Obituaries for week of March 1, 2025

Published 1:32 pm Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Teresa Crawford Jenkins
Summerdale
Mrs. Teresa Crawford Jenkins, 57, of Dubose Road in Summerdale, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her residence after a brief illness.
She was a native of Goldsboro, N.C., a former resident of Kansas, before moving to Summerdale. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of the Robertsdale First Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, the outdoors, and playing bingo with her friend Rita.
She is survived by her parents, James and Carolyn Crawford of New Bern, N.C.; her husband, Scott Jenkins of Summerdale; a brother, James Crawford Jr., of Sneed Ferry, N.C.; a sister, Patricia Best of Arapahoe, N.C.; five grandchildren, Riley, Stanley, Jr., RJ, Raegan and Rivers.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Lilly officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Shelby Jean Seale White
Brewton
Mrs. Shelby Jean Seale White, 87, of Stallworth Street in Brewton, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 in a Century, Fla., nursing facility after a brief illness.
She was a native of Wallace, a former resident of Chickasaw and Huxford, before moving to Brewton, Alabama. Mrs. White was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brewton where she was Girls auxiliary leader, Sunday School Teacher, and a member of the church choir, A 1955 graduate of T.R. Miller High School, and a homemaker. Jean enjoyed volunteering in many things: Girl Scout Leader, American Red Cross, and was a member of the Brewton Civic League. During her working years she worked at Brewton Elementary School as a tutor, T.R. Miller High School where she was a library assistant and in charge of the after school tutoring program. She enjoyed spending time with her family, baking, and crocheting.
She is survived by a son, Steven R. White of Defuniak Springs, Fla.; two daughters, Beverly (Bo) haveard of Brewton and Allyson (Tony) Chandler of Brewton; a brother, Bobby Seale; a sister, Mary Thornburg; her grandchildren, Shon (Valerie) Haveard, Bart Haveard, Molly (Michael) Crump, Micah (Ridge) Martin, C.J. (Sydney) Nowling; her great-grandchildren, Landon Haveard, Kara Haveard, Chloe Haveard, Riley Crump, Rosie Crump, Grady Nowling, Jordan Nowling; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norvelle and Ethel Mason Seale; her husband, Riley White; a sister, Debbie Casey; and brothers, Don Seale and Billy Seale.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Brewton.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Brewton with the Rev. Cavin Cawthon officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Daniel Blair
East Brewton
Mr. Charles Daniel Blair, 93, of Williamson Street in East Brewton, quietly passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 in a Century, Fla., nursing facility.
He was a native and life long resident of East Brewton. Mr. Blair was a member of the Brewton Church of Christ, a U.S. Army Veteran having served during the Korean conflict, and was retired from the Container Corporation of America with 40 years of service. Charlie played in the first football game between W.S. Neal and T.R. Miller football and he worked out everyday at the YMCA, shared coffee and meals with his friends.
He is survived by two sons, David (Sharon) Blair of East Brewton and Bill (Marie) Blair of Brewton; one daughter, Suzanne Blair (Glenn) Hall of Brewton; five grandchildren, Jonathon, Daniel, Ross, Kim and Shane; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Elmira Grice Blair; and his wife, Joy Thomas Blair.
Visitation will be held Friday morning March 7, 2025 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Brewton.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Mr. John Gentry officiating. Interment will follow in Weaver Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Jeanette Nettles Wagner
Brewton
Mrs. Mary Jeanette Nettles Wagner, 87, of Thomas Avenue in Brewton, passed away Monday, February 24, 2024 in a Century, Fla., nursing facility after a brief illness.
She was a native and former of Florida before moving to Brewton. Mrs. Wagner was a member of the First Methodist Church of Brewton and a homemaker. She enjoyed knitting.
