Jimmy Lee Raines
September 29, 2023
was born in Century, FL but lived in Atmore until 1980. He spent his lifetime living in the Flomaton area where he was a truck driver for over 20 years. He worked for Campbell’s Sand and Gravel, G.B. “Boots” Smith Oilfield Services, and Howell Transportation whose name was later changed to Genesis Crude Oil. He had many good times working with his friends and talking on the CB radio with his call sign being “Iceman”. He left Genesis Crude Oil to work for McKenzie Tank Lines in Pensacola, FL where he managed the sulfur substation near Atmore until its closure. He retired from Covington Heavy Duty Diesel Parts in Pensacola in 2009.
He was a very talented man doing whatever he put his mind to. He was an accomplished craftsman, working with wood, building additions to his home, furniture and gunstocks. He was especially proud of his knife handles. He was a talented artist, and self-taught karate martial arts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ruby Crawford Raines; his brothers, Walter H. Raines, II and Jesse Harold Raines.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan Neal Raines of Flomaton, AL; his son, Brian Raines (Dawn Watson) of Flomaton, AL; his daughter, Melissa (Jeffrey) Coleman of Flomaton, AL; his brother, Joseph C. Raines of Atmore, AL; his sister, Barbara (Charles “Skip”) Beasley of Castleberry, AL; his grandchildren, Ruby Raines and Lily Coleman both of Flomaton, AL; Kenzie Dall and Kason Dall both of Pace, FL; grandchildren in love, Johnny Ray Heathcock, Jazymn Heathcock, Jayla Heathcock all of Pace, FL; special niece, Skyler Wallace of Mobile, AL; special nephew, Tim Neal of Flomaton, AL; aunt, Bessie Brantley of Atmore, AL; numerous, much loved other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel with Bro. Pat Carden officiating. Interment will follow in Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Tim Neal, Reuben Neal, Stevie Powell, John Walker, Jessie Blair, and Jason Dall.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Chambers, Daniel Morris and Jeffrey Coleman. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel.
We wish to thank Southern Care Hospice of Atmore for their wonderful care and extreme compassion that they showed to us. These ladies are magnificent and were a blessing to us. We wish a heartfelt thanks especially to Ms. Donna. She is amazing and was a tremendous God send to us with her knowledge, strength and love.
Willie Jean Harden
September 29, 2023
Willie Jean Harden resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on September 28, 2023, at the age of 87.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Bonnie Ruth Black Cummings
September 28, 2023
Bonnie Ruth Black Cummings, age 82, of Atmore, AL passed away on September 27, 2023.
She was born on June 29, 1941 in Atmore, AL to Harry Comer Black, Sr. and Verma Ruth Rowell Black. She was a member of Canoe Baptist Church. She worked for Vanity Fair Corporation for many years and later cherished time taking care of her family especially her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved gardening and cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles L. Cummings and her brother, Harry Comer Black, Jr.
She is survived by her sons, Charles M. (Traci) Cummings of Canoe, AL, Leslie Wayne Cummings of Canoe, AL and Gary Eugene Cummings of Canoe, AL; her daughter, Teresa Cummings (Tony) Hadley of Canoe, AL; seven grandchildren: Clayton, Klinton, Leslie, Dustin, Dylan, Jacob and Annalyn and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Waylon Stuckey officiating. Interment will follow in Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. at Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Mrs. Viola Jean Nichols
September 26, 2023
Mrs. Viola Jean Nichols age 79, a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL; passed away peacefully in Pensacola, FL; on September 25, 2023. She was born October 8, 1943, in Flomaton, AL; to Lewis and Fannie Hobbs Emmons.
Mrs. Viola enjoyed traveling with her husband visiting various countries around the world. She also enjoyed going to church, fishing and going to various casinos.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis (Fannie Hobbs) Emmons, and one brother, Cournel, “CJ” Emmons.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Lee Edward Nichols, of Flomaton, AL; one brother in-law, David L. (Janice) Nichols, of Wilmer, AL; five nieces, Linda Milam, of Flomaton, AL; Marty (Melvin) Rolin, of Atmore, AL; Nancy (Ray) Evans, of Flomaton, AL; Kim (Nolan) Lorenzano, of Molino, FL; Lisa (Andre) Boykin, of Pensacola, FL; one nephew, Jay (Teresa) Wesley, of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Bro. James Peacock officiating.
