Betty Jean Hall
May 15, 2023
Ms. Betty Jean Hall, age 79, passed away, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Jay, FL. She has resided most of her life in Bratt, FL. She was a member of Bratt Baptist Church. She was self-employed as a cosmetologist for many years.
Ms. Hall enjoyed spending time with her family, going to church and singing. Her Beauty Shop was her life and her customers was like her family. She was an avid reader. She enjoyed going to Gatlinburg, and she loved her dogs.
Ms. Hall is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Ezra (Algy Mae Flowers) Gilley, two brothers, James Gilley and Charles Gilley.
She is survived by her two sisters, Yvonne Aden, of Bratt, FL; Sharron Murell, of Bratt, FL; sister-in law, Rose Gilley, of Bratt, FL; five nieces, Melissa Chavers, Deana Edwards, Crystal Calvert, Kimberly Murphy, Theresa Kirk, two nephews, J J Aden, Eric Gilley, numerous great nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Graveside service will be held, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Godwin Cemetery.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 10 until 11:30 a.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Frank Murphy, Hunter Chavers, Shelby Godwin, and Maegan Godwin.
Frances ‘Ferryn’ Spann Twarkins
May 15, 2023
Frances “Ferryn” Spann Twarkins, after a lengthy battle finally succumb to the challenge of Parkinson Disease. She passed peacefully in sleep at a local assisted living facility.
After retiring as an elementary principal from the Escambia School System (34 years), Ms. Ferryn enjoyed a full and active life. Knitting, reading, chasing family genealogy, watching baseball, and traveling were her active escapes for relaxation. Through her life, Ms. Ferryn dearly loved and supported her family church, Pine Forest Estates Baptist Church (NorthStone Baptist Church, today). Apparently, God must have needed an elementary teacher…He chose a great one! She will be missed by all who knew her.
Ms. Ferryn is survived by her husband of 52 years, Tom; daughter, Teri (Tyson); grandchildren, Siris and Jett (Phoenix, Arizona); and her four younger brothers, Julius, Lauritz, Frank and Joe.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at NorthStone Baptist Church, 2550 W. 9 Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida 32534, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a needy cause.
Timothy Allen ‘Tim’ Brower
May 13, 2023
Tim Brower, 73, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born in Monroe, Michigan, on November 1, 1949, to the late Kenneth Brower Sr. and Marie Wicker Brower.
Tim was a member of Cross Faith Church. He retired as a manager with Bruno Foods, as well as a retired member of S&W Hunting Club.
He is preceded by his parents; and daughter, Cheryl Lynn Brower.
Tim is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kathy Carter Brower; sons, Doug (Jennifer) Gardner and Jesse (Christy) Gardner; daughters, Carrie (Shain) Cheney and Emily (Josh) Smith; grandchildren, Aaron (Madyson) Gardner, Austin (Brittani) Gardner, Riley Cheney, Eva Smith, Wyatt Smith, Jase Gardner, Grant Gardner and Reed Gardner; brother, Kenneth (Sue) Brower; sisters, Yvonne (Larry) Hovey and Barbara (Earl) Bell; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, May 15, 2023, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Wayne Butts, Pastor Carl Byrd and Pastor Brandon Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. prior to services.
Wanda Gail Taylor
May 13, 2023
Wanda Gail Taylor, 65, lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on May 11, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1958 to the late James Rudolph Willis and Martha Elizabeth Knowles Willis.
She retired with 19 years of service with the Escambia County School System as a bus driver.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Darrell Taylor, Sr.; grandchildren, Robert Nathaniel Taylor, Isaiah Matthew Taylor, and Jeremiah Austin Taylor; parents; sister Mattie Emmons; brother, Franklin Willis; brother-in-law, Thomas Lindt and sister-in-law Sylvia Willis.
Wanda is survived by her children Robert Douglas Thomas, Robert Darrell (Amanda- the best D-N-L) Taylor, Jr. and Robert Calvin (Jenn) Taylor; soon to be grandchild, Lochlann Calvin Taylor; siblings, James (Chris) Willis, Gladys Lindt, Cecil Willis, and Mary (John) Mirabella; and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to Emerald Coast Hospice for the exceptional care they provided.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Gary Wayne Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Judson Indian Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jason Steeneron, Noah Steenerson, Nathan Thomas,Victor Bailey, Elijah Thomas and Travis Whitehead.
Joe Lewis Pierce
May 11, 2023
Joe Lewis Pierce was born 1 September 1938 in Atmore, Alabama. He died at home in Atmore on 8 May 2023, after a prolonged illness. He was the ninth of eleven children born to Joseph Pierce and Carlee Rabb Pierce. Joe was married to Doratha Rodgers on 12 July 1963 in Finchburg, Alabama. Joe and Doratha have two children. The oldest is Rachel Meek, a Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force (Retired). Rachel is married to Jay Meek. The youngest is Isaac Pierce, a Lieutenant Colonel, US Army. Isaac is married to Christi Shelton and they have a daughter named Rachel.
Joe’s family of eleven children included: Madgalene (1925-2013); Zedia (1928-1981); Jim (1930-2017); Sallie Mae (1932-1933 Twin); Annie Mae (1932-1933 Twin); Chester (1933-2019); Solomon (Living); George (1937-2014); Marie (1940-2023); Gladys (Living).
The Pierce family gratefully thanks all the hospice workers, family, and friends who helped in countless ways throughout Joe’s illness. The funeral will be handled by Petty Funeral Home in Atmore. Funeral services will be at the funeral home chapel at 1200 on Friday, 19 May 2023. The viewing hour will be at 1100. Interment will follow at the Pierce, Montgomery, Rabb Cemetery on Atmosphere Road.
