John William Spence
May 24, 2020
Mr. John William Spence, age 82, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 in Stockton, Alabama.
Mr. Spence was a native of Nokomis, FL and had resided in Walnut Hill, Florida for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. Mr. Spence also known as PopPop was an avid outdoorsman, partner in the Spence Logging Company, retired supervisor from Gulf Power with 20 years of service and a member of the Bratt First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alice Rebecca Spence; brother, Alton Spence and three sisters, Annie Mae Cook, Doris Payne and Marie Locke.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Spence of Walnut Hill, FL; two sons, Scott (Sandra) Spence of Walnut Hill, FL and Kenneth “DJ” (Dianna) Spence of Molino, FL; four daughters, Robin (Joey) McCall of Walnut Hill, FL, Shannon (Chris) Kinley of Century, FL, Kathryn (Barry) Sumrall of Atmore, AL and Regina (Brian) Simpson of Pensacola, FL; one brother, J.D. “Dink” (Jean) Spence of Pineville, FL; thirteen grandchildren and one on the way; eighteen great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart and Bro. John C. Spence officiating.
Burial will follow at the Spence Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be DJ Spence, Jake McCall, Rusty Hodges, Don Spence, Cole Norton and Nathaniel Nelson.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Romeo Coleman, James Ed Gilman, Robert Gilman, Clark Ziglar, Jim Bolerjack, Phillip Kelly and Bobby Amerson.
Sabrina White Godwin
May 24, 2020
Mrs. Sabrina White Godwin, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Godwin a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, Alabama. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She is preceded in death by her father, Billy White; daughter, Kayla Godwin and sister, Traci White.
She is survived by her mother, Louise White of Atmore, AL; one son, Justin Daniel White of Atmore, AL; one brother, Bill White of Atmore, AL; one sister, Melissa (Steven) Carpenter of Atmore, AL; two nieces, Shyla O’Barr of Perdido, AL and Camryn O’Barr of Perdido, AL; one great niece, Elliana Allen of Perdido, AL; and special aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Ronald Hall officiating.
Burial was at Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Lloyd, Brian Roye, Jason Roye, Steve White, Gage White and Steven Carpenter.
Carolyn Yvonne McCall Lambeth
May 24, 2020
Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne McCall Lambeth, age 81 of Flomaton, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at her home.
Mrs. Lambeth was born in Century, FL, and had been a life-time member of the Flomaton community. During her working years, she worked at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital as a LPN. She enjoyed being a nurse, and taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by her brother, Hoarce McCall and was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by her husband, John J. Lambeth of Flomaton, AL; son, Johnny (Telina) Lambeth of Flomaton, AL; brother, Freddie W. (Margie) McCall of Century, FL; sister, Marilyn (Cecil) Nelson of Byrneville, FL; grandchildren, Jessica (Richard) Meacham of Lillian, AL and Jeffrey (Erin) Lambeth of Flomaton, AL; great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Finley and Madeline; numerous other family members and friends.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bro Glenn Johnson officiating.
Interment was in Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton, AL.
Billy G. Ward
May 19, 2020
Retired Honorable Judge Billy G. Ward, 95 of Walnut Hill, Florida, passed away May 18, 2020, in Walnut Hill. He was born to the late Horace H. and Minnie Lou Morgan Ward on September 4, 1924, in Walnut Hill, Florida. He served in the United States Army and was a WWII veteran.
He was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School and University of Florida College of Law. He was a retired Escambia County Florida Judge with over 32 years of service and former member of the Escambia County Florida Bar Association. He was the last remaining charter member of the Walnut Hill Ruritan Club. He was a lifelong member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church and served as a deacon for many years. Judge Ward enjoyed farming, fishing and traveling in his RV.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Marshall Ward, Ernest Ward, Royce Ward and his sister Willodean Bingham.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Lois King Ward of Walnut Hill, Florida; two sons, Roy (Jackie) Ward of Bratt, Florida, and Russ (Allison) Ward of Hoover, Alabama; grandchildren Jordana Ward, Jocelyn (Nicholas) Drew, Hope Ward, Seth Ward and a great-grandchild Eleanor Drew.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. until service time at Walnut Hill Baptist Church. The Reverend Ted Bridges and Reverend James Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Seth Ward, Nicholas Drew, Horace Ward, Scott Ward, Heath Ward, and Craig King.
Honorary pallbearers are Brett Ward, Harry Ward, Ted Bridges, Sr., Tim Gibbs, Kevin Faircloth, Edward Godwin, and Ed Hudson.
Those who desire may make memorial donations in memory of Billy Ward to Walnut Hill Baptist Church Life Center.
Due to the current health care crisis it is asked of you to please use the social distancing requirements. Seating will be limited at the church.
