Mary R. Smith
August 30, 2021
Mary R. Smith, 74 of Atmore, AL passed away August 27, 2021 in Atmore. She was born in East Brewton, AL. on October 17, 1946 to the late Rufus and Mary Inez Weaver O’Farrell. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was a beautician most of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lou Jean Petty.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Alvin Lamar “Pete” Smith of Atmore, AL and a daughter, Marcy (Nathan) Riley of Atmore, AL; three step-children, David (Kathy) Smith of Atmore, AL, Heith (Kimber) Smith of Atmore, AL, Eugenia (Ray) Boutwell of Flomaton, AL and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Mike Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Christopher Powell, Kevin Peacock, Bradden Riley, Heith Smith, Nathan Riley and Roger Smith.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joshua Shane Clark
August 30, 2021
Joshua Shane Clark, age 47, a native of Atmore, AL and former resident of Pensacola, FL who later resided in Theodore, AL passed away on August 24, 2021 in Theodore. He was born on April 23, 1974 in Pensacola, FL. He served in The United States Marine Corps.
He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Oliver B. Edgar and his grandparents, Harold and Janice Clark.
He is survived by his father, Harold Joseph Clark of Mobile, AL; his mother and step-father, Brenda Edgar (Wayne) Pruitt of Atmore, AL; his son, Jagger Clark of Pensacola, FL; his brother, Kent (Faren) Brown of Viola, DE; his sister, Lindsey (Eric) Parnell of Saraland, AL; his nieces, Eleena, Brinkley and Abby along with his nephews, Rylind, Avery and Brant.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 12 Noon at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Rev. Steve Walley officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Betty F. Amerson Brown
August 30, 2021
Betty F. Amerson Brown, age 85, of Cantonment, FL passed away on August 29, 2021 in Atmore, AL. She was born on January 10, 1936 in Bratt, FL to the late Horace Edison and Fannie Annette Wiggins Amerson. Betty was of the Baptist Faith.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Brown; her step-son, Roland Brown, her brothers, Elyan Amerson and Jimmy Amerson.
She is survived by her daughter, Wanda Hall of Atmore, AL; her son, Randy (Pat) Hall of Salt Lake, UT; her step-sons, Russell (Karla) Brown of Cantonment, FL, Randy Brown of Atmore, AL and Rodney (Faye) Brown of McDavid, FL; her brother, Curtis (Betty) Amerson of Enon, FL; her sister, Ann Amerson Weemes of Atmore, AL; nine grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Home Cemetery with Rev. Ken Johnson and Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating. Interment will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be her grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local charity of choice.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Jerry Halfacre
August 27, 2021
Jerry Halfacre, age 66, of Cantonment, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22,2021.
Jerry was loved by many and never met a stranger.
Jerry loved his 3 children and adored his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by so many. He was the best DAD, Grandpa, G-Paw and GP to all of us. DAD was our best friend and our rock.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Doris Halfacre, his mom and dad Ernie and Louise Halfacre, and his brothers Bobby and John Halfacre. He is survived by his three kids, Amanda (Correy) Pritchett, Baranda (Chance) Hawthorne, and Jerry (Amber) Halfacre. His Grandsons Tyler Knowles, Austin (Jess) Halfacre, Levi Kirkpatrick, Keaton Halfacre, and Cooper Halfacre. One granddaughter Harper Halfacre and a great grandson Ira Halfacre. His beloved brother Raymond Halfacre and sisters Teeny Hanners and Cindy Halfacre. Pall Bearers: Tyler Knowles, Austin Halfacre, Keaton Halfacre, Levi Kirkpatrick, Cooper Halfacre, Correy Pritchett, Ryan Spikes, Bo Brown.
A visitation for Jerry will be held Monday, August 30, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Highland Baptist Church, 6240 County Highway 95a, Molino, FL 32577. A Funeral service will occur Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Highland Baptist Church. A procession to Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens.
Jamey Jess Kahalley
August 27, 2021
Jamey Jess Kahalley passed away on August 25, 2025 at the age of 62.
He preceded in death by his father Eugene Kahalley and his sister Brenda Kahalley. Jamey is survived by his mother Patricia (Morgan) Powell, his brother David Mears, his wife Brenda (Baker) Kahalley, son Sean Kahalley and Rachel Kahalley and daughter Jamie Lea Jester and Stephen Jester. His grandsons were his greatest joy, Ryan Kahalley, Nicholas Kahalley, Gavin Jester, Brandon Jester and Wyatt Jester.
Jamey was active in his children’s sports with coaching at Don Sutton Ball Park for many years at all levels. He coached football when they played for the Cantonment Cowboys and Ensley Chiefs. After retiring from coaching you could find him umpiring games all around the county. He supported Tate Wrestling with his son and Northview Girls Softball and Volleyball with his daughter.
Jamey was a lifelong resident of Molino Florida, graduating from Tate High School Class of 1976. He worked a variety of jobs before he found his calling in law enforcement. He began his career with Milton Police Department for two years and moved to Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office in 1999. Sgt. Jamey Kahalley was known for this years as a FTO and his commitment to helping junior officers become deputies. He took great pride in this work and was committed to the citizens of Santa Rosa County. He received multiple Citations of Merit and Deputy of the Quarter in 2014 and 2016. He received the Life Saving Award in May 2007. Jamey retired in 2019 he was a trustee for the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and embraced the country life with big toys and grand plans.
Visitation and a celebration of life will be held Tuesday, August 31 from 5-7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Deborah Carolyn Jackson
August 27, 2021
Mrs. Deborah Carolyn Jackson age 57, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Atmore, AL. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. and a member of the United Methodist Church of Atmore. She worked with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for several years.
Mrs. Jackson loved her kids and grandchildren. She was an avid Alabama Football Fan. She loved to travel with her husband, but enjoyed going to the casinos with her mom. She would do anything for her kids and her mother. She was raised up by a wonderful man that she considered to be dad, Runt Bryant. Along the road, she met Ronnie, the love of her life and that was the best thing that had ever happened, she loved him dearly.
She is preceded in death by her father, Eubie W. Davis and one brother, Joey Davis.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Olivia Bryant (Runt) of Atmore, AL; her loving husband of twenty plus years, Ronnie Ray Jackson of Atmore, AL; two sons, Randon Watson (Sarah) of McDavid, FL; William Cook, of Walnut Hill, FL; one step- son, Scott Jackson (Tammy) of Wetumpka, AL: two daughters, Sharley Cook (Trent) of Atmore, AL; Nioma Till (Shawn) of Excel, AL; twelve grandchildren, Raycer Waston, Landon Watson, William Watson, Crimson Cook, Arabella Cook, Elianna Cook, Koby Styron, Braxton Styron, Brantlee Till, Gabe Till, Haylee Jackson, Dalton Jackson, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday August 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC. with Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 6 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Randon Watson, William Cook, Raycer Watson, Landon Watson, William Watson, Travis Daughtry.
Family request that masks be worn.
Carol Levane Vickrey
August 27, 2021
Carol Levane Vickrey, was born on November 18,1940 in Atmore Alabama. She passed on August 27, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida. She was married to her husband, Lawrence for 53 years. And she was a long-time member of Highland Baptist Church.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence F. Vickrey; mother, Estelle Parmer Reynolds; father, William Ollie Parmer.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Earl) Rodgers; son, Kevin (Suzanne) Vickrey; brothers, Gerald (Patty) Parmer and Olen Parmer; grandson’s, Hunter L. Vickrey and Michael (Kendall) Sanderson; granddaughter, Amanda (Keka) Sanderson.
Visitation will be held at Highland Baptist Church on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The Service will follow immediately after at 2:00 PM.
Pallbearers will be Brannon Parmer, Randy McCauley, Hunter Vickrey, Damien Sanderson, Michael Sanderson, and Paxton Hobbs.
Donna Belinda Fillmore
August 26, 2021
Mrs. Donna Belinda Fillmore, age 71, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 in a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Fillmore was born in Atmore, AL and had been a life-long resident of Escambia County, AL. She retired as a dispatcher with the Flomaton Police Department. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. Fillmore was preceded in death by her parents, William Petty and Nell Petty.
She is survived by two sons, Greg (Tracey) Fillmore and Kevin (Rachael) Fillmore, all of Barnett Crossroads, AL; a daughter, Tracey (Alan) Harp of Atmore, AL; seven grandchildren, Jessica Fillmore, Hannah Fillmore, Andrew (Mercy) Harp, Cameron (Chloe) Harp, Olivia Harp, Weston Fillmore, Raeleigh Fillmore; and great-grandchildren, Tucker Fillmore, Shepherd Fillmore, Isaac Harp and baby Harp due in April 2022.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Alan Harp officiating. Interment will follow in Rays Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Saturday from 10:30 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.
Pallbearers: Andrew Harp, Cameron Harp, Weston Fillmore, Matt Carter, Keith Steadman, and Matthew Fillmore.
Mildred “Pansy” Kersey
August 26, 2021
Mildred “Pansy” Kersey was born on November 29, 1933 in Grenada, MS. She spent the majority of her life in Pensacola, FL. She passed away on August 20, 2021 at home in Molino, FL.
Pansy was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was proud to be an “old country girl”. She wore many hats, excelling at them all, but none more than that of loving and caring for her family and others. We love you and miss you, Momma.
Pansy was preceded in death by her husband, William Kersey, Sr.; father, Troy Barnes; mother, Myrtle Barnes; son, William Kersey, Jr.; grandson, Bryce Andress; granddaughter, Clarissa Andress; brother, Buford Barnes; and sister, Kathleen Tyler.
She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Kersey Andress (Joe); son, Ivy Cole; daughter, Linda Cole Kanov (Jeff); daughter, Elizabeth Kersey Bell; daughter, Katherine Cole; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
William McBroom
August 26, 2021
William McBroom was born on May 8, 1930 in Mobile, Alabama, the son of Grace and Claude H. Mc Broom. He departed this life and entered his heavenly home with Jesus; his savior, on Monday, August 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grace and Claude, as well as his brother John McBroom and his sister Patricia Russell.
William proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Upon his Honorable discharge from the Marines, he met and married the love of his life Harriet, forming a bond in marriage that lasted for more than 67 amazing years. Together they have a son, Bill (Therese) and a daughter, Angela Powell (John).
He was “Papa” to his beloved Grandchildren April, Christian, and Carmen and to his Great Grandchildren Alyssa and Arianna.
Visitation will be held 10:30 to 11:30 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, North. Services to follow.
Burial will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens, Pine Forrest Road and will be officiated by Rev. Virgil Tillman.
Pallbearers will be Nephews.
The family would like to thank the nurses of Tidewell Hospice for their compassionate care and kindnesses during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tidewell Hospice at Tidewellfoundation.org or call 941-552-7597 to donate.