Obituaries

Obituaries, week of March 21, 2021

Thomas Leo Odom

Odom

Mr. Thomas Leo Odom, age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Crestview, Fla.
He was a native of Brewton, Ala., former resident of Lake Wales, Fla. and had resided in Atmore, Ala. for the past fifty-six years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and was a member of Grace Fellowship Community Church. He was owner-operator of Odom’s Service Center of Perdido, Ala. and served as Sergeant at Arms with the Atmore American Legion Post.
Mr. Odom is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Shirley Smith Odom of Atmore; four sons: Frankie (John) Morgan of Jacksonville, Fla., Richard (Robin) Morgan of Canoe, Ala., Tony Odom of Atmore and Kenneth (Ceola) Odom of Pace, Fla.; one daughter, Rhonda (Barry) Middleton of Bay Minette, Ala.; one brother, Rual (Jackie) Odom of Lakeland, Fla.; one sister, Charlotte (Billy Ray) Williams of Davisville, Fla.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends..
Graveside services will be held Friday, March 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Bro. Earl Harrison officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday, March 19, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be the American Legion.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Grace Fellowship Community Church Missionary Fund.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.

Troy DeWayne Boutwell

Mr. Troy DeWayne Boutwell, age 52, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Century, Fla.
He was born in Pensacola, Fla. and had resided in Flomaton, Ala. for most of his life. He was a self-employed Tree Surgeon and mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Boutwell; grandmother, Lelia Boutwell and nephew, Drake Boutwell.
Mr. Boutwell is survived by his mother, Betty Babineaux of Flomaton; one son, Kenneth DeWayne Sanders of Century; one daughter, Leila Katherine Sanders of Century; one brother, Alton Ray (Genia) Boutwell of Flomaton; one sister, Samantha Babineaux of Flomaton; nieces, Shain Mathis and Jordyn Boutwell; nephew, Justin (Alie) Boutwell; special friend, Josephine Johnson of Flomaton and other family and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Friday, March 19, 2021 at 3 p.m.at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.

Henry Douglas Boatwright

Mr. Henry Douglas Boatwright, age 64, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Century, Fla. and had resided in Byrneville, Fla. for the past twenty-eight years. He was a self-employed lawnmower repairman. He loved fishing and working on lawnmowers with his baby brother, Jerry Wayne Boatwright.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Day and Glannie Pearl Boatwright; two brothers, Wayne Boatwright and Charles Boatwright and sister, Margie Quick.
Mr. Boatwright is survived by his significant other, Crystal Stone of Pensacola; four step-sons, Mark Walston, Luke Walston, Thomas Walston and John Henry Walston all of Pensacola; one brother, Billy Boatwright of Byrneville; four sisters, Gloria Jean (Ray) Lawson of Century, Judy (David) Tillery of Atmore, Ala., Sue (Jr.) Walston of Century, and Kathy (Donald) Walston of Pensacola; extended family, Sharon Eddings, Charlene Harri, Samuel Walston, Max Walston and a special thank you to Brenda Boller.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Beulah Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Michael Cosey officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.

Mrs. Leslie Charlene Vickery

Vickery

Mrs. Leslie Charlene Vickery, age 66, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Atmore, Ala.
She was a native of Belton, Texas and has resided in Atmore for the past 27 years. She was a member of the New Home Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Sr. and Leslie Roberts and son, William J. Vickery.
Mrs. Vickery is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, William Vickery of Atmore; one son, Randal Vickery of Atmore; one daughter,  Jennifer Vickery (Travis) Kelly of Crossroads, Ala; two brothers, Charles (Julie) Roberts, Jr. of Monroe, Mich. and Otis (Elaine) Roberts of Troy, Texas; two sisters, Linda (James) Broome of Troy, Texas and Helen (Dan) Spence of Dickinson, Texas; four grandchildren, Michaela Robertson, William Jason Vickery, Kierra Kelly and Travis Kelly, Jr.; one great-grandchild, Chance Haywood and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Breceda officiating. Burial will follow at the New Home Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m.at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Randal Vickery, Chad Smedley, Anthony Hall, Greg Cueto, Larry Bailey and Paul Kelly.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Vickery and Mike Vickery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.   Atmore

Tammy Ann Martin

Mrs. Tammy Ann Martin, age 56, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla. She was born in Atmore, Ala., former resident of Louisiana, Bristol, England and had resided in Pensacola for the past 21 years. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed music, reading, writing poetry and her grandchildren. She was a retired Legal Secretary, a retired Kindergarten Teacher and was a member of the Pine Forrest United Methodist Church and Liberty Inter Demonational Church.
Mrs. Martin is survived by her parents, Alton and Muriel Killam of Bratt, Fla.; husband of twenty-one years, Timothy Scott Martin of Pensacola; two sons, David Eugene (Jessica) Hawkins and Nikolaus Salter, all of Pensacola; one daughter, Kara (James) Sunday of Pensacola,; one brother, Tony Alton Killam of Bratt; five grandchildren, Christian, Landon, Lexie, Brody and Brantley and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m.at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.

