Robert Earl Lowell, Jr.
December 5, 2023
Robert Earl Lowell, Jr., 77, of Bainbridge, formerly of Century, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Robert Earl Lowell, Jr. was born August 17, 1946, in Pensacola, FL, the son of Robert Earl, Sr. and Georgia Wearren Lowell. He earned a high school diploma and bachelor’s degree. Robert was a retired photographer and a member of Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians. He was Christian by faith.
Curious by nature, learning was the greatest adventure for Robert. He spent hours reading and researching living up to the description of “lifelong learner”. Photography allowed him to capture moments seen with his eye that he would caption in his heart. Robert found joy in photographing and videoing family and friends. With his own dark room, he was able to relive many moments while testing the limits of his skills.
Survivors include his daughter, Gina Jones (J.W.) of Attapulgus; his grandsons, Maddox & John Willis; his aunt, Doris Vivian Brown of Pensacola; his special cousins, Charles, Teresa, Summer, Charlie Waters, and Chelsea Waters Townley; and a host of extended family.
Bryant Funeral Home, located at 105 N. Florida Street, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Susan Vann
December 5, 2023
Susan Vann, age 77, passed away on December 4, 2023. Susan was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina in 1946 and moved to Pensacola during her high school years. Susan was a beautiful person, inside and out, and touched the lives of so many people.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Glen Odell Bundy; her mother, Elizabeth Pylypow; her sister, Jean Hart; and her amazing life partner, Alan Langford. Susan is survived by her son, John Vann (Janelle), her daughter, Lisa Fulton, six grandchildren: Lauren Kanagy (Dustin), Brittany Luna, Matthew Vann (Jenny Pederson), Holly Conner (Brandon), Jackie Pickering (Brad), Allie Machonis (Sam), five (and two on the way!) great-grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Bunny.
Susan was actively involved in her AA group and was proud to tell people that she had been sober for 23 years. She founded the Awakenings group she currently attends, a group that has touched the lives of so many people over the years. Susan attended Eastside Assembly of God and loved her church family. Susan had a deep appreciation for nature and dedicated herself to being a responsible steward of the earth. Despite the challenges posed by her health, she found solace in working in her yard. Observing the birds gathered around the feeders by her kitchen window brought Susan immense joy, highlighting her profound connection with the natural world.
She is a beautiful soul who will be missed by so many people.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 6th ,2023 at 11:00 AM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 East 9 Mile Road, Pensacola. She will be laid to rest at a private burial service on December 8th at 1:00 PM at Larkspur Conservation in the mountains of Tennessee. Larkspur is a Conservation Burial ground, a green space that is dedicated to natural burial.
If you would like to send flowers, please contact Gallatin Flower and Gift at 615-452-1679. Susan has chosen a natural burial and as such, they only accept cut flowers to be left at the graveside.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements., age 77, passed away on December 4, 2023. Susan was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina in 1946 and moved to Pensacola during her high school years. Susan was a beautiful person, inside and out, and touched the lives of so many people.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Glen Odell Bundy; her mother, Elizabeth Pylypow; her sister, Jean Hart; and her amazing life partner, Alan Langford. Susan is survived by her son, John Vann (Janelle), her daughter, Lisa Fulton, six grandchildren: Lauren Kanagy (Dustin), Brittany Luna, Matthew Vann (Jenny Pederson), Holly Conner (Brandon), Jackie Pickering (Brad), Allie Machonis (Sam), five (and two on the way!) great-grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Bunny.
Susan was actively involved in her AA group and was proud to tell people that she had been sober for 23 years. She founded the Awakenings group she currently attends, a group that has touched the lives of so many people over the years. Susan attended Eastside Assembly of God and loved her church family. Susan had a deep appreciation for nature and dedicated herself to being a responsible steward of the earth. Despite the challenges posed by her health, she found solace in working in her yard. Observing the birds gathered around the feeders by her kitchen window brought Susan immense joy, highlighting her profound connection with the natural world.
She is a beautiful soul who will be missed by so many people.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 6th ,2023 at 11:00 AM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 1100 East 9 Mile Road, Pensacola. She will be laid to rest at a private burial service on December 8th at 1:00 PM at Larkspur Conservation in the mountains of Tennessee. Larkspur is a Conservation Burial ground, a green space that is dedicated to natural burial.
If you would like to send flowers, please contact Gallatin Flower and Gift at 615-452-1679. Susan has chosen a natural burial and as such, they only accept cut flowers to be left at the graveside.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Kenneth Dustin White
December 4, 2023
Mr. , age 35, passed away, Friday, December 1, 2023 in Brewton, AL; surrounded by his family. He was born August 9, 1988, and a native of Brewton, AL; and has resided in Atmore, AL; the past 12 years. He was employed with Smith Tractor Company as a diesel mechanic for several years.
