Erica Lynn White
November 15, 2025
Ms. Erica Lynn White, age 40, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Atmore, Ala.
Ms. White was born in Monroe County where she was a resident for most of her life and was a member of Oak Grove Lighthouse Church.
Preceded in death by her grandparents, Mr. A.O. White and Ruth White, Carolyn Rowell and Roy Rowell.
Survivors include: her parents, Bruce and Kathy Rowell White of Monroeville; two sons, Hunter White of Monroeville and Aiden Jordan of Brewton; a brother, Blake White of Monroeville; a sister, Temeshia Bailey of Uriah; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; and 2 great-nieces.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Excel Cemetery.
Teresa Jeanette Irving-Nisewonger
November 6, 2025
Mrs. Teresa Jeanette Irving-Nisewonger, age 54, passed away at a Pensacola hospital surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Mrs. Teresa was born in Fresno, California but had been a lifelong resident of Flomaton, Alabama. She was an avid Auburn fan and loved dirt track racing. She was one to always put everyone before herself. She loved and adored her grandchildren and family. Teresa is preceded in death by her stepmother – Catherine Irving; niece – Lindsey Irving.
Mrs. Teresa is survived by her father – Terry Irving of Salem, Missouri; mother – Jeanette Thompson of Flomaton; husband of 28 years – Richard Nisewonger of Flomaton; son – Jacob Irving of Pensacola, FL; daughter – Morgan Nahgonbe-Heinze of Flomaton; two brothers- Arthur Irving of Bakersfield, CA. and Joshua (Rhiannon) Irving of Texas; three sisters – Christal (Kevin) Maxwell of Salem, Missouri, Elizabeth (Chris) Hendrickson of Bend, Oregon, and Lorie Cree of Bakersfield, CA.; two grandchildren – Jordyn Nahgonbe-Heinze and Wyatt Bush.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Liberty Baptist Church with Bro. Tony Richburg and Bro. Rusty Burnham officiating. Interment at Hollywood Cemetery in Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers – James Green, C.J. Linam-Green, Christopher Blackburn, Chris Nahgonbe-Heinze, Joshua Irving and Anthony Lucero.
Wendy Michelle Booker
October 29, 2025
Wendy Michelle Booker, 60, of Jay, Florida passed away on October 26, 2025.
Wendy was a Jay High School graduating class of 1982. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, crafting, baking, thrifting, and traveling to Tennessee to see the leaves change color. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a member of the Century Church of Christ.
She was proceeded in death by her father Billy Blackmon of Jay, FL and her former sister-in-law Misty Wright, of Jay, FL.
She is survived by her husband, Wally Booker of Jay, FL; her mother, Janice Blackmon of Jay, FL; her son, Chad (Kristie) Booker of Summerville, GA; her daughter, Brandy (Wade) Edwards of Bratt, FL; her grandchildren Braxton (Raegan) Edwards, of Canoe, FL; Bradi (Tyler Murphy) Edwards of Century, FL; Jordan (Grace Johnson) Mosley of Carrollton, GA; Cameron Booker of Summerville, GA; her brother, Scott (Wendy) Blackmon of Jay, FL; her sister, Amy (Brian) Hawthorne of Jay, FL; her brother-in-law Larry Booker of Jay, FL; her sister-in-law Ginger (Ronald) Steele of Brewton, AL; her nephews, Tyler (Morgan) Blackmon of Jay, FL; Nolan (Danielle) Hawthorne of Jay, FL; Zachary Blackmon of Jay, FL; her great-nephews Liam Hawthorne and Trajan Blackmon; her very close friends Evelyn and Joe Edwards of Brewton, AL. She is also survived by a magnitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
The Family wishes to thank the nurses with VITAS hospice for their wonderful care given during her time of sickness, Dr C. David Smith for being her physician for many years, and all the family and friends who have prepared food, sent cards, and visited during her time of sickness it was greatly appreciated.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Lewis Funeral Home Jay Cornerstone Chapel, 4003 Highway 4, Jay, Florida 32565, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. and service at 2 p.m.
Donald (Donnie) Forrest Clayton
October 28, 2025
Donald (Donnie) Forrest Clayton, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated servant of his country and faith, passed away peacefully at his home in Pensacola, Florida.
Donnie was born on July 15, 1940, in Columbus, Mississippi, to the late Denver Lee and Kay Clayton of Reform, Alabama. He was raised in Reform at the natural gas plant, a place that shaped his early life.
Donnie proudly answered the call to service, joining the U.S. Military. He bravely served his country over 20 years in the U.S. Army, including several tours of duty in Vietnam.
After his military service, Donnie pursued a life of faith and learning, attending Bible Seminary with Conrad Murrell in Bentley, Louisiana. He spent many years fellowshipping and serving at Fellowship of Jesus Christ Church in Gordo, Alabama, a community that was dear to his heart.
Donnie is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Clayton, of Pensacola, Florida.
