Joan Elaine Brooks
June 4, 2021
Joan Elaine Brooks, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away and went to her heavenly home on June 2, 2021, at the age of 77.
Mrs. Brooks was born on January 22, 1944 and was a lifelong resident of McDavid, FL. She was a devoted member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church all of her life, including teaching Sunday School and loving on the babies in the nursery. She also had a passion for her animals and flowers. Above all else she was a family woman who loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded by her father and mother, Rupert and Idell Black, brother, Dowlin Black, sisters, Betty Harrelson, Nelda Seal and a son, Keith Brooks.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Ed Brooks of McDavid, FL; children, Kathy Ozmore (Ozzie), Robbie Castillow (Daphne), Robin Ball (Scott), Brad Brooks (Miranda), Lisa Brooks, Johnny Brooks (Abby); grandchildren, Tyler Brooks, Tayler Ehrhart (Dustin), Myles Brooks, Tyler Brooks (Britany), Jordan Castillow, Tanner Brooks (Morgan), Dakota Brooks, Kendall Castillow, Bailey Castillow, Desmond Williams, Rhiannon Brooks; great grandchildren, Allison Brooks, Kaya Brooks, Jaxson Brooks, Jayce Brooks, Braelyn Brooks, Manual Brooks, Lilly Brooks, Jamison Brooks; sisters, Christine Truesdell, Lucelle Burroughs, Barbara Quadrini, Frances Black; special cousins, June Capps (Andy), Dexter Truesdell (Laura); best friend, Shirley Black and her Schatzi.
Visitation will be at 2:00 PM until the service begins at 3:00 PM Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Ray’s Chapel Church in McDavid, FL; with Rev. Nathan Brown and Rev. Dexter Truesdell officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons; Tyler Brooks, Tanner Brooks, Myles Brooks, Dakota Brooks, Dustin Ehrhart and Jordan Castillow.
Elaine C. Tarkowski
June 3, 2021
Elaine C. Tarkowski resident of Pensacola, FL passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the age of 81.
She was born on October 21, 1939 to the late Ernest Castro and Gladys Roche Castro.
Elaine was a longtime member of St. John Catholic Church and a proud Navy wife to retired Commander Ronald C. Tarkowski, Sr. for 35 years. She enjoyed bowling and bingo. Her Castro heritage was something she was very proud of as being one of the first ten families to settle in Pensacola, FL. Elaine enjoyed her grandchildren and was especially proud of each of them.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald C. Tarkowski, Sr.; her parents; and seven siblings.
Elaine is survived by her three children, Barbara Dosh (John), Ronald Tarkowski, Jr. and Matthew Tarkowski; three grandchildren, Mallory Tarkowski (Trey), Nicholas Dosh (Gabby) and Dylan Stamenkovich (Kyndall); three great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Soryn and Atlas; one sister, Mary Hellriegel (John); two sisters-in-law, Rose Castro and Shirley Castro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Father Dennis O’Brien officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. prior to services.
In lieu of flowers family requests that donations be made to Covenant Hospice Care Center at Sacred Heart.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, is entrusted with arrangements.
Elton Ward Bowling
June 3, 2021
Elton Ward Bowling, 71, passed away June 1, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on March 4, 1950 to Vaughn and Lucy Bowling in Mobile, AL. Elton bravely served his country in the Army. He also owned and operated Elton Bowling Fiberglass for 35 years, where he was recognized as the best in his craft throughout the Southeast. Elton was an avid fisherman, enjoyed shooting at the range, and restoring old sports cars. He enjoyed all the pets and animals that he and Sheila had over their many years together. Elton will be remembered for his quick wit, as well as being a devoted husband, father and son.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vaughn and Lucy Bowling.
Elton is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 44 years, Sheila J. Bowling, and his son, Casey Bowling (Monica).
