Friday, February 22, 2008

Louise Campbell Gregory's Husband (Uncle Bob)

ROBERT L. GREGORY
1920-2008

Mr. Robert L. Gregory, age 87, of Pensacola, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008. He was born October 29, 1920 in Pensacola and had been a lifelong resident of Pensacola.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pensacola, and attended McIlwain Memorial Presbyterian Church. Mr. Gregory served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII and was CAP and a member of the Silver Eagles.
His parents, George L. and Irene Spaeth Gregory; two sisters; and three brothers preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Gregory; two daughters, Elaine Gregory (Vincent Tucei),and Gail Manning (Alvin); and one sister.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in the Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery with Hospice Chaplain Jack Giddens officiating.
Interment followed in the Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU FUNERAL HOME in charge of services.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thank you to Covenant Hospice Staff and caregivers, TLC Staff and caregivers and to Dr. James Stringfield and his staff for the care given to Mr. Gregory.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Covenant Hospice Attention Carol Standifer, 2001 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, Fl 32501


Published in the Pensacola News Journal on 2/14/2008.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

All wheel Drive K car

Tommy R. told me about this. A lot of people have wasted a lot of money on HUMMERs when this baby is the real answer!

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Esther Conway 1936 - 2008

ESTHER MABEL (BARLEY) CONWAY
1936-2008

Esther Barley Conway, 73, of Pace, FL, born on August 16, 1936 in Coffee County, AL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
Esther grew up in the Weeks community, attended Goodman Elementary School, and graduated from Enterprise High School. She will be lovingly remembered as a member of the Barley Family Quartet.
Esther was a member of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church for 42 years. She worked for A & P for 10 years, Dr. R. E. Dalrymple for 17 years, and retired from the Medical Center Clinic after 13 ½ years of service.
She never knew a stranger and she was very giving to neighbors, friends and family, as well as, giving to members of the community and shut-ins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Barley; father, Ralph Barley, Sr.; and her sister, Lois Sawyer.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert L. Conway; children, Vivian Melton of MS, Linda Newton of GA, Karen Perritt of FL, Robert Cox of GA, Bobby Cox of FL and Daniel Salter of FL; three sisters, Marian Hendrix, Ruth Hawthorne and Cora Abel and one brother, Ralph Barley, Jr. all of FL. Along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2008.
Funeral services will be at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2008. The Reverend H. Byrd Mapoles Sr. will be officiating.
Burial will follow at the church cemetery with the Reverend Ronald Carley officiating.
Pallbearers will be Keith Barley, Scott Barley, Carlos Hendrix, Jeff Hawthorne, Austin Hendrix and Steven Sawyer.
Honorary pallbearers will be the adult Sunday School Class members of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church, Colbert Campbell and Marion Tidwell.
TRAHAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
A special thanks to Dr. Matthew Kinzelman, Valerie Barnes, Betty Kirvin, and Wanda Withrow.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association.

Published in the Pensacola News Journal from 2/7/2008 - 2/8/2008.

Esther Conway 1936 - 2008

ESTHER MABEL (BARLEY) CONWAY
1936-2008

Esther Barley Conway, 73, of Pace, FL, born on August 16, 1936 in Coffee County, AL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
Esther grew up in the Weeks community, attended Goodman Elementary School, and graduated from Enterprise High School. She will be lovingly remembered as a member of the Barley Family Quartet.
Esther was a member of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church for 42 years. She worked for A & P for 10 years, Dr. R. E. Dalrymple for 17 years, and retired from the Medical Center Clinic after 13 ½ years of service.
She never knew a stranger and she was very giving to neighbors, friends and family, as well as, giving to members of the community and shut-ins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eva Barley; father, Ralph Barley, Sr.; and her sister, Lois Sawyer.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert L. Conway; children, Vivian Melton of MS, Linda Newton of GA, Karen Perritt of FL, Robert Cox of GA, Bobby Cox of FL and Daniel Salter of FL; three sisters, Marian Hendrix, Ruth Hawthorne and Cora Abel and one brother, Ralph Barley, Jr. all of FL. Along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2008.
Funeral services will be at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2008. The Reverend H. Byrd Mapoles Sr. will be officiating.
Burial will follow at the church cemetery with the Reverend Ronald Carley officiating.
Pallbearers will be Keith Barley, Scott Barley, Carlos Hendrix, Jeff Hawthorne, Austin Hendrix and Steven Sawyer.
Honorary pallbearers will be the adult Sunday School Class members of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church, Colbert Campbell and Marion Tidwell.
TRAHAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
A special thanks to Dr. Matthew Kinzelman, Valerie Barnes, Betty Kirvin, and Wanda Withrow.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to ALS Association.

Published in the Pensacola News Journal from 2/7/2008 - 2/8/2008.

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Students' pay tribute to classmate

Students' camo honors friend killed in accidental shooting

To someone outside the tiny community of Allentown, the way Central High School's student body expressed its grief and love for a fellow classmate might have seemed unusual.

But not if you knew Cody Smith, the affable 16-year-old with a heart of gold who lost his life Thursday in a tragic shooting accident.

Central — a school of 300 students in north Santa Rosa County — was a sea of camouflage on Tuesday. Pants, hats, T-shirts ... you name it.

It was a tribute to Cody, whose love for hunting and fishing — and tendency to wear camouflage — were as well known as his good humor and concern.

"He was pretty much everything anyone could ask for in a friend," fishing buddy Eddie Falzon, 16, said a few hours before Cody's funeral Tuesday afternoon.

Cody was accidentally shot to death by a friend while they played at Cody's home with a .44-caliber pistol they believed was unloaded. An investigation continues, but no charges have been filed against the friend, whom law enforcement officials have not identified because of his age.

Principal Kenny Owens said students and teachers are collecting money to aid Cody's family with funeral costs.

"The kids loved Cody," he said.

Students have placed notes to Cody's family inside a black box on a tribute table in one of the school's hallways.

"He could make any class fun," said Travis Hatfield, 15. "You never had a boring day with Cody in your class."

Cody was a joy in Courtney Madora's Algebra I class.

"He was one of the most intelligent students I've had at Central High," she said. "He was a great help to struggling students."

On his last day in Farica King's elective reading class, Cody enjoyed the Super Bowl Blitz game the class was playing to prepare for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. He was a fan of the New York Giants, who pulled off an upset to win Sunday's Super Bowl.

"Cody really enjoyed school that day," she said. "Every time the kids have started to cry, we talk about that day. A lot of us will hang on to that memory for a long time."

Thomas Sidney Ard 1942 - 2008

Mr. Thomas Sidney Ard, 65, passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 at a local hospital.
Mr. Ard was a native of Chumuckla, a former resident of McDavid, a resident of Bratt, for the past five years, and attended the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine C. Ard of Bratt; three brothers, Roland Ard of Ft. Rucker, AL, Jerry Ard of Bearineau Park, FL, and R.J. Ard of McDavid, FL; and a sister, Bessie G. Tedder of Milton.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 8, 2008 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. R.C. Wiggins officiating.
Burial will follow at Ard Field Cemetery.
Visitation will be held between 6 and 9 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Joe Howard, Jessie Tedder, Donnie Tedder, Nicholas Tedder, Jimmy Kowalski, and Tharon Ard.
PETTY FUNERAL HOME, Eastside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Published in the Pensacola News Journal on 2/6/2008.