Callie Sue Stafford
January 31, 2024
Heaven gained a good and faithful servant as Mrs. Callie Sue Stafford entered into the joy of the Lord on January 27, 2024, at the age of 77. She was born in Monroe County, AL on May 4, 1946 to the late Earl and Callie Dunn Byrd. She was a retired LPN from Atmore Community Hospital and after retirement she worked for Dr. Frances D. Salter, MD and attended Cross Point Church in Atmore, AL.
She is preceded in death her parents; her husband, Don Stafford; her siblings, Houston Byrd, Tony Byrd, James Byrd, Jimmy Byrd, Donnie Byrd and Shelby Jean Byrd Dunn.
She is survived by her daughter, LaDawn (Darryl) Singleton of Beulah, FL and her son, LaDon “Scooter” (Wendy) Stafford of Atmore, AL; her grandchildren, Dakota (Jessica) Singleton, Shadow (Katelyn) Singleton,
Sydney Singleton, Devin Stafford, Dayne Stafford, Griffin Stafford; her special nephew and great-niece, Byron Dunn and Heather Dunn along with many family and friends.
Her proudest title was being called “Nan-Nan”. She adored and deeply treasured her grandchildren. They were the light of her life and the joy of her heart. She leaves her family and friends with an enduring legacy of
unconditional love, loyalty, and devotion that they will carry with them forever.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim McCraney officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Larry ‘Crow’ Johnson
January 31, 2024
Mr. Larry “Crow” Johnson, age 71, of Walnut Hill, FL; passed away, on January 26, 2024, He was a lifelong resident of Walnut Hill. He was an iron worker with Union #798 for many years.
Mr. Johnson loved his family and grandchildren that also enjoyed joking and picking around. His biggest accomplishment was to see his children and grandchildren grown. He loved his chickens and playing dominoes. He enjoyed the outdoors, such as gardening, fishing, and dove hunting.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Edcar (Marie Lee) Johnson, three brothers, James C. Johnson, Tony R. Johnson, Willie D. Johnson, and one sister, Evonne Anderson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Teresa Johnson, of Walnut Hill, FL; one son Brandon Wayne Johnson, of Walnut Hill, FL; one daughter, Angela Nichole (Josh) Baggett, of Huxford, AL; three brothers, Van (Sandra) Johnson, of Nokomis, FL; Wayne Johnson, of Summerdale, AL; Jerry (Shelia) Johnson, of Nokomis, AL; one sister, Irene Harverson, of Century, FL; four grandchildren, Dylan Baggett, Riley Baggett, Leah Baggett, Haleigh Johnson numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 12:30 PM at Sullivan Cemetery with Rev. Steve Breceda officiating.
Burial will follow at Sullivan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Josh Baggett, Dylan Baggett, Riley Baggett, Bubba Johnson, Hunter Johnson, and Olan Albritton.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Sandra West Blackmon
January 30, 2024
Mary Sandra West Blackmon, 74, of Birmingham, Alabama, went to heaven on January 28, 2024, after a battle with liver and kidney disease.
Sandra was born on September 23, 1949, to Frank Mason and Mary Kate West in Brewton, Alabama as the youngest of five children. After she graduated from Jay High School in 1967, she
went on to study elementary education at the University of West Florida, in Pensacola.
After graduating with a degree in education, she began teaching in Oklahoma before moving back to Berrydale, kickstarting a 30-year career teaching elementary school and kindergarten, most of it at Munson Elementary School. She also served as the cheerleading sponsor at Munson High School.
In 1968, she married Bill Blackmon in Jay, Florida. They went on to have one daughter, Katie Lynn Blackmon.
She loved children and being an educator was her life-long passion. She also loved watching her daughter Katie play a variety of sports from a very early age, including four years of college
basketball. Grandchildren and sports were her favorite past times. She was an avid country music fan and a huge supporter of Florida State University and the Atlanta Braves.
Family was of the utmost importance to her, and she took great pride in the accomplishments of her brothers, nephews & nieces, and especially her grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
Sandra was predeceased by her parents, Frank Mason and Mary Kate West; and her brothers, Dr.Fred, and Ben West.
She is survived by her daughter, Katie Blackmon Ingram; son-in-law, Clay Ingram; and grandchildren, Zack Ingram, Jake (and wife Nicholle) Ingram; brothers, Don (Maureen) West, and David (Vickie) West.
Pallbearers include Dr. Jason West, David West II, Donald West II, Will West, Benjie West II, and Steve Locklin.
