Kim Chavis
September 13, 2021
Mr. Kim Chavis, 64, was a native of Pensacola, Fla. and a resident of Atmore.
He passed away on Sept. 11, 2021.
Mr. Chavis was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Hooper; and brother, Ed Chavis. Kim is survived by his wife, Ms. Chip Chavis; children, Rob (Riannon) Chavis, Brian (Cherie) Chavis, James Manning, Michelle (Levi) Rose and Stanley Allen (Sheri) Myers; father, C.E. (Margaret) Chavis; sisters, Tami (Charles) Buzbee, Cindy (David) Wilson, Patsy (Kenneth) Nall and Lourinda Woods; brother, Steven (Annette) Chavis; grandson, Chaz Chavis; and great-granddaughter, Emma Marie.
A family memorial will be held at a later time.
Laura Murl Kimmons
September 11, 2021
Laura Murl Kimmons went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son in law, Tonia (Tony) Wilson. Laura has lived a Christian life and has enjoyed life as a homemaker, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved going to yard sales and decorating. Her favorite color was red. She had a collection of various porcelain dolls. She loved to laugh and has always had a big heart and a sense of humor. She loved getting her hair done and going to church. She was “One of a Kind”. She loved the Brownsville Revival.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Mack Kimmons; father, William Benjamin Johnson; Mamie Lee Johnson and eight brothers and sisters.
Laura is survived by daughter, Tammy Lynn Gibson (Cookie); son, Marvin Earl Emmons, Jr. (Tonya); daughter, Tonia Renae Wilson (Tony); son, Clifton Eugene Emmons (Evelyn); son, James Leon Emmons (Deana); very special grandson, Tony Dewayne Emmons and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM. Pastor Tim Floyd will be officiating.
Interment will be at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Austin Emmons, Tony Emmons, Quinton Emmons, Arnold Gilmore, Jackie Wayne Carnley, Kevin Carnley, Johnny Johnson and Jackie Johnson.
Honorary pallbearer will be Ethan Wilson.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Samuel (Sammy) Wayne Garrett
September 10, 2021
Samuel (Sammy) Wayne Garrett, 50, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away on September 6, 2021.
Mr. Garrett was born in Atmore, AL, and resided in Bay Springs, FL. His occupation was a millwright. He took pride in his work. Sammy was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. You could find him on the river or in the woods. His smile was contagious and he enjoyed picking at those he loved to make smile.
He left behind his beloved daughter, Taylor Garrett, grandson Aden Wayne Garrett, his best friend Kelly Garrett, mother Margaret Garrett, father “Sambo” Garrett, brother Shane (Jann) Garrett, and sister Tina (Keith) Garrison, nieces, nephews, and many other family members whom he loved dearly.
Sammy’s friends were just as important as family to him. Families including Lewis, Caro, McCullough, Price, Perry, Martin, Gindl, Hall and too many to mention. You know who you are and the Garrett family will continue to value your friendship.
Funeral services will be held at Eastern Gate on 09/11/2021 at 1985 W 9 Mile Rd in Pensacola. Friends are invited to the visitation times of 1pm with service following at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Go Fund Me to assist with the funeral costs.
The family thanks everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers as they grieve during this hard time.
A visitation for Samuel will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534, followed by a funeral service from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Norman Bernard Bankston
September 8, 2021
Norman Bernard Bankston, 50, of Jay, Florida, passed away Saturday September 4, 2021. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 11, 1970. He was raised in Hammond, Louisiana, and moved to Cantonment, Florida, in 2000.
Norman married his “Sunshine” Jackie Morris on April 21, 2001. God blessed them with twins, his Princess, Madeline Mae Estelle Bankston and his Rompy Doo, Norman “Kinion” Bankston. They were his pride and joy. They moved to Jay, Florida, in 2005. Norman was a butcher by trade.
Norman was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Norman and Grace Larkin, and his paternal grandparents, Phillip and Lola Bankston.
