Mallory Kenneth “Bud” Waters
June 29, 2021
Mallory Kenneth “Bud” Waters, beloved husband, father and paw-paw passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021 at the age of 83.
Bud was born on July 8, 1937, in Pensacola, Florida to Velma Marie Waters and Francis Eugene Waters. Bud grew up in the community of Brownsville as a “Brownsville Boy,” and graduated from Pensacola High School in 1957. That same year, he began working at Southern Bell Telephone company and met the love of his life, Eleanor “Faye” Davis, who he married on June 23, 1959. Bud worked at Southern Bell Telephone Company for the next 39 years until his retirement in August of 1996. During his 39-year tenure at Southern Bell (and then Bell South) he would connect the people of Pensacola via phone and work all over the city, taking in everything Pensacola had to offer.
Bud personified the “old” city of Pensacola and was a true southerner. He loved to play baseball in his younger years, mullet-fish, and tend to his gardens, which he did all his life. He also loved watching Alabama football with his grandchildren. Although what he loved most, besides his family, was raising and showing chickens, specifically Black Rosecomb Bantams. He was renowned for his Black Rosecombs, travelling all over the country and winning countless poultry shows. He also acted as a judge on multiple occasions. He was a lifetime member of both the American Bantam Association and the American Poultry Association and was a longtime exhibitor/judge in the poultry show at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
Bud is preceded in death by his parents, Velma and Francis Waters along with nine siblings. He is survived by one sister, Joyce Waters Pierce; his devoted wife of 62 years, Faye Waters; daughter, Dina Place (Stephen); daughter, Wendy “Kym” Fuqua (Talmadge); son, Kenneth Waters (Annette); six grandchildren, Ryan Brown (Krissey), Dylan Brown, Derek Waters (Lauren), Audie Waters (Kayla), Mallory Davis (Chris), Casey Fuqua (Jenna) and eight great-grandchildren.
Bud never met a stranger or judged a soul. No matter how long it had been, right when he saw you, you were in for a “well, hello there!” like no time had gone by. He never forgot a face or the specific nickname that he had given you, as there were many. There are some people that the world cannot handle because they are larger than life. And as the great John Wayne, someone Bud admired, once said about himself, “I am the stuff men are made of.” So was Bud. He will be missed forever and longer.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until the funeral service begins at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens on Pine Forest Road in Pensacola, Florida.
Active Pallbearers will be Derek Waters, Audie Waters, Casey Fuqua, Christopher “Chrissy” Davis, Wendell South and Kirk Waters.
Finally, the family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Ascension Sacred Heart for the wonderful, around-the-clock care provided to Bud.
Edgar Levon Croley
June 28, 2021
Mr. Edgar Levon Croley, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his Century, FL residence. He was born in Atmore, AL and was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved working as a Yard Foreman and Switchman with L&N/CSX Railroad for a number of years prior to his retirement. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. Mr. Croley attended Pineview Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Delia Croley; a son, David Levon Croley; five brothers and one sister.
He is survived by a daughter, Angela Croley of Century, FL; one granddaughter, Cheryl (Wayne) Ward of Century, FL; three great-grandchildren, Hayley, Lainey, and David.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. James Peacock and Bro. Al Bethea officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joey Croley, Patrick Henderson, Sean Henderson, Clint Lowery, David Ward, Tim Johnson
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideon’s International at gideons.org
Dorothy Ann Dorriety
June 28, 2021
Dorothy Ann Dorriety, also known as “DeeDee” or “Dot”, age 79, passed away on June 16, 2021 in Atmore, AL. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Huxford, AL to the late W.C. “Jack” and Luverne Parker Dorriety. May you rest in peace in the arms of angels. You are loved and will be dearly missed.
She was a wonderful mother, beloved aunt and sister. She was a hard worker and had a sense of humor like no other. She has been a true friend to so
many and has enriched the lives of many nurses and coworkers throughout the years. During her registered nursing career of many years, she proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 until 1962. She worked as the Director of Nursing for Atmore Community Hospital and the Alabama State Prison System, Holman and Fountain. She also was employed with The University of South Alabama Burn Unit and at the same time
worked as the Director of Health Services at the Albert P. Brewer Development Center in Mobile, where she retired.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mark Anthony Carlquist; two brothers, Winston Dorriety and Herston Dorriety, her sister-in-law, Kathy Dorriety and her great niece, Elizabeth Dorriety.
She is survived by her brothers, John (Joyce) Dorriety of Atmore, AL and Roy Dorriety of Attalla, AL; her nieces (girls), Jonice Dorriety Casey, Caroline Prater and Catherine Casey; nephews, great nieces and great nephews, Jimmy Dorriety; John David (Candace) Dorriety; Davison Dorriety and Findley Dorriety; Greg (Donna) Dorriety; Will Dorriety; Allison (Jay) Newman; Miles Newman, Alexander Newman and William Newman; her sister-in-law, Gwen Dorriety and her beloved Stella.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Father Gordon Milsted officiating.
Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Curtis Edward “Bobo” Beck, Sr.
June 25, 2021
Curtis Edward Beck, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the age of 79. Curtis was born in Atmore, Alabama on July 2, 1941 to the late Charles Elmer Beck and Bertie Evelyn Freeman Beck.
He served a period of time in the Army, later working as a machinist and as a maintenance supervisor for Mobil Offshore. Curtis enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling local and abroad.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bertie Beck; sister, Evelyn Hill; and brother, Bobby Beck.
Curtis is survived by his daughter, Marie (Jason) Henson; sons, Curtis (Susan) Beck, Jr and Brandon Beck; brothers, Charles (Gleide) Beck and Bill Beck; nieces, Lori, Angela Haber and Hannah Beck; nephews, Aubrey Hill, Randy, Mike and Vincent Beck, Charles Leonard Beck; and numerous grandchildren, great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Randy Beck, Mike Beck, Bill Beck, Ronnie Grimes, Bryan, and Billy Pavliaris.
Funeral services were held at 2PM, Monday, June 21, 2021 at Faith Chapel North.
Stanley Otis Stuart
June 25, 2021
Stanley Otis Stuart, 68, of Atmore, Alabama, passed away on June 17, 2021.
He was born to parents Holt and Jeanette Stuart, on July 4, 1952, in Atmore, Alabama.
Stan graduated from Escambia County High School in 1970 and went on to major in Criminal Justice at Auburn University. Stan served in law enforcement as Chief Deputy for the Escambia County Alabama Sheriff’s Department and Chief of Police for the Poarch Creek Band of Indians Reservation.
Stan is survived by his wife, Jan Hall Stuart; son, Eric Stuart (Angela) of Walnut Hill, FL and daughter, Rebecca Stuart Durbin (Blaine) of Spanish Fort, AL; his four grandchildren, Dillan and Lane Stuart and Audrey and Kari Anne Durbin; his sister, Karen Stuart Dickey (Ron) of Gadsden, AL and his brother, Michael Stuart of Walnut Hill, FL.
He is preceded in death by parents, Holt and Jeanette Stuart and brother, Kenneth Stuart.
Stan was a member of First Baptist Church of Atmore, Alabama. Stan enjoyed being outside, gardening and tinkering.
A Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, June 20, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Atmore.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideons International.
Gloria Beasley Gilman
June 20, 2021
Mrs. Gloria Beasley Gilman, 71 of Bratt, FL passed away June 19, 2021, in Pensacola, FL. She was born on October 16, 1949, in Atmore, AL to the late Ray and Priscilla Howell Beasley. Mrs. Gilman was a nurse at Greenlawn Hospital in Atmore for many years and later worked as a private duty nurse before she retired. After retiring, she loved reading her Bible, being involved in all of her grandchildren’s activities and spending time at the camp at Hubbard’s Landing with her family. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt and was a member of the Senior Ladies Sunday School Class.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Gilman; two sons, James (Donna) Gilman and Philip (Heather) Gilman of Bratt, FL; her sister, Raeanne (Jimmy) Long of Loxley, AL; her brother, Ray, Jr. (Penny) Beasley of Robertsdale, AL; four grandchildren, Kyla (Jeff) Furman, Amber Gilman, J.P. Gilman, Jamison Gilman; numerous nieces, nephews and many other loved ones and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Family Life Center at the First Baptist Church of Bratt with Pastor Josh Long officiating. Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be J.P. Gilman, Jeff Furman, Jimmy Long, Sr., Brad Johnson, Ray Beasley, Jr. and Ray Beasley, III.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Ladies Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 21, 2021, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mable Edna Hogan
June 19, 2021
In His infinite wisdom, Almighty God bent down and whispered to one of His children, “Come with me, my daughter, for it’s time to go home,” and so it was that Monday, May 31, 2021, God closed the eyes of our beloved Mable Edna Hogan (Mamaw) one month and one day short of her 100th birthday.
Mable was born July 1, 1921 in McCullough, Alabama to the late Hattie and Henry Goodson. She is preceded in death by her five siblings; Gerald, Paul, Lillian, Juanita and Ruby; her dear husband, Oscar W. Hogan; her beloved daughters, Marilyn Caraway Ellis and Melba Caraway Leonard and her grandsons, Jody Caraway and Shane Worthy.
Mable was an engaging, witty, and exuberant person who loved her family, telling stories, listening to gospel music, cooking for loved ones, attending church, singing in the choir, and listening to Billy Graham and David Jeremiah preach. Her beautiful smile lit up any room, and her infectious laugh made her someone you wanted to be near.
She worked at International Paper Company in Mobile, AL for over 30 years and sang in the choir at Dauphin Way Baptist Church in Mobile for many years. Later in life, she attended Brooks Memorial Baptist Church in Atmore.
She leaves to cherish fond memories her son, Billy Caraway (Becky Caraway), her daughter, Mary Beth Keith (David Keith) and her son-in-law, Cecil
Ellis. She also will be greatly missed by her eight grandchildren, Kathy Ellis Trawick (Tony Trawick), Rob Ellis (Sonya Ellis), David Ellis, Jill Ellis Tatum (Lance Tatum), Jeff Caraway, Emma Kate Keith, Connor Keith and Owen Keith; her nine great-grandchildren, Ryan Trawick (Kelly Trawick), Brittany Trawick, Rachel Ellis Lindell (Rob Lindell), Blake Ellis, Zachary Ellis, Thad Tatum, Zoe Tatum, Matthew Worthy (Karita Worthy) and Mitchell Worthy and her great-great grandkids, Magnolia, Ezekiel and Jordan Worthy and Harper and Hudson Lindell. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Her fun-loving spirit and energy will be missed by all. Her influence will remain in the lives of all who knew her.
In closing, we are extremely grateful for the loving care given by Marilyn and Cecil Ellis over the last several years and the care given by Mary Beth Keith and her family over the last year. Mable Hogan was so loved. Most of all, we would like to give the glory to God for a life well-lived.
Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Rev. James Boyd officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Vera Mae Powell
June 19, 2021
Vera Mae Powell passed away June 13, 2021, in Pensacola, FL. She was born on May 27, 1924, in Century, FL.
She is survived by her children, Jack C. Powell, Jr., Jimmie L. Powell, Mary Ann Magee, and Francis E. Powell; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating.
Burial was at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Barrett, James Scott, Fred Blum, Kenny Mayes, Ralph, and Mike Moore.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
Stephen C. Sidner
June 19, 2021
Stephen C. Sidner, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, peacefully surrounded by those he loved dearly.
Born December 22, 1941, Steve grew up in a large family in Pensacola, FL. He excelled in school, graduating from PHS with honors; and was recognized on the Deans List in college several times. Steve served in the United States Army during Vietnam until he was medically discharged due to a ruptured appendix.
Steve married the love of his life, Evelyn in 1967. Their sons Steve and Scott followed quickly and the family continued their journey in Pensacola, where Steve worked in the construction industry. He was an iron worker by trade, and spent the last 30 years as a loyal employee to Specialty Contractors. At nearly 80 years old, Steve was known to outperform the younger guys, always taking pride in his abilities.
Steve loved fishing, enjoyed softball and was an avid league bowler at Felton Bowling Alley for years. Steve, known by most as “Pops”, was adopted by many thru the years as an honorary grandpa. Steve’s greatest joy in life was watching his grandchildren succeed. He rarely missed a baseball game, cheer competition, football game, swim meet or car race. Steve made sure he was there for those babies!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Margaret Sidner; and his adoring wife, Evelyn.
He is survived by his sons, Steve (Lynn) Sidner and Scott (Serena) Sidner, 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers; two sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.
Steve will be laid to rest beside Evelyn on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Mitchell’s Cemetery in Seminole, AL. Pallbearers will be
Dayton Sidner, Brandin Sidner, Camden Sidner, Easton Sidner, Falcon Sidner and Patrick Perdue.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Jaidan August Peters
June 16, 2021
Jaidan August Peters, 4-years old, of Walnut Hill, FL passed away on June 5, 2021, in Pensacola, FL. He was born on May 10, 2017 in Pensacola, FL to Levi and Samantha Macks Peters.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda Lynn Hubbard Peters and his uncle, Chris Henderson.
He is survived by his parents, Levi and Samantha Peters of Walnut Hill, FL; his grandfather, Erich Peters of Canoe, AL; his grandmother, Nancy Peters of Pace, FL; his grandparents, Sam and Cheryl Macks of Century, FL; his siblings, Levi Jordan Peters, Brylee Ann Peters and Samuel Colton Peters; his aunts and uncles, Austin (Trisha) Macks, Skyler (Elizabeth) Macks, Ericka (Victor) Peters- Quesada, Isaiah Peters, and Caleb Peters, along with many loving family and friends.
Jaidan is dearly loved by his parents, siblings, and all his family and friends. Jaidan made friends effortlessly and was a joy to be around; he always had a smile on his face. Jaidan enjoyed drawing, singing, and listening to music about Jesus. He loved the color purple and going to imaginary school. Jaidan didn’t like to eat a lot, but loved “kid coffee” and toast. He would often help make his own toast with lots of extra butter. Jaidan’s ZeeZee (Grandmother) often had a special drawer with bubble gum just for him. Jaidan enjoyed taking the wagon to feed the pigs and cows whom he named One, Two, and Three. He loved the everyday trips with his Daddy to pick his siblings up from school and always greeted them with his precious smile and a sweet hello. Jaidan’s nickname was “little monkey” because he was always found on his mom’s hip or by her side.
Funeral service was held Friday, June 11, 2021 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating. Interment followed at Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens in Walnut Hill, FL.
Active pallbearers were Austin Macks, Skyler Macks, Caleb Peters and Isaiah Peters.
Honorary pallbearers were Keith McCann, Robby McCann and Larry McCann.