Clara Alma Chambers
July 25, 2011
Mrs. Clara Alma Chambers, 92, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Pensacola.
Mrs. Chambers was a native of Lineville, AL, a former resident of Pensacola and a resident of Atmore for the past six years. She was a retired employee of Monsanto after eight years, and attended the Ensley Church of the Nazarene.
Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Ray Chambers of Atmore; a son, Edward Joseph Chambers of Miami; two daughters, Dianne Johnson of Atmore and Reba Brooks of Pensacola, give grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Garden Mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be Cody Mooney, Jim Bell, Joe Chambers, Jim Bell, Tommy Brooks and David Ingram.
William Yancey Jernigan IV
July 22, 2011
William Yancey Jernigan IV, 43, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
He was born in Century on December 8, 1967 and lived most of his life in Brewton. He was a graduate of T.R. Miller High School and Auburn University. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Wood and William Yancey Jernigan III.
He is survived by his wife, Emmie Pilcher Jernigan; three sons, Yancey Jernigan, V, Lyon Alexander Jernigan and Joseph Blake Jernigan; three sisters, Ruth Jernigan Parker of Brewton, Martha Jernigan Scott of Lanett, Alabama and Elizabeth Jernigan Rodgers of Auburn, Alabama.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon July 22, 2011, from 1 until 3:00 p.m. at the Brewton First United Methodist Church.Private interment will be in Union Cemetery Brewton with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
Memorials may be made to the Yancey Jernigan Foundation, P.O. Box 37, Brewton, AL 36427. The Foundation will provide financial and emotional support to families fighting cancer in Escambia County, Alabama. It will strive to educate the public and provide resources to accelerate progress in the fight against cancer.
Yancey’s legacy of love and laughter will continue even though the cancer battle rages on with others. Memorials may also be made to the First United Methodist Church in Brewton.
Consuela Michelle Mitchell
July 22, 2011
Consuela Michelle Mitchell, 44, of Flomaton, Ala., died Sunday, July 17, 2011.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. at Jackson-McMurray Funeral Services in Century. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bethel AFM Church of God in Century.
Gertrude Bradley
July 20, 2011
Mrs. Gertrude Bradley, 86, of Walnut Hill, died Friday, July 15, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.
She was a native of Monroe County and a resident of Walnut Hill for most of her life. She was retired from the Escambia Co. (Fla.) Board of Education and a member of the House of Prayer in Walnut Hill.
She is survived by three daughters, Willodean Knighten of Pensacola, Annette (Alfred) Williams of Walnut Hill, and Bobbie (Johnny) Longmire of Chicago, IL; three sons, Alvin (Yvone) Bradley and Glenn Bradley, of Walnut Hill, and James (Debra) Bradley of Chicago, IL; one brother, Aubrey Daughtry of Monterey, CA; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011, at the house of Prayer in Walnut Hill with the Rev. Darryl North, eulogist and the Rev. Fountain, host pastor. Retirement of her remains will be in the Williams Cemetery in Quintette with Turner Funeral Chapel, LLC directing.
Public viewing will be held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bradley Grant Winch
July 20, 2011
Bradley Grant Winch, age 35, was born in Wauseon, OH, on October 10, 1975. He lived in Florida for 26 years until he died at home in Cantonment on July 15, 2011. He never gave up hope when he was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. His long and courageous fight with admirable strength was an inspiration to all his friends and family.
Bradley graduated from Zephyrhills High School in 1994 before beginning his career in excavating. He enjoyed tinkering with his antique John Deere tractors.
He leaves his memories to his loving wife, Kathy; his daughter Megan; his son Matthew; his granddaughter Jocelynn; along with his mother Cynthia Armstrong; granddad Fred Armstrong; grandma Sandy Armstrong; sister Crystal W inch; brother Brian W inch; his favorite Aunt Lisa and many friends.
The family is thankful for the amazing care he received from Covenant Hospice under the care of Dr. James Smith and his loving and caring nurse, Stacey. We also give a continuous thank you to all the continuous care nurses that helped Brad through this rough time.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Gilliam E. Webb, Jr.
July 20, 2011
Gilliam E. Webb, Jr., 52 of Walnut Hill, formerly of Nolensville, TN, died July 14, 2011.
His father, Gilliam E. Webb, Sr. preceded him in death.
He worked in the concrete business for 31 years in Atmore and served as president and vice president of Alabama Onsite Wastewater Association. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Kathy Webb; sons, Gilliam E. Webb, III and James Wesley Webb; mother, Carol Ann Webb; sister, Cindy (Hal) Lancaster; and brother, Eric (Faith) Webb.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN, with the Rev. Jim Norton officiating. Interment was held in Nolensville Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home Hickory Chapel.
