Frankie Mosley
January 7, 2016
Mr. Frankie Mosley, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, in Bay Minette.
Mr. Mosley was a native and lifelong resident of Perdido. He was a loving father, brother and attended the Fretwell Tabernacle Holiness Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Helen Mosley; brother, Roy Mosley; uncle, Josh Hadley; granddad, Dan Hadley; grandmother, Thelma Hadley; and a great-niece, Gracie Mosley.
Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Williams of Bay Minette; six sisters, Marie Capers of Castleberry, AL, Sally Reasons of Nokomis (AL), Dell Lambeth and Lottie Porter both of Dyas, AL, Mattie Lawson and Maggie Hayles both of Butler, GA; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Dean Holiness Church with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at White Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Lawson, Michael Lawson, Randy Lawson, Alton “Buddy” Lawson, Henry Stokes and Billy Joe Mosley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Roy Mosley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
L.B. Minchew
January 7, 2016
Mr. L. B. Minchew, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, in Jay.
Mr. Minchew was a native of Brewton, former resident of Davisville, and had resided in Atmore the past nine years. Mr. Minchew was retired from NAS with 30 years of service. He loved to pick at people, loved to fish, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of the Calvary Deliverance Church. He is preceded in death by a son, Douglas Gordon Minchew and a brother, Grover Minchew.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Tinie Minchew of Atmore; one son, Joel Daniel (Lavine) Minchew of Booneville, AL; four daughters, Glenda Adams of Davisville, Ruthie (Billy) Dunn of Atmore, Dorothy (Billy) Martin of Davisville and Natalie Minchew of Lakeland; five sisters, Druie Mae Wilson of Atmore, Nicie Freeman of Marlow, AL, Linda Crowder of Dothan, AL, Reatha Heston of Milton, FL and Margaret Roundtree of Munson, FL; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 8, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will be at the Antioch Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Trey McGhee, Tyler Krippes, Andy McKinney, Devin Dunn, Michael Harrelson and Myles Harrelson.
Honorary pallbearer will be Jonathan Adams.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homesin charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Croley Sims
January 4, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Croley Sims, 69, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016, in Jay.
Mrs. Sims was a native of Century and a resident of McDavid for the past 47 years. Mrs. Sims was retired from the Town of Century with 30 years of service and she was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her gather, Raymond Croley, a brother, Ricky Croley and daughter-in-law, Kim Sims.
She is survived by her mother, Mildred Croley of Century; husband of 47 years, Billy Sims of Century; four sons, Wayne (Debbie) Sims of Century, Greg Sims of Century, Josh (Karen) Sims of Atmore, and Wes (Kelly) Sims of Century; one daughter, Tina (Greg) Therrell of McDavid; one sister, Kathy (Terry) Bush of Century; 19 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Dervin Spears and Bro. Glen Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Crary Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 5, 2016, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Travis Sims, Zachary Sims, Seth Sims, Dak Sims, Nathan Therrell and Caleb Therrell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Fore, Lane Sims, Jeremy Sims and Winton Brown.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
James Stephen Fore
January 2, 2016
James Stephen Fore, 75 of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, in Atmore. He was employed for Atmore Industries (Samco). He was born on December 17, 1940, in Robinsonville, to the late Edward Davison and Doskie Bozeman Fore. He also worked with Poarch Creek Indians Gaming in security. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Willie Lois McGhee Fore; brother, Earl Fore; and sister, Nancy Miles.
Survivors include three sons, Cecil Ray (Jeanne) Corey of Poarch, Harold Glen (Debbie Heeres) Corey of Robinsonville, Edward “Eddie” Phillip (Cassie) Fore of Atmore and more than 30 foster children; two brothers, Edwin Fore of Robinsonville and Kenneth (Lori) Fore of Titusville, FL; grandsons, Caleb Corey, Cody (Lauren) Nall; granddaughters, Megan Lopez, Caitlyn Corey, Leandra Corey, Parker Corey, Kaylen Fore, and Kenzie Fore; great-grandchildren, Kendall Corey and Aurora Rosabell Lopez; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services were held Friday, January 1, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Derek Gobert, Sis. Mary Gibbs, Rev. Steve Breceda and Rev. Steve Pendelton officiating.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery at Poarch.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Seldon Agustus Pierce
December 28, 2015
Seldon was born on July 23, 1930, and was the only surviving child of Vernal S. and Lillie Mae Finch Pierce. He was born again on February 25, 1951, one of the many children of Jehovah God, maker of the universe.
