Obituaries

Obituaries, week of August 30, 2020

Sylvester Hartley

Mr. Sylvester Hartley, age 60, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, Ala.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Turner Funeral Chapel.

Nathan Andrew Barnes

Barnes

Mr. Nathan Andrew Barnes, age 22, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was a native and former resident of Pensacola, Fla. and had resided in Molino, Fla. for the past five years. He was a 2016 graduate of the Florida Virtual Academy, was a pitcher for NWE Baseball Team and attended George Stone Tech School as an EMT/Firefighter. He loved baseball, MMA, fishing, hunting and cooking. He attended Unity Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, James Wesley (Daisy) Long; Grady Barnes, Sr., and Albert and Joyce Morris.

Mr. Barnes is survived by his father, David (Tonya) Barnes of Cantonment, Fla.; mother, Jennifer Burklund (Cameron Hinton) of Molino; maternal grandparents, Wayne (Caroline) Long of McDavid, Fla.; paternal grandparents, Grady (Judy) Barnes of McDavid; great-grandmother, Edith Barnes of McDavid; paternal grandmother, Aleta Gonzalez; one brother, Corey Barnes of Cantonment; five sisters, Kadence Burklund and Gabriella Burklund, both of Molino, Chelsea Green, Shelby Green and Madison (Nick) Slavey, all of Pensacola; aunts and uncles, Stephanie Berry, Josh (Karmen) Long, Cassie Black, Grady Barnes, Collena (Steve) VanCise, Ronnie Long, Nicole Gonzalez and Sabrina Gonzalez and many cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral service is to be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 2 p.m.at Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Long officiating. Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 2 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Johnson, Dyllan Berry, Brandon Berry, Patrick Smith, Jimmy Kaser and Triston Midlam.

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

Maurice Vickery

Vickery

Mr. Maurice Vickery, age 76, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 in Mobile, Ala. He was a native of Huxford, Ala. and had resided in Semmes, Ala. for the past forty years. Over the years he worked in many fields from delivery driver to mechanic, but mostly he worked in construction and became an electrician with Brown & Root.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Comer and Eva Mae Weston Vickery; sisters, Mary Rice, Jean Majors and twin sister, Clarice Walls and two brothers, Dalton Vickery and Comer Earle Vickery.
Mr. Vickery is survived by his wife of fifty-two  years, Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Vickery of Semmes; one son, Anthony (Shannon) Vickery of Enterprise, Ala.; two daughters, Shelley (Bruce) White of Eight Mile, Ala. and Kimberly (James) Freeman of Semmes; one brother, Dennis Vickery of Jackson, Ala.; three sisters, Gloria Thomas of Bay Minette, Ala., Gaynell (Wayne) Drew of McCullough, Ala. and Janice (Albert) Fincham of Gordansville, Va.; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Nokomis Baptist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 28, 2020 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Steven Eddy, Bruce White, Chris George, Jason Hernandez, Josh Jones and Ronnie Macks.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to help with funeral expenses or the American Cancer Society.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.

Sara Ann Skelton           

Skelton

Mrs. Sara Ann Skelton, age 73, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 in Mobile, Ala. She was a native and life-long resident of Atmore, Ala. She was HR Director with Masland Carpets, volunteer for the Red Cross and was known as the “Ice Cream Lady.” She liked to cook, fish, crabbing and taking care of her chickens, ducks, peacocks and her dog, Buddy.

She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-six years, Van Clayton Skelton; her parents, Bernard and Nellie Mae Tremer and two brothers, Jimmy Tremer and Tony Tremer.
Mrs. Skelton is survived by her son, Van Skelton (Rebel Gates) of Atmore; daughter, Liz Skelton of Atmore; brother, Leon Tremer of Summerdale, Ala.; sister, Kathleen Earhart of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren, Zachary Edward Turner and Sara Miriah Kathleen Skelton; two God children, Bernard Bryant and Michael Jackson and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 31, 2020 at 1 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday, August 31, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. until service time at   1 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

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

Dorothy Eloise Steadham

Steadham

Mrs. Dorothy Eloise Steadham, age 90, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Pensacola, Fla. She was a native and lifelong resident of McDavid, Fla. She loved fishing, flowers, hummingbirds and mostly her grandbabies. She was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-eight years, Ben Steadham; parents, Ben and Clara Gilmore and son, Roy Steadham.

Mrs. Steadham is survived by her two sons, Nathan Hordy of Bratt, Fla. and Dalton Steadham of McDavid; two daughters, Sandra (Mack, Jr.) Morris of McDavid and Mary (Raymond) Cranford of Savannah, Ga; nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

 Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Sunday, August 30, 2020 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be David Steadham, Jeffery Steadham, Jonathan Godwin, Steve McCauley, Lee Jernigan and Michael Long.

