Raymond Wilbert Boutwell
February 12, 2021
Mr. Raymond Wilbert Boutwell, age 72, of Atmore, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Mobile Infirmary.
Mr. Boutwell was a long time resident of the Atmore community where he worked for 25 years as a correctional officer for the State of Alabama. He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, working on cars, weightlifting, planting a garden and anything involving a yard sale. He attended Atmore Baptist Temple and was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Louise Conway Boutwell and his sister, Willonise Boutwell.
Mr. Boutwell is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna Boutwell of Atmore, AL; sons, Shannon Boutwell of Atmore, AL and Desmond (Ashley) Boutwell of Loxley, AL; sister, Eloise Boutwell of Big springs, TX; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 10 AM until 11 AM.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 11 AM with Pastor William Odom officiating.
Interment will be in Traveler’s Rest Cemetery in Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Boutwell and Desmond Boutwell.
Jonathan David Cotton
February 9, 2021
Our beloved son, husband, father, nephew and cousin, Jonathan David Cotton was unexpectedly called home on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
Jonathan was born in Atmore, AL to John David Cotton Jr. and Kathryn Gail Cotton on March 24, 1985. He worked for Williamson Electrical and loved his job and work family. In his spare time, he loved riding four wheelers, working on projects with his dad and watching his girls play sports.
Jonathan is preceded in death by his Grand Parents, James and Hazel Crutchfield, John and Joyce Cotton, Step-Daughter, Daizee Angus, Aunt and Uncle, Diane and Lamar Smith.
He is survived by his Wife Karmen Cotton of Flomaton, AL, Daughter Kayley Marie Cotton of Flomaton, AL, Step-Daughter, Zoey Angus of Flomaton, AL, His Parents, John and Gail Cotton of Flomaton, AL, Aunts, Jennifer (Walt) Woodfin, Julie (Chad) Miller and Faye Bradley Coover. Cousins, Steve Bradley, Cindy Baggett, Chris Smith, Allison Woodfin, Stewart Woodfin, Raeleigh Woodfin, Ansley Claire Miller and John Edward Miller.
Visitation will be held at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL on Thursday, February 11th with the family gathering from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and friends being welcome from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held Friday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home with Brother Ted Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Steve Foley, Jeremy Wise, Stephen Manning, Chris Smith, John Edward Miller and Stewart Woodfin.
The family greatly appreciates the overwhelming support and generosity they have received from so many in the community over the past few days and ask for your continued prayers.
Due to Covid-19, the family asks that you practice social distancing and face masks are recommended.
Gerald Winfred Woolard
February 9, 2021
CDR Gerald Winfred Woolard, USN (ret.), age 86, a long-term resident of Pensacola, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 5 th , 2021.
For over 20 years he served his country faithfully as a Naval Aviator and Flight Instructor spending countless hours in an A-4 fighter jet. Following his retirement from the Navy, he served his community as a county commissioner and then as a schoolteacher. Gerald was an active member of First United Methodist Church participating in many programs. His hobbies include woodworking, stained glass, and traveling all over North America with his wife, Anne.
He is survived by Anne, his spouse of 64 years, his three children: Craig Woolard (Kathy), Karen Kennedy (Fred), Christy Hart (Daniel), six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Misha.
He touched the hearts of everyone he met and will be greatly missed.
Graveside Services will be held February 16, 2021, at Barrancas National Cemetery. For those wishing to attend should arrive at Faith Chapel South by 1:30 p.m. for the procession. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to First United Methodist Church “Serving the Hungry Program” or a charity of your choice.
Shannon Ellis Edward
February 9, 2021
Mr. Shannon Ellis Edwards, age 53 of Watermill Road in Jay, Fl, passed away Sunday afternoon February 7, 2021 at his Jay Residence. Mr. Edwards was a native of Ozark, Alabama and former resident of Holt, Florida before moving to Jay 6 years ago. He was a Department manager with Wal-Mart in Pace and attended Century Church of Christ. Mr. Edwards loved fishing, hunting, riding his golf cart and collecting guns.
He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Heather Dean Edwards of Jay, FL; father, Marvin (Molly) Edwards of Pace, FL; mother, Marjorie Edwards of Pensacola, FL; sons, Mathew Edwards of Pensacola, Christopher (Hallie) Edwards of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Tabitha (Patrick) Young of Pace, FL; sisters, Jessica Edwards of Buda, Texas; Morgyn (Christopher) Goff of London, England; step-brother, Matthew (Amanda) Weber of Pace, FL; step-sisters, Brandy (Joel) Wise of Pace, FL, Tracy (Ryan) Fowler of Pace; two grandsons, Nikolas Young, Jacob Young, two granddaughters, Madison McGowan and Gracie Edwards.
Visitation will be held Thursday February 11, 2021 from 12 Noon until 1:00 P.M. service time at the Century Church Of Christ in Century, Florida.
