Alvis Respress

Alvis Respress, 92, of Atmore, passed away on Thurs., March 9, 2017, in Atmore.

He was born on Sept. 23, 1924, to the late Daniel Alvin and Hattie Brake Respress in Darlington, Fla. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. After World War II, he was employed at St. Regis Paper Company, was an Engineer for L & N Railroad and was also a farmer. He was of Baptist Faith and a member of Huxford Lodge and Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Albert, Amon, Elzie, Edmon and Fred

Respress; and sisters, Ruthie Wise, Orie Eason and Myrtle Velzie.

Survivors are his wife, Bernice Respress; one son, Benny Alvin (Bobbie) Respress, all of Atmore; grandchildren, Leslie (Ray) Sellers and Tyler (Ashley) Respress; and great-grandchildren, Jackson Sellers and Myles Sellers.

Services were held March 11, 2017, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Dale Norris officiating. Interment followed in Serenity Gardens.

Active pallbearers were Matt Mason, Morgan Mason, John Hassebrock, Heath Fillmore, Randall

Musgrove and Tommy Strawbridge. Honorary pallbearers were Luther West, Hilbert Hall,

Alfred Wolfe, James Weber, Tony James, Wayne Harrison, Romeo Coleman and Bart Rehm.

Family received friends March 11 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of all arrangements.

 

Anna Harrison Whitehurst

Anna Harrison Whitehurst, 96, passed away on March 10, 2017 in Bay Minette.

She was a quiet, sweet person with a gentle spirit. She loved her family and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Every day, she read her Bible and she loved her church. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Atmore.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas S. Whitehurst; son, Neville Whitehurst; and son in law, Roy Godwin.

She is survived by two daughters, Thelma (Donald) Robinson and Teresa Godwin; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many friends.

The family received friends at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on March 12, 2017. The funeral was conducted from the Chapel of Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on March 13 with Dr. Debra Bishop and Dr. Chip Stearns officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Matt Robinson, Jason Godwin, Terry Strength, Casey Fordyce, Clint Smith and Keith Castleberry.

Honorary pallbearers were members of the Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church.

Flowers will be accepted but donations may be made to: More Than Bricks Building Fund, First United Methodist Church, 311 South Pensacola Ave., Atmore, AL 36502.

The family has entrusted Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

 

Bill Billy Joe Wild Bill Hadley

Mr. Bill Billy Joe Wild Bill Hadley, 58, passed away on Sun., March 5, 2017, in Perdido.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Perdido. He lived his life to the fullest the way he wanted to.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Obbie and Louise Hadley; and a son, Christopher Obie Hadley.

He is survived by one daughter, Crystal Lester of Excel; two brothers, Danny Hadley of Perdido and Randy Hadley of Perdido; two sisters, Evon Hasting of Bay Minette and Elaine Hadley Thomas of Perdido; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held March 10, 2017, from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sister Helen Stewart officiating.

Burial followed at the Bryars-McGill Cemetery.

Visitation was held from March 9 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Aaron Hadley, Danny Hadley Jr., Mason Hadley, Steven Hadley, Wade Durant and Brandon Durant.

Honorary pallbearers were Danny Hadley Sr. and David Mosley.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC of Atmore was in charge of all arrangements

 

Joseph Hugh Whittington

Mr. Joseph Hugh Whittington, 84, passed away on Sat., March 11, 2017, in Jay, Fla.

He was a native of Paragould, Ariz., former resident of Pensacola, Fla. and has resided in Byrneville, Fla. since 1993. He was a member of the VFW, NRA and a Mason. He was retired with the U.S. Navy Reserve and Naval Air Station with 45 years of service.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Lee Whittington; sister, Virginia Nell Daniel; and brother, Dr. John Whittington.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Bush Whittington of Byrneville, Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Thurs., March 16, 2017, at 10 a.m. from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Stickle officiating. Burial will follow at the Byrneville Cemetery with full military honors.

Visitation will be today, Wed., March 15, 2017, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be the Military Bodybearers.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements.

 

Mattie Ruth “Maw Maw” Bailey

Mattie Ruth “Maw Maw” Bailey, 89, of Canoe, passed away Tues., March 7, 2017, at her residence.

She was a homemaker, born on Feb. 7, 1928 in Brewton, to Charlie and Sallie Tarleton Booth. She was a member of Moyeville Baptist Church and attended First Baptist Church of Canoe.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raleigh O’Neal Bailey; a son, Charles O’Neal Bailey; infant granddaughter, Megan Bailey; infant great-granddaughter, Ashley Abbott; and her seven brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by three sons, Gary (Darlene) Bailey of Canoe, Douglas (Beverly) Bailey of

Lenoir City, Tenn. and Keith (Laura) Bailey of Canoe; six daughters, Regina Gohagan of Robinsonville and Miriam (Ray) McBride of Bratt, Fla.; Annette (Tommy) Young of Canoe, Sharon Martin of  Bratt, Fla., Janet (Tom) Redden of Concord, N.C. and Kim (Randy) Martin of  Canoe;  20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held March 10 from the Robinsonville Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Waylon Stuckey and Bro. Ricky Tedder officiating.

Active pallbearers were the Bailey boys, Gary, Doug, Keith, Raleigh, Jacob and Little Raleigh.

Family received friends March 10 at Atmore Memorial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 1321 South Main Street,

Suite 4, Atmore, AL, 36502; Helping Hands Ministry, 544 Arthur Hall Road, Atmore, AL, 36502; or, the charity of your choice.

 

Norman Leslie “Hollywood” Hubert

Mr. Norman Leslie “Hollywood” Hubert, 65, beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew and cousin of Atmore, entered his heavenly mansion on Fri., March 10, 2017, at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola.

