Obituaries for Sept. 20, 2017 edition
Published 8:10 am Wednesday, September 20, 2017
ELTON DAVID CROSBY
Brewton
Elton David Crosby, 76, of Appleton Road, Brewton, passed away Mon., Sept. 18, 2017 at his residence after a brief illness.
He was a native and former resident of Bradley and a long time resident of Brewton.
He was a member of the North Brewton Baptist Church, a member of the Kiwanis Club, member of The Sepulga River Hunting Club, and a Mason. Elton Crosby was part owner of Brewton Insurance Agency since 1985 before retirement. He was an avid Auburn football fan.
After retirement, he enjoyed his daily “office” meetings at McDonalds. He was loved by all of his friends and family.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years Jeanette “Jeanie” Crosby; children, Monica (Greg) Donohoe Rodney (Sara) Devers Gina (Eric) Fennell Dusty (Leslie) Devers Diana (Spencer) Beattie Phillip (Shannon) Devers; grandchildren, Taylor and Sarahann Devers, Timothy, Bailey and Jacob Devers, Bailey Helms, Claire, Cam and Ellie Devers, Crosby Fennell, Amelia and Maya Beattie.
He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Clara Crosby, and one sister, Vonnie Fuqua.
Visitation will be held Thurs., Sept. 21, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the North Brewton Baptist Church with funeral services at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Jack Fitts officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery Brewton, Alabama with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton, Alabama Directing.
Condolences may be sent and obituaries can be read at williamsmemorialchapel.com.
PAUL GEORGE LOKEY
Brewton
Paul George LoKey, 85, of Derek Lane, Brewton, passed away Mon. Sept. 11, 2017, in a Pensacola, Fla. hospital after a brief illness.
He was a native of St. Mary’s, Ga., and a long time resident of Brewton.
He was of the Protestant Faith, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and a retired Millwright from Smurfit Stone with 30 years of service.
Survivors are his wife of 36 years, Faye Smith LoKey of Brewton.; two daughters, Donna Naves of Brunswick, Ga., and Donna Mallory of Brewton; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; four nieces; two nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Stevie LoKey and Chuck LoKey; daughter, Cindy Beasley; son, Glenn Conti
Memorial services are scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Edwards and Elder Earnie Calhoun officiating and Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
Condolences may be sent and obituaries can be read at williamsmemorialchapel.com.
Jacquelyn Andrews
Brewton
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Andrews, 87, passed away Sun., Sept. 17, 2017 at the hospital in Jay, Fla.
She was born in Birmingham and had been a life-long resident of the Brewton area. She was a member of the Flomaton High School Class of 1948 and worked as a beautician for 40 years. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas C. Andrews, and a son, Randy Andrews.
She is survived by a son, Larry (Denise) Andrews of Theodore, and two grandchildren, Shane and Miranda Andrews.
Funeral services will be held on Thurs., Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Richburg officiating. Interment will follow in Hall’s Creek Missionary Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on tonight from 6 to 8 p.m.
Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.craversfh.com.