Courtney Laine Pridgen
April 7, 2016
Miss Courtney Laine Pridgen, age 17 of Coleman Lane, Brewton, passed away Wednesday April 5, 2016, in a Mobile hospital. She was a native of Pensacola and a lifelong resident of Brewton.
Miss Pridgen was a member of the Flomaton First Baptist Church, She attended Flomaton High School where she was a member of the Beta Club and on the Annual/Yearbook Staff. Courtney was very social. She loved her family, friends, and all animals.
She is survived by her father, Jeremy (Daphne) Pridgen of Flomaton; mother Tonya (Jr) Emmons of Brewton; brother Cody Pridgen of Flomaton; stepbrothers Colby Taylor and Deston Taylor of Flomaton; stepsister Tiffany Sullivan of Milton; maternal grandmother Sandra Jackson of Brewton; maternal Pa Pa Larry Spinks of Bratt; aunt Michelle (Justin) Baxter of Castleberry, AL: uncle- Bubba (Rhonda) Pridgen of Flomaton; cousin Ethan Cardwell of Castleberry, AL; and paternal grandparents Glendall and Gracie Pridgen of Flomaton.
Visitation will be held Friday night April 8, 2016, from 6-9 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday morning April 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Nicholas Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Sardis Cemetery Flomaton, AL.
Willie Ray Bonds, Jr.
April 7, 2016
Willie Ray “Chip” Bonds, Jr. died unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2016, at the age of 45. He was born February 14, 1971. A lifelong resident of Pensacola, Chip worked for AT&T for over 20 years. This took him to Auburn, AL for a few years which led to him meeting the love of his life, Brandy Brooks, who he was engaged to and set to marry May 14, 2016. He not only fell in love with Brandy, but also her three children, which he considered his own. Chip, Brandy and the kids would often take family camping trips and numerous other family adventures.
Chip was an avid Alabama fan. He also had a love for racing, both driving and helping others who raced, especially his nephew Randy. Chip was well known and liked in the short track racing industry, having started a racing radio company with two of his good friends. Chip also left his mark in R.C. racing, traveling the country to enjoy a hobby he loved. He was a loyal friend to many, often putting others before himself. Chip, being a loving family man and a great friend to many people, will be missed but never forgotten.
Chip is preceded in death by his grandparents, Grady and Ruby Albritton; father, Bill Bonds; brother, Billy Thompson; and his niece, Tasha Thompson.
He is survived by his fiancé, Brandy Brooks and her children, Hannah, Kiley and Brayden Brooks; Brandy’s mother, Fawn and Freddie Hann; mother, Christine Bonds; brothers, Ricky and Joni Thompson and Tim Thompson; sister, Tonya and Mike Brantly; half-brother, Mike Bonds; half-sister, Gail and Bob Falke; nieces and nephews, Randy Thompson and Alisha Lay, Grady Thompson, Dana and Rueben Guy, Dagan, Dawson and Bristol Guy and Joey Tammaro; many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 8, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 11 a.m. with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating.
Interment will follow at Eastern Gate Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tim Thompson, Randy Thompson, Bobby Hinkle, Chad Lovelace, Tim Harris and Steve Neshem.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joey Tammaro, Josh Bundy, Freddie Hann, Justin Huggins, Mark Biles and Brent Royster.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for the children in Chip’s memory.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Waylin Daryl Mothershed
April 6, 2016
Mr. Waylin Daryl Mothershed, 45, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016, in Atmore.
