Janice Ann Amerson Weemes
December 8, 2023
Janice Ann Amerson Weemes, age 82, passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1941 in Mobile, AL to Horace E. Amerson and Fannie Wiggins Amerson. Ann was the heart of her family, always with a smile on her face and would give anything to anybody. She loved smiley faces. Ann was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and volunteered for 13 years at Atmore Hospital as an Auxiliary “Pink Lady”. She attended Atmore Assembly of God. She also was a member of Silver Sneakers and enjoyed the S.A.I.L Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her stepdaughter, Judy Griffin; her brothers, Jimmy Amerson, Elyan Amerson and Curtis Amerson and her sister, Betty Brown.
She is survived by her stepsons: Glen Wells, Mike Wells, Greg Wells and Clyde Wells; her stepdaughters: Elaine Nelson, Glenda Haskins and Janice Johnson; her aunt, Mary Hall; her uncle, James Wiggins; her nephews: Al Amerson, Randy Hall, Danny Amerson, Curtis Alan Amerson, Scott Amerson and Alex Amerson; her nieces: Wanda Hall, Lisa Fisher and Leah Williams. Also, numerous step grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren along with many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL with Bro. Ken Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Brad Williams, Dylan Amerson, Kyle Wilson, Matthew Amerson, David Amerson, Jason Amerson and Hunter McDonald.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Jewel Smith Chandler
December 8, 2023
Jewel Smith Chandler, age 78, of Flomaton, AL passed away on December 6, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1945 in Bratt, FL to Daniel Smith and Daisy Little. She was a longtime member of Atmore Baptist Temple and enjoyed camp meetings in the summer months. Jewel was a lot of fun, always laughing and enjoyed playing pranks. She loved to travel out west and to the mountains. In earlier years, she cherished motorcycle trips with her husband and cherished her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Smith and Daisy Little Bray; her brother, Billy Smith and her stepson, Terry Chandler.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Chandler; her son, Joey (Angel) Lister; her daughters, Michelle Hammonds and Alisa (Kenny) Pierce; her brothers, Leroy (Judy) Smith, Dean (Beth) Smith and Allen (Debbie) Smith; her sisters, Gladys Davis, Erma Davis and Melba (Marion) Bartlett; her stepdaughter, Tonya (Tim) Lee; her stepson, Tim (Melanie) Chandler; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Odom and Bro. Glenn Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 11, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Doris Taylor
December 7, 2023
Doris Taylor, 80, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away from this life peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 4, 2023.
Mama was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Chan Harvell; her brothers, Kenneth, Randy, and Larry Harvell; her children, Helen Hughes, Robert (Robbie) Jordan, Dennis (Tracy) Jordan; and grandson, Blake Offutt.
She is survived by her best friend and husband of 42 years, Wesley “Albert” Taylor; her daughters, Cindy Sunday (Karl), and Amanda Offutt (Michael); brother, Ronnie Harvell (Rhonda); the “sister she never had”, Shirley Weaver; and her beloved cat, Buffy. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She will be remembered for being a caregiver to several family members during the last years of each of their lives. She loved singing in church and teaching youth classes. She enjoyed working and retired multiple times before her final retirement in 2020. Until the end, she talked about her desire to be healthy enough to go back to work. She filled her days during retirement with hobbies including bowling, game days with her friends, and crafting with her grandchildren. Her grandchildren fondly remember her for her quick wit, hospitality and her cooking. She was AMAZING!
Special thanks and appreciation to her granddaughter, Jennifer Bailey for checking on her often, sitting with her in the hospital and anticipating and attending to her every need. Thank you to Naomi in MICU at Sacred Heart Hospital for being so kind and loving in her final days.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at Final Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida with pastor Raymond Sunday officiating. Doris will be laid to rest at Roberts Cemetery on Creighton Road.
Pallbearers include Mike Bailey, Jonathon Hughes, Chris Jordan, Greg Thompson, Darrel Harvell, Karl Sunday, and Michael Offutt. Honorary pallbearers include Tommy Alford and Brandon Sells.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Susan Vann
December 5, 2023
Susan Vann, age 77, passed away on December 4, 2023. Susan was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina in 1946 and moved to Pensacola during her high school years. Susan was a beautiful person, inside and out, and touched the lives of so many people.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Glen Odell Bundy; her mother, Elizabeth Pylypow; her sister, Jean Hart; and her amazing life partner, Alan Langford. Susan is survived by her son, John Vann (Janelle), her daughter, Lisa Fulton, six grandchildren: Lauren Kanagy (Dustin), Brittany Luna, Matthew Vann (Jenny Pederson), Holly Conner (Brandon), Jackie Pickering (Brad), Allie Machonis (Sam), five (and two on the way!) great-grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Bunny.
