Randall Craig Odom
October 1, 2013
Randall Craig Odom, 58, of Cantonment,passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanore “Carol” Parkton; brother, Kenny and Michael Odom; nephews, Randall Johnson and TJ Godwin.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sarah Odom; sisters, Deborah Odom, Kathy (David) Rogers, Betty (Tommy) Robbins, Tammy Warpup and Michelle Odom; brothers, Rickey (Beth) Odom and Jimmy Odom; sister-in-law, Earlene (Doyle) Burnham; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He loved to fish and especially enjoyed going with his nephews, Kevin, Will and Tyler. He was loved by many and will be missed.
Pallbearers will be Kevin, Ty, Will, Josh, Justin and Charlie. Honorary pallbearers will be Rickey and Dallas.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5-7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, October 3, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Allen Cotton officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29S, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Christopher Lee Newsome
October 1, 2013
Mr. Christopher Lee Newsome, 37, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013, in Mobile.
Mr. Newsome was a native of Columbus, GA, and had resided in Bay Minette for the past 20 years.
Survivors include his two sons, Cameron Newsome of Century, and Peyton Newsome of Century; two daughters, Patience Newsome of Century and Brittney Thompson of Bay Minette; two brothers, Terry (Becky) Newsome of Perdido, AL and Twin-Michael (Lynissa) Newsome of Bay Minette; four nephews, Terrence Newsome, Brad Newsome, Myles Newsome and Austin Coleman, all of Bay Minette; two Great-Nephews, Bentley Newsome of Bay Minette and Eli Newsome of Poarch, AL.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Roger Hadley, Jason Hadley, Allen Hall, Kyle Wasdin, Reggie Lawson, Chris Ford, Tony Lambeth, Aaron Lambeth, Chris Cooper and Kainan Pintereli.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Terrence Newsome, Brad Newsome and Chase Amerson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama
Frances Haynie McNeil
October 1, 2013
Frances Haynie McNeil, age 90, originally of Pensacola, passed away early Thursday morning, September 26, 2013, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Tallahassee.
Mrs. McNeil was born near Eclectic in Elmore County, Alabama on July 14, 1923. She graduated from Atmore High School in 1942. She married James Robert McNeil, Chief USN, on November 24, 1944 at Ramona’s Marriage Place in San Diego, California. After having two children, a boy and a girl, at Bethesda Navy Hospital in Maryland she and her family eventually settled in Pensacola in 1956.
Mrs. McNeil was a lifelong member of the Warrington Baptist Church, The Order of The Eastern Star, and was a National Flower Show Judge. Later she went to college, earning an Associates of Arts degree at Pensacola Junior College in 1969, and, in 1972, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art at the University of West Florida.
In 2004, her home in Pensacola was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan. Mrs. McNeil then moved to Tallahassee, to live with her son and daughter-in-law. Her health declined after a fall on July 1st of this year. “Miss Frances” or “Rainbow,” as her grandson named her, was lovingly cared for by her family, her doctors, the wonderful caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care, and many other private caregivers who were truly angels of comfort. Finally, her last days were blessed with the dedicated staff of Covenant Hospice.
Mrs. McNeil was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert McNeil, in 1999. She is survived by her son, Charles R. McNeil of Tallahassee; her daughter, Janice McNeil Wood, of Huntsville, Alabama; and her three grandchildren: Mack Turner Wood, Katrina Noelle Wood, and Marlena LaRue Wood, also of Huntsville.
Friends are invited to a visitation with reception at Oak Lawn Funeral on Monday September 30, 2013, from 5-7 p.m.
Graveside services will take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday October 1, 2013, at Barrancas National Cemetery, and will go in procession from the funeral home at 10:30am.
Flowers are welcome, and donations may also be made in memory of Mrs. McNeil to: Frances Haynie McNeil Fund at The Warrington Baptist Church, 103 West Winthrop Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
David Columbus “Mr. D.C.” Diamond
September 29, 2013
David Columbus “Mr. D.C.” Diamond 88, of McDavid, passed away September 27, 2013, in Century. He was born August 28, 1925, in Jay to the late Edward and Allie Carnley Diamond. He owned and operated Diamond Service Station in McDavid where he served the community for over 57 years. He was avid fisherman, raised his own bait and was known for his bait shop and tires. He loved the Lord, enjoyed sharing the gospel to others and loved helping people in need. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by wife, Myrtle Lee Diamond and brothers, J.D. Diamond, Bernie Diamond, Terrell Diamond and Melvin Diamond; and one sister, Mattie Lee Diamond.
He is survived by his daughters, Marie (Jerry) Gibson of Century, Sherrie (Ron) Jones of Deatsville, Ala., Cindy Diamond and Sheila Ashcraft both of Flomaton and Pauline (Doug) Belleavoine of Maryland; seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday, September 30, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Cora Baptist Church in Jay with Bro. LaDon Hall and Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow in Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jammie Gibson, Brandon Scott, Randy Hinote, Gavin Hinote, Hunter Scott, Brenton Kelley and Austin Scott.
Joyce Mitchell Malone
September 29, 2013
Joyce Mitchell Malone, age 78, passed away September 27, 2013, at her residence. She graduated from Pensacola Jr. College with a degree in nursing. However, her love was working as an artist painting landscapes and portraits. Many of her paintings are displayed in local area businesses. Her hobbies included traveling, fishing and teaching Children’s Church at Farm Hill Baptist Church. She was a professional cake decorator.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Willie Mitchell.
