Ruth Westbrook Henderson
October 15, 2019
Ruth Westbrook Henderson passed away on October 13, 2019. She was born in Camden, Arkansas on December 10, 1933, to U.J. and Marjorie (Robert) Westbrook. She grew up in the Pensacola area and graduated from J.M. Tate High School.
Ruth married Samuel L. Henderson and had three children.
She is survived by daughters, Marjorie Show (Tom) of Little Rock and Blieka Yerg (Steve) of Molino, Florida; grandchildren, Jennifer Bracken (Mike) of Ridgeland, Mississippi, Carrie Rice (Brad) of Navarre, Florida, Owen Henderson of Pensacola, Florida, Robin Show of Little Rock, and Alicia Long (Justin) of Walnut Hill, Florida; great-grandchildren, Parker Bracken, Cade, Chase and Coby Rice, Michael Butler, Kaydance and Isabella Long; brothers, Sam Westbrook (Sheila) and Robert Westbrook (Audrey); many nephews and one niece.
She was predeceased by her parents; son, Samuel Henderson, Jr.; grandson, Zachary Show; sister, Betty Curran; nephew, Robert Curran; and her beloved Papillon, Lili.
Ruth was a certified laboratory assistant and worked as a laboratory technician in several hospitals and had an Associate Degree in Accounting obtained at the age of 64. She enjoyed genealogy, using the internet and puzzles of all kinds. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, a campus of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 10 a.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.), with Rev. Andreá Cummings and Rev. Mary Hoey officiating.
Memorials may be made to the local Humane Society or to the Little Rock Animal Village.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home.
Janet Hayles Fleming
October 15, 2019
Janet Hayles Fleming, 59 of Loxley, AL passed away Wednesday October 09, 2019 in Pensacola, FL. She was born in Atmore, AL on February 23, 1960, to the late William Jefferson “Nub” and Betty Turberville Morris. She was employed in banking as a proof operator.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two sons, Kevin (Nicole) Hall of Loxley, AL and William Matthew (Mandy) Hayles of Lillian, AL; one, brother, Jeff (Margie) Morris of Prattville, AL; three grandchildren, Michael Hall, Hadleigh Hall, and Matthew Hayles.
Services were held Monday, October 14, 2019, at 11 a.m. from Enon Baptist Church in Enon, AL with Pastor Jason Oxendine officiating.
Interment will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Danny Hall, Jeff Morris, Delton Turberville, Kevin Wilson, David Hammock, and Adam Weaver.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Home, 6624 Madison Arras Ct. Theodore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Paul Edward Jackson
October 13, 2019
Paul Edward Jackson was born and raised in Pensacola FL, on November 10, 1935, to Alberta Dudley and Paul Jackson. He is an alumnus of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Bethune Cookman College. He attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI where he received his certification in cytotechnology. To this he added 26 years of service to the Department of Navy as the first African American cytotechnologist.
Throughout Paul’s life, his love for music, singing, playing the saxophone and ministry were his passions. Paul joined his deep and rich baritone voice with choral groups through high school, college and was a member of the male choral group in Pensacola for many years.
Reverend Paul E. Jackson accepted the call of God to carry the gospel to all who would hear in 1982. His life charge was that for as many that will listen and hear, would receive Jesus Christ as their savior. From the moment of surrendering his life to Christ, he gave his life in servitude to the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In life, Paul united in marriage to the love of his life, Bernice Bernadette Williams in 1961. To that union, five children were born. To carry on the Jackson legacy are five children, Marcus (Sharon) Jackson; Paula Jackson; Melissa Jackson; Albreeda Jackson; Kimberly (Peter) Jackson-Stevens. Next generations of legacy holders are five grandchildren, Devin (Justin) Pierce; Christopher (LaChaundra) Jackson; Marcus Jackson, Jr; Marsalis Jackson; Avianna Stevens. Beholding the future and beyond are five great-grandchildren, Danessa Pierce, Justina Pierce, Chance Jackson, Jonathan Pierce and Cherish Jackson. He also leaves one god-daughter, Brenda (Glen) Nusbaum-McFarlin; god-sister: Myra Robinson and Rhonda Watkins; sister, Ernestine (Arnold) Tucker; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.
Preceding his transition in life are, Henry and Pinkie Dudley (grandparents), James and Alberta Riggs (stepfather and mother); Paul Jackson (father), Ernest Riggs (brother), Benjamin Dudley (uncle), and in 2009, Bernice Bernadette Jackson, loving and devoted wife of 48 years.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens.
