Richard “Dick” Nicholson
February 1, 2020
Richard “Dick” Nicholson passed away January 29, 2020. He was born at the old Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola on June 13th, 1940. He was the youngest son of Jim and Thelma Nicholson and grew up with his older brother Ray on the family farm in Molino, Florida.
When he was a kid he and his brother raised 100 hatchling hens and they sold the eggs for $1 dollar a dozen. At the tender age of 10 he raised enough money selling eggs to buy his first piece of land – 10 acres. He graduated from Tate High School in 1958 where he participated in the 4-H Club and made 1st chair, solo clarinetist in his last two years of high school. He cherished many of his lifelong friends from high school, some of which are Jackie Grantham and Phyllis Crooke.
From there he went on to graduate from Florida State University and received his masters in Business Management from the University of West Florida.
In 1963 he married Pippa Nicholson-Kuenn and they had two wonderful children, Pippa Leigh and Russ.
Richard was a Renaissance man, who had an early career as a banker and real estate investor. At the age of 50, he left the world of banking and finance and became a registered nurse in the health care profession.
Richard lived in Dallas, Texas, and in Monte Rio California, and traveled extensively. He moved back to Molino, Florida, to help care for his parents and to put his farming genes to use where he later retired there planting sunflowers in the family fields.
His lifelong friend, Diane Somer, would say he was a perfect reflection of his sunflowers because he brought happiness to others. Richard was an avid traveler, loved adventures, and sharing life with family and friends. He also loved history and donated his time to the Molino Historical Museum.
He is survived by his daughter Pippa Leigh Nicholson-Moore (John), son, James “Russ” Nicholson, Pippa Nicholson-Kuenn (Mother of their children), grandchildren: Nicola and Lucas Moore, Nieces: Sandra Nicholson-Fitzpatrick, Lisa Nicholson, Jamie Nicholson, and first cousin: Barbara Hendrix and family along with many close friends, especially a special group of life long friends who loved him dearly.
A memorial Service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is located at 6915 North Highway 29 in Molino.
Jewel Bondurant Dean
January 31, 2020
Mrs. Jewel Bondurant Dean, age 88 of Flomaton, AL passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at a Mobile, AL health care facility.
Mrs. Dean was a native of Repton, AL, and a life long member of the Flomaton community where she was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Flomaton. She enjoyed working in her yard, baking cakes and her family. Mrs. Dean was preceded in death by her parents, John Dewey and Alta Shipp Bondurant; husband of 28 years, Werth Kemble Dean; four brothers, Frank Bondurant, Calvin Bondurant, Dewey Bondurant, H.P. Bondurant; sisters, Mary Ella White and Grace Chastain Butler.
She is survived by her son, Werth Kemble (Donnie) Dean, Jr. of Ashaway, RI; daughter, Beverely (Gary) Howell of Mobile, AL; brother, Alfred (Ruth) Bondurant of Republic of Panama, Panama; sisters, Juanita (Gordan) Howell of Pensacola, FL, Willean Sales of Monroeville , AL, Dawn (Dennis) Printy of Pensacola, FL; grandchildren, Stephanie (Alex) Pate, Stephen (Julia) Howell, Amy (Stephen) Elms; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Lauren, Rudy, Conner, Haley, Katie, Harper, Harrison, Hayden.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 1 P.M. until a service time at 2 P.M. with Dr. Tim Tew officiating.
Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery, Flomaton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Howell, Stephen Elms, Alex Pate, Jacob Pate, Rudy Howell, Conner Howell.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions or donations to Pilots for Christ.
January 31, 2020
Ralph “Chuck” L. Godwin, Jr., age 62, was born in Pensacola, Florida on August 16, 1957. He resided in Cantonment, Florida and passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020.
