Robert “Bobby” McGhee
November 19, 2019
Robert “Bobby” McGhee, 72 of Atmore, AL. passed away November 14, 2019, in Atmore. He was born to the late Roy and Opal Reeves McGhee on May 13, 1947, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and previously served as a Tribal Council member. He was a member of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church in Poarch, Alabama. After twenty years of service he retired as a First Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps. During his military service he completed two terms during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. He was also a retired Postal Carrier from the United States Post Office in Atmore.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Chief Calvin and Joyce McGhee, his parents Roy Lee and Opal Faye McGhee, his brother Kenny McGhee and his first wife Doris McGhee.
He is survived by his current wife Sharon McGhee of Atmore, AL. Two sons Robbie McGhee of Atmore, AL, Daniel McGhee of Bay Minette, AL and a daughter Shawn Wells of Indiana and one foster daughter Denise Curly and daughter-in-law Jaime McGhee. Four sisters Kay (Ray) Archer, Linda McGhee, Barbara (Dave) Stephens all of Atmore, AL. and Rose (Dave) Conlon of Okeechobee, FL. Four grandsons Brice, Xan, Daughtry, Jamison and one great grandson Kai. Many nieces, nephews, god children and family and friends.
He was referred to as Uncle Bobby by many loved ones (and self-proclaimed as the inspiration to Janis Joplin’s rendition of “Me and Bobby McGee!”) Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 12 Noon from the Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Hill officiating.
Burial will follow in Judson Creek Indian Cemetery with full military honors.
Active pallbearers will be Jason Stephens, Chris Stephens, John Stephens, John O’Barr, Charles “Bubba” O’Barr, Ronnie Huskey, and Luke Vega.Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Daughtry, Ronnie Lehman, Bo Slate, Jason Griffey, Dave Stephens and Andrew Daughtry.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 10:30 AM until 12 Noon from the Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Barbara Brantley Perry
November 18, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Brantley Perry, age 79, A native of Flomaton, Alabama and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019.
Barbara was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and retired from Providence Hospital with over 40 years of service.
She is survived by her husband, Howard N. Perry of Daphne; children, Shelley Moates of Navarre, FL, Jennifer (Wayne) Goodman of Ft. Pierce, FL, Stephanie (Brink) Davis of Mobile, Matthew (Brandy) Perry of Spanish Fort; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Seaborn Wood, Brantley Smith, Lana Tucker, Kasey Bossard; and many loving friends and family.
The family will receive friends Tuesday November 19, 2019 from 11:00 am until time of the service at 1:00 P.M. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home Brewton, Alabama.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday afternoon, November 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton, Alabama.
Leon Earl Jeter
November 12, 2019
Mr. Leon Earl Jeter, age 73, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at his home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Jeter was a native of Booneville, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for most of his life. He was a jack of all trades, an excellent carpenter and was retired from Swift Lumber Company with 20 years of service. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Effie Cumbie; father, Joe Jeter, wife of 51 years, Kathryn Hardy Jeter; two brothers, Danny Jeter and Edwin Jeter and sister, Patsy Taylor.
He is survived by his two sons, Joey (Brandy) Jeter of Atmore, AL and Todd Jeter of Atmore, AL; special friend and caregiver, Melissa Gorum of Atmore, AL; three sisters, Sherry Buckhault of Atmore, AL, Cheryl (Joe) Matthews of Repton, AL and Marilyn Peavy of Uriah, AL; four grandchildren, Blaine (Rachel) Jeter, Sissy (Brett Gorum) Jeter, Cole Sanspree and Nick Sanspree; two great grandchildren, Braxton Jeter and Charlie Jeter and numerous, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Beauchamp officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ray Singleton, Eddie Gideons, Fred Whitaker, Whit Whitaker, Don Jackson and Richard Boutwell.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Lowery, Billy Dorriety, Aubrey Peacock, Bubba Wolfe, Fred Harrison and James Morris.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lois T. Plair
November 12, 2019
Lois passed away on November 8, 2019, with family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gibson and Kate Turberville; her sisters, Eunice Stewart and Eloise Hull; husband of 63 years, James; her granddaughter, Shelley Parker; and her daughter, Delores Coleman.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Williams; son, James Plair; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her adopted daughter, Patsy Hill; and adopted son, Doug Patterson.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 11, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Dr. Will Stone and Rev. Larry Huff officiating.
