Norvie Lee McGhee, Jr.
April 19, 2017
Graveside service will be held on April 20, 2017, at New Home Cemetery, Poarch, AL, for Norvie Lee McGhee, Jr. age 80, of Rainbow City who died April 14, 2017. Reverend Ray Ward of Friendly Holiness Church, Atmore, AL will officiate.
Norvie retired from Goodyear after 34 years of service in 1998. He was the son of the late Norvie Lee McGhee, Sr. and Gladys Presley McGhee of Atmore, AL. He was a tribal member of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians.
He is survived by his wife, LuAnn Moss McGhee, his four children: Robert McGhee, Lynette McGhee Riggan, David McGhee, and Laurie McGhee Morgan, grandchildren: Jordan, Johnathan, Taylor, Hannah, Christopher, Tristan, Dalton, Alexandra, Katherine, and Zoe and siblings: Eloise Ramer (Glencoe), Douglas McGhee, Betty Jean McVey, Hazel Albritton, Ronnie McGhee and Huey McGhee. Norvie was preceded in death by siblings Louise Turner, Early McGhee and Cecil McGhee (Southside).
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the New Home Cemetery with Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Rodney McVey, Tim Albritton, Jason McGhee, Allen Turner, Gwen McGhee and Jeremy McGhee.
Stephen Curtis Klinger
April 19, 2017
Mr. Stephen Curtis Klinger, 64, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Klinger was a native of Carlisle, PA and has resided in Atmore, AL for the past 7 years. He was passionate, loving, loved family, church, God and his country. He was retired from the USMC, veteran of Vietnam, received the Purple Heart, Engineer, and Carpenter and served Mental Disabled people. He was a member of the Atmore Baptist Temple.
He is survived by his wife, Danna Klinger of Atmore, AL; two sons, James Klinger of Clanton, AL and Joel Klinger of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Jennifer Klinger of Colorado Springs, CO and Sara Klinger of Clanton, AL; one sister, Lucy Klinger of Carlisle, PA; seven grandchildren, Destiny Klinger, Travon Klinger, Lanaiya Klinger, Janelle Klinger, Joshua Klinger, Alanjha Klinger and Jolene Klinger and one great grandchild, Elijah Lyons.
Memorial services will be Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at the Atmore Baptist Temple with the Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Clara Ouida Meadows Eubanks
April 19, 2017
Clara Ouida Meadows Eubanks, 82 of Bay Minette, AL. passed away Tuesday April, 18, 2017, in Century, FL. She was a retired supervisor with Vanity Fair Mills, born in Escambia County, AL, on June 7, 1934, to the late Dence D. and Mamie Goodson Donaldson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and six siblings.
Survivors are two sons Joseph L.( Pamela G.) Meadows, Jr of Dothan, AL, and Roger G. Meadows of Bay Minette, AL; sister, Joyce Seale of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, April 21, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. John Montalvo officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Gary Donaldson, Jason Donaldson, Wade Williams, Brandon Phillips, and Sam Donalson. Honorary Pallbearer, Kevin Presley.
Family will receive friends, Friday April 21, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m.
James S. “Jim” Law
April 18, 2017
James S. “Jim” Law, 91, passed away on Fri., April 14, 2017 at his home surrounded by family after a long battle with several different illnesses. James was born on Oct. 28, 1925 in Ohio where he lived with his parents and siblings. He gained his first job at the very young age of 12 on a farm making a mere $1.00 per day. James maintained his job on the farm until the day he enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18. He served his country for many years having the incredible honor of serving in two wars: World War II and the Korean War. James was honorably discharged from the military then went on to serve in the U.S. Civil Service.
During his service in the U. S. Civil Service James met his first wife, Myrtle. James and Myrtle moved to Pensacola, Florida where they married. During their 43 years of marriage James and Myrtle were blessed with three beautiful children, Doris Ethridge, Daniel Law and Ronnie Law. James was able to retire after serving 33 years in the Civil Service. After only a few short years of retirement James lost his first wife, Myrtle. After such a tragic loss James thought he would never love again, little did James know that the Lord had other plans. James met a wonderful God fearing woman named Velda Thompson while attending church. He knew instantly that he and Velda were meant to be. They were married and
together they raised three beautiful daughters, Melissa Ingram, Jennifer Wilkerson and Candie Rush.
He is preceded in death by his first wife Myrtle and his son-in- law Dennis Ingram. James is survived by his wife of 20 plus years, Velda Law; his children, Doris, Daniel, Ronnie, Melissa, Jennifer and Candie; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Celebration of Life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tues., April 18, 2017 at First Assembly of God Church Pensacola. Interment will be held immediately following the services with military honors at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
Levie Richard Butler
April 13, 2017
Levie Richard (Ricky) Butler passed away peacefully on April 9, 2017, surrounded by family. Ricky was born on March 12, 1951, and was a lifelong resident of Cantonment. Ricky graduated from J.M.Tate High School in 1969 and later served in the National Guard. Ricky retired from CSX Transportation in 2011 after 34 years of service as a machine operator. Ricky was an avid hunter and fisherman, but more than anything loved being a father and “Paw Paw”.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Ferrell and Virginia Butler.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie; his children, Brad Butler (Joli), Carrie Rice (Brad), Tiffany Ratchford, and Jennifer Bracken (Mike); grandchildren, Brayden Gunter (Jesse), Brooke Butler, Cade, Chase, and Coby Rice, Leighton and Audrey Ratchford, and Parker Bracken; siblings, Diane Garner, Donald Butler, and David Butler, along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to honor Ricky’s life was held Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
The family would like to thank all of his lifelong friends for their friendship, love, prayers, and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Chester Purifoy, Sr.
