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.
Edith Margie Lee Lassiter Baggett
October 2, 2019
Mrs. Edith Margie Lee Lassiter Baggett, age 97, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Atmore Nursing Home.
Mrs. Baggett was born in Conecuh County, AL, and was a long-time resident of Route 2 Castleberry. She worked as a seamstress at Vanity Fair for a number of years. She was a member of London Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Otis Baggett; two daughters, Judy E. Baggett and Shirley Baggett; and two sisters, Anne Raines and Avaline “Turk” Cain.
She is survived by two daughters, Gaye B. (Bob) Evans of Walnut Hill, FL, and Gayle Weaver of Walnut Hill, FL; one brother, A.C. Lassiter of Mobile; two sisters, Lois Baggett of Repton, AL, and Carolyn Fazenbaker of Montgomery, AL; brother-in-law, Harvey Baggett of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Tara Walden, Toby Weaver, Drew Miller, Renee Sassaman, and Marie Boyd; great-grandchildren, Logan Lambeth, Jami Andrews, Katherine Smith, Lindsay Miller, Matthew Sassaman, Mary Jo Sassaman, Grace Sassaman, Evan Sassaman, and Travis Boyd; great-great-grandchildren, Thomas Luke Spears, and Peregrine Sassaman.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at London Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Blackwell officiating. Interment will follow in London Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at London Baptist Church on Saturday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 P.M.
Pallbearers: Alan Lassiter, Don Baggett, Bill Baggett, Toby Weaver, Logan Lambeth, and John Pate.
Honorary Pallbearers: Marc Taylor, Sean Lassiter, Bobby Edgar, and Bob Evans.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Mary C. (Diamond) Findley
October 2, 2019
Dr. Mary C. (Diamond) Findley, 92, of Jay passed away on September 28 at the Olive Branch Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born November 2, 1926.
She was a graduate of Jay High School and Florida State College for Women, now The Florida State University, (FSU). She later received her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from FSU.
After college, Mary was a Home Economist for the Escambia River Cooperative. She started teaching at Jay Elementary then went on to teach at Jay High School and later became the first woman principal in Santa Rosa County at Jay High School.
Mary was an amazing cook, avid reader and loved to travel. She was a very devoted Florida State fan where she served as FSU Alumni president and was an active booster member. She travelled extensively to watch her beloved Seminoles play. Mary married Hoyt Findley on December 20, 1946 who preceded her in death. Also preceded in death were her parents Cassie and Guy Diamond Sr., brother Guy Diamond Jr., sister Burlentine Karlen, granddaughter and great grandson, Nikki (Findley) Hagler and Chance Hagler.
Mary is survived by her children Burlin (Ann) Findley, Cecelia Findley, Nathan Findley and Melissa (Bob) Sidoti, her grandsons Levi (Kaylen) Findley, Michael (Julie) Brake and Jacob Brake. Her granddaughters Kelly (Kevin) Mitchem, Brooke (Wesley) Barnes, Kimberly Newby, Sara Brake, Karen (Wes) Welch, eight great-grandchildren, three brothers Marshal (Dot) Diamond, James Diamond, and Wallace (Shirley) Diamond, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at the Jay Chapel Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 6-8. Funeral service will be held at Cora Baptist Church in Jay, FL, Thursday, October 3rd at 2 p.m. The family wishes to thank the staff of Jay Hospital, Olive Branch Rehabilitation Center and West Florida Hospital for their compassionate and loving care during Mary’s final days. Interment at Cora Cemetery.
Allie Mae Sexton
October 2, 2019
Mrs. Allie Mae Sexton, born April 7, 1932 passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 in Century, Florida.
Allie met her husband, Jim, while he was in the Air Force. They married in 1952 and were stationed in several places during his service career. The one place they were stationed and she would always talk about was in Anchorage, Alaska during the 1964 earthquake. Allie was very happy for Jim’s retirement after that experience and he retired in 1967.
In 1967 Allie and family moved back to Bratt, Florida.
Allie worked several jobs as a bookkeeper, tax preparer and secretary. Her and husband, Jim, owned Bratt Trucking for several years.
She loved to work in her garden and crochet.
Allie became ill and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She resided at Century Care Center Nursing Home from 2009 until her death. Even with this terrible disease she never forgot her family and friends. Her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren meant the world to her. She would always say I Love You More.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James (Jim) Franklin Sexton, her parents, Oscar and Lennie (Miles) Wearren, sisters Georgia Lowell, Juliaette Hanks, infant sister, brothers James (Frank) Wearren, Pellar Lee Wearren, and Hollis Wearren.