Seldon was preceded in death by his parents and his favorite dog, Cody.
He worked for Chemstrand and Monsanto for 32 years and as a freelance writer for 15 years. He lived a sinner all of his life and has now, as of December 27, 2015 overcome that inebriated trait.
He leaves behind his faithful wife of 65 years, Hellon; daughter, June Reynolds; son, Robert E. Pierce (Sun); two granddaughters, Jennifer Pierce and Stephanie Guyette (Brian); and his loving dogs, Ginger, Troy, Penny and Ruby and grand-dog, Anubis.
Friends may visit Walnut Avenue Baptist Church for tales of Seldon’s antics and happy fellowship with each other between the hours of 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on December 30, 2015.
Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m.with Pastor William (Bill) Adams officiating.
Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Emmajean Snyder
December 28, 2015
Emmajean Snyder went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2015. She was born on March 5, 1927, in Clendinen, West Virginia and had lived in Cantonment for the past 59 years. She was a faithful member of Gonzalez Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Emmajean is survived by her husband of 69 years, James Snyder; three daughters, Sandra Lawley (Jerry), Rebecca Kendrick, and Sarah Mason (Scott); six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Webb and Sally Neeley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. McCrary and her brother, Joe.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel North on December 31, 2015. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. followed by services 12 p.m. with Pastor Roy Chewning officiating.
Interment will be at Bayview Memorial Cemetary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gonzalez Baptist Church.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice for their loving care, as well as Ashley and Cheryl, her personal caregivers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
LouEtta Mae Jarman Bryan
December 28, 2015
Mrs. LouEtta Mae Jarman Bryan, 76, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015, in Nokomis.
Mrs. Bryan was a native of Bolivar, Missouri and a resident of Nokomis, (AL) for the past 40 years. Mrs. Bryan was retired from Vanity Fair with 22 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved horses, outdoors and was an avid dancer. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Dolly Jarman; two brothers; two sisters; and a son, Little Jack.
She is survived by her husband of 55-1/2 years, Winston Bryan of Nokomis; three sons, Rodney (Charleen) Bryan of Frisco City, AL, Anthony Bryan of Atmore and Cameran Bryan of Nokomis; one daughter, SanEtta (Robby) Jaye of Nokomis; two brothers, Ed (Jean) Jarman of Bolivar, MO and Obie (Linda) Jarman of Bolivar, MO; one sister, Sharon (Dale) Duncan of Jefferson City, MO; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will be at the McCullough Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Rodney Bryan, Anthony Bryan, Corey Bryan, Chase Jaye, Connor Jaye and Jack Jaye.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Cecile Maddox Penton
December 28, 2015
Cecile Maddox Penton, “Ma”, 94, of Milton, ended her earthly journey on Friday, December 25, 2015, following a brief illness. She was born in Covington County, Alabama, but lived most of her life in the Allentown Community of Santa Rosa County, where she was the cornerstone of a large and loving family, and a respected member of the community.
She was the daughter of John B. and Euphemia Miller Maddox, sister of Clayton, Winford, Opal, Dale, and Fay, and wife of James “Jim” Penton, all who preceded her in death.
