Doris Carnley Lee
December 6, 2015
Doris Carnley Lee was born December 6, 1927, in Jay and departed this life on December 2, 2015, to enter into an eternity of joy in Heaven with her Lord and Savior. Upon marriage to Elver O. Lee in September 21, 1950, she became a resident of Saraland.
Mrs. Doris Lee (“Granny”) was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great, grandmother, and trusted friend. She was always ready with a big smile, words of wisdom, a big hug and kiss, or lodging for weary travelers. The love that she showed for her family and friends was inspiring and was her hallmark of character. Even though in her later years she was with pain and suffering, her strength in the Lord and being a prayer warrior was an example to be admired. She will be missed but we know she had a higher calling. Rest in the Lord, good and faithful servant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, C.P. and Naomi Carnley of Jay.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband of 65 years, Elver O. Lee; daughters, Olivia Lee Thompson (Pat) and Ann Lee Ray (Gary); son, Paul Lee; grandchildren, Jason Ray (April) and Ashley Ray; and great-grandchildren, Peyton Ray and Andrew Owens.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to a devoted sister-in-law, Imogene Tolbert, AseraCare, and Summer, Kay, Jan, and Essie.
Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Saraland on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 11 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 7, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home in Saraland.
Glen Rooks Dunaway
December 3, 2015
Glen Dunaway, 95, of Molino, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. He served in the Army during WWII and worked for the local paper mill as a forester for many years. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his son, John; mother, Jahaza; father, Lee; brothers, Marvin and James; and sisters, Una and Hazel.
He is survived by his wife, Claire; daughter, Amy (Anthony) Adams; daughter-in-law, Susie Dunaway; grandchildren, Alyssa, Johnny, Aaron, and Aadan; sister, Jewel, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Century Health and Rehabilitation Center for their excellent and loving care of Glen.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 1 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 2 p.m. with Reverend Jimmy Cook officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Michael “Justin” Jarrell
December 2, 2015
Michael “Justin” Jarrell, of Cantonment, age 25, passed away November 28, 2015. He was an avid bow hunter and fisherman. Justin attended Tate High School and was especially proud of his sponsorship by Bill Smith Electric Company to attend the journeyman electrician program at the George Stone Technical Center. He will be remembered for his passion for life and devotion to his family and friends.
Justin is preceded in death by his grandfathers, William G. Norman and Donald L. Jarrell.
He is survived by his parents, Barry and Barbara Jarrell; his sister, Jessica L. Jarrell; grandparents, Joseph and Patricia Sodomka and Estelle Norman and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 3, at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel North. Friends are welcome to visit one hour prior to the service.
Julian W. Godwin
December 2, 2015
Julian W. Godwin, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2015. He was a native of Oak Grove, FL, but had resided in Pensacola since 1943. Mr. Godwin graduated from Ernest Ward High School in 1941. He served in World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, 102nd Infantry Division, Company 1, 403 Infantry Regiment. Mr. Godwin served in the European Theater of Operation during combat and occupation. He was honored to wear the Combat-Infantry Badge, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in battle. On April 30, 2008, he flew on the first Emerald Coast Honor Flight for WWII Veterans from Pensacola to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Godwin was employed by the Naval Aviation Depot at Naval Air Station Pensacola for 41 years. He retired as a Quality Control Specialist in June, 1985. Mr. Godwin was a Christian and a member of Olive Baptist Church for over 38 years, where he was a member of the Vaughn Urquhart Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #310 in Century for over 50 years.
Mr. Godwin is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Bertie; two sisters, Armentine and Mary Evelyn; one sister-in-law, Bobbie June Godwin; one brother-in law, Earl Fore; and one nephew, Dwight Godwin.
Mr. Godwin is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years and eight months, Burnis Godwin; one son, Steve (Shirley) Godwin; one precious granddaughter, Leslie Ann Godwin; two sisters, Joyce Fore and Betty Ann (Donald) Dennis; one brother, Roy “Buddy” (Marvette) Godwin; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital for their dedicated care.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel North with Dr. Jerry Passmore officiating.
Burial will be in Bayview Cemetery with military honors.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Vaughn Urquhart Sunday School Class.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Relaunch Building Program at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
James W. Bill Robinson
December 2, 2015
Mr. James W. Bill Robinson, 78, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015, in Atmore.
