Tharon Douglas Godwin
Mr. Tharon Douglas Godwin, age 78, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born to his parents, Clifford Oree and Hazel Jackson Godwin. Tharon, also known as “Uncle Bo,” to all of his nieces and nephews, quickly acquired a stellar reputation for being the go-to for agriculture, not only because he grew up on the Old Godwin Farm, working the land “by hand and by machinery,” but because he also learned and excelled in Jay High School’s Agriculture and FFA programs, something he always encouraged current young kids to do also. After his 1960 graduation from Jay and many lessons of ballroom dancing (something he said he wished he had continued doing for the rest of his life), Uncle Bo never desired to venture too far away from his family, his town and his history. “There’s just something about living around people you went to school with, or sharing tomatoes with an old friend’s elderly mother,” he would softly exclaim. “These are the people that’ll stand by you when you mess up, and cheer for you when you do something great. That’s what a hometown is all about.” Uncle Bo practiced this idea because after attending Pensacola State and taking classes in agriculture and public speaking, he kept his roots planted in the Jay area.
Anybody who knew him became privy to his thoughts on the government, music, politics, turkey hunting and perhaps a few secrets about willow flies and fishing, but that particular conversation was only if he decided he liked you. An outspoken advocate against too many regulations, Uncle Bo sometimes wrote his own rules and paved his own way. As a lifetime farmer, Uncle Bo was very successful with peanuts, cotton and beans, but the one thing he could manage to grow without much effort was animals. “For the life of me, every time I would save an abandoned dog or leave my door open for that little squirrel that I called Grayson, pretty soon I had more dogs and squirrels than I bargained for.”
His love of animals didn’t keep him from enjoying their harvest. His nieces and nephews have heard all the details about his fishing trips to Mexico and hunting trips to White Oak. “Those were some great trips,” he would say at the end of the stories; however, the love affair of Uncle Bo and the White Gobbler that he had chased forever but actually let him go, is the family’s favorite, and most of them know the story by heart. Even his pet turkey hen Maybelle would accompany Uncle Bo on his turkey trips, riding shotgun in his truck and assisting him in All Things Gobbler.
Uncle Bo enjoyed his time alone, but only if he could get outside. His favorite time was in the fall during peanut season when the soil had been freshly turned and the smell of the dirt could fill every part of his thinking. “It takes me back to earlier days,” he would always say. “When things were simple.” Simple things were what he would surround himself with, including old “Andy Griffith” series and music from the 60s and 70s, especially Elvis. He looked forward to bonfires and fireworks with his extended family, and believed in “baptizing” a family member’s date with firecrackers and Roman candles.
Uncle Bo is preceded in death by his parent; his brother, Brandon Earl Godwin of Jay; sister-in-law, Peggy Godwin of Jay and nephew Solon Gandy of Jay.
He is survived by his older brother Terrell Wayne Godwin and sister Brenda Godwin, both of Jay; nephews, Bruce Godwin (Debbie); Haynes Gandy (Suzanne) and Stacey Godwin (Miranda); Nieces, Stephanie Solomon (John); Suzi Godwin; Sandy Godwin; Melissa Godwin; and Vicki Baggett (Garry); a great friend, Richard Savage, and several great-nephews, great-nieces, and other relatives whose hearts were truly touched by his large and unforgettable spirit.
There was a graveside service held Thursday, January, 14, 2021 at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Corry Baggett, Jace Gandy, Sawyer Gandy, Brandon Godwin, Levi Solomon, JP Solomon, and Luke Theron Gandy, a great-nephew, who is named after Uncle Bo.
Trahan Family Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
William Larry Coon
Mr. William Larry Coon, age 77, a resident of Greenville, Ala., passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Baptist South in Montgomery, Ala.
Mr. Coon is survived by his siblings, Hoyt (Sarah) Coon, Dale Fiveash, Thelma (Wayne) Price, Sharlett (Fred) Peevy and Jessie (Toban) Myrick.
A graveside service was held Friday, January 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery with Brother Herbert Brown officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Aubrey Johnson
Mr. Aubrey Johnson, age 89, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Century, Fla. and had resided in Escambia County, Fla. for most of his life. He retired from the Fountain Correctional Facility with 20 years of service, was an ordained minister of the Pentecostal Church of God and attended the Cottage Hill Assembly of God Church.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; son; brother and four sisters. Mr.