The repast will be held at Bethel A.M.E., 511 Woodland Drive, Pensacola, FL, following.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Margaret Christine Gray
October 13, 2019
Margaret Christine Gray was born in Elberta, Alabama, March 6, 1925, to Pauline Boyington and Emery Lambert. She had resided in Pensacola since 1933. She left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2019.
Margaret is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Jim T. Gray, her “soul mate”.
Margaret is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Gray (Ann), Terry Gray (Marilyn); four grandsons, Jerry T. Gray Jr., Bill Gray (Tabitha), Dustin Gray (Angela), and Tyler Gray (Caroline); one granddaughter, Christi Walker (David); and five great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Stacy, Jaden, Jackson, and Lilly Gray; her loving sister, Mary DelPriore; and two nieces, Deborah Withum (Bob) and Jana Bedgood (Doug).
In her latter years, Margaret and her sister were inseparable, enjoying life together with their families. The family wishes to extend our deepest thanks to our church family at First Baptist Church Cantonment and our many friends for their love and support. We also wish to thank all the nurses/caregivers at Covenant Care /Hospice for their caring service.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Gray, Tyler Gray, Doug Bedgood, Bob Withum, and Kenny Bray.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at 10 a.m., with services to follow at 11 a.m.
A private committal service will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the church or charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
Larry Winston Shiver
October 10, 2019
Larry Winston Shiver, 78 of Robinsonville, AL. passed October 1, 2019 in Robinsonville. He was born on January 5, 1941 to the late John Jefferson Shiver, Sr. and Orba Lee Rhodes Shiver. He was a 1959 graduate of Escambia County High School, attended Auburn University and served in United States Air Force. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Carney Masonic Lodge in Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, siblings John J. Shiver, Jr; Louie M. Shiver, Charles E. Shiver, Hellon Hudson, Dorothy “Dot” Whalin and Charlene Quick.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Willie Mae Philyaw Shiver and his daughter Lee (Chuck) Walker all of Robinsonville, AL. Two grandchildren Blake (Sybil) Walker of Silverhill, AL. and Clay Walker of Robinsonville, AL. and four great grandchildren Braiden, Bryson, Evelyn and Charlotte “Charleigh” Walker.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 10 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating. Burial will follow in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery with Masonic Honors.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 6 PM until 8 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Chuck Walker, Blake Walker, Clay Walker, Brandon Smith, Glenn Sharpless and Allen Sharpless.
Honorary pallbearers Jeff Shiver, David Smith, Jim Staff, Murray Johnson, Leo Kent, Leo Amerson, Billy Gates and Webb Nall.
Dawson C. Smith
October 8, 2019
Dawson C. Smith, 83, of Jay, Florida went to his Heavenly Home on Monday , October 7, 2019. He was born to Hubert and Leila Mae Smith on November 16,1935 .
Dawson retired from the State of Florida and the Department of Transportation after 25 years of service in 1996.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Thelma P. Smith ,his parents ,Brothers Clealtous Smith , Truman Smith ,Redford Smith ,sisters Faye Taylor, Euretha Enfinger , Sharon Ann Smith.
He is survived by two daughters Deborah (Richard)Hawthorne, Rhonda (Philip) Marshall. Three grandsons Dr.Richard(Serda)Hawthorne , Jonathan (Shelby) Marshall , Joshua (Kaitlin) Marshall. Six great grandchildren Alexis, Eli
,Tessa Hawthorne. Brady , Brooks Marshall and Jasper Marshall . One special brother Tommie Smith . One special niece Jane Salter and other nieces and nephews .
The family will receive visitors at Jay Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, October 9,2019 from 10:00 -11:00 a.m. with funeral to follow .Rev. Bobby Carnley and Rev. Adam Peterson officiating . Burial to follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery .
Pallbearers will be Richard Hawthorne, Philip Marshall, Jonathan Marshall ,Joshua Marshall , Kevin Smith and Stephen Jackson .
The family extends a special thanks to The Terrace at Ivey Acres and the nurses and staff of Jay Hospital. A special thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Kelly
John David Andrews
October 8, 2019
John David Andrews passed away on September 28, 2019 in an inpatient Covenant Hospice facility in Pensacola, Florida. He was born on February 24, 1962 in Flomaton, Alabama.
