Estelle Maria Bolen
October 12, 2017
Mrs. Estelle Maria Bolen, age 80 of Century, FL passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017, at the Century Health & Rehabilitation Center in Century, FL.
Mrs. Bolen was a native of Blacklick, OH and a resident of the Century community for 55 years coming from Columbus, OH. She was a homemaker and a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Curness Neal Bolen of Century, FL; sons, Curness Rae (Ruth Anne) Bolen of Century, FL and Wade Carlson (Joyce) Bolen of Quitman, MS; five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Harper officiating.
Interment was in Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery in Byrneville.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Miranda Lee Kimmons
October 10, 2017
Mrs. Miranda Lee Kimmons, 37, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Kimmons was a native and former resident of Century, FL and has resided in Wilmer, AL for the past 5 years. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt and friend. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Payne, daddy, Marvin Earl Kimmons, grandmother, Kitty Kimmons, grandfather, Buck Godwin and a daughter, Talia Barrow.
She is survived by her three daughters, Tamara Barrow of Wilmer, AL, Jordan Evans of Wilmer, AL and Jayden Wilson of Prichard, AL; three brothers, Marvin (Pvine) Kimmons of Atmore, AL, Bradley Kimmons of Pensacola, FL and David Kimmons of Pensacola, FL and one sister, Tessie Kimmons of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Brandon Stophel officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pugh’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, October 13, 2017 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Randy Satterfield, Bubba Emmons, Rodney Howell, Brad Kimmons, Allen Maddox and Shawn Barrow.
Kara Christina Milstid
October 9, 2017
Kara Christina Milstid, 42, of Milton, Florida, passed on to a better place on October 07, 2017, after an auto accident near Jay, FL. Kara was a native of Atmore, AL, where she lived most of her life and graduated high school. Kara was a cosmetologist and later became a medical assistant and worked for Santa Rosa Clinics, in Milton, FL.
Kara is survived by her father Tommie Eugene Milstid, and her brother Greg Eugene Milstid.
She was preceded in death by her mother Arva Ruth Milstid, and her sister Janet Michelle Milstid.
She was the granddaughter of Melvin and Mae Simmons of Atmore, AL., and Floyd Milstid, Sr., and Maggie Lee Whittington, of Perdido, AL. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins she loved very much.
The many friends who’s lives she touched made an undeniable difference in their lives. She was loved and will be missed by all. She requested no service and wanted to be cremated. She asked everyone not to mourn her death, but to celebrate her life that she spent with them. She also asked that instead of sending flowers, to make a donation to the American Heart Association. Love and Light to all.
Billy Huskey
October 9, 2017
He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Patsy and their children Leslie (Gary) Chandler, Tommy Huskey, Ronnie (Christy) Huskey, Will (Haley) Huskey, 11 loving grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents Will and Elizabeth Floyd Huskey, his three sisters and three brothers, and most recently his son John Huskey in 2015.
Although he was a very quiet and private man, Billy loved to share stories and memories of his childhood growing up as the youngest of seven children, in Pollard, AL. Being a very competitive athlete, he would fondly recall his days on the Flomaton High School football team in the 1950’s.
He set a great example for the young family he and Patsy began in Century, FL. As a civically active member of the community he served as a volunteer firefighter, worked with the Boy Scouts of America and gave often during local Blood drives. There he worked for Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company which was later acquired by Jim Walter Doors. But working & building for Swift Lumber Company became his ultimate career.
Billy loved carpentry, fishing and growing large vegetable gardens in the summer. In all this, he taught his children and others by example. He taught them the importance and value of honesty and hard work. Work seemed to his children, to be his hobby.
The young family moved to Atmore in the late 70’s as Billy became a vital part of the expansion of Swift Lumber Company and eventually built his wife’s dream home in Byneville, FL. After over 30 years of dedicated employment, Billy retired and spent many days fishing on the Alabama and Tensaw rivers.
In the most recent years he spent 3 days a week at the Atmore Dialysis Center where he continued to set an example for his family of strength and endurance. This quiet simple man had only one final request of his family, that there he no funeral or visitation and his remaining ashes be cast upon the still waters of the river he loved so much.
Rebecca “Becky” Black
October 9, 2017
Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Black, 54, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017, in Pensacola, FL.
Mrs. Black was a native and life long resident of Bogia, FL. She was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church and loved her animals. She is preceded in death by her parents, Junior and Diane Black and a brother, Joe Black.
She is survived by her two sisters, Jean (Hong) Zhang of China and Gail (David) Williamson of Milton, FL; special aunt, Christine Truesdell of McDavid, FL; two aunts, Joan Brooks of McDavid, FL and Louise Cobb of Uriah, AL; one uncle, Sonny Snow of Uriah, AL and a niece and nephew, Ashlyn Williamson and Owen Williamson.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Nathan Brown and Rev. Dexter Truesdell officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 10, 2017, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be George Snow, David Williamson, Owen Williamson, Charlie Wilson, Paul Stewart and Brad Brooks.
October 5, 2017
Thomas A. Martin, age 77, of Cantonment, was called home October 3, 2017. He was born November 26, 1939, in Montgomery, AL, to the late Herbert and Murray Martin.
Tom was a 40 year veteran of the Escambia County Sherriff’s Office, where he served through five sheriffs. He was a man everyone loved and respected. Tom spent his retired years hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Michael Martin and Terrie Young.
