Jewel Smith Chandler
December 8, 2023
Jewel Smith Chandler, age 78, of Flomaton, AL passed away on December 6, 2023. She was born on November 27, 1945 in Bratt, FL to Daniel Smith and Daisy Little. She was a longtime member of Atmore Baptist Temple and enjoyed camp meetings in the summer
months. Jewel was a lot of fun, always laughing and enjoyed playing pranks. She loved to travel out west and to the mountains. In earlier years, she cherished motorcycle trips with her husband and cherished her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Smith and Daisy Little Bray; her brother, Billy Smith and her stepson, Terry Chandler.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Chandler; her son, Joey (Angel) Lister; her daughters, Michelle Hammonds and Alisa (Kenny) Pierce; her brothers, Leroy (Judy) Smith, Dean (Beth) Smith and Allen (Debbie) Smith; her sisters, Gladys Davis, Erma Davis and Melba
(Marion) Bartlett; her stepdaughter, Tonya (Tim) Lee; her stepson, Tim (Melanie) Chandler; twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Odom and Bro. Glenn Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 11, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Jerry O. Fischer, Jr.
December 8, 2023
Jerry O. Fischer, Jr., age 61, lost his short battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida.
Jerry and Elena Fischer welcomed their firstborn son on June 19, 1962, in Pensacola, Florida. He was a resident of Century, Florida, for over thirty years, graduating from Century High School in 1980. He loved playing sports, particularly baseball and football, and proudly represented the Century Blackcats in Black & Gold. After high school, Jerry played baseball at Faulkner State College on scholarship for two years. Jerry went on to work in various industries. He started in the oil fields as an insulator; worked in the family business, Photo By Fischer; employed as a Counselor at Hurricane Island Outward Bound, and finally landed with American General/AIG as an insurance agent.
Jerry is the husband of Ramona Fischer for almost thirty-two years; the father of Anna Lundy, Leah Surrette, and Jason Fischer; and Papa Fish to grandchildren Griffin and June Lundy. Jerry retired on disability in 2009 and was a happy man tending to his yard and trailing vincas; watching the deer, birds, and squirrels in the backyard; patrolling the Escambia River and gravel lakes for the best time to catch shellcracker; playing lively games of cornhole with close buddies; and passionately collecting and talking about old bottles. Grandchildren, Griffin and June added a brand-new layer of fun to Jerry’s life, and he enjoyed sharing his love of nature with them and taking them for rides on his zero-turn mower. The last fourteen years are what he calls his “bonus years” after beating colon cancer in 2007, 2008, and again in 2009.
Competition of any kind was right up his alley, which made him a natural when it came time to coach little league baseball at Northwest Escambia ballpark and help coach football at Ernest Ward Middle School. Later he enjoyed participating in the Northview Quarterback Club where he had an opportunity to serve as club President, and also earned Volunteer of the Year for Escambia County School District. He thrived on helping young boys develop their athletic potential, learn about team sports, and have fun doing it!
Jerry was preceded in death by his sweet mother, Maria Elena Sale Fischer.
He is survived by his father, Jerry Orson Fischer, Sr.; wife, Ramona Elizabeth Leonard Fischer; daughters, Anna (Caleb) Lundy, Leah (Payden) Surrette; son, Jason Fischer; grandchildren, Griffin and June Lundy; brother, Jeff (Junia) Fischer; sister, Julie (Chuck) Thornton; and constant companion, Bennett, his dog.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 11, 2023, at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia, Florida, with visitation at 11:00 AM, and service at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Church in Century, Florida. Pastor Nathan Brown and Pastor Grant Norris will be officiating.
“Go-‘head!” and “Later, Babe!”
