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Nina Reeder Hall
Mrs. Nina Reeder Hall, age 83, passed away, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was born and raised up in Jay, FL; but has lived most of her adult life in Atmore, AL. She retired as an RN, and was an Antique dealer for many years. She valued her time she got to spend with her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, reading John Grisham books, watching her favorite tv show CSI-Miami. She was an avid Auburn Football Fan and a Duke Basketball Fan. She loved going to Antique Auctions and making people laugh with witty jokes. She...
Kyra Lynn Patroni
Kyra Lynn Patroni, 22, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Kyra was born on May 11, 1999, in Pensacola, Florida. She was a cheerleader in the area from ages 4-15. She cheered for Ensley Ballpark and Beulah Academy of Science. Kyra is survived by her mother, Natalie Cummings; stepfather, Jamie Cummings; father, Samuel Patroni; and sister, Kenzie Cummings. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the National Cancer Society in memory of her grandparents. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, January 18, 2022....
Etta Joanne Durbin
Ms. Etta Joanne Durbin, age 76, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Atmore, Alabama. She was born in Frisco City, AL; and has resided most of her life in Atmore, AL. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills where she had many tears of service there. She valued her time she got to spend with her family, friends and sharing good times with people overall. She loved to playing golf, bowling and watching Alabama Football. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Roy Haskell Griffey and Ima Gene (Simpson) Lane, two brothers,...
Beverly Harris
Mrs. Beverly Harris, age 67, passed away, Sunday, January 9, 2022 peacefully at her home in Atmore, AL. She has resided in Atmore, AL; all of her life. She was a member of Atmore First Assembly of God Church for over 60 years where, she also worked in the nursery for over forty years. She enjoyed her many travels with the Celebrate Group she was involved with. Mrs. Harris valued her time she got to spend with her family, and grandchildren, going to the mountains, and Disney World with them. She enjoyed fishing, and shopping. She...
Linda Ruth Tabers McCall
Mrs. Linda Ruth Tabers McCall, age 69, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in a Pensacola healthcare facility. Mrs. McCall was born in Comanchee, Texas and had been a longtime resident of Brewton, AL. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital for over twenty years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her great-grandbabies. She was a member of First Baptist Church of East Brewton. Mrs. McCall was preceded in death by her parents, Weldon Brice Tabers and Lila Glee Baker Tabers. She...
Tammy Gail Kagarise
Tammy Gail Kagarise, native of Cantonment, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was born to Lloyd “Dusty” Donald Rhodes and Charlotta Sweeny Rhodes on April 5, 1964. Tammy dedicated 20 years of work to NAS Pensacola as a DFAS Accountant, and 12 years as an employee at Grocery Advantage in Cantonment. Tammy will be most remembered by her family and friends as the most giving, kind, caring person. She would be the first person to assist the people she cared for without hesitation or second thought....
Sharon Diane Spivey
Ms. Sharon Diane Spivey, age 68, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 in Mobile, Alabama. She resided most of her life in Century, FL. She valued her time she got to spend with her family. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, watching Alabama Football, and Nascar Racing. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, John Etheridge and Annie Mae (Wiggins) Bell one brother: Akron Lindsey and three sisters; Mary Lois Lindsey, Helen Wilson, and Pearl Wilson. She is survived by her two sons, Casey Townson (Dusty Wooten) of Atmore,...
Eddie Lee Osborn
Eddie Lee Osborn, 97, of Cantonment, FL passed away on January 7, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 3PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Peavey Town Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. prior to services at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. There will not be a repass. Read More →
Renina Ann Macks
Renina Ann Macks, a native of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Saturday January 1, 2022. She was born to Acie Ray Dickerson, Sr. and Darlene Mary Kosloski on April 18, 1960. Preceded by her mother Darlene and brother David Wayne, Renina is survived by her two children Natasshia and Joshua Macks, grandchildren Hunter, Destiny and Maddix, father Acie Ray Dickerson Sr., and 3 brothers Acie, Curtis and Nathan. Renina lived for her family and spent her live raising one that she saw grow through 2 children and 3 grandchildren. ...
