Bessie Crawford Brantley
September 4, 2025
Bessie Crawford Brantley, age 91, of Atmore, AL, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Mobile, AL.
Bessie was born on January 11, 1934, to Clarence Lee and Katie Johnson Crawford in Repton, AL. Bessie was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church. After many years of service, she retired from Vanity Fair Corporation as a seamstress. Bessie is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Frank “Bud” Brantley, Jr., and her siblings.
Bessie is survived by her son, William Frank (Kelly) Brantley, III, of Atmore, AL; her daughter, Jana Lynn Brantley (William Tremmel) of Pensacola, FL; her grandchildren, Lauren Lyles and Kristen Lyles; her special niece, Mary Dow, and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Sylvia Ann Lunsford
September 2, 2025
Sylvia Ann Lunsford, 73, of Pace, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. Sylvia was born December 6th, 1951, in Brewton, AL, to Clyde and Dollie Mae McCormick.
Sylvia was affectionately known as Mom, Nana, and Aunt Sib. She was kind, loving, and always generous. Anyone who entered her home was treated like family. Two of her favorite things were Diet Dr. Pepper and Gunsmoke. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed having her family together for special occasions. Sylvia was famous (at least in the immediate family) for her “Christmas stockings.” After all other activities were over, she would disappear only to reemerge with stockings for everyone – even the adults. It soon became a running joke that whenever she would go to another room, the family would all start yelling, “stocking time,” even when it wasn’t Christmas. On one occasion, she even hid them in a present addressed to herself so she could smuggle them into Kristen’s home without anyone knowing. She did threaten, though, to cancel Christmas anytime one of us failed to cooperate.
Sylvia also defended her daughters-in-law, claiming she didn’t know why they would put up with her sons’ antagonism and saying they could come live with her anytime they wanted.
She retired from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Max McCormick; and sister, Marie Caraway.
She is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Sue) McKee, Kristen (Jason) Mitchem, Stephen (Mary-Catherine) McKee; her grandchildren, Alexis Mitchem, Anna McKee, Stella McKee, and Jordan McKee; siblings, Barbara Merritt (Bill), Joseph (Dorothy) McCormick, Carolyn (Skip) Tompkins, Debra Morris, brother-in-law, Lavon Caraway; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She loved her family, and her family loved her. She will be sorely missed.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday September 6, 2025, at Lewis Funeral Home Milton Chapel, 6405 Highway 90 West Milton, FL, 32570, with visitation from 12:00-1:00pm and service at 1:00pm with Rev. Mike Poston officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Walling Cemetery.
Daniel Mack Moore
August 28, 2025
Mr. Daniel Mack Moore, age 67, of Atmore, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, after battling cancer.
Daniel was born in Flomaton on July 11, 1958, to Willodean Moore and Donald Moore, Sr. He lived in Flomaton for most of his life. He attended Flomaton Elementary and Flomaton High School where he played football and made lifelong friends. Daniel worked in the retail business, primarily at the Food Giant (Piggly Wiggly) in Century, Florida, from which he retired as Store Manager in 2018. Daniel was an active member of Flomaton First Baptist Church his entire life, where he served as deacon and Sunday School Teacher for many decades and participated in all areas of ministry. He had a great love for service to his church and his community and was especially dedicated to receiving visitors and new members and making them feel welcome. Daniel’s great passion in life was spending time with family, especially his grandsons. He enjoyed any and all activities with them, whether cheering them on at all their sporting events or playing with them at home or church.
Mr. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents – Willodean (Grover) Johnson and Donald Moore, Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 8 years – Nana Coker Moore, children – Shawna (Matthew) Fillmore, Katie Lambert and Jody Day; grandsons – Jaxson, Bryson and Koleson Fillmore; brothers – Darrell (Paula) Moore, Donal (Noel) Moore; nephews – Kyle (Tori) Moore and Matthew Moore; niece Holly Moore; great nieces – Penelope and Eliza Moore.
A service celebrating Daniel’s life will be held at Flomaton First Baptist Church on August 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Interment will be at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers – John McMath, Keith Nall, Glenn Goetter, Doug Welch, Samuel Mize and John Cox.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Flomaton First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 765, Flomaton, AL 36441, for creation of a welcome center.
Sigurd Edwin Randall, Jr
August 27, 2025
Mr. Sigurd Edwin Randall, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 68 on August 23, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 2, 1956, to Sigurd Edwin Randall, Sr. and Ruby Alene Manning Randall, both of whom have passed away. Sigurd spent most of his life in Century, Florida, where he created many cherished memories with his family and friends. His warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He loved spending time outdoors, whether it was fishing, camping under the stars, or swimming in a cool river. Cooking was another passion of his, often bringing friends together for delicious meals. On Saturdays, he never missed a chance to cheer for Alabama football. In his free time, he enjoyed watching westerns and documentaries on the history channel, always eager to learn something new. Traveling to the mountains brought him joy, where he could ride his motorcycle along winding trails and experience the beauty of nature. He also relished trail riding, feeling the thrill of adventure in every turn.
