Amy Sorrells
February 3, 2022
Amy Sorrells, age 29, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 30, 2022, in Pensacola, Florida.
She is survived by her Father, Red Sorrells; Mother, Donna Sorrells; Sister, Ginny Sorrells, Nieces; Selena, Aimee, and Bella; Several Aunts and Uncles, as well as many cousins and close friends.
Amy was born and raised in Pensacola and lived every day to the fullest. She touched the lives of so many and will be dearly missed by all.
She was a precious soul, far too kind for this world. Gentle and caring in everything she did and spoke. Amy was very close to her mother and father, always there to help when she was needed. She was a very special person and a great role model to her nieces as well. She spoiled the girls, but oh how they adored her.
Amy had so many good friends that it would be hard to name them all. Her absence from this world will leave a hole in everyone’s heart. She was a big-hearted friend, who loved to laugh, and she will forever be remembered that way.
She loved her cats so much as if they were her own children. She gave them so much unconditional love and spoiled them so much, especially with food. She always scolded people, jokingly, when they called her cats fat and she said they were just chubby and liked to eat. She always took them outside to play even when though they always started eating the grass. Her cats love her unconditionally, just like she did them and they will definitely miss her.
We know that the Lord needed her more than we did and while we may never know why we do know that we will see her again.
Amy, even though you’re gone, you will continue to shine like gold in all of our memories. We’ll never forget what an amazing person you were.
Services will be:
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Faith Chapel North in Cantonment
Visitation – 1:00-2:00
Service – 2:00
Please note that there will not be a reception afterward
Matthew James Hecht
February 2, 2022
, age 32, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 31, 2022, after a brief illness.
Matt recently relocated to Jonesborough, TN with his family. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas and grew up in Pensacola.
He attended R.C Lipscomb, Ransom Middle School and graduated from Tate High in 2008. He also completed the PALS program at Pensacola State College in 2016.
Matt loved hockey, reading his Bible, doing artwork, riding his hand cycle, and fishing. He was a dedicated Pensacola Ice Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning fan. He also enjoyed the several years that he played in the Miracle League of Pensacola.
Matt had a bright smile and a kind heart and will be missed dearly by his family and all who knew him.
Matt is survived by his parents Steve and Barbara Hecht, and his brothers Andy and Chris.
A celebration of Matt’s life will be performed at a later date.
Ashton Dakota Smith
February 2, 2022
Mr. Ashton Dakota Smith, age 24, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Bay Minette, Alabama. He has resided in Atmore, AL all of his life.
He loved airplanes, flags, and dancing. He enjoyed the simple things in life and enjoyed spending time outside.
He is preceded in death by his devoted grandmother, Louise Jones, special aunt, Levonda Gabriel Jones, and special friend, Mary Ellen Ray.
He is survived by his mother, Wanda Jones, of Atmore, AL; special aunt, Patty (Henry) Wiggins, of Atmore, AL; two uncles, Tony Jones, of Pine Grove, AL; Marvin “Tabo” (Teresa) Jones, of Montgomery, AL; two brothers, Dillon (Crystal) Marshall, of Atmore, AL; Hunter Revel, of Brewton, AL; two sisters, Brittany Revel, of Brewton, AL; MaKayla (Hayden) Sage, of Atmore, AL; numerous cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Earl Harrison officiating.
Burial was at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dennis Jarrell, Brian Mason, Brian Marshall, Dillon Marshall, Travis Stephens, and John Stephens.
Honorary pallbearers were Tony Jones, and Henry Wiggins.
Contributions can be made to Shriners Hospital, Shreveport, LA.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mable Rolin Lambert
February 1, 2022
Mrs. Mable Rolin Lambert, age 78, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, in Atmore, AL. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. She was a member of Gospel Light Church and Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She was a seamstress with Vanity Fair Mills with many years of employment.
She valued her time she got to spend with her family and friends. She loved singing and going on the adventurous trips with the Tribe.
Mrs. Lambert is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. (Dorothy McGhee) Rolin, four brothers, Charles Rolin, Arthur Rolin, Wilbert Rolin, Norman Rolin, and one sister, Geneva Shivers.
She is survived by her husband, Sherrel Lambert, of Atmore, AL; two sons, Ronnie (Peggy) Lambert, of Atmore, AL; Danny (Tammy) Lambert, of Atmore, AL; four brothers, David (Dorothy) Rolin, of Walnut Hill, FL; Clarence (Dianne) Rolin, of Atmore, AL; Ray (Norma Jean) Rolin, of Atmore, AL; Raymond (Kathy) Rolin, of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Joyce Kuhn, of Atmore, AL; Debra Strickland, of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Trevor Lambert, Trent (Victoria) Lambert, Tyler (Sadie) Lambert, Trey Lambert, two great-grandchildren, Heidi Lambert, Josie Lambert, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, January 31, 2022 at Gospel Lighthouse Church with Rev. Clarence Rolin, Rev. Johnny Rolin, and Marty Gehman officiating.
