Will Amos
August 3, 2020
Mr. Will Amos, age 67, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Amos was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was employed with the State of Alabama, carpenter for Thomas and was of the Baptist Faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Amos; brother, James O’Neal Amos and grandparents, Royal and Rosie Johnson.
He is survived by his three brothers, Thomas (Pam) Amos of Atmore, AL, Carlton Amos of Dyas, AL and Clifford Amos of Biloxi, MS; and three sisters, Carolyn (Jimmy) Jackson of Atmore, AL, Bernice (Joe) Pace of Nokomis, AL and Bertha Dean of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Sullivan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Michael Mayo, Dustin Wilson, Cassie Jackson, O’Neal Jackson, Robin Jackson and Stevie Jackson.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Bonnie Mae Peebles
August 3, 2020
Mrs. Bonnie Mae Peebles, age 76, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Peebles was a native and lifelong resident of Bratt, FL. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was a member of the Bratt Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Leroy Peebles, parents, Coy and Willie Mae Gunn; sister, Dorothy Peebles; brother, Lonnie Ray Gunn and two half-brothers, Wilton Ledkins and Alton Ledkins.
She is survived by three sons, Tony (Rhonda) Peebles of Robinsonville, AL, Darin Peebles of Bratt, FL and Phillip (Cynthia) Peebles of Andalusia, AL; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral service is to be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Barry George officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation is to be held Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jason Peebles, Justin Peebles, Coy Peebles, Trent Peebles, Anthony Peebles and Paul Lee.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dura Nelson, Dale Rutherford, John McCall, Jim Riggs, Barry Nichols and Cary Jordon.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Robert Lee Parker
August 3, 2020
Mr. Robert Lee Parker, age 91, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Parker was a native and lifelong resident of Rabun, AL. He was a lifelong and accomplished farmer. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Melba Virginia Parker; son, Larry Robert Parker and great-granddaughter, Meagan Meyers.
He is survived by three sons, Russell (Helen) Parker of Rabun, AL, Jeff (Brenda) Parker of Rabun, AL and Shane (Katie) Parker of Rabun, AL; one daughter, Annette Thomley of Rabun, AL; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 3, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Rabun Church of God with Bro. Jim Sowell and Bro. Randal Short officiating.
Burial was at Guy’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tony Parker, Peewee Parker, Bo Parker, Bryan Parker, Brandon Parker and J.W. Joiner.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Jimmy Daniel Wood
August 3, 2020
Mr. Jimmy Daniel “Boone” Wood, age 48, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Wood was a native and former resident of Century, FL and had resided in Jay, FL for the past 22 years. Boone was a 1991 graduate of Century High School and a member of the Ebenezer Church. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar W. and Bertha Lee Wood and James and Sybil Ratliff and brother, James O. Wood.
He is survived by his father, Jimmy (Glenda) Wood of Jay, FL; mother, Patty Faye Inman of Jay, FL; two sisters, Evelyn (Cliff) Emmons of Flomaton, AL and Belinda (Daniel) Morgan of Atmore, AL and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Ebenezer Church with Bro. Bobby Carnley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Ebenezer Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brenton, Emmons, Quinton Emmons, James Emmons, Jackie Wayne Carnley, Zach Carnley and Kevin Dixon.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.
Nancy Hart
August 3, 2020
Nancy “Roberta” Hart, 85, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on August 1, 2020. Roberta was called home to Heaven to be with her beloved husband.
Roberta was born in Goodway, AL, to Walter and Donnie Simmons on January 18, 1935. She was married to her husband, David for 68 years before he passed.
Roberta is preceded in death by her son, David Jr; her daughter, Barbara Ann, her husband, Warren “David”, her sister, Gloria Gainey, and her parents, Walter and Donnie Simmons.
She is survived by her youngest son, Daniel Hart (Betty Ann), her granddaughter, Rebecka Grice (Jacob); her great-grandchildren, Jackson Grice (Courtney) and Alyssa Grice; and her brother, Walter James Simmons Jr.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel North on Friday, August 7, 2020. Visitation will be held at 12:30 PM, followed by funeral services, led by Pastor Keith Mott, at 1:30 PM. “May your everlasting love for one another exemplify God’s love”.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
James Foster Mosley
July 31, 2020
Mr. James Foster Mosley, age 89, of Century, FL, passed away to his Heavenly home Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Sacred Heart Hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Mosley was born in Lottie, AL, and had been a resident of Century most of his life. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy and he was retired after 30 plus years form Monsanto, now Ascend, in Pensacola, FL. He was a most avid fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide, and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Century.
