Brockington Ardee Davis
October 23, 2019
Brockington Ardee Davis, 54, of Oak Grove, FL, passed away October 20, 2019, in Oak Grove, FL. He was born on August 26, 1965, in Byrneville, FL and was an iron worker most of his life. He was a member of Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Brockington and Edna Ruth Dunn and brother, Joseph Roy Adams.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Freeman Davis of Oak Grove, FL; two sons, Justin Wayne (Chelsea) Peebles of Perdido, AL and Zachary Michael Davis of Molino, FL; one daughter, Natasha Nicole Peebles of Oak Grove, FL; one brother, Jerry Lee Adams of Century, FL; six sisters, Brandi Davis (Chris) Monaghan of Moring Sun, IA; Tammy Davis (John) Eister of Pensacola, FL; Judy (Leon) Fleming of Crestview, FL; Penny Kendrick of Century, FL; Linda (Randy) Marinin of Jay, FL, and Mary (Scott) Lash of Loudonville, OH; two grandchildren, Colton and Huntleigh Peebles; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 11 a.m. from the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow in Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Travis Moye, Justin Peebles, John Handrop, Jason Peebles, Darren McGhee, Brenton Eister, Ryan Eister and Chad Eister.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Irene Diamond
October 22, 2019
Irene Diamond, 92, received her heavenly wings and went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2019, with her family by her side.
She was born March 4, 1927 in Owassa, Alabama to William Reuben Diamond and Lula Rea Taylor Diamond. She has lived in Jay, Florida most of her life and grew up helping her family. She often spoke of using washboards to do laundry and carrying buckets of water from the creek. She worked in the fields that fed her family and tended to her siblings. She began working for The Santa Rosa County School Board at Jay Elementary and retired after many years of service.
She loved to sew and was known for making many of her own clothes and helping her children and grandchildren whenever there was an alteration or costume needed. Working in her flowerbeds was a true joy and passion of hers. Her beautiful flowers and rose gardens are the talk of the town. She could often be seen on early mornings tending her gardens while wearing her beautiful bonnets. She loved her chickens and felt that they deserved all of her leftover cornbread. They are indeed spoiled, fat and happy chickens.
Above all else, she loved her Lord and her family. She has been an active member and constant prayer warrior of the Ebenezer Assembly of God since 1964 and loved her church family. She witnessed to and prayed for anyone and everyone who would come to her. She had a soft, yet knowing and powerful, voice when it came to praying and teaching others about God. Her faith was unwavering, and she stood firmly upon it. The Holy Spirit surrounded her and could be felt by many when in her presence. She passed this knowledge to her family and friends with love and understanding. She had a knack for being firm in her beliefs but not pushy or overbearing.
She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, granny, mawmaw, sister, aunt, sister in Christ and mentor. She was a wonderful cook, who never had to measure anything, and always had room for more at her table. She offered food to anyone who walked through her doorway. Holiday meals revolved around “granny’s house”. Her smile and laughter could light up a room. Her hugs were the absolute best. She loved to sit and talk about life, her family and her Lord. This world is a better place for having had this beautiful woman in it.
Ms. Diamond is survived by her son, Johnny Faulk; her daughters, Jennie (Houston) Watson and Peggy (John) Henderson; grandchildren Cathy Watson and Daniel Corum (great grandchildren Hunter and Kara), Michael and Megan Watson (great grandchildren Heath and Peyton), Amy and Seth Shell (great grandchildren Austyn and Oliver), Chelsea and Keith Stansfield, Elizabeth Watson, Kimberly Knupp (great grandson Kyle), Darrell Smith, Cannon Smith; Regina Kyser (granddaughter Lety); her sister, Mildred (George) Bradley; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Ebenezer Church in Jay, Fl., with Brothers Bobby Carnley, Dykes Strickling, and Robert Gandy officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial to follow at Church cemetery. Family Members to serve as Pall Bearers.
She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; four sisters, two infant children, a baby boy, a baby girl; her son, Leonard David Smith, Jr.; her grandsons, James Henry Emmett, Jr. and Joey Faulk.
The family of Irene Diamond are deeply grateful and wish to thank relatives, friends, her church family and neighbors for their words of comfort, food, flowers, expressions of sympathy and support during this difficult time of loss.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Ruby L. Simmons
October 21, 2019
Mrs. Ruby L. Simmons, age 72, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Simmons was a native of Pensacola, FL and had resided in Century, FL for the past 20 years. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her two sons, David L. (Jill) Smith of Daytona Beach, FL and James C. (Lisa) Smith, III of Dallas, GA; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at a later date.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is charge of all arrangements.
Ronald Hendrix
October 20, 2019
Mr. Ronald Hendrix, age 61 of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at his home.
Mr. Hendrix was a native of Andalusia, AL, and a resident of the Flomaton community for 44 years coming from Red Level, AL. He worked as a truck driver for Luker & Sons, enjoyed hunting, fishing and wood working. Mr. Hendrix was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Jewel Edison Hendrix and brothers, Edward Hendrix and Edgar Hendrix.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty Hendrix of Flomaton, AL; sisters, Linda Burt of Gainesville, GA and Patricia (Floyd) Harris of Atmore, AL; special cousin, Mary Halford of Red Level, AL; nieces and nephews, Daisy, Heidi, Liz, Chris, Kyle, and Daniel.
Services were held Friday, October 18, 2019, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Harris officiating.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Randy Levon Aldridge
October 20, 2019
Mr. Randy Levon Aldridge, age 51, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, in Indiana.
Mr. Aldridge was a native of Pensacola, FL, former resident of Monticello, MS and had resided in Jay, FL for the past four years. Randy grew up on a farm doing all kinds of farm work and he was Superman to everyone. He worked in the offshore oil industry as a crane operator and was a truck driver with Horizon Transportation. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Penny Nicole Aldridge and Marylin Renea Chavers.
He is survived by his parents, Donald Wesley and Shirley Marie Aldridge of Jay, FL; siblings, Rebecca Ann Aldridge of Mobile, AL, Tina Marie Aldridge of Jay, FL, Jennifer Gail (John J.) Youngblood of Jay, FL and Samantha Lynn (Carl Avery) Eldridge of Grand Bay, AL; grandmother, Helen Marie Chavers; nieces and nephews, Justin Shane McGowin, Courtney Lynn McGowin, Samuel Wesley Avery Eldridge, Hunter Austin Eldridge, Aria Renea Eldridge, Ashlee Noel Lambert, Jaylen Noah Youngblood, Jaymes Logan Youngblood, Jayden Foster Youngblood and Jayson Youngblood; and many great nieces and nephews as well as numerous aunts, uncles, a lot of cousins and many friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Gilbert Cozart officiating.
Burial was at the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Justin McGowin, Carl Eldridge, Carl Scarbourgh, Jay Youngblood, Michael Chavers and Cody Chavers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Amanda Rhea Shelby
October 15, 2019
Amanda Rhea Shelby, 38, of Pensacola, FL died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born January 13, 1981 in Pensacola, FL. She was a true country girl had a passion for fishing and being in the outdoors. She captured her appreciation of God’s creation through crafts, especially dream catchers. Amanda loved life and her family with all her heart.
She is preceded in death by her father, Larry Ray Shelby; niece, Harleigh Lynne Cheyenne Crenshaw; a cousin, Doug Lloyd, and a nephew, August Turman.
Amanda is survived by her mother, Wanda Shelby; her daughters, Savannah Shelby, Sydney Shelby; grandbabies, Issabella Johnson, Iryss Johnson and a peanut on the way; grandmother, Emma Hadley; grandpa, Doug Hadley; her sisters, Tanya Holland, Totsie Shelby, Bridgette Crenshaw; a brother, Michael Shelby; a niece, Ayla Shelby; Nephews, James (Christina) Turman, Glenn Meredith IV, Brayden Shelby, Aiden Shelby, Trey Crenshaw, Grayson Crenshaw; great nephew James Sevy Turman; her brothers in law, Larry Holland, William Meredith III, Justin Crenshaw and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that are family at heart.
A celebration of the life she lived on earth will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S Highway 29 Cantonment, FL 32533. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until service time.
William Eugene Phillips
October 15, 2019
William Eugene Phillips, age 86, of Berrydale, Florida, passed away October 12, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Phillips was born October 3, 1933, in Jay, Florida to Thomas Alva and Bertie Phillips.
He was a lifelong resident of Berrydale and member of Berrydale Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict as an army ranger and retired from the United States Civil Service at Whiting Field. He was a member of the Century Masonic Lodge number 213 and held positions of Deputy and Grand Master and was a member of the Hadji Shriners Pensacola, FL. He was an avid outdoorsman and truly enjoyed working outside and keeping his property immaculate.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carolyn Joyce Phillips; sisters, Kathryn Davis, Thelma Phillips and Louise Freels; brothers, Cecil Phillips, Lloyd Phillips and Neil Phillips.
He is survived by son, Rocky (Mary) Phillips; sisters, Rochelle (Wayne) Brown; brother, Joe Phillips; sister-in-law, Thelma Phillips. He is also survived by grandson, Ben (Katelyn) Phillips; granddaughter, Celeste Phillips; and grandson, Brian (Melissa) Sams; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Jay Funeral Chapel with brother Bobby Carnley officiating.
Burial was at Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Jay Funeral Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.
Linda A. Jay Johnson
October 15, 2019
Linda A. Jay Johnson, 54, of Uriah, AL, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019, at her residence. She was a homemaker. She was born in Atmore, AL on December 10, 1964, to Jimmy Jay and Margaret Jones.
She is preceded by her mother, Margaret Jones and sister, Charlene Pugh.
Survivors include her husband, Chris Phillips of Uriah, AL; her father, Jimmy Jay of Atmore, AL; three sons, Nicholas (Rebekah) Johnson of Silverhill, AL, Austin Johnson and Cory Phillips, both of Uriah, AL; two daughters, Amber Phillips
Of Uriah, AL and Catelyn (Tony) Sells of Poarch, AL; five brothers, Ronnie (Martha) Jay of Bay Minette, AL, Randy (Joyce) Jay of Davisville, FL, Roger (Amanda) Jay of Atmore, AL, Jeff (Meg) Diedtrich of Woodstock, GA and Buck (Stephne) Jay of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Sharon (Todd) Stearns of Brewton, AL; grandchildren, Pascal, Gracie, Gracelyn, Jaylen and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Friday, October 18, 2019, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Thurl Pearson officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Buck Jay, Jace Smith, Larry Pugh, Matt Luker, Chris Jay and Michal Jay.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chason Jay, Timothy Jay, J.T. Stearns, Larry Pugh, Jr, Levi Smith and Casey Jordan.
Family will receive friends Thursday October 17, 2019, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Robert Joseph Lee
October 15, 2019
Mr. Robert Joseph ‘Bobby’ Lee, age 76 of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Lee was a native of Marianna, FL, and a member of the Flomaton community for 48 years coming from McDavid, FL. He was a member of the National Guard and worked as a shift supervisor for 37 years for Jefferson Smurfit. He was a Florida State fan and enjoyed fishing and frog gigging. Mr. Lee was a member of Flomaton United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by is parents, Early Ernest and Mittie Mae Bass Lee, Sr.; brothers, Early Ernest Lee, Jr. and Carl H. Lee; son-in-law, Kenneth Johnson.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, the love of his life, Janice P. Lewis Lee of Flomaton, AL; son, Robert E. (Dr. Anna) Lee of Flomaton, AL; daughters, Tonya Johnson and Kyleigh Shae Johnson, both of Flomaton, AL; sister, Catherine Joy Lewis of N.C.; grandchildren, Kenny Shane Johnson, Keenan Shawn Johnson, Robert Hunter ‘Lil Rob’ Lee, Saharah Allen; great-grandchild, Kendall Corey; childhood and life-long friend, Bobby Chancery of McDavid, FL; and numerous other family members and friends.
Services were held Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers were Bobby Chancery, Pat Burkett, Kirby Hullett, Zack Carter, Blake Lewis, Travis Johnson.
Charlotte Ellen Lamb
October 15, 2019
Mrs. Charlotte Ellen Lamb, wife of Glenn Charles Lamb of Walnut Hill, FL, and a daughter of the late Roy Wilson Reamer and Sylvia Shetron, passed away at her home at 12:40 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2019. Mrs. Lamb is now alive and in the presence of her Heavenly Father, and reunited with her beloved husband and loved ones who have gone before her.
Charlotte was born November 14, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas. She was the sixth child of 17 brothers and sisters. Her family moved to the Florida Panhandle in the 1940s, finally making their home in Molino about 1945, where she met and married the love of her life, Glenn Charles Lamb on September 18, 1954. Charlotte and Glenn raised their family of five children in Walnut Hill.
Mrs. Lamb was a devoted housewife and loving, godly mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Charlotte loved sewing, crocheting and spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; parents, and siblings, Lucille Whitegon, Geraldine, Patsy, Roy Jr., Robert, Harry, and Floyd.
Mrs. Lamb is survived by her siblings, Bertha Regnier (Topeka KS), Mary “Jean” Hull (Pensacola FL), Beverly Edwards (Pensacola), Donna Ethridge (Pensacola), Arliss Stevenson (Reed Springs, MO), Shirley Simmons, Betty Carroll (CA), and Kenneth (AL); children, Charles and Angie Lamb of Newton MS, Glenda and Tim Adams of Walnut Hill, FL, Chester and Wendy Lamb of Atmore, AL, Donald and Kim Lamb of Walnut Hill, and Anthony and Lucretia Lamb of Walnut Hill; 12 grandchildren, Jason, Michelle, and Lamar Lamb, Stephanie and Sherry Lamb, Ben and Caleb Adams, Stacey Bailey, Zachary and David Lamb, James Scott, and Miranda Peterson; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Services were held at Faith Chapel North on Monday, October 14, 2019.
Burial was in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery in Molino, FL.
Pallbearers were grandchildren, Jason Lamb, Zachary Lamb, David Lamb, Eric Bailey, Bryce Peterson, and Shannon Phillips
Honoree pallbearers were Eugene Hall and Clark Ha.