If you wish to make a donation in Jerrys honor, we support www.pilotsforchrist.com and www.pancan.org.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Janice Ann Amerson Weemes
December 8, 2023
Janice Ann Amerson Weemes, age 82, passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on January 17, 1941 in Mobile, AL to Horace E. Amerson and Fannie Wiggins Amerson. Ann was the heart of her family, always with a smile on her face and would give anything to anybody. She loved smiley faces. Ann was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant and volunteered for 13 years at Atmore Hospital as an Auxiliary “Pink Lady”. She attended Atmore Assembly of God. She also was a member of Silver Sneakers and enjoyed the
S.A.I.L Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her step-daughter, Judy Griffin; her brothers, Jimmy Amerson, Elyan Amerson, and Curtis Amerson; her sister, Betty Brown. She is survived by her step-sons: Glen Wells, Mike Wells, Greg Wells and Clyde Wells; her
step-daughters: Elaine Nelson, Glenda Haskins and Janice Johnson; her aunt, Mary Hall; her uncle, James Wiggins; her nephews: Al Amerson, Randy Hall, Danny Amerson, Curtis Alan Amerson, Scott Amerson and Alex Amerson; her nieces: Wanda Hall, Lisa Fisher and
Leah Williams. Also, numerous step grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren along with many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at Godwin
Cemetery in Bratt, FL with Bro. Ken Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Brad Williams, Dylan Amerson, Kyle Wilson, Matthew Amerson, David Amerson, Jason Amerson and Hunter McDonald. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Doris Taylor
December 7, 2023
Doris Taylor, 80, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away from this life peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 4, 2023.
Mama was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn and Chan Harvell; her brothers, Kenneth, Randy, and Larry Harvell; her children, Helen Hughes, Robert (Robbie) Jordan, Dennis (Tracy) Jordan; and grandson, Blake Offutt.
She is survived by her best friend and husband of 42 years, Wesley “Albert” Taylor; her daughters, Cindy Sunday (Karl), and Amanda Offutt (Michael); brother, Ronnie Harvell (Rhonda); the “sister she never had”, Shirley Weaver; and her beloved cat, Buffy. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
She will be remembered for being a caregiver to several family members during the last years of each of their lives. She loved singing in church and teaching youth classes. She enjoyed working and retired multiple times before her final retirement in 2020. Until the end, she talked about her desire to be healthy enough to go back to work. She filled her days during retirement with hobbies including bowling, game days with her friends, and crafting with her grandchildren. Her grandchildren fondly remember her for her quick wit, hospitality and her cooking. She was AMAZING!
Special thanks and appreciation to her granddaughter, Jennifer Bailey for checking on her often, sitting with her in the hospital and anticipating and attending to her every need. Thank you to Naomi in MICU at Sacred Heart Hospital for being so kind and loving in her final days.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at Final Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida with pastor Raymond Sunday officiating. Doris will be laid to rest at Roberts Cemetery on Creighton Road.
Pallbearers include Mike Bailey, Jonathon Hughes, Chris Jordan, Greg Thompson, Darrel Harvell, Karl Sunday, and Michael Offutt. Honorary pallbearers include Tommy Alford and Brandon Sells.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Robert Earl Lowell, Jr.
December 5, 2023
Robert Earl Lowell, Jr., 77, of Bainbridge, formerly of Century, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Robert Earl Lowell, Jr. was born August 17, 1946, in Pensacola, FL, the son of Robert Earl, Sr. and Georgia Wearren Lowell. He earned a high school diploma and bachelor’s degree. Robert was a retired photographer and a member of Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians. He was Christian by faith.
Curious by nature, learning was the greatest adventure for Robert. He spent hours reading and researching living up to the description of “lifelong learner”. Photography allowed him to capture moments seen with his eye that he would caption in his heart. Robert found joy in photographing and videoing family and friends. With his own dark room, he was able to relive many moments while testing the limits of his skills.
Survivors include his daughter, Gina Jones (J.W.) of Attapulgus; his grandsons, Maddox & John Willis; his aunt, Doris Vivian Brown of Pensacola; his special cousins, Charles, Teresa, Summer, Charlie Waters, and Chelsea Waters Townley; and a host of extended family.
