Mark Julian Elkins
Mr. Mark Julian Elkins, age 68, of Canoe, Ala. passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Atmore, Ala. He was born in Fort Jackson, S.C. to the late James Stevens Elkins, Jr. and Mildred Davis Elkins. He was a member of The First Methodist Church of Atmore. To know Mark was to love him. Mark never let his learning challenges define him. Almost everyone in Atmore has special memories of him from his amazing ability to recall what vehicle a person drove to their car tag numbers, his friendly smile and kindness, and his genuine love for others. It seemed he never met a stranger and knew almost everyone in town.
He loved working for the City of Atmore. When he became physically disabled and retired in 2018, he always commented that he wished he could go back to work. He loved his church family and loved participating in activities, especially the annual fish fry. He took pride in being able to get the most donations.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparent and several aunts and uncles.
Mr. Elkins is survived by his brother, Jerry S. (Natalie) Elkins of Moundville, Ala.; his sisters, Carol Elkins of Canoe, Kay Elkins of Jacksonville, Fla. and Janis Elkins of Atmore, Ala; his beloved little “Doggie” Candy along with innumerable family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at The First Methodist Church of Atmore with Rev. Mike von Keyserling officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his former workers from the City of Atmore Street and Sanitation Department.
The family will receive friends Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at The First Methodist Church of Atmore.
SPECIAL REQUEST: As a memorial tribute to Mark, the family ask that everyone wear a bright shirt, shoes, tie, socks, etc. We also ask as many people as able to take part in the procession to Oak Hill Cemetery. Mark was a very social person who loved people. He would be honored to be recognized by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to The Methodist Church of Atmore, More than Bricks Fund or to Brewton Paws Crossed Dog Rescue Fund.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Douglas Wayne Cooper
Mr. Douglas Wayne Cooper, age 66, of Flomaton, Ala., passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Milton, Fla. to John James and Christine Rowell Cooper. He loved having a good time. Music was his passion, enjoyed drumming and The Beatles.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his daughter, Jamie Lynn Cooper (Shanatha Cooper) of Flomaton; real close friends, Alex (Dina) Lowery, Rachel (Keith) Johnston and William Crutchfield; five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Canoe. Interment will follow in Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 7, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Canoe.
A reception will follow at the First Baptist Church of Canoe.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help with funeral expenses.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Jo Ann McCullough
Mrs. Jo Ann McCullough, age 74, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. She was originally from Bay Minette, Ala. but had lived in Enon, Fla. for the past forty-five years.
She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren at Three Runs. She’d cook up chicken and rice in her trusty pressure cooker, making sure everyone was well-fed. There were always fun times at our camp at Boatyard, especially when we’d ride the golf cart a little too fast, leaving her worried but laughing. She was always busy making jelly and candy, and if you ever left her house hungry, it was truly your own fault because she’d insist about a hundred times that you eat something before you went. She had a special way of making everyone feel welcomed and loved, treating even strangers like family. Most of all, her love for her family was immense and unwavering, making her truly one of a kind. Now, heaven has gained the most precious angel, and she is no longer in pain.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur C. and Josephine Merrill Jones; brothers, Glenn Jones and Larry Jones.
Mrs. McCullough is survived by her loving husband of forty-two years, David Wayne McCullough of Enon; son, Jesse McCullough of Enon; daughter, Tami (Joe) Wright of Biloxi, Miss.; sisters, Yvonne (Johnny) Harrison and Kathryn (Joe) White, all of Bay Minette, Ala.; grandchildren, Jessica McCullough and Jacob McCullough; great-grandchildren, Presley McCarty, Parker Burkett, and Ella McCullough.
Funeral services were held Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Joe Gibson officiating. Burial followed in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family received friends Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers were Jacob McCullough, Clint Harrison, Jeremy White, Jesse McCullough, Ken Martin and Rickey Foster.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Ralph Darby
CMSAF Ralph Darby, age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. A native of Nokomis, Ala., he spent the majority of his life in Bratt, Fla. He proudly served twenty-six years in the United States Air Force, after which he embraced a fulfilling retirement. He was also a faithful member of Pine Barren Baptist Church. He was a man of diverse interests, enjoying activities such as hunting, fishing and gardening, as well as attending church and watching western films. An avid Alabama football fan, he found joy in reading, particularly the works of Louis L’Amour. Known for his loving nature and unwavering faith, he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need and cherished time spent with family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and devotion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington (Fannie Mae) Darby; wife, Katie Darby; two brothers, Jack Darby and James Alfred Darby; sister, Dot Reeves.
