Judith Noblin Brown
February 8, 2024
Mrs. Judith Noblin Brown, a resident of Vero Beach, FL died February 3, 2023, after a brief illness. Mrs. Brown was born in 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Noblin of Geneva, A.L. Mrs. Brown was the widow of Dr. Harry E. Brown. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mrs. Mary Nelle Johnson.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James E. Brown (Brenda) and their daughter Jessica Brown of Charlotte, N.C. and a daughter Lynn Kiefer (Mike) of Vero Beach, FL and their children Jackson Kiefer, Casey Mitten (Justin), Christin Chapman (Joe), Caitlin Davis (Wyatt) and Chelsea O’Conner (Ryan) along with eleven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Dr. Franklin J. Noblin (Mary Ann) of McMinnville, T.N., her sister Saranne Northrop of Florence, A.L. and many nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Century High School, Century, FL, Mrs. Brown graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in Vocational Home Economics Education. She taught home economics in Florida schools, worked for Auburn University Extension Service, and before her retirement, taught Culinary Arts with Montgomery Public Schools for 25 years.
She held memberships in the American Culinary Federation, Alabama and National Education Association, and Montgomery Retired Teachers. She was a past member of Altrusa International, and Delta Kappa Gamma Education honorary. She was a member of First Methodist Church of Vero Beach.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to First Methodist Church of Vero Beach, FL at 1750 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Mrs. Brown’s last request was that you take the time to be kind when you feel like being mean, that you tell those you love how much they mean to you and that each new dawn gives you pause to cherish the day. Also, remember sunflowers are the “happy flower”.
A celebration of life will be held at First Methodist Church, Vero Beach, FL on March 2, 2024 at 10:00 am.
John Edward Nettler
February 8, 2024
John Nettler, 68, of Pensacola, Florida, died unexpectedly on January 30th, 2024.
He was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1955 to Harry and Helen Nettler. John attended Mercy High School before going into the newspaper business.
John was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister, Helen (nee Nettler) Wiegert, and is survived by his wife, Judy; his three children, Emily (Daniel) Sunderlin, Danny (Brittany) Nettler, and Eric (Teresa) Nettler; as well as nine beautiful grandchildren. Julian, Jameson, Owen, Oliver, Ozzy, Olsen, Orellia, Hendrix and Hazel are proud to be the “J.O.H.N/S”. Though he loved coaching his children, umpiring baseball, and music, John’s favorite role was that as a grandparent. He treasured his time with his grandkids and loved being their Pop-Pop.
John will always be remembered for his love of storytelling and the way he cared for family and friends. He never failed to make a friend and lend a helping hand. We’ll always imagine hearing him say “I have to make one more stop”. John was a two-time cancer survivor and even through treatments, he maintained his positive attitude. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Florida viewing is Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
John will have a second viewing and funeral in St. Louis, Missouri and his final resting place will be Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to MD Anderson Cancer Center (https://gifts.mdanderson.org) and/or Feeding America (https://give.feedingamerica.org/a/donate) would be greatly appreciated.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Thomas Calvin ‘TC’ Jordan
February 8, 2024
Thomas Calvin “TC” Jordan, age 85, a native of Flomaton, AL and resident of Byrneville, FL, passed away on January 31, 2024. He was born August 7, 1938 to Daniel E. and Eunice Hall Jordan and was of the Christian faith. He was a graduate of Flomaton High School. TC had a passion for family history and genealogy and was a proud great-grandson of a Confederate Veteran. TC also spent time working with the local historical society on various projects, including the “Old 100” Sawmill train. He was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. TC spent years working as a taxidermist, as well as became an accomplished scuba diver. In 1991, working in research and development as an ink resins application chemist, TC began work to develop more environmentally friendly methods for the manufacture of ink and resins. His successful discoveries resulted in the issue of multiple patents.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Veronyka “Vicky” Jordan; and two grandchildren, T.J. Jordan and Leanne Jordan.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas A. (Lori) Jordan of Byrneville, FL and Dennis E. (“Doodle” Anniece) Jordan of Byrneville, FL; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Infant Urijah Atticus Lambert
February 4, 2024
Infant Urijah Atticus Lambert, precious baby boy of Brooklyn Lambert and Kendrell Elliott, passed away on January 29, 2024. He was born on November 20, 2023 in Brewton, AL.
