Gloria Sharpless Sims
September 1, 2022
Gloria Sharpless Sims, age 80, of Atmore, AL passed away peacefully on August 29, 2022 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama with her children by her side.
She was born on August 20, 1942 in Pensacola, FL to Rex James and Vesta Melton Sharpless & lived 78 of her 80 years in Atmore with a short move to Waycross, GA in her early 20’s. Gloria loved the people of Atmore and especially being involved with her church family at the First
Presbyterian Church. She also enjoyed serving as secretary of Escambia Academy from 1971-1980 and her part time job of keeping books for small businesses. In 1980, she began her 32 year career as a Medical Records Technician with Dr. JB Thomas & later worked with Dr. Delaine Salter & Dr. James Dixon. From 2002-2012, she worked with Dr. Thomas Boshell in Brewton, AL which was a highlight of her career. Although Gloria spent most of her time serving others through work, she also served through her amazing culinary skills. Every meal was a treat, but her Christmas dinners were extraordinary, and she made the absolute best deserts, pickles, preserves and jellies. She also enjoyed creating amazing delicacies for friends’ gatherings and baked hundreds of mouth-watering cakes for Mark’s restaurant in the 1980’s. Of course, she is most known for being a faithful, loving friend and for the deep love, pride and joy that she felt for her children and grandchildren. She was always delighted to share of their activities and accomplishments.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 48 years, Lynwood Jackie Sims and her sister, Carolyn Sharpless Lambert.
She is survived by her son, Mark D. (Lori) Sims of Water Island, US VirginIslands; her daughter, Daphne Sims (Jeff) Cook of Daphne, AL; her brother, Lamar (Sandra) Sharpless of Orange Beach, AL and her grandchildren: Katie Sims and Megan Sims of Brighton, MI; Nathan Cook and Alex Cook of Birmingham, AL and Broxton Cook of Daphne, AL.
Her Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Atmore, 208 E Horner Street, Atmore, AL 36502 with Dr. Steve Shirley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterial Church of Atmore.
As a cancer survivor who also lost a young niece to cancer, Gloria requested In Lieu of flowers to please make donations to a TeamMinistries.org either online, on their facebook page or mail to 1809 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209-3505. This is a tax deductible ministry that provides practical needs for families whose children are in cancer treatment and it was a huge blessing to our family friends.
Jonathan Derek Perry
August 30, 2022
Jonathan Derek Perry, age 48, of Mobile, AL passed away on August 24, 2022. He wasborn on May 22, 1974 in Pensacola, FL to John McGhee and Carol Perry. He found enjoyment as a professional residential painter. He also loved to draw in his spare time. He is preceded in death by his sister, Lecie Jo McGhee and his brother, William Craig Barnhill, Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Carol Perry Barnhill of Mobile, AL and his father, Johnnie McGhee of Canoe, AL; his sisters: Amy C. Spate and Jennifer H. Barnhill; his brothers: Zachary McGhee and Jake McGhee; his aunts: Jennifer Perry, Betty Peacock, Angela DeVilbiss along with many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL with Pastor Glenn Barnhill officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Cemetery.
A.” Luverne” Dockens Paternoster
August 28, 2022
A.” Luverne” Dockens Paternoster
7-08-1936……8-27-2022
She was a beloved wife, mother and Nana. She was a member of the Farm Hill Church and Community for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband; Anthony “Tony”; father; Freeman, mother; Maggie, sister; Dolly, and brother; Freeman “Dougie”.
She is survived by her sister Linda ;(Joe) Drulia, daughters; Tonette and Dawn (Mike) Gaddis,
Five grandchildren; Jennifer (Sean) Rezek; Wendy Crawford; Kristen Gaddis; Sabrina (Josh) Gerstel, Christopher (Christina) Gaddis and thirteen great grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life at “Luverne’ s” home on Saturday August 3, 2022.
Franklin “Shorty” Carnley
August 28, 2022
Mr. Franklin “Shorty” Carnley, age 87, passed away, Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Century, FL. He was born October 2, 1934 in Jay, FL; and resided most of his life in Davisville, FL. He was a member of Calvary Deliverance Temple Church.
