Kathryn Watford Stanley
May 10, 2016
Mrs. Kathryn Watford Stanley, 86, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Stanley was born on December 7, 1929, in Uriah, to Claude and Recie Gulsby Watford. She married Leonard Stanley on June 25, 1949, and resided in Atmore for the remainder of her life. Mrs. Stanley was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Brook’s Memorial Baptist Church and was a seamstress for the public for years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Recie Watford; one brother, Carl Watford; three sisters, Elizabeth Mills, Louise Day and Genise Franklin; and a great-granddaughter, Anna-Grace Stanley.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Leonard Stanley of Atmore; one son, Ronald Eugene Stanley of Atmore; one daughter, Carolyn Stanley (Charles) Woods of Atmore; one brother, James Watford of Crossroads, AL; three grandchildren, Robbie (Jennifer) Stanley of Atmore, Sharlie (Ross) Terry of Atmore and Scotty (Toshia) Woods of Atmore; and three great-grandchildren, Robert Stanley, Colton Stanley and Ava Woods.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Heard and Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 12, 2016, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Sammy Day, Randy Day, Billy Watford, Ricky Stanley, Greg Stanley, and Garrie Singleton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sarah Sunday School Class at Brook’s Memorial Baptist Church and Atmore Memorial VFW Auxiliary.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Otha Martin
May 10, 2016
Mr. Otha Martin, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Poarch.
Mr. Martin was a native and lifelong resident of Poarch, Alabama. Mr. Martin was a member of St. Anna’s Episcapol Church of Poarch and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He was a tug boat captain for 40 years, avid gardener and provided food for many people. He is preceded in death by a son, Paul died as an infant; parents, Archie McGhee and Elsie Martin; one brother, Lavan Martin; and two sisters, Thelma Alice Amos and Helen Price.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marie Martin of Poarch; four sons, Lamar (Charlotte) Martin of Pensacola, Nathan (Susan) Martin of Atmore, Nelson Martin of Poarch and Sonny Kirkland of Wallace, AL; one daughter, Pauline (Lamar) Wilson of Atmore; two brothers, Douglas (Shelby) Martin of Zion, IL and J.T. Holland of Poarch; two sisters, Jeanette (Ken) Beck of McCullough, AL and Jean Ardis of Lottie, AL; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and caregiver, Mary Poindexter.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Montgomery, Rev. Josh Long and Rev. Trevor Daughtry officiating.
Burial will be at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 10, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Poarch Community Church.
Pallbearers will be Josh Martin, Josh Long, Brad Martin, Brandon Towe, Jonathan Martin, Tristan Montgomery and Jerry Faircloth.
Honorary pallbearers will be Curtis Daily, Bobby Riley, Ken Beck, Don Absond, Randy Martin and Dino Rolin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Gladys Myrl Jordan
May 10, 2016
Gladys Myrl Jordan went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. She was born January 4, 1925, in Laurel Hill, FL, to Oscar and Ada Gavin. She was united in marriage to LeRoy Jordan, Sr., on January 26, 1957, in Pensacola.
Gladys loved square dancing, playing pool, throwing darts, fishing, cooking, watching her stories, or soap operas, and watching game shows-especially “The Price is Right,” “Family Feud,” and “Wheel of Fortune.” She won several trophies for pool and dart tournaments.
Gladys was an excellent cook. She loved to prepare meals for her family. Some of the favorites are meatloaf, pork chops, potato salad, and macaroni and cheese, even if it was from the box, she put that extra special touch, banana pudding, and pineapple upside down cake.
She loved watching sports of any kind. Her favorite teams to watch were the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. Her favorite baseball player was Chipper Jones. She played basketball for Chumuckla School when she was in tenth grade. She was the shortest player on the team, but she loved the game. She really loved to go fishing with her husband. They spent many mornings on the river with their lines in the water.
Gladys always put her family first. She was a true virtuous woman, as described in Proverbs 31. One of her favorite Bible verses was John 3:16. She also loved Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11-12. She was a God fearing woman and was saved later in life.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ada Gavin; four brothers; one sister; and her loving husband of almost 40 years, LeRoy Jordan, Sr.
