Virginia Annette Brooks
June 15, 2023
Virginia Annette Brooks age 86 of Century passed away peacefully at home in Bluff Springs on Sunday, June 4th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years Clinton ‘Curly’ Brooks Sr., a daughter Mary Brooks, and 2 infant children Barbara and Billy, and one Grandson Cody Gafford.
She is survived by 4 children, Michael (Jeannie) Brooks of Kentucky, Clinton Everette Brooks Jr. of Century, Phyllis Brooks of Flomaton, and Rebecka (Daniel) Kelley of Milton. 5 Grandchildren, Richard (Angela) James of Washington, Michael Burkett of Flomaton, Morgan (Brandon) Meredith of Kentucky, Tara Gafford of Flomaton and Kaitlyn Kelley of Milton. As well as 5 great-grandchildren Alex, Ian, Amber, Carter, and Mollie. She is also survived by those who loved her dearly and while not technically family were special friends, Kathy Petersen, Cathy Maxwell, Kimmie Fretwell, Betty Watson, and Jeane Nolen. Along with her numerous friends in the Christian Singles group whom she held dear in her heart.
Annette was never one to seek out the spotlight but had the ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. She could make anyone feel comfortable and cared for. She enjoyed her family, her animals, her garden, her friends, crocheting, cooking, and canning, and was always thinking of others first and herself last. Her beauty and gentle kindness were a blessing to all, even those she never met but still cared for through her acts of kindness. Her passing has left all who knew her in mourning, yet we mourn for us because we no longer have her here, we do not mourn for her soul, we know she was welcomed home to Heaven and is rejoicing with loved ones until we can all be together again.
A memorial service will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, the Annette Brooks Memorial account has been established at Navy Federal Credit Union.
Jerry Del Bardin
June 15, 2023
Jerry Del Bardin, of Chipley, FL passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born in Pensacola, FL on August 20, 1976, to Deborah P. Booker and Arthur D. Bardin, Jr. Jerry was employed in Logistics for Capstone Logistics LLC. He had a bachelor’s degree in theology from Emmaus Baptist College (formerly Florida Baptist Institute and Seminary). Jerry had a passion for helping others, listening to music, singing, and playing guitar. He also enjoyed kayaking and fishing. Jerry loved his family, friends, country, and God. Jerry has given the gift of life to two individuals by kidney transplant.
Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Arthur D. Bardin, Jr.; grandfathers, Edward L. Parker and Arthur D. Bardin, Sr.; grandmother, Audrey Gilley Waller; biological father, Charles D. Skipper; and uncles, Phillip Bardin, Ronny, Allen, and Timmy Skipper.
Jerry is survived by his mother and stepfather, Deborah and Will Booker; sister, Paula S. Norman; aunts, Barbara Merritt (Jessie), Becky Joseph (Kenny), Brenda Parker, Patricia Price (Jeff), Karen Strader (Mark) and Debbie Skipper; uncles, Greg Bardin and Keith Skipper; nieces and numerous cousins; girlfriend, Shawn Williams; and two lifelong friends, Danny Jones and Charlie Hazelwood.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be one hour prior at 10:30 a.m.
Adam Lynn Jordan
June 15, 2023
Adam Lynn Jordan of Pace, Florida passed away June 3, 2023 at the age of 35. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on July 19, 1987 to James Jordan and Virginia Kay Young Jordan.
Adam owned and operated his own business working in pressure washing, remodeling and painting of homes. He was a true handyman. He also worked for Accelerated Construction and Four-Star Drywall. He had a passion for being on the water, boating and fishing. Adam loved being around his children, riding dirt bikes and go-karts. He also loved drawing and carving pictures into wood.
Adam is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leonard Jordan; grandmothers, Edith Brock and Marion Kidwell; uncles, Leonard “Lenny” Jordan and John Thomas Jordan; and aunt, Brenda Jordan.
He is survived by his life partner of 18 years, Danielle Petrillo; daughters, Alyssa Jordan and Alora Jordan; son, Kobi Jordan; father, James Jordan; mother, Virginia Jordan; brothers, Mitchell Young, James Edward Jordan Jr., Justin Jordan, and Brandon (Sherry) Jordan; cousins, Samantha Hedges, Michelle Johnson, Brandy Jordan, Len Jordan, Chris Jordan, Tim Jordan, and Donald Jordan; nephews, Trenton Jordan and Tony Hedges; nieces, Kayla Chaffee, Madelyn Jordan, Victoria Hedges, and Taygen Hedges; along with many more family members; and friends, Chante, Wade and Devin McNeal.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Charles Givens officiating.
The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m. prior to service.
Galen Charles Walker
June 15, 2023
Galen Charles Walker, age 74, of Atmore, AL passed away on June 9, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1949 in Battles Wharf, AL to Gladwin Charles and Nora Vinson Walker. Galen was a tug boat captain for most of his career. He worked along-with his father at Walker Towing Company and later worked for almost thirty years with Parker Towing Company. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Penny Vickery Walker; his children, Chuck (Lee) Walker of Robinsonville, AL, Chad Walker of Fairhope, AL and Carrie (Michael) Turberville of Perdido, AL; his siblings, Larry (Barbara) Rook of White House Fork, AL, Terry Walker of Summerdale, AL and Don (Lisa) Walker of Gulf Shores, AL; his eight grandchildren, Blake Walker, Clay Walker, Kaitlyn Walker, Ella Walker, Avery Walker, Jessie Turberville, Samantha Turberville, and Bentley Turberville; his six great grandchildren along with many friends and family.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Atmore.
Kirk Anthony Britt
June 13, 2023
Kirk Anthony Britt, 54 of Grand Bay, AL, passed away June 3, 2023 in Grand Bay, AL. He was born in Pensacola, FL, on November 4, 1968, to Douglas and Estelle Joiner Britt. He was an avid outdoorsman and a pipefitter most of his life.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Melissa Mitchell Britt of Grand Bay, AL; his father, Douglas (Peggy) Britt of Cantonment, FL; his children, Tyler (Madison) Britt of Moss Point, MS, Christian Britt of Grand Bay, AL, Jessica (Rodney) Keith of Moss Point, MS, Joshua (Sarah) Jerry of Montgomery, AL, Angelica Jerry (Ronnie) Rand of Grand Bay, AL and his sister, Rhadonna (Tom) Andrews of Molino, FL; seven grandchildren: Ava, Andrew, Jase, Ashton, Elliana, Eli, Summer; one niece, Brittany; two nephews, Lance and Trent and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 11 a.m at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore with Bro. Jimmy Lee, Bro. Rusty Knowles and Bro. Shane Britt officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2023m from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Eddie Lane Peek
June 11, 2023
Mr. Eddie Lane Peek, age 51, passed away, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Flomaton, AL. He was born, July 14, 1971, in Opp, AL; then moved to Century, FL; and has resided the past 20 years in Flomaton, AL. He worked at the Jay CO-OP for 17 years, then drove an 18-wheeler truck for Pitt Trucking Company and DJL Transport for many years.
Mr. Peek enjoyed spending time with his family, and having cookouts with family and friends. He loved the outdoors, especially going hunting, fishing, shooting guns and mud riding. He enjoyed visiting in Alaska to see his daughter. He loved hanging out with his friends and such an out going person that never met a stranger.
Mr. Peek is preceded in death by his father, Robert “Danny” Peek, grandparents, Robert Gaston (Mary Eve) Peek, Leon Jordan, Betty Jean Jordan and step-father, Robert Eugene Tyree.
He is survived by his mother, Patsy Tyree, of Flomaton, AL; loving wife of 30 years, Marie Peek, of Flomaton, AL; three daughters, Samantha (Skyler) Burgess, of Palmer, AK; Jamie Peek, of Flomaton, AL; Jessica Renee Peek, of Flomaton, AL; two brothers, Bobby (Kimberly) Peek, of Atlanta, GA; Chris (Natasha) Wood, of Flomaton, AL; two sisters, Tammy Jernigan, of Flomaton, AL; Riley (Eric) Tyree, of Flomaton, AL; four grandchildren, Peyton Burgess, Ezekiel Burgess, Ezra Burgess, Haiden Peek, one sister-in law, April Wood, aunt Rhonda Jordan, two special friends, Bryant Pace, Brent Wolfe, numerous aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held, Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. James Gay officiating.
Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Peek, Khrys Wood, Bobby Wood, Dustyn Wood, Jacob Jernigan, and Skyler Burgess.
Honorary pallbearer will be Rudy Gindl.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, Atmore, AL, is in charge of all arrangements.
Tiny Beatrice Rigby Bolton
June 6, 2023
Tiny Beatrice Rigby Bolton, age 91, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away on June 5, 2023, in Mobile, AL. She was born on October 9, 1931, in Bratt, FL, to Ely and Virgie Castillow Rigby. She attended First Baptist Church of Canoe. She is preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings and her grandson, Zackary Bolton.