Burial will follow in Spruell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Walker Arnold, Jeff Williams, Donnie Hull, Ronnie Butts, Wayne Hadley, and James Peacock.
Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr.
November 12, 2019
Mr. Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr., age 63, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Johnson was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. Mr. Johnson was a retired mechanic from Gulf Construction with 10 years of service, a veteran serving with the US Army in Special Forces and was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Johnson, Sr. and Lillian Johnson.
He is survived by one son, Jason (Joy) Johnson of West Blocton, AL; two daughters, Chasity (Adam) Johnson of Perdido, AL and Ashley (Johnny) Smith of Tuscaloosa, AL; two brothers, Michael (Kathy) Johnson of Perdido, AL and Terry Johnson of Bay Minette, AL; one sister, Diane (Roger) Ward of Atmore, AL; seven grandchildren, Hunter, Joshua, Jason, Jr., Mikie, Chloe, Sophie and Levi; one nephew, Robert and three nieces, Amy, Kristy and Jenni.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Thurl Pearson officiating.
Burial will follow at the McCullough Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Johnson, Jason Johnson, Jr., Johnny Smith, Adam Barrow, Ricky Gohagan and Billy Aaron.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Pansy Willine Bryan
November 12, 2019
Mrs. Pansy Willine Bryan, age 90, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, in Jay, Florida.
Mrs. Bryan was a native of Tuscaloosa, AL and had resided in Century, FL for the past 60 years. She was member of the Bratt First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, played piano and organ. She was a former member of the Galloping Gourmet and the Flomaton Research Club. She was an artist and painted several nature scenes. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Preston Earl Bryan, Sr.; parents, Locklin Lyall and Jackie (Lewis) Zeigler and a great granddaughter, Caroline Bryan.
She is survived by her three sons, Preston Earl (Willene) Bryan, Jr. of Century, FL, John Kenneth (Charlotte) Bryan of Pace, FL and Terry David (Sheila) Bryan of Bratt, FL; one sister, Dean Bethea of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Carrie) Bryan, Michelle (Shawn) Bryan, Jacqui (Matt) Luberto, Amanda (Ryan) Bryan, Jill (Jeffrey) Laborde, Heath (Shelby) Bryan and Brian Callaway; 14 great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Megan, Logan, Raven, Gracie, Jackson, Paisley, Juliana, Laura, Brantley, Ledger, Forest, Ruth and Collene; five great-great grandchildren, Kayden, Triston, Alex, Duke and Karlie; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 11, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Sanders and Bro. Mitch Harrington officiating.
Burial was at the Byrneville Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Heath Bryan, Jeff Laborde, Kevin Bryan, Logan Bryan, Jeremy Bryan Sims and Matt Luberto.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Frances Wilson Morgan DuBose
November 12, 2019
Mrs. Frances Wilson Morgan DuBose, 90 of Atmore, AL, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, in Atmore. She was born to the late Jackson Leroy and Estelle Jones Wilson in Lottie, AL, on April 10, 1929. She was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church and was a retired bookkeeper from Frank Currie Gin with over 30 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Eugene “Son” Morgan; a brother, James Ray Wilson; sisters-in-law, Cathy Wilson, Jean Wilson; and great-grandson, Coby Smith.
She is survived by her two children, David (Cindy) Morgan of Megargel, AL and Debbie (Johnny) Smith of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Charles Wilson of Atmore, AL, Norman (Francine) Wilson and Danny (Cynthia) Wilson both of Nokomis, AL; grandchildren, Levi (Codi) Smith, Lesli (Jeremy) Flowers, Marty (Naomi) Smith, Tommy (Kim) Smith, Josh (Lisa) Morgan, and Kayla Morgan; 22 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 5, 2019, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joseph Simpson and Bro. Dave Taylor officiating.
Burial was in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Madie L. Coffield
November 12, 2019
Madie L. Coffield, lifelong resident of Molino, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the age of 97. Mrs. Coffield was born on July 10, 1922, to the late Arling L. Coffield and Mary Cainley Coffield.
Mrs. Coffield retired from St. Regis and was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Virgie Lee (Homer) Little; brother, Leslie Coffield; niece, Barbara Little; and nephew, Randy Overstreet.
Mrs. Coffield is survived by her niece, Judy (Wilbur) King; nephew, Willie (Kristi) Little; cousins, Shirley Mitchell and Janice Carnley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Highland Baptist Church with Charles Elliott officiating.
Burial was held Monday, November 11, 2019, at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Evan Smith, Mike Sanders, Robert Little, Keith Elliott, Richey Overstreet, Justin Shaw, and Christopher Mitchell.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Lewis Lethaniel Arnette
November 12, 2019
Lewis Lethaniel Arnette, age 68, died on November 5, 2019, surrounded by his family at his home in Molino, Florida.
Lewis was born June 16, 1951, in Pensacola, Florida. He was a resident of Cantonment and Molino for most of his life. He served in the Army National Guard from 1971 to 1978, and retired from CSX Railroad, where he worked in the engineering department for 34 years. Lewis was a loving husband, supportive father and grandpa as well as an amazing friend. He will be greatly missed by so many. He actively served at Victory Assembly of God, Harvest Christian Center and Molino Worship Center throughout his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors and was a part of the Baggett Creek Hunting club for over 20 years where he also served on their board. He was also a member of the Alabama Dog Hunters Association and the National Rifle Association.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Brenda Arnette; two children, Kelli and Chad Arnette; mother, Carrie Thames; five grandchildren, Ariell (Josh) Ussery, Jake Stewart, Chayton Willis, Chase Arnette, and Jackson Arnette; two great-grandchildren, Lydia and Isaac Ussery; his brother, Buddy Arnette (Jennifer); sister, Brenda King; and many other nephews, nieces and close friends.
Pallbearers were Jimmy Kelly, Kenny Norton, Kent Thaxton, Taylor Gray, Ronnie Pritchett, and Glenn Dreadin.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the care team at Covenant Hospice, and many, many thanks to all of their family and friends who helped the past few weeks with their care and support.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Fred Stallworth officiating.
Burial was at Harvest Christian Center Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Dwain Sterling Bradshaw
November 10, 2019
Dwain Sterling Bradshaw, age 41, of Pensacola, Florida lost his life in the line of duty in the early morning hours of Wednesday morning November 6, 2019. Bradshaw was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Bradshaw was a career firefighter for NAS Pensacola as well as a volunteer District Fire Chief at Escambia County Fire Rescue Station #1 in Bellview and the assistant District Fire Chief #2 in Beulah. He was also an Air Force veteran that just returned from his second tour in the Middle East. Bradshaw was a loving husband, devoted father and a faithful friend to all who knew him. He loved his family and friends deeply. He enjoyed singing karaoke, spending time on his boat, fishing, and motorcycle rides with the Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club.
Survived by his beloved wife, Christine Bradshaw; two daughters, Baliegh Webb and Chloe Jordan; parents, Dwain and Kathy Bradshaw; paternal grandparents, Robert and Joan Bradshaw; maternal grandparents, Jesse and Allie Margaret Stagner; sisters, Susan Pope, Becky Dunn, Debbie Bradshaw; brother, Adam Bradshaw (Jessica); four nieces and five nephews; father and mother-in-law, Creighton and Mary Jordan; brother-in-law, Brandon Jordan (Michelle); sister-in-law, Olivia Jordan; and grandparents by marriage, Julius and Hilda Jordan and Betty Matheny as well as many other family members and dear friends.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Hillcrest Baptist Church 800 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida. Pastor Jim Locke will be officiating. A military burial with honors will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for the family to the Dwain Bradshaw Go Fund Me page. The family is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love from all the first responders and medical personnel, all the Fire Departments (Navy, Federal, County), Escambia County, the Air Force, and many others from the community.
While we cannot always understand God’s ways, we trust that He is a good and faithful God and that He will sustain and provide for our family during this incredibly difficult time.