Josiah Paul McElhaney
August 20, 2010
Josiah Paul McElhaney was the infant son of Joshua and Melissa (Wiggins) McElhaney and the little brother of James and Maevree. Josiah’s little earthly body was very sick, but now he has a perfect, whole, Heavenly body and for that we are so thankful. No suffering, just total peace in Jesus. We praise God for the comfort, strength, and peace that only he can give. God is so good to let us have this time with Josiah, for he has so impacted our lives now and forever.
Josiah’s short life has left so many people missing him and longing for that day we can once again hold him. His grandparents are James and Judi McElhaney, and Gary and Judy Wiggins, great-grandparents are Mable McElhaney and LeeRoy and Lois Wiggins as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins family and friends.
Born on Monday August 16, 2010, at 3:27 a.m. he was loved by his family then at 5:15 a.m. he was welcomed into Jesus’ arms. Waiting to meet him were his great-grandparents Cecil McElhaney, Mildred Howell, Lamar and Mary Rawson, and Bob Howell.
We thank God for our family, church family, and many friends for supporting us through prayers and labors of love during this journey. We also would like to thank the Baptist hospital staff and Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home for the services and compassion each provided.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Atmore, Ala., is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers a fund has been set up in Josiah Paul McElhaney’s name at United Bank of Atmore, AL.
Susan June Powell
August 20, 2010
Susan June Powell, 61, of Flomaton, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at her residence after a brief illness. She was a native of Ipswich, England, and a long-time resident of Escambia County. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Kenny Powell II of Flomaton and Kevin Powell of Century; one daughter, Donna Carman of Houston, Texas; one brother, Richard Fenn of England; and four grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held for Mrs. Powell at a later date with Williams Memorial Chapel funeral home in charge of arrangements.
Ruby Lee Branch
August 18, 2010
Ruby Lee Branch, age 81 of Pascagoula, MS, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in a Mississippi Hospital. Mrs. Branch was a native of Jay, FL and a former resident of Pensacola, FL, but has been a resident of Pascagoula for the past 35 years. She was a member of The Lighthouse Baptist Church. She was a former member and past president of the VFW Post 706 Ladies Auxiliary; a member of The Sunshine Club and volunteered for The Salvation Army.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Branch Sr. and a daughter, Carol Elaine Ward.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Richard Aldridge; two sons and a daughter-in-law, James William Jr. and Judy Branch and Edward Earl Branch; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; son-in-law, James R. Ward Sr.; brother, Fred Long (Betty); numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11:45 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2010 at Barrancas National Cemetery with Reverend Jerry Reed officiating.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Russell Leon “Rusty” Foster
August 17, 2010
Mr. Russell Leon “Rusty” Foster, 40, of Walnut Hill went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 16, 2010.
Rusty was born October 28, 1969, in Atmore. He graduated from Ernest Ward High School and attended George Stone Vocational School. Over the past 13 years he has traveled the country making a name for himself as a pipe fitting welder. Rusty was also known to friends as “Redneck”. He loved family and the outdoors especially being on the river. Preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Leon Foster, his grandparents, Minnie Lee and Lonnie Lee Foster, and Freda and Bill Thomley..
Survivors include; his son, Rustin Foster of Bay Minette; his parents, Billie and Roy Foster of Walnut Hill; a sister, Tracy Foster of Walnut Hill; a nephew, Lucas White of Walnut Hill; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 19, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Gipson and Bro. Ray McCullough officiating. Burial will follow at Dry Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 18, 2010, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at the Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Glenn Sharpless, John McCullough, Timmy Thomley, Joey Thomley, Paul Ryals, and Troy Garrett.
Joseph Nathan Sigafoose
August 17, 2010
Joseph Nathan Sigafoose, 42, of Bratt, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 14, 2010.
Joe leaves behind his son Aaron Sigafoose, wife Heidi Sigafoose, and his loyal companions Lilley and Beatrice. He leaves behins his father and mother, Boyd and Judy Sigafoose, his brothers Boydie Sigafoose and James Sigafoose, sisters Emily Peaster, Carol Wenger, and Alana Sigafoose, brother-in-law, Dale Wenger and Cousin, Tom Sigafoose.
He also leaves behind his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tim and Kimberley Ensor and brother-in-law Colton Bergman. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Joe was a dedicated and cherished buddy to his best friends; Lamont Godwin, Darin Peebles, Paul Lee, Alex Amerson, and Robert Agerton. Joe was a devoted and loving father who cherished his son. He was an avid fisherman, skilled hunter, and fanatical football fan. WAR EAGLE!
Memorial Services will be held Friday, August 20, 2010, at 3 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Garry Godwin
August 16, 2010
Mr. Garry Godwin, 56, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2010 at a local hospital
Mr. Godwin was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL, an avid motorcyclist and attended the Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his Mother, Myrlene Godwin.
Survivors include; his Wife, Dianne Godwin of Atmore, AL; a Son, Shawn and Stephanie Godwin of Biloxi, MS; a Stepson, Jason and Joy Johnson of Tuscaloosa, AL; two Stepdaughters, Chasity Johnson of Atmore, AL, and Ashley and Joey Helms of Tuscaloosa, AL; his Father, Gene Godwin of Atmore, AL; 7 Grandchildren, Maddie Godwin, Sarah Godwin, Max Godwin, Hunter Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Little J. Johnson, and Mikie Helms; a Brother, Larry and Becky Godwin of Atmore, AL; and two Sisters, Debbie and David Ronzone of Milton, FL and Shelly Brazwell of Pearlington, MS.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Barnett officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 15, 2010 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Brantley, Paul Mertz, Melton Bethea, Cody Black, Dennis Moye, and Jeremy Downey.
Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Johnson, Hunter Johnson, Joey Mims and Jason Johnson.
Samuel A. “Buddy” Graham Jr.
August 15, 2010
Mr. Samuel A. “Buddy” Graham Jr., age 79, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Saturday, August 14, 2010, in a Pensacola hospital. He was born in Bessemer, Ala. to the late Samuel Albert and Anna Ruth Graham Sr. and was a retired Public Relations Representative and salesman for Alabama Farmers Cooperative. He was a 1956 graduate of Auburn University and a lifelong Auburn Tiger fan. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Atmore where he served in many offices and was a lifetime deacon. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Mr. Graham is survived by his wife of 59 years, Minnie Dean Swindal Graham; two daughters, Anne Sherrill and her husband, Kent, of Walnut Hill, and Gayle Carpenter and her husband, Steve, of Atmore; two sons, David Graham and his wife, Dale, of Kingston Springs, Tenn. and Steve Graham and his wife, Tammy, of Atmore; five granddaughters, Samantha Graham of Kingston Springs, Jessica Repasky and her husband, Larry, of White Bluff, Tenn.; Lindsey Sherrill of Birmingham, Ala. and Kate Sherrill and Meg Sherrill, both of Walnut Hill; four grandsons, Jason Graham of Nashville, Tenn., Christopher Graham of Duluth, Ga., Evan Graham of Atmore and Douglas Sherrill of Walnut Hill and one great grandson, Daniel Graham Repasky of Kingston Springs.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Arnold Hendrix Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time Tuesday, August 17 at First Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Steve Carpenter, Kent Sherrill, Jason Graham, Christopher Graham, Evan Graham and Douglas Sherrill.
Honorary pallbearers will be First Baptist Church Deacons, Giles Chapman, Jeff Anderson and the entire gentleman from Escambia Drug Store.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church.
Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Eugene Hawthorne
August 15, 2010
Mr. Robert Eugene Hawthorne, age 62, passed away Friday, August 13, 2010, in Flomaton. He was a native of Pensacola, a former resident of Jay and a resident of Flomaton for the past 28 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Hawthorne; a son, Ladon Raines Hawthorne; a grandson, Logan Cade Hawthorne; a brother, Roy Hawthorne and a sister, Frances Lail.
