Pauline Coker Ward
February 13, 2023
Pauline Coker Ward, age 90, of Atmore, AL passed away on February 12, 2023 in Mobile, AL. She was born on June 19, 1932 in Goodway, AL to Paschal and Nettie Ramsey Coker. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher for over fifty years. During her career, she was a bookkeeper for Ward Brothers Farm and worked at Vanity Fair. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, James Lavaughn
Ward.
She is survived by her daughter, Sheliah (J.P.) Sawyer of Huxford, AL; her brothers, John C. Coker of Opelika, AL and Kenneth (Margaret) Coker of Mobile, AL; her sister, Kathryn Letts of Wetumpka, AL; three grandchildren: Carlie Crutchfield, John Patrick Sawyer and Victoria Sawyer (Austin) Cain; three great grandchildren: Aubrianna, Railen and Haegan along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Enon Baptist Church in Goodway, AL with Bro. James Henry and Bro. Tom Thurman officiating.
Interment will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Enon Baptist Church in Goodway, AL.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Darlene Davis
February 12, 2023
Nancy Darlene Davis was born November 17, 1955, in Escambia County, Florida to Shirlene Law and the late Toby Davis. She passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023, at the Santa Rosa Health and Rehab Center in Pace, FL.
She spent her childhood in Bay Springs, FLm living with her grandparents Dorothy and Barney Lowery. In her teenage years, she moved in with her great-grandparents, John and Annie Bell Barlow and her Aunt Bethel. She graduated from Tate High School. After graduation she was self-employed as a courier. She was also employed as an attendant at the welcome center in Pensacola. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy and Barney Lowery; grandparents, Wheeler and Nell Barlow; her great-grandparents, John and Annie Bell Barlow; Aunt, Bethel Barlow; her brother, Randy Davis; her half-sister, Sharon Hicks; and her half-brother, Michael Fox.
Darlene is survived by her aunt, Louise Fore of Flomaton, Alabama; her aunt and uncle, Reita and Charles Lowery of Bratt, Florida; her sister-in-law, Faye Davis of Pensacola; her mother, Shirlene Law of Fort Lauderdale; her sister, Brenda Hicks, of Tampa; brother, Jeffery Fox; her friend, Gerald Pearson; and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The address is 6915 US-29, Molino, FL. The service will be held on Sunday, February 19 at 2 p.m.
Lewis “Louie” Davis Sr.
February 11, 2023
Lewis “Louie” Davis Sr., 90, of Cantonment, FL, passed away on February 7th, 2023. He was born in Cottondale, FL on July 27th, 1932 to Fred and Bessie Davis. He was married to the love of his life Carolyn Albritton Davis for 69 years.
Louie worked on Pensacola Beach in law enforcement from 1960 to 1974. After moving to Cantonment, he had a career with the Escambia County Sheriffs Department and worked in investigations and narcotics until he retired in 1994.
He had a passion for fishing, hunting, playing guitar and listening to Marty Robbins. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Bessie Davis; sisters Lillie Mae Batton, Mary Joyce Griner and Shirley Sweatman.
He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Davis; daughters Debbie Bauman, Beverly “Dinky” Davis and Angela Summerlin; son Davy Davis; brother Jackie Davis and grandchildren and great grandchildren.
“Daddy we will miss everything about you. Most of all, your old stories that you loved to tell over and over again”
A visitation will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL, 32533 from 6-8 p.m.. The service will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 1 p.m. with the interment to follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Herman “Dean” Clark Sr.
February 11, 2023
Herman “Dean” Clark Sr., 83, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023. Dean was born on January 4, 1940 in Jolo, West Virginia to parents, Robert Clark and Octavia Day. He was a member of the Northwest Florida Pest Control Association and the Peacemakers Gospel Group, and worked at Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory for 12 years.
Dean is preceded in death by his wife, Annette Clark, his mother, Octavia Day, and his grandson, Justin Fagan.
He is survived by his daughters, Vickie Fagan (Richard) and Lisa Chason (Gary), his sons, Dean Clark Jr. (Susan) and Dennis Clark (Kathy), as well as his 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services for Dean Clark Sr. will begin with a visitation from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Dean will be laid to rest at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will include: James Clark, Taylor Fagan, Seth Fagan, Kevin Revels, Scotty Hill, and Joshua Fagan. Honorary Pallbearers: Leland Arnette, Tyler Clark, and Zachary Burridge.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy., Pensacola, Florida 32505 entrusted with arrangements.