He is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Judy (Donald) Lambert of Flomaton, AL; his aunt Tonya Lambert Ardis along with numerous other aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Pastor Ray Ward and Bro. Cedo Coon officiating. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be Devon Lambert and Preston Lambert.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Lunch will be provided for family and friends immediately following the service at the old Fred L. McGhee Learning Center, 44 Creek Road, Bldg. 1800, on the Pow-Wow grounds.
Curtis Jonath Kelly
February 3, 2024
Mr. Curtis Jonath Kelly, age 79, of Atmore, Alabama; passed away, Monday January 29, 2024 in Atmore, Alabama. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore and was a faithful member of Bratt Assembly of God
.
Mr. Kelly loved doing tractor work, especially planting gardens. He owned and operated Kelly Hauling for 14 years. Camping and fishing with his wife Alene was something he greatly enjoyed doing. Cutting grass, going to the mountains, traveling with his grandchildren was also favorite things to do. He most enjoyed spending time with family, friends and having cookouts. He was a long-time member of the American Legion. His greatest accomplishment was 55+ years of perfect attendance at Masland Carpets.
He is preceded in death by his parents Willie Harrison (Earlene Stewart) Kelly; wife Alene Kelly; sister Charolette Coleman; brother James Matthew “JM” Kelly.
He is survived by 2 sons, Alan Kelly of Pensacola, Florida and Chris Kelly (Victoria) of Canoe, Alabama; daughter, Janet James of Atmore, Alabama; brother, Hubert Kelly of Columbus, Georgia; 2 sisters, Glennie (Raymond) Peebles of Christian Home, Florida, Martha Miller of Gastonia, North Carolina. 6 grandchildren Derrek Gibson, Tori Gibson, Trinity Gibson, Daylyn Gibson, Grace Kelly and Gabe Kelly; 3 great grandchildren, Charity, Lilly and Maggie
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral homes, LLC. with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Wilma Jean Bowman Traylor
February 2, 2024
Wilma Jean Bowman Traylor died January 29, 2024, at the Residence Memory Care Community in Pensacola, Florida, at age 92.
Jean was born March 13, 1931, in DeKalb County, Alabama. She was a cheerleader at Fyffe High School and graduated in 1949. She married Delton Traylor in 1950, and they moved to Detroit, Michigan.
Upon returning to Sand Mountain in 1961, they opened a grocery store in Pisgah, Alabama. Jean handled payroll, purchasing, and personnel for the store. They retired and sold the Pisgah SuperValu in 1987.
Jean fulfilled her goal of visiting all fifty states. As a world traveler, she viewed kangaroos in the wild in Australia, kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland, watched the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and walked the Great Wall of China. Jean purchased Christmas ornaments on all of her travels, and her granddaughter, Rachel, who accompanied her on several of those trips, treasures the collection.
As a long-time member of Pisgah Baptist Church, Jean directed the choir, sang solos, and led music there for many years. She and her husband were active in their community as members of Civitan and served as poll volunteers for local elections. They were very involved in the senior center in Rainsville until Delton’s death and Jean’s move to Florida to be near her son and his family.
Jean was a hard-working, dependable, and loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren have fond memories of spending weeks with them in the summers going fishing, working in the garden, and learning to drive.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Lector Bowman; her siblings, Joe Bowman and Dot Bowman Flarity Patton; and her husband of 69 years, Delton Hiram Traylor.
She is survived by her brother Don (Sue) Bowman; her son, Ted (Liz) Traylor; her grandchildren, Rachel (Brad) Hinote and Bennett (Jaclyn) Traylor; and her great-grandchildren, Kathryn Hinote, Elizabeth Hinote, Kellan Belleville, and Keegan Belleville.
Funeral services for Jean will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Pisgah Baptist Church, Pisgah, Alabama. Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11:00 AM and burial at New Bethel Baptist Church cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Carroll James Jensen
February 1, 2024
Carroll James Jensen, 92, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his elder daughter, Pamela Turner, and his beloved wife, Pat. Carroll is survived by daughter, Lisa (Tom) Tingley; granddaughters, Melisa (Chad) Alvarez, Lena (Gary) Adams, and Michelle Tingley; and great granddaughters, Brooklyn Woodside and Halle Kate Alvarez. Carroll’s family was a source of both pride and comfort through the years, and he cherished his time spent with them.
