Donna Stewart
March 5, 2023
Donna Stewart, age 91, of Atmore, AL passed away on March 4, 2023 in Mobile, AL. She was born on June 8, 1931 in Bedford County, VA to John and Adrienne Shank Dooley. Donna was a wonderful wife and mother. She devoted her life to God and her husband until God called her home. She was an International Pentecostal Holiness Church First Lady. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leon Stewart of Atmore, AL; her daughters, Dianne Stewart of San Antonio, TX and Denise Stewart of Daphne, AL; her granddaughters, Karen Long of Tipton, GA and Lara Stewart of San Antonio, TX and her greatgrandchildren: Ben Hendrickson, Eli Hendrickson and Ash Hendrickson.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Doug Beacham officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 9:00 a.m.
Harold O’Neal Holder
March 3, 2023
Harold O’Neal Holder was born May 11, 1937 to Lee and Stella Holder in Uriah, Alabama. Harold passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023 with family by his side. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lee Jr. and AJ, and sister, Doris Barnes. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Audrey Smelley Holder, his daughter, Benita Holder King, grandsons, Chad Willamson and Bobby King, and great-grandson, Carter Polanco.
Harold is survived by his daughters, Deborah Andrews, Teresa (Ronnie) Williamson and Belinda (David) Perry. His grandchildren, Melissa (Mike) Renacker, Tim (Heidi) Andrews, Joni (Andrew) Wills, Marissa (Lewis) Garvin, Austin Perry, and Moriah Williamson. Great-grandchildren Nick, Drew, Harper, Layla, Claire, Benji, McKinley, Hudson, Nolan, and Kaden. Sister, Jeanette Brannon, brother, Charles (Norann) Holder, dear cousins, Helen McKenzie and Jim Holder, brother-in-law, Emmette (Lorna) Smelley, and many extended family members.
Harold was a believer in Jesus and faithful follower of his Lord. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church in Molino for many years. He joined the Marines in 1955 after graduating from JU Blackshear High School in Uriah. After 3 years of active service, he transferred to the Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1962. Harold was employed by Armstrong World Industries as a Board Mill supervisor and retired early as he and his wife were the owners and operators of Crossroads/Hammer’s Trolling Motors until 2018. After they closed, he missed the hours of drinking coffee and comparing who had the most rain with all of his wonderful friends at the store. Harold was an avid fisherman who loved to leisurely fish for bream and compete in bass tournaments. If you were invited to a fish fry at their store, you were privileged to enjoy the camaraderie where you might have heard one or many of his stories about growing up the son of a farmer, playing high school football, dancing the jitterbug as a young man, or one of his fishing stories. If you are family, you probably heard him called Sonny Boy by his Mama, and
Son by his 6 double-first cousins that were more like siblings. If you were a friend you probably called him Hammer which meant you knew him well. Harold loved his family immensely and we knew it.
Harold’s family would like to express our sincere thanks to the staff of The Residence Covenant Care and Covenant Hospice for providing excellent care in his last weeks as he fought a brave battle with bile duct and liver cancer.
A memorial service to remember Harold will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Highland Baptist Church in Molino, Florida. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. with service following at 11 a.m.. Rev. Brian Calhoun and Rev. Josh Helton will be officiating.
Susan Evelyn Bradberry
March 3, 2023
Susan Evelyn Bradberry, age 71, of Walnut Hill, FL passed away on March 2, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1951 in Marianna, FL to Crawford Crews and Evelyn Byrd Scott. During her career, she worked with Harvester’s Federal Credit Union and later retired from Atmore Community Hospital. She was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church and Walnut Hill Baptist Church Crafty Ladies. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and quilting. Susan was her family’s greatest supporter especially her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Harvey Bradberry of Walnut Hill, FL; her children, Shawn (Leanne) Bradberry of Jay, FL and Kristy (Johnny) Pugh of Walnut Hill, FL; her brothers, Randy (Sandra) Scott of Atlanta, GA and Steven (Sheila) Scott of Biloxi, MS; her sister, Sherry Byrd of Atlanta, GA; her grandchildren: Zack, Jarett, Mason, Riley, Bailey, Colbey, Kaitlyn, Brianna and Cody along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Walnut Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Walnut Hill, FL.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Cody Weston Rounsavall
March 3, 2023
Infant Cody Weston Rounsavall, age 2, , passed away on Monaday, February 27, 2023 in Atmore, Alabama. He always enjoyed anything to do with the outdoors. He always liked to do whatever “Big Brother” was doing, and he loved his Pawpaw.
Preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, Leon (Betty) Tolin, great paternal grandmother, Regina Rounsavall, two great uncles, Ricky Tolin, Tony Scott, one great aunt, Diane Chapman, and a special friend, Josie Jones.
