Ruth Bowden

F, #143201, b. 21 July 1922, d. 21 January 1989
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Pershing Bright 'Jack' b. 3 Sep 1915, d. 20 Sep 1974

Children:

Roger Dale Bright+ b. 28 Nov 1943, d. 9 Feb 1986
Rodney Allen Bright+ b. 18 Sep 1946, d. 23 Oct 2010

Roger Dale Bright

M, #143202, b. 28 November 1943, d. 9 February 1986
Roger Bright
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: Memorial services for Roger Dale Bright of Keller, Texas, were held Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Fort Worth, Texas. Brother Anthony J. Pistone, principal of Monsignor Nolan High School, led the special service.

    Mr. Bright died at his home in Keller on Feb. 9. He was 42.

    A former Minden, LA, resident, he graduated from Minden High School in 1961. He had lived in Texas for many years, and held both bachelor and masters degrees. He had previously taught physics and chemistry at Monsignor Nolan High in Fort Worth, but was working in petroleum engineering at the time of his death.

    Survivors include his wife, Louise "Louie" Johnson Bright, Keller; two sons, Roger Eric Bright and Russell Keith Bright, both of Keller; one granddaughter, Erica Nicole Bright; two sisters, Rhonda Bright Arledge, Mt. Juliet, Tenn; Rheba Bright Turner, Bastrop; two brothers, Rodney Allen Bright, Minden; Randall Bright, Carmel, Indiana.

    He is also survived by his very good friend from Minden High School days, Wayne Dudley.

    Memorials may be sent to Nolan High School, 4501 Bridge Street, Ft. Worth, Tex. 76103 for a scholarship fund.
  • Birth*: Roger Dale Bright was born on 28 Nov 1943 at El Dorado, Arkansas County, AR.
  • Death*: He died on 9 Feb 1986 at Keller, Tarrant County, TX, at age 42.
  • Burial*: His body was buried. Cremated.

Parents:

Father: Pershing Bright 'Jack' b. 3 Sep 1915, d. 20 Sep 1974
Mother: Ruth Bowden b. 21 Jul 1922, d. 21 Jan 1989

Rodney Allen Bright

M, #143203, b. 18 September 1946, d. 23 October 2010
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: Rodney passed away at the age of 64.

    He was born to Pershing "Jack" Bright and Ruth Bowden Bright. He grew up in Minden, LA, and was a graduate of Minden High School in 1964 and Louisiana Tech University. He served seven years in the United States Air Force, including stations in Texas, Turkey, Montana and Japan. He also worked as a salesperson for NCR Corp. He was a very intelligent person.

    Rodney was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roger, FAG #31000712.

    He is survived by his siblings, Randall Bright and wife, Kathy of Little Rock, Arkansas, Reba Turner and husband, Barry of Bastrop, LA, and Rhonda Arledge and husband, Donald, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee.

    He is also survived by three sons, Nathan and wife, Jessica of Marshalton, Delaware, Steven and wife, Melissa of Elkton, Maryland and Eli of Grayson; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

    Rodney will be remembered for his sense of humor and contagious laughter.

    Burial will be private.
  • Birth*: Rodney Allen Bright was born on 18 Sep 1946.
  • Death*: He died on 23 Oct 2010 at DE at age 64.

Parents:

Father: Pershing Bright 'Jack' b. 3 Sep 1915, d. 20 Sep 1974
Mother: Ruth Bowden b. 21 Jul 1922, d. 21 Jan 1989

Jesse Brown

M, #143219, b. 1830, d. 1889
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Jesse Brown was born in 1830.
  • Death*: He died in 1889.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Chester, Dodge County, GA. Brown Family Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Robert Brown b. 1808, d. 20 Feb 1885
Mother: Phereby Pheraby? Rozier b. c 1794, d. a Jul 1860

Rachel Yearty

F, #143220, b. 1835, d. 11 August 1911
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Elsberry Yearty b. c 1800, d. c 1855
Mother: Pegan Peggy? Ann? Rozier b. c 1800, d. May 1870

Family:

Absalom Mullis b. 1819, d. 8 Jun 1895

Children:

Peggy Ann Missouri Mullis b. Oct 1855, d. 21 Aug 1932
Eliza Mullis b. 14 Mar 1866, d. 18 Aug 1938
Susan Emma Mullis b. 4 Dec 1867, d. 27 Jul 1950

Absalom Mullis

M, #143221, b. 1819, d. 8 June 1895
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Rachel Yearty b. 1835, d. 11 Aug 1911

Children:

Peggy Ann Missouri Mullis b. Oct 1855, d. 21 Aug 1932
Eliza Mullis b. 14 Mar 1866, d. 18 Aug 1938
Susan Emma Mullis b. 4 Dec 1867, d. 27 Jul 1950

Peggy Ann Missouri Mullis

F, #143222, b. October 1855, d. 21 August 1932
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Absalom Mullis b. 1819, d. 8 Jun 1895
Mother: Rachel Yearty b. 1835, d. 11 Aug 1911

Family:

William Jefferson Bass b. Nov 1856, d. 19 Mar 1921

William Jefferson Bass

M, #143223, b. November 1856, d. 19 March 1921
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Peggy Ann Missouri Mullis b. Oct 1855, d. 21 Aug 1932

