Ervin Edward Simmons
September 5, 2016
Mr. Ervin Edward Simmons, Jr., 59, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2016, in Pensacola.
Mr. Simmons was a native of Pensacola and a resident of Century for most of his life. He was an employee of Intercontinental Terminal (ITC) with 30 years of service and the Higmon Barge Line. He is preceded in death by his father, Ervin Edward Simmons, Sr.; mother, Mary Smith Simmons; one brother, Robert Lee Simmons; one sister, Ervina Simmons; and great-uncle, Hillary Kane Simmons.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kathy Simmons of Century; one son, James Wesley (Jennifer) Simmons of Jay; two daughters, Mary Jessica Simmons of Century and Valerie Horn of Pasadena, TX; two brothers, Donald Wayne Simmons and Michael Whitworth, both of Pasadena, TX; one sister, Connie (Larry Gilbert) Whitworth of Pasadena, TX; three grandchildren, Summer Simmons, Zackary Simmons and Mikayla Simmons; one great-grandchild, Drake Baker; and a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 5, 2016, at the Cornerstone Christian Church with Rev. Fredric Barrow officiating.
Burial was at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Simmons, Daniel Simmons, Chuck Aldridge, Larry Gilbert, Frankie Simmons and Jordan Presley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Drake Baker.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Winston Leatherwood
September 5, 2016
Mr. Winston “Buddy” Leatherwood, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016, in Lottie, Alabama.
Mr. Leatherwood was a native of Huxford and a resident of Atmore since 1969. Mr. Leatherwood retired from the Alabama Department of Transportation with 33 years of service. He was a devoted father and grandfather and he was a member of the Lottie Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Alicia Leatherwood; parents; and four brothers.
He is survived by one son, Mitchell Clark Leatherwood of Lottie; one daughter, Anissa Kay Leatherwood (Bobby) Ledkins of Lottie; one sister, Betty Joyce Lee of Frisco City; and two grandsons, Harrison Myles Ledkins and Brent Alexander Ledkins.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 4, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Pruitt and Rev. Henry Wilson officiating.
Burial was at Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Rex McKinley, Lee Shaughnessy, Travis Pruitt, John Lambeth, Lynn Leatherwood and Carey Hughes.
Honorary pallbearers were Randy Dorriety, Hilton Hall, Nip Hadley, Robert Hughes and David Whittington.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Marjarie B. Lalak
September 5, 2016
Marjorie B. Lalak, 93 of Atmore, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016, in Atmore. She was a homemaker. She was born in Daphne, AL, on April 3, 1923, to the late Daisy and Adele Evers Brantley. She was a member of St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church for 68 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph S. Lalak, Sr; one sister, Katherine Rodgers; three brothers, Leon Brantley, Tolbert Brantley and Howard Brantley.
Survivors include three sons, Joseph S. (Betty) Lalak, Jr. of McCullough, Michael (Angie) Lalak of McCaysville, GA and Steven (Keena) Lalak of Vicksburg, MS; three daughters,
Cecilia (Jim) Lee of Atmore, Maria (Larry) Sims of Pensacola and Cathy Smith of Mobile; one sister, Ruth Lowell of Monroeville; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 10 a.m. from the St. Roberts Bellarmine Catholic Church with Father Arulppan Jayaraj and Father Gordon Milstid officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Arentha H. McGhee
September 5, 2016
Arentha H. McGhee, 95 of Atmore, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016, at her residence. She was a homemaker. She was born in Elsnor, AL, on May 30, 1921, to the late George W. and Clara Boyington Hinote. She was a Charter Member of Poarch Community Church, and was of the Mennonite faith.
She is preceded in death by her spouse, Willis M. McGhee, Sr; brothers, Ervin Mitchell, Clarence Mitchell and Floyd Hinote; sisters, Viola Greek, Carrie Reandeau, Elsie Malone and Nell Mitchell; two step-children, Lavan Martin and Ima Jean Sheets.
Survivors include four sons, Willis M. (Tracy) McGhee, Jr., Terry Michael (Yvonne) McGhee, Danny W. McGhee, all of Poarch and George D. (Sharon) McGhee of Atmore; one step-son, Douglas Martin of Zion, Ill; two daughters, Mary Jane (Eddie) Tullis of Poarch; Nancy M. (Eddie) Lowrey of Atmore; one step-daughter, Jeanette (Kell) Beck of McCullough; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, September 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. from the Poarch Community Church with Bro. David Z. Weaver, Jr. and Bro. Martin Gehman officiating.
Interment was in Judson Indian Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Malcom Troy McGhee, Sr., Chase Wayne McGhee, David Michael McGhee, Andrew Tyler McGhee, Robert Lowrey, and Keith Martin.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dollie Nix Maples
September 2, 2016
Dollie Nix (Bit) Maples passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 31, 2016, after a courageous battle with ALS. Dollie dearly loved her family, sister, cousins and extended family and especially her one and only grandson. She worked 45 years as a quality control inspector at Crane Electronics in Ft. Walton Beach, FL from where she recently retired.
She is survived by her children, Tina A. (Michelle) Maples, Felix W. (Tina) Maples; and grandson Corey (Jessica) Maples. She is also survived by her sister, Evelyn Gaffney; her children, Karen Gomez, Kim Burt, Jennifer Gaffney and Perry Gaffney; dearest cousins, Robert and Carolyn Flowers; and many, many beloved cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George Arnold and Rachel Nix; four brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 3, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Dr. Jim Merritt officiating.
