Mrs. Grace Long (Mammy)
April 20, 2022
Mrs. Grace Long (Mammy) of McDavid, FL; went to her heavenly home Tuesday, April 19, 2022 in Jay, FL. Mammy was born in Lakeland, FL; February 15, 1927. She was a resident of McDavid most of her life and a member of Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church. As the family matriarch, Mammy’s mission in life was to nurture and feed anyone who came to visit. She was loved and will be remembered and dearly missed.
Survivors include: one son Jimmy (RaeAnne) Long, of Robertsdale, AL; two daughters, Nancy (Ron) Harris, of Cantonment, FL; and Christy (Scobie) Wilcoxon, of McDavid, FL; six grandchildren, Jimmy Long, Jr, Monica Johnson, Lisette Brester, Charlene Stanton, Ashley Jacobi, Kinsey Milner, twelve great-grandchildren, and three great -great- grandchildren.
Her husband, Tommie Dew Long, her parents, Louis Brown and Ruth Pauline Townson Brown and her siblings Paul Brown, Billy Brown and Anna Brown Thomley preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery at 12:00 PM with Rev. Willie Oglesbee presiding.
Jean Ellen Carpenter Carlson
April 20, 2022
Jean Ellen Carpenter Carlson at the age of 62 passed away on April 14,2022 in Pensacola, Florida. Ellen was born in Loudens County Columbus Mississippi on September 27, 1959. Her parents were David Cresswell Carpenter Jr. and Zita Jane Montgomery Carpenter.
Ellen lived her primary years with her parents in a farming/Mennonite community in Macon, MS. The pecan orchards and the fields of cotton and soybeans of the countryside are where Ellen grew up feeling she was blessed to live free and unbounded. Eventually, Ellen and her family came to Pensacola where her grandmothers and Aunt lived. Ellen found a whole new family of friends awaited her here and she developed strong bonds of friendships that would last a lifetime and beyond.
After graduating from Pine Forest High School, Ellen became a nurse and worked as a traveling contract nurse. In addition to nursing, she worked in retail sales. She enjoyed going to church, traveling, eating out, shopping, and going to the movies. Ellen cared very much for the comfort and care of others. She truly embodied the command of Christ to “love our neighbors as ourselves” and “whatever you do for the least of these you do for me”. Many of us wrestle daily with unforgiveness and regret but Ellen had the gift of joy. She always maintained a hopeful outlook that Jesus Christ could and would turn any situation and any person in any circumstance toward his promise of eternal life. Her hope was in a heavenly place and a heavenly King where all would be well and there is no more sorrow and no more pain. Ellen was a kindhearted person and had a love for people that many others had long ago given up on.
She was preceded in death by her father David Carpenter Jr. of Macon, MS and her husband Robert “Buddy” Carlson of Pensacola, FL. She is survived by her mother Jane Carpenter of Sneads, FL, her only son Robert Carlson (Randi) of Pensacola, FL, her grandson Quinton Carlson, nephews Terry Macks (April) (Hayleigh) (Hannah) of Pensacola, Joseph Davis (Keaton) of Pensacola, FL, Nieces, Emily Davis (Isiah) of Pensacola, FL, Nicole Jordan (Trenton) of New Port News, VA, and her sister Doanie Ashby (Matthew) of Jackson, MS. and many beloved and cherished friends and family too numerous to name.
There will be a memorial on Sunday April 24,2022 at 5:00 pm at Calvary Bible Fellowship 10460 Motley Ct. Pensacola, FL 32514.
John “Ray” McKinley
April 19, 2022
Mr. John “Ray” McKinley, age 88, passed away, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, peacefully at his home in Atmore, AL. He was born in McCullough, AL; and resided most of his life in Atmore, AL. He was a member of Liberty Church of Atmore. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mr. and Mrs. John Alfred (Lee Ila Allen) McKinley, three sons, Tony McKinley, Donald McKinley, Joseph McKinley, one step-son, James David Odom, several brothers, and sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-two years, Lillie McKinley, of Atmore, AL; two sons, Andy McKinley, of Atmore, AL; Mitchell (Sandra) McKinley, of Atmore, AL; step-son, Timothy Odon, of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Janice Bush, of Robertsdale, AL; Judy (Grady) Harris, of Flomaton, AL; Barbara (Johnny) Burkett, of Atmore, AL; one brother, Billy (Joyce) Stinson, of Uriah, AL; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial service will be held Monday, April 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM at Liberty Church with Rev. Fred Brumett, and Rev. Tim Wetzel officiating.
Beverly Kimmons Schuster
April 15, 2022
Beverly Kimmons Schuster, 61 of Pensacola, FL passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022.
Beverly was born in Atmore, AL, on October 23, 1960, to Talbert and Nila (Beck) Kimmons. She finished at Ernest Ward High School at 16 and went on to Faulkner College. She kept up her work in the medical field at Ascension Sacred Heart where she ultimately passed away from brain cancer.
She is preceded in death by her father, Talbert Kimmons.
Beverly is survived by her daughters, Karli, Jaime and her husband Logan; mother, Nila; brother, Randy Murph and his sons, Joe and Josh; special friend, Kenneth Beck; aunt, Terri Beck and son, Burton Beck, Jr.
Beverly donated her body to science. Her hope was it might help save a life.
James Rickey Dunn
April 15, 2022
Mr. James Rickey Dunn, age 61, passed away, Friday, March 25, 2022, peacefully at his home in Flomaton, AL. He was born in Mobile, AL; and had resided most of his life in Flomaton, AL.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Clinton Dunn, and grandparents, John and Genieve Biggs, and Jimmy and Jesse Dunn.
