Louis “Junior” Colley
December 31, 2020
Louis “Junior” Colley passed away on Thurs., Dec. 24, 2020 at the age of 70.
He was born on May 11, 1950 in Milton, FL to the late Louis Colley, Sr. and Geneva Mae Mathis. He liked to fish and hunt in his spare time, but music filled most of his days. Junior played music for over fifty years. He played many instruments: piano, guitar, and lead guitar but the steel guitar was his passion and it earned him the name “Man of Steel”. Louis played in many bands including: The Kendalls (Top 100 Hits), Rebels Quartet, Naomi and Siego’s Brothers, The Orells, and The Dixie Echoes. He was rated #2 best gospel guitar player in the USA. Louis was involved in many local groups and fundraisers. Even though music was an important part of his life, his family was the most important.
He is preceded in death by his parents: sister, Betty Colley; and brothers, Edward Colley and James Colley.
Junior is survived by his wife, Jeanne Majors; daughter, Alicia Maria (Chad) Caldwell; grandchildren, Andrea Maria Spaulding and Michael Anthony Spaulding; great grandchildren, Syler Hannon, Scarlett Hannon and Kylie George; step-son, Jason Majors; and step-grandchildren, Natalie Majors, Noah Majors and Arah Hans’ Majors.
Travis Solomon Baggett
December 28, 2020
Travis Solomon Baggett, 96, went on to be with his Lord on Dec. 26, 2020, after a one-day hospital stay due to what he referred to as “just being tired.” Travis, whose wife lovingly called him “Rooster,” had been looking forward to his Heavenly home for a while, and he was able to say good bye to his family one last time as they were there to share in his departure.
Travis was born in Castleberry, AL on Feb. 7, 1924 to Samuel Cleveland Baggett and Sara Dolihite Baggett, both of Conecuh County, and he outlived all 10 of his siblings. He is a seventh-generation direct descendant of Jesse Baggett, the founder of Castleberry and a war hero of the War of 1812. Travis attended school at Castleberry, and was raised on the old Baggett Farm, a former landmark in Conecuh County. At the age of 17, Travis enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII as a fire controller. In 1943, Travis met and married Dorothy Mae Fussell of Evergreen, AL when he was 19 and she was 17. The couple just celebrated 77 years of marriage on Nov. 13 of this year. “Rooster” and “Hen,” as Travis called Dorothy, married after only two dates. “Rooster” always said her cooking and her looks are what snagged him back then. Travis and Dorothy had four sons, who all eventually made Atmore their home.
Besides serving in the US military, Travis worked at the Mobile Shipyard, a Meat Packing House and even worked in construction building bridges all over the southeast. He later worked at the Evergreen Head Mill for several years, which ultimately led him to join the Evergreen Police Force as an officer. In 1965, Travis and his family headed to Atmore, where Travis served as a Corrections Officer with the State of Alabama Prison System for 25 years. He was known for his left-handed sharp shooter/marksman skills, which came in handy during squirrel-hunting trips. Some of his favorite past-times consisted of attempting to “sweat out cholesterol” by chopping wood and throwing feed out to chickens. Thanks to Dorothy’s cooking, he never ate left overs and would eat ice cream and Pay Day candy bars any time she would let him. During his retired years, he was known to greet everyone with a “Hey, Friend,” especially while out delivering Dorothy’s cakes to the sick and shut-in. At the age of 94, Travis finally decided to stop driving his bright red truck, which meant his weekly rounds to certain Atmore businesses for visits, talks and coffee came to an end. As a child of God and believer in Jesus Christ, Travis often could still quote scripture and tell Bible stories to anyone who would listen. Travis lived a full life and was loved immensely, especially by his family. His favorite response to most of life’s puzzling and crazy situations was always, “I do know.” Certainly, now Travis does know indeed as he is with the One who redeemed him many years ago.
Travis is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Sarah Baggett of Castleberry; his son, Steve Baggett of Atmore; and daughter-in-law, Rita Baggett of Atmore. His deceased siblings are Jesse, Howard, Buck, Ned, Ella, Loreen, Helen, Francis, Mary and Elaine.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife, Dorothy Baggett; sons, Ronnie (Margaret) Baggett of Atmore; Donnie Baggett of Atmore; Garry (Vicki) Baggett of Bratt; Grandchildren: Stephen Baggett of Atmore; Krystal (Charles) Weaver of Dothan; Alex (Kaylee) Baggett of Louisiana; Melissa Baggett of Atmore; Corry Baggett of Atmore and Lexxi Baggett of Bratt; Travis is survived by five great -grandchildren and several special nieces.
Funeral services are Tuesday, Dec. 29 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Tim James of Atmore Apostolic Church officiating. Burial will follow at Buffington Cemetery in Castleberry, with Full Military Honors. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. Petty Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Active pallbearers will be Alex Baggett, Corry Baggett, Haynes Gandy, Hunter Kite, Luke Miller, Zack Miller.
Whit Thomas Parker
December 28, 2020
Whit Thomas Parker passed away unexpectedly at his home in Molino, Florida on December 19th 2020. He was born on May 4, 1976 in Pensacola, Florida and remained close to home throughout his life. Whit grew up young, wild, and free creating many friendships that would go on to last him a lifetime. Whit had a deep love for his family and he enjoyed every second he got to spend with them. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, taking photos, writing, drawing, and collecting small treasures to remind him of the memories he made throughout his life. His best friend in his last years of life and with whom he spent a lot of his time was his beloved dog “John D”. Whit will live on forever through the hearts and minds of those he loved. There is no doubt that he has left an everlasting impression with everyone he met. His family is comforted in knowing he is finally at peace.
Whit is preceded in death by his father, Paul Thomas Parker. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Parker; his sister, Chastity(Michael) Bouwkamp; his niece, Caristyn McCurley; his nephews, Codie Bouwkamp and Cayden Bouwkamp, and his great niece, Cali Rose Coffey whom he called “Lily”. Pallbearers are Trent Stewart, Joey Russell, Timothy Maulden, Donnie Manning, Mitch Way, Joel Wise, and David Kyzer.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020 beginning at 12:30 pm with the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Clopton Cemetery at 2:45 p.m.
William Earl Chancery
December 28, 2020
William Earl Chancery, age 70, passed away December 27, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital. He was born August 30, 1950 to Albert and Evie Lambeth Chancery. Married to Rachel Clowers Chancery for 52 years. They have two children. He had worked in the grocery retail business since the age of 16. He had been store manager at the local Piggly Wiggly, now Food Giant, and retired due to health reasons. He was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Clowers Chancery; daughter, Shannon Chancery Singleton Eiland and her husband Jerry of Flomaton; son, David Chancery of Flomaton; three grandsons, Blake and Hannah Chancery, Connor Chancery and Cameron Chancery all of Kentucky; one granddaughter, Olivia Singleton of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Glynn and Gloria Chancery of Arkansas; one sister, Pat and Dennis Myrick of Arkansas; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Aubrey, Charles, Billy Joe, John, Bobby and Mike; four sisters, Eulamae, Barbara, Walterene and Geraldine.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, January 1, 2021 at 11 A.M. at Travelers Rest Cemetery with Bro. Jonathon Hill and Bro J.P. Lambert officiating.
Theresa D. Tichi
December 27, 2020
Mrs. Theresa D. Tichi, 86, of Davisville, FL passed away on December 24, 2020 at herresidence. She was born to the late Alec C. and Nettie Evelyn Adams Douglas on November 26, 1934 in Mobile, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sam Tichi; two brothers, Buddy Douglas and George Douglas and one sister, Mary Alice Hansen. She and her husband owned and operated Tichi’s Garage in Davisville for many years and she had such a generous heart and loved helping people during their time of need.
She is survived by her two daughters, Dr. Lee Ann McGill (Charles D. Anderson) of Orange Beach, AL and Anna Marie Bauman of Willow, AK; brother, Henry (Ellen) Douglas of Mobile, AL; granddaughter, Courtney Bauman, many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.
The family would also like to give a special thank you to all the caregivers that have helped through the years and especially Mrs. Mary Lee for taking special care of Mrs. Tichi for the past 10 years.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Otis Thames officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 28, 2020 from 1 PM until service time at 2 PM at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Willie “Bea” Polk
December 26, 2020
Willie “Bea” Polk, 97, was called to glory on Christmas Eve evening Dec. 24, 2020. She lived a long, full life serving Jesus, her Lord and Savior.
Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Emmitt Polk; sons, Jerry Walter Smith and Larry Edward Smith.
Survivors include daughter, Linda Liggon; son, Steve (Melissa) Smith; nine grandchildren, Tammy Smith, Craig Liggon, David Broxson, Janine Broxson, Greg Smith, Stephanie Smith, Justin Smith, and Jonathan Smith; sixteen great grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Wes Enfinger officiating. Interment will follow in Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 from 6PM to 8PM at the funeral home.
Grady Clark Glover
December 23, 2020
Mr. Grady Clark Glover, age 82, of Jay, FL, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at West Florida Hospital after a brief illness.
