Category: Obituaries

Ernestine M. Hudson Mrs. Ernestine M. Hudson, age 90, of Oak Grove, Fla., passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 in Pensacola, Fla.  She was born in Oak Grove to the late Ernie and Annie O’Farrell Milstead. She was a 20 year employee at Ernest Ward High School in Walnut Hill, Fl. where her family grew expeditiously as she grew closer and closer to students and teachers alike. In retirement she loved…

Edward Adams, Sr. DeaconEdward Adams, Sr., age 88, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Wainwright, Ala. to the late Ree and Lucille Adams. He was a member of Mt. Gillead Missionary Baptist Church serving as chairman of the Deacon Board, former chairman of the Trustee Board, founding member of the Mt. Gillead Male Chorus as President, and…

Douglas Allen Bowen Bowen Mr. Douglas Allen Bowen, age 65, of Nokomis, Fla. passed away Monday, December 9, 2024 in Pensacola, Fla.  He was born to James and Gloria Jeanette Byrd Bowen. He retired from Stone Container after many years of service. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, football, and NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Shanna Bowen. Mr. Bowen is survived by his wife of…

Eugene “Gene” Parker     Parker    Mr. Gene Parker, age 80, of Orange Beach, Ala. passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Vitas Hospice in Pensacola, Fla. He was born Paradise Hills, Calif. to Rollin and Dorothy Parker. After his Hollywood High School graduation he enlisted in the Navy serving in Vietnam on the flight deck of the USS Hancock. He was a member of the “Viewfinders” motorcycle club; worked for…

Aurora Nell Crook Mrs. Aurora Nell Crook, age 83, passed away, Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in Atmore, AL. Funeral service will be held Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Chaplain Joshua McDowell officiating.Burial will follow at McCullough Cemetery. Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala. Joe Max Petty Mr. Joe Max Petty, age 73, passed away Sunday,…