Eliza Mullis

F, #143224, b. 14 March 1866, d. 18 August 1938
Gravestone
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Eliza Mullis was born on 14 Mar 1866.
  • Marriage*: She married Jim Frank Dykes.
  • Death*: Eliza Mullis died on 18 Aug 1938 at age 72.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Cochran, Bleckley County, GA. Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church & Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Absalom Mullis b. 1819, d. 8 Jun 1895
Mother: Rachel Yearty b. 1835, d. 11 Aug 1911

Family:

Jim Frank Dykes b. 14 May 1874, d. 18 Nov 1950

Jim Frank Dykes

M, #143225, b. 14 May 1874, d. 18 November 1950
Gravestone
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Eliza Mullis b. 14 Mar 1866, d. 18 Aug 1938

Susan Emma Mullis

F, #143226, b. 4 December 1867, d. 27 July 1950
Gravestone
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Susan Emma Mullis was born on 4 Dec 1867.
  • Marriage*: She married Richard Howard Francis.
  • Death*: Susan Emma Mullis died on 27 Jul 1950 at age 82.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Cochran, Bleckley County, GA. Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church & Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Absalom Mullis b. 1819, d. 8 Jun 1895
Mother: Rachel Yearty b. 1835, d. 11 Aug 1911

Family:

Richard Howard Francis b. 6 Feb 1873, d. 23 Nov 1940

Richard Howard Francis

M, #143227, b. 6 February 1873, d. 23 November 1940
Gravestone
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Susan Emma Mullis b. 4 Dec 1867, d. 27 Jul 1950

Mary Margaret Andrews 'Polly'

F, #143228, b. October 1845, d. 19 December 1927
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Thomas Andrews b. 1795, d. 1858
Mother: Mary V. ?? b. 1820, d. 1860

Family:

Charles H. Regan b. 11 Jan 1805, d. Jul 1886

Children:

baby Regan
Mary Byrd Regan b. 1875, d. 1875
Georgia Emma Regan+ b. 14 Dec 1877, d. 16 Jan 1970
Charles Samuel Regan b. 31 Jan 1885, d. 22 Jul 1944

Thomas Andrews

M, #143229, b. 1795, d. 1858
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Thomas Andrews was born in 1795.
  • Marriage*: He married Mary V. ??
  • Death*: Thomas Andrews died in 1858.

Family:

Mary V. ?? b. 1820, d. 1860

Child:

Mary Margaret Andrews 'Polly'+ b. Oct 1845, d. 19 Dec 1927

Mary V. ??

F, #143230, b. 1820, d. 1860
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Mary V. ?? was born in 1820.
  • Marriage*: She married Thomas Andrews.
  • Death*: Mary V. ?? died in 1860.

Family:

Thomas Andrews b. 1795, d. 1858

Child:

Mary Margaret Andrews 'Polly'+ b. Oct 1845, d. 19 Dec 1927

Elizabeth Liza Ann Regan

F, #143231, b. 16 September 1828, d. 23 July 1904
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Charles H. Regan b. 11 Jan 1805, d. Jul 1886
Mother: Eady Edith? Ann Rozier or Rozar b. 4 Apr 1802, d. 22 Mar 1875

Family 1:

Thomas Theodore Bunting b. c 1830, d. c 1859

Children:

Thomas J. Bunting b. 11 Apr 1852, d. 25 Sep 1930
Victoria Bunting b. Jan 1855, d. 10 Mar 1937
Mary Ann Bunting+ b. 1 Jun 1857, d. 8 Apr 1931
Elizaabeth Bunting b. 1860

Family 2:

James Henry Moore d. 1885

Children:

Rosa Victoria Moore b. c 1861, d. 1912
Charles D. Moore b. 1866, d. 1911

Eva Mae Grissett

F, #143232, b. 7 February 1905, d. 3 February 1916
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Eva Mae Grissett was born on 7 Feb 1905.
  • Death*: She died on 3 Feb 1916 at age 10.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Barnett Crossroads, Escambia County, AL. Canaan Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Edward C. Grissett b. 3 Dec 1868, d. 3 Oct 1948
Mother: Georgia Emma Regan b. 14 Dec 1877, d. 16 Jan 1970

Leroy Earl Grissett 'Roy'

M, #143233, b. 30 December 1906, d. 10 May 1981
Gravestone
Obituary
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Leroy Earl Grissett 'Roy' was born on 30 Dec 1906.
  • Marriage*: He married Ruby S. ??
  • Death*: Leroy Earl Grissett 'Roy' died on 10 May 1981 at age 74.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Barnett Crossroads, Escambia County, AL. Canaan Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Edward C. Grissett b. 3 Dec 1868, d. 3 Oct 1948
Mother: Georgia Emma Regan b. 14 Dec 1877, d. 16 Jan 1970

Family:

Ruby S. ?? b. 8 Jan 1908, d. 17 May 1995

Ruby S. ??

