Eltra Mae (Sid) Vickrey Etheridge
June 7, 2016
Eltra Mae (Sid) Vickrey Etheridge entered into the gates of Heaven on June 2, 2016. She was born in Local (Huxford), AL on February 9, 1916, to Heman and Maggie Lomax Vickrey.
A consummate mother and caretaker, Sid was an excellent cook and she received great joy in taking care of others. She retired from Rachel Patterson Elementary School after 20 years of service. She was a resident of Atmore for over 70 years before relocating to Century Nursing and Rehabilitation in 2010. Even though she was a centurion in age, she never let it show in her appearance, physical stamina, or spirit. She took immense pleasure in assisting the residents who were no longer of good physical stamina. Over the years she attended various events through the local SAIL/RSVP centers and was lauded for her volunteer work. She loved shopping, cooking and showing her friends and family how much she loved them. She was also a sports fan and enjoyed bowling, and watching the Atlanta Braves!
Sid had an unwavering faith in God and lived a spirit of compassion and unconditional love to all who were blessed to know her. She was a member of Community of Christ Church in Atmore.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Earl Etheridge Sr. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Delaurace (Tuck) MacDonald; and her three brothers, Bernard “Bunk” Vickrey, Orval Vickrey, and Buddy Vickrey; and her two sisters, Ellie Wiggins, and Murvel Helton.
She is survived by her sons, Earl L. Etheridge Jr. and his wife Becky, of Savannah, GA, Bill Etheridge and his wife, Wylonette of Mobile; her daughter, Nancy Martin and her husband Bobby, of Walnut Hill; and a special grandson, Russell Martin of Tuscaloosa, AL. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren, and numerous others who she cared for in life.
The family gives everyone who cared for her their deepest gratitude, especially her youngest daughter Nancy, whom she referred to as “Her Baby,” and who held her hand as she entered heaven, and her extended family at Century Nursing and Rehabilitation.
A funeral service celebrating her life was held on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore. The service was performed by the Elder Wayne Ellis, Elder Glenn Waldrop, and the eulogy was conducted by her grandson, Russell Martin.
Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore.
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wilbur T. “Dick” Brown
June 7, 2016
Mr. Wilbur T. “Dick” Brown, 87, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016, in Atmore.
Mr. Brown was a native of Huxford, and a lifelong resident of Atmore. Mr. Brown was in the VFW Post 7016. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Korean, and Vietnam. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. He is preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Brown.
He is survived by special friend, Mike Hanks of Atmore and special caregiver, Angie Searcy of Atmore.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Arnold Hendricks and Rev. C.L. Langford officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes.
Pallbearers will be Body Bearers.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Kennedy, Bernard Peacock, Billy Ridgeway, Mike Hanks, Marvin Rischer, Delmer Tew and the retired Postal Workers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
David Lee Poston
June 7, 2016
David Lee Poston, born to Marcus and Eloise Poston, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016.
David was an active member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and was a successful former owner of D P Technologies, Inc. Although a native of Pensacola, he was raised in El Paso and Las Vegas but the Navy and his family brought him back to his hometown. He enjoyed fishing, farming, his family and westerns. He was a devoted husband, loving father and wonderful soul.
David is survived by his loving wife, Alicia M Poston; daughter, Karie McClung; sons, Matthew (Stacy) Poston and Jacob (Sara) Poston; and eight grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Frank Yerg, Paul Schwartz, Brandon Poston, Pete Martinez, Bobby Miner and George Boudreaux.
Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Barrineau Park with interment to follow at adjoining cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Wounded Warriors Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org or your favorite charity.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Myrtis McGhee Kinman
June 7, 2016
Mrs. Myrtis McGhee Kinman, was born December 28, 1945, age 70, and passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Kinman was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Poarch SAIL and the Atmore Apostolic Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Levi & Treacy McGhee; two brothers, Leo McGhee and Fred Lee McGhee; and five sisters, Carlie Dalrymple, Martha Wilson, Imogene Sheets, Eva Nell Burkett and Donna White.
She is survived by her husband, David L. Kinman of Atmore; children, Melanie (Wes) Owens of Atmore and David Allen (Jessica) Kinman of Atmore; grandchildren, Logan Boatwright of Auburn, Madelyn Boatwright of Atmore, Hayden Kinman of Atmore, AL and Kendall Kinman of Atmore, AL; step-grandson, Jacob Owens of Virginia; sisters, Helen Hallman, Deloris Kelley, Velma Crocker, Eldnar (Shirley Von) McGhee and Judy McGhee of Atmore, AL; 17 Nieces and 22 Nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 9, 2016, at 3 p.m. at the Atmore Apostolic Church with Bro. Tim James and Bro. Coleman Pylant officiating.
Burial will be at the New Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Atmore Apostolic Church.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Mothershed, Rodney Exum, Derrick McGhee, Josh Burkett, Aubrey Roberson and Greg McGhee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Jimmy Douglas Beck
June 7, 2016
Jimmy Douglas Beck, 74, of Atmore, died June 4, 2016, in Covenant Hospice, Pensacola.
He was born March 2, 1942, in Pensacola. He has been a resident and faithful citizen of Atmore for all of his adult civilian life where he worked primarily as a meat cutter. He served honorably in the US Navy and is a “plank owner” (original crew member) of the USS Kitty Hawk Air Craft Carrier. He is preceded in death by his father, Curtis Beck; mother, Alma Beck; brothers, Bill “Charlie” and Roy Beck; and sister, Bettie A. Beck.
His church, Brooks Memorial Baptist, the VFW, American Legion, and his garden were among his most active endeavors. His generous spirit and sense of humor will be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Willene Beck; children, Kevin and Kelly Beck; step-children, Eddie Cole, Greg Cole, and Susan (Bill) Speir; grandchildren, Will and Lena Cole Speir; and brothers, Cecil and Curt Beck.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home. Family viewing will be from 12 until 1 p.m. with public visitation from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., followed by funeral services at 3:00 pm. Pastor Robert Heard of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church will be officiating the service. All are welcome.
The local VFW and American Legion Posts are graciously providing pallbearers, honorary pallbearers, Patriot Guard motorcycle escort, and Honor Guard veteran’s burial services.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Atmore VFW Post 7016 and American Legion Post 90.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Griffis
June 7, 2016
Mr. Gary Griffis, 57, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016, in Pensacola.
Mr. Griffis was a native of Bogia, FL and a resident of McDavid for most of his life. Mr. Griffis was a hardworker, hunter, and fisherman. He was of the Holiness faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Ruby Griffis; one brother, Wayne Griffis; one sister, Annette Lambeth; and two nephews, David Griffis and Chad Hanks.
He is survived by the mother of his children, Glenda Bagwell; one son, Bryan (Ava Brazil) Griffis of Pollard, AL; one daughter, Jessica (Tim Satterwhite) Griffis of Flomaton; three brothers, Danny Griffis, Dennis Griffis and Tony Griffis all of McDavid; two sisters, Patsy Griffis of McDavid and Brenda Hanks of Century; and three grandchildren, Jaden Satterwhite, Michael Griffis and Hunter Griffis.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Bryan officiating.
Burial will be at the Mt. Carmel Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Billy Griffis, John John Griffis, Jamie Waters, Ely Odom, Levi Satterwhite and Bradley Brown.
Honorary pallbearer will be Bernnie Kimmons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
James “Pete” Powell
June 7, 2016
Mr. James “Pete” Powell, 68, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, in Foley, Alabama.
Mr. Powell was a native of Eclectic, Alabama and a resident of Nokomis, AL for the past 40 years. Mr. Powell was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Laura Powell of Nokomis, AL; two daughters, Kambi (Larry) Gohagan of Nokomis and Kelsey (Kevin) Rolfe of Richlands, NC; two sisters, Faye (Carlos) Gohagan of Atmore and Gladys (Thomas) Qualls of Atmore; five grandchildren, Kyla Gilman, Carlee Bell, Cayla Gohagan, Christina Gohagan and Kenzie Gohagan; and two great-granchildren, Natalie Bell and Cohen Bell.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 6, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Henry Wilson officiating.
Burial was at the James Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Andrew Bell, James Vines, Logan Williams, Casey Williams, John James and Jack Jaye.
Honorary pallbearers were Warren Adams, John Solomon, Winston Bryan, Audie Coleman, Franklin Bryan, A.G. James and Erskine Vines.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Deborah Kay Hall Craven
June 7, 2016
Mrs. Deborah Kay Hall Craven, 56, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, in McDonough, Georgia.
Mrs. Craven was native of Atmore and a resident of Pascagoula, MS for the past 31 years. Mrs. Craven was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sibling. She was a good homemaker and was a member of the Nokomis Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, John and Clydia Hall and Leota and Eddie Avera.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Craven of Pascagoula, MS; one daughter, Katie Craven of Pascagoula; father, Gwinn Hall of Nokomis, AL; mother, Dorothy Avera of McDonough, GA; two sisters, Gena Hall of Decatur, GA and Gwenlynn Hall-Curry of McDonough; one step-daughter, Vicky-Lynn Hall of Pascagoula; and three step-grandchildren, Victoria Hall, Christian Hall and Chance Hall.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Craven and Rev. Justin Hall officiating.
Burial was at the Nokomis Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Russell Craven, David Craven, Clint Craven, Marcus Kilcrease, Mike Curry and Michael Curry.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Williams, Darrell Miller and Glenn Hall.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Donald Earl Boutwell
June 1, 2016
Mr. Donald Earl Boutwell, 56, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016, in Atmore.
Mr. Boutwell was a native and lifelong resident of Escambia County, Alabama. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Philyaw Boutwell; two sons, Donald Earl Boutwell, Jr. and Thomas O’Neal Boutwell; three brothers, Richard Boutwell, Hoil Boutwell and Dave Boutwell; two sisters, Ester Boutwell and Evelyn Barintine; and one grandchild, Carly Boutwell.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial was at the Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Roy Dewayne Polk, Jr.
June 1, 2016
Roy Dewayne Polk, Jr., passed away peacefully on May 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He loved to sing, play the guitar and spend his free time fishing.
He is preceded in death by his father, Roy Dewayne Polk, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hillrey Moore; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Buck Polk; three nephews, Jeremy, Buddy and Bobby; and four uncles, W.C, Little Hillrey, Edgar and Robert.
He is survived by his mother, Pearl (Moore) Polk; two sisters, Renee (Winston) Dortch and Lisa (Kevin) Carnley; two brothers, Donnie (Debbie) Polk and Danny (Julie) Polk.
Pallbearers are Brian Smith, Steven Stokes, Darren Polk, Nick Poole, Winston Dortch and Kevin Carnley.
Funeral services will be held June 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with brothers Ken Johnson and Richard Phillips officiating.
Interment will follow at Jordan Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is handling arrangements.