Sarah Millie Coker Purvis
September 6, 2022
Sarah Millie Coker Purvis, age 96, of Atmore, AL passed away on August 31, 2022 at herresidence. She was born on August 13, 1926 in Escambia County, AL to W.E. and Jessie Maude Keller Coker. Sarah was a retired seamstress with Vanity Fair. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Atmore. She enjoyed bowling, quilting and yardwork. She was an avid Atlanta Braves and Alabama Crimson Tide Football fan… ROLL T I D E ROLL!
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Curtis E. Purvis; her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Alday and her siblings: George Coker, Billy Coker, Elbert Coker, Bobbie Stallworth, Peggy Moye and Evelyn Thurman.
She is survived by her brother, Jimmy (Suzie) Coker of Atmore, AL; her sister, Faye (Mike) Morris of Molino, FL; her grandchildren: Amanda (B.J.) Finch and Natalie (Kenny) Horton and four great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Everyone is welcome to Celebrate the Life of Sarah Millie Purvis at her home immediately following the graveside service.
Patricia A. Deaguilera
August 27, 2022
Patricia A. Deaguilera loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at the age of 72. She was born on September 16, 1949 to the late Charles Cliff and Nannie Lee Burke Chancellor. Patricia was a graduate of Tate High School class of 67’. She worked at the Escambia County Health Department and retired as an administrative assistant with the State of Florida. Patricia was a friend and second mom to many and was an avid “Jason Momoa” fan.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and aunt, Carolyn DuBose.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Tara A. Deaguilera; son, Col. Philip Joel (Dr. Mitzy) Deaguilera; grandchildren, Alexandria D., Philip Joel “PJ”, Jr., and Logan Deaguilera; great grandchild, Emmitt Deaguilera; siblings, Barbara (Mike) Chiarolanza, Mac (Cindy) Chancellor and Kim Chancellor; and father of her children, Felix Deaguilera.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida.
The family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, entrusted with arrangements.
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David Solomon Garrard
June 12, 2022
David Solomon Garrard, 63 of Pensacola, FL passed away Monday, May 30 in Pensacola, FL. He was born May 8, 1959 in Atmore, AL, to the late John and Fonda Solomon Garrard, Jr.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Michael “Mike” Garrard.
David is survived by two nieces, Kelly (Russell) Howard of Allen, TX, and Lori Beth (Michael) Diller of Walnut Hill, FL, 9 great nieces and nephews, as well as a dear friend, Mr. Robert Craker of Pensacola, FL, who was instrumental in David’s life the last 8 years.
David was a proud member of Escambia Academy’s Class of 1977. He went on to Auburn University where he graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. He owned and operated a successful landscaping company in Birmingham. His landscaping business led him into the field of real estate in which he obtained his real estate license and became a Realtor. He enjoyed showing and selling houses, and often became close friends with his clients. David was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking and experimenting with new recipes. He had most recently developed a love for traveling and was looking forward to his next adventure. For the last several months, David served as Sexton at St. Francis of Assissi Episcopal Church in Gulf Breeze, FL.
Graveside Memorial Services will be held Monday, June 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Reverend Dr. Margaret Shepard officiating.
David Martin Hadley
June 8, 2022
Mr. David Martin Hadley, age 63, passed away, Monday, June 6, 2022 in Atmore, AL. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL.
Mr. Hadley enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed shooting pool, Nascar racing as well as vintage automobiles.
He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Hadley.
He is survived by his mother, Mazie Hadley, of Atmore, AL; his loving wife of 29 years, Linda Hadley, of Atmore, AL; one son, Charlie (Samantha) Hadley, of Pensacola, FL; one grandchild, Kristie Hadley, two great-grandchildren, Khloe Hadley, Kallie Hadley, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Burial will follow at Uriah Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Rob Faircloth, Jim Young, Brian Belle, Glenn Carlee, Stephen Simpson, and Whit Whitaker.
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Beulah Man Arrested On 20 Child Porn Counts
April 4, 2022
A nearly three month child porn investigation has ended with a 22-year old Beulah man.
Cobi Keith Haines was booked into the Escambia County Jail on 20 counts of possession of child pornography. He was released on a $2,000 bond.
On February 16t, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and Special Victims Unit, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Homeland Security Investigations served a search warrant at Haines’ residence at 7360 Miranda Sue Boulevard, near Beulah Elementary School.
Items found inside the home revealed Haines had collected child sexual abuse material for several years and was in possession of over 20 files that depicted children as young as three-years-old, being sexually battered or engaged in sexual acts, according to the ECSO.
Investigators said the files depicting child sexual abuse material were found on Haines’ cell phone, as well as a USB drive, which was located by FDLE Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9 Maple
The Sheriff’s Office said none of the victims appear to be from the local area.
Ester Lee Black
February 23, 2022
Ester Lee Black, 82, was born on February 13, 1940 and entered her eternal heavenly home on Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Ester was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Denham (Emmons); her father, Gail Denham Sr.; four brothers, James A. Denham, Buddy Johnson, Gail Denham Jr. and Jack Denham; her husband, Bud Black; son-in-law, Charles E. Grant; daughter, Harriette Lynn Grant; and granddaughter; Brandy Kelley-Larson.
Ester leaves behind one sister, Katie Mathis; two brothers, Grady Denham and McDavid Johnson; two daughters, Donna (Larry) Hood and Brenda Black; two sons, Jimmy (Melissa) Black and Chuck (Debbie) Black; seven granddaughters, Debrah (Jonathan) Brantley, Amber Grant, Samantha (Sean) Fink, Jessie (Charlie) Mato-Toyela, Brandy Black and Katrina (Lynn) Holly; five grandsons, James Ward, Charles Black, Traveon Black, L.J. (Sidney) Hood and Shane Diaz. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great grandchildren and one great-great grandson that she was very excited to meet.
Ester was loved so greatly, and her presence will be missed dearly by all of those who knew and loved her.
There will be a visitation at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. A graveside service will follow at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Pastor Mike Mashburn will be officiating.
Fire Damages Home In Bratt
December 29, 2021
Fire damaged a home in Bratt midday Wednesday.
Preliminary reports indicated the fire on Ashcraft Road just off North Highway 99 began in the kitchen. Firefighters were quickly able to contain the fire inside the 2,500 square foot brick home.
There were no injuries reported.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid and Century stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Atmore Fire Department responded.
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Frances C. Abrams Hershman
December 28, 2021
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 services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Wawbeek, AL with Bro. Robert Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your charity of choice.