Violet M. Manning
October 3, 2023
Violet M. Manning, 90, passed away September 27 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She was the widow of Merl S. Manning. They had shared sixty years of marriage together at the time of his passing in 2009.
Born in Pensacola, FL she was the daughter of Walter C. and Willie M. Taylor.
She was a member of Leonard Street Church of Christ and lived the life of a true Christian lady. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, and her bluegrass music. She will be remembered for her smiling face, her singing and playing her wash-tub bass.
She is survived by son, Kenneth Manning (Lynn), ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and four great great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter “Dick” and Willie Taylor; brothers, Alan, Walter Ray and W.D. Taylor; sister, Lois Dolihite; husband, Merl Manning; son, Wayne Manning; daughter, Gay Turner; and grandson, Wade Manning.
Funeral services will be at Eastern Gate Funeral Home, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL on Saturday October 2, 2023. Visitation will begin at 11:30 with Chapel Service at 12:30. Burial to follow in Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.
Chiquita Moore ‘Aunt Coot’ Mathis
October 2, 2023
Mrs. Chiquita Moore “Aunt Coot” Mathis passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age 92.
Chiquita was born Tuesday, September 8, 1931, in Jay, Florida. She was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. She was a homemaker who enjoyed yard sales, gardening (including cutting her own grass), dressing up and wearing jewelry, and feeding young’uns. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Mathis; sons, Larry Mathis, Bubba Moore; mother, Myrtle McDaniel Moore; sisters, Lemmie Goodson, Ann Mathis, Mary Mathis; brothers, Walter Moore, Alvin Moore, Ralph Moore, and Roy Moore.
Chiquita is survived by her sons, Brandon Mathis, Jimmy Moore (Betty Smith), Louis Moore, and Scotty Moore; daughters, Betty Jackson, June Thompson, Judy Dunsford; daughter-in-law, Mari Mathis; several grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren; special nieces, Kathy Simmons, Gayle Aldridge, Wendy Caraway, and many more.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Johnson and Bill Cozart officiating. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home from 1 p.m.. until service time at 2 p.m.. on Thursday.
Pallbearers will be Tony Jones, Joe Walston, Michael McDonald, Daniel Higdon, Lan Sims, and B.J. Johnson.
Jo Ann Morgan Roley
October 2, 2023
Jo Ann Morgan Roley, age 81, of Atmore, AL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Stanford Morgan and Viola Brooks Morgan and her husband, James L. Roley. Jo Ann is survived by four children, Cheryl Datuin and husband, Tony; Johnny Jones and wife, Mona; Ricky Jones and wife, Lisa and Dina Jones; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Jo Ann was an accountant for Service Welding and Street Rods Unlimited. She also worked at Atmore Memorial Funeral Home and Southern Real Estate before retiring. She worked hard for her family and did whatever she could to provide. She was a kind, generous and loving person to all.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Stan Morgan, Derek Morgan, Paul Powell and Scott Parker.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Southern Care Hospice.
JoAnn Collette Peacock
September 30, 2023
JoAnn Collette Peacock, passed away suddenly Monday, September 25th, 2023 at the age of 64. Collette was born September 9th, 1959 in Pensacola, Florida. She was in Tate High School’s graduating class of 78′ and spent many years on the cheerleading team. In her early years, Collette was known for her fresh seafood store on the coast. Collette has had many different types of professions, such as working on oil rigs as a jug hand, car detailer, cosmetologist, and a well-known realtor for Pensacola Reality and International Properties Exchange.
Collette had a passion for beauty and real estate. When she wasn’t cutting hair or selling homes or managing rental properties, she was on the water catching, cleaning and cooking fish. Collette loved to go camping. She loved to surf at Pensacola Beach down at the point and near the pier. She loved to water ski, jet ski and swim. Really, she loved anything thing to do with the white sandy beaches and family. Colette loved arts and crafts and weaving baskets and anything to do with crafts.
Collette was the biggest family person you would have ever met. Her family was everything to her and she would give the shirt off her back to anyone. She was known as “Aunt Collette” to many and always had a shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen. Collette always had her home open to everyone that may have needed a place to lay their head.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Fred Peacock and Jo Ann Arnette Epperson.
Collette had a large family. She is survived by ex-husband, Ronald Driscoll; her four kids, Chris (Trisha) Driscoll, Niccole Lassiter, Bobby Lassiter, and Brett (Melissa) Lassiter.
