Alma Hall Taylor
February 16, 2023
Alma Hall Taylor, age 60, a native and resident of Bay Minette, AL, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Mobile Infirmary. She is survived by her spouse Stephanie Holland, her mother, Juliana Hall, sister, Kay Hall (Joe Hopson) Corley, sister-in-law, Rose Busby Hall; her son, Will Plato, step-daughters: Kim Holland and Kelly Holland and six grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father E. J. “Tiny” Hall, her brother Cecil “Skeet” Hall and her step-son J. B. Holland.
Alma loved her work at Pizza Hut in Bay Minette, throwing darts, her dogs and cats and being outside. Alma could often be found picking up sticks, trimming bushes and maintaining the flower beds in her yard and her mom’s yard. Alma was also a huge die-hard Alabama football fan.
There will be a memorial service for Alma, Saturday, March 4, 2023, visitation at 1:00 p.m. and service at 2:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home in Bay Minette, AL.
Bernice Tripp McGhee
February 14, 2023
Mrs. Bernice Tripp McGhee, 81, passed away, Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her home in the Poarch Community of Atmore, AL.
Mrs. McGhee was born August 22, 1941 to William and Pearl Tripp in Lone Oak, OK. She was married to John Arthur McGhee for 53 years before he passed away in 2015. Together they raised four daughters, Brenda, Sherry, Kim and Sheila. They moved from Waukegan, IL; to the Poarch Community in 1976. Mrs. McGhee lived in the Poarch Community for 47 years. While living in Illinois she worked at Abbott’s Pharmaceutical Laboratory and later Vanity Fair when the family relocated to Alabama. She spent the majority of her life as a homemaker for her family. She loved her family dearly, especially her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She took pride in all their many accomplishments. She was even known as the “baby whisper”. She could softly and tenderly calm and sooth any child.
Mrs. McGhee is preceded in death by her parents, William (Pearl) Tripp; her siblings, Roady Tripp, Vinice Tripp, William Lee Tripp and Leon Tripp; her husband, John Arthur McGhee; her daughter, Sheila McGhee Caraway; her beloved granddaughter, Maggie Pearl Caraway; her son-in law, James (Jimmy) Dean; sister-in laws, Marie Martin, Francis Robbins, Julian Stacey, Hattie Mae McGhee and brother-in law, Clifton McGhee.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Michael) Johnson, of LaGrange, GA; Sherry (Kenneth) Howell, of Helena, AL; and Kimberly Dean, of Atmore, AL. Her sister-in law, Maxine Johnson, of Atmore, AL. Her brothers, Bryan (Ellen) Tripp, of Zion, IL; and Veron Tripp, of Holdenville, OK; and her sisters, Georgie (Ted) Lewis, of Bowlegs, OK; Cleady Johnson, of Tampa, FL; and Betty Coleman, of Oklahoma City, OK. Her grandchildren, Olivia (Thomas) Morgan, of Marietta, GA; Mason (Catie) Dean, of Auburn, AL; Nicholas Howell and Sophia Howell, of Helena, AL; James (Emily) Dean of Spanish Fort, AL; Jon (Malori) Dean, of Atmore, AL; and Miranda Hudson, of Atmore, AL. Her great-grandchildren, Porter James Dean, Mallie Claire Dean, Emilia Pearl Hudson and Carson Elizabeth Johnson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM at Poarch Community Church with Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 PM at Poarch Community Church.
Pallbearers will be Mason Dean, Jon Dean, James Dean, Nicholas Howell, Kenneth Howell, and Thomas Morgan.
Honorary pallbearers Michael Johnson, and Nathan Martin.
Nancy Elizabeth Marks Williamson
February 14, 2023
Nancy Elizabeth Marks Williamson was 78 when she died on February 13, 2023. She was born on July 21, 1944, the only child of Edward Taylor Marks and Olive Hawkins Marks in Jacksonville, Florida.
