George Palmer, Jr.
January 10, 2017
George Palmer, Jr. passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, due to recent health complications. George, also known by his many friends and family as Dinky or Hotwheels, was 63. He was born in Century, FL on October 10, 1953, to Ola and George Palmer, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmie Freeman; sisters, Nora Johnson and Eula Mae Dearborn; and nephew, Shane Williams.
He is survived by sisters, Nancy Neal, Elizabeth Williams, and Mammie Jo Smith, and by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family. George grew up in the Tri-City area and was a resident of Jay, FL for the last several years.
As an infant, he contracted polio during a nationwide epidemic before the lifesaving vaccine was developed. Though the disease left him disabled and with limited use of his legs, he refused to be defined by his limitations and defied all expectations of what he would be able to accomplish. George walked, rode a bicycle, and drove a car when it was said he would never crawl. He attended and graduated from Century public schools, studied architecture in college, coached little league baseball, worked productively, and lived a full and independent life when it was said he would live his life in an institution. Ever the optimist, there simply was no quit in him. His spirit was infectious and he inspired all who knew him. George will be remembered by all who knew and loved him for his sharp wit, high integrity, intense loyalty, his handsome looks and roughish smile.
Later in life, George developed post-polio syndrome – a common effect of the disease which leads to a slow degeneration of muscle tissue and other health complications. This eventually forced him into a wheelchair and limited his mobility. But, even in these circumstances, he resolved to live as full a life as possible and dealt with his situation with good humor and unshakable faith. He was a friend to many, an inspiration to all and will leave an unfillable space in each of our hearts.
Pallbearers will be Art Dales, Timothy Dales, Mike Duncan, Dale Havard, Jeff Gunn, Randy Helton, Seth Holland and Brandon Crutzhfield.
Honorary pallbearer is Jayden Dales.
The viewing will be Wednesday, January 11, 2017, from 6 p.m until 8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
The memorial service and celebration of his life will be on Thursday, January, 12, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Jay funeral home with Bro Mike Hutto officiating.
All are invited to attend to pay their respects and to share their remembrances.
Lamar C. “Louie” Lewis
January 7, 2017
Lamar C. “Louie” Lewis of Berrydale, Florida passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2017.
Lamar Lewis was born in Brewton, Alabama to Irvin Lewis and Penny Ruth (Barnes) Todd. He served our country in the United States Navy. While stationed in San Diego, California, he met his beloved wife and began his family of five children. He retired as an industrial mechanic in Pace, Florida. He attended St. Maurice Catholic Church in Brewton, Alabama.
Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by his parents Irvin Lewis and Penny Ruth (Barnes) Todd, his two brothers Roy Colmer Lewis and Cortez Lewis. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years Mary V. Lewis, children Barbara (Steve) Scott, Bill (Debbi) Lewis, Beth Anne (Madison) Whitfield, Becky Miller, Amy (Tommy) Kindig. Also, surviving Lamar are his sister Imogene Reeder, brothers Jerrell Lewis and Larry Lewis, his treasured grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and his “man’s best friend” of twelve years, Sophie.
The family would also like to express their love and appreciation to Lora Lambeth (care-giver), Chasity Lowery (Covenant Hospice) and Reverend Patrick Madden (St. Maurice Catholic Church) for becoming part of the family as we cherished this time together.
On Monday, January 9, 2017 the Celebration of Lamar’s life will begin with a time of fellowship and visitation with the family from 2:00-3:30 followed by a Celebration of Life memorial service beginning at 3:30 at the Berrydale Baptist Church on Highway 4.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
St. Maurice Catholic Church (Building Fund), PO Box 206 Brewton, Alabama 36426.
or
Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department, 13000 FL-87, Jay, FL 32565.
Walter Henry Sollie
January 6, 2017
His unidentified remains have been buried for the past 75 years at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii. He was identified earlier this year through a DNA match with relatives.
He was born on November 23, 1904, in Myrtlewood, Marengo Co AL, to Frederick Ernest and Florence Vallie McCrary Sollie. He joined the Navy in 1923 and served until his death in 1941. He had served on the USS Pruitt, USS Huron, USS North Hampton, USS Maryland and finally, the USS Oklahoma.
