Sara Ann Boone Johnson
February 12, 2018
Mrs. Sara Ann Boone Johnson, age 85, of Flomaton, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018, in a Atmore, Alabama nursing facility after a brief illness. She was a native of Lafayfette, Alabama and a long time resident of Flomaton, Alabama. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Little Escambia Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She was retired from Monsanto with 35 years of service, and former owner of The Garden Spot.
Survivors include her two sons, Melvin (Pam) Johnson of Flomaton, Alabama and Jason (Rebecca) Johnson of Fredericksburg, Virginia; one daughter, Marilyn Wilson of Flomaton, Alabama; one brother, Combs C. Johnson of Pensacola, Florida; four grandchildren, Sara Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Janey Johnson and Jenna Johnson; and a number of great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edwin F. Johnson and sister, Nancy Boone Rollins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Hogg officiating.
Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery in Brewton, Alabama.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton is directing.
Margaret Wacks
February 12, 2018
Margaret Wacks, age 69, of Seminole, AL was called to her peace, Thursday, February 8, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born December 19, 1948, in Foley, AL to the late Oscar and Lillian Wells. Margaret was known for the time she spent as a nurse but was most proud of her role as a mother and grandmother. Margaret loved her trips to the casinos in Atmore and Biloxi, and waking up to a cup of good coffee. She also cherished family trips to the beach.
Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Terence J. Wacks; her parents; and her brother, Roger Wells.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving companion, Billy Davidson; her children, Tammaney K. (Rob) Willmann of Denver, CO, Courtney M. (Kevin) Marsh and Terence James (Dawn) Wacks II, of Loxley, AL; grandchildren, Cameron Marsh, Lilly Willmann, Madelon Harrison, Braden Marsh, Ashton Harrison, Kai Willmann and Emma Wacks; sisters, Peggy Merchant, Sandra Britt, Jackie Melton and Judy Gaines; brother, Darrell Wells; and a host of cherished extended family and friends.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 13, 2018, from 1 p.m. until the service begins at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Margaret’s family has arranged for a private cremation to follow services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Naureen Anne Hubbard Lockridge
February 9, 2018
Naureen Anne Hubbard Lockridge died at home after a prolonged illness on February 8, 2018, in Cantonment, Florida at the age of 88. She was born on July 19, 1929, in Rosiere, New York to Freeman and Elsie Hubbard.
She graduated from Cape Vincent Central High School in 1946. She married Reginald Lockridge on September 8, 1951. They moved to the Pensacola area in 1954. Her husband, children and everyone who knew her remembers her as a loving wife and as a mother who loved and encouraged her children to pursue their goals. She taught by example; her deep faith, love of family, and generous heart. Naureen was passionate about gardening and her volunteer activities, serving as a member of the St. Jude Church Altar Society and teaching children’s religion classes. She was a dedicated volunteer with the Mother Seton Guild at Sacred Heart Hospital where she delivered mail to the patients for 30 years.
Naureen is survived by her husband of 66 years, Reginald (Reg); children, Craig Lockridge (Jenny), Regina Ratliff (Kenny), Mark Lockridge, and Cheryl Pilling, all of Pensacola, Florida; her brother, John Hubbard (Majken) Chaumont of New York; grandchildren, Kaitlin and Caleb Lockridge, Victor and Kenneth Burke, Christopher Ratliff, Krista and Brandon Lockridg, Brian and Patrick Pilling, Stephanie Firth; and four great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her son, Kim Lockridge; her parents, Freeman and Elsie Hubbard; brothers, Glen, Paul, and Harry Hubbard; and her sister, Nina Schloop.
A rosary service was held at Faith Chapel North on Friday, February 9, 2018. A Mass of Christian Burial was held February 10, 2018, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Cantonment. Rev. George Thekku officiated the services.
Burial was at Spruell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Caleb Lockridge, Christopher Ratliff, Kenneth Burke, Brandon Lockridge, Patrick Pilling, and Brian Pilling.
Honorary pallbearers were Victor Burke and Kenny Ratliff.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Lewis Gaines Strawbridge
February 9, 2018
Lewis Gaines Strawbridge, 74 of Atmore, AL passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018, at his residence. He was part of his family business at Strawbridge Machine Shop. He was born in Atmore, AL on January 25, 1944, to the late Thomas Garland and Alice Estelle Millican Strawbridge.
