Danny Darrell Wallace
November 29, 2022
Danny Darrell Wallace, a resident of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on November 24th, 2022, in the presence of his children. Danny was born on February 21, 1961, in Piedmont, Alabama to John David and Gladys Mae (Young) Wallace. He worked most of his life as a Collision Repair Specialist. Naturally, as he gained more knowledge in the industry, he became a mentor to many, including his three sons. The impact that he made on those lives and many others is immeasurable.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys; four brothers, Roger, Jerry, Tony and Larry; a sister, Joyce Hart.
Danny is survived by his wife, Wanda; children, Michael (Heather), Ashley, Heath (Loni), Cody (Myranda), Kendra (Nigel), & Katie; sister, Juanita Springer and 14 grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 10:00am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be prior to service from 9:00am until 10:00am. Burial will be at Oliver Pugh Cemetery.
Frank Pelmer ‘Pelt’ Wilkinson
November 29, 2022
Frank Pelmer “Pelt” Wilkinson, age 82, passed away November 20, 2022, at his home in Cantonment, FL, surrounded by family and friends.
Born to JD and Mattie Ruth Johnson Wilkinson, he was the middle brother of three boys. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Judge Elmer Wilkinson and Hugo Wilkinson, and wife Jerelda Wilkinson.
Born in Clio, AL, Frank grew up in and around Ariton, AL. His childhood was simple, and he was taught at an early age how to work on the farm and work hard. He continued his hard work by working most of his career with Southern Prestressed Concrete and later with Florida Mining and Materials. He traveled with SPC for many years as the foreman of the construction/erection crew. He was a favorite in the family. Fondly referred to as ‘Uncle Pelt’ by many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren of his siblings. Adoringly referred to as ‘Pelt’ by his chosen children in the neighborhood where he lived for many years in Coosada, AL.
Frank enjoyed being around family and friends, having a cup of coffee and Little Debbie snacks on the front porch and spending time with his dogs Coco and Shelby on the back porch. Despite any obstacles in his life, he lived it to the fullest and with a smile. He loved working in his shop, creating various woodworking and welding artwork for close family and friends.
Frank “Pelt” Wilkinson is survived by his sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren of his siblings, bonus daughter, step-daughters and their families, and special friend Ms. Debbie. We are grateful to know that Frank is finally at
peace and no longer in pain.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home on December 2nd at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Fleming officiating. All are welcome.
Joyce Loraine Nelson
November 25, 2022
Joyce Loraine Nelson of Cordele, Georgia, passed away at the age of 90 Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Crisp Regional Nursing and Rehab.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. George A. Nelson; parents, George L Greenwell and Louise Loraine Bowman Greenwell; a brother, Tommy Greenwell; and son-in-law, Bill Hinkleman.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. Joyce will be laid to rest in Sunnyside Cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to the service Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m.
Born in Pensacola, FL, she was a homemaker and a devoted and faithful pastor’s wife for over 52 years and a charter member of Grace Baptist Church. Joyce is survived by two sons, Andrew (Pam) Nelson of Newnan and Steve (Mona) Nelson of Americus; two daughters, Phyllis Hinklemann of Valley Head, AL, and Delores (Bob) Butterfield of Mason, OH; a brother, Roger Greenwell of Gonzalie, FL; two sisters, Barbara Johnson of Century, FL and Sharon Rigby of Gonzaliz, FL; eight grandchildren, Anthony Hinkleman, Scott Hinkleman, Bradley Nelson, Stephanie More, Jenifer Wilson, Heather Welborn, Greg Nelson and Karen Parsley; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Tara Renee Dortch ‘Lassitter’
November 23, 2022
Mrs. Tara Renee Dortch “Lassitter”, age 46, passed away, Sunday, November 20, 2022 in Booneville, AL. She has resided most of her life in Atmore, AL.
Mrs. Lassitter enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid New Orleans Saints Fan and Alabama Football Fan. She loved spending time shopping, going to the beach, and the creek.
She is preceded in death by her father, Rubert Lassitter, and one brother, Ronald W. Lassitter.
