Roberta Janette Adkins
December 26, 2019
Roberta Janette Adkins, 80, of Jay, Florida, passed away December 22, 2019. She was born April 1, 1939 in Maryville, Missouri to Robert James and Elsa Marie Muller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles Melvin Adkins, and sisters, Virginia Seiple and Jean Winter. Roberta has gone to heaven to be with them again and to finally meet her dad who died two months before she was born.
She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Lynn McMahon (Charles) Ellis and son, James (Myunghee) Adkins. Stepchildren, Reno (Beverly) Adkins, Debbie (David) Johnson, Ryan (Debra) Adkins, and 9 Grandchildren, and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Roberta was a long resident of Berrydale and member of Berrydale Baptist Church. She truly enjoyed cooking, baking, vacuuming, writing letters and cards, taking care of her cat, flowers, and plants. Also, she liked working outside and spending time visiting and talking with family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 29, 2019 at 3 pm Berrydale Baptist Church, Brother Robert Gandy officiating. Burial will follow in the cemetery. A visitation will be held from 2 to 3 pm.
Pallbearers are James Adkins, Ryan Adkins, RJ Adkins, Jeremy Adkins, Timothy Adkins, and Christian Adkins
Bessie Kahanek Lee
December 24, 2019
Mrs. Bessie Kahanek Lee, age 98 of Century, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019, in Brewton, Alabama.
Mrs. Lee was born on September 9, 1921, in Wallis, TX to parents, Joseph J. and Frances Kahanek. She grew up in Wallis, TX and graduated from Wallis High School. She then went on to become a Rosie the Riveter during WWII. She married Wilford J. Lee on December 23, 1944, in Corpus Christi, TX. She was a member of the NARFE and the Byrneville Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Frances Kahanek; husband, Wilford John Lee; three brothers, Robert Kahanek, Joe Kahanek and Henry Kahanek; three sisters, Frances Bartay, Alice Magee and Julia Kahanek; and granddaughter, Katherine “Katie” Lee.
She is survived by one son, John Robert Lee of Century, FL; one daughter, Janet (Todd) Shultz of Brewton, AL; two sisters, Ann Webb of Arizona and Lillian Boryla of Ohio; three grandchildren, Rebecca Shultz, Justin Shultz and Jacob Shultz; five great-grandchildren, Brandon Lowe, Daylon Brown, Isabelle Barber, Jasmine Barber and Michaela Barber; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 22, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Bo Bell officiating.
Burial was at the Byrneville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steve Turner, Curtis Moye, Jeremy Pridgen, Jason Barber, John Lee and Kenneth Jernigan.
Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Doran and Gene Findley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Nina Lee Puckett
December 24, 2019
Ms. Nina Lee Puckett, age 79, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at her Flomaton residence.
Ms. Puckett was born in Selma, AL and had been a lifelong resident of Flomaton. She had worked has a plant supervisor at Jim Walter Doors for a number of years. She enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with her family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith.
Ms. Puckett was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Lord.
She is survived by close friends, Teresa Smith of Flomaton, Shirley Lambeth of Flomaton, and Stan and Stephanie Smith of Gainesville, GA; grandchildren, Kristina Williams of East Brewton, AL, Haley and Dusty Boutwell of Flomaton, AL, Whitney and Cody Overby of Gainesville, GA; and her baby, Chase Smith of Gainesville, GA; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, December 23, 2019, from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Morris officiating.
Interment was at Little Escambia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mary Ellen Thompson
December 24, 2019
Mary Ellen Thompson passed at the age of 87, on December 19, 2019, in Cantonment, Florida.
Ellen was born in Georgiana, Alabama on June 3, 1932. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, sewing, cooking and putting puzzles together.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Arch D. Thompson; her son, Mack “Doug” Thompson; her parents, Herman and Dora Stringfellow; and all of her brothers and sisters.
Ellen is survived by her daughter, Noreen (Charles) Barlow; son, William David Thompson; daughter-in-law, Joanna Thompson; grandsons, Archie (Kelly) Harris and Allen (DeAnna) Thompson; granddaughter, Kelly (Alan) Turner; and great-grandchildren, J.C. Harris, J.D. Harris, Kingsley Thompson, Zachary Turner, and Jacob Turner.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 23, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Donnie Petersen officiating.
Interment was in Bayview Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is FL entrusted with arrangements.
Shirley Dimple Black
December 24, 2019
Shirley Dimple Black, age 84, of Molino, Florida, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born November 1935, in Molino, Florida to the late Moses and Effie Perry. Shirley was a dedicated housewife, who helped her husband, Ottis “Nick” Black manage his Firestone store in Moneroeville, Alabama. Her favorite hobby was needlepoint. But more than anything, she was dedicated to her parents, Effie and Moses and her sisters with their families. Family meant everything to her. She moved back to Molino in her latter years in life to be back on her family’s farm. The last 3 ½ years of Shirley’s life were spent at the Sable House.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ottis “Nick” Black; sisters, Ruby, Suvilla, Annie and Ruth; and her beloved cat, Prissy.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Lois and Linda from the Sable House for their exceptional care they gave.
A funeral service was held Thursday, December 19, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Howard Thompson
December 24, 2019
Mr. Howard “Snookie” Thompson, age 82, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at his home in Pine Grove, Alabama.