Mr. Dunn is survived by his mother, Carolyn Boutwell, of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Tod (Vanessa) Dunn, of Century, FL; one sister, Patricia Dunn, of Flomaton, AL; one nephew, Jeremy Dunn, of Flomaton, two nieces, Lisa Dunn Hagan, of Flomaton, AL; and Amanda Dunn Kyser, of Mobile, AL.
Private service will be held at a later date.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jerry Winston Dees
April 14, 2022
Jerry Winston Dees passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the age of 86.
Jerry was born to Clinton Lee and Josephine Joyner Dees on March 26, 1936 in Jay, Florida.
Jerry graduated from Tate High School, the class of 1954. He served in the army before retiring from the St Regis/Champion Paper Company after 42 years. Jerry was an avid fisherman and he loved working with his cows. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Frances McCrory Dees; a brother, Milford Lee Dees (Patricia); two daughters, Suzette Dees Cooper (Eddie) and Paula Lynne Hendrix (Garry); one son, Tony Winston Dees (Melanie); seven grandchildren, Lindsay Hendrix Davis (Nick), Joshua Ryan Cooper (Destini), Rebecca Lynne Szuch (Logan), Jeffrey Edwin Cooper (Stephanie), Jacob Wales Hendrix, Colby Winston Dees (Savannah), and Aaron Clint Dees (Madilynn); six great-grandchildren, and one on the way.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Highland Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.
The family would like to thank Jeanette and all the staff of Covenant Hospice for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Covenant Hospice.
April 14, 2022
Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Weaver, age 52, passed away, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Pensacola, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was employed with Tribal Police of Poarch Band of Creek Indians for many years. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and Friendly Holiness Church.
Mr. Weaver valued his time he got to spend with his family and friends, he always loved to prank and joke with them all. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed motorcycles, and race cars. He was a loving husband, a great father, and will be missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Charlene Rolin Weaver.
He is survived by his father, James “Red” Weaver, of Poarch, AL; loving wife of three years, Brittany Weaver, of Poarch, AL; two sons, Hunter Smith, of Mobile, AL; Hayden Weaver, of Poarch, AL; one daughter, Hayla Weaver, of Poarch, AL; one brother, Daniel (Tracey) Weaver, of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Frankie (Shane) Haskew, of Brewton, AL; Christy Warren, of Excel, AL; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at McCullough Christian Center with Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial was at New Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee Fountain, Steven Bradley, Joey Williams, Lucas Gibson, Kyler McGlothren, and Brandon Lolly.
Honorary pallbearers were Brad Tolbert, and Dewitt Carter.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC. are in charge of all arrangements.
Rusty Lee Johnson
April 14, 2022
Mr. Rusty Lee Johnson, age 52, passed away, Sunday, April 10, 2022, peacefully at his home in Perdido, AL. He was born in Atmore, AL; and resided most of his life in Gulf Shores, AL. He retired from driving a bus with many years of service.
Mr. Johnson valued his time he got to spend with his family, and friends. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, driving buses for schools and for the special needs children for their Olympics. He enjoyed going to Mardi Gras.
He is preceded in death by his father, Mr. Willie D. Johnson.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Martha Lambeth, of Perdido, AL; two brothers, Ricky Johnson, of Perdido, AL; Randy Johnson, of Perdido, AL; two half-sisters, Kiesha Mothershed, of Atmore, AL; Kallie Mothershed, of Atmore, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Pastor, Audrey McAroy, and Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 6:00 PM until service time at 7:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Jerry Darnell Wiggins
April 9, 2022
Jerry Darnell Wiggins, age 73, of McDavid, FL passed away on April 4, 2022 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on September 17, 1948 in Century, FL to Clifton and Doris McClammy Wiggins. He retired from Masland Carpets. He loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. One of his favorite things was to sit on his front porch and wave as people drove by.
One of Jerry’s favorite sayings was “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!”
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Simmons Wiggins; his son, Randy Wiggins of McDavid, FL; his daughters, Alicia Wiggins (Tony Godwin) of Brewton, AL and Sherry Wiggins (Kenneth) Roley of Davisville, FL; his brothers, Donnie Wiggins of McDavid, FL and David Wiggins of McDavid, FL; his sister, Rita Nichols of Atmore, AL along with seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tyler Roley officiating. Interment will follow at Crary Memorial Cemetery in McDavid, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Tony Godwin, Kenneth Roley, Jon Thorp, David Harrington, Aaron “Pee Wee” Killiam and Clayton Simmons.
Honorary pallbearers will be Freddie Fillingim and Paul Walston.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 11:30 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Kenny Ray Pierson, Jr.
April 6, 2022
Kenny Ray Pierson, Jr. passed away on March 30, 2022 at the age of 47. He was born on March 18, 1977 in Pensacola, Florida. Kenny worked for Timber Contractors as a logger.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raymond “Bum” and Jeanette Pierson; and his paternal great grandparents, Raymond L. and Rose Pierson.
Kenny is survived by his two sons, Kenneth Ray Pierson, II and Kolton Pierson; daughter, Kensley Pierson; parents, Kenneth Ray, Sr. and Shannon Holmes Pierson; sister, Alexis Pierson; niece, Kenleigh Bienias; aunt and uncle, Acie and Brenda Dickerson; aunt, Barbara Joyner; and uncle. Jeff Holmes.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Cora Baptist Church Cemetery, Jay, Florida.
The family will receive friends at 10AM prior to services.