Mr. White enjoyed anytime he could be outdoors always looking for the next adventure whether it be, hunting, fishing or mud riding. Going out to the woods and shooting with his dad was a favorite pastime, he had a passion for camping, riding his motorcycle, floating down the creek and spending time with his family and most especially his children. He was a graduate from Nascar Technical Institute as a diesel mechanic, he was also an avid Auburn fan…” War Eagle”.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, James White, Earl Huckabaa, Mamie Coleman, and uncle Tommy White.
He is survived by father, Ken (Cheryl) White, of Jay, FL; mother, Redda White, of Brewton, AL; wife of 12 years, Shelly White, of Atmore, AL; one son, Mason Thomas White, of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Aylea Michele White, of Atmore, AL; Ayvah Maree White, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Shon (BJ) Biddle, of Brewton, AL; Bo (Terri) Biddle, of Evergreen, AL; two step-brothers, Jacob Lowry, Cody Lowry, grandmother, Berth White, of Jay, FL; uncle, Keith (Michelle) White, of Timnath, CO; step-father, Philip Capps, of Brewton, AL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Lottie New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Bo Biddle, Shon Biddle, Grant Swalve, Earl Huckabaa, Sam Bass, and Chris Etheridge.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Ball and Shawn Qualls.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Douglas Caraway
December 4, 2023
Mr. , age 75, of Griffin, GA; formerly of Bratt, FL; went to meet his Lord and Savior Wednesday November 28, 2023, after a short stay in Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA; After graduating from Auburn with a mechanical engineering degree, he worked for John Blue Tractor Company in Huntsville, AL; then went to McDonough Power and Equipment Company designing Snapper lawnmowers in McDonough, GA. After retiring, he started his own custom fence work, building many miles of beautiful fences around Griffin, GA.
Doug enjoyed coming home to visit family. Doug loved horses, roping, and even did some rodeoing in his younger days. He liked to farm, and raise cattle. He enjoyed sitting back reading and watching RFD TV and Westerns. Doug had many friends in Florida and Georgia that will truly miss him.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, J B and Gertrude Caraway, one sister, Eloise Otnes, and two brothers, Homer Caraway, and Carl Caraway.
He is survived by his one brother, Clark (Edna) Caraway, of Bratt, FL; one sister, Hilda (Jimmie) Malone, of McDavid, FL; nieces, Sandra Maddox, Lisa (Roger) Cross, Amy (Wayne) Holland, nephew, Willie (Audrey) Caraway, great-nephews, Stephen (Sharon) Caraway, Ben Linton, Braden (Emily) Cross, great-nieces, Kalee Lowery, Adelyn Cross, Ariel (Brett) Johnson, great-great niece, Mila Ray Lowery.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Roger Cross, Wayne Holland, Harvey Bradberry, Branden Cross, Wayne Godwin, and Brett Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Coy Register, Claude Kent, Jerry Kent, and Willie Peebles.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Hane Spivey Whitfield
December 1, 2023
Sandra (Sandy) Lee Hane Spivey Whitfield, born December 30, 1962 went home to be with our Lord on November 27, 2023. Sandy was born in Columbus, Ohio to Nelson and Betty Hane Sr. Sandy moved to Florida as a young child where she married and had her daughter, Kelly Marie. Sandy was a stay-at-home mother and home maker for many years. Later in life connection brought her to marry Douglas Whitfield Jr. and she became a second mother to Bryan, Whitney and Brett Whitfield. Sandy spent several years in the painting business with the best teacher, her husband Douglas. She moved on to prepping and finishing out cabinets with her work husband, Doug Mott. She spent her final years caring for her husband before his death, all while putting up the biggest fight against cancer. She gave it her all and fought till the end.
Sandy loved her life, her family, God, cooking and her dogs. She loved being a memaw to ALL the kids. It didn’t matter if they were blood or not, she was THE MEMAW. Her door was always open and there would always be a home cooked meal waiting. If you didn’t get a chance to learn how to make dumplins, homemade pizzas or any one of her many great meals, then you missed out!! She loved her nights out with the girls playing Bunco. She loved her days spent on the river bank with her family and friends, Alabama football, and gardening and tending to her flowers. Most of all she loved being a Memaw!
Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Whitfield Jr; mother, Betty Harper; father, Nelson Hane Sr; brothers, Charles Hane and Kenny Hane; sister, Carol Reeves; sister-in-law, Cheety Hane; brother-in-law, David Reeves; and her daddy, Delbert Harper Jr.
