Krystle Leigh Hall Knowles
March 16, 2015
“God has taken another angel home.”
Krystle Leigh Hall Knowles, 29, after an unexpected illness, left this world to walk the streets of gold, on March 10, 2015, with her family by her side.
Krystle graduated Escambia County High School in 2003, continuing her education at Capps College, graduating in Medical Administrative Assistance. Krystle was employed with Dr. Dixon in Atmore, and later in Mobile at Kenworth Trucking as office manager.
Krystle decided to be a stay at home mother after the birth of her son, Jack, in 2009. They resided in Canoe until last year, moving to the Pollard Community.
Preceding Krystle in death was her Pa Jack Crews; uncles, Jody and Buddy Crews; two great-grandmothers, Mittie Hall and Edna Hendricks; and her beloved great, great grandmother Baggett.
Left behind to cherish her memories are her husband of ten year0,s Marcus Knowles; son, Jack Knowles; parents, Aaron C. Hall and Dianne Crews Hall; grandparents, Rosa Crews, Clark and Gloria Hall; father and mother-in-law, Edmond and Luverne Knowles; aunt LuLu and Anthony Lamb; and a host of friends and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 16, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Gibson officiating.
Burial was at the Pineville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Scott II, Spencer Rodgers, Cody Black, Chase McGhee, Miles Smith and Brian Ledkins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Natalie Guy, Tara Porter, Shelby Golson, Kristy Harper, Austin Rodgers and Anna Mims.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Clyde Nolen Bruley
March 16, 2015
Clyde Nolen Bruley, 82 of Atmore, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015, in Pensacola. He was born on February 20, 1933, in Brewton, to the late Joseph John and Nicie Jane Minchew Bruley. He had worked at Monsanto, Singer Corporation and Industrial Supply before retiring. He served on the board of directors for over 20 years with the Free Will Baptist Church Children’s Home in Eldridge, AL and served for over 40 years as a Free Will Baptist Church pastor. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy and served during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, of 59 years, 11 months and 21 days, Lucille Barlow Bruley of Atmore; two sons, Jonathan Christopher (Annise) Bruley and Brian Gregory (Rhonda) Bruley, all of Atmore; two daughters, Gwen Bruley( Jeff) Long of Jackson, MS and Melody Bruley (Tim) Godwin of Atmore; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, March 13, 2015, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ron Hall officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Ryan Woods, Tim Godwin, Nathan Bruley, David Burley, Jeff Long and Lain Hughes.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Gene Lambert
March 16, 2015
Mr. Gene “Booger” Lambert, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015, in Panama City, Florida.
Mr. Lambert was a native of Mineola, Alabama and a resident of Panama City for the past 20 years. Mr. Lambert was a veteran US Marine Corp and retired from the Alabama Army National Guard. He attended the Sunny Hill Baptist church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lillian Lambert; and brother, James Lee Lambert.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Lambert; four daughters, Markita Lambert, Angela Lambert (Tony) Wilson, Jena Lambert (Jeff) Cash and Jennifer Diane Lambert; two sisters, Faye Mathers and Mary Frances Lancaster; six granchildren, Timothy McMorris, Bryan McMorris, Brandon Wilson, Blake Wilson, Cooper Cash and Conner Cash.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Bro. Timothy McMorris and speaker Charles Lowery officiating.
Burial will follow at the Mineola Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 17, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tony Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Blake Wilson, Jeff Cash, Timothy McMorris and Bryan McMorris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Turner Brooks and Charles Lowery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Felix Rayford Warrick
March 11, 2015
Felix Rayford Warrick, 72 passed away February 27, 2015, in Century. He was born on October 6, 1942, in Jay.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Annie Bryant Warrick, a sister Ola Lambeth and two brothers, J.T. Warrick and Dawyan Warrick. Mr. Warrick enjoyed playing pool and selling produce.
He is survived by his sister Lena Odom of Bratt. his brother Sidney “Red” Warrick of Pensacola, and many nieces and nephews.
A private internment was held Thursday March 12, 2015, with Rev.Mike Grindle officiating in Flomaton Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Neal Warren Gafford
March 11, 2015
Katherine “Kathy” A. O’Rourke Kroll
March 11, 2015
After a long hospitalization, Katherine “Kathy” A. O’Rourke Kroll passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 with her loving family by her side.
At the young age of 66, our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt and friend was reunited with her husband and soulmate of 44 years, Tommy Kroll. Kathy was a devoted mother to her son, Jerry Kroll (Toni) and her daughter, Robyn Michelle Kroll Lockhart (Rob). She was an awesome, doting grandmother of her grandson, Tyler and her granddaughter, Simone and was always showering them with love, gifts and praise. She enjoyed family gatherings and decorating for every holiday, often lighting up the neighborhood with Christmas decorations.
Kathy was born on February 19, 1949, in Pensacola, where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Pensacola High School. Kathy and Tommy wed in 1968 and were never far apart, sharing life together as business owners of Echo Bowling Lanes, Michelle’s Goonyland Golf and Stateline O’Yes Lotto. In her younger years, Kathy was very active in the Pensacola Women’s Bowling Association. Most recently, she had joined the Krewe of Blues. Throughout her life, she enjoyed traveling, casino gambling, flower arranging, art, reading and living for the moment.
Mom & Grandma…We love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!
