Nell Tennant Thomas
November 6, 2023
Mrs. Nell Tennant Thomas, age 89, passed away, November 6, 2023 in Uriah, AL; born June 8, 1934, in Atmore, AL. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Atmore. She worked at Atmore Community Hospital with many years of service.
Mrs. Thomas enjoyed spending time with her friends. She favorite things to do was, gardening, fishing and hunting.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alton (Florence McKenzie) Tennant, husband, Dr. J. B. Thomas, two brothers, Harold Tennant, Curtis Tennant, and one daughter, Sara Patrick.
She is survived by her one daughter, Terri (Tim) Turner, of North Carolina, best friend and care taker, Mandy Matthews, of Atmore, AL; special friend, Sharon Dinovo, of Uriah, AL; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Dr. Kevin Garrett officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 9:30 AM until service time at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Kimberly Denise Smith
November 6, 2023
Mrs. Kimberly Denise Smith, age 51 passed away, Friday, November 3, 2023, in Atmore, AL. She was born, October 13, 1972 in Chicago, IL; and has resided most of her life in Atmore, AL. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Smith loved spending time with her family and friends. She really enjoyed working alongside of her husband. She liked going shopping and was an avid Alabama Football Fan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James (Wanda Cash) Brooks, and one brother, Randy Brooks.
She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Jerry Smith, of Atmore, AL; one sister, Ebony Brooks, of Tennessee, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Benny Dale Biggs
November 3, 2023
Benny Dale Biggs, age 84, of Atmore, AL passed away on November 2, 2023 in Bay Minette, AL. He was born on September 1, 1939 in Lottie, AL to John Henry Biggs and Mary Evelyn Smith Biggs. He attended Lottie United Methodist Church and served in the
United States Army. Benny farmed most of his life. He was an avid golfer and cherished his time hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, John Leon Biggs, Henry Derwood Biggs and Charles William Biggs.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ann Johnson Biggs; his daughters, Rebecca (Bruce) Moore of Brewton, AL, Tracy (Robert) Lambrecht of Birmingham, AL and Vicky Dale Biggs of Lottie, AL; his sister, Evelyn Ann Biggs (Mike) Williams of Brewton, AL and his
grandchildren: Nick (Maria) Moore, Emily Moore, Laura Leigh Moore, Bryce Lambrecht, John Brady and Catherine Brady. Graveside services will be held Monday, November 6, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at Lottie United
Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kailey Beth Smith and Bro. Robert Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Lottie United Methodist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 6, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL. Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
H. Wayne Lovett
November 3, 2023
H. Wayne Lovett, 77, of Gonzalez, Florida, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was born in Gainesville, Florida on March 29, 1946 to Hardy M. and Thelma A. Lovett. He was married to Christine M. Lovett for 46 years. Wayne served in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1973, including time in combat zones in country during the Vietnam War from 1969 – 1970 flying, maintaining, and test flying transport and gunship helicopters with the 174th Assault Helicopter Company. Wayne worked in civil service at Farmer’s Home Administration (now known as Natural Resources Conservation), Florida Extension Service, and United States Postal Service.
Wayne was a member of Pinewoods Presbyterian Church. He had a passion for gardening, metal detecting, and repairing lawn equipment.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jeanne McCall; brothers, Hardy Marion Lovett, Jr. and John Robert Lovett; and great nephew, Brandon Debock.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Marie Lovett; daughter, Theresa Alice Keefer (Charles Scott); son, David Aaron Lovett; daughter, Anna Marie Lovett; and sister-in-law, Delores Costine Lovett.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to MD Anderson Cancer Center or to Pinewoods Church Disaster Relief Fund.
Funeral services for H. Wayne Lovett will be held, Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Pinewoods Presbyterian Church (2198 County Rd 297A, Cantonment, FL 32533). The family will receive friends for visitation at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Joel Treick officiating. H. Wayne Lovett will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Wayne and his family will be dressed casual and comfortable. Everyone attending is welcome to dress in kind. Blue jeans, button down, military vests or dress, polo shirt, etc. Please come as you are.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
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Stephen Glenn “Steve” Mathi
November 3, 2023
Stephen Glenn “Steve” Mathis, 69, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Steve was born in Pensacola on July 31, 1954. Steve attended J. M. Tate High School. He had life-long friendships with many of his classmates and considered several of them family.
Steve loved sports of all kinds, particularly football and outdoor sports. As a youth, he played football with the Cantonment Cowboys, and later, as safety and punt returner for J. M. Tate High School and for the University of Southern Mississippi briefly. He was a pole vaulter for the Tate track and field team. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed hiking, skiing, swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, and camping in the mountains. He even lived in his cabin cruiser for a few years.
