Alice Marie Conwell

Alice Marie Conwell, 90, of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away on Thurs., Feb.4, 2016, in Pensacola, Fla.

She was a homemaker born in Orlando, Fla., on Nov. 26, 1925, to the late Troy and Mallie Martin Davis.

She is survived by cousins and many friends.

Graveside services were held on Mon., Feb. 8, 2016, in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Dave Taylor officiating.

Interment followed in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

Leon Coleman Jr.

Mr. Leon Coleman Jr., 78, of Perdido, died on Mon., Feb. 15, 2016, in his home.

Coleman was born on Oct. 17, 1937, to Leon and Eva Morris Coleman in Perdido. He attended Free-Will Baptist Church and Perdido School. He was a farmer and worked with cows, horses, goats, hogs, hay crops and in cornfields.

He was known for helping folks throughout the community and surrounding areas. He was always willing to have a “benefit” at the Coleman barn. If you were ever hungry, all you had to do was go to the barn — they would have something cooked. His tradition at the Thanksgiving community dinner was to serve hog chitterlings, turnips, beans — you name it, he served it.

He started Po-Foks Hunting Club with the motto, “Hunt Where the Season Never Ends.” He hosted several bird hunts throughout the years for his doctor friends.

Jr. was known as the “Mayor of Perdido” and also served as a constable. He never met a stranger, was always friendly and more than willing to give you a sample or two of his homemade wine.

“Jr. Coleman had a heart of gold.” Each person that visited during his last days had a story to tell, whether of kind deeds, needs met or help given, we could write a book.

We know everyone is wondering. Did Jr. make things right with God? He did. So, watch out for that little white truck in heaven.

Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Eva Morris Coleman; son in law, Mike Buckhault; great-grandson, Jericho Coleman; and sister, Elaine White.

Mr. Coleman is survived by his wife, Daisy Nell (Heaton) Coleman of Perdido; one daughter, Monica Sue Coleman Buckhault of Huxford; two sons, Audie (Gwen) Coleman and Ronnie (Lori) Coleman, both of Perdido; one sister, Juanita Eady (Robert) Edmondson of Perdido; nine grandchildren, Shaun (Paige) Coleman, Blake (Ashley) Coleman, Catherine (Jeremiah) Coleman, Cheyanne Buckhault (Blake) Wilson, Cody Hunter Coleman, Jennifer (Nick) Strength, Wendy (Michael) Craig, Nick Carlin and Robbie Carlin; 10 great-grandchildren, Zach, Tabatha, Elijah, Trinity, Griffin, Trevor, Molly, Noah, Lillie and Avery; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services will be on Sat., Feb. 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Bubba Rolin officiating.

Burial will be at the Coleman Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Fri., Feb. 19, 2016, from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Bo White, Leslie Smith, Harold “Bo” Weekley, Peanut Lambert, Lamar Hadley and Joey Eady.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Nick Carlin, Garvis Sells, Eddie Tullis, David Walsh and Joe Brodgen.

The family will receive flowers or donations to Perdido Elementary School Library, 23589 County Road 47, Perdido, AL 36562; St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Gideon Bibles at www.sendtheword.org.

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

Emma Dean Holden Lindsay

Emma Dean Holden Lindsay, 94, of Atmore, passed away on Sun., Feb. 14, 2016, at her residence.

She was a seamstress most of her life, owned and operated her own business and she did alterations for B.C. Moore Dept. store for many years. She was a dietitian for Canoe Grammar School.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Raleigh Amos and Fronie Cannon Holden; her husband, Thomas Henry Lindsay; a son, Raleigh Lindsay; and her brothers and sisters.

Survivors are one son, Roger Lindsay of Atmore; two grandchildren, Robert Leatherwood and Douglas Scott Leatherwood; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Justin, Robert and Tanner; and seven great-great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held tomorrow, Thurs., Feb. 18, 2016, at 11 a.m. in Lindsay Cemetery in Booneville with Bro. Mike Grindle officiating. Interment will follow in Lindsay Cemetery.

Family will receive friends on Feb. 18, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.

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

Joyce Marie Johnson Akins

Mrs. Joyce Marie Johnson Akins, 77, passed away on Sat., Feb. 6, 2016, in Booneville.

Mrs. Akins was a native of Goodway and a resident of Booneville since 1975. Mrs. Akins was a former employee of Judy Bond, manager of the lunchroom and bus driver at Escambia Academy. She was a member of the Atmore branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Jack Akins, Sr.

Survivors include her two sons, Harry (Judy) Akins of Goodway and Jack Anderson “Andy” (Amy) Akins of McCullough; one daughter, Suzanne Akins of Booneville; two brothers, Dean Johnson of Goodway and Joseph Johnson of Meridian, Miss.; three Sisters, Helen Eady of Warner Robins, Ga., Colleen Maddox of Montgomery, and Sarah Smith of Goodway; and six grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Fri., Feb. 12, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Cemetery with Patriarch Joseph Johnson officiating.

Visitation was held on Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

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

Larry Dale Irwin

Larry Dale Irwin passed away on Feb. 8, 2016.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Gwendolyn Irwin.

He is survived by his wife, Reita W. Irwin; a brother, Ray Hall of Davisville, Fla.; and a niece, Shannon Hall Jones of Monroeville.

Services were held on Feb. 11, 2016, at Petty Eastside Chapel and interment was held in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, Fla.

Myrtle Lee Ammons

Myrtle Lee Ammons, 91, of Perdido, passed away on Fri., Feb. 12, 2016, at her residence.

She was retired as a seamstress with Vanity Fair Mills, born on Feb. 6, 1925, in Lottie to the late Marvin and Hattie Milstid Brown. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perdido.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jordan Ammons; sons, Roger Ammons and Lloyd Ammons; grandchild, Jonathon Ammons; great-grandchild, Christopher Ammons; and four brothers; and one sister.

Survivors are four sons, Floyd (Marie) Ammons, Rayford (Patricia) Ammons, Walter (Robin) Ammons and Clint Ammons; two daughters, Ilene (Henry) Niedergeses and Sheila (Johnny) Wooten; three brothers, Oneal Brown, Ross Brown and Mark Brown; two sisters, Gladys Olean Fackler and Juauita Burgett; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a wonderful friend, Faye Stewart.

Services were held on Mon., Feb. 15, 2016, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral

Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Klotz and the eulogy by Dr. Charles Fails. Interment was held in Perdido Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were John Daw, Phillip Hadley, Tim Hadley, John Hagemeier, Randy Hadley and Jonathan Hall.

Family received friends on Mon., Feb. 15, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.

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

Robert Alexander Gordon Jr.

Mr. Robert Alexander Gordon Jr., 71, passed away on Wed., Feb. 10, 2016, in Daphne.

Mr. Gordon was a native of Atmore, former resident of Montgomery and Mobile, and has resided in Daphne for the past 31 years. Mr. Gordon was always involved in politics and he was a political advisor to Gov. Albert Brewer and other state politicians in Alabama; editor of Alabama Forest Products Magazine and increased its membership; was well known for his photographic memory; he never met a stranger; he was manager of Belmany Funeral Home; and was his last career. He was a member of the Carney Lodge 549 and Scottish Rite Abba Shrine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Miriam Gordon.

He is survived by his brother, William Byard (Susie) Gordon, Sr. of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters, Meg Gordon (Bob) Jones of Atmore and Kaki Gordon (Todd) Russell of St. Petersburg, Fla.; six nieces and nephews; four great-nieces and nephews; and one aunt, Therese Keller Roberts of Miflin.

Funeral services were held Sat., Feb. 13, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Dr. Debora Bishop officiating.

Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Sat., Feb. 13, 2016, from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were his nephews, Yancey Lee Gordon, Robert Murphy Gordon, Alexander Laird Jones, and his classmates, Jackie Helton, Ronnie Horn, Harry Davis, Bob Jones and Jimmy McNeal.

Honorary pallbearers were Marvin Rischer and Wayne Rischer.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite Charity.

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

Shirley Elaine Brewton

Shirley Elaine Brewton, 65, of Atmore, passed away on Mon., Feb. 8, 2016, in Pensacola, Fla.

She was a hairdresser, born in Atmore, on Aug. 2, 1950, to the late Alvin and Laverne Flowers Conway.

She was a member of Huxford Baptist Church, she taught cosmology at Reid State.

After Reid State, she opened her business, A Cut Above in McCullough.

She is preceded in death by a daughter, Marcie Michelle Brewton.

Survivors include her husband, John Brewton of Atmore; one son, Ken (Jennifer) Brewton of Pineview; one daughter, Lynn (Arron) Rhodes of Stockton; one brother, Don Conway of Poarch; one sister, Earline (Gilbert) Wall of McCullough; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Thurs., Feb. 11, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ron McGhee. Interment followed in Huxford Baptist Church Cemetery.

Family received friends on Feb. 11, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

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

Willie James Wiggins Sr.

Willie James Wiggins Sr., “Duke,” was born on Dec. 24, 1957, to the late Arelious and Annie Ree Wiggins of Atmore. He departed his life on Feb. 8, 2016.

He is preceded in death by four brothers, Arelious Wiggins Jr., Manford Wiggins, David Lee Wiggins and Edward Wiggins.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Loretha Wiggins; daughter, Annie Wiggins (Phillip) of Foley; son, Willie James Wiggins Jr. of Atmore; two grandchildren, Phillip Sharp Jr. and Kymani Sharp of Foley of Foley; five brothers, John (Rachel) Wiggins, Prince (the late Flora) Wiggins, Claude (Patricia) Wiggins, all of Atmore, Ezekiel Wiggins (Alice) of Fairhope and Joe (Minnie) Wiggins of Century, Fla.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services were held on Sat., Feb. 13, 2016, at Pleasant Hill Full Gospel Church.

Pallbearers were his nephews, and flower bearers were his nieces and friends.

Mayberry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.