He was a devoted father and is survived by his sister, Lana Clayton, his daughters, Angela Barberi and Mechelle Hodgens, his step-daughter, Debbie Thomas and step-son David Lyon, and his daughters in law Iris Barberi and Erin Lyon, sons in law Rodney Hodgens and Stephen Thomas .
Donald cherished his role as a grandfather to Matt Funderburk, Casey Blair, Will Blair, Paul Blair, and Tessa Funderburk.
In accordance with his wishes, Donnie’s cremated remains will be laid to rest next to his mother at Graham Memorial Cemetery in Reform, Alabama
Helen Louise Nicholson
October 24, 2025
Helen Louise Nicholson, 99, of Pensacola, passed away October 18, 2025. Louise was born in Molino, Florida, on November 4, 1925, to Edward and Ada McCann. She attended the old Molino School and graduated from Tate High School. She was married to John Clark Nicholson for 39 years. As a young woman, Louise worked at the paper mill in Cantonment for several years until she married and became a housewife and mother. She sold Avon for 64 years, an honored member of the President’s Club for many of those years. She retired at the age of 97. Louise was also employed at Pensacola Auto Auction for a period of ten years.
The McCann and Nicholson families were some of the founding members of Aldersgate Methodist Church in Molino where Louise was a regular member all of her life, taught Sunday School, and sang in the choir. She enjoyed playing Bunko with family and friends, loved to cook and was known as the “chicken whisperer” for her fried chicken and as the “cake lady.” She took pride in her yard and flower gardens and was passionate about canning and preserving fresh fruits and vegetables. She especially loved picking peaches at the orchards in Alabama.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Nicholson; her parents, Edward and Ada McCann; siblings, Roger McCann, Billy McCann, Doris (Leon) Cassady, and Bobby McCann.
She is survived by sons, Ronnie Nicholson and Steve (JoAnne) Nicholson; three granddaughters, Laura Nicholson, Lindsay Byrd, Corey Wunder; sisters-in law, June McCann, Ethel McCann, and Martha McCann; and many great- grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, family and friends.
The family appreciates the many blessings of her church family and friends, especially neighbor, Candy Hall, who came every day to visit and help Louise. Also, many thanks go to Vitas Hospice in Pensacola for their care and compassion. A celebration of life will be held at Aldersgate Methodist Church on Highway 29 in Molino, Thursday, October 30, with visitation at 11 a.m.
Thomas Flournoy Helms
October 23, 2025
Thomas Flournoy Helms, 96, of Molino, passed peacefully into the nearer presence of God on Friday evening, October 17th.
Born November 7th, 1928 to William and Myrtya Helms, Tom grew up surrounded by family and friends in Molino. Despite the struggles of the Great Depression and subsequent war years, his childhood and youth were blessed by many happy seasons exploring the Escambia River—swimming, camping, hunting, and most especially, fishing with his grandfather. While still a small boy, thrilled by the sight of Navy trainers overhead, Tom fell in love with the very idea of flying. He built countless planes—from balsa wood gliders to scale models to remote control planes of his own design.
This boyhood enthusiasm for aviation continued throughout his years at Pensacola High School and was eclipsed only when he fell in love more deeply with beautiful Margaret Presley whom he married in 1949. Together, they raised a family of three children and created a welcoming country home that has been a place of joy and delight for many. The couple shared their devotion to each other and their family for seventy-two years until Margaret’s passing in 2021.
Throughout his life, Tom was an active member of the Methodist Church, beginning at Molino Methodist, then Aldersgate United Methodist, and finally for over fifty years in First United Methodist Church of Pensacola. He was a member of the Cantonment Rotary Club, a founding member of the Molino Mid-County Historical Society, and for over seventy-five years a member of the Masonic order.
As an administrator in the paper manufacturing firms of St. Regis and Champion, Tom was respected for his principled commitment to honesty, fairness, and hard work. His keen and inquisitive mind, his willingness to learn and adapt, and his loyalty to his own deepest ideals grew only stronger as he aged. At fifty, he finally realized his boyhood dream and became a pilot. Some of his happiest days were spent flying with Margaret to visit family and friends across the country. Although a heart attack at age seventy ended his flying, he once again piloted a plane on his ninetieth birthday, doing three take-offs and landings and soaring over the bays and beaches of Pensacola.
Tom loved people and enjoyed sharing his interests with others—travel, good food, golf, music-making, carpentry, boating, and perhaps most of all, the simple pleasure of sitting on a patio, breathing the sweet air, and visiting with friends and family.
A strong and courageous man, a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor and friend, Tom’s life and the blessings he has brought to so many will be celebrated for years to come, most gratefully by his family: Marjan Helms, Thomas Helms, Jr., Kathy Helms Starkey, Ron Starkey, and Brian and Trish Starkey.
Billie H. Dorriety
October 22, 2025
Mr. Billie H. Dorriety, born on September 16, 1950 in Escambia County, Alabama passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Mobile, Alabama. Loved his animals and especially his grandkids. Tremendously enjoyed his westerns and all John Wayne movies; and that he was born “A son of The South”. Retired United States Army National Guard, Fountain Correctional Facility and Poarch Police.