F, #143234, b. 8 January 1908, d. 17 May 1995
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Leroy Earl Grissett 'Roy' b. 30 Dec 1906, d. 10 May 1981

William E. Grissett 'Bill'

M, #143235, b. 9 November 1913, d. 15 August 1996
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Edward C. Grissett b. 3 Dec 1868, d. 3 Oct 1948
Mother: Georgia Emma Regan b. 14 Dec 1877, d. 16 Jan 1970

Family:

Mary Odom b. 16 Aug 1917, d. 12 Dec 2011

Children:

William Colvin Grissett+ b. 5 Sep 1948, d. 8 May 2015
Donald Gray Grissett b. 25 Oct 1954, d. 25 Oct 1954

Thelma Grissett

F, #143236, b. 14 February 1909, d. 2 September 1985
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Edward C. Grissett b. 3 Dec 1868, d. 3 Oct 1948
Mother: Georgia Emma Regan b. 14 Dec 1877, d. 16 Jan 1970

Family:

James Edmund Barnett 'Red' b. 2 Jun 1907, d. 11 Mar 1974

James Edmund Barnett 'Red'

M, #143237, b. 2 June 1907, d. 11 March 1974
Gravestone
Obituary - Date: Tuesday, March 12, 1974 Paper: Mobile Register (Mobile, AL) Page: 19
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Thelma Grissett b. 14 Feb 1909, d. 2 Sep 1985

Voncile Grissett

F, #143238, b. 25 December 1921, d. 6 November 2012
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Edward C. Grissett b. 3 Dec 1868, d. 3 Oct 1948
Mother: Georgia Emma Regan b. 14 Dec 1877, d. 16 Jan 1970

Family 1:

Henry Albert Reinhart

Child:

Harold Edward Reinhart , Sr.+ b. 2 Jan 1946, d. 13 Jul 2013

Family 2:

Leo Abbie Stratis , Jr. 'Abbie' b. 15 Nov 1919, d. 17 Aug 2000

Child:

Ronnie Stratis

Leo Abbie Stratis , Jr. 'Abbie'

M, #143239, b. 15 November 1919, d. 17 August 2000
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: Leo Stratis Jr., 80, born in Pensacola, and a resident of Fairhope since infancy died Aug. 17, 2000 at a local hospital. His parents were Leo Stratis Sr. and Pearl Lowell Stratis. His mother's family, the Lowells, were among the first settlers of Baldwin County. Stratis worked for the Fairhope Post Office for 31 years. He was a member of the Melody Makers Band; owner and operator of Stratis Photography and a charter member of the Eastern Shore Civitan Club which he served as treasurer for more than 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Voncile Grissette Stratis of Fairhope; their children, Ron and Kitty Stratis of Daphne, Connie and Richard McRae of Spanish Fort, Tony and Julie Reinhart of Mobile, Georgia and Paul McShane of Fairhope, Harold and Veronica Reinhart of Dallas, Texas, Bonny and Joe Tucker of Pascagoula, Miss., Marti and Michael Browning of Loxley, Michael and Lucy Reinhart of Fairhope; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held Aug. 19 at Fairhope Avenue Baptist church with the Rev. James W. Hill officiating. A service in Brewton was held at Canaan Baptist Church with burial following at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery.
    Published Thursday, August 24, 2000, The Independent, Robertsdale, Alabama, Page 2A.
  • Birth*: Leo Abbie Stratis , Jr. 'Abbie' was born on 15 Nov 1919.
  • Marriage*: He married Voncile Grissett, daughter of Edward C. Grissett and Georgia Emma Regan.
  • Death*: Leo Abbie Stratis , Jr. 'Abbie' died on 17 Aug 2000 at AL at age 80.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Barnett Crossroads, Escambia County, AL. Canaan Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Family:

Voncile Grissett b. 25 Dec 1921, d. 6 Nov 2012

Child:

Ronnie Stratis

Nancy Marguerite Grissett 'Marguerite'

F, #143240, b. 29 March 1911, d. 1 November 1979
Gravestone
Obituary
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Edward C. Grissett b. 3 Dec 1868, d. 3 Oct 1948
Mother: Georgia Emma Regan b. 14 Dec 1877, d. 16 Jan 1970

Family:

Hightower W. Emmons 'Hight' b. 11 Nov 1909, d. 9 Jan 1994

Child:

Edward Orlando Emmons 'Ed'+ b. 6 Sep 1935, d. 2 Jul 2011

Hightower W. Emmons 'Hight'

M, #143241, b. 11 November 1909, d. 9 January 1994
Gravestone
Obituary
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Nancy Marguerite Grissett 'Marguerite' b. 29 Mar 1911, d. 1 Nov 1979

Child:

Edward Orlando Emmons 'Ed'+ b. 6 Sep 1935, d. 2 Jul 2011

Edward Orlando Emmons 'Ed'

M, #143243, b. 6 September 1935, d. 2 July 2011
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: Edward Orlando Emmons
    9/6/1935 - 7/2/2011
    Edward O. Emmons
    1935-2011