Helen Everette Sasser

Mrs. Helen Everette Sasser, age 82, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Foley, Ala. She was an Atmore native but had resided in Foley for the past twenty nine years. 

She was as predeceased by her husband, Gerald Sasser; parents, Joe and Marie Everette and daughter Linda Jo Davis.

Mrs. Sasser is survived by daughters, Karen Davis Llewellyn, and Mary Davis Nobles; grandchildren, Chris Holt, Ashley Holt, and Loren Powell, great-grandchildren, Kayla Holt, Brooklyn Michael; several great-great-grandchildren; her brother; Jimmie Everette and sister, Nancy Everette Chance. 

Mrs. Sasser will be buried at Barrancas Cemetery in a private family service at a later time.

Donnie Jones, Sr.

Mr. Donnie Jones, Sr., age 64, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, March 15, 2021 at his home.

The family will receive friends Friday, March 26, 2021, at the funeral home chapel.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 27, 20021 at Jones Street Church.

Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Carl Jenkins

Mr. Carl Jenkins, age 67, of Brewton, Ala. passed away Thursday, March 18. 2021 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Fla.

Funeral services are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Christian Memorial Funeral Home

Darryl Jones

Mr. Darryl Jones, of Brewton, Ala. passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at V.A. Medical Center, Greenville, Ala.

Funeral services are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Christian Memorial Funeral Home

Deloris Peoples

Mrs. Deloris Peoples, age 63, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Monday, March 22 2021 at Atmore Community Hospital.

Funeral services pending.

Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Raymond Peterson

Mr. Raymond Peterson, age 62, of Atmore, Ala., passed away March 22, 2021 at Atmore Community Hospital.

Funeral services pending.

Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Lardell McCants

McCants

Ms. Lardell McCants, 80, of Atmore answered the Master’s Call on Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Atmore Nursing Center.

A native of Atmore. Ms. McCants was a graduate of Escambia County Training School. She worked for over 20 years as a cook at Wind Creek Casino aka “The Bingo Palace.” She served faithfully as an Usher at Gaines Chapel AME Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Mae Singleton; her father, Alfonso McCants; and her stepfather, L. V. Singleton.

Those left to cherish memories of her life are her son, Jerome McCants of Atmore; her sister, Margaret Singleton of Atmore; her brother, Willie Goldsmith, Sr. of Montevallo, Ala.; and two granddaughters, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her Gaines Chapel AME Church Family.

Public viewing will be held Friday, March 26, 2021 from 2 to 5 pm at the funeral home. Facial masks are required and social distancing will be implemented.

Graveside service will be Saturday, March 27, 2021, 1 p.m., at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Cleitus Walker officiating.

Turner Funeral Chapel directing.

Charles McDowell

McDowell

Mr. Charles McDowell was born on July 5, 1944 to Mr. Till McDowell, Sr. and Willie Mae McDowell in Atmore, Alabama. He peacefully transitioned from time to eternity on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Till and Willie Mae McDowell, Sr.; sister, Jessie Mae Price; brothers: Willie Earl McDowell and David Lee McDowell.

Those who will continue his legacy and forever cherish his loving memories: a loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Willie Mae McDowell; loving daughters: Christine (Jeff) McDowell, Shirley (Rodney) McDowell, Marilyn (Mike) McDowell-Moultrie, Charlene (Willie Patterson) McDowell and Clarice McDowell; Godson, Timothy Dortch;  one sister, Lena Mae McDowell; one brother, Till McDowell; grandchildren, Marcus, Willie, Deanse, Patrice, Jarrode, Chrstal, Nate, Charles, Jeremy, Carter, Steven, Nathaniel, Valarie and Corie, and a host of great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Public visitation will be held Friday, March 26, 2021 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Mayberry Funeral Home Chapel, 149 Carver Avenue, Atmore.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 27, 2 p.m., New Order Missionary Baptist Church

1100 Woods Road, Atmore (Freemanville Community).

The Reverend Sidney Grant, Jr., Pastor and Officiant.

Ministry of Comfort Entrusted to Mayberry Funeral Home.