Donald Ray Black
February 7, 2023
Donald Ray Black grew up in Century, Florida where he attended Century Elementary and High schools.
After high school, at age 17 he began working as a roughneck in the oil fields with his older brother Ellie. He worked on various oilfield assignments over the years that carried him all over the U.S. and other parts of the world including the Gulf of Mexico, Nigeria and Russia.
When he wasn’t working in the oilfields, he also worked as a truck driver; a career he truly loved. He long-hauled cargo over-the-road but also ran short trips hauling sand and gravel. He traveled all over the country and even into Canada and Mexico; occasionally partnering with his older brother Glynn, a fellow trucker. Donald traveled hundreds of thousands of miles and knew the highways like the back of his hand. In doing so, he’d also received traffic tickets in nearly all 48 states in the continental United States.
After the passing of his parents, he moved back into his childhood home and lived there the rest of his years. He took great pride in maintaining and improving the house and property. In his later years, he focused on repairing and selling outdoor power equipment. Donald also loved cooking, growing vegetables, shooting guns, and listening to Country Music and Classic Rock.
Donald was a free spirit that lived life on his own terms, with a heart as big as the Earth he’d traveled. He was generous to a fault, often helping family and friends without ever expecting anything in return. He is sorely missed by his friends and family, but he will always be remembered for his generosity, his knack for fixing things, his contagious laughter, and his precarious traveling stories.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ellie and Ida Black and his brother Glynn Black. He is survived by his sister, Linda Davis, his brother, Ellie (Belinda) Black, Jr, his favorite niece, Robin, and a whole semi-truckload of second favorite nieces and nephews, regular and great.
Rose M. Bauer
February 5, 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.
Gregory Clay Pitts
February 5, 2023
Gregory Clay Pitts, 64, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on February 13. 1958 in Pensacola, Florida. Greg was a long- time businessman in the Pensacola area where he owned and operated 3 Dollar Mule Trucking Company and Allie Kats Paint and Bodyworks.
Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey James and Sarah Marette Pitts.
Greg is survived by his fiancée Jennifer Hamilton and her children; his son, Gregory Chad Pitts; 5 daughters Tea Marsden, Victoria Pitts, Isabel Pitts, Sarah Pitts, and Iva Pitts; brothers Johnny Pitts (Patricia), Randy Pitts (Carol Ann), Kirk Pitts (Julie); an uncle, Richard Renfroe; an aunt, Mavis Hensley; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Tuesday February 7, 2023 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM for the family and from 12 PM– 1 PM for friends. The service will follow immediately after visitation at 1:00 PM. Interment will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Johnny Pitts will be officiating.
Hazel Hadley Roberts
February 4, 2023
Hazel Hadley Roberts, age 88, of Lottie, AL passed away on February 2, 2023. She wasborn on June 9, 1934 in Perdido, AL to Clark and Evie Anderson Hadley. She was a faithful member of Perdido Church of God who loved talking about the Lord and served as a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She retired from Vanity Fair. Hazel was known for her excellent cooking and had a special talent of yodeling. She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed gospel music, sewing, gardening, birds, reading, working beads for jewelry and special crosses.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Curtis Roberts; her son, Hank Roberts; her grandson, Justin Hadley; great grandson, Elijah Mallory; her siblings: Willie Hadley, Virginia Hubbard, Katie Hall, Mattie Mae Boatwright, Willard Hadley, Willis Hadley and niece, Trudie Hadley.
She is survived by her sons, Curtis “Dude” Roberts, Jr. of Perdido, AL and Donald (Ute) Roberts of Perdido, AL; her daughters: Hazel JoAnn Weekley of Bay Minette, AL, Beverly (Norman Lee) Newton of Bay Minette, AL, Sandra Hadley of Perdido, AL and Ashelynn (Shad) Coleman of Lottie, AL; her brothers, William “Buddy” (Mildred) Hadley of Bay Minette, AL and Wilburn (Shirley) Hadley of Bay Minette, AL; her sisters, Joyce Ann
Jackson of Poarch, AL and Dona Leah Johnson of Little River, AL; her grandchildren: Michelle, Brandi, Amy, Kristy, Randy, Stacey, Marisa, Anthony, Donna, Blake, Cody and Wade along with many great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Perdido Church of God in Perdido, AL with Bro. Scott Brooks and Bro. Harrison Steege officiating. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens in Atmore, AL.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Perdido Church of God.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Perdido Church of God.
