Henry “Papa D” Dunsford
June 10, 2013
Henry “Papa D” Dunsford, age 56, of Jay, passed away on June 6, 2013. He was a hardworking man and an avid outdoorsman. He worked 20+ years with the county as an equipment operator. He was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hillary “Hill” Dunsford and sister, Shelia Dunsford. He is survived by his mother, Azzelene Dunsford; brother, Jerry Lee Dunsford; sons, Shane (Crystal) Dunsford and Steven (Nicole) Dunsford; grandchildren, Brianna, Taylor, and Addisen Dunsford, Alyssa Chavis, and Brayden Day and countless friends and other relatives.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at 11 am at Jay Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating services. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Church of God Cemetery. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wahoos, Braves Suspended With Wahoos Up 4-0
June 10, 2013
With the Blue Wahoos leading the Mississippi Braves 4-0 in the middle of the fourth inning, the umpires delayed the game for a second time because of rain. Eventually, the game was suspended and will be finished as part of a doubleheader on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Trustmark Park.
Ray Chang got the Blue Wahoos on the board with a three-run home run in the top of the first inning with two outs. Pensacola added another run when Corey Wimberly singled home Brodie Greene from third in the second inning. The game was delayed following that at bat for one hour and 30 minutes. When the game resumed the teams made it through the top of the fourth before getting delayed for a final time.
The two teams will complete the nine-inning resumption of Sunday’s suspended contest and follow it up with a seven inning game approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. RHP Drew Hayes will pitch the completion of Sunday’s game, and Shaun Ellis will start game two for the Blue Wahoos.
The Blue Wahoos are trying to de-rail the Braves’ chance at a first-half division title. After Pensacola’s win over the Braves on Saturday night, Mississippi finds themselves a half-game behind the Mobile BayBears who lost on Sunday night in extra innings to the Tennessee Smokies.
Pictured: Rain suspended the Blue Wahoos game against the Mississippi Braves Sunday night in Pearl, MS. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Debra Sue Simmons
June 10, 2013
Debra Sue Simmons, age 53, of Pensacola, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2013. She was a loving and wonderful mom, daughter, sister, and grandmother. She was considered a mom to many, many people. She always was there to help anyone in need. She was a very loving person who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved working out in her flower garden. She loved fishing, cooking, making blankets and arts and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis R. Simmons; grandmothers, Trudie V. Wilkens and Katherine E. Adkins; grandfathers, Thomas A. Wilkens and Ottis N. Adkins and her sister, Trudie Diane Adkins.
She is survived by her four children, Crystal Watts, Heather McArthur, Curtis Simmons II, and Roberta Griffin; mother, Susie M. Adkins; father, Robert (Ruby) Adkins; sister, Donna McElroy; brothers, Randell Adkins and Thomas Adkins and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-sons and step-daughters and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, from 12-1 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, with Pastor Jason Adams officiating services.
Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Curtis Simmons II, Jon McArthur, Jonathon Hicks, Tom Adkins, Paul White, and Tony Brown.
Food will follow at Debra Simmons house after the services. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
No Serious Injuries Reported In Cantonment Wreck
June 9, 2013
There were no serious injuries reported in a two vehicle crash just after 1:00 Sunday afternoon at Jacks Branch and Muscogee Roads in Cantonment. The wreck did block the highway for a short period.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol; further details have not been released. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the crash.
Pictured: The scene of a wreck Sunday after noon at Jacks Branch and Muscogee Road in Cantonment. Reader submitted photo by Kimberly Blackwell, click to enlarge.
More Rain Overnight, Monday
June 9, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is near 100%.
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Demolition Set To Begin At Ernest Ward Middle
June 9, 2013
Visible progress toward the construction of a new Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill could come as early as this week.
A few portable buildings will be relocated and the “Ag Building” will be demolished in the coming days to be replaced by temporary portable buildings during the construction process. The new school is expected to open in the fall of 2016.
Once the new campus is complete, the current administration building is slated to become a maintenance facility, while the current gymnasium and football stadium will remain. The remainder of the current main school building will be demolished.
The $16.5 million, 115,202 square foot building is being designed by Sam Marshall Architects of Pensacola, while Greenhut Construction Company of Pensacola will provide “Construction Management at Risk Services” — the overall planning, coordination and control of the project from beginning to completion.
Pictured: The “Ag Building” at Ernest Ward Middle School could be demolished as early as this week as progress is made toward a new $16.5 million campus. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
One Killed, Two Seriously Injured In Mobile Highway Crash
June 9, 2013
One person was killed in a late Saturday afternoon traffic crash in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 22-year old Daniel E. Howard of Pensacola was traveling westbound in a 1998 Chevrolet SUV on Mobile Highway near the Alabama state line when he attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone. Howard lost control of his vehicle and began to rotate. The driver of an oncoming 2008 Volkswagen attempted to take evasive action, but the two vehicle collided. Howard’s vehicle came to rest off the highway in the edge of a wooded area.
Howard was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Volkswagen, 51-year old Teresa K. Hart of Pensacola, and her passenger, 50-year old Daren Coats of Pensacola, were seriously injured. Both were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man Shot Twice In Possible Drug Deal Gone Bad
June 9, 2013
An Escambia County man was shot Saturday afternoon in Ensley in what deputies say may have been a drug deal gone bad.
A 41-year old man was shot in the hand after being approached by two black males near the intersection of Vickie Street and Washburn Street, just north of Johnson Avenue. As the victim turned away, he was shot again in the back, according to Sgt. Corey Cephas, spokesman for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were serious not considered to be life threatening.
The suspects have been described only as two black males.
Further details, including the identity of the victim, have not yet been released by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Nokomis Man Accidentally Shot, Killed While Cleaning Shotgun
June 9, 2013
A Nokomis man was killed in gun accident Saturday afternoon, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The man was was cleaning a shotgun inside his home when the gun fired, according to Sgt. Corey Cephas, spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened on Circle Road, just off Rockaway Creek Road near the Alabama state line, about 4:15 p.m.
The man, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Atmore Ambulance. The incident is under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, but officials said foul play did not appear to be involved.
Pictured: A Nokomis man was killed when he was accidentally shot while cleaning his gun Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Summer Ball: Gators Over Chiefs; Northview Beats Catholic
June 9, 2013
During the second day of a Catholic High School Summer Ball Tournament Saturday, Northview lost a couple to the Escambia Gators and the Chiefs beat Catholic.
Northview’s Team B lost to the Escambia Gators, 8-2. The Chiefs’ Team A also lost to the Escambia Gators, 5-1. And the Northview Chiefs Team A beat the Catholic Crusaders, 6-5.
Here is a look a scores and the remainder of the tournament schedule for Northview:
A Team
Saturday June 8 — Escambia 5, Northview 1
Saturday June 8 — Northview 6, Catholic 5
Sunday June 9 11:30 Navarre vs Northview @ Catholic
Sunday June 9 2:00 Northview vs Pace @ Catholic
B Team
Friday June 7 — Catholic 14 Northview 3
Saturday June 8 — Escambia 8, Northview 2
Sunday June 9 2:00 Northview vs Mosley @ Escambia
Sunday June 9 4:30 Navarre vs Northview @Escambia
Pictured: Northview High School Summer Ball action from Saturday. Photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