The only son of the late Everett Hans Jensen and Frances May Applegate, Carroll grew up learning farming from his father, who passed away when Carroll was just 13 years old. Upon his father’s passing, Carroll took on the responsibilities of the farm with help from family and friends. He later enlisted in the Air Force and became a well-respected aircraft mechanic. After his time in the Air Force, he contemplated returning to farming in Nebraska, but found his future working for the Department of Defense as a civilian at the Naval Aircraft Rework Facility (NARF) at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Carroll excelled in his role as an aircraft mechanic/electrician, and was well respected in this field that he loved. His talent and dedication were recognized throughout his career, and he loved sharing stories related to his many experiences. Other roles in which he excelled and found great enjoyment included that of drag car racing and inventing. Carroll loved finding mechanical solutions to life’s problems and inconveniences, and we all benefited from his creative thinking and mechanical skills! Carroll always had a smile and a calming influence to his family. He was simply the best Dad, Paw-Paw, Grandpa, and Pop to us!
He married the love of his life, Patricia Grantham, on November 20, 1955. When Pat died in June, 2023, they had been married over 67 years. Their sixty-seven-year love story of commitment to one another and to their family has been a wonderful inspiration to all of us. While we cannot believe that Mom, followed by Dad so soon, are gone, we are comforted that they are reunited with one another and with beloved family members who preceded them.
Please join us in remembering Carroll at a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm (visitation from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm) at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Carroll’s memory with a donation to a charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
JoAnn Wiggins
February 1, 2024
Mrs. JoAnn Wiggins, age 86, passed away Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024, at a Jay, Florida assisted living facility.
Mrs. Wiggins was born in Sylacauga, AL and had been a longtime resident of Byrneville, FL before moving to Jay. She was of the Holiness faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years, Rev. Raymond Wiggins; her parents, Lloyd Essman Atchley and Naomi Smith Atchley.
She is survived by a brother-in-law, Burford (Sharon) Wiggens of Century, FL; sisters-in-law, Diane (Clarence) Roling of Canoe, and Myrtle (Jim) Staff of Atmore; and a host of other family members.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL with Bro. Nathan Johnson and Bro. Tommy Lee Johnson officiating. Craver’s Funeral Home directing.
Pallbearers: Nathan Johnson, Chad Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Buford Wiggins.
Roberta C. Black
February 1, 2024
Mrs. Roberta C. Black, age 92, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her Flomaton residence.
Mrs. Black was born in Phil Campbell, AL and had been a longtime resident of Flomaton. She worked as an inspector at Vanity Fair during her working years. She loved to read and fish and especially loved her grandbabies. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Mrs. Black was preceded in death by her husband, C.H. Black and a daughter, Beverly Black.
She is survived by a son, Anthony (Mary Ann) Black of Brewton; a daughter, Cynthia Meade of Fairhope; a sister, Marie Sprinkle of Saraland; three grandchildren, Celeste (Dennis) McCall, Ben (Ashley) Black, Alex (Chloe) Meade; three great-grandchildren, Grayson McCall, Emmalyn Black, and Conleigh Black; a step-great-grandson, Jax Filmore.
An inurnment service will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Pollard Cemetery.
Anastacio Rivera Loanzon
February 1, 2024
Anastacio Rivera Loanzon, USN (Ret.), age 79, of Pensacola, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Anastacio was born in Malabon, Phillipines to the late Carlos Loanzon and Pilar Rivera Loanzon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his younger brother, Isagani Felixberto “Bert” Loanzon; sister, Ofelia Loanzon; and grandson, Nathan Pinkney.
Anastacio “Anching” Loanzon, USN (Ret.) proudly served his country in the United States Navy serving on the USS Boston CAG-1, USS Lexington CVT-16, USS McCloy DE-1038, USS Nimitz CVN-68, and having served in the Vietnam War. Anching was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother and friend to many. Throughout his life he loved cooking, singing, fishing, football and spending time with the people he adored. He was loved dearly and will be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory include, his loving wife, Myrna Lopez Loanzon, daughters, Mychie Loanzon Layne (Rusty Layne), and Marie Loanzon; son, Anastacio L Loanzon Jr “John”(Leslie); grandchildren Ashlie Summers, Christian Colvin (Katie), Devin Loanzon(Sammi),Tahtyanna Hunter-Loanzon; Anna Hendricks (Jake), Emma Loanzon, Mia Loanzon, great-grandchildren, Micah, Malakai, Atarah-Grace, Maverick, Remy, Hadley, and Ivey; Brothers, Ernesto(Chel), Carlos “Sonny”(Edna), Ulderico”Ric”(Myrna), Hermogenes “Gene”, Orlando “Orly”(Aida), and Jose Genaro (Carol).
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the memorial service to begin at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home-Cantonment with Father Lourdu Inbaraj, HGN, officiating. Service will be available via livestream.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.