Evelyn Carol Kirby

Mrs. Evelyn Carol Kirby, 67, passed away on Mon., July 2, 2018, in Bay Minette.

Mrs. Kirby was a native of Fairhope, and has resided in White House Fork for most of her life.

She was retired from Southern Aluminum Casting with 20 years of service and a member of the White House Fork Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Evelyn Toler; sister, Mary Ann Brock; and brother, Gary Lamar Toler.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Berl Kirby of White House Fork; one daughter, Wanda Kirby of White House Fork; two brothers, Gordon D. (Irene) Toler of White House Fork and John Edward (Margaret) Toler of White House Fork; and two grandchildren, Austin Vance Kirby and Asia Nichole Kirby.

Funeral services were held July 5, 2018 at the White House Fork Baptist Church with Bro. Charles Lewis officiating.

Burial followed at the White House Fork Community Cemetery.

Visitation was July 5 at the White House Fork Baptist Church.

Pallbearers were Brent Chastang, Blain Chastang, Greg Stanford, Hayse Brock and Austin Kirby.

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

George Marion Colbert

George Marion Colbert, 57, of Atmore, passed away Mon., July 2,

2018, in Atmore.

He was an industrial insulator, born in Atmore on Jan. 20, 1961, to the late Cullen and Iona Elmira “Dot” Woods Colbert.

He was a member of Bratt Assembly of God Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Glenda Fay Colbert and Linda Theon Colbert.

Survivors are his wife, Terry Kirby Colbert of Atmore; a daughter,

Delica Rabb of Monroeville; one brother, Robbie (Judy) Colbert of

Perdido; and two grandchildren, Charity and Destinee.

Graveside services were held July 5, 2018 in Perdido Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Rick Maharrey officiating. Interment followed in

Perdido Baptist Cemetery.

Family received friends July 5, 2018 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral

Home.

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

 

Kelly Gunn

Mr. Kelly Gunn, 90, passed away on Tues., July 3, 2018, in Pensacola, Fla.

Mr. Gunn resided in Bratt, Fla. most of his life.

He was a master carpenter with expertise in refinishing wood floors. In addition, he worked in the funeral business for 22 years.

Throughout the years, he enjoyed himself by attending the American Legion music events. Now, he will be singing with the angels.

While Uncle Kelly did not have any children of his own, he was surrounded by nephews and nieces that loved him dearly.

Just recently, he celebrated his 90th birthday with many family and friends at his residence in Bratt.

He is survived by one sister in law, Gracie Gunn of Bratt; many nephews and nieces; and his wife, Louree Bailey of Bratt. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arastis and Barbie Gunn; his wife, Carla Mae Gunn; his brothers, Chester, AR, LD and Coy; and one sister, Della Ann Mason.

Funeral services were held on July 7, 2018 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Peebles officiating.

Burial followed at the Godwin Cemetery.

Visitation was July 6 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Eric Gilmore, Nick Clarke, Jason Jackson, Brian Conway, Ron Brewton and Gary Gunn.

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

 

Dorothy Peebles

Mrs. Dorothy Peebles, 81, passed away on Fri., July 6, 2018, in Jay, Fla.

Mrs. Peebles resided in Bratt, Fla. most of her adult life. She was a homemaker and also worked at Vanity Fair and the ribbon factory in Atmore.

She also sat with the shut ins. She was a long-time member of Bratt Assembly of God, where she and her husband served for many years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Coy and Willie Mae Gunn; four siblings, Lonnie Ray Gunn, Mildred Gunn, Francis Gunn and Wilton Ledkins; her husband, Wilborn Peebles; daughter in law, Donna Peebles; and grandson, Jarrod Peebles.

She is survived by her sister, Bonnie Mae Peebles of Bratt; four sons, Ricky (Becka) Peebles of Davisville, Fla., Roger (Rene) Peebles of McCullough, Randall (Cindy) Peebles of Flomaton and Ronald (Darlene) Peebles of Bratt; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two more on the way.

Funeral services were held on July 10 at the Bratt Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Ronald Broadhead officiating.

Burial followed at the Godwin Cemetery.

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

Pallbearers were Trent Peebles, Coy Peebles, Jason Peebles, Justin Peebles, Austin Snyder, Brandon Amos and Calvin Milto.

Honorary Pallbearers were Paul Peebles, Lester Peebles, Raymond Peebles, Willie Peebles, Mike Gunn, Levon Little and Robert Flirt.

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

 

Bradford O’Neal Kidd

Brad was born on Aug. 8, 1961, to Theophlis and Mary Edwina Kidd in Monroeville.

He attended Escambia County High School. He was a believer in Christ and a very faithful and loyal member of God’s Temple of Deliverance under the leadership of Bishop W.C. Howard.

Brad enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching hunting shows and finding big foot.

He made his sweet quiet transition from time to eternity on June 28, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Theophlis and Mary Edwina Kidd; and brother, Derik Kidd I.

He will forever be remembered by his loving sisters, Verdell Sogers of Charlotte, N.C., Johnnie Kidd of Monroeville, Evangelist Gwen Kidd-Grimes, Delinda Kidd and  Joyce Kidd, all of Atmore, Debbie (Kaye) Sigler of Mobile and Laura Hixon of Grove Hill; brothers, Theophlis Kidd Jr. of Monroeville and Thomas (Faye) Kidd, of Atmore; sister in law, Chandra Kidd; aunts and uncles, Mattie Knight of Mobile, Wynell Beatty  of Temple Hills, Md., Sadie Kimbrough and Gloria Kidd of Mobile, Willie Lee of Monroeville, (Willie Mae) Kidd, Charles Kidd and Alonza Kidd Jr., all of Monroeville; devoted friends, Dexter Adams and Lester Johnson, both of Atmore; special godchildren, Cal Montgomery and Octavia Montgomery; and a host of nieces, nephews, whom he had a very special love for, and a host of cousins other relatives and friends.

Public visitation was held on July 6, 2018.

Active pallbearers were Rickey Hartley, Cal Montgomery, Marcus Gulley, II, Christopher Lee, Dwight Barnes, Derik Kidd, II, Kaiza Johnson and Alexander Kidd.

Honorary pallbearers were Stephen Kidd, Brian Kidd and Bradley Malachi Kidd.

An inhumation service was held at Fairview Cemetery in Atmore.

Dinner and fellowship were held in God’s Temple of Deliverance in Atmore .

Christian Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.