including her Charismatic Prayer Group, singing in the Choir, Bible Studies, and volunteering for various endeavors.
She was a woman of many varied interests and talents. She was an accomplished dancer – toe, ballet, tap, and acrobat. She also taught dancing. She was an avid learner and received her Bachelor of Arts degree when she was in her sixties. She loved bridge and puzzles. And she was a world traveler – from the Holy Land and Egypt to Hong Kong and Europe.
Virginia is survived by her sister, Connie Casey of Foxboro, MA, and her sister, Jeanne Faherty of White Horse Beach, MA; her daughters Sherry McMahon (Kevin) of Vero Beach, FL, and Bristol, RI, Nancy Krymis (August, Jr.) of Mattawan, MI, Linda Gott (Andy) of Molino, FL, Anne Kidwell (Brian) of Lawrenceville, NJ; and her sons, Paul and Bob Mc Neil.
She is also survived by ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; and her friends Gay, Rosa, Angie and many others.
Virginia was predeceased in death by her parent and her brother, Bob, and her husband, Edsel who died in 1973.
Arrangements entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of Gulf Breeze.
Willie Green Watford
March 2, 2011
Willie Green Watford, age 82, of Clanton passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Walter Anderson Watford and Alice Viola Cassidy.
Mr. Watford is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Huggins Watford of Clanton; sons, James Watford of Clanton, Jeffery Watford of Clanton, Robert Watford of Clanton; and daughter, Geneva Garrett of McDavid, Fla.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Rusty Knowles officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in McDavid.
Marilyn Capers
March 1, 2011
Mrs. Marilyn Capers, 60, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Capers was a native of Bay Minette and a resident of Nokomis, FL since 1967. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Daniel Capers, Sr. of Nokomis, FL; two sons, Daniel and Kara Capers, Jr. of Jackson, AL and Adam and Misty Capers of Jackson, AL; two daughters, Sharon and Jacob Motes of Jackson, AL, and Geneva Capers of Pensacola, FL; eight grandchildren, Kyle Wood, Kody Wood, Hannah Capers, Clarissa Capers, Caleb Motes, Christina Motes, Jonathan Motes and Sarah Capers; six brothers, Joe Lambeth, Kenny Lambeth, Royce Lambeth, Shannon Lambeth, Willie Lambeth and Eddie Mose Lambeth, all of Perdido, AL; and three sisters, Carolyn Stewart of Perdido, AL, Fannie Mae Garrison of Bay Minette, AL, and Joyce Minchew of Perdido, AL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Ronald Rivers officiating. Burial will follow at Jake’s Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2011, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home for expenses.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Wood, John Victor, Vincent Lambeth, Vincent Lambeth, Vernon Lambeth and William Philyaw. Honorary pallbearer will be Edward Lambeth.
Nicholas Andrew “Nick” Mathis
February 28, 2011
Mr. Nicholas Andrew “Nick” Mathis, 27, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2011, in Century.
Mr. Mathis was a native and lifelong resident of Century. He was an avid fisherman, loved racing and shooting pool, enjoyed helping others and being a help mate for his father. He attended the Baptist church. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom and Annie Mae Mathis.
Survivors include his father, Bobby Mathis of Century; his mother, Sabrina Medlock of Orlando; a brother, Dennis Mathis of Century; his grandparents, Carlton and Susie Medlock of Milton, and Wilbur and Margaret Levins of Byrneville; a special uncle, Jimmy Mathis of Century; a great-aunt, Chiquita “Coot” and Jr. Mathis of Century; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Dervin Spears officiating. Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Zack Sims, Jeremy Young, Little Stevie Pace, Damon Word, Josh Barnes, and Lloyd Curtis.
Bessie Lou Taylor Middleton
February 26, 2011
Mrs. Bessie Lou Taylor Middleton, 93, of Shoffner Street in East Brewton, AL, passed away Saturday morning February 26, 2011, at a local nursing facility after a brief illness.
