Carlie T. James
January 19, 2018
Mrs. Carlie T. James, age 98, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. James was a native and life long resident of Atmore, AL. She was a member of the Sovereign Grace Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Earl James, Sr.; two sons, William Earl James, Jr. and Clifton E. James and two daughter-in-laws, Jackie James and Pat James.
Survivors include her sister, Cliffie Mae Hanks of Pensacola, FL; five grandchildren; Cheryl James (Warren) Fenner of Atmore, AL, Jonathan Earl (Christy) James of Atmore, AL, Julie James (Michael Branch) of Atmore, AL, William Earl (Lisa) James, III of Webster, FL and Claude James of Atmore, AL; eight great grandchildren, Ashley Harris Sharp, Blake (Courtney) Harris, Joanna James, Marianna (Nykia) Rolin, Lily Woods, Travis James, Brayden James and Melissa James and three great great grandchildren, Hannah Boothe, Chayton Rolin and Nyla Rolin.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Pine Level Cemetery with Elder Kevin Fralick officiating.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan James, Travis James, Phillip James, Blake Harris and Warren Fenner.
Clifford Ray Seale
January 19, 2018
Mr. Clifford Ray Seale, 73, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his residence in Wawbeek, Alabama.
Mr. Seale was a native of Wallace, AL and resided in Wawbeek, AL for most of his life. He was a member of the Canoe Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley & Marguerite Seale and sisters, Lucille Butt and Mary McClain.
Survivors include his three brothers, Lee Verne Seale of Atmore, AL, Murlon (Margaret) Seale of Atmore, AL and Floyd (Bettye) Seale of Wawbeek, AL and four sisters, Nancy Nelson of Foley, AL, Dottie (Charles) West of Ozark, AL, Jessie (Muriel) Swindle of Wawbeek, AL and Lois (Loyd) Creamer of Byrneville, FL.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Foxx and Bro. Sonny Steele officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 12 Noon until service time at 1:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Stacy Seale, Christopher Seale, Tracy McClain, Kenneth McClain, Edward Wilson and Dudley Wilson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles West, Willie McClain and Mike Smith.
Ollie James Strength
January 19, 2018
Ollie James Strength, 96 of Atmore, AL. passed away on January 14, 2018 in Atmore. He was born on March 9th 1921 to the late Cary Merritt and Mary Ellen Hall Strength in Atmore, AL. He served in the United States Army during WWII, Korean War and later retired from the Army National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion and Veteran of Foreign Wars. He also served with the Atmore Police Department Auxiliary and was retired from St. Regis Paper Company. He was married to the late Allie Belle King Strength on February 6, 1942. His parents, his wife and brother Leon Strength precede him in death.
Survivors are: One Daughter, Ollie Jean Strength of Atmore, Al. and a Host of Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends
Services will be Wednesday January 17, 2018 at 2:00PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Robert Heard officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Active Pallbearers are, Russell Braswell, James Braswell, Don Moye, Jed Dukes, Rodney Ball and Timothy Ball.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday January 17, 2018 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1 PM until service time at 2 PM.
James Ryan Pitsenbarger
January 19, 2018
On January 12, 2018, my precious son, James Ryan Pitsenbarger, 24 years old, went to be with the Lord. Mr. Pitsenbarger was born in Harrisonburg, VA on August 27, 1993. He graduated with Honors from West Florida High School of Advanced Technology in 2011. He was a member of the EMT program, National Honor Society, Student Government and Health Occupation Students of America. He attended Pensacola State College working towards an Associate of Science degree.
Mr. Pitsenbarger is survived by his mother, Robin Elizabeth Pitsenbarger; brother, Daniel Logan Pitsenbarger of Pensacola; sister, Margie Lynn (Craig) Morgan of Chattanooga, TN; multiple aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is predeceased by his father, James (Jay) Luther Pitsenbarger III from Sugar Grove, WV.
Jamie was a kind and gentle soul whose smile could light up the world. He loved cold weather, retro gaming, sushi, classical music and reading. He enjoyed learning more than anything and loved playing classical piano.
Jamie died because of his addiction. His addiction was not who he was but what he had. No one plans to be an addict. Like so many, he believed the lies that heroin told about being accepted, being worthy, being loved. Instead, heroin took everything from Jamie, his home, his friends, his future and ultimately his life. The pain of his death is intolerable and that’s why his story needs to be told.
