By Staff
Obituaries for August 29, 2004 edition of the Atmore Advance
Calvin J Martin
Mr. Calvin J. Martin died Thursday, August 26, 2004 at the age of 75 at Gulf Shores. He was formerly from Atmore,
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 30, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 29, 2004 from 6PM to 8PM. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, INC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, AL
Ronald Gray
Mr. Ronald Gray died Monday, August 23, 2004 at the age of 42. He was a resident of Orlando, FL. He was formerly from Atmore, Al. He died in a hospital in Florida. Funeral arrangements by Turner Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Margie Amerson
Mrs. Margie Amerson, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Amerson was a native of Washington, D.C. and a resident of Bratt, FL for the past 57 years. She was a loving wife, mother and Grandmother, and attended the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Frank and Ethel Himelright, two Sons, Jimmy Hibbitts and Eddie Amerson, Sr. and a Grandson, Lance Dawe. Survivors include her Husband of 58 years Mr. Amerson of Bratt; two Sons, Bobby and Judy Amerson of Bratt and Danny Amerson of Stapleton; her Daughter, Sandra and Jim Wilson of Bratt; two Daughters-in-law, Libby Hibbitts and Brenda Amerson; a Brother, George Himelright of New Jersey; a Sister, Waneeta Libby of Virginia; 13 Grandebildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services was held Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with 'Rev. Doug Odom officiating. Burial followed at Godwin Cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday, August 26, 2004 from 9:00 A.M. until funeral time at the Eastside Chapel. Pallbearers will be Pete Amerson, Jr., Pete Ameron, III, Wade Amerson, David Amerson, Ricky Amerson and Andy Amarson. Funeral arrangements by Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Ruby Bell Stanley
Mrs. Ruby Bell Stanley, age 97 of Atmore,A1 died Wednesday August 26,2004 In Atmore. She was a homemaker, born In Moyeville Al on November 08,1 ON to George and Abbie Ross Bell. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Watterson Stanley and a grandson Michael W. Stanley. Survivors are Four Sons: Leonard Stanley &wife, Kathryn, Cecil Stanley &wife, Dovie. Windom Stanley &wife, Opal. Aubrey Stanley &wife Mary Margaret all of Atmore, Al, One Daughter, Gertrude Childress &husband Rhoda of Little rock Al. One Brother, Chester Bell of Bay Town, TX- Two Sisters, Florida Summers of Atmore, Al and Edna Jordan of Saralend, Al. Thirteen Grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and Five Great-Greet-Grandchildren. Services was Saturday August 28,2004 at 10:30AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Griddle officiating, Interment followed In Oak Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers: Ronald Stanley, Gary Stanley, Greg Stanley, Richard Stanley, Steve Stanley, and Christopher Stanley, Honorary Pallbearer, Stan Childress. Family recelved friends Friday evening August 27,2004 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6PM to 8PM. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, INC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, AL
Doris Boggan Holland
Mrs. Doris Boggan Holland, age 90 of Atmore, Al died Wednesday, August 25, 2004, at her residence. She was a Homemaker, born in Butler County, Al on July 19, 1914 to the late Elward Clyde and Mae Bell Stanford Griffin. She is preceded in death by, Husbands, Ralph Edward Braun, who was killed In WWII, and Earnest Bogging who passed away in 1975. One Daughter, Doris Black. Survivors are Two Sons: Donald E. Branum and wife Betty. Billy Wayne Branum and wife, Judith all of Atmore, Al. Three Daughters: Jewel Hadley and husband, Marion of Atmore, Al. Barbara Gargiulo and husband, Joe of Blairsville, Ga. Ruby Joe Akright of MIlton, Fl. Sixteen Grandchildren, Numerous great-grandchildren, and Great-Great-Grandchildren. Services was Friday August 27, 2004 at 11AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Odom officiating, Interment followed in Robinsonville Baptist Cemetery. Family received friends, Friday August 27,2004 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 AM until service time. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, INC In charge of all arrangements.
John H, Hollinger
Mr. John H. Hollinger died Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at the age of 86. He was a resident of Tuskegee, Al. He was formerly from Atmore, Al. Funeral arrangements by Turner Funeral Chapel.
Grady Barnes, Sr.
Mr. Grady Barnes, Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2004 at a Birmingham hospital. Mr. Barnes was a native of Bonifay, FL and a reaident of McDavid for the past 44 years. He attended Little Escambia Baptist Church of Flomaton. He was preceded in death by a son, Jams Robert Barnes, his Parents, E.L. and Martha Barnes, two Brothers and two Sisters. Survivors include: his wife of 60 years Mrs. Edith Barnes of McDavid ; a son Mr. Grady Barnes Jr. and wife Judy of McDavid, Fl , a Daughter, Mrs. Donna Carol and husband Steve Rydowski of McDavid; two Brothers, Benny Barnes of Century and Leon Barnes of Livingston, TX; two Sisters, Catherine Balkom of Perry, FL and Mazree e Hale
of Livingston, TX; seven Grandchildren; eleven Great-Grandchildren; and
a host of Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at the Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Howard officiating.
Burial will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was held Saturday, August 28, 2004 between 5:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Eastaide Chapel Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be his Grandsons, Jamie Barnes, Grady Leon Barnes. Steven W. Rydzowski, David Barnes, Jeremy Barnes, Josh Barnes and a Nephew Keith Barnes. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of Adult Man's III Sunday School, Class of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Woodrow Riley
Mr. Woodrow Riley, died Thursday, August 15, 2004 at the age of 15. He was a resident of Atmore, Al. He died at his home. Funeral arrangements by Turner Funeral Chapel.