Harold Comalander, Jr.
December 20, 2015
Harold Comalander, Jr., passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born in Century, to the late Wesley and Elizabeth Comalander. Harold was a proud U.S. Army veteran before his career in the Civil Service aboard the power plant at NAS Pensacola, where he was an Electrical Power Controller Supervisor. He was a faithful deacon and longtime member of Warrington Baptist Church. Harold was past master of the Masonic Lodge West Pensacola #296, where he was a member of the Scottish Rite and a Shriner. Harold was a professional baker, expert fisherman and storyteller. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, awesome dad and wonderful granddad.
Harold is preceded in death by his parents; his cherished wife, Barbara Hudson Comalander; three siblings, Wesley Comalander, Eloise Sarra and Thelma Alport.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Pam (David) Walden; son, Harold (Lori) Comalander, Jr.; two grandsons, Gerry (Kim) Thomas and Dallas House; great-grandson, Hayden Thomas; great-granddaughter, Shelby Fell; and sister, Marlene Fronezak.
A memorial service will be held at Warrington Baptist Church on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at 2 p.m.
The deacons of Warrington Baptist Church will be honorary pallbearers.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Harold’s name to Warrington Baptist Church.
John “JW” Gafford
December 16, 2015
Mr. John “JW” Gafford, 61, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mr. Gafford was a native of Bay Minette, former resident of Pensacola, and a resident of Century for the past 20 years. Mr. Gafford was a U.S. Army Combat and Veteran of Vietnam, avid fisherman, hunter, outdoorsman and gardner. He is preceded in death by his father, Otto Stokes; brother, Earl Gafford; and his grandparents.
He is survived by his mother, Barbara Stokes of Century; one brother, Otto (Karen) Stokes of Pensacola; two sisters, Barbara Flowers of Pensacola and Pat (George) Tolbert of Brewton; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 1:15 p.m. at the Barrancas National Cemetery.
Burial will be at the Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice and the family would like to thank them also.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Helen A. Jones Johnson
December 16, 2015
Helen A. Jones Johnson, 79 of Atmore, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015, in Tuscaloosa. She worked in insurance business most of her life. She was born in Jackson, TN on April 5, 1936, to the late James Lennon and Olene Higgins Jones.
She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, TN. She was also a member of Robinsonville Baptist and a member of International Woman’s Insurance Association. She was a Lioness and past president of the Lion’s Club.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Lee Johnson of Atmore; one son, Rev. Phil (Shea) Johnson of Atmore; one daughter, Phyllis Parks of Tullahoma, TN; three grandchildren, Dan, Ellen and Gabriel; two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, December 14, 2015, at 1 p.m. from the Robinsonville Baptist Church with Rev. Phil Johnson and Rev. Mark Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in the Robinsonville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the deacons of the church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, INC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Earnestine Gunn
December 12, 2015
Mrs. Earnestine Gunn, age 80, passed away on December 11, 2015, in Walnut Hill.
Mrs. Earnestine was a native of Atmore. Mrs. Gunn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Christian Home Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Eugene Gunn; and son, Carl E. Gunn.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Gunn Turner of Walnut Hill; and son, William Mark Gunn of Walnut Hill; two brothers, Hubert Brown and Jerry Brown; six grandchildren, Crystal Gunn, Travis Gunn, Amber Ryder, Abbie Hockett, Corporal USMC Seth A. Turner and Garrett Turner; three great-grandchildren, John William Justic, Cableaux Gunn, and Mason Nahkala.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Peebles officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Alma Adelaide Everette (Smith) Miles
December 12, 2015
Alma Adelaide Everette (Smith) Miles, 94 of Atmore, passed away on December 9, 2015, in Jay. She was a sewing supervisor for Escambia Vanity Fair Mills for many years, then worked as quality control supervisor for Vanity Fair Mills in Graceville, FL until her retirement, where she returned to Atmore to reside. She was born in Finchburg, AL (Monroe County) to the late Jessie E. and Georgia Mae Turberville Everette, Sr. She loved to quilt and was a member of a local quilting club for several years. She was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist church and she loved attending Sunday School with Mr. Carlton Sharpless as her teacher.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Miles; her son, Bobby Gene Smith; grandson-in-law, Rich Dykes; two sisters, Quida E. Calendar and Bobbie Spain; five brothers, Joe P. Everette, Willard O. Everette, Jessie E. Everette, Jr., Samuel Smith Everette, and Grover Everette.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Katie W. Smith of Atmore; two granddaughters, Donna S. Dykes of Trusseville, AL and Kathy S. (Steve) Reid of Atmore; six great-grandchildren, Blake, Sara Beth, Anna Claire, Kolten, Chase and Kortney; two great-great-grandchildren, Ryder and Harper; one brother, Gordon E. (Jettie) Everette of Daphne; and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, December 11, 2015, in Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Robert Heard and Bro. David Taylor officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Mattie Likolehua Kittrell
December 12, 2015
Mattie Likolehua Kittrell, age 80, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who made sure to pass down her Hawaiian heritage to all of them. Mattie was of Catholic faith. She enjoyed gardening and singing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Omer and Zenobia Littrell; and her brother, Omer Littrell, Jr.