For a time Jamie was lost, but he has now found healing in his eternal home. He leaves behind many memories to be cherished by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Pine Summit Baptist Church on Thursday, January 18th from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. His Celebration of Life will be at Pine Summit on Friday, January 19th at 1:00 PM with Pastor Donnie Petersen officiating. Please join us to honor his memory.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jamie’s memory to First Baptist Church of Ensley, Women and Children’s Cold Weather Shelter, 50 West Johnson Ave. Pensacola, FL 32534.
The family thanks the many friends who have demonstrated their love and support through this heartbreaking time.
Robert (Bobby) Wayne Henderson
January 18, 2018
Robert (Bobby) Wayne Henderson passed away peacefully on January 17, 2018. He was born on May 26, 1937 in Kynesville, Florida to William (Bill) Maxwell and Ruth Inez Henderson. He moved at an early age to Pensacola, Florida.
Bobby (Wayne) was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Shirley Harrelson Henderson. He is survived by his daughter Susan (Tony) Allender and his son Chris (Laurie) Henderson; his grandchildren: Travis (Megan) Allender and Kristen (Josh) Huss; his sisters Patricia Harrelson (Warren) Jernigan and Maxine Livingston (George) Sawyer and his brother Johnnie (Joyce) Henderson and a large extended family of nieces and nephews and close friends.
He retired from with Reichold Chemicals where he worked as an electrical instrument mechanic.
Bobby (Wayne) was a member of East Hill Baptist Church and attended Olive Baptist church.
He loved spending time with his family and friends. He spent his life playing and coaching baseball and softball. He loved hunting and working with wood. He loved helping others.
We will celebrate Bobby’s (Wayne) life during visitation which will be held at Bayview Funeral Home, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00 am. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local church or favorite charity.
John T. Johnson
January 17, 2018
John T. Johnson, 65, of Century, Florida passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 9301 Academy Street, Century, FL, with Glenn Johnson officiating.
Marilyn Edwards Branch
January 16, 2018
Mrs. Marilyn Edwards Branch, 68, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, in Fairhope, Alabama.
Mrs. Branch was a native of New Orleans, LA, former resident of Bratt, FL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 48 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was the bookkeeper at the Presbyterian Church of Atmore and was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, T.J. and Lizzie Edwards; one sister, Sharon Zettlemoyer; and two brothers, Alfred Edwards and James Edwards.
She is survived by her two sons, Travis (Tina) Branch of Daphne, AL and Michael (Julie James) Branch of Atmore, AL; three brothers, A.J. (Willie Jean) Edwards of Bratt, FL, Carlie Edwards of Bratt, FL and Bernie (Debra) Edwards of Bratt, FL; and six grandchildren, Christian, Amy, Sarah, Hagan, Jaxson and Zachery.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wade Edwards, Robie Edwards, Chris Edwards, Josh Edwards, Cary Jordan and Christian Braden.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Marilyn Edwards Branch
January 14, 2018
Mrs. Marilyn Edwards Branch, 68, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 in Fairhope, Alabama.
Mrs. Branch was a native of New Orleans, LA, former resident of Bratt, FL and has resided in Atmore, AL for the past 48 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was the bookkeeper at the Presbyterian Church of Atmore and was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, T.J. & Lizzie Edwards, one sister, Sharon Zettlemoyer and two brothers, Alfred Edwards and James Edwards.
She is survived by her two sons, Travis (Tina) Branch of Daphne, AL and Michael (Julie James) Branch of Atmore, AL; three brothers, A.J. (Willie Jean) Edwards of Bratt, FL, Carlie Edwards of Bratt, FL and Bernie (Debra) Edwards of Bratt, FL and six grandchildren, Christian, Amy, Sarah, Hagan, Jaxson and Zachery.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 16, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Wade Edwards, Robie Edwards, Chris Edwards, Josh Edwards, Cary Jordan and Christian Braden.
Betty Jean Price
January 12, 2018
Mrs. Betty Jean Price, age 75, of Flomaton, AL passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018 in Pensacola, FL.
Mrs. Price was born in Century, FL and had been a resident of the Flomaton community where she was a homemaker and a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church. She loved to sew, crochet, and playing with her grandbabies. She loved her cat, Little Bob. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Louise Knowles Carnley; her husband, William ‘Bill’ Price, and son, Warren ‘BoBo’ Burkett.
She is survived by her daughters, Ruby (Mark) Bagley of Jay, FL, Nancy (Joe) Heins of Denver, CO, Neva (Jeff) McQuarrie of Dumfries, VA; son, Jonathan Price of Pensacola, FL; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Little Escambia Baptist Church from 1 PM until a 2 PM service time with Dr. Larry Patterson and Rev. Jonathan Hill officiating.
Intement will follow in Little Escambia Church Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearer will be Christopher Miller, Mark Bagley, Joe Heins, Levi Findley, Kevin Gray, Tommy Knowles, Billy Ray Watson.
Ronald David Goodman
January 12, 2018
Ronald David Goodman, age 61 of Cantonment, Florida, left his earthly home and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Hal T. Goodman, Sr. and his sister, Julie Burnette Goodman.
He is survived by his wife – Karen Williams Goodman, his mother – Nelle Burnette Goodman, sister – Rhetta Goodman, brother, Hal T. “Tim” Goodman, Jr., parents-in-law – Rev. Curtis and Mrs. Dolly Williams, several aunts, uncles and cousins, and many sons, daughters, brothers and sisters in Christ.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Apple of His Eye Ministries, P.O. Box 22, Cantonment, Florida .
There were very few times in Ron’s life when he got in a hurry. The first was at his birth – late on a chilly December night our parents almost did not make it to the hospital before he appeared in the wee hours of December 27. Then, last Saturday night, he left this earth very quickly to go be with His Lord, without even saying good-bye.
Ron was born “the son of a preacher man,” hearing about Jesus from the very beginning. When he was 3 or 4 years old he was riding his tricycle in the back yard while Mama was hanging out clothes. He said, “Mama, Rhetta is saved, isn’t she?” Mama said yes. He then asked, “I’m not saved, am I?” Mama said, “No, do you want to be?” He did, and she led him in asking Jesus to be His Savior. Did he live like Jesus, from that day on? No, like most of the rest of us he hit some rough spots along the way, especially as a young teen. But in his junior or senior year of high school – he had a literal “upper room” experience with the Lord. He was baptized with the Holy Spirit and answered the Lord’s call to serve Him with the many gifts he had been given as guitarist, vocalist, psalmist, teacher. His passion in life was making music to glorify God. He was a gifted musician and psalmist – one of the best guitarists and vocalists around!
After graduating from Anniston High School in Anniston, AL in 1974, he enrolled in Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministries in 1978. While there he sang in a Gospel Quartet and helped form and play in what probably was the first Christian Rock Band on campus.
He served in various capacities of ministry after college in the Huntsville, AL/Fayetteville, TN area – where he also had a job as the “slaw chef” at a local KFC. He served as pastor of a small congregation in Enterprise, AL. He came to the Cantonment area and served as a youth leader at Cantonment Pentecostal Holiness Church where his dad was pastor. Several young men testify of his impact on their lives during this time of ministry.
He courted and married Karen “Kay” Williams, he would say one of the best things he ever did. They settled in Pensacola and he took a position as Job Estimator for a commercial paint contractor. He stayed with that career choice. His last boss, Wilson Robertson, once said he was the best job estimator around. He was employed by Robertson-Curtis at the time of his passing.
Ron was privileged to become a part of the Brownsville Revival – singing on the worship team, in the choir and playing his guitar. He and Karen later established Apple of His Eye Ministries which included a fellowship group in their home and ministry to Israel – where he took every opportunity to lead people into the presence of the Lord through music.
Three years ago, last December, Ron suffered a stroke, which greatly affected his ability to express his musical gifts. That, combined with his on-going battle with diabetes and its effects, were very hard on him, physically and emotionally. We were praying for God to completely restore him, and He chose to do just that, just not in the way our minds had pre-conceived. He is now completely made whole and in the Presence of Jesus, our Savior and Lord!
Friends were invited to a visitation with the family on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home which was immediately followed by a service.
Arrangements were entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.