Collette had 8 grandchildren, Christopher S. Driscoll, Devon Driscoll, Cole Catinella, Grayson Lassiter, Tristian Lassiter, Brittany Lassiter, Lindsey Lassiter, Landon Lassiter; and her siblings, Marlene Peacock, Leslie (Teddy) Peacock, Misty (Ken) Irwin, Angie (Jr.) Price-Williams.
She loved every one of her children, grandchildren, sisters, brother, mother, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and father.
Visitation services will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home (North) at 1000 South Hwy. 29 in Cantonment, Florida 32533 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m.
Pallbearers will include: Leslie (Teddy) Peacock, Ronald Driscoll, Ken Irwin, Timothy Burrell, Dwayne Arnette, William Law.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements
Steve McKinley
September 29, 2023
Steve McKinley, age 73, of Nokomis, AL passed away on September 27, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1950 in Atmore, AL to Tralve and Ethel Brown McKinley. He was a 1968 graduate of Escambia County High School. Steve was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. He was the owner and operator of McKinley’s Auto Service for 41 years. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Barbara Sue McKinley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Catherine (Cathy) James McKinley; his daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Chris Wilson, his grandsons, Dustin (Ashley) Wilson and Steve (Maddie) Wilson, his great grandson, Kasen Luke Wilson, and his unborn great granddaughter, McKinley Kate Wilson, his siblings, Mary Ann Minchew and Debbie Smith, and his sweet fur baby, Fluffy Jo.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Willneila Wiggins Henderson
September 29, 2023
Willneila Wiggins Henderson, age 92, of Flomaton, Alabama, went home to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2023. She was born to an Assembly of God Church planter and pastor, Preston S. and Grace L. Wiggins on August 7, 1931. She had a lifelong devotion to her husband, children, and church, where she was a trustee and taught Sunday School for over 40 years.
Willneila was a lady of great faith who trusted God to order her steps. Her relationship with Him permeated every aspect of her life and this overflowed to others in selfless and unconditional love. She believed in living life with as few regrets as possible and you could not find a more diligent or hard-working person. She did everything with excellence as unto Him and believed there’s never a situation you cannot overcome with the strength of the Lord.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Preston (Grace) Wiggins, husband, Wiley P. Henderson, three brothers, Rayford (Ellie) Wiggins, Lee Roy (Lois) Wiggins, Leonard (Jan) Wiggins, and one sister, Clydell (Olin) Tisdale.
Her life was fully submitted to Him, and the joy of the Lord was her strength. Her God was real and more powerful than anything else in the world. She wanted everyone to know He is so wonderful and that He can be real to them. She believed to have a relationship with Jesus, you need to talk to him every day. It was important to her that her children know Him in the same way. She would often say that we have so much to be thankful for, God is so good, and He loves us so much. He can be real to you.
Willneila married Wiley P. Henderson on March 8, 1958, and was a devoted wife for 39 years until his passing. They had four children who meant the world to them: Wiley Phillip Henderson, Jr. (Teresa), of Montgomery, AL; Rachel H. Bickerstaff (Elliott), of Madison, MS; Dr. Charlotte H. Lee (Spencer), of Auburn, AL; and Victoria H. Benton (Dale) in Anniston/Oxford, AL. Willneila had eight grandchildren: Wiley (Abby) Henderson, Elizabeth (Cameron) Osmore, Joshua Henderson, Samuel (Makayla) Henderson, Matthew Bickerstaff, Sarah Grace Lee, Ben Lee, Daniel Benton, and one great-grandchild Wyatt Osmore.
Mrs. Henderson leaves a legacy of great faith, and her trust in Jesus’ name gave her the strength and confidence to fight the good fight and finish the race. A celebration of Willneila’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Flomaton on October 1st at 4:00 p.m. and will be preceded by an hour of visitation at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Roland Brown, of Golden Springs Baptist Church of Anniston, AL., and Jake Bondurant of First Baptist Church of Flomaton, AL., will be officiating the services.
Burial will follow at Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wiley P. Henderson III, Joshua Henderson, Samuel Henderson, Matthew Bickerstaff, Daniel Benton, and Cameron Osmore.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home oversees all arrangements.
