Terry Grant Hall
November 25, 2018
Terry Grant Hall, 78 of Young Harris, GA passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018, in Gainesville, GA. He retired from farming in 1998 and then worked for a few years with the Escambia County Road Department. He was born in Bratt, FL on December 8, 1939, to Ulysses Grant and Mildred Evelyn Langford Hall.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Sarah Ann Dortch Hall.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Ann Davis Hall of Young Harris, GA; one son, Darryl Grant Hall of Charlotte, NC; two daughters, Sheila Ann (Ron) O’Farrell of Lake Mary, FL and Pamela Hall (Ron) Wilson of Charlotte, NC; one stepdaughter, Kaitlyn Marie Lewis (Gerry) Steege of Bratt, FL; six grandchildren, Sarah Beth O’Farrell of Lake Mary, FL, Zachary Lamar O’Farrell of Cocoa, FL, Ethan Langford and Greyson Rawls Wilson of Charlotte, NC, Addisyn Rylee and Wyatt Reed Steege of Bratt, FL.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 26, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gene King officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Barbara Ann Ging Wass
November 25, 2018
Barbara Ann Ging Wass, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born February 17, 1942, in Pensacola, FL.
Forever cherished by her husband, Ed Wass, whom she married on April 24, 1981, and gained five wonderful children, Mark (Dee) Wass, Donna (Jack) Walters, Scott (Beth) Wass, Edie (Malcolm) Nelson, and Davie (Robert) Wass; grandchildren, Tyler, Wade, Lindsey, Daniel, Smokey, Madisen and Stormie; brother, Richard Ging; nieces, Jan (Mark) Thomley, Kristi (Phillip) Muldoon; and great-grandchildren, Tenley and Quinn.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Mary Hensel-Ging; and grandson, John Wass.
Barbara retired from Hiles-McLeod Insurance Agency as an agent. Barbara had a passion for and loved traveling, camping and taking cruises with dear friends. Barbara was very active in her grandchildren’s lives and enjoyed watching them grow up playing sports. She was their biggest fan in the stands. She was one ruthless card player and gave the best hugs in the world. Barbara will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial services will be held at noon on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Entombment will follow services in Pensacola Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Valerie Davidson Mason
November 25, 2018
Valerie Davidson Mason, age 90, a native of Frisco City, Alabama, and a resident of Molino, Florida, passed away, Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Valerie was a former cashier at the Cantonment Winn Dixie Market Place. She started that career prior to turning 70 years of age and was so proud when she was featured in the local news journal portraying the older worker in the workplace. She loved her job, which enabled her to see old friends and acquaintances from over the years. Valerie loved having her family for holidays and Sunday dinners; which often turned into a competition between her and Howard, her faithful sous-chef. Those of you that were fortunate to grace her table know that she was an excellent cook. Her talents weren’t just in the kitchen either. Those caring and nurturing ways were extended to being the ultimate green-thumb lady. She would organize and plant flower gardens for her many friends or help them nurse neglected plants back to life. She especially enjoyed gardening with her special friend and neighbor, Norma Rush.
Valerie is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Howard Allen; her parents, Homer and Edna Thompson Davidson; and her beloved daughter, Roxanne Griffith.
She is survived by her two sons, Bobby (Eddiemae), and Roger (Susie); grandchildren, Rob Mason (Phoebe), Greg Mason (Chris), Julie Swank (Sean), Amy Currey (Michael), Matt Lee, and Mandie Presley; great-grandchildren, Austin (Randi), Kylie, Tori, Matthew, Ryan, Brooklyn, Brittany, Cortney, Shane, Janey, Haley, Mallory, Mason and Jackson; brother, Liston Davidson (Betty).
One of Valerie’s greatest joys was the pending birth of her first great-great-grandchild.
Memorial services were held Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Officiating was Chaplin Jason Adams.
Burial was at Walnut Hill Baptist Church in Walnut Hill, Florida.
Pallbearers were grandsons.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Robert Irvin Skipper
November 25, 2018
Robert Irvin Skipper, 72 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018, in Atmore, AL. He was retired from law enforcement, Army National Guard and he served in the U.S. Air Force. He was born in Repton, AL, on September 3, 1946, to the late John Leslie and Aurelia Boutwell Skipper.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Shirley Ann Skipper.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Nicholson Skipper, of Atmore, AL; two sons, John (Dawn) Skipper of Atmore, AL and Matthew (Christie) Skipper of Richmond, VA; one daughter, Kimberly Davis of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Roger (Katherine) Skipper of Mobile, AL; and five grandchildren, Brett, Kristin, Katie, Whitney and Ashley.
