Robert Earl Godwin
November 9, 2020
Mr. Robert Earl Godwin, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama, at Providence Hospital.
Mr. Godwin was born in Atmore, Alabama, and was a lifelong resident of Bratt, Florida. He was a farmer in Escambia County, Florida and Alabama. He was a partner and the manager at West Florida Gin Company and was a former owner and pilot with Atmore Flying Service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. and Sibyl Godwin; and brother Larry Godwin.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine Godwin of Bratt, Florida; one daughter Cyndi (Scott) Warren of Pensacola, Florida; one sister Shirley (Jim) Riggs of Atmore, Alabama; three grandchildren, Jarrod (Kate) Dawson, Allie Warren and Davis Warren; special friend Heath Ward, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 8, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Barry George, Pastor Tim Payne and Bro. Theron Collinsworth officiating.
Burial followed at the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Pallbearers were Jarrod Dawson, Rusty Godwin, Roger Riggs, Heath Ward, Davis Warren and Scott Warren.
Linda Cheryl Rolin
November 7, 2020
Linda Cheryl Rolin, age 58, of Atmore, AL passed away on October 28, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1962, in Atmore, AL to the late Judge and Irene Tatum Rolin. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Ruth Rolin and Barbara Kimmons and her brother, Glen DeWayne Rolin.
She is survived by her brothers, Issac (Edna) Rolin of Atmore, AL and Jerry (Nadine) Rolin of Brewton, AL; her sisters, Alice Rolin of Atmore, AL and Lorene Rolin of Atmore, AL; her brother-in-law, Raymond Kimmons and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 6, 2020, at Poarch Baptist Church with Pastor Guy Heath and Bro. Melvin Rolin officiating.
Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers were Kenny Rolin, John O’Barr, Lane Macks, Allen Fowler, John Brantley, Sr. and Cody Fowler.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Leo B. “Sonny” Maher III
November 5, 2020
Mr. Leo B. “Sonny” Maher, III, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Maher was a native and lifelong resident of McDavid, Florida. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo Jr. and Eula Maher and his former wife, Mary Nell.
He is survived by his four sons, Gary (BJ) Maher of McDavid, FL, Tommy (Melissa) Maher of Cantonment, FL, Chris (Joni) Maher of Pensacola, FL and Kenny (Marsha) Maher of Byrneville, FL; two daughters, Janine (Bill) Snyder of Safety Harbor, FL and Melissa (Nathan) Scott of Jay, FL; one sister, Linda (Jim) Irby of Pace, FL; fourteen grandchildren, Megan, Kevin, Aiden, Sunny, Scott, Kevin, Jennifer, Jasmine, Taylor, Tyler, Shauna, Keaton, Leigha and Myles; nine great grandchildren, Madelyn, Emberly, Karson, Cole, Alivia, Mary, Lakyn, Hazel and Bryson and numerous cousins, other family members and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Pensacola, Florida.
Georgia Irene Sanders Parsons
November 4, 2020
Mrs. Georgia Irene Sanders Parsons passed at the home of her granddaughter in Madisonville, LA on Wednesday the 28th of October, 2020. She was 92 years of age. Mrs. Parsons had been residing in Madisonville for the last six months undergoing radiation treatments. Mrs. Parsons was a native of Greenville, AL but had been a long-time resident of Atmore and Uriah, AL. She was a member of the Atmore Church of Christ and was retired from Vanity Fair with many years of service.
Mrs. Parsons was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Joe Everette Parsons, Jr.; parents, John T. Sanders, Sr. and Kathleen Barganier Sanders; two brothers, Joseph C. Sanders and John T. Sanders; two sisters, Annie Pearl Gentry and Sarah Nell Smith and son-in-law Joseph C. Sands.
She is survived by her two daughters, Jean Sands of Atmore, AL and Renie Jo Lassitter (Ed Hales) of Uriah, AL; one sister, Doris Duncan of Greenville, AL; five grandchildren, Jeanna Encalade of Madisonville, LA, Shelley Henderson of Alpine, CA, Lynn Venn of Cantonment, FL, Leslie Vice of Uriah, AL, and Joe Hayles of Uriah, AL; 17 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services were held Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
William Harris
November 4, 2020
Mr. William “Billy” Harris, age 71, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at his home in Perdido, Alabama.
Mr. Harris was a native of Uriah, AL, former resident of Loxley, AL and had resided in Perdido, AL for the past 21 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and he loved to fish and being outdoors. He was retired from Winston Stewart Construction with 50 years of service and was a member of the Fretwell Tabernacle Holiness Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland and Gertrude Harris; one sister and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cindy Harris of Perdido, AL; four sons, Michael Harris of LaGrange, GA, Justin Harris of Perdido, AL, Scott Harris of Perdido, AL and Westley Harris of Bay Minette, AL; two daughters, Theresa Harris of LaGrange, GA and Renee May of LaGrange, GA; one brother, Eugene Harris of Robertsdale, AL; 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 2, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial was at the White Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Harris, Justin Harris, Scott Harris, Westley Harris, Casey Williams and Logan Williams.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lauretta Mae Hanks
November 4, 2020
Our beloved, Christian, wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Her husband, Grover (Cleve) Hanks, her children, Martin Hanks and Victoria Ashton, and all who knew her will remember her forever and cherish the memory of her loving, Christian spirit.
She enjoyed travelling, painting landscapes, and shopping for antiques. She loved her family with all her heart, and enjoyed having large family gatherings. She was a long time member of Olive Baptist Church, and is now enjoying the company of Jesus.
Mrs., Hanks is survived by her husband, Grover (Cleve) Hanks; her siblings, Richard McGougan, Jr., Rachel Strawbridge, Carolyn Taylor, and her children, Martin Hanks, and Victoria Ashton; her grandchildren, Nathaniel Ashton, and Marc Anthony, Brandon, and Daniel Hanks.
