NorthEscambia.com Obituaries:
Isma Lorena Andrews (Ila) LaCoste
Isma Lorena Andrews (Ila) LaCoste went to join her beloved husband, William (Bill) LaCoste on Friday, April 2nd. She was born in her family home in the Pleasant Grove community of Pensacola on December 29, 1931. The child of Charles Robert Andrews and Isma Destair Cherry Andrews, she was one of two girls and nine boys. Ila was a graduate of Pensacola High School, Class of 1949. She went on to graduate from the Mather School of Nursing, Southern Baptist Hospital, Tulane University, New Orleans, Class of 1952. Ila practiced...
Margaret Ann Creamer Ard
Mrs. Margaret Ann Creamer Ard, age 71, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. Mrs. Ard was a native of Century, FL and has resided in Pensacola, FL. for the past few years. Mrs. Ard retired from the Civil Service Department as a secretary. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Charles Creamer and Eulene. She is survived by former husband, James Rolen Ard of Daleville, AL; one son, James Roger Ard, of Ozark, AL. former daughter in law, Annie Boster of Mobile, AL; one sister, Linda Turner of Mobile,...
Olivia Christine “Teen” Weaver
Olivia Christine “Teen” Weaver, age 76, passed away on April 11, 2021 in Century, FL. She was born on December 1, 1944 in Century, FL. She was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church. She loved fishing, gardening, bird watching and spending time in the mountains. She is preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Helen Moore McCraney and Ezra McCraney; her husband, Curtis Arnold Weaver, Sr.; two daughters, Lissa Sigler and Sonja Morgan and her grandson, Chad Burris. She is survived by her son, Sam (Holly) Weaver of Bratt,...
Harry Langdale Nowlin
Harry Langdale Nowlin, 54, of Molino, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Harry “Dale” Nowlin returned home on April 6, 2021 unexpectedly. Dale was born on May 10, 1966 in Pensacola, Florida and remained native to the area for his entire life. He worked at Monsanto for a number of years and was a part of the local band, Stepchild. Dale loved to make people laugh by telling jokes and playing music for anyone who would listen. Dale is preceded in death by his mother and father, Jane and Harry Nowlin. He leaves...
Brad Leigh Wood
Brad Leigh Wood of Pensacola, Florida passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the age of 41. Brad was born in Pensacola, Florida on June 11, 1979 to Bobby Wood and Trudy Campbell. Brad worked for C & C Hauling as an on site manager, heavy equipment operator, and welder. Brad had a special love for music, a talent for playing drums and bongos, and combined the two so many times in life around a bonfire with friends. He had a love for nature and an ability to grow and cultivate beautiful plants and flowers....
Ada Mae Lewis Bethea Cox
Mrs. Ada Mae Lewis Bethea Cox, age 89, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Bluff Springs, FL. Mrs. Cox was a former resident of Cottage Hill, FL and has resided in Bluff Springs, FL since 2005. She attended the Gospel Light Temple Church. Mrs. Cox retired from TG&Y Department Store where she was the assistant manager there. For her pass time she was an avid quilter, loved crafting and was an avid fisher. She is preceded in death by her two husbands Alvin Bethea and Joe Cox, and a son Joseph Cox. She is survived by her...
Larry Dean Milliken Jr.
Mr. Larry Dean Milliken Jr. age 52, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Marianna, FL. Mr. Milliken was a native of Atmore, AL where he graduated from Escambia Academy of the Class of 1986. He always liked piddling around in his shop and on his truck. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, he also enjoyed spending time and sharing food with his dog Saban. Above all; he was always late for everything. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Woods Milliken of Atmore, AL; one son, Hunter Milliken of Atmore, AL; (Hannah) his...
Jeffrey Allen Williams
Jeffrey Allen Williams, of Pace, Florida, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and mentor to many, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 1, 2021, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. In both his personal and professional lives, Jeffrey was kind, loving, devoted, generous, selfless, and humble. He embodied loyalty and integrity. He loved the Lord and his family, and he cherished the deep friendships he forged in life. His behind-the-scenes generosity benefited countless individuals. Born on September 1,...