She will forever hold a special place in her family’s heart.
Kenneth J. Lambeth
February 4, 2023
Kenneth J. Lambeth, age 79, of Walnut Hill, FL passed away on February 1, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1943. Kenneth was of the Assemblies of God faith and a floor covering installer. He was an avid fisherman and he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Kenneth Wayne Lambeth. He is survived by his wife, Shelia Aaron Lambeth; his son, Tommy Lambeth of Pensacola, FL; his daughters, Catina (Scott) Francis of Walnut Hill, FL and Regina (Steven) Ross of Poarch, AL; his sister, Melba (Junior) Lambeth of Atmore, AL; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Don Sanks officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery in Davisville, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Tommy Lambeth, T.J. Lambeth, Scott Francis, Steven Ross, Trey Robinson and Dustin Foley.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. until service time at 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
David W. “Bill” Jordan
February 3, 2023
David W. “Bill” Jordan passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. Bill was born December 29, 1939, in Brewton, AL. Bill was retired from the United States Marine Corp and a member of American Legion #340.
Bill is preceded in death by his son, David Jordan; parents, Sam and Willie Mae Jordan; and 2 sisters, Pauline and Agnes.
Bill is survived by his wife, Shirley Pettis Jordan; daughter, Cheryl Smith (Farrell); sons, Billy Jordan, Dale Jordan (Denise); and Gary Jordan (Noni); 18 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; step daughters, Tracee Ingram (Tom) and Leslee Cura (Benjie).
Visitation will be Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, in theFlorida Room at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Graveside Service, with Military Honors, will be Monday, February 6, 2023, at Barrancas National
Cemetery. The Funeral Procession will meet at 10:30 AM at Olive Baptist Church– Warrington Campus, 103 West Winthrop Avenue, Pensacola, to go to Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
Michael Lee deGraaf
February 2, 2023
Michael Lee deGraaf, 77 of Cantonment, Florida passed away peacefully on January 30, 2023. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on January 17, 1946 to Arthur A. (Art) deGraaf and Helen (Dolly) Pose deGraaf. He was married to Carol Larson-deGraaf for 22 years. His vast array of careers included, food sales for distributors, Pilot boat captain and Grand Hotel Assistant Manager. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor on the production line of Home Ade Foods after over 20 years. He was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church and had a passion for playing praise and worship music on the guitar at church and various events. His other passions were fishing, hunting and equestrian training.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur A. (Art) deGraaf and Helen (Dolly)Pose deGraaf and his brother, Robert Francis deGraaf.
He is survived by his Wife, Carol Larson-deGraaf; his four Children, Dina M. Woolley (Husband – Joseph Woolley), Douglas D. deGraaf (Wife – Heidi deGraaf), Dana M. Jones, and Dan D. deGraaf (Wife – Heather deGraaf); his Sister: Ann Necaise (Husband – Itsy Necaise); Sister in Law: Elizabeth deGraaf; 13 Grand-children and 4 Great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be February 3, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Rosary will be cited at 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. Reverend Father George Thekku will be celebrant. Interment will be at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his Grandsons – Justin Breske, Mason deGraaf, Riley Breske, Swede deGraaf, Wyatt Jones, Kenneth Dean and Chandler Aho.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Gloria York Ledkins
January 31, 2023
Mrs. Gloria York Ledkins, age 85, passed away, Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Atmore, AL. She was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. She was a member of Presley Street Baptist church for many years.
Mrs. Ledkins loved spending time with her family. She loved to read and watch TV especially “Gone with The Wind”. She enjoys putting together puzzles and loves to sew.
Mrs. Ledkins is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Eugene (Mae Blanche Stringfellow) York, husband, Ronald Ledkins, two brothers, Harold York, Claude York, and one sister, Doris Haynie.
