Ken “Rabbit” Simpson
June 27, 2016
Ken “Rabbit” Simpson, age 77 from Milton, passed away June 24th after a short battle with melanoma cancer.
He retired from Monsanto after 34 years of exemplary service as a maintenance mechanic. His passion was drag racing. As an avid driver of the sport, he was recognized and awarded numerous accolades in various races as one of the elite professionals in the sport. He was a three time world record holder with the International Hot Rod Association(IHRA). Local friends remember his car, the “Lil General”, and the crazy fun that Daddy Rabbit sparked wherever he would go. Recently, Rabbit enjoyed spending time eating out with friends and gambling at his favorite casinos.
Rabbit is survived by his two daughters Tammy (Don) Hierholzer and Jill (Kerry) Coker along with grandchildren. He will be missed by many friends, especially Dickie Davis and Donald Jo who comforted him during his final days.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at Faith Chapel North, Hwy 29, Cantonment. Visitation will start at 11 a.m. with service at noon. The burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens next to Five Flags Speedway, so that Rabbit can be close to where his passion lies.
Etta Pearl Standifer
June 27, 2016
Etta Pearl Standifer, age 76, went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2016, in Milton. She was born in Crestview, on January 3, 1940. Etta was the beloved daughter of Mary Etta and Charlie Oglesbee of Jay.
Etta leaves behind her beloved daughters, Peggy Madden and Tammy Peacock; and her beloved sons, William and Bobby; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and her beloved husband of 61 years, Carl Standifer.
Etta was a homemaker who loved Jesus Christ and her family. She loved working in the yard with her flowers and many flower beds.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Berrydale Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Gandy officiating.
Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Bessie Rolin
June 23, 2016
Mrs. Bessie Rolin, 91, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Rolin was a native of McCurtain, Oklahoma and a resident of Atmore for the past 74 years. She worked at Head Start, Jerrald’s, Escambia County Public Schools, and Wind Creek Casino. She is of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene “Buster” Rolin; and one grandchild, Bradley Rolin.
She is survived by her eleven sons, Donnie (Dianne) Rolin of Poarch, Ernest (Tina) Rolin of Poarch, Harvey Rolin of Poarch, Roy Rolin of Poarch, Walter (Anita) Rolin of McCullough, Kenneth Wayne “Radio” Rolin of Poarch, Anthony Dale Rolin of Century, Deno (Necole) Rolin of Poarch, Johnny Mack (Ashley) Rolin of Poarch, Shawn Allen (Stephanie) Rolin of Poarch and Aubrey Eugene “Tinker” (Natasha) Rolin of Poarch; three daughters, Peggy (Harold) Couch of Poarch, Virginia “Bell” (Alton) Godwin of Poarch and Autonya (Wesley) Jordan of Poarch; 37 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the McCullough Christian Center with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial was at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Kevin Andrews, Douglas “Spat” Daughtry, Phillip Martin, Keith Martin, Arthur Mothershed and Jerry “Buck” Sells.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Michael Gregson, Gordon “Bubba” McGhee, Daniel “Boone” McGhee and Keith Rolin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Paul L. Grover
June 23, 2016
After a long and courageous fight with cancer, Paul L. Grover shed his earthly body and stepped into the arms of his Savior and his Daddy, June 22, 2016.
Paul was born November 3, 1970, in Pensacola and graduated from Catholic High School in 1988. He attended Livingston University, graduated from the University of West Florida and was a member of Phi Kappa Phi fraternity. Paul’s greatest passion was coaching girls’ basketball. Young ladies at Catholic, Pace, Milton and Jay High School were blessed to play under Coach Grover. Paul was an avid outdoor sportsman as well as an opinionated sports fan. He affirmed his faith in Jesus Christ in 2013 and most recently became a member of Olive Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his daddy, George Lowell Grover Sr.