United States Army and Army National Guard Veteran deployments Vietnam and Iraq. Famous sayings, “Pay it no mind son”, “Outstanding!!”, “Billie’s Law”, “That’s the way the mop flops”, and “You do what you want to do”.
A special message to his children, “Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, & loved more than you know”.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Morgan and Maggie Elizabeth Hall Dorriety; brothers, James Edward Dorriety, Curtis LaVonne Dorriety, Jerry Wayne Dorriety and Ervin Dorriety; sisters, Daisy Mills, Arvie Jean Jones, Gladys Taylor and Ersel Lee Brackin; beloved horse, WG, who held him high for many years. Stubborn mule Jake, whom he held many a conversation and canine companion, JoJo, who had his side for numerous walks and John Wayne Movies.
Mr. Dorriety is survived by his loving wife of sixteen years, Connie Dorriety of Atmore, Alabama; daughters, Catherine Renae Bowers (Jerome) of McDavid, Florida and Morgan Elizabeth Driver (Dillon) of Northport, Alabama; children by marriage, Robby Gibson (Sandra) of Yuma, Arizona and Amy Jo Gibson of Pace, Florida; sisters, Doris Lewis (James) of Milton, Florida, Libby Lundy (George) of Semirah Springs, Alabama, Betty Weaver of Booneville, Alabama; brother, Charles Dorriety of Atmore, Alabama; brother-in-law, Roy Brackin of Munson, Florida; grandchildren, Braige, Rhett, Renley, Reed Rushing; step-grandchildren and many numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Monday, October 20, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Sister Helen Stewart officiating.
A special thanks to the doctors and nurses of Mobile Infirmary for all the care Billie received.
Edward ‘Ed’ Fleming Lambert
October 21, 2025
Edward “Ed” Fleming Lambert, age 84, of Irvington, AL, passed away on October 17, 2025, in Atmore, AL. Edward was born on August 22, 1941, to Dubose Collins Lambert and Ruby Lee Woods Lambert in Atmore, AL. Edward served in the United States Army and was a retired master ellectrician.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Opal Burroughs Lambert; and his sister, Frances Marie Lambert Biggs. Ed is survived by his daughters, Cheryll “Cherrie” (Steven) Yarnot of Anchorage, AK and Donna Rider (Rodney Albright) of Wasilla, AK; his brothers, Sherrel Lambert of Atmore, AL and Norman Lambert of Perdido, AL; his grandchildren: Elizabeth Schlueter, Lindsey
Rudolph, and Nicholas Yarnot, and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 12 Noon at Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe White officiating. Interment will follow in Woods/Mothershed Cemetery in Atmore, AL, with Military Honors. Active pallbearers will be Norman C. Lambert, Dennis Biggs, Ronnie Lambert, Rodney Biggs, Trent Lambert, John Lambert, Danny Lambert, and Martin Holmes.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. until service time at noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Randall Clark
October 20, 2025
Jerry Randall Clark, age 64, of Atmore, AL passed away on October 17, 2025 in Atmore, AL. Jerry was born on January 12, 1961 to J.B. Clark and Elon Bell Clark in Brewton, AL. Jerry was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church and the Golf Course Groundskeeper at Jefferson Davis Community College. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 40 years, Wanda Black Clark; his daughter, Daphne (Jay) Ates of Atmore, AL; his brother, David Clark of Brewton, AL; his grandchildren, Braiden Peebles and Ella Kate Ates along with his nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church with Dr. Tim Tew and Bro. Schuyler Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Canoe United Methodist Cemetery in Robinsonville, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Chris Black, Chad Black, David Amos, Scott Clark Kelby Amos, and Clay Smith.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:00 a.m. at Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thelma Jean White Till
October 14, 2025
Mrs. Thelma Jean White Till, who was 82 years old, sadly passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Atmore, Alabama. She had lived in Atmore her whole life and was a dedicated member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. Her faith and love for her community were evident throughout her life, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She had a big heart full of love for her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she cherished deeply. Taking care of them brought her so much joy, whether it was through cooking up her famous chicken and dumplings or sharing fun times playing dominoes. She also loved going shopping, picking out little treats, and enjoyed peaceful days on the water fishing. In her quiet moments, she would relax with a smile watching old TV shows like Andy Griffith, reliving the laughter and warmth they brought into her life.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Till; parents, Charles James White and Thelma Opal Tullis White; brother Maurice Earl White.
She is survived by her only son, Brian and wife Linda Till of Molino, Florida; brother, James Riley “Pete” White of Alabama; sister, Joan Rounsaville of Atmore, Alabama; two grandchildren, Evan Till and Harmoni Till.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC with Reverend James Boyd officiating.
Visitation will be held at 10 AM until service time on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Evan Till, Logan Risse, Charles Coker, Jack McMillian, Jack McMillian Jr, Ralph Moore.