Gween Dale “Pop/Big Daddy” Findley
February 27, 2021
Mr. Gween Dale “Pop/Big Daddy” Findley, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home in Flomaton, Alabama.
Mr. Findley was born in Century, FL and had resided in Flomaton, AL for most of his life. He was an employee with St. Regis Paper Company, a salesman with Turner Chevrolet in Brewton and G&G Motors in East Brewton, AL. His hobbies were working, spending time with his family, loving his grandchildren, going on vacation with his family, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Pleasant Home Holiness Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Voncille Findley; brother, Russell Findley and grandson by love, James Fuqua.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elvennia Findley of Flomaton, AL; three sons, Greg Findley (DeAnna Ross) of Flomaton, AL, Destry (Tammy) Findley of Flomaton, AL and Jack Taylor of Montgomery, AL; two daughters, Kris (Todd) White of Pollard, AL and Katie Findley of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Judy (Woodrow) Courtney of Flomaton, AL; sister-in-law, Karen Cash of Flomaton, AL; special aunt, Beulah Nisewonger; four grandchildren, Blakelee (Bo) Ramer, Peyton (Tyler) Smith, Cade White and Paige Findley; special great-great nieces, Lyla Rolin and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, brothers and sisters-in-law and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Johnson and Bro. Brian Richburg officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pleasant Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, February 26, 2021 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Cade White, Marion Cooper, Gene Carpenter, Jack Taylor, Wendell Richburg and David Nisewonger.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ed Richburg, Guin Butler, Woodrow Courtney and Tony Richburg.
Mary E. Coleman
February 27, 2021
ln Loving memory of our Mother Mary E. Coleman
Mary E. Coleman went home to be with God, Jesus and Dad on February 24, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Buel Coleman; mother, Ollie Sapp; sister, Edith Commins; and brother, Curtis Broadway.
Mary is survived by her children: Rick (Margie) Coleman, Bobby (Julie) Coleman, Tammy Coleman, Andy (Linda) Coleman, John (Theresa) Coleman, and Denise (Randy) Burkett; grandchildren: Stephanie (Arnold) Gilmore, Katie Richards, James (Jenna) Coleman, Jeffrey Coleman, Wesley (Victoria) Coleman, Cassie Coleman, and Autumn Burkett; great-grandchildren: Cash Wilson, Thia Richards, Lane Coleman, Marcus Coleman, Logan Coleman, and Kyler Myrick; siblings: Helen Harlow, May Ramsey, Janice Sellers, Tommy Broadway, and Thaxton Broadway; and many nieces and nephews that she loved very much.
Mom will be missed by many that loved her like a second Mom, Sister, Best Friend or the Angel that touched their lives. She always had the best hugs that soothed the souls that she touched or kind words for everyone that she met.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, March 2, 2O2I at 11:00 am at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Gene Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00am prior to the services with Family Visitation from 9am-10am.
Pallbearers will be James Coleman, Jeffrey Coleman, Arnold Gilmore, Willie Ramsey, Fred Tomberlin, and Cash Wilson.
Curtis Arthur Smith
February 24, 2021
Curtis Arthur Smith, age 94, of Century, FL passed away on February 23, 2021. He was
born on April 21, 1926 in Bluff Springs, FL to the late Zell Berry and Lillie Cooper Smith.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and as the Constable of the
Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna Luverne “Sis” Smith; his brothers,
Jack Smith, Walter Smith, Winegair Smith, James Smith and Charles Smith.
He is survived by his son, Curtis Edward Smith of Byrneville, FL; his sister, Susie Smith
Bell of Byrneville, FL; his grandchildren, Brandon (Deadria) Smith and Rachael Smith
(David Spicer); his great grandchildren, Julianna, Samantha, Dalton, Brayden, Weston
and Lilah-May and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mitch Herring officiating. Interment
will follow at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery in Byrneville, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Gerald Bell, Brandon Smith, Jackie Brown, Charlie Brown, Bob
Turk and David Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brayden Smith, Dalton Smith and Lon Malone.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00
a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though
wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Curtis Arthur Smith
February 24, 2021
Curtis Arthur Smith, age 94, of Century, FL passed away on February 23, 2021. He was born on April 21, 1926 in Bluff Springs, FL to the late Zell Berry and Lillie Cooper Smith. He served in the United States Army during World War II and as the Constable of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna Luverne “Sis” Smith; his brothers, Jack Smith, Walter Smith, Winegair Smith, James Smith and Charles Smith.
