Alfred Victor Emmanuel O’Connor
March 13, 2017
Alfred Victor Emmanuel O’Connor, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. He was a husband, a father, a grandfather, and loved of all things outdoors. He had a green thumb like no other. He never met a person who he couldn’t talk to. He was a simple humble man that was love by so many.
Born in Bay Minette, Alabama, On February 12, 1927. He was the 4 th born child to Ester and Vincent O’Connor. He was a War World II and Korean War Veteran, with a love of country as much as his family. He was married to the love of his life, Juanita O’Connor, for more than 50 years. They raised eight wonderful children, that grew into 26 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ester and Vincent O’Connor; son, Charles O’Connor; grandson, Timothy Dalton Wilson; sisters, Alfreda Nellums, Christine Steadham, and brother, Francis O’Connor. He is survived by his wife, Juanita O’Connor; his children, Evelyn (John “Buddy”) Bethea, Marilyn Stone, Teresa (William “Bill”) Davidson, Steve (Hazel) Wilson, David O’Connor, Timothy (Lisa) Wilson, Paula (Samuel) Thomley, Lisa (Bradley) Mons; brother, Harry (Ada) O’Connor; sister, Ruth Granat, his 25 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and his one great great grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Phillip Nellums, Robert Nellums, Carter Granat, Scott Steadham, Gregory Steadham and Matthew Steadham.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 12, family at 12:30 PM, friends at 1:00 PM. Service is to start at 2:00 PM, at Faith Chapel North. Burial Services to follow at Bay Springs Full Gospel Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests monetary donations towards the funeral expenses or simply take a moment to hug your child, grandchild, or take a walk in the woods, for time waits for no one.
Richard Adam White
March 12, 2017
Richard Adam White, 38 of Perdido, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, in Baldwin County, AL. He was employed in construction as a painter. He was born in Pensacola, FL on May 5, 1978, to Richard D. and Virginia Inez Neal White.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Inez Neal.
Survivors include his father, Richard D. White of Perdido, AL; two daughters, Kally White of Cantonment, FL and Daelyn Lee Fine of Perdido, AL; one brother, Daniel Wayne (April) White of Bratt, FL; nieces Savannah and Addison; nephew, Brayson and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, March 10, 2017, in Presley Cemetery in Nokomis, AL, with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Interment was in Presley Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Steve White, Thomas White, Jonathon White, Ashley Dupree, Kagen Dupree,and Chad White.
Honorary pallbearers were Johnny Rolin, Michael McGhee, and Taylor McGhee.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, AL
Alvis Respress
March 11, 2017
Alvis Respress, 92, of Atmore, AL passed away, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Atmore.
He was born on September 23, 1924, to the late Daniel Alvin and Hattie Brake Respress in Darlington, FL. He was a Staff Sgt in the U.S. Army during WWII. After WWII he was employed at St.Regis Paper Company; was an engineer for L&N Railroad and was also a farmer. He was of Baptist faith and a member of Huxford Lodge and Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert, Amon, Elzie, Edmon and Fred Respress; sisters, Ruthie Wise, Orie Eason and Myrtle Velzie.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Respress; one son, Benny Alvin (Bobbie) Respress, all of Atmore, AL; grandchildren, Leslie (Ray) Sellers and Tyler (Ashley) Respress; great-grandchildren, Jackson Sellers and Myles Sellers.
Services were held Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dale Norris officiating.
Interment was in Serenity Gardens.
Active pallbearers were Matt Mason, Morgan Mason, John Hassebrock, Heath Fillmore, Randall Musgrove and Tommy Strawbridge.
Honorary pallbearers were Luther West, Hilbert Hall, Alfred Wolfe, James Weber, Tony James, Wayne Harrison, Romeo Coleman and Bart Rehm.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Mattie Ruth Bailey
March 11, 2017
Mattie Ruth “Maw Maw” Bailey, 89, of Canoe, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at her residence. She was a homemaker. She was born on February 7, 1928, in Brewton, AL to Charlie and Sallie Tarleton Booth. She was a member of Moyeville Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church of Canoe.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raleigh O’Neal Bailey; a son, Charles O’Neal Bailey; infant granddaughter, Megan Bailey; infant great-granddaughter, Ashley Abbott; and her seven brothers and five sisters.
She is survived by three sons, Gary (Darlene) Bailey of Canoe, AL, Douglas (Beverly) Bailey of Lenoir City, TN and Keith (Laura) Bailey of Canoe, AL; six daughters, Regina Gohagan of Robinsonville, AL; Miriam (Ray) McBride of Bratt, FL, Annette (Tommy) Young of Canoe, AL, Sharon Martin of Bratt, FL, Janet (Tom) Redden of Concord, NC, and Kim (Randy) Martin of Canoe, AL; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Friday, March 10, 2017, at Robinsonville Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Waylon Stuckey and Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating.
Active pallbearers were the Bailey boys, Gary, Doug, Keith, Raleigh, Jacob, and Little Raleigh.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 1321 South Main Street, Suite 4, Atmore, AL, 36502; Helping Hands Ministry, 544 Arthur Hall Road, Atmore, AL, 36502; or the charity of your choice.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Lisa Cathleen “Cathy” Rives
March 8, 2017
Lisa Cathleen “Cathy” Rives peacefully transitioned into Eternity on Thursday March 7, 2017, at her home in Cantonment.
She was preceded in death by her husband Reginald Rives, her father James W. Kittrell, her sister Merle Kittrell and her brother James D. Kittrell.