Mr. Robinson was a native of Atmore, former resident of Newark, NY and resided in Atmore since 1995. Mr. Robinson was in the VFW and American Legion. He was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy N. Robinson; parents, Ollie and Ethel Robinson; two sisters, Hazel R. Chamberlin and Evelyn Wellnitz; and two brothers, Robert Robinson and Jesse Earl Robinson.
Survivors include his son, Allen Gray Robinson of Pensacola; two step-sons, Gerald Sullivan of Newark, NY and Robert Sullivan of Newark, NY; one daughter, Darlene Robinson Grissett of Pensacola; three step-daughters, Dawn Faulkerson of Newark, NY, Deborah Price of Newark, NY and Cynthia Cruz of Atlanta, GA; one brother, Eddie A. (Linda) Robinson of Mobile; one sister, Kathryn (Charles) Pezent of Jackson, AL; one grandchild; numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wonderful caregiver, Kim Bright.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 30, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Heard officiating.
Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ryan Pezent, DeWayne Robinson, Gerald Sullivan, Tom Cruz, Aubrey Till and Raymond Kinman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sunday school class at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ricky Raymond Robbins
December 2, 2015
“The Oysterman”
On November 26, 2015, on Thanksgiving Day, following a series of sudden, multiple illnesses, Ricky left this world, leaving a void in the hearts of those who loved him. A man who loved life, and was known for his genuine love of his family and friends, whom he loved to visit at any time (day or night), who was known as “The Oysterman” as it was his lifelong occupation.
Ricky was born May 20, 1964, to Henry Raymond Robbins and Margaret Louise Nicholas Robbins, at the Abernathy Memorial Hospital in Flomaton.
Ricky often spoke of his Grandpa, Luther Robbins, and his Granny, Stella Robbins, who were his greatest influences. His Granny taught him the meaning of family and he loved her good cooking! Ricky spoke of his Granny reading the Bible to him and when she would watch Oral Roberts on TV, he wanted to be in her lap to watch it with her. Ricky’s Aunt Joyce recalls Margaret christening Ricky in Williams Lake, telling Ricky that he would be spending a lot of time on the water. Ricky was only about one month old when his mother lowered him under the water to baptize him. Those words were true, as Ricky spent his whole life on the water, whether it was oystering, or pleasure fishing. He was an amazing boat mechanic and loved to tinker with old boat motors just to see what made them tick.
Under his Granny’s influence, he received his high school diploma at age 16. Later, he and his older brother Clayton “Boo” Simmons, and best friends throughout life, tried to join the Navy, but found out they wouldn’t get to be together, so decided against it. Thirteen years after Ricky’s birth, he was blessed with a baby brother, Barry (Joe) Nicholas. Ricky always felt protective of Barry, and as adults the three brothers were practically inseparable.
Ricky had three sons, Little Ricky, Johnny, and Jesse, whom he adored and often said they were his heart. He was proud of each one for their own special ways.
Ricky met the love of his life, Susan, later in life. They spent 12 exciting, never dull or boring, years together, They enjoyed watching movies cuddled on the couch together along with their three dogs, Sugar, Susie, and JoJo. Ricky loved his home and took great joy in maintaining it, and how he loved riding his large tractor bush hogging the fields.
Ricky had a deep love for music, especially the old country classics and he loved to hear his love, Susan, sing to him. He wouldn’t even let anyone talk to or distract him and often said he was listening to the love of his life. He was also deeply impressed with his son, Johnny, who learned to play the guitar and drums. He had other close friends, Wayne Powell and Zach Talbot, whom he would sit and listen to for hours and never wanted them to stop playing or singing.
Although Ricky was not particularly demonstrative, later in life he began to show his love for family, tenderness towards animals, his realization of the gifts of nature and further revealed his feelings of spirituality.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Wallace, his sons, (Little) Ricky Robbins, Johnny Robbins, and Jesse Robbins; his father, Henry Raymond Robbins; brothers, Clayton (Boo) Simmons (Tammy), Barry (Joe) Nicholas (Apryl); stepdaughters, Mandy Grubbs, Christie Hartman, and Robin Barlar; niece, Nina Simmons; and nephew, Christopher Simmons; and a host of other family and friends too numerous to name.
Funeral services were held at Petty Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
Honorary Pall Bearers were Barry Nicholas, David “Baggs” Wiggins, Christopher Simmons, Zach Talbot, Greg Hunter, and B.J. Johnson.
Ricky’s wishes were to be cremated and his ashes spread over the water.
His son Johnny said it best:
“My Dad lived like his life was on fire; it’s fitting for him to go out that way.”
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Donald Wayne Forte
December 2, 2015
Donald Wayne Forte, 60, passed away on November 29, 2015. Don was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved NASCAR racing. He was a very generous, humble man and extremely proud of his grandchildren. He served the Cantonment community as a Fire Chief/Captain in the Volunteer Fire Department.
He is survived by his son, Robert (Cayce) Forte; daughter, Mandy (Rusty) Moye; sister, Francis A. Forte; granddaughter, Madison Forte; grandsons, Russ, Brad and Trenton Moye and Jordan Forte; nephews, Brad (Joli) Butler and Matt (Brandi) Ziglar; niece, Ashley Hardy and Danielle Ziglar.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Beck
December 2, 2015
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Beck, 81, passed away peacefully in her home on November 27, 2015. At the age of 12, Jackie accepted Jesus into her life. At 13 she began her journey of playing piano for her Lord and Savior. She had a ladies trio that traveled all over southern Georgia while holding a full time job with the Dougherty County School library. She played piano at Brent Baptist, Burgess Road Baptist and Byne Memorial Baptist in Albany, GA. Additionally she played piano for Olive Baptist Church, Florida Town Baptist Church and the city wide revival at the Civic Center in Pensacola.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Voncile Hicks; brother, Ernest Hicks, Jr.; sons, Mike and Randy Beck; and daughter, Teresa Beck.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years of marriage, John; sister, Betty Bilinski; son, Joe Johnson; daughers, Jillian Johnson and Kathy Beck Ellis; grandson, Jason and Dora Ellis; granddaughters, Jana and Dale Roberts and Carrie and Josh Turberville; grandson-in-law, David Gruenberg; great-grandson, Jakob Gruenberg; and great-granddaughters, Jessica Gruenberg and Madisyn Rae Frost.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Olive Baptist Church. Dr’s Traylor and Passmore will officiate the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Covenant Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Phillipians 4:13
Lillie Louise Watford Day
November 29, 2015
Lillie Louise Watford Day, 89, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015, in Atmore. She was retired after more than 30 years of service as a clerk for the City of Atmore. She was born on April 5, 1926, in Uriah, to the late Claude W. and Recie Gulsby. She was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Joel Day; one brother, Carl Watford; and two sisters, Elizabeth Mills and Genise Franklin.
She is survived by two sons, Sammy (Sandra) Day and Randy (Kitty) Day all of Atmore; one daughter, Sybil Day of Fairhope; one brother, James (Sylvia) Watford of Crossroads, AL; one sister, Kathryn (Leonard) Stanley of Atmore; grandchildren, Marla Driver, Kelly Gurganus, Natalie Sandoval and Jarrod Day; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Canaan, Zane, Ava, Samuel and Sawyer.
Services will be held Sunday, November 29, 2015, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Jay Driver, Caleb Driver, Roland Sandoval, Jason Gurganus, Jarrod Day and Billy Watford.
Family will receive friends Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Sonya Faye Howard
November 24, 2015
Mr. Sonya Faye Howard, 49, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015, in Atmore.
Mrs. Howard was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mrs. Howard was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Faye Rolin; uncle, Julius Raybon; and husband, Thomas Eugene Howard.
Survivors include her father, Hubert Rolin of Atmore; husband, David McGhee of Atmore; two sons, Dustin O’Neal Raybon of Atmore and Thomas “Little Thomas” Howard of Tibbie, AL; two step-sons, David Adam McGhee of Ft. Walton and Cameron Allen McGhee of Texas; two step-daughters, Brooke McGhee of Daphne and Anne-Lisa McGhee of Daphne; four brothers, Hubert Rolin, Jr. of Atmore, Keith Rolin of Bay Minette, Timmy Rolin of Atmore, Michael Rolin of Uriah, Adam Bailey of Daphne and Shane Bailey of Daphne; two sisters, Taffy Rolin of Atmore, Anita McGhee Tuel of South Carolina and Christy Bailey of Goodway, AL; and seven step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sardis Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Buzzy Rolin, Clint Lassiter, Bryan Couch, Mark Johnson, Little Randy Fretwell and Walter Lee Rolin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Bailey, Rusty Bailey, Tinker Rolin, Radio Rolin, Hawkeye Godwin and John Calvin McGhee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.