He is survived by his son, Curtis Edward Smith of Byrneville, FL; his sister, Susie Smith Bell of Byrneville, FL; his grandchildren, Brandon (Deadria) Smith and Rachael Smith (David Spicer); his great grandchildren, Julianna, Samantha, Dalton, Brayden, Weston and Lilah-May and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mitch Herring officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery in Byrneville, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Gerald Bell, Brandon Smith, Jackie Brown, Charlie Brown, Bob Turk and David Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brayden Smith, Dalton Smith and Lon Malone.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Maggie Izola Baker Henry Watson
February 23, 2021
In the dark and quiet hours of Monday morning, February 22, 2021, Maggie Izola Baker Henry Watson left the bonds of her earthly body and ascended to her heavenly home.
Maggie was 91 years of age at the time of her home-going. She was a woman of great strength and courage who loved the Lord with all her heart. She worked hard for her family and loved them all. She was also a great cook and could make a “mean” pound cake. She was taught to love the Lord as a child by her father and mother; Rev. & Mrs. Olin L. Baker.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Archie Henry and James Hugh Watson; sons, Kenneth Richard Henry and James Olin Watson; brothers, James, Dan and Terry Baker; and sisters, Voncile Pittman and Estelle Moore.
She leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Diane (Ronnie) Cotton; sons, Dan (Michelle) Henry and Michael Watson; grand-daughters, Tracy (David) Arner and Erica (Clif) Colley, Alexandria (Danny) Martin, and Brittanie Watson Banks; grandsons, Jason (Rebecca) Cotton, Eric Henry, Clint Henry, and Lance Stinson; great grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jarrod, Anna, Haley, Leo, Shane, Cooper, and Breyannah; brothers, David and Bobby; and many nieces and nephews, as well as, her fur baby, Annie.
Many thanks to all the personnel at Sandy Ridge Health & Rehabilitation who made our Mother’s last months more comfortable by their care and love.
Thank you to the Atwood’s and all the staff of Faith Chapel, as well as, Covenant Hospice.
Charles Edward ‘Sonny’ Fore
February 22, 2021
Mr. Charles Edward ‘Sonny’ Fore, age 92 of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Fore was born in Flomaton and was a life long member of the Flomaton and Century areas where he owned and operated Fore Sand and Gravel and Fore Dixie Development Company. He loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, fishing, horses, and thoroughly enjoyed cutting the grass. Mr. Fore attended Flomaton Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Richard and Edna White Fore; sister, Francis Scott; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Fore and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Fore of Flomaton, AL; son, Darryl Fore of Flomaton, AL; daughter, Sharon (James) Pate of Flomaton, AL; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 9 AM until10 AM.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home at 10 AM with Bro. Ronnie Fore officiating.
Pallbearers will be Drew Odom, Jesse Hamilton, Steve Stanton, Donnie Smith, Steve Creamer, Alan Lowery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Coy Boutwell, Pat Jarvis, James Campbell, W.T. Gafford, James Hicks, Melvin Johnson, Jerry Fischer, Doug Finlay, Albert Johnson.
Interment will be in Flomaton Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Ruby Thomas McGlothren
February 22, 2021
Ruby Thomas McGlothren, age 86, died on February 19, 2021, in Pensacola, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.
Ruby is survived by her son, Larry Thomas (Pam) and daughter, Lynn Hodge (Jackie); grandchildren, Derek Hodge, Amanda Capitell (Al), and Lauren Thomas; great grandchild, Hadley Capitell; brothers, Carl and Charles Darby; and many other family members.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Eubie and Birdie Darby; husbands, Rufus Thomas and Ted McGlothren; brothers, James Darby, Leo Darby, and sister, Nell Cumbie.
Ruby was born on November 5, 1934 in Eliska, Alabama, to parents Eubie and Birdie Darby. She was a member of the Poarch Creek Indian Tribe. Ruby was a great family woman and a loving mother, sister and Nana. Ruby was a God fearing, strong willed woman who lived for her family. She retired from the Medical Center Clinic after many years.
