Sara Ann Skelton
August 28, 2020
Mrs. Sara Ann Skelton, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Skelton was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. She was HR Director with Masland Carpets, volunteer for the Red Cross and was known as the Ice Cream Lady. She liked to cook, fish, crabbing and taking care of her chickens, ducks, peacocks and her dog, Buddy. She is preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Van Clayton Skelton; her parents, Bernard and Nellie Mae Tremer and two brothers, Jimmy Tremer and Tony Tremer.
She is survived by her son, Van Skelton (Rebel Gates) of Atmore, AL; daughter, Liz Skelton of Atmore, AL; brother, Leon Tremer of Summerdale, AL; sister, Kathleen Earhart of San Antonio, TX; two grandchildren, Zachary Edward Turner and Sara Miriah Kathleen Skelton; two God children, Bernard Bryant and Michael Jackson and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 31, 2020, at 1 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 31, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Waylon Rolin, Stephen Earhart, Sr., Stephen Earhart, Jr., Kendall McGhee and Joe Liffick.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bernard Bryant, Michael Jackson, Freddy Godwin, Matt Tremer, Tony Mason and Cody Ebbitt.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Maurice Vickery
August 28, 2020
Mr. Maurice Vickery, age 76, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Vickery was a native of Huxford, AL and had resided in Semmes, AL for the past 40 years. Over the years he worked in many fields from delivery driver to mechanic, but mostly he worked in construction and became an electrician with Brown & Root. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alexander Comer and Eva Mae Weston Vickery; sisters, Mary Rice, Jean Majors and twin sister, Clarice Walls; and two brothers, Dalton Vickery and Comer Earle Vickery.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Vickery of Semmes, AL; one son, Anthony (Shannon) Vickery of Enterprise, AL; two daughters, Shelley (Bruce) White of Eight Mile, AL and Kimberly (James) Freeman of Semmes, AL; one brother, Dennis Vickery of Jackson, AL; three sisters, Gloria Thomas of Bay Minette, AL, Gaynell (Wayne) Drew of McCullough, AL and Janice (Albert) Fincham of Gordansville, VA; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 28, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Burial was at Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steven Eddy, Bruce White, Chris George, Jason Hernandez, Josh Jones and Ronnie Macks.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to help with funeral expenses or the American Cancer Society.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Gloria Frances Nowak Middlebrooks
August 28, 2020
Gloria Frances Nowak Middlebrooks, 91, resident of Greenwood, widow of Billie Ray Middlebrooks, passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at her home.
Born in Pensacola, FL, on January 12, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Edward Nowak, Jr. and Dora Eleanor Streeter Nowak. She was a 1950 Florida State University graduate where she earned her Bachelor Degree in Teaching and Education. While at FSU she was active in the FSU Flying Circus. Mrs. Middlebrooks was a school teacher for seven years in Escambia County, FL before moving to Ninety Six Schools where she was a teacher and cheerleading coach. She retired from Ninety Six Schools after 22 years of teaching. She was a former member of the 4-H Club and Girl Scouts where she later become a scout leader of both clubs and also a den mother in Boy Scout. She was also a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
Mrs. Middlebrooks was a member of Ninety Six First Baptist Church.
Surviving are two stepsons, Billy Ray Middlebrooks, II and James Gary Middlebrooks; grandson, Billy Ray Middlebrooks, III and one great-granddaughter, Jolie Ray Middlebrooks.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020, at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating.
Burial will follow in Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
Timothy L. Wright
August 26, 2020
Loving husband and father, Timothy L. “Tim” (Wolf man) Wright, resident of Cantonment, FL passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the age of 57. He was born on June 24, 1963, in Mobile, AL to the late Billy Joe and Katherine Thompson Wright.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy for 23 years as an AE First Class. Tim was a member of the American Legion and he loved to ride his Harley Davidson. He loved his family and friends and they loved him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Michelle D. Wright.