He is survived by 5 nieces: Jean Bodiford, Greenville AL; Carol West, Chuchula AL; Iris (Bruce) Plowman, Kewanna IN; Betty (Tom) Turnipseed, Milton; and Cindy (Frank) Mayes, New Orleans LA; and 2 nephews: Clifford (Betty) Allen, Mobile AL; and Fred (Liz) Sollie, Jr, Clermont FL. He is also survived by 12 great nieces and nephews and their children. He was preceded in death by his father; his sister, Nina Mae Cobb; and his son, Walter Carlyle Sollie.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in honor of Walter Henry Sollie, to the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (NAMF), or online at http://www.navalaviationfoundation.org/ways-to-give/charter-memoriam/ or via check to 1750 Radford Blvd, Suite B, NAS Pensacola FL 32508.
A funeral service will be held January 6, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Pensacola Aviation Chapel aboard NAS Pensacola. An interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 12:30 pm. Oak Lawn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pensacolanewsjournal/obituary.aspx?pid=183259268#sthash.mRZrkW1D.dpuf
James Donald Hanks
January 6, 2017
Mr. James Donald “J.D.” Hanks, 87, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Hanks was a native of Bratt, FL, former resident of Molino, FL (35 years) and had resided in Atmore, AL since 1996. Mr. Hanks was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was in the U.S. Air Force, worked in the oil field, collected antique bottles, loved to cook and raised Donna. He attended the Hall’s Fork Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Lettie Caraway Hanks of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Donna Hanks (Tracey) Hall of Atmore, AL; one sister, Marnell Weekley of Pace, FL; two grandchildren, Donna Elizabeth (Jamie) King of Atmore, AL and James Ryan “J.R.” (Virginia) Hall of Gordo, AL; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 7, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Windell Hadley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Springs Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ronald Hanks, Billy Hanks, Steve Wilson, Luman Wilson, Ricky Beasley and Roy Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brannon Baggett, Kelly Gunn, Fred LaFave, Barry Long, Aubrey Paul and Dallas Sessions.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Jerry “Coon Hunter” Haupert
January 6, 2017
Jerry “Coon Hunter” Haupert, 71, of Barrineau Pk, FL passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Jerry was born November 8, 1945 in Barrineau Park, FL. He was a loving husband, father, Pawpaw, and friend to many. He retired from the Escambia County Road Dept. after 35 years as a grader operator. He spent his spare time doing what he loved, farming.
He is preceded in death by his parents. George and Magdalena Haupert and his sister, Gertrude Castleberry. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Haupert; daughter, Lorri (Greg) Clary; son, Doyle (Threasa) Sledge; granddaughter, Ashley (Clay) Bonner; grandsons, Jody Bonner, Cody Clary and Justin Clary; great-grandsons, Trip, Brantley and Taiten; sisters, Mildred Schwartz, Catherine Goff and Dorothy McDonald and his brother, George Haupert.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital.
Pallbearers will be Jody Bonner, Ronnie Braun, David Knight, Josh Weekley, Jody Franklin, Doyle Sledge, Tim Daniels and Clay Cummings. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Bonner, Nate Craig, Alton Matchett and Greg Clary.
Visitation will be Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Monday, January 9, 2017, at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery, Barrineau Park, FL.
Willie Edward Olsen, Sr.
January 6, 2017
Willie Edward Olsen Sr., 73, of Atmore, AL, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. Mr. Olsen was born on March 31, 1943, in Pensacola, FL to Pete and Effie Olsen. He was a resident of Pensacola, FL and Baldwin County, AL for the majority of his life. He was a member of The Jockey Club and had a love of racing horses like no other. He was a loving father, “Pop”, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his sisters, Helen Cole and Ruby Moore; and his brother, Howard “Peter-boy” Olsen.
He is survived by his sons, Edward Olsen (Jennifer) of Montgomery, AL, Richard “Rick” Olsen (Sarah) of Fairhope, AL; his daughter, Crystal Olsen-Clark (Randall) of Elberta, AL; eight grandchildren that were his pride and joy. Grandsons include Jackson, Bryson, Landon, Connor, Dominik, and Sailor, as well as his granddaughters, Avery and Anna-Claire; sisters, Frances Hampton of McDavid, FL, Mary Ferguson of Pensacola, FL, Janis Scott (Larry) of Pensacola, FL, Nelree Williams of Pensacola, FL, Janey Hood (Tom) of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Jerry Olsen and Mike Olsen of Pensacola, FL.