Visitation will be Wednesday June 9, 2021, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Funeral Service will follow at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Jerry Vaughn will be officiating. Interment will be at Bayview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Tom Watson, Bob Sachlis, Jimmy Bragg, Kevin Laghan, Lon Withers, and Billy Cotton.
James Earl “Jim” Harrison
June 2, 2021
Mr. James Earl “Jim” Harrison passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Harrison was born January 10, 1961 in Atmore, Alabama where he was raised and later moved to Bay Minette, Alabama and resided.
Jim loved God and enjoyed sharing his faith in God with others. He especially loved teaching his grandsons about God and the importance of praying for others in need. Jim was an avid Auburn fan who always rooted for his team win or lose! Jim attended Escambia County High School and also Lake Butler High School, FL., where he graduated Class of 1979. Jim was a skilled master mechanic and salesman for various companies across the Southeastern United States for over 35 years.
Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Ann (Smith) Parker, his step-mother, Barbara Ann (Dykes) Harrison, and father-in-law, Rev. Charlton Lee Calhoun.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jenifer Lynn (Calhoun) Harrison, daughter, Jessica Luanne (Chris) Harrison-Phillips; sons Stephen Earl Thomas Harrison, and Nicholas James Harrison; four grandsons, Jordynn Paul Harrison, Christopher Paul Phillips, Jr., Chosen Isaiah Phillips, Closure Elijah Kane Phillips, all of Bay Minette, AL; father, Rev. Hubert Earl Harrison of Atmore, AL; brothers, John Robert (Shannon) Harrison, of Stockton, AL; Kenneth Lee (Anita) Harrison, Edward Alvin Harrison, of Atmore, AL; and William Anthony (Lisa) Cody of Jay, FL. He is also survived by his mother in law and father in law Martha and Ronnie Jay of Bay Minette, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of other family, church family members, and friends.
Visitation will be at Vision Ministries Church of God, Bay Minette, AL, Thursday evening, June 3, 2021, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. for family and from 6:00-8:00 PM for all other friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Vision Ministries Church of God, Bay Minette, AL with Rev. Earl Harrison, Rev. David Harrison, Rev. Ernest Calhoun and Bishop James Alan Blackmon officiating. Interment at Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church cemetery, Perdido, AL.
Pallbearers will be: John Robert Harrison, Stephen Earl Thomas Harrison, Jonathan Daniel Harrison, John Robert Ellis, Drew Andrew Ellis, Richard Clay Luker, Nicholas James Harrison, Jordynn Paul Harrison, and Kayden Ray Seale. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Ellis and Miles Bilinski.
The Harrison family would like to extend a special thank you to their loving neighbors and friends, Mr. Steve and Mrs. Linda Richerson for being the Godly example of “loving thy neighbor as thyself.”
Charles Carnie Lambeth
June 2, 2021
Mr. Charles Carnie Lambeth, age 95, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his Flomaton residence.
Mr. Lambeth was born in Cantonment, FL and had been a life-long resident of the Flomaton area. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy. He worked as a Purchasing Clerk at Monsanto for a number of years, and was a member of Pleasant Home Holiness Church. Mr. Lambeth was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Nora Lister Lambeth.
He is survived by a son, Larry (Tracy) Lambeth of Flomaton; a daughter, Brenda (Terry) Powell of Flomaton; four grandchildren, Trent (Laura) Powell, Brandon (Alex) Powell, Lauren Lambeth, and Nick Lambeth, all of Flomaton; seven great-grandchildren, Jacob Powell, Ty Powell, Kyra Powell, Trinity Powell, Reece Charles Powell, Kayson Graves, and Sophia Powell, all of Flomaton.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021 from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Andy Boutwell officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Thursday from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M.
Pallbearers: Steve Lambeth, Dale Chavers, Allen Lambeth, Dan Walton, Bobby Franklin, and Steve Turner.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ralph Lambeth, Marty Lambeth, Tommy Simmons, and Jimmy “Hulk” Boutwell.
Barbeline McCaw
June 2, 2021
Ms. Barbeline McCaw age 40, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Pensacola, FL.