She is survived by her daughters Linda Jackson (Atmore, AL.), Diane Lambert (Severn, MD), sister Doris Vivian Brown (Pensacola, FL), 4 grandchildren Rhonda (Dale) Solaas, Charles (Teresa) Waters, Kelli (CJ) Jackson, John (Niki) Lambert, 10 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thanks and with love from their granny to great-granddaughters, Vickie (Robert) Bermudez, and Bethany Ann Jones for the summer school break they volunteered at the Century Care Nursing Home spending time with their granny and helping other residents.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Cary Hanks officiating.
Burial will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Charles Waters, Dale Solaas, Charlie Waters, Robert Bermudez, Steve Hanks and Gregory Wearren.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
Lois Bell Davis
October 2, 2019
On Sunday September 29, 2019 our Mother, Lois Bell Davis, 88, went home to be with Jesus. Lois was born on September 1, 1931 to Marion Eda Hart Bell and Joel Webster Bell in Pensacola, Florida. She was the middle child of seven.
Lois would have been married for 68 years on October 6th to Oscar Ruel Davis. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by daughters, Miriam (Mickey) Neese (Joseph) and Vicki Sharp (David); grandchildren, Kimberly Joylin Neese Nelson (Chad) and Christine Elizabeth Wilson Nieves (Jeff); great grandchildren, Chase Nelson, Bianca Nieves and Enzo Nieves; sister, Joanne Cobley Presley (Tommy) and numerous nieces and nephews. We would also like to thank a special friend and helper, Eileen Ogaltree for her loving care of Mom.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Robbie Davis.
Lois was a proud 1951 graduate of J.M. Tate High School. She supported her husband in his many job endeavors as an entrepreneur. She was always active in her Church until her health began to decline. She was a member of Plainview Baptist Church until recently. At the time of her passing she was a member of Hillcrest Baptist and Lois, along with her husband Oscar, were charter members of Hillcrest Baptist. Lois had lived with her daughter Mickey for the past 18 months.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:30 pm at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Harold Quentine Williams
October 2, 2019
Harold Quentine Williams age 91 of Pensacola, Fl passed away on Thursday September 26th, 2019 at his home. Harold was born on September 19th, 1928 in Enterprise, Alabama to parents Howard Lee Williams and Willie Tom Williams.
He served in the Army from September 16th, 1953 to December 31st, 1961. He served in the Korean War where he received honors including National Defense, a Service Medal, United Nations, and a Korean Service medal after that he received an Honorable discharge. He then went on to work for Murphy’s Oil Company for 12 years and then on to be a truck driver for McKenzie Tank Lines for 35 years from which he retired. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a loving heart and spirit with a smile that could light up a room. He was a hard worker and loved working outside gardening and tending to anything that would keep him busy in the yard.
He is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Willie Williams. His two brothers Howard Junior Williams and Jack Roland Williams. His sisters Marylin Williams Sparks and Angie Williams McKowan.
He is survived by his wife Marion Williams: sisters Margaret Calhoun and Carolyn Brown: children Stan Shaffer Sr, Jenny Hatcher, Jim Shaffer, Beverly Sweeney, and Leonard Shaffer; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on October. 3rd, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home on Beverly Parkway in Pensacola, Fl. The family viewing is at 9:30 AM followed by the public viewing from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Services will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM followed by a police and motorcycle escort to Barrancas National Cemetery where he will receive full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations are made to help with funeral expenses.
Donna L. Nezovich
September 27, 2019
Donna L. Nezovich, a resident of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the age of 65. She was born on March 1, 1954, in Lawrence, Kansas. Throughout her professional career she worked at several local hospitals and in banking before retiring. She then devoted her life to her family, friends, and community. In 1978 she married the love of her life and enjoyed 37 years of marriage.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Nezovich; children, Joe and Kimberly; mother, Barbara Lewis; father, Donald Lewis; and brother, Donald Lewis, II.
Donna is survived by her son, Jody (Taylor) Nezovich; grandchildren, Silas and Caleb; sisters, Dena (Kelvin) Oldfield and Dianna (D.L.) Bair; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial was in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jody Nezovich, Tavarus Bair, Donald Lewis, III, Kelvin Thompson, D.J. Spence, and Tim Marks.
Eric King, John Bivens, Silas Nezovich, and Caleb Nezovich were honorary pallbearers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.