Sandy leaves behind a family that loves and misses her dearly: daughter, Kelly (Mike) Rogers; her bonus children, Bryan (Whitney) Whitfield, Brett (Hayley) Whitfield and Whitney Whitfield; grandchildren, Hunter Rogers, Hannah (Michael) Poljak, Chandler Rogers, Juniper Whitfield, Kyley and Camden Whitfield, Jayden Lites; and bonus grandchildren, Laura (Robert) Creighton, Davis, Noah and Maggie Creighton; sister, Diana (Hobart) Howard; brother, Nelson (Nettie) Hane; sister-in-law, Donna Hane; brother-in-law, Randy Spivey; sisters in love, Teresa Milstead and Sandi Spivey; and an abundance of nieces, nephews and a lifetime of friends
Pallbearers: Hunter Rogers, Chandler Rogers, Bryan Whitfield, Kenneth Hane, Delbert Cox and Corey Hanes.
Honorary Pallbearers: Randy Spivey, Jason Spivey, Hobart Howard, Doug Mott, Charles Settle and Frank Mims.
In true Sandy fashion, please come as you are to celebrate her life.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating. Family will receive friends for visitation at 10:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Gonzalez United Methodist Church in Cantonment, Florida.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Sue Ann Van Dever
November 28, 2023
Sue Ann Van Dever passed passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 at her home in Pensacola FL after a long illness. She was 76.
She was born on April 6, 1947 to Vera Geneva Bearfield Jones and Kenneth Jones, the youngest of 3, and only daughter. Sue Ann was definitely a Daddy’s girl. She grew up in Victoria, TX and graduated from Victoria High School in 1965. Her Father passed away unexpectedly during her senior year. Sue Ann attended college at Victoria College and moved with her Mother to San Angelo, TX to be near her Grandparents where she was a student at Angelo State College. She married A. E. Van Dever, Jr. (Van) in December 1965 in San Angelo. They raised three children together and lived in Huntsville and College Station, TX as well as Pensacola and West Palm Beach, FL before retiring in Montgomery, TX. Sue Ann relocated to Florida this summer to be near her family.
Sue Ann was disciplined, fiercely independent and self-taught. She held many titles throughout her life including Housewife, Mother, Apartment Complex Manager, Real Estate Professional and Grammy. Sue Ann was known for her impeccable style, lifelong striking beauty, Martha Stewart like amazing gourmet meals, Southern Living worthy beautiful home, furnishings and gardens. Receiving a handwritten note from Sue Ann was a gift one kept forever because her handwriting had such finesse it was a piece of Art. She enjoyed spending time with her Bridge group, decorating, reading, and offering advice (whether or not you asked).
Sue Ann was preceded in death by her Parents, her brothers Jerry Don Jones, Tommy Clint Jones and nephew K.C. Jones.
Survivors include her three children Heather Leonard (Steve) of McDavid, FL, A.E. Van Dever, III (Vandy) of Pensacola, FL, and Vanessa Porter of Houston, TX. Grandchildren Seth Leonard (Roberta) and their children Elias and Josiah, Caleb Leonard (Josie) and their children Vera Kate and Hallie, Chloe Harp (Cameron), Olivia Porter Meacham (Taylor), Jacob Dyar, Charlotte Kit Curtis; and father of her children A.E. Van Dever, Jr. (Van). Nieces Tammy Jones Leonhardt and Wendy Jones Eller, Sisters-in-law Clarice Jones-Flatt and Pauline Jones-Norman and their families.
Amanda L. Lowery
November 28, 2023
Mrs. A age 63 of Jay, FL, passed away at a Newnan, GA medical facility.
Mrs. Lowery was born in Bastrop, LA and had been living the Jay area for the past 35 years. She had worked as an Office Manager at Food Giant for a number of years. She enjoyed the beach, the sun, and the water. She loved being a Nana and LSU football. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Lacy, and was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by her husband, Rickey Wayne Lowery of Jay; her father, Bobby L. (Gayle) Porter, Sr. of Bastrop, LA; her children, April Carr of Jay, Kristen (Kyle) Becker of Jay, and Dustin Lowery of Bratt, FL; a brother, Bobby L. Porter, Jr. of Jay; a stepbrother, Shane Copes of Ark.; and a stepsister, Karen Walker of Bastrop, LA; her grandchildren, Chayce Becker, Bentley Lowery, Kaylen Becker, and Rosa Marie Carr.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 12 Noon from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan McCullough officiating. Interment will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery in Jay, FL. Reception to follow at Brownsdale Baptist Church 12088 Chumuckla Hwy. Jay, FL.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Friday from 10 A.M. until 12 Noon service time.
Pallbearers: Trent Ledbetter, William Haddock, Blake Bjorklund, Wiley Autonberry, Shane Copes, David Carden, and Ricky Hester.