She was predeceased by her parents, Una and Richard McGougan, Sr., and four siblings, Laura Butler, Lowell McGougan, Charles McGougan, and Raleigh McGougan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Jerry Passmore officiating.
Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Jannie Holland Singleton
November 4, 2020
Jannie Holland Singleton, 84, died November 3, 2020, with her family by her side at her residence in Walnut Hill, Florida.
She was born July 7, 1936, in Christian Home to Stanley and Mae (Brown) Holland. Jannie and her husband, James T. Singleton (Pete) Sr. were married on September 2, 1956 (64 years). Jannie was employed by Escambia County School District Transportation from September 30, 1970 to August 13, 2002, a few days shy of 32 years. She was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church (where she sang in the choir) and former member of the Atmore Bowling League and the Monroe Lanes. She was very loved and will be truly missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Mae (Brown) Holland; three brothers, Nolan (Buck) Holland, Jerry Holland and Wayne Holland; three sisters, Ruth (Peachy) Hopkins, Doris Amerson and Judy Blackmon and a great-grandchild, Addison Yvonne.
She is survived by her husband, James T. Singleton (Pete) Sr.; one son, Theodore Singleton; three daughters, Glenda Holcomb (Frank), Barbara Dunsford Hollingsworth (Ronald) and Rebecca Blanton (Jeff); 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and sister, Betty Holland Blanton (Kenneth).
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery with Bro. James Boyd officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 5, 2020, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John McAnally, David Dunsford, Ronald Hollingsworth, Frank Holcomb, Tony Rider and James Otis Singleton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Hayden Hollingsworth, Logan Hasting, John Tyler McAnally, Austin Dunsford, Colton Dunsford, Mason Smith, Chandler Carter, Cooper Carter, Michael Singleton and Hudson Rider.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Christopher Kyle Smith
November 4, 2020
Last Saturday evening, October 24, 2020 the world lost a vibrant budding flower. Christopher Kyle Smith, a father, spouse, brother, son, and shining light departed from the Grace of living. Those who knew him would tell you, Kyle’s generosity and true warmth touched the hearts of myriads of people from coast to coast. From the time he was a child, he charmed those around him. His last year was spent living his dreams in Portland, Oregon and building a future for his young family.
Kyle was an accomplished individual and enthusiast within multiple communities. He found that, not only was he an accomplished racing driver, but also a consummate skateboarder, snowboarder, outdoorsman, and artist. These passions were so strong that they have been passed down to his son. His ability to learn new skills was inherent and fast-paced and as he explored the lush Pacific Northwest with his family, the beauty of the area radiated into his soul providing him with a steadfast peacefully grounded perspective on life. Against so many obstacles put in his place time and time again, Kyle always proved his ability to surmount those odds. He was kind, funny, lovable, and the “fun” dad. He was a peacemaker, and the comic relief of any situation.
Kyle is survived by his son, Camden Kyle Smith, his partner in life, Miranda Miller, brother and sister-in-law Derek and Salome Smith, mother Kathan (Parrish) Smith, father, Dwayne (Cindy) Smith, and his grandparents Buford and Faye Lee. We will miss you and love you forever.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
A Celebration of Life will follow at 3 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
James Lee Miller
November 4, 2020
James Lee Miller, age 82, of Atmore, AL, passed away on October 28, 2020. He was born on April 27, 1938, in Liberty, OH to the late Russell E. Miller and Helen K. Brown. He was a manager for the State of Alabama Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and served in The United States Air Force and The United States Navy.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Charlotte Troutman Miller and his grandson, Rex Miller Raley.
He is survived by his son, Russell Miller of Robinsonville, AL; his daughter, Hope Miller Zeanah (Rip Christiansen) of Elberta, AL, his granddaughter, Holly Van Sise of Fairhope, AL and his great-grandchildren, Graysen Van Sise and Sullivan Van Sise.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Robinsonville Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Phil Johnson officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were Walter DeWitt, Eddie Baker, Joe Gargulio, Terry Troutman, David Smith, Brandon Smith, Ray Lowrey, Willie Warren, Clyde Helton, Dean Smith, Charlie Woods, Albert Helton, Larry Zangus, Dan Johnson and Andrew Willis.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Robinsonville Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
David Alton Tillery, Jr.
November 4, 2020
Mr. David Alton Tillery, Jr., age 44, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at his home in Perdido, Alabama.
Mr. Tillery was born in Mobile, AL, grew up in Atmore, AL and had resided in Perdido, AL for the past 12 years. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother and friend. He loved unconditionally and exhibited all the fruits of the Holy Spirit. He loved wood working, building furniture, music, playing, singing, studying the Bible and Alabama Football. He was a member and Deacon at the Renovation Ministries in Huxford, AL, was the bass guitar player with the church worship team and the teacher for Wednesday Night Boys Ministry. He was an employee with Masland Carpets with over 20 years of service.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, David Alton (Judy) Tillery, Sr. of Atmore, AL; mother and step-father, Freida (Ray) Lowery of Atmore, AL; wife of 22 years, Jessica Coon Tillery of Perdido, AL; two sons, Jonah David (Ansley) Tillery of Perdido, AL and Jett Lynden Tillery of Perdido, AL; his fur baby, “spoiled” Annie-Lou; grandmother, Nell Jeter of Bayou La Batre, AL; one brother, Daniel Tillery of Loxley, AL; one sister, Karen (Chris) McGhee of Atmore, AL and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Lisenby officiating.
Burial was at the Sullivan Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Fredrick Tillery, Daniel Tillery, Andy Marez, Tony Lassiter Brad Wilson and Mike McGhee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.