Paul leaves the following to cherish his memory: mother, Lily Humphreys Grover, brothers, George Grover Jr. (Laura) and Richard Grover (Michele), sisters, Sharon Kelson (Leo), Barbara Pettway and Marianne Swain (Brannon), numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren, best friends Tammy Walter and Mark Humphreys, dozens of cousins and friends immeasurable. The family is grateful to Hospice for their loving care that was provided to Paul as well as to us.
2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Celebration of Paul’s life will be held June 30, 2016, from 4-7 p.m. at Sanders Beach-Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 South I Street, Pensacola, FL 32502
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Jay High School c/o Paul Grover Foundation, 3741 School St, Jay, FL 32565 or Covenant Hospice, In Honor of Paul Grover, 5041 North 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504
James Gregory Watts
June 23, 2016
James Gregory “Greg” Watts, 64 of Huxford, passed into eternity on June 20, 2016, while at his home after a long, valiant batter with cancer.
He was born March 22, 1952, in Tuscaloosa, to the late J.D. and Virginia Watts. He was a graduate of Wilcox County High School in Camden, AL, where he lived and worked until 1991. He was self employed for many years at Greg Watts Trucking and formerly at Macmillan Bloedel in Pine Hill, as well as Buford Equipment Co. in Montgomery. He was a member of Mt.Pleasant Baptist Church in Eliska, AL where he dedicated his life to the Lord and was baptized in 2009. He was also loved and adored by all who knew him. He was a faithful father and friend and will be remembered for all he shared with all he knew. Greg was a simple man that did not live a lavish lifestyle or want attention to be on himself. He loved his family and cherished his many friendships and shared it in many actions as well as words. Greg had a talent and a love for race cars and big trucks and could make an engine do what no one else could. Most of his years were spent with grease on his hands and dirt on his clothes. He enjoyed the outdoors, spent time fishing, hunting and raising hunting dogs and many other adventures.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Martha Watts; one son, Dexter (Patricia) Watts of Pike Road, AL; two step-sons, John Murray (Leigh) Ikner and Britton (Cheyenne) Ikner, both of Huxford; one sister, Brenda Watts “Bunny” (Mitch) Byles of Tuscaloosa, AL; 11 grandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews.
Services were held Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore with Rev. Pete Dunn officiating and his son, Dexter Watts speaking.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbears were David Womack, Kevin Holland, Mike Chavers, Tim Bailey, Chad Miller, and Marty Kent.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eunice Adell Bray Dannelley
June 23, 2016
Eunice Adell Bray Dannelley, age 93, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Pensacola. She was born in Baldwin County Alabama on October 20, 1922, to the late Joseph C. and Nita Wilson Bray. She was a lifelong resident of McCullough, Alabama. She was a member of Judson Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who loved cooking and was an accomplished seamstress which she enjoyed until her eyesight failed.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Earl Dannelley; her sister, Helen Bray Kirrcharr; three brothers; Harold Bray, Joe Bray, and Derhyl Bray.
She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Lanell Bryan of Pensacola; two sons, Edsel Dannelley of Bay Minette and Allan Dannelley of Cartersville, Georgia; her granddaughters, Karen Bryan Bowman (Eddie) of Daphne and Kathryn Bryan of Pensacola; her grandsons, Keith Bryan (Merrick) of Gulf Breeze and Jonathan Conway (Nikki) of Uriah; two brothers, Edison Bray (Asdghig) of Bellaire, Texas and Aubrey Bray (Cathy) of LaPorte, Texas; six great-grandchildren; and two special nieces, Amanda Bray Cook and Marian Bray Fisher.
Services were held at Judson Baptist Church on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
Interment was in McCullough Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Hilbert Hall, Jimmy Woods, Earl Weaver, William Kirby, Chris Terry, and Randy Watley.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Judson Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Vivian Louise Chavers Pate
June 20, 2016
Mrs. Vivian Louise Chavers Pate, age 64, of Unicorn Lane in Brewton, Alabama, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at her residence after a brief illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Brewton. Mrs. Pate attended Pilgrims Chapel Church. She was a 1970 graduate of Conecuh County High School in Castleberry, and a graduate of Jefferson Davis Community College. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Jerry Pate of Brewton; three sons, Joshua Pate of Phoenix City, Alabama, Jeremy Pate and Jonah Pate, both of Brewton; Miss Jordan Salter of Brewton; two brothers, Joe Chavers and Mack Chavers, both of Brewton; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two aunts, Faye Chavers of Brewton and Dr. Delaine Salter of Atmore; and one uncle, Willie Chavers of North Alabama.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 19, 2016, at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Fred White officiating.