Chuck attended Tate High School and graduated from Troy University. He had his own business as an accountant. Chuck loved fishing, but loved his family more than anything. He was an amazing father and husband, who will be greatly missed.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph L. Godwin, Sr. and Barbara Godwin.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marie Godwin; daughter, Beth Godwin; sister, Donna Castles; brother, John Godwin; sister, Ann Farrow; and many other relatives and dear friends.
Visitation will take place at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service to follow immediately at 11:00 a.m. Ronnie Outlaw, a cousin and close friend, will serve as officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Billfish Foundation, of which Chuck was a member for 20 years.
Ralph “Chuck” L. Godwin, Jr.
January 27, 2020
Ralph “Chuck” L. Godwin, Jr., age 62, was born in Pensacola, Florida ,on August 16, 1957. He resided in Cantonment, Florida, and passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020.
Chuck attended Tate High School and graduated from Troy University. He had his own business as an accountant. Chuck loved fishing, but loved his family more than anything. He was an amazing father and husband, who will be greatly missed.
Chuck is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph L. Godwin, Sr. and Barbara Godwin.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marie Godwin; daughter, Beth Godwin; sister, Donna Castles; brother, John Godwin; sister, Ann Farrow; and many other relatives and dear friends.
Visitation will take place at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Friday, January 31, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with a memorial service to follow immediately at 11:00 a.m. Ronnie Outlaw, a cousin and close friend, will serve as officiant.
Jessie Lee Jay
January 27, 2020
Mrs. Jessie Lee Jay, age 83, of Atmore, Ala., passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in Pensacola, Fla. She was born in Lower Peach, Ala. to the late Lewis Fredrick and Annie Elizabeth Jay.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Edward Jay; a brother, Bo Green and sisters, Martha Griffin, Annie Laura Welch and Edith Heatherington.
Mrs. Jay is survived by her children, George Allen (Shelly) Jay, Frank Edward (Karen) Jay, Julia Elizabeth Norwood, all of Atmore, and Laura Lee (Paul) McKinley of Callahan, FL; two brothers, Jim (Faye) Green of Red Level, AL. and Lewis (Joann) Green of Rocky Hill, AL.; four sisters, Margaret Johnson of Stockton, AL, Della Chunn and Sadie Chunn, both of Rocky Hill and Frances Brown of Frisco City, AL; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Allen Chase officiating. Burial followed in Rocky Hill Cemetery.
The family received friends Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Willie T. English
January 27, 2020
Willie T. English, 89, of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away Wednesday January 22, 2020, in Walnut Hill.
He was a forest ranger for the State of Florida, born in Pineville, FL, on May 9, 1930, to the late Thomas and Fannie Rolin English.
He is preceded in death by hisarents; wife, Minnie Ruth English’ a son, William English; two sisters, Evelyn Spence and Aliene Weaver.
Survivors are two sons, Bill (Angie) English and Thomas English all of Walnut Hill, FL; five grandchildren, Erin Karaim, Gunnar English, Daniel English, Emily English, and Lindsey Shepley; three sisters, Jessie Kelly of Satsuma, AL, Amy Arthur of MI, and Ola Quinley of Bay Minette, AL.
Services will be Saturday January 25, 2020. at 11 a.m. from Dry Springs Community Church with Bro. Joe Gipson officiating. Active Pallbearers are Harold English, John McCullough, Steve McCullough, Jessie Grimes, Riley Mitchell and Daniel English.
Interment will follow in Dry Springs Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Saturday January 25 , 2020, at Dry Springs Cemetery from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m.
William H. (Bill) Fairchild
January 26, 2020
William H. (Bill) Fairchild, 78 was called Home To The Lord On January 21, 2020. He lived in Cantonment, Florida but was formerly from West Hazleton, Pa.
Born December 17, 1941. The son of the late Roger V. and Virginia (Hoffman) Fairchild.
Bill was a gentle soul, a great person whom I will always consider family. He loved hunting & fishing, a talented wood craftsman. A companion to my mom who passed in June.
He is survived by his brother, sons & daughters
His ashes will be scattered at his favorite hunting site & fishing spot in Hazleton, PA.
Edwin Leroy Whatley
January 26, 2020
Edwin Leroy Whatley, 75 of Bratt, FL, passed away January 20, 2020, in Pensacola, FL.
He was born in Ringgold, GA, on December 6, 1944, to the late Earnest Levell and Rose Marie Fowler Whatley. He served in the United States Navy. He was a commercial truck driver for over 47 years then later retired from White’s Pallets in Flomaton, AL. Mr. Whatley enjoyed woodworking and building birdhouses.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Ronnie Whatley, Jerry Whatley and Leon Whatley.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Shirley Amerson Whatley of Bratt, FL; a son David (Sherri) Amerson of Enterprise, AL; a step-daughter Patricia Warnock of Coral Gables, FL, and adopted daughter Mary Ellen “Polly” Yate of Parrish, AL; brother Leabron (Revia) Whatley of Crosby, TX; two sisters Bevalon McBryar of Kingsport, TN and Pam (Joe) Hart of Ohatchee, AL; grandson Logan Pace; grandchildren and great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ricky Hart officiating. Burial will follow in Bratt- Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Greg Hart, Ed Whatley, Everette Whatley, Mike Amerson, Steve Amerson and Clifford Amerson.
Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Hanks Road.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 25, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Whatley Family or the youth group at First Baptist Church of Bratt.
Keith Etheridge
January 26, 2020
Keith Etheridge, 57, passed away on January 21, 2020. Keith graduated from Escambia High School in 1981. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn Etheridge in 2019.
Keith is survived by his father, Ray Etheridge; sisters, Vicki (Bob) Gay, and Paige Hughes; nephew, Dusty (Savanna) Gay; nieces, Whitney, (Ryan) Gray, Erica (Chris ) Bonanno; and great nieces, Alyssa, Lily, Lacey, Cambria; and great nephew, Cale.
He worked at J. M. Tate High School for 10+ years as a custodian, (Go Aggies), and served as a union representative. Keith was a loyal member of the Masons and Hadji Shrine Temple. Keith was a collector of many things. He was a avid FSU fan, even though his family are Florida Gator fans.
He had a gentle smile and a willingness to help. Keith will be sorely missed. There will be a Family and Friend gathering to be held on Thursday January 30th, 2020 at the Hadji Temple on 9 Mile Road, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Gold room.
In lieu of flowers and food please feel free to make a donation in Keith’s name to the Hadji Shrine Temple.
Virginia Bullard Hobbs
January 26, 2020
Virginia Bullard Hobbs 74, was born March 31, 1945, in Pensacola, Florida, to the late Oscar and Aline McGill Bullard. She was taken from her earthly body and greeted by her late husband, Teddy Hobbs on January 23, 2020 in Cantonment, Florida.
Virginia enjoyed fishing and being surrounded by the outdoors. She always loved the mountains. Virginia would devote thirty-six years to caring for her paralyzed husband, the love of her life. She will be missed by all who knew her and remembered for her care and compassion.
Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband.
Left to cherish Virginia’s memories will be her two children Carey Hobbs and wife Gillian, Kimberly Lovern and husband Jeff, four grandchildren Kayla Hobbs, Nathan Lovern, Brianna Hobbs, Morgan Lovern, two step-grandchildren Makenzie Willnecker and Aubrey Willnecker, one great grandchild Hudson Payne, five siblings Donald Bullard and wife Sharon, Estherline Rhea, Dorris Boswell and husband Delton, Henry Bullard and wife Anita, Estella Leibold and husband Dennis, along with many extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.
Celebration of Life services will be held Monday, January 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Eastern Gate Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will immediately follow on the grounds of Eastern Gate memorial park.
The family will be receiving guests for visitation Monday, January 27, 2020 from 1:00 PM until time of service at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.