Stella Dixon
February 18, 2021
Mrs. Stella Dixon, age 78, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Dixon was native and former resident of Perdido, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 36 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. She loved sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking and canning. She was retired from Vanity Fair and a member of the Atmore Church of God. She is preceded in death by her husband and father of her children, Willie Hadley; son, Claude Hadley; two grandsons, Myles Shiver and Morgun Ridlehoover; great grandson, Aden Hadley; son-in-law, William Wells; seven sisters and three brothers.
She is survived by her four sons, Ronnie (Sissy) Hadley of Booneville, AL, Matt Clark (Lisa) Hadley of Milton, FL, Chester (Diane) Hadley of Booneville, AL and Willie Gordon Hadley of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Gladys Lavine (Danny) Minchew of Booneville, AL, Margie Wells of Perdido, AL and Becky Hadley Ridlehoover of Atmore, AL; daughter-in-law, Angie Hadley of Booneville, AL; one sister, Ella (B) Gilbert of Bay Minette, AL; special great granddaughter, Addison Clair Hadley of Booneville, AL; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Farley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Lottie Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 19, 2021 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Chester Hadley, Mitchell Hadley, Willie Hadley, Joel Minchew, C.J. Hadley and Blakeley Sanders.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Larry Spellar.
Donald Athan Baggett
February 18, 2021
The Crimson Tide’s biggest fan, Donald Athan Baggett, 60, better known as “Donnie,” journeyed to his Heavenly home on Feb. 14, 2021 after a lengthy hospital stay due to health issues. Donnie was born in Evergreen, Alabama to Travis Baggett and Dorothy Fussell Baggett on Sept. 7, 1960. As a young child, Donnie, his parents and his brothers moved to Atmore and immediately became a part of the community through school and church activities. As a tail back for Escambia County High School (#40), Donnie made a name for himself in the football program. Donnie always credited Coach Buck Powell with keeping him motivated in team sports, such as football and basketball, and Coach Frankie Bell for instilling his lifelong love of weightlifting. Every year in high school, Donnie earned either Most Valuable Player or Most Athletic in football or basketball, but his favorite claim to fame was “finally getting to 300 pounds on the bench a week before graduating high school,” something he retold to his family often.
After his 1978 high school graduation, Donnie began a career at Georgia Pacific in Monroeville as a press operator. Later he joined Scott Paper Company in the timberland division, and this background enabled him to start his own business in the logging field. These connections ultimately allowed him to end up at International Paper, Pensacola Mill, working in the pulp mill and warehouse shipping as team leader for over 20 years. His favorite position there, however, was one for which his colleagues selected him, and that was Union Representative. “I probably should have gone to law school because I really enjoy language and logic,” Donnie always used to admit. “I guess fighting for the underdog as a Union Rep is the next best thing.” Donnie was a true believer in democracy and patriotism, serving as a major donator to Veteran causes and was an active member of the Republican Presidential Task Force.
One of the many things that Donnie loved in this life centered around anything that involved Alabama football and Big Al. He saved all kinds of Alabama memorabilia, including front page articles from most of their BIG WINS and special Roll Tide prints, shirts, or coins. Together with his wife Rita, the couple managed to raise their only child, Krystal, as an “All Things Bama” fan as well.
Donnie is preceded in death (just days prior) by both his mother and father; his wife, Rita; and his brother, Steve. He is survived by two brothers: Ronnie (Margaret) Baggett of Atmore; and Garry (Vicki) Baggett of Bratt; his daughter Krystal (Charles) Weaver of Dothan; Nephews–Stephen Baggett and Corry Baggett of Atmore; Alex Baggett (Kaylee) of Louisiana; and Nieces–Melissa Baggett of Atmore and Lexxi Baggett of Bratt. Donnie also has three grandchildren: Charlie, Kaitlin, and Braden of Dothan and two great-nieces.
Family will receive friends Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 9 a.m. at Petty Funeral Home with funeral services following at 10 a.m. with Rev. Tim James of Atmore Apostolic Church officiating. Burial will follow at Buffington Cemetery in Castleberry, Ala.
Active pallbearers will be Alex Baggett, Corry Baggett, Hunter Kite, Randall Morris, Robert Wells, and Bobby Wooten.
Jonathan David Cotton
February 17, 2021
Our beloved son, husband, father, nephew and cousin, Jonathan David Cotton was unexpectedly called home on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
Jonathan was born in Atmore, AL, to John David Cotton Jr. and Kathryn Gail Cotton on March 24, 1985. He worked for Williamson Electrical and loved his job and work family. In his spare time, he loved riding four wheelers, working on projects with his dad and watching his girls play sports.
Jonathan is preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Hazel Crutchfield, John and Joyce Cotton, Step-Daughter, Daizee Angus, Aunt and Uncle, Diane and Lamar Smith.
He is survived by his wife Karmen Cotton of Flomaton, AL; daughter Kayley Marie Cotton of Flomaton, AL; stepdaughter, Zoey Angus of Flomaton, AL; his parents, John and Gail Cotton of Flomaton, AL; aunts Jennifer (Walt) Woodfin, Julie (Chad) Miller and Faye Bradley Coover; cousins, Steve Bradley, Cindy Baggett, Chris Smith, Allison Woodfin, Stewart Woodfin, Raeleigh Woodfin, Ansley Claire Miller and John Edward Miller.
Visitation was held at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL, on Thursday, February 11. A celebration of life was held Friday, February 12 at at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home with Brother Ted Bridges officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Steve Foley, Jeremy Wise, Stephen Manning, Chris Smith, John Edward Miller and Stewart Woodfin.
The family greatly appreciates the overwhelming support and generosity they have received from so many in the community over the past few days and ask for your continued prayers. Due to Covid-19, the family asks that you practice social distancing and face masks are recommended.
Jillian Michelle Caraway
February 17, 2021
Jillian Michelle Caraway, age 38, passed away on February 9, 2021. She was born on June 23, 1982 in Brewton, AL to the Eugene and Kim Weaver Caraway.
She is preceded in death by her father, Eugene Caraway.
She is survived by her mother, Kim (Billy) Walker of McCullough, AL; her children, James Morris of McCullough, AL, Mia Morris, Brandy Morris and Colton Morris all from Bay Minette, AL; her brother, Justin (Magen) Caraway of McCullough, AL, her sister, Kimberly (James) Dyal of Bay Minette, AL, her grandfather, James Caraway and her niece, Hadley Caraway.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the James Morris Special Fund at First National Bank and Trust of Atmore, AL.
Robert Ernest Ford
February 15, 2021
Robert Ernest Ford was born August 3, 1954, to Howard Ford and Deloris Roberts in Joplin, Missouri. He passed February 8, 2021, in Cantonment, Florida.
He was a retired Senior Chief in the United States Navy and served for more than 22 years.
Robert is survived by his wife, Brenda ford; children, James (Tiffany) Ford, Timothy Ford, and Teresa Ford; and nine grandchildren.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.
Carlton Phillip Cook
February 15, 2021
Carlton Phillip Cook passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the age of 78 after a short illness. Carlton was born in Jay, Florida on January 23, 1943. He married the love of his life, Marion Cook, on January 30, 1965. He was a lineman at Bellsouth and retired after 28 years. Throughout his life he showed great strength by working hard, building his own home, and taking care of his family. Carlton loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting with his family. He loved his two dogs, Scooter and Buster. Carlton will surely be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marion Cook; his mother, Doris Boutwell; one sister, Mary (Wayne) Hays; three children, Cynthia Avirett, Daniel Cook, and Christine Haynes; eight grandchildren, Matt and Brian Avirett, Amanda Canfield, Tyler Oquain, Justin and Darren Barlow, Ashlyn and Julianna Tidwell; five great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Carlton is preceded in death by one great-grandchild, Mason.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating. Pallbearers are Matt and Brian Avirett, Tyler Oquain, Justin and Darren Barlow, and James Avirett.
Lillian L. Jones
February 12, 2021
Lillian L. Jones, a 58 year resident of Molino, Florida, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born in Paxton, Florida to the late Carlton Alcus Mitchell and Lena Mae Nobles Mitchell on March 1, 1932. Lillian was a member of Highland Baptist Church and the Molino Homemakers. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, and flower gardening.
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Lillian is survived by son, Donald W. (Kimberly A.) Jones; daughter, Deborah A. (Vernon L.) Prather; grandchildren, Christina O’Steen, Kenneth W. Jones, A. Ryan Prather, and Nicholas L. Prather; great grandchildren, Nathan O’Steen, Jacob O’Steen, Kristen Jones, Keaton Prather, and Parker Prather.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11AM prior to services.
Raymond Wilbert Boutwell
February 12, 2021
Mr. Raymond Wilbert Boutwell, age 72, of Atmore, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Mobile Infirmary.
Mr. Boutwell was a long time resident of the Atmore community where he worked for 25 years as a correctional officer for the State of Alabama. He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, working on cars, weightlifting, planting a garden and anything involving a yard sale. He attended Atmore Baptist Temple and was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Louise Conway Boutwell and his sister, Willonise Boutwell.
Mr. Boutwell is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna Boutwell of Atmore, AL; sons, Shannon Boutwell of Atmore, AL and Desmond (Ashley) Boutwell of Loxley, AL; sister, Eloise Boutwell of Big springs, TX; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 10 AM until 11 AM.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 11 AM with Pastor William Odom officiating.
Interment will be in Traveler’s Rest Cemetery in Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Shannon Boutwell and Desmond Boutwell.
Jonathan David Cotton
February 9, 2021
Our beloved son, husband, father, nephew and cousin, Jonathan David Cotton was unexpectedly called home on Saturday, February 6, 2021.
Jonathan was born in Atmore, AL to John David Cotton Jr. and Kathryn Gail Cotton on March 24, 1985. He worked for Williamson Electrical and loved his job and work family. In his spare time, he loved riding four wheelers, working on projects with his dad and watching his girls play sports.
Jonathan is preceded in death by his Grand Parents, James and Hazel Crutchfield, John and Joyce Cotton, Step-Daughter, Daizee Angus, Aunt and Uncle, Diane and Lamar Smith.
He is survived by his Wife Karmen Cotton of Flomaton, AL, Daughter Kayley Marie Cotton of Flomaton, AL, Step-Daughter, Zoey Angus of Flomaton, AL, His Parents, John and Gail Cotton of Flomaton, AL, Aunts, Jennifer (Walt) Woodfin, Julie (Chad) Miller and Faye Bradley Coover. Cousins, Steve Bradley, Cindy Baggett, Chris Smith, Allison Woodfin, Stewart Woodfin, Raeleigh Woodfin, Ansley Claire Miller and John Edward Miller.
Visitation will be held at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL on Thursday, February 11th with the family gathering from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and friends being welcome from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be held Friday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home with Brother Ted Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Steve Foley, Jeremy Wise, Stephen Manning, Chris Smith, John Edward Miller and Stewart Woodfin.
The family greatly appreciates the overwhelming support and generosity they have received from so many in the community over the past few days and ask for your continued prayers.
Due to Covid-19, the family asks that you practice social distancing and face masks are recommended.
Gerald Winfred Woolard
February 9, 2021
CDR Gerald Winfred Woolard, USN (ret.), age 86, a long-term resident of Pensacola, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 5 th , 2021.
For over 20 years he served his country faithfully as a Naval Aviator and Flight Instructor spending countless hours in an A-4 fighter jet. Following his retirement from the Navy, he served his community as a county commissioner and then as a schoolteacher. Gerald was an active member of First United Methodist Church participating in many programs. His hobbies include woodworking, stained glass, and traveling all over North America with his wife, Anne.
He is survived by Anne, his spouse of 64 years, his three children: Craig Woolard (Kathy), Karen Kennedy (Fred), Christy Hart (Daniel), six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and his beloved dog, Misha.
He touched the hearts of everyone he met and will be greatly missed.
Graveside Services will be held February 16, 2021, at Barrancas National Cemetery. For those wishing to attend should arrive at Faith Chapel South by 1:30 p.m. for the procession. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to First United Methodist Church “Serving the Hungry Program” or a charity of your choice.