Shelly Ann Brazwell
May 11, 2023
Ms. Shelly Ann Brazwell, age 50, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Diamondhead, MS. She resided in Atmore, AL; in her younger years before moving to Mississippi.
Ms. Brazwell enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, coloring, and crocheting. She enjoyed going to the Smoky Mountains, and she loved animals.
Ms. Brazwell is preceded in death by her loved ones, Ernest (Myrlene) Godwin, and Garry Godwin.
She is survived by her mother, Deborah (David) Ronzone, of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Kelsi Brazwell, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Larry Wayne Free, of TX; Greg (Aubrey) Free, of TX; one uncle, Larry (Becky) Godwin, of Atmore, AL; special friend, Ray Billeaud, and other relatives.
Graveside service will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:30 AM at Godwin Cemetery with speaker, David Ronzone.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, May12, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home..
Pallbearers will be Elliot Classen, Sammy Lee, Greg Vaughn, and Greg Free.
Steven Ernest Joy
May 11, 2023
Mr. Steven Ernest Joy, age 67, passed away, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Atmore, AL. He was born, October 3, 1955, in Dover, New Hampshire but as a child moved to Atmore. He raised his family in Mobile, AL. before moving back to Atmore later in life. He was a member of Unity Non-Denominational Church of Mobile, AL. While his technical trade was in welding, his passion was being a musician playing bass guitar in Mobile and surrounding areas playing gigs.
Mr. Joy enjoyed spending time with his family- often referring to himself affectionately as “Mr. Mom.” He enjoyed playing and listening to all different kinds of music especially classic rock, and in particular “The Beatles.” He was also an avid chess player and taught his children the game and later adults in a chess club he founded at the Atmore nursing home.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Styron Bowden, and one brother, Brian Lyndon Joy.
He is survived by his father, Stanley Joy, of Silverhill, AL; four sons, Nathaniel Everette Joy, of Mobile, AL; Alexander Stephen Joy, of Mobile, AL; Benjamin Harrison (Jayleen) Joy, of Miramar, FL; Dillon Zachary Joy, of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Chelsea Lenore Joy, of Mobile, AL; four grandchildren, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12:00 PM until service time at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Gwendolyn Kearley
May 9, 2023
Gwendolyn Kearley, age 89, of Gonzalez, FL, passed away May 8, 2023. She was born in Brownsville, AL, on April 13, 1934, to Roy and Evelyn Holcombe. Gwen was married to Leslie Kearley for 44 years. Gwen worked for Gonzalez United Methodist Church for 31 years, as church secretary. She was a member of Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Evelyn Holcombe; sister, Edith Hughes; sister, Betty Jean Holcombe; and spouse, Leslie L. Kearley.
Gwen is survived by her daughter, Robyn (Jeff) Byrd; daughter, Beth (Mike) Herndon; daughter, Cindy (Mike) McNay; grandsons, Kyle Paulk and Tim (Brittany) Herndon; granddaughters, Hillary (Keldon) Simkins and Laura (Jesse) Edgin; one great granddaughter and one great grandson.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Gonzalez Methodist Church. Reverend Andy Perry will be officiating. Interment will be in Gonzalez Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Herndon, Jeff Byrd, Mike McNay, Tim Herndon, Keldon Simkins and Jesse Edgin.
Joann “Jodie” Clarke White
May 8, 2023
Joann “Jodie” Clarke White, age 80, of Atmore, AL passed away on May 7, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1942, in Mobile, AL, to John Braxton and Adray T. Clarke. Jodie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and mother-in-law.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Lavelle White; her brothers, Sonny Clarke and Stan Clarke and two great grandchildren, Addy Kate White and Ben White.
She is survived by her son, Jon Steven (Kim) White of Fairhope, AL; her daughter, Jamie White (Joey) Brown of Atmore, AL; her sister, Charlene (Earnie) Frost of Mobile, AL; five grandchildren, Clarke (Callie) White, Matt Amerson, Macey (Austin) Eicher, Tyler (Megan) White and Layton White; six great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry White and Speaker Earnie White officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Austin Eicher, Matt Amerson, Clarke White, Dean Soutullo, Andy Oakes and Al Bondurant.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 11 until service time at noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home
James Allen Grant “Jimmy”
May 7, 2023
James Allen Grant “Jimmy”, 72, of Panama City, Florida, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on September 6, 1950.
Jimmy served his country in the United States Army. He loved fishing, spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, and friends. He was co-owner with Curtis Murphy with GM Appliance and Warehouse, worked with Von Ray in cabinets, and was the maintenance man with Flowers Bakery Co.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Reba Mae Ola Cumbie Grant; father, James Bennett Grant; grandson, Jarvius Lee; and best friend, Von Ray.
Those left to treasure his memory, wife of 25 years, Pamela Simpson Grant; children, Allan Grant, Tina Grant, Wesley Grant, Angela Grant, and Amber Grant; father and grandfather to, Lexie Lee Grant; stepdaughter, Sabrina Anderson; grandkids, Chad, Dillan, Jorja, Katie Robert, Jasmine, Tranessa, and Toriana; cousins, John Raymond, Charles (Tina), Linda (Lewis), Emmett (Cindy), Glenn, Kat (David), and Chester (Derhonda); brother-in-law, Gary (Brenda); and numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and co-workers.