Fred Sherman Salter
July 9, 2010
Mr. Fred Sherman Salter, 72, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at a Mobile, AL hospital.
Mr. Salter was born on a cold, frosty November 21, 1937 in Burnt Corn, AL and was a resident of Escambia County, AL since he was very young. He was a 1955 graduate of W.S. Neal High School, a retired employee of Container Corporation of America after 39 years, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and active in the IBEW. He also served twelve years on the Escambia County School Board, was President of Pollard McCall PTO, a member of the Civitans for many years and served on the McCall Water Board. He served as treasurer of the Atmore American Legion and was a long standing member. He was also a member of the unofficial coffee drinking café clubs around town and a member of the Brewton Pentacostal Holiness Church for 47 years, where he served as deacon and treasurer for most of that time. He went on several missionary trips to Costa Rica and Guatemala where he helped build churches and church schools. Preceded in death by his Parents, Marvin Andrew and Gussie Idonia Salter, an older Sister, Thelma Salter, and a Brother, Reginald Wesley “Bud” Salter.
Survivors include: his Wife of 47 years, Frances DeLaine Salter of Atmore, AL; his Son, Fred Sherman and Teresa Salter, Jr.of Brewton, AL; 2 Grandchildren, Ashley Megan Nall and Stephen Andrew Salter; a Grandson by mutual love agreement, Jonah Isaiah Pate; 2 Great-Grandchildren, Trever Alan Nall and Jordan Elizabeth Salter; and a Sister, Wylmogene Hart of Brewton, AL.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at the Brewton Pentacostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Byrnes Pitts officiating.
Burial will follow at Green Acres Cemetery with Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. directing.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M .at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be David Chavers, Chuck Chavers, Joey O’ Bannon, Jerry Pate, Chris Byrd, Fred Balkcom, Pete Duiano, Ray Lee, Irvin Carnley, Jr., Gerald Franklin, and Lamar Hodge.
Honorary pallbearers will be the American Legion.
Penny Bushaw
July 8, 2010
Penny Bushaw, of Walnut Hill, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 after a long courageous battle with breast cancer at the age of 46 years. Penny was born on April 28, 1964 to Wayne and Darlene Mae Arnold in Harlan, Iowa. She graduated from Harlan Community High School in 1982.
Penny met Jeffrey L. Bushaw while both worked at Harding Glass Company in Omaha, Nebraska in 1990. They were later married in Panama City, Florida where they took up residence. Into this marriage were born Lance and Shane Bushaw. After moving to California, Nebraska, Minnesota, and back to Florida, the Bushaws made a permanent home in Walnut Hill where both children attend Northview High School.
Penny worked several years for Merritt Glass Company, Inc. in Pensacola, Florida. She was involved with the American Cancer Society ’s ” Relay For Life ” where she received several awards for her fundraising efforts. Penny was also very dedicated to her family and her boy’s sports participation in school. She was an outgoing, compassionate, and loving person who will be missed by many family and friends.
She was preceded in death by all four of her grandparents, Frank and Zee Arnold and Harvey and Pearl Nelsen; her uncle, James Lush; her sister, Pamela Harmsen; and her mother-in-law, Marilyn Bushaw.
Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey Bushaw; sons, Lance and Shane Bushaw; her parents, Wayne and Darlene Mae Arnold; her father and step-mother, Donald and Ann Bushaw; one brother, Brian Arnold and his wife, JoAnne; one niece, Jeanine Lewis and her husband, Mark; two nephews, Brian and Jesse Arnold; and one great-nephew, Dylan Lewis; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment. Internment will be at the family home.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made in Penny’s name to the American Cancer Society , 5401 Corporate Woods Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32504 or Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th. Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32504.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Stephen “Steve” Moseley
July 6, 2010
Mr. Larry Stephen “Steve” Moseley, 54, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at a Pensacola, FL hospital.
Mr. Moseley was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL and attended the Brook’s Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his Son, Denver Moseley of Atmore, AL; three Daughters, Blaire and Chris Singleton of Atmore, AL, Gina and Jonathan Wetzel of Crestview, FL, and Miranda Moseley of Atmore, AL; his Parents, J.T. and Laurie Moseley of Bay Minette, AL; 6 Grandchildren, Hunter Moseley, Talerie Singleton, Jaxon Singleton, and Cole Singleton, all of Atmore, AL, Chesnea Moseley Wetzel and Brody Wetzel, both of Crestview, FL; and the Mother of his children, Janet McLeod of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Persee and the Rev. Mike Wetzel officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M .at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John Turberville, Bo Bryars, Scott Bryars, Jeffrey Gibbs, Jimmy Campbell and Ken McLeod.
Evelyn Inez White
July 6, 2010
Evelyn Inez White, 71, of Century passed away July 4, 2010, in Jay.
Mrs. Inez was born March 23, 1939, in Enon.
Her husband, Joe Ivey White; a son, Carl Joe White; two infant children and a granddaughter, Jolene Hiebert preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra (Donnie) Victor and Londy (Ray) Himes; two sisters, Emogene Mitchell of Pace, Fla. and Mildred (Bennie) Pugh of Thomasville, N.C.; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren and family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2010, from Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Sister Kathy Stophel and Pastor J.T. Guyton officiating. Burial will follow in Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. July 7, 2010, from Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Cody Joe Fowler, James Victor, Ronnie Merchant, Michael Seagers, Eli Himes and Lee Waller. Honorary pallbearers will be John Fowler, Jason Victor, John Victor and Bennie Pugh.
