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.
Richard Allan Roberts
October 20, 2014
Mr. Richard Allan Roberts, 52, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, in Columbus, GA.
Mr. Roberts was a native of Fairhope and a resident of Atmore and Bratt for most of his life. Mr. Roberts was in the FCF Association, former senior commander Royal Rangers Outpost 63, and employee at Holman Prison for 12 years and Escambia County Community Corrections for eight years. His parents, W.C. and Juanetta Roberts, precede him in death.
He is survived by the love of his life, Sandra Lynn Roberts of Atmore; one son, Derek Alexander Roberts of Pensacola; two daughters, Apryl Nicole (Barry) Roberts of McDavid and Ashley Denise Roberts of Bratt; three brothers, Marc Evan Roberts of Palm Springs, CA, Stormy (Tammy) Roberts of Dawsonville, GA and Chuck (Tammy) Roberts of Pace; two sisters, Cyndi Roberts (Jack) Padgett of Pace and Dodi Roberts (Scottie) Smith of Bratt; and four grandchildren, Franklin Fails, Jr., Jesse Fails, Lauren Olivia Ahern and Michael Ashton McGhee.
Funeral services were held Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Bratt Assembly of God with Rev. Rick Maharrey and Rev. Keith Lisenby officiating.
Pallbearers were Chad Cook, David Parish, Michael Roley, Keith Lisenby, Wayne Harris, Jack Kirkland and Todd Robinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Royal Rangers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Dorothy Janet Turner Whitaker
October 20, 2014
Dorothy Janet Turner Whitaker, 80 of Atmore, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014, in Pensacola. She was a homemaker, born in Luverne, AL, on August 30, 1934, to the late Alvin C. and Mary Lou Stallings Turner. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Atmore.
She is preceded in death by her siblings, Betty Leverette, Bobby A. Turner, and Ann Lawrence.
Survivors include two sons, Brent Whitaker, III of Biloxi, MS, Ken (Melanie) Whitaker of Acworth, GA; one daughter, Greer Hull of Decatur, AL; four grandchildren, Whitney Brown, Leslie Whitaker Keith, Morgan Hull and Brian Whitaker; one great-grandchild, Brayden Hood; and father and grandfather of her children, H.B. Whitaker Jr. of Atmore.
Services were held Saturday, October 18, 2014, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Leverette and Rev. Debora Bishop officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
James “Douglas” Emmons
October 20, 2014
James “Douglas” Emmons, 61 of Atmore, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2014, at his residence. He was a sheet rock installer, born in Escambia County, AL on October 14, 1953, to the late James Oliver and Helen Pauline Dunn Emmons.
Survivors include his children, Jamie Emmons, Kelly (Gilbert) Asiong, Keith (Ginger) Emmons, Kevin (Ashley) Emmons, Chad Emmons, Haley Emmons and Brandy Emmons; two sisters, Jeanette Johnson and Peggy (Ronnie) Lambert; 14 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; very special friends, Becky and Doug Rolin.
Services were held Saturday, October 18, 2014, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thuel Pearson officiating.
Interment was in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Allen Walls, Tommy Morrow, Anthony Rolin, Rodney Johnson, James Taylor and J.W. Timothy.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Ruby Parker Huggins
October 20, 2014
Ruby Parker Huggins, 91, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of Molino and had served 27 years in the Escambia County School Transportation Department.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mose and Effie Perry; first husband, Comer Parker; children, Theresa Mobley and Wayne Parker; three sisters; and one grandson.
She is survived by her husband, Luther Huggins; daughter, Gloria (Eddie) White; sister, Shirley (Nick) Black; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial will follow in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn Walker
October 20, 2014
Carolyn Walker, 73, of Cantonment went home to be with her Lord on October 18, 2014.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Frances Sprayberry; and sister, Sarah Nellums.
She is survived by Theodore Walker, her best friend and loving husband of 43 years. She is also survived by her children, Pam Atiabi, with her children and grandchildren, Brenda Garrett, with her children and grandchildren, Fran Simpson, with her children and grandchildren, Karen Shepley, with her children and grandchildren, Larren and Mike Truitt, with their children and grandchildren, and Lesley Cardenas, with her children and grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Betty Scenna and Renee Parker.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial will follow in Cottage Hill UMC Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2014.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.