Mr. Thompson was a native of Walnut Hill, FL, former resident of Century, FL and had resided in Pine Grove, AL since 1976. He retired from the U.S. Navy with 20 years of service and the Alabama Department of Correction with 20 years of service. He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Morrell Thompson; parents, Albert and Aletha Thompson; son, Phillip Howard Thompson and two brothers, Otha J. Dreadin and Leon Elton Dreadon.
He is survived by his two sons, Vincent M. Thompson of Bay Minette, AL and Robert G. (Polly) Thompson of Bay Minette, AL; one brother, William “Bill” Dreadin of Pensacola, FL; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Thompson, Amanda Poesl, Zackary Thompson, Beth Smith, Nick Thompson, Lindsey McCuller, Regan Thompson, Tyler Rollin and Sean Eager and five great grandchildren, Mia, Max, Dom, Aubrey and Lillian.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Grant Dykes officiating.
Burial was at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jarred Jackson, Hoss Fretwell, Jonathan Thompson, Nick Thompson, Zach Thompson and Jude Tate.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Carrie Elaine Knowles
December 14, 2019
Ms. Carrie Elaine Knowles, age 48, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida.
Ms. Knowles was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Niceville, FL (where she spent most of her life) and has resided in Milton, FL for the past 10 years. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sherry Lynn Powell and sister, Kendall Knowles.
She is survived by her father, Curtis (Angela) Knowles of Flomaton, AL; one son, Shawn (Brittany) Knowles of Panama City, FL; two daughters, Shanelle (Levi) Landsverk of Milton, FL and Breana Knowles of Niceville, FL; two brothers, Kenneth J. (Hallie) Knowles of Pace, FL and Bradley Knowles of Pace, FL; sister by love, Amanda Johnson of Niceville, FL; six grandchildren, Grayson, Breadon, Chase, Marshall, Oliver and Calaina and aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel with Bro. Farron Wilson officiating.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 15, 2019, from 1 p.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Billy James Cofield
December 12, 2019
Billy James Cofield passed at the age of 76 on December 11, 2019.
Billy was born in Century, Florida, on February 20, 1943. He played football at Century High School and was also part of the first volunteer fire department in Century. Billy was drafted into the Army and served for a few years but was wounded in Vietnam. He received two Purple Hearts for his service. Billy loved hunting, fishing, and anything to do with the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mable Bell; father, Tom Cofield; and brothers, Harry Cofield, Richard Cofield, Clarence Cofield, and Franky Bell.
Billy is survived by his wife, Lura Diane Cofield; three sons, James Ford, Sheldon Ford, and Michael Ford; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Bruce Cofield; one step-sister, Brenda Cox; nephews, Ricky Cofield, Timbo Cofield, numerous nieces and nephews; and his hunting buddy, Jack the Beagle.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Clear Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend BJ Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in Clear Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 14, 2019, prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Ricky Cofield, Timbo Cofield, Hunter Cofield, Levi Cofield, Dewain Ford, and Michael Ford. James D. Ford and Sheldon Ford will act as honorary pallbearers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy. 29 South, Cantonment, entrusted with arrangements.
Donna Berry Hadley
December 11, 2019
Donna Berry Hadley of Bratt, FL, passed away December 7, 2019, at her residence. She was born February 12, 1948, to the late Casey and LouAda Henderson Berry. She was a retired seamstress from Vanity Fair with over 35 years of service. She was a loving mother, hard worker, enjoyed helping others and had a big heart. She is preceded by her parents and soulmate Douglas Hadley.
She is survived by her three children Tony (Teresa) Hadley of Canoe, AL; Nicky Hadley (Valerie McGhee) of Poarch, AL and Jolene Elliott (Brian Joiner) of Walnut Hill, FL; one brother, Ronnie (Brenda) Berry of Bratt, FL; two sisters, Ronell (David) Garrett of Walnut Hill, FL and Rita Sanders of Bratt, FL; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 3 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Gipson officiating.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 17, 2019, from 2 p.m. until service time at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kimberly Dorae Bates-Palmer
December 11, 2019
Kimberly Dorae Bates-Palmer was born in Aliquippa, PA on December 15, 1960, to loving parents, Gwendolyn Bates and Clifton Pugh. She was a woman who devotedly loved her children and grandchildren until her passing on November 21, 2019. She was also a resident of Pensacola, FL since the summer of 1995 up until a year before her death.
She is proceeded in death by her mother, father, Aunt Linda Key, nephew Samil Bates, and dear friend Ellese Jackson Morris.
Kim leaves behind to cherish her great memories two children, daughter, Seanta (Christopher) Evans and son, Durrell (ChaKeita Simpson) Palmer; nine grandchildren, E’Layzha Bates, Shay’Krystala Kidd, O’Nykah Kidd, Du’Kenya Palmer, DuKyra Palmer, DuKayla Palmer, Joseph (Charity) Kidd, Dy’Kendrick Palmer, Lavon Taylor; one great-grandchild (born just hours before her passing) Jaziah Kidd; special great niece, Isis Bates; Dad Robert Bates; four siblings, Juanita Bates-Perry, Roberta Bates, Titon (Summer) Bates and Lavar Bates; special friends, Shawn Palmer, Daniel Golden, Anita Dawkins, Beverly Sessoms, Gwendolyn Tucker, Joyce Jackson and a host of family and friends all whom she loved dearly.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at Sanders Beach, 913 S I Street, Pensacola,FL.
Services will be followed by a balloon release.