Christopher Adam Black
May 16, 2017
Mr. Christopher Adam Black, 44, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, in Rabun, Alabama.
Mr. Black was a native and lifelong resident of Rabun, AL. He was a member of the Rabun Volunteer Fire Department and the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilmer Eugene Black; grandmother, Iva Paul; and aunt, Melba Maxwell.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lois and E.J. Hebert of Rabun, AL; two brothers, Jeff Black of Rabun, AL and Wade Black of Rabun, AL; and one half-brother, Phillip Black of Louisiana.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God with Rev. Randall Short, Rev. Malcolm Harrelson and Rev. Thursa Long officiating.
Burial will follow at the Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 6 p.m. until service time at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God.
Pallbearers will be Wendell Hall, Aubrey Paul, Norris Hall, Cody Nall, Michael Stump and Willie Hall.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Doris Woods
May 12, 2017
Mrs. Doris (Dot) Woods, 84, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 in Fairhope, Alabama.
Mrs. Woods was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. Mrs. Woods was one of six children who had their own special talent working with their hands. Mrs. Woods worked as a seamstress at Vanity Fair for many years before she started sewing for the public. She made everything from children’s clothes to wedding dresses for both of her daughters.
Dot loved her family more than anything. She was a loving wife to her husband until his death. She was also the best “Momma” to her three children and the greatest “Mawmaw” to her six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She loved her sister, brothers and their families dearly. She also loved her husband’s family as her own. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family until we meet again. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Woods; parents, Charlie Tyson and Sadie Miller; three brothers, Jack Tyson, Thomas (PeeWee) Tyson, and Joe Miller; and one sister, Louise King.
She is survived by one son, Charles Woods (Carolyn) of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Vicky Kornegay (Darryl) of Eufaula, AL and Lisa Milliken (Larry) of Atmore, AL; one brother, Murray Tyson (Libby) of South Haven, MS; six grandchildren, Sharlie Terry (Ross), Scotty Woods (Tosha), Hunter Milliken (Hannah), Andrew Kornegay (Sarah), Haley Kornegay and Sara Milliken and four great-grandchildren, Ava Woods, Tyson Milliken, Levi Millken and Chase Milliken.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 11, 2017, at 1 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial was at the Semirah Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Andrew Kornegay, Scotty Woods, Hunter Milliken, Darryl Kornegay, Larry Milliken and Ross Terry.
Honorary pallbearers was her Sunday school class at Robinsonville Baptist Church .
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Myrtle Lee Micari
May 8, 2017
Myrtle Lee Micari, born March 7, 1927, of Cantonment, Florida, went to her eternal home on May 3, 2017, at the age of 90.
Myrtle is preceded by her parents Jesse and Ida Thompson, sisters, Mary Scott and Betty Jean; daughter, Arlene Micari; son, Eugene Micari; and daughter, Cynthia Williams.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, James Thompson and his wife Catherine; her son, Joseph Micari, his daughters, Kelly, Nicole, Heather and Corine; her daughter, Dolores Micari; her son, Conrad Micari, his children Jesse and ReAnna; her son Craig’s children, Sean and Scott and her daughter Xynthia’s child, Christopher — along with her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Myrtle was a loving and caring mother to her children and grandchildren. She reveled in the moments when everyone came together around the table. She was adventurous and loved camping and road trips, but most comfortable in the kitchen cooking for family and friends or gardening in the sun around her home.
The visitation will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, Florida, 32526 on May 9, 2017, from 1:00 – 2:00, with service to follow at 2:00 p.m. A gathering for family and friends will take place after the service at 230 Williams Ditch Rd, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
Marcia Rice Knowles
May 7, 2017
Marcia Rice Knowles, age 74, of Century, was called home May 6, 2017, with her family at her side. She was born in Ventura, California on April 19, 1943, to the late Marc and Mildred Rice of Hialeah, Florida. Marcia was an entrepreneur and owned a tax preparation and bookkeeping practice for many years in Robertsdale, Alabama. She was known for her devotion to her family and dedication to her husband. Marcia is preceded in death by her parents and several friends.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, William “Kenny” Knowles; children, James Hovark of Encino, CA, Daniel Hovark of Gulf Shores, AL, Katherine Hovark and Kim (Orvel) Schroeder; step-children, Sylvia (Randy) Straley, of Melbourne, FL, and Cindy (Quinn) Hemme, of Loxley, AL; grandchildren, Kelsey Plant and Elizabeth Hemme; and many nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Pastor Al Bethea will officiate.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
John Calvin Davis, Sr.
May 7, 2017
John Calvin Davis, Sr. 91 of Davisville, FL, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at his residence. He retired after 38 years of service from St. Regis-Champion Paper Mill. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII, was a Mason for over 50 years, a 32nd degree Scottish Rite, and a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church. Mr. John loved his family dearly.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer J. and Nellie Dove Davis; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Mrs. Jean Eloise Steadham Davis of Davisville, FL; two sons, John C. (Lynn) Davis, Jr of Atmore, AL and Benjamin E. Davis (Dottie) of Walnut Hill, FL; four grandchildren, “Little John” Calvin (Sandy) Davis, III of Atmore, AL, Anna Davis (Christopher) Barry of Cantonment, FL, Lacey Davis (Travis) Suits of Orange City, FL and Clinton E. Davis of Cantonment, FL; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jimmy Douglas (Sharon) Davis of Davisville, FL.
Services will be Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Harper officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with full Military Honors. Active pallbearers will be “Little John” Davis, Clint Davis, Travis Suits, Chris Barry, Oscar Davis and Brian Davis.
