Betty Marie Ray Condon
October 26, 2014
Betty Marie Ray Condon, 85 of Cantonment, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on October 21, 1929, in Casper, Wyoming to the late William and Myrtle Ray.
Betty worked as a floor nurse for many years in local hospitals along with managing several liquor stores. She loved to dance and had many, many friends. She never met a stranger. Betty met the “love of her life” Archie in 1955 while he was stationed in Denver, CO. Not long after they decided to marry in Raton, New Mexico on April 21, 1955. They spent 59 years of their lives together enjoying each other’s company. In recent years, Betty and Archie have been cared for by their loving daughter, Georgette who was the other light of Mrs. Betty Condon’s life.
She was preceded in death by her children, Ethel M. Carmichael and Floyd M. Condon; parents; two brothers, Col. Donald J. Ray and Bill D. Ray; one sister, Juanita Ray Browne.
Betty is survived by her husband of 59 years, Archie M. Condon; two daughters, Georgette (Dean) Harris of Cantonment and Carolyn M. Hensley of Oak Hills, CA; one son, Donald (Maureen) Condon of Shelburne, VT; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Betty will never be replaced or forgotten by any person who had the blessed chance to know her. There will forever be an empty spot in all of our hearts. Of all the things missed most it will be her “impatient attitude” and her will to never give up.
Graveside services were held Thursday, October, 23, 2014, at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dean Harris, Brandon Harris, Mike Kight, Toby Hobbs, Jason Bonifay and Ben Cartwright.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in charge of arrangements.
James Calvin Dannelley
October 26, 2014
Mr. James Calvin Dannelley, 83, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014, in Atmore.
Mr. Dannelley was a native of McCullough and a resident of Atmore for most of his life. Mr. Dannelley was an avid turkey hunter, loved Bluegrass music, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He loved his family very much. His parents, John and Minnie Dannelley; his wife of 25 years, Mary B. Dannelley; two brothers, Johnny Dannelley and Earl Dannelley; one sister, Yvonne Resperess; and granddaughter, Kimberly Wall Lofton, precede him in death.
He is survived by his four sons, John Calvin (Sandra) Dannelley of Poarch, Carl (Susan) Bowen of Atmore, Mike Bowen of Frisco City and Wayne (Maxine) Bowen of Bay Minette; two daughters, Rosmary Wall of Frisco City and Diane (Raymond) Lilley of Goodway; one brother, Pete Dannelley of Pensacola; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 26, 2014, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Pallbearers were Brian Wall, Blake Bowen, Kameron Bowen, Rusty Lilley, Logen Lilley and Vince Wall.
Honorary pallbearers were Terry Bowen, Dylan Wall, Fred Pruett, Donnie Lilley, James Roley, Nicholas Bowen and Rod Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Elmer C. Neal
October 25, 2014
Elmer C. Neal passed away October 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Mattie Lee Neal; and brother, Bill Neal.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Ruth; their son, Jason; grandson, Michael; and brother, Edgar. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart.
Elmer was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather as well as friend. He was a member of Cottage Hill UMC. Elmer proudly served his country in the US Army. He was well loved and respected by all who knew him. Elmer also loved and enjoyed his work family. His hobbies included woodworking, gardening and dirt track racing. He took great pride in his family and home. Elmer cut and milled the timber that was used in building his home. Elmer was a great problem solver no matter the issue. If anyone had a problem with a car, electrical, woodworking or anything else they turned to Elmer and he would find a solution.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Jimmy Cook officiating.
Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lois Killam
October 24, 2014
Mrs. Mary Lois Killam, age 88 of Century, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at D.W. Memorial Hospital in Brewton.
Mrs. Killam was born in Little Rock, AL and had been a long time member of the Century community where she was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt. Mrs. Killam was preceded in death by her parents, Riley and Annie Childress Glover; husband, Price Killam and her brother, Earl Glover.
She is survived by a son, Joe (Shelia) Fuller of Lottie, AL; daughter, Shelia Killam (Buddy) Trawick of Century; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at Flomaton Cemetery on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. with Bro. Delbert Reddick and Bro. Chris Pruitt officiating.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Charles Lindberg ‘Bill’ Crawley
October 24, 2014
Mr. Charles Lindberg ‘Bill’ Crawley, age 87 of Century, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at his home.
Mr. Crawley was born in Fish Pond, AL and was a lifetime member of the Century community. During his working years, he worked for St. Regis Paper Company in the wood yard. Mr. Crawley was a veteran, having served in the United States Army and a member of First Baptist Church of Century. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Dora Irene Findley Crawley, Sr.; brother, J.B. Crawley, Jr.; sisters, Ruby Jewel Yaden and Willene Taylor.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Hazel Bates Crawley of Century; sons, Steve Crawley of Century and Jeffrey (Cathy) Crawley of Byrneville; special nephew, James White; daughters, Charlotte (Glenn) Johnson of Flomaton; Cynthia Crawley (Terry) Owens of Flomaton; sisters, Betty Faye (Orria) Stuckey of Byrneville; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Nathan Crawley, Bro. David Boyd and Bro. Peter Crawley officiating.
Interment will follow in Catawba Cemetery in Keego, AL.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Johnson, John Crawley, Peter Crawley, Terrance ‘T.J.’ Owens, Nathan Crawley and Kyle Owens.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Rita Diane Croley
October 24, 2014
Ms. Rita Diane Croley, age 59 of Brewton, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
Ms. Croley was born in Century and had been a lifelong resident of the Flomaton and Century communities where she worked as a florist for 34 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Ms. Croley was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Mae Johnson; a sister, Glenda Mae Jerkins; and a nephew, Frankie “Trucker” Carnley, Jr.
