Isham Gordon Nichols
July 18, 2019
Isham Gordon “I.G.” Nichols, Jr., 85 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Mobile, AL. He was born in Burnt Corn, AL, on May 14, 1934, to the late Isham Gordon Nichols, Sr. and Velma Johnson Nichols. He attended Auburn University (A.P.I) and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. He owned and operated Nichols Department Store for many years before retiring. He had served as a councilman with the City of Amore and was a past president of the Atmore Jaycees.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce C. Nichols; and a sister, Frances Nichols Black.
He is survived by his children, Randell “Randy” G. Nichols, Sr. and his wife Melissa of Atmore, AL; Scarlet Nichols Strom and husband Greg of Monroeville, AL; four grandchildren, Sterling Strom (Cory) Carter, Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr., Ann Walton Nichols and Anna Catherine Strom.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Kevin L. Garrett officiating.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Floyd Adams, Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr., James Barnett, Rodney Helton, Butch Wayne Black, Talmadge (Tal) Black, Karl J. Robinson, James Foster Kizer, James B. (Bo) Bishop, Jr, Gene Singleton and Cory Carter.
Amanda Kay Townson
July 18, 2019
Mrs. Amanda Kay Townson, age 46, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Foley, Alabama.
Mrs. Townson was a native of Houston, TX, former resident of Bratt, FL where she lived most of her life and had resided in Summerdale, AL for the past two years. She was a loving and devoted mother and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Ester Garrett.
She is survived by her father, Joe Eddie Macks of McDavid, FL; fiancée, Lincoln T. Mund of Summerdale, AL; father of her children, Casey Townson of Atmore, AL; two sons, Casey Townson of Atmore, AL and Max Townson of Century, FL; one daughter, Kaylea Townson of Atmore, AL; four brothers, Anthony Garrett of Century, FL, Bryan (Kim) McGhee of Atmore, AL, Donnie (Deanna) Macks of Monroeville, AL and Daniel (Susie) Macks of Garland, AL; three sisters, Cherra Mae Garrett of Troy, MO, Angela McCall of Grand Bay, AL and Kim (Randall) Musgrove of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Rickey Tedder officiating.
Burial was at the Sardis Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Austin Adams, Justin Henderson, Trey Price, Michael Lee, Michael Shipp and Brian Jackson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lily Brunette Weaver Williams
July 18, 2019
Lily Brunette Weaver Williams, 89 of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at her residence. She was a Registered Nurse. She was born in Prudue Hill, AL, on May 6, 1930, to the late R.B. Winston and Minnie Bertha Brantley Weaver.
She was a member of the Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and was very active in the community.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Williams, Jr.; son, James Williams, III; two brothers, Edward “Tommie” Weaver, and Walter Scott Weaver.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Whitney Danielle Williams (Jonathan) Roden of Huntsville,AL; sister, Bonnie Gilda Weaver Quinley of Pensacola, FL; great-nieces and nephews, Winston Scott (Arlene) Weaver of Madison, AL, Caitlin Weaver (David) Luna of Birmingham, AL; Hannah Weaver (Tyjuan) Bryant of Huntsville, AL; great-great nieces and nephews, Lathan Luna and Laynie Luna.
Services were held Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Chris Larsen officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Johnny Howel Hammock
July 18, 2019
Johnny Howel Hammock, 64, of Cantonment passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at a local hospital.
He was born September 10, 1954, in Fairhope, Alabama. He worked on the farm with his father and then continued to work with his father for the state. At the young age of 20, he became a merchant marine. He was a member of the Sea Fare National Union. He retired from the merchant marines in 2010. He was an avid Alabama fan and never missed a game. He will always be remembered for his unique way of kidding around and his love and devotion for his family.
He is preceded in death by his son, Brian Morgan; parents, William and Ivadean Hammock; and brother, George Hammock.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Hammock; daughter, Holly Hammock; sister, Margarett (Earl) Jones; brother, David (Susie) Hammock; mother-in-law, Louise Capps; sisters-in-law, Debra Fowler; Kat (Tim) Alexander, and Lisa (Kevin) Odom; brother-in-law, Terry (Veniece) Capps; lifelong friend, Kenny Fowler; three granddaughters, Brianna, Meredith, and Addison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Kenneth Johnson, officiating.
Burial was in Cottage Hill Assembly of God Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tim Alexander, Kevin Odom, Joshua Godwin, Terry Capps, Kenny Capps, and Ricky Odom.
Kenny Fowler was honorary pallbearer.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Alice Ruth Gates
July 17, 2019
Mrs. Alice Ruth Gates, age 74, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Gates was a native and former resident of Atmore, AL and had resided in Walnut Hill, FL for the past 40 years. Her home was open to all; her favorite was cooking and raising babies. She was a member of the Antioch Free Will Baptist Church in Nokomis, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Alice Davis; son, Martin R. “Buddy” Lassitter; three sisters, Eloise Isaacks, Joyce Osborne and Catherine Davis; and two brothers, Roy Davis and Jesse Davis.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert Lee Gates, Jr. of Walnut Hill, FL; two daughters, Rebel Gates of Walnut Hill, FL and Linda Lassitter Hamilton of Panama City, FL; three brothers, Jimmy Davis of Century, FL, Emmette Davis of Montgomery, AL and Billy (Diane) Davis of Monroeville, AL; seven grandchildren, Lauren Peabody, Tabitha Nelson, Russell Lassitter, Tosha Lassitter, Hannah Hamilton, Haden Howard (he was a caregiver and always by her side) and Martina Howard; 14 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Kolen, Konner, McKinzie, Bentley, Asaisha, Kylie, Brycen, Summer, Russell, Reese, Bowen, Riley and Rosa Lee; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Alan Chase officiating.
Burial was at the Antioch Free Will Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Haden Howard, Johnny Robb, Van Skelton, Ricky Burkett, Mark Burkett and Kyle Enfinger.
Honorary pallbearer was Salvator Botello.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
John Michael Garrard
July 17, 2019
John Michael “Mike” Garrard, 65 of Cantonment, FL, formerly of Atmore, AL, passed away Saturday July 6, 2019, in Pensacola, Fl. He was a director over medical records. He was born on February 17, 1954, in Atmore, AL to the late John and Fonda Soloman Garrard, Jr.
He is preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Lucy Howard.
Survivors include his wife, Gail Blankenbeck Garrard of Ohio; two daughters, Kelly (Rusty) Howard of Allen, TX and Lori Beth (Michael) Diller of Walnut Hill, FL.; brother, David Garrard of Pensacola, FL; step-son, Blaine (Christina) McFarland of Ohio; step-daughter, Dana (Tony) Campise of Ohio; and 11 grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Velma Aline Covan
July 17, 2019
Mrs. Velma Aline Covan, age 79, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Milton, Florida.
Mrs. Covan was a native of Quitman, MS, a resident of Century, FL for 63 years and had resided in Milton, FL for the past year. She was a member of the Jay Chapter #208 of the Order of Eastern Star, where she served as past grand matron and was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Velma Blackburn; husband, Willie Morris Covan; two sons, Ronnie Hayes and Randy Covan; and a sister, Margaret Levine Jones.
She is survived by her son, Radford (Tina) Covan of Pace, FL; daughter, Recindia (Buck) McCormick of Milton, FL; brother, Sherman (Pat) Glover of Byrneville, FL; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Lavon Caraway officiating.
Burial was at the Providence Cemetery, Georgiana, AL
Pallbearers were Matthew Covan, Ashton Covan, Brandon Covan, D.L. Covan, Ben Covan and William Covan.
Honorary pallbearer was Radford Covan.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Joyce Jeffers
July 17, 2019
Joyce Jeffers resident of Molino, FL passed away on July 16, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born on October 14, 1931 to Alton Delune Thomaston and Olene Bowdin Thomaston near Kinston, Alabama. After retiring from Champion Paper Mill (formerly St. Regis) Cantonment, Florida. Joyce was employed with Walmart, Saraland, Alabama. After returning to her home in Molina, Florida Joyce worked for a short time at Grocery Advantage. Joyce’s hobbies have included ceramics, woodworking, and fishing. Her favorite “fishing hole” was in the Tensaw River; Louise and Bumpkin Powell Powell can verify this fact. Joyce was a member of Highland Baptist Church, Molino, Florida. Prior to her residence at the Courtyard, Gulf Breeze. Joyce resided with her son, Deckie, and daughter in love, Terri.