Burial will follow at Emmons Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Danny Hendrix, Lavon Bradley, Sammy Robinson, Wayne Lisenby, Wayne Smith, and Sonny.
Marian ‘Bobbie’ R. Hinote
September 26, 2023
Marian “Bobbie” R. Hinote, 95, of Pensacola went to be with The Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in Pensacola and lived in the area for 76 years. Bobbie was the matriarch of the entire family! She was a woman of few words but when she had something to say to you, she said it and then she was done with it! She lived a full life at the ripe age of 95. She was a member of Scenic Hills Church of Christ. Bobbie was the Godliest woman we know and we are proud to call her mom and grandma.
Bobbie is preceded in death by her father, Theodore Roosevelt Mixon; mother, Clarice Louise Gates Mixon; brother, Tracy Roland Mixon and his wife Illene Stoddard Mixon; brother, Nelson Webster Mixon and his wife Sonja Mixon; and husband Fletcher B. Hinote.
Left to treasure her memory are her daughter, Janet Thornhill; son, Andy Hinote; son, Robin Hinote; son, Paul Hinote; daughter, Becky Rhodes; 11 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all who have supported them through prayers, thoughts, food and fellowship. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bobbie’s honor to Scenic Hills Church of Christ.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 9:00am- 10:00am Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Scenic Hills Church of Christ and the funeral service to follow at 10:00am. There will be a procession from the church to Pensacola Memorial Gardens after church services for the committal portion of the funeral service.
Mark Randall Boyington
September 25, 2023
Mr. Mark Randall Boyington, age 48, passed away, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Mobile, AL; surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was employed with Wind Creek Casino for 13 years, and the past 4 years with the Poarch Creek Indian Gaming Commission.
Mr. Boyington’s life was filled with family, faith and love, he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and family. He was a very avid Alabama Football Fan “Roll Tide”. He liked going fishing, shopping, going to yard sales and the Thrift Stores. He was a mama’s boy and her nickname for him was “Rudy”.
He is preceded in death by his father, O’Neal Boyington, one brother, Danny Boyington, one sister, Racheal Reeves, grandfather, Roil Hadley, grandmother, Dottie Burdick, grandmother, Pearl (Hayward) Boyington, and grandparent’s in-law, Charles (Claudeen) Kimmons.
He is survived by his mother, Imogene Boyington, of Atmore, AL; his loving wife of 6 years, Britney Boyington, of Atmore, AL; one son, Dustin Boyington, of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Alyssa Gordon, of Atmore, AL; Stormi Boyington, of Bay Minette, AL; Kathleen Boyington, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Rodney (Becky) of Lottie, AL; Jimmie (Michelle) Boyington, of Atmore, AL; three sisters, Ester (Doug) Smith, of Atmore, AL; Linda (Dewayne) Salter, of Atmore, AL; Lisa Garrick, of Atmore, AL; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Al Bethea and Rev. Kathy Chavers officiating.
Burial will follow at Lottie New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 25, 2023, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Jimmie Boyington, Dustin Boyington, Joe Smith, Ashley Salter, Chris Burch, and Chris Marion.
Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Burch, Daniel Zylstra, Skyler McDaniel, Tyler McDaniel, JD Boyington, and Joshua Ramer.
Peggy Sue Couch
September 25, 2023
Mrs. Peggy Sue Couch, age 75, passed away, Monday, September 25, 2023, in Atmore, AL; surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of the Poarch Community and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indian, where she served three terms on the Tribal Council.
Mrs. Couch enjoyed traveling with family to numerous places such as the mountains and Nevada. She liked quilting and wood working, specially building cabinets. She enjoyed watching the Hallmark channel and canning food. She really liked Christmas, such as making Christmas stockings and candy. She always was there to help people in need.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Buster Eugene (Bessie Mooneyham) Rolin, husband, Harold McElhaney, three brothers, Donnie Eugene Rolin, Earnest Dean Rolin, and Harvey James Rolin.