Steve was an adventurer. Among his favorite occupations was working for Air Florida and truck driving, because he was able to travel to many different locations. He lived in Atlanta, Georgia, Grayton Beach, Florida, and Maggie Valley, North Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Miami, Arizona, and Gainesville, Florida, where he developed his passion for Florida Gator football. He eventually returned to his beloved Pensacola to be close to family.
Steve loved his family and friends very much and he was fiercely loyal. He will be deeply missed. Although he never married or had children, he loved his nieces and nephews like they were his own. Steve volunteered to help with many youth sports teams that his nieces and nephews participated in throughout the years. He really enjoyed volunteering at his alma mater, J. M. Tate High School with the tennis and JV football team before he started having health issues.
He is preceded in death by his father, Calvin C. Mathis.
He is survived by his stepfather, Cecil R. Franklin; mother, Ida Nette Franklin; sister, Diane Kuykendall (Doug); his sister, Kaye Antone (Ronnie); step-sister, Sandy Erb (Bob); and his many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Visitation services for Stephen Glenn Mathis will be held Monday, November 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Bill Flannigan officiating. Steve will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, Alabama.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
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Catherine Carlene “Carla” Yeager
November 2, 2023
Catherine Carlene “Carla” Yeager, 85, of Cantonment, Florida passed away peacefully at home Thursday, November 2, 2023. Catherine was born February 11, 1938 in Highsprings, Florida to the late, Katie Corene Davis. She graduated from Bronson High School in 1957 and married Robert “Bobby” Yeager, Sr on November 22, 1961 in Jacksonville, Florida. She loved and honored her family and friends well. She exemplified beauty, kindness, faithfulness, strength and courage to all that knew her. Her strong faith carried her through life and into the arms of Jesus.
Catherine is preceded in death by her mother, Katie Corene Davis; her husband, Robert Lee “Bobby” Yeager, Sr; and her son, Robert Lee Yeager, Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Robin Hicks Wopat (Marvin); granddaughter, Hannah Grace Hicks; sister, Patricia “Patsy” Sheppard; brothers, Darrell, Dale, and Arnold Davis; along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Catherine Carlene Yeager will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family invites friends for reception following the service.
Donations may be made in her honor to FavorHouse of Northwest Florida & Gulf Coast Kid’s House
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Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
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Edmond Nathan Knowles
October 31, 2023
Mr. Edmond Nathan Knowles, age 80, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He passed peacefully at his home in Flomaton, AL, surrounded by family.
Mr. Knowles was born February 16, 1943 in Century, FL. He lived most of his life in Flomaton, having moved from Range, AL as a young boy. He was a faithful member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
He graduated from Flomaton High School, class of 1961. While there, he played baseball and basketball and was very talented in each sport, especially baseball. He served in the Alabama National Guard from 1964-1970. He married the love of his life, Luverne, on July 14, 1966. They settled in Davis Subdivision in Flomaton, where they raised their 4 children and shared 55 wonderful years together.
He loved hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. When he wasn’t watching the Atlanta Braves or the Alabama Crimson Tide, he enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his garden. He could often be found outside, working with his hands, whether it was carpentry or mechanic work. He was a man of many talents, including drawing, and he could often be heard whistling while he worked. In 2005, after nearly four decades of saving, he cashed in his collection of 1,380,459 pennies, totaling $13,804.59, breaking the world record of the largest private penny collection.
He began his career working at the Rebel Oil gas station in Century, FL in the early sixties, and soon became a manager at the Rebel station in Flomaton. He later purchased that station, which at the time was called TCR, and renamed it Ed’s Service Station. It is still remembered by many as the TCR and always associated with Mr. Ed. He operated it for 43 years. After retiring and closing the station in 2006, he returned to work as a sales representative with Phillip Morris and a few years later he went to work at Advance Auto Parts in Flomaton where he worked until August 2023.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Luverne Morris Knowles; his parents, Edward Nathan Knowles and Doris Florine Blackwell Knowles; three brothers, Paul Knowles, Wayne Knowles, and Donald Knowles; daughter-in-law Krystle Knowles; and great-grandson, Evan Wolfe.
He is survived by two sons, Larry Knowles and Marcus Knowles, both of Brewton, AL; two daughters, Debbie (Eddie) Simmons of Flomaton, AL, and Lisa Knowles of Flomaton, AL; two brothers, Edward Knowles and Raybon Knowles, and a sister, Jean Knowles; four grandchildren, Meredith Wolfe, Alayna Simmons, Nathan Knowles, and Jack Knowles; three great-grandchildren, Scarlett Boutwell, Elias Wolfe, and Oliver Harris, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Reverend Jonathan Hill and Reverend Larry Patterson officiating.