She is survived by her sons, John (Theresa) Kittrell Jr. and Kelvin Kittrell; daughter, Charna (Jack) Rainey; grandsons, John Kittrell, III and Weston Nelson; granddaughters, Kattie Kittrell Rule, Natasha Nelson, Kimberly Kittrell Fuqua, Leilani Kittrell and Lehua Kittrell; and six great-grandchildren. She was deeply loved by all and will be truly missed.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Services will follow at 1 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Louis James “Freddie” Taylor
December 8, 2015
Louis James “Freddie” Taylor passed away Friday, December 4, 2015.
Louis was born May 11, 1930 in Kinston, North Carolina to Fred and Pauline Taylor. Louis attended Grainger High School in Kinston, N.C. until he joined the Navy in 1948. Louis was stationed in Pensacola, when he met his lifelong soul mate, Marilyn Bailey. Louis and Marilyn were married in Biloxi, MS on October 24, 1950. Louis and Marilyn completed their family with the birth of their son, Michael James in September 1953. While in the Navy, he played left halfback with the Pensacola Navy Goshawks. Louis retired from the Navy in 1967 and settled with his family in Pensacola.
Freddie is reunited and having a traditional family North Carolina pig picking in heaven with his father and stepmother, Fred and Lillian Francis Taylor. Joining in the celebration is his mother, Pauline Whaley; sister, Sandra Kay Perry; and his brother, Roger Douglas Taylor.
Louis is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn B. Taylor; son, Michael J. Taylor; daughter-in-law, Lisa M. Taylor and two beautiful granddaughters; Jacquelyn M. Taylor and Amanda K. Taylor; Amanda and Randy Boehringer gave Freddie two big and handsome great-grandchildren, Randal “Freddie” and Grant Campbell Boehringer. He is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth “Libby” Keel, Judy Glenn Scott and Francis (Bryce) Outlaw; brothers, Fred Thomas (Marla) Taylor, Ronald Bruce “Goose” (Wanda) Taylor and Kenneth Earl (Vernelle) Edwards.
Services will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment with Reverend David Shofner officiating.
Burial services will be at 1:15 p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Leslie Leon Johnson
December 8, 2015
Mr. Leslie Leon Johnson, age 74, of Flomaton, passed away at home on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Mr. Johnson was a framing contractor, avid hunter and fisherman. He was born to Leslie Lee and Jessie B. Barrow Byrd.
He is preceded in death by his parents and stepfather Richard Byrd; son, Kenneth Johnson; sister, Lillie Mae Hill; and brother, Eddie Lee Johnson.
He is survived by his spouse, JoAnn; son, Richard and daughter-in-law, Tonya Johnson of Flomaton; six grandchildren, Brandon and Ashley Burkett, Tiffanie, Shane, Shawn, Little Richard (Buba) and Kelly Johnson. eight great-grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law; one niece, and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Services provided by Eastside Chapel.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Roxanne Michele Ward
December 6, 2015
Roxanne was a 50 year old beloved mother of three and a grandmother “Mimi “of three, as well as a dear friend to many.
She was born in Pascagoula, MS, but resided in Molino.
She was a former cosmetologist and registered nurse, who had a burning passion for taking care of people and working hard. She was an active Christian who lived for the Lord. She was an extremely selfless, caring person who loved her children, grandchildren, family, and friends more than anything.
Everyone knew her for the sweet, strong-willed person she was, who never let anyone go hungry or without feeling loved. She always knew how to make everyone laugh or smile and brought joy into every room she entered. She never had self-pity and put up her best fight until the very end. She will be forever missed.
Roxanne is preceded in death by her father, Buford Wade; husband, James Ward; and grandparents, Tommy and Marie “Mamaw Ree” Rigdon.
She is survived by her two daughters, Brandy Ishee and Carly Ward; son, Jacob Ward; mother, Betty Wade; sister, Deirdre (Steve) Everett; two aunts, Becky (Mike) McLemore and Marjorie Manushaw; three grandchildren, Hagen, Johnathan and Yazmin; cousin, Cinnamon Walters; two nieces, Bailey and Brooke Everett; and longtime friend (sister ) Jamie Shaw.
Terry Jerome Blanton
December 6, 2015
Mr. Terry Jerome Blanton, 61, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015, in Monroeville, AL.
Mr. Blanton was a native of Bratt and a resident of Atmore for the past 11 years, and former resident of Walnut Hill. Mr. Blanton was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and senior Men’s Sunday school class teacher.
Mr. Blanton is preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Marjorie Blanton and grandparents, Grover and Edna Blanton.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Blanton of Atmore; one son, Nicholas and Jennifer Blanton of Tampa; step mother Ginger Blanton of Bratt; eight brothers and sisters; uncles and aunts Ellyn and Carolyn Blanton of Atmore; Mike and Renee Godwin of Davisville; Ouida Wiggins of Bratt; Glenn Harold of Titusville, FL; Amaryllis and Bobby Davis of Atmore; two grandchildren Ian Gabriel Blanton and Ethan Jackson Blanton.
Funeral Services for Mr. Blanton will be at Bratt First Baptist Church Wednesday, December 9t at 2 p.m. Rev Lance Blackburn, and Rev. Delbert Redditt conducting service. Burial will follow service at Godwin Cemetery with military honors.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.