She is survived by her one brother, Ronald “Ronnie” (Phyllis) York, of The Rock, GA; two sisters, Betty (James) Amerson, of Bratt, FL; Peggy Mauldin, of Bratt, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Godwin Cemetery with Rev. Ted Bridges officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Steven Craig ‘Steve’ Morris
January 27, 2023
, age 57, of Atmore, AL passed away on January 25, 2023 in Pensacola, FL. He was born on February 6, 1965 in Atmore, AL to John and Lois Overstreet Morris. He was a member of Dry Spings Community Church. During his career, Steve served ten years with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, sixteen years with the Atmore Police Department, and two years with the Flomaton Police Department.
Steve was an avid fisherman and hunter who especially loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Rita Dunn.
He is survived by his wife, Kristina Todd Morris; his sons, Steven Morris, Jr. (Angie) of Atmore, AL, Jordan Lassitter (Taylor Sims) of Atmore, AL and Dylan Lassitter (Shawnee McGee) of Poarch, AL; his sisters, Elaine McKinley of Atmore, AL and Patti Prater of Newnan, GA and his grandchildren, Britton Morris, Weston Morris, Amelia Morris Ryleigh Lassitter and Blakelyn Lassitter.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Bro. John Spence officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be his fellow police officers.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Annie Lois “Peggy” Godwin Lail
January 26, 2023
Annie Lois “Peggy” Godwin Lail,, age 76, of Jay, Florida transitioned to her heavenly home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, January 21 st , 2023. Peggy fought a good fight battling cancer and never wavered in her
faith.
Peggy was born on October 14 th, 1946, in Brewton, Alabama to the late Mose and Bernice Godwin. At a young age, Peggy and her family moved to Flomaton, Alabama. Peggy was affectionately known as “Maw Maw” to her
grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved dearly and adored. There was never a time that Peggy’s kitchen wasn’t filled with the favorite foods of her grandchildren. She would always say “Now you feed those
babies.” Cooking was a passion for her and a way of sharing her love. Peggy also enjoyed fishing with friends and family. But maybe her favorite thing was to be taking care of others whether it be in her in her home, church, or
the community. Peggy truly had a servant’s heart.
Peggy gave her life to her Lord and Savior in 1999 and was an active member of the New Bethel Baptist Church. She loved serving her church and loved her church family. Peggy was often found in the kitchen at New Bethel and
even in her last few days she was still concerned with making sure things were taken care of at the church. The Lord was so near and dear to Peggy’s heart and it was evident in her daily walk with Christ.
Peggy is proceeded in death by her loving husband of 35 years Leonard “Ronnie” Lail, her parents, brother Tommy Godwin, sisters Faye Williamson and Judy Godwin, and niece Regina Strickland.
Those left to cherish Peggy’s memory include daughter Tammy Enfinger (Joe Cook) and sons Doug (Karen) Godwin, Doyle Godwin (Tammy Kilpatrick), Ronald Lail and Chris Lail. Grandchildren: Derek (Robyn) Enfinger, Alesia
(Damon) Frady, Jake Godwin, Blake (Lindsey) Godwin, Justin (Dana) Godwin, Rachel (JJ) Scott, and Hailey Vavao. Great grandchildren: Tucker Sheppard, Tambrey Frady, Ryleigh Enfinger, Trace Frady, Reagan Enfinger, Rhett
Enfinger, Miller Ann Godwin, and Hunter Godwin. Sister Darlene Nelson, brother Donald (Faye) Godwin and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends who were so dear to her.
Pallbearers will be Derek Enfinger, Damon Frady, Jake Godwin, Blake Godwin, Justin, Godwin and Douglas Stewart. Honorary pallbearers Joe Cook, Marcus Godwin, Jeremy Bocabella, John Hughes, Roy Allen, and Jamie
Sanders.
The family would like to express gratitude and heartfelt thanks to the Oncology Center at Ascension Sacred Heart and Covenant Hospice for the care and kindness extend to Peggy and to the family.
On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at New Bethel Baptist Church, visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. with service to follow at 12:00 p.m. Peggy will be laid to rest at Pine Level Cemetery.