Ms. McCaw had been a resident of Century, FL; but has resided most of her life in Flomaton, AL. She enjoyed her family, children, grandchildren and her bulldog “Blue.” She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Roy and Nancy (Kennedy) Darby.
She is survived by her three sons, Richard McCaw of Munson, FL; Charlie McCaw of Pace, FL; and Tiyquarius Taylor of Pace, FL; one daughter, Lori McCaw of Flomaton, AL; one brother Roy Byron Darby Jr. of Pace, FL; one sister, Vicki Darby Benfield of Brewton, AL. many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Petty – Eastside Chapel.
Burial will follow at Crary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 3, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty – Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Charles Carnie Lambeth
May 31, 2021
Mr. Charles Carnie Lambeth, age 95, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at his Flomaton residence.
Mr. Lambeth was born in Cantonment, FL and had been a life-long resident of the Flomaton area. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy. He worked as a Purchasing Clerk at Monsanto for a number of years, and was a member of Pleasant Home Holiness Church. Mr. Lambeth was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Nora Lister Lambeth.
He is survived by a son, Larry (Tracy) Lambeth of Flomaton; a daughter, Brenda (Terry) Powell of Flomaton; four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, June 4, 2021 from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Andy Boutwell officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home on Thursday from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M.
Pallbearers: Steve Lambeth, Dale Chavers, Allen Lambeth, Dan Walton, Bobby Franklin, and Steve Turner.
Honorary Pallbearers: Ralph Lambeth, Marty Lambeth, Tommy Simmons, and Jimmy “Hulk” Boutwell.
Sandra Matchett Haupert
May 31, 2021
Sandra Matchett Haupert, 69 of Barrineau Park, FL passed away on May 30, 2021 in Century, FL. She was born in Pensacola Florida, and resided in Barrineau Park Florida her whole life. She was a Phlebotomist at West Florida Hospital for many years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Haupert; parents, Willard “Boy” Matchett and Lucille Williams Matchett; sister-in-law, Mildred Schwartz; and aunt, Mertye Badami.
She is survived by her daughter, Lorri (Greg) Clary; grandchildren, Ashley Bonner, Jody Bonner (Haleigh Robinson), Cody (Maddie) Clary and Justin Clary; great-grandchildren, Tripp, Brantley, Taiten, Kinsleigh and Beckett; sister, Marilyn Timothy; brother, Alton (Darlene) Matchett; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Fred Stallworth officiating. Family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Covenant Care Hospice at West Florida Hospital.
George Ross Kearney III
May 31, 2021
George Ross Kearney III, 80, of New Roads, LA and resident of Pensacola, FL since 1979, peacefully left us for heaven, surrounded by family on Thursday, May 27th after battling Alzheimer’s.
A graduate of Marion Military Institute and Louisiana State University with a BA in Political Science, where he was a Sigma Chi. He served as a Captain in the US Army and would later go on to own several businesses including, Feliciana Motor Company (St. Francisville, LA), a GM dealership (Brewton, AL) and Santa Rosa Nissan (Milton, FL), where he was a long-time supporter of youth sports. He married the love of his life in 1964, had four children, lived in 5 states and made 57 years of memories.
As a graduate of LSU he was a big Tiger football fan. He had a love of all things antique and built a vast collection of bar ware. He was a proud veteran, proud American and had a story to share every time you sat next to him. Above all else, he was a family man who loved nothing more than to be surrounded by his wife, kids and grandkids.
He is survived by his wife, Margee Kearney; son, Ross Kearney IV (Katie); daughters, Peggy Tomey (Scott), Julie Donovan (Patrick); Katie Lowe (Eric); and 12 grandchildren: Patrick, Annie, Brendan, Claire, Jack, Trey, Shauna, Conner, Bella, Patrick, Chase and Elisabeth. He is also survived by sisters, Carolyn and Anne; brother, Frank.
He is preceded in death by his father, Judge G. Ross Kearney Jr. and his mother, Eileen Kearney.
Graveside service at Mt. Carmel Cemetery (St. FrancisvilIe, LA) on Saturday, June 5th, 9:00 viewing and 10:00 service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The Alzheimer’s Association or The Wounded Warrior’s Project.
Janie Suzanne Walker
May 27, 2021
Janie Suzanne Walker, beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and teacher passed away and went to her heavenly home on May 26, 2021 at the age of 47 after complications from a recent surgery.
Janie was born on March 26, 1974 in Pensacola, FL to Robert and Kathy Newbold. Janie grew up in Pensacola and attended Cordova Park Elementary, J.H. Workman Middle School, and Booker T. Washington High School. Janie and her family were active members of First Baptist Church in Pensacola where she was baptized and married and she served as a Children’s Camp Counselor and played the trumpet in the church orchestra.
Following graduation from high school in 1992 with honors, Janie attended the University of Alabama where she received a Bachelor of Music Education in 1997. While at Alabama she was a member of the Million Dollar Band, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Quota Brass Quintet and Mu Phi Epsilon. Janie and her future husband, Chris Walker, met at Alabama and they were both members of the Million Dollar Band.
Janie started her teaching career in the fall of 1997 when she became the band director at UMS Wright Preparatory School in Mobile, AL. While living in Mobile, Janie played in the Mobile Pops Orchestra.
In the fall of 1999, Janie moved back to Pensacola and became the band director at Ransom Middle School. During her time at Ransom, her symphonic and jazz bands received consistent superior ratings at District Music Performance Assessments, and she had 18 students selected for participation in Florida all state bands. Janie also served as guest conductor for Middle School Honor Bands in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties in Florida. She was selected as the Ransom Middle School teacher of the year for the 2020-2021 school year.
Janie commitments were her faith in Christ, her family, and the band program at Ransom Middle School. Since 2002, Janie and her family were active members of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she played at various times in the Church’s instrumental group. Janie enjoyed spending time with her family and being mom to her son, Andrew. She enjoyed traveling with her family to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sanibel Island in Florida and attending University of Alabama football games. She enjoyed teaching the love of music to Andrew and seeing him play trombone at Ransom and then seeing Andrew continue his music career with the Tate High School Band.
Janie had a tremendous impact on music education in Escambia County. She cared deeply for her students and wanted her students to reach their potential. She served as a mentor to other band directors in our area and she was always appreciative of the directors who guided her in her teaching career. Former students of Janie are serving in teaching positions at various middle school and high school band programs in the Florida panhandle and various former students are professional musicians.
Janie is preceded in death by her father, Robert Newbold. She is survived by her mother, Kathy Newbold of Pensacola; husband, Chris Walker of Pensacola; son, Andrew Walker of Pensacola; her brother, Robert Newbold (Amy) and their children, Jonathan and Anna of Daphne, AL; mother and father in-law, Judy and Marvin Walker of Gadsden, AL; brother in-law, Mark Walker (Julie) and their children, Matthew and Caleb of Jacksonville, AL.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 am until the Funeral Service begins at 12:00 pm Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Hillcrest Baptist Church on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola, FL with Rev. Jim Locke officiating. Burial will be held at Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola, FL with Rev. Mark Walker officiating at the graveside.
Active Pallbearers will be Lee Rigdon, Jakob Wisdom, Tristan Workman, Robert Newbold, Andrew Walker, Matthew Walker, and Caleb Walker. Honorary Pallbearers include Jack Overman, Joe Hooten, Tim Willis, Dave Schmidt, and Janie’s co-workers at Ransom Middle School.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may made to the Ransom Middle School Band Boosters, Inc., 1000 W. Kingsfield Road, Cantonment, FL 32533-4621.
Finally, the family would like to thank the care provided to Janie by doctors Jarian Duke-Elmore and Jonathan Dean and the various doctors, nurses, and staff at Ascension Sacred Heart.