TyAnthony Dwayne McGhee-Freeman
July 20, 2010
Infant TyAnthony Dwayne McGhee-Freeman Died Wednesday July 15, 2010 in Birmingham, Ala.
TyAnthony is survived by his parents Paula McGhee and Nathaniel Freeman, grandparents Shirley and Eldnar McGhee, one special cousin Courtney McGhee, numerous aunts and cousins.
A graveside service was held Monday July 19, 2010 at 10 a.m. in Judson Indian Cemetery with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc in charge of all arrangements.
Nettie V. Chandler Bellan
July 18, 2010
Nettie V. Chandler Bellan, 94, devoted wife of Joe, cherished mother of Joe Eddie (Robin Bosso), and adoring ‘Nana’ of Barry of Pensacola, FL, and Denise (Tom) Bertelsen, of Tallahassee, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in Pensacola, Florida. We now have another special angel in heaven looking over us.
Nettie was born in Century, FL on September 17, 1915 to Sular Agnes Huggins and Charles Franklin Chandler. She was raised in Century with her brothers and sisters, where she met and married the love of her life, Joe. They moved to Pensacola early in their marriage and settled in as lifelong members of this community and St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church. In their heyday, Nettie and Joe were members of several church and social organizations and if you needed them for anything, you had to make an appointment to make sure they were going to be available. They both lived life to the fullest, making God and the church, and their family members the center of their lives, and for this we can all be grateful.
In 2007, she settled right in as a resident of The Haven of Our Lady of Peace, and was a very popular and familiar face at this facility. She was chosen as Ms. Haven of Peace and represented them well in the Ms. Northwest Florida Senior Pageant. She was also a Sacred Heart Foundation ‘Calendar Girl’ for their 2010 annual report calendar, showcased as the Month of June. With her infectious smile and that undeniable twinkle in her eye, she touched everyone that she came in contact with. If the truth be known she is also playing heavenly bingo and Joker Eno with anyone that will organize a game. Our heartfelt thanks are extended to everyone at The Haven, especially the Heritage Court staff, the Activities Staff, the Pastoral Staff and the Dietary Staff for making her feel special every day of her life, and our family is so grateful for the love, care, and concern she was given.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe; infant daughter; sisters, Mary Kate Gilley and Ruby Crawley; brothers, J. C., Charlie, and K. C. Chandler.
Survivors include her son, Joe Eddie and deeply devoted daughter-in-law, Robin, grandson, Barry, and granddaughter, Denise (Tom) Bertelsen; her sister and brother-in-law, Helen and George Turnipseed; and her brother, Billy Chandler, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and friends, especially Red and Jackie Vickrey, who we thank for their untiring love, prayers, devotion and concern for Nettie.
Pallbearers will be Woody Chandler, Sammy Chandler, Freddie Wayne Crawley, Charles Kenneth Crawley, Charles Mitchell Chandler and K. C. Chandler, Jr.
Visitation will be held at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. A funeral mass celebrating Nettie’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010 at St. Stephen y, p Roman Catholic Church, 900 West Garden Street, with Rev. Fr. Hector R.G. Perez, S.T.D. as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nettie’s name to The Haven of Our Lady of Peace-Activities Fund, 1900 Summit Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32503 or the Holy Name Society, c/o St. Stephen Roman Catholic Church, 900 West Garden Street, Pensacola, FL 32501.
Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangement.
John Emmett Conn, Jr.
July 16, 2010
Mr. John Emmett Conn, Jr., 89, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at a Mobile, AL hospital.
Mr. Conn was a native of Clarke County, AL, a longtime resident of Canoe, AL, a graduate of Indiana Technical University, and served as a Navy Seabee in the WWII Pacific Theatre. He owned and operated the Conn Construction Company and the Conn Engineering Company , he served as a longtime board member of United Bank and attended the Church of Christ.
Preceded in death by his Parents, John E. and Alma Conn, Sr., and four Siblings, Sarah Nell White, Laura Sharplen, Margaret Tyree, and Harold Conn. Survivors include: his Wife of 64 years, Carolyn Hall Conn of Canoe, AL; and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Minister Norman Newberry officiating. Burial will follow at the Hall Family Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 16, 2010 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M .at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Escambia Academy, 268 Cowpen Creek Road, Atmore, AL 36502.
