Kathryn Ann (Walrack) Diamond
July 31, 2023
On July 25th, 2023 our Heavenly Gracious Father opened His arms wide and welcomed our beautiful mother, Kathryn Ann (Walrack) Diamond, home.
Kathy came into this world the same way that she lived it, enthusiastic and vibrant. She was born April 2, 1945 at the Ringling Brothers home in Baraboo, WI, to George and Helen (Mikich) Walrack. She was the fifth of six children and while her family was at the circus, she came so fast her mother couldn’t get to the hospital.
Kathy grew up in Blanchardville, WI where her parents owned a dairy farm. She graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1963. While living on the farm, her brothers taught her to shoot which benefited her when she later joined the Air Force and became an Expert Marksman in her unit. After High School, Kathy moved to Madison, WI where she later met her ex-husband, Louie Diamond. They had 2 daughters, Alicia and Sharon. In July of 1977, on a dare, Kathy Joined the WI Air National Guard and was only the 2nd female to go into Law Enforcement. After her tour, she joined the Army and became a Combat Medic. After her 2-year enlistment with the Army, Kathy went back into the Air Force and was assigned to Air Force Intelligence. She was able to land a short tour with US Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Command. She then served for the Air Intelligence Center at the Pentagon, in Washington DC, and later was chosen to work with the Air Force Reserve Command at the Pentagon to supervise the NCOs for the Air Force National Security Emergency Preparedness Unit. She was then chosen to help with the startup of the Air Force Division of Homeland Security where after 26 years she retired in April 2005 as a Senior Master Sergeant. After retiring, Kathy moved to Florida to be closer to her daughters. Kathy’s biggest joy and pride was spending time with her family. She loved ALL of her family deeply and was an amazing mother. She was a faithful and Godly woman who was a member of Pinewoods Presbyterian Church. Kathy had a passion for helping others by serving on numerous mission teams such as feeding, clothing and having blanket drives for the Homeless, Group meals for college students, and mentoring to prisoners. Kathy also wrote daily devotionals on her Facebook page, which helped many people. Kathy had a zest for life and truly lived life to the fullest. She loved to travel, dance, horseback ride, to play cards and games, go boating, cooking, working in her flower beds, and playing with her dogs, Piddy Pot and Sabrina. She was so proud of taking her mother to Jamaica for her 80th birthday. She also spent endless hours researching and putting an ancestry book together for both her mother and fathers’ side of the family. She will truly be missed by all those that knew her, she will always be our Thelma.
She is preceded in death by her parents George and Helen (Mikich) Walrack; brothers, Matthew, Stephen, Keith, Stanley Walrack and sister Gloria (Walrack) Mastandrea.
She is survived by her 2 daughters, Alicia Diamond (Greye) Rynders and Sharon Diamond; 4 grandchildren, Cory and Kyle Driver, Aaron Allen and Jordan Rynders; one great grandson, Gunnar Rynders and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Kathy’s Extraordinary Life and Service at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church, 2198 County Road 297A, Cantonment, FL 32533, August 19, 2023, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Flora Mae Williamson
July 29, 2023
Mrs. Flora Mae Williamson, age 83, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at her Brewton residence.
Mrs. Williamson was born in Century, FL and had been a lifelong resident of Brewton. During her working years she was a seamstress at Vanity Fair. She was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Williamson was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Nelson and Lennie Sue McArthur Nelson; grandson, James Williamson; and great-grandson, Cody Nolan.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bobby James Williamson, Sr. of Brewton; two sons, Bobby James Williamson, Jr. of Wallace, AL and Anthony “Tony” (Susie) Williamson of Jay, FL; a daughter, Eileen (George) Plovanich of Rabun, AL; two sisters, Edna Jean Wiggins of Brewton and Linda Baggett of Florala; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m.. on Monday, July 30, 2023, from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Tetter officiating.
Mary Louise Lowery
July 29, 2023
Mary Louise Lowery, 96, of Jay, passed away on July 28, 2023. She was born November 25, 1926 to J. W. and Florence Renfroe in Century, FL.
She was a life-long resident of Jay. Mary Lou married Curtis B. Lowery on Dec 20, 1945. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother. Mary Lou and Curtis spent much of their retirement traveling across the country visiting old friends and fishing, continuing the farm life whenever they were home. They were married over 56 years when he passed away in 2002.
She was preceded in death by parents, J. W. and Florence Renfroe; husband, Curtis B. Lowery; son, Glen Steven Lowery; and siblings: Richard Earl Renfroe, Grover Renfroe, Bill Renfroe, Henry Renfroe, Margaret Nordan, and Dorothy Wiggins.
Survivors include son, Jerry K. (Helen) Lowery; daughter-in-law, JoAnn Lowery; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at Trahan Family Funeral Home, Milton Chapel with Rev. Frederick Barrow officiating.
Special thank you to West Gate Village in Brewton, AL for the loving care they gave her the last years of her life.
Talton William “Rooney” Stuckey
July 27, 2023
Talton William “Rooney” Stuckey passed away at his home Monday, July 24, 2023, at the age of 76. William was born on Sunday, February 2, 1947, at his parent’s home in Byrneville, Florida, just three miles from his lifelong residence in the Byrneville Community.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Talton Walton Stuckey and Margret Matheny Stuckey; and two sisters, Betty Owens of Jay, Florida, and Alice Hayes of Byrneville, Florida.
William is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Jean German Stuckey of Canoe, Alabama; three children, Ann Stuckey of Pensacola, Florida, Greg Stuckey of Oxford, Mississippi, and Charles Stuckey of Orlando, Florida; and two grandchildren, Madison Nguyen and Emma Stuckey.
William retired from the Florida Department of Transportation after decades of service. William loved being in the garden, fishing, hunting and being around his family.
A Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at Faith Baptist Church, 5801 North Century Boulevard, Century, Florida, on Friday, July 28, 2023. Memorial will start at 4 p.m. with visitation held after from 5-6 p.m.
Damon Lane Caldwell
July 27, 2023
Damon Lane Caldwell, 22, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Friday, July 22, 2023.
Damon was loved by all that knew him. He enjoyed staying up late with his Grammie and Grandaddy, talking and spending time together. Damon absolutely loved history and could tell you anything you wanted to know, he especially loved the history of music and war. He was fond of his pets; his dog, Biscuit and bearded dragon, Al. Damon often got a kick out of playing “I got your paws” with Biscuit and giving him too many treats. He could often be found wrestling with his little brothers and playing pranks on his Grammie. One of his favorite things was online gaming with his best friends; Pace, Trey, Dustin, Sasha, Skye, Zach A., Nathaniel, Crosby, Ricky, Zach D., Kazumi, Josh, and Tyler. Damon loved riding his motorcycle and spending time with the motorcycle club.
Damon worked for Jonathan Patti at Gulf Coast Seafood for many years. Over time Jonathan was no longer just a boss, but also a best friend. This friendship continued after Damon left the company. He was very hard-working and easily made friends wherever he went. While working at The Veranda of Pensacola, he worked side by side in the kitchen with Lito, a friend that ended up being like a brother. He had plans to attend trade school in the coming year.
He is preceded in death by great grandparents, Alfred and Jackie Kirk, and Duane Caldwell.
He is survived by grandparents, Robert and Cheryl Caldwell, and Jackie McCartney; mother, Crystal Caldwell; brothers and sisters, Abby Brazwell (Peyton), Grayson Caldwell, Hayden Caldwell, and Sabrina Pena Navarro; great grandmother, Peggy Odom; aunts and uncles, Jake Caldwell, Heather Caldwell Parker, and Stephanie Hanak (Russell); cousins, Courtney DeWall, Kyle Caldwell, Cole Caldwell, Charlotte Hanak, Rose Hanak, and Katie Hanak; “Brother from another Mother”, Pace; and best friends, Trey, Josiah, Drake, and Jonathan.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m until service time at 11 .m. at Trahan Family Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 29 at Trahan Family Funeral Home. The Caldwell family asks everyone to wear a t-shirt and jeans.
