HEMPHILL's 1898 Class at Chumuckla

Here is an amazing school card that pupils at Chumuckla School received in 1898. This was sent by Janice Elaine Jones Rediker of
Foley , Al. Her Grandfather, Roy Jones is in this class. Jim Campbell is grandfather of Vic Campbell and several others in here are related. Rediker does genealogical work with her family and may welcome your input! Tigerag@gulftel.net

JAMES A. HAMILTON

1971-2007

James A. Hamilton, age 36, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Jamie was the owner and operator of Axel Repair Company. He loved his family, hunting, fishing, car racing and #24 Jeff Gordon.
He is survived by his wife, Shelly Hamilton; daughter, Nicole Hamilton, and his son, Chris Hamilton, all of Chumuckla, FL; three sisters, Bobby Joe Hamilton, Tina Hamilton, and Stacy Hamilton, all of Tampa, FL; two brothers, Ricky and Vincent Hamilton, both of Tampa, FL; father, James Bloodsworth and stepmother Carol Bloodsworth of Ocala, FL; mother, Linda Sue Gardner; sister-in-law, Tami Holley, of Allentown, FL; and his greatest parental influences, Shelvie and Faye Holley, of Allentown, FL.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, June 4, 2007, at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel with Rev. Joey Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Pineview United Methodist Church Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, June 3, 2007, at Lewis Funeral Home.
Active pallbearers will be Danny Heaton, Kenny Kelly, Lenton Knowles, Burt Allen, Rick Hamilton and Jason Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Kelly, Brandon Ellis, Joe Barnhill, Charles Bailey, Steve Scott and Millard Holley.
Jamie will always be remembered as a loving husband and father.

Published in the Pensacola News Journal on 6/3/2007.

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Reflecting on a Death Long Ago

This story by MJ Trenkler, a grandaughter of Joe Jernigan, who used to run the cotton gin in Chumuckla - is a familiar look into the rear-view miror. The story is in the website for the Jacksonville Newspaper.

Teachers at CHS - Stories

John Temple, Louise Driggers, Woody Hunsucker, Coach Bodenstein and Mrs. Campbell address the students at the CHS 40th Anniversary reunion for the class of '67.

Students Remember CHS

Remembering the '60's. Several students at the reunion in June recount some of the times at Chumuckla ... back when.

CHS Reunion at the Opry

Harry Harris, Norman Walther, Edward Kilcrease and Gary Lockett at the CHS67 hosted reunion for Chumuckla High School at the Farmers Opry on June 9. Audio files are inlcuded above this post. Teachers and Students tell stories of Chumuckla. Afterwards, many folks stayed to enjoy the Farmer's Opry. Here is a sample of some of the music.

ALINE KATIE CARNLEY

1921 - 2007

Mrs. Aline Katie Carnley passed into the next life in the evening of June 7, 2007. Born in Chumuckla on September 26, 1921, Mrs. Carnley lived all of her 85 years as a dedicated servant of the Lord. She was most well-known for her deep and abiding faith in Christ, whether she was at worship, at work, or at rest, but nowhere was it more evident than in her love for her family. Mrs. Carnley was most likely to be found working at the curb market where her green thumb and gracious presence made her a fixture of the community. After her retirement, she spent her time at church or with her many grandchildren. Sister Carnley was known as "Mom" by many of her children's friends and others who came into her life. Whether welcoming folks at Sunday dinner or opening her home to those in need, Mrs. Carnley lived her faith every day until her last.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hillary Joseph; her sons, Don and Gerald and two grandsons, Richard and Chord.
Mrs. Carnley is survived by her brother, Aaron Hopkins (Alberta); brother-in-law, Herman Carnley (Louise), her children, Jim (Barbara), Hillary (Jeanette), Lee (Judy), Larry (Genie), Clint (Elaine), Lois Carson (Tommy), Dora Huelsbeck; her daughter-in-law, Winnie Carnley;18 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild
The family extends their deepest thanks to Dr. Amos Prevatt and to the staff of Azalea Trace.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel North on Saturday, June 9, 2007 from 6:00 until 8:00 and a funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Cantonment with Reverend Ron Carnley and Sister Nell Goodman officiating.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

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WAYNE H. JERNIGAN 1927-2007

Mr. Wayne H. Jernigan, 80, of the Chumuckla Community died on May 29, 2007.
He was a native of and lived most of life in Santa Rosa County. He was retired from American Cynamid Company where he served as lands manager. He was also a retired farmer and rancher and will be remembered as a true sportsman.
At age sixteen he enlisted in the merchant marines to serve his country and served on wartime cargo ships in hostile conditions.
Mr. Jernigan served his community by being a past member of the board of directors of the Escambia River Electric Corporation and a past member of Board of Alabama Electric Corporation. He was very active in local, state, and national politics.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2007 at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church with Revered La Don Hall and Reverend John Richardson officiating. Visitation will begin one hour before the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be: Doug Hatfield, David Hatfield, Jerry Hatfield, Mark Harris, Tubby Jernigan, and Clarence Cassidy.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Jack Caraway, Jerry Kilpatrick, Copeland Griswold, Paul Griswold, Danny Melvin, and Clint White.
TRAHAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME in charge of funeral arrangements.

