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.
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.