Arthur Dailey Sr.

Mr. Arthur Dailey Sr., 83, of Atmore, known by most as “Whorley,” exchanged his earthly life for eternal life on Thurs., Aug. 10, 2017, at Century Health and Rehab Center.

A native of Atmore, he was retired from Alabama Dry Dock and Ship Building, where he worked as a chipper. He enjoyed watching baseball, football and basketball on TV. He enjoyed farming and family, and helping others. He could be seen riding his tractor as he helped people keep their land maintained. He attended school at Escambia County Training School.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Mae Parker Dailey; his parents, Van and Josephine Dailey Sr.; two sisters, Lucy Owens and Annie Mae; and all seven of his brothers, Van Dailey Jr., Dan Dailey Sr., Michael Patrick Dailey, Otis Dailey, Robert Dailey, Frank Dailey and Benjamin Dailey.

Those left to cherish memories of his life are his daughter, Rosalyn (Rashad) Sharerf of Atlanta, Ga.; his son, Arthur (Mary) Dailey Jr. of Gainesville, Fla.; three sisters, Iola Dailey Reeves and Celestine Dailey Wilson, both of Warren, Mich., and Lois Dailey Smith of Boston, Mass.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services were held on Aug. 15, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery. Public viewing was held Aug. 14 at the funeral home with Turner Funeral Chapel LLC directing.

 

Dovie Woods Stanley

Mrs. Dovie Woods Stanley, 84, passed away on Thurs., Aug. 10, 2017, in Atmore.

She was a native of Semirah Springs and has resided in Atmore most of her life. She was a member of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Louiza Woods; and husband of 64 years, Cecil Stanley.
She is survived by her three sons, Cecil Gary (Kaye Derrington) Stanley of Tampa, Fla., Greg (Wanda) Stanley of Stapleton and Richard K. (Phyllis) Stanley of Brewton; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 13 from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Heard and Bro. Dave Taylor officiating.

Visitation was held Aug. 12 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Jacob Salter, Wade Barnes, Chris Stanley, David Huggins, Charles Woods and James “Chiefie” Peters.

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

 

John “Ronny” Hoffman

Mr. John “Ronny” Hoffman, 75, passed away on Wed., Aug. 9, 2017, in Spanish Fort.

He was a native of Montgomery and has resided in Atmore for the past 45 years. He was a member and past treasure at the Atmore Church of Christ. He taught his first year at Repton, Flomaton for five years, Ernest Ward, Bratt and Northview for a total of 33 years. He coached at Flomaton, Repton and Ernest Ward. He was a graduate of Troy University and was an avid fisherman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Hoffman; and one sister, Joan Hoffman Fleshman.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Hoffman of Atmore; one son, Ron (Wendy) Hoffman of Spanish Fort; three daughters, Ronda Hoffman of Daphne, Michelle (Ted) Cox of Winfield and Mel (Marc) Bass of Auburn; three brothers, Larry Hoffman of Pike Road, Frances Hoffman of Highland Home and Allan Hoffman of Highland Home; one sister, Judy Best of Honoraville; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Aug.11 from the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Minister Bobby Boatwright officiating.

Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Aug. 10 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Steve Hoffman, John Hoffman, Aubrey Cox, Joseph Cox, Christian Bass, John Stephen Bass and Colton Whitehead.

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

 

Margaret Jean Moulder Shepler

Margaret Jean Moulder Shepler, 83, of Opelika, passed away on Sat., Aug. 12, 2017, in Opelika.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wed., Aug. 16, 2017, at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with the Rev. Grant Parker officiating. Interment will be at Lakeview Memory Gardens, and the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. before the service.

She was born on April 28, 1934, in Bowling Green, Ky. The daughter of the late Thomas Goldsmith Moulder and Virginia H. Butler Moulder, she was a graduate of Western Kentucky University and began her 43-year teaching career soon after receiving her teaching degree.

She retired from the Escambia County, Fla. School District, and moved to Opelika and became a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Phenix City.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Donald Shepler; her husband since 1962; and her sister, Jane Moulder.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Word; husband, Bradley Word Jr.; grandchildren, James Word and Margaret Word; several nieces, extended family and many caring friends everywhere.

Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made the Alzheimer’s Association at http://www.alz.org/.

Online condolences may be made at vancememorialchapel.net

 

Marvin Beachy

Marvin Beachy, 80, of Atmore, passed away on Sun., Aug. 13, 2017. He was born in Ohio, on Dec. 2, 1936, to Jonas and Amanda (Kramer) Beachy and he married Esther Troyer on April 11,1959. Marvin was a member of Mennonite Christian Fellowship.

He is survived by his wife, Esther; four children, Deborah (Carl Martin) of Atmore, Faith (Jerry Gehman) of Atmore, Tim (Eunice Dagen) of Silverdale, Wash. and Jewel (Darryl Mast) of Wagener, S.C.; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Also surviving are two brothers, Simon Beachy and Abe Beachy; and one sister, Mabel Sommers.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Alvin Beachy, Joe Beachy and Freeman Beachy.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Wed., Aug. 16, 2017, at Mennonite Christian Fellowship, 245 Tennant Drive, Atmore. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Aug. 17, 2017, at Mennonite Christian Fellowship with Blaine Copenhaver and Carl Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Freemanville Community Cemetery.