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News from Benny

SEE THE COMMENT LINK under the prior post about our Reunion on June 9. Benny is stuck in Baghdad for now.

Class of 67 Reunion June 9

We'll be at the Opry for the afternoon. All former students, staff and faculty from the school (and friends) are invited to join us for a great visit. You can stay into the evening and have dinner and the show at the Farmer's Opry. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW - NEWS FROM BENNY) The prices are very reasonable and we can visit even longer into the night! Our YAHOO Group page has more news and notes about our planning. Carole put this notice in the local news:
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Chumuckla High School Class of 67’ is celebrating their 40 year class reunion at the Farmer’s Opry in Chumuckla on June 9th 2007 from 1:00-4:00 PM. All former students and teachers are invited to a night of food, fun and music afterwards at 4:30PM, dinner $10:50 or dinner and show $18.50. For more information Carole Bryant 850-994-3251.

DR. JOE MAURICE BAMBERG SR.

Dr. Joe Maurice Bamberg, 91, of Milton, went home to be with the Lord Monday morning May 21, 2007. He died peacefully from complications following surgery.
Joe was born July 13, 1915 in Brent, Alabama.
Dr. Bamberg attended Bob Jones College and Southwestern Seminary. He had an honorary doctorate of divinity from Stetson University.
After college, Joe led music in revival services in North Carolina with preacher Jimmy Johnson and it was there that he met Betty Larkins who became his wife. He attended seminary in order to become an Army Chaplain and served two years in Hawaii.
On Aug 26, 1947, he accepted the call to First Baptist Church in Milton, Florida and led that congregation till he retired to Pastor Emeritus status in 1980.
In Milton "Brother Joe" as he was affectionately known, was not content to just be a preacher. He broadcast a 15-minute radio program, "Coffee with the Parson" five days a week for 26 years. As he found prospects around Santa Rosa County, he preferred to establish missions near them rather than try to have them travel to his church. He did not like to ask others to do what he was not willing to do. On a Saturday you might find him leading others from the church to fix up a building or clearing land for a mission or some project. He was especially proud of "Camp Koinonia" which is used for day and overnight camping. He delighted in visiting people in local hospitals whether from First Baptist or not and was a strong supporter of getting the Santa Rosa Medical center built.
After his retirement he and Betty spent their summers at a mountain cabin in Clyde, NC and were active in First Baptist church in Waynesville. He preached in a revival in England, visited missionaries in Africa and went to Chile on a mission trip with Betty.
He was active with the Pensacola Habitat for Humanity.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert and Minnie Bamberg, his brother "Red" Bamberg and his son, Joe Maurice Jr. who died in infancy. He is survived by Betty Bamberg, his wife of nearly 64 years, his daughter Barrie, his sons, Tim and Bob (Ruth), one grandchild Eddie (Dawn), two great grandchildren Cana Rose and Noah along with his sister, Minnie Ward Griffin and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday May 25 at 2 pm at First Baptist Church in Milton. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 to 8 pm and Friday starting at 9 am at the Church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation be made either to the Bamberg Chapel at First Baptist (First Baptist Church, 6797 Caroline St. Milton, Fl 32570) or Habitat for Humanity (Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 13204, Pensacola, Fl 32591-3204).
LEWIS FUNERAL HOME in Milton is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruthabell's Store In Munson Florida

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The family store is still thriving in the back-country. Here at Ruthabells, you'll find people who enjoy their work and their lives. Go ahead - pass right by that little country store. You might just miss the highlight of your day. Bobby McCranie runs the store with his wife, Dianne, from Virginia, whom he found on the internet. Mike, the chef for the deli came from the internet too (Colorado). Delphine, the older sister helps out from her motorized wheel chair and adds a new level to the art of conversation. Technology and 'down home' ... all in one place. Take THAT, Starbucks!! Stock recommendations from Uncle Vic - based on this episode: Pepsi (PBG) and MasterCard(MA). and Yahoo (YHOO). More Pictures.