Alex Bell
May 17, 2012
Alex Bell, 80, resident of Sylva, NC, passed away Monday, May, 14, 2012.
Alex was born in McDavid and grew up in Pensacola. He attended Pensacola High School and later would join the Armed Services. After completion of his enlistment Alex gained employment with the City of Pensacola in their utilities division. He would later go on to become a communications officer with Pensacola Police Department for a combined service of over 31 years. Alex always had a passion for the water and fishing and loved to share it with his family and friends.
As for his family, Alex was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Of those whose life he touched, he will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his father, Noah Bell; mother, Maggie Bell; brother, A.P. (Arthur) Bell and sisters, Agnes Sheppard and Essie Mae Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Emily C. Bell; sons, Alex and Jeff Bell; grandchildren, Lindsey, Luke, Noah and Adam; great grandchildren, Cordelia, Lily and Kylie.
Graveside Service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at St. John’s Cemetery with Rev. Geoffrey Lentz officiating.
We would like to extend a special thanks to all of the selfless and wonderful family and friends who were so gracious to help with these arrangements, and to all those who contacted us with your condolences and prayers. God Bless.
Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Doris Eloise Gideon
May 16, 2012
Mrs. Doris Eloise Gideon, age 84 of Century, passed away on May 15, 2012, at a local health care facility.
Mrs. Gideon was a native of Century and had been a member of the Monroeville and Repton communities. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carlene and sister, Paulene Travis.
She is survived by her sons, Jamie Gideon of Pensacola and Glenn Burleson of Century; daughter, Tondalea Dubose of Repton; sister, Delorse Darby of Century; four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, May 16, 2012, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 until 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Colburn officiating. Interment will follow in Crary Memorial Cemetery, Bluff Springs, FL.
Pallbearers will be Levi Dubose, Jimmy Dubose, Eric Wiggins, Alston Wiggins, Coltin Williams and Hunter Williams.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Doris Stokes Keese
May 16, 2012
Mrs. Doris Stokes Keese, age 83, of Century, passed away on May 14, 2012, at a local hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Keese was a native of Brewton and had been a member of the Century community since 1947 coming from Brewton. She was a graduate of T R Miller High School and had attended Jefferson Davis Community College. Mrs. Keese was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Flomaton. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Lois Idell Stokes; brothers, Benjamin Franklin Stokes, III, William Roy Stokes, Charles Fred Stokes, and her husband, John Martin Broomes, Sr.
Mrs. Keese is survived by her husband of 35 years, Rev. Jerry Keese of Century; son, John Martin Broomes, Jr. of Century; daughters, Jan Broomes Sales of Pensacola, Irene Broomes (Dewey) Bondurant, Jr. of Flomaton, Michele (Terry) Keese-Burchett and Whitney Keese Wheeler, both of Gulf Breeze; sisters, Carolyn Stokes Jennings and Mary Catherine Stokes Baker, both of Brewton; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, May 15, 2012, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Flomaton with the Rev. Dustin Stockstill and Dr. David Gardner officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Ann Florie and pianist, Susan Adkinson.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Jim Bondurant, Scott Myers, Jack Broomes, Hunter Broomes, Wes Sales and Alan Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Carden and Dr. Gary Silbernagel.
In lieu of flowers donations or contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund First Baptist Church P.O. Box 765 Flomaton, AL 36441 or to Alzheimers of Central Alabama P.O. Box 2273 Birmingham, Al 35201.
Charles Herman Sansom, Sr.
May 15, 2012
Charles Herman Sansom, Sr., 72, died Wednesday, May 9, at his home in Pensacola, surrounded by his family. Charlie was born on September 16, 1939, in Port. St. Joe, Florida, where he lived until 1954, when his family moved to Century, where Charlie met his future wife and graduated from high school. After Pensacola Junior College, Charlie married, then began a career at (Chemstrand) Monsanto. In the Century community, he will be remembered for his long hours of labor and dedication to the Century Volunteer Fire Department, in which he was a charter member and longtime chief. He used the same dedication at the Monsanto Fire Department, where he also served as chief and for whom he taught yearly classes in Industrial Firefighting at Texas A & M. Charlie was a Plant Shift Supervisor at the time of his retirement.