Clark was born in Byrneville, FL on March 21, 1938 to Leonard and Ethel Glover. During his working years, he worked as a welder through Local Union #52. He resided in Century Florida before moving to Jay. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two sisters, and one son, Keith Glover.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie Glover of Jay, FL; son, Larry (Robbi) Glover of Jay, FL; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Jay Cemetery at 3 P.M. with Bro. Bobby Carnley officiating.
Susan Manac Wicker
December 22, 2020
Mrs. Susan Manac Wicker, age 66, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Wicker was a native and life long resident of Atmore, AL. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart Charles. She loved her children, grandchildren, St. Anna’s church and the Poarch Creek Tribe. She loved Christmas, Halloween and cats. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and the St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. She was employed with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians with 31 years of service, where she served as Housing Director for 25 years and served two terms on Tribal Counsil from 1983-1989 and 1991-1994 as Treasurer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Leola Manac and four brothers.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Charles Earl Wicker of Atmore, AL; one son, Brian “Pete” and Maria Wicker of Land O’Lakes, FL; one daughter, Tawana and Ross Parham of Poarch, AL; one sister, Sarah Margaret Rone of Poarch, AL; six grandchildren, Destiny Embry, Torey Wicker, Jude Parham, Charleigh Parham, Jayden Wicker and Abigail Wicker; one great grandchild, Mary Kenneth Embry and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Father Mike Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jayden Wicker, Jude Parham, Larry Faircloth, Jerry Faircloth, Justin Davis and Justin Hiebert.
Betty Jo Wilson
December 22, 2020
Betty Jo Wilson, 78 of Flomaton, AL passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Century, FL. She was born on October 31, 1942 in Frisco City, AL to the late Russell and Allie Hanks Kimmons. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, W.C. Wilson; her brothers and sisters, Marvin Kimmons, Russell Kimmons, Mack Kimmons, Estelle Buckhault and Faye Wilson. Mrs. Betty loved her family and was a member of Holy Ground Holiness Church.
She is survived by her two daughters, Cindy (Jim) Young of Canoe, AL and Christy Johnson of Colorado. Grandchildren Adam (Holly) Young, Jaime Young, Davida Leino and Hunter Leino. Great grandchildren, Logan, Leah, Lauren, Adalynne and Ayden. Special niece, Kathy Stophel and a very special friend and caregiver Earnestine Arnold. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Kathy Stophel officiating. Interment will follow at Cooper Cemetery in Brewton, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Adam Young, Jaime Young, Robert Earl Wilson, Jr., Brandon Stophel, Tristian Mayhan, Jim Young and Hunter Leino.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of the family and others, the family asks of you to please practice social distancing requirements, and wear a facial mask.
Sgt. Ray Dykes II
December 15, 2020
Sgt. Ray Dykes II, age 43, passed away on December 9, 2020.
Ray Dykes is survived by his wife, Jennifer Dykes; children, Margi (Wesley) Cummings, Tyler Fuqua, Keaton Fuqua, Payton Fuqua; parents, Ray Dykes Sr., Peggy (Bill) Stephens. His sisters Candace Freeman and Tiffany Allen and many nieces and nephews also survive him.
Mr. Dykes was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Smith Jr; grandparents Clifton (Louise) Dykes and James (Myrtle) English.
He was a graduate of J.M. Tate High School, 1995, where he played football and wrestled through his high school career. After attending college, Ray decided to dedicate his life to Law Enforcement. Ray served with the Escambia County Sheriff Office as a Corrections officer before he joined the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department. Through his time with the Sheriff’s office, he was part of many heroic departments. He served with the GPS Special Operations Team, Property Crimes, Narcotics, Patrol, SWAT and U.S. Marshals. He loved his brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement and loved serving people.
When Ray was not at work, he was with his family doing what he loved. Whether it was hunting, fishing, hiking, or building stuff, you could see a smile on his face and hear his heart felt laugh . He loved his Runnamucka Ranch that he and Jennifer created with their kids. His time spent with family brought him great joy and he would do anything for them and all of the cows and chickens and dogs; but especially his dog Bandit.
The celebration of Ray’s life will be Wednesday, December 16th from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Faith Chapel North. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 17th at 11:00a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church with an additional visitation from 10:00a.m. until 11:00a.m. Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery.
On behalf of Sgt. Dykes, to all officers past and present, with Santa Rosa County SO and US Marshals…Til Valhalla
Active pallbearers will be the Santa Rosa County Sheriff Department Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to End of Watch Foundation. https://www.eowf.org/donate.