Tessie Althia Kimmons
February 9, 2021
Mrs. Tessie Althia Kimmons, age 45, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Kimmons was born in Tennessee, former resident of the Century and Flomaton area and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 16 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother, Al Godwin; father, Marvin E. Kimmons, II; grandparents, Buck and Annie Godwin and sister, Miranda Kimmons.
Given all she had endured she always seemed to have a smile on her face, that smile gave away the goodness in her heart. Mom had a lot of hurt inside of her. But she truly loved everyone and she knew we loved her back. She was a blessing in disguise; she taught me things like what love is not. She led a hard life. She taught me that I can be a good person, a good mom, but mostly it’s that life is too short. To love who you have while you have them and if you have animosity with a loved one let it go. I’m glad she can rest now and be at peace with our other loved ones.
I love and miss my sister already; she would do without to make sure others had, even though she didn’t have much herself. I love you Tess. Love Pvine.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. Psalms 103:8.
She is survived by her two daughters, Nikki (Lance) Payne of Molino, FL and Savannah Hart of Molino, FL; three brothers, Marvin “Pvine” Kimmons, Bradley Kimmons and David Kimmons and two grandchildren, Collin Little and Willow Little.
Funeral service will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. James Gay officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pugh’s Chapel Cemetery in Molino, Florida.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Marvin Earl “Pvine” Kimmons, David Kimmons, Bradley Kimmons, Lance Little and Trent Little.
Willard (Bill) Wood Caine, Jr.
February 9, 2021
Willard (Bill) Wood Caine, Jr., 78, went to be with Jesus on February 7th, 2021. He was born here in Pensacola on November 20th, 1942 to Florence Estelle Higdon Caine and Willard Wood Caine, Sr. both now deceased. Bill grew up in a very religious family. He accepted the Lord as his Savior when he was a young boy.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen Jo Mason Caine, two sons, Todd Eugene Caine and Dean William Caine. Two grandchildren, Joseph Mason Caine and Melia Shea Caine. Three great grandchildren, Mason Lee Caine, Kinsleigh Jo Caine and Ah’Niah La’Shay Caine Smith A brother, Jerry (Sharon) Caine and sister Margaret (Scott) Jerauld. Numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by another sister, Carolyn Gideons.
Bill retired from Gulf Power Company in 1999 after 38 years, his last position with the company was as a supervisor at the Crist Steam Plant. He was well respected and liked in his workplace. Bill was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Gravel Creek Hunting Club in Camden, Alabama, where he served as their president and was known as “Cotton”. He passed his knowledge of hunting on to his son Dean and grandson Joey. Many club members have benefited from his knowledge of the land they were hunting on. He was an excellent cook which the club members can attest to. Every spring he labored making a huge garden for his family which he also shared with his friends and neighbors. He was a kind and generous, level headed man who will be missed by many. He fought a hard battle with Covid but Covid won.
Visitation will be February 12th at 10AM followed by a celebration of his life at 11AM at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy. 29, Cantonment, Fl. 32533..Following this service there will be a graveside service at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery, 3351 Scenic Hwy. #90 E Pensacola, Fl. 32503
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International at gideons.org
Ruth Carol Whitney
February 8, 2021
Mrs. Ruth Carol Whitney, age 77, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Whitney was a native of Standish, ME, and a resident of Flomaton for 24 years coming from Parsonsfield, ME. She was a member of the Phithian Sisters, the American Legion and the Grange Association in Maine. She loved her farm animals and enjoyed her crafts. Mrs. Whitney was a member of the Latter Day Saints Church and she preceded in death by her husband, Raymond R. Whitney, Sr.
She is survived by her children, Raymond R. (Jodi) Whitney, Jr. of Flomaton, AL, Gary (Kimberly) Whitney of Adolphus, KY; daughters, Lori Blake of Oklahoma City, OK, Lisa Whitney of Flomaton, AL, Georgia Ford of Flomaton, AL; brothers, Philip Smith of Vermont, George W. (Judy) Smith, Jr. of Jasper, AL, Harold E. (Robin) Nason of Standish, ME, Norman E. Smith of Lewiston, ME; sisters, Dorothy Dyer of Maine, Cora (Ronnie) Woods of Phoenix, AL, Mary Nason of Jay, ME, Sally (Dana) Smith of Auburn, ME, Cindy Nason of Sanford, ME, Terrie Smith of Indiana, Sharon Smith of California, Norma (Jeff) Willis of Gorhum, ME; 18 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial service will be held by Mrs. Whitney’s family at a later date.