He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Dylan Strawbridge; brothers, Thomas Priddy Strawbridge, James Edward Strawbridge, Sr. and Ronald Strawbridge; sisters, Mary Wadweema Guyton and Sylvia JoAnn Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Hazel Smith Strawbridge of Atmore, AL; two sons, Keith (Ashley) Strawbridge of Atmore, AL and Michael Strawbridge of Huxford, AL; one sister, Sue (Clarence) Roley of Bay Minette, AL; one brother, Ollie (Rachel) Strawbridge of Navarre, FL; grandchildren, Keely and Braylee Strawbridge.
Services were held Friday, February 9, 2018, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Ollie Strawbridge and Johnny Guyton officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were David Strawbridge, Brandon Smith, Tommy Strawbridge, Johnny Guyton, Troy Baker and Brian Huskey.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Emma Ruth Crutchfield
February 9, 2018
Emma Ruth Crutchfield, age 83, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mrs. Crutchfield was preceded in death by her husband, Lamar J. Crutchfield.
She is survived by her children, Sharon Crutchfield (Michael S.) McDonald and Harold Lamar Crutchfield, both of Daphne, AL; Dennis (Juanita W.) Crutchfield of Spanish Fort, AL and Sherry Lynn Crutchfield of Knoxville, TN; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Mack Funeral Home Chapel.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Mack Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL at 1 p.m.
Elbert Myrle Wright
February 9, 2018
Elbert Myrle Wright, 84 of Pensacola, FL passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2018, in Pensacola, FL. He was a retired Aeronautical Engineer. He was born in Ripley, MS on August 21, 1934, to the late B.C. and Jewel Shelton Wright.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Dale Wright; brothers, Jimmy Wright and Charles Wright and one sister, Margorie Roffman.
Survivors include his wife, Marsha White Wright of Pensacola, FL; two sons, Darl Wright of Montana and Christopher W. Wright of Arkansas; two step-sons, Timothy Lovell of Monroe, GA and Matthew Lovell of Dupont, WA; three daughters, Brenda Tallon of Montana, Janet Fife of Washington, and Jean Jennings of Norwich, Kansas; two sisters, Dot Windham and Shirely Edison, both of Mississippi and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Saturday February 10, 2018, at 11 a.m. in Hosey Presley Cemetery at Nokomis, AL with Bro. Butch Lee officiating.
Family will receive friends on Saturday February 10, 2018, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Michelle Luvera Currow
February 8, 2018
Michelle Luvera Currow, 49, of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. She was born January 29, 1969 in Pensacola, FL to Richard and Peggy Core Currow and was a lifelong resident of Pensacola. Michelle was a medical receptionist for over 15 years. She was a lover of all animals, avid Alabama football fan and a beach enthusiast.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Core Currow. She is survived by her father, Felix Richard Currow; sister, Sherry Currow Finkler (Scott); nephews, Noah and Elijah Finkler.
In lieu of flowers please donate to www.saveunderdogs.com (a local animal rescue) Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 beginning at 2:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Jerry Passmore will be officiating.
Margaret Lynnette “Nett” Blocker Reaves Secrist Johnson
February 7, 2018
Mrs. Margaret Lynnette “Nett” Blocker Reaves Secrist Johnson, age 84, of Jay, Florida went home to be with her Lord and loved ones who’ve gone before on Sunday, February 4, 2018 following a brief illness.
Lynnette lived most of her life in Berrydale, Florida. Though she was a nurturing and loving stay-at- home mom, for many years she was also employed at Vanity Fair (25 yrs), Milton, FL, and Scotts (Greers) Grocery in Jay, FL. She also worked as a caretaker to the invalid, which included family members and friends because of her servant’s heart to do the Lord’s will in her life. She accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Saviour at an early age at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Berrydale, FL. Her greatest desire was to honor and serve Christ wherever she felt Him leading; teaching Sunday School and Training Union in France, Germany, and America, youth director, pianist from age 10, choir member and service on several church committees throughout her 84 years of life and a great prayer warrior. Churches in which she attended and served included Berrydale Baptist, Eastside Baptist, Milton, Jay First Baptist, First Baptist East Brewton, AL and pianist at Pine Grove Baptist until recently. She was the wife of the late Rev. Holley Secrist and honored him in that capacity. Lynnette was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to all those that knew her.
