Catherine B. Middleton
August 1, 2019
Catherine B. Middleton, 86 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at her residence. She was a retired seamstress from Vanity Fair Mills. She was born on November 8, 1932, in Monroe County, AL to the late John and Dolly McDonald Ball. She was a member of the Atmore Church of Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda Criswell; grandson, Christopher Middleton; son-in-law, Tom Reynolds; and sister, Ruth Turberville.
Survivors include one son, Jerald Glenn Middleton, Jr. of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Charlotte Reynolds and Debbie (David) Miles all of Pensacola, FL and Donna (Jack) Madison of Birmingham; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Norman Newberry officiating.
Interment was in Bay Minette Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Roy L. Steadham
August 1, 2019
Mr. Roy L. Steadham, age 72, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at his home in Century, Florida.
Mr. Steadham was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Ottawa, KS for 22 years and had resided in Century, FL for the past seven years. He was a graduate of Century High School, a veteran of the Vietnam conflict serving with the U.S. Navy and attended the Sardis Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Ella Louise Steadham; two sisters, Al Godwin and Arlene Howell and one brother, Eugene Howell.
He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Steadham of McDavid, FL; one son, James D. (Melanie) Steadham of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Lesley Steadham of Jay, FL; two brothers, Dalton Steadham of McDavid, FL and Nathan Hardy of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Sandra (Mac, Jr.) Morris of McDavid, FL and Mary (Ray) Cranford of Savanna, GA; five grandchildren, Paige Steadham, Savannah Steadham, Reygan Steadham, Cody Kent and Michael Haskew; one great-grandchild, Carson Bell and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 2, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Weekly officiating.
Burial will follow at the Rigby Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 2, 2019 from 9 a.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be James Steadham, Floyd Burkett, Danny Steadham, David Steadham, Jeff Steadham and Jeffery Steadham.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Aubrey Glenn Sellers
August 1, 2019
Mr. Aubrey Glenn “Tobe” Sellers, age 94, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Sellers was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict serving in the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service. He was a member of the VFW, Carney Masonic Lodge #549, Scottish Rite and Brooks Memorial Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Arthur M. and Carrie B. Sellers; wife, Jacqueline “Jackie” Minor Sellers; two sisters, Pearl Boatwright and Ralphine Morrow; and two brothers, Arthur M. Sellers, Jr. and Joe Frank “Sam” Sellers.
He is survived by his sons, Gary Michael (Myra) Sellers of Prattville, AL, Steve Alan (Kim) Royal of Clearwater, FL, Kent W. (Kathi) Royal of Brandon, FL; three grandsons; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; four great-granddaughters and many nieces and nephews, especially Tommy (Vickey) Sellers of Gulf Shores, AL.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Dale Patterson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 1 p.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Bill Hostetler, Kyle Hostetler, Wesley Hostetler, Allen Sharpless, Andrew Sharpless and Harold Madison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Sharpless, Marcia Hostetler, Betty Sharpless, Marilyn Ellis and Cecil Ellis.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Victoria Skye DeSilvey
August 1, 2019
Victoria Skye DeSilvey, 28 of Atmore, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in Mobile, AL. She was a homemaker born in Atmore, AL, on November 28, 1990 to Roy Houston and Tammy Caraway Smith.
She is preceded in death by her father, Roy Houston Smith; grandparents, Dorothy and James Caraway, Mrytle and Grover Smith, and step-father, Charles Larry Caraway.
Survivors include her mother, Tammy (Scott Godwin) Smith of Little River, AL; one brother, Chad Houston Alverson; one sister, Tara DeSilvey; three half-sisters, Jamie Mason, Chasity Caraway and Christy Caraway, all of Atmore, AL; nieces and nephews, Nevaeh, TaNea, James II and Jackson; like nephews, Taylor, Kyler, Tennessee, and Karter.
Graveside services were held Friday, July 26, 2019, in McCullough Cemetery, with Bro. Richard Daniels officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Rondal Macks
August 1, 2019
Mr. Rondal Macks, age 75, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Montgomery, Alabama.
Mr. Macks was a native and lifelong resident of Century, FL. He was retired from Container Corp. with over 20 years of service and was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict serving in the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rachel Macks.
He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Juanita Macks of Pace, FL; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Barbara and Carl White of Montgomery, AL and Bonnie M. Johnson of Pensacola, FL and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 1, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Rickey Tedder officiating.
Burial was at the Ramer Baptist Cemetery, Lenox, Alabama.
Pallbearers were Leonard Macks, Joe E. Macks, Bubba Hammac, Terry Bryan, Danny Macks and Heath Bryan.
Honorary pallbearers were Sam Macks and Ronnie Macks.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Robert Lloyd Baggett, Sr.