Donald Eugene Weaver
February 8, 2021
Donald Eugene Weaver, 81, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 5th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on May 31st, 1939 in Silverton, Oregon to the late John and Eunice Weaver. He grew up in the Brownsville community of Pensacola and attended Pensacola Tech High School High School and later Pensacola Junior College.
Donald served 2 years in the Army before becoming a firefighter with the city of Pensacola Fire Department and retired after many years as a Captain. He then became a deputy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for several years.
Donald was an avid Hunter and Fisherman. He was a member of the Mckinnonville and Bay Springs Sportsman hunting Clubs for many years. One hunting highlight was winning a big buck competition in 1979 when he got an 11 point buck that scored 2nd in the state of Florida at that time. Donald was also a Licensed boat Captain and spent many hours on his boat chasing King Mackerel and Red snapper.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eunice Weaver and sister Jane Moodhard.
He is survived by daughter, Crystal, brother Jimmy Weaver and sister Jenny Barnes.
Pallbearers are Bruce Weaver, David Weaver, Russell Weaver, Jonathan Weaver, Weston Weaver, John Moodhard and Jim Moodhard.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Wed., Feb. 10, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Jordan Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 10AM prior to services.
Lisa Ann Sport Herrington
February 8, 2021
Lisa Ann Sport Herrington, 54, of Molino, FL, died February 5 after a brief illness.
Born in Atlanta, GA, on December 26, 1967, Lisa graduated from Tate High School in 1986 and was well known as a local hair stylist for 30 years, working most recently at Mane Street Styles in Pensacola. Known for her laughter, generosity, and kind hearted spirit, Lisa’s family was the light of her life, and she was most content when spending time with them. She embraced her newest role as grandmother to the twin granddaughters with joy and vitality.
Lisa grew up in Pinewoods Presbyterian Church of Cantonment, but in recent years was an active member of First Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John “Buddy” and Elizabeth “Betty” Sport. She is survived by her husband, Scott Herrington, two daughters, Amanda Jenkins and Tori Herrington, a son, Scott Herrington, and four grandchildren, Bailey, Alliana, Atalie and Wyatt. Also surviving are her brothers, Mercer Sport (Jean) of Cantonment and Lewis Sport (Paula) of St. Augustine, FL, as well as numerous nieces and nephews: Haleigh Sport, Hunter Sport, Tanner Sport, Heather Sport Bowman (Noah), Tavi Sport, Matthew Fraser (Ainsley) and Christopher Fraser.
The family will receive guests at a visitation February 13 at 12:30 p.m. at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church in Cantonment, followed by a celebration of her life at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Covenant Care.
Margie Louise Quick
February 8, 2021
Mrs. Margie Louise Quick, age 69, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Quick was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Byrneville, FL (where she spent most of her life) and had resided in East Brewton, AL for the past 15 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an honorary member of the Damascus Community Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jean Day and Glannie Pearl Boatwright and brothers, Jerry Wayne Boatwright and Charles Edward Boatwright.
She is survived by her husband of 9 years, Eugene Quick of East Brewton, AL; three sons, Dewey Carl Boatwright of East Brewton, AL, Clarance William Odom of East Brewton, AL and Lee Edward (Kerry) Odom of Paul, AL; one daughter, Daisy Louise Odom of East Brewton, AL; two brothers, Doug Boatwright of Pensacola, FL and Billy (Diane) Boatwright of Century, FL; four sisters, Gloria Jean (Ray) Lawson of Century, FL, Judy (David) Tillery of Atmore, AL, Mary Sue (Jr.) Walston of Century, FL and Kathy Marie (Donald) Walston of Pensacola, FL; six grandchildren, Daisy Kay Walston, Ida May Walston, Donna Lynn Walston, Christina Walston, Anthony Aaron Odom and Tonnis Kirby Odom and three great grandchildren, Zeyden, Nevaeh Skylar and unborn baby.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Cosey officiating.
Burial will follow at the Emmons Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Bartlett, Jefferson Clark, Jeremiah Walston, Jason Thomas, Zachary Pendleton and Dale Pendleton.
Helen Marie Lister
February 8, 2021
Helen Marie Lister, a resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Flomaton, AL on November 22, 1932 to the late Charlie Wade Hammonds and Emma Caroline Hammac Hammonds. Helen enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, and crocheting. She was a member of Bellview Assembly of God Church.
Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years @ time of his passing, Houston J. Lister; son, Larry Lister; parents; and sister, Pauline Kahlstorf.
She is survived by her brothers, Wade Hammonds, Sr., Carl Hammonds, Ray (Evelyn) Hammonds, Bodie (Wanda) Hammonds and Clarence (Wanda) Hammonds; sister, Vera Hall; children, Pete Lister, Lance Lister, Sr., Allen Lister and Marty Lister; eight grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. J.B. Shoumaker officiating. Burial will be held in Morgan Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11AM prior to services.
Billy G. Smith
February 7, 2021
Billy G. Smith, age 81, of Atmore, AL passed away February 5, 2021. He was born on July 18, 1939 in Bratt, FL to the late Daniel Smith and Daisy Little Bray. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the United States Army. He previously owned and operated the I-65 Gulf Station and farmed most of his life.
He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel Smith and his mother, Daisy Little Bray. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Hughes Smith; his children, William Glenn (Debbie) Smith of Atmore, AL, Roger Dale (Carrie) Smith of Atmore, AL, Kevin (Jeanean) Peacock of Atmore, AL and Tracie (Tim) Peacock Brown of Robertsdale, AL; his brothers, Leroy (Judy) Smith of Atmore, AL, Dean (Beth) Smith of Atmore, AL and Allen (Debbie) Smith of Flomaton, AL; his sisters, Gladys Davis of Grand Bay, AL, Melba (Marion) Barlett of Thomasville, AL, Erma Davis of Sweet Water, AL and Jewel (Joe) Chandler of Flomaton, AL; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held Monday, February 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Larry Beauchamp and Mrs. Beth Linam officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. at Johnson- Quimby Funeral Home. Active pallbearers will be Sean Smith, Daniel Smith, Miles Smith, Ethan Smith, Jace Campbell and Paul Gibson.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Smith, Carlos Gohagin, Glen Dreadin and Pete Smith. For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Dorothy Mae Fussell Baggett
February 6, 2021
Jesus himself carried Ms. Dorothy Mae Fussell Baggett, 94, to her heavenly home on Feb. 4, 2021, after a brief illness. Dorothy was born in Evergreen, Alabama to Gaither Fussell and Carrie Keebler Fussell on May 17, 1926. At the age of 17, she met her lifelong love, Travis Solomon Baggett from Castleberry. He was home from a Navy fire controller service job during WWII and just happened to stop in at the diner where she was waitressing. “I saw him walk in the door, and I wanted to ease over to his table,” she used to laugh and tell her grandchildren. That was the start of a lifetime courtship.
The couple married later that year and just celebrated their 77 th year of marriage in November of last year (2020). Sadly, a month later, during a short hospital stay, Travis and Dorothy said their earthly farewells to each other, and Dorothy became a widow. Mawmaw, as her family affectionately called her, always claimed that her life’s work was to raise and love her “husband, her sons, her grandchildren and help as much as she could with her great-grandchildren.” Anyone who knew her, however, knew that “raising a family,” also meant cooking up old-school meals – like fried chicken and ham-hock and rice, or salmon patties and steamed fried potatoes. She knew every favorite dish for each of her children and grandchildren and would prepare them special meals when she knew they would be traveling her way. Her family loved that and loved her tremendously. She was a lifelong home-maker, mother and grandmother, and has earned every accolade for those positions in her family’s eyes.
Living in Atmore since 1965, Dorothy was known locally as “The Cake Lady,” supplying every doctor on her list with a homemade coconut cake or a doublechocolate cake nearly every time she had to go. Sometimes she would make extra cakes to drop off to someone who had “shown her a little bit of Jesus,” as she would explain to Travis, while they were making their rounds in the red truck. Everybody knew how Mawmaw could cook and looked forward to the bounty she would constantly share, which she did even as late as this past Christmas, complete with turkey and dressing and all-from-scratch dumplings. All four of their sons were raised in Atmore. They and almost all of their downline still make this area their home.
One of the family’s favorite memories of Mawmaw is when she got baptized several years ago, and her normally shy and inhibited nature became interrupted when a new person arose from the water, one that spoke boldly of Christ and testified to His greatness and holiness. Later, although her eye sight was fading, and her body had become frail, she remained a voice for goodness and morality through her actions and her speech. She constantly reminded her grandchildren of what it meant to be committed in friendships, relationships, marriages and even in a family, giving specific examples along the way. She would never judge out loud, but she told her grand- daughters that a good judge of a man’s character is how he treated his mother, and if he stood when a woman walked in the room. She had been known to turn the television off of a show, if she thought it had too many “bad words,” even if she were sitting there watching it by herself. “I refuse to let my mind hear that,” she would say. A true Southern Lady, whose modesty and self-respect remained to the end, Mawmaw will be missed.
Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 77 years, Travis Baggett; her son Steve Baggett of Atmore; and daughter-in-law Rita Baggett of Atmore; deceased siblings: Wink, Earl, Eddie, Johnny, Bobby, Billy, Louise, Katherine, Margaret, Betty, and Gail.
She is survived by one sister: Sarah (Lavon) Baggett of Evergreen, AL; her sons: Ronnie (Margaret) Baggett and Donnie Baggett, all of Atmore; Garry (Vicki) Baggett of Bratt, FL; her grandchildren: Stephen Baggett, Corry Baggett and Melissa Baggett of Atmore; Krystal (Charles) Weaver of Dothan; Lexxi Baggett of Bratt, and Alex (Kaylee) Baggett of Louisiana. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at 9 am on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Petty Funeral Homes of Atmore, with Funeral services following at 10am. Rev. Tim James of Atmore Apostolic Church is officiating. Burial will follow at Buffington Cemetery in Castleberry.
Active pallbearers are Alex Baggett, Corry Baggett, Hunter Kite, Luke Miller, Zack Miller and Bobby Wooten.
James Franklin “Butch” Kirkland Jr.
February 6, 2021
In loving memory of James Franklin “Butch” Kirkland Jr, age 75, of Jay, passed from this life into the Heavenly life with Jesus Christ; who saved his soul in 2006, which he was so thankful for the change this made in his life. He was a member of New Life Fellowship Assembly of God Church. James loved to share his testimony with everyone he met.
James graduated from Jay High School. He worked at Monsanto-Solutia and retired after 28 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to raise and train bird dogs. In later years, he enjoyed deer hunting. He will be most remembered for always gardening and riding the tractors.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James Kirkland Sr. and Flara Whitley Kirkland; his brother, Michael Kirkland; and his brothers- in-law, Aubrey Johnson and Bobby White.
James is survived by his spouse of 47 years, Julia “Judy”; sons, Duaine (Tammy) Kirkland, Ronnie (Sheryl) Kirkland, Chad (Corissa) Diamond; his daughter, Cindy (Ken) Blair; grandchildren, Hunter Kirkland, Kaylen (Aaron) Cabiness, Marisa (Shai) Jackson, Colby (Kendra) Diamond, and Cade Diamond; his brother, Jerry (Becky) Kirkland of Walnut Hill; his sisters, Paula (Billy) of Chumuckla, Florida, Betty Johnson of Kentucky, and Barbara White of Pace, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, Henry Mullins, Steve Andrew who took care of his dogs, David Jernigan and Ricky Butler.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 8, 2021, at Lewis Funeral Home, Pace Chapel, with Pastor Lavon Caraway officiating. Burial will follow services in Cora Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Hunter Kirkland, Colby Diamond, Cade Diamond, Shai Jackson, Aaron Cabiness and Rich Diamond.
Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., prior to the services.