Bryant Funeral Home, located at 105 N. Florida Street, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Susan Vann
December 5, 2023
Susan Vann, age 77, passed away on December 4, 2023. Susan was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina in 1946 and moved to Pensacola during her high school years. Susan was a beautiful person, inside and out, and touched the lives of so many people.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Glen Odell Bundy; her mother, Elizabeth Pylypow; her sister, Jean Hart; and her amazing life partner, Alan Langford. Susan is survived by her son, John Vann (Janelle), her daughter, Lisa Fulton, six grandchildren: Lauren Kanagy (Dustin), Brittany Luna, Matthew Vann (Jenny Pederson), Holly Conner (Brandon), Jackie Pickering (Brad), Allie Machonis (Sam), five (and two on the way!) great-grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Bunny.
Susan was actively involved in her AA group and was proud to tell people that she had been sober for 23 years. She founded the Awakenings group she currently attends, a group that has touched the lives of so many people over the years. Susan attended Eastside Assembly of God and loved her church family. Susan had a deep appreciation for nature and dedicated herself to being a responsible steward of the earth. Despite the challenges posed by her health, she found solace in working in her yard. Observing the birds gathered around the feeders by her kitchen window brought Susan immense joy, highlighting her profound connection with the natural world.
She is a beautiful soul who will be missed by so many people.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 6th ,2023 at 11:00 AM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 East 9 Mile Road, Pensacola. She will be laid to rest at a private burial service on December 8th at 1:00 PM at Larkspur Conservation in the mountains of Tennessee. Larkspur is a Conservation Burial ground, a green space that is dedicated to natural burial.
If you would like to send flowers, please contact Gallatin Flower and Gift at 615-452-1679. Susan has chosen a natural burial and as such, they only accept cut flowers to be left at the graveside.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements., age 77, passed away on December 4, 2023. Susan was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina in 1946 and moved to Pensacola during her high school years. Susan was a beautiful person, inside and out, and touched the lives of so many people.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Glen Odell Bundy; her mother, Elizabeth Pylypow; her sister, Jean Hart; and her amazing life partner, Alan Langford. Susan is survived by her son, John Vann (Janelle), her daughter, Lisa Fulton, six grandchildren: Lauren Kanagy (Dustin), Brittany Luna, Matthew Vann (Jenny Pederson), Holly Conner (Brandon), Jackie Pickering (Brad), Allie Machonis (Sam), five (and two on the way!) great-grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Bunny.
Susan was actively involved in her AA group and was proud to tell people that she had been sober for 23 years. She founded the Awakenings group she currently attends, a group that has touched the lives of so many people over the years. Susan attended Eastside Assembly of God and loved her church family. Susan had a deep appreciation for nature and dedicated herself to being a responsible steward of the earth. Despite the challenges posed by her health, she found solace in working in her yard. Observing the birds gathered around the feeders by her kitchen window brought Susan immense joy, highlighting her profound connection with the natural world.
She is a beautiful soul who will be missed by so many people.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 6th ,2023 at 11:00 AM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 East 9 Mile Road, Pensacola. She will be laid to rest at a private burial service on December 8th at 1:00 PM at Larkspur Conservation in the mountains of Tennessee. Larkspur is a Conservation Burial ground, a green space that is dedicated to natural burial.
If you would like to send flowers, please contact Gallatin Flower and Gift at 615-452-1679. Susan has chosen a natural burial and as such, they only accept cut flowers to be left at the graveside.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Kenneth Dustin White
December 4, 2023
Mr. , age 35, passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023 in Brewton, AL; surrounded by his family. He was born August 9, 1988, and a native of Brewton, AL; and has resided in Atmore, AL; the past 12 years. He was employed with Smith Tractor Company as a diesel mechanic for several years.