Johnson is survived by his wife of seventy-one years, Rosa Lee Johnson of
Pensacola; one son, David (Jackie) Johnson of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Alice
Bennett (Dee) of Pensacola, FL; one grandson, Terry Dale (Karen) Johnson; one
great grandson, Nate Johnson and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and
many friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 2 p.m. at
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Ron McGlothren and Bro. Dale
Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at McCurdy Cemetery.
The family received friends Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 1:30 p.m. until
service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Campbell, Ben Campbell, Trey Campbell, Noah McBride,
Bud Campbell and Nick Emmert.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Campbell, Mike Campbell and Masons
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore,
Ala.
Charles (Chuck) Lawrence Byrd
Mr. Charles (Chuck) Lawrence Byrd, age 76, of Gulfport, Miss., passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. He was born in Huxford, Ala, the fourth of five children, of Curtis and Beatrice (Flowers) Byrd. He was a 1963 graduate of Ernest Ward High School, Walnut Hill, Fla. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served honorably until his discharge at Hickam AFB, Hawaii in May 1967. He was then employed by the United States Navy Civil Service in June of 1967 at Pensacola Naval Station. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree from Upper Iowa University and his Master of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Charles worked for the United States Navy and Marine Corps Civil Service for 40 years until his retirement in 2002. He finished his career as the Director of the Civilian Personnel Department, Human Resource Officer. He was awarded many awards throughout his career including the Navy Meritorious Civilian Award in 1992.
Charles
enjoyed his retirement traveling the world to multiple countries with his wife
and spending time in the outdoors gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Brulie and
Pearl Barron; brothers, Roy Byrd, Bobby Byrd; sister, Linda Jefferson.
Mr.
Byrd is survived by his wife of 52 years, Peggy Barron Byrd; daughters, Robyn
(Jeff) Webb, Kristy (Gary) Martin, and Carrie (Eric) Singer; grandchildren
Jacob Resendez, Justin Resendez, Nate (Amy) Martin, Cade Martin, Vance Singer,
Annabelle Singer and Alaina Singer; and great- grandson Paul Martin; sister,
Jan (Stan) Stuart, and sister-in-law, Janette Byrd; his many nieces and nephews,
and his beloved dog Pojo.
Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport, Miss. in charge of all
arrangements.
Robert Young Cotton
Mr. Robert Young Cotton, age 85, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 after a lengthy battle with COPD. Mr. Cotton was born in Brewton, Ala. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired as a chemical operator from Monsanto after 35+ years of employment. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, King David Cotton and Evelyn Lanier-Cotton; daughter, Vicky Lynn Bell; brother, John Cotton; and sisters, Mable Edmiston, Ann Beasley and Marjorie Troutman.
Mr. Cotton is survived by his wife of 33 years, Katie Cotton; two children, Carol Dreadin (Glen) of Huxford, Ala. and Stephanie Conway (Chris) of Bon Secour, Ala.; two brothers, Stacy Cotton (Suzanne) of Covington, Ga. and Gene Cotton (JoAnn) of Robinsonville, Ala; sister, Linda Helton (Don) of Atmore; six grandchildren, MAJ Benjamin Daniel (Ann Heathe), Russell O’Farrell, MAJ Steven O’Farrell (Raquel), Lee Cruit (Michelle), Les Cruit (Pam) and Allison Clark (Josh), along with twelve great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at 11 a.m.at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore with Pastor Billy Randolph and Pastor Brad Sullivan officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Berry, Travis Berry, Travis Harrison, Frank Smarr and Chris Conway.
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.
Turner Maurice Brooks
Mr. Turner Maurice Brooks, age 78, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home in Atmore, Ala. He was a native and life-long resident of Atmore. He liked fishing, cooking and was a member of Cross Point Baptist Church. He was a mechanic with Southland Telephone Company and retired with over 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Luther and Daphne Mae Brooks; six brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Brooks of Atmore; two
sons, Rodney (Shannon) Brooks of Nokomis, Ala. and Jamie Brooks of Atmore; one
brother, Jimmy Brooks of Perdido, Ala.; four sisters-in-law, Sarah Brooks,
Maxine Brooks, Lillie Brooks and Collie Brooks; five grandchildren, Brad
(Holly) Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Jade Brooks, Ashley (Nick) Priest and Zayden
Brooks; four great-grandchildren, Andelina Herrah, Nahla Brooks, Nevaeh Martell
and Amaya Martell, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many
friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Guy Heath officiating. Burial
will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, January 18, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. until
service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brad Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Nick Agerton, Troy Emmons, Allen
Stacey and Jimmy Brantley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Weaver, Bruce Day, Dewayne Pruitt and Cody
Fowler.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to Petty Funeral Home
to help with funeral expense
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.