Active pallbearers were Eric Webb, Hal Lancaster, Ernie Bryant, Hal Lancaster, Jr., Ryan Lancaster, Bill Bryant, Clifford Bryant III and Curry Saeger.
Gloria E.”Gi-Gi” Ballard
July 19, 2011
Mrs. Gloria E.”Gi-Gi” Ballard, age 64, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011, in a Montgomery, AL, health care facility.
Mrs. Ballard was born in Century, and had been a resident of Flomaton before moving to Titus, AL, six years ago. She was a bookkeeper for Fore/Dixie Development Co. for a number of years. Mrs. Ballard was a member of Flomaton Church of Christ.
She is survived by a son, Terry R. Ballard of Oakridge, TN; a daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Toby Leonard of Titus, AL; and two grandsons, Tristan and Trevor.
A memorial service was Monday, July 18, 2011 at 10 a.m. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Jerry Brantley officiating.
Sharon “Sherry” McCaskill Ciampini
July 18, 2011
Sharon “Sherry” McCaskill Ciampini, 61, of Pensacola passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011.
Sherry had a passion for flowers and floral design. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ruby McCaskill.
Survivors include her son, Sky Silcox; sister, Pat Settles; brother, Jackie McCaskill; nephews, Taylor Crabtree and Justin Settles; also aunts and uncles, Van and Evelyn McCaskill, John and Joy Kemble, Mary Godwin Ward and Vernell McCaskill.
A emorial service will be held 1:00pm Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Joan and Wayne Whitehead, Jackie Olbs, Suzie Powell, Barbara Carroll, Donnie Nicholson, Travis Silcox, Opal Anderson and James McCaskill. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Aldersgate UMC Cemetery Fund, 6915 Hwy. 29 N., Cantonment, FL 32533.
Harper Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
James Alton Robbins
July 16, 2011
Mr. James Alton Robbins, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Pensacola.
Mr. Robbins was born in Walnut Hill on April 9, 1931, and resided in Bratt. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served from 1949 – 1960. He retired from Monsanto in 1971 and started his construction business where he worked for several years before retiring. Alton was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many years of fishing with his son, Matt and good friend, Barney. He also loved to play the guitar and gospel singing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mae Robbins; two brothers, William T. Robbins, and Harrell Robbins; and a sister, Louree Battaglia.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lucille Robbins of Bratt; his son, Matt and Margo Robbins of Bratt; two grandchildren, Harmony Bell of Mobile and Sheldon Robbins of Bratt; two great-grandchildren, Logan Bell and Mackenzie Bell; a brother, Bill and Bernice Robbins of Pensacola; a sister, Charlene and J.D. Warrick of Jay; a special niece, Arlene Delafoasa of Atmore; a sister-in-law, Glennie Robbins; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011, at 3:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Theron Collinsworth, the Rev. Ted Bridges and the Rev. Ronald Hall officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 17, 2011, from 2:00 p.m.. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, Mike Robbins, Alan Robbins, Ray Hood, Greg Robbins, Brian Robbins and Phillip Robbins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Barney Cash, Clark Hall, Lindy Phillips, Jason Stabler, W.T. Gilley and Leslie Barnes.
Robert Lee “Bill” Powell
July 13, 2011
Mr. Robert Lee “Bill” Powell, 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at a Baldwin County hospital.
Mr. Powell was a native of Tallassee, AL, a resident of Stockton, AL, for the past 13 years, and attended the Baptist church. He was preceded in death his parents, Bud and Nellie Powell; a brother, Raymond Earl Powell; and three sisters, Geraldine Day West, Velma Jean Smith and Billie Jean Powell.
He is survived by his three daughters, Dianne Powell and Bruce Pike of New Braufels, TX, Donna Powell and Joey Garner of Pascagoula, MS, and Kelly and Jim Eissler of Bay Minette, AL; four grandchildren, Nathan W. Naranjo, Eric Eissler, Erika Eissler, Kaila Kresta; a brother, J. D. “Pete” and Laura Powell of Nokomis, AL; and two sisters, Gladys and Thomas Qualls of Atmore, AL, and Faye and Carlos Gohagin of Huxford, AL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 15, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Pickern officiating.
Burial will follow at Sardis Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 14, 2011, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Gene Lawson, Glen Cooley, Dickie Johnson, Mike Joiner, Mike Hurst, Ricky Miller and Billy Byrd.
Honorary pallbearers will be his friends at Boatyard Lake.