Luvenia F. Hayles
January 4, 2022
Luvenia F. “Sang” Hayles peacefully passed away at her home in Atmore on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1926, in Barnett Crossroads, AL and later moved to Atmore, AL. She retired from the Bank of Atmore/United Bank after 32 years.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Stella Fillmore; her husband, Charles F. Hayles, Sr.; two sisters, Jane Davis and Luverne Morton; and four brothers, Bill Fillmore, Jessie Fillmore, Jerry Fillmore, and Robert Fillmore.
She is survived by her two children, Charles F. Hayles, Jr., and Gena Rudge; son-in-law, Keith Rudge, along with several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Charlotte “Dit” Grant.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 3, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kevin Garrett officiating.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 3, 2022, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Andy Moye
January 2, 2022
Mr. Andy Moye, age 62 of Community Church Road in Flomaton, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Atmore from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Moye was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton and was employed in the lawn maintenance/landscaping industry. Mr. Moye was a volunteer fireman for Century Station #5. He was of the Holiness faith and attended the Ebenezer Assembly of God Church. He loved going to church and spending time with family.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Donna Theresa Moye of Flomaton; mother-in-law, Marcella (Nelson) Glenn of Century; daughter, Jennifer Pugh; three sisters, Pat (Larry) Johnson of Damascus, Brenda Peterson of Century, and Wanda (Everette) Brown of Brewton.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Andy Moye will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the Chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Brother Bobby Carnley officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Holiness Church Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Pallbearers will be Landon White, Ayden Smith, Roy Moseley, William Jeremy Markey, Kylie Reeves, and Jay Crowley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Everette Brown.
Francis Ford
January 2, 2022
Francis “Barney” Ford 75, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2021. A long-time resident of Pensacola, he was originally from Athens, Pennsylvania. Barney joined the Navy after high school and rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer after 25 years of service to his country. During those years, he received Jesus into his heart as Savior and Lord.
He was a member of McIIwain Presbyterian Church. He sang in the choir and helped serve breakfast every week to the Men’s Prayer Group. He also enjoyed playing softball, racquetball, working out at the YMCA, watching all kinds of sports especially PSC basketball. He will always be remembered as a faithful friend who was interested in others and ready to lead a helping hand. He will especially be remembered by many families who shared special meals with him through the years.
Barney is preceded in death by his parents, Roland Ford and Gertrude Hunter Ford and his brother Mo Ford.
A memorial service will be held at McIIwain Presbyterian Church, Pensacola January 4, 2022, with visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m.
Graveside services will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Showalter, John Showalter, Micah Showalter, Charlie Clarke, Tom Turner and Rob Pike.
Honorary Pallbearers, Don Railsback and Charlie Foster.
We would like to thank everyone for their prayers and acts of kindness during these last difficult days.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Frances C. Abrams Hershman
January 1, 2022
Frances C. Abrams Hershman, age 78, of Lillian, AL, passed away on December 25, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1943, in Century, FL to Johnny W. Abrams, Sr. and Beulah “Bessie” Conway Abrams. She retired from the United States Government Civil Service after many dedicated years.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Betty Ann Adams.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Hershman of Lillian, AL; her brother, Johnny W. (Kitty) Abrams of Wawbeek, AL and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Hale of Atmore, AL.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Wawbeek, AL with Bro. Robert Bradley officiating.
Interment was at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your charity of choice.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Ruby Earline Jernigan
January 1, 2022
Mrs. Ruby Earline Jernigan of Atmore, AL, lost her battle with cancer at the age 64. Earline was born January 21, 1957, and passed away December 22, 2021, in her family’s care, in Calhoun, GA.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, James Levon (Buddy) Jernigan.
She is survived by her two sons, Jim (Charlotte) Jernigan, of Calhoun, GA, and Joseph Busby; one sister, Martha (Jack) Hall; one brother, Louis (Melissa) Screws; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerus nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Burial was at Godwin Cemetery beside her husband.
Pallbearers were Jaden Jernigan, Ronald Peebles, Trent Peebles, Austin Snyder, Jay Scarborough, and Austin Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements
Ellen Marie O’Barr
January 1, 2022
Mrs. Ellen Marie O’Barr, age 71, passed away, Tuesday, December 28, 2021, peacefully at her home in Poarch, AL. She was born in Atmore, AL, but has resided in Poarch, AL, most of her life. She was a member of St. Anna Episcopal Church and Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She retired in the Archives Department at Poarch Creek Indians with 30 plus years of employment.
Mrs. O’Barr valued her time she got to spend with her family. She loved watching sports, Alabama Football, NAYO, NASA, and going fishing.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam (Inez McGhee) Daughtry; husband, Joe O’Barr Jr; one sister, Doris McGhee; three brothers, Frank Jackson, Bennie McGhee, and Houston Daughtry.
She is survived by her three sons, Charles “Bubba” (Sylina) O’Barr, of Lottie, AL; John (Stacie) O’Barr, of Poarch, AL; Andrew (Elizabeth) Daughtry, of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Christy (Ronnie) Huskey, of Daphne, AL; Shannon (Jason) Griffey, of Poarch, AL; Kimberly (Nick) Hill, of Poarch, AL; one brother, Charles (Danna) Daughtry, of Poarch, AL; two sisters, Emily “Emmie Jane” (AD) Owens, of Monroeville, AL; Essie Wilkins, of Pensacola, FL; 17 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, numerus nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 3, 2022, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kendall Reed, Roger McGhee, Jake Thomas, Larry Faircloth, Jerry Faircloth, and Robbie McGhee.
Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Barrington, Joe Lowe, Billy Joe Carlton, Corey Flowers, Trent Flowers, Douglas Daughtry, Justin Daughtry, Arthur Anderson, Coley McGhee, Tony Wright, and David Kirby.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC, is in charge of arrangements.
Robert David Preston
December 28, 2021
Robert David Preston, long-time resident of Pensacola, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2021. He was 89 years old.
Robert served as a naval fleet diver in the Korean War. Following his military service, he worked for NARF (Naval Air Reworks Facility), retiring after 25 years.
He married Deann in 1962 and the two shared over 37 years of life together. He was a loving husband, dedicated father, and a beloved Grampa. Over the years he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and could build and repair almost anything.
Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Deann; parents, John and Matilda Preston; brothers, Russell and John; and sisters, Dorothy, Beverly and Mildred.
He will always be remembered by his children, Kathy (Richard) Fellgren, Elaine (Randy) Webb, David (Mona) Preston, and Wayne (Renee) Preston; grandchildren, Emily (Ross) Daughdrill, Taylor Webb, Amy Fellgren, Ben Preston, and Ava Preston; great grandchildren, Riley and Will Daughdrill; and siblings, Howard Preston, Richard Preston, and Janet Feallock.
A celebration of Robert’s life will be held at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, Pensacola, on December 29, 2021 with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
Pallbearers will be Randy Webb, Taylor Webb, Ben Preston, Ross Daughdrill, Rob Doucette, and James Purvis.
Robert’s family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and acts of kindness during this difficult time.
Randy Brigan
December 28, 2021
Randy Brigan passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pensacola, FL on Dec. 24, 1947 to Alfred Delwyn Brigan and Irene Teel Brigan.
Randy served his county honorably in the U. S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He worked in the oil fields for Exxon/Mobile for over 30 years traveling around the country.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Irene Teel Brigan; and daughter, Terry Brigan.
Randy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judi Brigan; father, Alfred Delwyn Brigan; step-daughter, Melissa Sheets; sisters, JoAnn (Ray) Duckworth, Shirlie (Billy) Stevens, Tanya (Gary) Mitchell; grand-daughter, Miranda Miller; and great grandson, Camden Smith.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021 at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery. Pastor Wade Rials will officiate services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Steve Luman Wilson
December 27, 2021
Steve Luman Wilson, 62 of Barrineau Park, FL. passed away December 24, 2021 at his home in Barrineau Park surrounded by his wife and their two children. He was born in Pensacola, FL. on February 7, 1959. He was a heavy equipment mechanic for Escambia County Florida Roads and Bridges. He is preceded in death by his father Luman Edward Wilson, step father Alfred O’Connor and a special nephew Dalton Wilson.
He is survived by his wife of over 42 years Hazel Smith Wilson, daughter; Stephanie (Kenny) Lewis, son; Luman (April) Wilson; four grandchildren Austin (Shelby) Lewis, Tyler Wilson, Cooper Lewis, Jayce Wilson all of Barrineau Park, FL and his mother; Liddie O’Connor. He is also survived by his brother; Tim (Lisa) Wilson of Barrineau Park, FL; sisters; Marilyn Stone of Barrineau Park, FL; Evelyn (Buddy) Bethea of Walnut Hill, FL; Paula (Sammy) Thomley of Perdido, AL; Lisa (Randy) Newton of Pensacola, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 3:30 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 2:30 PM until service time at 3:30 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Regency Hospice for their compassionate care they provided to Steve and his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The ALS Association, 3242 Parkside Center Cir, Tampa, FL, 36619 or als.org/donate in memory of Steve Wilson.
Vera Theresa Barlow
December 27, 2021
On December 29, 1955, Vera Theresa Barlow was born to Walter and Bessie Barlow. She was the youngest of her brothers and sisters. She was an amazingly kind and selfless woman who loved everyone in her life and would gladly give anyone anything they needed if she could. On December 22, 2021, she joined her Heavenly Father and will always be remembered and loved. She is preceded in death by her parents and 12 siblings.
She is survived by son, John (Crystal) Oakes of Knoxville, TN and daughter Michelle (Travis) Flowers of Uriah, AL. Grandchildren: Theresa (Labon) Turk of Uriah, AL; Amber (Logan) Boatwright of Atmore, AL; Austin Flowers of Uriah, AL; and Mason Flowers of Uriah, AL. Great-grandchildren: Castiel and Rowan Turk of Urah, AL and Kennedy and Rhett Turk of Atmore, AL. She is survived by six siblings: Walter “Tobe” (Bobbie) Barlow Jr of Shepherd, TX; Margaret Ann (Larson) Bryars of Perdido, AL; Judy Rathsack of Atmore, AL; Donald Barlow of Nokomis, FL; Frank “Dunky” (Shirley) Barlow of Nokomis, AL; and Debbie Barlow of Nokomis, FL.
A Celebration of Life will be held for her at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home at 4pm on January 17, 2022.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you make a donation in her memory to your charity of choice.