Franklin “Billy” Wilson
July 16, 2010
Franklin “Billy” Wilson of Molino passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class after a long and dedicated career. After retirement, he settled in his home town of Molino to farm and spend time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela K. Wilson; one sister, Lillie (Andy) Anderson; one stepsister, Barbara J. (Dennis) Edmondson; stepson, Chris (Sheila) Colvin; stepdaughter, Charmaine Hays; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home until services begin at 12:00 noon with Reverend Brian Calhoun officiating.
Interment, with military honors, will follow at 1:15 p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Norma I. Yerg
July 16, 2010
Norma I. Yerg, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. We lost a wonderful mother and wife. Norma would have been 80 at the end of July. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Elsie Davis; brother, J. W. Davis; sister, Travis Mandel and mother-in-law, Mary Yerg.
She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Stephen M. Yerg, Jr.; four children, Stevie (Blieka) Yerg, Phillip (Jodie) Yerg, Keith Yerg and daughter, Stephanie (Greg) Carlisle; two granddaughters, Brittany Yerg and Alicia Yerg; one great-grandson Michael Butler; three sisters, Louise, Gurvis, and Marie.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:30 P.M. until service time .
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Covenant Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Covenant Hospice in Norma’s memory.
Bobby J. Lassiter
July 16, 2010
Bobby J. Lassiter, 75, of Cantonment, FL. died Thursday July 15, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his wife of 56 years and all of their children.
He was retired from Southern Bell Telephone Co. after 30 Years, he was born January 02, 1935 in McCullough, AL. to the late Chester and Lucille Wall Lassiter. He loved to fish, hunt and farm, and was an honest hardworking man that loved his family. He was proud to be a 32nd degree mason and he served in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by a brother Charles Lassiter.
Survivors are: His Wife, Rosie Lassiter. Two Sons: Darrell (Mary) Lassiter, Gerald (Nora) Lassiter. Four Daughters, Patricia (Mark) Lockridge, Sheila (Frank) Champion, Sandra (Alan) Milstead and Cindy Ard. A Sister, Cubie Dean Brooks. Two Brothers, Douglas Lassiter and Woodrow Lassiter. Two very special Sisters-In-Law, Louise Lassiter and Elizabeth Lassiter. Twenty Grandchildren, Bobby, Brett, Samantha, Amanda, Gail, T.J., Kelly, Michael, Krista, Brandon, Richard, Brad, Aaron, Travis, Waylon, Eric, Jeff, Mary, Matthew and Clara. Fifteen Great-Grandchildren, Numerous family and friends.
Services will be Tuesday July 20, 2010 at 9AM from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the Grandson’s.
Family will receive friends, Monday evening July 19, 2010 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The family would like to extend a Special Thank You to Missy and all of the Nurses and staff at Covenant Hospice for the wonderful dedication and care they gave to my Husband and our Father.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, AL.
Eula McDonald Harris
July 15, 2010
Eula McDonald Harris, 86, of Molino, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010.
‘Granny,’ as she was affectionately known, was born in Muscogee, FL and resided most her life in Molino. She retired after 24 years with St. Regis Paper Company and attended Pinehaven Baptist Church for over 20 years. Her children noted to her that she always had good neighbors to which she replied ‘to have good neighbors you must be a good neighbor,’ and she was, as well as a devoted mother who raised and provided for five children by her self.
‘Granny’ was gifted with hospitality and would cook for py everone who came to see her.
Preceding ‘Granny’ in death are her two daughters, Charlotte Crum and Pat Dunagan.
Survivors include her children, Raymond Stokes (Barbara), Judy Graves (Doug) and Ken Albritton (Brenda); brother, Tommy McDonald; sister, Annie Weekley; ten grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 15, 2010 from 6 PM to 8 PM at PENSACOLA MEMORI-AL Diaconate will serve as honorary pall bearers.
The family wishes to thank the Covenant Hospice Team at West Florida Hospital for their care and kindness.
Flowers will be accepted or donations honoring Larry may be made to McIlwain Presbyterian Church, Pink House Restoration Fund, 1220 E. Blount Street, Pensacola, FL 32501 or Covenant Hospice, 2001 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL 32501.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur Alvin “Buck” Stacey
July 15, 2010
Mr. Arthur Alvin “Buck” Stacey, 79, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at a Pensacola, FL hospital.
