Vernell Pardue Smith
November 4, 2018
Vernell, 91, went to her heavenly home Tuesday morning, October 30, 2018, at her home in Cantonment, Florida, peacefully, with her loving daughter and caregiver, Betty, at her side.
She was born May 20, 1927, in Cullman, Alabama to William David Pardue and Zelma Mae Day Pardue. She lost her mother to tuberculosis when she was only 4 years old and was extremely close to her older sister Ruth and baby sister Maxine as a result. Later, at the young age of 16, and near the end of World War II she became a “Rosie the Riveter”, welding on Liberty ships in Portland Oregon. She worked in the date fields in Indio, California and traveled the country as a Navy wife. Nell was an amazing seamstress. She sewed for her children, not always needing a pattern. She crocheted and made several keepsake afghans and quilts that will be forever treasured. She crafted stuffed bunnies and bears and delighted in dressing them just so.
Nell was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who adored being with family and friends. She was an excellent cook and she especially loved holidays. She had a playful side that was enjoyed by all. She loved coffee and could drink it all day, even on the hottest days. She and her husband, Glenn, loved to camp in their motorhome and did so until he passed in 1992 leaving a tremendous hole in her heart. She was his bride and his baby.
Life has a way of throwing curves and Nell faced her share of heartache but her family is so grateful God allowed them to have her for so many years. They know she is whole again and having many glorious reunions in heaven today. This eases the terrible loss they feel but they know she is happy and they will see her again.
Nell was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 23 years, Hosie Glenn Smith; the fathers of her children, Emmett Wesley Nail, Jr. and Ervin George Gardner, Jr.; her baby son, George David Gardner; her sister, Ruth Pardue Alverson (Alfred); her brothers, Eddie Pardue, McDuffy Pardue, Junior Pardue, Donald Pardue, James Pardue, Ollie Pardue, and Wendall Pardue.
She is survived by her daughters, Betty Jean Nail and Janet Lavern Gardner Enfinger (Adrian) of Cantonment, Florida, and Zelma Diane Gardner Blackman (Larry) of Valparaiso, Florida; eight grandchildren, Karen Hatcher (Larry), Darlene Holmes (Russ), Linda Tatum (Andy), Larry Blackman, Jr., Ryan Blackman (Lisa), Travis Blackman (Hilda), Alicia Janell Doran (Jerry), and Kari Morrison (Ryan); 11 great-grandchildren, Justin Hatcher (Lindsey), Katelyn Hatcher, Jared
Tatum, Brandon Tatum, Kayla Tatum, Heather Verhaagh (Nick), Alyssa Cook (Chris), Elizabeth Blackman, Bennett Blackman, Brianna Blackman, and Ethan Morrison; and three great-great-grandchildren, Easton Verhaagh, Henry Verhaagh, and Ryker Cook; four sisters, Maxine Oliver (Carl) of Cullman, Alabama, Linda Faye Taylor of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Gail Ragsdale (Boyce) of Wetumpka, Alabama, and Connie Milam (Roy) of Childersburg, Alabama; three brothers, Jerrell Pardue of Westover, Alabama, Eddie Pardue (Pat) of Harpersville, Alabama, and Joe Pardue (Diane) of Childersburg, Alabama and many special nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services were held Friday, November 2, 2018, in the Chapel of Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida.
Pallbearers were Larry Hatcher, Andy Tatum, Justin Hatcher, Jared Tatum, Chris Cook, Ryan Morrison, and Jerry Doran.
Honorary pallbearers were Larry Blackman, Jr., Ryan Blackman, Travis Blackman, Bennett Blackman, Brandon Tatum, Ethan Morrison, Jerrell Pardue, Joe Pardue, and Eddie Pardue.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to Regency Hospice and especially Heather, Erika, Tammy, Whitney, Darlene, Tony, Diane, Debra, Carolyn, Elise, and Pastor Ricky for their loving care and compassion shown to all during these difficult days.
In lieu of flowers donations in Nell’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Florida or Regency Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Craig Sullivan, Sr.
November 3, 2018
Craig Sullivan, Sr. 59, of McCullough, AL, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was born on June 15, 1959, in the town of New Hebron, MS.
He is preceded in death by his father, Cary T. Sullivan; brother, James Michael Sullivan; grandson, Connor Leigh Boyd; mother-in-law, Inez Fordham; paternal grandparents, Royce Leon Halle and Jessie Watts Halle Walker; maternal grandparents, Beadie Thomas Sullivan and Louella Smith Sullivan.
Beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Anyone who met him knew they had made a friend for life.
He is survived by his wife, Anita F. Sullivan; his mother, Anne Halle Sullivan; two sisters, Karen S. (Billy) Ellzy and Deborah (Steve) McCallum. Six children and their spouses, Gary DeWayne (Dawn F.) Kelley of McCullough, AL; Jerry Glenn Kelley (William Chad Willis) of Atmore, AL, Tara Sullivan (Tracy D. Jeffries) of Fergus Fall, MN, April Sullivan (James R.) Jeffries of Brumley, MO, Brynda Sullivan Waller of Lake Ozark, MO, Craig (Erin) Sullivan, Jr. of Lake Ozark, MO, and goddaughter Sara Elizabeth McGill. He has 11 grandchildren, Nicholas S. Jeffries, Ethan C. Jeffries, Nathan D. Kelley, Jaydyn N. Sullivan, Brandon H. Reynolds, Emily A. Jeffries, Colten R. Sullivan, Caitlyn A. Sullivan, Hope E. Waller, Easton B. Sullivan and Thatcher M. Barton.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 3, 2018, from the McCullough Christian Center with Bro. Cornelius Phillips officiating.
Burial was in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were members of the Atmore Fire Department.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Debra Lynn Jurkowich
November 2, 2018
Debra Lynn Jurkowich (Sue), 67, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, October 28, 2018, surrounded her loved ones. She was born August 23, 1951 in the maternity hospital on Palafox Street in Pensacola, FL. She graduated L.P.N.
School from Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, West Virginia, Class of 1974. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Special thanks to the Woodlands Medical Group and all of the fine people who helped and worked with
our mom.
She is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Thomas Edward Jurkowich; son, Thomas Edward Jurkowich II; and her brother, Donny Ray Glova.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas Daly and Patrick Daly; daughter, Mischief Jurkowich; granddaughters, Crystalyn Daly and Olive Daly; grandson, Teddy Daly; sister, Brenda Wiggins; daughter-in-law, Toni Daly and her son, Michael Daly.
There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with the arrangements.
Emma Cooley
November 2, 2018
Mrs. Emma “Granny Lou” Cooley, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at her home in Huxford, Alabama.
Mrs. Cooley was a native of Fairmont, West Virginia and had resided in Huxford, AL for the past 36 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, loved her family and friends and was an avid Auburn fan. She was owner and operator of Lou’s Grocery for 32 years and a member of the Huxford Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Ralph Cooley; daughter, Evelyn Lee Anna Owens; grandson, Blake Michael-Allen Turner; sister, Ruth Hamilton and brother, Edgar Glover.
She is survived by one daughter, Michele (Allen) Turner of Huxford, AL; one step-son, Dewayne (Beth) Cooley of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Heather Louise (Erik) Merchant of Atmore, AL, Josh Allen (Brook) Turner of Spanish Fort, AL, Hayden Cooley of North Carolina and Allie Cooley of North Alabama; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and special friend, Debbie Snider of Huxford, AL and her dog, Gracie.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Daniel and Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial was at the Huxford Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were D.J. Victor, Erik Merchant, Josh Turner, Jeremy McGhee, Mike Jay and Ronnie Jay.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Kelsie Taylor Padgett
November 1, 2018
Miss Kelsie Taylor Padgett, age 17 of Brewton, Alabama, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, after extended illness. She was a native of Pensacola, Florida and a lifelong resident of Brewton, Alabama. Miss Padgett was a member of the Catawba Springs Baptist Church. She attended Flomaton High School where she was a majorette and cheerleader. She enjoyed life and loved her family and friends.
She is survived by her parents, Jeremy and Tracey Chavers Padgett of Brewton, Alabama; two sisters, Kaylee Padgett and Kensley Padgett of Brewton, Alabama; maternal grandparents, Ed and Mary Chavers of Flomaton, Alabama; paternal grandparents, Larry and June Padgett of Brewton, Alabama; paternal great-grandmother, Marie Haley of Arizona.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Catawba Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Edwards officiating.
Interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery Brewton, Alabama with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders ATTN: Dr. Gregory Friedman 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Al 35233.
Jeffery Shane Hinote
November 1, 2018
Jeffery Shane Hinote, 59, passed away at his home in Pensacola on October 25, 2018.
Jeff was born on November 11, 1958, in Milton, Florida to Rudolph and Joan Hinote. He joined the United States Postal Service in 1979 and worked there through his recent retirement in 2018. Jeff lived his whole life as resident of the East Pensacola Heights neighborhood. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle on long distance rides with the local Harley Owners group for many years. Jeff has always been an avid hunter with his longtime group of friends and will be missed by all.
Jeff is lovingly remembered by children, Shannon Bradley (Charlie) and Bryan Hinote (Lauren); grandchildren, Trenton Bradley, Jackson Bradley and Ava Hinote; his mother, Joan Hinote; sisters, Elizabeth Roberson (Wally), and Becky Snyder (Scott); brothers, Randy Hinote (Maxine), and Mark Hinote (Debbie); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jeff will also be remembered and forever grateful to his dear friend Sandy Hogue for her support.
Jeff is preceded in death by his dear father, Rudolph “Rudy” Hinote.
A celebration of life service was held Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at Faith Chapel North.
Graveside services were at Crain Cemetery in Milton, FL.
Virginia Merle Boone
October 30, 2018
Virginia Merle Boone, 89, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She was born on January 28, 1929, at home in Escambia County, Florida.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Gladys (Kittrell) Adams; and sisters, June Stewart and Eloise Harris.
She is survived by her children, Judy Weaver, Al Boone, Donna (Nick) Welch, Susan (Robert) Lowery and Diane Boone; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren also survive her. She is survived by one sibling, Mary (Jack) Allen and many nieces and nephews.
Merle is a lifelong resident of the Farm Hill and Clear Springs, AL areas. She graduated from J.M. Tate High School in 1946. Merle was a faithful life-long member of Farm Hill United Methodist Church. She was an animal lover, an avid gardener and a fantastic cook. She enjoyed sharing and passing down her cooking skills and wealth of knowledge. She was always willing to help anyone who needed her.
Funeral services were held at Farm Hill UMC on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
Burial was at Farm Hill UMC cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Mark Weaver, Chad Ward, Scott Ward, Houston Lowery, Cole Frantz, and Joshua Black.
Honorary pallbearers were Bob Stewart, Eric Stewart, Dean Harris and the men of Farm Hill UMC.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of the arrangements.
Kristianna Danielle Boutwell
October 28, 2018
Miss Kristianna Danielle Boutwell, of Jay, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 6 and would have celebrated her 7th birthday on October 28th.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Berrydale Baptist Church. Bro. Robert Gandy will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, November 2, 2018, and on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. until time of services at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in the Berrydale Baptist Church cemetery with Kent Baker of Jay Chapel and Keahey Funeral Home directing.
ristianna will be greatly missed by her loving mother, Nora Danielle King (stepdad James “Jimmy” Goossen) of Jay; her father, Stanley Ray Boutwell, Jr. of Flomaton; her 15 year old brother, Stanley Ray Boutwell, III; her 10 year old sister Adrianna Marie Boutwell, her 2 year old sister, Mercedes Grace Boutwell, all of Jay; maternal grandmother, Susan Darline Hawkins of Jay (affectionately known as “Drammy” to Kristianna); maternal grandfather, Donald Earl King (wife Leslie) of Atmore; paternal grandparents, Stanley Ray Boutwell, Sr. and Barbara Ann Boutwell, of Flomaton; Aunt Tammy Pearson of Uriah, Alabama; Aunt Carolyn Boutwell Scott (husband Gary) of Jay; Aunt Stephanie Boutwell of Flomaton; Uncle Jeremiah Phillips of Jay; 1st cousins, Samantha Pearson of Uriah, Al; Brianna Pearson of Uriah, Al; Austin Boutwell, Matthew Boutwell, Dillan Scott, all of Jay and a host of other cousins and relatives.
Kristianna had been so excited about her upcoming birthday and about the upcoming Halloween holiday. For Halloween, she had planned to be a Mermaid. Kristianna had attended Kindergarten at Jay School and was in Mrs. Ashton Ashworth’s 1st Grade Class this year. She loved going to school, loved her teacher, and loved her school mates. She loved going to church at Barrydale Baptist Church. Kristianna loved to swim and remarkably at the young age of 3, while swimming with her mother at the grandparent’s home, she announced that she wanted to “swim by herself”. To everyone’s astonishment, Kristianna swam across the pool on top of the water and then across the pool under the water!