After moving to Pensacola, Charlie became a member of the St. Luke United Methodist Church, Escambia County Search and Rescue, and Stephen R. Mallory Camp 1315 of the Sons of the Confederacy. After his retirement, Charlie enjoyed traveling with his wife and photographing wildlife, working in his garden, tinkering with his model railroad layouts, listening to his scanner, lending a helping hand, and watching his beloved Florida Gators. He was a consummate (but never cruel) practical joker who loved to find laughter in any situation.
Charlie was one of those rare individuals who saw the good in everyone and the pleasure in every moment. He never made an enemy and never closed a conversation with harsh words. Charlie was a kind, generous family man whose passing will leave a hole in the heart of everyone who ever had the privilege of meeting him.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Alma Sansom. He leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years Ruth Elizabeth, son Charles “Chuck” (Sharon) Sansom, Jr., daughters Beth (Ronny) Norwood and Stephanie (Raymond Higgins) Sansom, sister Lou Owens, brothers John (Martha) Sansom and Michael Sansom , mother-in-law Mary Stanton, brother-in-law Sam (Clara) Stanton, seven granddaughters, four grandsons, three great-grandsons, and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends who seem as close as family.
Friends and family are welcome during visitation from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1394 Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. A service for Charlie will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ted Bowne, Rev. Mike Roberts, and Rev. Carolyn Nelson officiating. There will be no graveside services, but honorary pallbearers include Steve Hacker, Jim Hernandez, Frank Jackson, Hal Kuhn, John Nowlin, Sid Perry, Jerry Simmons, Paul Villane, and Ronny Wadkins.
Trahan Family Funeral Home of Pensacola is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: St. Luke United Methodist Church Bus Fund, 1394 E. Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola 32514: Escambia County Search and Rescue, 9530 Nims Llane, Pensacola 32534: Waterfront Mission , P O Box 870, Pensacola 32591; or Trumpet of Hope Ministries P O Box 179125, San Diego, CA 92177.
Clyde Carroll
May 15, 2012
Clyde Carroll, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on May 14, 2012, with his wife by his side. Clyde was born in Brewton and has lived in Cantonment for the past 30 years. He served in the US Army during the time of the Korean War. After his time in the Army he worked mostly in sales and after retiring he is remembered working and helping many at Reynolds Hardware Store and Faith Chapel Funeral Home. Clyde was always a hard worker taking pride in any job he had and never meeting a stranger. His treasured his Christian faith, wife, family and friends. He enjoyed being active in his church, taking family vacations spending time with his grandchildren fishing and watching them play sports. Clyde was always a kid at heart, singing, laughing and enjoying his life. His funny personality and smiling face will always be part of our memories.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 30 years, Brenda Carroll, daughters, Brandy (Mark) Jackson, Melissa Newton, Katherine (Rex) Amerson and son, DeWayne (Deb) Carroll. His grandchildren; Tyler and Tanner Jackson, Cameron, Spencer and Kendall Newton, Isabela Pomeroy, Tayler and Taryn Fuller, Christian Jernigan, Steven and Shaun Cook, Michael Carroll and Jennifer Calway, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mark and Tyler Jackson, James and Spencer Newton, Richard Cobb, Larry Williams and Terry Fuller.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, from 5-8 p.m.
The family would like to thank our many friends for their support and love through this difficult time. A special thanks to Woodlands Oncology Department and Dr. Patel.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Terry Dale “Wolfman” Killam
May 15, 2012
Mr. Terry Dale “Wolfman” Killam, age 61, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012, in Bay Minette.
Mr. Killam was a native of Bratt and a resident of Century for the past 33 Years. Mr. Killam was a veteran of the Vietnam War, was an employee of Solutia, an avid hunter, fisherman, devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved to share hunting and fishing stories with his family and friends as well as spending time at Boatyard Lake.
He is preceded in death by his father, Winfred “Peanut” Killam, grandparents and granddaughter Mable Killam.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Geraldine and Bruce Campbell of Century; wife of 33 years, Brenda Tharp Killam of Century; son, Terry Dale Killam II (Dale) of Century; daughter, Tiffany Killam (David) Jurey of Milton; brother, Gavin (Barbara) Killam of Birmingham; two sisters, Gleda (Jerry) McElhaney of Bratt and Tara (Burton) Wiggins of Elberta; three grandchildren, Colby Berry, Paige Killam and Kelan Jurey; uncle, Alton (Merle) Killam and aunt, Dorothy Sutton (Billy) Johnson; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Petty Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Lee officiating.
