Martin Tolliver
April 27, 2011
Martin Tolliver, 86, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2011, at his home in Walnut Hill.
He was born in Neon-Fleming, KY on September 13, 1924. Martin went into the Army-Air Force in 1940 where he went to baker’s school and served as a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. He had worked for Kayo-Conoco Oil Company in Chattanooga, TN and moved to Pensacola as area supervisor in 1956. He later owned and operated Flash Texaco and Oakfield Exxon, before retiring in 1995.
Martin was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Jenkins Tolliver; son-in-law, Dan Hunt; grandson, Bryce Duke; and great granddaughter, Taylor; sisters, Osie Cox and Ethel Mills, and his brother, Joe Wright.
He and his second wife, Linda, shared thirty-four wonderful years together. He was a loving husband and wonderful caring father. The very Best Pap-Paw.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; children, David (Dana) Tolliver, Linda Gayle Hunt, Gregg (Deva)Holland, Glenn Holland (Julie Gordon), Chris (Michelle) Holland, Gyl (Robert) Duke; sisters, Ruth Burnside and Alpha Church; brother, James Tolliver; additional children Ellis (Brenda)Smith, Beau Faircloth and Kim Hadley; grandchildren, Jennifer(West) Bowers, Rachel (Barry) Jowers , Matt Parker, Graham; Madison, Sarah, Ayla and Shay Holland, Tristen Faircloth, Trenton Duke, Meagan (Bobby) Dryden; great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Bryne Jowers, Savannah and Hayden Bowers; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service begins at 1:00 p.m. , Wednesday, April 27, 2011, with the Rev. Bobby Tidwell and Allen Cotton officiating. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Trahan Family Funeral Home, 419 Yoakum Court, Pensacola, FL is in charge of arrangements.
John Clifton “Buddy” Miller
April 27, 2011
Mr. John Clifton “Buddy” Miller, age 75, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at his Pineview, Ala., residence.
Mr. Miller was a lifelong resident of the Pineview community and was a member of Pineview Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Levi & Lena Miller; three brothers, Houston Roger Miller, Eubie Nathaniel Miller, and Morgan Miller; and two sisters, Ruby Adams & Ola Saxon.
He is survived by three sisters, Hazel (Willie) Williamson of Pineview, Violet Graves of Brewton, and Ruth (Hollis) George of Pineview; two sisters-in-law, Myrtle Miller of Pineview, and Ruth Miller of Molino; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 11 a.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. James Peacock and Rev. Homer Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Mamie E. Rowland
April 25, 2011
Mamie E. Rowland, 77, of Century passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola.
Mrs. Rowland was born February 26, 1934, in Jay. She was the first child of Rural and Parry Lee Bush.
She owned and operated Mamie’s Restaurant for 27 years. She started her business in Century and later moved to Flomaton after a fire destroyed the first location. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, A.D. Hammac; her parents, Rural and Parry Lee Bush; two brothers, James Bush and Rural Eugene Bush; and stepson, Joey Rowland.
Mrs. Rowland is survived by her husband, Joe Max Rowland, Sr. of Century; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Henry “Butch” Lewis of Molino; son and daughter-in-law, Alton “Bubba” and Robbie Hammac of Bluff Springs; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth “Kenny” Sr. and Kay Hammac of Bluff Springs; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Cherlyn and Mark McNamara of Brewton; stepdaughter, Barbara Lynn Gortman of Brewton; three sisters, Fannie Wright of Century, Bert Huss of Jay, and Mattie Mock of Blue Springs, Ala.; grandchildren, Jason Moore, Jennifer Lewis, Jonathan Lewis, Monica Dudney, Miles Hammac, Kenny Hammac, Jr., Kristal Beasley, Amber Fredericksen, Daniel McNamara, Derek McNamara, Miranda McNamara, Kristi Taunton, Jessica Gortman, and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Jay Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 26 from 6-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Hogg officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Level Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Ray Cassady
April 24, 2011
James Ray Cassady, age 74, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2011. He was born in Dixonville, Alabama, along with his twin sister, Fay.
Ray was preceded in death by his mother and father, Marie and Russell Cassady.
