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.
Ardiel G. Morgan
July 30, 2020
Ardiel G. Morgan, age 94 of Headland (formerly of Walnut Hill, Florida) died Tuesday evening, July 28, 2020 at Westside Terrace.
A graveside service will be held at 1pm Friday, July 31, 2020 at Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery in Walnut Hill, FL. The service will be conducted by Doug Waters and musical selections will be by Haley Baggette. Family First Funeral Care in charge of the arrangements. Social distancing guidelines will be observed.
Mrs. Morgan was born January 22, 1926 in Baldwin County to the late James Leslie Gee and Flarie Slay Gee. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She was an active member of the Assemblies of God church for many years, teaching Sunday school, serving as president of the WMC’s, and at times choir director. She was also active in the youth ministries of the church and was a member of First Assembly of God in Atmore.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Morgan is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, James H. Morgan, and a brother, James L. Gee. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Donnie D. and Linda Baggette of Headland; one granddaughter, Kimberly B. Conner and her husband, Dr. Ryan of Dothan; one grandson, Shannon R. Baggette and his wife, Kellie of Mexia. She is also survived by four great granddaughters, and one great grandson, a niece, nephew, and several cousins.
Michael Leonard Jennings
July 30, 2020
Michael Leonard Jennings ,56, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born in Pensacola, FL, and had 8 siblings.
He was a graduate of J. M. Tate High School and attended technical college in Tampa for two years. After his schooling he worked at Gayfers Department Store for many years. He then changed careers and went to work for BFI which later became Republic lndustries as a dispatcher. Mike was an avid reader and read thousands of books over the years and dearly loved Alabama football.
He was raised attending Gonzalez Baptist Church where he was saved and baptized. Fishing was one of his favorite pastimes and he always enjoyed time spent at the family’s Perdido Bay fish camp. He was so proud of his granddaughter Ali and relished all of the time he spent with her. Michael considered family his greatest treasure.
He was preceded in death by his father, Philip W. Jennings Sr.; mother, Ruth Marjorie Jennings; brother, James Myrick Jennings; sisters, Carolyn J. Handler; and Faye Ellen Mitchell.
Michael is survived by his daughter, Suzanne Jennings Nathey; son-in-law, Logan Nathey; his granddaughter, Ali Nathey; along with brothers: Philip W. Jennings Jr., and Henry F. Jennings; sisters: Phyllis Marjorie Gates (Buddy), Virginia Weinman, and Ruthie Jennings; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August l, 2020 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Norman Sullivan officiating. lnterment will follow at Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be: Ralph Handler lll, Scott Handler, Jason Gates, Brandon Weinman, Patrick Wilson and Sean Wilson.
Gary ‘Coach’ Albert Loggins
July 27, 2020
Gary “Coach” Albert Loggins, 73, of Pace, FL passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on December 16, 1946 to Albert Clayton and Bertie Strickland Loggins.
Gary was a graduate of Dothan High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Troy State University where he was a member of the Troy State National Football Championship Team of 1968. Gary continued his education at University of West Florida receiving his Masters degree in Education Administration.
A career educator, Gary retired from Escambia County Florida School District in 2009. Coach Loggins career in education as Teacher, Coach, and Dean expanded 40 years. He served at Bessemer Academy in Bessemer, Alabama; Woodham High School in Pensacola, Florida; Ernest Ward High School in Walnut Hill, Florida; and Warrington Middle School in Pensacola, Florida. Testimonies from former players all have a familiar refrain, “Coach Loggins had a positive impact on so many lives. He worked us hard but cared for us just as hard.”
As an ultimate outdoorsman he loved hunting and fishing. Coach was an avid Alabama fan. He was also a member of the Krewe of Lafitte in Pensacola, FL.
Gary is preceded in death by his first wife, Judith Adkins Loggins, and his father, Albert Loggins.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Latham Loggins; son Adam Loggins (Stephanie); granddaughter, Haley Loggins; mother Bertie Strickland Loggins; sister, Debra Loggins Jennings (Joe); stepdaughter, Leigh Anne Russell-Jones (Alex); stepson Jay Russell (Anne); step grandchildren, Reese Jones, Weston Jones, Hunter Russell, and Sadie Russell.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, 707 E Cervantes St. Suite B Pensacola, FL 32501, American Diabetes Association, 12385 Sorrento Road Pensacola, FL 32507, American Cancer Society, 5401 Corporate Woods Drive #100 Pensacola, FL 32504 or to Krewe of Aphrodite, P.O. box 12134 Pensacola, FL 32591.
Lee Verne Seale
July 27, 2020
Lee Verne Seal, 89, was called home by the Lord on July 23, 2020.
Lee Verne a native of Escambia County, AL, was born in McCullough, AL and resided in Atmore most of his life. He was owner and manager with his wife Amy of Builders Hardware and Supply Company, Atmore, Alabama for 34 years. He was president of Canoe Water System for many years. He was chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee for Escambia Baptist Association for a number of years. Lee Verne was of the Baptist Faith, many years at Moyeville Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Treasurer, S.S. Superintendent, Adult S.S. Teacher, and Minister of Music. He was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. Lee Verne was preceded in death by his wife, Amy; parents, Wiley and Marguerite Davis Seale; four sisters, Lucille Butt, Jessie Swindle, Mary McClain, and Lois Creamer, and one brother, Clifford.
Lee Verne is survived by 2 brothers, Murlon (Margaret) of Atmore, AL and Floyd (Betty) of Wawbeek, AL; two sisters, Nancy Nelson of Foley, AL and Dottie (Charles) West of Ozark, AL.
Funeral service is to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Knowles and Dr. Dale Patterson officiating.
Burial will follow at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Visitation is to be held Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 1:30 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth McClain, Tracy McClain, Bennie Wilson, Christopher Seale, Andrew Sharpless and Shawn Cruz.
Audrey Fay Brock Upton
July 24, 2020
Mrs. Audrey Faye Brock Upton, age 82, of Century, FL, passed away to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, after a lengthy illness. She was born to her loving parents, Virgie Lee and Lucille White Brock, on May 21, 1938.
Faye married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Upton in 1955. Upon her graduation, Faye joined Thomas where he was stationed with the U.S. Army in Kenai, Alaska. Faye often shared stores of their dependence on one another, not seeing or talking to family for two years.
She is survived by Thomas, and they would have celebrated their 65th anniversary this September. He was the love of her life, and their romance was a ’50s love song.
Faye is also survived by daughter, Cindy (Sam) Copeland and grandson, Scott (Janice) Lowery; siblings, Bobby Brock, Michael (Cynthia) Brock, Jimmy (Brenda) Brock, and Donna Sue (Marshall) Hudson; sister-in-law, Betty (Russell) Lowery; brothers-in-law, Jerome (Sylvia) Upton, and Leo (Anita-deceased) Upton; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Faye was a proud 1956 graduate of Century high School and always looked forward to the annual alumni gathering at Stone Lake and her monthly luncheons with her classmates.
Faye will be remembered for her love of the simple life, flowing creeks and gravel lakes, family gatherings, searching for new recipes, preparing delicious Southern dishes, and planting flowers and a vegetable garden every spring and anticipating the joy they brought to her.
Faye loved her years of being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, caring for her husband, raising her daughter and helping raise her grandson. She enjoyed creating enduring memories with her extended family and making each of them feel special. As the matriarch of he family, she will be missed greatly by al who loved her.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at McCurdy Cemetery on Fannie Road in Century, FL.
Flomaton Funeral Home is in charge of the service.
James Arnold Turberville
July 24, 2020
James Arnold Turberville, 80, of Atmore, AL, passed away on July 19, 2020. He was born on May 12, 1940, in Mineola, AL.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Rachel Turberville; his father, Martin D. Turberville and his mother, Edna Hall White.
He was a member of the Alabama National Guard and retired from Hendrix Tractor Company in Atmore, AL.
He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Eloise Rachel Sullivan of Pace, FL and Marion Rachel Stephens of Milton, FL and cousins.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL with Bro. Lester Peavy officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.