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Chiquita Moore ‘Aunt Coot’ Mathis
Mrs. Chiquita Moore “Aunt Coot” Mathis passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age 92. Chiquita was born Tuesday, September 8, 1931, in Jay, Florida. She was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. She was a homemaker who enjoyed yard sales, gardening (including cutting her own grass), dressing up and wearing jewelry, and feeding young’uns. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Mathis; sons, Larry Mathis, Bubba Moore; mother, Myrtle McDaniel Moore;...
Jo Ann Morgan Roley
Jo Ann Morgan Roley, age 81, of Atmore, AL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Stanford Morgan and Viola Brooks Morgan and her husband, James L. Roley. Jo Ann is survived by four children, Cheryl Datuin and husband, Tony; Johnny Jones and wife, Mona; Ricky Jones and wife, Lisa and Dina Jones; 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Jo Ann was an accountant for Service Welding and Street Rods Unlimited. She also worked at Atmore...
JoAnn Collette Peacock
JoAnn Collette Peacock, passed away suddenly Monday, September 25th, 2023 at the age of 64. Collette was born September 9th, 1959 in Pensacola, Florida. She was in Tate High School’s graduating class of 78′ and spent many years on the cheerleading team. In her early years, Collette was known for her fresh seafood store on the coast. Collette has had many different types of professions, such as working on oil rigs as a jug hand, car detailer, cosmetologist, and a well-known realtor for Pensacola Reality and International...
Steve McKinley
Steve McKinley, age 73, of Nokomis, AL passed away on September 27, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1950 in Atmore, AL to Tralve and Ethel Brown McKinley. He was a 1968 graduate of Escambia County High School. Steve was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. He was the owner and operator of McKinley’s Auto Service for 41 years. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Barbara Sue McKinley. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Catherine (Cathy) James McKinley; his daughter and son-in-law, Connie...
Willneila Wiggins Henderson
Willneila Wiggins Henderson, age 92, of Flomaton, Alabama, went home to the loving arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2023. She was born to an Assembly of God Church planter and pastor, Preston S. and Grace L. Wiggins on August 7, 1931. She had a lifelong devotion to her husband, children, and church, where she was a trustee and taught Sunday School for over 40 years. Willneila was a lady of great faith who trusted God to order her steps. Her relationship with Him permeated every aspect of her life and this overflowed...
Jimmy Lee Raines
was born in Century, FL but lived in Atmore until 1980. He spent his lifetime living in the Flomaton area where he was a truck driver for over 20 years. He worked for Campbell’s Sand and Gravel, G.B. “Boots” Smith Oilfield Services, and Howell Transportation whose name was later changed to Genesis Crude Oil. He had many good times working with his friends and talking on the CB radio with his call sign being “Iceman”. He left Genesis Crude Oil to work for McKenzie Tank Lines in Pensacola, FL where he managed the sulfur...
Willie Jean Harden
Willie Jean Harden resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on September 28, 2023, at the age of 87. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. Read More →
Bonnie Ruth Black Cummings
Bonnie Ruth Black Cummings, age 82, of Atmore, AL passed away on September 27, 2023. She was born on June 29, 1941 in Atmore, AL to Harry Comer Black, Sr. and Verma Ruth Rowell Black. She was a member of Canoe Baptist Church. She worked for Vanity Fair Corporation for many years and later cherished time taking care of her family especially her precious grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved gardening and cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles L. Cummings and her brother, Harry Comer...
Mrs. Viola Jean Nichols
Mrs. Viola Jean Nichols age 79, a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL; passed away peacefully in Pensacola, FL; on September 25, 2023. She was born October 8, 1943, in Flomaton, AL; to Lewis and Fannie Hobbs Emmons. Mrs. Viola enjoyed traveling with her husband visiting various countries around the world. She also enjoyed going to church, fishing and going to various casinos. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis (Fannie Hobbs) Emmons, and one brother, Cournel, “CJ” Emmons. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Marian ‘Bobbie’ R. Hinote
Marian “Bobbie” R. Hinote, 95, of Pensacola went to be with The Lord on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born in Pensacola and lived in the area for 76 years. Bobbie was the matriarch of the entire family! She was a woman of few words but when she had something to say to you, she said it and then she was done with it! She lived a full life at the ripe age of 95. She was a member of Scenic Hills Church of Christ. Bobbie was the Godliest woman we know and we are proud to call her mom and grandma. Bobbie is preceded in death...
