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.
Lois Overstreet Morris
January 27, 2022
Lois Overstreet Morris, age 86, of Atmore, AL passed away January 20, 2022. She was
born on April 23, 1935 in Robinsonville, AL to M. W. and Rosie Godwin Overstreet. She
was a Licensed Practical Nurse who assisted in delivering over 300 babies, many being at
Atmore Community Hospital during her 30 year career. She was a member of Calvary
Deliverance Temple.
She is preceded in death by her father, M.W. Overstreet and her mother, Rosie Godwin
Overstreet Dunn; her daughter, Rita Fay James; three brothers and one sister.
She is survived by her son, Steve (Kristina) Morris, Sr. of Atmore, AL; her daughters,
Elaine McKinley of Atmore, AL and Patti Prater of Newnan, GA; her brother, Jim (Vicky)
Overstreet of Atmore, AL; her sisters, Mary Overstreet of California and Diane Dunn of
Mobile, AL; nine grandchildren, Jason, Kari, Sara, Heather, Matthew, Luke, Kathlene,
Will and Steven, Jr. along with seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill
Cemetery with Sis. Sheila Enfinger and Sis. Eulah Price officiating. Interment will follow
at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Paul Adams, Steven Morris, Jacob Thomas, Matthew McGill,
Brian McGill and Britton Morris.
Nan Reia Wise Norris
January 27, 2022
Nan Reia Wise Norris, age 85, of Atmore, AL passed away January 20, 2022. She was bornon November 19, 1936 in Atmore, AL to Odus Lafayette and Elizabeth Hawke Wise. Sheretired from the Escambia County Alabama School System with 25 years of service. NanReia was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 59 years, James Norris. She is survived by her daughters, Tina N. (Scott) Brooks of McCullough, AL; René N.(Lamar) Godwin of Oak Grove, FL and Michelle Norris of Lafayette, AL; her sister, Clair(Terre) McGill of Atmore, AL. Six grandchildren, Zachary Brooks, Cassie Skelton(Stephan), Norris Brooks (Rebecca), Ethan Brooks (Katie), Olivia Booth (Brett) and AllieBrooks. Her eight great grandchildren, Riley Brooks, Wyatt Brooks, Blakely Skelton,Sanders Skelton, Eli Skelton, Evee June Miller, Briggs Booth and Fitz Booth. Graveside services will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak HillCemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Bobby Davis officiating. Interment will follow at OakHill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Zachary Brooks, Norris Brooks, Ethan Brooks, Stephan Skelton,Brett Booth and Matt Mallett.Nan Reia was a wonderful wife, mother, grand-mother, great-grand mother, sister, teacherand friend. Other than her family, she loved her Lord, flowers and chocolate! Shecouldn’t wait to show you a new plant or a blooming plant in her yard, and she was knownto hide chocolate all over her house for her pleasure only! In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Meadows of Atmore and We Are FamilyHome Care Services.
Grady Wayne Lee Schoonover
January 27, 2022
A true Beacon of unconditional friendship in life is forever lost today as 47 year old Grady Wayne Lee Schoonover died unexpectedly in his home Sunday January 9, 2022.
Grady was born in Germany on October 3, 1974 to Richard Schoonover and Gabriele (Turk) Schoonover. After first moving to Arkansas, around the age of 12 his family moved to Pensacola. Grady was devoted to his family as well as his life long friends he openly acknowledged as family. He was a beloved employee of Walmart where you would find him in the Garden Center doing pretty much everything-in between responding to the countless “Grady in Garden” pages. In his free time he could be found enjoying hanging out with friends, playing his favorite game but mostly likely you would of found him helping a friend in need. Grady had a special way of making everyone he came in contact with feel special to him. The special greetings he had with each individual were as uniquely special as him.
For whomever’s lives were touched by Grady have and will always say that his gentle kindness concern caring and fun loving mentality will forever be missed in our hearts.
Grady is preceded in death by his father Richard Schoonover, mother Gabriele (Turk) Schoonover and sister Ericka Fluger. He is survived by his brother Richard Schoonover II, his sister Samantha Renee Schoonover, half sister Judith Fluger in Germany and niece Liliegh Schoonover. In addition to numerous adopted brothers and sisters including his Walmart family he loved them all.
We will all miss you and the warmth you brought to each of our worlds; forever your friends.
Funeral Services were held on January 25, 2022, at Joe Morris Funeral Home.
Immediately following the service Grady was laid to rest at Rest Haven Cemetary.
Sara Louvaughn Owens
January 26, 2022
Mrs. Sara Louvaughn Owens, age 87, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at her Flomaton residence.
Mrs. Owens was born in Caravelle, FL and had been a resident of Flomaton since 1985, coming from Century, FL. She loved children, books and animals. She worked for a time as a daycare worker at Flomaton First Baptist Church Daycare Center. She also enjoyed fishing. Mrs. Owens was a member of Century First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Owens, Jr.; and a brother, Charles Sansom.
She is survived by four sons, Fred (Sharon) Owens, Terrance (Cynthia) Owens, Darrell (Kim) Owens, and Tracy Owens, all of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Sandra (Donnie) Hastings of Brewton, AL; two brothers, John (Martha) Sansom of Flomaton, AL and Michael “Mickey” Sansom of Flomaton, AL; eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. at Flomaton Funeral Home on Thursday, January 27, 2022 with Rev. Ricky Tedder officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. service time on Thursday at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Colby Owens, David Owens, T.J. Owens, Kyle Owens, Eric Woods, and Kayden Owens.
Honorary Pallbearers: Chris Allen, Anthony Ferraro, Jonathan Allgood, Cameron Fillingim, and Donny Travis.
Vera Mae Rice
January 25, 2022
Mrs. Vera Mae Rice, age 91, passed away, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in jay, FL. She was born in Bay Minette, AL; and has resided most of her life in Flomaton, AL. She was a member of the Gospel Light Temple Church.
Mrs. Harris valued her time she got to spend with her children, and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and beading. She loved working in all her gardens, painting, and going fishing.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Robert Adams and Clara (Williams) Adams, one son, Dale Johnson, three husbands, Febra Johnson, Nathan Savage, and James Rice.
She is survived by her two daughters, Carolyn (Randy) Buckhault, of Brewton, Al; Virginia (Chuck) Edwards, of Oklahoma City, OK; two grandchildren, Shelley Victor, Nathan Edwards, two great-grandchildren, Phillip Victor, Dakota Victor, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 23, 2022, at petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Sis. Ester Blair Parker officiating.
Burial was at Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chris Flower, Kevin Morris, Phillip Victor, Dakota Victor, Waylon Parker, and Gary Buckhault.
Honorary pallbearers were Chuck Edwards, and Randy Buckhault.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Marcus H. Moye Sr.
January 22, 2022
Marcus H. Moye Sr., age 71 passed away on January 20, 2022 at Baptist Hospital.
He was retired from Pensacola NAS NARF Civil Service from the group called “Fort Fumble”. He was owner of Detroit Auto Sales Pensacola, Florida. He was an accomplished musician playing lead quitar in church for over 50 years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law and Christian.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Carol Adams Moye; son, Marcus “Harley” Moye Jr. (Tiffany). Grandsons, Grayson and Brandon Moye; mother, Virginia Moye; sister, Cindy McBride and a host of aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces and nephews. He loved his fur baby Cooper.
He was preceded in death by his father, William B. Moye and a special brother-in-law Michael McBride who was like a brother.
Funeral services will be January 27,2022 at Ferry Pass Pentecostal Church at 6:30 p.m. with visitation at 5:00p.m. Officiated by Rev. Bill Adams and Rev. Harley Moye.