She is survived by her mother, Eloise Lassitter, of Booneville, AL; three daughters, Amy Morris (Cole Thornton) of Chatom, AL; Cierra Caraway (Derrick Bridges) of Atmore, AL; Dallas (Hunter) Rivers, of Calvart, AL; one brother, Matt Henley, of Deweyville, TX; three sisters, Kristina Nimmo, of Ohio, Melanie Cass, of Brewton, AL; Chelsea Wilson, of Ohio, seven grandchildren, Serenity Phillips, Chandler Rivers, Ella Phillips, Rowynn Rivers, Maliyah Phillips, Branson Bridges, Luxton Rivers (unborn), numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Marshall Wall officiating.
Burial will follow at McCullough Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 28, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Derrick Bridges, Hunter Rivers, Cole Thornton, Matthew Scott, J.C. Flowers, and Gary Watson.
Nivia “Nivy” Buchanan
November 23, 2022
Nivia “Nivy” Buchanan of Jay, FL went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
She will be dearly missed by every person she ever encountered as she was a shining example of God’s love on earth! Nivia was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and moved to the US when her father was stationed back ‘main side’. The family settled in Milton, FL where she attended Milton High School. After high school Nivy attended Pensacola Junior College and became a Dental Assistant. It was through this vocation that she met the love of her life, Gary Buchanan. They were married in 1990 and began a wonderful life together. They built her dream home and ran Gary’s dental laboratory business together, but it was her barn or her kitchen where Nivia was the happiest.
Nivia loved all animals, but especially Paso Fino horses and convinced Gary that she wanted to raise and train them. They traveled all over to many horse shows, and her greatest achievement was winning 3rd place against Paso Finos from all over the world, at the 2007 Mundial Confepaso: Paso Fino World Cup on her Fino stallion. Nivy had a heart of gold so big that there was never a soul in her presence who was lonely or hungry. Nivia was proud of her Puerto Rican heritage and manifested that love for her birthplace and the people around her by cooking for them – everyone who ever had her cooking would marvel at it for weeks, especially her infamous “Puerto Rican rice and beans”. Nivy was the true definition of love, she welcomed everyone and made everyone feel warm and special and she will be dearly missed.
Nivia is survived by her adoring husband, Gary Buchanan and daughter, Audrey Buchanan, both from Jay, FL; as well as her parents, James and Iris Lay of Milton, FL; her siblings, Maggie (Darwin) Floyd of Jack, AL, James (Rita) Lay, Jr. of Cantonment, FL, Keith Lay of Milton, FL, Edna Juan of Orlando, FL, and Vilma Juan of Bayamon; and her nieces and nephews who will miss their TiTi Nivy – Kyle Lay, Tyler Lay, Emily Lay, Fischer Lay, and Kendall Lay.
Visitation will be held 1:30pm until a Celebration of Life Service to begin at 2:00pm Friday, December 2, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Msgr. Michael Reed celebrant.
The family wished to thank all of the wonderful doctors, nurses, and staff at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL for the exceptional care they gave ‘our Nivi’.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Nivia’s memory to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 6451 Park Ave., Milton, FL 32570.
Norma Wong Turner
November 22, 2022
Norma Wong Turner, 71, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on November 19, 2022. She was born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico on February 5, 1951 to Fortino Navarro Cota and Arcelia Wong. She was married to Steven Mark Turner for 44 years. Norma worked as a cashier in the food service department at the University of West Florida. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church and had a passion for the Lord and supporting others.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Fortino Navarro Cota and Arcelia Wong.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Turner; daughter, Michelle Turner; and granddaughter, Selena Turner.