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

Gladys Moye Stanton

Stanton

Mrs. Gladys Moye Stanton, age 88, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 in Atmore, Ala.  She was born to the late Ollie and Ruby Higdon Moye. She was a member of Canoe United Methodist Church. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesse Sewell Stanton and her siblings, Earline Helton, Claude Moye and Willanette Troutman. 

Mrs. Stanton is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Lee Ann) Stanton and Charles Stanton (Lisa Hudson) both of Robinsonville, Ala.; one daughter, Judy (Steve) Lambert of Robertsdale, Ala.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; her sister, Gertrude Smith of Robertsdale.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Canoe United Methodist Church Cemetery. 

For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged. 

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Lucy Carolyn Cain McGuffee

McGuffee

Mrs. Lucy Carolyn Cain McGuffee was born to E.W. (Sonny) and Christine Cain on August 14, 1940 in McComb, Miss. She went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 1, 2020. She knew Him very intimately, and finally got to see Him face to face after a month-long battle with Covid-19. She fought very hard to stay here for those of us that she loved so deeply, but God had numbered her days before she was even conceived, so He took her home to her Eternal Reward. There is no doubt she heard Him say, “Well done my good and faithful servant”.

Lucy was the wife of R.C. (Bob) McGuffee, Jr. They were married sixty-two years exactly, as she passed away on their anniversary. To say that they were in love is a huge understatement.

Lucy’s greatest accomplishment in her mind was raising her three daughters, Christi Smith, Patti Dew, and Lori Dunn. She certainly did it with all of her heart. She taught them by example to love and live for Jesus. Seeing them live out their faith as followers of Jesus brought her great joy.

Lucy was Maw Maw to nine grandchildren Clayton Gregory Dew, Erin Christine Dew Brand (Daniel), Christine Marie Dunn, Deacon Riley Smith (Jackie), Robert Wilson Dunn, Anna Carolyn Smith, Anthony Louis Dunn, Maggie Beth Dew and Julia Grace Dunn.

Lucy had four great-grandchildren, Addi Wootten, Luci Wootten, Waylon Nelson and Cedar Rose Smith.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, E.W. and Christine Cain, her in-laws, Robert and Measie McGuffee and her adored brother, Douglas Ray Cain. 

She was survived by her husband, Bob McGuffee; her daughters, Christi Smith (Clyde), Patti Dew (Greg), Lori Dunn (Jimmy). She was also survived by her brother in-law, Doug McGuffee (Alice) and sister in-law, Judy Broadwater, as well as nieces and nephews, Callie Cain (Ed), Doug Cain (April), Scotty Cain, Duane Lail (Heather), Brent McGuffee and Brandy Boyette (Timmy).

Lucy was a stay home wife and mother. She was always there for her family no matter what sacrifice she had to make. She knew how to love and never hesitated to show it. Bob said she had a three foot circle of love around her and anyone that was blessed enough to get to step into that circle experienced that love, and was a better person because of it.

Throughout her life, Lucy made a multitude of friends and she cherished each and every one of them. She also served in many churches throughout their lives in different capacities, but the kitchen and nursery were her favorites. She had a gift for caring for people and her baby rocking skills were of Olympic capacity.

Because of Covid-19, the family has chosen to wait to have her Life Celebration service until after the threat of exposure is gone, knowing with confidence that she would approve of this to protect and keep safe those that she loved.

Since feeding others was always Lucy’s favorite way of loving, the family is asking that instead of flowers, donations be made to Food Bank of East Alabama. You can donate online at: www.foodbankofeastalabama.com or by mail: Food Bank of East Alabama 355 Industry Drive Auburn, AL 36832

Donald “John Henry” Malone

Malone

Mr. Donald “John Henry” Malone, age 80. of McDavid, Fla., passed away Friday, August 28, 2020.  He was a native and lifelong resident of McDavid. He served in the U.S. Army for four years. He retired from Air Products and enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and wood working.

He was preceded in death by his parents, J. E. Malone and Della Cofield Malone; a brother, Gene Malone and an infant sister, Jennie Malone. 

Mr. Malone is survived by his siblings, Bennie Malone of Cantonment, Fla., Betty Malone Childress (Clark) of Gonzalez, Fla., Lon Malone (Alice) of Byrneville, Fla.; sister-in-law, Ann Malone of Cantonment; Jimmy Malone (Hilda) of McDavid; many nieces, Brenda, Kay, Sherry, Janet, Lisa, Sonya and Terry, also there are many great- nieces and nephews; other relatives, close friends and a special pet, Daisy. 

