Rickey Lee Boyett, II
April 28, 2018
Rickey Lee Boyett II, 37, of Pace, Florida passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Rickey was a loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew and friend to all that knew him. He loved fast cars, motorcycles and music. He deeply loved his family and friends (AKA Big Head to them). He always had a story to tell, usually one that made you laugh. He will be missed by all, but never forgotten.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Rose Tatman; and his paternal grandfather, Harvey “Chuck” Boyett.
He is survived by his mother, Katherine Boyett; father, Rick Boyett, Sr.; paternal grandmother, Margaret Boyett; one sister, Wendy (Bobby) Brown; one nephew, Kyle (Emily) Vaughn; one niece, Hanna Vaughn; one great-niece, Lakelynn Vaughn and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Jay Chapel with Brother Bobby Carnley officiating.
Interment was at Ebenezer Full Gospel Church Jay, Florida.
Charlene P. Gilliam
April 28, 2018
Charlene grew up in Tennessee one of 10 children. Along with her parents and siblings she worked hard picking cotton, tobacco and other crops. She helped her mother Ella Mae with her younger siblings. Charlene always put family first. She would do anything to help family or friends. Loyal, strong, loving, stubborn, generous, patient, wise–Charlene was all those and so much more.
Her children were her life. She raised them mostly by herself. When times were hard, she made sure her three babies always had food, clothes and anything they needed. She made sure they knew she loved them.
Charlene left us suddenly, but she is not really gone. She is a part of everyone she touched in this life. She will be waiting for us in Heaven with those who have gone before her. She was a member of Harvest Christian Center Church in Cantonment, FL.
She leaves behind her children, Rita Gail Gilliam, Jennifer L. Gilliam and Jason E. Gilliam; brothers and sisters, Edmond Page, William “Bill” Page, David Page, William Paul Page, Ann Joiner, Janice Page, and Mary Jane Salter; and
many extended family members; nephews, nieces, grandnephews/nieces, in-laws and others who will miss her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Walker Page and Ella Mae “Rose” Page; and her siblings, Jean Butler and Robert “Bobby” Page.
Pallbearers will be Todd Page (nephew), Chuck Page (nephew), Charlie Page (grand-nephew), John “Rick” Page (nephew), Roger Bohannon (Elder) and David Peirce (Deacon).
Honorary pallbearers will be her brothers, Edmond Page, William (Bill) Page, David Page,William Paul Page.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 27, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with John Whitaker officiating.
Burial services were held in Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, is entrusted with arrangements.
Archie Lee Miller, Jr.
April 28, 2018
Archie Lee Miller Jr, born October 28, 1936, passed away April 23, 2018. To sum up the life of Archie’s 81 plus years in only a few words is nearly an impossible task. Giving a best effort, one would say he was a man of service – service to his country; service to his family; service to those he loved; and having recently accepted saving grace, service to his Lord and Savior was inevitable.
He was passionate about serving and helping others. Especially those he knew but also those whom he didn’t know. He would go out of his way to help those in need if there was any way he could help.
Archie served his country for 22 years as a U.S. Marine. He then went on to serve another 18 years as a police officer at the Naval Air Station. He loved his country and served his duty with pride.
The love of his life was Frances Miller, to whom he was married 28 years. They loved to spend time together at the cabin, relaxing, fishing, and just being together. He spent a lot of time fishing at that cabin, but also loved salt water fishing. It didn’t matter to him where it was, as long as he was fishing. Over the time of their marriage, Archie and Frances had the privilege to have 3 special dogs in their lives whom they both adored: Ginger, Brandi, and Ranger.
Archie was a loving man. A family man. A man who will be missed but will live on in our hearts. A man we are all thankful we knew and that he loved.
Archie is preceded in death by his father, Archie Lee Miller Sr; mother, Lillian Miller; and son, Craig Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Frances King Miller; sister, Aileen Land; daughters, Pam Roberts and Jackie MacFarland; sons, Archie Miller III, Kelly Miller, and Keith Miller; grandsons, Jeremy Miller, Justin Miller, Jake Miller, Chris McFarland, and Kolton Miller; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Miller; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A graveside service with full military honors will take place on Monday, April 30, 2018, at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1 p.m. with Pastor Mike Mashburn officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Carl V. Chandler
April 24, 2018
Mr. Carl V. Chandler, age 75, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Chandler was born in Century, FL, and had been a resident of the Flomaton community for the past several years coming from Loxley, AL. He had worked as a welder for Charco in Flomaton. He enjoyed Appaloosa horses, fishing, cattle, family reunions, and listening to bluegrass music. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his sons, Robert A. (Margaret) Chandler of Milton, FL, and Christopher V. Chandler of Pace, FL; brother, Randy (Cyndee) Chandler of San Jose, CA; sister, Judy (Gene) Alligood of Harold, FL; two grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Carl Gallups officiating.
Interment will follow in Crary Memorial Cemetery in Bluff Springs, FL.
Flowers will be accepted, but in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to the charity of your choice.
The family request that all attending the service dress in casual attire.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Jimmie Rudolph Burkett, Jr.
April 24, 2018
Jimmie Rudolph “Rudy” Burkett Jr. age 49, passed away at his home in Flomaton, AL on Friday, April 20, 2018. He was born in Savannah, GA on January 31, 1969. Rudy was an outgoing man, with a passion for motorcycles, Alabama football, Bible collecting, and family.
He was preceded in death by his infant son; maternal grandfather, Houston Calloway; and paternal grandparents, Thomas and Edna Burkett.
He is survived by his wife, Shannon Burkett; three step-daughters, Dixie Carnley of Mt. Home, ID, Michelle Carnley of Ft. Hood, TX and Savanna Baisden of Flomaton, AL; father, Jim (Linda) Burkett of Flomaton, AL; mother, Sandra Calloway of Pollard, AL; two sisters, Amber Moncada (Jay Croley) and Kim (Matt) Covan, all of Flomaton, AL; brother, Jamie (Nancy) Burkett of Brewton, AL; his maternal grandmother, Margaret Calloway (Wilber) Weeks of Jay, FL; nephews, Alex and Adrian Moncada, Ashton Covan, Ryan, Riley and Radley Burkett; and nieces, Rebecca and Weslyn Dunn, Raegan, Railey, Raynee and Rayden Burkett. Other survivors include a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, a close friend, Brandon Powell, and special cousin, Pam Burkett.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Jubilee Full Gospel Church in East Brewton, AL, with Brother Rio Pugh and Brother Larry Pearson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Gideon’s International or St. Jude’s Children’s hospital.
Francis Jeannette Lowery Nichols
April 24, 2018
Francis Jeannette Lowery Nichols, 72, of Century, FL, passed away Monday, April 23, 2018, in Century. She was born in Bluff Springs, FL, on September 25, 1945, to the late James Curtis and Effie Della Cobb Tedder. She was a homemaker and was of the Holiness faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, husbands Buster Lowery and Chester Nichols.
She is survived by her son Charles Keith (Sondra) Lowery of Milton, FL’ three daughters Linda (Tim) Presley of Byrneville, FL; Melissa (Rocky) Lee of Flomaton, AL; and Susan Nichols of Byrneville, FL; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 10 a.m. from the Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
Dr. James “Jimmy” Richard Dixon, II
April 23, 2018
Dr. James “Jimmy” Richard Dixon, II age 55 of Travis Road Brewton, AL, passed away Thursday April 19, 2018, at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Brewton, AL.
Dr. Dixon was a member of the Jay First Baptist Church, a1981 graduate of Jay High School, a 1993 graduate of Kirkville’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, and was a family doctor with a practice in Atmore, AL, with 24 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Mitzi Bray Dixon of Brewton; two sons James-Richard Dixon, III of Charleston, SC, and James Henry Dixon of Brewton; daughter Allison Page Dixon of New York, NY; parents Lynn and Ann Burgess Pitts of Brewton; father James R. Dixon of DeFuniak Springs, FL: brother Daniel Pitts of Florida; sister- Naomi Pitts of Gulf Shores, AL; mother-in-law Carol Cecilia Bell Bray; brother- and sister-in-law Derek and Misty Bray; and nieces Jordan and MaKenzie Bray.
He was preceded in death by brother Samuel Pitts; grandparents Dauphin and Annie Laurie Burgess; uncle Ray Burgess and father-in-law Charlie Steve Bray.
Visitation will be held Tuesday April 24, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at the Jay First Baptist Church in Jay, FL.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 25, at 2 pm.. at Jay First Baptist Church with Dr. George Fredrickson and Pastor Bill Thompson officiating. Interment will be held at a later date and time.
Lilla Parmer Robinson
April 23, 2018
Mrs. Lilla Parmer Robinson, age 92, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Robinson was a native of Huxford, AL, former resident of Savannah, GA (where she spent most of her life) and has resided in Atmore, AL for the past 20 years. She was a wonderful mom, sister, loving, full of kindness and always had a smile for people. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Robinson, parents and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her daughter, Deborah Robinson of Dunwoody, GA and sister, Annette Corley of Saraland, AL.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association.
Mary E. Mattson
April 23, 2018
Mary E. Mattson, 86 of Atmore, AL, passed away Wednesday April 18, 2018, in Atmore.
She was a homemaker, born in Monroe County, AL, on July 18, 1931, to the late Robert and Cora Faircloth Smith. She was a member of the Church of the Living God.
She is preceded in death by her husband James Mattson and eight siblings
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She is survived by her three sons Michael (Carolyn) Cook of Walnut Hill, FL; Robert (Jean) Cook of Chicago, IL and Paul (Nealia) Cook of Austin, AR; two daughters Barbara Karcz of Chicago, IL, and Beverly Cook of Port St. Lucie, FL; sister Rosie Jean Williams of Elberta, AL; brother-in-law Jim Lynche of Foley, AL; special caregiver Shelby Carraway of Elberta, AL; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Debbie and the Southern Care Hospice team and the staff at Atmore Nursing Center.
Funeral service will be held Friday, April 27, 2018, at 1 p.m. from the Church of the Living God in Atmore with Bro. Earl Harrison officiating.
Interment will follow at Whitmire Cemetery in Pensacola, FL
Family will receive friends, Friday, April 27, 2018 at noon until service time at 1 p.m. the Church of the Living God.
Russell Edward Welch
April 21, 2018
Russell Edward Welch, 92, of McDavid, FL, went to be with the Lord April 20, 2018. Ed was born October 04, 1925 in Riviera Beach, Florida. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt. His family moved to McDavid while he was in High School, he graduated from Tate High School and later went to work for St. Regis Paper Co. where he worked for 40 years, retiring in 1985. Ed and his wife Teresa loved to travel; they traveled extensively in the states and abroad, vacationing in many countries, even to his ancestor’s homeland of Ireland. He loved to work in the garden and grew most of the vegetables they ate; he also loved to fish anytime he had a chance.
Mr. Welch is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Teresa Beatrice Welch, his father and mother, Claude & Farabelle Welch, two sisters, Olivia Magness and Eunice Browning and two brothers, Fred and Tommy Welch.
Russell Welch is survived by one daughter, Nancy Brook and husband, Joe of McDavid, Florida; one son Gregory Welch and wife Gwen of Cantonment, Florida; one grandson Matthew Brook and wife Connie; one granddaughter Jessica Welch of Monroe, LA.; 4 great grandchildren, Taylor, Kylie, Gracen Brook, and River Welch; one sister Ruth McNeil of Crestview; one sister-in-law Carolyn (Wayne) Milligan of Cantonment and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial will follow at the Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday April 23, 2018 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Bill Welch, Gary Welch, Elton Gilmore, Eric Gilmore, William Chancery and Jimmy Malone.
The family is grateful for the love, prayers, and support of family and friends, also church family, and the care he received from the many staff members of Emerald Coast Hospice.