The family will receive friends for a visitation from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Faith Chapel North. A rosary will be done during the visitation. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church with Father Hank Lech officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 P.M. at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Alfred Jernigan
November 21, 2022
Alfred Jernigan, age 61, of McDavid, FL passed away at his residence on November 18, 2022. He was born on May 8, 1961 in Century, FL to Clayton and Agnes “Kitty” McCawley Jernigan. He was a truck driver most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Jimmy Jernigan and Harold Jernigan.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Cooper Jernigan; his sons, Steven (Brandy) White of Walnut Hill, FL, Brandon Jernigan (Adam Fanion) of Phoenix, AZ; his brothers, Lee Marvin Jernigan of McDavid, FL and Mike Beals; his sisters, Annette (Fred) Crews of Pensacola, FL, Cindy (Jack) McCraw of Pace, FL; his grandchildren Cassidy (Michael) Smith, Alexis White and his 2 great grandchildren Hazel Smith and Meela Smith. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Rodney “Buddy” Cooper of Repton, AL; Rickey (Kathy) Cooper of Pensacola, FL; Shannon (Martha) Cooper of Repton, AL; sister-in-law Gloria Cooper Brantley of East Brewton, AL and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Sue Godwin.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 11 AM at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogia, FL with Bro. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment will be at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Michael Smith, Kevin Maher, Wesley Morris, Josh Heist, Robby Barrow and Jeffrey Steadham.
Henry O’Neal McKinley
November 21, 2022
Henry O’Neal McKinley, age 78, of Canoe, AL passed away on November 18, 2022 in Bay Minette, AL. He was born on February 26, 1944 in Robinsonville, AL to Fred McKinley, Sr. and Aggie Taylor McKinley. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, and qualified as an expert marksmen two times. He was the owner/operator of his own tractor-trailer for many years and leased to Genie Trucking Line. He also was a master carpenter. Henry was a
member of First Baptist Church of Canoe and an avid reader. He loved gardening especially growing and giving away satsumas. Henry also enjoyed going to Eureka Landing.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 56 years, Helen J. McKinley, and his infant sister.
He is survived by his son, Kevin (Sondra) McKinley of Canoe, AL; his brother, Fred (Voncile) McKinley, Jr. of Defuniak Springs, FL; his sister, Estelle McKinley Hinote of Bay Minette, AL; his grandchildren, Jackson Reed, Autumn (Josh) Day and Abby Reed along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 10 AM at First Baptist Church of Canoe with Bro. Waylon Stuckey officiating. Interment will follow in Canoe Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 9 AM until service time at 10 AM at First Baptist Church of Canoe.
Active pallbearers will be Dennis Wright, Judson Carden, Jackson Reed, Alex Lowery, Butch Darby and Allen Driskell.
April Frazier
November 21, 2022
April Frazier, 42, of Molino, Florida, passed away on November 17th, 2022. She was born in Milton, Florida on May 6, 1980 to Charles and Carol Wise. She was partnered with Clay Powell for 10 years. April had a career in the medical field and worked for Santa Rosa, Sacred Heart, and West Florida clinics. She had a passion for walks on the beach at dawn, spotting cardinals in the yard, flamingos, and collecting seashells. April was an avid Alabama fan – ROLL TIDE!
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wise. She was survived by her mother, Carol Oliver; her son, Lane Frazier; her daughter, Laura Frazier; her partner, Clay Powell and his daughter, Kinzey Powell; and all of her loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Franklin Delano “Runt” Bryan
November 21, 2022
Franklin Delano “Runt” Bryan, age 89, of Atmore, AL passed away on November 19, 2022, in Pensacola, FL. He was born on March 9, 1933 in McCullough, AL to Jack and Louisa Buck Bryan. Franklin served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He also was the general manager with Allstate Beverage Company.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Louisa Bryan; his sister, Miriam Bryan; his brother, Oscar Bryan; his stepson, Joey Davis and his step-daughter, Debby Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Oliva Wiggins Bryan of Atmore, AL; his sons, Keith (Stephanie) Bryan and Kelly Bryan; his daughter, Karen (Holly) Lundy; his siblings: Virginia Newman of NC, Winston Bryan of Atmore, AL, Wendell Bryan of NC, and Nell Covington of Uriah,
AL; seven grandchildren: Keisha Lee, Brannon Sanspree, Niki Becton, Carlee Lundy, Randon Watson, Cord Cook and Sharley Cook along with many wonderful great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Andy Gartman officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with military honors.
Active pallbearers will be Randon Watson, Raycer Watson, Landon Watson, Ollie Watson, Brannon Sanspree and Blaize Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers will be Hooper Matthews, Randy Dorriety, Terry Ardis, Anthony Rolin, Harold Peacock and Freddie Hobbs.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.