Mr. James was always a Gentleman of Honor, his love for God, family and country was always exemplified in his life everyday. He was loved by many and many will miss his presence.
Mr. Mosley was preceded in death by his parents, Hilary and Mamie Foster Mosley and his sister, Bernice Daughtery.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Louzine Mosley of Century, FL; two stepsons, Billy (Brenda) Cox of McDavid, FL and Tommy (Sandra) Cox of Thomasville, AL; his loving sister, FLorence Cofield of Century, FL; grandchildren, Autumn (Shawn) Fleming, Summer (Ricky) Payne, Brandi Cox (Jarod), Michael (Amber) Cox; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Jackson, and Anna; many loving nieces, nephews, other family member and friends.
Due to the Covid -19 situation, and for the protection of everyone, a private family graveside services will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 with Pastor David Boyd officiating.
Charles “Billy” Dole
July 31, 2020
Mr. Charles “Billy” Dole, age 80, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Dole was a native and lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was the best dad, grandfather, friend to all, loved the Florida Gators, spending time with his family, touched many lives and was jokester. He never met someone that he couldn’t make out of a friend. His smile and jokes could light up a room. His selfless acts over the years were a testament to his character. He was employed with Century Pharmacy for 56 years and a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Eva Dole; sister, Eva Jo Dole; two brothers, Dickie Dole and Ed Dole; son, Donald Ray Franklin and great granddaughter, Jaylynn Nicole Franklin.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Nell Franklin of Flomaton, AL; two sons, Michael Dewayne (Loretta) Franklin of Flomaton, AL and Bobby Ray (Jacqueline) Franklin of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Angie Dole of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Myra Jean (Charles) Steadham of Atmore, AL; one sister-in-law, Carol Dole of Century, FL; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two nieces, Sherry Diamond and Carrie Bryan; one nephew, Eric Steadham; five great nieces and nephews and his work family at Century Pharmacy.
Memorial wake will be held Sunday, August 2, 2020 from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
A larger gathering and memorial will be held at later date as conditions improve around Covid-19.
Dorothy Weaver Ptomey
July 30, 2020
Dorothy Weaver Ptomey died on July 29, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born Dorothy Oreve Weaver on July 19, 1922 to Lumon Dewey and Teresa Gordon Weaver. Although she was born in Pine Hill, Alabama, the family soon moved to Flomaton, Alabama. She was the eldest of four siblings.
Dot was preceded in death by her parents and both brothers, Jack Gordon Weaver and Dewey Franklin Weaver. She is survived by her son, William Reagan Ptomey, Jr. and is wife, Susan, and her grandsons, Joshua and Luke, all of Plantation Key, Florida. She is also survived by her sister, Lunette Weaver Ptomey; two sister-in-laws, Sue Watson Weaver and Margaret Weaver Smith; six nieces and three nephews.
Dot was the last surviving member of the Flomaton High School Class of 1940. In 1943 she entered the Mobile Infirmary School of Nursing. Several months into her freshman year, the school came under the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corp, a World War II Program. When the war ended so did the Cadet Nurse Program and the school closed. Dot transferred to Mississippi Baptist School of Nursing, Jackson, Mississippi for her senior year, graduating in 1946.
She was recruited by Dr. Sam Turberville of Turberville Hospital in Century, Florida to return home to work. This move was the pathway of her professional years, eventually becoming a co-owner of the hospital . The years rolled by and finally the hospital partnership was sold to Escambia County, Florida. The partnership donated the property to the county where a new larger hospital was erected.
Dot was always an operating room nurse and returned to school to become a nurse anesthetist graduating from Baptist Medical Center School of Anesthesia, Birmingham, Alabama. She served as the only anesthetist for the county facility and was available to the other local hospitals. After 39 1/2 years devoted to her profession, Dot retire in 1985.