She is survived by her father, Melvin Johnson of Jay; her special friend and companion, Billy Byrd of Brewton; a daughter, Melita (Lavon) White of Flomaton; a stepson, Greg Byrd of Atlanta, GA; a stepdaughter, Vonda (Malcolm) Buckhault of Atmore; grandchildren, Zac (Alex) White, Kegan White; step-grandchild, Maloire Buckhault; great-grandchild, Zhane White.
Funeral services were held on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dexter Trusdell officiating.
Interment was in Little Escambia Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers were Jeremy Lee, Larry Zangas, Ken Jernigan, Steve Stanton, Malett Rowland, Jeffery Lacy and Jason Lacy.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Mary Louise Brogden
October 24, 2014
Mary Louise Brogden, 72 of Atmore, passed away October 23, 2014, in Brewton. She was born on October 8, 1942, in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Juanita Carter Davison. She was a Registered Dietician, a member of the West Florida Dietetic Association and Mobile Dietetic Association. She was a graduate of Auburn University and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore. She was instrumental in organizing the City of Atmore National Day of Prayer events.
She is survived by her husband Judge Joseph B. Brogden of Atmore; son, Robert Judson and his wife, Nicole Gant Brogden of Lawrenceville, GA; grandchildren, Ayden and Seth Brogden; sisters, Pat Norman of Mount Airy, GA, and Lynn (Lee) VunKannon of Pace; nieces and nephews, Michael VunKannon, Laura Spitznagel and Heather Keen and one great-niece, Emery Keen.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 26, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Atmore with Rev. Deborah Bishop officiating.
A private inurnment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at 2:30 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church of Atmore.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Atmore or other churches or charities of your choice.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James T. Ward
October 21, 2014
James “Jamie” T. Ward was born May 1, 1966, and lost his life in a car accident on October 5, 2014. He as the 48-year old father of three and Poppi (grandfather) of three, a beloved husband and friend of many. He was born in Atmore but resided in Molino.
His favorite pastimes were hunting, fishing and college football. He loved all sports including softball which he played for over three years and was an avid Alabama football fan. ROLL TIDE! He was currently enrolled in a small engine class at Tate andd formally a driver for produce and appliance delivery. Jamie was a hard-working, joyful man who loved his family more than anything and would have done anything to protect them.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Ward; brother, Ronnie “Chicken” Ward; and grandparents, Tom and Winnie Ward.
Jamie is survived by his mother, Jean Ward; wife, Roxanne Ward; daughters, Carly Ward & Brandy Ishee; son Jacob Ward; three grandchildren, Hagen, Johnathan and Yazmin; brother, Donald “Pete” (Sharon) Ward; sisters, Debbie (Edward) Earwood, Darlene (Kenneth) Shaw; sister-in-law, Deirdre (Steve) Everett; mother-in-law, Betty Wade; uncles, Lonnie, Wayne and Willie Ward; aunt, Ruthie Neal; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm.. on Thursday, October 23, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
The family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made on behalf of his children, Carly and Jacob Ward to a fund at Regions Bank.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29 in Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Edward Carlton Abbott
October 20, 2014
Edward Carlton Abbott, 86 of Molino, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2014. Mr. Abbott was born on August 17, 1928 in Quintette, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Nicholson Abbott; his daughter, Faye Diane Abbott; and his step-father, Levi Schneider.
Carlton started a business career early in life by delivering newspapers as a young boy. After that, he briefly worked at the Pensacola Naval Air Station until fulfilling his dream of owning a grocery store. His grocery store business was a blessing to everyone in the Molino community and lasted for approximately 25 years.
Another dream of Carlton’s was to own a farm. This dream was also fulfilled and he farmed for many years. He worked hard and was a very successful and highly recognized farmer. Carlton was a member of the Masons for 50 years and many people called him the “Mayor of Molino”. His hobbies included camping and fishing. He was a champion at catching crappie fish.
Carlton is survived by his mother, Hattie Schneider; son, Bennett (Vivian) Abbott; daughter, Sandra (Larry) Enfinger; grandchildren, Shannon James, Mindy Smallwood, Courtney Abbott, Ryan (Alex) Abbott, and Kevin Enfinger; great-grandchildren, CJ Brackins, Morgan Brackins, Jonas James, Lilly Smallwood, Lexi Smallwood, and Caleb Abbott; step grandchildren, Sonja (Bryan) Johnson, Greg (Jennifer) Mosley, Christopher Mosley, and Michael Perry; 13 step great-grandchildren; and one step great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jimmy Cook, officiating.
Interment will follow at Aldersgate United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Abbott, Donnie Nicholson, Doug Pippins, Steve Nicholson, Jayson Ging, and Louis Tharp.
Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Sutton, Larry Meacham, Ed Nowlin, Bob Miller, Charles Barton, Harold Holder, and Marshall Fant.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Alvin Loren Larson
October 20, 2014
Alvin Loren Larson, 79, of Pensacola, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, at a local hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judy; children, Boyd (Allison) and Greg (Theresa); grandchildren, Katherine, Megan and Kirsten; stepchildren, Larue (Larry) Flack, Jimmy Pigott, Cynthia (Dan) Zenas, Billy (Rhonda) Pigott and Darlene (Bob) Curd; many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Alton and his sister, Janet.
Funeral services were held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South on Monday, October 20, 2014. Interment was at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.