Clarence Clayton Armstrong
January 20, 2021
Clarence Clayton Armstrong, age 80, of Pace, FL, stepped into his heavenly home on Monday, January 18, 2021.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Bettie of 58 years; his three children, Joy (Wally) Jordan of Pace, FL, Jan (Jamie) Clark of Spring, TX, and Paul (Amy) Armstrong of Calera, AL; five grandchildren, Caleb and Brooke Clark and Emily, Hannah and Brady Armstrong; two brothers, Herman Armstrong of Byrneville, FL, and Virgil (Anita) Armstrong of Pollard, AL; one sister, Helen Armstrong of Century, FL, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Betty Gay Armstrong, and brothers, Bill George and John Armstrong.
Clayton was born on April 21, 1940 in Bluff Springs, FL, and moved to Pace in 1977, where he lived until his death. He retired from Westinghouse after 25 years as a machinist, and also worked at the Santa Rosa County Jail for seven years.
Clayton was a deacon at First Missionary Baptist Church in Pace. He loved his wife and family, second only to Jesus and never net a stranger who didn’t become a friend.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 to 8 P.M.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 10 A.M. with Bro. Paul Armstrong, Bro. John Burris and Bro. Robert Horton officiating.
Interment will follow in Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Wanda Collins Patterson
January 20, 2021
Mrs. Wanda Collins Patterson, age 70, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Patterson was born in Thorsby, AL and had been an off and on resident of Flomaton for the past 20 years, and had also resided in Bay Minette, AL. She was a homemaker and assisted her husband in his ministry. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and reading. Mrs. Patterson was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband of over fifty years, Larry Patterson of Flomaton, AL; two sons, Clint (Stacy) Patterson of Flomaton, AL, and Kevin Patterson of Birmingham, AL; one daughter, Belinda Patterson (Tim) Jolley of Maysville, MO; one brother, Sammy (Bennie Gail) Collins of Thorsby, AL; two sisters, Ann Howard of Jemison, AL, and Doris (Elmer) Porter of Clanton, AL; three grandchildren, Austin (Summer) Patterson, Dylan Patterson, and Amanda Jolley; five great-grandchildren, Noah Patterson, Sadie Patterson, Savannah Patterson, Brooklyn Jolley, and Elaina Jolley.
Graveside funeral services will be held at Little Escambia Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with Larry Patterson officiating.
James “Ray” Archer
January 20, 2021
Mr. James “Ray” Archer, age 82, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Archer was a native of Robertsdale, AL, former resident of Pensacola, FL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 16 years. He was a brake and alignment mechanic for 43 years, in the Pensacola, FL area. He loved fishing, hunting, country music, singing, playing his guitar and telling jokes. He was a member of the True Hope Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Randal Ray Archer.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kathryn “Kay” McGhee Archer of Atmore, AL; one son, Rodney Archer of Pensacola, FL; step-children, Richard Crosby of Seattle, WA, Terry Crosby Vega of Newnan, GA and Gerald Crosby of Los Angeles, CA; two brothers, Lowell Archer of Cantonment, FL and Billy (Frances) Archer of Cantonment, FL; special step-grandson, Luke Vega of Newnan, GA; special step-granddaughter, Bama Coburn of Atmore, AL; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren and many friends.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Myra Jean Stanton Holt
January 19, 2021
Myra Jean Stanton Holt, age 89, lifetime resident of Century, FL passed away on January 17, 2021 at the Century Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Century where she resided since June 2019.
Myra Jean was born 1931 in Century to Vivian Earl “Bubba” Stanton and Esta Ellen Toomer Stanton. She graduated from Century High School in 1949. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She accepted the Lord as her Savior at the age of 14. She loved her Lord and served as a Sunday School teacher and church pianist for many years. She was a charter member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Century, FL and later in life she became a member of Hand Ave Baptist Church, Bay Minette, AL. At the time of her death, she was a member of Century First Baptist, Century. She had the heart of a servant which showed through her actions of humility, love and compassion during times she cared for her family and friends. She loved caring for people so much that she became a Practical Nurse and worked for two years at the Turberville Memorial Hospital in Century under Dr. Thomas J Stewart. She was loved by many and some considered her their second mother. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Vivian Earl “Kayo” Stanton, Jr. and two great-granddaughters, Tomi Faith Holt and Karsyn Faith Yeager.
Myra Jean is survived by her husband of 72 years, Billy Gene Holt of Century, FL; three sons, William (Elaine) Holt of Crescent City, FL, Tommy (Sandy) Holt of Grand Bay, AL, Robert “Bobby” (Susan) Holt of Navarre, FL; two daughters, Esther Ruth Holt (Steve) Whitmore of Greenville, SC and Mary Ellen Holt (Rob) Wess of Greer, SC; 12 grandchildren, Sonja DeLong (Mike) Hernandez of Cocoa, FL, Christopher Williams of Lake Worth, FL, Holly Holt (Jupe) Etheridge of La Grange, KY, Carolyn Holt (Beau) McHenry of Milton, FL, Wayne (Amy) Holt of Jay, FL, Leigh Ann Holt (Doug) Yeager of Grand Bay, AL, Paula Holt (Ryan) Bristow of Birmingham, AL, Scott (Laura) Whitmore of Iowa City, IA, James (Joanna) Whitmore of Laporte, CO, Michelle Wess (Jerid) Jones of Taylors, SC, Michael (Tamara) Wess of Raliegh, NC and Matthew (Sarah) Wess of Greer, SC and 32 great-grandchildren, Harrison, Anna and Brooklin Hernandez; Joey Williams; Will, Mary Bailey and Owen Etheridge; William Thomas and Morgan McHenry; Matti, Maci and Miley Holt; Carleigh and Connor Yeager; Chesley, Abigail, Emileigh and Lauren Bristow; Katie, Brenton and Jane Whitmore; Makenna, Michael, Molly, Maddie, Mark, Megan, Macie and Max Jones; Reagan Wess, Elizabeth and Isabella Wess.
A private graveside service for the immediate family will be held at the Flomaton Cemetery on January 20, 2021. Her son-in-law Rev. Steven Whitmore will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Flomaton Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund in care of Escambia County Bank PO Box 601 Flomaton, AL 36441.
We thank the staff of the CCRH and VITAS Hospice for caring for her.
Toney Gibson
January 19, 2021
Mr. Toney Gibson, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Gibson was a native of Atmore, AL, former resident of Biloxi, MS and had resided in Poarch, AL for the past 16 years. He was a retired Union Pipe Liner, loved to fish, shoot pool and Alabama Football. He was a Tom Brady Fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Ida Gibson; two sons, Rodney Gibson and Toney Gibson; two sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tracy Gibson of New Orleans, LA and Alice Janene Gibson of New Orleans, LA; three brothers, Ricky Gibson of Atmore, AL, Larry Gibson of Atmore, AL and Jerry (Connie) Gibson of Atmore, AL; thirteen grandchildren, Gavin, Toni, Antonio, Tregan, Makayla, Talissia, Toney, Tameron, Daniel, Rodney, Christopher, Christian and Takoda; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Antioch Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Trevor Daughtry officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Antonio Walls, Tregan McCreight, Greg Gibson, Carson Griffith, Derick Grosskurth, Gavin Bourgeois and Ricky Maddox.
Due to covid, the family request mask and social distancing.
Turner Maurice Brooks
January 18, 2021
Mr. Turner Maurice Brooks, age 78, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Brooks was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He loved his wife, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He liked fishing, cooking and was a member of the Cross Point Baptist Church. He was a mechanic with Southland Telephone Company and retired with over 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Daphne Mae Brooks; six brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Brooks of Atmore, AL; two sons, Rodney (Shannon) Brooks of Nokomis, AL and Jamie Brooks of Atmore, AL; one brother, Jimmy Brooks of Perdido, AL; four sisters-in-law, Sarah Brooks, Maxine Brooks, Lillie Brooks and Collie Brooks; five grandchildren, Brad (Holly) Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Jade Brooks, Ashley (Nick) Priest and Zayden Brooks; four great grandchildren, Andelina Herrah, Nahla Brooks, Nevaeh Martell and Amaya Martell and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Guy Heath officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brad Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Nick Agerton, Troy Emmons, Allen Stacey and Jimmy Brantley.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Howard Weaver, Bruce Day, Dewayne Pruitt and Cody Fowler.
Ervy D. Wenger
January 18, 2021
Our dear Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, Ervy D. Wenger, was born to Frank and Anna (Dyck) Wenger on February 5, 1927, in McPherson County, Kansas. With his children at his side, he peacefully departed to his reward on January 15, 2021 at the age of 93 years.
Dad received his education at the French School in McPherson County, Kansas. When he was 11 years of age, he gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized on February 22, 1938 into the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Meridian congregation. He remained faithful to God and the church to the end.
In his young single years, Dad spent some time in 1-W service in California. He talked with fondness of this time. Dad moved to Walnut Hill, Florida, around 1950. Then, on December 26, 1951, he was united in marriage to Velma Schneider at the Meridian congregation in rural Hesston, Kansas. In the earlier years of their marriage, they spent time in service in Roseburg, Oregon. The remainder of their married life was lived in Walnut Hill, Florida. Dad grew up on a farm in Kansas and farming continued to be his occupation throughout his life. Mom was a help to Dad in many ways and that included helping Dad with clearing land in the earlier years, picking up many, many sticks, and, later, driving the grain truck to the grain elevator. Dad was a conscientious person who desired to be obedient to God and His will. He, along with Mom endeavored to teach us those values. He treasured service to God and the Church and spent many hours writing and proofreading lessons for the Sunday School quarterly. After Mom passed away in 2011, life was not the same. Dad eventually moved to Oakwood Manor in Brooksville, Mississippi and then, finally, to a memory care home in Pensacola, Florida.
Those left to cherish his memory are two children, one son and one daughter: Dale and wife, Carol of Lobelville, Tennessee, Rachel and husband Kim Holdeman of Walnut Hill, Florida, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren: eight sisters: Ruth Johnson, Moundridge, Kansas, Edith Ensz, Montezuma, Kansas, Verna Schmidt, Brooksville, Mississippi, Vesta Peters and husband Verle, Davisville, Florida, MaryAnn Nickel and husband Jay, Tuscola, Illinois, Martha Koehn and husband Allen, Bowersville, Georgia: three brothers; Maynard Peters and wife Vera, Stapleton, Georgia, John Wenger and wife Kathleen, Walnut Hill, Florida, and Glenn Wenger and wife Kay from Faunsdale, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Velma, six brothers and sisters: Harry Wenger, Alice Miller, Elda Koehn, Josephine Jantz, Paul Wenger, Grace Diller, and Alice Dyck.
The funeral service will be held at 3 pm. at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, Walnut Hill, Florida on Monday, January 18, 2021, with visitation starting at 2 pm. The ministers presiding are Verle Peters, opening remarks, Brian Decker, the message, and Franklin Wenger at the graveside. Burial will follow at Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
Robert Young Cotton
January 18, 2021
Robert Young Cotton, 85, of Atmore, AL passed away on January 10, 2021 after a lengthy battle with COPD. Mr. Cotton was born in Brewton, AL on October 10, 1935. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired as a chemical operator from Monsanto after 35+ years of employment. He was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ.
Mr. Cotton is preceded in death by his parents, King David Cotton and Evelyn Lanier-Cotton; daughter, Vicky Lynn Bell; brother, John Cotton and sisters, Mable Edmiston, Ann Beasley and Marjorie Troutman. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Katie Cotton; two children, Carol Dreadin (Glen) of Huxford, AL and Stephanie Conway (Chris) of Bon Secour, AL; two brothers, Stacy Cotton (Suzanne) of Covington, GA and Gene Cotton (JoAnn) of Robinsonville, AL; sister, Linda Helton (Don) of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren, MAJ Benjamin Daniel (Ann Heathe), Russell O’farrell, MAJ Steven O’farrell (Raquel), Lee Cruit (Michelle), Les Cruit (Pam) and Allison Clark (Josh), along with twelve great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Monday, January 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.at Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Pastor Billy Randolph and Pastor Brad Sullivan officiating. Active pallbearers will be Ronnie Berry, Travis Berry, Travis Harrison, Frank Smarr and Chris Conway.
The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their wonderful care and support. For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
JW Nichols
January 16, 2021
Mr. JW Nichols, age 77, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Nichols was born in Wallace, AL and had resided in the Byrneville-McDavid area for most of his life. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved Florida Football, boxing and fishing. He was a retired driller with Layne Central with 12 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Odel Nichols and three brothers, Alfred Nichols, William Nichols and Charles Ray Nichols.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Nichols of McDavid, FL; one son, Jay Wesley (Theresa) Nichols of Atmore, AL; two step-sons, Chris (Cole) Champion of Monroeville, AL and Eddie (Tracy) Champion of Uriah, AL; two daughters, Tina Nichols (John) Richerson of Brewton, AL and Kristie Hamilton of McDavid, FL; two brothers, Lee (Jean) Nichols of Flomaton, AL and David (Janice) Nichols of Semmes, AL; twelve grandchildren, twelve grandchildren, Morgan Nichols Smith, Annah Nichols Hammond, Tiffany Richerson Busby, Bradley, Kaylee, Jacob, Brittney, Erica, Karlee, Addison, Zachary and Sadie and four great grandchildren, Evalyn, Jaycelyn, Ramsey Jay (RJ) and Addison.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Rickey Tedder officiating.
Burial will follow at the Byrneville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Allen Hampton, Chase Hampton, Chris Kinley, Larry Kinley, Nolen Lorezana and Tony Franklin.
Estella Rena’ Floyd
January 15, 2021
Estella Rena’ Floyd, 53, of Cantonment FL was called home in the early morning of January 5 2021. Rena was known for her kind spirit and humble heart and had a passion for teaching and cooking. She was employed with the Escambia County School District for over 20 years when she retired from Pine Forest High School
She is survived by three children: Kamisha and Alexzandrea Thompkins, Loucheiz Purifoy.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 16, 2021 @ 11:30AM at The City of Refuge Bible Center, 614 Muscogee Rd, Cantonment FL.