Joe Rex Chandler
May 3, 2024
Joe Rex Chandler, age 82, of Flomaton, AL passed away on May 2, 2024 in Brewton, AL.
He was born on April 12, 1942 in Coosa County, AL to Denver and Boncile Galloway
Chandler. He was a longtime member of Atmore Baptist Temple and the owner/operator
of J & J Janitorial Services. Joe’s smile was contagious and he never met a stranger. He is
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eva Jewel Smith Chandler; his sons, Terry
Chandler and Tim Chandler, and his siblings, Dykes Chandler, Jerry Chandler and Jean
Bragg.
He is survived by his daughter, Tonya (Tim) Lee; his stepchildren, Joey (Angel) Lister,
Michelle Hammonds, and Alisa (Kenny) Pierce; his daughter-in-law, Melanie Chandler;
twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral
Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Odom officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill
Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 5, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m.
at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Charles Edward Barton
May 2, 2024
Charles Edward Barton, 83, of Molino, Florida, passed away April 21, 2024. He was born in Greenville, Alabama on July 29, 1940 to Willard and Lenora Barton. He was married to Jean Barton for 60 years. Charles worked in the paper making industry at St. Regis and Champion. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church, and had a passion for freshwater fishing, gardening, camping, and serving others.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Barton; father, Willard Barton; and mother, Lenora Barton.
He is survived by his daughter, Renae Roberson (Jerry); grandson, Jarred Roberson (Bridget Floyd); brothers, Roy Barton (Judy) and James Barton (LaRelda); and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Highland Baptist Church Cemetery Fund (6240 HWY 95A North, Molino, FL 32577).
Services for Charles Edward Barton will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 at Highland Baptist Church. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by the service at 12:00 noon. Reverend Jerry Roberson will be officiating. Charles will be laid to rest at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery following the service.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
James Herman Sanders
May 1, 2024
James Herman Sanders, age 79, of Atmore, AL passed away on April 29. 2024 in Bay Minette, AL. He was born on April 29, 1945 in Cantonment, FL to Norvell Lee and Rosa Lee King Sanders. He was the owner and operator of Sanders Sandblasting and Painting, and Lock-Out Auto. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Larry Sanders, Wayne Sanders, Betty Lee, Joe Sanders and Roger Sanders.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Diane Davis Sanders; his sons, James Chad (Dee) Sanders of Rocky Head, AL and Harold Brad Sanders of Atmore, AL; his sister, Gail Calhoun of Ozark, AL and his grandchildren, Harold Bradley Sanders, II, Blake J. Sanders and Shelby Noele Sanders.
A family gathering will be held at a later date.
Larry Wayne Garrett
May 1, 2024
Larry Wayne Garrett, 68, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. He was born to William and Marjorie Garrett on July 27, 1955.
A native and life-long resident of Escambia County Florida, Larry had a reputation for his strong work ethic and his love of fishing on the river. He valued hard work and honesty, and modeled that every day. Larry enjoyed gardening with his wife and made family his priority, taking in two grandchildren, Johnathan and Sandra, who he loved joking with, always having a story ready to spread laughter.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 46 years, Genevia Garrett; children, Allen (Corrie) Garrett, (Smyrna, TN), Jennie (Tony) Embley,(Atmore, AL), William “Hank” Garrett (Bratt, FL), Christy (Zach) Yuhasz (Loxley, AL), and Lisa Garrett (Century, FL); grandchildren, Johnathan, Sandra, Chloe, Hanna, Alex, Taylor, Paige, Sara, Ashley and Tony Jr; Two great grandchildren; sisters, Ann, Karen, and Pansy; brothers, Danny (Hoppy), Mike (Bubba), James, Charles and Richard.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, (1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL 32533).
Flowers and/or memorial contributions to Larry’s wife, Genevia, are equally welcome.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Jessie Dwayne Powell
May 1, 2024
Jessie Dwayne Powell, 79 years old, passed away on April 29, 2024. He was born on April 2, 1945 in Charleston, SC to Jessie and Janie David Powell. He graduated from East Clarendon High School in Turbeville, SC. He served in the United States Air Force with two tours of duty in Vietnam and was a totally disabled Veteran. He is a retired VP and General Manager from G.H. Skipper Inc. A member with Board of Directors for Escambia River Electric Coop., Past Master Carney Lodge #549, Atmore, AL, Past President of Walnut Hill, FL Ruritan Club and Past President of Bratt/Davisville Water System.