Florence Merriline Garrett
June 29, 2010
Mrs. Florence Merriline Garrett, age 86, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 at a Pensacola, Fla. hospital. She was a native of Castleberry, Ala., a former resident of Brewton, Ala., and a resident of Atmore, Ala. for the past 43 years. She served as chaplain for the VFW Post 7016 of Atmore, vice-president of the American Legion Auxiliary in Brewton, Ala., a member of the Women’s Gardens Clubs of Atmore and a member of the Lottie Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Dempsey Garrett; a son, Donald Jack Garrett; and her parents, Issac and Cora Anderson.
Mrs. Garrett is survived by three sons, Jerry Wayne Garrett of Atmore, Robert Dempsey and Kay Garrett of Indianapolis, Ind., and Michael Riley Garrett of Pace, Fla.; one daughter, Deborah and Charles “Shag” Thornton of Booneville, Ala.; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary and Tom Mullins of Pensacola and Emily and Melvin Johnson of Jay, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 4 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 30, 2010 between 6 and 9 p.m.at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Vera Morgan Singleton
June 29, 2010
Vera Morgan Singleton, 99, of Walnut Hill, Fla. died Monday, June 28, 2010 in Bay Minette.
She was a homemaker, born in Alabama on November 11, 1910, to the late James Pollard and Catherine Daniels Morgan.
Her husband, Groce Singleton; one brother, Emmuel Morgan and three sisters, Earlee Lynn, Nellie Ruth Walker and Emma Gray Nunn, preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, James Singleton of Walnut Hill, Fla., and Gene A. Singleton of Atmore; one brother, James Morgan of Walnut Hill, Fla.; one sister, Maureen Gulsby of Cantonment, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Gwen, Denise, Theodore, Glenda, Barbara, Becky, Autry, Mark, Janet, Darryl and Janine; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Stokes and the Rev. Tim McCraney officiating. Private interment will follow at Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Friday, July 2, 2010.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the Oakwood Nursing Care Center, Dr. Armstrong and the staff at North Baldwin Infirmary, for all the loving care given to our mother.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.
Harold Everett Godwin
June 29, 2010
Mr. Harold Everett Godwin, 75, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2010 in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Godwin was a native of Oak Grove, FL and resident of Pensacola, FL for the past 50 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, a retired employee from the Pensacola Monsanto manufacturing plant, followed by nuclear electronics work at locations around the nation. After this, he was a licensed realtor in the Pensacola area, most recently with Better Homes Realty before retiring full time. He was an avid golfer and devoted fan of NASCAR and the Florida Gators. A number of children and other family members are members of the armed forces, a fact of which he was extremely proud.
Preceded in death were his wife, Susie Godwin, and his parents, Jack and Arlene Godwin and a brother, Jimmy Godwin.
Survivors include: his son, Lieutenant Commander Harold Kevin and Cherie Godwin of Chesapeake, VA; two daughters, Audrey Suzette England of Knoxville, TN, and Laurie Suzanne and Greg Nita of Cibola, TX; five grandchildren, Jason England, Logan England, Peyton Nita, Delaney Nita and Kaitlyn Godwin; a brother, Cary Von and Connie Godwin of Altha, FL; and a sister, Diane and Raymond Jerkins of Atmore, Ala.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Chewning officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Overstreet, Jerry Overstreet, Jim Overstreet, Steve Morris, Matthew McGill, Raymond Jerkins and Art Wilson.
Randolph McPherson
June 29, 2010
Mr. Randolph McPherson, 96, of Atmore died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Atmore Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2010 at the Faith Tabernacle Holiness Church in the Freemanville Community with Elder Edgar McCarthy, pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2010. His body will lie instate at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.
Turner Funeral Chapel, LLC of Atmore will be in charge of arrangements.
Bobbie Mae Parker Dailey
June 29, 2010
Mrs. Bobbie Mae Parker Dailey, 73, of Atmore died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at Century Nursing Care Center in Century, Fla.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Greater Mt. Triumph Baptist Church with Dr. A.L. Durant Sr., and the Rev. Willie Hawthorne, pastor, officiating. Interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Family Hour being held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Her body will lie instate at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.
Turner Funeral Chapel, LLC of Atmore will be in charge of arrangements.
Earl O. Kimbro
June 28, 2010
On the evening of Thursday, June 24, 2010, the Lord called another of His children home. Earl O. Kimbro was born October 5, 1923 to John P. and Carlie Garrett Kimbro in Florala, Alabama. While living in the community of Brent, Florida and attending Brent Primary School, he met Gladys H. Norris, the girl who in 1944 would become his wife. Earl Kimbro was a member of The Greatest Generation and served with the U. S. Army in France during WWII. He retired from Armstrong World Industries in 1988 after 27 years of service.
Earl was preceded in death by his bride of 52 years, his parents and brothers Nathan, Howard and Walter Kimbro, and his first grandson Robert David Kimbro. Mr. Kimbro was again blessed and married a second time to Elsie Manning. They were married for 10 years when Mr. Kimbro was called home.
He is survived by his wife Elsie, his children Bobby (Reba Gainey) Kimbro, Rev. Ron (Sharon Gainey) Kimbro and Rosemary Kimbro (Rev. Ken) Cook, step children Wayne (Linda) Manning, Alan (Debbie) Manning, Beth (Charlie) Dillard, and Karen (Royce) Tate. He is further survived by his brother Enzor (Edna Earl) Kimbro, sister Vernell (Byron) Tims and sister Elna Ezell.
Also surviving are many grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and other family members and his furry friend and companion, his little dog “Happy”.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with visitation Monday, June 28 from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Faith Chapel North with burial to follow at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia, Florida, where he was a member.
Services will be conducted by Dr. Dale Patterson of East Brent Baptist Church and Rev. Nathan Brown of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Grandsons and great grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South is in charge of arrangements.