    Edward O. Emmons, 75, of Pensacola, FL, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his home. He was born on September 6, 1935 in Escambia County, AL. to the late Hightower W. and Marquerite Grissett Emmons. Ed grew up in Brownsville and attended Allie Yniestra, Blount Junior High, Pensacola and Tate High Schools. He started his career in the construction industry at 17 with Dyson and Company. After being drafted into the Army in 1958, he returned to Dyson in 1960 until founding Ed Emmons Steel Erectors, Inc. in 1977. During a career that spanned over fifty years, he completed numerous projects throughout the Southeast. Some of his greatest accomplishments include Olive Baptist Church Sanctuary, N.B. Cook School of the Arts, Molino Park Elementary, Navy Federal Credit Union, National Museum of Naval Aviation and the National Flight Academy. His legacy will be continued by David Emmons and Russell Hollingsworth.
    Ed was a fifty year member of West Pensacola Masonic Lodge 296 and a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a Charter Member of Hadji Shrine, a Charter Member, Lifetime Member and Past Director of the Hadji Directors Staff. He served many years on Hadji's Building Committee and was instrumental in the construction of Hadji Shrine Center. He was an avid sportsman and also a Lifetime Member of the NRA.
    Ed is survived by his wife of 57 years Alyce Silcox Emmons, daughter Elissa Hall (Stephen), son David Emmons, daughter Suzanne Hollingsworth (Russell) and his grandchildren Stephanie and Jacob Hall, Jonathan and Lindsay Emmons and Caitlyn and Hannah Hollingsworth. He is also survived by one brother Larry J. Emmons, Sr. (Elsbeth).
    Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8th. from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Cantonment. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 9th., at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North and a grave side Masonic service and burial will follow at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
    Pallbearers are: Randy Blake, Jay Cowick, Glen Etheridge, Ray Etheridge, Manfred Laner, and Alan Sparr.
    Honorary Pallbearers are: Jack Bell, Herman "Bubbles" Bloch, James Bradley, Paul Fox, Johnny Gibbs, Larry Hall, Henry Johnson, Harold Stewart, Harold Swilley, past and present members of Hadji Directors Staff and the members of SMILE.
    The family wishes to thank Dr. Thomas Sunnenberg and Covenant Hospice.
    Faith Chapel Funeral Home Obituary 7/6/2011.
  • Birth*: Edward Orlando Emmons 'Ed' was born on 6 Sep 1935 at Pensacola, Escambia County, FL.
  • Death*: He died on 2 Jul 2011 at Pensacola, Escambia County, FL, at age 75.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Beulah, Escambia County, FL. Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Hightower W. Emmons 'Hight' b. 11 Nov 1909, d. 9 Jan 1994
Mother: Nancy Marguerite Grissett 'Marguerite' b. 29 Mar 1911, d. 1 Nov 1979

Mary Odom

F, #143250, b. 16 August 1917, d. 12 December 2011
Mary Grissett
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: Mrs. Mary Odom Grissett, age 94, of Barnett Crossroads Community, passed away on Monday, December 12th, at 8:48 p.m. at her daughter's home in Semmes, AL, after an extended illness.

    Mrs. Grissett was born on August 16, 1917, at Pineview, AL and, was a lifetime resident of Barnett Crossroads. She is preceded in death by her husband, William E. (Bill) Grissett; an infant son, Donald Gray Grissett and daughter-in-law, Mary Joyner Grissett.

    She is survived by four children, Mary E. (George) Morgan of Semmes, AL, Jerald E. (Jerry) Grissett and Nancy C. (MacArthur) Davis of Barnett Crossroads and William C. Grissett of Atmore, AL; one brother, James Bennett (Jim) Odom; 11 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

    Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2011, from 6-8 p.m.. at Craver's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 16, at Craver's Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m.. with Bro. Clyde Bruley officiating. Mrs. Grissett's grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Cannan Freewill Baptist Cemetery with Craver's Funeral Home Directing
    North/Escambia News Paper 12/14/2011.
  • Birth*: Mary Odom was born on 16 Aug 1917 at Pineview, Escambia County, AL.
  • Marriage*: She married William E. Grissett 'Bill', son of Edward C. Grissett and Georgia Emma Regan.
  • Death*: Mary Odom died on 12 Dec 2011 at Semmes, Mobile County, AL, at age 94.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Barnett Crossroads, Escambia County, AL. Canaan Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Jerry M. Odom b. 1865, d. 1948
Mother: Mary I. Barnett b. 1883, d. 1937

Family:

William E. Grissett 'Bill' b. 9 Nov 1913, d. 15 Aug 1996

Children:

William Colvin Grissett+ b. 5 Sep 1948, d. 8 May 2015
Donald Gray Grissett b. 25 Oct 1954, d. 25 Oct 1954

Jerry M. Odom

M, #143251, b. 1865, d. 1948
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Marriage*: Jerry M. Odom married Mary I. Barnett.
  • Birth*: Jerry M. Odom was born in 1865.
  • Death*: He died in 1948.

Family:

Mary I. Barnett b. 1883, d. 1937

Children:

Mary Odom+ b. 16 Aug 1917, d. 12 Dec 2011
Everett Odom b. 28 Nov 1919, d. 5 Oct 2004

Mary I. Barnett

F, #143252, b. 1883, d. 1937
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Marriage*: Mary I. Barnett married Jerry M. Odom.
  • Birth*: Mary I. Barnett was born in 1883.
  • Death*: She died in 1937.