Norman is survived by his wife and children; mother, Diane(Jimmy) Sanders; father, Gary(Roxanna) Bankston; brothers: Brad(Megan) Bankston, Jason(Brianna) Bankston, and James Michael(Courtney) Sanders; mother in law, Linda Morris; sister in law, Mendy(John) Schrader. Uncle Cootie is survived by five nieces and four nephews. Norman also leaves behind, his shadow, Chip the Wonder Dog.
He loved to hunt, fish, spend time with his family, and gossip with his buddies.
Brother Patrick Salter will perform his Home Going Service at Pine Level Baptist Church in Jay, Florida, Friday September 10, 2021, at 2 p.m. The visitation for friends will be from 1-2 p.m. Burial in church cemetery will immediately follow the service.
Douglas Ryland
September 8, 2021
Douglas Ryland, 77 of Davisville, FL. passed away September 5, 2021 in Davisville. He was born on December 14, 1943 to the late Edward and Minnie Jackson Ryland. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 57 years Beverly Godwin Ryland; granddaughter Anni Jordan; son in law Joe Murray; siblings Mary Lee Ryland Brooks, J.E. Ryland and Bobby Joe Ryland.
He is survived by his children Regina Murray of Parker, CO; Vicki (Tony) Jordan of Pace, FL; Pamela (Wendell) Nelson of Addison, TX; one sister Jeanette Brown of Molino, FL; five grandchildren Megan (Connor), Rachel, Emili, Ana, and Joey.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10 AM at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ramond Kimmons, Wendell Nelson, Mike Geneux, Roger Brown, Tanner Roberson and Ricky Brooks. Honorary pallbearer will be Warren Roberson.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 9 AM until 9:30 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Christian Tyler Roye
September 8, 2021
Christian Tyler Roye, age 22, died August 27th in Biloxi, MS from a lifelong seizure disorder. It was his Big Grandmas’s birthday. His life had barely begun. He was the smartest man I’ve ever met. He could’ve ruled the world. He just wanted to be in it.
Born in Brewton Alabama, he attended TR Miller through 6th grade, he played football for Brewton starting at the age of five, and spoke of that time of his life with great happiness. He attended Gulf Breeze after that, and refused to play for their team, saying he would never be disloyal to Brewton…he never played football again. He graduated from Watford City High in North Dakota, where he still holds several weightlifting records, as well as the record for Standing Long Jump.
Trained as an X-Ray Tech for the oilfield, he loved the gym and bodybuilding was his passion. He loved to fish, watch Alabama football, and dominated League of Legends as a Diamond Ranked player. He was awaiting shoulder-graft surgery to get back to the field
He was preceded in death by his Big Grandma Laura Calhoun Hawthorne, Jay, FL, and his Nana and Pawpaw Jim and Lillian Roye, Flomaton , AL.
He left behind his parents, Mike Roye of Killdeer, ND and Sally Rowell of Biloxi, MS, and his Big Brother, Mikey Roye and Sister-in-Law Kielah LaFountaine, and two nieces, Royalty and Lillian Roye of Killdeer, ND. Grandparents Susan and Leon Cominsky of Baker, FL and Melvin Rowell of Jacksonville, FL. Aunts and Uncles, Kristi Rowell Macks and JR Macks, Jay, FL, Mathew Hanks, Flomaton, AL, Adam and Heather Rowell of Jacksonville, FL, Chris and Robin Wiggins, Jacksonville, FL, Jason and Doty Roye, Pensacola, FL, Brian and Lisa Roye, Mobile, AL, Chris and Kim Roye, Freeport, FL and Danielle and Tim Strickland, Foley, AL. And many cousins.
Memorial services were held at Jay Funeral Chapel, Jay, FL on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Martha Davis Massey
September 8, 2021
Martha Davis Massey, 94, went peacefully to be with the Lord September 4, 2021. Martha is preceded in death by her husband Paul H Massey, her mother Annie Davis, her father Wiley F. Davis, 5 brothers, 4 sisters, and granddaughter Lora Lynn Chastang. Martha is survived by her daughter Paula Ann Austin, her granddaughter Leslie Austin, and her great-granddaughters Brittany Chastang, Alonna Perry and Finley Chance. They will all surely miss their mother and “Mamaw”. She was the hub of her family, enjoyed cooking big meals and was loved by all. She will surely be missed.
Martha was a retail manager for 25 years in Pensacola, Florida. She was Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Vidalia, Georgia. She attended Plainview Baptist Church where she was an active member of the Joyful Seniors, Benevolent Committee and volunteered at Vacation Bible School.
The Funeral Service will take place at 10am on Monday, September 13th at Fort Barrancas National Cemetery with Rev. Bill Flannigan officiating. A procession will leave Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 9AM.
In Lieu of sending flowers, Martha would prefer your kind contributions be made in her honor to the Outreach and Benevolent committees at Plainview Baptist Church.
Ronald Louis Wedgeworth
September 8, 2021
Mr. Ronald “Ronny” Louis Wedgeworth, age 66, passed away, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Atmore, AL. He had resided most of his life in Flomaton, AL. He was co-owner of Wedgeworth Roofing Company. He was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Mr. Wedgeworth, enjoyed playing golf, woodworking with his grandsons. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in sports, and eating a “Good steak at the Gather”.
Mr. Wedgeworth is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Louis (Codie) Wedegworth, of Flomaton, AL; his loving wife of forty-three years, Katherine Wedgeworth of Flomaton, AL; two daughters, Rachael (Tommy) Knowles, of Flomaton, AL; Memory (Shane) Rollin, of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Mike (Nancy) Wedgeworth, of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Brenda (Jeff) Spann, of Flomaton, AL; four grandchildren, Anna Knowles, Lori Knowles, Will Rollin, Colton Rollin, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Jonathan Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at Little Escambia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Doug Norsworthy, Steve Stanton, Speedy Nelson., Keith Lisenby, Will Rollin, CJ Spann.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Spann, Michael (Lil. Mike) Wedgeworth.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Kimberly Anne Brewton
September 8, 2021
Kimberly Anne Brewton, 52, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on September 2, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to her parents, David Clarke and Linda Howard Jasinski, and she moved to Cantonment in 1986.
Kim is survived by a son, Anthony Brewton (Michaeline); daughter, Amber McGlothren; brother, Christopher Clarke (Latisha); sister, Tracy Garrett (Lynn); stepbrother, Gregory Jasinski (Shanna); father, David Clarke (Sandra); mother, Linda Jasinski; three grandchildren, Matthew, Levi and Riley; niece, Brittany; three nephews, Jacob, Wyatt and Dylan; along with several aunts, uncles, and friends.
As a graduate of Euclid High, Kim was employed by Cox Cable for 18 yrs. More recently at Liberty Church North Campus in the nursery. She was also a Mary Kay representative. As a young woman Kim loved to fish and listen to Prince. She loved her church family. Kim was a kind and caring soul willing to help others, unselfishly, at any time. Kim was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 22, 2021, at Liberty Church North Campus, 9420 Music Lane. Pensacola, Florida, at 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Liberty Church. North Campus. Covid protocols will be observed.
Melba Ernestine “Jackie” Brown
September 7, 2021
Melba Ernestine “Jackie” Brown, age 94, passed away on August 31, 2021 in Century, FL.
She was born on May 22, 1927 in Bratt, FL to the late Ernest and Katie Davis Hall.
She was a longtime member of Atmore First Assembly of God Church where she helped organize a senior group called “Celebrate”.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hubert Lewis Brown; her grandson, Carey Brown and her siblings, Martez Rutherford, Julia Johnson, Betty Wells and Jerry
Hall.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Donna) Brown of Grand Island, FL and Joey (Jamie) Brown of Spanish Fort, AL; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Bratt-Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Bratt- Godwin Cemetery.