At about age 3, her brother, Stanley gave her a blue “blankie”; Kristianna instantly fell in love with it, even later as it became “worn from much love” she would not trade it in for a new “girlie” pink one. Her mother lovingly stated, “Bless her heart, she still liked to suck her thumb while snuggling with her blue “blankie”. She loved to cuddle with her mother and they had names for each other, “Cuddle Buddies”. Kristianna loved making home videos with her older sister, Adrianna and acting like they were on YouTube.
Kristianna loved animals; one year she asked for a cat for her birthday, not just any cat, but one that she requested be a “white with blue eyes”. She got her white cat with blue eyes and it quickly became her favorite pet. She named her cat “Foxy Girl”. Kristianna may have only had 6 brief years with her family and friends, but she made a momentous impact on everyone who knew her. Kristianna was truly an angel on earth and the family knows she is with her Heavenly Father today celebrating her 7th birthday and wearing the most angelic “Mermaid” outfit imaginable.
The family asked that anyone who would like to share a special memory of Kristianna, a comforting Bible scripture or other words of comfort for them to draw strength from in the days and years ahead, that each message of comfort and encouragement be given to the Jay Chapel-Keahey Funeral Home staff during the visitation times and a special memory book will be composed by the funeral home staff for the family to cherish.
Debra Elaine Shields
October 27, 2018
Debra Elaine Shields, 56, of Molino, Florida passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 3:00-4:00pm with a service following at 4:00pm at Grace Open Bible Church, 1701 N. Highway 95A, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Myrtle Louise Peacock Gilmore
October 27, 2018
Myrtle Louise Peacock Gilmore, 105, passed away peacefully October 22, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1912, in the Dry Springs Community of Pineville, Florida, to Luman and Lena Hollingsworth Joiner. Myrtle was one of five children.
Myrtle married Conard Cleveland Peacock in 1931. Together, they reared six children, Barbara, Bonnie, Voncile, Bernell, Wayne, and Tyrone. Their 50 years together included adventures such as working for the Forestry Service during World War II. Conard fighting fires, and Myrtle manning a 120 foot fire tower, triangulating fires and serving as a plane spotter during the war. After the war, they started the New Deal Café near the railroad depot in Flomaton, where soldiers could enjoy Myrtle’s good food on the way home from a long war. Later, they owned a small neighborhood store in Little Rock, Alabama. The family moved to Pensacola, where Conard worked for Bass Furniture, and Myrtle for Pleezing Grocery. Conard passed in 1981, shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary.
Several years later, Myrtle was courted by life long friend, Fred Gilmore. Their short, but delightful romance was a joy to watch, and Myrtle gained another daughter, Pat Bonner. Fred passed in 1991, after being married only five short years.
Born the daughter of a Holiness Circuit Preacher, Myrtle had a long history of serving others. Myrtle served the church as treasurer, Sunday School teacher, prayer warrior, and faithful member. As an elderly woman herself, she would provide rides for the older ladies of the church, meals for the sick and homebound, and make nursing home visits on a regular basis.
Myrtle loved the Lord, life, and family. Twice, Myrtle has celebrated five living generations, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and most recently six living generations with the birth of her first great- great-great-grandchild, Johnathan Curtis Marti. And a sister Estelle Funk of Fairhope, AL. She is preceded in death by two daughters, Barbara Parker and Voncile Hughen.
Myrtle was well known for her many “Myrtle-isms”, such as, “I’m not a wealthy old lady, but I’m a healthy old lady”, “We shouldn’t judge others, but we can be fruit inspectors”, “The old gray mare, ain’t what she used to be”, “Don’t go get into any trouble, they won’t let me out to come get you”, and of course, “When you get home, call and let it ring one time. Then I’ll know you made it home ok”.
The family would like to thank Solaris Healthcare, the staff and residents who loved and cared for her, and shared their lives with her. Especially Sharon, Joy, Heather, Tina, and Mary. Also Emerald Coast Hospice, especially her nurse Robin, and volunteers Diane and Cindy, and long time friend Liz Richards. All of you helped to make her life richer to the very end. It was impossible to know her and not love her, and never doubt that she loved you right back.
A Celebration of Life was held at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on Friday October 26, 2018.
Interment was in Little Rocky Creek Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Terry McCall, Steven Peacock, Justin Morrell, Corey McCall, Parker Hudson, and Richie Tucker.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.