Margaret Rebecca Moring Jeter
April 24, 2025
Margaret Rebecca Moring Jeter, 84, of Atmore, AL., passed away April 18, 2025 in Pensacola, FL.
Margaret was born on August 23, 1940 in Atmore, AL to Henry Moring and Ruby Langham Moring. After high school, Margaret attended Troy University where she received her Master’s Degree. Upon graduation, she became a first grade teacher at Huxford Elementary School where she taught for 25 years. Margaret was also a member at Presley Street Baptist Church.
Margaret is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother; H. Wayne Moring.
Margaret is survived by her husband; Rayford Earl Jeter, her sons; Tom Jeter of Atmore, AL., and Randy (Brenda) Jeter of LaGrange, GA.; her daughters; Diane (Robin) Baggett of Huxford, AL., and Linda (Gary) West of Atmore, AL. Beloved sister-in-law; Marcella Moring, and former daughter-in-law; Leeanna Jeter. Margaret is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Presley Street Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Presley Street Baptist Church.
In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made in Margarets memory to the Atmore Public Library and the Atmore Animal Shelter.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Catherine Charlene Victor
April 22, 2025
Catherine Charlene Victor, age 53, passed away on April 17, 2025 in Pensacola, FL surrounded by her loving family.
Catherine was born on October 31, 1971 in Century, FL to Carl Starett, Sr. and Clara Belle Capers. She was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School and was a member of Beaulah Chapel Assembly of God. In her free time, Catherine enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies who were the light of her life.
Catherine is preceded in death by her mother; Clara Belle Starrett, her grandparents; George and Katie Mae Capers, her brother; Ricky Earl Rayborn, her niece; Kaitlyn Starrett, and her nephew; A.J. Smith.
Catherine is survived by her husband; Johnny Victor, Jr., her father; Carl Starrett Sr., her son; John “J.C.” Victor, her daughter; Brittany Victor, her brothers; Tony Starrett, Joseph Rayborn, and Carl Starrett, Jr., her sister; Ellen Miller, her grandchildren; Brianna Heritage, Damon Heritage, and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating. Interment will follow at Dry Springs Cemetery in Dry Springs, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Austin Conway, Joe Rayborn, J.C. Victor, Justin Long, Christian Porter, and Zach Combs. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Capers, Henry Capers, and John Taylor.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Lee Presley
April 20, 2025
Mr. Donald Lee Presley, who was 78 years old, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Century, Florida. He lived his life in Poarch, Alabama, where he was born and raised. Donald will be remembered by his family and friends for his kind spirit and the memories he created in his beloved hometown.
He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians who enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved hunting and fishing, and often gathered with family to play cards and Monopoly. As an avid Alabama football fan, he eagerly watched games from his couch. His evenings often included classic shows like Gunsmoke and other westerns, along with a good laugh at The Price is Right. He cherished family time, especially during trips to the Smoky Mountains where he could savor delicious food and indulge in his favorite desserts. He also had a fun side, playing Santa Claus and Dracula for family gatherings, bringing joy and laughter to those around him. He also loved doing jigsaw puzzles.
He is preceded in death by his parents Gillis and Myrtie McGhee Presley; daughter, Bridgette Plemmons; sister, Maurine Presley Cross Rolin; brothers, Chester Elvis Presley and Terry Woll.
Mr. Presley is survived by his five sons, Mikael Ryan Presley of Atlanta, Georgia, Darin Gregory Presley of Atmore, Alabama, Rodney Stewart Presley of Pensacola, Florida, Chris Adams of Meridianville, Alabama, and Jason Forrest Presley of Bay Minette, Alabama; daughter, Carol Elaine Reynolds and husband Anthony of Jacksonville, Florida; two sisters, Yvonnie Presley Crenshaw and husband Patrick of Brewton, Alabama , and Myra Sue Presley King and husband Dannie of Atmore, Alabama; eleven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC with Bro. Melvin Rolin officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Richard Ash
April 20, 2025
Mr. Richard Ash, born in Century, Florida on September 19, 1944, fell asleep in death on April 17, 2025.