Ervy D. Wenger
Mr. Ervy D. Wenger, age 93, of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in McPherson County, Kan. to Frank and Anna (Dyck) Wenger. With his children at his side, he peacefully departed to his reward on January 15, 2021 at the age of 93 years. He received his education at the French School in McPherson County. He moved to Walnut Hill around 1950. He grew up on a farm in Kansas and farming continued to be his occupation throughout his life. He was a conscientious person who desired to be obedient to God and His will. He, along with Mom, endeavored to teach us those values. He treasured service to God and the Church and spent many hours writing and proofreading lessons for the Sunday school quarterly. After Mom passed away in 2011, life was not the same. He eventually moved to Oakwood Manor in Brooksville, Mississippi and then, finally, to a memory care home in Pensacola, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Velma; seven brothers and sisters: Harry Wenger, Alice Miller, Elda Koehn, Josephine Jantz, Paul Wenger, Grace Diller, and Alice Dyck.
Mr. Wenger is survived by two children, one son and one daughter, Dale and wife Carol of Lobelville, Tenn., Rachel and husband Kim Holdeman of Walnut Hill; seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren; eight sisters: Ruth Johnson, Moundridge, Kan.; Edith Ensz, Montezuma, Kan.; Verna Schmidt, Brooksville, Miss.; Vesta Peters and husband Verle, Davisville, Fla.; MaryAnn Nickel and husband Jay, Tuscola, Ill.; Martha Koehn and husband Allen, Bowersville, Ga.; three brothers; Maynard Peters and wife Vera, Stapleton, Ga.; John Wenger and wife Kathleen, Walnut Hill; and Glenn Wenger and wife Kay from Faunsdale, Ala.
The funeral service will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church with ministers presiding Verle Peters, opening remarks, Brian Decker, the message, and Franklin Wenger at the graveside. Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends January 18, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church.
Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Carolyn Loretta Bryant-Brown
Missionary Carolyn Loretta Bryant-Brown, age 64, of Atmore, Ala. formerly a native of the Freemanville Community and resident of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 3:08 a.m. in the arms of her loving son, Bernard L. Bryant, and by those she loved dearly.
Missionary Bryant Brown is survived by her husband of thirty-three years, Elder Jasper Lee Brown, Sr.; son, Bernard Lee Bryant; her only surviving sibling, Deaconess Shellie (Deacon Eddie Ray) Sharp; a Godson she nurtured as her own, Minister De’Marcous Moton, all of Atmore, including a vast selection of relatives, nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. A more detailed and formal obituary will be disbursed at the celebratory service. She began her Christian Journey from the grounds of Mt. Gillead Missionary Baptist Church No.1 under the leadership of the late Reverend Dr. N.L. Robinson until she joined in holy matrimony with Elder Jasper L. Brown in 1988 and she joined the Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, Century, Fla. where she became the assistant pastor’s wife and served it diligently and humbly for 32 years.
Funeral services have been arranged for Saturday, January 23, 2021 at l p.m. at Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Center located on 514 Peachtree Street in Atmore. Expeditor will be Prophet Sawn Williams and Elder Jason A. Potts, Eulogst. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Please be advised that according to guidelines provided by CDC will be strictly enforced, therefore, govern yourselves accordingly and practice what has been implemented.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 22, 2021 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Mayberry Funeral Home.
Mayberry Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Wallace Claude Longmire
Mr. Wallace Claude Longmire, 71, of Atmore entered into his heavenly mansion on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Atmore Community Hospital.
A native of Vredenburg, Ala., Mr. Longmire was a 1969 graduate of Escambia County Training School. He was a faithful member of Gaines Chapel AME Church, Atmore. He worked as a welder at a railroad boxcar company in Brewton. He was a big Auburn and Pittsburgh fan and he enjoyed watching CNN.
Those left to cherish fond memories of his life are his devoted wife, Shirley Ann Porter Longmire; two daughters, LaDana Catrice Longmire and Kelly Elizabeth Longmire Pleasant of Atmore; two sisters, Alice Sanders of Brooklyn, New York, and Pearl Radcliffe of Grapevine, Texas; two granddaughters., nieces, nephews, and cousins, and friends.
Graveside service will be Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11 a.m., at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Cleitus Walker, pastor of Gaines Chapel AME Church, officiating. Public viewing will be Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Turner Funeral Chapel. Facial masks and social distancing.
Turner Funeral Chapel directing.
