Carol Levane Vickrey
Mrs. Carol Levane Vickrey, age 80, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Vickrey; mother, Estelle Parmer Reynolds; father, William Ollie Parmer.
Mrs. Vickrey is survived by her daughter, Carol (Earl) Rodgers; son, Kevin (Suzanne) Vickrey; brothers, Gerald (Patty) Parmer and Olen Parmer; grandson’s, Hunter L. Vickrey and Michael (Kendall) Sanderson; granddaughter, Amanda (Keka) Sanderson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Highland Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating. Burial followed in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family received friends at 1 p.m. prior to services at the church.
Pallbearers were Brannon Parmer, Damien Sanderson, Randy McCauley, Hunter Vickrey, Michael Sanderson, and Paxton Hobbs.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29S, Cantonment, FL is entrusted with the arrangements.
Ruby Terrell
Mrs. Ruby Terrell, a resident of Atmore, Ala., passed away this week.
Funeral service is tentatively incomplete and will be announce later by the Mayberry Funeral Home. Atmore, Ala.
Anthony Hollinger
Mr. Anthony Hollinger, a former resident of Atmore, Ala., but currently residing in Niceville, Fla., passed away this week. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11 a. m. on the grounds of Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Center, 514 Peachtree Street, Atmore. Kimberly North, Pastor and Overseer Catadro North, Bishop officiating.
Mayberry Funeral Home. Atmore, Ala.
Judy Haines
Mrs. Judy Haines, a native and life-long resident of Atmore, Ala., passed away this week.
Graveside service will be held in the Fairview Cemetery on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Mayberry Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Jimmy Landon Nelson
Mr. Jimmy Landon Nelson, age 70, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Flomaton, Ala.
He had resided most of his life in Century, Fla. He was an auto mechanic for years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dud (Flossie) Nelson; one brother, Freddie Nelson; one sister, Linda Wiggins.
Mr. Nelson is survived by his wife, Catherine Nelson of Flomaton, AL; one son, Zack (Lacy) Nelson, of Brewton, AL; two daughters, Amy Walston (Jeremiah) of Flomaton, AL; Amber Nelson (Dennis) of Century; two brothers, Melvin Nelson and Tommy Nelson, both of Century,; brother-in-law, Randy Wiggins of Century; two sisters, Terry Campbell (Robert) of Flomaton, Ala.; Mickie Stokes (Joe) of Gautier, Miss.: eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Tim Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Crary Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Steven, Austin Trump, Thomas Carrol, Dusty Carnley, Brandon Brake, and Thomas Reeves.
Honorary pallbearers will be Xander Nelson, and Gabriel Nelson
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements
Louedna Plant Bass
Mrs. Louedna Plant Bass, age 67, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, in Atmore. Ala. She was born in Atmore, Ala. and has resided in Bratt, Fla. her entire life. Louedna was a wonderful mother and grandmother, “Granny’ as she was affectionally known was happiest when playing games and laughing with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed music, playing the piano and autoharp, gardening, crocheting, and fishing on the Pensacola pier and her cats. She valued education greatly, overseeing her boys schooling in their early years. She was so proud of them as they grew into the successful men they are today.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pellar and Beatrice Plant.
Mrs. Bass is survived by her loving husband of forty-eight years, Donnie Bass; two sons, Joe (Tess) Bass of Shalimar, Fla. and Jeremy (Sarah) Bass of Spanish Fort, Ala; six grandchildren, Sam, Hunter, Hurley, Carver, Ansley and Riley; one sister, Lois (Leon) Chavers of Davisville, Fla; two brothers, Pete Plant of Bratt, Fla. and Mike (Wanda) Plant, Dunnellon, Fla; along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC, with Pastor Josh Long officiating. Burial followed at Godwin Cemetery.
The family received friends Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 2 p.m. until service time at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers were Sam Bass, Hunter Bass, Eric Plant, Steve Bennett, Ronnie Schneider and Greg Schneider.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, in charge of arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Patricia Arrington Conway
Mrs. Patricia Arrington Conway, age 81, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born in Frisco City, Ala. She was the third among seven children. She was a native of Bay Minette, Ala. and a well-known member of the Pine Grove community. She loved two things above all else: Jesus and her family. An active member of Southside Baptist Church, She and her husband led the Married Adults Sunday School class for many years. When they weren’t with their church family, they were raising their children and grandchildren to have a personal relationship with Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Montez Arrington; her oldest daughter, Pam; her beloved husband of fifty-five years, Autry; her sister, Agnes; and her brother, Charles Vernon.