Pallbearers will be David Martinez, Timothy Holland, James Walker, Kevin Cole, Tom Hood, Allen Hampton, Mike Coleman, and Mark Lindsey.
Honorary pallbearer is his lifelong friend, Roger Kervin.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, with services beginning at 3 p.m. Pastor Joshua Wallnofer will be officiating.
Interment will follow at Klondike Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Opal J. Caraway
January 6, 2017
Opal J. Caraway, 74 of Atmore, AL passed away Thursday, January 5,2017, in Atmore, AL. She was a school bus driver for Escambia County (AL) school system with 24 years of service. She was born on December 5, 1942, in Atmore, AL to the late Louie Frank and Minnie Irene Rutherford Simmons. She was a member of Atmore First Assembly of God.
Survivors include her husband, Hollis “Bob” Caraway of Atmore, AL; two sons, Hollis Wayne (Rachael) Caraway of Uriah, AL and Ryan O’Neal (Carrie) Caraway of Atmore, AL ; two daughters, Alicia (Richard) Hetrick and Regena (Chris) Black, all of Atmore, AL; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Monday, January 9, 2017, at 2 p.m. from Atmore First Assembly of God with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ryan Caraway, Jeb Black, Matthew Dempsey, Nicolas Caraway, Justin Hetrick, and Brandon Hetrick.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wesley Webb, Eddie McKinley, Edgar Norris, Marlin Iutzi and Danny Guy.
Family will receive friends, Monday, January 9, 2017, at Atmore First Assembly of God from 1 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Evelyn McKinley Pipkin
January 6, 2017
Mrs. Evelyn McKinley Pipkin, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, in Nokomis, Alabama.
Mrs. Pipkin was a native and lifelong resident of Nokomis, AL. She was a member of the Good Sams Club, Mobile Road Runners and the First Assembly of God of Atmore, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gay and Grace Flowers; first husband, Carin McKinley; two brothers, Winston Flowers and Clayton Flowers; and two sisters, Joyce Nall and Betty Norris.
She is survived by her husband, James E. Pipkin of Nokomis, AL; two sons, Greg (Patty) McKinley of Lottie, AL and Randy (Debbie) McKinley of Nokomis, AL; one daughter, Diane (Ray) Lassitter of Nokomis, AL; one step-son, James E. (Gwen) Pipkin, Jr. of Saraland, AL; two step-daughters, Becky (Hodge) Walker of Bay Minette, AL and Catherine (Danny) Jordan of Houma, LA; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Sunday, January 8, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church of Atmore with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mothershed Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Shane Lassitter, Seth Lassitter, Auden Lassitter, Hunter McKinley, Ely Godwin and Justin McKinley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Wilson, Danny Wilson and Norman Wilson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Jeremy Raybon
January 4, 2017
Mr. Jeremy Raybon, age 40 of Monroeville, AL, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017, at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. Mr. Raybon was born in Atmore, Alabama and had been a resident of Monroe County since 2001. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Mr. Raybon worked as a machine operator in the oil business.
He is preceded in death by his father, Julius Franklin Raybon; his mother-in-law, Peggy Fowler; and his brother-in-law, Tim Fowler.
Survivors include his wife, Tammy Raybon of Monroeville; his daughter, Sydney Raybon of Monroeville; his mother, Marilyn Raybon; his step-father, Alvin Philyaw; his sister, Regina Stabler and husband Ken of Huxford; a brother-in-law, Harvey (Marie) Fowler of Monroeville; a sister-in-law, Sue (Mike) Kitzinger of Camden; one niece, Mayci Stabler and one nephew, Tristen Fowler.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Monroe Chapel Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 6, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Monroe Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Dwayne Reed officiating.
Burial will follow in Excel Cemetery.
Marty Leon Griffis
January 2, 2017
Mr. Marty Leon Griffis, 57, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Griffis was a native and lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was an outdoorsman and was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Della Griffis and one brother, Robert Griffis.
He is survived by his three brothers, Keith Griffis, Billy Griffis and Rodney Griffis all of Century, FL; aunt, Jean Clark of Century, FL and a number of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 2, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Peacock officiating.
Burial was at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Freddie Calloway, Wayne Stanton, D.C. Odom, Johnny Griffis, Tim Hammond and Nikki Odom.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.