NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Curtis Kennedy, Jr.
Mr. Curtis Kennedy, Jr., age 65, of Flomaton, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his home. Mr. Kennedy was a native and lifetime resident of Flomaton where he was a self-employed carpenter. He was of the Holiness faith and attended the First Apostolic Church. Mr. Kennedy is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lucille Driskell Kennedy and sister, Nancy Darby. He is survived by his sons, Timothy (Jennifer) Wilson of Flomaton, Casey (Paula) Kennedy of Brewton, Brian (Lena) Kennedy of Spanish Fort, Curtis (Tina)...
Robert L. Driver, Jr.
Robert L. Driver Jr., 85, was called to Glory on May 22, 2013. Mr. Driver was a Veteran of World War II and a faithful member of Farm Hill Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Driver and daughter Rita Goodwin. He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Danny) Slay of Molino, Karen (Guy) Driver of Pensacola and Teresa (Dale) Hunter of Pace; grandchildren, Robert (Beth) Slay of Molino, Melony (Eddie) Barnard of Pace, Shena (Scott) Enfinger of Molino, Donald (Natalie) Goodwin of Cantonment, Chip (Nicole)...
Reverend Robert H. Porter, Jr.
Brother Porter finished his fight and entered into glory on Friday, May 17, 2013, from his home in Dogwood Park in Molino. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Henry Porter, Sr. and Margaret Mitchem Porter; his sister, Myrtle Young and a very dear daughter-in-law, Brenda Porter. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 67 years, Daisy Marie Seals Porter; four sons, Bobby (Earlene) Porter, Bert Porter, Ben (Donna) Porter, and Bernard Porter; two daughters, Betty (Larry) Houck, and Bonnie (Ron) Carnley;...
Rex A. Walker
Mr. Rex A. Walker, 52 of Atmore, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pensacola. He was born in Ozark, AL on October 1, 1960, to the late Elvin Richmond and Willie Dean Brown Walker. He was a carpenter most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Johnny Walker and sister, Willie Pearl Reeves. He is survived by his wife, Angel Pugh of Atmore; two daughters, Miranda Walker of Montgomery, AL and Betty Nichole Walker of Gordon, AL; two sons, Aaron Morris and Edward Powell both of Atmore; brothers, Wayne...
Julius Fred Thompson
Julius Fred Thompson, age 82, of Cantonment, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his residence. He was born February 26, 1931, in Fulton, AL, to the late Tom Watson Thompson and Lonis Bradford Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from Monsanto after 33 years of service. He enjoyed making wooden canes. He loved his relationship with God, having served in Missions Education, Pulpit Supply, Usher and Sunday School Teacher all his adult life. Mr....
Francis Everett “Frank” O’Connor
Francis Everett “Frank” O’Connor, 74, of Pensacola, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Mr. O’Connor was born in Bay Minette and resided in Pensacola area for many years. He was retired from St. Regis Paper Mill and was a volunteer at the Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. O’Connor is preceded in death by his parents, Esther Olson O’Connor and Vincent David O’Connor; sister, Christine Steadham; and brother, Phillip O’Connor. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Rachael...
Nola Ann “Baker” Sutton
Mrs. Nola Ann “Baker” Sutton, 75, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Canoe. Mrs. Sutton was a native of Canoe and resided at Canoe for most of her life. Mrs. Sutton was a very humble lady, who carried on the legacy of Bakers Service Station and Store at Canoe which was started by Rosa Nell Baker, her mother, in the early 1960’s. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Rosa Nell Baker; one sister, Janell Bachlor; and one daughter, Jackie Chavers. She is survived by her three sons, Timothy (Kim) Chavers...
Henry Malvin Adams, Sr.
Mr. Henry Malvin Adams Sr., 76, of Flomaton, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at a Pensacola medical facility. He was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton, where he worked as a tool pusher for Delta Drilling Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry James and Janie Carter Adams; daughter, Vanessa Adams; son, Herbert Randall Adams; and two sisters, Joyce McCall and Janice Stice. He is survived by his wife, Bertie Cross Adams of Flomaton; sons, Henry Malvin (Barbara) Adams, Jr. of Pollard and Wendall Ervin (Rita)...