She is survived by her mother Lorraine Kittrell Peacock, step father Fred Peacock, sisters Cindy Weaver and Debbie Holliman, daughter Crystal Jackson (Gabe), grandchildren Alyssa and Austin Jackson, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive visitors Thursday March 9, 2017. at 1 pm. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m.. Bud Burrell will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Weston Weaver, Eddie Coker, Ken Irwin, Greg Carlisle, Cody White, and Shannon Johns.
Faith Chapel North is in charge of arrangements.
Wilbur Alfred Levins
March 8, 2017
Mr. Wilbur Alfred Levins, age 78 of Century, FL, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Levins was born in Century, FL, and spent his lifetime there where he worked for Pen Rod Oil Company as a deckhand. He was a member of Byrneville United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Medlock Levins; son, David Alfred Levins; daughter, Sherry Louise Pittman, and mother, Hazel Bolen.
He is survived by his sons, Gary Allen Levins of Jay, FL and Steven (Edie) Levins of Coosada, AL; daughter, Sonja Levins (Richard) Pittman of Prattville, AL; brother, Joseph Wayne (Brenda) Levins of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Joshua Mixon, Colton Pittman and Dustin Dunn.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 2 PM until a 3 PM service time with Rev. Lavon Caraway and Rev. Tim Presley officiating.
William Jason Chandler
March 8, 2017
Mr. William Jason Chandler, 40, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017, in Andalusia, Alabama.
Mr. Chandler was a native of Excel, AL, former resident of Monroeville, AL and has resided in Andalusia, AL for the past year and a half. Mr. Chandler was artistic, never met a stranger, loved by everyone and loved life.
He is survived by his father, Doug Chandler of Monroeville, AL; mother, Edna Wiggins of Brewton, AL; two brothers, J.P. (Jessica) Chandler of Excel, AL and Nicky (Deanna) Bass of Pace, FL; five sisters, Gina (Donnie) Cofield of Flomaton, AL, Jennifer Hope (Andy) Watson of Monroeville, AL, Wendy (Michael) Boutwell of Flomaton, AL, Kelly Boyette of Brewton, AL and Brenda Chandler of Excel, AL and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Bill Hadley
March 7, 2017
Mr. Bill “Billy Joe Wild Bill” Hadley, 58 passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Perdido, Alabama.
Mr. Hadley was a native and lifelong resident of Perdido, AL. Mr. Hadley lived his life to the fullest the way he wanted to.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Obbie and Louise Hadley; and a son, Christopher Obie Hadley.
He is survived by one daughter, Crystal Lester of Excel, AL; two brothers, Danny Hadley of Perdido, AL and Randy Hadley of Perdido, AL; two sisters, Evon Hasting of Bay Minette, AL and Elaine Hadley Thomas of Perdido, AL; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 10, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bryars-McGill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 9, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will Aaron Hadley, Danny Hadley Jr., Mason Hadley, Steven Hadley, Wade Durant and Brandon Durant.
Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Hadley, Sr. and David Mosley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas B. Wesley
March 3, 2017
Thomas B. Wesley, age 80, of Molino, FL, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. He was born on June 29, 1936, in Pensacola.
Tom served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lieutenant from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department after 25 years of service. He always said he had a calling for public service, and law enforcement greatly fulfilled him. He loved his career and remained dear friends with many of his fellow officers. After retirement he became an expert woodworker, making lots of handcrafted toys and furniture for family and friends. He thoroughly enjoyed his Saturday morning ‘Coffee Club’ meetings at Fran’s Diner with his retired buddies. He was also a past member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Netta Faye Wesley. He is survived by his two daughters, Patti (Neil) Forrester and Susan (Rusty) Hendrix; his beloved granddaughters, Leslee (Jordan) Williams and Kayla (Keith) Meador; and three extra-special great-grandchildren, Charlee Faye Meador, Landree Lennix Williams, and Jett Jordan Williams. The babies brought great joy to him and they’ve always jumped for joy when they saw their ‘Pa.’ He is also survived by two brothers, Donald Wesley, of Orlando, FL, and Woody Wesley, Jr., of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, along with several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at Eastern Gate on Friday, March 3, 2017, 11:00 am. Following the service, Daddy will be laid to rest next to Moma at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be sons-in-law Neil Forrester and Rusty Hendrix, grandsons-in-law Jordan Williams and Keith Meador, nephew Brett Hall, along with Roger Grice and Butch Lewis. Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Lattimer, Steve Dunn, Vince Seely, Paul Page, and D.L. Roland.
Our sincere thanks to Regency Hospice Nurses Ann and Julie. Your care and attention to our Dad is greatly appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Regency Hospice, 4900 Bayou Blvd., Pensacola, 32503.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.
Grace Louise Smith Sliger
March 3, 2017
Grace Louise Smith Sliger entered the gates of Heaven on February 28, 2017 in Pensacola, FL. She was born on March 29, 1929 in Lexington, SC and married Ken Sliger on August 16, 1949.
Louise’s purpose was to honor God, assist her husband in ministry and introduce her four children to a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. She was a talented soloist, inspiring and blessing the hearts of all who heard her sing.
Louise never complained about any hardship, physical pain, or uncertainty. She lived her life scripture that says, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6.
She is preceded in death by her son Ken Sliger, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Myron Ken Sliger, daughters Anne Sliger, Donna Sliger (Greg) Miller and Rene Sliger Jones, two grandsons Jay Miller and Ryan Jones.
Honorary Pallbearers are Greg Miller, Jay Miller, Ryan Jones, Jeff Adams, Ken Stanford and Julius Spann.
Visitation will be at Smyrna Baptist Church on Saturday, March 4 th , 2017 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm with funeral services following immediately afterwards. Pastor Bill Adams is officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.