Janice Marie Seals Hall
Janice Marie Seals Hall age 65 of Atmore, went home to be with Jesus on April 4, 2021 Resurrection Sunday. She was born in Atmore, Al on November 18, 1955 to the late William J Seals and Melvie Z Seals, was a native of Nokomis, Fl; where she grew up with her sisters and brother helping her parents work on their farm. She went to Davisville School and graduated at Ernest Ward School, and after she retired from Vanity Fair and New South Apparel; she graduated from Capps College as a Registered Medical Assistant. Then...
Mary Lue Smith
Mary L. Smith, resident of Cantonment, FL, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born in Damascus, Alabama to the late Johnnie White and Maggie Stone White. She was a member of the Cottage Hill Methodist Church. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Louie Smith; parents; brother, Walter White; and grandchild, Ashby Smith. She is survived by her children, Glenn (Betty) Smith, David (Jan) Smith and Theresa (David) Cook; grandchildren, Tonya (Dale) Morss, Autumn Altman, Chip (Nicole) Coleman, Debra (Brian)...
Clifton McCauley
Mr. Clifton McCauley, age 94, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. McCauley was a native of McDavid, FL. He was a Veteran of War World II. He was employed 40 years at the Naval Air Station and a supervisor of aircraft maintenance with the Blue Angels and Charco Incorporation for 10 years. He served as a councilman of The Muscogee Nation of Florida. He is survived by his one; son, Steven & Karen (Windham) McCauley of McDavid, FL; one; daughter, Anita Sue & Wayne Godwin of McDavid, FL; four...
Dorothy Jean (Barlow) Mosherr
Dorothy Jean (Barlow) Mosher, 85, of Pensacola, FL, passed from this life into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, and joyously reunited with her loved ones who passed before her. Jean was born in Mobile, AL, but had resided in Pensacola all of her adult life. Jean was retired from the Escambia County School Board, having been an elementary school teacher for many years, a job she thoroughly enjoyed. She also was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and loved teaching a Bible...
Patricia Sue Strength
Patricia S. Strength, lifelong resident of Pensacola, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Mon., March 29, 2021 at the age of 72. She was born on Sept. 7, 1948 to the late Claude O’Gwynn and Icletus Carroll O’Gwynn. Patricia was a faithful member of East Side Assembly of God. She loved God and her family with all her heart. She is preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, James Arlington Strength; and her parents. Patricia is survived by her daughter Vickie (Wesley) Henderson; grandson, Blake (Hailey) Cavanah;...
Dorothy Jean Howell White
Mrs. Dorothy Jean Howell White, age 81, of Tallahassee, FL, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home in Tallahassee FL. Mrs. White was born in Century, FL, and had been a member of the Century and Flomaton communities for years before she moved to Tallahassee where she lived for 23 years. During her working years she worked as a secretary for the Florida Department of Forestry. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting and her gardening. Mrs. White was of the Holiness faith, and was a member of the Church of Jesus...
Jimmy W. Phillips
Jimmy W. Phillips, (Paw Paw) Age 80 passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He was born in Opp, AL but moved to Pensacola, Fl where he worked for Monsanto Company for 37 years. He retired at an early age and always enjoyed working on cars. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed rebuilding antique cars, fishing, Auburn football, and multiple sports with his grandchildren which were his pride and joy. He will be greatly missed. He is preceded...
Tamara Gail Godwin
Mrs. Tamara Gail Godwin, age 65, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Century, Florida. Mrs. Godwin was a resident of Century, Florida for the past 50 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Velma Jean Smith and husband, Paul Howard Godwin. She is survived by her son, Matthew Paul Godwin of Century, FL; mother-in-law, Nell Godwin of Century, FL; brother-in-law, Wayne Godwin of Century, FL and other relatives and a host of friends. Graveside services...
Barbara June Miller Hendrix
Barbara June Miller Hendrix, 88, was born in Molino, Florida and lived there her entire life. Born to William Roy and Annie Mae Miller, she had one brother, Donald, all preceding her in death. She attended Molino Junior High School and graduated from J.M. Tate High School in 1950. Barbara married her childhood sweetheart, Charles Hendrix, in 1951. They were married 55 years when he passed away in 2006. A wife and a homemaker, she and Charles raised 3 children- Chuck, Rusty, and Cheryl. During the time that Charles was drafted,...
Johnnie T Jumper, Jr.
Johnnie T Jumper, Jr. was born December 23, 1942 in Meridian, Mississippi and died surrounded by his family on March 21, 2021. Johnnie joined the Army when he was 18. He was a Korean War Veteran and took great pride in his service. It was in the Army that he began to develop his skills as a mechanic. In 1961 he married Vera Davis, the love of his life, and welcomed their first child in 1963. 10 years later he moved his family to New Orleans and soon after opened his diesel repair business, Diesel Technicians. Johnnie was the...
Bobby C. Miller, Sr.
Bobby C. Miller, Sr. passed away March 22, 2021 in Molino, FL. He was born June 28, 1930 in San Antonio, TX to Harry and Stella Miller. Bobby married the love of his life, Wilma Lexine Floyd, after knowing her for only 3 days and they celebrated 70 sweet years together. They had 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 4 great, great-grandchildren. Bobby was very proud of all of them. He enlisted in the Marine Corp when he was 17 and fought bravely with the 1st and 5th Marines during the Korean War at the...
Barbara Thompson
Last Thursday we said good bye to our precious loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend Barbara (Bobby Ann, Babs) Thompson. She lived on God’s earth for 88 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Arnold B. Cooper and Mary Elizabeth Sirmon Cooper, a sister Mary Gwendolyn Deibler, a brother Johnny Max Cooper. She has also been preceded in death by her husband James Simmons Thompson who passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2005. They are survived by their children, Robert (Terry) Thompson Eufaula, AL,...
Tammy Ann Martin
Mrs. Tammy Ann Martin, age 56, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida. Mrs. Martin was born in Atmore, AL, former resident of Louisiana, Bristol, England and had resided in Pensacola, FL for the past 21 years. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed music, reading, writing poetry and her grandchildren. She was a retired Legal Secretary, a retired Kindergarten Teacher and was a member of the Pine Forrest United Methodist Church and Liberty Inter Demonational Church. She is survived...
Mary Louise Owen Jernigan
On March 22, 2021 at 6:00 am, God decided to call one of his special children home at the age of 78, Mary Louise Owen Jernigan. Mary was born to Robert P Owen and Cora E Sapp on November 18, 1942 and lived most of her life in Pensacola, Florida. Mary was a graduate of Pensacola High School, Class of 1960. She decided to go back to college later in her life and graduated the University of West Florida in 1981 with a double major in Accounting and a minor in Computers. She retired from Civil Service where she served as a System...
Susan Lovelace Murphy
Mrs. Susan Lovelace Murphy, age 78 of Excel, AL passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at her residence. She lived most of her life in Escambia and Monroe Counties. Mrs. Murphy was a native of Pensacola, FL where she was born to the late Samuel L. Lovelace, Sr. and Ruby Cottle Lovelace. The bridge entering into NAS Pensacola was named in her father’s memory. Mrs. Murphy was a 1960 graduate of Pensacola High School. She was a 1964 graduate of Auburn University and earned her AA and a Master Degrees from Troy University. Mrs....
Henry Douglas Boatwright
Mr. Henry Douglas Boatwright, age 64, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Boatwright was a native of Century, FL and had resided in Byrneville, FL for the past 28 years. He was a self-employed lawnmower repairman. He loved fishing and working on lawnmowers with his baby brother, Jerry Wayne Boatwright. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Day and Glannie Pearl Boatwright; two brothers, Wayne Boatwright and Charles Boatwright and sister, Margie Quick. He is survived by his significant other,...
Frances Mason Brewton
Frances Mason Brewton, age 74, of Cantonment FL, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, March 19, 2021. She was born on June 13, 1946 in Canoe, AL; but always lived in the Cantonment area. Hobbies were Quilting, Genealogy and crocheting her famous pot holders for family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Leslie & Dillie Ann Mason. She is survived by her husband Harvey E. Brewton Sr, of 55 years, three sons Ronald L. (Bonney) Brewton , Harvey E. (Faye) Brewton Jr, and Donald...