She is survived by her four sons, Tinker (Tasha) Rolin, of Poarch, AL; Johnny Ray Steadham, of Booneville, AL; Bryan (Linda) Couch, of Atmore, AL; Danny (Tammy) Couch, of Franklinville, NC; seven brothers, Roy Rolin, of Poarch, AL; Walter (Anita) Rolin, of Gulf Shores, AL; Kenneth Wayne Rolin, of Poarch, AL; Shawn (Stephanie) Rolin, of Poarch, AL; Anthony (Jennifer) Rolin, of Century, FL; Dino (Nicole) Rolin, of Lottie, AL; Johnny Mack Rolin, of Poarch, AL, two sisters, Virginia “Bell” Godwin, of Poarch, AL; Tonya (Wesley) Rayborn, of Atmore, AL; twelve grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Richard Daniels officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Chasen Rolin, Tysen Rolin, Devin Steadham, Earnest Rolin, Johnny Mack Rolin, and Bradley Rolin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Andrews, Deno Rolin, Darren McGhee, and Spencer Dogette.
Patrice Edmonson
September 25, 2023
Patrice Edmonson, 64, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born in Atmore, Alabama on June 29, 1959 to Arthur Earl White and Mary Jane Jordan. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl White and her husband, David Edmonson.
She is survived by her mother and step-father, Mary and Charles Jordan; two children, Brandon and Eddie Edmonson; three siblings, Janice Wentz (Randy), Lori Driver (Gary), and Tammy Edmonson (Brian).
Memorial services for Patrice Edmonson will be announced at a later date.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Johnny Eugene Boyington
September 25, 2023
Johnny Eugene Boyington, age 74, born in Rabun, AL and a resident of the White House Fork Community died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence. He retired from electrical sales and then went to work as a Veterans Service Officer for the State of Alabama. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during Vietnam, a graduate of Troy State University, a member of VFW Post 3568 and a member of Bay Minette Masonic Lodge #498.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Darnell “Doli” Boyington of White House Fork; two sons, Anthony (Stacie) Boyington and Kevin Boyington all of White House Fork; one sister, Elleraine Stewart of Rabun; one brother, Haywood Boyington, Jr of Bay Minette, AL; eight grandchildren, Kirstin, Ty, Rileigh, Ryder, Braidin, Ryan, Landin and Daniel and four great grandchildren, Jaxon, Avery, Chason and Blakelee.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Marie Frazier, Earl Boyington, O’Neal Boyington, Purvis Boyington, Charles “Tootie” Boyington and a great grandson, Cardon Hyatt.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the White House Fork Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Clark Beiler officiating. Burial will follow at White Cemetery.
The family will receive Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. service at White House Fork Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Boyington, Landin Boyington, Ryan Boyington, Braidin Hyatt, Ryder Boyington and Ty Hyatt. Honorary pallbearers will be Lionel Peacock, Frazier Martin, Timmy Richerson and Josh Hodgen.
The family would like to say a special thank you to his caregivers, Tabatha Geck, Lillie Bryars and Troy Madden.
In lieu of flowers they family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
Bettie Boutwell
September 23, 2023
Mrs. Bettie Strength Boutwell, age 73, passed away, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Flomaton, AL; surrounded by her loving family. She resided most of her life in Flomaton and a member of Friendship Church. She worked at Starter Manufacturing with many years of service.
Mrs. Boutwell loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved listening to Dolly Parton. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to many vacation destinations from the mountains of Tennessee “Dixie Stampede”; to “Silver Springs” in Florida.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Rufus A. (Perry Hammac) Strength, husband, Herman Boutwell, one son, Herman Ander Boutwell, one sister, Barbara Ann Strength, and one nephew, Billy Allen Strength.
She is survived by her one daughter, Amy (Mark) Hastings, of Flomaton, AL; two brothers, Rufus Mason (Diane) Strength, of Jay, FL; Billy (Liz) Strength, of Flomaton, AL; four sisters, Carol (Gene) Sims, of Pace, FL; Judy Kinsey, of San Antonia, TX; Mandy (Jackie) Kelly, of Pollard, AL; three grandchildren, Mark Hastings, Jr; Faith Hastings, Leanna Terry, one great-grandchild, Lillian Brown, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Glenn Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Travelers Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Stevie Emmons, David Strength, DeWayne Ballard, Johnny McCurdy, Jr. Vanhoosen, and Nathan Emmons.