Mr. Carnley enjoyed family reunions, going to church, and playing his bass guitar. He enjoyed going fishing in Escambia River Swamp catching shell crackers. He enjoyed playing golf and loved to travel in his motorhome.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Pink Holly (Gladys Carnley) Carnley, wife, Letha Carnley, seven brothers, Glenn Carnley, Floyd Carnley, Horace Carnley, Lenell Carnley, L J Carnley, Doug Carnley, Dan Carnley, three sisters, Jeanette Morris, Thelma Petty, and Mae Smith Owens.
He is survived by his three sons, Rick (Karen) Hardy, of Davisville, FL; Mark Kevin Carnley, of Davisville, FL; Darren (Judy) Carnley, of Davisville, FL; one daughter, Lorraine Kite, of McDavid, FL; six grandchildren, Shane Hardy, Dywane Carnley, Rachael Carnley, Julie Moyer, Cody Qualls, Alissa Williams, fourteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Sister. Enfinger, Sister; Darlene Defee, and Rev. Charles Blackmon officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Barren Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Shane Hardy, Rick Hardy, Darren Carnley, Dywane Carnley, Josh Hardy, and Tristan Reeves.
Frances Meadows Kent
August 28, 2022
Frances Meadows Kent passed away on August 19, 2022 in Cantonment, Florida.
She was born on July 29, 1947 in Rome, Georgia to Rowe and Mary Margaret Meadows. Frances was a longtime member of First Pentecostal Church until health issues prevented her from attending.
She loved to write poems and she always had a song for everything. Her favorite saying was, “I LOVE you the most and I said it first!”, which was a phrase taken from her long-time friend, Shirley Welch, pastor’s wife of F.P.C.
Frances was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Margaret White Meadows; sister, Linda M. Kent; and brother, Jerry Meadows.
She is survived by her son, Earl David Kent, Jr.; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; sister, Nancy Poillucci; brothers, Elton and Anthony Meadows; and one daughter-in-law, Kaye Kent.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 29, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Earl David Kent, Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dale Caraway
August 26, 2022
Mr. Dale Caraway, age 66, passed away, Friday, August 19, 2022 in Atmore, AL; surrounded by family at his bedside. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was a supervisor at a local grocery store for many years.
Mr. Caraway enjoyed playing video games, watching TV, and listening to music.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and (Maureen Carraway) Caraway, two brothers, Johnny Carlton Caraway, Edward Caraway, two sisters, Rebie Blanton, and Dorothy Henderson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Tracey Caraway, of Atmore, AL; children, CHEIF MSTR. SGT. Chris Robinson, Brandon Henderson, two brothers, Bob Caraway, of Atmore, AL; Jimmy (Shona) Caraway, of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Maureen Searcy, of Atmore, AL; Ernestine Brantley, of Wedowee, AL; two grandchildren, Autumn Drew Blankenship, Brayden Robinson, two great-grandchildren, Vincent Blankenship, Margaret Blankenship, special children in his life, Reagan King, Aiden Harrelson, Rileigh Harrelson, Seth Searcy, two special friends, Edward Davis, Wanda Pittman, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
A special thanks to, two special nieces, Connie Rolin and Angela Searcy.
Celebration of life will be held Friday, August 26, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with some special kind words from Mrs. Wanda Pittman.
Cynthia Diane Jacobs Jones
August 26, 2022
Cynthia Diane Jacobs Jones, 62, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday August 23rd, 2022. Diane was born February 13th, 1960, to James Hub and Evelyn Jacobs. She was a lifelong resident of Jay Florida, of the Berrydale community and a member of Cora Baptist Church.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Mark Jones; parents, James Hub and Evelyn Jacobs; her brother, James Bryan Jacobs; and her angel twins that never knew pain.
She is survived by her nephews, James Jamie Jacobs (Erika) and Aaron Jacobs; niece, Bridget Jacobs (Marcus); sister-in-law, Karen Jacobs; a very special uncle, Frank Rowell (Pearl); aunts, Dinah Colonna, Joy Rowell, Lorene Rowell; and special friend, Paul Taylor Jr. Aunt Di, as she was known to her nephews and nieces, also leaves behind great-niece, Addalyn Sanders; great-nephews, Mason Sanders and James Wesley Jacobs (JJ) that she loved to watch grow and learn. She also leaves behind a host of cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff of The Terrace at Ivey Acres, Fresenius Kidney Care of Century Florida, and the nursing staff of 3 west at Baptist Hospital.
