Rebecca A. Ashby
December 9, 2017
Rebecca A. Ashby, 80, passed away into the presence of her Lord on December 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Born in High Point, NC on September 17, 1937, she was a graduate of High Point Central High School and attended High Point University for one year. She loved to work with numbers and worked as an accountant and bookkeeper at various locations. She taught herself the art of knitting and made many charming baby blankets and doll clothes to give to her friends and family. She especially loved children and welcomed each new one coming into her world with a knitted gift. Piano was her instrument of choice and she had played the piano since the age of eight. She expressed her love and praise for Christ and her Christian faith by playing the piano at her church, Dogwood Park Baptist church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ruth Lanier and her son James Martin Ashby.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jimmy Ashby; sons Jeffrey M. Ashby and Matthew G.(Doanie) Ashby; grandson Jeffrey M. Ashby, Jr. and granddaughter Nicole L. Jordan; great-grandchildren, Hayleigh and Hannah Macks, Trenton Jordan and Keaton Davis.
Funeral services were held December 9, 2017 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Rusty Branch officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home Northis entrusted with arrangements.
Julia Nell Strickland O’Farrell
December 8, 2017
Mrs. Julia Nell Strickland O’Farrell, age 84 of Bratt, FL, received her angel wings while surrounded by her beloved family on the afternoon of December 2, 2017.
Julia Nell spent her lifetime bringing joy, comfort, and kindness to all who knew her. She lived a joyful and selfless life, always giving what she had and never expecting anything in return. She was kind, loving, caring, gentle, and one of the sweetest ladies this world has ever known. A true and shining example of how we all should live.
Julia Nell was preceded in death by her father, James Strickland, her mother, Vera Daniels Strickland, and her sister Bobbie White.
Her beautiful, kind, loving, and selfless spirit will live on through those she has left behind; her beloved husband of nearly 69 years, Ernest Ellis O’Farrell of Bratt, FL; her sister, Gloria Faye Kent (Jerry) of Brewton, AL; her brother, Ricky Strickland (Brenda) of Pensacola, FL; her three children, Julie O’Farrell Fountain (David Findley) of Atmore, AL, Brenda O’Farrell Pitts (Freddy) of Madison, FL, and Ernest Hallrick (Hal) O’Farrell (Patty) of Ozark, AL; her grandchildren, Bill Fountain of Lake Villa, IL, Angie Pitts Santee of Naples, FL, Burt Pitts of Crawfordville, FL, Nellie Pitts Blair of Live Oak, FL, Christina O’Farrell of Houston, TX, Danielle Clark of Yulee, FL, Jennifer Morgenroth-O’Farrell of Bermerhaven, Germany, and Janet O’Farrell of St. Albans, WV; 15 great-grandchildren; and her numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Services were held at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, with Rev. LaDon Hall presiding. Eulogy was delivered by her son-in-law, Freddy Pitts.
Burial ceremony was at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chad Kent, Wade Kent, Dalton Kent, Mason Kent, Alan Lowery, Mike Gibson, and Larry Gibson.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Carolyn Monti Allen
December 4, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Monti Allen, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Allen was a native of Pensacola, FL, former resident of Atmore, AL and has resided in Bay Minette, AL for the past 2 ½ years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie & Doris Monti and two sister-in-laws, Barb Monti and Janet Monti.
She is survived by her three daughters, Stephanie (Jeremy) Downey of Bay Minette, AL, Stacey (Jade) Boone of Stockton, AL and Tonya Allen of Atmore, AL; two sons, Jimmy (Laura) Allen of Molino, FL and Timmy Allen of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Skip Monti of Pensacola, FL and Lewis Monti of Pensacola, FL; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 4, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. John Michael Kilpatrick officiating.
Burial was at the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Harris, Michael Dunn, Michael Montgomery, Kipp Moore, Josh Long and Terrence Newsome.