Those who continue her legacy on Earth are her children, Joyce Penton Schnoor (Col. Dean F., deceased), Anita Penton Fields (James Grover Penton, deceased), Anne Penton Pinckard (Jack), Kathy Penton Moore (Ed), and Aubrey C. Penton (Kathy). She leaves behind grandchildren, Wanda Sagebiel (Chuck), Mike Kelly (Erica), Jeff Schnoor (Claire), Greg Schnoor (Lisa), Jimmy Penton (Cheryl), Pam Morgan (Darrell), Jacqueline Wiscaver (Jay), Donna Owens (Garry), Larry Moore (Petra), Laura Moore Lewis, Corie Stull (Glen), Kristi Nowling (Brian), Katie Wolfe (Ryan), and Kimmy Hudon, Rick Schnoor (Cathy), Randy Schnoor (Jan), Chris Schnoor, (Carrie), Sara Sullivan (Danny), Lisa Gibson (John), and Julie Schnoor, 47 great-grandchildren, and 29 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved sisters-in-law and brother-in law, Elmira Penton (Gilbert, deceased), Christine Penton Lockett, Opal Johnson, and Nick Davis.
Mrs. Penton was a life-long lover of nature and enjoyed many outdoor activities including gardening, bird watching, fishing and camping. She loved to travel, and often liked to point out that she had “stepped her foot in all fifty of the United States of America.” She also traveled to several countries in Europe, and had many adventures to talk about. Cecile was a proud member of Pineview United Methodist Church, DAR, and The United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 29, at 2:00 p.m., at Pineview United Methodist Church, with Reverend Jim Lassiter and Reverend Ronnie Bearden officiating.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to funeral services.
A graveside service will follow at the church cemetery.
Music for the service will be provided by Gavin Wiscaver, Kevin Holland, Taylor Moore, and Ryian Stull.
Honorary pallbearers are Clifton Lassiter, Berlon McCreless, Sandy Wyatt, Charles Holland, Marque Hendrix, and her nephews, Nick Morrow, Glenn Bell, Jack Bell, Daniel Maddox, and Ray Maddox.
Active pallbearers will be grandsons Jimmy Penton, Darrell Morgan, Larry Moore, Mike Kelley, Jeff Schnoor, and Greg Schnoor.
Inactive pallbearers will be Chuck Sagebiel, Jay Wiscaver, Garry Owens, and Glen Stull.
The outpouring of support from the community in the form of prayers, visits, cards, food and flowers is greatly appreciated. A special thank you goes to Dr. David Smith and Covenant Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pineview United Methodist Church or Covenant Hospice.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Warren Eugene (Gene) Austin
December 28, 2015
Gene Austin, 73 of Pensacola, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Gene was born on July 8, 1942, to the late Edward and Ida Austin of Pensacola. He was the owner of Austin Construction for 47 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing and antique cars.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Henry Austin, Cray Austin and John Austin; and two sisters, Marguerita Oates and Mable Lewis.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Johanna (Tina) Austin; two daughters, Veronica Harris and Kathy Kelley along with their spouses, Wade Harris and Fred Kelley; three grandchildren, Logan Kelley, Kristen Kelley and Analeigh Harris; two brothers, Edward Austin and Bill Austin; and a sister, Eleanora Romick.
The family will accept friends on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 12 p.m. with the funeral service to begin at 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jeff Walker officiating.
Interment will follow at Godwin Cemetery, Bratt, FL.
Pallbearers will be Terry Austin, Mike Austin, Henry Austin, Eddie Austin, Wyatt Gibson, Bob Pate, Andy Horn and Logan Kelley.
Special thanks to Dr.Alsheikh and Dr. Jaalouk and Associates from Baptist Medical Group.
Flowers will be accepted or make donations to Covenant Hospice of Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Jay Williams
December 28, 2015
Daniel Jay Williams was born September 13, 1962, in Verdun, France to George and Neta Williams. He was the second of their five children. On December 23, 2015, at the age of 53, Daniel passed away.
Daniel married his wife, Michelle Lorraine Weaver, on March 4, 1989. Together in Molino, they raised three children, Melinda Weaver, Amy (husband Michael) Mauldin, and Daniel P. Williams.
His grandparents, father, brother, one step-grandson, two nephews, and one niece preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, three children, one step-granddaughter, mother, three sisters, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The viewing for Daniel will be at Highland Baptist Church, in Molino on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Trentman, Gene Hassebrock, Jamie Young, Joseph Androw, Michael Trentman, and Monty Young.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.