Cora ‘Voncile’ Peters
November 27, 2023
Mrs. Cora “Voncile” Peters, age 91, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, in Atmore, AL. She was born November 22, 1932 in Mobile, AL; and a native of Semirah Springs, and Uriah area before moving to Atmore area the past 10 years. She was 1st Tribal Elder Princess in 2014-2015. She attended Unity Baptist Church and was a member of Semirah Springs Freewill Baptist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Huxford, AL; and the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Mrs. Peters loved spending time with family and friends. Her passion was doing yard work especially tending to her flowers and loved going fishing. She loved traveling, anywhere from Idaho, South Carolina, Japan and across the United States. Once retiring she spent a lot of time traveling with the tribal seniors, she was always ready to go when they were.
She is preceded in death by her parents, W G (Cora Lee Woods) Murphy, two husbands, Jake Peters, Len Hyles and one brother, James “Buddy” Murphy.
She is survived by her one son, Chief (Linda) Peters, of Atmore, AL; four daughters, Sissy (Melvin) Wiggins, of Goodway, AL; June (Derris) Gregg, of Atmore, AL; Wanda (Johnny) Martin, of Stapleton, AL; Cathy (Greg) Pons, of Myrtle Beach, SC; one sister, Rita Ikner, of Frisco City, AL; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Semirah Springs Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Semirah Springs Cemetery.
Visitation will be held, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 10:00 AM until service time at 11: AM at Semirah Springs Freewill Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Scotty McGhee, Kyle Wiggins, Mike Hughes, C.J. Smith, Jarod Martin, and Justin Martin.
Family would like to say Thank You, to Southern Care Hospice, special friends, Frank Williams, Donna Hicks, Raven Tucker, Charles and Rosie Tucker, for all their help and support they showed to our mother.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, Alabama is in charge of all arrangements.
Rita Gail Gilliam
November 26, 2023
Rita Gail Gilliam, 64, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. Gail was born in Lewisburg, Tennessee in 1959. She lived in several places while growing up as an Army brat. She was a loving daughter, sister, and friend. Gail spent over 4 decades as a nurse. She worked for almost 30 years at Baptist Hospital on the Oncology floor. She then transferred to the Woodlands Medical Specialists.
Gail loved nursing. She always wanted to help people and comfort them. Over the years, she also gave that love and comfort to those she worked with and befriended. If you ever needed help or advice, she was always there to support you. She had a calm presence that always made you feel loved.
Gail was devoted to her church, Harvest Christian Center. She took attendance at services and knew almost everyone by name (except the visitors). She was always happy to be among the fellowship for services and events. She supported missions, ministries, and other causes that she felt strongly needed support.
Gail is preceded in death by her mother, Charlene Gilliam.
Gail will be greatly missed by her siblings, Jennifer and Jason. She has been like a second mother to them over the years. She will also be missed by anyone whose life she touched in work, in church, and in life.
Visitation services will be held from 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North (1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL 32533).
Funeral services will take place, Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor William Strickland officiating.
Gail will be laid to rest at Cottage Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Frank Earl Godwin
November 25, 2023
Mr. Frank Earl Godwin, age 81 of Glover Road in Century, Florida, passed away Wednesday morning November 22, 2023, at his Century address. Mr. Godwin was a native of Brewton and lifelong resident of the Century area. He was a retired from Kimberly Clark in the Woods department, was a welder, cabinet maker, and attended the House of Prayer Holiness Church in the Appleton Community. Mr. Godwin was past president of the Blue Branch Hunting Club and was a 1959 graduate of Century High School. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Buford F. Godwin and Mary Frances Welch Godwin; sister, Clarice Watson; brother, Phillip Wayne Godwin.
Mr. Godwin is survived by his daughter, Angela (Tommy Lee) Johnson of Flomaton; 3 brothers, Jerry (Linda) Godwin of Century, Danny (Enola) Godwin of Scottsboro, AL, Randall (Tammy) Godwin of Scottsboro, AL; sister, Barbara (Aubrey) Carroll of Westville, FL; 3 grandchildren, Austin (Kailynne) Johnson of the Pineview Community, Shyanne Johnson of Century, Caitlyn Johnson of Century; 2 great-grandchildren, Anna Grace Johnson, Jase Johnson.
Funeral services for Mr. Frank Earl Godwin will be held Sunday November 26, 2023, at 2 P.M. from the Chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Brother Chris Carroll, Brother Nathaniel Roach and Brother Tommy Lee Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Pineview Cemetery with FLOMATON FUNERAL HOME OF FLOMATON DIRECTING.
Visitation will be held Sunday November 26, 2023, from 1 P.M. until 2 P.M. service time at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Boogie Boutwell, Austin Johnson, Randall Godwin, Danny Godwin, Jerry Godw