Honorary pallbearers will be his Sunday School class, Raymond Norris, Ralph Darby, Marcus Ferguson, Branson Holt, James Calvin Bolton, Mickey Peterson, Edward Hudson, Bernie Edwards and Daryl Andress.
Family will receive friends Monday, May 8, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Myrtle Ann Rolin
May 5, 2017
Mrs. Myrtle Ann Rolin, 68, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Rolin was a native and lifelong resident of Century, FL. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved gardening, canning, dancing and the outdoors. She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Rolin and brothers, Ray Walston and Charles Walston.
She is survived by her boyfriend, James Ray Foster of Century, FL; two sons, Matthew (Tonya) Rolin of Flomaton, AL and Tracy (Denise) Rolin of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Tabitha (Tracy) Tedder of Century, FL; two brothers, Donald Wayne Walston of Milton, FL and Paul Walston of Walnut Hill, FL; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 7, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at the Beulah Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 6, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Rolin, Tracy Rolin, Tracy Tedder, Chris Rolin, Justin Rolin and Michael Tedder.
Honorary pallbearers will be Colby Taylor and Roosevelt Dixon.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
H.L. Crawford
May 3, 2017
Mr. H.L. Crawford, 61, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Crawford was a native and lifelong resident of Repton, AL. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 465. He was a loving father, grandfather, loved his friends, forestry, dozer work was a passion. He was a loving and giving person. He attended the McCullough Christian Center. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Laura Crawford and three brothers, Douglas Crawford, Andrew Crawford and Eddie Crawford.
He is survived by his three daughters, Jennifer (Donavon) Brown of Walnut Hill, FL, Laura Crawford Martin of Birmingham, AL and Brenda (Brandon) Weaver of Atmore, AL; seven grandchildren, Tristan, Alayna, Caden, Kayleigh, Nicholas, Landon and Addison and a loving nephew and niece, Lee Crawford and Sherry Maguire.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don McDonald officiating.
Burial was at the Crawford Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee Crawford, Ralph Lilly, Wesley Burton, George Johnson, Cody Williams and Austin Rowell.
Honorary pallbearer was Charles Smith.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Savannah Lynn Buck
May 3, 2017
Savannah Lynn Buck, 16, of Cantonment, FL passed away April 29, 2017. Savannah loved being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. She loved being with her AJROTC family and friends from school.
She is preceded in death by her great-grandpa, William C. Buck; great-grandpa, Gerald W. Ellers; great-grandma, Shirley S. Ellers; and great-aunt, Nancy Stewart.
She is survived by her loving mother, Amanda Buck; brother, Tyler Buck; grandparents, Ray and Pam Buck; uncles, Justin and Jason Buck, and Daniel Langston; aunts, Jenifer Mitchell, Lisa Buck and Autumn Bingham; 26 cousins, five great-uncles; five great-aunts; two great-great-uncles; and one great-great-aunt.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Langston, Justin Buck, Jason Buck, Wayne Buck, Nickolas Lambeth, David Thomas and William Black.
Visitation will be Friday, May 5, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 1 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 2 p.m.
Pastor Tom Birka and Brother Ricky Skaggs are officiating.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Christy Ellen Ellis
May 3, 2017
Christy Ellen Ellis, 59, of Berrydale, passed away on April 29, 2017. She was born on April 12,1958, in Brewton, AL to Corine Sular (Borders) Ellis and William E. “Bill” Ellis. She graduated from Jay High School in 1976. After graduation, Christy followed her passion in the photography industry. She later worked at Monsanto/Solutia for 16 years.
Christy was preceded in death by her parents; sister Nelda Kay Landsdon; brother, William George “Man” Ellis; and niece, Amanda Ellis.
She is survived by her brothers, Gene Ellis (Francis) and Rodney Ellis (Janet); sister, Brenda Bedsole (Kenny); sister-in-law, Theresa Ellis; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Christy first and foremost loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved the outdoors, fishing, music, Auburn football, photography and spending quality time with her family, friends (especially Kelly Smith) and pets. Christy was often called the “family photographer”, taking pictures of memories for everyone to cherish. She also dedicated many hours assisting with her beloved church family and choir. Music was a passion she was grateful to share with all.
Services will be held Friday, May 5, 2017, at Trahan Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until the funeral services begin at 1 p.m.
Burial will follow at Whitfield Community Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Patrick Ellis, Kevin Ellis, Brian Ellis, Drake EIIis, Daryl Ellis and Chase Ellis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Ellis, Doyle Ellis, Leslie Nelson, Zach Ellis, Jerry Petway, Dustin Brabham, Rick Bilbro, R.J. Bilbro, Mitchell Ellis, Kenny Ellis, Frank Nunamaker, and Johnathon Ellis.
Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton is overseeing the arrangements.
Shirley Lassitter White
May 3, 2017
Shirley Lassitter White, 74 of Atmore, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Fairhope, AL. She was a clothing inspector for Vanity Fair Mills. She was born in Atmore, AL on February 14, 1943, to the late Robert Jack and Ada Bell Wall Lassitter.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billy Ray White; siblings, Comer Lee Lassitter, Carnis O. Lassitter, Milford Lassitter, Rubert Lassitter, Marshall Lassitter, Grace Mire, Sue Cumbie and Carol Sawyer.
Survivors include one son, Mark (Michelle) White of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Sherry (Eddie) Rider of Loxley, AL; four grandchildren, Britney, Tiffany, Christopher, and Victoria; and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Thursday, May 4, 2017, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Booneville Baptist Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Drake McGhee, Dalton Walker, Thomas Holley, Billy Byrd, Rusty Lassitter, and Terry Cumbie.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Lassiter.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.