VELVIE HATFIELD 1922-2008

1922-2008Velvie Hatfield, age 85, of Chumuckla, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born November 7, 1922 in Elba, Alabama. Velvie was the daughter of the late Lena and Oscar Jackson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hatfield; son, Charlie Hatfield; and daughter, Doris Crews.Mrs. Hatfield is survived by her two daughters, Christine (Carlos) Campbell, of Chumuckla, FL, and Faye Hatfield, of Dallas, TX; son, Robert (Christine) Hatfield, of Jay, FL; two sisters, Inez Hall, of Fairhope, AL, and Dorothy Cardwell, of Pensacola, FL; six grandsons, Paul (Laura) Campbell, Greg (Reyna) Campbell, Brian (Tracey) Hatfield, Vincent (Amy) Hatfield, Matt (Jennifer) Crews, Dan Crews; and eleven great-grandchildren.Mrs. Hatfield had another family, her church and community. She loved Jesus and friends. Velvie enjoyed listening to her pastor, the church choir, and loved fellowship with her church family. She was a loving and special grandmother who made quilts for all her children and grandchildren to treasure.Funeral services for Mrs. Hatfield have been entrusted to Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel and will be held at 2:30 PM, Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Chumuckla Methodist Church with Pastor Clive Knight officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home, directing. The family will receive friends two hours before services.Friends may express their condolences to the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.netPallbearers will be her six grandsons; honorary pall bears will be Willard Davis, Rufus Ard, Jack Caraway, and her Sunday School Class.The family would like to express Special Thanks to Frank Moore and the UAB doctors and nurses for their expert and loving care

Film crew captures school's success

Chumuckla Elementary School's support of positive behavior among its nearly 275 students will become a model for schools across the country.
The University of South Florida had a film crew at the school recently to highlight its use of Florida's Positive Behavior Support project, which is used as an alternative to traditional discipline methods, to increase academic performance and safety, and establish positive school cultures.

Of the more than 300 Florida schools using the program, Chumuckla Elementary is the only one chosen for the instructional video, which should be completed by fall.

"Chumuckla Elementary has one of the most comprehensive support systems in place for students we have seen," said Therese Sandomierski, technical assistance provider for the project.

The school uses activities like the Movin' On Up Club and Great Gains to help its kindergarten through sixth-grade students who may be struggling academically. Disciplinary referrals have dropped nearly 50 percent at the school, which consistently has earned an A based on scores from the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.

"It is an example of what other schools can do, and that will be shared with the rest of the state and the country through the video," Sandomierski said.

The school's TRIBE expectations — Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible Indians Believe in Excellence — fully support positive behavior, said Karen Barber, principal.

"We know student achievement goes up with increased appropriate behavior," she said. "The program helps with the TRIBE expectations for ourselves and the students, and recognize when students are making positive choices for behavior or academics."

Fourth-grader Erica Waters has noticed a difference in classmates' behavior.

"It's very good we have such a good opportunity to get people to have good conduct," she said. "People really try to earn the respect of their teachers."

Last year, Chumuckla Elementary and Woodlawn Beach Middle School were among the 25 percent of Positive Behavior Support schools to achieve Model School status for demonstrating innovative, creative and functional ways of supporting the program.

Pensacola News Journal , April 28, 2008

Velvie Hatfield

This note just in:

The doctors have told her family that there is nothing else they can do for her. So life support will be removed in the near furture. The Lord still works mericles so continue to pray for Velvie , but especially her family at this time. I will keep you informed as I learn more. Tom
(see more about her house fire and church response below)

JOHN (J.T.) BARNES1922-2008

J.T. Barnes
JOHN (J.T.) BARNES1922-2008
John (J.T.) Barnes, age 86, of Pace, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008. He was born February 22, 1922 in Cora, FL and lived there until his family moved to Chumuckla when John was 6 years old. John started the first and graduated from the 12th grade at Chumuckla High School being in the first class to graduate. John entered the U.S. Army shortly after completing high school. He was in the U.S. Army Calvary serving in WWII in the European Theatre where he was injured and received the Purple Heart along with other combat medals. After being discharged, he entered the University of Florida where he received his BA and MA degrees. After graduation he taught at Escambia Farms High School until he was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a soil conservationist until his retirement. He later worked as a Veterans Services Officer for Santa Rosa County and retired a second time after several years of service. John belonged to many organizations including the Kawanis, American Legion, V.F.W, and the Navy League. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben & Mattie Barnes; sisters, Clara Lloyd (Roma), Onie Wall (Ervin), and Eva Harter (Joe); brothers, Vernie (Son) Barnes (Evelyn), Watson Barnes and Billy Barnes. Survivors include his sister, Wara Voss (Bill); sisters-in-law, Lessie Barnes and Barbara Barnes; many nieces, nephews and a very special friend Al Dofita and family. Memorial services will be conducted Friday, April 18, 2008 at 6 PM from the Chapel of National Cremation and Burial Society in Milton with Rev. John F. Webb officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, April 18 from 5 until 6 PM. In accordance with John's wishes his body will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.National Cremation and Burial Society of Milton has charge of the arrangements.
Published in the Pensacola News Journal on 4/18/2008.
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MRS. NOREAN SIMMONS 1918-2008

