Curtis Jonath Kelly
February 3, 2024
Mr. Curtis Jonath Kelly, age 79, of Atmore, Alabama; passed away, Monday January 29, 2024 in Atmore, Alabama. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore and was a faithful member of Bratt Assembly of God
.
Mr. Kelly loved doing tractor work, especially planting gardens. He owned and operated Kelly Hauling for 14 years. Camping and fishing with his wife Alene was something he greatly enjoyed doing. Cutting grass, going to the mountains, traveling with his grandchildren was also favorite things to do. He most enjoyed spending time with family, friends and having cookouts. He was a long-time member of the American Legion. His greatest accomplishment was 55+ years of perfect attendance at Masland Carpets.
He is preceded in death by his parents Willie Harrison (Earlene Stewart) Kelly; wife Alene Kelly; sister Charolette Coleman; brother James Matthew “JM” Kelly.
He is survived by 2 sons, Alan Kelly of Pensacola, Florida and Chris Kelly (Victoria) of Canoe, Alabama; daughter, Janet James of Atmore, Alabama; brother, Hubert Kelly of Columbus, Georgia; 2 sisters, Glennie (Raymond) Peebles of Christian Home, Florida, Martha Miller of Gastonia, North Carolina. 6 grandchildren Derrek Gibson, Tori Gibson, Trinity Gibson, Daylyn Gibson, Grace Kelly and Gabe Kelly; 3 great grandchildren, Charity, Lilly and Maggie
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral homes, LLC. with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Wilma Jean Bowman Traylor
February 2, 2024
Wilma Jean Bowman Traylor died January 29, 2024, at the Residence Memory Care Community in Pensacola, Florida, at age 92.
Jean was born March 13, 1931, in DeKalb County, Alabama. She was a cheerleader at Fyffe High School and graduated in 1949. She married Delton Traylor in 1950, and they moved to Detroit, Michigan.
Upon returning to Sand Mountain in 1961, they opened a grocery store in Pisgah, Alabama. Jean handled payroll, purchasing, and personnel for the store. They retired and sold the Pisgah SuperValu in 1987.
Jean fulfilled her goal of visiting all fifty states. As a world traveler, she viewed kangaroos in the wild in Australia, kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland, watched the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, and walked the Great Wall of China. Jean purchased Christmas ornaments on all of her travels, and her granddaughter, Rachel, who accompanied her on several of those trips, treasures the collection.
As a long-time member of Pisgah Baptist Church, Jean directed the choir, sang solos, and led music there for many years. She and her husband were active in their community as members of Civitan and served as poll volunteers for local elections. They were very involved in the senior center in Rainsville until Delton’s death and Jean’s move to Florida to be near her son and his family.
Jean was a hard-working, dependable, and loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her grandchildren have fond memories of spending weeks with them in the summers going fishing, working in the garden, and learning to drive.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Lector Bowman; her siblings, Joe Bowman and Dot Bowman Flarity Patton; and her husband of 69 years, Delton Hiram Traylor.
She is survived by her brother Don (Sue) Bowman; her son, Ted (Liz) Traylor; her grandchildren, Rachel (Brad) Hinote and Bennett (Jaclyn) Traylor; and her great-grandchildren, Kathryn Hinote, Elizabeth Hinote, Kellan Belleville, and Keegan Belleville.
Funeral services for Jean will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Pisgah Baptist Church, Pisgah, Alabama. Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11:00 AM and burial at New Bethel Baptist Church cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Carroll James Jensen
February 1, 2024
Carroll James Jensen, 92, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his elder daughter, Pamela Turner, and his beloved wife, Pat. Carroll is survived by daughter, Lisa (Tom) Tingley; granddaughters, Melisa (Chad) Alvarez, Lena (Gary) Adams, and Michelle Tingley; and great granddaughters, Brooklyn Woodside and Halle Kate Alvarez. Carroll’s family was a source of both pride and comfort through the years, and he cherished his time spent with them.
The only son of the late Everett Hans Jensen and Frances May Applegate, Carroll grew up learning farming from his father, who passed away when Carroll was just 13 years old. Upon his father’s passing, Carroll took on the responsibilities of the farm with help from family and friends. He later enlisted in the Air Force and became a well-respected aircraft mechanic. After his time in the Air Force, he contemplated returning to farming in Nebraska, but found his future working for the Department of Defense as a civilian at the Naval Aircraft Rework Facility (NARF) at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. Carroll excelled in his role as an aircraft mechanic/electrician, and was well respected in this field that he loved. His talent and dedication were recognized throughout his career, and he loved sharing stories related to his many experiences. Other roles in which he excelled and found great enjoyment included that of drag car racing and inventing. Carroll loved finding mechanical solutions to life’s problems and inconveniences, and we all benefited from his creative thinking and mechanical skills! Carroll always had a smile and a calming influence to his family. He was simply the best Dad, Paw-Paw, Grandpa, and Pop to us!