Rachel May Walker
February 11, 2023
Rachel M. Walker, 75, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born June 27, 1947, in Pensacola, FL. She was married to Julian Walker for 55 years. Rachel was the Music Director at Family Worship Center. She was a member of Family Worship Center and had a passion for ministry, witnessing and winning souls to Christ.
Rachel is preceded in death by her father, Gerald Caryl, Sr. and her mother, Juniece Peaden Caryl.
Rachel is survived by her husband, Julian Walker; daughter Johanna Walker; two brothers, Gerald Caryl-Gordon and John Burgess; and countless nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, February 10, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 PM. Rev. Chuck Constant, Rev. Paul Wetzel and Rev. Sandra Fowler will be officiating. Interment will be at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Roger Watkins, John Lamb, Randy Wood, Gene Broxton, Joe Fritz and Chuck Roth. Honorary pallbearers will be J. D. Woodside, Lance George, Michael Caryl, David Powell, Dusty Richardson and Jason Vaughan.
Luther Eugene “Gene” Godwin
February 11, 2023
On Sunday, February 5th 2023, Gene Godwin of Molino, FL went home to be with the Lord. He was only 55 years old.
Gene was born September 8th, 1967 to Luther Godwin Jr and Shirley Phillips in Pensacola, FL.
Gene was considered a “Jack of all trades.” He could do anything and everything. He attended George Stone to be a mechanic and Pensacola State College where he earned his certification in welding. He worked at many different places throughout his life, but has been with Ingram Electric for the past 7 years. He was never scared to take on new opportunities and had a couple businesses of his own. One he named after his late son called Tejay’s Welding and Fabrication.
He fully enjoyed what he did and those he met in his days. He was easy to talk to and always had a story to tell. He never hesitated to help where he could, even if he grumbled about it the whole time. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.
Gene was a hardworking man who loved his family very much. Everything he did, it was with them in mind. His grand babies were his pride and joy. They could always get away with anything and were often spoiled by him. If they wanted it, he got it.
He loved going on family vacations, especially to Tennessee. He always enjoyed the mountain scenery. He also liked to relax in the river during the summer months. He planned an Adventures Unlimited trip every year for his wife’s birthday and invited the whole family down. He would rent the biggest cabin they offered so that everyone had a place to stay.
Gene enjoyed cooking and often credited his granny Nelson for his great cooking skills. A fond memory from his children is that he would always ask you to taste his potato salad and dressing he cooked the night before Thanksgiving. Even if they were asleep and it was 1AM, he’d wake them up to get their opinion on his food. He took pride in his dishes and made sure to ask everyone how they liked it.
He looked forward to coming home and relaxing in his Lazy Boy after a long day at work. He’d always have a movie on and would sometimes watch the same movie multiple nights in a row, but the family thinks it’s because he would often fall asleep halfway through the first time around. He could fall asleep anywhere at any time, even mid conversation. He’d wake up and pick back up where he left off pretending nothing happened.
He was not a huge sports fan, but he loved Florida State Football and tried his best to watch every game.
Gene was larger than life and his shoes cannot be filled. He will be missed tremendously by his family and friends.
Gene is survived and missed by his loving wife, Tammy, of 20 years; his children Josh (Kaly) Godwin, Deddrick Perry, Valarie (Travis) Barnes, Kayla Godwin, Jordan Godwin, and Aaron Godwin; eleven grandchildren, Aubrey, Bray, and Rhett Godwin, Lexi, Payton, and Annalyse Barnes, Milah and Lainee Johnson, Brightleigh Perry, Destiny and Kylie Godwin; one expected grandchild and one great granddaughter; his mother, Shirley (Gene) Phillips; four brothers; John (Kim) Godwin, Charlie (Kelly) Phillips, Henry Joe Godwin, and Jamie (Sarah) Phillips; one sister, Kathy (Wayne) Briske; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his son, Tejay Godwin; his father, Luther Godwin Jr.; maternal grandparents, Delores and Wesley Nelson; paternal grandparents, Kathleen and Luther Godwin Sr.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 13th at Faith Chapel Funeral Home in Cantonment, FL. 12 PM-1 PM for family and 1PM-2PM for friends. Funeral Service will follow at 2 PM. Interment will be at New Beginnings Cemetery in Molino, FL.
