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.
Tim Allen Kimmons
July 17, 2019
Mr. Tim Allen Kimmons, age 57, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Kimmons was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Brewton and Flomaton where he spent most of his life and had resided in Range, AL for the past five years. He was an automobile painter and loved stock car racing and was a member of the Ebenezer Church.
He is survived by his mother, Claudeen Kimmons of Range, AL; four brothers, Charles (Kathy) Kimmons of Pensacola, FL, Donnie (Linda) Kimmons of Pensacola, FL, Bernie (Shelia) Kimmons of Cedar Bluff, AL and Douglas (Melinda) Kimmons of Andalusia, AL; one sister, Cindy (Jesse) Burch of Range, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Carnley and Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial was at the Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Justin Burch, Lester Kimmons, Dwaine Kimmons, Steven Kimmons, Doug Kimmons and Bernie Kimmons.
Honorary pallbearers were Mark Boyinton, Lee Ledbetter, Dakorey Kimmons, Chris Burch, Skyler McDaniel and Tyler McDaniel.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Weldie Elihue Donald
July 9, 2019
Lifetime resident of Atmore, Weldie Elihue Donald, went to join his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elihue and Hannas Donald; his sister, Virginia Miller; and grandson, Amon Mark Wietbrock. He attended Escambia County High School and graduated class of 1957. After high school he attended the University of Alabama. He worked in the 707 lab at Monsanto for 38 years. After retirement he became an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time on his back forty and with his hunting buddies and grandson at Broken Arrow hunting lodge where he was charter member. On off seasons he could be found at Patterson’s Lake looking for that big bass. He was an active member of the Carney Masonic Lodge for over 30 years.
Weldie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Loyce; his only child, a daughter, Tracie Donald of Naples, FL; one sister, Lorraine Donald May, husband Bill, of Dallas TX; one grandson, Matthew Wietbrock and wife Danyell; one granddaughter, Tessie Wietbrock and soon to be husband, Alex Breuer of St. Louis, MO; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Weldie was a “good man” who always had a smile and loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens Cemetery with Masonic Honors.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Wietbrock, Alex Breuer, Mark Wietbrock, Randy McKinley, Neil Baumann and Blaine Ford.
Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Moore, Roy Bracken and Greg Napps.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Ann Haupert Schwartz
July 9, 2019
Mildred Ann Haupert Schwartz passed away on July 7, 2019. She was born in Barrineau Park, FL on November 11, 1929, at her Grandpa and Grandma May’s house. She resided in Barrineau Park until she met and married Paul F. Schwartz, Sr., a Navy lad. They rode a bus to Meridian, MS and were married there buy a Justice of the Peace on March 17, 1947. She worked at the Morrison’s Cafeteria in Pensacola for many years. When Paul got employed by Kenny’s Shoes as District Manager she moved with him throughout Florida and Georgia. They finally settle in Lake County, IN where Paul’s relatives resided. Mildred and Paul divorced in 1966 and she moved back to Barrineau Park and lived there until her death.
She enjoyed working in her yard, tending to her beautiful flowers and other plants. She cut her grass on a riding lawn mower until she reached the age of 87. She was a great lady, shy, caring and loving individual who will be missed by all her family and friends.
Mildred was a member of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Barrineau Park.
She is preceded in death by her father, George Haupert; mother, Magdalena May Haupert; sisters, Gertrude Magdalena (James) Castleberry and Dorothy Julian (Herman) McDonald; and brother, Jerry Joseph (Sandra) Haupert.
Mildred is survived by her son, Paul W. (Charlotte) Schwartz, Jr.; granddaughters, Michelle Ann (Mike) McCampbell and Melissa Ann Victoria (Earl) Currin; great-grandchildren, Lillian, Collin, Harmony, Steven and Quinn.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Molino, FL with Father George Thekku officiating.
Burial will follow in Barrineau Park Colony Cemetery formerly known as St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Marty Lorenz, Eddie Goff, Jody Bonner, Bryan Craft, Frankie McDonald and Richard Goff.
Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Craft, Josh Craft and Dusty Craft.