John attended Byrneville Elementary in Century, graduated from Escambia Academy High School in Canoe, Alabama and then as an adult attended the University of South Florida, majoring in Psychology. After attending USF, John returned to Pensacola and completed his bachelors of science degree in Business Management from the University of West Florida. He also worked as a self-employed contractor in the flooring industry. John was a lover of music, and possessed a green thumb. He also loved to care for fish aquariums. John loved his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Douglas Andrews; maternal grandparents, Harold & Eva Mae McCurdy; paternal grandparents, Roy & Myrtle Andrews; niece, Stephanie Macks; great nephew, Adam Knowles; Special aunts, Jane McCurdy, Sue Lamb, and Lonnie Mae Beasley; and special friend Larry Smith.
He is survived by his mother, Mary McCurdy Andrews; sisters, Sandra Andrews Greenwell and family and Anne Andrews Powell and family; brother, Steven Douglas Andrews; special friend, Michael Vincent; and many other family and friends.
A private memorial service was held on Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at Pensacola Beach.
The family requests instead of flowers or gifts, that consideration be given to donate to research for liver and lung diseases.
Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.
Michael Woodrow “Crow” McCrory
October 8, 2019
Michael Woodrow “Crow” McCrory, 52 of Atmore, AL. passed away October 6, 2019, Andalusia, AL. He was born in Monroeville, AL on April 12, 1967 to Cylas Clifton and Alice Faye Davison McCrory. He worked at Holman Prison as a Prison Guard. He is preceded in death by his father, step-father; Thomas Heathcock, grandparents; Bill and Eugene Davison and Claude and Nellie McCrory.
He is survivored by his Mother, Alice Faye Heathcock of Atmore, AL. Two Daughters: Noel McCrory, Ashleigh (Anthony) Quinn and a Son Drake Strickland all of Bay Minette, AL. Two Sisters; Teresa (Danny) Dabbs of Saucier, MS. Jeanne (Cecil) Corey of Poarch,AL. A Brother; Tommy Darrell McCrory of Atmore, AL. Grandchildren; Carter and Cayson, Anzleigh, Ayden, Ace, and Presley Strickland. His girlfriend, Amy Boan of Andalusia, AL. and five Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 9, 2019 at 2PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dorcy McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Excel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers; Steve Kennedy, Johnny Elliott, Cody Nall, Richard Tippie , Richie House, Connor Burt, George Laurie and Scott Everette.
Visitation will be held Wednesday October 9, 2019 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1PM until service time at 2PM.
Kenton Lee Classen
October 7, 2019
Kenton Lee Classen, 70 of Atmore, AL. passed away on Friday October 04, 2019 at his residence. He was born on May 03, 1949 in Fowler, Kansas to the late Willie F. and Elizabeth Lowen Classen. He was a Farmer most of his life, but had worked for John Deere and also had a Starter Alternator Business. He was a loving Husband, a wonderful Father and a Grandfather. He was a Member of Mennonite Christian Fellowship.
He is preceded by Parents, Brothers Kenneth Classen and Roy Classen.
Survivors are His Wife, Mabel Yoder Classen of Atmore, AL. Two Sons: Rodney (Jennifer) Classen of Lucedale, MS. Keith (Sandra) Classen of Bratt, FL. A Daughter: Kimberly Classen of Atmore, AL. A Brother: Steve (Treva) Classen of Walnut Hill, FL. Two Sisters: Mary Ann Classen of Walnut Hill, FL. and Beverly Classen of Sarasota, FL. A Sister-In-Law: Miriam Classen of Walnut Hill, Fl. Nine Grandchildren and One Great-Grandchild.
Services will be Tuesday October 08, 2019 at 10AM from the Mennonite Christian Fellowship with Bro. Blaine Copenhaver officiating. Interment will follow in Freemanville Community Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are the Grandsons and A Granddaughter.
Hazel Louise Quimby Jones
October 5, 2019
Hazel Louise Quimby Jones , 96 of Atmore, AL, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, at her residence. She born in Vocation, AL on July 6, 1923, to the late Walter Samuel and Lizzie Mae Coley. She was a graduate of Auburn University. She was was a school teacher in her early years, then went to work as a case welfare worker with the State of Alabama where she retired from.
She is preceded by her parents; husband, Russell A. “Fuzzie” Jones and a son, Frank Powell Jones.
She is survived by her son, Russell Samuel Jones of Butler Street, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.