NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Freddie Marshall Godwin
Freddie Marshall Godwin, age 75, of Century, FL, passed away on August 7, 2022. He was born on May 9, 1947 in Bratt, FL to Ewing Daniel “Slim” Godwin and Ada Davis Godwin. Freddie was a supervisor with Masland Carpets until he retired. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Brenda Lois Godwin and his siblings: Lamar Godwin, Arvez Godwin, Lynwood Godwin, Wynne Kelly, Denise Wright, Audeen Wiggins and Beverly Ryland. He is survived by his daughters: Brandy Godwin, Tonia (Tom) Presley and Sonia (Quint) Wilson; his...
Alton Jackson “A.J.” Edwards
Alton Jackson, A.J. Edwards, age 78, of Bratt, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in his home surrounded by family. A.J was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School. He earned an associates degree from Faulkner State Community College. A.J. was a veteran of the US Airforce and served in Vietnam. In 1969, A.J. opened A.J. Edwards Roofing CO and was owner and operator for 52 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt. He enjoyed panning for gold and it was something he shared with his grandkids. He was a storyteller...
Charles Howard Hall
Mr. Charles Howard Hall, age 68, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 while in Covenant Care at Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, FL. He was born August 8, 1953 in Atmore, AL and resided most of his life in Walnut Hill, FL. Mr. Hall was self-employed as a Carpenter the later years of his life while also serving many years in the oil field early in his career. Mr. Hall valued time spent with Family, loved to hunt, loved to fish, and enjoyed spending time “tinkering” with small engines. He was a selfless person always willing...
Mattie Lee Deen
Mattie Lee Deen resident of Walnut Hill, Florida passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born on September 15, 1928 to the late William Marvin Bynum and Mary Estella Flint Bynum and raised in Seminary, Mississippi until moving to Pensacola, Florida in 1958. Over the course of 64 years living in Pensacola, she attended Parkview Baptist Church, Lakeview Baptist Church and West Pensacola Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John Emmitt Deen; son, John Richard Deen; and grandson, Justice McLin....
Joseph “Joe” Lewis McArthur
Joseph “Joe” Lewis McArthur of Pensacola, Florida, passed away August 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 22 years, Patricia Antionette, his mother Ada Gertrude and father Willie Fridge, brother Donald, sisters Lucy, Lois, Marie, Elouise and Mary Beth, grandson Daniel, along with several nieces and nephews. Joe was born January 18, 1946 and worked 45 years building trusses, woodworking, and repairing small motors. He loved to fish and camp, browse thrift stores (especially Marcus Pointe and Waterfront Rescue...
John S. Kulback, Jr.
John S. Kulback, Jr. passed away on August 1, 2022, at his home in Cantonment, Florida. He was well over 97 years old. John was born in Jersey City, N.J. January 20, 1925, to John and Mary Kulback. Both of his parents were immigrants from Slovakia. John also had two siblings: Irene and Joan. After high school John served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from the Parachute School at Ft. Benning, G.A. and was then a paratrooper, expert rifleman, and communications man during WWII. He was such a proficient marksman, that...
Rudolph “Rudy” Emory Bridges
Rudy Bridges, a resident of Cantonment, Florida, after an extended illness, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was born on September 23, 1952 in Jacksonville, Florida. He spent his childhood fishing the waters of Ammonia Lake and Apalachicola River and hunting the area around Blountstown, Florida. He made a lifelong career providing for his family as an electrician, which took him many places throughout the U.S. It wasn’t unusual to find Rudy playing his guitar, tinkering with something, reading...
Frances Ardell “Dell” Woodfin
Frances Ardell “Dell” Woodfin resident of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at the age of 89. Dell was born on March 2, 1933 in Castleberry, Alabama to the late John E. Smith and Sally Belle Smith. She loved to travel, read, going out to lunch and visiting friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Sanders; daughter, Suzanne J. Graybeal; and her parents. Dell is survived by her brother-in-law, John (Pansy) Sanders; nephews, Gerald W. Sanders and Terry Sanders; grandson, Dekota Graybeal;...
Rockford McGilbert Peebles
Rockford McGilbert Peebles passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022 at his home in Walnut Hill at the age of 62. Rocky graduated for J.M. Tate High School class of 1978. He worked for 18 years at International Paper in the Jordan room. After his machine was shutdown, He worked at Escambia County Roads and Bridges department for 16 years. He enjoyed driving the heavy equipment especially “his” bulldozer, which was his favorite. He enjoyed watching, The Weather Channel, Nascar, fishing, hunting and quiet evenings on the back...