Robert (Bobby) Lee Ging
May 18, 2020
Robert (Bobby) Lee Ging, 77, a lifelong resident of Molino, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020, after a very brief battle with lymphoma. Bobby was a graduate of Tate High School, Class of 1960. Shortly after graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served for four years as an Air Policeman. In 2002, he retired from CSX Railroad after 37 years of service. He owned and operated Ging’s Heat and Air, Inc. for 40 years, his “hobby” side job where he served the north-end community with pride and excellence.
Bobby coached Little League baseball for a number of years and as President of the Molino Little League, he was instrumental, in obtaining the property from the county and the building of the Don Sutton Ballpark. He also served as President of the Board of Molino Utilities. He was a member and Past Master of the (Molino) West Florida Masonic Lodge #210. Bobby enjoyed bass fishing, primitive camping in the “Swamp of Sopchoppy” with his brothers, fish fries with friends and family, watching Florida Gator Football, reading on his Kindle, and solving crossword puzzles to “keep his mind sharp.”
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Kathleen and John Ging, Sr., his beloved brother and sister-and-law, Johnny and Judy (McCurdy) Ging, and nephews Kenny and Jeff Powell.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna (Lee); daughters Christine Barrett and Tricia (Greg) Daniels; two grandchildren, PawPaw’s pride and joy, Tristan Barrett and Alyssa Daniels; brothers Jake (Bonnie) and Tony Ging; sisters Katherine Powell and Judy Ging; nieces and nephews, Bill, Jennifer, Jayson, Melanie and Melissa.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 20th at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home from at 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM. A private funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Cook. Burial will be at Aldersgate United Methodist Cemetery in Molino. Memorials may be made to Aldersgate Cemetery, P. O. Box 216, Molino, FL 32577. Due to the continued issues of COVID-19, there will be a restriction of 70 people in the funeral chapel at any given time during the visitation. Wearing a mask will be appreciated by the family.
Pallbearers will be Greg Daniels, Jayson Ging, Frankie Archer, Steve Spinks, Larry Spinks and Kevin Spinks.
Those who knew Bobby well know that he was a simple man who loved his Levi jeans. In his honor, please feel free to dress casual for the services. Jeans are appropriate dress or whatever you feel comfortable wearing. No shorts please.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Critical Care Unit of West Florida Hospital for their compassion and loving care of our beloved Bobby, aka PawPaw.
Deborah Carr Killam
May 18, 2020
Deborah Carr Killam (Debbie), age 65, of Jay, Florida went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a faithful member of Jay First Baptist Church, and served Jay High School as the bookkeeper for 26 years. She enjoyed spending time with her precious grandchildren and family, traveling, shopping, and being outdoors. Debbie loved the Lord and wanted everyone to know Him. She was taken too soon, but she was confident in where she was going.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny Killam; parents, Bill and Hazel Carr; and brother-in-law, Tim Russell. She is survived by her son, Lucas (Kendra) Killam; daughter, Lana (Rhett) Rowell; grandchildren, Major Rowell, Piper Rowell, Greyson Killam, and Grant Killam; sisters, Marilyn (Alan) Michel; and Ann Russell; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Debbie will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and co-workers but is happy and well in Heaven, a place she hopes to see you in one day.
The family will hold a memorial service in June, due to social distancing guidelines, and will announce further details when available. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Debbie’s name to the American Heart Association at American Heart Association or 1-800-AHAUSA1.
Ernest Byerly Brown
May 18, 2020
Ernest Byerly Brown, 33, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Ernest was born on October 20, 1986, in Pensacola, Florida, to Gene and Renee Brown. He graduated from Pensacola Private School of Liberal Arts and ITT Technical School. Ernest attended Highland Baptist Church. He enjoyed music, playing his guitar and spending time with his family. His contagious laugh and willingness to help others will always be remembered.
Ernest was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Willard B. Brown and Charles O. Van Ling.
He is survived by his parents, Gene and Renee Brown; brothers, Jeffery Brown and Justin (Britney) Brown; brothers at heart, Preston Eddings and Christopher Green; sister at heart, Annie Eddings; grandparents, Ernest (Junie) and Dorothy Sellers, Minnie Van Ling and Joyce Brown; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Blake Brown, Elliot Brown, Paul Robinson II, Pete Lauter, Ryan McIlwain and Mitchell Dunn. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Hopper, James Docherty, Joseph Diamond and Danny Bear Comer.
Kimberlee Ann Davis
May 18, 2020
Kimberlee Ann Davis, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born in Pensacola, Florida to Russell Smith and Caron Graves Quinn.
She loved anything that had to do with being outdoors. She enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, and gardening. Home was her happy place and she loved cooking for others. Kimberlee was a huge Alabama football fan… ROLL TIDE!
Kimberlee is preceded in death by her parents, Russell Smith and Caron Quinn; and brother, Brad Smith.