Family:

Jerry M. Odom b. 1865, d. 1948

Children:

Mary Odom+ b. 16 Aug 1917, d. 12 Dec 2011
Everett Odom b. 28 Nov 1919, d. 5 Oct 2004

William Colvin Grissett

M, #143253, b. 5 September 1948, d. 8 May 2015
William Grissett
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: William C. Grissett, 67 of Atmore, AL. passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 in Atmore, AL.

    Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 10:30 AM from the First Methodist Church of Atmore, AL. with Dr. Debora Bishop and Rev. Colman Wallace officiating.

    Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

    Visitation will be held Monday, May 11, 2015 from 6pm until 8pm from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

    In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Atmore Rotary Club All Stars, Atmore Community Hospital and The First United Methodist Church more than bricks.

    Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Full Obituary to Follow at a later date.
    ---------------
    Mr.. Grissett , a graduate of Escambia County High School, Jefferson Davis Community College and Troy University, enjoyed a successful business career. Whether it was work in insurance, hardware, sulfur, or lawn equipment, Mr. Grissett measured his success by how much he could help others. This desire also led to involvement in various Church and Community activities. Beyond the professional realm, however, the love for his family and friends ensured Mr. Grissett’s lasting success.

    Mr. Grissett is preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth Joyner Grissett; his father and mother William (Bill) E. and Mary Odom Grissett; brother Donald Gray Grissett; and his father and mother-in-law W.S. (Buster) & Sarah Vail Joyner.

    Mr. Grissett is survived by his daughter, Amy Dean (Michael) of Atmore, Alabama; son Scott Grissett (Lindy) of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren Caitlan, Mary Joyner, Will and Lane; brother Jerry Grissett of Barnett Crossroads, Alabama; sisters Mary Emma Morgan (George) of Semmes, Alabama, and Nancy Davis (MacArthur) of Barnett Crossroads, Alabama.

    Pall bearers are David Brantley, Jimmy Crook, Jerry Hatfield, Larry Hatfield, Bob Jones and Lewis Redditt.

    Honorary pall bearers include Bill Perkins, John Porter, Jim Reece, Mitch Jones, Randy Nichols, Ruth Harrell, Rod Harper, Scott Brewer, Atmore Rotary Club, and Team Members of Atmore Community Hospital.

    The family would like to express its warm appreciation for Dr. Jonah McIntyre, Dr. Thabet Alsheikh, Dr. Robert Spencer, Dr. Rammohan S.Rao, Dr. John Wade III, Dr. German Herrera, Dr. Donna E. Salzman, Baptist Hospital of Pensacola, Florida, and Select Specialty Hospital of Pensacola, Florida.
  • Birth*: William Colvin Grissett was born on 5 Sep 1948.
  • Marriage*: He married Mary Elizabeth Joyner.
  • Death*: William Colvin Grissett died on 8 May 2015 at Atmore, Escambia County, AL, at age 66.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Atmore, Escambia County, AL. Oak Hill Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: William E. Grissett 'Bill' b. 9 Nov 1913, d. 15 Aug 1996
Mother: Mary Odom b. 16 Aug 1917, d. 12 Dec 2011

Family:

Mary Elizabeth Joyner b. 24 Oct 1949, d. 21 Sep 2011

Mary Elizabeth Joyner

F, #143254, b. 24 October 1949, d. 21 September 2011
Mary & William Grissett
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: Mary Elizabeth Joyner Grissett
    (October 24, 1949 - September 21, 2011)

    Mary Elizabeth Joyner Grissett, lifelong resident of Atmore, Alabama, died Wednesday, September 21 in Pensacola, Florida.

    Mrs. Grissett , a graduate of Escambia County High School and the University of Alabama, was a devoted educator, community leader, and volunteer with a passion for education. After twenty-five years of teaching with the Escambia County School System, she retired and taught English and literature for two years at Escambia Academy. She was a founder of the Academic All-Star Program and named Atmore Citizen of the Year in 1991. Mrs. Grissett was an active member of Atmore First United Methodist Church, a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, board member of Atmore Public Library, a founding member of the Escambia County Friends of Education and director of HIPPY Atmore.

    Mrs. Grissett is preceded in death by her father and mother, W.S. (Buster) & Sarah Joyner, and her father-in-law, William (Bill) E. Grissett.

    Mrs. Grissett is survived by her mother-in-law, Mary O. Grissett (Bill) of Brewton, Alabama; her husband, William, daughter, Amy Dean (Michael) of Atmore, Alabama; son Scott (Lindy) of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren Caitlan, Mary Joyner, Will and Lane; brother Bob Joyner (Rhonda) of Merritt Island, Florida; sister Sissy Birindelli (Joe) of Fairhope, Alabama; brother W.S. (BB) Joyner (Susan) of Franklin, Tennessee; sister Ruth Dickerson (Paul) of Atmore, Alabama; and sister Julia Gibbs of Atmore, Alabama.

    Pall bearers are David Brantley, Jimmy Crook, Mike Helton, Jim Johnson, Bob Jones, Tommy Moore, Randy Nichols and Joe Webb.

