Darline Jordan
June 7, 2017
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Darline Jordan passed away peacefully on June 2, 2017, at her home in Cantonment, FL at the age of 69.
Darline was born in Lewisville, AR on October 10, 1947, to George Dewey Tompkins and Evelyn Tompkins. She was the youngest of nine children with seven sisters and one brother. She was raised and attended school in Springhill, LA.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Evelyn Tompkins; brother, George Dewey Tompkins Jr.; sisters, Christine Redman, Marie Page, Evonne Downs and Irene Todd.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ralph Jordan; children, Darla Wynne, Billy Laws (Hana) and Jeffery Jordan (Tonya); grandchildren, Anthony Laws, Jonathan Laws, Allison Elliott and Ashley Jordan; sisters, Sadie Jester, Willie O’Donnell and Diane Todd; brother and sister-in-law; Jimmy and Elaine Mays; and special long-time friends, Viv and Rick Patterson.
Her greatest joys in life were spending time with family and friends, growing beautiful flowers that she loved to share, taking care of her beloved pets and Caribbean cruises. She spent many hours in the pool teaching her grandchildren to swim. She always put the wants and needs of others before her own. She asked for very little and accepted even less. She was an avid NASCAR fan and a volunteer at the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame in Mooresville, NC.
The family would like to extend sincere appreciation to Dr. Michael Goodman, Dr. Yazan Alsayed, Dr. Robert Marcus, Dr. Patricia Meyers, Dr. George Knefely, the staff at Covenant Hospice, the caregivers at Waterford at Creekside Memory Care Facility and the staff at TLT Transport.
A Celebration of Life was held at her home on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
An inurnment service will be held on a later date at Barrancas National Cemetery located at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to the Madalyn McCormick Cancer Fund. She is 19 years old and fighting cancer for the second time in her young life. She had to put her college education at Auburn University on hold to return home for treatment. Donations can be made on her YouCaring page at youcaring.com/madalynmccormick-803768.
Katie Ruth Daniel
June 5, 2017
Mrs. Katie Ruth Daniel, 78, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Daniel was a native of Uriah, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for most of her life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Cecil Daniel of Atmore, AL; son, Cereal (Karen) Daniel of Atmore, AL and their children, Ryan and Cindy Daniel of Lumberton, TX and Chelsea and Matthew George of Merritt Island, FL and great-grandchild, Hudson Daniel; son, Paul (Lisa) Daniel of Atmore, AL and their children, Cody and Whitley Daniel of Excel, AL, Brittany Flowers of Nokomis, AL, Lindsey and Tanner Bosarge of Bermuda, AL, Jon Cody of Pace, FL and Amanda and Steven Dieterle of Navarre, FL and great-grandchildren, Caelam Daniel, Charlee Flowers, Cambree Flowers, Dominic Cranston and Anna Belle Dieterle; son, Sam (Jennifer) Daniel of Holtville, AL and their children, Catie Lynn Daniel and Hannah Daniel; one brother, Richard Stafford of Winder, GA; six sisters, Sadie Ruth Wilson of Bay Minette, AL, Mary Nelson of Winder, GA, Barbara Poteat of North Carolina, Shirley Payne of North Carolina, Kathy Owens of Eastman, GA and Susie Corckett of Newman, GA.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 4, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Tedder, Rev. James Boyd and Rev. Robert Herd officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ryan Daniel, Cindy Daniel, Matthew George, Chelsea George, Cody Daniel, Whitley Daniel, Catie Lynn Daniel and Hannah Daniel.
Honorary pallbearers were the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Barbara Nan Robinson Eddins
June 5, 2017
Barbara Nan Robinson Eddins, 81, greeted her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 2, 2017.
She was a wonderful, devoted wife and mother who always gave of herself. She lovingly supported her children and grandchildren in all of their sports and other activities. Her relationship with her Savior was evident in everything she did. Anyone who knew her or met her instantly knew that she loved her Lord and served him faithfully. Barbara also loved her friends in the Jordan Connect Group at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Everett Eddins; her children, Bill Eddins, Lori Eddins, and Robyn (Jeff) Hoffman. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bridgett (Jeff) Wilkins, Billy Eddins, Jared and Trevor Hoffman; two great-grandchildren, Luke and Aubrey Wilkins; and a very loved extended family including nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah and Bodie Robinson and her brother, Randall Robinson.