Susan was actively involved in her AA group and was proud to tell people that she had been sober for 23 years. She founded the Awakenings group she currently attends, a group that has touched the lives of so many people over the years. Susan attended Eastside Assembly of God and loved her church family. Susan had a deep appreciation for nature and dedicated herself to being a responsible steward of the earth. Despite the challenges posed by her health, she found solace in working in her yard. Observing the birds gathered around the feeders by her kitchen window brought Susan immense joy, highlighting her profound connection with the natural world.
She is a beautiful soul who will be missed by so many people.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 6th ,2023 at 11:00 AM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 East 9 Mile Road, Pensacola. She will be laid to rest at a private burial service on December 8th at 1:00 PM at Larkspur Conservation in the mountains of Tennessee. Larkspur is a Conservation Burial ground, a green space that is dedicated to natural burial.
If you would like to send flowers, please contact Gallatin Flower and Gift at 615-452-1679. Susan has chosen a natural burial and as such, they only accept cut flowers to be left at the graveside.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements., age 77, passed away on December 4, 2023. Susan was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina in 1946 and moved to Pensacola during her high school years. Susan was a beautiful person, inside and out, and touched the lives of so many people.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Glen Odell Bundy; her mother, Elizabeth Pylypow; her sister, Jean Hart; and her amazing life partner, Alan Langford. Susan is survived by her son, John Vann (Janelle), her daughter, Lisa Fulton, six grandchildren: Lauren Kanagy (Dustin), Brittany Luna, Matthew Vann (Jenny Pederson), Holly Conner (Brandon), Jackie Pickering (Brad), Allie Machonis (Sam), five (and two on the way!) great-grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Bunny.
Susan was actively involved in her AA group and was proud to tell people that she had been sober for 23 years. She founded the Awakenings group she currently attends, a group that has touched the lives of so many people over the years. Susan attended Eastside Assembly of God and loved her church family. Susan had a deep appreciation for nature and dedicated herself to being a responsible steward of the earth. Despite the challenges posed by her health, she found solace in working in her yard. Observing the birds gathered around the feeders by her kitchen window brought Susan immense joy, highlighting her profound connection with the natural world.
She is a beautiful soul who will be missed by so many people.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 6th ,2023 at 11:00 AM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 East 9 Mile Road, Pensacola. She will be laid to rest at a private burial service on December 8th at 1:00 PM at Larkspur Conservation in the mountains of Tennessee. Larkspur is a Conservation Burial ground, a green space that is dedicated to natural burial.
If you would like to send flowers, please contact Gallatin Flower and Gift at 615-452-1679. Susan has chosen a natural burial and as such, they only accept cut flowers to be left at the graveside.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Kenneth Dustin White
December 4, 2023
Mr. , age 35, passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023 in Brewton, AL; surrounded by his family. He was born August 9, 1988, and a native of Brewton, AL; and has resided in Atmore, AL; the past 12 years. He was employed with Smith Tractor Company as a diesel mechanic for several years.
Mr. White enjoyed anytime he could be outdoors always looking for the next adventure whether it be, hunting, fishing or mud riding. Going out to the woods and shooting with his dad was a favorite pastime, he had a passion for camping, riding his motorcycle, floating down the creek and spending time with his family and most especially his children. He was a graduate from Nascar Technical Institute as a diesel mechanic, he was also an avid Auburn fan…” War Eagle”.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James White, Earl Huckabaa, Mamie Coleman, and uncle Tommy White.
He is survived by father, Ken (Cheryl) White, of Jay, FL; mother, Redda White, of Brewton, AL; wife of 12 years, Shelly White, of Atmore, AL; one son, Mason Thomas White, of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Aylea Michele White, of Atmore, AL; Ayvah Maree White, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Shon (BJ) Biddle, of Brewton, AL; Bo (Terri) Biddle, of Evergreen, AL; two step-brothers, Jacob Lowry, Cody Lowry, grandmother, Berth White, of Jay, FL; uncle, Keith (Michelle) White, of Timnath, CO; step-father, Philip Capps, of Brewton, AL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Lottie New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Bo Biddle, Shon Biddle, Grant Swalve, Earl Huckabaa, Sam Bass, and Chris Etheridge.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Ball and Shawn Qualls.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Douglas Caraway
December 4, 2023
Mr. , age 75, of Griffin, GA; formerly of Bratt, FL; went to meet his Lord and Savior Wednesday November 28, 2023, after a short stay in Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA; After graduating from Auburn with a mechanical engineering degree, he worked for John Blue Tractor Company in Huntsville, AL; then went to McDonough Power and Equipment Company designing Snapper lawnmowers in McDonough, GA. After retiring, he started his own custom fence work, building many miles of beautiful fences around Griffin, GA.
Doug enjoyed coming home to visit family. Doug loved horses, roping, and even did some rodeoing in his younger days. He liked to farm, and raise cattle. He enjoyed sitting back reading and watching RFD TV and Westerns. Doug had many friends in Florida and Georgia that will truly miss him.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, J B and Gertrude Caraway, one sister, Eloise Otnes, and two brothers, Homer Caraway, and Carl Caraway.
He is survived by his one brother, Clark (Edna) Caraway, of Bratt, FL; one sister, Hilda (Jimmie) Malone, of McDavid, FL; nieces, Sandra Maddox, Lisa (Roger) Cross, Amy (Wayne) Holland, nephew, Willie (Audrey) Caraway, great-nephews, Stephen (Sharon) Caraway, Ben Linton, Braden (Emily) Cross, great-nieces, Kalee Lowery, Adelyn Cross, Ariel (Brett) Johnson, great-great niece, Mila Ray Lowery.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Roger Cross, Wayne Holland, Harvey Bradberry, Branden Cross, Wayne Godwin, and Brett Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Coy Register, Claude Kent, Jerry Kent, and Willie Peebles.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Hane Spivey Whitfield
December 1, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Hane Spivey Whitfield, born December 30, 1962 went home to be with our Lord on November 27, 2023. Sandy was born in Columbus, Ohio to Nelson and Betty Hane Sr. Sandy moved to Florida as a young child where she married and had her daughter, Kelly Marie. Sandy was a stay-at-home mother and home maker for many years. Later in life connection brought her to marry Douglas Whitfield Jr. and she became a second mother to Bryan, Whitney and Brett Whitfield. Sandy spent several years in the painting business with the best teacher, her husband Douglas. She moved on to prepping and finishing out cabinets with her work husband, Doug Mott. She spent her final years caring for her husband before his death, all while putting up the biggest fight against cancer. She gave it her all and fought till the end.
Sandy loved her life, her family, God, cooking and her dogs. She loved being a memaw to ALL the kids. It didn’t matter if they were blood or not, she was THE MEMAW. Her door was always open and there would always be a home cooked meal waiting. If you didn’t get a chance to learn how to make dumplins, homemade pizzas or any one of her many great meals, then you missed out!! She loved her nights out with the girls playing Bunco. She loved her days spent on the river bank with her family and friends, Alabama football, and gardening and tending to her flowers. Most of all she loved being a Memaw!
Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Whitfield Jr; mother, Betty Harper; father, Nelson Hane Sr; brothers, Charles Hane and Kenny Hane; sister, Carol Reeves; sister-in-law, Cheety Hane; brother-in-law, David Reeves; and her daddy, Delbert Harper Jr.
Sandy leaves behind a family that loves and misses her dearly: daughter, Kelly (Mike) Rogers; her bonus children, Bryan (Whitney) Whitfield, Brett (Hayley) Whitfield and Whitney Whitfield; grandchildren, Hunter Rogers, Hannah (Michael) Poljak, Chandler Rogers, Juniper Whitfield, Kyley and Camden Whitfield, Jayden Lites; and bonus grandchildren, Laura (Robert) Creighton, Davis, Noah and Maggie Creighton; sister, Diana (Hobart) Howard; brother, Nelson (Nettie) Hane; sister-in-law, Donna Hane; brother-in-law, Randy Spivey; sisters in love, Teresa Milstead and Sandi Spivey; and an abundance of nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends
Pallbearers: Hunter Rogers, Chandler Rogers, Bryan Whitfield, Kenneth Hane, Delbert Cox and Corey Hanes.
Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Spivey, Jason Spivey, Hobart Howard, Doug Mott, Charles Settle and Frank Mims.
In true Sandy fashion, please come as you are to celebrate her life.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating. Family will receive friends for visitation at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Gonzalez United Methodist Church in Cantonment, Florida.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Sue Ann Van Dever
November 28, 2023
Sue Ann Van Dever passed passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at her home in Pensacola FL after a long illness. She was 76.
She was born on April 6, 1947 to Vera Geneva Bearfield Jones and Kenneth Jones, the youngest of 3, and only daughter. Sue Ann was definitely a Daddy’s girl. She grew up in Victoria, TX and graduated from Victoria High School in 1965. Her Father passed away unexpectedly during her senior year. Sue Ann attended college at Victoria College and moved with her Mother to San Angelo, TX to be near her Grandparents where she was a student at Angelo State College. She married A. E. Van Dever, Jr. (Van) in December 1965 in San Angelo. They raised three children together and lived in Huntsville and College Station, TX as well as Pensacola and West Palm Beach, FL before retiring in Montgomery, TX. Sue Ann relocated to Florida this summer to be near her family.