    Honorary pall bearers include Mitch Jones, Jane Corman, Carol Crook, Gabby Dortch, Susan Jansen, Julie Johnson, Betty Jones, Bonnie Latino, Jan Marsh, Bess Maxwell, Toni McMurphy, Laurie Moore, Susan Moorehead, Emily Pollard, Mary Bess Powell, Mary Reece, Diane Rose, Libby Schrader, Janet Shirley, Susan Smith, Marie Strohl, Ida Swift and Shirley West.

    Visitation will be at Johnson-Quimby Friday, September 23 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm; funeral service will be Saturday, September 24 at 10:00 am at Atmore First United Methodist Church.

    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Atmore First United Methodist Church, 311 South Pensacola Avenue, Atmore, Alabama 36502; Atmore Public Library, 700 East Church Street, Atmore, Alabama 36502; or Escambia County Friends of Education (Friends of Education of Escambia County Inc) PO Box 186, Atmore, Alabama 36502.
    Johnson Quimby Funeral Home Obituary 9/24/2011.
  • Birth*: Mary Elizabeth Joyner was born on 24 Oct 1949 at Atmore, Escambia County, AL.
  • Marriage*: She married William Colvin Grissett, son of William E. Grissett 'Bill' and Mary Odom.
  • Death*: Mary Elizabeth Joyner died on 21 Sep 2011 at Pensacola, Escambia County, FL, at age 61.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Atmore, Escambia County, AL. Oak Hill Cemetery.

Family:

William Colvin Grissett b. 5 Sep 1948, d. 8 May 2015

Donald Gray Grissett

M, #143264, b. 25 October 1954, d. 25 October 1954
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: William E. Grissett 'Bill' b. 9 Nov 1913, d. 15 Aug 1996
Mother: Mary Odom b. 16 Aug 1917, d. 12 Dec 2011

Ronnie Stratis

M, #143265
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Ronnie Stratis was born.

Parents:

Father: Leo Abbie Stratis , Jr. 'Abbie' b. 15 Nov 1919, d. 17 Aug 2000
Mother: Voncile Grissett b. 25 Dec 1921, d. 6 Nov 2012

Henry Albert Reinhart

M, #143271
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Family:

Voncile Grissett b. 25 Dec 1921, d. 6 Nov 2012

Child:

Harold Edward Reinhart , Sr.+ b. 2 Jan 1946, d. 13 Jul 2013

Harold Edward Reinhart , Sr.

M, #143272, b. 2 January 1946, d. 13 July 2013
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: Reinhart, Sr.
    FAIRHOPE
    Harold Edward Reinhart, Sr. age 67, a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013.
    Mr. Reinhart was preceded in death by his mother, Voncile Grissett Stratis; father, Henry Albert Reinhart; step-father, Leo "Abby" Stratis; and brother, Ronnie Stratis.
    The family will receive friends at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, Thursday, July 18, 2013, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.
    Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Friday, July 19, 2013, at 11:00am.
    Graveside services and interment will be held in the Alabama Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort, Friday, July 19, 2013, at 1:00.
    Published in the The Mobile Press-Register & The Baldwin County News from July 15 to July 17, 2013.
  • Birth*: Harold Edward Reinhart , Sr. was born on 2 Jan 1946.
  • Death*: He died on 13 Jul 2013 at age 67.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Spanish Fort, Baldwin County, AL. Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Henry Albert Reinhart
Mother: Voncile Grissett b. 25 Dec 1921, d. 6 Nov 2012

baby Regan

M, #143275
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Charles H. Regan b. 11 Jan 1805, d. Jul 1886
Mother: Mary Margaret Andrews 'Polly' b. Oct 1845, d. 19 Dec 1927

Daniel Jackson Regan

M, #143276, b. 24 August 1844, d. 1 March 1892
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Charles H. Regan b. 11 Jan 1805, d. Jul 1886
Mother: Eady Edith? Ann Rozier or Rozar b. 4 Apr 1802, d. 22 Mar 1875

Family 1:

Amanda Boles b. 8 Oct 1843, d. 7 Jun 1938

Children:

John Wilborn Regan b. 1861
Mattie Regan b. 1863, d. 1870
Martha Regan b. 1866
Daniel Charles Regan b. 1869
James W. Regan b. 1876
David Cullen Regan b. 1879
Allen Patterson Regan b. 1883
Millard Elmer Regan b. 1884

Family 2:

Serena T. Hinson b. 1852, d. 1919

Children:

William Regan b. 1872
Henrietta Regan b. 1874
Joseph Regan 'Joe' b. 1875
Wesley Regan b. 1877
Johnny Regan b. 1878
Robert Regan b. 1879
Minnie Regan b. 1881
James Alexander Regan b. 1883, d. 1966
Esther Regan b. 1884

Sarah Jane Regan

F, #143277, b. 1 April 1848, d. 25 July 1896
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Sarah Jane Regan was born on 1 Apr 1848.
  • Marriage*: She married Robert Andrews.
  • Death*: Sarah Jane Regan died on 25 Jul 1896 at age 48.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Pensacola, Escambia County, FL. Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Charles H. Regan b. 11 Jan 1805, d. Jul 1886
Mother: Eady Edith? Ann Rozier or Rozar b. 4 Apr 1802, d. 22 Mar 1875

