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November 1, 2009
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Losson K. White
November 1, 2009
Losson K. White, age 77, having fought the good fight and keeping the faith, was called home on October 30, 2009. He graduated in 1950 from Ernest Ward High School at Walnut Hill, Florida. The class motto, ‘Not merely to exist, but to amount to something in Life’ was captured completely during his earthly time.
He was born to Roy and Lanie White in Byrneville, Florida on February 24, 1932. He attained everything in this life he desired. He was of the Baptist Faith, a member of The Masonic Temple and The Shriner Organization. He served his community in various leadership roles between 1977 and the present.
Losson married his wife of 58 years on June 26, 1951, retired after proudly serving his country for 27 years in the Air Force as a CMSGT from 1950 through 1977. Losson and Bobbie have two children, Kenneth and Lori White, and Glenda and Donald Butler, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one brother, three brother-in-laws, two sisters-in-law, eight nieces and nephews, friends too numerous to count and his church family.
Funeral services will be held at 8:00 am on Monday, November 2, 2009 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with the Rev. Ted Bridges officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, David Haid, John Haid, Losson White, Greg Haid, and nephews, Chad and Wade Kent. Honorary pallbearers will be Darrel White, Hal O’Farrell, Jerry Kent, Ellis O’Farrell, Ernie Hester, Billy Ward and Freddie Pitt.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, November 1, 2009 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
The family requests no flowers; however, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital or Covenant Hospice.
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the nurses and doctors at West Florida Hospital and Covenant Hospice that provided our husband and dad the special care needed during this time of illness. Manda Clarke, the only granddaughter was instrumental in his care and guidance during the final stages of his illness.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North , 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Vickery Cody
November 1, 2009
Linda Vickery Cody, age 69, of Pensacola passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009. Ms. Cody was a native of Atmore, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony A. Vickery, Cleo Vickery Presley and brother Kenneth V. Vickery.
Ms. Cody is survived by daughters, Donna J. Brasch, Denise A. Juarez, grandchildren, Robert A. Brasch, Jessica L. Brasch, nephews, Carl B. Vickery, Stephen C. Vickery and niece Ludusky S. Glass.
Ms. Cody also leaves behind numerous family and friends who loved her dearly. She always had a beautiful smile and a positive personality that warmed all around her.
A Memorial Service was held at 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment. The family received friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to Covenant Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Hard Work Pays Off Big For North Escambia Youths At Fair’s Steer Auction
November 1, 2009
Months of hard worked paid off for several North Escambia youths Saturday night as their steers were sold at auction at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
For Brendan Bell, a sixth grade FFA member at Ernest Ward Middle School, the payoff was huge – $7,140 for his grand champion steer. The 11-year old’s black steer won the FFA supreme champion among FFA students at this year’s fair. The 1,190 pound steer was purchased by Kay Campbell of American Concrete Supply in Cantonment.
Trey Flowers won youth champion/supreme champion with his steer, a category for youth that do not belong to an FFA chapter. His steer brought $7,740.
In front of a crowd of about 100 people, the steers were auctioned off by auctioneer Richard Gibbs.
Justin Hall, FFA reserve winner, received $4,500 for his steer. Jessica McMillian, youth reserve winner, received $4,005 for her steer.
Other steers were sold as follows:
- Lynsey Meharg, $8,400
- Haley Lambeth, $4,270
- Devin Bell, $4,095
- Amber Estes, $3,250
- Allison Vidak, $3,230.50
- Jessica Imholte, $3,150
Saturday night’s auction was the 50th at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
Pictured above: Brendan Bell, Ernest Ward Middle School member Brendan Bell with his grand champion steer at the Pensacola Interstate Fair. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Two Honored For Service To Military, Community
November 1, 2009
Northview High School recently honored two of its military members that are moving on. Both men were recognized for their military and community service.
Sr. Chief Lee Coleman is retiring at the end of this school year after having taught Naval Science at Northview since the school opened in 1996.
Northview Principal Gayle Weaver still remembers the first day she saw Coleman. The campus was still under construction, and Coleman was scheduled for an interview on what turned out to be a very rainy day.