She came to know and opened her heart of love to several military personnel stationed at NAS Whiting Field who were far away from home, taking some under her wing and keeping in contact over the years as if they were her own children. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, singing, playing the piano, and reading. She will be dearly missed.
She was born December 1, 1933, in Berrydale, FL to the late Bozzy Blocker and Margaret Eloise Lewis Blocker Bradley. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by step-father, Sollie Bradley; late husbands, Rev. Holley Secrist and Lenard Johnson; son, David Allen Reaves; son-in- law, John Coy Goldmillion; brother, William “Bill” Blocker; sister, Henrietta “Susie” Bradley- Carey and brother-in- law, Richard Carey.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Ann Reaves-Goldmillion; son, Dewayne Daniel Reaves, Berrydale, FL; daughter-in- law, Cindy Tanner-Reaves, West Pensacola, FL ; grandchildren, John Drew Goldmillion, Pace, FL, Carrie (Matthew) Goldmillion-Maggard, Elizabethton, TN; David Reaves, Jr., Daniel Reaves and Melissa Reaves, West Pensacola, FL; seven great-grandchildren; brothers Lloyd “Buddy” Bradley (Paulette), Jay, FL, Rev. Robert Bradley (Libby), Brewton, AL, several nieces, nephews, cousins and her dog, Sassy B. Gail.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at Jay Chapel, Thursday, February 8, 2018, 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church, Berrydale, FL. Family visitation will take place, Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. The Rev. Robert Bradley will officiate.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Florida Baptist Children’s Home, Pensacola Campus, 1000 Chemstrand Rd., Pensacola, FL 32533.
Warren Dean Cooper
February 7, 2018
Mr. Warren Dean Cooper, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Cooper was a native of Pensacola, FL and resided in Cantonment, FL for most of his life. He was a member of the IBEW 904 (Gulfport, MS), Brotherhood of the Fleas and the Farm Hill Holiness Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Johnny Max Cooper and two grandchildren, Allie May Cooper and Ava Cooper.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby Cooper of Cantonment, FL; one son, Warren Dean Cooper, Jr. of Georgia; one daughter, Nikki Cooper of Daphne, AL; two brothers, Daniel Lee (Debra) Cooper of Pensacola, FL and John Donald (Lisa) Dale of Pensacola, FL; two Wanda Jean Massey of Cantonment, FL and Pamela Ann Cooper of Cantonment, FL and two grandchildren, Sydney Cooper and William Cooper. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Lottie Baptist Church with Bro. Clyde Hughes officiating.
Burial will follow at the Presley Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Lottie Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Woods, Donnie Leahey, Johnney Cooper, Daniel Cooper, Todd Crider and Andy Cooper.
James Edward Owens
February 7, 2018
James Edward Owens, 88, of Jay, Florida went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2018. He was born and raised in Jay.
James served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked for over 30 years in aviation maintenance at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. James was a member of Jay First Baptist Church and served as a deacon there for many years.
James was preceded in death by his father, Fred Owens; his mother, Estelle Campbell Owens and his brother Steve Owens.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Stuckey Owens; his sons Gary (Judy), Larry (Ramona) and Ricky (Sabrina). He had six grandchildren, Redina (Jack) Gavin, Amanda (Shane) Dawsey, Micah (Jessica) Owens, Meredith Owens, Carly Owens and Zach Owens. He had six great-grandchildren, Lane Burgess, Alex and Laura Gavin, Owen, Oakleigh and Opal Dawsey. James is also survived by his sisters, JoAnne Savage (Paul-deceased), Jimmie Dean (Alex) Hill, Carol (Jimmy) Turberville and brother Kenny (Nita) Owens.
Pallbearers for services are Jimmy “Moo” Brown, Lane Burgess, Alex Gavin, Jack Gavin, Micah Owens and Zach Owens.
James was a loving husband and father and he will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. David Smith and Jay Hospital for the excellent care given to James during his illness.