Burial was at Mothershed Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Trevor Lambert, Trent Lambert, Trey Lambert, Patrick Strickland, Justin (BoBo) Rolin, and Tyler Hochstetler.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
James “Jimmy” Arnold, Sr.
January 31, 2022
James “Jimmy” Arnold, Sr. age 86 of Gonzalez passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Jimmy graduated from Tate High in 1953. He was a lifetime resident of the Gonzalez area and was very proud of this. Jimmy left Gonzalez only a short time while playing football for the University of Chattanooga. After college his love of cars ignited a passion for racing. During his racing years, he was known as a small town man going “Nowhere to Somewhere” fast with notable accolades: 1964 NHRA champion, 1965 NASCAR Stock Drag Race Champion with his well-known “Color Me Gone” Dodge, and held several state records. In September 2003, Jimmy “Color Me Gone” Arnold was inducted into the Drag Racers Hall of Fame.
As a single father he gave up racing to focus on family and his career with SERF. He retired from Pensacola Junior College as a welding instructor where he touched many lives and guided many futures. In 1991, he was honored by the American Welding Society with the District Educator Award.
Jimmy loved to help others in his community. He was honored in 2008 as a fifty-year Master Mason and belonged to the Hadji Shrine Antique Car unit- his love of cars never faded.
Jimmy was known as a man who lived life to the fullest, loved people, God and family. He loved to laugh and fellowship with friends. Jimmy never met a stranger. He was a loving father and “Poppy”, uncle, and friend. Of all the titles and honors given to Jimmy, these meant the most. Although his final race on earth has been won, his kindness, laughter and adventurous spirit will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Survivors include his son, J. Douglas Arnold, Jr. and wife Kristin; his son Derrick Arnold; his daughter, Keri Arnold Litton; grandchildren: Jaime Arnold, Jaxon Arnold, Madison Arnold, Lauren Litton, Morgan Litton, Jayden Arnold, and Jagger Arnold; brothers, M.J. Arnold, Billy Arnold and wife Vivian; sister Sharon Steelreath; sister-in-law, Joan Arnold; several nieces and nephews and extended family: Greg Litton, Rachel Southworth Hughes, Gary Southworth, and Kristen Southworth Abbott.
Visitation service will be held at 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with memorial service following at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Faith Chapel North.
Deborah K. Odom
January 31, 2022
Deborah K. Odom, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 30, 2022 with her family by her side.
She was born in Pensacola, FL on February 3, 1954. She was a retired bus driver for Escambia County School District, retiring after 30 years of service. Debbie or Mom as she was known by most people was an avid Alabama Fan and loved to fish and spend time with her grandkids, nieces and nephews. She was a strong woman who always put her family first.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard H. Jernigan; mother, Eleanore Silvia Odom Parkton; three brothers, Randy, Kenny and Mike Odom; sister, Michelle Odom; grandson, TeJay Godwin; and nephew, Randall Johnson.
Deborah is survived by her children, Karen (Link) Odom, Kevin (Lisa) Odom, Kellie (Matt) Odom Ramsey, Kim (Nolan) Lorenzana, Cole Sweeting and Orbin Albritton; grandchildren, Makayla, Wyatt, Emily, Bebe, Harlie, Tanner, Josh (Kaly), Kristen, Trista and Brody; great grandchildren, Bray, Rhett, Aubree, Grayson and Malayna; brother, Rickey (Beth) Odom; sisters, Kathy (David) Rogers, Betty (Tommy) Robbins and Tammy (Lonnie) Warpup; sister-in-law, Elaine (Tom) Jernigan; brother-in-law, Tony Jernigan; and numerous nieces, nephew, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30PM on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Robbie McLaney officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Pensacola, FL. The family will receive from 5PM to 8PM on Friday, February 4, 2022 at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Odom, Rickey Odom, Matt Ramsey, Link Powell, Nolan Lorenzana, Josh Godwin and Orbin Albritton.
Paul Wayne Wells
January 31, 2022
Paul Wayne Wells (June 26, 1962- January 27, 2022) left these hunting grounds unexpectedly. He was born in Meridian, Mississippi to Patrick Wayne and Amy Lee Wells and moved to Pensacola at the age of four, forever calling Pensacola his home.
Paul was the consummate outdoorsman. He was happiest sitting in a tree stand in the woods or motoring the waters in his boat. Those who knew Paul understood that when you saw him, he was going to have a good story to tell, filled with tall tales and laughter. He was a rugged, kindhearted man who would drop everything to help family, friends, or stranger.
Paul was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Wayne Wells and son, Jonathan Michael Wells.
Paul is survived by his son Paul Wayne Wells; granddaughter Zoey Wells, Mother; Amy Lee Wells: brother and sisters, Marian Olson (Leonard); Beth Thompson (Tom); Jennifer Werner (Allen); and James Wells (Stephanie). Nephews and Nieces, Christopher Olson (Rebecca), Zachery Wells (Summer), Corey Werner (Amber), Bradley Olson (Ashley), Amanda, Kevin Wells (Kyra), and Stephanie. Grand Nieces and Nephews, Kaleigh, Braden, Yuna, Dylan, Jaxon, Alistair, Taylor, Charlie, Cadence, Lena, Alora, Wyatt, Colt, and Rhyder
Paul was taken from us too soon and we will miss him dearly but take comfort knowing he is in heaven telling Jonathan and Paw Paw a good story about the fish that got away.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola FL., February 1, 2022 at 1:00pm with a service at 2:00 pm. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Bertha Inez Dean
January 29, 2022
Ms. Bertha Inez “Polly” Dean, age 71, passed away, Monday, January 24, 2022, in Atmore, AL. She has been a lifelong resident Atmore, AL.
Ms. Dean valued her time she got to spend with her grandchildren. She was an avid Alabama Football Fan and watching wrestling. She enjoyed crocheting, and cooking for her family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melton (Gladys Johnson) Amos, two brothers, James Oneil Amos, Will Amos, and aunt and uncle Margaret and Wade Johnson.
She is survived by her one son, Michael Glen “Wormy” (Amy) Dean, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Lawanda Lynn Coker, of Nokomis, FL; three brothers, Clifford Amos, of Biloxi, MS; Carlton Amos, of Perdido, AL; Thomas (Pam) Amos, of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Carolyn (Jimmy) Jackson, of Atmore, AL; Bernice (Joe) Pace, of McDavid, FL; seven grandchildren, Caitlan, Whitney, Britney, James, Kenny Wayne, Abby, Mary Joiner, four great-grandchildren, Lanceton, Vivian, Isabeth, Little Rudy, other relatives, and friends.
Graveside services were held Friday, January 28, 2022, at Sullivan Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Adam Hadley, Larry McDuffie, Oneil Johnson, Cassie Jackson, Blake Adams, and James Kimbler.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Helen Ann Nelson
January 28, 2022
Miss Helen Ann Nelson was called to her heavenly home on January 22, 2022. Miss Helen was known to her family and friends as Annie. She always had a smile and a memory like no one else. She was her family’s Angel from God. She valued her time with her family above all else.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lee and (Annie Lee Stokes) Nelson; one sister, Dorothy Lee Nelson Martin; one brother, Howard Paul Nelson; and her nephew Richard Leon “Ricky” McGhee, Jr.
Miss Helen is survived by Eloise Nelson (Harold) Peacock, of Atmore, AL; Joy Nelson (Pete) Smith, of Perdido, AL; Rhonda Kay (Melton) Kendrick, of Atmore, AL; EiaLeasha martin, of Atmore, AL; Latisha Smith (Jason) Hadley, of Perdido, AL; Melissa Kendrick (Brian) Davison of Atmore, AL; Stephanie Kendrick (Larry, Jr.) Paul, of Atmore, AL; Christine (Mark) McClure of Jacksonville, FL; Tiffany Jones (Brian) Benfield of Panama City, FL; Angela McGhee (Jamie) Mondaco of Atmore, AL; Anna (Alan) Evanoff of Pensacola, FL; and several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC, with Rev. Don Sanks officiating.
Burial was at Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Larry Paul Jr; Brendon Rolin, Austin Kendrick, Brian Davison, Barry Etheridge, and Dillon Rolin.
Honorary pallbearers were Pete”Stink” Smith, Melton Kendrick, Harold Peacock.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV
January 28, 2022
William Joseph “Bill” McMurphy, IV, age 79, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Pensacola, FL. He was born June 19, 1942 in Atmore, AL where he resided his entire life.
A graduate of Gordon Military College, Barnesville, GA, Bill served in the Alabama Army National Guard and farmed most of his life. He was co-owner of McMurphy Oil Company. He is preceded in death by his parents, William J. McMurphy, Jr., and Annie Lois Glass McMurphy.
He is survived by his sons, Turner McMurphy, Pace, FL and Justin (Nicole) McMurphy, Santa Rosa Beach, FL; two brothers, William Joseph “Joe” (Toni) McMurphy, III; and John Douglas McMurphy, both of Atmore.; two grandchildren, Lauren and Luke McMurphy, nieces and a nephew.
A memorial graveside service will be held at a later date with the Rev. Waylon Stuckey officiating.
The family extends special thanks to family friends, Janet McLeod and Hunter Mosley; caretaker Denisha Lee; niece Sandi McMurphy for her attentive care; and the staff of Sacred Heart Hospital and Covenant Care Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice.