Alfred Marshall Crook
January 26, 2016
Dr. Alfred Marshall Crook, 65, passed away peacefully at his Fairhope residence on January 25, 2016.
He was born and raised in Atmore by his parents, Dr. Samuel F. and Elise S. Crook. His son-in-law, Shane Hulsey, preceded him in death.
His best friend, Karen, who was his loving and devoted wife for forty-four years, survives him. He was blessed with two sweet, compassionate, daughters, Alison Lollar (Browan) of Birmingham and Elizabeth Dickinson (Bill) of Atlanta, Ga. He had one beautiful granddaughter, Claire Elise Dickinson.
In his earlier years, he became an Eagle Scout, graduated from Escambia County High School, the University of Alabama and UAB School of Dentistry. After dental school, he studied and achieved his Fellowship and Mastership degrees in the field of dentistry.
He was fondly known as Dr. Fred in Atmore where he practiced dentistry for 26 years. He truly cared for his patients and their needs.
A memorial service will be held at the Fairhope United Methodist Church, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to St. Jude’s for Children, the American Stroke Association, the American Cancer Society, or the Cahaba River Society.
Janice Carolyn Noah
January 25, 2016
Janice Carolyn Noah, a long-time resident of the Pensacola area, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016.
Carolyn was born on April 26, 1931, in Sylacauga, AL to Curtis and Leona Joiner.
She was an active member of her church, Beulah Baptist Church, and frequently gave to world missions. She retired from Sears and Roebuck with over 30 years of service as a customer service manager.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her oldest son, Michael Noah and great-grandson, Jackson Michael Noah. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Leona Joiner, and her baby sister, Betty Janelle.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Lynn Pomas; sons, Mark (Joy) Noah and Tony (Cheryl) Noah; daughter-in-law, Barbara Noah; eight grandchildren, Scott (Janette) Noah, Jason (Brittany) Klawitter, Travis Noah, Robin (Allie) Noah, Nicole (Griffin) Bird, Aaron Noah, Kristi Noah and Luke Noah; and one great-grandchild, Troy Klawitter. She also leaves behind her sister, Verona (Larry) DeLoach; sister-in-law, Dean Marlow; nieces and nephews, Lisa Deale, Steve (Jan) Marlow, Saran (Keith) Taylor, Tammy DeLoach, Amanda DeLoach; many dear friends; and her beloved Yorkshire puppies, Coco and Cubby.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 25, 2016, at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. David Shofner officiating.
Burial was in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Carolyn’s grandchildren served as pallbearers.
Carolyn was well loved by all who knew her.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Jennie Denise Champ
January 25, 2016
Ms. Jennie Denise Champ, 39, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016.
Funeral Services were held Monday January 25, 2016, Oak Hill Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas Little, Jr.
January 25, 2016
Rev. Thomas Little, Jr., 78, of Jay, died January 23, 2016, at his home. Mr. Little was born December 12, 1937, in Mosquito Flats on the outskirts of Century to Thomas Little, Sr., and Susie Nelson of Century. Mr. Little graduated from Century High School in 1956.
Mr. Little accepted Christ in his home August 1, 1955, and made a public profession the same night at Cora Baptist Church in Jay. In October 1955, Thomas felt called to preach but did not surrender until August of 1969 while working at Monsanto.
In 1971 Mr. Little moved to Graceville, Fla., to begin his education to enter the ministry at Baptist Bible Institute, where he earned a diploma in theology in 1974. In the fall of 1974, he enrolled in Louisiana College in Pineville, La., where he earned a bachelor degree in theology in 1976. In 1979 he earned a master of divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
While earning his education, Mr. Little served as pastor at two Louisiana churches – the first, Lincecum Baptist Church in Georgetown, La., from 1974 to1977 and Hillsdale Baptist Church in Amite, La., from 1979 to 1980. He would complete his service as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bratt in Florida, beginning in 1980 and serving for 10 years. Rev. Little suffered a massive heart attack causing him to retire. He and his wife then settled in Jay, where they have lived for the past 26 years.
Rev. Little is survived by two sons, Gilbert (Deb) Little of Ft. Worth, Texas; Jeffrey Little of Pensacola; one daughter, Janet Little Cooper of Jay; one sister, Betty (Lamar) White of Atmore; three grandchildren, Meredith Little of Dallas, Texas; Austin Cooper and Bryant Cooper, both of Jay.
Rev. Little was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 55 years, Joyce Carnley Little; and granddaughter, Reagan Reid Little.
The family would like to thank Summer Stuckey with Covenant Hospice for the compassionate care of their father for the last year of his life and Sharon Murrell for her love and care for their father since their mother’s death.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, from 5-8 pm at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Cora Baptist Church with Pastor Delbert Redditt and Pastor LaDon Hall officiating.
Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Go Fund Me account of Mr. Little’s grandson, Bryant Cooper, who is currently battling cancer – Standing with Coop. Or by mail to 2653 Nelsontown Road, Jay, FL, 32565.
Mary Davis
January 25, 2016
Mrs. Mary Davis, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in Century.
Mrs. Davis was native of Ensley and a resident of Atmore since 1970. Mrs. Davis was retired from Vanity Fair with 25 years of service. She attended the Kingdom Hall-Jehovah’s Witness in Atmore.
