Charles W. Rutherford
November 3, 2021
Charles W. Rutherford, age 89, passed away on November 3, 2021 in Atmore, AL. He was born on February 29, 1932 in Atmore, AL to Curry Webster and Mattie Lambert Rutherford. He retired as Fire Chief from the City of Atmore after 45 years of service. After retiring, he served as a Dispatcher with Poarch Police Department.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two children, Wayne Rutherford and Terri Anderson; his siblings, Opal Faircloth, Gene Rutherford, Luree Spence, Clarence Rutherford and Bill Rutherford.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Deborah Maddox Rutherford; his daughter, Kristina Rutherford of Atmore, AL; his brother, Dale (Brenda) Rutherford of Atmore, AL; his sister, Glenda (Autrey) Ziglar of Robinsonville, AL; his grandchildren, Chris Rutherford, Brandi Rutherford, Elijah Kimbrel, Noah Kimbrel and Makennah Kimbrel along with his great grandchildren, Wyatt Rutherford, Melea Graham, Rowdy Rutherford and Sophia Rutherford.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Gehman officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Nelda Grace Brown
November 3, 2021
Nelda Grace Brown, of Atmore, Alabama, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by
family and friends, Tuesday, October 19th, 2021. Nelda was born in Repton, Conecuh County,
AL to Carl Hubert, Sr. and Artie Missey McIntyre Brown, October 29, 1933.
Nelda graduated from Escambia County High School, Atmore, AL. Afterwards, she attended
Florida State Hospital School of Nursing in Chattahoochie, FL. Following nursing school, Nelda
served our country in military service with the United States Air Force. Nelda enjoyed a long
and successful career in nursing, working with Charity Hospital, New Orleans, LA, Greenlawn
Hospital, Atmore, AL, Dr. Fred Jones and Dr. Leonard Travis of the Women’s Clinic of Mobile,
AL, and working as a public health nurse and local administrator with the State of Alabama,
Escambia County Health Department in Brewton and Atmore, AL, and as a home health nurse
with the Daughters of Charity, Seton Home Health Services. In her career, Nelda enjoyed most,
caring for those in her community and often shared fond memories of relationships with her
colleagues, patients and their families.
Nelda was an avid fan of Elvis Presley, could shoot darts like no other, and spent many favorite,
relaxing and rejuvenating days with family and friends at Hubbard Landing, fishing, be it from
the pier or, among the cypress trees found on the miles and miles covered on the Mobile-Tensaw
Delta.
She is preceded in death by her parents and, sisters, Helen B. Ross and, Betty Joyce Brown,
brother, Carl Hubert Brown, Jr, sons Donald Franklin Schell, James Patrick Schell, niece Patricia
Hall McKinley, nephews Randall Harvey Ross and, Richard Heron Ross. Nelda is survived by
her sister, Hazel Brown Hall, daughters, Angela Grace Schell and Patricia Ronkartz Schell,
Nelda Denise Quintanilla, Valerie Nicole George and Evan Boone William Bernard,
grandchildren, Samantha Alyse Ronkartz, Ronald Joseph Ronkartz, Aidan Carlin Edmondson
and, Tara Maria Grace Quintanilla, nieces and nephews, Ronald and Marcella Ross, Terry and
Linda Jones, Mike and Cathy Hall Phillips, Gregory McKinley, and many second nieces and
nephews.
All are welcome to share in a gathering to remember Nelda’s birthday on Friday, October 29,
2021, at Hubbard Landing, for a picnic and pier fishing from 1:00 PM to sunset.
Nelda’s family will receive family and friends for a Celebration of Life, Saturday afternoon,
November 6, 2021, 2:00-4:00, at the First United Methodist Church in Atmore,
Erbie “Buddy” Lee White
November 2, 2021
Mr. Erbie “Buddy” Lee White, age 72, passed away, Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL.
Mr. White valued the time he got to spend with his family, especially the grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching Alabama Football and Atlanta Braves Baseball.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Narvie (Agnes Bell) White, one sister, Earline Howell.
He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Vernia White, of Flomaton, AL; two sons, Kenneth (Brandy) White, of Byrneville, FL; Justin White, of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Candice (Chris) Thornton, of Brewton, AL; one brother, Donald Graves, of Gulf Port, MS; two sisters, Carolyn Griffin, of Winnfield, LA; Louise Harwell, of Century, FL; five grandchildren, Aleigh Thornton, Jayden White, Kinley White, Beckett White, and Brayden White, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Glenn Johnson and Rev. Chip Barber officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Josh Huss, Corey Johnson, Randy Chavers, Hunter Cofield, Levi Cofield, and Josh Howell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Darryl Fore, Charlie Johnson, and Paul Branson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Regina “GiGi” Melissa Moye Hare
October 31, 2021
Regina “GiGi” Melissa Moye Hare, 52 of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away October 30, 2021, in Walnut Hill, FL. She was born in Pollard, AL, on June 30, 1969. She was a food service manager for Ernest Ward Middle School and Northview High School. Mrs. Regina was known for her selfless, loving, free and adventurous spirit, and she never met a stranger.