Mrs. Conway is survived by her children, Wendy (Robert) Davis, Anthony (Susan) Conway, Joseph (Gina) Conway, and Benjamin Conway; ten grandchildren, Carrie (David) Lowery, Paul (Tracy) Davis, Joshua Conway, Brandon Conway, Matthew (Donna) Conway, Kala (Brian) White, Jessica (Adam) Mizell, Hannah (Tony) Palombo, Dakota Conway, and Caleb Conway; twenty great-grandchildren; siblings, Agnes Harris, Nell (Richard) Davis, Sherral (Billy Joe) Dawkins, Clarence (Robin) Arrington, Wanda (Jim)Otten, Shelia Rollin, and Charles Vernon Arrington
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Southside Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Hughes officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Paul Davis, Brandon Conway, Josh Conway, Matthew Conway, Dakota Conway, Caleb Conway, and Eugene Conway.
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church in Bay Minette, Ala.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
James (Clauzell) Cox
Mr. James (Clauzell) Cox of Mobile, Ala. and native of Bay Minette, Ala., passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Mobile Infirmary.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time will be announced later by Christian Memorial Funeral Home directing.
Robert Simmons
Mr. Robert Simmons, of Brewton, Ala., passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Oakwood Nursing Home, Bay Minette, Ala.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time will be announced later by Christian Memorial Funeral Home directing.
Carol D. Daniel
Mrs. Carol D. Daniel, age 68, passed away, Friday, August 27, 2021 in Mineola, She loved her grandchildren and her rose garden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Aubrey and Annie Resmonda; two brothers-in- law, Otis Stoker, and Sherwood Porter.
Mrs. Daniel is survived by her loving husband of forty-four years, Aubrey Ray Daniel, of Uriah, Ala.; one son, Todd Aubrey (Shelly) Daniel, of Greer, S.C; one daughter, Amber Nicole (Eric) Bradford, of Uriah; two sisters, Minnie Porter and Margaret Stoker, both of Summerdale, Ala.; five grandchildren, Hallie, Kilee, Ty, Chase, Anna, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Celebration of life will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Petty -Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC. with Rev. Tony McMillian and Rev. Jesse Bohannon officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC. in charge of all arrangements.
Vernie Lee “Barnhill” Gehman
Mrs. Vernie Lee “Barnhill” Gehman, age 83, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, August. 27, 2021 in the comfort of her home and surrounded by family. She was born in Atmore to Petro Rosasco “P.R.” and Ruby Lee Barnhill. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord alongside her husband at Gospel Light Church in Atmore.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, James Edward Barnhill and Wilma Lee Barnhill, both of Atmore and Roy Lee Barnhill of Daphne, Ala.; son, Randy “Dale” Gehman;
Mrs. Gehman is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Martin E. Gehman; siblings, Carl Raymond Barnhill and Dillard Wayne Barnhill, both of Atmore, Ala. and Kenny Ray Barnhill of Phillipsville, Ala.; children, Martin Gerald “Jerry” (Faith) Gehman, David Wayne (Shyrell) Gehman and Martha Elaine Gehman (Todd) Gookin, all of Atmore and Joe Lynn (Rhonda) Gehman, all of Pelham, Ala ; daughter-in-law, Darlene Gehman of Akron, Penn.; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren.
In her lifetime, Vernie had many titles and occupations. She worked at the local cucumber shed in Atmore. At an early age she joined hundreds of local women working at Vanity Fair Textile Industry. She then became a full time mom and assistant manager of Marty’s Cabinet Shop and Furniture Company. In 1981 she became a general partner of Alabama Native American Broadcasting Company, including radio stations WASG and WYDH. She served as a receptionist and secretary. Vernie and served as a receptionist for the PCI Health Department. More recently Vernie was involved in the operation of WGYJ-LP in Atmore, where she joined her husband as co-host to produce Mom ’n Pop’s Suppertime Gospel which is broadcast every day on WGYJ-LP.
Throughout her Tribe and the nearby communities, Vernie ministered to, prayed for, served and led people to Christ. Vernie was endlessly kind, warm and caring. She never met a stranger and was a dear friend to many. Vernie faithfully ran her race and has met her Lord and Savior in Heaven. If she were here today, she would encourage everyone to be prepared to meet her in Heaven, just as her mother Ruby did.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Gospel Light Church with Bro. Clarence Rolin and Bro. Troy Shaffer officiating. Interment will follow in a public ceremony at Serenity Gardens Cemetery, Highway 31, East of Atmore near the municipal airport.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 3, 2021 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.at Gospel Light Church, 337 N. Trammell Street, Atmore.
