Donna Marie Bell
June 29, 2022
Mrs. Donna Marie Bell, age 64, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her Flomaton, AL residence.
Mrs. Bell was born in Middletown, PA and had been a long-time resident of Flomaton, AL. She was an avid hunter and fisherwoman; a computer whiz, seamstress, and thoroughly enjoyed a good book. Dawn Lee McKenna was a favorite author of hers. Donna was a member of Ridge Road Baptist Church. She especially enjoyed encouraging and ministering to young adults. She worked with Liberty National Insurance Company for several years. She worked as IT Director for the City of Brewton while serving as Interim Director of the Brewton Public Library between 1993 – 2002.
Donna and her husband owned and operated W.J. Hall Logging Co. until 2011, where she kept the books.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, James William Bell; father and mother, Dewey and Marie Morris; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rum and Myrdice Bell; several brothers and sisters-in-law; two baby nieces, Tina Marie Morris, and Melanie Nycole Joyner; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. And one special furry friend, Mickey.
She is survived by one daughter, Jeanie Bell Smith of Flomaton; one son, John William Bell of Pueblo, CO; one sister, Debbie (Jeff) Wright of Pineview; one brother, Jerry (Margaret) Morris of Pineview; two granddaughters, Hannah (Artimus) Bell of Denver, CO, and Alyssa (Nyx) Blackwell of Milton, FL; one adopted granddaughter, Corynn Meyer of Denver, CO; two grandsons, Tristan Bell of Flomaton, Tyler Bell of Pueblo, CO; one paternal aunt, Eleanor Morris Whitacre; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. And one special furry friend, Sue-Sue.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Bro. Mitch Herring, Bro. Kris Chancery officiating.
Judith Louise Doherty
June 28, 2022
Mrs. Judith Louise Doherty, age 77, passed away, Thursday, June 23, 2022 at her home in Oak Grove, Fl. surrounded by family and dearest friend. She was born in Bonifay, FL; and resided most her life in Oak Grove, FL.
Mrs. Doherty valued her time she got to spend with her family and friends. She took so much pride in her mission work that was her priority, spreading the gospel. She always took care of the shut-ins. She enjoyed quilting, and had a big heart with a little bit of sassy in her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie L. (Beatrice Graham) Milstead, husband, Charles Doherty, and one daughter.
She is survived by her one daughter, Jenny L. Doherty, of Oak Grove, FL; (Trace Lewis), one brother, Vincent (Cindy) Milstead, of Oak Grove, FL; best friend, Elaine Godwin, of Bratt, FL; one grandchild Coralyne Lewis, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Sheppard, George Carpenter, Scott Warren, Jarrod Dawson, Ernie Hester, and Vincent Milstead.
Winston Edward “Wink” Killam
June 28, 2022
Mr. Winston Edward “Wink” Killam age 85, passed away, Monday, June 20, 2022 in Bay Minette, AL. He was born in Century, FL; and resided in Bay Minette, AL; since 2013. He was a graduate of Century High School of “Class of 1955”. He was a member of Poplar Dell Baptist Church and served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a construction engineer with many years of employment.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard (Zeba Elizabeth Mathney) Killam, two brothers, James Killam, Claude Killam, one sister, Illa Mae Byrd.
He is survived by his niece, Glenda Killam White, of Flomaton, AL; and numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Poplar Dell Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Burial will follow at Poplar Dell Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Poplar Dell Baptist Church
Joel David Brown
June 28, 2022
Mr. Joel David Brown, age 85 passed away, Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his home in Perdido, AL. He retired from Masland Carpets with 34 years of service.
Mr. Brown valued his time he got to spend with his wife, family and church family. He enjoyed playing gospel and bluegrass music. He enjoyed going hunting, fishing, and working with his vegetable garden.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley (Ethel) Brown, five sisters, Estelle Morris, Nora Ayers, Dorothy Hadley, Muriel Stewart, Shirley Hanks, two brothers, William Wesley “Bill” Brown, Samuel Paul Brown.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Shelby Brown, of Perdido, AL; two sons, Joel W. “Joey” (Bertha) Brown, of Perdido, AL; David Allan (Barbara) Brown, of Phillipsville, AL; one daughter, Trisha (Keith) Ganey, of Perdido, AL; one brother, John Daniel (Lucy) Brown, of Perdido, AL; three sisters, Christine Patterson, of Eight Mile, AL; Opal Paul, of Columbus, GA; Bobbi (Jim) Bryars, of Milton, FL; six grandchildren, Brandon Garrett, Jason Brown, Justin Brown, Shannon Turner, Janna Collier, Morgan Ganey, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Monday, June 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. James Peacock and Rev. Shawn Major officiating.
Burial will follow at Brown Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Jason Brown, Justin Brown, Waylon Collier, Rusty White, Freddie Stewart, Angie Trest, and Jim Whidbee
Benjamin John Eicher
June 27, 2022
Benjamin John Eicher, age 78, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 2, 1943 in Summerdale, AL to the late Dorcy John Eicher and Iva Schroeder Eicher.
Ben voluntarily entered into the United States Army in September 1966 and served in Germany for three years. During his service he was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter M-14, and obtained the rank of Sergeant (E-5). He continued his military service by serving in the United States Army Reserves for an additional three years after returning stateside. Upon his return from Germany he returned to McDavid, FL where he began his cabinetry business. Being self taught, he operated his business for many years building custom made cabinets and furniture. His craftsmanship was well known in the Walnut Hill, Atmore, and Pensacola areas. In addition, for many years he taught woodworking at a local trade school. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling with his many friends. In his later years after retiring from woodworking and due to limited mobility, he enjoyed visits from friends and family, growing vegetables, and sitting on his porch swing watching the local wildlife.