The family request that donations be made to Emerald Coast Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Homer Edgar Neal
July 9, 2019
Homer Edgar Neal, age 84, died July 6, 2019, in his home in Cantonment, Florida surrounded by the family that loved him, cancer having taken him. “Eddie,” as he was known to most, was a beloved member of the lives of those blessed to know him, whether by professional relationship, as a helping hand or as family. Eddie proudly served America and her interests in the United States Army 2nd Armored Division “Hell on Wheels” in the European theater and lived well the freedoms he bled to secure. Eddie lived his life generously ever treating others with the grace that he received from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom he walked with in this life for over 77 years.
Eddie was born to Elmer Luther and Mattie Lee (Smith) Neal on May 17, 1935, in Cantonment. He married the love of his life, Mary Francis Lee Barlow on June 14, 1957, and together they built their home and reared a family.
Homer Edgar Neal is survived by his wife, Mary Francis Lee (Barlow) Neal; their children, Randall “Randy” Edgar Neal, his wife Brandi Alice (Burleson) Neal, Sheila Diane (Neal) Gibbs, her husband, James Robert “Bobby” Gibbs, Shirley Jane (Neal) Williams, her husband Jesse Williams, Shelby Jean (Neal) Douglas, her husband Michael Douglas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019, Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Henry Lewis officiating.
Burial will follow in Cottage Hill Community Cemetery.
Family request that no guests be received at home.
A reception will be held at Cantonment Masonic Lodge 322 immediately following the burial.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Willis Matthew Ray
July 9, 2019
Mr. Willis Matthew Ray, age 89, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, in Century, Florida.
Mr. Ray was a native of Sontag, MS, former resident of Mobile, AL and had resided in Canoe, AL for the past 64 years. He retired from Monsanto Corp with 39 years of service, was a veteran of the Korean War Conflict with the U.S. Army and a member of the Canoe Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Jessie Lee Ray; brothers, Arthur Lee Ray, Johnnie Frank Ray, Marvin Kenneth Ray, Milton Ray and Sam Leonard Ray; and sister, Lettie Jane Childress.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Voncile M. Ray of Canoe, AL; two daughters, Carolyn (Mike) Helms of Robinsonville, AL and Beverly (Don) Ellis of Atmore, AL; one sister, Mary Conway of Atmore, AL; six grandchildren, Matt (Gayle) Helms, Joey Helms, Tammy Lollar, Kavin Dykes, Bradley (Emily) Dykes and Jennifer Dykes; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Kavin Dykes and Carolyn Helms officiating.
Burial will follow at the Canoe Free Will Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Matt Helms, Joey Helms, Sebastian Helms, Wayne Mayo, James Conway and Tammy Lollar.
Honorary pallbearers will be Leroy Harrison, Gary Bailey, Keith Bailey and Doug Bailey.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Franklin Carnley, Sr.
July 9, 2019
Mr. Franklin “Frank” Carnley, Sr., age 76, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2019, in Milton, Florida.
Mr. Carnley was a native of Perdido, AL and had resided in Bratt, FL for the past 52 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, man of integrity, fish bait man and woodworker. He attended the Renovation Ministries in Huxford, AL. He is preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Krystal Carnley; and parents, Fred and Annie Lee Carnley.
He is survived by his wife of 51 ½ years, Cathy Carnley of Bratt, FL; two sons, Eddie (Pam) Carnley of Perdido, AL and Allen (Kim) Carnley of Nokomis, FL; one daughter, Kathryn Carnley (Steve) Huggins of Bay Minette, AL; one brother, Rev. Ron (Bonnie) Carnley of Pace, FL; six sisters, Evon (Henry) Crocker of Lucedale, MS, Ethree (Jimmy) Taylor of Pensacola, FL, Rachel Stewart of Dickerson, TX, Ruth Futrel of Pensacola, FL, Mildred Carnley of Chumuckla, FL and Kay (Bill) Ham of Pace, FL; eight grandchildren, Nathaniel Carnley, Montana Carnley, Branson Carnley, Chris Carnley, Shonnon Huggins (Jon) Taylor, Aaron Huggins, Skyler Wallace (Zach) Berwick and Brandon Wallace; and three great-grandchildren, Jonathan Taylor, Samuel Taylor and Ana Grayce Taylor.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Carnley and Pastor Eddie Carnley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Nathaniel Carnley, Chris Carnley, Aaron Huggins, Eddie Daw, Andy Sapp and Brandon Wallace.
Honorary pallbearers will be Branson Carnley, Marcus Stewart and Leslie Barnes.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.