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

 

Robert “RJ” Amerson Sr.

Mr. Robert “RJ” Amerson, Sr., 91, passed away on Wed., Aug. 9, 2017, in Bratt, Fla.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Bratt. He was a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Peter Amerson and Lottie Wiggins Amerson; wife, Margaret Himerwright Amerson; two sons, Danny Amerson and Eddie Amerson; one daughter, Sandra Amerson Wilson; step-son, Jimmy Hibbits; one sister, Vera Louise Amerson Hardy; three brothers, Oliver Peter (Pete) Amerson, Wallace Jerald Amerson and Dewey Eugene Amerson; one grandson, Lance Dawe; and one great-grandchild, Macey Amerson.

He is survived by one son, RJ (Bobby) and Judy Amerson Jr. of Bratt; two brothers, Leo Edward Amerson of Canoe and James and Betty Amerson of Bratt; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 12 from the Bratt First Baptist Church with the Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.

Burial was held at the Godwin Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Aug. 11 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Rick Amerson, Pete Amerson Jr., Kevin Amerson, Jeff Amerson, Drew Amerson and Pete Amerson III.

Honorary pallbearers were the Senior Adult Sunday School Class (Bratt First Baptist Church), Jim Biggs, Joseph Gulley, Leo Odom and Hilton Hall.

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

 

Robert Carl White

Mr. Robert Carl White, 82, passed away on Sun., Aug. 13, 2017, in Bay Minette.

He was a native of Perdido and has resided in Dyas for most of his life. He was a member of the Perdido 752 Masonic Lodge and retired from the Baldwin County Highway Department with 32 years of service.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Hazel White; sisters, Minnie Lou Brinkman and Norma Bryars; and brother, Hilburn White.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peggy White of Dyas; one son, Robert “Rusty” (Wendy) White of Dyas; two daughters, Romona Hadley of Dyas and Brenda (James Russell) McPhearson of Dyas; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wed., Aug. 16, at the Pleasant Plains Pentecostal Church with Bro. Angelo Thomley, Bro. K.C. White and Bro Michael Hadley officiating.

Burial followed at the White Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. today, Aug. 16, at the Pleasant Plains Pentecostal Church.

Pallbearers are Bobby Milstead, Jeremy White, Johnny Brinkman, Bo White, Terry Milstead and Keith Ganey.

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

 

Shelia Diane Chapman

Mrs. Shelia Diane Chapman, 57, passed away on Tues., Aug. 8, 2017, in Atmore.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. She was a loving grandmother, crafter and interior decorator.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Betty Ann and Leon Tolin; and two brothers, Tony Scott and Ricky Tolin.

She is survived by her significant other, Arthur (Snake) Thrower; one daughter, Michell Odom and Ben Bridges of Lawton, Okla.; two sons, Tony and Ashley Chapman of Amarillo, Texas and Chris Chapman of Prattville; two sisters, Sonja and Tim White of Atmore and Shirley and Ed Turner; eight grandchildren, Savannah, Danika, Aree, Londyn, Nicole, Alyssa, Chris and Courtney; two great-grandchildren, Josh and Ezra; and special friends of 36 years, Kathy Schlemmer and Tina Haggerty; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Aug. 11 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.

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

 

William Daniel Sands

Mr. William Daniel Sands, 31, passed away on Sat., Aug. 12, 2017, in Wetumpka.

He was a native of Chicago, Ill., former resident of Atmore (where he spent most of his life) and has resided in Wetumpka for the past two and a half years. He was in the U.S. Navy, was an auxiliary mechanic on a nuclear submarine and served on USS Honolulu and USS Maine. He was an employee at Wind Creek Casino in Montgomery and an avid Alabama Football Fan.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Archie Dean Sands and Esther Sands Hirzel; and brother in law, Heath Bakken.

He is survived by his parents, Brian and Kathy McGill of Atmore; wife, Cristain Sands of Wetumpka; one daughter, Aubrye Sands of Wetumpka; one brother, Matt McGill of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Sarah-Elizabeth McGill of Atmore; sister in laws, Stephanie (David) Virts of Jonesboro, Ark. and Melanie (Tory) Smith of Wentzville, Mo.; brother in law, Scott (Cherrie) Allen of Hannibal, Mo.; father in law and mother in law, Cecil and Judith Allen of Hannibal, Mo.; grandmother in law, Joyce Bowen of Hannibal, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Aug. 15 from the McCullough Christian Center with the Rev. Cornelius Phillips and the Rev. Brian McGill officiating.

Burial followed at the McCullough Cemetery.

Visitation was held Aug. 15, 2017 at the McCullough Christian Center.

Pallbearers were Daniel Alaniz, Bennie Alaniz, Brandon Blanton, Cory Blankenship, Bruce Purvis, Matthew McGill, Jason Benham and Neal Easterling.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Santuck Baptist Church Teen Ministries at 7250 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092.

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