Gordon Willard Howell
December 13, 2021
Gordon Willard Howell passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at age 90. He was born in Century, Florida. He met the love of his life, Juanita Bondurant Howell of Flomaton, Alabama while in high school. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January 1948, and was initially stationed in San Diego, CA. He married Juanita March 25, 1951, and she joined him in San Diego. Gordon was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1952, after which Gordon and Juanita settled in Pensacola, FL.
After working for Gulf Power Company for a short time, Gordon was accepted into the apprentice program aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station as an electrician. He continued to work for Naval Air Rework Facility and the Naval Aviation Depot until his retirement in 1989, ultimately rising to the rank of GS-15 Department Head. Following his retirement, Gordon co-founded MHM enterprises, a real estate investment firm.
Gordon was very active in the Myrtle Grove community and in Myrtle Grove Baptist Church. He served as Secretary Treasurer of the Myrtle Grove Youth Sports Program and as a football coach for several years. Gordon and Juanita have been members of Myrtle Grove Baptist church for 56 years, where Gordon served in many capacities, including Deacon.
Gordon was a loving husband and father who enjoyed boating, fishing and spending time with his large extended family. He and Juanita also had the opportunity to travel all over the United States in their motorhomes. As his own children got older, he especially enjoyed playing with and keeping his grandchildren.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Phoebe Howell; two brothers, Farrel Howell and Cordell Howell; and two sisters, Millie Howell Long and Doris Howell Hancock.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita; their three children, David and Peggy and their family, Kevin, Krisse, Colton, Tinley, Kyndell, LeAnn, and Carl; Phillip and Tammy and their family, Dachie, Tannah, Lexie, Anna, and Kaylee; Cyndi and Bill and their family, Courtney, Avery, Shelby, Brody, Kelsey, and Haley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 15, from 11:00 am—12:30 pm, with service immediately following. Burial will take place at Barrancas National Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to Myrtle Grove Baptist Church or Lentine’s Outreach Ministries, Inc. in lieu of flowers.
James Neil Wright, Jr.
December 13, 2021
James Neil Wright, Jr., age 56, of Cantonment, FL passed away on December 7, 2021.
He was born May 8, 1965 in Panama City, FL.
James is preceded in death by his father, James Neil Wright; mother, Pansy Chambers Wright; and brother, Jonathan H. Boland.
He is survived by his sisters, Virginia N. Wright and Neila W. Halter of Cantonment, FL.
James worked for many years at Ventilated Awnings. He enjoyed fishing, vacations with family and spending time with his family and their children.
He was loved by his nieces and nephews and will be missed by all.
Graveside services will be held at 1PM on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery, Chumuckla, FL. Pastor Gene Hudson officiating services.
Sandra Booker Cohron
December 13, 2021
Sandra Booker Cohron, 80, of Cantonment, Florida went home to be with Jesus December 11, 2021.
Sandra is survived by daughter, Cynthia Cohron (Mark Anthony) Sacco; sons, James Ronald Cohron Jr. and Donald Ray Cohron; grandson, Ronnie James Cohron; ex-husband, James Ronald Cohron; sisters, Glinda (Leon) Nall and Joanne (Tommy) Winn; and several loving nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Jimmie Lou Hennington Booker; father, Robert “Bud” Booker; and brother, Bobby Booker.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Thelma Evers Marshall
December 10, 2021
Thelma Evers Marshall of Canoe, AL passed away at her home on December 12, 2021. She
was born on November 2, 1927 to Louis and Nellie Daw Evers. She is preceded in death by
her parents; her husband, John Henry Marshall; her daughter, Betty Watson; her brother,
Earl Evers and her sister, Vivian Fountain.