July 27, 2019
Robert Lloyd Baggett Sr. was called home on July 19, 2019, after a brief illness. He was a man of strong Christian values and beliefs which served him well in his 84 years on earth. His deep faith helped him get through a major heart attack and quadruple bypass that gave him and his family 22 additional years together. He was proud to be a charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and gave back whenever possible through his involvement in many different areas of the church.
Robert was born on February 11, 1935, in Pensacola, Florida. He spent most of his life in Pensacola except for the years he was in the service. To most, he was called “Bob” but to his sweetheart he was “Hun”. When the children came along, he was called “Daddy” followed by “Paw” or “Gramps” by the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a kind and gentle man, a great son, brother, husband, grandfather, friend, proud American, and devout Christian.
He met the love of his life, Gloria, in 1951. He knew his life would not be complete without his sweetheart. When he joined the Air Force in 1954, Gloria knew he would send for her and his car if nothing else. He completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. His next step would be Lowery Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado where he sent for his sweetheart and his car. They were married for 65 years. One of their greatest memories was their honeymoon hike to the top of Pike’s Peak, 14,110 feet. Together they had a beautiful life and raised three wonderful children that are forever grateful that God chose Robert L. Baggett Sr. to be their father. He taught us all so much and was active in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s lives up until the minute he went home.
Bob accomplished many great things in his life and to know him was to love him. He had many things he was passionate about and napping was one of them. He loved to kick back in his recliner and take a good, long rest. One of his other passions was the family farm in which he loved to go visit his son, Bob Jr. and see the hard work and effort he was putting into what is now called “Baggett Farms”.
Bob is preceded in death by his father, Thomas L. Baggett Jr.; his mother, Lois Baggett; his sister, Ouida Baggett Regan; his nephew, Daniel Regan; and his grandson, Forrest Maier Edgar.
Left to treasure his memory are his beloved wife of 65 years, Gloria G. Baggett; daughters, Vicki Baggett Hinson (Terry), and Cynthia Baggett Edgar (Pete); his son, Robert L. Baggett Jr., “Bob”; his granddaughters, April Edgar Blackwell, and Kristen Arnold Frazier (Clif); his great-grandchildren, Astley Devoe Blackwell V, “Quent”, Meadow Dianne Edgar, Kylea Grace Gibbs, Willow Dianne Edgar, and Ellie Marie Edgar; and his niece, Marcia Shannon (Don).
A visitation is scheduled for Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. followed by a 3 p.m. Memorial Service at Azaela Trace Auditorium. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Luke United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice.
Laura M. Butler
July 27, 2019
Laura M. Butler, 85, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019.
Mrs. Butler was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 29, 1933, to the late Richard Lee McGougan and Una Helen Carter McGougan. She was a faithful pastor’s wife and a member of Olive Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James C. Butler; granddaughter, Jessica Peebles Thompson; parents; and brothers, Charles McGougan, Raleigh McGougan, and Lowell McGougan.
Mrs. Butler is survived by her daughters, Oma Butler (Jerry) Peebles and Cathy Butler Roberts; grandchildren, Derek Roberts, James, David, and Daniel Peebles, April Roberts Nicholas, and Ashley Roberts; nine great-children; brother, Richard McGougan; and sisters, Rachel McGougan Strawbridge, Lauretta McGougan Hanks, and Carolyn McGougan Taylor.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 26, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial was at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Barry Nicholas, Derek Roberts, David Peebles, James Peebles, Daniel Peebles, Billy Thompson, Frankie Fails, Jr., and Jesse Fails.
Trace Kenneth Goodwin
July 22, 2019
Trace Kenneth Goodwin, 19 years of age born in Pensacola, FL on April 6, 2000. He lived between Pensacola, FL and Atmore, Alabama. He is a graduated of Pine Forest High School Class of 2018. He received his angel wings on July 13, 2019 @ 9:29 pm in Tustin, California. He was taken from us suddenly due to a fatally accident after being struck by a vehicle. At the age of 10, he placed a call to the Call of Duty Organization to see what he needed to do to fulfill his dream to join the Military. He became a Marine and received his Eagle Globe and Anchor pin after completely his crucible March 23, 2019. He graduated from Parris Island, South Carolina on April 5, 2019. This dream began when he was 4 years old and never deviated from this lifelong goal. He loved spending time with his family and hanging with his friends. His favorite team was the New Orleans Saints. His passion was watching the games with his Dad. He was even a bigger Alabama fan “Roll Tide.” He was so full of life and yet his life ended suddenly. He absolutely adored his Momma.