Those left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife Susan “Sue” Martin; children Kim (John Harrington) Matthews, Carl (Pam) Hemperley, Chris (Iris) Courtney, and Margaret Louis Bell; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and a great many aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Visitation will be from 5-+7 p.m., Friday, October 6, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the funeral home. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Tom’s memory to the Sacred Heart Foundation, 5151 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504.
Dana Diana Pruitt Chong
October 4, 2017
Dana Diana Pruitt Chong, 66, of Atmore, AL, gained her angel wings on Saturday, September 30,2017, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She was a retired branch manager at Mutual Finance Inc. of Atmore for many years. She was born in Centre, AL on January 17, 1951, to the late Howard and Nell Pruitt. She was a member of Destiny Worship Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her father-in-law, Lee Chong, Sr.; and brother-in-law, John Hammonds.
Survivors include her loving and devoted husband, Lee Chong, Jr.; three daughters: Dana Lynn Blocker, Teresa and Claude Riley of Atmore, AL, Christina and Chip Hawks of Richfield, NC; and one son, Gary and Rachel Chong of St.Mary’s, GA; eight grandchildren, Jonathan and Stephanie Chong, Wesley and Audrey Sprinkle, Cody Sprinkle, LaShane Styron, Claudero and Amjamiece Riley, Mia Riley, Nicholos Blocker and Justin Blocker, Benjamin, William, Noah and Emelia Chong, Hunter, Kaylea and Elaina Hawks; nine great-grandchildren, Adrienne, Kaylyn, Traegan and Leland Chong, Brayden and McKenna Sprinkle, Keaten Sprinkle, Layla and Claudero Riley III; and a host of nieces and nephews; one brother, James and Sheila Pruitt of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Nelda Hammonds of Glenco, AL, and Gail and Stephen Brown of Atmore, AL.
Services were held Wednesday, October 4, 2017, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Benard Bishop, Bro. Butch Lee and Bro. J.T. Guyton officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Gary Chong, Brandon Bell, Jonathan Chong, Wesley Sprinkle, Cody Sprinkle, and Claudero Riley.
Honorary pallbearers were Nicholas Blocker, Dewayne Pruitt, Justin Blocker and Kevin Thomas.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Irma Jean Macs Vestal
October 4, 2017
Irma Jean Macks Vestal, 75, of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017, in Atmore, AL. She was a homemaker. She was born in Monroe County, AL, on August 13, 1942, to the late Ernest and Bessie Mae Skinner Macks, Sr. She was a member of Crosspoint Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Junior Lee Vestal; and one brother, Junior Macks.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Wayne (Bernice) Haskew of Andalusia, AL; Shane (Brenda Cain) Haskew of Brewton, AL, and Ray (Londy) Hines of Flomaton, AL; two daughters, Patsy (Roger) Alverson and Brenda K. (Danny) Lowery, all of Atmore, AL; one brother, George Edward (Glenda) Macks of Nokomis, FL, one sister, Faye (Ronald) Mosley of Atmore, AL; 18 grandchildren, and a host of great and great-great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to her caregiver Judy Bradley.
Services were held Monday, October 2, 2017, from Crosspoint Church with Bro. J.T. Guyton officiating.
Interment was in Serenity Gardens.
Active pallbearers were Cody Fowler, Houston Waller, Jason Macks, Douglas Haskew, Jacob Haskew and Eli Hines.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Dinkins, Brandon Hall and Lee Waller.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
C.L. Ellis
October 4, 2017
C.L. Ellis, of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday September 30, 2017. He was born to the late John C. Ellis and Eva Mae Diamond (Ellis). He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a hardworking, dedicated family man who loved to laugh and enjoy life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ray, Willie Lee, Herbert and Johnnie Ellis; sister, Mammie Lee (Ellis) Smith; daughter, Dawn Marie Ellis; and grandson, John C. Ellis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Claudia Brewton Ellis; daughter, Diana Ellis-Carter; son C.L Ellis, II (Carrie); stepchildren, Debra DiRocco-Bickley (Johnny) and Andra Thomas-Bowers; grandchildren, James S. Carter II, (Danielle), Lee W. Carter (Amanda), Cayla L. Ellis, Dominick C. Ellis, Emily E. Ellis, Ronald E. Bonds, Leah M. Bonds, Amanda Bowers-Griffiths (Clint) and Derrick R. Bowers; great-grandchildren, Courtney, Christopher, Cole, Ava, Peyton, Finlan, Kylie, Keegan and Ethan; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, October 6, 2017, beginning at 12:30 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Brother James McGaughey officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Lance Brown
October 4, 2017
Lance Brown, age 73, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on October 1, 2017.
Lance was a retired Marine Lt. Colonel who proudly served his country for 27 years. He served in Vietnam, as well as various Operational and Training Commands throughout his career. Notably he served as a MARINE ONE pilot for Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan from 1977 to 1981.
Lance is preceded in death by his son, John Lancelot Brown, Jr.; and his parents, James Elwin Brown and Edna Pope Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Bobbie Forehand Brown; son, Jeffrey Brown and his wife Susan; daughter, Patricia Hebert and her husband Derek; grandchildren, Brett, Bradley and Victoria Brown; former son-in-law, Kevin Brown; two brothers, Jim and Gaylain Brown; and brother-in-law, Ray Forehand and his wife Crystal.
Visitation will take place Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Faith Chapel South from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel South with interment to follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 12 noon.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.