A Funeral Service will be held at Lewis Funeral Home Jay Cornerstone Chapel 4003 Highway 4 Jay, Florida 32565, with visitation Thursday February 1, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and funeralservice Friday, February 2, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Interment to immediately follow at Berrydale Community of Christ Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Hospital, which is a cause she felt very strongly about and donated to routinely.
Allen Jerome ‘Ace’ Holland
January 29, 2024
Mr. Allen Jerome “Ace” Holland, age 65, of Byrneville, FL; passed away, Sunday, January 28, 2024 in Mobile, AL. He was a native of Byrneville, FL. He was a mechanic with the County Commissioners Office with many years of service.
Mr. Holland loved fishing on the river. All the ones that knew him, knew him as “Ace” and he got a lot of enjoyment by playing cards. He always helped people out from putting down flooring to fixing a broken-down vehicle. He was the first one to offer help, but the last one to ask for it. He loved gardening and growing fruit trees.e awas an a He had a very contagious and distinctive laugh to being a very good cook and making the best fudge. He enjoyed dancing and also enjoyed sitting around watching a good western.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Judy Faye Holland Blackman, two brothers, Eric Amerson and Stephen “Bo” McDowell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Shelia Holland, of Byrneville, FL; one son, Dustin (Sandee) Holland, of Milton, FL; one daughter, Aimee (Jeremy) Clements, of Deatsville, AL; one brother, Mark Holland, of Byrneville, FL; one sister, Wendy Wilson, of Canoe, AL; eleven grandchildren, Logan Clements, Madyson Clements, Anyise Cabral, Emilee Cabral, Ashlynn Cabral, Gracie Clements, Elijah Clements, Kristen Mokher, Eric Cili, Ava Long, D J Long; in laws, Melba (Buster) Townson; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral homes, LLC. with Rev. Howard Holland officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 6:00 PM until service time at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Johnson, Stephen Holland, Chase Amerson, Sheldon Robbins, Dan Morris, and Pete Amerson.
Honorary pallbearers will be JJ Odom.
Carole Bondurant Hamilton
January 28, 2024
Carole Bondurant Hamilton, age 78, of Atmore, AL passed away on January 28, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1945 in Flomaton, AL to Joseph L. and Bertha Hammac Bondurant. She was a Machine Operator with Vanity Fair
Corporation until she retired and a member of Jubilee Full Gospel Church in Brewton, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Joseph Leon Smith and her siblings, Curtis Bondurant, Evelyn Gilley, J.L. Bondurant,
Gene Bondurant, Edward Ross, and Walter Ross.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Donald Hamilton; her children, Jeff (Laura) Taylor of Flomaton, AL, Mike (Shannon) Taylor of Flomaton, AL, James (Peggy) Hamilton of Richland, WA, Kay (Reo) Pugh of Flomaton,
AL and Dana (Todd) Vickrey of Atmore, AL; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Jubilee Full Gospel Church, 4501 Highway 41, Brewton, AL.
Wanda Diane Johnson
January 28, 2024
Mrs. Wanda Diane Johnson, age 72, passed away, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Brewton, AL. She was born, January 17, 1952, in Century, FL; and has resided most of her life in Pineview. She was a member of Pineview Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Mrs. Johnson enjoyed sitting around watching Alabama football, westerns, and Hallmark Channel. She loved spending time with her family and traveling to the Smoky Mountains. She really liked to cook for family and friends, especially divinity, peanut brittle, pumpkin bread, and sweet potato pie.
She is preceded by her parents, Thomas Jefferson (Loucille Creamer) Peacock; one granddaughter, Julie Christina Bradley; one brother, James Peacock; and one sister, Mary Ellen Enfinger.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Henry Johnson, of Pineview, AL; one son, Eric (Leslie) Johnson, of Flomaton, AL; one daughter, Angie (Lavon) Bradley, of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Vernon (Clara) Peacock, of Atmore, AL; one sister, Marjorie (Buddy) Nelson, of Byrneville, FL; three grandchildren, Blake Johnson, Ashley Bradley, Nikki Flowers; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Flowers, Michael Flowers; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. James Peacock and Bro. Eric Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Travelers Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Enfinger, Keith Nelson, Blake Johnson, Adam Gindl, Wayne Lisenby, and Sammie Roberson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
June Katherine Godwin
January 27, 2024
Mrs. June Katherine Godwin, age 78, passed away peacefully in Daphne, Alabama. She was a native of Little River, Alabama where she spent most of her life and resident of Bay Minette.