Interment was in Beulah Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Jesse Graham Folmar
August 31, 2016
Jesse Graham Folmar was born February 28, 1984, in Pensacola to Chuck and Peggy Folmar. Jesse was taken unexpectedly on August 28, 2016. He married the love of his life, Katie Sullivan Folmar on March 23, 2013. Their time together was far too short, but ever so sweet. He grew up playing baseball, hunting, fishing, and his favorite passion of all, racing at the local dirt track. He will be remembered by his humor, quick wit and his love of life.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Lucille Graham and Charles and Martha Folmar.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Katie Folmar; parents, Chuck and Peggy Folmar; his brother, Phillip Folmar and his wife, Christy; his twin brother, Evan Folmar and his wife, Sumer; father and mother-in-law, Larry and Marie Sullivan; sister-in-law, Heather Mahoney and her husband, Justin; brother-in-law, Chris Sullivan and his wife, Lindsay; Ida Grosbernd (Nanny); nieces and nephews, Brianna, Tyler, Olivia, Raelyn, Lane, Mallory and Bailey; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home Friday, September 2, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Billy Hodge and Reverend John Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Clear Springs Cemetery.
Bash Ard Franklin
August 31, 2016
Mrs. Bash Ard Franklin, 96, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Franklin was a native and life long resident of McDavid. She was of the Protestant Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jodie Franklin.
She is survived by her nephew, James D. Watford of Crestview and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Thursday, September 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Morris L. Glenn, Sr.
August 31, 2016
Morris L. Glenn, Sr. 73 of Pensacola, FL passed away at the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence after battling cancer.
Morris was born June 12, 1943 in Charleston, SC to Othella Ann Morris and Wiley L. Glenn. Morris attended Oklahoma Military Academy and entered the Navy in 1961 at NATTC in San Diego, CA Oct. 1961, he was stationed at NATTC Memphis, TN where he attended “ADJ” “A” School. Then was sent to Pensacola from Mar. 1962 to Aug. 1965. Then he went to NATPC for “ADJ” “B” School from Sept. 1965 to Dec. 1965. Then he went to VP-19 NAS Moffett Field, CA. He was a P-3 Flight Engineer there from Jan. 1966- Feb. 1970. Then he went to NAHC Memphis, TN from Feb. 1970 to May 1970 where he attended instructor school. Then he went to NAMTD Patuxent River, MD from May 1970 to Mar. 1972 and was instructor of the Year. Then he went to VP-10 NAS Brunswick, ME from Mar. 1975 to April 1978. Then he went to NRL Patuxent River, MD from April 1978-May 1981, where he retired.
As a civilian, he worked for ALM from 1981-1987as an Engineering Team Leader. While working nights he attended college at the Emery Riddle Aeronautical University and graduated in 1988 with his BS degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He worked for McNeil Technologies, Inc. form 1987 – 1990. Then he went to work for American Electronic, Inc. As a Logistics Analyst form 1990-1993 then BAE, Inc. form 1993-2006, where he retired.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Carol Smith Hollenshead whom he married Dec. 4, 1969 in Houston, TX.
His is also survived by his children, Ursula Renee Towles of California, MD, Morris Lawson (Anna) Glenn, Jr. of Leonardtown, MD and William Latham (Brandy) Glenn, Sr. of Mechanicsville, MD; grandchildren, Craig Austin Towles, Cody Ryan (Melissa) Towles, Kaylie Renee Glenn, William Latham Glenn, Jr., Jia Glenn and Morris Lawson Glenn III; a brother, Thomas Theron Glenn of Oklahoma City, OK; many nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law; and 2 yorkies, Prissy and Penny.
Morris was an avid Redskins fan and collected clocks and knives. He loved gardening, bird watching, reading and riding his Harley.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Burial to follow in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
Pallbearers will be: Lawson Glenn, Latham Glenn, Mike Fletcher, Ron Sterling, Frank Brooks and Bill Spath
Flowers and contributions to St. Jude’s Children Hospital are both welcome
James “Mike” Odom
August 30, 2016
Mr. James “Mike” Odom, 62, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Odom was a native of Atmore, AL and a resident of Century, FL for most of his life. Mr. Odom was a member of the American Legion, self employed brick mason and was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his Father, James Calvin Odom and a Brother, James Odom.
He is survived by his Mother, Lena Mae Odom of Bratt, FL; Wife, Danette Odom of Century, FL; three Daughters, Margie Odom of Century, FL, Megan Odom of Century, FL and Marissa (Greg) Apple of Germantown, OH; one Brother, Jerry Nicholas of Pascagoula, MS and one Sister, Joyce (Mike) Gunn of Bratt, FL.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Lisenby officiating.
Burial will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Brown, Johnny Bush, JR Bush, Daniel Johnson, Doug Norsworthy and Don Norsworthy.
Donald Edward Perry
August 29, 2016
Donald Edward Perry (69) of Pensacola, FL went to be his Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2016.
Donald was born in West Virginia but lived most of his life in Pensacola. He was a member of Clear Springs United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis & Marie Perry; brothers, Anthony Perry, Ronald Perry and sister, Carolyn Morris. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Debbie; his three children, Kevin (Raeann) Perry of Mt. Juliet Tennessee, Donald (Jessica) Perry and Samantha (Chris) Thomas of Pensacola. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew, Ethan, Kaylee, Austin, Cameron, Caleb and Cooper and sister, Rebecca Hildman.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Clear Springs United Methodist Church, 27889 County Rd. 112, Robertsdale, AL in the Clear Springs Community. Burial will follow at Clear Springs Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home.