Special thanks to Oakwood Nursing Facility, Covenant Hospice and Atmore Nursing Care Center.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Gabriele Schoonover
December 4, 2017
Gabriele “Gaby” Schoonover, age 67, of Pensacola, FL went home to her heavenly father Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Gaby was born in Karlsruhe, Germany and moved to the United States and resided in Pensacola, Florida for the last 30 years. She had many accomplishments is her life but the most notable was the love she had for her husband and her children, including her porch children. Every child was always welcome and they all loved her as much as her own children. Gaby was a giver and regularly donated to the ASPCA and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Gaby is preceded in death by the love of her life, whom she spent 34 wonderful years with, Richard D. Schoonover and her daughter, Erika Douglas.
She is survived by daughters, Judith Flugler and Samantha Schoonover; son’s Richard M. Schoonover and Grady Schoonover; grandson, David Flugler, granddaughter, Lileigh Schoonover; sister’s, Dagmar Alexander and Ursula Lovell (Richard); brother, Werner Turk; numerous nieces, nephews and friends and her number one baby, Dixiebug.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 4, 2017, with Rev. Mike Mashburn officiating.
Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Daphne Dubus, Sarah Cabrera, Velda Law, Nicole Gonzalez, Randall Lovell and Chad Ogelsby.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
Dennis Alvin Garrett
December 4, 2017
Mr. Dennis Alvin Garrett, Jr., 51, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Garrett was native and former resident of Bay Springs, FL and has resided in Molino, FL for the past 8 years. He was a retired LPN with 24 years of service and was a barber for two years. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Samuel A. “Butch” Garrett and Henson & Cannie Hayles.
He is survived by his father & step-mother, Dennis A. and Sara Garrett, Sr. of Walnut Hill, FL, mother, Sarah Hayles Garrett of Poarch, AL; wife, Sue Gulsby Garrett of Molino, FL; one step-son, Gabe Rhea of Molino, FL; one step-daughter, Susan Wyse-Wright of Molino, LF; two brothers, Jamie Lynn (Tracy) Garrett of Pineville, FL and William David Garrett of Pensacola, FL; grandmother, Mary Lee Garrett of Bay Springs, FL; one grandchild, Lyndzi Wright; one niece, Saige Garrett; two nephews, Blayne Garrett and Lucas White and two very special friends, Oliver Sledge and Anita Pugh. He had many, many friends and coworkers from his nursing days in New Orleans at Lakeland Hospital and Tulane Medical Center.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Johnson and Rev. Craig Hayles officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Ryland, Ronny Ryland, Joe Grim, Aaron Dagen, Adam Bolen, Brian Hall and Larry Hayles.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Gulsby, Wayne Gulsby, Oliver Sledge, Wendell O. Hall and Dr. William Shane Harigel.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements in Atmore, Alabama.
Randy Theo Covan
November 30, 2017
Mr. Randy Theo Covan, 56, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, in Brewton, Alabama.
Mr. Covan was a native of Century, FL and had resided in Brewton, AL since 1985. He was of the Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Hayes.
He is survived by his parents, Bill and Alene Covan of Century, FL; three sons, Jason (Wendy) Covan of Brewton, AL, William (Jennifer) Covan of Uriah, AL and William Robbins of Brewton, AL; two daughters, Tina (Jason) Johnson of Thomasville, GA and Tasha (Jesse) Benoit of Gueydan, LA; one brother, Raford (Tina) Covan of Pace, FL; one sister, Recinda (Buck) McCormick of Milton, FL; and nine grandchildren, Tara Johnson, Jason Johnson, Jr., Christopher Benoit, Zachary Benoit, Ryan Covan, Cheyanna Covan, William “Cole” Covan, William “Jr” Robbins and Miranda Robbins.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 3, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Collie officiating.
Burial will follow at the Providence Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be John Lee, Billy Davis, Will Chavers, William Robbins, Rick Garrett, Mike Hammond and Thomas Carroll.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Clifton Wayne Simpson
November 30, 2017
Clifton Wayne Simpson, 66, of McDavid, FL, passed away November 28, 2017, in Pensacola, FL surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on February 22, 1951, in Flomaton, AL to Clifton James and Doris Simpson. He graduated in 1969 from Century High School in Century, FL where he excelled in football and baseball. After graduation Wayne joined the United States Army and served for nine years. In later years Wayne worked as a barber in Pace, FL. He was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in McDavid, FL. Wayne enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, Nascar races and Alabama football.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton James and Doris Brown Simpson; maternal grandparents, Van Daw and Maggie Hall Brown and paternal grandparents, John Jefferson and Lucy Belle McNeil Simpson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dianne Caraway Simpson of McDavid, FL; sons, Randy Shane (Amy) Simpson of Cameron, NC and Jimmy Wayne (Valoree) Simpson of Buckeye, AZ; daughter, Sue Simpson Edwards (Jeff Steadham) of McDavid, FL; grandchildren, Aaron Simpson, Andrew Edwards, Ethan Simpson, Zachary Simpson, Abby Edwards and Sawyer Simpson; great-grandchildren, Easton Edwards and Ellie Edwards; loving mother-in-law, Betty Mooney of McDavid, FL; sisters, Kathy (Tommy) Ward of Bluff Springs, FL and Carol Mathis of Jay, FL; brothers, Bobby (Beverly) Simpson of Flomaton, AL, Toney (Renee) Simpson of McDavid, FL and Darrel (Joy) Simpson of Century, FL; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will take place at Faith Chapel North Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. with funeral services starting at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Nathan Brown, Rev. Harold Brown and Rev. Brian Calhoun will serve as officiants.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations are made to Covenant Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Charlotte Godwin-Colema
November 29, 2017
Mrs. Charlotte Godwin-Coleman, 70, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Coleman was a native and life long resident of Atmore, AL. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Atmore, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie & Earlene Kelly; one brother, James Matthew “JM” Kelly and her first husband and father of her children, Larry E. Godwin.
She is survived by her husband, Dudley Coleman of Atmore, AL; one son, Rusty (Denise) Godwin of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Vanessa (John) Arant of Sylacauga, AL; two brothers, Curtis (Alene) Kelly of Atmore, AL and Hubert (Regina) Kelly of Columbus, GA; two sisters, Glenie (Raymond) Peebles of Bratt, FL and Martha (Terry) Miller of Gastonia, N.C. and three grandchildren, Sybil Grace Arant, Tate Arant and Judson Arant.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 6 to 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chris Gibbs, Roger Riggs, Raymond Peebles, Jim Riggs, Jason Howard and Eddy Higginbotham.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Don Smith, Robert Coleman III, and Edgar Norris
William “Billy” Rollin
November 29, 2017
Mr. William “Billy” Rollin, 70, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Rollin was a native of Monroe, LA and has resided in Atmore, AL for the past 43 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the owner and operator of Rollin’s Used Cars and was a member of the Atmore First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra Rollin of Atmore, AL; one son, Shane (Memory) Rollin of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Kimberly (Anthony) Habermehl of Foster, KY and Kristi (Jeff) Wooldridge of KY; three brothers, Frank Rollin of Bay Minette, AL, James Rollin of Dallas, TX and Jimmy Rollin of Bay Minette, AL; two sisters, Irene Phelps of Stapleton, AL and Glenda Nelson of Fairhope, AL; seven grandchildren, Josh Brown, Megan Brown, Tommy Anderson, Samantha Anderson, Ashley Anderson, Will Rollin and Colton Rollin and five great grandchildren, Landon
Brown, Jayla Brown, Jayce Sells, Tyler Sells and Talan Daughtry.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, December 1, 2017 from 6 to 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Frank Rollin Jr., Andrew Rollin, Steven Rollin, Jason White, Warren Donald and Jeff Donald.
Otis Gerald Freeman
November 29, 2017
Mr. Otis Gerald Freeman, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Freeman was native of Pineville, FL and has resided in Canoe, AL for the past 35 years. He was a great daddy to five daughters, grandfather and great grandfather. He worked with Swift Lumber with 20 years of service and was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, General and Elaine Freeman and one brother, Gene Freeman.
Survivors include mother’s of his children, Gayle Martin of Atmore, AL and Cindy Singleton Freeman of Brewton, AL; five daughters, Andrea (Billy) Young of Atmore, AL, Suzy (Jeff) Blackburn of Conover, NC, Alanna Clemmons of Atmore, AL, Valorie (Mike) Jones of Troy, AL and Stephanie (Stephen Householder) Freeman of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Gordon (Zena) Freeman of Walnut Hill, FL and Terry Freeman of Pensacola, FL; twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 6 to 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.