Frances Lillian (Dewberry) Acree
On May 14, 2013, Frances Lillian (Dewberry) Acree became absence from her body and present with the Lord. She was 94 years old and a charter member of Berrydale Baptist Church. She loved her children, and her children called her blessed. We will miss her every day until we meet again in our heavenly home. She was born on December 13,1918, to James Fletcher Dewberry and Lillar Ryals Dewberry. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Benjamin Ruston Acree; three sons, Benjamin Rushton Acree Jr., Larry Ewin...
Byron Stuckey
Mr. Byron Stuckey, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Byrneville. Mr. Stuckey was a native and a resident of Byrneville for most of his life. Mr. Stuckey was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from Campbell Sand and Gravel. Mr. Stuckey attended the Byrneville United Methodist Church. His parents, William Aubrey and Nancy Stuckey, five sisters and lifelong companion, Merle Spettel precede him in death. Survivors include his two sons, William Walter (Grace Marie) Stuckey of Atmore and Richard Byron (Lorraine) Stuckey...
Henry James Price
Mr. Henry James Price, 53, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Atmore. Mr. Price was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mr. Price was an employee of Masland Carpets for 35 years. His father, H.C. Price and stepfather, Nick Ramer precede him in death. Survivors include his mother, Eva McGhee Ramer of Tuscaloosa; wife of 32 years, Esther Price of Poarch; two sons, Derek Steven Price and Trey Stephon Price both of Poarch; one sister, Linda Nevin of Tuscaloosa; and two grandchildren, Ladon Price and Alex Price. Funeral...
Joseph Haynes Brabham
Joseph Haynes Brabham, 85, of Jay, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013, with his family by his side. A native of Enterprise, AL, Haynes’ 35 year career as an educator brought him to Jay, where he retired to spend time with those he loved. Well known for finding humor anywhere he looked, he never met a stranger and always loved a good joke. A gifted athlete, he enjoyed a lifelong love of tennis, especially when he was winning. Haynes was preceded in death by his three brothers, John, Clifton, and Leontz Brabham; two sisters,...
Hubert Lee Rackard
Mr. Hubert Lee Rackard, Sr., 74, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013, in Mobile. Mr. Rackard was a native and life long resident of Atmore. Mr. Rackard was a U.S. Navy veteran, trained with Navy Seals Core of Engineers and NAS Pensacola for 15 years. He loved to play and sing with the guitar. He participated in Poarch Hee Haw and liked to travel with the seniors. He was a winner in Poarch Idol contest and was King of Sail Center. His son, Hubert Lee Rackard, Jr., mother, Isabelle Thead and brother, Steve A. Thead, precede him...
Frank C. Coffey
Frank C. Coffey, 85 , a native of Jay, died on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Frank was born February 27, 1928, to the late Derlie and John Coffey. Frank served in the Army Air Corps in 1947-48. He had a thirty-two year career as an electrician at NAS Pensacola where he worked in the Naval Air Rework Facility. He looked forward to the annual NARF retirees fish fry each May where he and his retired co-workers would gather and talk about the old days. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Daphfanee; son, Darrell Wade;...
Jesse Lycurgus Hart, II
Jesse Lycurgus Hart,II, 71, of Atmore, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Atmore. He was retired from the Daphne Police Dept. and was a Poser Painer. He was born in Atmore on November 16, 1942, to Jesse L. and Verda Nelle Hurst Hart,Sr. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse L. Hart, Sr. and sister, Ramona Ellen Hart. Survivors include his mother, Nelle Hart of Atmore; two sons, Jesse Lycurgus Hart, III and David Hart, both of Fairhope; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Hart of Fairhope, one brother, Bill Hart;...
Martha Eugenia Powe Gross
Martha Eugenia Powe Gross, 68, of Atmore, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at her residence. She was a nurses aid, born in Huxford, on October 07, 1944, to the late William O. and Mary Dunn Powe. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lee Gross and brother, Thomas W. Powe. Survivors include two brothers, William R. (Carolyn) Powe of Pine Hill, AL and James E. (Joy) Powe of Atmore; one sister, Frances Powe of Opp, AL and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Poarch...