Mr. Darby is survived by his son, James (Shelley) Darby of Louisville, Ky.; brother, Billy (Jackie) Darby of Walnut Hill, Fla.; sister, Annette Hassebrock of Bratt; five grandchildren, Amanda Bohlen, Dylan Williams, Keri Darby, Austin Williams and Cody Darby; two great-grandchildren, Amirah Bohlen and Amani Bohlen; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Reverend Mike Harper officiating. Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 7, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Cody Darby, Greg Darby, Joey Darby, Silas Seamans, Willie Peoples and Josh McElhaney.
Honorary pallbearers will be Pine Barren Adult Sunday School Class.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Cora Bailey
Cora Bailey of Brewton, Ala., passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at D. W. McMillan Hospital in Brewton.
Funeral services will be held Monday February 17, 2025 at Christ Kingdom Church at 11 a.m.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Lonnie Sanders
Lonnie Sanders, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the home of his daughter in Robertsdale, Ala.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Atmore.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Belinda (Faye) Nolen
Funeral services for Ms. Belinda (Faye) Nolen will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Empowerment Christian Center Church.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2025 from 2 until 6 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Barbara Ann Stephens
Mrs.Barbara Ann Stephens, age 79, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Friday, January 31, 2025. She was a member of Lighthouse Apostolic Holiness Church serving faithfully as a Missionary and choir member.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Lillie Mae Hines; husband, Willie M. Dortch, Sr.; sisters, Mary Hines and Ella Mae Clark.
Mrs. Stephens is survived by her children, Donald Dortch, Sr. (Trinell), Darrell Stephens (Yumil), Patricia Dortch, Johnny Stephens (Maria), Tracie Brooks (Derrick), Vanessa Burston. Totrick Flavors and Arita Flavors (Tony); grandchildren, Durrell Goodwin, Donald Dortch, Jr., (Ebony), Dekhari Dortch, Kerra Jordon, Tomakio Patterson, Kehoa York, Denard Stephens, Sr., Chelsea Williams, Christian Hixon, Johnnie Stephens, Jr., Ja”Quan Martin, Deiondra Peoples, Makala Lee, A’precious Brooks and Derrick Brooks, Jr.; sisters, Delois Johnson, Blanche Rivers, Betty Hines, Wanda Montgomery; sisters-in-law, Betty Marshall and Willie Doris McDowell; Mildred Sims (Prayer Partner; brother, Willie Dortch (“B00 Man”); Her Boys, Darren Wiggins an Wayne McMillan and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held February 8, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Center with Bishop Catadro North, Host Pastor an Apostle Robert Grissett, Sr., Eulogy. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Flower bearers were her nieces.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
William Junior McCall
Mr. William Junior McCall, age 94, of Trenton, N. C. passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern, N.C. He was born December 24, 1930, in Atmore, Alabama to the late William and Hattie Sue McCall.
Mr. McCall is survived by one sister, Rosie Lee Sharp of Atmore, Ala. and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great- great-grandchildren all of North Carolina.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Trinity Funeral Service 1276 US HWY 258 N. Kinston, NC. Burial will follow in the Haiti Lodge Cemetery in Trenton.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Trinity Funeral Service Memorial Chapel in charge of all arrangements. Kinston, N.C.
Patricia Raines
Patricia Raines, age 70, longtime resident of Florida and Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 while residing in Gladstone, Mo. She was born in Atmore, Ala. to Walter Woodrow and Irene Stacey Raines. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed collecting recipes and cooking.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Martha Salter and Ruth Cameron.
Ms. Raines is survived by her daughter, Laura Spicer and granddaughter, Dominique of Brewton, Ala.; her brother, Walter Billy (Shirley) Raines of Kansas City, Mo. and her sisters, Helen Raines of Oak Grove, Mo., Mary Dale (Ray) Hyde of Pelham, Ala. and Hazel (Buddy) Beasley of Westwego, La.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, Fla.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.