Gregory Boyd Blackwell
July 27, 2023
Mr. Gregory Boyd Blackwell, age 62, passed away, Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Atmore, AL. He was born, December 15, 1960, and has resided his whole life in Atmore, AL.
Mr. Blackwell enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends. He enjoyed spending time on his lawnmower.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Otto (Barbara Rutherford) Blackwell, grandmother, Lunette Rutherford, and best friend, Lurby Denais.
He is survived by his special friend, Becky Walls Blackwell Denais, of Atmore, AL; two sons, Gilbert Wade Blackwell, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Hannah Blackwell Conway, of Atmore, AL; one brother, Pernel Blackwell, of Atmore, AL; one sister, Rhonda Stringer, of Atmore, AL; five grandchildren, Baileigh Irene Blackwell, Barrett Nigozi Finney, Jr; Robbie Conway, Kinlee Grace Conway, Ty Gregory Conway, children and grandchildren, by marriage, Tawaka Walls Rolin, Tony Marie Gibson, Antino Walls, Damon Rolin, Brandon Joiner, Ruth Ann Walls, Rugger Aubrey Walls, Riggen Ashley Walls,special aunt, Minney Skaggs, of Atmore, AL; and other relatives.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with a kind word from Rev. Brandon Tanner.
Glenn G. Grant
July 27, 2023
Mr. Glenn G. Grant of Elsie Davis Road in Century FL,. passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the age of 84.
Glenn Grant was born October 23, 1938, in Florence South Carolina to L.B. Grant, and Wilma Matthews Grant. Glenn’s mother died when he was Five Years old. His Father remarried to Edna Polk, and Edna raised Glenn as her own son.
Mr. Grant served in The United States Army, and Foreman of Flomaton Wholesale in Flomaton, AL.
Glenn is preceded in death by his father L.B. Grant, mother Wilma Grant, stepmother Edna Grant, brother Kenneth Grant, and sisters Pat Ham an Janice Carter.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Agnes Grant of Century FL; sons Keith Grant of Century, FL, Michael (Tasha) Grant of Century FL; sisters Sharon Wadell, Wanda Hatfield Thigpen, and Carol Hood all of South Carolina and Beth Nastasi of Texas; six grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
Glenn’s favorite Bible verse was Psalms 23. The reason for this verse is when he was little he would ask his grandmother if his mother was saved when she died? Each time he would ask she would say when you get old enough to understand I will talk to you about this. Time went on and one time before his grandmother died he asked her again, ” Was my mother saved?” She went and got her Bible and turned to Psalms 23, and read it to Glenn. (Read Psalms 23) His grandmother said ” think upon verse number 6 and you will know your mother was saved.” This put peace in his heart to know his mother was saved when the Lord called her home at the age of 21. Glenn was fortunate to have a stepmother to love him and raise him as her own.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Canoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Canoe, AL. Speakers will be Martha Sansom and Kenny Rigby.
Pallbearers will be Travis Grant, Hank Grant, Adam Dellacroce, Conner Wolf amd Tim Rigby
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Martha Diane Dortch Ganey
July 26, 2023
Martha Diane Dortch Ganey, age 72, of Monroeville, AL passed away on July 25, 2023.
She was born on March 25, 1951 in Walnut Hill, FL to Jamie and Mable Phillips Dortch.