Roy C. Mack, Jr.
Roy C. Mack, Jr., native of Pensacola, FL, passed away on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. He was born to Roy Cleave Mack, Sr. and Mary Estelle Gideons Mack on May 19, 1950. Roy served his country in the U. S. Army serving a tour in the Vietnam War. He worked on tug boats, did brick work in Pensacola and later owned his own business. Roy enjoyed working in his church and was able to go on a missionary trip to an orphanage in Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents. Roy is survived by his wife, Mary Angelia “Angie” Mack; sons,...
Myrtle Frances “Grandma Fran” Elliott Snelson Fournier
Fran Fournier, 75, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 30, 2021. Mrs. Fournier was preceded in death by her loving husband of 35 years, Robert N. Fournier; daughter, Teresa Snelson; son, Terry Snelson; mother, Myrtle Elliott; sisters, JoAnn Reeves & Sybil Schachle. Survivors include her grandchildren, Jesse (Austina) Snelson, Nicholas (Bailie) Snelson, Sydney (Jessi) Spears, Janna (Dan) Rubbert, Johanna (Cayleb) Clark, Lukas (Michelle) Snelson, Jared Snelson, Jamie (Brad) Snelson & Nate Phillips; Great-grandchildren,...
Audrey Faye Smelley Holder
Audrey Faye Smelley Holder was born to Ed and Leavy Smelley in Covington County, Alabama on June 13, 1934. She died surrounded by her family on January 6, 2022 in Pensacola, Florida. She is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings LC Smelley, Lillie Mae Still, and Eddie Lee Davis; her daughter Benita King; and her grandson Chad Williamson. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Harold Holder, her brother Emmette Smelley, daughters Deborah Andrews, Teresa (Ronnie) Williamson, and Belinda (David) Perry; her grandchildren...
Lynn Fowler
Lynn Fowler, age 74, of Mooresburg, TN passed away on December 26, 2021. She was born on January 25, 1947 in San Diego, CA to Elon Waite and Lee Madeline Jobe. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Patricia Ann Laster and two step-children, Chris Fowler and David Fowler. She is survived by her husband, Leon C. Fowler; her son, David Martin; her step-children, Eric Fowler, Michael Fowler, Francine Raimondi, Catherine Raia, Cynthia Piercy and Julianna Fowler; her sister, Peggy J. Laster; her grandchildren, Andrew...
Linda Karen Adams Hall
Mrs. Linda Karen Adams Hall, age 64, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022, in Mobile, AL. She has lived most of her life in Atmore, AL. She was a proud member of Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Fretwell Tabernacle Church, and Hvsosv Tallhvssee in Poarch, AL. She valued her time she got to spend with her family and taking care of grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing, sewing, going to the creek, and styling hair. She loved native traditions, and always helped the people in need. Mrs. Hall is preceded in death by her father, Carl Ben...
Judy Gail Bonds Hillman
Mrs. Judy Gail Bonds Hillman, age 74, of Brewton, AL, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She was born August 24, 1947, in Tuscaloosa, AL. She valued the time she got to spend with her family. She loved working in her flower gardens, cooking and her pets. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hoyt and Nell Bonds. She is survived by her loving husband of eight and a half years, Charles Hillman, of Brewton, AL; one daughter, Victoria (Derrick) Stewart, of Flomaton,...
Helen V. Rolin
Helen V. Rolin, age 72, of Atmore, AL passed away on December 28, 2021. She was born on February 25, 1949 in Venezuela to Fedor and Sofia Drapanczuk. She worked at Vanity Fair and later retired from Masland Carpets. She was a member of Poarch Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Don Wayne Rolin; her son, Eric (Stacey) Plant of Bratt, FL; her daughter, Natalie Rolin of Atmore, AL and her grandchildren, Tanner Plant, Madelyn Plant, Andrew Plant, Luke Plant and Elli...
Freddie Mappin Miller
Freddie Mappin Miller, age 96, peacefully passed away in Atmore on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. She was born January 12, 1925, in Tampa FL. She moved to Atmore in 1983 with her husband, Gordon and son, Rusty. She was an amazing, kind and selfless woman who loved everyone in her life and would gladly do anything she could for those needing it. She loved volunteering with various community organizations, playing bridge with her friends and anything that involved being outside enjoying nature. She was a member of Trinity...
Luvenia F. Hayles
Luvenia F. “Sang” Hayles peacefully passed away at her home in Atmore on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1926, in Barnett Crossroads, AL and later moved to Atmore, AL. She retired from the Bank of Atmore/United Bank after 32 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Stella Fillmore; her husband, Charles F. Hayles, Sr.; two sisters, Jane Davis and Luverne Morton; and four brothers, Bill Fillmore, Jessie Fillmore, Jerry Fillmore,...
Andy Moye
Mr. Andy Moye, age 62 of Community Church Road in Flomaton, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, in Atmore from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Moye was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton and was employed in the lawn maintenance/landscaping industry. Mr. Moye was a volunteer fireman for Century Station #5. He was of the Holiness faith and attended the Ebenezer Assembly of God Church. He loved going to church and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Donna Theresa...
Francis Ford
Francis “Barney” Ford 75, went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2021. A long-time resident of Pensacola, he was originally from Athens, Pennsylvania. Barney joined the Navy after high school and rose to the rank of Chief Petty Officer after 25 years of service to his country. During those years, he received Jesus into his heart as Savior and Lord. He was a member of McIIwain Presbyterian Church. He sang in the choir and helped serve breakfast every week to the Men’s Prayer Group. He also enjoyed playing softball, racquetball,...
Frances C. Abrams Hershman
Frances C. Abrams Hershman, age 78, of Lillian, AL, passed away on December 25, 2021. She was born on May 1, 1943, in Century, FL to Johnny W. Abrams, Sr. and Beulah “Bessie” Conway Abrams. She retired from the United States Government Civil Service after many dedicated years. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Betty Ann Adams. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Hershman of Lillian, AL; her brother, Johnny W. (Kitty) Abrams of Wawbeek, AL and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Hale of Atmore, AL. Graveside...
Ruby Earline Jernigan
Mrs. Ruby Earline Jernigan of Atmore, AL, lost her battle with cancer at the age 64. Earline was born January 21, 1957, and passed away December 22, 2021, in her family’s care, in Calhoun, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, James Levon (Buddy) Jernigan. She is survived by her two sons, Jim (Charlotte) Jernigan, of Calhoun, GA, and Joseph Busby; one sister, Martha (Jack) Hall; one brother, Louis (Melissa) Screws; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerus nieces, and nephews. Funeral services...
Ellen Marie O’Barr
Mrs. Ellen Marie O’Barr, age 71, passed away, Tuesday, December 28, 2021, peacefully at her home in Poarch, AL. She was born in Atmore, AL, but has resided in Poarch, AL, most of her life. She was a member of St. Anna Episcopal Church and Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She retired in the Archives Department at Poarch Creek Indians with 30 plus years of employment. Mrs. O’Barr valued her time she got to spend with her family. She loved watching sports, Alabama Football, NAYO, NASA, and going fishing. She is preceded in death...
Robert David Preston
Robert David Preston, long-time resident of Pensacola, Florida, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 24, 2021. He was 89 years old. Robert served as a naval fleet diver in the Korean War. Following his military service, he worked for NARF (Naval Air Reworks Facility), retiring after 25 years. He married Deann in 1962 and the two shared over 37 years of life together. He was a loving husband, dedicated father, and a beloved Grampa. Over the years he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and could build and repair almost anything....
Randy Brigan
Randy Brigan passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pensacola, FL on Dec. 24, 1947 to Alfred Delwyn Brigan and Irene Teel Brigan. Randy served his county honorably in the U. S. Army and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He worked in the oil fields for Exxon/Mobile for over 30 years traveling around the country. He is preceded in death by his mother, Irene Teel Brigan; and daughter, Terry Brigan. Randy is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judi Brigan; father, Alfred Delwyn Brigan; step-daughter,...