Richard left behind a rich spiritual legacy. After his baptism on September 13, 1974, he demonstrated a lifelong loyalty to his God, Jehovah and followed in the footsteps of his Lord, Jesus Christ. Richard is perhaps best remembered for sharing Bible truths with all he encountered.
He established himself in the community by working with his father at Ash’s Department Store. Later he opened his own clothing store. After selling his business he worked at United Bank for many years then worked at Escambia County Bank until his retirement.
Mr. Richard Ash if preceded in death by his parents – Hugh and Mildred Ash. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rose Ash; two sisters – Betty (Larry) Jones of Flomaton and Carole Ash of Century; two nieces – Linda (Jerry) Page and Karen (David) Folds.
The funeral for Mr. Ash will be held at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Eric Taylor officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home.
Patricia Diann Burkett
April 17, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Diann Burkett, 67 years old, died on April 13, 2025, at her home in Century, FL, surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Century, FL, and went to Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
She loved fishing and hunting, as well as spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching Reba sitcoms, traveling to Lake Guntersville, attending yard sales, and playing Bingo.
She is preceded in death by her father, Edward Wells and mother, Lemmie Moore Goodson; one sister, Teresa Wells and step-father, John Goodson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Terral Burkett, of Byrneville, FL; one son, Anthony (Jessica) Burkett, of Byrneville, FL; one daughter, Christy (Kevin) Diamond, of Byrneville, FL; one brother, James Wells, of Brewton, AL; four grandchildren, Becca, Josh, Luke, Halee, a special nephew and family, Nathan (Deanna) Burkett and children, Brayden and Brentley, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial was at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jeffery Killam, Kevin Diamond, Nathan Burkett, David Burkett, Jonathan Burkett and Michael Holley.
Honorary pallbearer was Richard Nall.
Ronald Wayne Boone
April 17, 2025
Mr. Ronald Wayne Boone, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 8, 1944, in Atmore, Alabama, and spent most of his life in Bratt, Florida. Ronald was a devoted member of Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church, where he found joy and community throughout the years. His gentle spirit and warm heart will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Boone loved spending his days on the porch, where he could relax and enjoy the fresh air. Fishing was one of his favorite pastimes, and he often spent quiet mornings by the water, waiting for a bite. He cherished the time he spent with family and friends, whether it was sharing a meal or watching football together. Sundays were special for him too, as he attended church and felt a strong sense of community. In his free time, he liked to watch the History Channel, learning about the past. Mr. Boone also had a passion for planting a garden, nurturing flowers and vegetables alike. Each summer, he looked forward to traveling, exploring new places and creating wonderful memories.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Ada Lee “Kitty” Hanks Boone; grandmother Ola Mae Hanks.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Harvette Boone of Bratt, Florida; two sons, Ronnie and wife (Amber) Boone of Poarch, Alabama, Patrick and wife (Sandi) Boone of Rutherfordton, North Carolina; sister, Jean Worley of California; nephew, Greg and wife Catherine Worley; niece, Shawna Worley Lanier; five grandchildren, Sierra Boone (Terrance), Tanner Boone, Mylee Boone, Khloee Boone, and Brayden Jackson; great-grandchildren, Eli Newsome, Blayden Newsome and Talon Newsome.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Godwin Cemetery at 2 p.m. Reverend Josh Long officiating.
James Michael Coker
April 17, 2025
James “Jimmy” Michael Coker, Sr., age 91 of Atmore, AL passed away April 10, 2025 in Pensacola, FL. Jimmy began his journey August 2, 1933, to Jessie Maude (Keller) Coker and William Edgar Coker in Huxford, AL. He was one of nine children.
Jimmy Graduated Escambia County High School in Atmore, AL in 1951. He was then called into the Army to serve in the Korean Conflict. When he returned to the States, he enrolled at API college, which would later become Auburn University. Jimmy graduated August of 1960. He and Susie then married in 1961 and he joined his Uncle Earl Snyder in his furniture business at the same time. When his Uncle retired in 1975, Jimmy and Susie continued the business until April 1999, retiring after 38 years in business. Jimmy and Susie were married for 64 wonderful years. They only ever owned one home- and loved each other until death. They loved their business, motor-homing, Auburn football games, and spending time with their special granddaughter, Ashley.
Jimmy was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church. Jimmy was a very quiet, sincere, and loving family man who loved God, family, and Country with all his heart. Jimmy was a giver, and loved sharing with others.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Elbert Coker, George Coker, and Edgar “Billy” Coker, Jr. Four sisters, Evelyn Pierce Thurman, Millie Purvis, Bobbie Stallworth, and Peggy Lambert Moye.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Willie Sue “Susie” Brown of Atmore, AL; his son, James “Mike” Michael Coker, Jr. of Atmore; sister, Faye (Mike) Blanton Morris of Molino, FL, and his granddaughter, Ashley Michelle Coker of D’lberville, MS.
Graveside services were held Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jim Dietz officiating.
Internment was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers were Bryan Bell, Rodney Coker, Chuck Dettling, Larry Houck, Brian Bruly and Steve Shirley.
Joy Permelia Boothe Rowell
April 15, 2025
Joy Permelia Boothe Rowell, 70, of Jay, Florida, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Joy was born in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Alex Zander Boothe, Jr. and Virginia Adelle Estes Boothe on December 5, 1954. She was the fourth of five children, and she loved each of her siblings fiercely. Joy spent much of her childhood on Lott Road, moving between her parents’ dairy farm and the apartment above the store they owned. She went back and forth between Wilmer Elementary and Semmes, each time reuniting with friends who would call out, “Hey! Joy’s back!” upon her arrival. She had a horse named Champ she loved, she picked and sold bushels upon bushels of peas, and she grew up in the warmth of a loving home where Jesus was praised, education was valued, and hard work was only matched by laughter.
Joy moved to Milton in the sixth grade and then her family bought a farm and built a home in Allentown. She attended Allentown School, now called Central School, beginning in 8th grade. She graduated in 1973 and graduated from the University of West Florida with an English secondary education degree in 1979. She returned to Allentown and spent her teaching career ministering to and guiding the children of the people she had grown up with, along with hundreds more. She helped students see their potential, pointed them toward the Love that never runs out, and saw the light in the dimmest of eyes, reminding each of them that “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” She was a language arts teacher, yearbook sponsor, drama teacher, mentor, reading coach, and the county ESOL coordinator, serving the students and families she loved for 35 years. She inspired many to follow in her footsteps, including all three of her children.
A favorite teacher at Central High School, Joy was also a gifted and encouraging Sunday School teacher throughout her entire adulthood. She taught adults at Berrydale Baptist Church, Cora Baptist Church, and Woodbine Baptist Church in Pace, where she had been a member since 2023. She led a ladies’ Bible study the day she passed away.
Joy lived life to the fullest and wanted to see as much of the world as possible. Sharing those experiences with her sisters and close friends and then sharing them broadly with her many social media friends brought her great happiness. She had visited all 50 states and Macedonia made her 50th country in September. Some of her favorite places she saw were Israel, Ireland, and Africa. She loved the scenery and loved going “anywhere she hadn’t gone before,” but it was the people she met and the stories they told that impacted Joy most. She loved people, met them easily, embraced them heartily, and always had an open heart and open hands. Her JOY for life was contagious.
While her teaching career, her students, her church family, and her travels were all so important to her, her roles as a wife, mother to her three children, and a grandmother to her seven grandchildren were where she shone the brightest. She married Roger Glen Rowell in 1973, and God used her to make him the man he became. She was not only mother to her own children, but she was a second mother to many of their friends, as well as to nieces, nephews, and church family. She had a special way with folks, making each person feel as if he or she was her favorite.
And when her grandchildren came along, she became DeeDee. They brought more joy and pride to her than anything else on earth ever had. She regularly babysat them all, attended their ball games, recitals, academic competitions, and special events. She wore her specially made shirts for each grandchild’s school and became a staple in all three of their communities-Jay, Milton, and Pace. She made special time to be with each grandchild, taking them back-to-school shopping, having them spend the night often, cooking them their favorite foods, speaking Truth and encouragement into their lives, and praying for them regularly. She believed each of them had what it took to do anything they wanted and were called by God to do. Her greatest legacy may be that now they all believe that too.
Joy was preceded in death by her precious husband of 45 years, Roger Glen Rowell; her loving parents; a granddaughter, Anna Grace McMath; and several brothers-in law and sisters-in-law whom she loved dearly.
She leaves behind her two sons and two daughters-in-law, Chadwick Glen (Jessica) Rowell of Berrydale, and Rhett Alexander (Lana) Rowell of Jay; and her daughter and son-in-law, Misty (Joey) McMath of Pace. She lives on through her seven beloved grandchildren, Malinda Maesen (Maesey) Rowell and John Pasco (Pasco) Rowell II; Major Alexander and Piper Elizabeth Rowell; and Abriana Joy (Abby), Josiah Luker and Jackson Glen (Jack) McMath. She is also survived by her brother, Kenny (Gloria) Boothe of Cantonment; and her sisters, Sylvia (Jerry) Jennings of Cantonment, Betty (Mondal) Miller of Columbia, MS, and Andra (Joe) Mize of Flomaton, AL; sisters-in-law, Dinah Colonna of Florala, AL, and Lorrine Rowell of Jay; and brothers-in-law, Frank (Pearl) Rowell of Jay and Buck Roberts of Jay. Additionally, she leaves behind many nephews, nieces, great nephews, and great nieces whose lives were indelibly touched by their Aunt Joy’s love for them.
All services will be held at Berrydale Baptist Church, 6730 FL-4, Jay, FL 32565, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Homes. Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Good Friday, April 18. Interment will immediately follow in the Berrydale Baptist Church Cemetery. Her nephews will serve as active pallbearers.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Jay Hospital and friends and family who have prayed, visited, shared stories, and ministered during this unspeakably difficult time.
Charles ‘Charlie’ Robert Wiggins
April 15, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Robert Wiggins, 84 of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Charlie was born in Escambia County, Florida on July 19, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Lois Wiggins, daughter Kimberly Diane Wiggins.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 59 years, Lynn Wiggins, sons, Keith Walter (Yvette), David Wiggins (Susan), Darin Wiggins (Diana), daughter April Wiggins, grandchildren Kyle Wiggins (Minna), Sarah Wiggins, Lindsey Wiggins, Hunter Wiggins, Blake Owens, Lucas Owens (Emma), brother Marvin Wiggins (Elaine), sister Addie Camacho (Don). He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Charlie loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and canoeing. He was a long-time member of Lakewood Baptist Church. Charlie served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1961. He also was a volunteer leader for the Royal Rangers.
A visitation for Charlie will be held Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Valhalla Funeral Home & Memory Gardens, 698 Winchester Rd NE, Huntsville, Alabama 35811, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 pm, officiated by Pastor Terrell Boyd. Interment will immediately follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens with Military Honors.
Rebecca Kay Romans Muck
April 11, 2025
Mrs. Rebecca Kay Romans Muck, age 54, of Century, Florida, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Becky was born to James and Debra Romans on October 9, 1970, in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Groveport Madison Highschool in 1987, she went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Nursing, as a nurse she impacted so many lives every day.
Becky was a loving mother, nana, daughter, wife, sister and friend to so many. Becky had a huge heart for her family, friends, husband, children, grandchildren, and her canine companions. Becky was beautiful inside and out.
Becky is survived by a loving husband, Keith Muck which she married on June 10, 2008; parents, James and Debra Romans, children: Justin Wilson, Jessica (Josh) Peake, Harley Pack and Brittany (Mike) Holbein; grandchildren, James Romans, Roman Peake, Owen Holbein, O’Brien Holbein O’Neal Holbein; sister Lori (Sam) Lantz; brother, James Romans and many nieces and nephews. Becky joins her son Mark Allen Wilson, grandparents, Norma and Lawerence Crawford, Helen and Earl Romans and mother-in-law Donna Carpenter in Heaven. John II 25-26
Funeral services will be held, Monday, April 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Petty Funeral Homes, with Pastor Marcus Wallace officiating.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 14, 2025, from noon until 2 p.m. at Petty Funeral Homes.