A native and longtime resident of Atmore, he was a graduate of Escambia County Training School in 1968. He attended Reid State Tech College where he earned an associate’s degree in brick masonry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching sports on TV. He was an Alabama Crimson Tide and Dallas Cowboy fan. He was a member of Mt. Gillead Baptist Church in Freemanville and also a 32nd degree Mason. He was a self-employed brick mason.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Hubert.

Those left to cherish his life and legacy are devoted wife of 23 years, Wanda Hubert of Atmore; two daughters, Tamecia (Kelvin Sr.) Mccullam-Smith of Valley Grande and Amber Hubert of Daytona Beach, Fla.; his parents, Henry Sr. and Lula Mae Hubert of Atmore; three sisters, Karen (Layton Sr.) Hubert-Frye of Tallahassee, Fla., Marlene Poindexter and Darlene Nolan, both of Atmore; eight brothers, Leonard (Gail) Hubert of Columbus, Ohio, Henry Hubert Jr. of Madison, Robert Hill of Montgomery, Bob (Charlotte) Hubert of Chattanooga, Tenn., Marvin (Angela) Hubert of Detroit, Mich., Anthony Hubert of Kennesaw, Ga., Alfonzia Hubert and Volley Reynolds Jr., both of Atmore; one grandson, Kelvin Smith Jr. of Valley Grande; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held this Sat., March 18, 2017, at 1 p.m. from Mt. Gillead Baptist Church in Atmore (Freemanville Community) with the Rev. Alfonzia Williams Sr. officiating. Inhumation will be in Fairview Cemetery. Public viewing will be this Fri., March 17, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral Home with Turner Funeral Chapel LLC directing.

 

Diana Kemp-Howard

Pastor Diana Kemp-Howard, 51, of Atmore, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Thurs., March 9, 2017, at her residence.

A native of New York, she had been a resident of Atmore for many years. She was a graduate of Brentwood Sonderling High School in New York. She was a founding pastor of Walk by Faith, Not by Sight Holiness Church in Atmore. She had been head teacher Greater Glory New Testament Church Daycare Center and director at All of God’s Children Child Development Center. She received her associate’s degree in child care from Faulkner State Community College. She was a member of Greater Glory New Testament Church of Deliverance in Flomaton. Besides being active in church, she enjoyed reading the Bible, watching TV and having family time as she loved her family very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orner Lee Sr. and Betty Kemp; and her grandparents, Pearlie and Lucille Ezell.

Those who remain to cherish her life are five daughters, Randi Moore (Willie Whatley), Jovoni Kemp, Betty Kemp, Dawn (Scotty) McNeal, Tyesha (Ray Charles) Wiggins, all of Atmore; three sons, Charles (Dominique) Jones, Michael Gamble and Darnell Gamble all of Atmore; two sisters, Cecillia Kemp of Atmore and Patrice Lynell Bethea of Killeen, Texas; five brothers, Orner Lee Kemp Jr. of Peekskill, N.Y., David Earl (Lisa) Kemp and Jeffery Luther Kemp, all of Atlanta, Ga., Ivan Carl (Sandra) Kemp of Long Island, N.Y. and Glenn Thomas Kemp of Detroit, Mich.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Celebration of Life service will be held on Fri., March 17, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Greater Glory New Testament Church of Deliverance in Flomaton with Apostle Nancy Cottrell, pastor, officiating. Public viewing will be held tomorrow, Thurs., March 15, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral Home with Turner Funeral Chapel LLC directing.

 

Randy Lee McGhee

Mr. Randy Lee McGhee, 45, passed away on Wed., March 8, 2017, in Gulf Shores.

He was a native and former resident of Mobile and has resided in Poarch for the past three years. He was of the Methodist faith.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gene Lee McGhee.

He is survived by his mother, Juanita C. McGhee of Gulf Shores; special friend and mother of his children, Crissy Burt of Mobile; two sons, Dylan McGhee of Mobile and Tyson McGhee of Mobile; one daughter, Alexis McGhee of Mobile; two brothers, Michael McGhee of Poarch and Joey Ivy of Mobile; one sister, Alesia Adams of Gulf Shores; and one grandchild, Addison McGhee.

Funeral services were held March 13 from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Burial followed at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.

Visitation was held March 13 from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC was in charge of all arrangements.

 

Richard Adam White

Richard Adam White, 38, of Perdido, passed away on Tues., March 7, 2017, in Baldwin County.

He was employed on construction as a painter, born in Pensacola, Fla. on May 5, 1978 to Richard D. and Virginia Inez Neal White.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Inez Neal.

Survivors are, his father, Richard D. White of Perdido; two daughters, Kally White of Cantonment, Fla. and Daelyn Lee Fine of Perdido; one brother, Daniel Wayne (April) White of Bratt, Fla.; nieces, Savannah and Addison; nephew, Brayson and a host of family and friends.

Graveside services were held March 10 in Presley Cemetery, in Nokomis with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Interment followed in Presley Cemetery.

Family received friends March 10 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home INC was in charge of all arrangements.

 

William Jason Chandler

Mr. William Jason Chandler, 40, passed away on Fri., March 3, 2017, in Andalusia.

He was a native of Excel, former resident of Monroeville and has resided in Andalusia for the past year and a half. He was artistic, never met a stranger, loved by everyone and loved life.

He is survived by his father, Doug Chandler of Monroeville; mother, Edna Wiggins of Brewton; two brothers, J.P. (Jessica) Chandler of Excel and Nicky (Deanna) Bass of Pace, Fla.; five sisters, Gina (Donnie) Cofield of Flomaton, Jennifer Hope (Andy) Watson of Monroeville, Wendy (Michael) Boutwell of Flomaton, Kelly Boyette of Brewton and Brenda Chandler of Excel; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC of Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.