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.
Donna B. Peebles
February 24, 2011
Mrs. Donna B. Peebles, 51, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011, at a local hospital.
Mrs. Peebles was a native of Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Bratt for the past 24 years. She was an employee of West Florida Medical Center Clinic, a pastor’s wife of the Molino First Assembly of God Church, and a member of the Bratt Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her husband, Rev. Ricky Peebles of Bratt; two sons, Jason and Jennifer Peebles of Walnut Hill,and Jarrod and Jean Peebles of Bratt; five granddaughters, Liberty Peebles, Gabbie Peebles, Memory Peebles, Dakota Peebles and Rebecca Peebles; and three sisters, Tammy Harper of Pensacola, Anita Sanchez of Duluth, GA, and Marcie Andrews of Pensacola.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 27, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bratt Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ronald Broadhead, the Rev. Theron Collinsworth, and the Rev. Bobby Thompson officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Elma McCurdy Calloway
February 22, 2011
Elma McCurdy Calloway, 88, passed from this life peacefully to be with the Lord on February 18, 2011 in her home surrounded by family.
She was born November 30, 1922 in Centur. She married Comer Lee Calloway on September 5, 1945. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2000. She was loved by everyone who knew her and brought joy to the life of her family and friends. She was a dedicated Christian and member of Olive Baptist Church.
She was also preceeded in death by daughter Judy Ann Calloway on March 21, 1964. She is survived by her son Glen Lee Calloway and Belinda of McDavid, a special niece Joan Ward and husband Richard of Pensacola.
Two grandchildren Kerrie Pope and husband Burnie of Coleman, Texas, Jason Calloway and Carla of Baird, Texas, four great grandchildren, Heather Torres, Lacey Stewart, Brittany and Brandon Calloway, one great great grandchild Raylee Stewart, many friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment with Rev. Eugene Steele officiating. Serving, as pallbearers will be Richard Ward, Jerry Wood, Ronny Wood, Jerry Martin, Billy McCurdy and Phil Talbert. Family will have visitors on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 from 5:00pm until 8:00 p.m.
Burial will be in Bayview Memorial Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Covenant Hospice. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Faith Chapel Funeral Home
North, 1000 Highway 29, Cantonment, FL.
Suzanne Supplee
February 22, 2011
Suzanne Supplee, age 63 of Molino, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011. She was born November 25, 1947 in Bellaire, Ohio and raised in Elm Grove, WV. Suzanne lived the past 17 years in Molino.
She enjoyed spending time with her friends at the Harley Owners Group and ABATE of Florida. She retired from Hertz-Rent-A-Car December 31, 2010 after 15 years of service. She was a member of Westwood Christian Church.
Suzanne is survived by her husband Blair Supplee; son Robert J. Stone (Danielle Stone); brother, Joseph Fatigati; nieces, Lynn Maguir and Jill Robbins; step daughter Nikelle White; stepson, Christopher Supplee; grandsons, Robert J. Stone II, Hunter Stone, Rilee and Reed Supplee, Ethan Supplee, and Crystopher Collins; granddaughters, Elaina Supplee, Taylor Collins, and McKenzie White; sister-in-law, Edrie Wellington.
Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Faith Chapel North Funeral, 1000 Highway 29 Cantonment with Bill Flannigan officiating.
LCpl Joshua Cody Wright
February 16, 2011
LCpl Joshua Cody Wright, USMC, age 19, of Molino, Florida passed away February 7, 2011 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Josh was born February 12, 1991, to Gordon and Melisa Wright. He was a high school graduate and an active duty United States Marine based at Camp Lejeune,
North Carolina Romeo Battery 5th Battalion, 10th Marines.
Survivors include his parents; Gordon A. and Melisa Wright of Molino, Florida, two sisters; Carrie and Mariah L. Wright, step-brother; Anthony James Watson and his grandparents; Chuck and Sue Watson of Panama City, Florida along with numerous aunts, uncles and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:45 am on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with Navy Chaplin David Gibson officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors.
Serving as pallbearers will be the United States Marine Corps.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 am until service time at 11:45 am.
Martin Stephen Merchant
February 16, 2011
Mr. Martin Stephen Merchant, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011, in Christian Home.