Funeral services for Mr. Shannon Ellis Edwards will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday February 11, 2021 at the Century Church Of Christ with Minister Jessie Claunch officiating. Interment will follow in Jay Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers are: Perry Logan, Ed Smith, Matthew Dean, Mike Miller, Joel Wise, Tim Dykes
Honorary Pallbearers: Cliff Lewis, Zack Zulager, George Paulson.
David (D.C.) Roach
February 9, 2021
David (D.C.) Roach, 82 of Davisville, Florida, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2021 at Atmore Community Hospital. He was born June 23, 1938 in McDavid, Florida.
Mr. Roach had resided in Bratt, Florida for most of his life. He was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School, Walnut Hill, FL and was a retired employee of Monsanto. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt, FL. He loved the Lord and his church family. He also was an avid hunter and reader. He was a Mason with Century Lodge #213. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rosa Lee and Joseph Sands and brother, Joe (Buddy) Sands.
Mr. Roach is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nancy Murph Roach; sister, Marsha (Mervin) Gibson, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from 9:30 AM until service time at 10:30 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Gibson, Eddie Roach, Matthew Barnett, Michael Ward, Michael Ward and Mike Ward.
The family has requested social distancing and masks.
Timothy “Moe” Kelley, Sr.
February 9, 2021
Mr. Timothy “Moe” Kelley, Sr., age 60, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home in McDavid, Florida.
Mr. Kelley was born in Pensacola, Florida and had resided in McDavid, Florida all of his life. Tim “Moe” was a 1978 graduate of Century High School. He was a pipe insulator with Vintage Petroleum and retired with 20 plus years of service. He loved fishing, golfing, boating, outdoors, doing yard work and Sunday dinner at Mom and Dad’s. He was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sheila Brown Kelley and second wife, Rhonda Dixon Kelley.
He is survived by his parents, Clyde “Buck” and Glenda Kelley of McDavid, FL; one son, Lee Kelley, Jr. of McDavid, FL; two daughters, Lindsey Kelley of McDavid, FL and Parish (Joshua) Harrell of Bogia, FL; one brother, Brenton Kelley of Bogia, FL; two sisters, Ellen (Darryl) Sims of Bogia, FL and Beverly (Mike) Digmon of McDavid, FL; two grandchildren, Piper Harrell and Rosemary Strachan and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at the Little Flock Primitive Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mike Digmon, Joshua Harrell, Brenton Kelley, Cody Roberson, Daniel Kelley and Colton Sims.
The family has requested social distancing and mask.
Elder John J. Johnson Sr.
February 9, 2021
Elder John J. Johnson Sr. was born to the late Reverend Asey Johnson and Bertha Lee Small in Swifton, Arkansas on March 19, 1944. He was the oldest boy of nine children. His family moved to Ruskins, Fl. and then finally settled in the Pensacola area. He attended school in Escambia County.
After completing high school, he was drafted into the United States Army where he served 5 years in various duty stations. Most notably he served in Vietnam, Korea and Germany. During his service, he earned the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal. He incurred an injury to his back and right leg during a parachute jump. He was then honorably discharged in 1970.
He worked for Escambia County in the capacity of a Refuge Control Officer. He also worked many years as a Heavy Equipment Specialist. He later owned and operated Success in Friends Diversified Services, specializing in transportation and individual income tax preparation.
In 1970, John met the love of his life, Loretta Walton Bathay and they were united in Holy Matrimony on November 10, 1972.
He received three commissions, the 3rd one with Ward’s Temple AFM Church of God under the leadership of Bishop Donice Brown where he remained until his passing. As an elder, his passion for ministry led him to serve his church and the community in any capacity he could.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Asey Johnson and Bertha Lee Small, siblings Cora Lee Johnson, Victor Johnson and Lena Averhart and grandson Julius Johnson-Rich.
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife Loretta Johnson, son Stuart M. Johnson of Hillsborough, North Carolina, son Julius C. (Simone) Rich of Slidell, Louisiana, son John J. Johnson Jr. of Pensacola, Florida, godson Kenneth (Zelma) Clarke of Anchorage, Alaska and goddaughter Rosie (Troy) Williams of Atlanta, Georgia. He was a loving grandfather to grandsons Scorpio White, Justin (Bianca) Johnson-Rich, Caleb Klag and to great grandchildren: Grace, Amia, Jayden and Jashiah. Additionally, he is survived by siblings Francis Dixon of Atlanta, Georgia, Bertha Simpson of Pensacola, Florida, Shirley Huff of Pensacola, Florida, Ernestine (Herman) Broughton of Pensacola Florida and Ruth Walker, of Tampa, Florida. A special sister Dorothy Underwood Simmons. Brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws Lois Madison, Patsy Craft, Brenda (Thomas) Casey, Betty Hogans, Gerry (Russell) Hinds, Alice (Paul) Everett, Jerry (Miriam) Hale, Thomas (Vanessa) Hale, Veronica Albert, Zethie Hale, Elizabeth Hale, Timothy (Aletha) Hale and Johnnie (Bonnie) Walton. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as Ward’s Temple family and friends, with life-long friends, Jack and Ruth Butler.
