Betty Cook Tolin
December 24, 2013
Mrs. Betty Cook Tolin, 68, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2013, in McCullough.
Mrs. Tolin was a native of Atmore and has resided in McCullough for the past 35 years. Mrs. Tolin was retired from Vanity Fair after 30 years of service.
Her husband, Leon Tolin; son, Ricky Tolin and her parents, James and Sue Cook precede her in death.
She is survived by her two sons, Tony Scott of McCullough and James (Teresa) Scott of McCullough; two daughters, Diane (Author Thrower) Chapman of Poarch and Sonja Norton of Lubbock, TX; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 27, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel with Rev. Otis Thames officiating.
Burial will follow at the McCullough Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 26, 2013, from 6 p.m.until 9 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be James Scott II, Bobby McCall, Dewitt Roley, Mac McMillan, Charles Ferrell and Don White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Radio Rolin and James Tolin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Roger Earl Lewis
December 23, 2013
Roger Earl Lewis, 57, of Jay, passed away on December 19, 2013. Earl was born June 27, 1956, in Brewton, to Oliver and Bonnie (Petty) Lewis. He graduated from Jay High School in 1974 and from Pensacola Junior College in 1985 with a degree in Industrial Technology. On August 19, 1977 he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Dianne Shell Lewis in Jay. He was an instrument mechanic with International Paper for 27 years. Family was most important in his life. He spent his time passing on his passion for sports to his grandson, Braden. He loved being outdoors, hunting, and most of all loving his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Bonnie Lewis of Jay.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dianne Shell Lewis; his children, Trent Lewis (Amelia Weekley) of Milton, Cassie Lewis Odahowski (Peter) of Orlando, his grandson Braden Lewis of Milton; his sisters Joan Eddy, Janice Lee (Bobby), Elizabeth Taylor; his brothers, James Lewis (Doris), and Ken Lewis (Gloria); his loving parents-in law, Huston and Gwendolyn Shell, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, Chuck Taylor, Blake Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Austin Lewis, Robby Lee, and Jeremy Odom.
Honorary pallbearers will be his friends Dave Dunn, Jack Brooks, Dennis Medlock, and Scott Jeudevine.
Services were held at the Jay First Baptist Church, Monday, December 23. Reverend Chip Fox and Reverend Earle Greene officiated the service.
Burial was at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Jay First Baptist Building Fund or to the American Diabetes Association.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Estelle Chancery
December 23, 2013
Mrs. Lois Estelle Chancery, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013, in Robertsdale.
Mrs. Chancery was a native of Mobile and a resident of Perdido for the past 52 years. Mrs. Chancery was a floral designer for 25 years in Atmore and she attended the Splinter Hill Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. Hastings; sister, Fay Braley; and brother, Howard Hastings, Sr.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Chancery of Perdido; one daughter, Terri (Mike) Dawson of Perdido; one brother, Ronald Hastings of West Virginia; one sister, Glenda Hastings of Bay Minette; one grandson, Wesley Rabren of Perdido; three step-granddaughters, April Rabren of Virginia and Jessie Tyson and Amanda Wiles both of Auburn; four great-grandchildren, Aaron Tyson, Jacob Wiles, Alyssa & Aleigha Long; children she raised, Chasity Eady, Angie Amos, Abby Baggett and Crystal Hadley Stabler.
Funeral services will be held at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Angelo Thomley and Sister Thursa Long officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bryars-McGill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 24, 2013, from 9:30 am until service time at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Amos, Blaine Shiver, Marty Wilson, Richard Long, Michael Thomley and Mark Thomley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Josh Thomley.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mark Taylor Chafin
December 23, 2013
Mack Taylor Chafin, 72 of Perdido, passed away Saturday December 21, 2013, at his residence. He was a truck driver, born in Perdido on August 31, 1941 to the late James Horace and Sally Elizabeth Coleman Chafin. He was a member of the Pine Grove Freewill Baptist church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Shelia Diane Chafin.
Survivors include two sons, Glenn David Chafin of Perdido and Jeff (Melisa) Chafin of Spanish Fort; three sisters, Gwen Stewart, Melba Cenarich, and Patsy Presley all of Perdido; grandchildren, Sybil, Jasmin, Cheyenne, Riley, Kambri, Kyle, Austin and Lane; great-grandchildren, Braden, Kendon, Charleigh, Carter and Kaylie and numerous other family and friends.
Services will be Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Pine Grove Freewill Baptist church with Bro. Stoney Daw officiating.
Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Pine grove Freewill Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Marcie Brewton Morgan
December 21, 2013
Marcie Brewton Morgan, age 42 of Atmore, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013, in Atmore. She was a homemaker, born in Atmore on May 16, 1971, to John and Elaine Shirley Brewton.
Survivors are her husband, Richard “Ricky” Morgan; her parents, John and Elaine Brewton; four sons, Ryan Linam, Nolin Linam, Blake (Fonlia) Morgan, and Hunter Morgan; four daughters Gabbie Linam, Claire Linam, Addison Morgan and Caylin Dowden; one brother, Ken (Jennifer) Brewton; one sister, Lynn Rhodes; two grandchildren, Brantley Morgan and Levi Morgan, all of Atmore.
Services will be Monday, December 23, 2013, at noon from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron McGhee officiating. Interment will follow in Huxford Baptist Cemetery, in Huxford, AL.
Family will receive friends, Monday, December 23, 2013 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until noon.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Major Coleman
December 21, 2013
Mr. Major Coleman, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013, in Atmore.