Visitation will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, followed by interment in Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter (ecasfriends@gmail.com).
James “Poncho” Nowlin
June 1, 2017
James “Poncho” Nowlin, 69, of Molino, FLm passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 31, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was employed by St. Regis for 44 years. A lifelong resident of North Escambia County, he loved farming, fishing, anything outdoors and his family.
He is preceded in death by his dad, Robert S. Nowlin; mom, Constance Nowlin and his brother, Richard (Dick) Nowlin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Kathy Grant Nowlin; daughters, Tamara (Joshua) Law and Alicia Renee Nowlin; son, James Wesley Nowlin; granddaughter, Ilana Cosmas; grandsons, James and Joshua Law; brothers, Ed (Marcia), Robert Lewis (Linda) and Robert Nowlin; sisters, Bobbie Jean (Gene) Marcus, Connie (Mike) Burcham and Ruth (Roger) Aubrey.
Visitation will be Monday, June 5, 2017, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Molino, FL, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
JD Ashcraft
June 1, 2017
Mr. JD Ashcraft, Sr., 79, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Foley, Alabama.
Mr. Ashcraft was a native and life long resident of Atmore, AL. He was retired from the Alabama Department of Corrections with 34 years of service and was a life long farmer. He attended the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Joseph Ashcraft and Allie Mae Gohagin Ashcraft, two wives, Joyce Maria Trawick Ashcraft and Mary Ann Hayles Ashcraft and three brothers, Harvey, Charlie and Kenneth Ray Ashcraft.
He is survived by his two sons, Tommy Ashcraft of Atmore, AL, and Jimbo and Melissa Ashcraft of Uriah, AL; two daughters, Sherry & Richard Nix of Elberta, AL, and Tressa and Kevin Sinclair of Loxley, AL; grandchildren, Jennifer and Darren “Daryl” Snipes, T.J. and Kari Ashcraft, Brittany and Keith Selzer, Kristie Everette, Dustin & Heather Ashcraft, Colton & Candice Sinclair, Emily Sinclair and Destin Sims and great grandchildren, Jacob, Blaze, Kaston, Toby, Brayleigh and Kendal.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 2, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, June 2, 2017, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 1:30 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be T.J. Ashcraft, Dustin Ashcraft, Colton Sinclair, Darren “Daryl” Snipes, Keith Selzer and Jacob Thomas.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Claude Kent and Carlos Gohagin.
Special thanks to the Fresenius Kidney Care and extra special nurse Amy Byrd of Foley, AL, South Baldwin Wound Care Staff of Foley, AL, and special thanks to Dr. Amare, Dr. Mire and Dr. Kish McLeod.
Willie Edward Smith
May 31, 2017
Willie Edward Smith, Sr. was born in Molino, FL on July 4, 1945. He went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the age of 71. He was known by a lot of his friends and fans as the Guitar Man, when he played in the band. He loved his country and gospel music. At the end of each show they would close with a gospel song. Willie retired from Smith Bakery.
Willie is preceded in death by his parents, E.J. “Elluard” Smith and Lucia Margariet Smith; daughter, Tammy Lynn Smith; grandson, Daniel Smith; great-grandson, Curtis Smith; niece, Samantha Nowling; and several aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty “Kay” Smith; son, Willie Edward (Sandy) Smith, II; daughters, Sheila (Randy) Ballard and Christina (Chris) Cody; six grandsons, Christopher Phelps, Richard Ballard, Tyler (Kim) Smith, Devin Smith, Dalton Smith and Michael Cody; six granddaughters, Brittany Brown, Miranda (James) Benton, Skye Smith, Ashley and Kristian Ballard and Emily Cody; one great-grandson, Gabrielle Phelps with one great-grandson on the way, Jasper Wayne Benton; brothers, Melvin (Sharon) Smith, Charles Smith, Roger Smith and Paul Smith; sisters, Wanda (Robert) Cushing, Deborah (Cleve) Cushing, Hazel (Steve) Wilson and Leona (Don) Gafford; aunts, June Weaver and Mary Ann Patrick; uncle, Jimmy Denham; and several nieces and nephews.
