Bill English
September 10, 2024
Mr. Bill English, age 66, passed away, Monday, September 9, 2024 in Walnut Hill, FL; surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Walnut Hill and was a truck driver in the logging woods for many years.
Mr. English greatly enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. The hobbies he enjoyed greatly was shooting pool and singing karaoke. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was also a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Preceded in death by his parents, Willie Thomas (Minnie Ruth Coleman) English, and one brother, William English.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Angie English, of Walnut Hill, FL; one son, Daniel English, of Walnut Hill, FL; one daughter, Emily English, of Walnut Hill, FL; one brother, Tom English, of Walnut Hill, FL; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Joe Gibson officiating
Burial will follow at Dry Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be John McCullough, Jesse Grimes, Steve McCullough, John-Wesley McCullough, and Tyson Milliken.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Agnes Pauline Pickern
September 9, 2024
Mrs. Agnes Pauline Pickern, age 88, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Century, FL. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bratt, Florida. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt, where she served thirteen years as church secretary and this was her most beloved career.
Mrs. Pickern worked at Vanity Fair for many years. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her grandchildren. She loved when she was able to cook for her family and anyone else that came along. Her women’s Sunday school class was something that she cared greatly for and she also enjoyed the time when she could teach the Sunday school group.
She is preceded in death by her father, O’Bannan McCall, mother, Cynthia Myrl Comalander, husband, Horace Pickern, two sister, Helen Hughes, Gail Smith, and one brother, Robert McCall.
She is survived by her three sons, Rev. Gene (Julie) Pickern, of Fort Worth, TX; Rick (Lonna) Pickern, of Robertsdale, AL; David (Debbie) Pickern, of Robertsdale, AL; one daughter, Jackie (Tommy) Steadham, of Robertsdale, AL; one brother, John (Maxine) McCall, of Bratt, FL; three sisters, Nancy Sessions, of Atmore, AL; Annie Bryan, of Atmore, AL; Debbie Cribbs, of Pensacola, FL; nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Pastor, Mike Lynn and Bro. Greg Sellers officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Mark Pickern, Brian Pickern, Josh Pickern, Matt Pickern, Adam Manning, and Jonathan Lynn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Gideons, Luke Pickern, John Manning, Thomas Manning, Eli Lynn, Henry Lynn, Beneah Gideons, and Christian Gideons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Eddie Michael Privia
September 9, 2024
Eddie Michael Privia, of Flomaton, Alabama passed away on August 29, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born in Fort Madison, Iowa on November 8, 1947, to the late Eddie Leonard Privia and Jeanette Carpenter Privia.
Eddie was a Flomaton United Methodist Church member and had a passion for life and his loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Leonard Eugene Privia; and special aunt, Murl Powell.
Eddie is survived by cousins, Ann and Pete Wilson; several other cousins; and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Speedy Brantley officiating. The burial will be held in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, Andalusia, Alabama.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements
Sadie A. Harvey
September 9, 2024
Sadie A. Harvey of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born in Sumrall, MS on November 1, 1927, to the late Robert Aultman and Bytha Jane Drennan Aultman.
Sadie was a homemaker and a salesperson for Dillard’s. She was a faithful member of Olive Baptist Church. Sadie was a great cook and enjoyed her plants, but her love was for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James Harvey; and sons, Randy Harvey and Robert Harvey.
Sadie is survived by her daughter, Deborah Cotton; her four grandchildren, Tyler Cotton, Nathan (Cynthia) Cotton, Clayton Harvey, and Ashley Harvey; and two great-grandchildren, Mackenzie and Sophia Cotton.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Jessie James Lambeth
September 7, 2024
Mr. Jessie James Lambeth, age 94, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Pensacola, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL where he attended Lambeth Holiness Church, and Shady Grove Holiness Church. He helped reestablish and ministered the Allen Smith Holiness Church where he enjoyed attending most of his life. He owned and operated a trucking business for many years and served in the Korean War.