Tim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Monique Orgeron Wright; two sons, Michael D. Wright and Matthew D. Wright; daughter, Dawn Clark; grandchildren, Emery Clark, Jamie Clark, and Harlow Clark; two sisters, Angie Mohr and Amy Rizzo; father-in-law, Merrill Orgeron, Sr.; mother-in-law, Moddie Orgeron; brothers-in-law, Manning Orgeron, Marty Orgeron, Tony Rizzo, and Jerry Mohr; and many aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, August 21, 2020, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating.
Burial was in Barrancas National Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Manning Orgeron, Brent Bensinger, Bill Jackson Browning, Mike (Bandana) Arnette, and Jonohon (Chip) Berry.
David Holmquist, Scott Craven, and Steve Nemo were honorary pallbearers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Huey Pierce Conway, Sr.
August 26, 2020
Mr. Huey Pierce Conway, Sr., age 85, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Conway was a native of Little Rock, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for most of his life. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy, retired carpenter, loved to fish and being outdoors.
He is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Iris Phillips Conway; parents, John Henry and Bessie Lou Conway and brother, Willie Floyd Conway.
He is survived by one son, Huey Pierce (Connie) Conway, Jr. of Little Rock, AL; one daughter, Iris Dianne Boudreaux of Franklin, LA; one sister, Elsie Juanita (Norman Lee) Gerald of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Kevin Gulsby, Crystal Wilbur, Ryan Boudreaux and Shane Conway; and great grandchildren, Mallory Wilbur, Carter Wilbur, Gracie Wilbur, Austin Conway, Serenity Conway, Wyatt, Anna and other great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Conway Cemetery in Little Rock, Alabama with Bro. Michael Blair officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Nina Reardon
August 26, 2020
Mrs. Nina “Billiot” Reardon, age 66, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Reardon was a native of Cameron, LA and had resided in Flomaton, AL since 1985. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and attended Unity Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Otis Lloyd Billiot and two brothers, Steven Wayne Billiot and Stuart Keith Billiot.
She is survived by her mother, Jessie Countes of Biloxi, MS; husband of 49 years, Charles Reardon of Flomaton, AL; three daughters, Charla (Jason) McFadden of Flomaton, AL, Rachel (Chad) Morton of Barnett Crossroads, AL and Brandie (Ben) Roe of Barnett Crossroads, AL; one brother, Lee (Treva) Billiot of Biloxi, MS; three sisters, Shelia (David) Moore of Oklahoma, Gail Miller of Biloxi, MS and Sheena (Marty) Hammac of Panama City, FL and six grandchildren, Victoria Roe (Casey) Steadham of Watertown, NY, Madison McFadden of Flomaton, AL, Aaron (Elisabeth) Morton of Barnett Crossroads, AL, Brooklyn Roe of Barnett Crossroads, AL, Mallory McFadden of Flomaton, AL and Kristen Morton of Barnett Crossroads, AL.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Josh Long officiating.
Burial was at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jason McFadden, Chad Morton, Ben Roe, Aaron Morton Michael Hagen and Jeremy Dunn.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Leroy Harrison
August 26, 2020
Leroy Harrison, 87, of Atmore, AL passed away on August 5, 2020. He was born on September 10, 1932, to the late A.B. and Nannie Melton Harrison. He retired from Monsanto Company where he was employed as a chemical operator. He served in the United States Army and was a present member of the American Legion Post 0090. He was of the Christian Faith and an active partner of Destiny Television Ministries.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of thirty-three years, Edna Earl Sanspree Harrison; two sons, Rusty Harrison, I and Dusty Harrison and his parents.
He is survived by his daughter, Susie (Gerry) McGhee of Atmore, AL; grandson, Chris (Karen) McGhee and great-grandchildren, Chaz, Tyler and Macie; grandchildren, Rusty Harrison, II of GA, Josh (Sommer) Harrison of WA, Morgan (Nick) Evans of Navarre, FL, Clint (Katie) Harrison of Birmingham, AL and Jeb (Mary Paige) Harrison of Birmingham, AL; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Daniel, John Paul, Molly, Cotton, Alesia, Caroline and Caleb and his grand-dog, “Jethro”.
Special thank you to his devoted sitter, Ann Jeffers; Miranda Lindsey with Amedysis Home Healthcare; Ashley Harris Godwin with Kindred Hospice and Dr. Francis D. Salter and her nurses.