David Lee Neff
David Lee Neff, age 61, of Atmore, AL passed away on July 29, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 9, 1961 in Pueblo, CO to John W. and Ann Tucker Neff. He received his degree from the Colorado State University and worked as an Electrical Engineer most of his life. David was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Atmore. He enjoyed many hobbies which included scuba diving, woodworking, cross country skiing and downhill skiing, tennis, camping, golf, archery, marksmen competition, elk hunting and fishing. He was a...
Lois Rackard Amos
Mrs. Lois Rackard Amos, age 90, passed away, Saturday, July 30, 2022, peacefully at her home, with family at her bedside in Spanish Fort, AL. She was born January 11, 1932 in Uriah, AL; and resided most of her life in Poarch, Al; until moving to Spanish Fort. Mrs. Amos was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She retired from Vanity Fair Mills with many years of service. Mrs. Amos valued her time she got to spend with her family. She loved animals especially her cat, Rufus. She enjoyed traveling, camping and being...
Mary Lou Waters
Mary Lou Waters, 67, of Cantonment, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, July 31, 2022. Mary was born on October 21, 1954, in Pensacola, FL to Louis and Helen Laird. She was the third of fourchildren. In 1972, she married James Waters Jr. and they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on December 15, 2022. They had two children, whom she devoted her time to. Mary started her career in the preschool department at Olive Baptist Church, which led to her becoming the Preschool Director at Hillcrest Church,...
Isaac Mock
Isaac Mock, 90, passed away on July 29, 2022 in Cantonment, Florida. Isaac was born in Wallace, Alabama and served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, Isaac was a Korean War and Vietnam War Veteran. Isaac was an avid gardener, fisherman and loved spending time in the yard and on the water. Isaac enjoyed the years he spent as a beekeeper. Isaac was a dedicated and loving husband of 70 years to Alice McCrory. He was preceded in death by his parents McClain and Virgie Mock; sisters, Bernice Creamer and Jeanette Mock. He is survived...
Johnny Earl Lawrence
Johnny Earl Lawrence, 57, a native and resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away July 20, 2022. He loved to sing, play the guitar and watch Nascar with his family and friends. He worked for numerous trucking companies in the United States including Halliburton based out of Kuwait. He was preceded in death by his father Leroy Lawrence. He is survived by his daughter, Latrissa (Will) Cammack; mother, Barbara Judah; brothers, Don (Linda) Lawrence, Joey (Judy) Lawrence; sisters, Lisa (Curt) Conley, Tammy (Dan) Mabire. His grandchildren,...
Carl Vernon Gunter, Sr.
Mr. Carl Vernon Gunter, Sr., age 85 of McDavid, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at a Pensacola hospice facility. Mr. Gunter was born in Pensacola, FL, and had lived most of his life in McDavid. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired as a chemical operator at Monsanto. Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Century, where he served as a deacon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Kelly Gunter of McDavid, FL; two sons, Carl (Wanda) Gunter, Jr. of Brewton, AL, and Joel Gunter...
Ruth Ellen O’Farrell
Mrs. Ruth Ellen O’Farrell, age 64, passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2022 in McDavid, FL She was born in Hammond, IN; and resided in McDavid, FL; for the past 30 years. She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. Mrs. O’Farrell valued her time she got to spend with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing with her cats and dogs. She liked going to the creek, to yard sales, and flea markets. She enjoyed traveling, loved to cook, and enjoyed working in her flower garden and vegetable garden. She is preceded...
William Thomas Rolin
William Thomas Rolin peacefully went to be with the Lord at his home on July 25, 2022 at the age 80. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, William managed his illness with strength, grace and dignity. On his final day, he was surrounded by his family, who he adored more than anything else in the world. William was born to Tracy and Girlie Walker Rolin on April 3, 1942 in Atmore, AL. William was a native of Poarch, AL and has resided in Stapleton, AL for the past 43 years. William is survived by his wife, Shelia Rolin...
Brittany Kay Talbot
Ms. Brittany Kay Talbot, age 37, passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Mobile, AL. She was born February 21, 1985 in Panama City, FL; and resided most of her life in Century, FL. Ms. Talbot valued her time she got to spend with her family. She enjoyed being around people and was very outgoing person. She enjoyed going to the beach, creek, and taking the kids to skating rink. She always enjoyed a long ride on the back roads. She is preceded in death by her pawpaw, Marvin Kimmons, Sr; grandmother, Kitty Kimmons, two uncles,...
Samuel Smith
Samuel Smith, age 92, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on July 22, 2022. Samuel was born inConecuh County, Alabama to Ben and Katie Smith. Samuel attended the 1 st Church of Nazarene. Samuel was a flight crew chief in the USAF. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Smith and Katie Mae Smith; sister, Eloise Smith. He is survived his wife of 67 years, Lucy Deloris Smith; sons, Steven Reggie (Carolyn) Smith, Samuel Scot (Tammy) Smith; granddaughter, Emily Ann Smith; sisters, Joyce Rusk and Gwen Davis. Funeral service will...
Brenda Lonieze Noyes Wright Lunsford
Brenda Lonieze Noyes Wright Lunsford, age 79, of Cantonment, passed away unexpectedly on July 23rd, 2022. Brenda was born in Birmingham, AL on 10/2/42 where she grew up as the middle daughter of Fred H. Noyes and Vera R. Noyes. She attended Banks High School before she married and moved to Cantonment, FL in 1961. Brenda raised a son Scott and daughter Sherrie and then two more daughters, Vicki and Deitri, with her husband of fifty-two years James (Jimmy) R. Wright. She enjoyed being a homemaker and full-time Mom for 24 years...
Barbara Ann Talbot
Our dearest mom, Barbara Ann Talbot, sadly passed away the morning of July 19th, 2022, at the age of 70. Barbara, affectionately known as “Bo”, spent the majority of her adult life in Pensacola, FL where she raised her six children. Some of her most cherished moments were spent with family on Saturdays listening to Yacht Rock, watching Alabama football, laying out at the beach or sweating at the ballpark. She made some lifelong friends along the way who became more like family. Bo left behind a large group of people that...
Major Harrison Pope
Major Harrison Pope, age 87, of Molino, Florida passed away on July 11, 2022. Harold was born in Pensacola, Florida. Harold loved his family. He ministered in music throughout churches and nursing homes in the surrounding area. Music and making people smile were his daily goals. Harold served in the Air Force he retired as an Air Craft Mechanic NAS. He is survived by his son, Joshua (Angelia) Pope; granddaughters, Crista Pope and Marlo Pope; grandson, Caleb (Hannah) Pope; great grandsons, Benjamin and Rhys; brother, Virgil Pope;...
Teresa Ann Godwin
Mrs. Teresa Ann Godwin, age 72, of Atmore, AL, passed away Friday afternoon, July 22, 2022, in a Century Health Care Facility. She loved flowers, her family and the Lord was the most important in her life. Mrs. Godwin was a member of the Little Escambia Baptist Church. She was very involved in her church and Vacation Bible School. She is survived by a son, Jason (Tara) Godwin of Mobile, AL; one daughter, Dena (Terry) Strength of Atmore, AL; one sister, Thelma (Don) Robinson of Bay Minette, AL; and four grandchildren, Petty Officer...
Mary Kaye Weekley
Mary Kaye Weekley, age 79 of Pensacola, Florida passed away on July 19, 2022. Mary Kaye was born in Phillipsville, Alabama. Mary Kaye moved to Pensacola, Florida with her husband in 1967. Mary Kaye owned Lads & Lassies consignment shop for 30 years. Mary Kaye was a member of the Pilot Club of Pensacola. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Stewart and Hattie Stewart; sister, Genevieve Cates her brothers, Angelo Stewart and J. L. Stewart. She is survived by her husband, Webb A. Weekely Jr.; son, Keith (Heidi) Weekley;...
Joe Stokes
Mr. Joe Stokes, age 72, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at his Gautier, Mississippi residence. Mr. Stokes was born in Century, FL and had been a resident of Gautier since 1976. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the U.S. Navy. He worked at Ingall’s Shipyard for 36 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Rosie Stokes; a son, Brad Stokes; four brothers, Milford Stokes, John Stokes, Ricky Stokes and Jake Stokes. He is survived by his wife, Mickie...