She is survived by her son, Ronnie Marshall (Renee) of Canoe, AL; her daughters, Carolyn
Cross (Bill) of Mobile, AL, Shirley Hardin (Don) of Cuba, AL, and Johnnie McCann (Bud)
of Cuba, AL; her brother, Wilbur Evers (Lois) of Bay Minette, AL; her sister, Pearl Falls
of O’Brien, FL; seven grandchildren, Amy Hill (Russ), John Henry Watson (John), Julie
Peck (Don), Angel Cruise, Jessica Bonner (Sam), Martha Gray (Bo), and Erin Hadley
(Mitchell); thirteen great grandchildren, Courtney Crutchfield (Dillian), Sky Cruise, Luke
Cheramie, Brock Bonner, Luke Hill, Olivia Peck, Addie Beth Gray, Ember Henry, Scarlett
Bonner, Cayson Henry-Hadley, Jude Hill, Marshall Gray, and Lily Peck.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-
Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Hutto officiating. Interment will follow at
Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Luke Cheramie, Dillian Crutchfield, Rick Evers, Dudley
Fountain, Kenneth Fountain, and Mitchell Hadley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Leo Amerson.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at
11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Mary Elizabeth Beauchamp
December 9, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Beauchamp, of Taylorsville, Illinois, was born on May 2, 1936. She passed away suddenly at the age of 85 years old in Pensacola, Florida on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Mary moved to Pensacola in 1986 to live closer to her two daughters. Mary was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her late husbands, Elmer Poore and George Beauchamp. She is survived by her children, John Poore of Carmel, Indiana, Elizabeth Treadway of Molino, Florida, Sarah (Kent Anthony) of South Bend, Indiana, Rachel (Gilbert Gonzales) of Pace, Florida; her grandchildren, Amber Schmidt, Casey Anthony, Trent Anthony, Jessica White, Gregory Treadway, Mercedes Vest, and Michael White; four step-grandchildren; three great-
grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Mary was a caring and generous soul; an endless vessel which held unconditional love for those she held close. Her contagious smile and bright personality will be missed but her love and laughter will live in our hearts forever and always.
Arrangements for cremation by Lewis Funeral Home, Milton, Florida. The family will hold a private celebration in honor of her beautiful life.
Donna Patricia Hollingsworth Godwin
December 8, 2021
Donna Patricia Hollingsworth Godwin went to her heavenly home on December 5, 2021.
She was born on July 9, 1945 in Pineville, Florida to Grady and Agnes Hollingsworth. She was a 1964 graduate of Ernest Ward High School. After marrying, she lived in Huntsville, AL. She was a member of Bible Believers Baptist Church in Madison, AL. She received a degree in Childhood Development and worked at Rainbow Daycare Center as an Assistant Director from 1986 until retirement. She spent her retirement traveling, enjoying her family and taking care of her granddaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Dewey, Bob, Andy and Junior Hollingsworth and her sister, Doris Long.
She is survived by her husband, James Godwin; her son, Richard “Michael” Godwin; her daughter, Amy (Jon) Amonette; her grandchildren, Jacob, Mady, Abigail and a new little girl to be born in April. She is also survived by her brothers Martin (Winnie) Hollingsworth; Winston (Marie) Hollingsworth; Marvin (Nettie) Hollingsworth; two sisters Dorothy McKenzie; Melba (Donnie) Cook and her sister in law Joyce Hollingsworth.
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy Grant and Bro. Dale Hollingsworth officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Nokomis.
Active pallbearers will be Jason Williams, Jarod Long, Jacob Hollingsworth, Jon Amonette, Ralph Beasley and Roy Pettis.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 10, 2021 12:30 p.m. for family and from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. for friends at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Mike Harvey
December 8, 2021
Mike Harvey of Pensacola, Florida passed away peacefully at home following a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the age of 75.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and James H. Harvey; and son, Travis Harvey.
Mike is survived by his wife, Judy Walker; daughter, Ashley (Kolby) Jordan; son, James Daniel Harvey; step children, Jerry (Lisa) Walker, Shelly (Doug) Rogers, and Teddy (Kynda) Walker; brother, Patrick (Gloria) Harvey; sister, Mary (Scott) McKay; and a host of grandchildren.
Mike served his country as a Marine and worked at NAS Pensacola Navy Public Works where he retired. He was a member of the American Legion Post 340 for 32 years.
Due to construction funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32505 at 2:30PM, on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Reverend James Earl Guy will officiate services. Burial will follow in Whitmire Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1PM prior to services.
Nancy Lynn Wilson
December 7, 2021
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Pensacola, FL, Nancy Lynn Wilson, 73, went to be with her Savior and was reunited with her husband and parents. She is survived by her children: Kevin (Christine) Wilson, Jill (Justin) Manny, Sandi (Clinton) Guice, Brian (Glenda) Wilson, Beth Wilson, Rachael (Steve) Croley, Leah (Dick) Currey, and 17 grandchildren that called her Nanny, (which she relished in), sister Joann Johnson, brother Johnny Johnson, and nieces.