A private funeral service for Mr. Leroy Harrison was held on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Davis and Bro. J.T. Guyton officiating. followed by interment in Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Funeral Honors.
Active pallbearers were Chris McGhee, Josh Harrison, Clint Harrison, Chaz McGhee, Tyler McGhee, John Hall and Kenny Hall.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to:
Destiny Television
P.O. Box 1420
Atmore, AL 36504
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Chris Wayne Hawkins, Sr.
August 26, 2020
Reverend Chris Wayne Hawkins, Sr., age 64, of Christian Home, FL, passed away on August 17, 2020, in Pensacola, FL. He was born on December 25, 1955, in Shawnee, OK
to the late D. Wayne and Norma James Hawkins. He served four years of active duty in the US Navy, aboard the USS Lexington. He has been in the Ministry for over 40 years, pastoring many churches since 1980. For the past 11 years, he has been the Pastor of Byrneville United Methodist Church, while employed as a Registered Nurse
with Santa Rosa Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his parents, D. Wayne and Norma Hawkins.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Vaughn Hawkins of Christian Home community; his two sons, Chris W. (Jaime) Hawkins, Jr. of Davisville, FL and David A. (Savannah)
Hawkins of Verbena, AL; brother, Ted (Laura) Hawkins; sister, Vivian Love of OK and his grandchildren, Taylor, Kara, Kailey, Brayden, Luke and Julie.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Glenn Vaughn officiating.
Interment was in The Vaughn Family Cemetery, 19755 Vaughn Road in Seminole, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Dave Bashore, Joe Johnson, Bill Weaver, Josh Lee, Glenn Goetter and Tim Hawsey.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas E. Hellinger
August 26, 2020
Mr. Thomas ‘Tommy’ E. Hellinger, age 62, of Brewton, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Hellinger was a lifelong member of the Flomaton community where during his working years he worked as a welder. He loved to fish and hunt, working on vehicles, and his dogs. Mr. Hellinger was a member of Moyeville Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by his parents, Arlington and Evelyn Hellinger; son, Jacob Hellinger; and grandson, Kyle Hellinger, Jr.
He is survived by his son, Kyle Hellinger, Sr. and Savannah Brown of Mobile, AL; daughters, Amber Leigh Neal of Jay, FL, LeAnn Hellinger and Ron Thawley of Flomaton, AL, Ashley Hellinger of Flomaton, AL; grandchildren, Wyatt Watson, Noah Hellinger, Natalie Hellinger, Kyla Hellinger, Bryson Burkett, Crimson Bell, Bronson Konfonis, Keylie Bell, Tyson Hellinger, Jaxson Brown, Branleigh Archery; and god-daughter, Kasey Jordan Carnley of Century, FL.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 12:30 p.m. until a 2 p.m. service time with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dylan Johnson, Stephen Burkett, Scotty Burkett, Jason Burkett.
Interment will be in Moyeville Baptist Church, Brewton, AL.
Malcolm C. Lee, Sr.
August 26, 2020
Malcolm C. “Sam” Lee, Sr., age 84, of Atmore, AL, passed away on August 21, 2020, in Bay Minette, AL. He was born on April 22, 1936, in Pensacola, FL to the late Billy Washington and Mattie Reed Lee. He served 34 years combined service in the United States Navy, Army National Guard, Alabama Army National Guard and the Army Reserves. He was employed with Escambia County Department of Corrections for 13 years and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for 12 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret McCullough Lee; two sets of twin infant children; his parents and his siblings, Mac Lee, Margaret “Sis” Lee and Billy Ray Lee.
He is survived by two sons, Malcolm “Sammy” Lee, Jr. of Atmore, AL and Scott (Donna) Lee of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Lisa Lee (Mark) Peacock of Silverhill, AL and Teresa Lee (Jim) Mauldin of Loxley, AL; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 24, 2020, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Odom and Bro. Mark Peacock officiating.
Interment was at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough, AL.
Active pallbearers will be the Escambia County Alabama Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tanner Norman, Roderick Farrington, Austin Lee, Kyle McGhee, Nicholas Mills, Tyler Moser and Jacob Lee.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.