Burial will follow at Little Escambia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 6 PM until 9 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Marcus Knowles, Brandon Knowles, Arness Knowles, Tommy Knowles, Timothy Knowles, and Eddie Conway.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Knowles, Terry Knowles, William Blackwell, Buster Crapps, Darryl Fore, Mickey Powell, and Andre Deslonde.
The family of Edmond Knowles would like to express their gratitude for the care and comfort given to him by Dr. Sheldon Harigel, Donna Leavins, Marie Grice, Rachael Wagner, Kimberly Boatwright, Kelly York, Kawanda King, and Ricky Tedder of Southern Care Hospice. Thank you, as well, to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Baptist Hospital.
Charles Izelle Bailey
October 30, 2023
Charles Izelle Bailey resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born in Atmore, Alabama on August 2, 1959 to the late Marion B. Bailey and Eunice Hall Bailey. Charles was an automotive painter by trade and worked for Coastal Paint and Body.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping with friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, Leslie and Lottie Hall; paternal grandparents, Izelle and Ruth Bailey; and numerous other loved ones.
Charles is survived by son, John Alec Bailey (Tara); granddaughter, Arianna Mollie Jane Day of Pensacola, Florida; sister, Judy (Carl) Daley of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; brother, Randy (Melodie) Bailey of Travelers Rest, South Carolina; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Victory Assembly of God with Pastor Jeff McKee officiating. Burial will follow in Bay Springs Full Gospel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to services. Pallbearers will be Jason A. Lamb, P. Lamar Lamb, Jacob D. Bailey, Justin A. Cruce, Zackery X. Lamb, and O. Wendall Hall.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with
arrangements.
Jacquelyn Daniel Presley
October 30, 2023
Jacquelyn Daniel Presley (Jackie), beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully October 16, 2023, at the age of 90 in her home community of Nokomis, Alabama.
Jackie grew up in Nokomis, Ala., attended Perdido Elementary and Perdido Junior High and Escambia County High School. She graduated from Mobile Infirmary School of Nursing with her RN degree. She was employed with Greenlawn Hospital, now known as
Atmore Community Hospital, for 42 years. Her hobbies included gardening, fishing, cooking, baking, being active in her church, watching Alabama football and spoiling her grandchildren. She was well known in her community for her cooking, especially her
cheese straws.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents Perlie Edward and Leona Jeter Daniel; her husband James Ollie Presley, Jr.; son, Edward Allen Presley (Eddie), daughter-in-law Debra Presley; grandson Troy Allen Presley; great-granddaughter Gabriella Casey;
brother Joe Edward Daniel (Sue); and sisters Geraldine Williams (Frank) and Edro Hall (Ray).
Jackie (known as Jack to her family) is survived by her children Laura Presley Smith (Don) and Mark Daniel Presley; six grandchildren: Allison Presley Wynn (Guy), Anna Presley, Stephanie Roberts Maddox (Walt), Eric Roberts (Morgan), and Kelley Presley
Cotton; fifteen great-grandchildren: Troy Edward Presley; Cole, Cameron, Chasen, Ciera and Ceanna Wynn; Jacklyn Ash; Taylor and Eli Maddox; Christian and Peyton Roberts; Easton, Weston and Oaklynn Cotton; great-great-grandchild Kinsley Wynn;
sister Fredna Daniel Stewart; and special niece Martha Hall.
Visitation will be at 10 o’clock on Friday, October 20th followed by the funeral service at 11 o’clock, led by Bro. Dennis Daniels at Nokomis Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Nokomis Baptist Church cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Darral Ray Walker
October 27, 2023
Darral Ray Walkera age 65, passed away, Monday, October 23, 2023, at his home in Marrero, LA. A native of Atmore, AL; and a resident of Marrero the last 29 years.
Mr. Walker was an avid fisherman, who also enjoyed building and remodeling houses. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan and New Orleans Saints Fan.
Mr. Walker is preceded in death by his father, Floyd Willard Walker, mother, Jewell White Amerson, step-father, Jessie Amerson, and one son, Darral Ray Walker, Jr.
He is survived by his one daughter, Dianna Walker (Keith) Brooks, of Uriah, AL; two brothers, Keith (Kaylee) Amerson, of Katy, TX; Jody (Felicia) Amerson, of Katy, TX; two grandchildren, Natalie Brooks, Nathan Brooks and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Sister, Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 27, 2023 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family.