Myra Jean Stanton Holt
Mrs. Myra Jean Stanton Holt, age 89, lifetime resident of Century, Fla., passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Century Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Century where she resided since June 2019. She was born in Century to Vivian Earl “Bubba” Stanton and Esta Ellen Toomer Stanton. She was a 1949 Century High School graduate. She accepted the Lord as her Savior at the age of 14. She loved her Lord and served as a Sunday school teacher and church pianist for many years. She was a charter member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Century, and later in life she became a member of Hand Avenue Baptist Church, Bay Minette, Ala. At the time of her death, she was a member of Century First Baptist, Century. She had the heart of a servant which showed through her actions of humility, love and compassion during times she cared for her family and friends. She loved caring for people so much that she became a Practical Nurse and worked for two years at the Turberville Memorial Hospital in Century under Dr. Thomas J Stewart. She was loved by many and some considered her their second mother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Vivian Earl “Kayo” Stanton, Jr.; and two great-granddaughters, Tomi Faith Holt and Karsyn Faith Yeager.
Mrs. Holt is survived by her husband of seventy-six years, Billy Gene Holt of Century; three sons, William (Elaine) Holt of Crescent City, Fla., Tommy (Sandy) Holt of Grand Bay, Ala., Robert “Bobby” (Susan) Holt of Navarre, Fla.; two daughters, Esther Ruth Holt (Steve) Whitmore and Mary Ellen Holt (Rob) Wess, all of Greer, S.C.; twelve grandchildren, Sonja DeLong (Mike) Hernandez of Cocoa, Fla., Christopher Williams of Lake Worth, Fla., Holly Holt (Jupe) Etheridge of La Grange, Ky., Carolyn Holt (Beau) McHenry of Milton, Fla., Wayne (Amy) Holt of Jay, Fla., Leigh Ann Holt (Doug) Yeager of Grand Bay, Ala., Paula Holt (Ryan) Bristow of Birmingham, Ala., Scott (Laura) Whitmore of Iowa City, Iowa, James (Joanna) Whitmore of Laporte, Colo., Michelle Wess (Jerid) Jones of Taylors, S.C., Michael (Tamara) Wess of Raliegh, N.C. and Matthew (Sarah) Wess of Greer, S.C.; and thirty-two great-grandchildren, Harrison, Anna and Brooklin Hernandez; Joey Williams; Will, Mary Bailey and Owen Etheridge; William Thomas and Morgan McHenry; Matti, Maci and Miley Holt; Carleigh and Connor Yeager; Chesley, Abigail, Emileigh and Lauren Bristow; Katie, Brenton and Jane Whitmore; Makenna, Michael, Molly, Maddie, Mark, Megan, Macie and Max Jones; Reagan Wess, Elizabeth and Isabella Wess.
A private graveside service for the immediate family will be held at Flomaton Cemetery on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Her son-in-law Rev. Steven Whitmore will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Flomaton Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund in care of Escambia County Bank, PO Box 601, Flomaton, AL 36441.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Betty Robinson
Betty Robinson of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. Venue pending.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Loree B. Ambrose
Loree B. Ambrose of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 in Birmingham, Ala.
Graveside services will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Alma Thomas
Alma Thomas of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Wade Johnson, Sr.
Wade Johnson, Sr. Atmore (McCullough community) Ala., passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Christian Memorial Funeral Home.
Vivian Castarphen
Vivian Castarphen, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Thomas Hospital, Fairhope, Ala.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Christian Memorial Funeral Home.
Daniel “DC” Harville
Mr. Daniel “DC” Harville, age 77,
passed away Monday, January 18, 2020 in Bay Minette, Ala.
He was a native of Rabun, Ala., former resident of Huxford, Ala. and had
resided in Perdido, Ala. for the past fifty-three years. He was a member of
Little River Holiness Church. He was retired from International Paper Company
with over twenty years of service. He founded Harville’s Café, was an
Environmentalist, and worked with Rydell’s, American Environmental and RDH.
He was preceded in death by his
parents, Daniel and Hilda Mae Harville; brother, Henry Harville, and two
sisters, Louise Hadley and Ruby Stewart.
Mr. Harville is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Lavaern Harville of
Perdido; one son, Bro. D.L. (Woodlou) Harville of Perdido; one daughter, Sandra
Denise (Donnie) Stewart of Atmore, Ala.; six grandchildren, Sarah (Tony) Hicks,
C.J. (Ariel) Hadley, Rebecca (Heath) Bryars, Eric Stewart, Brenton Stewart and Shellie
Stewart, and eight great-grandchildren, Brittany, Hunter, Walker, Justin, Annie,
Adalyn, Allyson and J.W.
