Linda Diane Colbert Rolin
Mrs. Linda Diane Colbert Rolin, age 70, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Brewton, Ala. She was a native of Laurel, Miss. and resided in Atmore, Ala. most of her life. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cared for everyone and helped anyone in need. Her oldest great granddaughter said she was the greatest great-grandmother on earth.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Rolin and parents, John Henry and Cubia Dean Colbert, Sr.
Mrs. Rolin is survived by her two sons, Douglas McArthur (Becky) Rolin of Atmore and Brian A. (Tracy) Rolin of Monroeville, Ala.; one daughter, Selina Lynn Rolin (Paul) Steele of Brewton,; two brothers, Johnny (Jennifer) Colbert and Jimmy Colbert, all of Atmore; six grandsons and four granddaughters and one great-grandson and four great-granddaughters.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Rolin officiating. Burial followed at Serenity Garden Cemetery.
The family received friends Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were James Colbert, Wayne Colbert, Danny Burkett, Bruce Day, Danny Lambert and Ronnie Lambert.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.
Jim “JB” Burl Day
Mr. Jim “JB” Burl Day, age 86, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Huxford, Ala., former resident of Century, Fla. and had resided in Brewton, Ala. for the past ten years. He was a member of the Century Masonic Lodge #213, Jay Order of Eastern Star Chapter 208, the Springhill Primitive Baptist Church. He retired from Champion Paper Mill with forty years of service.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joann Johnson Day; one brother, J.D. Day and parents, Robert and Mary Day.
Mr. Day is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Day of Brewton; one son, William Anthony Day of Century; two step-sons, David Edward (Yvonne) Beasley of Danville, Ky. and Michael Ashley (Wemberlee) Beasley of Greenville, Ala.; one daughter, Lisa Day (Alvin) Ahn of Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Lottie Nell (Rex) Crews of Cantonment, Fla.; four grandchildren, Jake E. Livingston of Century, Samantha Smith, Valerie Day Massey and Julie Day Pearson, all of Pensacola and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Mitch Herring and Bro. Dawson Stanaland officiating. Burial followed at Springhill Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
The family received friends Friday, November 29, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were David Beasley and five Brother Masons.
Honorary pallbearers were Order of Eastern Star and other Brother Masons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.
William “Eddie” Edward Cook
Mr. William “Eddie” Edward Cook, age 82, of Davisville, Fla., passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Chumuckla, Fla. to the late Roy W. and Edith Marie Carnley Cook. He served in the United States Army. He was a retired Senior Mechanic with Exxon Mobil and had work for the City of Atmore with the Beautification Department. He was a member of the Walnut Hill and Century Masonic Lodge. He also was a 32nd degree Mason and Past Grand Patron of the Order of The Eastern Star of Florida which was an elected position. He began playing fiddle when he was 8 years old and became a well-known musician during his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leon Cook and Clarence Ray Cook.
Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Laura Green Cook of Davisville; two sons, Chadwick W. (Tonya Black) Cook of Nokomis, Fla. and Brady E. (Kay) Cook of Daphne, Ala.; one brother, Winston Cook of Pace, Fla.; two sisters, Voncile Grant of Pace and Marie (Otis) Joiner of Milton, Fla.; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Chris Burkland, Randon Watson, Cordair Cook, Travis Ashcraft, John Wesley Cook and Scottie Cook.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ron L. Cook, Greg Crenshaw, Brian Crenshaw, Darrell Crenshaw, Ron Cook and Donnie Grant
The family will receive friends Monday, December 2, 2019 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Eastern Star Service starting at 6 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home INC. in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Mae Brown
Ms. Dorothy Mae Brown, age 84, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Atmore Community Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Turner Funeral Chapel.
Turner Funeral Chapel in charge of all arrangements.
Douglas Edward Clack
Mr. Douglas Edward Clack, age 58, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Ala.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Turner Funeral Chapel.
Turner Funeral Chapel in charge of all arrangements.
Donnell “Don” Rounsaville
Mr. Donnell “Don” Rounsaville, age 82, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Atmore. He was a native of Laurel, Miss., former resident of Alaska and had resided in Atmore for the past thirty-three years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore, the Gideon’s and a contributor to the Younglife Team Organization.
He was preceded in death by his step-son, Lee Coker; son, John David Rounsaville and daughter-in-law, Dori Rounsaville.
Mr. Rounsaville is survived by his wife, Joan Rounsaville of Atmore; three sons, Steven (Darlene) Rounsaville of Kodiak, Alaska, Clayton (Holly) Rounsaville of Grants Pass, Ore. and Robert Rounsaville of Lockport, Ill.; one step-son, Charles (Mishalene) Coker of Shalimar, Fla.; one daughter, Kathy (Orbi) Gonzales of Glendale, Ariz.; one sister, Barbara Helton of Atmore; nineteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Rickey Tedder officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Steven Rounsaville, Clayton Rounsaville, Robert Rounsaville, Charles Coker, Wes Coker and Jordon Coker.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.
Mandie Kelley Lowery
Mrs. Mandie Kelley Lowery, age 35, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn. She was a native of Milton, Fla., former resident of Jay, Fla. and had resided in Bratt, Fla. for the past ten years. She was a 2003 graduate of Jay High School. She was a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God where she was active in the Women’s Ministries. She served in a Nursing Home Ministry with the gospel group, Sandra and Friends.
She was preceded in death by her PaPa, Joseph Lebron Taylor; her nanny, Laura Helton Taylor; uncle, James Earl Taylor and aunt, Sherry Taylor.
Mrs. Lowery is survived by her parents, Van and Sandra Carroll of Jay; husband of ten years, Craig Lowery of Bratt; one son, Colton Lowery of Bratt; two daughters, Addalynn Lowery and Maddalynn Lowery, both of Bratt; two sisters, Raven Kelley (Josh) Greenwell of Molino, Fla. and Stephanie Carroll (Ryan) Weeks of Jay; nephew, Michael Greenwell and niece, Breanna Greenwell.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Jay Cornerstone Church with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. at Jay Cornerstone Church.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.
Sallie Mae McWilliams
Ms. Sallie Mae McWilliams, age 59, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born in Camden, Ala. to the late Willie Mack and Artist Abrams- McWilliams. She attended Escambia County Training School and was a member of El Bethel Holiness Church in Atmore. Her life revolved around her family, whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four siblings, Azlene “Lene” Crowder, Maggie Hector, Jessie James McWilliams, and Deloise “Loise” Cooper.
Ms. McWilliams is survived by two beautiful daughters, Yvonne McWilliams and Theresa (Larry “Bart” Brown) McWilliams-Allen, all of Atmore; siblings, Rose “Rosie” Wright, Willie “June Bug” McWilliams, Jr., Elizabeth “ Sweet Lucy” (Cleveland) Jenkins, Judy McGlon and Julius “Chris” (Evelene) McWilliams; one uncle, Willie “Turk” (Delanor “Del”) Abrams; seven grandchildren, Lasqevia McWilliams of Mobile, Ala., Anthony McWilliams, Reginald Yelder, Terrance Allen, Akaeem Allen and Brittany Allen, all of Atmore and Raven (Michael) Moore of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; eight great-grandchildren, Jocob Herbert, Kayden Yelder, Ka`Miyah Carter, Antonio McWilliams, Breana “Bre” Smith, Reginae “Nae Nae” Yelder, Kingsley “King” Moore and Raleigh Yelder; special nephew, Willie Jackson of Miss.; special and devoted friends, Ida Williams (devoted cousin), Lucy DuBose (devoted friend), Andrew and Lilly Rogers (devoted neighbors) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at noon at Lighthouse Apostolic Holiness Church with Apostle Robert Grissett, Sr., Pastor and Elder Julius McWilliams, Eulogist. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
Mayberry Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr.
Mr. Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr., age 28, passed away November 29, 2019, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Atmore, Alabama. Mr. Nichols was an Atmore native and current resident of Birmingham, Alabama. He spent his last day in Atmore celebrating Thanksgiving and passionately rooting for his team, the New Orleans Saints, with his family and friends.
Mr. Nichols was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Isham Gordon “I.G.” (Joyce) Nichols, Jr.; his maternal grandfather, Hal Knox Waller, Jr.; and his maternal uncle, Hal Knox Waller, III. He is survived by his parents, Melissa and Randell Gordon Nichols, Sr.; his sister, Ann Walton Knox Nichols; and his grandmother, Ann Walton Waller, all of Atmore, and his paternal aunt and uncle, Scarlet Nichols (Greg) Strom; cousin, Sterling Strom (Cory) Carter; and cousin, Anna Catherine Strom; all of Monroeville, Alabama.
Mr. Nichols graduated from Escambia County High School in 2009 and attended the Marion Military Institute for one year before transferring to the University of Alabama, where he graduated with a major in marketing and a concentration in real estate. After college, he began his career in commercial sales and recently accepted a position with a national real estate advisory and property management firm in Birmingham, where he was pursuing his long-held interest in commercial real estate.
In the close-knit Atmore community, Mr. Nichols was a well-known face who would always light up a room with his presence. An old soul and consummate Southern gentleman, he was the first to say hello and stand to greet a woman. He began working at a local veterinary clinic at the age of 11, a job he kept until he graduated from high school. He was also a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore and was a starting offensive lineman for the Escambia County Blue Devils from 2006 through 2009.
At Alabama, he joined the Sigma Chi Fraternity and cast a large circle of friends on campus, who were endeared to his quick sense of humor, big hugs, and unyielding loyalty. He had a special knack for making those around him laugh and particularly enjoyed impersonating friends, teachers, and celebrities, often answering his telephone in the voice of the person calling. His favorite places in life were the Sigma Chi house, Escambia County High School, his hunting camp in Claiborne, Alabama, and, most important to him, his family home in Atmore.
Mr. Nichols was a devoted son, brother, grandson, and friend who harnessed his overriding love for people toward a higher calling, never tiring of bringing those closest to him together for fun and fellowship. He will do so one last time Thursday, December 5, 2019, at 4 p.m., when friends and family will gather at Hodnette Auditorium on the campus of Escambia County High School in Atmore for a Celebration of Life and to cherish the memories he left behind.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Escambia County High School Randell “Gordon” Nichols, Jr. Scholarship Fund at 1215 S. Presley St., Atmore, Alabama 36502.
Pallbearers will be Ethan Brooks, Austin Eicher, William “Billy” Eyster, III, Elliott Faircloth, Kyle Parish, and Tray Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Alexander Barineau, James Barnett, Jason Barnett, Randal Barnett, Ryan Benk, John Blunt, Kyle Davis, Jimmy Dean, Tracey Edwards, Nicholas Enns, Lawton Esdale, Robert Faircloth, Jr., Scotty Flowers, Mitch Jones, Dallas Gregg, Scott Grissett, Michael Hawes, Alexander Henderson, Rodney Helton, Perry Jones, William Mackin, Chandler Pope, Hudson Riedel, Carl Raley, Jr., Karl J. Robinson, Stefan Spadaro, Connor Somerville, Forrest Smith, and Graham Smith.
Joseph Adam Anderson
Mr. Joseph Adam Anderson, age 36, resident of Bay Minette, Ala., passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at USA Medical Center, Mobile, Ala.
Mr. Anderson is survived by his son, Javion Andre Bailey of Bay Minette, Ala.; a dear friend, Chyna Danielle Horne of Bay Minette; father, Harvey L. (Marcell) Anderson Sr. of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; four brothers, Scottie Tunstall of Montgomery, Ala., Harvey Anderson, Jr. of New Jersey, Tommy Anderson of Brooklyn, N.Y., Palmus Anderson of Tensaw, Ala.; two sisters, Maggie Tunstall and Jennifer Tunstall, both of Atlanta, Ga.; one step-sister, Denean Leverigh of Penn. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Mayberry Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Lawrence Harris, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Tensaw Memorial Cemetery.
Mayberry Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Lester Howard
Mr. Lester Howard, of Brewton, Ala. passed away recently.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 2, 23019 at 2 p.m. at St. Siloam Baptist Church with burial in Baptist Hill Cemetery.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Annie M. Miller
Ms. Annie M. Miller, age 101, of Atmore, Ala., passed away December 1, 2019 at her home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11 a.m. at 2nd Mt. Triumph Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Brewton, Ala.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home 8in charge of all arrangements.
Jennie Mae Russell
Ms. Jennie Mae Johnson-Russell, age 82, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019. She was born to the late Dallas and Lucille Johnson in the Canoe, Ala. community. She attended Escambia County Schools.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, James McBride and Marvin Russell; daughter, Rosie Lee Johnson and son-in-law, Hilton Peter.
Ms. Russell is survived by five siblings, Dorothy Peter, Lesa America, Sharon Russell, Wilbert Autry and Eugene Autry; sixteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three sisters, Geraldine Johnson, Bessie M. Henry, Dorothy M. Roberson; one son-in-law, James America; three nephews; one best friend, Elizabeth English; one best cousin, Pearlie Mae and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Zion Star AME Zion Church with Rev. Jean Archie, Host Pastor and Bishop Quillias Mitchell, eulogist. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandsons and nephews.
Flower bearers were family and friends.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Calvin Lee Crenshaw
Mr. Calvin Lee Crenshaw, age 63, of Philadelphia, Penn., passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Atmore Community Hospital. He was born in Nokomis, Ala. to the late Charlie Lee Crenshaw and Rosie Curry Crenshaw Williams. He attended Escambia County Schools. He was a member of Mt. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. He was employed at Standard Furniture before relocating to Philadelphia and worked at a distribution factor. After giving his life to God he started preaching the word and moved back to Atmore, Ala.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Elmore Williams; sister, Elaine (Johnny) Brown; brothers, Willie Clarence Crenshaw and gilbert Lee Crenshaw.
Mr. Crenshaw is survived by his wife, Anita Walker Crenshaw of Philadelphia; two daughters, Tracie (Robert) Logan of Fredericksburg, Va. And Neysha Crenshaw of Philadelphia; four sons, Calvin Lee Jr. and Ezekiel Crenshaw of Philadelphia, Tyrone (Regina) Crenshaw of Atmore and Cedric Russell of Atlanta, Ga.; six sisters, Elmira and Helen Crenshaw of Philadelphia, Veronica (Steve) Jenkins of Pensacola, Fla., Gwendolyn, Renee and Joyce Crenshaw, all of Atmore; five brothers, Charlie, Anderson and Jerome Crenshaw, all of Philadelphia, O’Neal and Winston (Satoria) Crenshaw, all of Atmore; fourteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; devoted niece, Vivian Brown of Ft. Myers, Fla. and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Center with La’Coshia Williams, Asst. Pastor, New Direction Church, Philadelphia officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Nokomis.
Pallbearers were his nephews.
Flower bearers were his nieces.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.