Ray is survived by his wife of 49 years, Pat (Scarbourgh) Cassady; his beloved daughter, Dawn (Greg) Holloway; two grandchildren, Jessica (Matt) Light and Josh (Brittney) Holloway; one brother, Don (Mattie) Cassady; one sister, Fay (Rex) McDonald; two stepchildren, Glenda Booker and Terry (Debbie) Simmons; four step-grandchildren, Heather, Kelly, John, and Katrina; two great-grandchildren, Mattie and Car ter; and ten stepgreat-grandchildren.
Ray served his country in the Air Force for four years and received an Honorable Discharge. He retired from Air Products after twenty-nine years.
Ray loved enter taining at his barn, which was called “The Mullet Hole,” with his many friends and family. He also loved fishing with his good friend, John Evans.
Ray had many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins who adored him. He was a kind and giving person, giving of himself and the fruits of his labor, especially at Christmas and bir thdays. He always gave gifts of fruit baskets and shelled pecans that he picked up. He loved giving caps to the men in his family. He had many long time friends, some he fished with and some who were his coffee buddies.
His funeral was held April 15, 2011, at Jay Funeral Home, and he was buried at Cora Cemetery, Jay, Florida.
We would like to thank Jay Hospital, Baptist Hospital and Century Care Center. A special thanks to The Hospice Team.
Ray will forever be missed by his family and friends. May you rest in peace our Dear One. We love you.
Lawrence Madison Cooper
April 12, 2011
Mr. Lawrence Madison Cooper, age 84, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at a local nursing home. He was a native of Bratt. He was a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Bratt for 46 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He was owner of Lawrence Cooper Grocery Store from 1956 until 2010 and Corner Produce from 1955 until 1988.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Marion Cooper; one sister, Wilma Brooks and his brothers, Albert Shirley, Ralph Lesley, Howard and Hubert Cooper.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris Mae Troutman Cooper of Bratt; two sons, Carl and Shannon Cooper and Marion Cooper, all of Bratt; one daughter, Judy and Chip Gilmore of Pensacola and his grandchildren, Leslie Cooper, Lindsey Cooper, Austin Cooper, Bryant Cooper, Blake Gilmore, Haley Gilmore and Aaron; one great-grandson, Kendall Reed Cambell.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist church of Bratt with the Rev. Gary Wieborg officiating. Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
The family Received friends Monday, April 11, 2011 between 6 and 9 p.m. at Petty Eastside chapel funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Leslie Cooper, Austin Cooper, Bryant Cooper, Blake Gilmore, Scotty Flowers, Michael Weekley, Steve McGill, Clark Hill.
Honorary pallbearers were the deacons of the church and Sunday school class.
David O’Neal Jordan
April 10, 2011
David O’Neal Jordan passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at his home in Molino at the age of 72. He was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend and a Brother in Christ.
His is survived by his wife Mavis Garrett Jordan, his son Kenneth Steven Jordan, his daughter Theresa Jordan-Glowasky, his grandson Michawl Glowasky, and his granddaughter Jordan Glowasky, along with numerous other family and friends.
He will be sorely missed, but he would ask us to remember that he is in a better place and that he is rejoicing with those family and friends who have gone on before.
Services will be held at Waters & Hibbert funeral home, in Pensacola on Tuesday, April 12th. Viewing will begin at 10:00 am with services beginning at 10:30.
Interment will be held at 11:45 at Barrancas National Cemetery located on Pensacola Naval Base.
Waters and Hibbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Manson Maloye Ferguson
April 7, 2011
Manson Maloye Ferguson, 76, of Cantonment, FL passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011. Born in Kelly, Louisiana, Mr. Ferguson resided in the Pensacola area for 52 years.
He was a veteran of the US Army and devoted 35 years to Champion Paper Company.
Upon retirement, he loved spending time woodworking, reading, and league bowling at DeLuna Lanes. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, but above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, McD and Maggilee Ferguson; son, Charles Hardy; grandson, Jeff Simmons; sisters, Johnnye Martin and Alla Mac Jordan ; and brother Freddy Ferguson.
Surviving him is his wife of 50 years, Francis Montez Ferguson; brother, Wallace (Polly); brother-in-law, Charlie; sons, Gene Hardy (Judy), Steve Ferguson (Stefanie), and James Ferguson (Kelly); daughters, Wanda Hanna (Terry) and Diane Simmons (Carvel); 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Services will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011, at the funeral home.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be Adam Hardy, Jason Comans, Keith Comans, Tristan Ferguson, Zachary Ferguson and Kyle Simmons
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.