Mr. Merchant was a native of Sacramento, CA, and a resident of Christian Home for the past 44 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He loved to fish and hunt and loved to coach little league. Preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and a son, Tony Merchant.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Alice Merchant of Christian Home; four sons, Ronnie and Rosemary Merchant of Bratt, Eric and Dee Merchant of Davisville, Timothy and Amanda Merchant of Pace, and Nathan Victor of Christian Home; two daughters, Renee and Shane Thrower of Huxford, and Tiffany and Michael Segers of Canoe; 16 grandchildren; three brothers, Jack and Faye Merchant of Bluff Springs, Larry and Michelle Merchant of Bluff Springs, and John Barron and Gloria Merchant of Modesto, CA; and two sisters, Jo Ann Merchant of Bay Minette and Linda Merchant of Auburn.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 18, 2011, at noon at the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 17, 2011, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Larry Merchant, Billy Joe Merchant, Kevin Merchant, Richard Merchant, Michael Segers and J.C. Victor. Honorary pallbearers will be Shane Thrower and James Williams.
The family of Martin Stephen Merchant is asking for monetary donations instead of flowers to help pay for his funeral, for he had no life insurance. The donations can be made directly to East Side Chapel in Atmore Al. We are Thanking Everyone in advance for your help.
Henry Floyd Coleman
February 16, 2011
Rev. Henry Floyd Coleman, 85 of Bratt, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011, in Jay. He was a Freewill Baptist Church Minister for 60 years, pastoring several churches in the area.
He was born in Bratt to the late Richard Thomas and Carrie Long Coleman on June 07, 1925, and was also a member of the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church in Bratt. He and his wife were the owners and operators of the Singer Sewing Center in Atmore.
Coleman was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Salter and a brother, Huey F. Coleman.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Essie Wiggins Coleman of Bratt; two daughters, Linda Coleman Lee and husband, Billy of Lake City, FL. Karen Coleman Leonardi and husband Ben of Ft.Walton; one brother, James Richard Coleman of Belton, TX; three sisters, Francis Jordan and Betty Price both of Pensacola, Faye Pfeiffer of Gainesville, FL; five grandchildren, Dr. Jeffrey Lee, Chief Petty Officer Christopher Tyson, Dr. Jason Lee, Leda Broxson and Aaron Moring; 10 great-grandchildren, four sisters-in-waw, Glyndal Robbins, Jessie Wiggins, Thelma Holley, and Bobbie Coleman; and special friends, Marlin and Bertha Metzler.
Services will be Thursday February 17, 2011, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore with Bro. Kevin Stott and Bro. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Marlin Metzler, Darrell Holly, Gregory Robbins, Brian Robbins, Clyde Pfeiffer and Billy Coleman.
Family will receive friends Thursday February 17, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Charlie Lane Sr.
February 16, 2011
Mr. Charlie Lane Sr., 70, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2011, in Atmore.
Mr. Lane was a native of Huxford, a lifelong resident of Atmore and attended the Enon Baptist Church in Enon.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Lane; a son, Randy Lane; his parents, Clifford and Bessie Mae Lane and five brothers.
Survivors include his son, Charles Edward and Ronna Lane Jr. of Mobile; two brothers, Jack Lane of Milton, Fla. and Wayne Lane of Goodway; three sisters, Joyce Davis of Fayetteville, NC, Delois Summerlin of Atmore and Shirley Conway of Pensacola; 15 nieces; 13 nephews and a host of great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. John Stacey and the Rev. Michael Wilson officiating.
Burial followed at Enon Cemetery in Enon.
Visitation was held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 2011, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Allen Etheridge, Bryant Lane, Kenny Conway, Timmy Conway, Chris Lane and Jimmy Lane.
Edwin “PeaVine” Peavy
February 11, 2011
Mr. Edwin “PeaVine” Peavy, 66, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.
Mr. Peavy was a native of Monroeville, AL, a resident of Century for most of his life, and attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his good friend, Betty Henderson of Flomaton; two sons, Billy and Nina Peavy of Pensacola, and Bryan and Annie Peavy of Waverly, MN; 2 grandchildren, Cole Peavy and Kylie Peavy; and a sister, Wanda and Russell Peacock of Century.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 14, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Mike Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Green Acres Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Nicholas Rogers, Mark Biles, Bill Touchstone, Tommy Ward, Bobby Chancery and Harvey Kelley.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 13, 2011, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.