He is survived by his loving wife Tina Comalander Randall of Century, Florida; three sons, Wesley David (Melanie) Randall of Pensacola, Florida, James Kimmons of Century, Florida and Dylan McGlothren of Century, Florida ; three daughters Jennifer Randall Hall of Milton, Florida, Marissa (Gene) Whitt of North Carolina and Shalaina (Wesley) Romero of Flomaton, Alabama; three sisters, Dorrine Evans of Oklahoma, Marcina Burkhart of Nevada and Christine “Christy” Gillespie of Alabama; nine grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at Petty Funeral Home in Atmore.
Van Douglas Sheffield
August 26, 2025
Mr. Van D. Sheffield, age 78, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home, in Milton, FL. Mr. Sheffield was born June 16, 1947. A native of McDavid, Florida, he was a graduate of Century High School, Class of 65′. Van proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, before beginning a long career as a truck driver, where he worked until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing, playing computer games, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Bogia, FL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam B. Sheffield, Jr. and Mattie Lou Sheffield. Siblings, William E. Sheffield, and Robert F. Sheffield.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Yeckley) Sheffield of Milton, FL. Siblings, Missy (Elton) Gilmore of McDavid, FL; Elaine Johnson of Pace, FL; and Sam (Anita) Sheffield of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Bogia, FL.
Amanda ‘Lucy’ Amerson
August 26, 2025
Mrs. Amanda “Lucy” Amerson of Century, Florida passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 19, 2025 at the age 68.
Lucy as everyone knew her was a beautiful, sweet, kind soul. She was always cooking and baking something if not for her family it would be for church gatherings or to feed whomever was in need. Lucy attended Holy Ground Gospel Church in Flomaton, Alabama. Where she loved to sing God’s praise. To the children at church, she was the candy lady. Lucy never met a stranger and if she did, they would be family before you knew it, she had such a good heart and loved everyone with her whole heart.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Syble Ratliff, son, David Paul Amerson, siblings, Alma Dixon, Dallas Ratliff, Patsy K. Capps, and Patty Inman, nephews, Mark Dixon, Byron Ratliff, and Daniel Wood “Boone” and her best friend, Jackie Lambert, numerous other relatives.
Lucy is survived by her children, Alma (Larry) Day, of Molino, Florida, Justin (Wendy) Amerson, of Milton, Florida grandchildren, Camron (Leiah) Day, Cameron, Joey, Jake (Mel), great-grandchildren, baby, Ellie due in November Captain, Maddie, Penelope and Bonnie, nieces, who are more like her daughters Evelyn (Cliff) Emmons, Belinda (Daniel) Morgan, Michelle Ratliff, nephews, David Dixon, Bert (Dovee) Dixon, Eddie (Carolyn) Dixon, Kevin Dixon, and a host of great nieces and nephews.
Lucy was the last one of her generations. She is now surrounded in Heaven by the ones whom have gone before her. But mostly she is with Jesus and her son. We love you Mama. To know Lucy, was to love Lucy.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC; with Sister Kathy Stophel officiating.
Burial will follow at Byrneville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Cliff Emmons, Daniel Morgan, Kevin Dixon, Quinton Emmons, Dylan Dixon and Zeb Vega.
Honorary pallbearers will be Camron Day and Austin Dixon.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangement.
Ralph Lee Griffin, Jr.
August 26, 2025
Ralph Lee Griffin, Jr. 78, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on August 19, 2025.
He was born in Kerrville, TX, to parents, Ralph Lee Griffin, Sr., and Rose Griffin. Ralph was a perfect child, always considerate of others, playing with his siblings. He would always hang out with his friends, also very sweet and kind, all around perfect person.
In his adult years he worked as a chemical operator.
Ralph was an amazing dad, always wanted to show his girls how to build and fix things so they would be prepared for life. He was a loving and supportive dad and husband.
Ralph was part of the Patriot Guard Riders and the Army National Guard.
He is preceded in death by his mom and dad.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Debby Griffin; daughters, Tiffany Griffin, Megan Washington, and Sheena St. Pierre; numerous grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
Celebration of life will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025, with visitation at 10:30 a.m. at Trahan Family Funeral Home, Pensacola.
Lillian E. Coleman
August 25, 2025
Mrs. Lillian E. Coleman, age 104, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at a local nursing facility.
Mrs. Coleman was born in Chumuckla, Florida on September 21, 1920. She graduated from Allentown High School in 1938 and received her B.S. degree from Troy State University. She retired in 1988 as an educator after 40 years of teaching elementary education. She taught for 3 years at Cross Roads School in Brownsdale, Florida, 1 year in Jay, Florida, 6 years in Flomaton, Alabama and 30 years in Century, Florida. She worked in the United States Office of Censorship in New York City during World War II.
After retiring from teaching she joined her husband and son in business at Coleman Drugs.
She was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Flomaton where she taught Sunday School for a long number of years, was a member of the choir, serving as choir director for a number of years. Mrs. Coleman is a member of the Florida Retired Education Association and a member of the Escambia County Florida Retired Educators Association.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years – Arthur Hemby “H” Coleman, Jr; her only son – Arthur Hemby “Hank” Coleman III; her father – Lewis Thompson Enfinger; her mother – Jessie Ora Steadham Enfinger; a sister – Ora Dean Bailey; Adrian Thompson Enfinger, a brother who was killed in action during World War II, as well as brothers – Alvin H. Enfinger and Floyd Q. Enfinger; her grandparents – Peter David and Margaret Elo “Maggie” Campbell Enfinger and B.J. “Bully” and Ruth Nobles Steadham.
Mrs. Coleman is survived by her two granddaughters – Jessica (Juan) Fuentes and Jennifer (Wesley) Sinor; a grandson – Arthur Hemby Coleman, IV; and two great grandchildren – Jackson Mark Davis and Jonah Lennon Lewis Coleman; and sister – Jean Enfinger Tatum; daughter in law – Gloria Coleman and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday, August 25, 2025, at 12:00P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Rev. Matt Dobson officiating. Interment to follow in the Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Pallbearers – Robert Bailey, David Enfinger, Neal Christopher Enfinger, Jerry Lee, Keith Pinckard, Arthur Hemby Coleman IV,, Jackson Davis and Kevin Pinckard.
Honorary Pallbearers – Floyd Quentin Enfinger Jr., Artie Lewis Enfinger, Joe Brantley, Speedy Brantley, and Wayne Stanton.
Gwendolyn Gayle Stinson
August 24, 2025
Gwendolyn Gayle Stinson, 71, died Sunday, August 16, 2025, at home in Cantonment, FL.
Gwendolyn was born July 17, 1954 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She graduated from Pensacola Christian High School in 1972, Pensacola Junior College with an AA degree, then from the University of West Florida in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education / Elementary Education. Gwendolyn started her career as a substitute teacher with Escambia County Public School District. She then was the K-2 Classroom teacher with the Pensacola Seventh-day Adventist Junior Academy for 34 years, near the end of her tenure, she also served as the school’s principal. Gwendolyn was a faithful member of the Pensacola Seventh-day Adventist Church / University Parkway Seventh-day Adventist Church. Over the years, she served as an Adult Sabbath School teacher, Adult Choir Director, Church Organist and Pianist.
She is preceded in death by her father; mother and stepfather.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, David Bruns Stinson and a brother, Stephen D. Crowder (Debbie) of Natchitoches, LA.
A Graveside Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Bayview Memorial Park with Pastor/Chaplain Earl L. Jones, Jr. of North Little Rock, AR officiating.
Pallbearers will be Wilfred Wixwat, Chris Jernigain, Donna (Holland) Torre, Alexson Aranna, Greg Wise, Geoffery Pittman, Jay Hendrieth, Ray Bell.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to Emerald Coast Hospice; Baptist Health Care Foundation – Kugelman Cancer Center, or Pensacola Adventist Academy.
James David Page
August 23, 2025
James David Page Sr, 81, a resident of Honoraville, Alabama, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 9th, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, August 16th at United Pentecostal Church in Atmore with Brother Derek Gobert and Brother Rusty Knowles officiating.
David spent most of his professional career as a truck driver, which allowed him the opportunity to see a lot of places and meet a lot of people he otherwise wouldn’t have been able to do. At home, he loved watching sports. Didn’t matter if it was football, baseball, or racing, he was there for it! He was also a faithful and beloved member of United Pentecostal Church where he adored both his pastor and his church family. David was blessed with a servant’s heart, which was quite fitting for the gentle giant of a man he was. He was also blessed with the gift for gab and nothing, not even physical limitations, would keep him from entertaining you with stories of places you’ve never been and people you’ve never met! Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren and great-grands. There was nowhere he’d rather be than his home, surrounded by his beloved family members. He never wanted anyone to stray too far, especially his cherished wife, daughter, and favorite son-in-law, Ray. Words could not properly express how much he meant to all of them nor how much he was loved by them all, but comfort is found in the knowledge that he is now dancing on the streets of gold in his heavenly reward.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Walker & Ella Mae Rose Page; siblings, Robert Wesley Page, Edmond Page, John William Page, Iva Jean Page Butler, and Charlene Gilliam Page; and niece, Rita Gail Gilliam. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 62 years, Betty Sue Yarbrough Page; their children, Patty Lynn (Mickey Ray) Stringer and Craig (Maria) Smith; grandchildren, Chelsea Lorainne (Chris) Coburn and Wesley M. (Zoe) Peebles; great-grandchildren, Lane Matthews, Sophia Renea Coburn, and Sylvia Violet Peebles who is set to make her arrival in September; siblings, Myra Ann Joiner, Janice Page Coale, William Paul (Sue) Page, and his baby (i.e. favorite) sister, Mary Jane Page; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to both their church family at United Pentecostal Church of Atmore and everyone else who prayed so fervently for David.
The family requests that any memorial donations be made to David’s church, United Pentecostal Church of Atmore.