April 13, 2017
Chester Purifoy, Sr., 63, of Cantonment, FL passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Ezell Purifoy, Jr., L.D. Purifoy, Ozell Purifoy and Earl Purifoy; sister, Elizabeth (Albert) Tompkins; parents, Ezell and Ethel Purifoy and his mother-in- law, Cleola Conner.
He is survived by his loving wife, Katie Mae Purifoy; daughter, Persephone (Kenneth) Gross; sons, Chester Purifoy, Jr. and Maurice (Alexandria) Purifoy; 10 grandchildren; seven sisters, Lizzie Beasley, Mary (Stanford) Jones, Sarah Doss, Stella Purifoy, Minnie Purifoy and Delois (David) Mason; four brothers, Phillip, Joseph (Sara), Samuel, and Kenneth Purifoy; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, April 14, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 1 p.m. with Robert Gross as the officiant.
Pallbearers will be Tyrone Purifoy, Michael Bryant, Jamal Spencer, Toderic Kennedy, Jerrell D. Mitton and Sammie Hedrick.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ahtione Barker, Tyree Purifoy, Ronnie Bryant, Christopher Hedrick, Tylan Purifoy and Terrence Hedrick.
Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Omega G. Marvil
April 13, 2017
Omega G. Marvil, age 79, of Cantonment, was called home April 10, 2017. She was born January 13, 1938, in Sunflower, MS, to the late William and Ethie Gilliland. Omega was known as a devoted wife and mother, as well as an exceptional cook and meticulous housekeeper.
She retired from AT&T after 31 years of service in Mississippi. Omega was a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the United States Submarine Veterans Association, as well as a long time member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Omega was known for her generous spirit and volunteer efforts at the Baptist Children’s Home. She was also known for her love of butterflies, sunflowers, and lighthouses.
Omega was preceded in death by her parents; her 14 siblings; and her step-son.
She is survived by her cherished husband of 41 years, Lin Marvil II; children, Bryant (Troy Snider) Shaw and Loretta (Dirk) Langdon; grandchildren, DJ Langdon, Jacob Marvil, and Rodney Marvil; step-son, Lin Marvil IV, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 12 p.m., at Faith Chapel North. Rev. Jim Locke will officiate.
Interment was at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola.
Pallbearers were Joe Clarke, Butch Clarke, D.J. Rathmann, Caleb Clarke, Skip Royster and Dave Shirmer.
Honorary pallbearers were her special nieces and nephews; and Matt Carter.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
William Thomas McGee, Jr.
April 11, 2017
Mr. William Thomas (Skip) McGee Jr., 73, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. McGee was a former resident of Poarch, AL and had resided in Little Rock, AL for the past three years. He attended the Robinsonville Baptist Church. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the Emergency Corp. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Thelma McGee and all of his siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 51 and a half years, Sue McGee of Little Rock, AL; one son, William McGee (Alyssia) of Little Rock, Al; two grandchildren, Shawnee McGee and Cheyanne McGee.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Jones officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chris Blackburn, Jerry Blackburn, Marlon Gunn, James Green, Paul Bell, and Douglas Kelly.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Kite
April 10, 2017
Dorothy Kite, age 74, passed away April 5, 2017. Dorothy was born in Brewton, AL, on January 31, 1943, to the late William Cleve and Lucille Chavers. She was a proud member of New Beginnings Holiness Church, an avid homemaker and was known as a loving but firm mother to her children.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband of 43 years, L.D. Kite, Sr.
She is survived by her children, Leavon (Lisa) Sessions of Mobile, AL, Angela (Mardic) Eddins of Century, FL, Annette (David) Mosley of Luling, LA, David Kite, Jr. of Luling, LA, Jonathan (Christi) Kite of Walnut Hill, FL and Steven Kite of Century, FL; sisters, Barbara Bonds of Raines, AL., Judy (James) Dunsford of Grand Bay, MS and Cindy (Charles) Grant of Milton, FL; brother, Darrell “Bull” Chavers of Milton, FL: 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one on the way.
The family will receive friends for visitation Saturday, April 8, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. with
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Faith Chapel North. Bro. Travis Evans served as officiant.
Pallbearers were Markus Eddins, David Kite, Dillon Kite, Trent Kite, Tyler Kite, and Pat Kite.
Honarary pallbearers were Mickey Kite, Bubba Kite and Kris Eddins.
Interment was at Highland Baptist Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Dorothy Caraway Henderson
April 8, 2017
Mrs. Dorothy Caraway Henderson, 68, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Henderson was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL area and was a member of the Cross Point Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Maurene Caraway and her husband, Donald Jay Henderson.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie Harrelson (Mitch) of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Bob Caraway, Jimmy Ray Caraway (Shona), Johnny Dale Caraway (Tracy) all of Atmore, AL; three sisters, Rebie Lou Blanton (Calvin) of Pensacola, FL, Earnestine Brantley, of Wedowee, AL, and Maureen Searcy of Atmore, AL; three grandchildren, Reagan, Aiden and Rileigh Harrelson of Atmore, AL; best friends, Mary Ridgeway and Eleanor Flowers; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. J.T. Guyton officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.