Interment was in Beulah Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
Hazel Ruth McGhee Brice
June 20, 2016
Hazel Ruth McGhee Brice, 75 of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Mobile. She was a retired registered nurse. She was born in Poarch, on August 22, 1940, to the late Mace and Elba “Coot” Presley McGhee . She was a Member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She was one of the first Native Americans to graduate from University of Alabama. She served on the Board of Church Society for the UMC, serving Native American and Indigenous Family’s.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Brice; sister, Evona Menzel; nephew, Keith Allen McGhee; and a niece, Karen Menzel.
Survivors include one son, Russel (Jeanette) McGhee; two daughters, Stephanie Brice (Thomas) Rolin, and Jaine McGhee all of Atmore; one brother, Mace McGhee,Jr of Samish Island, WA; four sisters, Betty (Jimmy) Caraway, Clara (Kenny Ray) Jones, Kim (Jimmy) Flowers, all of Atmore, and Karen (Jeff) Findley of Everett, WA; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and a special friend, Doyle Coleman.
Services were held Monday, June 20, 2016, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dianne Everette officiating.
Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Cory Flowers, Trent Flowers, Shane Caraway, Mark Spurill, Frankie Jones and Justin McGhee.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Floyd Lester Johnson
June 20, 2016
Mr. Floyd Lester Johnson, 85, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Mr. Floyd Lester Johnson was a native of Whitehouse Fork, Alabama, and a former resident of Clanton, AL and had resided in Shreveport for the past 10 years. Mr. Johnson was a Veteran of the Korean War, and a retired machinist with the Federal Government-NASA Program.
He is preceded in death by a son, Lester Raymond “Butch” Johnson; mother of his children, Barbara Ballinger Johnson; two sisters, Ernestine Rowlan and Helen Whatley; and four brothers, Lonzo, George, Carl, and Curtis Johnson.
He is survived by his two daughters, Regina (Bob) Lowry of Blanchard, LA and Tonya (Michael) Holley of Clanton, AL; one brother, Lorenzo Johnson of Crossroads, AL; one sister, Maxine Bowen of Crossroads; eight grandchildren, Shelly (David) Feaster of Bossier City, LA, Brian Donald of Shreveport, LA, Kristy Zackary of Alexandria, LA, Jonathan (Courtney) Lowry of Shreveport, LA, Sheri Spikes of Blanchard, LA, Christopher (Donna) Chamness of Winston-Salem, NC, Christina (Shane) Gros of Saraland and Jeremy (Dana) Chamness of Fairhope; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Sunday, June 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Cemetery with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Aaron Louis Steele
June 20, 2016
Aaron Louis Steele, 85, of Pensacola, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Pensacola. He graduated from Ernest Ward High School. He retired from Southern Bell and AT&T. He was born in Oak Grove on August 14, 1930, to the late Alex and Elizabeth Greer Steele.
He is preceded in death by brothers, Marshall (Elise) Steele, Raymond (Ruby) Steele, Amond (Mary) Steele, Edward Steele, and Roger (Jean) Steele.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Carolyn Steele; one son, Floyd Glen (Vicky) Steele; granddaughter, Sarah (Joshua) Price; two step-granddaughters, Michelle (Phillip) Salzman and Charity (Peter) Zierten; one daughter, Sandra (Steve) Ryland; granddaughter, Brandi (Jesse) Barefield; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Laverne Passmore; five brothers, Juber (Ethel) Steele, Cleveland (Ann) Steele, Artis (Syble) Steele, Onoree (Brenda) Steele and Bennie (Eloise) Steele; one sister-in-law, Frances , and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, June 20, 2016, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Heard officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.