Mr. Coleman was a native of Evergreen, Alabama and has resided in Atmore for the past 53 years. Mr. Coleman was a very loving, devoted, caring husband and provider for 56 years and also a loving and devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be remembered and cherished forever. Mr. Coleman was retired from Swift Lumber Company after 15 years of service. His son, Major Ren Coleman, Jr. and a daughter, Wanda Jean Coleman precede him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Willernese Gates Coleman of Atmore; one daughter, Judy Coleman (Mike) Capello; four brothers, Cecil Coleman and Obie Coleman both of Atmore, Curtis Coleman and Don Coleman both of Atlanta; four sisters, Christine Cormier of Atmore, Nancy Helsabeck of Seattle, WA, Minnie Ruth (Willie) English of Walnut Hill and Jean (Jerry) Searcy of Atmore; two grandchildren, Stacey (Ronald) Stabler of Pensacola and Crystal (Matt) Moye of Atmore; and three great-grandchildren, Madelynn, Hunter and Abbie Grace Moye.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 23, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel with Rev. Carl Roake and Rev. Alan Chace officiating.
Burial will follow at the Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 22, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Koty Crews, Daniel English, Bill English, Ricky Coleman, Tony Coleman and Adam Coleman.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jamie Coleman, Bobby Stacey, Curt Coleman, Mike Capello and Ronald Stabler.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Margie Kelly Adams
December 21, 2013
Mrs. Margie Kelly Adams, 82, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013, in Century.
Mrs. Adams was a native and life long resident of Flomaton. Mrs. Adams was a LPN at the Century Hospital; she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She attended the Flomaton Church of Christ.
Her husband of 60 years Leemond F. Kelly and a great-granddaughter, Faith White precede Mrs. Adams in death.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred Adams of Flomaton; one son, Charles William “Billy” (Anita Faye) Kelly of Flomaton; one daughter, Karen D. (Larry) White of Flomaton; six grandchildren, Angie (George) Gordon, Kelli (Ronnie) Hammond, Ben (Stacey) White, Kim (Adam) Porter, DeeDee (Russell) Holland and Lisa (Chad) Grant and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday, December 23, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at the Flomaton Church of Christ with Minister Pete Davis and Minister Billy Lambert officiating.
Burial will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 22, 2013, from 4-7 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Logan Walston, Hayden Hammond, Pat Jarvis, Guy Waller, Speedy Nelson and Ron McDaniel. Honorary Pallbearers will be Udell Sheffield, Mike Sims, Ellis Blair, Steve Stanton and Joe Brantley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Robert “Bobby” Nolen
December 18, 2013
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Nolen, 71, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Jay.
Mr. Nolen was a native and lifelong resident of Bluff Springs. Mr. Nolen rode for Toys for Tots and was an oil field work superintendent. He attended the Faith Bible Baptist Church. His father, Ray Nolen and his mother and dad, Birdie Mae and Allen Peterson, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jeane Nolen of Bluff Springs; three sons, Jeff Nolen of Century, Greg (Denise) Nolen of Jay and Tony (Sue) Nolen of Byrneville; two brothers, Roy Nolen, Jr. of Fairhope and Donnie Peterson of Pensacola; and three grandchildren, Olivia Nolen, Seth Nolen and Ryder Nolen.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 20, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Burial will follow at the Crary Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Joe Daniel, Marcus Godwin, Jerry Davis, Bobby Chancery, Gene Chancery and Chuck Baldwin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gene Driskell and Jimmy Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Cora Annette Cobb
December 18, 2013
Miss Cora Annette Cobb, 80, formally of Cobbtown, passed away on December 16, 2013.
Miss Annette was attending Cora Baptist Church. She retired from Monsanto in 1988. She enjoyed reading, fishing, and all kinds of crafts from crocheting to quilting and was very good at everything she did. She also had a love for music. Miss Annette was the family’s rock and was a loving sister and mother to all of her family. She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Flora Cobb; sisters, Nellie Valentine and Pauline Smith and brother, Richard Cobb.
She is survived by her sister, Hazel Simmons; brother, Gerald (Shirley) Cobb; brother-in-law, Dawson Smith; sister-in-law, Janell Cobb and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Brother LaDon Hall officiating services.
Burial will follow at Cobbtown Holiness Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be her nephews.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice of West Florida, all doctors and concerned friends that showed their love, support, and care during our time of need.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Delano “Dodie” Grant
December 16, 2013
Mr. Delano “Dodie” Grant, 80, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Atmore.
Mr. Grant was a native of Pleasant Grove and a lifelong resident of Atmore. Mr. Grant was a mechanic, farmer, avid deer hunter and fisherman. He attended the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. His wife, Annie Rae Grant; a grandson, Jeremy D. McNeil; and two brothers, Winston Grant and Wendell Grant precede him in death.
Survivors include his daughter, Wanda (Donny) McNeil of Atmore; one brother, Donald Ray (Faye) Grant of McDavid; five sisters, Mabeth Avery of Texas, Martha Peacock of Atmore, Dartha (James) Turner of Atmore, Glenda (Tommy) Fields of Barnett Crossroad and Judy (Roy) Smith of Atmore; one grandchild, Jonathan McNeil of Atmore; and four great-grandchildren, Jaecobey McNeil, Joshua McNeil, Brantley McNeil and Jada McNeil.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Leo Kent officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 17, 2013, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Mark Peacock, Glenn Peacock, Mike Johnson, John Fields, Brian Grant and Sean Smith.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.