Dorothy Louise Cawthon
April 30, 2018
Mrs. Dorothy Louise Cawthon, age 67, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Cawthon was a native of Atmore, AL, former resident of Sweetwater, AL and has resided in Atmore, AL for the past 10 years. She was of the Baptist Faith. She is preceded in death by her son, Bryan Tedder, one brother, Edward Spicer and one sister, Diane Fanning.
Survivors include her two sons, Bubba (Cindy) Tedder of Atmore, AL and Henry Tedder of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Sherry (Ricky) Milstead of Brewton, AL and Daphne Rentz of Jay, FL; husband, Bobbie Cawthon of Jay, FL; foster mother, Mrs. Bell; three brothers, Tom (Tonya) Presley of Byrneville, FL, Tim (Linda) Presley of Byrneville, FL and Wayne Fowler of Gulf Breeze, FL; two sisters, Tammy Jo Smith of Byrneville, FL and Rhonda Spicer of Pensacola, FL; 12 grandchildren, Brandon Tedder, Wiley Lindsey, Zeondra Reaves, Richie Tedder, Jr., Sissy Rolin, Jacob Tedder, Adrienne Tedder, Michael Tedder, Cody Tedder, Courtney Wehmeyer, Kayla Rentz and Logan Bass; and 13 great-grandchildren, Madison Brown, Jayda Lindsey, Ashlynn Milstead, Autumn Reaves, Lagan Rolin, Emily Rolin, Izreal Tedder, Gabriel Wehmeyer, Zachery Wehmeyer, Cason Tedder, Olivia Tedder, Amelia Tedder and Oliver Bass.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements
James Riley Robbins
April 30, 2018
On April 27, 2018, James (Jim) Riley Robbins, 85, of Cantonment, Florida, was released from the bonds of his earthly home and lifted into the loving arms of his heavenly father.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James L. and Stella Robbins; and brother, Pellar Robbins.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce Whitson Robbins; son, Jeffrey K. Robbins; daughter, Jamie D. Robbins (London), daughter, Joanna Rene Robbins Hayes; son, James F. Holladay Robbins; son-in-law, Robert Richard Hayes III, grandchildren Sabrina Kathleen Robbins, Alexandra Robbins Hayes, Anastasia Robbins Hayes, Robert Riley Robbins Hayes, Stella Jolena London, sister Carolyn Jordan (Donald) and brother H. Raymond Robbins. He also was loved and will be remembered by numerous relatives, nieces, nephews, extended family, coworkers and lifelong friends.
The oldest of Luther and Stella Robbins’ four children, Jim (born at home in the “old Bullwinkle house”) arrived on this earth on July 8, 1932, in Bratt, Florida. A curious child with a thirst for knowledge and adventure, he was often noticed by neighbors at the mail box reading the local newspaper, absorbing news of the outside world, setting the precedence for the adventurous man whom he would grow up to be.
A military veteran, he joined the Navy at age 17 and served for three years during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Duncan as part of the Underwater Demolition Team as well as performing his other ship board duties and “seeing the world”. After service he returned stateside and began his foray into industrial construction.
Jim was a generous, nurturing, and devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. As an only child for several years, and in his willingness to help others, he quickly became the caretaker with an intense sense of duty to his siblings and family for his entire life: a trait instilled in him by his mother, Stella.
Having grown up as a country boy in the north end of Escambia County, he was versed at hunting, fishing and gardening; skills that not only provided sustenance for his family during his younger days but was a sense of pride and enjoyment with “Joyce and the young’uns”. In addition to his love of nature he was blessed with God given musical talent teaching himself how to play the guitar, banjo, harmonica, dulcimer, piano, and could easily coax a tune from any instrument he picked up, “even the spoons”.
He generously shared his musical gifts with his children, family, and friends as evidenced in the hours gathered together playing music, singing, and dancing.
He enjoyed reading, traveling, vacationing with his wife and children, as well as attending theatrical productions especially when his “stars” were performing. Raised in the Free Will Baptist faith, he later (after marriage) embraced the United Methodist faith and is currently a member of the Gonzalez United Methodist Church. “Thank you Jesus”.
Jim enjoyed a long and varied career in industrial construction. Traveling throughout the country, he enjoyed the responsibility and took great pride in the completion of many projects from California to Tennessee and Wyoming to Key West. Respected by legions of workers, from management to laborers, he never asked anyone to do anything he wasn’t willing to do himself. He shared his wealth of construction knowledge gleaned from hard work and on-the-job experience over the years, with many up-and-coming craftsmen.
Jim lived larger than life, was beloved by many and will be greatly missed.
Services will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Family will receive friends at 10 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m., at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home North.
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.