Mrs. Godwin enjoyed sewing, gardening both vegetable and flowers she liked watching all her plants grow. Watching Hallmark Channel, Wheel of Fortune, and Family Feud was a favorite thing to do to pass the time. She loved traveling with her husband to Mount Rushmore and from Kansas to the Carolinas. She really enjoyed spending time with her family and friends especially cooking for them.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard (Lillian Boone) Phillips; 3 brothers, Clayton Boone, Kenneth Boone, and John Boone.; 3 sisters, Melba Boone, Martha Holder, and Shirley Penter.
Mrs. Godwin is survived by her husband of 60 years, William Godwin of Bay Minette, Alabama; 2 sons, William Scott (Tammy) Godwin of Little River, Alabama, and Jason Godwin of Bay Minette, Alabama; 4 brothers, George Boone of Little River, Alabama, Leroy (Betty) Boone of Little River, Alabama, Bernard Boone, Jr. of Little River, Alabama, and Joesph Boone of Little River, Alabama; 3 sisters, Alma Woods of Atmore, Alabama, Donna (Richard) Harry of Virginia, and Deliah (Jim) Dinzeo of Virginia; 1 grandchild Emily Godwin of Little River, Alabama; 2 great-grand-children Raiden Risher and Emma Risher.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC with Rev. Corneilus Phillips officiating
Burial will follow at Mamie’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Lawrence Joseph Taite
January 26, 2024
Lawrence Joseph Taite, age 60, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Santa Rosa Center for Rehabilitation and Healing after a hard-fought battle with diabetes and many complications. He was born in Pensacola, Florida to Narvie and Mable Taite on September 24, 1963. He attended school in Escambia County and graduated from J.M. Tate High School in 1981. He lived in Stone Mountain,
Georgia for 20 years before returning home to Quintette, Florida.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Narvie and Mable Taite; three sisters, Ruby Slater,Carter Ree Jackson, Bernice Brooks; four brothers, Willie Taite, Norvel Taite, James Taite, and Humphrey Taite.
He is survived by one brother, Benjamin (Ann) Taite of Mississippi; three sisters, Patricia Boykin, Gloria (Robert) Donald, Barbara Taite of Quintette, Florida; sister-in-law, Kim Taite of Malcomb, Illinois; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.
Lawrence will be truly missed by many.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 29, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Melvin Taite officiating.
Lawrence will be laid to rest at Williams Cemetery in Cantonment, Florida.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Charles M. “Slow” Stanley
January 26, 2024
Charles M. “Slow” Stanley, 87, who was born in Winterset, Iowa and lived in Pensacola, Florida, passed away on January 22, 2024.
He was retired military, 06 land survival instructor in the Navy. He loved playing golf and watching football with his sons. Charles was a Gator fan!! He enjoyed reading and writing as well as scrapbooking letters, notes and birthday cards to his loved ones. His favorite Bible verses were Proverbs 28:13 and Ecclesiastes chapter 12.
He is preceded in death by His three sons, Randy, Bill and Mike; his father, Lawrence Wayne Stanley; mother, Goldie M Hitsman and his sister, Betty Bird.
He is survived by his daughter, Theresa Kay Barrow; his granddaughter, Brandee Danielle Barrow; great-granddaughter, Kylee Danielle Clifford; his great grandson, Rowan Parker Blaine O’Brien; and his daughter-in-law, Paula.
A visitation will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 1:00pm until the service begins at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made to St Jude’s Children’s Cancer Research in remembrance of Charles Melvin Stanley.
Jewell Presley Dockens
January 25, 2024
Mrs. Jewell Presley Dockens of Booneville, AL. passed away January 19, 2024 in Lucedale, MS. She was born in Bay Minette, AL on July 19, 1939 to the late William “Pete” and Ida Mae Miller Presley. She was a homemaker most of her life and was a charter member of Lottie Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings William “Buddy” Presley, Ralph Presley, Ray Presley, Mary Milstead, Annie “Dee” Norton, Linda Faye Milstid and Ida Pearl Lofton.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years Lindsey Dockens. Her children Mike (Doris) Dockens; Darlene (Jeff) Taylor; David (Tereasa) Dockens; Chris (Daniela) Dockens; her brother, Rodger (Marilyn) Presley; eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 11 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Presley Cemetery in Lottie, AL.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 10 AM until service time at 11 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.