Ben is preceded in death by his brother and sister in-law, Eldon and Rosie Eicher; sister and brother in-law, Vada and Bobby Byrd; brother, Winston Eicher; and sister, Nadine Eicher. He is survived by his daughter Natalie Weston (John); two grandchildren, Elizabeth Weston and Ryan Weston (Brittany); and one great-granddaughter Lillie Weston. Ben was also blessed to have many close friends as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A memorial service is scheduled for July 2, 2022, which would have been Ben’s 79th birthday, at Pine Forest United Methodist Church in Pensacola, FL. Visitation is scheduled for 10 am and the service at 11 am.
Billy Colley
June 27, 2022
Billy Colley, 96, passed away June 26, 2022. He was born April, 6, 1926.
A graveside service will be held at Spruell Cemetery on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at noon.
Michael Anthony Toliver
June 26, 2022
Michael Anthony Toliver, 72, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on May 27th, 2022. He was born in Washington, D.C on March 04, 1950. He was proud of his country and served in the United States Navy for twenty years until he retired. Michael enjoyed the simple things in life. Such as, reading a good book, working on computers, listening to rock and roll and spending time with his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents John and Virginia Toliver. He is survived by his loving wife Carmelita; stepchildren Ronnie Leal, Connie Leal, Carol Leal and Christina Leal; brothers John Toliver and Chris Toliver. A visitation will be held on Monday, June 27th, 2022 from 11am to 12 pm.
Service will begin at noon with interment to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida is entrusted with arrangements.
Marcus Lance Smith
June 24, 2022
Marcus Lance Smith of Cantonment passed away June 10, 2022. Lance was a graduate of Tate High School class of 2001.
Lance had several jobs after graduation but it wasn’t long before he found his passion in aviation. He started with Marianna Airmotive building doors on DC planes. He then moved with Danna to Indiana. Lance worked for AAR where he worked on a production line for Airbus. He made sheet metal repairs on nose cones. From there they travelled to Orlando to work on an F35 production line for Lockheed Martin. Finally, they made it back home where Lance worked as a Plane Captain for Dynacorp at Whiting Field. Lance found his true forever love when he met Danna. After being “friends” for 10 years they finally married in June 12, 2015. In August 2015, Lance and Danna moved out west to California. There Lance worked for PAE at Barstow Daggett Airport on Black Hawks & Huey helicopters.
Lance & Danna finally had enough of California and made their way back home the end of January 2022. Lance was at a crossroad trying to decide if he was ready for a career change. At the time of Lance’s passing he was working with a friend in a recreational business. Lance was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents William H. McKenzie & Peggy Booth McKenzie Jackson. His paternal grandparents Morris L. & Elizabeth Smith, his Aunt, Deborah Archer. Lance is survived by his wife Danna, son Jaden Lewis, step daughters Alexia & Courtney Smith & grandson Grayson. His parents Doug & Lydia Smith, Brothers, Lonnie Smith, Shawn (Courtney) Smith, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and his beloved Baby Kane. We must mention some very special friends of Lance by name. Chris Slater, Daniel Goodwin, Shannon (Cornbread) Phillips, Randy Brasch, Dustin Ward & Pat Siemens. Each of these guys walked different roads with Lance. We are just thankful that one road led Lance & Danna back to us. Rest in Eternal peace Lance. You will be forever loved and missed. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. The service will follow immediately after at 11:00 AM. Following the service, please join us at the Hadji Shrine Temple on 9 Mile Rd for lunch & fellowship.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME NORTH, 1000 S. Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL has been entrusted with arrangements. You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com
Mary Sue Beasley Day
June 24, 2022
Mrs. Mary Sue Beasley Day, born February 15, 1949 to the late Amon and Mable Hollinhead in Century, FL; passed away June 9, 2022in Brewton, AL. She was a member of Springhill Primitive Baptist Church.
She valued her time she got to spend with her family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She enjoyed going fishing, camping, and being with her pets.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Mable Hollinhead, and one husband, JB Day.
She is survived by her two sons, David (Yvonne) Beasley, of Danville, KY; Michael (Wemberlee) Beasley, of Brewton, AL; seven grandchildren, Shea, Tabitha (Matt) Adam, Ethan, Darcy, Jacob, Emily, three great-grandchildren, Mason, Zoey, Zachary, other relatives and friends.
Memorial service along with Eastern Star service prior will be held Friday, June 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Flomaton First Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Harris officiating
Joan DiMatteo Hackman
June 23, 2022
Joan DiMatteo Hackman of Atmore, AL passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, with her
family by her side. Mrs. Hackman was born in Wilmington, Delaware on November 23,
1934 to the late Vincent F. DiMatteo and Bertha G. DiMatteo. She was preceded in death
by her parents and by her brother, Robert V. DiMatteo.
She is succeeded by Herbert V. Hackman, Jr., husband; her son Jeff (Rhoda) Hackman of
Spanish Fort, AL; her daughters Sara (Mike) Brown of Atmore, AL, and Margie (Gene)
Pandolfi of Brandon, MS; and her sister Carole J. Lattomus of Wilmington, DE. She has
five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Hackman was very active in the Atmore community and was very proud of her
service to the community through the Red Cross, and especially her role in the
establishment of the Welcome Center in Heritage Park. She loved the beaches of both the
Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Coast.
A celebration of life will be held in the coming weeks at Johnson-Quimby Chapel in
Atmore, AL at a date to be announced later, followed by a memorial service the next day at
Saint Anna’s in Poarch, AL.