Petty Eastside Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
John Kenneth Mathis
Mr. John Kenneth Mathis, age 80, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Atmore, Ala. He lived in the Century, Fla. and Flomaton, Ala. and has resided in Atmore for the past thirty years. He enjoyed studying the “Word”. He loved spreading the “Word of God” and working in his vegetable garden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Ruby Mathis; his wife forty-three years, Luverne G. Mathis; three brothers, Tom Mathis, Noah Mathis Jr.; James O Pete Mathis; one sister, Ida Mae Welch.
Mr. Mathis is survived by one daughter, Laura Perryman, of Pensacola, Fla.; dear friend, Linda Bryant, of Atmore; sister-in-law, Chiquita Mathis, of Century; three grandchildren, Terrence Wogan II, Christopher Wogan, Jonathan Wogan; six great-grandchildren; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 6, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Bro. Thurl Pearson and Sis. Carolyn Bankes officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Monday, September 6, 2021 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Chris Bryant, Jonathan Wogan, and Tony James.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Melba Ernestine “Jackie” Brown
Mrs. Melba Ernestine “Jackie” Brown, age 94, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Century, Fla. She was born in Bratt, Fla. to the late Ernest and Katie Davis Hall.
She was a longtime member of Atmore First Assembly of God Church where she helped organize a senior group called “Celebrate”.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hubert Lewis Brown; her grandson, Carey Brown and her siblings, Martez Rutherford, Julia Johnson, Betty Wells and Jerry Hall.
Mrs. Brown is survived by her sons, Michael (Donna) Brown of Grand Island, Fla. and Joey (Jamie) Brown of Spanish Fort, Ala.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Bratt-Godwin Cemetery with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Bratt-Godwin Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
John Robert Lee
Mr. John Robert Lee, age 61, of Century, Fla., passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla. after a brief illness. He has resided most of his life in Century, Fla. He was an electrician for years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his dog Maggie. He was an avid hard worker. He enjoyed spending time with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilford and Bessie Lee; one daughter, Kathryn “Katie” Suzanne Lee; one sister, Janet Shultz.
Mr. Lee is survived by his brother-in-law, Todd Shultz, of Brewton, Ala.; cousins, Steve (Angie) Turner, of Century; four grandchildren, Isabelle Barber, Jasmine Barber, Michaela Barber, Daylon Brown; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Monday, September 6, 2021 at 10 a.m.at Byrneville Cemetery with Rev. Michael Johnson officiating.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Grover Franklin Hall
Mr. Grover Franklin Hall, age 78, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home in Bratt, Fla. He was born in Bay Springs, Fla., the son of Charlie and Amanda (Smith) Hall. He attended Ernest Ward High School until he entered the United States Army. He served for twenty-six years during the Panama Conflict, Cuban Conflict, Korean War, and Vietnam. He retired from the Army as an E-8 in 1981. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints serving many years as a leader and co-founder of Jay Branch.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four of his children, Jason Wayne Hall of Las Vegas, Nev., Sharon Annette Hall of Sylacauga, Ala., Carol Ann Ragoopath and Clay Allen Hall, both of Pittsburgh, Penn.; siblings, Ernest Hall of Atmore, Ala. and Burt Hall of Pensacola, Fla.
Mr. Hall is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Twila Hall of Bratt, Fla.; children, John (Myra) Hall of Lucedale, Miss., Christine Hall of Houston, TX, Roland (Jessica) Hall of Century, Fla., and Eric Hall of Molino, Fla.; siblings, Annette (Joe) Bellew of Bay Springs, Fla.,
B.C. (Mary) Hall of Milton, Fla., Robert “Cotton” (Mary) Hall of McDavid, Fla.; fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 2 p.m.at Petty Funeral Home in Atmore. Interment will follow at his home in Bratt.
The family will receive friends Saturday, September 4, 2021 from 6-8 p.m.at Petty Funeral Home.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Milton Darrell Sells
Mr. Milton Darrell Sells, age 63, passed away, Monday August 30, 2021 in Brewton, Ala.. He was a lifelong resident of McCullough, Ala. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and active member of the McCullough Fire Department for twenty-five plus years.
He was a loving grandfather, to the “Dirty Dozen”. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan, fisherman, and hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Anna Lucile Sells; two brothers, Melvin James Sells, Van Ike Sells; two nephews, Eric Leon Rolin, Ethan David Warden and other family members.