He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father; younger brother, Freddie Roland Powell; sister, Cecelia Beasley; first wife, Betty Sue Kirby Powell; wife, Connie Lee Powell and daughter in law, Shamim Powell.
He is survived by his three children: Dwayne Powell of Pensacola, FL, Christopher Powell (Michelle) of Milton, FL and Melissa Powell of Pensacola, FL; four stepchildren: Lee Delmar of Walnut Hill, FL, Mark Delmar (Sharon) of Atmore, AL, Suzanne Delmar Fordham (James) of Huntsville, AL, and Samantha Delmar Hubbard (Todd) of Nokomis, AL; two sisters, Barbara Ann Surette and Elizabeth (Libby) Jackson; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Melvin officiating. A Masonic Service and Military Honors will be conducted.
Graveside services will be held Monday, May 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery at Pensacola Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Larry Paul Riley
May 1, 2024
Larry Paul Riley, 66, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away at West Florida Hospital on April 17, 2024. Larry was born in Danville, Pennsylvania on November 28, 1957 to June DeFord and Warren (Rex) Riley. He attended Apollo High School in Arizona.
Larry married Rene’ Dean, and together they had two children, Christopher and Sean. He worked as a Military Police in the United States Air Force. He retired to work as a maintenance worker and he enjoyed participating in coin collecting, metal detecting, painting, fishing, cooking and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and June Riley; and sister Carol.
Larry is survived by his wife Rene’ of 46 years; sons Christopher (Rachel) and Sean (Sonya); grandchildren, Anthony, Kaitlyn, Samantha, Alison, Benjamin and Amber; brother, Garry (Lisa) Riley.
Memorial service will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida, 32533 on April 23, 2024 at 3:00PM.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Jack Ray
April 29, 2024
Mr. Jack Ray, age 70, passed away, Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Mobile, AL. He was a member of My Father’s Vineyard. He worked as a diesel mechanic for many years.
Mr. Ray loved his family. In his past time, he enjoyed piddling and working on cars. He enjoyed going to drag races especially the time he got to spend with his family. He grew up in the Robinsonville community before moving to Castleberry the past 26 years.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Lee (Annie Ruth Sanspree) Ray.
He is survived by his one son, Josh (Holly) Ray, of Pensacola, FL; one daughter, Jennifer (Russell) Smith, of Vancleave, MS; one brother, Johnny (Charlene) Ray, of Canoe, AL; one sister, Judy (Jack) Taylor, of Ocala, FL; five grandchildren, Gracie Smith; Eli Smith; Haleigh Dove; Haley Smeltzer, Brooklyn Ray; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 12:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Robert McLaney officiating.
Burial will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday May 3, 2024 from 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Russell Smith, Brent Glass, Copelan Glass, Jeremy Ray, Eli Smith, and Trevor Glass.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Claxton, Rusty Glass, and John Swift.
In lieu of flowers family request donations can be made to; Home of Grace Chapel 14200 Jericho Rd. Vancleave, MS; 39565.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, Atmore, Alabama, is in charge of all arrangements
Isabelle V. Steffen
April 28, 2024
Isabelle V. Steffen (Douglass), age 84, passed away Thursday April 25, 2024 in Jay, FL. She was born May 8, 1939 in Lafayette, IN, to the late Harold Legg and Laura Hughes. She attended Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church in Bratt, Fl. She enjoyed traveling, shopping and spending time with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father Harold Legg, mother Laura McCabe Hughes, husband Richard Douglass, son-in-law Jeffrey Lane, and grandson Jeffrey Lane II.