Mark Randall Boyington
Mr. Mark Randall Boyington, age 48, passed away, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Mobile, AL; surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was employed with Wind Creek Casino for 13 years, and the past 4 years with the Poarch Creek Indian Gaming Commission. Mr. Boyington’s life was filled with family, faith and love, he especially enjoyed spending time with his children and family. He was a very avid Alabama Football Fan “Roll Tide”. He liked going fishing, shopping, going...
Peggy Sue Couch
Mrs. Peggy Sue Couch, age 75, passed away, Monday, September 25, 2023, in Atmore, AL; surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of the Poarch Community and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indian, where she served three terms on the Tribal Council. Mrs. Couch enjoyed traveling with family to numerous places such as the mountains and Nevada. She liked quilting and wood working, specially building cabinets. She enjoyed watching the Hallmark channel and canning food. She really liked Christmas, such as making Christmas...
Patrice Edmonson
Patrice Edmonson, 64, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. She was born in Atmore, Alabama on June 29, 1959 to Arthur Earl White and Mary Jane Jordan. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl White and her husband, David Edmonson. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Mary and Charles Jordan; two children, Brandon and Eddie Edmonson; three siblings, Janice Wentz (Randy), Lori Driver (Gary), and Tammy Edmonson (Brian). Memorial services for Patrice Edmonson will be announced at a later...
Johnny Eugene Boyington
Johnny Eugene Boyington, age 74, born in Rabun, AL and a resident of the White House Fork Community died Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence. He retired from electrical sales and then went to work as a Veterans Service Officer for the State of Alabama. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during Vietnam, a graduate of Troy State University, a member of VFW Post 3568 and a member of Bay Minette Masonic Lodge #498. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Darnell “Doli” Boyington of White House Fork; two sons,...
Bettie Boutwell
Mrs. Bettie Strength Boutwell, age 73, passed away, Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Flomaton, AL; surrounded by her loving family. She resided most of her life in Flomaton and a member of Friendship Church. She worked at Starter Manufacturing with many years of service. Mrs. Boutwell loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She loved listening to Dolly Parton. She enjoyed traveling with her husband to many vacation destinations from the mountains of Tennessee “Dixie Stampede”; to “Silver Springs” in Florida. She...
Michael ‘Mike’ James Rogers
Michael “Mike” James Rogers, 74, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born in Springfield, Illinois to the late, Donald and Genevieve Rogers. He was married to Barbara “BJ” Rogers for 31 years. Mike worked as a social worker for the Lakeview Center and the State of Florida. He also worked as a car salesman, and a cable technician for several cable companies. He had a passion for photography and cars. His favorite things to do were fishing with his son, playing poker and pool, and attending...
Margaret Ann Colbert
Margaret Ann Colbert, age 69, of Atmore, AL passed away on September 18, 2023 in Birmingham, AL. She was born on October 9, 1953 in Claiborne, AL to Ed Taylor and Hattie Pritchett Taylor. Margaret was a firm believer in hard work. She had a passion for taking care of others which showed in her forty-year nursing career. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her siblings: Ricky Taylor, Roy Taylor, Jimmy Ray Taylor, Nan Taylor Nelson and Leon Taylor. She is survived by her daughter, Haley (Dempsey) Rolin of Poarch, AL;...
Judith Ann Meldrim
Judith Ann Meldrim, 77, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Judith was born July 10, 1946 in Berea, Ohio to the late Coy and Lila Burchwell. She was a member of Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, and a member of Prime Timers. Judith is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bob Meldrim; her three children, Jeff Meldrim (Nichelle), Mark Meldrim (Christie), and Jennifer Freckleton (Jeremy); 12 grandchildren, Alexis, Dillon, Libbie, Leann, Victoria, Robert, Eric, Lindsey, Sara, Ashley, Kelcey, and Joseph;...
Nancy Marie Helman Stafford
Nancy Marie Helman Stafford died in Pensacola on Monday, September 18th at age 91. She was the beloved wife of Senior U.S. District Judge William H. Stafford, Jr. and proud mother of William III, Donald, and David. The only daughter of Donald Emerson Helman and Florene Gift Helman, Nancy was born May 11, 1932, in the village of Marion in south central Pennsylvania. Her parents and three brothers – Crawford Eugene “Ben” Helman, James Edwin “Ed” Helman and Thomas Reed “Tom” Helman –...
James Hoyt Coon
James Hoyt Coon, age 84, of Atmore, AL passed away on September 17, 2023. He was born on April 22, 1939 in McCullough, AL to William Alvin Coon and Frances Turk Coon. He attended Lottie Baptist Church. He was an Auto Mechanic but his passion was his wrecker service. Hoyt also enjoyed deep sea fishing and PBR bull riding. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Larry Coon and Dale Coon Fiveash. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Hardy Coon; his children: Debbie (Brett)...
Jimmie Pennington
age 86 of Chumuckla, Fl died in his home on the morning of September 15, 2023. Jimmie was born in Louisa, Kentucky on January 14, 1937. He grew up and joined the Navy at eighteen and was stationed in many places. He met his wife (Carol (Pennington) Pennington- no relation) while on leave in Washington D.C. They married and eventually were stationed at NAS Pensacola. Jimmie retired as a Navy Chief, with 21 years of service. Jimmie was proceeded in death by his wife, Carol Pennington, father, Roy Pennington and mother, Hazel Fugett...
Connie Louise Gibson
Connie Louise Gibson, age 68, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on September 16, 2023. She was born on August 23, 1955, in Atmore, Alabama, to the late David and Ruby White. Connie was a retired self-employed business woman who extended her love and support to many and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Connie is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Gibson, of Pensacola, Florida. She is also survived by her son, Ashley Dupree, and her grandson, Kagen Dupree, both of Pensacola, Florida. Connie was a beloved great-...
Claudia Burkett Powell
Claudia Burkett Powell, age 76, of Bay Minette, AL passed away on September 13, 2023. She was born on October 13, 1946 in Davisville, FL to Comer Eugene Burkett and Lela Bruce Burkett. She is preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Tommy Burkett, Johnny Burkett, James Burkett and Cindy Burkett. She is survived by her children: Roger (Shelley) Scott, Cynthia Scott and Sherry Scott; her brothers, Gene Burkett, Wayne Burkett, Mike Burkett, and Floyd Burkett; her sisters, Ruby Sanspree, Frances Godwin and Shirley Boatwright;...
Thomas David Kearley
Mr. Thomas David Kearley, age 55, passed away at on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his Flomaton residence. Mr. Kearley was born in Pensacola, FL and grew up in in Walnut Hill, FL. He was a Captain on a supply boat for the oil industry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Kearley of Flomaton; daughter, Taylor Danyelle Kearley; stepsons, Jay Young of Mobile, Khrystopherr (Erica Adams) Wood of Wing, AL, and Dustyn Wood of Flomaton, AL; two brothers, James Stepp of Campobello,...
Raymond McDaniel
Raymond McDaniel, 68, of Jay, FL, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Flomaton, AL. He was born on April 5, 1955 in Niceville, Fl and was a resident of Jay. Raymond was a retired oil field worker and retired from the City of Jay as the Director of Public Works. He was baptized in the First Baptist Church of Inverness, FL and attended the First Baptist Church of Jay. He graduated from Jay High School in 1974 and attended Jefferson Davis Jr. College in Brewton, AL. He is survived by his parents, James David McDaniel...