Mr. White enjoyed anytime he could be outdoors always looking for the next adventure whether it be, hunting, fishing or mud riding. Going out to the woods and shooting with his dad was a favorite pastime, he had a passion for camping, riding his motorcycle, floating down the creek and spending time with his family and most especially his children. He was a graduate from Nascar Technical Institute as a diesel mechanic, he was also an avid Auburn fan…” War Eagle”.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James White, Earl Huckabaa, Mamie Coleman, and uncle Tommy White.
He is survived by father, Ken (Cheryl) White, of Jay, FL; mother, Redda White, of Brewton, AL; wife of 12 years, Shelly White, of Atmore, AL; one son, Mason Thomas White, of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Aylea Michele White, of Atmore, AL; Ayvah Maree White, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Shon (BJ) Biddle, of Brewton, AL; Bo (Terri) Biddle, of Evergreen, AL; two step-brothers, Jacob Lowry, Cody Lowry, grandmother, Berth White, of Jay, FL; uncle, Keith (Michelle) White, of Timnath, CO; step-father, Philip Capps, of Brewton, AL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Lottie New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Bo Biddle, Shon Biddle, Grant Swalve, Earl Huckabaa, Sam Bass, and Chris Etheridge.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Ball and Shawn Qualls.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Douglas Caraway
December 4, 2023
Mr. , age 75, of Griffin, GA; formerly of Bratt, FL; went to meet his Lord and Savior Wednesday November 28, 2023, after a short stay in Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA; After graduating from Auburn with a mechanical engineering degree, he worked for John Blue Tractor Company in Huntsville, AL; then went to McDonough Power and Equipment Company designing Snapper lawnmowers in McDonough, GA. After retiring, he started his own custom fence work, building many miles of beautiful fences around Griffin, GA.
Doug enjoyed coming home to visit family. Doug loved horses, roping, and even did some rodeoing in his younger days. He liked to farm, and raise cattle. He enjoyed sitting back reading and watching RFD TV and Westerns. Doug had many friends in Florida and Georgia that will truly miss him.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, J B and Gertrude Caraway, one sister, Eloise Otnes, and two brothers, Homer Caraway, and Carl Caraway.
He is survived by his one brother, Clark (Edna) Caraway, of Bratt, FL; one sister, Hilda (Jimmie) Malone, of McDavid, FL; nieces, Sandra Maddox, Lisa (Roger) Cross, Amy (Wayne) Holland, nephew, Willie (Audrey) Caraway, great-nephews, Stephen (Sharon) Caraway, Ben Linton, Braden (Emily) Cross, great-nieces, Kalee Lowery, Adelyn Cross, Ariel (Brett) Johnson, great-great niece, Mila Ray Lowery.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Roger Cross, Wayne Holland, Harvey Bradberry, Branden Cross, Wayne Godwin, and Brett Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Coy Register, Claude Kent, Jerry Kent, and Willie Peebles.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Hane Spivey Whitfield
December 1, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Hane Spivey Whitfield, born December 30, 1962 went home to be with our Lord on November 27, 2023. Sandy was born in Columbus, Ohio to Nelson and Betty Hane Sr. Sandy moved to Florida as a young child where she married and had her daughter, Kelly Marie. Sandy was a stay-at-home mother and home maker for many years. Later in life connection brought her to marry Douglas Whitfield Jr. and she became a second mother to Bryan, Whitney and Brett Whitfield. Sandy spent several years in the painting business with the best teacher, her husband Douglas. She moved on to prepping and finishing out cabinets with her work husband, Doug Mott. She spent her final years caring for her husband before his death, all while putting up the biggest fight against cancer. She gave it her all and fought till the end.
Sandy loved her life, her family, God, cooking and her dogs. She loved being a memaw to ALL the kids. It didn’t matter if they were blood or not, she was THE MEMAW. Her door was always open and there would always be a home cooked meal waiting. If you didn’t get a chance to learn how to make dumplins, homemade pizzas or any one of her many great meals, then you missed out!! She loved her nights out with the girls playing Bunco. She loved her days spent on the river bank with her family and friends, Alabama football, and gardening and tending to her flowers. Most of all she loved being a Memaw!
Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Whitfield Jr; mother, Betty Harper; father, Nelson Hane Sr; brothers, Charles Hane and Kenny Hane; sister, Carol Reeves; sister-in-law, Cheety Hane; brother-in-law, David Reeves; and her daddy, Delbert Harper Jr.
Sandy leaves behind a family that loves and misses her dearly: daughter, Kelly (Mike) Rogers; her bonus children, Bryan (Whitney) Whitfield, Brett (Hayley) Whitfield and Whitney Whitfield; grandchildren, Hunter Rogers, Hannah (Michael) Poljak, Chandler Rogers, Juniper Whitfield, Kyley and Camden Whitfield, Jayden Lites; and bonus grandchildren, Laura (Robert) Creighton, Davis, Noah and Maggie Creighton; sister, Diana (Hobart) Howard; brother, Nelson (Nettie) Hane; sister-in-law, Donna Hane; brother-in-law, Randy Spivey; sisters in love, Teresa Milstead and Sandi Spivey; and an abundance of nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends
Pallbearers: Hunter Rogers, Chandler Rogers, Bryan Whitfield, Kenneth Hane, Delbert Cox and Corey Hanes.
Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Spivey, Jason Spivey, Hobart Howard, Doug Mott, Charles Settle and Frank Mims.
In true Sandy fashion, please come as you are to celebrate her life.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating. Family will receive friends for visitation at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Gonzalez United Methodist Church in Cantonment, Florida.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Sue Ann Van Dever
November 28, 2023
Sue Ann Van Dever passed passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at her home in Pensacola FL after a long illness. She was 76.
She was born on April 6, 1947 to Vera Geneva Bearfield Jones and Kenneth Jones, the youngest of 3, and only daughter. Sue Ann was definitely a Daddy’s girl. She grew up in Victoria, TX and graduated from Victoria High School in 1965. Her Father passed away unexpectedly during her senior year. Sue Ann attended college at Victoria College and moved with her Mother to San Angelo, TX to be near her Grandparents where she was a student at Angelo State College. She married A. E. Van Dever, Jr. (Van) in December 1965 in San Angelo. They raised three children together and lived in Huntsville and College Station, TX as well as Pensacola and West Palm Beach, FL before retiring in Montgomery, TX. Sue Ann relocated to Florida this summer to be near her family.
Sue Ann was disciplined, fiercely independent and self-taught. She held many titles throughout her life including Housewife, Mother, Apartment Complex Manager, Real Estate Professional and Grammy. Sue Ann was known for her impeccable style, lifelong striking beauty, Martha Stewart like amazing gourmet meals, Southern Living worthy beautiful home, furnishings and gardens. Receiving a handwritten note from Sue Ann was a gift one kept forever because her handwriting had such finesse it was a piece of Art. She enjoyed spending time with her Bridge group, decorating, reading, and offering advice (whether or not you asked).
Sue Ann was preceded in death by her Parents, her brothers Jerry Don Jones, Tommy Clint Jones and nephew K.C. Jones.
Survivors include her three children Heather Leonard (Steve) of McDavid, FL, A.E. Van Dever, III (Vandy) of Pensacola, FL, and Vanessa Porter of Houston, TX. Grandchildren Seth Leonard (Roberta) and their children Elias and Josiah, Caleb Leonard (Josie) and their children Vera Kate and Hallie, Chloe Harp (Cameron), Olivia Porter Meacham (Taylor), Jacob Dyar, Charlotte Kit Curtis; and father of her children A.E. Van Dever, Jr. (Van). Nieces Tammy Jones Leonhardt and Wendy Jones Eller, Sisters-in-law Clarice Jones-Flatt and Pauline Jones-Norman and their families.