Daniel Douglas Nelson, Sr.
April 6, 2015
Mr. Daniel Douglas Nelson, Sr. age 70, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, in a Dumas, Arkansas hospital. Mr. Nelson was born in Brewton and had been a resident of Jay prior to moving to Arkansas. He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Isabel Nelson; and sister, Mary Agnes Nelson.
He is survived by two sons, Daniel (Becki) Nelson, Jr. of Flomaton and Mack (Karen) Nelson of Pinellas, FL; two daughters, Kathy Marie Nelson of Appleton, AL, and Faith Nelson of Nebraska; three brothers, Tommy (Katie) Nelson of Brewton, Anthony Dewitt (Yong Cha) Nelson of Pensacola, and Lawrence Earl (Shirley) Nelson of Brewton; two sisters, Ruby Jean Davis of Gonzalez, and Elizabeth Sue (Wayne) Horton of Jay; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services to be announced.
Gerald Thomas Hagan
April 6, 2015
Mr. Gerald Thomas Hagan, age 68 of Century, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at his home.
Mr. Hagan was a native and lifetime member of the Century community where he worked for Exxon as a maintenance foreman. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. Mr. Hagan was of the Baptist faith and is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lewis and Ruth Inez Brigham Hagan and brother, Donald Hagan.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susan J. Hagan of Century; son, Scotty Hagan of Century; brothers, Robert (Patricia) Hagan of Milton, Floyd (Linda) Hagan of Flomaton, Earl (Sue) Hagan of Century; sister, Judy (David) Webb of Molino; grandchildren, Delaney Hagan and Ian Hagan.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Harold Brown officiating.
Internment will be in McCurdy Cemetery in Century.
Pallbearers will be Josh Webb, Michael Hagan, Daniel Hagan, Greg Hagan, Glen Reid, Todd Burkett and Jeff Fischer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Sims, Billy Campbell, Roy Chancery, Jerry Fischer, Sr., Floyd Calloway.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
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.