Dorothy Weaver Ptomey was a lifelong member of the Flomaton United Methodist Church. She served on every church committee at one time or another, even being the first woman to serve as chairperson of the Administrative Board. In later years she attended both Bible study and church services at Century United Methodist Church with her family and friends.
Mrs. Ptomey was very civic minded. She was the first woman to serve on the Flomaton Town Council. She was a long time member of the Flomaton Research Club and was instrumental in the preservation of the Log Cabin (Renfroe Home). The U.S. Bicentennial Celebration and the establishment of the Lions Park were just a couple of her many civic projects.
Dot loved Flomaton and was particularly interested in preserving the history of not only the town, but of the local medical community.
Following a family only memorial service, there will be a graveside service open to all on August 1, noon Flomaton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Flomaton Cemetery Trust Fund c/o Escambia County Bank, P.O. Box 601 Flomaton, AL 36441 or the charity of your choice.
Grace Lorraine Thomason Sanders
July 30, 2020
Grace Lorraine Thomason Sanders went to be with Jesus on July 26,2O2O. Grace was born to Joseph “Ed” Thomason and Evelyn A. Myers on August 17, 1928 in Camden, Arkansas.
Grace is preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Charles R Sanders; daughter, Rebecca “Beccie” Wiggins; father, Joseph Thomason; mother, Evelyn Thomason Doyle; step-father, Pat Doyle; brother, Joe Thomason; son-in-law, Lamar Danielson; brothers-in-law, Booty Lassiter (Maymee), Bruce Lawson (Rachel), and Babe Dabbs (Mildred).
Grace AKA “Mom, Meemaw, Mawmaw” is survived by her daughter, Micah Sanders Danielson, son-in-law, Roy Wiggins; grandchildren, Billy Danielson (Tammy), Jennifer Danielson Dykes (Ray), David Wiggins (Nicole), Katie Wiggins Wernette (Andy), Richie Wiggins (Lea), and Sandi Danielson McCabe (Mike); 15 great-grandchildren; her “furbaby” Chuckie; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Grace graduated from Stuttgart High School and had a “God-given talent” for fine arts, even as a young girl. After graduating high school Grace went to the Memphis Academy of arts and her talents continued to grow and be refined. After meeting the love of her life, Charles, she set aside her studies in the arts and dedicated her life to supporting her husband, while continuing to do artwork in her free time. They later had two daughters, Beccie and Micah, and she committed her life to being the best mother and wife a person could be. As her daughters married and had children, her world and love grew even greater. She was often heard saying what a mystery it was that one could love their children and as those children had children and those children had children, the love didn’t get filtered or diluted, but it remained as strong for the new generations as it was for her own daughters. Later in life, her love of Jesus grew and began to flow over into the lives of her family and others. ln the last 8 years, she became a vessel for the love of Christ, and then in the last two years, she demonstrated a love for her Savior, her family, and for any person she met, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, brokenness, or status in life. She would ask for a hug and kiss from any and everyone and would tell the person she loved him or her. Her greatest desire was that Jesus be glorified and that each family member or person she encountered would go away knowing they had been touched by the love of Christ. A huge thanks goes to Dr. Charles Knight for years of excellent care and going above and beyond in his care for Mom !
Funeral service to be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Faith Chapel North, with family officiating. Interment will follow in Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 9:00 a.m. prior to services.
Kenneth “Kenny” Lavone Slater
July 30, 2020
Kenneth “Kenny” Lavone Slater of Molino, FL lost his battle with cancer on July 27, 2020. He was 64 years old. Kenny was born on January 27, 1956 in Flomaton, AL.
He worked for Vanity Fair for 15 years and eventually retired from Pat’s Flag Car Service in 2014. He is preceded in death by his father Floyd Slater, mother Lillie Slater and sister Linda Peacock.
He is survived by his sons, Chris (Jessica) Slater and Scott (Tasha) Slater, both of Milton, FL; grandchildren, Elizabeth & Madelyn, Skylar & Rae and Grace & Hunter; sister, Clara Bonner of Needham, AL; brother, Gerald (Flo) Cofield of Flomaton, AL and also many nieces and nephews and special friends.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery in Flomaton, AL with Pastor Ben James of Mt. Sterling Baptist Church (Butler, AL) officiating.