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Respress
Anthony “Tony” Wayne Respress, 52, a lifetime resident of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, in Pensacola, Fl. He was a truck driver, born on February 15, 1961 in Atmore to the late Amon and Evon Dannelley Respress. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Amon Respress. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rutherford Respress; two sons, Kristopher Bradley Respress and Colton Wayne Respress all of Atmore; two brothers, Donald A. Respress and John Michael (Joyce) Respress of Atmore;...
Luverne Ward
Mrs. Luverne Ward, 75, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Poarch. Mrs. Ward was a native of Atmore and resident of Poarch for most of her life. Mrs. Ward was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and child of God. She attended the Friendly Holiness Church. Her husband, Rev. Fred C. Ward; two brothers, D.C. and Obie Daughtry; two sisters,Vernell Aplin and Charlotte Reed; and parents, Savannah and Ella Daughtry precede her in death. She is survived by her four sons, Rev. Ray (Christine) Ward of Poarch,...
Edward Eugene Rolin
Edward Eugene Rolin, 64, of Poarch, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2013. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and a Vietnam Veteran. He regularly attended Atmore Apostolic Church where he came to know the Lord as his personal savior in the year of 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Eugene Rolin; mother, Pearlie Gertrude Rolin; two sisters, Daisy Bell Rolin & Letha McGhee; and one brother, Fred Thomas McGhee. He is survived by his wife, Sue Cooper; five children,...
Johnie Douglas Lowry
Johnie Douglas Lowry, a life-long resident of Jay, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born January 17,1937, in Jay. He attended Cornerstone Christian Church in Jay. He was a dedicated employee at Monsanto Corporation for 35 years. After retirement John and Juanita enjoyed many years at their lake house on Weiss Lake in North Alabama. He was talented in many aspects of life, always looking forward to a new project. He loved fishing , gardening and traveling. John devoted much of his time...
Kenneth Eugene McCurry
Mr. Kenneth Eugene McCurry, age 66, of Century, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his home in Century after a lengthy illness. Mr. McCurry was a native of Johnson City, TN and had been a resident of Century since 1996 coming from Erwin, TN. He worked as a self-employed electrician and had served in the United States Army. Mr. McCurry was a member of Century United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ann Brooks McCurry of Century; son, Willie (Robin) McCurry of Erwin, TN; step-sons, James Brooks of...
Grady Earl Carden
Mr. Grady Earl Carden, age 89, of Tractor Trail Road in Jay, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Carden was a native of Phil Campbell, Alabama and a former resident of Brewton and Pollard before moving to Jay six and a half years ago. Upon graduation, he entered the United States Navy and served for two years. He then attended Larkins Business School and received his accounting degree. He went to work at St. Regis Paper Company for two years before transferring to Container...
Bettie Elaine Wells Hall
Bettie Elaine Wells Hall, 63, of Perdido, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, in Bay Minette. She was a retired License Practical Nurse. She was born in Bay Minette on November 16, 1949 to the late Walter Q. and Katie Lou Williamson Wells. She enjoyed photography and loved to help others. She was a member of Pleasant Plains Splinter Hill Pentacostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Clifford P. Hall, Sr; one son, C.P. Hall, Jr. all of Perdido; one brother, William Walter (Maggie) Wells of Perdido; one sister, Jean Wells; three...
Lois G. Cleaveland
Lois G. Cleaveland , age 98, a resident of Foley, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Robertsdale Healthcare Center after a brief illness with breast cancer. Mrs Cleaveland was born in Irwin, Iowa on November 23, 1914, to Minor and Grace Munson. She graduated from Irwin High School, married her high school sweetheart, Lyle, then drove his grandparents to Foley for the winter, and the young couple stayed. In the early years of their marriage, Mrs. Cleaveland worked as an operator for Gulf Telephone Company. Later,...
Marrahnell Wright Culp
Marrahnell Wright Culp, 78, of Cantonment, passed away April 29, 2013, after a chronic illness. She was born in Laurel Hill, Florida on July 28, 1934. She was preceded in death by parents George W. Wright and Percie L. Wright and infant brother. After working for years at the telephone company, she was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, flowers and gardening. After her husband retired, they enjoyed traveling with their camper and meeting new friends while fishing and camping around the country. “Nell”, as everyone...