Charles Kevin Ware
January 15, 2014
Charles Kevin Ware, age 43, passed away Tuesday January 14, 2014, in Atmore after a battle with cancer. Kevin was a resident of Vinegar Bend, AL, and had previously resided in Atmore and Ft. Walton Beach. He and his wife had owned and operated the Gulf Coast Painting Company in Gulf Shores. He was also a coin dealer and an avid coin collector.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Warren and Hermione Ware of Atmore and Braxton and Anzelene Stringer of Tampa.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Tracey Wooten Ware; two daughters, Taylor and Courtney Ware; parents, Charles Ware of Atmore and Sandra Walters of Tampa; aunt, Janice Ware of Atmore and great aunts and uncles, Leah Ware Trawick of Milton Herman (Buddie) and Ethel Lowery of Pensacola, Ralph and Barbara Stephens of Tampa, and Fred and Sylvia Witty of Tampa.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore with Rev. Dale H. Vining, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. until the service time at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The family has requested that those who wish can make a donation to the American Cancer Society, in Kevin’s memory, in lieu of flowers.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jeanette Carnley
January 15, 2014
Jeanette Carnley, 83, of Pensacola, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 15, 2014. Jeanette was born in McCullough, AL, to Asa and Evie Wiggins. She was known and loved by many as Mama Carnley from Carnley’s Bar-B-Que where they raised their family of eight children. To have known Mama Carnley, was to love her.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her husband, Leanell Carnley; son, Gary Leanell Carnley; daughter, Brenda Blackmon; a special friend, Larry Averett and many other family members.
Jeanette is survived by Darlene (Tommy) Havard, Diane (Jerry) Gay, Sue Wyatt, Sheila Carnley, Deborah (Jay) Davis, Sharon (Harry) Creger, Wayne Blackmon and Charlotte (Larry) Dennis.
Jeanette had 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Carol) Wiggins and sister, Laura Richburg.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home Saturday, January 18, 2014, from noon until 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service immediately following at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Gene Hudson and Reverend Jason Adams officiating. Interment will take place at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery in Molino.
Faith Chapel Funderal Home, 1000 Hwy 29 S, Cantonment, is in charge of arrangements.
Lorraine Gudrun Brown
January 15, 2014
Mrs. Lorraine Gudrun Brown, 63, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014, in Eight Mile, AL.
Mrs. Brown was a native of Cobleskill, NY, and has resided in Perdido, AL, for the past 20 years. Mrs. Brown was an avid reader, writer, knitter and crafts person. Her parents, John and Eleanor Brown, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her four sons, Derek (Cathy) Larkin of Perdido, AL, Shane (Sandra) Brown of Foley, Joshua (Tamara) Law of Pensacola, and Brion (Heaven) Hillman of Bay Minette; one brother, Russell Brown of Atmore; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Friday, January 17, 2014, at 6 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Wanda Hadley officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangement, Atmore, Alabama.
Carlton Wayne Roberson
January 13, 2014
Mr. Carlton Wayne Roberson, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014, in Atmore.
Mr. Roberson was a native of Nokomis, FL and a life long resident of Nokomis, AL. Mr. Roberson was a member and Deacon of the New Life Baptist Church. His parents, Lloyd and Myrtle Roberson precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Joyce Roberson of Nokomis, AL; two sons, Wayne Roberson and Ken (Tina) Roberson all of Nokomis, AL; one daughter, Gayle Nall of Perdido; one brother, Carl (Betty) Roberson of Deer Park, TX; two sisters, Joyce Samson of Slidell, LA and Joann (David) Hester of Atmore; five grandchildren, Dustin Nall, Cody Nall, Meagon Roberson, Brett Roberson and Taylor Roberson and one great-grandchild, Coltyn Nall.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. John Montalvo officiating.
Burial will follow at the Antioch Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Richardson, Arnold Thomaston, Brian Aaron, Wilson Palmer, Bill Paulson and Chris Gibbs.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Rodney Ronald Gajewski
January 13, 2014
Rodney Ronald Gajewski “Big Daddy”, 47, of Gulf Breeze (Midway) died January 5, 2014 after a short illness. He was a native of Detroit, MI.
During his professional career, he worked as a firefighter for Midway Fire District, South Walton Fire District, Sacred Heart Health System/Air Heart, Atlantic Life Flight, Escambia County EMS, Broward County Fire and presently was a paramedic with Life Guard Ambulance.
He attended Coastline Calvary Chapel Church in Midway.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Cheri Lee Lynch.
Survivors include: his wife, Kelly Gajewski; two sons, Justin Gajewski and Jonathan Provenzono; mother, Claire Gajewski; two sisters, Suzanne (Richard)Walcheck and Sheela Cooper; three step-daughters, Sarah Beargie, Mary Beth Beargie, and Katie Beargie; two step-sons, James Beargie and Michael Beargie; one step-brother, Jay Gajewski; nephews, Brad Jackson, Shawn Tobin, and Brian Ragland; and nieces, Heather Bolin, Jennifer Ragland, Claire Stark and Hayley Cooper; and extended family.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held from 12 noon until funeral service begins at 2:00 p.m., all on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Coastline Calvary Chapel Church in Midway. Pastor John Spencer will officiate with full first responder honors.