She is survived by her son, Daniel Davis; sisters, Cindy (Jonnie) Tanton and Nicole Quinn-Clyatt; nephews, Chad, Jake, and Brandon; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; devoted friend, Steve McCoy; and her beloved chocolate lab, Zoe.
Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
The family invites you to join them for Kimberlee’s Celebration of Life at Nicole’s house following the memorial service.
Nancy Noble Chapman
May 17, 2020
Nancy Noble Chapman, 89 of Atmore, AL. passed away May 10, 2020 in Fairhope, AL. She was born on April 24, 1931 in Clark County, AL. She was co-owner and manager of Chapman Ace Hardware, Inc. for 30 years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, PCA. Atmore, AL.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Will Stewart “Bill” Chapman, Jr; siblings; Shirley Lowder; Chet Noble and Marilyn Jensen. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her children Will (Janice) Chapman of Atmore, AL; Bess Chapman (Richard) Maxwell of Atmore, AL; Gretchen Chapman (Steve) Odham of Pensacola, FL and Rebecca Chapman (James) Williamson of Bay Minette, AL. Two brothers Frank (Debbie) Noble of Pasadena, CA; Wesley “Buddy” (Charlene) Noble of Jackson, AL. and one sister Margie Reid of Leroy, AL. Grandchildren Will Stewart (Maya) Chapman, III; Mary Frances Chapman (Doug) Anderson; Mallory Maxwell Downey; Chapman Richard (Katie) Maxwell, Hannah Stephens; Bess Tyler; Jamie Williamson (Jack) Hazelrig, Ann Williamson (Kory) Doyle and thirteen great grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn her many other family and friends.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 1 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL. with Reverend Jim Thorpe officiating.
Active pallbearers will be Stewart Chapman, Chapman Maxwell, Harris Downey, Kory Doyle, Bryan Shebeck, Patrick Prestarri and Jack Hazelrig.
Due to the current health crisis it is asked of you to please use the social distancing requirements for the safety of the family and others.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Presbyterian Church, PCA; Atmore and First United Methodist Church of Atmore Costa Rica Missions Fund.
Eula Mae (Godwin) Lynn
May 16, 2020
Eula Mae (Godwin) Lynn, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 13th, 2020. Eula peacefully passed away in her daughter’s home in Walnut Hill, Florida. She was born February 18th, 1940 in Perdido, Alabama. Eula joyfully served school children lunch for over 20 years at Bratt Elementary School. She retired as the beloved cafeteria manager. Eula loved her co-workers, and each child that came through the lunch line. She even had the joy of serving lunch to her very own grandchildren. Eula shared her love of Jesus to everyone she met. She was a faithful member of New Life Fellowship in Walnut Hill, Florida. Eula was also a glorious talent in the gospel singing group, Restoration, which included vocalists; Kevanah and Betty Hare, Carolyn Thortis, and Glen Thrower. One of Eula’s favorite scriptures that she hung on a wall in her house was Joshua 24:15: “But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” The way she lived her life should be an example for all of us. She made sure that as a mother, all five of her children were raised in church, and that the Word of God was instilled in them. Eula loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She lived life knowing that when her time on this earth was over, she would be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are to celebrate this day with overflowing joy in our hearts knowing that Eula is also celebrating with her Lord in Heaven. She will truly be missed.
She is preceded in death by her father James Calvin Ramer, and mother Leona Bryars Ramer. Her first husband Hilery Lamar Godwin passed away August 20th, 1997 at the age of 58. They were married for 38 years and had 5 beautiful children. Her son Reginald Lamar Godwin born on June 26th, 1963 passed away on January 1st, 2010. In 2006, she then married Loyd Lowell Lynn of Barnet, Texas. They were married for 13 years when he went to be with the Lord on March 16th, 2020. She is also preceded by her siblings Otis Ramer, Aubrey Ramer, Norman Ramer, Curtis Ramer, and a sister Edith Marie Ramer. Eula is survived by her siblings Vertis Ramer of Bay Minette, Alabama; Robert (Doris) Ramer of Perdido, Alabama; Willie (Ola Mae) Ramer of Perdido, Alabama; Arthur (Sheila) Ramer of Atmore, Alabama and Vernon (Sheila) Ramer of Perdido, AL. Her two sons Jefferey Keith Godwin and Hilery Lamont Godwin of Bratt, Florida. Her two daughters Rhonda Lynn (Tommy) Holifield of Atmore, Alabama and Cathy Madonna (Christopher) Scott of Walnut Hill, Florida; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 2:30 PM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ray Hudson officiating. Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL. Active pallbearers will be Nick Moore, Joshua Scott, Codye Dauson, Collin Howard, Ryan Stabler and Jamie Ramer.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 1:30 PM until service time at 2:30 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.