Letcher Russell Black
January 14, 2010
Mr. Letcher Russell Black, age 69, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010. He was born in Fidelis, Fla. to Rev. L.L. and Myrtie Black. He was educated at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton, Ala. He played for the Baltimore Orioles Minor League, Bluefield Orioles of the Appalachian League and Leesburg Orioles. He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Monsanto for 32 years. He attended Rays Chapel Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Black.
Mr. Black is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley Black of McDavid, Fla.; two sons, Eric and Kristl Black of Cantonment, Fla. and Russ Black of McDavid; his daughter, Amy Black and Wendall Cooley of Chumuckla, Fla. six grandchildren; a brother, Merle Black of Columbus, Miss., and a sister, Delores Trehern of Milton, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Nathan Brown, Rev. Brian Calhoun and Rev. James Black officiating. Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery with Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. directing.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 14, 2010 between 6 and 8 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Damon Morgan, Kevin Morgan, Donnie Bell, David Bell, Matt Jones and Ricky Caraway.
John Thomas “J.T.” Fowler
January 12, 2010
Mr. John Thomas “J.T.” Fowler, 79, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at a Santa Rosa County hospital.
Mr. Fowler was a native of Perdido, AL; a former resident of Century, FL and a resident of Flomaton, AL for the past 32 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, head deacon of the Gospel Light Temple Church for the past 20 years and member for the past 30 years. He was preceded in death by two sons, Ted Fowler and David Fowler, a son-in-law, Keith Bell and a brother, Sam Henry Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Christine Fowler of Flomaton, AL; three sons, Thomas and Tina Fowler of Flomaton, AL; Jeff Fowler of Atlanta, GA and Chris Fowler of Flomaton, AL; two daughters, Dianne and Curtis Carnley of Flomaton, AL and Deborah and Billy Elder of Flomaton, AL; a daughter-in-law, Debra Louise Fowler of Pensacola, FL; 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Earline Leedy of Pensacola, FL; a sister-in-law, Carol Fowler of Summerdale, AL and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Gospel Light Temple Church in Century, FL with Rev. Joe Welch and Rev. James Gay officiating.
Burial was held at Flomaton Cemetery with Petty Funeral Homes, LLC directing.
Visitation was held Monday, January 12, 2010.
Eddie Lee Ray
January 11, 2010
Ms. Eddie Lee Ray, 91, of Century, Fla. slept away to eternal rest on Jan. 2, 2010 at her residence.
Her mother, Roberta Barnwell; her father, Andy Carstaffney and a daughter, Shirley Beckley preceded her in death.
Those left to cherish her memories are one grandson, Kevin Foster of Century, Fla.; one granddaughter, Sheila Foster of Detroit, Mich.; niece, Barbara Ries of Century, Fla.; two sisters, Gladys Hicks and Dorothy Oliver, both of Century, Fla. and a god child, Mary Jay.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. , Jan. 9, 2010 at Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church with the Rev. W.H. Carter officiating. Public viewing was held from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment was held in the Century Cemetery.
Turner Funeral Chapel, LLC of Atmore will be directing.
Emma Jean Myles
January 11, 2010
Mrs. Emma Jean Myles, 62, of Century, Fla. transitioned into eternal rest on Jan. 3, 2010 at Sacred Heart Hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church.
Her parents, Henry McCall and Lillie Mae King Corner; one son, Anthony Myles; one sister, Voncille Harris and one brother, Henry McCall preceded her in death.
Those left to cherish her memories are four daughters, Maretta (Linwood) Russell of Brooklyn, N.Y., Samello Myles of Century, Fla., Simone Myles of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Tyaisha Myles of Century, Fla.; two brothers, Aaron (Viteria) Madison and Nathaniel Madison of Century, Fla.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. today, Jan. 9, 2010 at Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church with the Rev. W.M. Carter officiating. Public viewing was held at the funeral home chapel from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Jan. 8, 2010. Retirement of her remains was in the Century Cemetery.
Turner Funeral Chapel, LLC of Atmore will be directing.
Oliver Marshall Hanks
January 5, 2010
Mr. Oliver Marshall Hanks, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2010 in Bratt, Fla.
Mr. Hanks was a native and lifelong resident of Bratt, a veteran of WWII, retired from the Frisco Railroad after 41 years, a member of the Century Masonic Lodge for 50 years, a farmer and attended the Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Elizabeth Hanks.
Survivors include his son, Michael M. and Gayle Hanks Of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Frances Kay Hanks of Pensacola, FL, Betsy and Will Perkins of Oak Grove, FL, and Amy Nanette and Richard Caum Of Molino, FL; 6 Grandchildren, Tabitha Hanks (Mason) Frazier, Cory (Katrina) Hanks, Sara Perkins (Todd) Harris, Lawrence Dale Perkins, Marshall Keith Caum, and Lennie Nannette Caum; 3 Great-Grandchildren, Olivia Frazier, Anna Beth Frazier, and Naomi Hanks; a Brother, Homer Lee Hanks of Oak Grove, FL; and three Sisters, Claudia Kunert of San Diego, CA, Malveen Lang Of Pensacola, FL and Ruth Morgan Of Cantonment, FL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Chewning officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010, between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mason Frazier, Cory Hanks, Todd Harris, Dale Perkins, Marshall Caum, and Edward Godwin. Honorary pallbearers will be his Men’s Sunday School Class.
