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Obituaries for the week of May 9, 2018

Shirley Calloway Waters

Mrs. Shirley Calloway Waters, age 63, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at her home in Atmore, Ala. She was a native of Century, Fla. where she spent most of her life and has resided in Atmore for the past twelve years. She was a retired agent with Liberty National and was of the Independent Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lila Calloway and a son, David Waters.

Mrs. Waters is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Donnie Waters of Atmore; two daughters, Jennifer Waters of Pensacola, Fla. and Jessie (Glenn) Glidwell of Flomaton, Ala.; three brothers, Floyd (Jackie) Calloway and Freddie (Tammy) Calloway, all of Century, Alton (Red) Calloway of Flomaton; two sisters, Sharon (Barney) Jones of Century and Renee (Ronnie) Marshall of Atmore; nine grandchildren; one very dear friend, Regina Parsons of Jasper, Ala. and a number of friends, relatives and other loved ones.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 4, 2018 at 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Johnson, Rev. Mike Harper and Rev. Durvin Spears officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Cofield, Timbo Cofield, Bubba Hammac, Joe Brown, Kent Calloway and Blake Calloway.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.

Loraine Yvonne Johnson Weinmann

Mrs. Loraine Yvonne Johnson Weinmann, age 76, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, April 30, 2018. She was born in Robinsonville, Ala. to the later D.V. and Mamie Hardee Johnson. She was employed by First National Bank of Atmore, retiring after thirty-seven years.

She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 90 for many years. She was a member of Robinsonville Baptist Church where she served as past church treasurer, assistant church treasurer and assistant Sunday School Director and a member of the choir. She coordinated the Samaritans Purse shoebox ministry; was a prayer warrior and whether you were family, friend or stranger she carried many burdens to the throne of God for others! She became an excellent seamstress and sewing was a favorite hobby. She used her creative talents to make cherished blankets for her children, grand and great-grandchildren that were the envy of many! She sewed therapy dolls, aprons, and other useful items for Alzheimer patients and Covenant Hospice. Many pillow case dresses, salvation dolls, and boys’ shorts were created with love at her sewing machine. She was an avid Auburn fan.

Alice B. Stacey

Ms. Alice B. Stacey, age 96, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, May 4, 2018
in Atmore. She was retired from First National Bank of Atmore. She born
in Robinsonville, Ala. to the late Robert and Annie Higdon Kearley. She was a member of the First Baptist of Atmore.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Julian Kearley, Alva
Quarles, Aubrey Kearley and Evelyn Wood.
Ms. Stacey is survived by two sons, Wayne (Donna) Stacey of Gulf Shores, Ala. and
Joseph Burl (Kim) Stacey of Arkansas; eight grandchildren and ten great-
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby
Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, May 7, 2018 from 1:30 until service time at 2:30 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home INC in charge of all arrangements.

Eula B. White Sullivan

Ms. Eula B White Sullivan, age 78, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 after an extended illness. She was a longtime member, volunteer and employee of The Sail Center of Atmore. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church and attended Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. Her strong faith and positive attitude were an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lillian Scott White and a dear sister-in-law, Ann White.

Ms. Sullivan is survived by two sons, Wayne (Tracy) Sullivan of Flomaton, Ala. and Larry (Donna) Sullivan of Dothan, Ala.; a daughter, Kathy (Mike) Gilbert of Fountain, Fla.; grandchildren, Claire and Kate Sullivan of Dothan; brothers, John White, Jr., Lavon “Whitey” (Shirley) White, Lee Ander (Linda) White all of Century, Fla., Bob H. (Veronyka) White of Bay Minette, Ala.; many nieces, nephews and longtime friend and companion, Ray Fowler.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Earl Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Daniel Kelley, Alton White, David Burkett, Jonathan Burkett, Don Smith and Danny Woodham.

The family will receive friends Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, INC in charge of all arrangements.