Francis Philip Kelly
July 3, 2021
Francis Philip Kelly passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 after a recent stay at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Phil as most knew him, was a lifelong resident of Byrneville, FL. He was an active member and deacon at Bratt First Baptist Church. Mr. Philip was a 1958 Century High graduate and enlisted in the United States Army until 1961. Most of his military career was in Italy. On August 31, 1961 he married the love of his life, Wanda Sue Reid. Mr. Phil was a millwright for over 30 years and retired from Masland Carpets in Atmore, AL. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and woodworking, but most of all he loved his family and friends
Mr. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvestus and Mamie (Barrow) Kelly, three brothers, Foy (Elmer) Kelly, Robert (Maxine) Kelly and Herman (Shelia) Kelly.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Wanda Sue Kelly, two daughters, Lynn (Mark) Hendricks and Amanda (Keith) Holland. There are six grandchildren, Keegan (Mallory) Lambeth, Samantha (Josh) Daugett, Rebecca Calloway, Leigha Holland, Hillary (Jesse) Floyd and Abby Hendricks. The absolute joy of his life was five great grandchildren, Lawson Lambeth, Harper Daugett, Walker Lambeth, Cason Daugett and soon to be baby girl Lambeth, with many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 5, 2021 at 1:00 Pm at the Petty-eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC.
Burial will follow at Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM until service time at 1:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC.
Pallbearers will be Billy McCann, Matt Carter, Mark Carter, Danny Fuller, Mike Hanks and Bobby Holland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bratt First Baptist Senior Sunday School Class.
Alton Ray Calloway
July 3, 2021
Mr. Alton Ray Calloway, age 75 of Brewton, AL, passed away at a Pensacola, FL health care facility.
Mr. Calloway was born and lived much of his life in Century, FL before moving to Brewton, AL in 1975. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked as a heavy equipment operator for a land clearing company. He enjoyed gardening, tending to his yard, and riding motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred W. Calloway and Lila Cofield Calloway; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis Ray Calloway and Sandy Marie Calloway; and a sister, Shirley Waters. He was a member of Moyeville Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Edwina Calloway of Brewton, AL; two brothers, Floyd (Jackie) Calloway of Century, FL, Freddie (Tami) Calloway of Century, FL; two sisters, Sharon (Barnie) Jones of Century, FL, Renee (Ronnie) Marshall of Century, FL; two grandchildren, Christopher Andrew (Jessica) Calloway of Atmore, AL, Dennis Dylan Calloway of Flomaton, AL; two great-grandchildren, Jason Calloway and Hannah Calloway, both of Atmore, AL; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Moyeville Baptist Church on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Mike Hutto officiating. Interment will follow in Moyeville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Moyeville Baptist Church on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M.
Kimble Nikita Davis
June 30, 2021
Mr. Kimble Nikita Davis, age 58, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Atmore, AL.
Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He loved plants and gardening. He always had a “Green Thumb”. He adored all his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Sam Davis and Mrs. Frances (Davis) Hayles.
He is survived by his sister, Gaye King of Atmore, AL; step – father, Edison Hayles of Atmore, AL; two nephews, Jonathon Taylor, Justin Taylor, one great niece, Shelby- Marie Taylor, three great nephews, Jonathon Taylor Jr; Henry Taylor and Will Taylor, many other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery. With Chaplain Gabe Holloway officiating.
Burial will follow at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Wilmer Padgett Jr.
June 30, 2021
Wilmer Padgett Jr. was born November 1, 1952 to the union of Wilmer and Mary Padgett. As a child JR was an avid baseball player. JR’s favorite position was back catcher. He would often be seen in his catching stance inside and outside instead of sitting in a chair. He continued squatting in this manner until he was no longer able to crouch.
JR was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer Sr. and Mary Padgett; sister’s, Mary Lee Padgett and Mary Ann Rudolph.
He is survived by his children, Ty (Melissa) Padgett of Cantonment; children, Kuan (Lashonda) White and Sonameukia (David) Banks all of Cantonment, grandkids, Mykamia Padgett, Tiakanimi Padgett, Rena Banks and David Banks Jr. siblings; Catherine (Keith) Valrie of Loxely, AL, Eddie Padgett and Karl Padgett both of Daphne, AL, Annette (Troy) Campbell of Mobile, AL and Sarah (Calvin) Johnson of Fairhope, AL; As well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Robert Gross to give Eulogy. Burial will follow in Williams Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM prior to services.