She was baptized at Avondale Methodist Church in Jacksonville as a baby, confirmed in faith as a young woman and followed Jesus all her life. She went to Fishweir Elementary, Lake Shore Junior High School and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1962. Growing up she enjoyed summertime in Rutledge, Georgia where she and her mother visited with her Grandmother, Annie C. Barnes. She held fond memories of picking wild bachelor buttons and larkspur to place on the graves in the town cemetery, learning the stories of her ancestors buried there. On those visits she learned to sew on her grandmother’s treadle sewing machine and peel butter beans.
Growing up she was active in the Girl Scouts, dance, editor of her high school yearbook and her church where she volunteered teaching Vacation Bible School and Sunday School. Her love for teaching children led her to major in Elementary Education at the Florida State University where she was also a member of the Delta, Delta, Delta sorority.
It was at FSU that she met James Franklin Williamson “Jim” whom she married on January 3, 1965. The story is that she tripped down the steps of Jennie Murphree Hall at FSU into Jim’s waiting arms, and the rest is history. They were married 58 years.
Jim and Nancy started their life together in Pensacola, Florida. She was an elementary school teacher for Escambia County Public Schools and Jim worked for Sears.
Together Nancy and Jim had three children, Elizabeth, David and Kathryn. They lived and made life-long friends in Pensacola, Ft. Lauderdale, Jupiter, Miami and Gulfport, MS. Nancy’s love for children, teaching and faith was a gift to her children who she got to stay home with as they grew up. She enjoyed volunteering in their classrooms and as Girl Scout leader, going to dance recitals, making trips to the baseball park and band performances.
As the kids got older, Nancy began caring more for her own mother, delivering meals on wheels, and doing genealogy research for her family and friends. Her love of mystery, history and her family fueled her joyful genealogical research that became a blessing for generations to come. As a result of this work she became a member of Colonial Dames 17th Century, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Daughters of the American Colonists (DAC), Jamestowne Society, Clan Crawford, Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars (CSDIW) and the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC).
During their retired years together, Nancy and Jim loved gardening. She joined as a Charter Member of the Jasmine Garden Circle, the Pineglades Garden Circle, and the Garden Guild of St. Luke UMC. Nancy and Jim became local experts in horticulture, able to tell you the name of every plant, tree or shrub. They cultivated a beautiful back yard garden at their home with so many interesting varieties, and Nancy loved spending time in her later years on her hands and knees in the flower bed “relocating plants” (the term she used for weeding).
Nancy loved God, studying the Bible, passing on her faith to others and serving through her church, St. Luke United Methodist. She completed all the Disciple Bible Studies, the Companions in Christ series, was an active participant in Bible Study Fellowship and the Caring and Sharing Sunday School Class. She served many years as Chair of the St. Luke Altar Guild, coordinating weddings and making sure the sanctuary was prepared for worship each Sunday. It was Nancy’s faith in the faithfulness of God through Jesus that sustained her during the loss of her own parents and especially during the challenging and painful days of her cancer treatment. She thanked God that she got to live 20 years after her initial breast cancer diagnosis, and especially for the opportunity to get to know her grandchildren, Julia, JD and Hudson along with her great niece Gracie and great nephew Nicholas.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 58 years, James Franklin Williamson (Jim), her daughter Sarah Elizabeth Williamson, son Rev. David Andrew Williamson (Carolyn), daughter Kathryn Williamson Aufderheide (EJ), grandchildren Julia Sarah Williamson, JD Aufderheide and Hudson Aufderheide. She is predeceased by her parents Edward Taylor Marks and Olive Hawkins Marks.
Special thanks to people of Emerald Coast Hospice, Dr. Inclan and the Woodlands Oncology Staff, neighbors and all the many friends from the St. Luke United Methodist Church for their loving care for Nancy.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made in Nancy’s name to the St. Luke United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with reception to follow at the St. Luke United Methodist Church. 1394 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, FL 32514.
Interment will follow at a later date at the Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola, FL.
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.