Survivors include his loving mother Wendy Marie Marotz, his beloved father Michael Wayne Goodwin. Maternal Grandmother Betty Salzer and Paternal Grandmother Madeline Lincoln, proceeding his death was his Maternal Grandfather Preston J Savol and Paternal Grandfather’s Buck Goodwin and Don Lincoln. His siblings are as follows, Shawna Michelle Goodwin, Anthony Scot Marotz, and Meghan Helena Thomason. His nieces and nephews are as follows, Amare Reese Peck, Braxton Fisher Pomeroy, Adelynn Andrews, Bentley Scot Marotz, Braelyn Andrews, Emma Kay Andrews, Casyn Knox Meadors, Pete Ryan Andrews, He also has lots of Uncles, Aunts and many cousins that will miss him dearly.
His brothers in arms of the United States Marine Corp will honor him by walking him to his final resting place
If Trace called you his friend he meant you were his brother and the Honorary Pallbearers are as follows: Phillip “Phil” Schneider, Mikey “Mike” Schneider, Jack Jaye, Joshua “Lil Bouncer” Johnson, Darren “Boo Dro” Stacey and Serena Jaye.
Special Gratitude to the following
A special thanks to Staff Sgt Kyle Nangauta for making Trace’s dream come true. Thank you Gunny Sgt Chris Clerico for making this time as easy as possible considering the circumstances.
Let it further be known that the patriotism, valor, and self-sacrifice, of Private First-Class Trace K Goodwin shall eternally serve as a shining example of a Marine-Always Faithful, Honor, Courage and Commitment.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel South on July 28, 2019 from 5-7 and his life will be celebrated on July 29, 2019 at 12:00 pm, he will be buried at Pensacola Memorial Gardens in the Veteran Gardens.
In lieu of Flowers please donate in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Be Strong! Be You! I am who I am and I’m good with me! Semper Fidelis
“Mom, I will always be your sunshine at the end of a rainy day.”
Son, I wish I could wake up and see you standing there.
Then I would know that it was just a nightmare.
Son, I remember when you were small and how you would hold my hand,
and as you grew older you became my best friend.
Son, I have 19 years of memories that I will treasure and keep safe in my heart.
We share a bond that time and distance can never break apart.
Son, oh how my heart aches so.
I would love to have you back and never let you go.
Son, where there was happiness,
now there is sadness.
Son, how I long to hear your voice and see your beautiful smile
and have you back for just a little while.
Son, until that day I see you again,
I will look to the sky and search among the stars for my son and best friend.
Love,
Mom
Muriel Erlean Philyaw
July 22, 2019
Mrs. , age 61, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Philyaw was native of Atmore, AL and had resided in the Canoe, Wawbeek, AL area for most of her life. She was a former employee at Vanity Fair as a seamstress; she was a partner of Finley’s Gas Station and worked as a CNA at Atmore Nursing Care and sitting with the elderly. She is preceded in death by her father, Olbren Wilson; mother, Jessie Swindle; husband, Lindsey Edward Philyaw; sister, Marie Booth and brother, Dudley Wilson.
She is survived by one son, William L. Rigby, III of Daphne, AL; two daughters, Jennifer (Robert) Taylor of Forest, MS and Shirley (Brian) Adkison of Goodway, AL; two brothers, Edward “Buck” Wilson of Crestview, FL and Bennie (Cathy) Wilson of Milton, FL; one sister, Jeanette Quick of Century, FL; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Canoe Free Will Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Benjamin Jimenez, Michael Weaver, Kevin Jimenez, Henry Wiggins, Kenneth Morrow and Blake Frazier.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Commalander and Dudley Flowers.
Angela Rae Hughen
July 18, 2019
Angela Rae Hughen (Angie), age 49, of Molino, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 16, 2019.
Angie was best known for her qualities as a godly wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She served her church family passionately, playing the piano, cleaning the church, and countless other behind the scenes projects. Angie was quietly a major contributor to her family and to her church, serving steadily in all areas, without the need for recognition or credit. She had a gentle touch and a tender smile.
Angie graduated high school from Pensacola Christian School, and obtained a Medical Secretary Associates Degree from Pensacola Christian College in 1990. She later served a lengthy tenure as the church secretary, drove the school bus, and took on the difficult role of home-school mom, teaching all five of her children from kindergarten up.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Hughen of Molino; five children, David Hughen (with wife Samantha) of Pensacola, Bethany Barrow (with husband Ryne) of Bratt, and Lauren Hughen, Ethan Hughen, and Caleb Hughen of Molino; one grandchild, Raelynn Barrow of Bratt; her parents, Ray and Sheila Davis of Benson, NC; her sister, Robbin Maples (with husband Joey) also of Benson; one nephew and three nieces, Wesley, Emma, Olivia, and Jordan Maples, all of Benson; and mother-in-law, Mary Hughen of Molino.
Family visitation will be held, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Century; friends are invited to visit at 2:30 p.m. The service will follow at 3 p.m.
Graveside services will be held at Ray’s Chapel afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Faith Bible Baptist Church sign fund. Donations can be mailed to FBBC, P.O. Box 678, Century, FL, 32535
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.