Mallory Kenneth “Bud” Waters
June 29, 2021
Mallory Kenneth “Bud” Waters, beloved husband, father and paw-paw passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021 at the age of 83.
Bud was born on July 8, 1937, in Pensacola, Florida to Velma Marie Waters and Francis Eugene Waters. Bud grew up in the community of Brownsville as a “Brownsville Boy,” and graduated from Pensacola High School in 1957. That same year, he began working at Southern Bell Telephone company and met the love of his life, Eleanor “Faye” Davis, who he married on June 23, 1959. Bud worked at Southern Bell Telephone Company for the next 39 years until his retirement in August of 1996. During his 39-year tenure at Southern Bell (and then Bell South) he would connect the people of Pensacola via phone and work all over the city, taking in everything Pensacola had to offer.
Bud personified the “old” city of Pensacola and was a true southerner. He loved to play baseball in his younger years, mullet-fish, and tend to his gardens, which he did all his life. He also loved watching Alabama football with his grandchildren. Although what he loved most, besides his family, was raising and showing chickens, specifically Black Rosecomb Bantams. He was renowned for his Black Rosecombs, travelling all over the country and winning countless poultry shows. He also acted as a judge on multiple occasions. He was a lifetime member of both the American Bantam Association and the American Poultry Association and was a longtime exhibitor/judge in the poultry show at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
Bud is preceded in death by his parents, Velma and Francis Waters along with nine siblings. He is survived by one sister, Joyce Waters Pierce; his devoted wife of 62 years, Faye Waters; daughter, Dina Place (Stephen); daughter, Wendy “Kym” Fuqua (Talmadge); son, Kenneth Waters (Annette); six grandchildren, Ryan Brown (Krissey), Dylan Brown, Derek Waters (Lauren), Audie Waters (Kayla), Mallory Davis (Chris), Casey Fuqua (Jenna) and eight great-grandchildren.
Bud never met a stranger or judged a soul. No matter how long it had been, right when he saw you, you were in for a “well, hello there!” like no time had gone by. He never forgot a face or the specific nickname that he had given you, as there were many. There are some people that the world cannot handle because they are larger than life. And as the great John Wayne, someone Bud admired, once said about himself, “I am the stuff men are made of.” So was Bud. He will be missed forever and longer.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM until the funeral service begins at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens on Pine Forest Road in Pensacola, Florida.
Active Pallbearers will be Derek Waters, Audie Waters, Casey Fuqua, Christopher “Chrissy” Davis, Wendell South and Kirk Waters.
Finally, the family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Ascension Sacred Heart for the wonderful, around-the-clock care provided to Bud.
Edgar Levon Croley
June 28, 2021
Mr. Edgar Levon Croley, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his Century, FL residence. He was born in Atmore, AL and was a lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved working as a Yard Foreman and Switchman with L&N/CSX Railroad for a number of years prior to his retirement. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. Mr. Croley attended Pineview Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Delia Croley; a son, David Levon Croley; five brothers and one sister.
He is survived by a daughter, Angela Croley of Century, FL; one granddaughter, Cheryl (Wayne) Ward of Century, FL; three great-grandchildren, Hayley, Lainey, and David.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. James Peacock and Bro. Al Bethea officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joey Croley, Patrick Henderson, Sean Henderson, Clint Lowery, David Ward, Tim Johnson
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideon’s International at gideons.org
Dorothy Ann Dorriety
June 28, 2021
Dorothy Ann Dorriety, also known as “DeeDee” or “Dot”, age 79, passed away on June 16, 2021 in Atmore, AL. She was born on June 17, 1941, in Huxford, AL to the late W.C. “Jack” and Luverne Parker Dorriety. May you rest in peace in the arms of angels. You are loved and will be dearly missed.
She was a wonderful mother, beloved aunt and sister. She was a hard worker and had a sense of humor like no other. She has been a true friend to so
many and has enriched the lives of many nurses and coworkers throughout the years. During her registered nursing career of many years, she proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 until 1962. She worked as the Director of Nursing for Atmore Community Hospital and the Alabama State Prison System, Holman and Fountain. She also was employed with The University of South Alabama Burn Unit and at the same time
worked as the Director of Health Services at the Albert P. Brewer Development Center in Mobile, where she retired.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Mark Anthony Carlquist; two brothers, Winston Dorriety and Herston Dorriety, her sister-in-law, Kathy Dorriety and her great niece, Elizabeth Dorriety.
She is survived by her brothers, John (Joyce) Dorriety of Atmore, AL and Roy Dorriety of Attalla, AL; her nieces (girls), Jonice Dorriety Casey, Caroline Prater and Catherine Casey; nephews, great nieces and great nephews, Jimmy Dorriety; John David (Candace) Dorriety; Davison Dorriety and Findley Dorriety; Greg (Donna) Dorriety; Will Dorriety; Allison (Jay) Newman; Miles Newman, Alexander Newman and William Newman; her sister-in-law, Gwen Dorriety and her beloved Stella.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Father Gordon Milsted officiating.
Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Curtis Edward “Bobo” Beck, Sr.
June 25, 2021
Curtis Edward Beck, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the age of 79. Curtis was born in Atmore, Alabama on July 2, 1941 to the late Charles Elmer Beck and Bertie Evelyn Freeman Beck.
He served a period of time in the Army, later working as a machinist and as a maintenance supervisor for Mobil Offshore. Curtis enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling local and abroad.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bertie Beck; sister, Evelyn Hill; and brother, Bobby Beck.
Curtis is survived by his daughter, Marie (Jason) Henson; sons, Curtis (Susan) Beck, Jr and Brandon Beck; brothers, Charles (Gleide) Beck and Bill Beck; nieces, Lori, Angela Haber and Hannah Beck; nephews, Aubrey Hill, Randy, Mike and Vincent Beck, Charles Leonard Beck; and numerous grandchildren, great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Randy Beck, Mike Beck, Bill Beck, Ronnie Grimes, Bryan, and Billy Pavliaris.
Funeral services were held at 2PM, Monday, June 21, 2021 at Faith Chapel North.
Stanley Otis Stuart
June 25, 2021
Stanley Otis Stuart, 68, of Atmore, Alabama, passed away on June 17, 2021.
He was born to parents Holt and Jeanette Stuart, on July 4, 1952, in Atmore, Alabama.
Stan graduated from Escambia County High School in 1970 and went on to major in Criminal Justice at Auburn University. Stan served in law enforcement as Chief Deputy for the Escambia County Alabama Sheriff’s Department and Chief of Police for the Poarch Creek Band of Indians Reservation.
Stan is survived by his wife, Jan Hall Stuart; son, Eric Stuart (Angela) of Walnut Hill, FL and daughter, Rebecca Stuart Durbin (Blaine) of Spanish Fort, AL; his four grandchildren, Dillan and Lane Stuart and Audrey and Kari Anne Durbin; his sister, Karen Stuart Dickey (Ron) of Gadsden, AL and his brother, Michael Stuart of Walnut Hill, FL.
He is preceded in death by parents, Holt and Jeanette Stuart and brother, Kenneth Stuart.
Stan was a member of First Baptist Church of Atmore, Alabama. Stan enjoyed being outside, gardening and tinkering.
A Memorial Gathering of family and friends will be held Sunday, June 20, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Atmore.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Gideons International.
Gloria Beasley Gilman
June 20, 2021
Mrs. Gloria Beasley Gilman, 71 of Bratt, FL passed away June 19, 2021, in Pensacola, FL. She was born on October 16, 1949, in Atmore, AL to the late Ray and Priscilla Howell Beasley. Mrs. Gilman was a nurse at Greenlawn Hospital in Atmore for many years and later worked as a private duty nurse before she retired. After retiring, she loved reading her Bible, being involved in all of her grandchildren’s activities and spending time at the camp at Hubbard’s Landing with her family. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt and was a member of the Senior Ladies Sunday School Class.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Gilman; two sons, James (Donna) Gilman and Philip (Heather) Gilman of Bratt, FL; her sister, Raeanne (Jimmy) Long of Loxley, AL; her brother, Ray, Jr. (Penny) Beasley of Robertsdale, AL; four grandchildren, Kyla (Jeff) Furman, Amber Gilman, J.P. Gilman, Jamison Gilman; numerous nieces, nephews and many other loved ones and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Family Life Center at the First Baptist Church of Bratt with Pastor Josh Long officiating. Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be J.P. Gilman, Jeff Furman, Jimmy Long, Sr., Brad Johnson, Ray Beasley, Jr. and Ray Beasley, III.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Senior Ladies Sunday School Class.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 21, 2021, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