Isabelle is survived by her children, Terri West, Steve Maquire, Angela (John) Harper, Karen Lane, Kristine (Randy) Valandingham, Daniel (Anna) Douglass; 14 grandchildren, Nicholas (Elizabeth) Harper, Jason Lane, Joshua (Jessica) Harper, Jessica (Robert) Musil, Matthew (Ashley) Lane, Robbie (Tiffany) Valandingham, Ashley (Preston) Gay, Roderick (Emily) Valandingham, Melissa (Bryan) Materas, Ruben (Holly) Valandingham, Isabella Valandingham, Amelia Douglass, Gretchen Douglass; 30 great grandchildren, Alicia, Nicholas II, Zachary, Madisen, Alice, Phoenix, Sarah, Lucius, Eben, Tristen, Clive, Nora, Graham,Greta, Ellie, Carson, Kylie, Brayden, Ryder, Landon, Easton, Noah, Natalie, Jacob, Jessa, Haylee, Kenzie, Paisley, Korragan, Emma Grace; along with 7 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters Wilma Spackman, Betty (Darrell) McClain.
A small memorial service will be held for the church family on Sunday April 28, 2024 at 2pm at Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church in Bratt, FL. On May 4, 2024 at 5pm a memorial service will be held at Milton Shealy Funeral Home in Batesburg, SC where Isabelle was a resident for over 20 years.
The family would like to thank the Vistas Hospice group of Florida and Jay Hospital for the excellent care they gave to their love one.
Travis Randolph Lowry, Sr.
April 25, 2024
Travis Randolph Lowry, Sr. passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 75. He was owner/operator of Atmore Diesel Service and was known nationally for his diesel mechanic skills. He loved to barter his services to help those less fortunate. He was an avid hunter and conservationist. Travis was a humble man who loved to help those in need and he loved his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Cassie Lowry; six brothers, Clifton Lowry, H. H. Lowry (Buggs), Boss Lowry, John Lowry, Nathan Lowry, and Albert Lowry; and one great-grandchild, Byron Buck Sexton.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Charlotte Lowry; three sons, Steven (Eleanor) Livings of Cantonment, FL, Randy Travis (Stacey) Lowry, Jr. of Brewton, AL. and Dereck Lowry of Brewton, AL; two daughters, Shennon Lambeth of Flomaton, AL. and Melinda Lowry of Brewton, AL; three brothers, Sammy (Jeanette) Lowry of Jay, FL, Curt (Lavelle) Lowry of Jay, FL. and Frank (Melinda) Lowry of Jay, FL; five sisters, Martha (Bobby) Boutwell of Jay, FL, Sandy Holt of Flomaton, AL, Elaine (Tim) Fendley of Milton, FL, Mary (Troy) Baggett of Brewton, AL. and Debbie (David) Walther of Jay, FL; 11 grandchildren, Colt, Dakota, Cody, Emily, Logan, Jill, Houston, William, Savannah, Trevor and Sam; eight great-grandchildren, Carson, Raylin, Rayne, Kai, Samuel, Steven, Rye, and Emerlee; a special sister-in-law, Sharon (Belva) Thompson, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Services will be announced at a later time.
Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Wayne Garrett
April 23, 2024
Larry Wayne Garrett, 68, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. He was born to William and Marjorie Garrett on July 27, 1955.
A native and life-long resident of Escambia County Florida, Larry had a reputation for his strong work ethic and his love of fishing on the river. He valued hard work and honesty, and modeled that every day. Larry enjoyed gardening with his wife and made family his priority, taking in two grandchildren, Johnathan and Sandra, who he loved joking with, always having a story ready to spread laughter.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 46 years, Genevia Garrett; children, Allen (Corrie) Garrett, (Smyrna, TN), Jennie (Tony) Embley,(Atmore, AL), William “Hank” Garrett (Bratt, FL), Christy (Zach) Yuhasz (Loxley, AL), and Lisa Garrett (Century, FL); grandchildren, Johnathan, Sandra, Chloe, Hanna, Alex, Taylor, Paige, Sara, Ashley and Tony Jr; Two great grandchildren; sisters, Ann, Karen, and Pansy; brothers, Danny (Hoppy), Mike (Bubba), James, Charles and Richard.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, (1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL 32533).
Flowers and/or memorial contributions to Larry’s wife, Genevia, are equally welcome.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted witharrangements.