Jimmy L. Calhoun
March 29, 2018
Mr. Jimmy L Calhoun (Jim) died after succumbing to ALS in his home on March 28, 2018, in Cantonment, Florida at the age of 75.
Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nan Calhoun, who nurtured and protected him during his illness. He is also survived by his children, Gregory Calhoun (Derenda) of Panama City Beach, FL, Suzy McCann (Keith) of Cantonment FL; grandchildren, Nicole Calhoun, Peyton Calhoun and Patrick McHaney; siblings, Betty Sue Rogers of Elba, AL, and Larry Calhoun of Pensacola, FL.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys Calhoun; brother, Jerry Calhoun and sister, Judy Ann Thomas.
Jim was born on August 15, 1942, in Coffee County, Alabama where he met and married the love of his life, Nan, in 1962. After moving to Pensacola, Jim devoted 33 years to Layne Central Company where he served as field superintendent overseeing construction and development of municipal water well systems throughout the southeast. Jim would subsequently take his same work ethic to Griener Drilling for another 19 years where he served as a water well contractor and mentor.
Jim and Nan were members of Gonzalez Baptist Church before moving their membership to Olive Baptist Church where Jim adored his Sunday school class (The Raymond Oliver Sunday School Class). This group became his dear friends and he so looked forward to their company. Jim also had several other close friends he thought of as family. Family was his heart. He dearly loved his wife, children, and was particularly smitten by all three of his grandchildren. Quite simply, Jim was a steady foundation and safe refuge for his entire family. He will be sorely missed.
Jim’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
The family will receive visitors on Friday, March 30, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the funeral home.
Jim will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Elba, Alabama, Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 3 p.m. Pastor Jerry Passmore will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jim’s life.
The family would like to thank caregivers, hospital staff, etc. for their efforts, care, and dedication.
Pallbearers will be John Brinkman, Jeremy Brown, Chris Hatch, Andy Armstrong, Larry Kinley, and Jeff Smart.
Honorary pallbearers will be The Raymond Oliver Sunday School Class.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Richard Stephan Ward
March 26, 2018
Richard Stephen Ward, age 51, of Cantonment, was called home to his Messiah Jesus Christ, Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born February 17, 1967, at Eglin Air Force Base, FL to the late Julian “Steve” Ward and Joyce Ward. Richard was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He studied and taught Hebrew and led a messianic dance team for many years. Richard sang like an angel and taught with compassion. He had a tender heart and a warmth that everyone who knew him was blessed by. Richard’s family was his heart and Israel was his dream. His favorite saying was, “next year in Jerusalem!” We will see you again in the new Jerusalem, Richard.
He was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents, Jimmie and Elsie Kellum, Bertha Knowles and Ibra Ward.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Ruth Ward; son, Nick Ward; mother, Joyce Ward; brothers, Elvis (Dawn) Ward and their children, Ariel and Christian; Mike Ward and his children, Mikayla, Desiree and Jasmyne; father and mother-in-law, Murray and Joan Metzger; brother-in-law, Dave (Lynne) Metzger and their children, Mike Metzger and Cory Lynne Mattern; and the Kellum and Greene Families.
The family gathered for a private viewing and contemplation of his life before he was interred at Cottage Hill Community Cemetery in Cantonment, FL. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 2 p.m., at Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Avenue, Pensacola, FL. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Richard’s memory to the burial fund at Charity Chapel.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Willie Adams Zika Brothers
March 23, 2018
Mrs. Willie Adams Zika Brothers, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Brothers was a native of Bay Minette, AL, former resident of Christian Home, FL (60 years) and resided in Bay Minette, AL for the past few years. She was a caregiver for sick and elderly people. She was a member of the Christian Home Freewill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Zika and Grady Brothers.
She is survived by her sister, Vera Mae Rice of Flomaton, AL; sister-in-law, Doris Adams of McDavid, FL; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Grant Dykes officiating.
Burial was at the Christian Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Robbie Thompson, Zack Thompson, Johnie Poesl, Nick Thompson, Vince Thompson and Regan Thompson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Hollie Wayne Thrower
March 20, 2018
Mr. Hollie Wayne Thrower, 88, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Thrower was a native of Trenton, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 70 years. He was a Veteran of WWII, Korean War and was of the Methodist faith.
He is survived by his son, A.L. “Snake” Thrower of Atmore, AL; daughter, Sharon Thrower of Dayton, TX; brother, Robert Glenn Thrower of Walnut Hill, FL; and five grandchildren.
Burial was held at the Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Thanks to Atmore Nursing Care Center that cared for Mr. Thrower and Hospice for help and their prayers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Clara V. Smith
March 17, 2018
Clara V. Smith, 83, of Pensacola, FL passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
She was born on October 23, 1934, in Alabama to the late George and Clara Denham Vaughn. She was very active in her church working in leadership positions, Sunday School, Women’s Ministry, choir and food pantry. Clara was an avid poem writer and was involved in the local Cancer Society. She was a strong, loving and caring person who adored her family.
She is preceded in death by husband, Charles W. Smith; parents; and daughter, Karen McNeil.
Clara is survived by her daughter, Brenda Smith; son, Charles W. “Bill” (Shelia) Smith, II; grandchildren, Lona Thiel, Shauncey (Chloe) Fury, Michael McNeil, Joshua McNeil, Tyler (Krista) Smith and Raegan Smith; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Wesley Jackson and Rev. Billy Adams officiating.
Burial will follow services in Pugh’s Chapel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 18, 2018, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. and at 8 a.m. on Monday prior to services at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Shauncey Fury, Joshua McNeil, Michael McNeil, Tyler Smith, Jason Vaughn and Ronnie Ward.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Christeen Morgan
March 17, 2018
On March 13, 2018 Christeen Morgan moved to her Heavenly Home. She was born in Uriah, AL on November 12, 1928, to the late Leonard and Ethel Ardis Glover.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Otha Douglas Morgan; sister, Olean Emmons and Ruth Cabiness; and brothers, Eugene, Troy and Junior Glover.
Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Cynthia (Randy) Peters and Fay (Glenn) Faircloth; grandchildren, Jason (Jamie) Peters and Brandon Peters; great-grandchildren, Emily, Michael, Zach and Scott; one brother, Clark (Marie) Glover; step-grandson, Andy (Stephani) Faircloth; step-great-grandchildren, Sydney and Matthew and numerous nieces and nephews and a very special next door “son” Joey Brown.
Her home going celebration will be Friday March 16, 2018, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Flannagin and Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Interment will follow in Bratt Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Jimmy McElhaney, Jerry McElahney, Josh McElhaney, Chris McElhaney, Roy Ward, Kevin Odom.
Honorary pallbearers were Scott Lee, Alvin Brown, James Bolton, John McCall, Ronnie Boone, Willie Peebles, David Johnson, Mike McCall, and Wayne Faircloth.
Special thanks goes to Hilda Hiebert, Gloria Gilman, Deborah Baldwin, Linda Doyle, and Emerald Coast Hospice for the loving care and support during her illness.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Bratt Godwin Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Paula Kaye Bankster
March 16, 2018
Ms. Paula Kaye Bankster, 41, went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 12, 2018.
Ms. Bankster was a native of Bay Minette, AL and resided in Mobile, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Bankster and Carrie McMillian; and two half-brothers, Myron Bankster and Timothy Bankster.
She is survived by her two sons, Duston French of Mobile, AL and Derrick Harris of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Tamara Bankster of Mobile, AL; one half-brother, Ken Bankster of Stapleton, AL; two sisters, Carrie Monette (Darrell) Baker of Stapleton, AL and Karen Elizabeth (Steve) Biggs of Robertsdale, AL; one half-sister, Vanessa Porter of Mobile, AL; two grandchildren and step-father, Ed McMillian of Pine Grove, AL.
Graveside services were held Thursday, March 15, 2018, at the John White Cemetery (Whitehouse Fork, Alabama) with Sis. Bonnie Howard officiating.
