Gary Wayne Shook, Sr.
July 10, 2023
Gary Wayne Shook, Sr., 51, of Brookfield, CT, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Danbury Hospital after a long, courageous battle with a series of illnesses.
Gary was born on August 2, 1971, in New Milford, CT, a son of the late Donna (Osborne) Shook and Terry Shook.
Gary loved being outdoors and enjoyed camping with his family, riding his motorcycle, hunting, gardening, and also was an avid fisherman. Gary loved to fish, whether it was along the ocean shores, the beach at Silver Sands State Park in Milford, or up and down the brooks and creeks in Bridgewater (his hometown) and Roxbury Falls with his daughter Michaela. Gary had a kind, gentle heart and enjoyed the peaceful solitude of nature. He was the kind of man who would wake in the morning twilight with a cup of coffee in hand, just to go outside and watch the sun rise, listen to the animals wake up, and the woods come to life. He also enjoyed clamming, smoking meat, and cooking on the grill. Gary was a master at playing darts and was a member of the Western Connecticut Dart League and played on the team Fast Eddies #1 (of Fast Eddies Billiards Café in New Milford).
Left to cherish Gary’s memory are his four children: Gary Shook, Jr. of Walnut Hill, FL, James Shook of Century, FL, Justin Shook of New Milford, CT, and Michaela Shook of Manassas, VA; his brother Kevin Shook and his wife Lisa, and his sister Kathleen Léon and her husband Samuel, all of Albuquerque, NM; his dearest grandchildren: Clover Shook, Ryder Shook, and Maybree Johnson; his nieces and nephews: Kaelin Shook, Rosie Léon, Alicia Léon, Mateo Léon, Diego Léon, Carlos Léon; as well as so many dear friends.
Gary’s family will be hosting a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 29, 2023 which will begin with a Memorial Motorcycle Ride at 12:30 pm — Attendees are asked to meet at 5 Danbury Rd. in New Milford, CT, at 12:30 pm, with kickstands up at 1:30 pm. After the hour-long ride in Gary’s honor, proceed to Fast Eddies Billiards Café, 46 Old State Rd. in New Milford for a memorial gathering at 3 pm.
Samuel Keith ‘Sammy’ Gibbs
July 10, 2023
Mr. Samuel Keith “Sammy” Gibbs, age 61, passed away, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 in Birmingham, AL. He has resided in the Atmore area most of his life and was a member of Unity Baptist Church.
Mr. Gibbs loved farming. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to the beach. He was president of Alfa Insurance Board for 20 years and an avid Auburn Football Fan. He was always a very generous and giving person.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee (Mary Frances) Gibbs, one nephew, Scott Gibbs.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Annette Gibbs, of Atmore, AL; one step-daughter, Brittany (Cody) McElroy, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Tony (Wanda) Gibbs, of Walnut Hill, FL; Bob (Pam) Gibbs, of Monroeville, AL; one sister, Cheryl Gibbs, of Spanish Fort, AL; one step-grandson, Will McElroy, numerous nieces, nephews, a special friend, Tim Mullek, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Josh Long and Rev. Bill Watts officiating.
Burial will follow at Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Lowell, Greg Babiak, Brandon Amos, Jonathan Gibbs, Paige Gibbs, Michael Sonen.
John Calvin ‘Little Crow’ Dannelley
July 10, 2023
Mr. John Calvin “Little Crow” Dannelley, age 57, passed away, Monday, July 10, 2023, in Mobile, AL. He was a resident of Atmore most of his life. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and was employed with them for 6 years farming. He was a long haul truck driver for many years.
Mr. Dannelley enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his dog “Sassy”. He enjoyed riding and doing tractor work. He was an avid Alabama Football Fan and enjoyed sitting around in his recliner watching westerns.
He is preceded in death by his father, James Calvin Dannelley, mother, Mable McGhee St. Germain, and one brother, Bobby Dannelley.
He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Sandra Dannelley, of Lottie, AL; two step-sons, Joseph Lee (Sadie) Boyette, of Dover, DE; Kenneth Lee Boyette, of TN; one sister, Cindy Bryars, of Poarch, AL; two grandchildren, Ryan Boyette, Kaitlyn Boyette, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Leon McGhee officiating.
Burial will follow at McCullough Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Lassiter, Michael Lassiter, Newton Lassiter, Thomas “Big Boy” Dalrymple, Jonathan Partin, and David Byrd.
Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Ordis, Brian Adkinson, Darrell Hollinger, Charles Michael Gregson, Bubba O’Barr, and John Dalrymple.
Betty Jo Smith Perkins House
July 7, 2023
Ms. Betty Jo Smith Perkins House, age 86, of Northport, AL; (formerly an Atmore resident) went to her eternal home on Monday, July 3, 2023, surrounded by her children, some family and friends. Her greatest earthly treasure was her family and she enjoyed visiting with and going on trips with them. Betty grew up on a farm and enjoyed spending “sister time” putting up fresh vegetables. She loved sports, playing basketball and softball in her younger years. As well as coaching softball in Atmore, and traveling to watch children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews play. Betty was a devout BAMA fan who watched football, tailgated, and attended more Alabama Softball games than we can count. In fact, she was one of the first members of Alabama Softball’s “Walk Off” Club. Betty was the first girls’ softball coach to help establish league play for girls’ softball coach to help establish league for girls in Atmore. In her later years, she developed a bond with the Shelton State College girls’ basketball team as she made banana puddings for their Wednesday night church service at Northport Methodist Church. Betty also retired from Vanity Fair in Atmore, momma, granny, sis, aunt, friend and coach, this lady touched many lives and leaves behind many memories for us to cherish.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. “Kit” Smith, mother, Maggie Pearl Commalander Smith, three sisters, Linda Sue Greer, Sherry Lynn Powell, Rhonda Lynette Smith, one grandson, Thomas Guy Byrne IV, one great-grandson, Brett Bonds, and one son-in law, Thomas Guy Byrne III.
She is survived by her one son, John T. (Jean) Perkins, of Northport, AL; two daughters, Joann (Larry) Bonds, of Atmore, AL; Janice Byrne, of Stockton, AL; four brothers, Ronnie Smith, of Wellington, FL; Roy (Linda) Smith, of Montgomery, TX; Roger (Mabeline) Smith, of Porter, TX; Ray (Mena) Smith, of Houston, TX; Peggy (Lewis) Johnson, of Shiloh, GA; Glenda Morgan, of Byrneville, FL; Pat Ammons, of Atmore, AL; ten grandchildren, Lori Rider, Larry Wayne Bonds, Stephen Bonds, Joshua Bonds, Nikki Lile, Chris Byrne, Katherine Byrne, Tina Walby, Tiffany Cierocke, Tierney Jo Broadwater, special care giver, Amy Wilson, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Sunday, July 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC with Rev. Mike Spivey officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be great-grandchildren, Gage Mueller, Myrrick Walby, Mikellie Stephens, Randall Bonds, Jared Lile, Rose Lile, Makayla Byrne, and John Benjamin Broadwater.
Honorary pallbearers will be great- grandchildren, CJ Byrne, Katie Byrne, Lestyn Byrne, Kalylah Byrne, Tabitha Bonds, Ariana Graham, John Tyler Jones, Gracie Bonds, Savanah Fullerton, Skyla Boutwell, Kyleigh Mack, Lily Box, Matthew Bonds, Cooper Rider, Charlie Kate Rider, Tylee Patrick, Hayla Broadwater, and Judson Jett Broadwater.
Billie Joe Rolin
July 5, 2023
Mr. Billie Joe Rolin, age 75, passed away, Friday, June 30, 2023, in Atmore, AL. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He has lived in the Atmore area most of his life, and was retired from the City of Atmore with many years of service.
Mr. Rolin enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed many outdoor activities especially going fishing and hunting. He enjoyed riding around on his golf cart and cutting his grass.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George Washington (Mary Magaline) Rolin, two brothers, Frank Rolin, Glen Rolin, one sister, Delores Schultz, two nephews, Hubert Lee Rackard, Jr; and Glen Rolin.
He is survived by one sister, Lenna Rackard, of Atmore, AL; one niece, Anita Glass (David), of Flomaton, AL; four nephews, Kevin (Trina) Rackard, of Lottie, AL; Rodney Rackard, of Atmore, AL; Jerry (Tammy) Rolin, of Atmore, AL; Tommy Rolin, of Atmore, AL; a host of great-nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Kevin Rackard and Rev. William “Bubba” Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Rolin, Chez Mercer, Jacob Rackard, Michael Glass, David Glass, and Keith Rackard.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Rolin, Tommy Rolin, and Jerry Rolin.
Eddie Leon Mooney
July 3, 2023
Mr. Eddie Leon Mooney, age 66, of Oak Grove, FL passed away on June 30, 2023 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on February 25, 1957 to Freddy Leon Mooney and Joan Reneé Milstead Mooney. He was a lifelong resident of Oak Grove, FL. He retired from International Paper Company in Cantonment, FL with twenty-seven years of service. Eddie loved being with his family. He cherished time fishing with his dad and his sons on the Tensaw River.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Freddy Leon Mooney and Joan Reneé Mooney; his grandparents, Everett Mooney, Odie Mooney, Frankie Leslie Milstead and Beatrice Milstead.
Eddie is survived by his wife of 39 years, Eunice Marie Mooney; his two sons, Eddie Leslie Mooney of McDavid, FL and Casey Leon Mooney of Oak Grove, FL; his daughter, Miranda Danielle Mooney of Davisville, FL; four grandchildren: Landon Mooney, Hayden Mooney, Chloe Hyatt, Nolan Mooney and his stepmom, Betty Mooney.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Landon Mooney, Nolan Mooney, Hayden Mooney, James Morris, Jacob Coon, Tim Davis and Bryan Ballard.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore.