Sue Ann was disciplined, fiercely independent and self-taught. She held many titles throughout her life including Housewife, Mother, Apartment Complex Manager, Real Estate Professional and Grammy. Sue Ann was known for her impeccable style, lifelong striking beauty, Martha Stewart like amazing gourmet meals, Southern Living worthy beautiful home, furnishings and gardens. Receiving a handwritten note from Sue Ann was a gift one kept forever because her handwriting had such finesse it was a piece of Art. She enjoyed spending time with her Bridge group, decorating, reading, and offering advice (whether or not you asked).
Sue Ann was preceded in death by her Parents, her brothers Jerry Don Jones, Tommy Clint Jones and nephew K.C. Jones.
Survivors include her three children Heather Leonard (Steve) of McDavid, FL, A.E. Van Dever, III (Vandy) of Pensacola, FL, and Vanessa Porter of Houston, TX. Grandchildren Seth Leonard (Roberta) and their children Elias and Josiah, Caleb Leonard (Josie) and their children Vera Kate and Hallie, Chloe Harp (Cameron), Olivia Porter Meacham (Taylor), Jacob Dyar, Charlotte Kit Curtis; and father of her children A.E. Van Dever, Jr. (Van). Nieces Tammy Jones Leonhardt and Wendy Jones Eller, Sisters-in-law Clarice Jones-Flatt and Pauline Jones-Norman and their families.
Amanda L. Lowery
November 28, 2023
Mrs. A age 63 of Jay, FL, passed away at a Newnan, GA medical facility.
Mrs. Lowery was born in Bastrop, LA and had been living the Jay area for the past 35 years. She had worked as an Office Manager at Food Giant for a number of years. She enjoyed the beach, the sun, and the water. She loved being a Nana and LSU football. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Lacy, and was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by her husband, Rickey Wayne Lowery of Jay; her father, Bobby L. (Gayle) Porter, Sr. of Bastrop, LA; her children, April Carr of Jay, Kristen (Kyle) Becker of Jay, and Dustin Lowery of Bratt, FL; a brother, Bobby L. Porter, Jr. of Jay; a stepbrother, Shane Copes of Ark.; and a stepsister, Karen Walker of Bastrop, LA; her grandchildren, Chayce Becker, Bentley Lowery, Kaylen Becker, and Rosa Marie Carr.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 12 Noon from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan McCullough officiating. Interment will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery in Jay, FL. Reception to follow at Brownsdale Baptist Church 12088 Chumuckla Hwy. Jay, FL.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Friday from 10 A.M. until 12 Noon service time.
Pallbearers: Trent Ledbetter, William Haddock, Blake Bjorklund, Wiley Autonberry, Shane Copes, David Carden, and Ricky Hester.
Cora ‘Voncile’ Peters
November 27, 2023
Mrs. Cora “Voncile” Peters, age 91, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Atmore, AL. She was born November 22, 1932 in Mobile, AL; and a native of Semirah Springs, and Uriah area before moving to Atmore area the past 10 years. She was 1st Tribal Elder Princess in 2014-2015. She attended Unity Baptist Church and was a member of Semirah Springs Freewill Baptist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Huxford, AL; and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Mrs. Peters loved spending time with family and friends. Her passion was doing yard work especially tending to her flowers and loved going fishing. She loved traveling, anywhere from Idaho, South Carolina, Japan and across the United States. Once retiring she spent a lot of time traveling with the tribal seniors, she was always ready to go when they were.
She is preceded in death by her parents, W G (Cora Lee Woods) Murphy, two husbands, Jake Peters, Len Hyles and one brother, James “Buddy” Murphy.
She is survived by her one son, Chief (Linda) Peters, of Atmore, AL; four daughters, Sissy (Melvin) Wiggins, of Goodway, AL; June (Derris) Gregg, of Atmore, AL; Wanda (Johnny) Martin, of Stapleton, AL; Cathy (Greg) Pons, of Myrtle Beach, SC; one sister, Rita Ikner, of Frisco City, AL; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Semirah Springs Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Semirah Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 10:00 AM until service time at 11: AM at Semirah Springs Freewill Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Scotty McGhee, Kyle Wiggins, Mike Hughes, C.J. Smith, Jarod Martin, and Justin Martin.
Family would like to say Thank You, to Southern Care Hospice, special friends, Frank Williams, Donna Hicks, Raven Tucker, Charles and Rosie Tucker, for all their help and support they showed to our mother.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.