Burial will follow at Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 16, 2012, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Corey Parrish, Jamie Barnes, Jeremy Barnes, Josh Barnes, Jonathan Tharp, Thomas Cofield, Brocky Davis and Dennis Mathis.
Mable L. St. Germain
May 15, 2012
Mable L. St. Germain, 70 of Atmore, passed away Monday May 14, 2012, in Pensacola. She was a nurse, born in Poarch on January 3, 1942, to the late Hurley and Carlie McGhee.
She is preceded in death by a son, Bobby Dannelly.
She is survived by a son, John Calvin Dannelly, and daughter, Cindy Colardo, both of Poarch; five brothers, Leon McGhee and Levon McGhee both of Foley, John Dalrymple of Opp, Thomas Dalrymple of Atmore, Tommy McGhee of TN; two sisters: Sara Dalrymple and Patricia McGhee both of Poarch; four grandchildren, and many friends.
Services will be Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 2 p.m. from the Atmore Memorial Chapel with Bro Leon McGhee and Bro. Ward officiating. Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers will be Levon McGhee, Thomas Dalrymple, John Dalrymple, Wayne McGhee, John McGhee and Tommy McGhee. Honorary pallbearer is Danny Rowland.
Family will receive friends Saturday May 19, 2012, at Atmore Memorial Chapel from noon until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Doris Stokes Keese
May 14, 2012
Mrs. Doris Stokes Keese, age 83 of Century, passed away on May 14, 2012, at a local hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Keese was a native of Brewton and had been a member of the Century community since 1947. She was a graduate of T.R. Miller High School and had attended Jefferson Davis Community College. Mrs. Keese was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Flomaton.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Lois Idell Stokes; brothers, Benjamin Franklin Stokes, III, William Roy Stokes, Charles Fred Stokes, and her husband, John Martin Broomes, Sr.
Mrs. Keese is survived by her husband of 35 years, Rev. Jerry Keese of Century; son, John Martin Broomes, Jr. of Century; daughters, Jan Broomes Sales of Pensacola, Irene Broomes (Dewey) Bondurant, Jr. of Flomaton, Michele (Terry) Keese-Burchett and Whitney Keese Wheeler, both of Gulf Breeze; sisters, Carolyn Stokes Jennings and Mary Catherine Stokes Baker, both of Brewton; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening, May 15, 2012, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Flomaton with the Rev. Dustin Stockstill and Dr. David Gardner officiating. Music will be provided by organist, Ann Florie and pianist, Susan Adkinson.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Bondurant, Scott Myers, Jack Broomes, Hunter Broomes, Wes Sales and Alan Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Carden and Dr. Gary Silbernagel.
In lieu of flowers donations or contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 765 Flomaton, AL 36441 or to Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama, P.O. Box 2273, Birmingham, AL 35201.
Teresa Welch
May 14, 2012
Mrs. Teresa Welch, 82, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012, at a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Welch was a native and life long resident of McDavid. Mrs. Welch was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt. Mrs. Welch loved her family, glower garden, was able to travel through out the world living her life to its fullest potential.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Russell Edward Welch of McDavid; son, Gregory and Gwen Welch of Cantonment; daughter, Nancy and Thomas J. Brook of McDavid; brother, John Sheffield of Greenwood, SC; sister, Carolyn Milligan of Cantonment; grandchildren Matthew Brook and Jessica Welch and three great-grandchildren, Taylor Brook, Kylie Brook and Gracen Brook, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 14, 2012, at the Petty Eastside Chapel with Rev. Jerry Caylor and Jesse Wood officiating.
Burial followed at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Terry Bryan, Kit Callahan, Romeo Coleman, Elton Gilmore, Gene Sheffield and Bill Welch.
Janet Faye Rurup
May 14, 2012
Janet Faye Rurup, 55, of Cantonment, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, following a lengthy battle with pulmonary hypertension.
Jan is survived by her daughters Natalie and Shannon; four grandchildren: Andrew, Ava, Courtney and Christian; her mother Marjorie Follman, of Titonka, IA; her father Palmer Rurup, of Humbolt, IA; four brothers and one sister.
She will be greatly missed by her family, members of her PPH support group, and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations for research may be made in her memory to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, (301) 565-3004 x756.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.