She was a member of Megargel Church of God. She worked for Vanity Fair Corporation and later retired from Englewood Health Care Center. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her daughter, Jamie (Phillip) Presley of Uriah, AL; her brother, Dennis (Doris) Dortch of Moses Lake, WA; her sisters, Gail (Mark) Berube of Monroe, GA and Kay Dortch of Kennewick, WA; her grandchild, Stephen Metts (Kaitlyn Halford) of Frisco City, AL and her special fur baby, Little One.
A memorial service will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Eubie Oneal Steadham
July 24, 2023
With heavy hearts at 6:25 a.m., July 20th, Heaven opened the doors for our daddy, Eubie Oneal Steadham. He was 93 years young and we will miss him dearly. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and everyone’s friend.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Christine O’Connor Steadham, his brothers, Arnold, Clifford, Glenn and Gordon, his sisters, Mildred, LaVerne and Sue. He is survived by his children, Margaret (Steve) White, Brenda (Roy) Stewart, Linda Steadham, Sandy Wyse, Scott (Tammy) Steadham, Michael (Michelle) Steadham, his sisters, Ouida (Bruce) Turner and Gayle Autin. His grandchildren, Aubrey (Brent Walden) White, Jennifer Stewart, Jackie (Josh) Kuechle, Timothy Hurd, Alicia (Derek) Bridwell, Gregory (Amberleigh) Steadham, Mathew (Kayla) Steadham, Spencer Steadham and Gavin Steadham. His Great-Grandchildren, Hayden Harrison, Molly Harrison, Kate Kuechle, Madison Rayfield, Cameron Hurd, Caleb Hurd, Ethan Bridwell, Nathan Cole and Connor Steadham.
He was born in McCullough, AL, September 26, 1929, and lived in Cantonment, FL, since 1953. He grew up farming, hunting and fishing and had a passion for these all his life. He passed his love of these things to his family. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany during his tour of duty. Upon completion of his service to our country, he began his 40-year career in the bagging industry at St. Regis Paper Company in Cantonment.
All of these things did not define him, what defined him was the family he built, there was nothing more important to him than that. It was at St.Regis Paper Company that he met his wife, Christine. He looked across the conveyor and was smitten. They were married within months of their “first date”, which was technically a lunch date at work. They raised their six children together on “Steadham Hill” and welcomed many family members and friends to share their home.
He looked forward every year to the two-day celebration of family and friends, better known as “Eubie Day”. He loved seeing all those that came to celebrate with him and the food they brought. The celebration began when he retired in 1993 and continued through 2020.
His Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation from 10:30 a.m. unit noon, Services to follow. Procession at 1 p.m. to Holly Grove Family Cemetery in Gateswood, AL, with graveside services at 2:00 pm.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons: Aubrey White, Timothy Hurd, Gregory Steadham, Mathew Steadham, Spencer Steadham and Gavin Steadham.
Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from noon until 1 p.m., 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL, 32534. A committal prayer service will occur Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 2-2:30 p.m. at Holly Grove Cemetery, Holly Grove Cemetery Road, Robertsdale, A, 36567.
Janis Sue Scott
July 24, 2023
t, 73, of Pensacola, FL passed away on July 21, 2023. She was born in Pensacola, FL on July 29, 1949, to Eben Pete Olsen and Effie Townley Olsen.
Janis had a good career as a banquet manager for Marriott. She was an active member of Gonzalez Baptist Church over the past few years using her passions for cooking, catering events, and decorating cakes for others.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Effie Olsen; her sisters, Helen Cole, Ruby Moore, Mary “Doodlebug” Ferguson, and Frances Hampton; and her brothers, Pete Olsen, Willie Olsen, and Michael Olsen.
Janis is survived by her husband of 54 years, Larry Allen Scott; son, Teague (Kelli) Scott; daughter, Janette Scott; grandchildren, Alexandria Stacey and Zander Scott; sisters, Nelree Williams and Janey (Tom) Hood; and brother, Jerry Olsen.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice in memory of Janis Sue Scott.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating. Burial will follow in Klondike Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 1:30 p.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.