Pallbearers will be Josh Godwin, Travis Barnes, Eric Allen, Shannon Edmonson, Jack Edmonson and Terry Capps. Honorary pallbearers will be John Godwin, Charlie Phillips, Henry Joe Nelson, Edwin Nelson, and Raymond Nelson.
Rose M. Bauer
February 11, 2023
Rose M. Bauer, 79, of Cantonment, Florida, passed away on January 26, 2023. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on June 21, 1943 to Harry and Grace Casey. She was married to Ronald L. Bauer for 58 years. Rose worked as a teacher for the Escambia County School District and she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Casey; mother, Grace Casey; daughter, Dawn Bauer Hohlenkamp; brother, John T. Casey; sister, Rita Casey; and sister-in-law, San Dee Casey.
Rose is survived by her husband, Ronald L. Bauer; son, Ronald P. Bauer; grandsons, Lorenz Hohlenkamp, Evan Hohlenkamp, and Harrison Hohlenkamp; and sister, Mary Giedinghagen.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00pm Saturday, February 11, 2023 at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Pensacola, Florida. Visitation will be prior to service from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Burial will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Ruby Wilson Barker
February 11, 2023
Ruby Wilson Barker, 95 passed away Friday February 10,2023. Ms. Ruby was born August 4,1927 in Atmore, Al to Benjamin “Hub” Wilson & Lula Mae Carraway Wilson.
Ms. Ruby owned & operated “Ruby’s Fish Camp” on Perdido River from 1960-1989. A few years later she went to work as a Precision Machinest” in Robertsdale, Al. a trade she took great pride in for approximately 10 years.
She only had two speeds in her life “wide open & stop” and she lived it to the fullest.
She never met a stranger and her love for serving others was evident in many ways .
At Christmas she always had a gift for everyone that came to her home and for those sick or in need she would prepare and deliver food. Her grandchildren were her the joy of her life in later years especially. After her retirement and during failing health she was fortunate to live with each of her daughters and two of the grandchildren, needless to say she enjoyed it tremendously. Whether known by Momma, Granny, Nana, or Granny Ruby she was deeply loved and her memory will be cherished forever.
She was preceded in death by her parents, five siblings, daughter Patricia Ann Thompson, and granddaughter Tammy Durden Gates.
Survivors include her daughters, Joyce Shaw of Pensacola, Fl. and Kay Durden(Ronnie) of Grand Ridge, Fl. Eight grandchildren Wendy(Fritz), Billy(Andrea) Danny(Lori) Buddy(Sidney) John(Marian) Belinda (Mike) Amy(John), Phillip(April). Eighteen great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends also survive. Services will be Monday, February 13, at 2:00pm at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home Chapel Atmore Al. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
Anthony “Tony” Taylor
February 11, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Taylor lifelong resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the age of 84. He was born on July 27, 1938 to the late John Thomas Taylor and Henrietta Huggins Taylor.
Tony worked for ECUA retiring with 38 years of service. He was a member of Beulah Freewill Baptist Church. Tony enjoyed race car driving and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Henderson Taylor; one infant son, Anthony Taylor, Jr.; parents; and four siblings.
Tony is survived by two children, Lynita Taylor; Thomas (Mary) Taylor; two grandchildren, John Taylor (Toni Evans) and Jennifer (George) Bower; and one great granddaughter, Amelia Bower.
Private family graveside will be held in Morgan Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy, entrusted with arrangements.
Brandon Lathaniel Steele
February 10, 2023
Mr. Brandon Lathaniel Steele, age 47, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
Mr. Steele was a native and longtime resident of Brewton before moving to Castleberry a few months ago. He attended W.S. Neal High School and worked as a Carpenter in the construction industry. Brandon enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved Auburn Football. He was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lathaniel Steele; a son, Austin Lee Steele; and a sister, Brandy Champion.
He is survived by his mother, Debera (Bobby) Freeman of Brewton; stepmother, Jamie Lambeth of Flomaton; daughter, Jayda Steele of Castleberry; brothers, Allen (Kelli) Davenport, Bobby Freeman, and Christopher (Bridgett) Steele, all of Brewton; sister, Sarah Steele of Flomaton.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at Craver’s Funeral Home. There will be various speakers.