Funeral services to be held at 11:30am on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bishop Donice Brown officiating.
Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
The family will receive friends from 3PM to 5PM on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be directed to the Ward’s Temple AFM Church of God Widow’s Fund at: P.O. Box 941, Cantonment, FL, 32533
Tessie Althia Kimmons
February 9, 2021
Mrs. Tessie Althia Kimmons, age 45, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Kimmons was born in Tennessee, former resident of the Century and Flomaton area and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 16 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother, Al Godwin; father, Marvin E. Kimmons, II; grandparents, Buck and Annie Godwin and sister, Miranda Kimmons.
Given all she had endured she always seemed to have a smile on her face, that smile gave away the goodness in her heart. Mom had a lot of hurt inside of her. But she truly loved everyone and she knew we loved her back. She was a blessing in disguise; she taught me things like what love is not. She led a hard life. She taught me that I can be a good person, a good mom, but mostly it’s that life is too short. To love who you have while you have them and if you have animosity with a loved one let it go. I’m glad she can rest now and be at peace with our other loved ones.
I love and miss my sister already; she would do without to make sure others had, even though she didn’t have much herself. I love you Tess. Love Pvine.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Psalms 103:8.
She is survived by her two daughters, Nikki (Lance) Payne of Molino, FL and Savannah Hart of Molino, FL; three brothers, Marvin “Pvine” Kimmons, Bradley Kimmons and David Kimmons and two grandchildren, Collin Little and Willow Little.
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. James Gay officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pugh’s Chapel Cemetery in Molino, Florida.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Marvin Earl “Pvine” Kimmons, David Kimmons, Bradley Kimmons, Lance Little and Trent Little.
Willard (Bill) Wood Caine, Jr.
February 9, 2021
Willard (Bill) Wood Caine, Jr., 78, went to be with Jesus on February 7th, 2021. He was born here in Pensacola on November 20th, 1942 to Florence Estelle Higdon Caine and Willard Wood Caine, Sr. both now deceased. Bill grew up in a very religious family. He accepted the Lord as his Savior when he was a young boy.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen Jo Mason Caine, two sons, Todd Eugene Caine and Dean William Caine. Two grandchildren, Joseph Mason Caine and Melia Shea Caine. Three great grandchildren, Mason Lee Caine, Kinsleigh Jo Caine and Ah’Niah La’Shay Caine Smith A brother, Jerry (Sharon) Caine and sister Margaret (Scott) Jerauld. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by another sister, Carolyn Gideons.
Bill retired from Gulf Power Company in 1999 after 38 years, his last position with the company was as a supervisor at the Crist Steam Plant. He was well respected and liked in his workplace. Bill was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Gravel Creek Hunting Club in Camden, Alabama, where he served as their president and was known as “Cotton”. He passed his knowledge of hunting on to his son Dean and grandson Joey. Many club members have benefited from his knowledge of the land they were hunting on. He was an excellent cook which the club members can attest to. Every spring he labored making a huge garden for his family which he also shared with his friends and neighbors. He was a kind and generous, level headed man who will be missed by many. He fought a hard battle with Covid but Covid won.
Visitation will be February 12th at 10AM followed by a celebration of his life at 11AM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy. 29, Cantonment, Fl. 32533..Following this service there will be a graveside service at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery, 3351 Scenic Hwy. #90 E Pensacola, Fl. 32503
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International at gideons.org
Ruth Carol Whitney
February 8, 2021
Mrs. Ruth Carol Whitney, age 77, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Whitney was a native of Standish, ME, and a resident of Flomaton for 24 years coming from Parsonsfield, ME. She was a member of the Phithian Sisters, the American Legion and the Grange Association in Maine. She loved her farm animals and enjoyed her crafts. Mrs. Whitney was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church and she preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Whitney, Sr.
She is survived by her children, Raymond R. (Jodi) Whitney, Jr. of Flomaton, AL, Gary (Kimberly) Whitney of Adolphus, KY; daughters, Lori Blake of Oklahoma City, OK, Lisa Whitney of Flomaton, AL, Georgia Ford of Flomaton, AL; brothers, Philip Smith of Vermont, George W. (Judy) Smith, Jr. of Jasper, AL, Harold E. (Robin) Nason of Standish, ME, Norman E. Smith of Lewiston, ME; sisters, Dorothy Dyer of Maine, Cora (Ronnie) Woods of Phoenix, AL, Mary Nason of Jay, ME, Sally (Dana) Smith of Auburn, ME, Cindy Nason of Sanford, ME, Terrie Smith of Indiana, Sharon Smith of California, Norma (Jeff) Willis of Gorhum, ME; 18 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held by Mrs. Whitney’s family at a later date.