Mr. Stacey was a native of Range, AL and a resident of Brewton, AL for most of his life. He was an avid fisherman and attended the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his Wife of 52 years, Carolyn Aileen Stacey, his Parents, George and Natha Lee Stacey, and six Sisters, Altha Stacey, Verba Stacey, Alice Gorm, Allene Crutchfield, Irene Raines and Marjorie Woods.
Survivors include: his Son, Allen and Cheryl Stacey of Century, FL; two Daughters, Susan and Buckie Smith of Brewton, AL, and Debbie Hamilton of Century, FL; 6 Grandchildren, Jamie Cooper, Brian Qualls, Shaun Qualls, Jordan Stacey, Jeremy Stacey and Jessica Stacey; 5 Great-Grandchildren; and three Sisters, Montez Dreadin of Flomaton, AL, Sally Howington of Brewton, AL, and Ethel Long of Davisville, FL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Odom and the Rev. Kevin Odom officiating.
Burial will follow at Mccurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 15, 2010 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M .at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be James Hughes, Jimmy Cash, Keith Odom, Mike Hammond, Burton Smith and Greg Odom.
Honorary pallbearers will be Josh Hammond and Jeremy Stacey.
Rickey Van Hughes
July 14, 2010
Rickey Van Hughes, 56, of Atmore died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, in Atmore.
Hughes was a manager with Swift Supply, born on July 31, 1953, in Monroe County to Charles Edward and Juanita Evelyn Stacey Hughes.
Hughes was a member and a deacon at First Assembly of Atmore. He enjoyed participating in many mission trips with First Assembly’s Mission Team.
Survivors include, his wife, Anita D. Hughes; his mother, Juanita English; three sons, Rickey Van Hughes Jr. (Caroline), William Marcus Hughes (Angel) and Christopher Allen Hughes (Ashley), all of Atmore; seven grandchildren, Hannah, Cole, Jacob, Mary Catherine, Caden, Taegan and Lilly Kate; two brothers, Ronnie Hughes and Mark Hughes and three sisters, Gloria Smith, Kathy Darby and Ladonna Cawthorne.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2010 from First Assembly of Atmore with the Rev. Don Davis officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers include, Danny Guy, Wayne Harris, Rick Hetrick, Kelvin Diller, Johnny Harrell and Frankie Baggett. Honorary pallbearers include the Mission Team and Seven Johnson.
Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. this evening, July 14, 2010 at First Assembly of Atmore.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.
James A. Kennedy
July 13, 2010
James A. Kennedy age 68 of Cantonment, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Felisa Kennedy; father, Ollie ‘Pop’ Kennedy; and mother, Lillie Mae Kennedy.
James was born in Molino, Florida on December 21, 1941.
He married his one true love, Felisa on December 19, 1963 in Madrid Spain. Then he and Felisa had the first of two amazing children, Matt (Matthew) on February 26, 1966. James was in the Air Force, so when they moved back to the states, they had their second child, a beautiful daughter, Rosa, on September 3, 1967. James joined the Air Force in 1959 and served as an Air Force police officer and other duties for 23 years. After retirement, he decided to become a butcher and worked at Winn Dixie in Cantonment for 10 years where he was well known and loved by all who crossed his path. He also was very active in the Knights of Columbus and did volunteer work at St. Jude Catholic Church.
Survivors include his son, Alvin ‘Matt’ Kennedy and his wife, Sandie of Milton; daughter, Rosa Wilson & Todd of Cantonment; his two cherished grandchildren, Brittany, 9 and Seth, 5; brothers and sisters, Ollie Mae Freisinger & husband, Charles of Molino, Betty F. Wooten & husband Edward N. of Alba, TX, Arnold ‘Dink’ Kennedy & wife, Cindy of Molino, Clarence ‘Jake’ Kennedy & wife Shannon of Cantonment, Alice Kennedy of Pensacola, Robert Kennedy & Pat of Molino, Charolette Sea , man & husband, Mark of Pensacola; numerous nieces and nephews in the states and Madrid, Spain; special friends, Jose, Dina and Donte Navarro of Pace.
On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, the family will gather at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home, Cantonment from 4:00-5:00 p.m. A rosary ceremony will take place from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. for all who would like to attend. Family will receive friends from 5:45 until 8:00 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
A reception will follow at St. Elizabeth Parish Hall.
Serving as pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus.
Faith Chapel North Funeral Home, 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.