She is survived by her son, Robert (Lou Ella) Davis of Baton Rouge, LA; one daughter, Cora Davis of Atmore; one brother, Robert Johnson of Mississippi; three sisters, Ethel Mouton of Atmore, Aline Bradshaw of Pensacola, and Mamie Sanders of Selma; four grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the Kingdom Hall of Atmore.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Jennie Champ Kirby
January 25, 2016
Mrs. Jennie Champ Kirby, 39, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Kirby was a native of Florida and a resident of Atmore for the past 25 years. She had three beautiful children and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Kirby, Jr. of Atmore; one son, Christopher Dakota Rolin of Atmore; two daughters, Olivia Powell and Cloey Powell both of Atmore, AL; one brother, Scotty Lee of Ocala; and one sister, Veronica Wilson of Ringgold, GA.
Graveside services were held Monday, January 25, 2016, at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Rick MaHarry officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lisa Jane Flowers
January 20, 2016
Lisa Jane Flowers of Oak Grove passed away Monday January 18, 2016, in Pensacola. She was born in Atmore to Clayton and Anita Kendrick Flowers.
She was a member of Annie Jones United Methodist Church in Walnut Hill, and was a loving, giving, caring person with a servants heart. She loved the Lord with all her heart and was a great witness. She loved horses, swimming, art and excising.
Lisa was a organ and tissue donor by doing that she has helped over a hundred people.
She is preceded in death by grandparents, Wilma Cooper Brooks, Gay and Grace Flowers; aunt Jane Kendrick; step-brother, Jamie Hall and numerous other family members.
She is survived by her parents, Anita (James Earl) Hall of Oak Grove; Clayton (Janice) Flowers of Nokomis; one brother, Scotty (Karen) Flowers of Nokomis; one step-brother, Rusty (Traci) Hall of Waycross, GA; two sisters, Cyndi McGhee
of Spanish Fort and Amanda (Tripp) Dawson of Nokomis; 16 nieces and nephews; eight great nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts uncles, cousins and extended family.
Services will be Friday January 22, 2016, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Bateman officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Friday January 22, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Reynolds Drew
January 19, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Reynolds Drew, age 98, of McCullough, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. She was born in Franklin, AL, to the late Parker and Hattie McKinley Reynolds. She worked at Vanity Fair Mills for many years. She served for several years as a Pink Lady at Atmore Nursing Care Center and Atmore Community (Greenlawn) Hospital. She was a member of Booneville Baptist church where she was actively involved until her health failed. She knew her Bible, was an avid Scrabble player and loved her books on tape.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Drew.
Mrs. Drew is survived by three children, Terral Wayne Drew (Gay) of McCullough, Deanie Booker (Jimmy) of Huxford and Byron Ray Drew of Gainesville, GA; five grandsons, Terral Rus Drew (Kim) of Columbus, GA, Richard F. Drew (Jenn Mitchell) of Ft. Bragg, NC, Eddie Booker (Monica) of Uriah, Todd Booker of Huxford and Jamie Booker (Melanie) of Fairhope; four great-grandchildren, Anna Katherine Drew and Ryan Drew of Columbus and Travis and Lane Booker of Uriah; numerous Reynolds and Drew nieces and nephews; dear friends, Polly Kirby, Alberta Johnson and Lucille Killingsworth, all of McCullough and Ann Walker Howell of Bay Minette; and many others.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, 2016, with the Rev. Loretta Reynolds (niece) of Berea, KY officiating. The Rev. Jessie Woods will assist. Darlene (niece) and Terry Boyette and Christy Roberts will provide music.
Interment was at McCullough Cemetery.
Larry Wayne Merchant
January 19, 2016
Mr. Larry Wayne Merchant, 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Pensacola.
Mr. Merchant was a native of Bluff Springs and a resident of Century most of his life. He was a loving husband, father and papa. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Grace Merchant; wife, Michelle Merchant; one sister, JoAnn Blackwell; and five brothers, Steve, Jerry, Nathan, William and Richard Merchant.
He is survived by his two daughters, Ame (Dempsey Hadley) Roley of Bluff Springs and Cindi (Johnny) Mathis of Flomaton; two brothers, Jack Merchant of Bluff Springs and John Barron Merchant of California; one sister, Linda Ingram of Ozark, AL; four grandchildren, Brianna, Brittanie, Bailie and Brylen; and one great-grandchild, Landen Wayne.
Graveside services were Friday, January 15, 2016, at the Crary Cemetery with Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Burial was in the Crary Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Ida Comeaux Black
January 19, 2016
Mrs. Ida Comeaux Black, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Jay.
Mrs. Black was a native of Youngsville, LA and a resident of Century since 1960. Mrs. Black was a loving wife, mother and extra special grandmother. She was a seamstress and she will be well missed by all. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Flomaton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ellie Black, Sr.; parents, Maurice, Sr. and Eufrazie Comeaux; two sisters; and one brother.
She is survived by her three sons, Glynn (Donna) Black of Deatesville, AL, Ellie, Jr. (Belinda) Black of Seminole, AL and Donald Black of Century; one daughter, Linda Black Davis of Bratt; one brother, Haywood Comeaux of Rayne, LA; one sister, Dorothy Guidry of Fort Deposit, AL; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Ash officiating.
Burial was at the Huxford Community of Christ Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Caleb Barentine, Shawn Black, Hunter Davis, Tyler Davis, Glynn James Black, Jr., Cody Black and Luke Whedbee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.