Milton Darrell Criswell
July 6, 2015
Milton Criswell, 71, of Molino, passed away on July 3, 2015. Milton was born in McCullough, AL to the late James and Jessie Criswell on September 14, 1943. He made construction his life’s work and earned the respect of all colleagues along the way. He loved spending his time working alongside Carlyn, his wife and best friend of 24 years, on countless projects around their cherished home. He was not only a wonderful husband, but also a great father and friend to all he met. The void he leaves behind is one that simply can never be filled, yet we are so immensely grateful for the beautiful years that God allowed us to have with him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his daughter, Candace Moyers.
Milton is survived by his wife, Carlyn; three children, Brice Criswell, Sunday Flowers, and Karen Smith. He is also survived and loved by the two sons he didn’t have to raise, but lovingly chose to, Joseph and Scott Coe. In addition, he leaves behind his two brothers and their wives, Billy and Janie Criswell and Gary and Tammie Criswell; his grandchildren; his great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. We also can’t omit Maggie, the faithful dog that never left his side.
We are forever grateful for Milton Criswell’s life, as well as for the outpouring of love and support from so many family members and friends.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, July 9, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
A Celebration of Life service will immediately follow with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating.
Burial will be held at Highland Baptist Church in Molino with a reception to follow at the church.
Pallbearers will be Bruce Lee, Anthony Grimm, Ricky Josey, Lamar Goulsby, Jared Criswell, and David Perry.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Della Virginia Dreadin
July 6, 2015
Della Virginia Dreadin, 80 of Huxford, passed away Wednesday July 1, 2015, at her residence. She was a homemaker, born in Evergreen, AL on November 2, 1934, to the late Sidney D. and Bessie Bell Hawkins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gladdin L. Dreadin; brothers, Sgt. Kenneth Hawkins, Sidney D. Hawkins, Jr. and Paul Ray Hawkins.
Survivors include her son, Robert Dreadin of Huxford; sister, Lucille H. Robbins of Palm Bay, FL; and other relatives and friends.
Services will be held Friday, July 10, 2015, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Billy Hodges officiating.
Interment will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery on Friday, July 10, 2015, at 2 p.m.
Family will receive friends on Friday, July 10, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Ada Dannielle “Nell” Strother
July 6, 2015
Ada Dannielle “Nell” Strother passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Nell was born in Atmore, AL on October 19, 1938, to the late Charles and Loyette Dunn. She was retired from the Escambia County Sheriffs Department. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Leon Reid; parents; and two sisters, Verbie Charlene Palmer and Majorie Carolyn Penton.
She is survived by her children, Marcus (Patty) Reid of Bay Minette, Wayne (Kay) Reid of Illnois, Renea (Heath) Woodrome, and Daniel (Denise) Reid, both of Bay Minette; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jimmy) Satterfield, Anthoy Thompson, Kelli (Adam) Moon, Sarah Bishop, Angelica Haley, and Steven Owens.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with J. P. Lambert and Jimmy Satterfield officiating.
Burial to follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Pallbearers will be Marcus Reid, Daniel Reid, Adam Moon, and Caleb and Carter Biellier.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Owens, Anthony Thompson, Bryson Satterfield, and Brody Moon.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
July 4th Tragedy: Toddler Drowns In Bratt Pool
July 5, 2015
Emergency officials responded to the reported drowning of an 18-month old toddler in a swimming pool Saturday afternoon in Bratt. The child was pronounced deceased a short time later at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The 911 call came in about 4 p.m. from a home in the 4400 block of West Highway 4, near Northview High School. First responders attempted to save the young female, airlifting her from the nearby Travis Nelson Park to Sacred Heart Hospital.
The incident is under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Further details have not yet been released.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the incident.
Pictured top: An 18-month old toddler is airlifted from the Travis Nelson Park in Bratt to Sacred Heart. Pictured inset and below: The incident occurred at a home in the 4400 block of West Highway 4, near Northview High School Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Alabama Man Seriously Injured In Walnut Hill Crash
July 5, 2015
An Alabaster, AL, man was seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover accident Saturday afternoon in Walnut Hill.
Christopher Scott Bryant, 41, was southbound on Kansas Road near Smith Lane about 2:10 p.m. when his vehicle traveled off the east side of the roadway and struck a concrete culvert. His pickup then re-entered the roadway and traveled across both lanes of Kansas Road, overturning several times, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.. His 2002 Ford Ranger came to rest upside just off the road in a ditch.
Bryant was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola with serious injuries. Bryant was wearing his seat belt, and alcohol was not a factor in the crash, according to the FHP.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the crash.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Georgia Church To Offer Youth Revival For Century Teens This Week
July 5, 2015
Rivertown Church from Columbus, GA, will return to Century for their fifth community outreach this week.
Rivertown will conduct a daily Youth Revival Sports Clinics at the Century Business Center Monday through Thursday for teens aged 13 and up, followed by a free dinner and worship at the Abundant Life Assembly of God. Participating teens will also be a part of the music video “No Compromise” which was written and will be filmed exclusively for Century.
The schedule of events will be as follows:
Photos: Atmore Fireworks
July 5, 2015
Crowds from across the area celebrated the Fourth of July Saturday night with a fireworks show and a performance by the Escambia County Community Band at the Wind Creek Hotel in Atmore.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Ditto Gorme, click to enlarge.
4th Weekend Recipe: Yankee Doodle Dandy Treats
July 5, 2015
Looking to spend some time with the kids in the kitchen? Yankee Doodle Dandy Treats are a fun, easy and patriotic way to celebrate.
The recipe is not only easy, but it also lots of fun. It’s terrific for a “just-because” snack or as a sweet way to finish off a family picnic. And kids of all ages can help – from pouring and stirring to dipping and decorating, there’s something everyone can do.
Yankee Doodle Dandy Treats
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 ounces, about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal OR 6 cups Kellogg’s® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate morsels
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Red-, white- and blue-colored sprinkles
Preparation
- In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Using buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Crosswise cut in half, forming two 9 x 6 1/2-inch rectangles.
- Meanwhile, in small saucepan melt white chocolate morsels over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in oil. Add powdered sugar, stirring until combined. Add water. Stir until smooth.
- Spread chocolate mixture over one cereal rectangle. Top with second rectangle. Sprinkle with red, white and blue sprinkles, pressing lightly into cereal mixture. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. Cut into 3 1/4 x 1-inch strips. Best if served the same day.
Serves
Servings 18
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
FDOT: Road Construction Suspended For 4th Weekend
July 5, 2015
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Three office has suspended highway construction projects on major roadways across Northwest Florida for the holiday weekend. There will be no work on state roads requiring lane restrictions through today, Sunday, July 5. All major roads will be open to normal traffic.
Although no construction closures are scheduled over the Independence Day holiday, existing state highway work zones will remain in effect. Motorists are reminded to use caution while traveling through work zones around barricades and equipment.
FDOT is encouraging drivers to allow extra travel time and to use extra caution in existing work zones along state highways. Drivers are urged to make sure they buckle up, along with their passengers. FDOT and other safety agencies also ask drivers to obey speed limits, get adequate rest before traveling, avoid distractions and never drink and drive.
Drivers also are urged to be prepared for unscheduled highway closures due to accidents, disabled vehicles or other events. Motorists should be alert to changing weather conditions while traveling.
Slight Rain Chance, Upper 60’s Tonight
July 5, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.