Deborah Kathleen Shelby
July 3, 2023
Deborah Kathleen Shelby, 62, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. She was born in Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada and moved to Pensacola, Florida at the age of 5. She worked as a flight attendant until birth of her son, Jared. Deborah made a career in condominium management and eventually retired at 62.
Deborah spent her life as a dedicated mother, and faithful servant of God; spreading light and positivity to all those who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Shelby; son, Jared Shelby; mother, Judy Doucette; father, Ralph Doucette; brother, Robert Doucette; and sisters, Melanie Lee, Jeanine Settle, and Melissa Doucette-Cravatt.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Deborah Kathleen Shelby will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church (3015 St. Elizabeth Street, Molino, Florida 32577) at 12:00 p.m. with Father George Thekku officiating. Deborah will be laid to rest at Barrineau Park Colony Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy., Pensacola, Florida 32505 entrusted with arrangements
Autumn Lee Curtis
July 3, 2023
Autumn L. Curtis, age 42, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 28, 2023, surrounded by her family in Pensacola, Florida after a courageous sixteen-month battle with cancer.
Autumn was born December 3rd, 1980, in Easton, Pennsylvania to Kenneth A. Curtis and Loretta F. Watford. She went to Tate High School. Autumn had been a stay-at-home mother for most of her children’s lives. Once they were grown, Autumn had started a career at Dunkin’ Donuts where she excelled. She started at the bottom and quickly moved into management where she took over her own store locally. Autumn had such a kind heart and loved training and working beside her coworkers.
Besides spending time with her family and friends, Autumn had a passion for traveling, gardening, cooking, cosmetology and caring for her dog, Pee-Wee. She loved to take rides on the boat with her sister and brother-in-law.
Autumn had a bright and energetic personality and was known for her ability to sense when people needed her help. She touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life.
Autumn was a member of Pine Forest Assembly of God.
Autumn is preceded by death by her loving husband, Brett Beede and lifelong friend, her children’s father, William Powell; Grandparents, Grammy, Pappy Curtis and Grandma, Grandpa Finney.
Autumn is survived by her loving children, Aydrian and Anna Powell (Daughter and daughter-in-law) and Trenton Powell (Son); parents, Kenneth A. Curtis (Father), Loretta F. Watford (Mother); Lynn & Robbie Mitchell (Sister and brother-in-law); nephews and niece, Tyler Curtis, Austin Shepherd, Dylan Shepherd, Tristan Mitchell, and Cierra Stearns; great nieces and nephews Ryder, Bristol, Paisley, Whitley, Lakelynn, Hayes and numerous other family members.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 5th, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. A visitation will be one hour prior at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Ryan Trawick will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens, 7433 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, is entrusted with arrangements.
Joyce A. Brown
July 3, 2023
Joyce A. Brown, age 62, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023. Joyce was born in Dothan, Alabama on May 9, 1961 to Odis Riley and Pearl Senn Riley. She had a passion for gardening.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Odis and Pear Riley; and her lifelong friend and significant other, Mike Chicouske.
Joyce is survived by her children, John Brown III, Monica Barton, and Alisa Sanders; grandchildren, John Brown IV, Nick Brown, Christopher Brown, Hayden Huddleston, Summer Brown, Christopher Barton, Destiny Barton, and Logan Sanders; great grandchild, Elton Brown; sisters, Carolyn Smith, Patricia Brown, and Sonda Riley; nieces and nephews, Daniel Greathouse, Kevin Greathouse, Brandon Smith, Larry Brown, Josh Brown, Serina Brown, Candis Galloway, Airelle Smith, and Kathern Smith.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, is entrusted with arrangements
Barbara A. Agerton
July 2, 2023
Barbara A. Agerton, age 85, passed away on June 30, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. She was born in Verndale, S.C. to the late Wilbur and Bertha Miller Cumbee. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Edward Clark Agerton. She attended Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Melinda) Agerton of Monroeville, AL, James (Stacey) Agerton of Atmore, AL, Gene Agerton of Oak Grove, FL, Kristy (Kris) Marshall of Oak Grove, FL; her sisters, Bernice Jones, Karen Cumbee and Wilma Gilberto; her grandchildren: Justice, Jadlyn, Tristan, Jameson, Ashley, Nick, Jordan, Mindy and Kaylee and her great grandchildren: Aleigha, Christian and Jensen.
Graveside services will be held on July 5, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Kris Marshall, Justice Agerton, Tristan Agerton, Jameson Agerton, Christian Banks and Andrew Bedgood.
Visitation will be held on July 5, 2023 from 2 PM until 3 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.