Mr. Lambeth was an avid hunter, fisherman that greatly enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren and eating. He enjoyed all the get togethers and telling some good stories.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest (Iver) Lambeth; wife, Mildred Lambeth; one son, Arnold Lambeth; seven brothers, Crumpton Lambeth, Marvin Lambeth, Burnace Lambeth, Preston Lambeth, Milard Lambeth, Bill Lambeth, Robert Lee “Bob” Lambeth; and one sister, Cody Wedgeworth.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Nell Spear Godfrey, of Brewton, AL; one son, Phillip (Sandra) Lambeth, of Flomaton, AL; three daughters, Deborah Page, of Foley, AL; Pamela (Erbie) Pritchett, of Century, FL; Tina Lambeth, of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Teresa Smith, of Flomaton, AL; eight grandchildren, Ashley (Kevin) Whatley, Casey (Kelley) Wilcoxon, Crystal (Tony) Wiley, Paige Lambeth, Alex Lambeth, Newt Lambeth, Copeland Lambeth, Paisley Lambeth, eight great-grandchildren, Rivers Whatley, Ella Whatley, Makalyn Rowell, Blakelyn Wiley, Kali Wilcoxon, Kami Wilcoxon, Emory Smith, Weston Smith, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September11, 2024s at 11 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, with Rev. Donnis Bowman officiating.
Burial will follow at Lambeth- Boutwell Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Lambeth, Stanley Smith, Copeland Lambeth, Randy Lambeth, Newt Lambeth, Casey Wilcoxon, and Eric Lambeth.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Bell, Daryl Lambeth, Randy Bagwell, Joseph Bagwell, David Raines, Kevin Bowman, Mickey Boutwell, Larry Lambeth, Mike Wedgeworth, Freddie Lambeth, and Daniel Higdon.
Joyce Lanell Bryar
August 31, 2024
Mrs. Joyce Lanell Bryars age 82, passed away, Friday, August 23, 2024, in Pensacola, FL. She was born November 25, 194l, to Robert Agee Jeter and Daisy Bell Davis, and has been a lifelong resident of Mineola. She was a member of Little River Holiness Church and enjoyed attending church services so much. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with 44 years of service.
Mrs. Bryars enjoyed quilting, cooking and spending time with her family, along with traveling to the mountains. Christmas time was also her favorite time of the year. Watching westerns and wrestling was something that she enjoyed doing in the afternoons.
She is preceded in death by her husband, O.W. Bryars, and one daughter, Renea Pitts.
She is survived by her two sons, Franklin (Angelia) Bryars, of Bay Minette, AL; Timmy (Jackie) Bryars, of Perdido, AL; one daughter, Tammy Bryars, of Mineola, AL; one brother, Robert “Bo” (Lynn) Jeter, of Mineola, AL; four sisters, Louise Jeter, of Mineola, AL; Frances (Cecil) Willis, of Goodway, AL; Shirley (Sam) Hill, of Mineola, AL; Shelby (Jerry) Hayles, of Mineola, AL; Margaret (Tony) Richerson, Bay Minette, AL; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 10: 00 AM at Little River Holiness Church with Rev. D. L. Harvell, Rev. Tony McMillian, and Rev. Mike Skipper officiating.
Burial will follow at Mineola Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 26, 2024 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Little River Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Jason Bryars, Dakota Bryars, Randall Christiansen, Aaron Hadley, Austin Jennings, Danny Jeter, Jarod Richerson, and Matthew Jeter.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Jeter, Keith Hadley, and Agee Jeter.
Martha Diane Gay
August 30, 2024
Martha Diane Gay passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 16, 2024, in Orange Park, FL, at the age of 74.