Mr. Mothershed was a native of LaGrange, GA and a resident of Atmore for the past 30 years. He attended the Peterman Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his biological parents, W.D. Mothershed and Judy Laney; and his adoptive parent, Carl Mothershed.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Mothershed of Atmore; wife, Jennifer Mothershed of Atmore; two sons, Matthew (Brittney) Mothershed of Atmore and Justin Mothershed of Seattle, WA; one step-son, Grant Everette of Montgomery; two daughters, Katlin Stabler and Breann Rolin, both of Atmore; one sister, Tina (James) House of Atmore; three grandchildren, Noah, Braylee and Evan; one niece, Kaja House; and one nephew, Trevor Lowry.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will be at the Mothershed Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Rolin, Jason Johnson, Bubba Jeter, Wesley Chunn, Paul Fralick and Jay Drew.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Doyle H. Simmons
April 6, 2016
Doyle H. Simmons Sr., 77, passed away, Sunday April 3, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Doyle was born March 28, 1939, in Gadsden, Alabama to Benjamin and Fannie Mae Simmons. He was married to the love of his life, Jacqueline R. Crenshaw for 60 years. He served his country in the United States Air Force for over 20 years and retired in Fort Walton Beach where he then started a new chapter as a firefighter and EMT at the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department. Doyle returned to school, graduating with honors from Troy State University on June 8, 1984, majoring in fire science. He retired as a Captain and moved to Pensacola to be near his family.
Doyle was a man that lived his life for his family. His hobby was playing and teaching his children and grandchildren about life. He gave them the most precious thing in life, his time. He would never fail to be the first to volunteer to help you if you needed him.
He was preceded by death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline and his two children, Doyle Simmons Jr. (Donna) and Angela Wilcox (Mike); six grandchildren, Keith Simmons (Crystal), Jennifer Simmons, Christopher Rawson (Melissa), Kayla Bodree (Dakota), M.T. Wilcox, Kristi Wilcox; and 10 great-grandchildren, Gary, Carter, Emry, McKenna, Bryant, Jolie, Blakely, Hadley, Kamden, Braxton. He is also survived by his brother and sisters, Doris Cox, Carol Banks (Parks), Steve Simmons (Deborah), Jean Byers; and 13 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Nine Mile Road on April 7, 2016. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the service at 10:30 a.m.
The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department Honor Guard will be honoring Capt. Simmons during the service and the procession to Barrancas National Cemetery where the United States Air Force will take over and provide burial with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Covenant Hospice, who were incredible to our family and the Alzheimer’s Association. (http://act.alz.org/goto/ironbugman)
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn G. Parks
April 6, 2016
Carolyn G. Parks passed away peacefully on April 3, 2016, at West Florida Covenant Hospice. She was born on October 18, 1943, in Florence, SC. She was the daughter of John Alonzo and Gladys McGill. Carolyn was known by many different names such as Jo and Red, but her favorite was Mimi because the love for her grandchildren was immense.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Parks; brothers, Lonnie and Richard McGill.
She is survived by her son, Michael Parks; daughter, Tammy (Glenn) Welford; grandchildren, Devic, Dustin (Samantha) and Chelsi; sister, Barbara Wave; brother, Frankie McGill and Donnie Roy (Barbara) McGill; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Devic Welford, Dustin Welford, Shane Wave, Grady Sowards, Greg Parks and Marvis Boswell.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2016, at 9 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Berlon McCreless
April 6, 2016
Berlon “Doc” McCreless, age 92, passed away on April 4, 2016. He was born on July 29, 1923, to his parents, James and Davie McCree’s. Berlon proudly served his country in World War II as a PFC in the US Army. Upon returning form the war, he married and began farming family land in Hollandtown. He worked long, hard hours determined to pay off the land loans and make his family a living, which he achieved. Berlon also worked at Monsanto, in the spinning division for over 20 years before retiring. After his wife passed in 2011, he moved to Jay at The Terrace. He loved living there and being around people. Two people were extra special to him, Nell Cooper, who he could tell all of his secrets to and employee, Melinda Davis who looked after him and spoiled him as if he was her own father.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vida “June” McCreless; his son, Kenny McCreless; grandson, Billy Shehane; and sister, Lillian McCreless.
Berlon is survived by his three children, daughters, Susan (Rick) Evanchyk, Vickie (Lawson) Baxley and son, Greg (Melinda) McCreless; seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his friends at The Terrace who had become his family over the last four years while residing there.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 3 p.m. with Brother Ronnie Bearden officiating.
Burial will follow at Jay Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Clint Baxley, Keith Cone, Bruce Holland, Randy Holland, Keith Jones, and Michael Sutler.
Honorary pallbearers will be residents and employees of The Terrace.