Mr. Sells is survived by his loving wife of forty-four years, Mary Sells, of McCullough; two sons, John Milton (Candace) Sells, of McCullough and David Allen (Lanie) Sells, of McKenzie, Ala.; two daughters, Mary Elaine (Daniel) Sheets, Viola Renee (Joshua) Brown, both of Poarch ; one brother, Billy (Betty) Sells, of Cantonment, Fla; four sisters, Hattie Louise Knowles, of Poarch, Vicky (Doug) Burns, and Pandora (Frank) Andrews, all of Atmore and Tera (Frankie) Coon, of McCullough; twelve grandchildren, Tyler Sells, Jayce Sells, Talan Daughtry, Jayla and Landon Brown, Seth and Trey Sheets, Trayce and Harley Sells, Peyton Rolin, Cason Sells, Shelby Sells; four great-grandchildren, John River Sells, Anaiah Sheets, plus two on the way, host of nieces, nephews, a host of hunting and fishing buddies, several lifetime friends, A.D. French, Wade Johnson both of Atmore; Papa Earl Gunn, Paul Cody, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Bro. Chris Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from Noon until service time at 1 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Sells, Jayce Sells, Talan Daughtry, Seth Sheets, Trey Sheets, Trayce Sells.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jayla Brown, Landon Brown, Harley Sells, Peyton Rolin, Cason Sells, Shelby Sells. David Matthew Banks.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Charlene Rolin Weaver
Mrs. Charlene Rolin Weaver, age 71, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 in Pensacola, Fla. She was a lifelong resident of Poarch, Ala. and a member of Friendly Holiness Church. She loved her roses and liked working in her flower garden. She liked collecting “Baby Dolls”. She loved taking care of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Estelle McGhee Rolin; one brother, Clarence Leon Rolin and other family members.
Mrs. Weaver is survived by her loving husband of fifty-three years, James “Red” Weaver, of Poarch; two sons, Jeffery (Brittany) Weaver, of Poarch and Daniel (Tracy) Weaver, of Atmore, Ala.; two daughters, Frankie (Shane) Haskew, of Brewton, Ala. and Christine Weaver Warren, of Excel, Ala.; five brothers, Pete (Margaret) of Burr Oak, Mich., Ardis (Hazel) Rolin and Ralph Pearson, both of Atmore, Carl (Sara) Rolin, of Milton, Fla.; Marvin (Kim) Rolin, of Kalkaska, Wisc.; four sisters, Joyce (Daniel) Philyaw, of Huxford, Ala., Eloise Hall and Ethel Walker, both of Atmore, Stella Rutherford, of Poarch; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday September 9, 2021 at 2 p.m.at Friendly Holiness Church with Bro. Joe White officiating. Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 8, 2021 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Friendly Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Milstid, Jessie Warren, Tyler Weaver, Devin Weaver, Hayden Weaver, Noah Weaver, and James Tanner Weaver.
Honorary pallbearers will be Alaska Hayles, Heather McClure, Brittany Weaver, Hayla Weaver, Bailyn Weaver.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Douglas Ryland
Mr. Douglas Ryland, age 77, of Davisville, Fla., passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Davisville. He was born to the late Edward and Minnie Jackson Ryland. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of fifty-seven years, Beverly Godwin Ryland; granddaughter, Anni Jordan; son-in-law, Joe Murray; siblings, Mary Lee Ryland Brooks, J.E. Ryland and Bobby Joe Ryland.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, Fla. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Sarah L. Nelson
Sarah L. Nelson, age 57, of Brewton, Ala., passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at D.W. McMillan Hospital.
Funeral services are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Christian Memorial Funeral Home.
Jonathan Wiggins a
Jonathan Wiggins of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his residence.
Funeral services are incomplete at this time but will be announced by Christian Memorial Funeral Home.
Thomas Edward Longmire
Mr. Thomas Edward Longmire, age 58, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born in Atmore to Mary Longmire and Issaac Dailey, Sr. He served in the military for a short period of time. His greatest talent involved cooking. He was protective of those whom he cared about ad loved. He was not a religious man nor did he belong to a church, yet during his las months, hi conversation revealed a desire to pray.
A “Farewell Barbecue” was held Saturday, September 3, 2021 at 3 p.m.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Ray Athey Beasley, Jr.
Mr. Ray Athey Beasley, Jr., age 68, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Fairhope, Ala. He was born in Atmore, Ala. to the late Ray A. and Priscilla Howell Beasley, Sr. He retired from Ace Distribution Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Patricia Beasley and his sister, Gloria Gilman.
Mr. Beasley is survived by his wife, Penny Sanders Beasley of Loxley, Ala.; his son, Ray A. (Lisa) Beasley, III of Andalusia, Ala.; his daughter, Tammy Hargrove (Ron Levins) of Loxley,; his step-daughter, Holly (Brad) Brooks of Bratt, Fla.; his sister, Raeanne (Jimmy) Long of Robertsdale, Ala.; his brother-in-law, Robert Gilman of Bratt, Fla.; his grandchildren, Avianna, Aubrey, Colby, Ryan, Cullen, Nahla and Talia.
Graveside service will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Josh Long officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 10, 2021 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.