“I can remember him coming across all that mud around the construction area. He was wearing his dress whites,” she said. “He did not get mud on him anywhere. I knew then that he was the one.”
Coleman is a graduate of Newbury College in Boston, Mass., and has been teaching for 15 years. He sponsors the armed and unarmed drill teams at Northview, along with the color guard and honor guard.
Northview also honored SFC Bobby Ewing, Jr., a 1997 graduate, for his military service and current role as the school’s U.S. Army recruiter. Ewing will soon leave his post as a recruiter in Pensacola and head to a new assignment overseas.
Ewing and Coleman were both presented with plaques and recognized during halftime of Friday night’s Seniors Honor football game at Northview.
Pictured top: Northview Principal Gayle Weaver presents a plaque to Senior Chief Lee Coleman. Pictured bottom: SFC Bobby Ewing. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Driver Charged In Pensacola Wreck; Flomaton Man Injured
November 1, 2009
One driver was charged in a three vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in Pensacola that left a Flomaton man with minor injuries.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Isaiah Shelton, 31, of Pensacola, was northbound in a turn lane from Pine Forest Road to 9 Mile Road when he hit a stopped vehicle driven by Edward Conway, 30, of Flomaton. Conway’s vehicle spun around, striking a vehicle driven by Kenneth Mitchell, 59, of Pensacola, in an adjacent lane on Pine Forest.
Conway and a passenger in Mitchell’s vehicle, Judith Mitchell, 60, of Pensacola, were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injures.
Shelton was charged with careless driving, according to the FHP,
NWE Midgets Upset Undefeated Myrtle Grove To Advance In Playoffs
November 1, 2009
The Northwest Escambia Midgets beat undefeated powerhouse Myrtle Grove 12-6 Saturday afternoon in Milton to advance to the second round of the Gulf Coast Youth Football Alliance playoffs.
NWE used a strong running game behind Dalton Daniel and Brannon Freeman to grind out a hard fought victory over a Myrtle Grove team that was 8-0 and had lost only one other game in the last three years.
After falling behind 6-0 just 3 minutes into the game, the NWE Eagles scored just before the half to even the score 6-6 at the half.
The second half was a back and forth battle with each team unable to move the ball. NWE’S defense stopped Myrtle Grove on fourth down at the NWE’s 30 yard line with only 2:33 to go in the game.
Northwest Escambia then drove the ball 70 yards for a touchdown with just 18 seconds to go. Myrtle Grove fought to even the score with only18 seconds on the clock, using just eight seconds to drive to the NWE 12-yard line. But Myrtle Grove’s efforts were for nothing when the Eagle’s Chasen Freeman picked off a pass to secure the NWE win.
Northwest Escambia will play Ensley Gold in next week’s round two of the Gulf Coast Youth Football Alliance playoffs. The time has not yet been announced.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Did You Remember To Fall Back? DST Is Over
November 1, 2009
Did you remember to “fall back”? Daylight savings has come to an end. Pictured above: The clock at the Escambia County Bank in Flomaton is one of the largest clocks in the area. Bank officials say the clock is rather easy to “fall back”; it is all electronic. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Got The Blues: Smurfs Take Over Local Elementary
November 1, 2009
Things were looking a little blue Friday at Byrneville Elementary School, and it was all for a good cause.
The school’s faculty and staff agreed to dress like Smurfs if the students and community raised $100 toward sending a veteran to Washington on an upcoming Gulf Coast Honor Flight. People responded; by Friday morning, the school had raised over $300.
“We had a blast doing this, and the kids loved it,” teacher Jacke Johnston said.
For more photos of the Byrneville Smurfs, click here.
Pictured: Teachers and staff at Byrneville Elementary dressed like Smurfs on Friday after the school raised over $300 for the Honor Flight program. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Online Audio: Listen To Northview Vs. Sneads
November 1, 2009
Northview Chiefs fans can listen to Northview football games here on NorthEscambia.com — the official voice of the Northview High School Chiefs.
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