She is survived by her loving husband of almost 56 years, Jerry Gay; her son and daughter-in-law, Michael Gay (Mary); her daughter, Kelly Gay; her beloved grandchildren, Ella, Gavin, Mallory, and Avery; her sisters, Charlotte Dennis, Darlene Havard (Tommy), Sheila Carnley, Deborah Davis (Jay), and Sharon Hock (Ray); her sisters-in-law who were like sisters, Shirley Hales and Darlene Moye; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Leanell Carnley; her mother, Jeanette Carnley; her sisters, Brenda Blackmon and Sue Carnley; and her brother, Gary Carnley.
Diane was blessed with 7 sisters and 1 brother. She was taught her hard work ethic at an early age while working in the family-owned restaurant, Carnley’s BBQ. She met the love of her life, Jerry at the age of 16 at Molino Summer Recreation. After graduating from Tate High School, she married her best friend on October 8, 1968, in Molino, FL. They moved to Lubbock, TX while Jerry was stationed serving in the US Air Force. They eventually returned to Molino, where they lived and raised their 2 children. She was the most devoted Mom anyone could ask for. She never missed a game or an event and she showed her kids the meaning of a mother’s love. Diane and Jerry re-opened Carnley’s BBQ in 1990 alongside her parents. She was a successful restaurant owner for many years. Many family members and friends worked for her over the years. She always had a position for anyone that wanted it. In 1995 Jerry and Diane relocated to Orange Park, FL. She worked as the cafeteria manager for Grove Park Elementary for 15 years where she was loved by all the kids and staff. From 2004-2014 her pride and her joys were born and they became the loves of her life. Ella, Gavin, Mallory, and Avery were her biggest blessings. She was the best Nana to them and never missed an opportunity to show them how much she loved them and how proud she was of them. Just like her children, they were blessed with the best.
Michael, Mary and Kelly, and their children would like to once again thank their dad and Papa for taking such great care of Nana over the last 10 years. He never left her side and was always there to take care of her and to advocate for her until her last breath. He has shown us all the definitions of true love.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Hwy 29 Cantonment, FL 32533. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. before services. Burial will follow in Highland Baptist Cemetery, Molino, FL.
A special thank you to her nephew, Bobby Wyatt for lovingly presiding over the funeral.
Pallbearers will be her nephews; Rodney Havard, Chris Vickery, Brad Gohagin, Cody McDowell, Chad Cregar, and Nicholas Moye.
Elaine McKinley
August 30, 2024
Elaine McKinley, 67, of Atmore, passed away on August 14, 2024, in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born on February 21, 1957, to the Late Reuben F. McKinley and Lois Overstreet Morris. She was a member of First Assembly of God church in Atmore, AL and her life was a testament to the power of her faith and her dedication to serving the Lord and others.
Elaine graduated from Escambia County High School in 1975 and began her career as a nurse. She cared for countless patients actively listening to their plight, providing a gentle touch, and an unwavering commitment to their well-being. Her natural ability to offer comfort facilitated healing and made her a cherished figure within her community.
Elaine later shifted her focus to education with the same compassion and attention to detail she brought to her nursing career, continuing a legacy of helping others. As an educator, she inspired young minds, dedicating herself to the growth and development of her students. She became a beloved mentor and guide in the classroom. Following her career in education, Elaine maintained a heart of service, and volunteered her time to serve as the Chaplain to Veterans and families at Billie Glenn Rushing American Legion Post 90, Atmore, AL.
Elaine was preceded in death by her father Reuben F. McKinley of Perdido, AL., Mother Lois Overstreet Morris of Atmore, AL, sister Rita Fay James of Atmore, AL., and brother Steve Morris of Atmore, AL.
Elaine is survived by her son, Matthew McGill, his wife Danielle, her grandson Levi, and granddaughter Chloe; all of whom she cherished deeply and were her pride and joy. She is further survived by her sister Patti McKinley Prater of Atmore, AL, sister-in-law Kristina (Steve) Morris of Atmore, AL, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elaine’s nurturing spirit shone brightly in her professions and her passions, and her impact will be felt for generations to come. A celebration of her life will be held at Atmore First Assembly of God on October 6 th , 2024, at 2:00pm. The family has established a St. Jude’s memorial fund in her name and requests donations in lieu of flowers.
Warren Pierce Gilmore
August 28, 2024
Warren Pierce Gilmore was born in Milton, Florida on December 6, 1947 to his loving and devoted parents, the late Deacon James Franklin Gilmore, Sr. and Pollie Marie Walker Gilmore. Warren was a highly respected man of great character, strength, courage, dignity, and wisdom. On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Warren moved from labor to reward when our Heavenly Father called him home to be with Him.
Warren joined Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church at an early age and subsequently accepted Jesus Chris as his personal Lord and Savior. During his teen years, his older sister, and “second Mom”, Marie Gilmore Dickerson, taught him to play the piano. He and Marie had a very special bond which extended throughout their adult lives and lasted until her death.
He was educated in the Santa Rosa County Public School System. He attended and graduated from T.R. Jackson School and was a proud member of the Class of 1965. It was at T.R. Jackson where he learned to play the percussions and became the percussion section leader during his senior year of high school. He was also on the track team and ran in long distance track events.
Warren enlisted in the United States Air Force June 1965 and was honorably discharged December 1968 from active duty. During his tenure, he was a Heating System Specialist. He continued to serve his country in the Air Force Reserve until June 1971 in Niagara Falls, New York. During his stay there, he married and from that union two children were born and three children were adopted – Warren Jr., Keisha, Anthony, Kim and Renee. He later moved back to Milton, Florida and found the job that he truly enjoyed at Whiting Field Naval Base where he worked as an Aircraft Mechanic until his retirement in 2003.
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After his return to Milton, he re-joined his home church, Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church. There he became a deacon and later accepted God’s Calling and truly became “A Man after God’s Own Heart”. Warren was licensed in the ministry in June 1988 and later ordained in September 1988. While at Mt. Pilgrim, Rev. Gilmore baptized an abundance of youth in the Milton community and most of them referred to him as “Pops”, “Uncle Warren” or “Unk”. Rev. Gilmore faithfully served Mt. Pilgrim until God called him to pastor James Street Baptist Church (JSBC), where he was installed in July 1993. Rev. Warren Gilmore (lovingly referred to as “Rev.”), cared deeply for all of his JSBC members. He made it his priority to check on them regularly to just make sure that they were “good”. He was an amazing pastor who loved teaching and preaching God’s Word to JSBC and surrounding churches. Rev. Gilmore also served the Milton Community as Vice President then President of the Fellowship Churches of Santa Rosa County. After serving God and God’s JSBC flock as Pastor, Rev. retired in October 2014. He subsequently received the honor and title of Pastor Emeritus.
Warren met Annie “Vinia” Dortch during a visit at Greater Union Baptist Church in Century, Florida. A couple years later, on March 30, 1996, they were married and to this union three children were born – Pierce, Jerard and Jermaine (the twins). He absolutely loved and adored his family. He and Annie were the best of friends and did everything together and still “courted” each other going on dates every Friday until he became too ill to do so.
Warren was the “coolest” and “most down to earth” Man of God one could ever meet. He loved to laugh as well as make others laugh. His jovial personality and hearty laugh were contagious. He was a jokester and if he knew anything funny about you, you would be reminded of it at almost every encounter with him, followed by the heartiest laugh ever. He loved different genres of music, but Gospel was his favorite. He loved to see the band “12Eleven” perform. His son, Pierce, is the drummer and he considered Pierce’s band mates (Daniel, Denver and Eric) his sons and they affectionately called him “Dad”.
In addition to his family, Rev. had a group of friends, called “The David’s Catfish Crew”. They would eat lunch weekly at David’s Catfish House in Milton. They would have the best time joking around with each other and were well known by the staff.
Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Deacon James Sr. and Pollie Gilmore; and all of his siblings: Carolyn, Willie, Mary, Erskin, Martha, Marie, Nellie and James, and best friends: Esic Rhodes, Murray Hamilton, Alfred Brewton and Donald Brown.
Warren left an exceptionally unique signature on life. He leaves to share pleasant memories and carry out his legacy – his wife, Annie (Milton, FL); five children: Warren Jr. (Tracey) and Keisha (Niagara Falls, NY), Pierce (Gulf Shores, AL), twins – Jerard and Jermaine (Milton, FL); three adopted children: Anthony and Kim (Niagara Falls, NY) and Renee (Illinois); fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grands and one great-great grand; one goddaughter: Juandalynn-aka Tamiko-Leverette (Atlanta, GA); five sisters-in-law; Dorothy M. Newton and Shelia Dortch (Century, FL), Clarissa (Buddy) Burt (Flomaton, AL), Karen (Minister Steve) Evans (Cincinnati, OH), and Linda Dortch (Atmore, AL); six aunts: Margaret Robinson (Marianna, FL), Lois White (Century, FL), Katherine Hastings (Marlboro, NY), Barbara White (Poughkeepsie, NY), Melinda Harris and Debra Edwards (Pensacola, FL); several nieces and nephews of which special bonds were formed with: Margo (Damian) Phillips (Concord, NC), Marlon Dickerson-aka-Bubba, (Little Rock, AR), Marque-aka-Keke (Benjamin) Lee (Chicago, IL), Keith (Francisca) Gilmore (Pensacola, FL), Krystal Gilmore (Milton,FL), Karen Gilmore (Douglasville, GA), Kim (Greg) Gibson (Chesapeake, VA), Krystal Gilmore and Lisa Johnson (Milton, FL), Pastor Vincent Dortch (Mableton, GA), Shana Barton (Milton, FL), Nerissa McKinney (Pensacola, FL), Rhonda Newton-King (Century, FL), Constance Madison (Flomaton, AL) and Brittney Dortch (Flomaton, AL – who greeted him by saying “Hey My Perfect Uncle” and he would respond “Hey My Perfect Niece”); best friends: Rev. Clifford Harris (Milton, FL) and Rev. Lonnie Bennett (Milton, FL); and a plethora of cousins, great nieces, nephews and friends whom he was very close with and ALL shared a very special place in his heart. Rev. Warren Pierce Gilmore was one in a million!
Ollie Strawbridge
August 26, 2024
Ollie Strawbridge, 87, of Atmore, AL, passed away on August 23, 2024, in Bay Minette, AL. Born on June 30, 1937, in Sulligent, AL, he was the son of the late Thomas and Alice Estelle Millican Strawbridge.
Ollie graduated from Escambia County High School in 1959, where he was a cheerleader and president of Future Farmers of America. After serving in the United States Army and receiving a good conduct medal, he graduated from The University of Alabama in 1967.
Ollie married Rachel McGougan in 1969, and they were married for 55 years. He worked at First National Bank for 46 years, serving as bank president for 16 years. A lifelong Methodist, Ollie was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Atmore, then First United Methodist Church of Atmore, and finally Point Washington United Methodist after moving to Florida.
A dedicated community member, Ollie served as president of Atmore Jaycees, the Rotary Club, and the Chamber of Commerce. He and Rachel returned to Atmore in 2020.
Ollie was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Thomas Priddy Strawbridge, James Edward Strawbridge, Sr., Ronald Strawbridge, Lewis Strawbridge, Mary Wadeema Guyton, and Sylvia JoAnn Johnson.
He is survived by his wife, Rachael McGougan Strawbridge; his children, David Strawbridge, Anna-Lisa Daniel, and Laurie Strawbridge; his grandchildren, Ansley Daniel and Mary Alice Daniel; his sister, Sue Roley; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Atmore, with Pastor Michael von Keyserling officiating. A private family graveside service will be held in Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.