Velma Odom
January 5, 2010
Mrs. Velma Odom, 74, passed away On Saturday, January 2, 2010, in Brewton, AL.
Mrs. Odom was a native of Bluff Springs, FL, a former resident of Atmore, AL, and a resident Of Range, AL, for the past eight years. Preceded in death by a Daughter, Donna Sue Odom.
Survivors include: her Husband, Orrie Odom Of Range, AL; two Sons, James Odom and Frank Odom, both Of Range, AL; 7 Grandchildren; 2 Great-Grandchildren; two Brothers, Wilmer Scott of Bay Minette, AL, and Billy Scott of Little River, AL; and two Sisters, Ruth Scott of Atmore, AL, and Roberta Johnson of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Thurl Pearson officiating.
Burial will follow at Hartwood Methodist Cemetery in Range, AL.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2010, from 1:00 P.M. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Dora Belle Sims Ard
December 28, 2009
Mrs. Dora Belle Sims Ard, 93, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009 at a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Ard was a native and lifelong resident of McDavid, FL, and a lifelong member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her Husband, Charles Ard, her Parents, Conrad and Carl Sims, and two Sisters, Clara Gee and Hazel Brown.
Survivors Include: her four Daughters, Frances and Richard Townes, Joann Freeman, and Mary and Gary Graf, all of Cantonment, FL, and Connie Rigby of McDavid, FL; 7 Grandchildren, Pamela Ammerman, Cyndi Daniel, Tony Rigby, Gena Rigby, Alan Graf, Julie Cartwright, and Jason Freeman; 8 Great-Grandchildren, Angela Baker, Matthew Ammerman, Dalton Daniel, Brenden Clay, Alyssa Clay, Josie Cartwright, Tyne Freeman, Kaylee Freeman, and Madison Ammerman; and many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Dexter Truesdell and the Rev. Phil Enfinger officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2009 between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Richard Townes, Gary Graf, Tony Rigby, Jason Freeman, Kenny Cartwright, and Nathan Daniel.
Honorary pallbearers will be Melvin Ard and Albert Ard.
Sheila Loretta Johnson
December 26, 2009
Sheila Loretta Johnson, age 61 of Cantonment, FL passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 24, 2009 in a local hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Athan Meacham and Voncile White Huggins.
Sheila is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Donald Johnson; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jackie Fox; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Allen Butler and Melissa Brucker; three grandchildren, Britny, Kalynn and Kameron; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Walnut Hill, FL.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Parkway, is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 28 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Mary Jean (Gulsby) Busbee
December 23, 2009
Mary Jean (Gulsby) Busbee went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2009 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on July 10, 1937 in Barrineau Park, Fl. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mason and Mary Gulsby; brother, Frank Gulsby, Jr; and son, Buddy Busbee. She is survived by her husband, Truman Busbee; children, Eleanor (Wayne)Myrick of Pensacola, FL, Edward (Shelly) Busbee of Cantonment, FL, and Kenneth (Wendy) Busbee of Wake Forest, N.C.; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild; sister, Joyce (Odis) Brill; and a host of other family and friends.
She was retired with 27 ½ years of employment at Barrineau Park School. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church of Pensacola and a charter member of Barrineau Park Historical Society.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2009 at First Assembly of God Church of Pensacola. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Rev. Jerry Johnson, Rev. Avon Fowler, and Rev. Ron Carnley will officiate. Burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Cemetery. T
rahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Mack Kimmons
December 21, 2009
Mr. Jerry Mack Kimmons, 55, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009 in Flomaton, AL.
Mr. Kimmons was a native of Byrneville, FL, a resident of Flomaton, AL for the past 20 years and attended the Pentacostal Church. He was a former employee of CPC and Service Welding, and an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors Include: his Wife, Laura Kimmons of Flomaton, AL; four Sons, James Leon Emmons, Marvin Earl Emmons, Jr., and Tony Dewayne Emmons, all of Flomaton, AL, and Clifton Eugene Emmons of East Brewton, AL; three Daughters, Tonya Renee Braswell of Ellenwood, GA, Tammy Lynn Gibson of Brewton, AL and Tonia Emmons of Robertsdale, AL; 19 Grandchildren; 6 Great-Grandchildren; and three Sisters, Faye Wilson of Flomaton, AL, Betty Wilson of Canoe, AL, and Estelle Buckhault of Bratt, FL.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. James Gay officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 19, 2009 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home
Pallbearers will be Adam Young, Jaime Young, Dale Levins, Tom Presley, Chris Fowler, and Buddy Kimmons.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Joe Victor and Buck Kimmons.