She is survived by two sons, Randall (Teresa) Wagner and John Wagner, Jr.; two brothers, George Maurice Nettles and Troy Addison Nettles; one sister, Margaret Aletha Shelpley; three grandchildren, John Wagner III, Rebecca Polturak and Timothy Wagner; and four great-grandchildren. She was precededin death by her parents, Lawrence and Ouida Addison Nettles; her husband, John Wagner Sr.; two brothers, William Billy Nettles and John Olan Nettles; and one sister, Verna Latrelle Nettles.
Visitation was held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home who was in charge of arrangements.

Annie Blanche Hammonds Wilson
Pensacola, Fla.
Mrs. Annie Blanche Hammonds Wilson, 89, of Pensacola, Fla., passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in a Pensacola hospital after a brief illness.
She was a native of Brewton and long time resident of East Brewton, before moving to Pensacola. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the East Brewton First Baptist Church, and was a retired supervisor from Judy Bond.
She is survived by one son, Cecil David (Ann) Wilson of Navarre, Fla.; two daughters, Diane Wilson (Duane) Williamson of Brewton, Sandra Kay Wilson (John) Cummins of Dadeville; one brother, Leo Hammons of Brewton; four grandchildren, Spencer David Wilson, Stuart Allan Wilson, John Wilson Cummins, Kathryn Cummins (Mason) Wade; three great-grandchildren, Alexis Faith curran, Alaina Grace Curran, Harper Kathryn Wade and Mason A. Wade Jr.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Wilson; two grandsons, Michael David Curran and Brady Patrick Curran.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2 p.m. at East Brewton First Baptist Church with the Rev. Macon Phillips officiating. A private family interment ceremony followed at Green Acres Cemeter in Brewton.
In lieu of flowers, place make donations fo Brewton Paws Cross, Alabama Baptist Children’s Home or to your favorite charity.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Carl David Brittain Sr.
Brewton
Mr. Carl David Brittain Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 26, 2025, after succumbing to his illness. He was 83 years old.
Carl was born on July 20, 1941, in Shawanee, Tenn., to Thomas Ross Brittain and Ollie Kathryn Lynch. After graduating high school in 1959 and attending college, Carl moved to Brewton in 1963 to join his brother who had previously moved here. After working in retail, he began in banking which he would continue until he retired. Brewton is where he met the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Barrow. The two married and shared over 60 years of love, companionship, and devotion. Together, they raised two sons, David and Wesley and were blessed with four grandchildren—Duncan, Hunter, Anna Kate, and Wyn. Carl enjoyed coin collecting and spending time with his family.
Carl was known for his dedication to his family. In particular, he was devoted to his wife, Ann, as she has battled Alzheimer’s disease for the past several years. He cared for her with a love and devotion that exemplified his character. Carl remained steadfast in his role as her caregiver, never once hesitating to put her needs before his own. His love for her was deep and unconditional. and their marriage was a beautiful example of what it means to cherish, honor, and serve one another.
Carl’s grandchildren were the light of his life. They brought him endless happiness, and he enjoyed every moment with them, often saying that they were his greatest joy. “Paps”, as they lovingly called him, was present at every activity they participated in and was always their biggest supporter and encourager. His proudest role was that of grandfather, and he often spoke about his love for each of them and the joy they brought to his life. His legacy will live on in the hearts of his grandchildren forever.
Above all, Carl was a man of faith. He loved the Lord with all his heart and relied on His guidance throughout his life. As a longtime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, he faithfully served the Lord in numerous ways, including serving as eacon, singing in the choir and volunteering with VBS. His faith in God was his guiding force, and he relied on it every day, especially through the challenges he faced in his final years. His faith was strong and the Lord’s love provided him comfort, hope, strength and peace.
Carl is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann, his brother Jerry Brittain, his two sons, David (Cindy) and Wesley (Kim), his four grandchildren, Duncan, Hunter, Anna Kate, and Wyn, and numerous other family members and friends who were blessed to know him.
Carl’s legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. His love, faith, and selflessness serve as an example to all who were fortunate to be a part of his life. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will remain a cherished treasure for his family and friends.
A service to honor Carl’s life was held at Zion Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.