Mr. Hawthorne is survived by his wife, Loretta Hawthorne of Flomaton; three sons, Chance and Kim Hawthorne, Camaron and Amanda Hawthorne, and Chris and Kim Griffin, all of Flomaton; his daughter, Amanda and Wesley Patterson of Flomaton; his mother, Louise Allen of Jay; six grandchildren; two brothers, Kenny Wayne and Pam Hawthorne of Flomaton and Larry and Treasa Hawthorne of Evergreen, Ala.; three sisters, Mary Carden of Pace, Linda and Martin Kealer of Pensacola and Sandra and Doyal Moore of Jay and a sister-in-law, Patricia Hawthorne of Daphne, Ala.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating. Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery with military honors.
The family will receive friends Saturday, August 14, 2010 between 6 and 9 p.m. at Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chad Robbins, Karl Eilenstein, Michael Lail, Timothy Lail, Chase Murphy, Wayne Hawthorne, Damon Poole and Travis Poole.
Robert Eugene Hawthorne
August 13, 2010
Mr. Robert Eugene Hawthorne, 62, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2010, in Flomaton.
Mr. Hawthorne was a native of Pensacola, a former resident of Jay, a resident of Flomaton for the past 28 years, and a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam. Preceded in death by his father, Horace Hawthorne, a son, Ladon Raines Hawthorne, a grandson, Logan Cade Hawthorne, a brother, Roy Hawthorne and a sister, Frances Lail.
Survivors include; his wife, Loretta Hawthorne of Flomaton; three sons, Chance and Kim Hawthorne, Camaron and Amanda Hawthorne, and Chris and Kim Griffin, all of Flomaton; his daughter, Amanda and Wesley Patterson of Flomaton; his mother, Louise Allen of Jay; six grandchildren; two brothers, Kenny Wayne and Pam Hawthorne of Flomaton, and Larry and Treasa Hawthorne of Evergreen; and three Sisters, Mary Carden of Pace, Linda and Martin Kealer of Pensacola, and Sandra and Doyal Moore of Jay; and a sister-in-law, Patricia Hawthorne of Daphne.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 15, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating.
Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m.. at the Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chad Robbins, Karl Eilenstein, Michael Lail, Timothy Lail, Chase Murphy, Wayne Hawthorne, Damon Poole and Travis Poole.
Donald Wayne Rotch
August 13, 2010
Mr. Donald Wayne “Coach Rotch” Rotch, 60, of Brewton, died Wednesday night, Augist 11, 2010. He was a native of Lake Charles, La., and a former resident of Jackson before moving to Brewton in 1974. He was a member of Brewton First United Methodist Church and was assistant principal for nine years and principal for 10 years at T.R. Miller High School.
He is survived by his mother, Jean Rotch Bonneau of Jackson; his wife, Jane Bagby Rotch of Brewton; a son, Richard Rotch of Birmingham; a daughter, Jayme Rotch of Birmingham; three brothers, Greg (Donna) Rotch and Ray (Judy) Rotch Jr., both of Jackson, and David Rotch of Mandeville, La.; two sisters, Kathy Coleman of Jackson and Connie (Felix) Turner of Manderville; a sister-in-law, Lynne (Ken) Noah of Monroeville; and a brother-in-law, Lamar (Elaine) Bagby of Birmingham.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 14, from 2 until 4 p.m. at Brewton First United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14, at 4 p.m. at Brewton First United Methodist Church with Dr. Ed Glaize officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers will be Rigby McMillan, Matt Davidson, Stephen Thomas, Luke O’Neil, Carl McInnish, Monte McGougin, Bart Till and Josh Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee McDaniel, Danny Powell, Jerry Carpenter, Barney Bain, Kyle Ferguson, Frank Nalty, Bobby Farrish, Bill Henderson, Randall Huff, Don Ward, David Stokes, Jim Ryan, Jim Hart and Frank Cotten.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Donnie Rotch to Donald W. Rotch Scholarship Fund, Greater Brewton Foundation, P.O. Box 469,Brewton, AL 36427.