Family:

Robert Andrews b. 7 Sep 1839, d. 7 Dec 1896

Children:

Emma Andrews b. 1861
Charles Wade Andrews b. 24 Feb 1862, d. 8 May 1938
Marcella Andrews b. Sep 1866, d. 1959
James Matthew Andrews b. 24 Mar 1868, d. 10 Dec 1930
John Robert Andrews b. 5 Dec 1871, d. 11 Apr 1930

Robert Andrews

M, #143278, b. 7 September 1839, d. 7 December 1896
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Family:

Sarah Jane Regan b. 1 Apr 1848, d. 25 Jul 1896

Children:

Emma Andrews b. 1861
Charles Wade Andrews b. 24 Feb 1862, d. 8 May 1938
Marcella Andrews b. Sep 1866, d. 1959
James Matthew Andrews b. 24 Mar 1868, d. 10 Dec 1930
John Robert Andrews b. 5 Dec 1871, d. 11 Apr 1930

James Matthew Andrews

M, #143279, b. 24 March 1868, d. 10 December 1930
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Robert Andrews b. 7 Sep 1839, d. 7 Dec 1896
Mother: Sarah Jane Regan b. 1 Apr 1848, d. 25 Jul 1896

Family:

Annie Grace Shepherd b. 25 May 1869, d. 30 Aug 1944

Annie Grace Shepherd

F, #143280, b. 25 May 1869, d. 30 August 1944
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Family:

James Matthew Andrews b. 24 Mar 1868, d. 10 Dec 1930

John Robert Andrews

M, #143281, b. 5 December 1871, d. 11 April 1930
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: John Robert Andrews was born on 5 Dec 1871.
  • Marriage*: He married Mary Eliza Benton.
  • Death*: John Robert Andrews died on 11 Apr 1930 at age 58.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Pensacola, Escambia County, FL. Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Robert Andrews b. 7 Sep 1839, d. 7 Dec 1896
Mother: Sarah Jane Regan b. 1 Apr 1848, d. 25 Jul 1896

Family:

Mary Eliza Benton b. 26 Jan 1875, d. 15 Feb 1957

Mary Eliza Benton

F, #143282, b. 26 January 1875, d. 15 February 1957
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Family:

John Robert Andrews b. 5 Dec 1871, d. 11 Apr 1930

Charles Samuel Regan

M, #143283, b. 31 January 1885, d. 22 July 1944
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Charles H. Regan b. 11 Jan 1805, d. Jul 1886
Mother: Mary Margaret Andrews 'Polly' b. Oct 1845, d. 19 Dec 1927

Family:

Eva Pearl Bright b. c 1890, d. 18 Apr 1995

Cherry Rozar

F, #143284
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: Cherry Rozar was born.

Parents:

Father: Shadrack Rozier Rozar? 'Shade' b. 6 Apr 1807, d. 8 Jan 1880
Mother: Mary Elizabeth Ann Regan or Riggins 'Elizabeth' b. Jul 1810, d. Sep 1854

William Franklin Rozar 'Frank'

M, #143285, b. 1837, d. December 1862
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016
  • Biography*: He enlisted in CSA April 1862. He was discharged from CSA hospital Dec 1862. CSA records state he did not survive the war.
  • Birth*: William Franklin Rozar 'Frank' was born in 1837 at Pulaski County, GA.
  • Death*: He died in Dec 1862.

Parents:

Father: Charles A. Rozar b. 15 Aug 1813, d. 24 Feb 1895
Mother: Susan Tripp Tripple?

Charles Hiram Hall

M, #143286, b. 1845
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Family:

Susan Matilda J.? Rozar b. 1845

Child:

?? Hall

?? Hall

M, #143287
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016
  • Birth*: ?? Hall was born.
  • Marriage*: He married ?? ??

Parents:

Father: Charles Hiram Hall b. 1845
Mother: Susan Matilda J.? Rozar b. 1845

Family:

?? ??

?? ??

F, #143288
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Family:

?? Hall

James Tripp

M, #143289
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Family:

Penelope Powell

Child:

Susan Tripp Tripple?+

Penelope Powell

F, #143290
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016
  • Marriage*: Penelope Powell married James Tripp.
  • Birth*: Penelope Powell was born.

Family:

James Tripp

Child:

Susan Tripp Tripple?+

Malta A. Yearty1

M, #143291, b. 14 May 1837, d. 14 February 1908
Gravestone
Marriage Record.
Photograph by Picasa
Marriage Record
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2017

Parents:

Father: Estes Yearty b. 1805
Mother: Nancy Ann Armistead b. 9 Oct 1814, d. 1870

Family 1:

Emelico Harris b. c 1843, d. b 1868

Children:

Morgan Yearty b. 1866, d. 11 Aug 1896
Marion A. Yearty b. 1867, d. 23 Jun 1931

Family 2:

Harriett Rozar b. 1848, d. 5 Apr 1890

Children:

Crawford F. Yearty b. 2 Jun 1868, d. 9 Apr 1941
Susan Etta Yearty 'Etta' b. 15 Jun 1870, d. 11 Aug 1970
Frankie Yearty b. c 1873, d. 5 Dec 1923
Mattie J. Yearty b. c 1877
Ida Yearty b. c 1879