Norean Simmons
MRS. NOREAN SIMMONS1918-2008
Mrs. Norean Simmons, 90, of Chumuckla, passed away Sunday April 13, 2008. Mrs. Simmons was born in Dale County, Alabama and had resided in Chumuckla for the past 68 years.Mrs. Simmons was a member of the Chumuckla United Methodist Church. Mrs. Simmons is preceded in death by her parents Martin and Bessie Jones; her husband of 55 years M.A. Simmons; a daughter and son in law, Ruthie and Gerald Bostwick, and a son Charles Simmons.Mrs. Simmons is survived by a son, Ray (Jane) Simmons of Chumuckla; three daughters, Shirley (Billy) Hopkins of Chumuckla, Betty (Doug) Horton of Wallace, and Eddnie (Jack) Walther of Coldwater; eleven grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the Chumuckla United Methodist Church with Rev. Clive Knight officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 7 pm on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel, on West Spencerfield Road.
Published in the Pensacola News Journal on 4/15/2008.

Velvie Hatfield's House Burns

Velvie Hatfield 85 was cooking in her kitchen when some grease exploded and caught her clothing on fire.... the home she's lived in for over 40 years also quickly caught fire.
She tried to put the fire out and fell out the back door and could not get up.
Frank Moore, passing by, saw the fire and called 911 and he saw Mrs. Hatfield was on fire and ran over and pulled her from the fire and put out the fire on her. She was life flighted to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola with 2nd degree burns on 50 percent of her body. Thats all I know right now. Doug. MORE HERE. Please feel free to add comments below.

Ethel "MISS WOODIE" Jeanette Tribble 1921-2008

Ethel "Miss Woodie" Jeanette Tribble, age 86, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Mrs. Tribble was a resident of Santa Rosa County for the past 60 years. She was a member of the Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Tribble was a co-founder, along with her late husband, G.W. "Woodie" Tribble, of Woodie's Florist, which they founded in 1966.
Mrs. Tribble is survived by her son, Edward (Renee) Tribble; daughter, Gena (Brian) Sweeney; three grandchildren, Emily, Chase and Austin; and one great-grandchild, Michael; and many friends.
Funeral service for Mrs. Tribble will be 11:00AM, Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church with the Reverends John and Ginger Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Lewis Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00, Friday, February 29, 2008 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Kilpatrick, Ricky O'Kelley, Howard Rogers, Chuck Conden, Tony Washnock, and Joe Shofner.
Honorary pallbearers will be George Henry Bray, Roy O'Dell, Marilyn Hammell, Leo Nichols, Mavis Nichols, Ruth Kilpatrick, Charles Van Landingham, Colbert Cambell, Ozzie Williams and Sylvia Elliott.
Special thank you to Cindy, Rachel, Claudia, and Dr. Jim Smith, of Covenant Hospice for all their help.
LEWIS FUNERAL HOME will be in charge of arrangements.


Published in the Pensacola News Journal on 2/29/2008.

Jannie T. Pond 1955-2008

Jannie T. Pond, age 52 of Chumuckla, FL passed away at home Tuesday, March 11, 2008.
Jannie was a native of Bell, CA and had resided here since 1977. She was a member of the Chumuckla United Methodist Church where she was on the staff of the child care department.
Jannie was preceded in death by her father, James Toney Pond Sr.; and brother, James Toney Pond Jr.
She is survived by two sons, James Toney Pond-Easley and Terry Jerome Capers Jr.; and her mother, Daisy (Kelley) Ponds.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2008 at Chumuckla United Methodist Church with Pastor, the Reverend Clive Knights officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
Burial will be in Ardfield Cemetery.
TRAHAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Active pallbearers will be Robert Germann, Steve Hunter, Richie Foster, Gerald Kelley, Denny Segrist, and Chris Roper.
Honorary pallbearers will be P. Joe Kelley, Larry Kelley, T. J. O'Kelley, Kenny Kelley, Roger Kelley, Doug Kelley and the ladies of the Chumuckla United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Chumuckla United Methodist Church Building Fund.
The family offers their sincere thanks and appreciation to Dr. Christopher Neumann and Dr. Kental and staff of Hope Medical Group Staff of Sacred Heart Hospital.

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.

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!

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.