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home
with Sis. Helen Stewart, Bro. Joe Welch and Bro. Ray Harville officiating. Burial
will follow at Bryars-McGill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 12:30 p.m.
until service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tony Hicks, Eric Stewart, Donnie Stewart, Brent Stewart,
Bobby Harville, Henry Harville, Jr. and Heath Bryars.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore,
Ala.
Iola Montgomery Griffin
Mrs. Iola Montgomery Griffin, age 84, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. She was born to the late Raymond and Minnie Montgomery in Atmore. Married to Richard A. Griffin, she lived a very prosperous life in Live Oak, Fla. for many years. She decided to move back to Atmore, Ala. Upon her return she united with First Baptist Church of McCullough, in McCullough, Alabama under the leadership of Pastor Charles Jones. She was a loving and devoted member who loved and cherished her church family. She loved praising her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mrs. Griffin is survived by one daughter, Angie G. (Bobby) Harrell of Clearwater, Fla; granddaughters, Leandra Hurrell, Willie Mae Brown, Patricia McDaniel, Shauly Sneed of Clearwater; Maybell Tyler of St. Petersburg, Fla.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie L. McDaniel, and Sweet Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Live Oak, Fla.; devoted nieces, Deloris Thomas of Live Oak; Gloria Clausell of Pensacola, Fla.; Eunice Johnson of Atmore, Ala.; devoted nephews, Henry Clausell Jr. of Haven, Miss.; James McNeil of Atmore, Ala.; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Lucious Cemetery with Rev. Charles officiating.
Pallbearers were her nephews and friends.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
John Polin Wiggins, Sr.
Mr. John Polin Wiggins, Sr., age 82, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 in Atmore, Ala. He was born to Arelious Wiggins, Sr. and Annie Ree Hall Wiggins. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church. He was educated at Escambia County Training School. He later went on to retire from the City of Detroit and Brantley Tires after working a combined total over sixty years.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father Arelious Wiggins, Sr. and Annie Ree Hall Wiggins; six brothers, Arelious Wiggins Jr., Manfred Wiggins, David Lee Wiggins, Edward Wiggins, Willie James Wiggins Sr., Ezekiel Wiggins; two sons, John Wiggins Jr. and DeAnte Wiggins; and two grandkids, Dominique Wiggins and Deangelo Wiggins.
Mr. Wiggins is survived by his wife, Rachel Wiggins; eight children, Ann Wiggins of Detroit, Mich., Mary Cotrell (Willie) of Century, Fla., Mary Wiggins, Gary Stephens (Kim), Robert Stephens (Keisha), all of Detroit; Wilhilmena White (Carl) of Jackson, Ala; Deborah Wiggins of Atmore; LaTonya Stephens (John) of Detroit; and his baby girl Linda Wiggins (Christopher) of Atmore, Ala; twenty-five grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren; sisters-in law, Lillie Ruth, Deborah, Alice and Loretha; a host of nieces, nephew, cousins, and everyone in their respective places.
Graveside services were held January 16, 2021 at Lucious Cemetery at 1 p.m. with Brother Claude Wiggins officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Christopher Johnson, Lil Michael Rothschild, Artemus Wiggins, Nathaniel Wiggins, Michael Wiggins and Gary Stephens, Jr.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Faith LaKrystal Arnold
Faith LaKrystal Arnold, age 34, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 at 1 p.m.at Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Center, 514 Peach Tree Street, Atmore, Alabama 3502, Bishop Catadro North, Pastor and Eulogist.
Mayberry Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Patricia Ann Garrett
Ms. Patricia Ann Garrett, age 77, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born in Georgiana, Ala. to Obie Leon and Eva Lucille Jernigan Cobb and was a seamstress most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, James Leon Pettie.
Ms. Garrett is survived by her sons, William R. Pettie and Thomas Wilton Pettie of Brewton, Ala.; her daughters, Patricia Diane (Randy) Williamson of Land O’Lakes, Fla., Deborah Faye (John) Flournoy of Autaugaville, Ala., Darlene Pettie Anthony of Brewton and Delanor Dale (Richard) Odom of Bay Minette, Ala.; her brother, William Cobb of Georgiana; her sisters, Shirley Green and Opal Cobb, both of Georgiana, Ala.; eleven grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 4 until 7 p.m. at Georgiana Pentecostal Church, 313 Maranda Avenue, Georgiana, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements