Shirley L. Clayton
February 5, 2021
Shirley L. Clayton passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 30, 1927 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital.
She graduated from Baton Rouge Highschool. During retirement, she moved to Zwolle, Louisiana, where she was an active church member. Shirley then moved to Molino, Florida to be close to family, where for the last eighteen years, she was a parishioner of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Cantonment, Florida. She was also a member of the Molino Homemakers Association, which she dearly loved. Her favorite past-times were gardening and sitting in her swing on the back porch.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was devoted to her family and church. Touching the hearts of so many, she will be greatly missed, as she leaves behind many special friends and family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Clayton; father, Burris J. Landry; mother, Ada D. Alleman; and brother, Malcom A. Landry.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Cheryl A. Gremillion and Tara A. (Jeff) Turnipseed; grandchildren, Kelly A. (Tim) Connell, Clayton P. Gremillion, Grant F. Gremillion, Kate (Sean) Turnipseed-White, and William J. Turnipseed; and great-grandson, Mac Walker.
Christopher Thomas Henderson
February 5, 2021
Christopher Thomas Henderson flew away to his Heavenly Home on January 29, 2021. He is safe and happy in the arms of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He assured his mother of this fact with many tears as he lay in MICU.
Chris was born on September 14, 1985 in Pensacola, FL. He lived his childhood in Davisville FL with his mother, step father Erich, and siblings Ericka and Levi. He was beautiful, intelligent, and had such a big caring heart. He loved playing in the fields, woods, and creeks. He was born again and baptised in Atmore, AL in 1999 at the age of 13. He was a member of McCullough Christian Center in Atmore, AL.
Chris later joined the Army as a Combat Medic, serving in Iraq during the Iraq War. He was honorably discharged and medically retired from the Army, due to injuries he received in combat.
Preceding Chris in death are his paternal grandparents Vivian Earl and Annie Mae Henderson of Century, his maternal grandfather John D Huggins, his beloved maternal great grandparents John F and Edith Huggins, all of Pensacola FL, his maternal great grandparents, Jack and Vivian Smith of Ione, WA, his uncle Robert (Bobby) Henderson of Flomaton, AL, his dearly loved Aunt Pamela Henderson Mathis of Century, FL.
Chris is survived by his wife Felicia Whiten Henderson of Pensacola, FL, his son Gabriel Thomas Henderson of Huntsville, AL, his stepsons Damin Baker Jr, Deyshon Baker, and Davonte Baker of Pensacola, FL, his mother Nancy Huggins Peters of Pace, FL, his father Thomas D Henderson of Brewton, AL, his stepfather Erich Peters of Atmore, AL, his sister Ericka Peters Quesada of Costa Rica, his brothers Levi Peters of McDavid, FL, Isaiah Peters, and Caleb Peters of Pace, FL, his beloved Uncle Steve Huggins and family of Bay Minette, AL, his maternal grandmother, Jackie Smith of Bay Minette, AL, his aunt Sue Henderson Johnson of Century, FL.
Chris will be laid to rest in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL. A memorial service will be announced at a later time.
Carol Yvette Wenger
February 2, 2021
Carol Yvette Wenger, born November 14, 1960 to Boyd and Judith (Eck) Sigafoose in Atmore
Alabama, began her eternity with Jesus on the morning of January 28, 2021. Carol was many
things to many people, but is most remembered by her calm loving disposition, and the faithful
following of her Lord. Carol grew up in Bratt Florida, on the Sigafoose Dairy Farm. She was a
sister to Emily (Sigafoose) Peaster, Boyd Sigafoose Jr., Joseph Sigafoose, Miranda (Sigafoose)
Parker, James Sigafoose, Alana Sigafoose, Haven Shores and Carter Sigafoose. She attended
Bratt Elementary, and Escambia Academy. At a young age she gave her heart to the Lord and
was baptized into The Church of God in Christ Mennonite in the Walnut Hill Florida
congregation. She married Dale Wenger, on December 31, 1978. Dale and Carol started their
wonderful adventure with three beautiful girls, Beth (Chuck Chick), Laura (Darryl Ensz), and
Annie (Kevin Klassen). Carol was also, in part, a mother to Kevin Tucker, Marnin Gehman, Ray
Flowers, and Trevor Jantz. Carol and Dale began a legacy of Christian teaching, that their
daughters have passed to their children. It brought great joy when Carol and Dale were
privileged to spend loving time with their grandchildren Tiana Chick, Evan Chick, Ike Ensz,
Paxton Ensz, Madison Klassen, Chloe Klassen, and Gabriella Klassen who knew her as Grammy.