Nancy Lynn Johnson Wilson was born on December 11, 1948 to Ottis and Louise Johnson in Troy, AL. After losing her father at a young age, she helped her mother with her younger brother and sister, which surely contributed to her nurturing spirit and gift to care for others. She attended Escambia High School in Pensacola. In 1969 she began work at Monsanto where she met the love of her life, Dennis. She and Dennis were married for 39 years before he went home to heaven.
Nancy was known for many things, but her warmth and ability to serve others is what we will remember most. She gave of herself and sacrificed so that the people in her life could have all that they wanted. She was incredibly selfless and generous.
She was active at her church and led Sunday school alongside her husband for many years. There they mentored and spoke into many peoples’ lives to lead them closer to Jesus. While Dennis was teaching or on mission trips, Nancy was often behind the scenes handling all the details. She was a servant in every sense of the word and never needed credit or attention.
She worked at Escambia Westgate school and Ransom Middle where she cared for students with special needs. Her compassion and hands-on care for the children was inspiring. She often went out of her way to do extra for them, going as far as bringing them to her home and visiting them at their own.
Nancy was hilarious, fun, silly, and loved a good get together. She was incredibly resourceful and could MacGyver any item into something useful. She was beautiful and knew how to put together a good outfit. She was an avid QVC shopper and a favorite of the UPS drivers. She was a dang good cook and really good at reheating leftovers to make them taste even better than the first time. She made her house an inviting and welcoming home to countless friends. She created magic in all the big and small moments.
She was most proud of her children and grandchildren. Her joy and pride in who they are and the depth to which she loved them will be missed.
Services for Nancy will be held at Olive Baptist Church on December 22nd, 2021. Visitation begins at 10:00am, service at 11:00am. Graveside will be at Magnolia Cemetery, Evergreen, AL.
William “Billy” Sims Jr.
December 6, 2021
Mr. William “Billy” Sims Jr, age 81, passed away, Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He has been a lifelong resident of McDavid, FL.
Mr. Sims valued the time he got to spend with his family and friends. He enjoyed tending to his livestock, both raising and selling them. He enjoyed setting up the miniature pony rides for several local festivals.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Thomas “Buck” (Annie Lou “Booboo”) Sims, wife, Dorothy Sims, and daughter in law, Kim Sims.
He is survived by his four sons, Wayne (Deborah) Sims, of Century, FL; Greg (Jessica) Sims, of Bratt, FL; Josh (Karen) Sims, of Atmore, AL; Wes (Kelly) Sims, of Century, FL; one daughter, Tina (Greg) Therrell, of McDavid, FL; two brothers, Eugene (Carol) Sims, of Pace, FL; Ronnie Sims, of Century, FL; twenty-two grandchildren, Travis, Zachary, Hollie, Seth, Jeremy, Haley, Dak, Jake, Kameron, Courtney, Ashton, Kelsey, Nathan, Caleb, Sallie, Will, John, Lane, Laurel, Layton, Lawyer, Landry, twenty-eight great- grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Glenn Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Crary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday December 6, 2021, from 6:00 PM until service time on December 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Petty Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Johnny Griffis, Travis Sims, Zachary Sims, Dak Sims, Will Eubanks, and Lane Sims.
Honorary pallbearers will be Darryl Fore, Winston Brown, Bernard Conway, Melvin Johnson, Paul Walston, Richard Nisewonger, and Jerry Wiggins.
Susie “Mickey” Johnson
December 6, 2021
Mrs. Susie “Mickey” Johnson, age 79, passed away, Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Flomaton, AL. She has resided most of her life in Flomaton, AL.
She valued the time she got to spend with her family. She loved to sew, crochet, dance, and listen to music. She was a people person and caring for others, she was an excellent care taker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson (Edna Louisa Roberson) Burkett, husband, Teddy Lee Johnson, one son, Teddy Lavon Johnson, two brothers, Odell “Shine” Burkett, Cyril “Skinner” Burkett, and one sister, Louise Moye.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Jeff) Bell, of Brewton, AL; three brothers, Raymond (Leola) Burkett, of Louisiana, Jim (Linda) Burkett, of Flomaton, AL; Doug (Anna Bell) Burkett, of Kentucky, two sisters, Elaine Gorum, of Louisiana, Virginia Mason, of Tennessee, two grandchildren, Allen (Holly) Bell, Aaron (Ashley) Bell, five great- grandchildren, Callie, Ella, Clayton, Carter, Lila Bell, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. J P Lambert officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Bell, Allen Bell, Roger Burkett, Ronnie Burkett, Dewayne Burkett and Taylor Proctor