Visitation will be Sunday August 28, 2022 at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel, 6405 Highway 90 W Milton, Florida 32570 from 2pm-3pm. A funeral service will follow at 3pm. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Tena Elaine Ellis
August 26, 2022
Tena Elaine Ellis, age 78, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Tena grew up in Pensacola, Fl and graduated from Pensacola High School. She attended the First Pentecostal Church where she met and married the love of her life, Winston Ellis.
Tena worked at several daycare centers which she enjoyed more than anyone will ever know. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. She loved boating and vacationing in the Florida Keys.
Tena is preceded in death by her mother, Ida Pearl Anderson; nephew, Morgan Stith; her father and mother-in-law, James L. and Mae Rotenberry; and many aunts and uncles.
Those left to cherish her loving memory, husband of 60 years, Thomas Winston Ellis; daughter, Cherie Myers; grandsons, Robert Dryden (Meagan) and Brad Myers (Allie); two great grandchildren, Hudson Dryden and Olivia Myers; sister, Diane Anderson; and numerous other relatives.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2022 at First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola, 6500 North “W” Street, Pensacola, FL. with Pastor Brian Kinsey officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Memoria Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Noon prior to services.
Pallbearers will by Robert Dryden, Brad Myers, Sean Plant, Jimmy Ellis, Adam Nelson and John Connell. Serving as Honorary Bearers will be Charles Rotenberry, Ray Rotenberry, Freddie White, Rodney Nelson and Ricky Haugen.
Elise Drinkard
August 25, 2022
Elise Drinkard, a devoted wife, loving mother, Mimi and sister, stepped into heaven on August 24, 2022. Elise was born April 26, 1961 to Norma and Robert Belvin, Sr. She was a graduate of Woodham High School class of 1979. Elise was part of the A. Downing Gray and Company family for 39 years where she worked with some of her dearest friends. She was a member of Olive Baptist church and enjoyed fellowship and Bible study with the SHE Group and also teaching 4th grade Sunday school.
To cherish her memory is the love of her life of 39 years, Robert Drinkard. Also surviving their mother are her children, Lauren Hinote (Bryan) and Ashley Drinkard. Elise was active in her children’s lives taking on leadership roles in the PTA, East Hill School Board, cheer coach and professional dance mom. Elise is survived by the apple of her eye, her granddaughter, Ava. She was the most fabulous Mimi and Ava was her heart. Elise is survived by her siblings, Robert Belvin, Jr. (Cecilia) and Jo Ann Adams (Gary). “Lisee” adored her siblings and treasured time spent with them. She also coveted time with her bonus siblings, Cheri Parda, Elizabeth Vinson (Kevin) and Ginny Guelzo (Dan). Elise is also survived by many nieces, nephews, adopted children and grandchildren and beloved friends.
Elise’s loved ones will receive friends and celebrate her at a visitation on Friday, August 26 from 5-7pm at Faith Chapel North. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 27 at 2pm at Faith Chapel North. A graveside service will be held on August 29 at 11am at Victoria Community Cemetery in Victoria, AL.
In lieu of flowers, Elise would love for you to consider a donation to The Charis House and Foster Families Group associated with Olive Baptist Church.
Opal J. Smith
August 24, 2022
Opal J. Smith, 85, of Cantonment, FL passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born January 31, 1937 on a cotton farm in Lottie, AL. One of ten children born to John Emory Jones and Mazzie Artence Chunn Jones. She graduated from Baldwin County High School. Mrs. Smith worked at Monsanto for six years and over 30 years as a Guidance Office Secretary at Ransom Middle School. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Cantonment for over 50 years. Mrs. Smith loved her family, her church family and friends. In her leisure time she enjoyed Suduko puzzles and watching Jeopardy as well as traveling.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 plus years, Grady K. Smith, Sr.
To cherish her memory is her son, Grady K. Smith, Jr. (Kandys); her daughter, Allison K. Eisinga (Henk); her grandchildren, Jonathon Kennedy, Daniel C. Eisinga, Jacqueline J. Eisinga-Roles(Daniel) and a great granddaughters, Sophia Kennedy and Claire Eisinga.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 10:00 AM until Noon at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Dr. Will Stone officiating.