She is survived by her sister, Avis Polk; daughter, Susan Knowles; son, LeRoy “Butch” Jordan, Jr; grandson, Matthew (Megan) Lang; granddaughter, LeAnn (Patrick) DeMarcus; granddaughter, Tara Jordan; great-grandsons, Trevor DeMarcus, Kael and Kallan Jensen; great-granddaughter, Hannah DeMarcus; she has one great-grandchild due in October; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 9, 2016 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Dr. Brian Barlow officiating.
Internment was in Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the family.
Voncile B. Lassitter
May 10, 2016
Voncile B. Lassitter 94, of McCullough, AL, passed away May 4, 2016, in McCullough. She was born on November 30, 1921, in McCullough to the late Levy and Bessie Walker Bryant. She was a member of Huxford Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jon W. Lassitter; siblings, Eulie Bryant, Victoria “T” Cooper and Alma Stewart.
She is survived by one son, William “Benford” (Gail) Lassitter of Wade, MS and one daughter, Joyce Woolley of Newton, MS; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 6, 2016, at the Huxford Baptist Church with Bro. James Boyd officiating.
Burial was in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Ricky Wasdin, Gerald Parmer, James Plant, Olen Parmer, Caleb Lassitter and John Woolley.
Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Booker, William Gorum, Joe Coker, Terrell Mason and Ralph Purnell.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bernard A. Brown
May 10, 2016
Bernard A. “Skippy” Brown, 74, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born and raised in Pensacola, where he most enjoyed walking on the beach, eating fresh seafood, and running into friends at the T&W Flea Market. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. Skippy never met a stranger and maintained lifelong friendships, many whom he met as the owner of Quality Auto Parts in Ensley.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, George E. Brown and Sara Ann Turberville.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy Quinn Brown; son, Anthony Brown (Barbara); and daughters, Denise Blanton, Deanna Lucia (Tom), and Laurie Vincent (Timmy). He was PawPaw to seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Skippy’s personal quote and daily life goal was “Just Good Clean Living.”
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel North with Brother Ed Guernsey officiating.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is handling arrangements.
Marolyn Seay Lancaster
May 7, 2016
Marolyn Seay Lancaster, age 75, of Pensacola, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 2, 2016.
She was born a few minutes before her twin on January 20, 1941, in Rosinton, AL, and attended school in Stapleton, AL and Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette.
She met the love of her life, Zearl Lancaster, at a Christian youth gathering, a Singsperation, in Robertsdale and was married to him for the next 58 amazing years.
When we think of our mother, wife, sister and friend we think of lover of God, mother, wife, friend, graceful, wise, compassionate, musician, encourager, minister, good neighbor, counselor, wife of elected official, bridal shop owner, wedding coordinator, caterer, U.S. Deputy Marshal, transporter of fugitives for the U. S. Government, marksman (sharp-shooter), comforter, inspirer, edifier, cook, hospitable, gracious, kind, longsuffering, gentle, merciful, peacemaker, exuberant laughter, humorous, joyful, intuitive and so many things that words cannot describe nor ink to pen. She’ll truly be missed.
Marolyn was preceded in death by her parents, D.D. Sawyer, John Wesley Seay, Sallie Mosely-Sawyer-Bain; and brother, Gerald Seay.
She is survived by her husband, Zearl Lancaster; daughters, Daphne Richbourg, Cindy Granger (Kevin); and son, Greg Lancaster (Donna), seven grandchildren, ten (+3) great-grandchildren; twin sister, Carolyn Seay Hudson; and brothers, James Seay and Wendell Seay.
Family visitation will be Monday, May 9, 2016, from 4:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. with open visitation from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 6:30 p.m. at Family-Funeral Home, 7253 Plantation Road in Pensacola.
Jannette Kendrick Sells
May 7, 2016
Mrs. Jannette Kendrick Sells, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Sells was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mrs. Sells was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She loved to fish, and loved to be outdoors.
She was a member of the Poarch Community Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lila Kendrick; and one brother, Robert Lee Kendrick.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Toney Gene Sells of Atmore; one son, Tony Eugene Sells and wife, Catelyn of Atmore; one daughter, Daphane Sells Hamilton of Atmore; five brothers, John Carlton Kendrick of Bay Minette, Charles Kendrick of Georgiana, AL, Calvin Kendrick of Atmore, Melton Kendrick of Atmore, and David Kendrick of Robertsdale; five sisters, Faye Owens of Silver Hill, AL, Mary Pizzotti of Fairhope, Ann Nelson of Daphne, Billie Ann Edwards of Atmore and Carol Melvin of Atmore; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Poarch Community Church with Rev. Trevor Daughtery, and Rev. Johnny Stabler officiating.