Graveside services were held Sunday, August 30, 2020, 3 p.m. at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery in McDavid with Bro. Nathan Brown officiating.

In lieu of flowers, John Henry requested donations be made to Covenant Hospice.

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

Dean Bowen Graham
Mr. Dean Bowen Graham, age 88, of Sandy, Utah passed away Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Leon H. Graham and Lilis Cox Graham.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Sherri and their eldest son Ronald D. Graham.

Mr. Graham is survived by his children, Dave Graham (Maggie), Brewton, Ala; Doug Graham (Nancy), South Jordan, Utah; Julie Graham, Kearns, Utah; Paul Graham (Julia), Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held on September 2, at 11:00 am, at Goff Mortuary, 8090 South State Street, Midvale UT, with a viewing one hour prior to the service. We are asking anyone in attendance to please wear a mask.
Graveside will be at South Jordan Cemetery, 10630 South 1050 West, South Jordan, UT. www.goffmortuary.com

Naneka Shacole “Yank” McQueen

McQueen

Mrs. Naneka Shacole “Yank” McQueen, age 41, of Crestview, Fla., formerly of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Crestview. She was born in Milwaukee, Wis. and reared in Walnut Hill. She attended Northview High School prior to relocating to Crestview. She was employed as a Sales Associate Team Leader with Walmart in Crestview. She had been a member of Walnut Hill COGIC. She enjoyed going to the racetrack with her husband and her son’s football game.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jean Hardaway; step-father, Eddie Hardaway; brother, Joseph Thames; sister, Venus Ford; her step-sons, Monte and Cornelius McQueen and a special uncle, Floyd Thames.

Mrs. McQueen is survived by her husband, C. L. McQueen, Sr. of Crestview; four sons, Demarron (Faith) Knotts of Yancey, Texas, C. L. McQueen, Jr. and Edra (Erica) McQueen, all of Crestview, Donte (Nicole) McQueen of Seattle, Wash.; one brother, Kenneth (Tongee) Thames of Walnut Hill; one sister, Chiquita Bonita of Foley, Ala. and twelve grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 2 p.m. at New St. Paul Cemetery – Walnut Hill, FL with Bishop Darryl North officiating.

Turner Funeral Chapel in charge of all arrangements.

Nora Dolores Eddins

Mrs. Nora Dolores Eddins, age 77, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Pensacola, Fla.  She was a native of Oak Grove, Fla. and had resided in Pensacola for most of her life. She was a member of the Olive Baptist Church. 

Mrs. Eddins is survived by her son, David Bryant of Pensacola; half-brother, John D. Eddins of Atmore, Ala. and sister, Velma M. Brown of Ooltewah, Tenn.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 10 a.m. at Godwin Cemetery with Bro. Dan Strickland officiating.

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

Myrse Williams

Myrse Williams, age 68, of Bay Minette. Ala., passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at North Baldwin Infirmary Hospital in Bay Minette.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Christian Memorial Funeral Home.

Cornelious Moorer

Cornelious Moorer, age 38, of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away Monday, August 31, 2020.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by Christian Memorial Funeral Home.

Gordon “Gwinn” Hall

Mr. Gordon “Gwinn” Hall (aka G.G. Hall), age 83, of Nokomis, Ala. passed away Saturday,  August 29, 2020 in McDonough, Ga. He was born to the late John Robert Hall and Clydie Brewer Hall. He lived the majority of his life in Nokomis and was a member of the Nokomis Baptist Church. His first major job at 20 years old was meat market manager for A&P grocery store in Atmore. At that time, he was A&P’s youngest manager in the nation. He then owned and operated G.G. Hall’s Texaco service station in Nokomis for many years. His last and favorite job was working with Gray Oil Company in Atmore. Throughout his entire life he greatly enjoyed living with his family and working on his farm, growing crops and watching his cows grow fat.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Deborah Kay Craven, his great-granddaughter, Scarlet Kay Kilcrease; his sisters, Elizabeth Reid, Ila Fuller, Nola Wise, Jimmie Johnson, and Jean Miller; his brothers, Earl Hall, Ray Hall and Gary Hall.
Mr. Hall is survived by his two daughters, Gena Hall Day of Decatur, Ga. and Gwenlynn Hall-Curry (Mike Curry) of McDonough; three grandchildren, Katie Craven, Chrissy Curry, Michael Curry; one great-grandson, Elijah Kilcrease; his sister, Joyce Hall Hollingsworth; his brother, James Hilton Hall Sr. and many, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Nokomis Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor James Hill officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mike Curry, Michael Curry, Kent Craven, Jason Williams, Darrell Miller, John Ault and Clyde Williams.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Gordon G. Hall.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing and a facial mask is required.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.