Georgie Mae Kyles Showers
November 10, 2016
Georgie Mae Kyles Showers was born on March 11, 1927, in Franklin, Alabama to the late Adam and Nancy Kyles, Ur. She attended school in Franklin, Alabama. She was a homemaker but also worked at KFC and did child care.
She was a member of Bethel AFM Church of God for over 60 years. Mother Showers loved her family, church and friends.
On October 8, 2016, Mother Showers found eternal peace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Showers; son, Robert Lee Kyles; and, daughter, Debra Ann Fountain.
She leaves to cherish and mourn in pleasant memories four children, Eliza Walker-Scott of Jacksonville, FL; Arthur Bradley Jr. (Mae Carol) of Pearlington, MS; Dr. Willie D. Bradely (Deater) of Cleveland, OH; and, Georgia Lee Bailey (Charles) of Jackson, MI; two sisters, Mary Alice Peavy and Jane Alice Kyles of Atmore, AL; three brothers, James Kyles (Ora-D) of Atmore, AL; Leonard Kyles; and, LeRoy Kyles (Diane) of Chicago, IL; 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Interment was in Century Cemetery.
Pallbearers and Flower bearers were family and friends.
Final arrangements were entrusted to Jackson McMurray Funeral Home of Century, FL.
Jesse Sewell Stanton
November 10, 2016
Jesse Sewell Stanton, 87 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016, in Atmore, AL. He was a retired farmer, born on December 16, 1928, in Atmore to the late Jesse and Pauline “Polly” Sewell Stanton. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received the Purple Heart and 3 Bronze Stars.
He is preceded in death by his Aunt Rene Stanton.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Gladys Moye Stanton; two sons, Dennis (Lee Ann) Stanton and Charles Stanton, all of Robinsonville, AL; one daughter, Judy (Steve) Lambert of Robertsdale, AL; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Larry W. Renfroe officiating.
Interment was in Canoe United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wade Kirby, Jason Kirby, Gary Helton, Roger Helton, Butch Black and Chris Black.
Honorary was the VFW.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Louise Beane
November 10, 2016
Louise Beane, 89, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on November7, 2016, of natural causes. Louise was born in Pensacola on January 2, 1927. She graduated from Pensacola High School.
Louise worked as a dispatcher for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and as a Correctional Officer for the Escambia County Jail for 28 years. She enjoyed watching golf, football, and baseball, reading, gardening and spending time with her family.
Louise is survived by her four children, Patricia Bryan, Nancy Moore, Vicky Peavy, and Sonny Beane; her grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Queenie White; her sister, Leona Polsky; and her brother, Gene White.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on November 11, 2016, at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Faith Chapel North Funeral Home.
Century To Celebrate Veterans Thursday Morning
November 9, 2016
A special Century Celebrates Veterans program will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Century Community Center on West Highway 4. Everyone is welcome. with a special invitation extended to veterans. Pictured: Last year’s Century veterans program. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Henry Hawkins Elected As Century’s New Mayor
November 9, 2016
Henry Hawkins has been elected the new mayor of Century.
Hawkins had 337 total votes (59%), while incumbent Freddie McCall had 230 (41%), according to a complete, but official results Tuesday night.
“I feel good. The people have spoke, and they wanted a change,” Hawkins said after learning the results. “My first big plans are to help clean up the town and make it more presentable so that we can get businesses in here.”
“I’m disappointed, but it is what it is,” McCall said. “The people have spoke. I wish him the best of luck. I hope it works out.
McCall has served two terms as mayor, while Hawkins served four years on the town council followed by an unsuccessful run for mayor in 2011.
Hawkins will be sworn in as mayor on January 2.
