Stephen Hurst Payne
March 8, 2022
Stephen Hurst Payne, age 73, passed away on February 26, 2022 in Atmore, AL. He was born on January 22, 1949 in Anniston, AL to Thomas and Evie Payne. He worked for many years as a Car Salesman. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Don Payne and Chris Payne.
He is survived by his sons, Stephen Dallas Payne (Cara Mayhew) of Bay Minette, AL and Justin Payne of Brewton, AL; his daughters, Kalani Weaver of Bay Minette, AL and Kathy Payne of Anniston, AL along with numerous grandchildren.
No formal services are scheduled at this time.
Matthew Castillow
March 8, 2022
Mr. Matthew Castillow, 70, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was a native of Castleberry and a longtime resident of Flomaton. After graduating from Conecuh County High School, he served as a paratrooper in the United States Army. Matthew was a deacon and faithful servant of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church for many years. After retiring from a career in the truck driving industry, he enjoyed using his cherished tractor to plant and grow fruits and vegetables to share with his family and community. Matthew found great joy in nurturing and providing for his family, and he will be remembered for being a friend to all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Lillie Castillow; five brothers; and four sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Green Castillow; sons, Matthew, Jr. (Jennifer) and Marcus (Jimma); grandchildren, Shane, Ashland, Dawson, and Jackson; sisters, Dolly Pettis, Sue Rouse, Martha Cain, Ruth (Allen) Pettis, and Ruby Ruch.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at Craver’s Funeral Home in Brewton.
Funeral services for Matthew Castillow will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Bro. Rusty Burnham and Bro. Eric Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Flomaton with Craver’s Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
Pallbearers: Marcus Castillow, Austin Arrington, Will Chavers, Jarrod Green, Tyler Green and Rusty Johnson.
The family is accepting flowers, or donations can be made in memory of Matthew Castillow to: Pilots for Christ P.O. Box 707 Monroeville, AL 36461.
Charles Edward (Edd) Rowell
March 8, 2022
Mr. Charles Edward (Edd) Rowell, age 76, passed away, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 peacefully at his home in Atmore, AL; surrounded by his family. He retired as a dispatcher with Avondale Containers Trucking Company with many years of employment. He was a veteran in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was a member of VFW and American Legion in Mobile, AL.
Mr. Rowell valued his time he got to spend with his family. He loved to shoot pool.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Rowell and Lillie Mae Bailey, two brothers, Joseph McArthur Rowell, Curtis Rowell, two sisters, Cleo Sellers, Lauree Bailey, and one step-daughter, Deanna Watson
He is survived by his three daughters, Tracey Rowell, of Pensacola, FL; Teresa Rowell, of Atmore, AL; Lorri Rowell, of Tampa, FL; one step-son, Steven Watson, of Mobile, AL: one step-daughter, Shelia Parker, of Mobile, AL; five sisters, Tiny Womack, of Atmore, AL; Ernestine Forte, of Atmore, AL; Willodeane Davis, of Atmore, AL; Jeanette Small, of Handover, PA; Joyce (James) Fogg, of Portales, NM; two grandchildren, Carlie Boswell, Breanna Schiller (Alan Brooks), three step- grandchildren, Justin Parker, Chris Parker, Anna Parker, two step- great grandchildren, Myah, Jaxx, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held, Friday, March 11, 2022, at 12:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Chaplain Ricky Tedder officiating.
Burial will follow at McCullough Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 from 12:00 PM until service time at 12:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Mark Digmon, Mike Digmon, Elliot Clemmons, Donnie Clemmons, Del Clemmons, and Clifford Jones.
Mrs. Doris Troutman Cooper
March 7, 2022
Mrs. Doris Troutman Cooper, age 88, passed away, Saturday, March 5, 2022 peacefully at her home in Bratt, FL; surrounded by her family. She has resided most of her life in Bratt, FL. She was a member of Bratt First Baptist Church. She owned and operated Coopers Grocery in Bratt for fifty-four years.
Mrs. Cooper valued her time she got to spend with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, cleaning and maintaining her yard and the store front. She enjoyed going to church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl (Maggie Mason) Troutman, husband, Lawrence Cooper, one son, Carl Cooper, one grandson, Bryant Cooper, two brothers, Fredrick Troutman, Leon Troutman, two sisters, Margaret Lockwood, and Mary Mayson.
She is survived by her one son, Marion Cooper, of Bratt, FL; one daughter, Judy (Robert) Gilmore, of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Ouida McGill, of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Leslie Cooper, Lindsay Hale, Austin Cooper, Blake Gilmore, five great-grandchildren, Kendall, Bentley. Mia, Eli, Veyda, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Bratt, FL; with Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Mark McGill, Steve McGill, Bryan McGill, Austin Cooper, Blake Gilmore, and Greg Vaughn.
Myrtice L. O’Dell
March 7, 2022
Myrtice L. O’Dell, a native of Pensacola, Florida passed away on March 6, 2022 at the age of 83. She was an active member of the Baptist faith. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sacred Heart Hospital Critical Care and Hospice of Sacred Heart.
She was born April 7, 1938, in Santa Rosa County, Florida to the late Willie Mae Agerton and Jesse McNally. She married Bob O’Dell on November 7, 1958 in Pensacola, Florida.
She is survived by her children, Vicki (Jim) Kelnhofer, Lisa Brisson, Danny (Edna) O’Dell, David (Marion) O’Dell and Mike O’Dell. 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob O’Dell; a grandson, Robert O’Dell and her parents.
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be: Austin South, Kristopher Wiggins, Corey O’Dell, Justin Wiggins, Ryan Seibold, Andrew O’Dell. Honorary pallbearer will be: James McNally
Rev. Charles D. Rice
March 5, 2022
Rev. Charles D. Rice, age 93, passed away, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home Century, FL. Charles was born in Pollard, AL; on October 28, 1928 and has resided in Century, FL; most of his life. Charles remained independent to the very end. Charles was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and will be missed by many. Charles was a member of Pine Barren Baptist Church. Charles pastored several churches in the surrounding area during his time in the ministry. Charles loved the Lord, church, and his family. Charles retired from the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL; and also retired from Walmart in Brewton, AL. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran that served in the Korean War and also served in the Florida and Alabama National Guard. Charles will be remembered a lot for the childhood and army day stories. Charles also enjoyed fishing with the church group and his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buckner (Lena Mae Childress) Rice, wife, Winnie Ruth Rice, two brothers, James Rice, George Rice, four sisters, Florence “Flossie” Castillow, Kate Bondurant, Ellen Barrow, Betty Norwood, daughter-in law, Nelda Rice.
He is survived by his one son, Roy Charles Rice, of Walnut Hill, FL; four daughters, Melody (Mark) Bondurant, of Flomaton, AL; Fay (Butch) Filligim, of McDavid, FL; Kay Yetter, of Century, FL; Arlene (James) Crawford, of Gallion, AL; one sister, Vickie Hussey, of Hernandez, MS; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 4, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Mike Harper and Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Burial will follow at Pine Barren Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be John McAnally, Chad Sims, Joseph Merchant, Troy Merchant, Caden Peterson, and Carlos Koehn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Derek Rice.
Steven “Steve” Wilson Gallimore
February 28, 2022
Steven “Steve” Wilson Gallimore, age 67, of Pensacola, Florida, entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in the company of his loved ones. Steve was born on December 17, 1954 (3 months early as he told everyone), to John Wilson Gallimore, LCDR, USNR (Ret) and Eulalie (Aynes) Gallimore.
Steve was a loud and proud graduate of W.J. Woodham ‘Fightin’ Titans Class of 1973.
In 1977, he married his “Lady”, Debbie, on the 4th of July, under the gazebo at Seville Square. Steve and Debbie shared 44 spectacular years together. In that time, their love grew two children, which blossomed to five grandchildren. Steve owned Sharpstuff USA, the local “Cop Shop”, on Pace Boulevard. He sold public safety supply, but as anyone would tell you, Steve didn’t have customers – he had extended family. He never met a stranger and loved when folks would stop by for a cup of coffee and animated conversation.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, John W. Gallimore, LCDR, USNR (Ret) and sister, Sharon Sue Gallimore. Survivors include his adoring wife of 44 years, Debra (Riddlebaugh) Gallimore; daughter, Jessica Nix (Shawn); son, Kevin Gallimore (Malissa); and grandchildren, Cameron, Emiliana, Lana, Harper, and Ryker. In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, he is survived by his loving mama, Eulalie (Aynes) Gallimore, sister Linda (Ray) Malone and niece Melissa Malone (grand nephew and niece Daniel and Mallory).
Funeral will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway. Family viewing will begin at 11:00 a.m., with family and friend visitation from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Funeral service begins at 1:00 p.m. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Serenity Gardens, 6208 Stewart St., Milton, FL 32570.
Florence M. Cofield
February 28, 2022
Mrs. Florence M. Cofield, age 88 of Century, Florida, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at D.W. McMillan Hospital. She was born in Perdido, Alabama and spent most of her life in Century, Florida. She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family and was known to everyone as “Memaw” or “Aunt Florence”.
She is survived by one son, Jeremy Young; two grandchildren, Will (Stephanie) Morris, Christy (Nick) Bloodsworth; six great-grandchildren, Nick (Emily) Bloodsworth, MaKayla (David) Bloodsworth, Jaelyn Bloodsworth, Jackson Bloodsworth, Bryant Lane, Jr. and Wyatt Morris; one niece Ellen Hawsey; and one nephew, Buddy Scott.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cofield; mother, Mamie Mosley; father, H.J. Mosley; sister, Bernice Daughtry; brother, James Mosley; daughter, Becky Morris; son, Ray Cofield; and nephew, Dale Scott.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Hutto and Bro. Doug Odom officiating. Interment will follow in McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Pallbearers: Bud Campbell, Luke Brown, Charlie Brown, Dak Sims, Nathan Therrell, and Dennis Mathis.
Howard Wayne Key
February 28, 2022
Mr. Howard Wayne Key, age 80 of Killam Road in Century, FL, passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022 in a Pensacola, Florida hospital.
Mr. Key was a native of Portsmouth, VA and a former resident of Pensacola, FL before moving to Century 30+ years ago. He was a retired research technician with Monsanta Corporation, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was a long time Flomaton Lions Club Member. Mr. Key was a member of First Baptist Church of Century, where he served as a Deacon and taught the Men’s Sunday School Class.
He is survived by two sons, Andrew (Lisa) Key of Suffolk, VA, Barry (Holly) Key of Charleston, SC; daughter, Louann (Kevin) Boughner of Century; brothers, Harold (Joyce) Key of Griffin, GA, Dr. Timothy (Barbara) Key of Birmingham, AL; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his wife, Alice Juanita “Nita” Key; Grandaughter; Meagan Boughner.
Visitation was held Saturday February 19, 2022 at Flomaton Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Mr. Howard Wayne Key were held Saturday February 19, 2022 from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Rev. David Boyd and Rev. Nathan Brown officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow in Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Gretchen Bullard, Kevin Bullard, Patricia Griener, Ashley Key, Cody Key, and Kyle Key.
Honorary Pallbearers: The Flomaton Lions Club
Flowers are accepted or contributions can be made to the Flomaton Lions Club or Life Options Clinic on Church Street in Century.
Sarah Marette Pitts
February 28, 2022
Sarah Marette Pitts, 90, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born on March 29, 1931 in Pensacola, Florida. Sarah was a longtime member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. During her life she enjoyed farming, bowling and fishing. Mostly, she enjoyed and loved her family. Marette was the epitome of a Proverbs 31 woman.
Marette is preceded in death by her parents, William and Eula Renfroe; her husband, Harvey James Pitts; and 8 siblings.
Marette is survived by her four sons, Johnny (Pat) Pitts, Randy (Carol Ann) Pitts, Gregory Pitts, and Kirk (Julie) Pitts; her brother Richard Renfroe; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. The service will follow immediately after the service at 2:00 PM.
Interment will be at Bayview Cemetery. Pastor Johnny Pitts will be officiating.