He married the love of his life, Patricia Grantham, on November 20, 1955. When Pat died in June, 2023, they had been married over 67 years. Their sixty-seven-year love story of commitment to one another and to their family has been a wonderful inspiration to all of us. While we cannot believe that Mom, followed by Dad so soon, are gone, we are comforted that they are reunited with one another and with beloved family members who preceded them.
Please join us in remembering Carroll at a Memorial Service on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm (visitation from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm) at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 S. Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida 32533.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Carroll’s memory with a donation to a charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
JoAnn Wiggins
February 1, 2024
Mrs. JoAnn Wiggins, age 86, passed away Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024, at a Jay, Florida assisted living facility.
Mrs. Wiggins was born in Sylacauga, AL and had been a longtime resident of Byrneville, FL before moving to Jay. She was of the Holiness faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of over sixty years, Rev. Raymond Wiggins; her parents, Lloyd Essman Atchley and Naomi Smith Atchley.
She is survived by a brother-in-law, Burford (Sharon) Wiggens of Century, FL; sisters-in-law, Diane (Clarence) Roling of Canoe, and Myrtle (Jim) Staff of Atmore; and a host of other family members.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL with Bro. Nathan Johnson and Bro. Tommy Lee Johnson officiating. Craver’s Funeral Home directing.
Pallbearers: Nathan Johnson, Chad Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Buford Wiggins.
Roberta C. Black
February 1, 2024
Mrs. Roberta C. Black, age 92, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at her Flomaton residence.
Mrs. Black was born in Phil Campbell, AL and had been a longtime resident of Flomaton. She worked as an inspector at Vanity Fair during her working years. She loved to read and fish and especially loved her grandbabies. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Mrs. Black was preceded in death by her husband, C.H. Black and a daughter, Beverly Black.
She is survived by a son, Anthony (Mary Ann) Black of Brewton; a daughter, Cynthia Meade of Fairhope; a sister, Marie Sprinkle of Saraland; three grandchildren, Celeste (Dennis) McCall, Ben (Ashley) Black, Alex (Chloe) Meade; three great-grandchildren, Grayson McCall, Emmalyn Black, and Conleigh Black; a step-great-grandson, Jax Filmore.
An inurnment service will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. at Pollard Cemetery.
Anastacio Rivera Loanzon
February 1, 2024
Anastacio Rivera Loanzon, USN (Ret.), age 79, of Pensacola, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Anastacio was born in Malabon, Phillipines to the late Carlos Loanzon and Pilar Rivera Loanzon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his younger brother, Isagani Felixberto “Bert” Loanzon; sister, Ofelia Loanzon; and grandson, Nathan Pinkney.
Anastacio “Anching” Loanzon, USN (Ret.) proudly served his country in the United States Navy serving on the USS Boston CAG-1, USS Lexington CVT-16, USS McCloy DE-1038, USS Nimitz CVN-68, and having served in the Vietnam War. Anching was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother and friend to many. Throughout his life he loved cooking, singing, fishing, football and spending time with the people he adored. He was loved dearly and will be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory include, his loving wife, Myrna Lopez Loanzon, daughters, Mychie Loanzon Layne (Rusty Layne), and Marie Loanzon; son, Anastacio L Loanzon Jr “John”(Leslie); grandchildren Ashlie Summers, Christian Colvin (Katie), Devin Loanzon(Sammi),Tahtyanna Hunter-Loanzon; Anna Hendricks (Jake), Emma Loanzon, Mia Loanzon, great-grandchildren, Micah, Malakai, Atarah-Grace, Maverick, Remy, Hadley, and Ivey; Brothers, Ernesto(Chel), Carlos “Sonny”(Edna), Ulderico”Ric”(Myrna), Hermogenes “Gene”, Orlando “Orly”(Aida), and Jose Genaro (Carol).
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until the memorial service to begin at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home-Cantonment with Father Lourdu Inbaraj, HGN, officiating. Service will be available via livestream.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Callie Sue Stafford
January 31, 2024
Heaven gained a good and faithful servant as Mrs. Callie Sue Stafford entered into the joy of the Lord on January 27, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born in Monroe County, AL on May 4, 1946 to the late Earl and Callie Dunn Byrd. She was a retired LPN from Atmore Community Hospital and after retirement she worked for Dr. Frances D. Salter, MD and attended Cross Point Church in Atmore, AL.
She is preceded in death her parents; her husband, Don Stafford; her siblings, Houston Byrd, Tony Byrd, James Byrd, Jimmy Byrd, Donnie Byrd and Shelby Jean Byrd Dunn.
She is survived by her daughter, LaDawn (Darryl) Singleton of Beulah, FL and her son, LaDon “Scooter” (Wendy) Stafford of Atmore, AL; her grandchildren, Dakota (Jessica) Singleton, Shadow (Katelyn) Singleton,
Sydney Singleton, Devin Stafford, Dayne Stafford, Griffin Stafford; her special nephew and great-niece, Byron Dunn and Heather Dunn along with many family and friends.