Family 3:

Eugenia Mary Sylvester Wynne 'Eugene' b. Oct 1862, d. 15 Dec 1928

Children:

Cleo Yearty b. 10 Feb 1897, d. 20 Aug 1972
Daily Yearty b. 29 Aug 1900, d. 31 Jul 1902

Citations

  1. Maltee.

Emelico Harris

F, #143292, b. circa 1843, d. before 1868
Marriage Record.
Photograph by Picasa
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2017

Family:

Malta A. Yearty b. 14 May 1837, d. 14 Feb 1908

Children:

Morgan Yearty b. 1866, d. 11 Aug 1896
Marion A. Yearty b. 1867, d. 23 Jun 1931

Frankie Yearty

F, #143293, b. circa 1873, d. 5 December 1923
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2017

Parents:

Father: Malta A. Yearty b. 14 May 1837, d. 14 Feb 1908
Mother: Harriett Rozar b. 1848, d. 5 Apr 1890

Family:

James Franklin Wynn b. 1861

James Franklin Wynn

M, #143294, b. 1861
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2017

Family:

Frankie Yearty b. c 1873, d. 5 Dec 1923

Eugenia Mary Sylvester Wynne 'Eugene'

F, #143295, b. October 1862, d. 15 December 1928
Gravestone
Marriage Record
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2017
  • Biography*: Mrs. Eugene Yearty died at her home, Empire, Route One, on December 15 of dropsy and pneumonia. The body was buried on the 16th in the Yearty Cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Rev. Ed Floyd. The following served as pallbearers: Ernest Tripp, J. M. Strickland, John Cherry, Burch Defore, W. E. Peacock and C. H. Saunders.
    Mrs. Yearty was 66 years old, and is survived by the following children: Ansell Yearty, Chester, Mrs. Atha Gertrude Peacock, Cleo Yearty and Ovillis Yearty, Empire, Route one. Her husband died in 1926. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
  • Birth*: Eugenia Mary Sylvester Wynne 'Eugene' was born in Oct 1862 at GA.
  • Marriage*: She married Malta A. Yearty, son of Estes Yearty and Nancy Ann Armistead, on 19 Oct 1889 at Dodge County, GA.
  • Death*: Eugenia Mary Sylvester Wynne 'Eugene' died on 15 Dec 1928 at Dodge County, GA, at age 66.

Family:

Malta A. Yearty b. 14 May 1837, d. 14 Feb 1908

Children:

Cleo Yearty b. 10 Feb 1897, d. 20 Aug 1972
Daily Yearty b. 29 Aug 1900, d. 31 Jul 1902

John Rozar

M, #143296, b. 1859
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Charles A. Rozar b. 15 Aug 1813, d. 24 Feb 1895
Mother: Sarah Jane Lister b. 1818

Thomas Theodore Bunting

M, #143297, b. circa 1830, d. circa 1859
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Family:

Elizabeth Liza Ann Regan b. 16 Sep 1828, d. 23 Jul 1904

Children:

Thomas J. Bunting b. 11 Apr 1852, d. 25 Sep 1930
Victoria Bunting b. Jan 1855, d. 10 Mar 1937
Mary Ann Bunting+ b. 1 Jun 1857, d. 8 Apr 1931
Elizaabeth Bunting b. 1860

Thomas J. Bunting

M, #143298, b. 11 April 1852, d. 25 September 1930
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Thomas Theodore Bunting b. c 1830, d. c 1859
Mother: Elizabeth Liza Ann Regan b. 16 Sep 1828, d. 23 Jul 1904

Family:

(?) Susan A. Giddins

Victoria Bunting

F, #143299, b. January 1855, d. 10 March 1937
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Thomas Theodore Bunting b. c 1830, d. c 1859
Mother: Elizabeth Liza Ann Regan b. 16 Sep 1828, d. 23 Jul 1904

Family:

William R. Henderson b. May 1850, d. 11 Jul 1929

Mary Ann Bunting

F, #143300, b. 1 June 1857, d. 8 April 1931
Gravestone
Charts:
Regan - Daniell Regan Descendant Chart
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2016

Parents:

Father: Thomas Theodore Bunting b. c 1830, d. c 1859
Mother: Elizabeth Liza Ann Regan b. 16 Sep 1828, d. 23 Jul 1904

Family:

Levi Edward Lee b. 8 Dec 1848, d. 6 Jun 1930

Children:

Bryant Jefferson Lee b. 1875, d. 1952
Levi Daniel Lee b. 1877, d. 1974
Victoria Lee b. 1880, d. 1895
Mary E. Lee+ b. 1882, d. 1922
Malissa Dellia Lee b. 1884, d. 1922
Clara Lucreasey Lee b. 1886, d. 1977
John Ward Lee b. 1888, d. 1970
Charles Thomas Lee+ b. 1891, d. 1934
Jesse Allan Lee b. 24 Sep 1891, d. 18 Sep 1960
Robert Edward Lee b. 1897, d. 1987
Lonzo Dewitt Lee b. 1899, d. 1983