First responders will serve as active and honorary pallbearers.
Dewey Hollingsworth
January 13, 2014
Mr. Dewey Hollingsworth, 82, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014, in Atmore.
Mr. Hollingsworth was a native of Nokomis, FL and a life long resident of Nokomis, AL. Mr. Hollingsworth attended the Nokomis Baptist Church. Mr. Hollingsworth received over 20 awards including Highest Distinguished Dairyman of America, Florida Department of Agriculture for quality milk production and Master Dairyman of Alabama.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Hall Hollingsworth of Nokomis, AL; one daughter, Sharon Hollingsworth (Ronnie) Rose of Nokomis, AL; three brothers, Martin (Winfred) Hollingsworth of Bratt, Winston (Marie) Hollingsworth of Huntsville, AL and Marvin (Nettie) Hollingsworth of Atmore; three sisters, Dorothy (Arthur Ray) McKenzie of Nokomis, AL, Melba (Donnie) Cook of Nokomis, FL and Donna (James) Godwin of Huntsville; four grandchildren, Jason Williams, Julie Williams (Robby) Cale, Amanda Rose (Robby) Mills and Jessica Rose (Chad) Morgan and nine great-great children, Savannah Cale, Noah Cale, Blake Cale, Haleigh Cale, Ashleigh Cale, BreAnna Rose, Cameron Rose, Cheyene Rose and Jewel Rose.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Hill and Rev. Randy Hollingsworth officiating.
Burial will follow at the Nokomis Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Norville Miller, Daryl Miller, Russell Hollingsworth, Randy Hollingsworth, Wayne Hubbard and Frank Williams.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Seaborn Chavers, Sr.
January 12, 2014
Mr. Seaborn Chavers, Sr., 77, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014, in Jay.
Mr. Chavers was a native of Cottage Hill and had resided in Christian Home for the past 37 years. Mr. Chavers attended the Bratt Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. Bruce Chavers and mother, Gladys Chavers, three brothers, Mallory Chavers, Melvin Chavers and Raymond Chavers; two sisters, Elsie Adams and Ethel Chavers; and one son, Gerald Van Chavers.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Gail Chavers of Christian Home; one son, Seaborn (Debbie) Chavers, Jr. of TN; two daughters, Forest (Wayne) Barber of Texas and Belinda (Morris) Norman of Texas; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Theron Collingsworth and Rev. John Fillingim officiating.
Burial will follow at the Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday, January 13, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Michael Fillingim, Aaron Fillingim, Cameron Fillingim, Dustin Rector, Blake Barnes and Raymond Peebles.
Honorary pallbearer will be Byron Cook.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Leo Nathaniel Luker
January 11, 2014
Bro. Leo Nathaniel Luker, Jr., 67, of Atmore, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014, at his residence. He was a second generation owner/operator of Luker & Sons. He was born March 30, 1946, in Atmore to the late Leo N. and Luverne Gates Luker,Sr. He was a pastor for 32 years and was the Pastor of Poarch Baptist Church for 21 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steve Luker.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Steadham Luker, two sons, Leo (Barbara) Luker, III and Jonathan (Jennifer) Luker; one daughter, Ashley (Derrek) Wilson, all of Atmore; one sister, Rheada (Jimmy) Dukes of Loxley; and four grandchildren, Lauren Wilson, Blake Luker, Dillian Crutchfield, and Noah Luker.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dexter Truesdell and Rev. Jimmy Dukes officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Carol Hall
January 10, 2014
Carol Hall, 85, a long-time resident of Molino, passed away January 8, 2014, in Atmore. Mrs. Hall loved gardening and growing flowers. Early in her life she enjoyed ballroom dancing and was also an avid bowler. She was active in the PTA and also in the Eastern Star.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Walton and Nellie Chapman; husband, Russell Hall and brother, James Chapman.
She is survived by her son, Glynn (Joyce) Hall; three grandchildren: Charla (Leonzo) Hall-Alvarado, Lacy Smith and Christina (Josh) Smyth; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Ida Welch; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Cantonment on Saturday, January 11, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until services begin at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Ronnie Hall will be officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Annie L. Smith
January 10, 2014
Annie L. Smith, age 90, of Molino, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014. Annie was a member of Highland Baptist Church for over 60 years where she was a member of WMU. She worked in the school cafeteria at Molino High School and was a babysitter for many years. She was a member of the Homemaker’s Club.
Annie is preceded in death by her parents, Reuben Robert & Bessie Lee Manning; husband of 62 years, Houston L. Smith and 12 siblings.
She is survived by her sister, Bessie Mae Brooks of Pensacola; brother, Albert (Sarah) Manning of Montgomery, AL and 13 nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place Monday, January 13, 2014, from12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church.
Funeral services will take place Monday, January 13, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Calhoun officiating.
Interment will follow at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.