In addition to her two children, their spouses and two grandchildren; she is survived by her mother, Tat McNeal; uncle, Charles King (Clora); aunts, Clara Wilkes and Ida Ruth King; sisters, Elaine Price (Andy) and Trish Eliason (Jim); a nephew, Eddie Garrison (Kati) and numerous extended family and friends.
On Friday, March 13, 2015, the family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. and a celebration of Kathy’s life will follow at 5 p.m. at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
The family would like to thank the Pensacola Lung Group, the staff of Sacred Heart SICU and the Sacred Heart Palliative Care team for their compassionate care for Kathy and her family during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to one of the following charities; Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Hotel for Cats & Dogs or the Sacred Heart Palliative Care Service.
James “Billy” Young Lewis
March 11, 2015
James “Billy” Young Lewis, 78, of Pensacola passed away on March 7, 2015. He was born on September 19, 1936, in Dothan, AL. James graduated from Bay High School in Panama City in 1955. He retired from N. Goldring in Pensacola, owned and operated Warrington Bakery for over 12 years, owned his own courier business for the past 10 years, and at the time of his death was delivering medications for Thrifty Drug Store.
James was a member of Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola for the past 28 years where he drove the van for 22 years during the 10 year revival and he was the Man of the Year at his church in 2014.
James was preceded in death by his father, David Young Lewis and his grandchildren, Clarence Paul “CP” Lewis and James Lee Lewis.
Survivors include: his mother, Dorothy Doris (Jo) Lewis of Panama City; his wife of 28 years, Martha Lewis of Pensacola; his sons, Kirk Lewis (Kim) of Molino, Paul Lewis of Foley, and Mark Lewis (Cindy) of Pensacola; his daughter, Connie Currie of Thomasville, GA; his stepchildren, Dawn Ravert (Richard) of Panama City, Debra Christman (Roy) of Colorado Springs, CO, Diane Oglesbee of NM; and David Hockett of Pensacola; 20 grandchildren;13 great grandchildren who called him “Buddy”; and many close friends.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until memorial service begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Brownsville Assembly of God.
James was always known for his great sense of humor and ability to put a smile on everybody’s face, and will truly be missed by all.
Quinn Morgan Miller
March 11, 2015
Mr. Quinn Morgan Miller, age 67 of Flomaton passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at his home.
Mr. Miller was born in Brewton and spent his lifetime in the Flomaton area. He was retired from CSX Railroad and was a member of First Baptist Church of Flomaton. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father, Morgan William Miller.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Miller of Pineview, AL; wife, Mrs. Joyce Miller of Flomaton; daughters, Kellie (Leroy) Steele and Kristi Miller, both of Flomaton ; sister, Delores (Glenn) Johnson of Flomaton ; grandsons, Jackson Steele, John Miller Steel, Matthew Steele and Lee Steele.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dustin Stockstill and Dr. Jerry Keese officiating.
Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery, Brewton.
Pallbearers will be Chris Saxon, Chad Saxon, Tray Jackson, Pepi Daw, Morgan Johnson, Craig Turner, Willie Johnson and Christopher Rowland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Little, Robert Holt, Hayward Rowland, Louis Tharpe, Brent Smith, Ray Uptagraft, Ronnie Levins, Charles Smith, Larry Daw.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Quinn Miller Memorial Fund at Flomaton High School or Escambia County Bank.
Kathleen Anniece Gibson
March 11, 2015
Mrs. Kathleen Anniece Gibson, 58, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atmore.
Mrs. Gibson was a native of Pensacola and a life long resident of Atmore. Mrs. Gibson was a very loving and giving person. She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church. Her parents, Otis and Juanita Gibson and sister, Jenell Gibson preceded her in death.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph (Sonya) Salmons of Pace and Brian (Kristian) Culverhouse of Atmore; two daughters, Juanita (Tony) Carlton of Bay Minette and Carolyn Grym of Atmore; three brothers, Otis Clayton (Susan) Gibson of Walnut Hill, Andrew Len (Terryle) Gibson of Pace, and Joseph David (Judy) Gibson of Pace; sister, Sandra Gibson of Russellville, KY; nine grandchildren, Charlie, Dalton, Felisha, Eric, Savannah, Katee, Ashton, Natalee and Serenity and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 13, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Church with Rev. Martin Gehman officiating.
Burial will be at the Springhill Methodist Cemetery, Lenox, AL at 3 p.m.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 12, 2015, from 6-8 pm. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Joey Gibson, Brian Culverhouse, Shawn Gibson, Junior Nall, Dalton Nall and Gary Sanders.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Gibson and Donald Gibson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama
Novelle “Datchie” Floyd
March 11, 2015
Novelle “Datchie” Floyd age 93 of Jay, passed away in Milton on March 10, 2015.
Novelle was a lifelong resident of Jay and enjoyed attending services at Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend to those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Floyd, sisters Merle Lewis, Eloise Bradley, Lela Mae Nelson, and Hazel Rowell, brothers J.B Lewis and Oliver Lewis.
She is survived by Ben (Deborah) Floyd, grandchildren Kerry Lucas, Christian Grimes, and McKenzie Hawkins, and a very loving niece Lynette Johnson.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday March 12, 2015, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Jay with Brother Robert Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Frank Rowell, Mike Rowell, Willie Trawick, Buddy Bradley, Ken Lewis, and Shorty Floyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Phillips, Roger Floyd, Ben West, Jerry Rowell, and Ricky Ellis.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Pruitt Healthcare and Covenant Hospice.