Pallbearers were Blake Biggs, Brandon Johnson, Dylan Vinson, Jonathan Baker, Eddie Harris and Carlteze Harris.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
John Alwin Vanlandingham
March 14, 2018
Dr. John Alwin Vanlandingham, age 79, of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton, AL.
Dr. Vanlandingham was a native of Marianna, FL, and had been a member of the Flomaton community since 1974 coming from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was a graduate of the 1956 Class of Milton High School, a 1960 graduate of Asbury College, and a 1970 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine. Dr. Vanlandingham was a physician for 46 years. In his search for “eternal studies” he enjoyed reading books on theoretical physics and mathematics, playing the piano, mechanics, photographing wildflowers in their natural environment. Dr. Vanlandingham enjoyed traveling on the many motorcycles that he owned. He was of the Methodist and Baptist faiths and was a member of First Baptist Church of Flomaton. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. A.H. and Ernestine Chapman Vanlandingham.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Wanda Hart Vanlandingham of Flomaton, AL; sons, Joshua (Ivy) Vanlandingham of Molino, FL and Jared (Partner, Andres) Vanlandingham of Brooklyn, NY; brothers, Charles (Marcheta) Vanlandingham of Milton, FL and Frank (Genia) Vanlandingham of Geneva, AL.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Flomaton from 12:30 P.M. until a 3 P.M. service with Dr. Tim Tew officiating.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Vanlandingham, Jared Vanlandingham, Damon Vanlandingham, Grant Vanlandingham, Terry Stanford, Wayne Washburn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Abernathy Park Fund P.O. Box 632 Flomaton, AL 36441.
Infant Emersyn Kate Rolin
March 13, 2018
Infant Emersyn Kate Rolin was born on October 24, 2017 and passed away on March 8, 2018 in Atmore, Alabama.
She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and attended the Friendly Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents, Ray & Bobbie Pearson and Jack & Eunice Rolin, maternal great grandparents, Howard & Hattie Mae McGhee, aunt, Becky Norman and special cousin, Ashkia Williams.
Survivors include her parents, Ronald and Heather Rolin of Atmore, AL; one sister, Harper Leigh Rolin of Atmore, AL; maternal grandparents, Joe & Lena White of Atmore, AL, paternal grandparents, Ronnie & Margie Rolin of Atmore, AL, maternal great grandparents, Butch & Joann White of Tallahassee, FL; aunts, Shelly & Romie Chavira of Atmore, AL and Heather Rolin of Atmore, AL; uncles, Dempsey & Haley Rolin of Atmore, AL and James & Hannah White of Atmore, AL; five 1st cousins, Aron Chavira, Kenslee Chavira, Crimson Chavira, Braxton Harrison and Bryleigh Rolin. Numerous great aunts, uncles other relatives and many friends. Caregivers Sherry Lambert and Alysha Cunningham.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Ward and Bro. Joe White officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Friendly Holines Church.
Pallbearers will be Melton Weaver, Kenny Williams, Timothy Slate, Nathan Dortch, Don Wayne Rolin and Jeremy Odom.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Wade White, Thomas Banda, Collin Richards, D.J. Etheridge, Tony Wright and Melvin Middleton.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Marvin Larry Free
March 13, 2018
Mr. Marvin Larry Free, age 64, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Free was a native of Greenville, AL and has resided in Davisville, FL since 1958. He was the service manager at Hendrix Tractor Company and was a member of the Pine Barren Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Eunice Free and wife, Opal Free.
Survivors include his two sons, Gregory Marvin (Aubrey) Free of Buna, TX and Larry Wayne Free of Bratt, FL; mother of his children, Deborah Ronzone of Bratt, FL; two sisters, Glenda M. Nall of Monroeville, AL and Carolyn E. Allen of Mobile, AL; three grandchildren, Leah Nicole Free, Christopher Lee Free and Ryan Adam Free; and one great-grandchild, Grace Lynn Free.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at 4 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Ronald Dove and Bro. Ronald Hall officiating.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 2 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Nall, Ronnie Dove, Cody Nall, Cy Savol, Bobby Nall and Jim Allen.
Special thanks to the staff at Mobile Infirmary for the kindness that they gave the family.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.