She is survived by her husband of 72 years, James C. Bolton; her daughter, Teresa Bolton (David) Brown of Atmore, AL; her sons, James Anthony “Tony” (Kim) Bolton of Franklin, TN and Terry Alan Bolton of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home with Bro. Arnold Hendrix and Bro. Waylon Stuckey officiating. Private interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
Jacquelyn Darlene Clemmons Killam
June 6, 2023
Jacquelyn Darlene Clemmons Killam, 64, of Stockton, AL (Boatyard) passed away on June 2, 2023 in Canoe, AL. She was born August 9, 1958, in Atmore, AL to Jack E. Clemmons and Willodean Rowell Clemmons. She is preceded
by her father, Jack E. Clemmons; one son, Charles Mathieu Mitchell and her stepfather, Charles Davis.
She is survived by her mother, Willodean Rowell Davis of Atmore, AL; one sister, Pam Christensen (Pete) of Cantonment, FL; two brothers, Donald D. Clemmons of Atmore, AL and Jack Elliott Clemmons Jr. of Atmore; one daughter, Sondra Glass McKinley (Kevin) of Canoe, AL; one son, Joseph Mitchell of Cantonment, FL and eight grandchildren Autumn (Josh) Day, Abbygail Reed, Jackson Reed, Mathieu Mitchell, Kamryn Mitchell, Joey Mitchell, Charlie Mitchell and Thomas Mitchell. Also, by her adored fur baby, Newly, a multitude of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and her Boatyard Family.
Jackie enjoyed spending time with her friends and family especially around a backyard fire. She loved the outdoors, enjoyed fishing and gardening. She adored her dog, Newly, and considered him one of her children. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Helen Marie Hallman
June 6, 2023
Ms. Helen Marie Hallman, 84, passed peacefully June 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Known affectionately as “Momma” or “Nanny,” she had a deep love for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her great-great grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of loyalty and devotion to those she so fiercely cared about. Ms. Helen was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians where she served in many capacities including the Tribal Council and Housing board for several years. Because of her passion for breast cancer awareness, after being a survivor herself, Ms. Helen directed seminars for several years at the Wind Creek Ballroom. Before her passing, Ms. Helen resided at the Lavan Martin Assisted Living Facility and filled the role of confidant, mentor, and friend to many of the residents and staff.
Ms. Helen is preceded in death by her parents Levi and Treacy McGhee; 8 sisters- Martha Wilson, Carlie Dalrymple, Imogene Sheets, Deloris Kelley, Velma Crocker, Myrtis Kinman, Eva-Nell Burkett, Donna White; and 2 brothers- Leo and Fred Lee McGhee. She is survived by her 3 children- Cindy (Scott) Martin, Rodney Exum, and Ryan Exum; 5 grandchildren- Trent (Heather) Jackson, Amber Banda, Christopher Frost, Jordan (Brian) Moore, and Cliff (Julia) Martin; 9 great grandchildren- Bailey (Drake) Jarvis; Bradley Spann; Haley, Hayden, and Hayeslyn Jackson; Maddie, Will, and Wes Moore; 2 great- great grandchildren, Bentleigh and Taytum Jarvis; and 2 sisters- Eldnar and Judy
McGhee.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jon Lister officiating. Interment will follow in New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL. A reception will follow at Friendly Holiness Church.
Active pallbearers will be Derrick McGhee, Kevin McGhee, Josh Burkett, David A. Kinman, Greg McGhee, Dakota Sheets, and Scott Jackson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Colbert, Carl Faye McGhee, Jarrell Hollinger, Keith Martin, and Dewitt McGhee.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to the Lavan Martin Assisted Living Facility, Southern Care Hospice, and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for the wonderful care provided to our dear Mother. A special “Thank you” to all the support and love shown by our family and community during this time. It is all very much appreciated.
Atmore Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Adam ‘Joe’ Richards
June 2, 2023
Joseph Adam “Joe” Richards passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. He was born September 30, 1938, in New Orleans, LA. Joe worked in Retail Management and retired from Sears. Joe was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. He loved his family, hunting and fishing.
Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret Mary Constantine Richards; parents, Herman and Gertrude Richards; brother, Herman Richard, Jr.; and sister, Ruby Richards Watson.
Joe is survived by his sons, Joseph Richards, Jr., Mike Richards (Rochelle), Steve Richards (Tonya) and Scott Richards (Leslie); grandchildren, whom were his pride and joy, Hannah, Emily, and Sophie; sister, Mary Ann
Richards Guidry; many nieces and nephews.
Services are pending at this time.