She is survived by Bennie Malone, loving husband of 61 years; daughters, Brenda (Richard) Mihalik and Kaye Enterkin; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and brother, Bo (Ann) Mitchell.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 29, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eloise O’Farrell Brown
September 29, 2013
Mrs. Eloise O’Farrell Brown , 83 of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
She was born January 20, 1930, in Bratt, to the late Talton and Maggie Blanton O’Farrell.
She was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School Class of 1947 and enjoyed organizing class reunions through the years. She graduated from Florida State University and taught school for many years. She was owner and operator of B&B Western Corral and Atmore Pecan Company.
She is preceded in death by her parents, step-mother Gadis O’Farrell, husband, Keel H. Brown and brother, Buford O’Farrell.
Survivors are two sons, Ronald K. (Sharon) Brown and James F. (Kim) Brown all of Atmore; two daughters, Brenda Brown (Steve) Gerald of Perdido and Janet Brown (Tommy) Strawbridge of Atmore; one sister, Emma Parker of Montgomery; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 28, 2013, from the First Assembly of God Church of Atmore with Rev. Don Davis and Rev. Leon Stewart officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Kent Brown, Brandon Strawbridge, Brian Strawbridge, Tanner Gerald, Tyler Brown and Donnie Bell.
Honorary Pallbearers are, Dr. F.D. Salter, Dale Ash, Eugene O’Farrell, Edgar Norris, Mike Garrard and Michael Roley.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Margarette Wooley Earle
September 29, 2013
Mrs. Margarette Wooley Earle, 90, of Atmore, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013, in Brewton.
She was born in Repton, Ala., on April 30, 1923, to the late Emmett Joseph and Anna Williamson Wooley. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore and was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church Guild. Mr. and Mrs. Earle owned Earle’s Jewelers for over 43 years. She volunteered at Atmore Nursing Home Beauty Shop for over 25 years and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was Grand Ruth of Alabama and lifetime appointment of Colorado. She was a staff member to Governor Lurleen Wallace.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman B. Earle and a daughter, Virginia Ann Earle; two brothers, a sister; and one great-granddaughter, Taylor Stewart.
Survivors include two daughters, Margarita E. (Ron) Headley of Brewton and Frances E. (Wayne) Dunn of Atmore; grandchildren, Kristie Dunn Dieguez, Heather Headley Stewart, Tracy Dunn Murphy and Kimberley Headley Flores; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ron Headley, Rev. Debora Bishop and Rev. Mike Bedford officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wayne Dunn, Larry Wooley, Roberto Flores, Wallace Byrd, Jerald Jaye, Todd Murphy and Tommy John Earle.
Johnson-Quimbty Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Doris J. McNeil
September 26, 2013
Mrs. Doris J. McNeil, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, in Mobile.
Mrs. McNeil was a native of McCullough and had resided in Atmore for most of her life. She greeted customers at McNeil Alignment. Her Husband, T.E. “Mac” McNeil, precedes her in death.
She is survived by two sons, Curtis (Sharon) Crook of Atmore and Eric (Renee) McNeil of Bay Minette; two daughters, Tracey (Dale) Caraway and Kim (James) Brown both of Atmore; two brothers, Fred Johnson of Atmore and James Johnson of Waynesboro, MS; one sister, Olga Barton of Summerdale; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 27, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Diane Everette officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Brown, Chris Robinson, Brandon Henderson, Joe Barber, Al Cobb and Dale Caraway.
Honorary pallbearers will be Eleanor Lucas, Jean Clark, Eleanor Flowers and Dorothy Henderson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Patricia Ann Wiggins
September 25, 2013
Mrs. Patricia Ann Wiggins, 64, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013, in Mobile.
Mrs. Wiggins was a native of Century and a resident of Perdido since 1999. Mrs. Wiggins retired from Piggly Wiggly in Century after 23 years of service. Her first husband, Elbert Ronald Wiggins; second husband, A.G. Smith; one son, Elbert “Bert” Ronald Wiggins, Jr.; and mother, Mary E. Peacock, precede her in death.
Survivors include her three sons, William Henry (Patty) Wiggins of Atmore, Bruce Kendall “Kenny” (Susan) Smith of Perdido and James Agee (Teresa) Smith of Bay Minette; one daughter, Becky (David) Macks of Perdido; two brothers, Raymond Simmons of Missouri and Bo Simmons of Milton; two sisters, Brenda Peacock of Perdido and Linda Sue Wiggins of Bratt; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Smith, John Brantley, Chris Macks, Cameron Macks, Jimmy Wiggins and Henry Wiggins.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
James Leonard “Jimmy” Harrison, Jr.
September 25, 2013
James Leonard “Jimmy” Harrison,Jr., 61, of Opelika, Ala., passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013, in Mobile. He was a truck driver born in Atmore on January 22, 1952, to James Leonard and Lorraine Galloway Harrison, Sr. He is preceded in death by his father, James Leonard Harrison, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Davis Harrison of Opelika; mother, Lorraine Harrison of Atmore; three sons, James Leonard (Abigail Whitaker) Harrison III, Glendon Blake (Amber) Harrison and Dustin Farrell (Emily Dean) Harrison, all of Atmore; one daughter, Audra Lynn (Quinton) Peavy of Uriah; two brothers, Wayne (Barbara) Harrison and Dale Harrison both of Atmore; two grandchildren, Madeline Grace Hartley and Carson Ryan Peavy.
Services will be Thursday September 26, 2013, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc., is entrusted with all arrangements.