She is preceded in death by her father James C. (Peggy) Moye and her mother Merlene (Dale) Forbes.
She is survived by her husband James Hare of Walnut Hill, FL;. two sons Christopher Hare of Pensacola, FL, and Casey (Kristi) Hare of Mobile, AL; and two grandchildren Braylee Hare and Braxton Hare; four brothers Richard (Pam) Moye of Bay Minette, AL, Rondel (Karen) Moye of Sharon, SC, Robert (Janice) Moye of Bratt, FL, Tony (Kim) Lambert of Satsuma, AL; and sister Debra Thrower of Atmore, AL. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Greg Looney officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 2, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Dan Cornelius Carnley
October 30, 2021
Mr. Dan Cornelius Carnley, age 80, passed away, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. Mr. Carnley was born in Jay, FL; and has lived most of his life in Bogia, FL. He founded in 1982 and operated Carnley Electric for Thirty-nine and half years.
Mr. Carnley was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved bowling, playing softball, and football. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Mr. Carnley is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pink Holly (Gladys Carnley) Carnley, wife, Mary Ann Carnley, one daughter, Belinda Lynn Carnley, one granddaughter, Katie Potoczek, six brothers, Glenn Carnley, Floyd Carnley, Horace Carnley, Lenell Carnley, L J Carnley, Doug Carnley, three sisters, Jeanette Morris, Thelma Petty, and Mae Smith Owens.
Mr. Carnley is survived by his two daughters, Teresa (Kevin) Davis, of Pensacola, FL; Pam (Jeff) Potoczek, of Century, FL; one brother, Franklin “Shorty” Carnley, of Davisville, FL; three grandchildren, Ryan Chavers, Lucas Chavers, Joel Baldree, six step- grandchildren, seventeen great- grandchildren, a special friend, Donna Brannen, a longtime family friend, Dana Stevens, two former sons in laws, Randy Chavers, Mose Baldree, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC with Rev. Fredrick Barrow officiating.
Burial will follow at Cora Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC
Pallbearers will be Ryan Chavers, Joel Baldree, Luke Chavers, Zack Chavers, Ethan Baldree, and Cole Baldree.
Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Branson, Walter Branson, Melvin Crowter, Wayne Blackmon, Ronald “PeeWee” Byrd, Randy Chavers, and Mose Baldree.
Glenn Wardrop
October 30, 2021
Mr. Glenn Wardrop, age 78, passed away, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Brewton, AL. He was born in Biloxi, MS; and has lived most of his life in Atmore, AL. He was a member of Atmore Community of Christ Church.
Mr. Wardrop valued the time he got to spend with his family, friends, church family and doing his missionary work. He served in the United States Navy and served three tours, in Vietnam War. He was an active member in the VFW Post “7016” in Atmore and served as Chaplin for the post.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles William (Cora Mae Mallette) Wardrop, wife, Dorothy Wardrop, two sons, Andy King, John Wardrop, and one brother, Wyatt Wardrop.
He is survived by his son, Caleb (Kristal) Wardrop, of Brewton, AL; one sister, Katie Smith, of Atmore, AL; two grandchildren, Cade Wardrop, of Brewton, AL; Logan Wardrop, of Mobile, AL; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Pastor: Beth Linam officiating.
Burial will follow at Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Matt Salter, Steve Reid, Justin Gates, Jesse Gates, Chase Reid, and Marcus Stewart.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Atmore VFW Post “7016” at 206 West Ashley St. Atmore, AL.36502
Albert Ray Fillingim
October 22, 2021
On October 12, 2021, Heaven received a father, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend. Albert Ray Fillingim of Cantonment, Florida, residing in Milton, Florida went to be with the Lord after a motorcycle accident on State Road 87 in Milton, Florida. Ray, as he was known to all his friends and family, was the kind of man that would give the shirt off his back to help someone if he could. He was always full of life and never met a stranger. He had a very large personality and a heart that was even bigger. A true brother to many with a kind heart and many colorful stories. Ray was always just a phone call away when you needed him. He was always supportive and touched so many lives in his 28 years on Earth. Ray loved to do mechanic work, go mud riding, shoot pool, fish, and go camping. He always loved a good bonfire with good friends. You could always find him working on something or telling a story about something he had worked on. He had a passion for being the life of the party. Ray will be missed by so many people.
Ray will leave behind four beautiful children: Daughter Aurora Maeve Fillingim and his sons: Sawyer Lee Fillingim, Jackson David Fillingim, and Levi Clayton Fillingim. He is survived by his father Albert Shawn Fillingim (Rhonda) His Mother Kelly Dawn Harris (James Archie Harris) Sisters Destiny Kay Fillingim, Shawna Rashae Fillingim, and Summer Faye Sobanski; His brothers James Calvin Harris & James Douglas Harris; Several adopted brothers and sisters; His uncle Scott Poley (Mary) , his cousins Justin Poley (Melissa) and Brandon Poley (Victoria), and his extended family, the Troche family.
Ray is preceded in death by his grandparents Patricia Lee Poley & Joseph Clayton (Joe) Poley and Mildred Fillingim & Albert Jack Fillingim. He is also preceded in death by family friend Michael Kurt Troche ll.
Pallbearers will be Justin Amerson, James Calvin Harris, Jon Kane, Tyler Robbins, Zach Thompson, and Christian Young. Honorary Pallbearers will be Aaron Barnett, James Archie Harris, James Douglas Harris, JD Hester, Mike Troche, and Timothy Troche.
The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Faith Chapel North.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at My Fathers Vineyard. Burial will follow in Harvest Christian Center.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Jacqueline Lee Hadley
October 22, 2021
Ms. Jacqueline Lee Hadley (McGhee), a resident of Atmore, AL passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. We were lucky to have her in our lives for 59 wonderful years. Jacque when called upon was always there to support her tribe. She was born on October 30, 1961, to Chief Houston Lee McGhee and Margie Lynn McGhee (Brown).
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Chief Calvin McGhee; her father, Chief Houston Lee McGhee and her grandson, Robert Everett “Rhett” Hadley.
She is survived by her mother, Margie Lynn McGhee (Brown); daughter, Valisa Lee (Matthew Lee) Lambert; son, Robert Shane (Jessica Lynn) Hadley; her sisters, Valerie Lynn McGhee and Beverly Ann Holcomb; her granddaughter, Nevaeh Cierria Leygh Hadley; grandson, Dalton Shane Hadley; her nieces, Jessica Leigh Martin and Kelley Danielle (Matthew Luke) Cotton and her nephews, John Caleb English and John Houston (Amanda Leigh) Chance; and 11 great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Thursday, October 21, 2021, at New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Shirley Ann Owens
October 22, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Ann Owens, age 74, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her Flomaton residence.
Mrs. Owens was born in Brewton, AL and had been a life-long resident of the Flomaton area. She worked as a bookkeeper for Owens Customizing & Collision. She loved her grandbabies, including watching Mical march in the Sound of the South Band at Troy University and spending vacations and summers with her Illinois grandbabies. She was a faithful Christian, and was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Lloyd Cash and Cora Owens Cash; three brothers, Barney Cash, O.D. Cash, and William Cash; four sisters, Dorothy McCurdy, Mildred Cash, Bobbie Frazier, and Wanda Cash.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Owens of Flomaton, AL; son, Billy (Cassidy) Owens of Flomaton, AL; daughter, Tammy (Dwayne) Barker of Brownstown, IL; brothers, George Cash of Bay Minette, AL, Gene Cash of Franklin, TN, Odell (Linda) Cash of Huntsville, AL, and Milford Cash of Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Joyce (Al) Erskin of Austin, TX, Rebecca Cash of Pensacola, FL, Linda Batte of Brewton, AL, and Paula “Goldy” Cash of Mobile, AL; five grandchildren, Dusty (Jennifer) Barker of Brownstown, IL, Tabitha (Bradley) Rusk of Vandalia, IL, Mical Owens of Flomaton, AL, and Lanier Cash Owens of Flomaton, AL.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan Hill officiating.
Interment was at Happy Valley Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee Owens, Mitch Owens, Kevin Owens, Travis Owens, Ralph Hayes, and Mike Owens.
Quinton Adam Peavy
October 22, 2021
Mr. Quinton Adam Peavy, age 42, passed away, Friday, October 15, 2021 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Peavy was born in Atmore, AL. and was a lifelong resident of Uriah, AL.
He liked to shade tree mechanic. He loved working with his miniature horses.
Mr. Peavy is preceded in death by his father, Larry Wayne Peavy, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard (Effie) Cumbie, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor (Era) Peavy.
Mr. Peavy is survived by his mother, Marilyn Peavy (Curtis Moye) of Uriah, AL; one son, Caron Ryan Peavy, of Florida, one brother, Anthony Wayne (Crystal) Peavy, of Uriah, AL; one nephew, Ryan Peavy, one niece, Lacey Peavy, three aunts, Sherry Buckhault, of Atmore, AL; Cheryl Matthews, of Repton, AL; Betty Watson, of Atmore, AL; one uncle, Donnie (Donna) Peavy, of Uriah, AL; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC with Rev. Wayne McMillian and Rev. Jesse Bohannon officiating
Burial will follow at Peavy Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Justin House, Jason Peavy, Jerrimie Bryars, Rocky Rutherford, Clifton Buckhault, and William Snow.
Honorary pallbearers will be Locklin Tuberville, and Kent Tuberville.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.