Jimmy Lee Raines
September 29, 2023
was born in Century, FL but lived in Atmore until 1980. He spent his lifetime living in the Flomaton area where he was a truck driver for over 20 years. He worked for Campbell’s Sand and Gravel, G.B. “Boots” Smith Oilfield Services, and Howell Transportation whose name was later changed to Genesis Crude Oil. He had many good times working with his friends and talking on the CB radio with his call sign being “Iceman”. He left Genesis Crude Oil to work for McKenzie Tank Lines in Pensacola, FL where he managed the sulfur substation near Atmore until its closure. He retired from Covington Heavy Duty Diesel Parts in Pensacola in 2009.
He was a very talented man doing whatever he put his mind to. He was an accomplished craftsman, working with wood, building additions to his home, furniture and gunstocks. He was especially proud of his knife handles. He was a talented artist, and self-taught karate martial arts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ruby Crawford Raines; his brothers, Walter H. Raines, II and Jesse Harold Raines.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan Neal Raines of Flomaton, AL; his son, Brian Raines (Dawn Watson) of Flomaton, AL; his daughter, Melissa (Jeffrey) Coleman of Flomaton, AL; his brother, Joseph C. Raines of Atmore, AL; his sister, Barbara (Charles “Skip”) Beasley of Castleberry, AL; his grandchildren, Ruby Raines and Lily Coleman both of Flomaton, AL; Kenzie Dall and Kason Dall both of Pace, FL; grandchildren in love, Johnny Ray Heathcock, Jazymn Heathcock, Jayla Heathcock all of Pace, FL; special niece, Skyler Wallace of Mobile, AL; special nephew, Tim Neal of Flomaton, AL; aunt, Bessie Brantley of Atmore, AL; numerous, much loved other family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 2, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel with Bro. Pat Carden officiating. Interment will follow in Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Tim Neal, Reuben Neal, Stevie Powell, John Walker, Jessie Blair, and Jason Dall.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Chambers, Daniel Morris and Jeffrey Coleman. Visitation will be held Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel.
We wish to thank Southern Care Hospice of Atmore for their wonderful care and extreme compassion that they showed to us. These ladies are magnificent and were a blessing to us. We wish a heartfelt thanks especially to Ms. Donna. She is amazing and was a tremendous God send to us with her knowledge, strength and love.
Willie Jean Harden
September 29, 2023
Willie Jean Harden resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on September 28, 2023, at the age of 87.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Bonnie Ruth Black Cummings
September 28, 2023
Bonnie Ruth Black Cummings, age 82, of Atmore, AL passed away on September 27, 2023.
She was born on June 29, 1941 in Atmore, AL to Harry Comer Black, Sr. and Verma Ruth Rowell Black. She was a member of Canoe Baptist Church. She worked for Vanity Fair Corporation for many years and later cherished time taking care of her family especially her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved gardening and cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles L. Cummings and her brother, Harry Comer Black, Jr.
She is survived by her sons, Charles M. (Traci) Cummings of Canoe, AL, Leslie Wayne Cummings of Canoe, AL and Gary Eugene Cummings of Canoe, AL; her daughter, Teresa Cummings (Tony) Hadley of Canoe, AL; seven grandchildren: Clayton, Klinton, Leslie, Dustin, Dylan, Jacob and Annalyn and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Waylon Stuckey officiating. Interment will follow in Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. at Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Mrs. Viola Jean Nichols
September 26, 2023
Mrs. Viola Jean Nichols age 79, a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL; passed away peacefully in Pensacola, FL; on September 25, 2023. She was born October 8, 1943, in Flomaton, AL; to Lewis and Fannie Hobbs Emmons.
Mrs. Viola enjoyed traveling with her husband visiting various countries around the world. She also enjoyed going to church, fishing and going to various casinos.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis (Fannie Hobbs) Emmons, and one brother, Cournel, “CJ” Emmons.
She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Lee Edward Nichols, of Flomaton, AL; one brother in-law, David L. (Janice) Nichols, of Wilmer, AL; five nieces, Linda Milam, of Flomaton, AL; Marty (Melvin) Rolin, of Atmore, AL; Nancy (Ray) Evans, of Flomaton, AL; Kim (Nolan) Lorenzano, of Molino, FL; Lisa (Andre) Boykin, of Pensacola, FL; one nephew, Jay (Teresa) Wesley, of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Bro. James Peacock officiating.
Burial will follow at Emmons Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Danny Hendrix, Lavon Bradley, Sammy Robinson, Wayne Lisenby, Wayne Smith, and Sonny.