Joyce is preceded in death by her father, DeLunie Thomaston; mother, Olene Thomaston; and sister in law, Shannon Thomaston.
Joyce is survived by her son, Deckie (Terri) Jeffers; brothers, Harold Thomaston, Ronald (Peggy) Thomaston and Donald (Debbie) Thomaston; grandchildren, Steven (Sarah) Jeffers, Kevin (Dannell) Jeffers, Jody (Mark) Celeste, Jennifer (Joey) Gray, Michael (Erin) Jordan and Tim (Meagan) Jordan; 16 great grandchildren and a great number of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 21, 2019, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 22, 2019, at 10:00 AM, at the Funeral Home. Pastor Brian Calhoun will be officiating. Interment will be at Rhoades School Cemetery, Coffee County, Alabama.
Pallbearers will be Adrian Enfinger and Wayne Lepley.
Carolyn J. Williams Hendrix
July 17, 2019
“And when I awake in Heaven, I will be fully satisfied, for I will see you face to face.” Psalm 17:15 The Living Bible
Carolyn J. Williams Hendrix of Molino, Florida went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2019, at the age of 83. She was born in Bay Minette, Alabama on March 20, 1936, to the late Arthur and Moiselle Peacock Williams.
Carolyn’s family moved to Molino, Florida in the early 1940’s and Molino became her life home town.
Carolyn was such a helpmate to the love of her life, Wilbur Hendrix. Together they built Hendrix Service Center in Molino from the ground up. Throughout the 38 years they operated HSC they always gave God the glory for their success. Many souls were saved and lives were changed as a result of their Christian attitude and the kindness that was shown to so many. One of her greatest joys was teaching first through third grade Sunday school for over 20 years at Highland Baptist Church in Molino, Florida.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life of 56 years, Wilbur Hendrix.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Randy (Patty) Hendrix of Jay, Florida and Anita (George) Barnett of Molino, Florida; her grandchildren, Emily Williams, Miranda (Ben) Sevick, Asa Hendrix, Chelsea (John) Helms, Ashley Barnett, Danielle (Brian) Diamond, Patrick, Andrew and Christopher Cooke, and Torri Helm; 14 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, W.V. (Nell) Williams and Carl (Agatha ) Williams. We are so thankful for the outpouring of love by so many during her final weeks.
Services were held at Highland Baptist Church in Molino, Florida on Thursday July 11, 2019.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Tracy Steadham
July 17, 2019
Mr. Tracy “Buck” Steadham, age 52, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Steadham was a native of Atmore, AL, was raised in Chumuckla, FL, lived in Flomaton, AL for most of his life and had resided in Century, FL for the past five years. Tracy was a 1986 graduate of Flomaton High School. He was a lineman with Escambia River Electric Co-op with over 30 years of service. He was an outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was of the Southern Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bub and Lucille Steadham, Eva Mae Grissett and Arvin Silcox; two uncles, Winston Steadham and Clyde Steadham; and one aunt, Virginia McKelvain.
He is survived by his father, Carl E. Steadham of Bay Minette, AL; mother, Jo Ann Green of Flomaton, AL; wife of 31 years, his high school sweetheart, Kathy Steadham of Century, FL; two sons, Army E-4 Specialist, Wesley (Carissa) Steadham of Clarksville, TN and Army E-4 Specialist, Casey (Victoria) Steadham of Watertown, NY; one daughter, LeAnn Steadham of Walnut Hill, FL; one brother, Stacey “Pete” (Christy) Steadham of Bay Minette, AL; one grandchild, Emerson Grant Steadham and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the First Baptist Church of Flomaton with Rev. Tim Tew officiating.
Burial was at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Wesley Steadham, Casey Steadham, Pete Steadham, Brandon Smith, Kyle Strickland and David Dees.
Honorary pallbearers were his co-workers and fellow lineman.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.