Carol’s love has touched many extended family, loved ones, friends, and casual acquaintances.
She was a stranger to none and loved by many, and her impression on this world will not soon
fade.
After many years farming in the Walnut Hill Florida area, in March of 2010, Dale and Carol
moved to Nashville Tennessee where they worked for a medical company, and in December of
2016 they moved to Lobelville, Tennesee, where they began a new adventure. Carol told us of
her love for their “shouse” on a small piece of property in the hills of Tennessee. Dale and Carol
shared their happiness with their family through wonderful stories of this “place” they had
carved out. They shared stories of the love they had for their Church in Lobelville, and the
wonderful folks that made up their local Church Family. Carol’s wishes were to be laid to rest in
Lobelville, as this was their home. Carol is mourned by her husband, Dale Wenger, her Mother
Judith Sigafoose, four sisters, Emily, Miranda, Alana, and Haven, three brothers, Boyd Jr.,
James, and Carter, three daughters, Beth, Laura, and Annie, seven grandchildren, and many
extended family and friends. Carol is preceded death by her father Boyd Sigafoose, and her
brother, Joe Sigafoose.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 5PM until 6PM at the Walnut Hill
Mennonite Church in Walnut Hill, FL.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Pleasant View
Mennonite Church in Lobelville, TN. Interment will follow in Pleasant View Mennonite Church
Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, February 1, 2021 from 7PM until 9PM at Pleasant
View Mennonite Church in Lobelville, TN.
Sharon Diane Collins
February 2, 2021
Sharon Diane Collins, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 29, 2021.
She is survived by her husband, J.D. Collins; her children, Joseph (Angela) Collins and Debra (Danny) Marshall; grandchildren, Joseph F. Collins, Joshua D. Collins, and Laura (Zack) Mitchell; and great granddaughter Darcie Mitchell.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Walker; father, Jesse James McClendon; and brothers, Jesse James McClendon Jr. and Joseph McClendon.
Sharon was born in Mobile, Al on December 27, 1950 to Myrtle (Walker) and Jesse McClendon. She grew up with a love for photography that she would later turn into her passion and career. While in her younger years she strayed from her family and the life God called her to live, she returned to us in February of 1994 after the birth of her first grandson when her son, Joe felt led to reach out to her. She made it back to us in time to see the birth of her first granddaughter whom she would go on to help raise. She gave her life to the Lord in the fall of 1995 and worked tirelessly from that point on to become the woman God called her to be. The woman we needed her to be. If she had anything to say to anyone about her life and how they should live theirs it was always this, “Don’t wait, get things right while you still have the time to not live life with so many regrets. The life that is waiting for you is so much greater than you could ever imagine. My change brought me the happiest years of my life, more full of joy than I could have ever imagined. I want everyone to experience that”. Her love for her family, friends and yes even her dogs was very evident in her life in these last years especially. She touched everyone she came in contact with in an indescribable way. She has left an immense void in all of our lives that is only comforted and filled by knowing that she is in heaven with her savior, no longer in pain, but fully restored and made new and we will see her again there.
A viewing is scheduled 10:30 a.m on Thursday February 4, 2021 and the service to follow at 11:30 a.m. This will all be held in her home church, Harvest Christian Center, at 1095 Muscogee Rd. Cantonment, FL. Pastor William Strickland and Pastor John Whitaker will officiate the ceremony. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Harvest Christian Center to help further the kingdom.
Leigh Ann Macks
February 1, 2021
Mrs. Leigh Ann Macks, age 42, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Macks was born in Pensacola, FL, former resident of Century, FL and had resided in Jay, FL for the past 20 years. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter. Her favorite activity was being with her family and friends on a river bank or the beach, spoiling her babies. She was involved with the children ministries, loved singing in the church with her sons and praising the Lord. She enjoyed woodworks and crafts, fishing and hunting. She was a rural mail carrier with over 12 years of service. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Orria and Betty Stuckey and Lester and Virginia Pierce and aunt, Sandra Stuckey.
She is survived by her father and step-mother, Paul & Karen Pierce of Ramsey, IL; mother and step-father, Judy & Donnie Waters of Canoe, AL; husband of 21 years, Don Wesley Macks of Jay, FL; two sons, Tanner Lee Macks of Jay, FL and Todd Wesley Macks of Jay, FL; two brothers, Sam (Ashleigh) Pierce of Jay, FL and Brian (Tracy) Pierce of Frisco City, AL; two sisters, Christina (Randy) Hoover of Mulberry, IL and Robin (Rico) Padilla of McDavid, FL and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Eric Bryan officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 4, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers family request memorials are made to the PNH Research and Support Foundation at 4330 East West Highway, Suite 230, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Jerry Mack Stuckey
February 1, 2021
Jerry Mack Stuckey, age 73, passed away on January 27, 2021. He was born on January 7, 1948 in Atmore, AL to the late Matthew and Callie Louise Baker Stuckey. He was a member of Dry Springs Community Church. He was a pipe fitter most of his life and retired from Swift Lumber Company where he was employed as a security guard.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois Yvonne Stuckey; his brother, Matthew “Chic” Stuckey and his sister, Farristean Adams.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela “Renee” Boyington of Atmore, AL; his sons, Jerrywayne (Tracy) Stuckey of Walnut Hill, FL and Clifford (Katrina) Stuckey of McDavid, FL; twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Gipson and Bro. John Spence officiating. Interment will follow at Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Clifford Stuckey, Troy Stuckey, Dustin Boyington, Dakota Stuckey, Jerrywayne Stuckey and Tony Hadley.
Visitation will be Monday, February 1, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Willie Hamilton Jones
January 31, 2021
Willie Hamilton Jones, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 27, 2021,
with his wife, Donna, by his side.
Willie was born on November 10, 1925, in Hartford, Alabama, to Ira and Dora (nee Godwin)
Jones.
Willie is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Ford, Langford, and Bob, his loving
sisters, Martha Gavin and Myrtle Allen, and his grandson, Alonzo Lee Kent, III. In addition to
being survived by his wife, Donna (nee McNary), to whom he was married for thirty-seven
years, Willie is survived by his sons Jerry (Cathy), Jimmy (Becky) and Joe (Cathy), and his
daughters, Janice (Alonzo “Lonnie”), Kimberly (Tom) and Tammy, as well as his eleven (11)
grandchildren, thirteen (13) great-grandchildren, and his loyal companion, Princess.
Willie served in the United States Merchant Marines traveling around the world providing
support to Allied troops toward the end of World War II. Willie remembered details from each
port of call and enjoyed sharing stories from his adventures across the globe.
Willie is recognized as being a pioneer in the farming community. He farmed cotton, peanuts,
corn and soybeans across Northwest Florida and Southeast Alabama. In addition to his crops, his
operations, among others, included Turkey Trot Ranch in Monroeville, Alabama, and Jones
Flying Service, in Jay, Florida.
Willie loved feeding things (two- and four-legged alike), bringing home orphaned animals, and
had a habit of buying the craziest heifer at the livestock auction. A twinkle in his eye meant a
horse had a new home at Willie Way. And there was rarely a muddy hole in which he didn’t find
himself stuck.
Willie had a nickname for everyone, each as endearing as the next. He was kind, generous, hard-
working, and genuinely interested in the lives of others and nurturing the land. He believed in a
second chance and lending a hand. He was full of wisdom that he earned the Willie Way.
He was, indeed, a Gentle Giant. To love him made you stronger and to be loved by him was
home.
Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton is handling arrangements.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at Pine Level Baptist
Church, 3300 Pine Level Church Road, Jay, FL.
Pallbearers are Lyonel Kent (Knoxville, TN); Stephen Jones (Jay, FL); Jerod Jones (Jay, FL);
Ryan Siyufy (Pace, FL); Ryan Williams (Monroeville, AL); Tom Maners (Decaturville, TN);
Christopher Payne (Scotts Hill, TN); and Travis Johnson (Flomaton, AL). Honorary Pallbearers
are Roy “Bo” Allen (Jay, FL); Aubrey Adams (Brewton, AL); James E. “Jimmy” Jones
(Chumuckla, FL); and John Jones (Paris, TN).
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Willie H. Jones Future Farmers
Scholarship Fund which will be awarded annually to a graduating
senior who has shown a commitment to farming. #WillieWay
Donald “Duck” Phillips
January 28, 2021
Mr. Donald “Duck” Phillips, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2020 at his home in Uriah, Alabama.