Mrs. Middleton was a native of Lyeffion, AL, and a former resident of Monroeville before moving to Escambia County over 60 years ago. She was a homemaker and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She is survived by a son, Julius (Marolyn) Middleton of Jay; three daughters – Emmie (Jack) Smith of Castleberry, AL; Ernestine (Dennis) Snell of Dothan, AL; Brenda (Larry) Harrison of Jay; two sisters – Jeanette (Frank) Stoshak of Brewton; Peggy Mitz of Wilmington, NC; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Middleton.
Visitation will be Monday February 28, 2011, from noon until a 1 p.m. service time at Craver’s Funeral Home Inc,.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Lou Taylor Middlteon are scheduled for Monday February 28, 2011, at 1 p.m. at Craver’s Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ed Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Crawford Cemetery in East Brewton, with Craver’s Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
Elsie C. Phillips
February 25, 2011
Elsie C. Phillips went to be with the Lord February 23, 2011.
She was a long time Pensacola resident. She was born on September 18, 1913 in Century, FL to Edna Howell Coleman and Arthur Hemby Coleman.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon E. Phillips.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Dr. Ann M. Southerland (Brad), William V. Phillips (Joann), Joe C. Phillips (Glenda), and Jack C. Phillips (Judy) all of Pensacola. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Phillips was a member of Scenic Heights Baptist Church.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service to begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Harper Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd. Services will be conducted by Dr. Barry Howard. Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Sandy Southerland, Scott Phillips, Jeff Phillips, Phil Phillips, Dale Eade and Matthew Hopkins.
The family wishes to express its appreciation to Bayside Manor for the loving care they gave their Mother. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, ROC Building Fund, 500 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501. Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Michael “Dexter” Fairley
February 25, 2011
Michael “Dexter” Fairley was born January 24, 1957, to Columbus and Earnestine Fairley. He completed his assignment on February 22, 2011.
He was a member of Greater First Baptist Church of Cantonment. He received Christ later on in life. He received his education through the Escambia County Public School System.
He was a volunteer for the Cantonment Fire Department and retired from the Escambia County School Board.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Earnestine Fairley; grandmother, Omar Kirkland; great-grandmother, Pamela Ballard; and a sister, Leatha Fairley.
He was adored by his loving wife, Jacqueline Albritton-Fairley, and still leaves to honor his memory seven children, Conika and Michael Yates, Kevin Nelson, Marcus Fairley, Mychela Albritton, Kendra Tanner, and Keaundra Feagin. He is also survived by his father, Columbus Fairley; one brother, Tony Fairley; seven sisters, Carolyn Phillips, Wanda (Roy) Clements, Pamela (Charles) Robinson, Darlene Jones, Cornelius Warren, Robbie (Kenny) Warren, Sue Fairley; one sister-in-law, Wanda Albritton; nine grandchildren; one God-granddaughter; one uncle; two aunts; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 26, 2011, at Greater First Baptist Church of Cantonment, with Rev. Lawrence Robinson, officiating, Rev. Kenneth Jessie, Intrium Pastor. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Janice Wright
February 25, 2011
Janice Wright, 72, of Milton passed away February 23, 2011 with her family beside her.
She was a member of Joy Bible Baptist Church for the past 10 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Eunice Wright; her husband of 31 years, Robert L. Wright, Sr. and her son, Edward R. McConnell, Jr.
Janice is survived by two daughters, Sheila (Robert) Case of Washington and Teresa (Kenny) Jordan of Milton; three brothers, Raymond Wright of Molino, J.B. Wright of Crestview, and Dickie Wright of Molino; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday February 25, 2011 at 2 PM at the Chapel of National Cremation & Burial Society with Brother Tommy Danley officiating with Mr. Kenny Jordan, Son-in-law, presenting the eulogy. Interment will follow in Memory Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 PM until the service hour. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice of Milton.
Following the service the family would like to invite everyone to their home at 5612 Jones Street, Milton.
National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements.