Ward /Bess/Goodman/ Windom

I am looking for information for these family names.James Howard Ward born 5/6/1886 ,Father John Ward, Mother Francis Windom. Pearley E. Bess listed as informant on James Howards death certificate born 3/1/1885 father ? Bess, mother Francis Goodman.Pearley was born in Geneva County Ala.Would appreciate any information you would share about these names.