Mr. Phillips was a native of Little River, AL, former resident of Baldwin County, AL and had resided in Uriah, AL for the past 55 years. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, fishing, hunting and telling duck tails. He was a retired Forrester with Swift Lumber Company with 20 years of service and worked with Charles Gantt Gravel Company. He was a handyman, a “Mr. Fixit”. He is preceded in death by his parents, Drew and Maggie Phillips; twin brother, Ronald Phillips and brothers, Charles Phillips, Murray Phillips and Bill Phillips and daughter-in-law, Linda Johnson Phillips.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Phillips of Uriah, AL; two sons, Chris Phillips of Uriah, AL and Shannon (Katrina) Gregson of Uriah, AL; one daughter, Tammy Gunn of Uriah, AL; three brothers, Jerry (Faye) Phillips of Cullman, AL, Jimmy (Carolyn) Phillips of Uriah, AL and Frank Phillips of Biloxi, MS; three sisters, Judy (Jamie) Peak of Pine Grove, AL, Myrtle Daszczuk of Foley, AL and Earnestine Owens of Uriah, AL; nine grandchildren, Amanda (James) Akins, Corey Phillips, Catelyn Phillips, Taylor Gunn, Shanna Gregson, Stormy Gregson, Nicole Phillips, Caleb Gregson and Tylan Gregson; five great grandchildren, Easton, Gracelyn, Zoey, Jaelyn and Ariella and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Cornelius Phillips officiating.
Burial will follow at the Poplar Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 29, 2021 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
James David “Jimmy” Cunningham
January 27, 2021
James David “Jimmy” Cunningham, a resident of Molino, went to his heavenly home on January 22, 2021. He was born in Clio, AL, on January 31, 1938, to James and Bernice Cunningham.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Dorothy Coln Cunningham; his parents, Bernice Tillman Cunningham and James Edward Cunningham and an infant son.
He is survived by his sons Lewe (Chip) Cunningham (Beth) and Scott Cunningham (Tiffany); four grandchildren, Amanda (Andrew) Antonio, Jessie (Justin) Self, Donald Cunningham and Tyler Simmons; two great-grandchildren, Jace and Jansen Self; and a brother, Jacky (Sharon) Cunningham.
Jimmy was a graduate of Tate High School and attended the University of Florida. He worked at Solutia and retired after 43 years of service. He spent his lifetime as a farmer and rancher and was a co-owner of Cunningham Farms.
He was a member of 4-H and an active leader as an adult. He was active with many organizations including 35 years as a board member with Florida Farm Bureau. Jimmy was also a founding member of Gulf Coast Agricultural & Natural Resource Youth Organization (GCA-NRYO) and the Northwest Florida Cattleman’s Association. He was very active in helping youth learn about agriculture and livestock and was active in helping acquire 4-H members acquire facilities for a livestock center.
Visitation with be held at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29 in Cantonment on Sunday January 31, 2021, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Funeral services will also by held at Faith Chapel North on February 1, 2021, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. with Brother Brian Calhoun serving as officiant.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to: GCA-NRYO, P.O. Box 653,Cantonment, FL 32533.
Clarence Earl Akins
January 27, 2021
Clarence Earl Akins, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in Robertsdale, Alabama. He was known for his love of family, church, country, baseball, and hard work. Clarence was a good Samaritan at heart and had a smile like no other. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed owning and operating Service Auto Supply in Atmore, AL since 1964 and also owned businesses in Mobile, Bay Minette, and Cantonment, FL. He was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church of Atmore, Escambia County for many years before retiring to Baldwin County where he attended First Baptist Church of Foley.
Clarence was born on a small family farm in Bonneville, AL, on April 26th, 1931. He was the second son of Harry and Annie Clyde Still Akins. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Mary Zelm, Jack Akins, Leon Akins, Paul Akins, Bruce Akins and Peggy Helton.
Clarence is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie J. Murphy and his three children; Jan Houser (Morty), Micky Akins, and John Murphy Akins (Anna Talton). He was blessed with 2 grandchildren: Grant Carlton (Kristin Byrne) and Aaren Wasieleski (Ryan) and 4 great-grandchildren: Kaela, Thai, Anton, and Cash. He also leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews who meant the world to him.
Family, friends and others whose lives Clarence touched are invited to Pine Rest Funeral Home and Memorial Park LLC, 16541 U.S. 98, Foley, AL 36535, on Friday, January 29, 2021. The wake will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:59 A.M. Service and Interment will immediately follow at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home Family Ministries, Mobile, AL, or the Samaritan’s Purse. Donations can be made online at alabamachild.org or samaritanspurse.org.