Willie will be deeply missed by his wife and all of his family. He was a loving husband. The best thing that has ever happened to me. He loved all of his family. We were all very close and hope it will stay that way. That was his final wish.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Phelps, Chris Cody, Michael Cody, Richard Ballard, Randy Ballard and Michael Smith.
I want to give a special thanks to Brother Ken Johnson and his wife, Vickie for being here at our time of need.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with the funeral arrangements.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 3, 2017, beginning at 10 a.m. with the funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. Brother Ken Johnson will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Pugh’s Chapel in Molino, FL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Betty Marshall Burkett
May 31, 2017
Betty Marshall Burkett, 78 of Atmore, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017, in Atmore, AL. She was a retired secretary from Alabama Power Company after many years of service. She was born in Atmore, AL on March 9, 1939, to the late Elmer Earl and Ruth Cole Marshall. She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Atmore.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Burkett; and one brother, Franklin Marshall.
Survivors include one son, Jason Eric Burkett; and one daughter, Christy Burkett (David) Neff, all of Atmore, AL; and one granddaughter, Lisa Coleen Neff of Phoenix, AZ.
Services will be held Friday, June 2, 2017, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Thorpe officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends on Friday, June 2, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Lilly Miller Wells
May 31, 2017
Mrs. Lilly Miller Wells, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Wells was a native of Wallace, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for most of her life. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Johnny Miller and Elsie Burch; three sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by one sister, Shirley Kenney of Atmore, AL; a number of nieces and nephews and a special great-nephew, D’Angelo Riley of Bay Minette, AL.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the Flomaton Cemetery with Bro. Ronnie Macks officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Michael John McKenzie
May 25, 2017
Michael John McKenzie, 29 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Atmore. He was a warehouse worker with PCI. He was born in Mobile, AL, on September 25, 1987, to Troy Francis and Tammy Lynam McKenzie. He is preceded in death by his father, Troy Francis McKenzie; brother, William McKenzie; and cousin, Timothy “Gooley” Hayes, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Jessica McIlwain McKenzie; mother, Tammy (Chris Burklund) McKenzie; grandmother, Bonnie Brown; step-father, Skeeter Crochet, Sr.; children, Shawn, Hunter, Hailey and Kailey McKenzie; brothers, Stephen (Dana) McKenzie, Nathan “Lil Shane” Powell and Skeeter “Bug” Crochet, Jr; one sister, Ashely McKenzie; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Services were held Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Malcom Harrelson and Bro. Keith Lisenby officiating.
Active pallbearers were Randall Morris, James Smith III, Sketter Crohett, Billy Griffis, Keith Brown, Rudy Lynam, Justin McGhee, and Lance Hodges.
Honorary pallbearers Shane Ward, Terall Boutwell and Jerry Smith.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dennis Scott Perritt
May 25, 2017
Dennis Scott Perritt, 54, of McDavid, FL passed away May 19, 2017, in Pensacola, FL. He was born on March 7, 1963 in Milton, FL.
He is preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Etheleen and Thomas Weekley.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth H. Perritt of McDavid, FL; two sons, Gregory (Danielle) Perritt of Molino, FL; Jason Perritt of McDavid, FL; one daughter, Sarah Perritt of McDavid, FL; one grandson, Scout Perritt; two brothers, Jeff (Elaine) Perritt of Jay, FL and Barry (Melanie) Perritt of Pace, FL; his father, Joe Perritt of Pace, FL. His Aunt Carol Perritt was particularly special to him, as was a host of nieces, nephews, and all of his extended family.
Scott was employed with Alabama Power Company as a Fleet Technician for many years, and was well known and respected throughout the company. He leaves behind a large work family who will miss his heart of service and his quick wit.
A memorial service was held Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Stephen Houser officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northview High Scott NJROTC, the American Heart Association, or the American Diabetes Association.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.