The family would like to thank The Terrace at Ivey Acres for the special attention and care given to their father while residing there for the last four years.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Atricebea Presley Gibson
April 6, 2016
Mrs. Atricebea Presley Gibson, 60, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Gibson was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a good homemaker, loving, caring and generous to her friends. She was of the Pentecostal-Holiness Faith.
She is survived by her husband, Donald “Cowboy” Gibson of Atmore; two sons, Greg (Sylvia “Jodi”) Gibson of Atmore and Donnie Gibson of Mobile; one daughter, Joy Gibson (Jeff Odle) of Atmore; one brother, Benny Charles Presley of Huxford; three sisters, Shirlene Maulden of Seminole, AL, Beatrice Presley of Atmore and Pearl Nall of Pensacola; and three grandchildren, Olivia, Caitlyn and Presley.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Larry Maulden, Rev. Kathy Stophel and Rev. Marty Gehman officiating.
Burial was in the Poarch Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary Wayne Presley, Sr., Larry Ramer, Blake Moye, Bo Bass, Russell Helton and Chase Helton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Goodman, Gary Wayne “Bowman” Presley, Jr and Ricky Gibson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Johnnie Harrell
April 6, 2016
Johnnie “Clayton” Harrell, 76, of Molino, was born October 9, 1939, and passed away March 31, 2016. He worked for Gulf Coast Grading and Paving for 27 years and was well known in the local asphalt business. Clayton loved to fish, especially for mullet and spend time with all of his “children.” Clayton loved everyone like family and would give the shirt off his back to anyone. His best friend was Mr. John Vann and other special friends included Ronnie Smith, George and Rhonda Pate, John McVickers, Edward Lewis, Rollo Turner, Joe and Jim Mullins, Mr. and Mrs. Crawley and Margaret Cook.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Harrell; father, Dozer Vann Harrell; mother, Jean Heart; and his brothers, James Harrell and Oscar Harrell.
He is survived by his daughters, Pamela Murphy (Frank), Theresa Floyd and Regina “Tina” Roberts ; sons, Ronnie Harrell (Toby) and William “Billy” Harrell; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 7, 2016, at 10 am. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will follow at Jordan Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Floyd, Gary Hawkins, Jacob Hawkins, Gene Roberts, Ronnie Harrell and Clayton Eugene Harrell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clay Roberts, John Harrell and Edward Harrell.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Archie Enfinger
April 6, 2016
Larry Archie Enfinger, age 64 of Chumuckla, died on Friday, April 1, 2016. Larry was born in Century to the late Archie and Mary Enfinger. Larry enlisted and served in the Army from 1969 to 1970 and then the Army Reserves until 1975. Growing up, Larry was all about his hot rods. He was a Chevy man through and through and spent endless hours being a shade tree mechanic.
Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Enfinger; siblings, Lou (Tony) Burks of Pace, Garry (Brandy) Enfinger of Milton, Karen (Ken) Gramm of Pace, and Karlene (John) Jernigan of Chumuckla; a very special brother, Kenny Ard; a special uncle, Benny Enfinger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the gazebo at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
A special thanks to the staff in CCU at West Florida Hospital
David Michael Mathis
April 3, 2016
Mr. David Michael Mathis, 35, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016, in McDavid.
Mr. Mathis was a native of Pensacola, former resident of Century where he spent most of his life and resided in Cantonment for the past year. Mr. Mathis was of the Christian faith. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harvey and Dorothy Brown and Pete and Mary Mathis.
He is survived by his father, Johnny Mathis of Flomaton; mother, Connie Booker of Baker; love of his life, Heather Harris of Cantonment; two sons, Elijah and Chasen; one stepson, Bradley Freeman of Flomaton; two daughters, Lulu and Sienna; four sisters, April and Timbo Cofield of Bratt, Heather and Todd Smith of Flomaton, Jodie and Brian Grant of Bogia and Aubrey Booker of Baker; three nieces and one nephew.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 3, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Patrick Carden officiating.
Burial was at the Little Flock Primitive Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Travis Brown, Marc Brown, Nikki Odom, Yancy Zellers, Donnie Ray Edwards and James Allen.
Honorary pallbearers were Eric Wiggins, Marty Brown and Allen Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.