Her proudest title was being called “Nan-Nan”. She adored and deeply treasured her grandchildren. They were the light of her life and the joy of her heart. She leaves her family and friends with an enduring legacy of
unconditional love, loyalty, and devotion that they will carry with them forever.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim McCraney officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Larry ‘Crow’ Johnson
January 31, 2024
Mr. Larry “Crow” Johnson, age 71, of Walnut Hill, FL; passed away, on January 26, 2024, He was a lifelong resident of Walnut Hill. He was an iron worker with Union #798 for many years.
Mr. Johnson loved his family and grandchildren that also enjoyed joking and picking around. His biggest accomplishment was to see his children and grandchildren grown. He loved his chickens and playing dominoes. He enjoyed the outdoors, such as gardening, fishing, and dove hunting.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Edcar (Marie Lee) Johnson, three brothers, James C. Johnson, Tony R. Johnson, Willie D. Johnson, and one sister, Evonne Anderson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Teresa Johnson, of Walnut Hill, FL; one son Brandon Wayne Johnson, of Walnut Hill, FL; one daughter, Angela Nichole (Josh) Baggett, of Huxford, AL; three brothers, Van (Sandra) Johnson, of Nokomis, FL; Wayne Johnson, of Summerdale, AL; Jerry (Shelia) Johnson, of Nokomis, AL; one sister, Irene Harverson, of Century, FL; four grandchildren, Dylan Baggett, Riley Baggett, Leah Baggett, Haleigh Johnson numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Sullivan Cemetery with Rev. Steve Breceda officiating.
Burial will follow at Sullivan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Josh Baggett, Dylan Baggett, Riley Baggett, Bubba Johnson, Hunter Johnson, and Olan Albritton.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Sandra West Blackmon
January 30, 2024
Mary Sandra West Blackmon, 74, of Birmingham, Alabama, went to heaven on January 28, 2024, after a battle with liver and kidney disease.
Sandra was born on September 23, 1949, to Frank Mason and Mary Kate West in Brewton, Alabama as the youngest of five children. After she graduated from Jay High School in 1967, she
went on to study elementary education at the University of West Florida, in Pensacola.
After graduating with a degree in education, she began teaching in Oklahoma before moving back to Berrydale, kickstarting a 30-year career teaching elementary school and kindergarten, most of it at Munson Elementary School. She also served as the cheerleading sponsor at Munson High School.
In 1968, she married Bill Blackmon in Jay, Florida. They went on to have one daughter, Katie Lynn Blackmon.
She loved children and being an educator was her life-long passion. She also loved watching her daughter Katie play a variety of sports from a very early age, including four years of college
basketball. Grandchildren and sports were her favorite past times. She was an avid country music fan and a huge supporter of Florida State University and the Atlanta Braves.
Family was of the utmost importance to her, and she took great pride in the accomplishments of her brothers, nephews & nieces, and especially her grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Sandra was predeceased by her parents, Frank Mason and Mary Kate West; and her brothers, Dr.Fred, and Ben West.
She is survived by her daughter, Katie Blackmon Ingram; son-in-law, Clay Ingram; and grandchildren, Zack Ingram, Jake (and wife Nicholle) Ingram; brothers, Don (Maureen) West, and David (Vickie) West.
Pallbearers include Dr. Jason West, David West II, Donald West II, Will West, Benjie West II, and Steve Locklin.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lewis Funeral Home Jay Cornerstone Chapel 4003 Highway 4 Jay, Florida 32565, with visitation Thursday February 1, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and funeralservice Friday, February 2, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Interment to immediately follow at Berrydale Community of Christ Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Hospital, which is a cause she felt very strongly about and donated to routinely.
Allen Jerome ‘Ace’ Holland
January 29, 2024
Mr. Allen Jerome “Ace” Holland, age 65, of Byrneville, FL; passed away, Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Mobile, AL. He was a native of Byrneville, FL. He was a mechanic with the County Commissioners Office with many years of service.
Mr. Holland loved fishing on the river. All the ones that knew him, knew him as “Ace” and he got a lot of enjoyment by playing cards. He always helped people out from putting down flooring to fixing a broken-down vehicle. He was the first one to offer help, but the last one to ask for it. He loved gardening and growing fruit trees.e awas an a He had a very contagious and distinctive laugh to being a very good cook and making the best fudge. He enjoyed dancing and also enjoyed sitting around watching a good western.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Faye Holland Blackman, two brothers, Eric Amerson and Stephen “Bo” McDowell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Shelia Holland, of Byrneville, FL; one son, Dustin (Sandee) Holland, of Milton, FL; one daughter, Aimee (Jeremy) Clements, of Deatsville, AL; one brother, Mark Holland, of Byrneville, FL; one sister, Wendy Wilson, of Canoe, AL; eleven grandchildren, Logan Clements, Madyson Clements, Anyise Cabral, Emilee Cabral, Ashlynn Cabral, Gracie Clements, Elijah Clements, Kristen Mokher, Eric Cili, Ava Long, D J Long; in laws, Melba (Buster) Townson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral homes, LLC. with Rev. Howard Holland officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 6:00 PM until service time at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Johnson, Stephen Holland, Chase Amerson, Sheldon Robbins, Dan Morris, and Pete Amerson.
Honorary pallbearers will be JJ Odom.