Visitation will be Monday, May 9, 2016, from 6 p.m. until service time Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Poarch Community Church.
Pallbearers will be Ben Andrews, Kevin Andrews, Clinton Philyaw, Charles Gregson, James Phillips, and Shawn Rolin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Hall, Brian Davidson, Bryan Couch, Jamie Mondaca and Paul Morris.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Margaret Gail Fillingim Chavers
May 7, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Gail Fillingim Chavers, 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in Jay.
Mrs. Chavers was a native of Bluff Springs and a resident of McDavid for the past forty years. Mrs. Chavers was a very special Nana Gail to many. Mrs. Chavers was a Sunday school teacher. She was an employee of Masland Carpets for 27 years, a friend to everyone, and an animal lover.
She is preceded in death by her husband, “Seabo” Chavers Sr.; father, Thomas F. Fillingim Sr.; brother, Neal and wife, Sonya Fillingim; and one step-son, Van Chavers.
She is survived in death by her mother, Louise Fillingim Dockers of McDavid; one son, Seaborn Chavers, Jr. and his wife Debbie, of TN; one special son, Alvin Paul, of Atmore; two daughters, Belinda and husband Morris Norman, of Bridge City, TX, Forest Chavers Barber and husband Wayne, of Port Neches, TX’; two brothers, Thomas F. Fillingim, Jr. and his wife Faye, of McDavid, John R. and wife Patsy Fillingim of Jay; one sister, Susan and husband Leslie Barnes, of McDavid; and many very special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial was in Christian Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Fillingim, Michael Petersen, Aaron Fillingim, Blake Barns, Billy Ray Criswell, and Dustin Rector.
Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Peoples, Don Grant, Joe Lister, Bobby Waller, Reggie Burkett, Robert Newton, Alvin Paul, and Gail Dearest friend (Son).
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Roy Wilbon Shivers, Sr.
May 4, 2016
Mr. Roy Wilbon Shivers, Sr., 81, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, in Flomaton.
Mr. Shivers was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton. Mr. Shivers was the founding member and Chairman of the Deacons of the Unity Baptist Church. He was general manager at Sheltex Manufacturing company and part owner and CEO of Nutex until his retirement.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Geneva Rolin Shivers; parents; six brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by is two sons, Roy (Wendy) Shivers, Jr. of Atmore and Kenny Shivers of Flomaton; two brothers, Joe Shivers, Sr. of Flomaton and Harvey Shivers of Newton, AL; five grandchildren, Michael (Sherra) Shivers of Dothan, AL, Brian (Rebekah) Shivers of Canoe, Dakota Madison of Clarksville, TN, Wyatt Madison of Clarksville, TN and Nikolas Shivers of Flomaton; seven great-grandchildren, Bethany Ealum, Rachel Shivers, Lani Shivers, Michael Shivers Jr., Khyleigh Colvin, James Madison and Charliey Madison.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Unity Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Fox and Josh Long officiating.
Pallbearers will be Charles West, John West, Terrell Lowery, John Johnson, David Rolin, and Raymond Rolin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Baker, Bob Howell, Tony Wooten, John John Griffis, Jimmy Brantley and Floyd Harris.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Judith Marie Walker Dove
May 2, 2016
Mrs. Judith Marie Walker Dove, 70, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Davisville.
Mrs. Dove was a native of Jacksonville, FL and a resident of Davisville since 1971. She attended the Pine Barren Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee A. and Mary L. Walker.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years and six months, Ronald Dove of Davisville; three sons, Ronald Dove, Jr., Patrick (Laurie) Dove and Christopher Dove, all of Davisville; two sisters, Mary Lee Shipley of Charlotte, NC and Debbie Sorkin of Lake Toxaway, NC; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 9 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Harper officiating.
Burial will be at the Pine Barren Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Dove, Patrick Dove, Chris Dove, Tyler Dove, Eli Hines, Graham Shipley and Scott Francis.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.