Nettie Ruth Goetsch
April 6, 2015
Mrs. Nettie Ruth Goetsch, age 75 of Flomaton, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at her home.
Mrs. Goetsch had been a member of the Flomaton community since 1991 coming from Jacksonville, FL. During her working years she worked as a registered nurse in the healthcare field. Mrs. Goetsch was a veteran of the United States Navy and is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Henry Goetsch, Sr.
She is survived by her sons, Marvin H. Goetsch, Jr. of Kodiak, Alaska and Harold M. Goetsch of Flomaton; brother, William (Betty) Reaves of Flomaton; sisters, Bobbie (Thomas) Agee of Flomaton, Inez (Dewey) Carnley of Century, and Elsie Reaves of Century; grandchildren, Heather Goetsch and Dalton Goetsch.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 10, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 1 p.m. until a 2:30 p.m. service time with Pastor Scott Synder officiating.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers will be Burton Reaves, Stevie Reaves, Mike Carnley, Tim Fletcher, Mike Winn, Matt Reaves.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Edwin William Bell
April 6, 2015
Mr. Edwin William Bell, age 68, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at his Repton, AL residence.
Mr. Bell was a life long resident of Repton. He worked as a truck driver for Conecuh County and was member of Bethel Holiness Church.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mrs. Hazel Blair Bell of Repton; two sons, Rodney Bell of Range, AL, and William Bell of Repton; two daughters, Kimberly Joyce (Mark) Neal of Excel, AL, and Tammie Sue (Tommy) Anderson of Mexia, AL; two brothers, Edward Bell of Range, AL, and Alfred Bell of Flomaton; three sisters, Adaline Murphy of Fidelis, FL, Wanda Sue Bell and Donnie Faye Bradley all of Range, AL; six grandchildren, Toshia Pate, Ashley Neal, Taylor Anderson, Adam Neal, Ivan Bell, and Alexis Bell; one great-grandson, James Pate.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. Frankie Bell officiating.
Interment will follow in Canaan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Alice Lorene Tolin
April 2, 2015
Mrs. Alice Lorene Tolin, 82, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015, in Poarch.
Mrs. Tolin was a native of Poarch, former resident of Bay Minette, and had resided in Poarch for the past 17 years. Mrs. Tolin was an employee of Jr. Foods for 20 years and Wal-Mart for the past 9 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Tolin; brother, Gilbert Rolin; parents, Quitman “Dick” and Bess Rolin and her beloved dog, Missy.
Survivors include her son, Thomas D. (Shelia) Tolin, Jr. of Theodore, AL; daughter, Wanda Gail (Jay) Nilson of Brookings, SD; sister, Lillie Brooks of Poarch; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and dear friend and caregiver, Maxine Brooks.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 3, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Stabler officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bay Minette Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Zac Hopp, Dave Ries-Clark, D.J. Brooks, Elton Brooks, Garvis Sells and Tony Sells.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
James Butler Killam
April 2, 2015
James Butler Killam, lovingly known as “Paw-Paw” went home to be with Jesus on Monday, March 30, 2015.
He joins his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 63 years, Aline. He was a United States Army and Air Force Veteran, and had retired from NAS, Pensacola. He was known as an extraordinary individual who lived every day to the fullest. He loved his God and country and he cherished his family. As an American Creek Indian, James enjoyed living off of the land. Farming, cattle ranching, and gardening was his natural way of life and his passion.
He was preceded in death by his youngest brother, Winston Killam.
James is survived by his four children, Sandra (Tony) Coker; Jeaneen Hill; Brady (Connie) Killam, and Jamie (Philip) Renfroe; grandchildren, Anissa, Jameson (Sonya), Justin, Ashley, Jessica (Matt) Stewart, Alysia, and Chandler; and great-grandchildren, Matt and Elizabeth.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015, with Rev. David Rogers officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Resmondo Potts
April 2, 2015
Linda Resmondo Potts, 66 of Pensacola, was called home Monday, March 30, 2015.
She was born in Panama City, FL on July 7, 1948, to the late Otto and Beulah Resmondo. Linda was a proud mother and home maker that loved to camp, fish, and travel with her family.
She is preceded in death by her cherished husband, Jerry Potts; son, Mark Potts; parents; and two sisters, Janis Crabb and Doris Ramsey.
Linda is survived by her two loving sons, Jason (Stephanie) Potts and Justin Potts; grandsons, Michael and Laine Potts; brother, Alvin Resmondo; her devoted sister, Gloria Resmondo; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2015, at Windy Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Ricky Skaggs officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Windy Hill Baptist Church Youth Group.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Ramsey Lumpkin
April 2, 2015
Helen Ramsey Lumpkin, 102, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Atmore. She was owner and operator of Helen’s Beauty Shop. She was born in Indiana on May 5, 1912, to the late Hugh Lively and Lillian Coyle Ramsey.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Red” Lumpkin; siblings, Alice Mason, Roberta Holloway, Jane Turner and Ruth Allen.
Survivors are two nephews, Phillip (Sharyn) Allen of Jackson, MS and Hugh (Jeanie) Allen of Kernersville, NC; three great nieces and a host of friends.
Services will be Friday, April 3, 2015, at 10 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Atmore with Dr. Debora Bishop officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Friday, April 3, 2015, at the First United Methodist Church of Atmore from 9 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Roy Lee Stoker
March 26, 2015
Roy Lee Stoker, 87 of Poarch, passed away March 24, 2015, at his residence. He was born on January 4, 1928, to the late Joseph and James Willie Stoker in Long Grove, OK. He was a retired chief electrician with the United States Navy and retired electrician from the Army Corps of Engineers.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marie Gates Stoker; sons, William George Sims and Gary Douglas Stoker.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Murph of Poarch; three grandchildren, Theresa (Chris) Rutherford, Tracy Jackson, and Larry Jackson, all of Poarch; 14 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Friday, March 27, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ian Smedley, Chris Rutherford, Calvin Kendrick, Dezmond Nguyey, George Rogers and Chris Rogers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Cox, Kaylee Cox, Randy Fretwell and Mikey Griffey.
Family will receive friends, Friday, March 27, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 2:30 p.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Averett Lamar Lett, Sr.
March 26, 2015
Averett Lamar Lett, Sr. was born on February 11, 1969, in Pensacola to Charlie E. and Elmira Phillips Lett. Averett was a 1987 graduate of Washington High School. He proudly served in the US Navy in San Diego, California on the USS Salt Lake City. Averett was employed for nine years with CEREX Advanced Fabrics. At the time of his passing he had been employed with GE Generators of Pensacola since 2008.
Averett was an avid gamer and fan of the Miami Dolphins and FSU. Averett’s intellectual conversations will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elmira Phillips Lett; and grandmother, Ella Phillips.
Averett is survived by his daughter, Shawniquia Michele Lett; son, Averett Lamar Lett, Jr.; father, Charlie Ernest Lett; sisters, Cherie (Thomas) Thinn of Orlando, Mira Lett Rodriguez of Mableton, GA and Cathy Lett of Smyrna, GA; three nephews; four nieces; three great-nieces and nephews; special friends since childhood “The Avenue Boys”; and a special friend and companion, Wanda Lett.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at Pentecostal Temple with Bishop John D. Young officiating.
Burial will follow in Resthaven Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Curtis Davis, Marco Evans, Tony Lewis, Everett Parker, Tony Parker, and Joe Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be Holland Puckett and Dimitri Tollden.
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 — Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Chester Travis Carter, Jr.
March 25, 2015
Chester Travis Carter, Jr., of Seminole, AL passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
Mr. Carter was born in Georgiana, AL on May 3, 1947 and resided in Flomaton for many years where he was employed with Flomaton Wholesale. He also had used car lots in Flomaton and Georgiana. Chester moved to Seminole in 1985 where he became a wholesale car dealer until retirement in 2007 due to health issues.
Preceding Mr. Carter in death are his parents, Chester T. Carter, Sr. and Ethel B. Morton, step father, Jesse Morton; daughter, Amanda Lee “Sissie” Carter, and sister, Jean Bell.
Survivors include his wonderful wife of 40 years whom he loved and depended on, Mary L Cooley Carter; son, Chester “Travis” Carter III and his son, Brandon Travis Carter; daughters, Angela Gresham (Tony) and Kim Forbus; brother, Paul Carter (Linda); sisters, Bettie Grissett (Andy), Callie Parker (Paul) and Wanda Morton (Randall Chandler); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20, 2015, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
The family wishes to express their heart felt “Thank You’ to the nurses and staff of Second Floor West and ICU Unit of Gulf Breeze Hospital for the love, concern, care and prayers given to Chester Carter and his family during the four weeks he was there. The family also wishes to give a special “Thank You” to the nurses and staff of the Covenant Hospice Palliative Care Center on the third floor of West Florida Hospital for all their love, care and concern to Chester Carter and all his family and friends.
Ellis Edward Leggett
March 25, 2015
Mr. Ellis Edward Leggett, 87, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015, in Flomaton.
Mr. Leggett was a native of Miami, FL, former resident of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and a resident of Flomaton, for the past 25 years.
His wife, Helen Leggett; daughter, JoEllyn Lambeth and granddaughter, Jayne Lowery precede Mr. Leggett in death.
Survivors include his brother, Harold Leggett; two grandchildren, Janalee Donaldson and Judd Lambert; four great-grandchildren, Alexandra Bondurant, Summer Bondurant, Josh Lowery and Hayden Lowery; and nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service to be held at a later date.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.