A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 11:00 a.m., at Victory Assembly of God in Molino, Florida; Reverend Jeff McKee will be officiating. The family would like to thank Alice Hall for her love and kindness, countless employees of The Blake, including Dyan, Laureine, Lisa, Patricia, Nancy, Shakiyah, Kenny, Deneen, and many more. A special thanks to Adam, Phillip, Chaplain Jason Adams, and Sheila with Emerald Coast Hospice. There have been so many people who Nana loved and touched and we thank all of them. Flowers can be sent to Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
Aubrey Stanley
February 22, 2021
Aubrey Stanley, age 85, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born on July
16, 1935 in Atmore, AL to the late Henry Watterson and Ruby Bell Stanley. He was a
member of First Assembly of God Church in Atmore, AL. He was a Vietnam Veteran who
served in the United States Air Force for twelve years. He retired after twenty three years
with the Civil Service as Assistant Fire Chief serving at Saufley Field, Pensacola Naval Air
Station and Subic Bay, Philippines where he was Crash Leader over the air field units. He
was Commander for seven years with Billy Glenn Rushing Post 90 of the American Legion.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Gertrude Childress and his brother, Cecil
Stanley.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Hawkinson Stanley; his sons, Steven Aubrey
(Kim) Stanley of Pensacola, FL and Christopher Watterson (Bridget) Stanley of Silver Hill,
AL; his daughter, Leigh Ann Wooten of Thousand Oaks, CA; his brothers, Leonard
Stanley of Atmore, AL and Windom Stanley of Spanish Fort, AL; six grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at First Assembly
of God Church in Atmore, AL with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Interment will be at
Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors in Spanish Fort, AL at
a later date.
Active pallbearers will be Kenneth Robinson, Richard Keesler, Danny Guy, Ronnie
Albritton, Rick Hetrick and Donald Ray Weaver.
Honorary pallbearers will be Winston Bryan and Charles Wilson.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00
a.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Atmore, AL.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Assembly of God Church in Atmore, AL
or the American Legion Post in Atmore, AL.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though
wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Charles Edward ‘Sonny’ Fore
February 22, 2021
Mr. Charles Edward ‘Sonny’ Fore, age 92 of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Fore was born in Flomaton and was a life long member of the Flomaton and Century areas where he owned and operated Fore Sand and Gravel and Fore Dixie Development Company. He loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, fishing, horses, and thoroughly enjoyed cutting the grass. Mr. Fore attended Flomaton Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Richard and Edna White Fore; sister, Francis Scott; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Fore and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Fore of Flomaton, AL; son, Darryl Fore of Flomaton, AL; daughter, Sharon (James) Pate of Flomaton, AL; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 9 AM until10 AM.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home at 10 AM with Bro. Ronnie Fore officiating.
Pallbearers will be Drew Odom, Jesse Hamilton, Steve Stanton, Donnie Smith, Steve Creamer, Alan Lowery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Coy Boutwell, Pat Jarvis, James Campbell, W.T. Gafford, James Hicks, Melvin Johnson, Jerry Fischer, Doug Finlay, Albert Johnson.
Interment will be in Flomaton Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Johnnie William Taylor
February 21, 2021
Mr. Johnnie William Taylor affectionately known as Billy, surrounded by his family,
passed this world and into the next on February 14, 2021. Johnnie was born on January 3,
1944 in Atmore, AL and spent his life working and building his business and family there.
He is preceded in death by his father, James E. Taylor; his mother, Rosa Harrison Taylor;
his brother, Homer Taylor and his sisters, Dorothy Taylor Godwin and Callie Taylor
Irwin.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma McCall Taylor of Atmore, AL; their two
children, Lynn Taylor Winters (John) of Monroeville, AL and Suzanne Taylor of Auburn,
AL; their two granddaughters, Mary Taylor Winters and Lucinda Ruth Johnson who were
the lights of his life; his sister, Doris (Sue) Gohagin of Atmore, AL along with a multitude
of nieces, nephews, beloved family members and friends.
Graveside service will be held Friday, February 19, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery
in Atmore, AL with a close family friend, Joseph (JJ) Jones speaking.
Active pallbearers will be Dauphin Gohagin, Timothy Godwin, Jimmy Crook, Shawn
Linam, Earl Dailey and Hooper Matthews.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Staff, James Reed, Jerry Cochran, Roy Rowley and Steve
Carpenter.
Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-
Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though
wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.