Survivors include his parents, Shawn (Kelly) Rounsavall, of Atmore, AL; maternal grandparents, Tim (Sonja) White, of Atmore, AL; maternal grandfather, Rodger Cravens, of Boise, Idaho, paternal grandparents, Nolan (Jerrie ’Sue) Kerr, of Silsbee, TX; three half-brothers, Hunter Ford, of Atmore, AL; Chaz Rounsavall, of Gulf Shores, AL; Aiden Rounsavall, of Semmes, AL; one half-sister, Berkley Rounsavall, of Semmes, AL; and other relatives.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 at First Baptist Church Atmore, from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. with Dr. Kevin Garrett officiating.
Nelson ‘Bubba’ Kenneth Martin
March 2, 2023
Nelson “Bubba” Kenneth Martin, 61 years of age, passed Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his home in Poarch, Alabama.
Nelson Martin was born on January 30, 1962 to Otha and Doris (McGhee) Martin. He is a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He attended Escambia County High School where he played football. Nelson began his work career shortly after high school but his career ended quickly after a work-related injury. Nelson did not let this injury hinder him from living life to the fullest.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Otha and Doris Martin; his brother Paul Martin.
Nelson leaves behind his son Joshua (Brittany) Martin of Atmore,
AL; his son Nelson Bradley (Brittany) Martin of Tuscaloosa, AL; daughter Magan (Justin) Taylor of Waxahachie, TX; daughter Hollie (Brandon) Towe of Tuscaloosa, AL.; a brother Otha Lamar (Charlotte) Martin of Pensacola, FL; a sister Pauline (Lamar) of Atmore, AL; a brother James Nathan (Susan) Martin of Atmore, AL. He has 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and very special aunts and uncles. A very special Thank You to Mary Poindexter and Robin Godwin for their special care and love towards Nelson.
He dearly loved to spend time with his grandkids as well as his nieces and nephews, playing solitaire on the computer, fishing with his boys, watching Alabama football, and playing the lotto.
The Martin family would like to extend their gratitude to the Poarch community for always caring, supporting, and loving Nelson.
If Nelson could tell us his last words it would be know I’m okay, I love you, but most of all ROLL TIDE!
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Josh long, Coach Melvin Middleton, and Pastor: Cornelius Phillips.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM at Poarch Community Church.
Pallbearers: Matthew Martin, Phillip Martin, Keith Martin, Jerry Faircloth, Tristan Daughtry, and Rodney McGhee.
Honorary Pallbearers: Lathaniel McGhee, Jerry “Buck” Sells, Daniel “Boone” McGhee, Stephen “Mario” McGhee, Deno Rolin, and Douglas “Spat” Daughtry.
Albert Alvaro Carriles, Jr.
March 1, 2023
Albert Alvaro Carriles, Jr., 69, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, in Molino, FL. He was born December 25, 1953, in New Orleans, LA. Albert was a member of the United States Marine Corp, a volunteer firefighter and worked in heavy equipment and land clearing for Expert Excavation and Land Clearing. Albert loved to dance and spoil his grandchildren, play cards with his mom, and go to Louisiana to the farm to hunt and clear land. He also loved to do woodworking. He had the biggest heart and would try to help everyone he could. He was loved by his family and friends.
Albert is preceded in death by his father, Albert Alvaro Carriles, Sr.
Albert is survived by his three sons, Michael Carriles (Melissa), Jonathan Carriles and Matthew Carriles; five grandchildren, Joeseph Carriles, Jordan Carriles, Colt Carriles, Maddie Carriles and Sadie Carriles; mother, Anna May Frederick Carriles; five sisters and one brother, Linda Murphy (Johnnie), Betty Aldridge (Steve), Mary Trujillo (Joe, deceased), Robert Carriles (Sue), Judy Champagne and Pattie Martinez (David), and many nieces and nephews and a lot of animals.
There will be an inurnment at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, at a later date.
His sons, Mike and Matt left him five dollars for his journey in the afterlife.
Roger Dale Emmons
February 28, 2023
Mr. Roger Dale Emmons, age 62, passed away, Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his home in Century FL; surrounded by his family at his bedside. He was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was employed with Georgia Pacific for many years.
Mr. Emmons loved spending time with his family. He was an avid racing fanatic, dirt track, Nascar, and many others. He was a Flomaton Speedway champion with multiple wins. He always had a very good sense of humor and enjoyed a good get together. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing, and working on numerous projects building stuff.
Mr. Emmons is preceded in death by his parents, Joel Bernard (Edna Virginia Norris) Emmons.
He is survived by his one son, Michael Emmons, of Molino, FL; two daughters, Janice (Blake) DeLuca, of Flomaton, AL; Theresa Gill, of Pensacola, FL; one brother, Carl (Terry) Emmons, of Bratt, FL; one sister, Charlotte (Dennis) Ard, of Enterprise, AL; two grandchildren, Blake Anthony DeLuca, Jr; Elise Marie Gill, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Rev. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Mitchell, George Thompson, Mike Childress, Ray Owens, Keith Moore, and Fed Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be Randall Blair, Sam Turner, and Craig Turner.
Lois Sharpless
February 25, 2023
Lois Sharpless, 87, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on February 21, 2023. She was born in Covington County, AL on July 27, 1935 to Trent and Maudie Gaw Lewis. She was married to Osmond C. (Bo) Sharpless for 58 years.
Lois was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Gonzalez Methodist Church and had a passion for family, square dancing and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Richards and sister, Debbie May.
She is survived by husband, Osmond C. Sharpless; daughters, Diane Capers (Tommie) and Susan Grantham; sons, Steve Richards (Cindy) and Sam Sharpless (Jennifer); daughter in law, Myrtle Richards; granddaughters, Kathryn O’Neil, Jennifer Grantham and Stephanie Richards; grandson, Carlson Sharpless; brothers, Charles Lewis (Mary), Scotty Lewis (Carolyn) and Ray Lewis (Carol); and numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Gonzalez United Methodist Church. Funeral Service will follow at 1:00 PM. Pastor Andy Perry will be officiating. Interment will be at Bayview Memorial Park.
Larry Wayne Emmons
February 25, 2023
Larry Wayne Emmons, age 70, of Atmore, Ala. passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home. He was an industrial construction supervisor.
He is preceded in death by his parents- Joseph Hall Emmons, Sr. and Esthel Olean Glover Emmons; sister- Doris Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years- Linda Fay Emmons of Atmore, Alabama; one son- Michael Shannon Emmons of Pensacola, FL; one brother- Joey (Sandra) Emmons of North Carolina; two sisters- Betty (Troy) Brown of McDavid, FL. And Patricia Harrison of Jay, FL; two grandsons- Michael Tyler Emmons of Pensacola, FL. and Colby Ryan Emmons of Milton, FL.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Karyn Michele Treadway
February 24, 2023
Karyn Michele Treadway, 68, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on February 21, 2023 at Covenant Care Center for Hospice at Sacred Heart Hospital with her family by her side. Michele was born July 7, 1954 in Macon, Georgia and was the first child of her parents Ronald and Florence Barre’, who have preceded her in death.
As the oldest of 5 children, she loved her role as big sister and had a special, unique relationship with each of her siblings. Kevin, her youngest brother, was soon followed by Chris, making Michele the older sister of two boys (which may explain why she was so tough). She was happy to share her 7th birthday with her first sister, Andrea, her youngest sister, Kelly, was born on Valentine’s Day and was always her baby. The family settled in Milton, Florida in the 1960s. Michele graduated from Milton High School in 1972 where she met many of the friends that she remained close with until her passing.
Michele met and fell in love with Dennis Treadway, whom she married on Pensacola beach in 1981 and they remained married until her death. They share two children, Shea and Keelan, who were her pride and joy. Michele’s training as an older sister prepared her to be a natural, loving mother and grandmother which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Michele was a talented artist whose artist abilities were not limited to the canvas. She could sew her own clothes, write beautiful calligraphy, decorate a bakery-style cake, and the list goes on. Anyone who knew Michele knew that she was an absolutely phenomenal cook. She loved food and it was evident in every delicious meal that she prepared. Any visit to her house consisted of a welcoming smile, good food, and great conversation.
Her true happy place was at her home in East Hill. You could find her trying a new recipe, listening to music, working in her garden, watching birds, or just enjoying time with her loved ones. We hope her new home is filled with as much joy as her earthly home was.
Michele is survived by her husband, Dennis of almost 42 years; her two children, Shea Treadway and Keelan Treadway; 2 grandchildren; Mason Kaetzel and Lucca Kaetzel; her siblings; Kevin Barre’, Chris Barre’, Andrea (Barre’) Ellis, Kelly (Barre’) Townsend; nieces Katie (Ellis) Cain, Danielle (Barre’) Sleeper, Mattie Barrie, Summer (Claxton) Sowers, and Amber Treadway; nephews; Brandon Penton, Ben Ellis, and Samuel Treadway; and many other extended family and friends. Michele will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Chapel located at 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533 at between 1 and 2 PM on February 25 with a reception to follow at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you plant flowers, share a good meal, share a memory of Michele or consider donating to The International Crane Foundation in her honor.