Pictured: Incumbent Mayor Freddie McCall (left) congratulates his successor Henry Hawkins Tuesday night in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Cooler Temps Forecast
November 9, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Escambia County Teachers Of The Year Named
November 9, 2016
Escambia County teachers of the year have been named. They are:
- Jim Allen Elementary — Lacey Brown
- Alternative Education — Naretha Evans
- Bailey Middle — Erin Unruh
- Bellview Elementary — Janet Kay Spencer
- Bellview Middle — Tyvanna Boulager
- Beulah Academy of Science — Elizabeth Mott
- Beulah Elementary — Brandy Paynter
- Blue Angels Elementary — Kathleen Moriarty
- Bratt Elementary — Susan R. Ward
- Brentwood Elementary — Gordon Wade
- Brown-Barge Middle — Megan Judge
- Byrneville Elementary Inc. — Brittany Marshman
- Camelot Academy — Alexandria Palmer
- Hellen Caro Elementary — Angelia Grimes-Graeme
- N.B. Cook Elem. Sch. of the Arts — Christy Ueberroth
- Cordova Park Elementary — Jessica Kelly
- Ensley Elementary — Rosita Robsono-Watson
- Escambia High — Maria Valica
- Escambia Westgate — Amy Bates
- Ferry Pass Elementary — Sara Frassetti
- Ferry Pass Middle — Michelle Tomlin
- Global Learning Academy — Nichaka Tribbey
- Reinhardt Holm Elementary — Cynthia Morrissette
- Lakeview School — Cheryl Jones
- Lincoln Park Primary — Ashley Phillips
- R.C. Lipscomb Elementary — Bonnie Shiflett
- Longleaf Elementary — LaKevia Green
- L.D. McArthur Elementary — Stephanie Harris
- McMillan Pre-K — Stephanie Collins
- Molino Park Elementary — Sara Calhoun
- Montclair Elementary — Ryan Graber
- Myrtle Grove Elementary — Cassie Mense
- Navy Point Elementary — Pamela Mayo
- Northview High — Raja Atallah
- Oakcrest Elementary — Lynda Shald
- Pensacola High — Yolanda Daniels
- Pine Forest High — Karen Longoria
- Pine Meadow Elementary — Angela Wilson
- Pleasant Grove Elementary — Kaylin Roy
- Ransom Middle — Barbara Baxter
- Scenic Heights Elementary — Amber Sheridan
- O.J. Semmes Elementary — Natasha Burton
- Sherwood Elementary — Megan Wolter
- George Stone Technical Center — Reynaldo Delacruz
- A.K. Suter Elementary — Jessie Harms
- J.M. Tate High — Ursula LaMontagne
- Title 1 — Rebecca Herzog
- Ernest Ward Middle — Yolanda Wilkins
- Warrington Elementary — Tonya Morris
- Warrington Middle — Rochele Glover
- Booker T. Washington High — Cheryl Rembert
- C.A. Weis Elementary — Emily McMillan
- West Florida High — Tiffany Odom
- West Pensacola Elementary — Jacqueline Jensen
- W J. Woodham Middle — Lori Miller
- J. H. Workman Middle — Lisa Bloodworth
The following schools did not submit a name for this list: Judy Andrews Center, Escambia Charter, Jacqueline Harris Prep. Academy, PATS Center, and Pensacola Beach Elementary.
Escambia County Election Results
November 9, 2016
Here are complete, but unofficial results for local Escambia County Races:
School Superintendent:
Malcolm Thomas 95,716 64.79%
Claudia Williams 51,646 34.96%
WRITE-IN 369 0.25%
Sheriff
David Morgan 105,342 73.08%
Rex E. Blackburn 36,178 25.10%
WRITE-IN 2,618 1.82%
Tax Collector
Scott Lunsford 95,103 64.48%
Deb Moore 52,395 35.52%
County Commission District 1
Jeff Bergosh 20,962 69.27%
Audra Carter 9,301 30.73%
County Commission District 3
Lumon May 18,165 76.11%
Delarian Wiggins 4,111 17.22%
Mirza Ahmad 1,591 6.67%
ECUA District 1
Vicki H. Campbell 26,298 97.13%
WRITE-IN 778 2.87%
ECUA District 3
Elvin McCorvey 15,081 64.11%
Derrick ”Smoke” Gainer 2,947 12.53%
John R. Johnson 2,302 9.79%
Tiffany Washington 1,954 8.31%
Benell English 1,239 5.27%
ECUA District 5
Larry Walker 24,437 77.57%
Jim Hunt 6,959 22.09%
WRITE-IN 106 0.34%
Century Mayor
Henry Hawkins 337 59.44%
Freddie McCall 230 40.56%
Pensacola Council District 1
P. C. Wu 2,633 59.96%
C. J. Lewis 1,758 40.04%
Pensacola Council District 7
Jewel Cannada-Wynn 1,639 58.70%
Anny Shepard 1,153 41.30%
Florida U.S. Rep. Dist. 1
Matt Gaetz (R) 253,864 69%
Steven Specht (D) 113,401 31%
Florida State Senate Dist. 1
Doug Broxson (R) 200,015 95%
Write In 9,923 5%
Florida State House Dist. 1
Clay Ingram (R / Inc.) 55,601 76%
Bill Fetke 17,102 24%
Florida State House Dist. 2
Frank White (R) 47,828 61%
Ray Guillory (D) 30,139 39%
Ernest Ward Honors Veterans (With Gallery)
November 9, 2016
Ernest Ward Middle School paused to honor veterans from the across the area Tuesday morning.
About 100 veterans watched students present a changing patriotic mural, along with patriotic songs and an armed forces salute.
“Our veterans need someone that will listen to their stories of bravery, courage and sacrifice,” said special speaker Donna K. Stacey, U.S. Army, retired. “Some of them may not want to talk about some of their experiences. Just be patient. When the time is right, they’ll talk. ”
Stacey currently serves as vice commander and will be commander next year of the Alabama American Legion. She is also a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
“I also remind you not to forget our women veterans, she continued. “They now make up about 20 percent of our military forces.”
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Wreck Backs Up Highway 29 Traffic
November 9, 2016
A rush hour accident on Highway 29 caused a significant northbound backup Monday afternoon.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 60-year old Michael Joe Barnes of Milton was northbound on Highway 29 approaching Carolina Drive at 4:43 p.m. when, he told troopers, his 2014 Dodge Ram suddenly accelerated and struck a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu drive by 39-year old Paula Elane Butler of Molino. Barnes’ vehicle then struck a 1997 Ford F150 driven by Richard Shadolph Mixon of Pensacola.
Mixon and Barnes received minor injuries, while Butler was uninjured.