Services will be Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will follow in Green Acres Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday November 27, 2018, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Paul Ray Digmon
November 25, 2018
Paul Ray Digmon, 80 of Atmore, AL, passed away November 27, 2018, in Atmore, AL. He was born on March 19, 1938, in Atmore, AL, to the late Jimmy and Maude Bowman Digmon. He was a retired cabinet instructor at Jeff Davis Community College in Atmore, AL. He served in the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife, Laverne Byrd Digmon of Atmore, AL; daughter, Teena (George) Peavy of Lake City, FL; stepson, Butch (Sandy) Lee of Flomaton, AL, and stepdaughter, Pam White of Atmore, AL; grandchildren, Daniel White, Ryan Gambel, Kyle Gambel, and Dustin Lee; six great-grandchildren and many family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Butch Lee officiating.
Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Daniel White, Ryan Gambel, Kyle Gambel, Luke Brown, Ricky White and Caleb Fullerton.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Hurricane Michael Insurance Claims Continue To Grow
November 24, 2018
More than a month after Hurricane Michael barreled through parts of Northwest Florida, insurance claims have topped 125,000, according to numbers posted online by the state Office of Insurance Regulation.
As of Friday, insurers had reported 125,356 claims, with estimated insured losses of $3.43 billion. The bulk of the claims, 85,017, involved damage to residential property.
Overall, 55.3 percent of claims had been closed.
The largest number of claims was in Bay County, which had 75,412 as of Friday. Bay was followed by Jackson County, with 12,605 claims; Leon County, with 8,661 claims; Gulf County, with 7,231 claims; Gadsden County, with 5,255 claims; and Calhoun County, with 3,754 claims.
Hurricane Michael made landfall Oct. 10 as a Category 4 storm in Mexico Beach in southeastern Bay County and then continued north into Georgia.
by The News Service of Florida
Dental Services Cut From Molino, Ensley Health Department Locations
November 24, 2018
Dental services are being cut from the health department locations in Molino and Ensley.
Effective December 22, dental services at the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County are being discontinued at the Molino Service Center on North Highway 29 and the Northside Service Center on Palafox Street. The services were contracted through Pro Med Healthcare Services.
Community Health of Northwest Florida provides dental care for children and adults at three locations:
- Cantonment Pediatrics: 470 South Highway 29, Cantonment
- Century: 501 Church Street, Century
- Fairfield: 1295 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola
Community Health Northwest Florida accepts DentaQuest, Medicaid, and many dental insurance plans. A sliding fee scale program is available for individuals who do not have insurance. Eligibility for the sliding fee scale program is based on household income. Payment plans are available.
For more information about Community Health Northwest Florida’s dental program, please call 850-760-0679, or visit healthcarewithinreach.org.
Patients of the closing dental centers in Molino and Ensley can request dental records at the Fairfield Service Center or by calling (850) 595-6500 ext. 1075.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
November 24, 2018
Here is the latest report from the Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officer Allgood was working the Escambia River and saw a fire at a campsite. He approached the campsite and saw two subjects fishing. As he approached the subjects, he saw an alligator snapping turtle tied off to a tree on the bank. One subject admitted to catching and tying the rope around the turtle’s head. After removing the rope from its head and ensuring the turtle was safe, Officer Allgood seized the turtle to take to the fish hatchery. Officer Allgood issued both subjects citations for no camping permits and the male subject was issued a citation for possession of an alligator snapping turtle.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officers Lewis and Hoomes investigated a complaint of a vessel that was dumped in Blackwater River State Forest. After trying to locate the vessel’s origin, the officers utilized Google satellite imagery to locate the vessel at a residence near where it was later dumped. The officers interviewed a subject at the residence. The subject was cooperative and admitted to dumping the vessel. Charges were filed for misdemeanor littering, and the subject removed the vessel from the forest.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Rain Chance Returns On Sunday
November 24, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Sunday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Flomaton Makes History With 12-10 Playoff Win (With Other Scores)
November 24, 2018
The Flomaton Hurricanes made history Friday night with their first-ever third round playoff win. The Hurricanes beat Pike County 12-10 on the road in Brundidge.
Pike County was first on the board 3-0 with a field goal with about six minutes to go in the second quarter.. The Hurricanes scored on a 14-yard pass from Da’Quan Johnson to Quincie McCall for a 6-3 advantage. Johnson was in again for Flomaton for a 12-3 lead with 3:06 to go in the half.
Pike County scored with a 69-yard touchdown run to pull within two of Flomaton.
Flomaton will host Providence Christian next Friday night at 7:00 in the state semifinal round.
Other scores:
FLORIDA
Class 1A Quarterfinals
Baker 51, Vernon 19
– Baker will host Play Port St. Joe in state semifinal
Class 6A Quarterfinals
Crestview 49 Navarre 27
Crestview will face Armwood
ALABAMA
Class 3A Quarterfinals
Flomaton 12, Pike County 10
– Flomaton advances to host semifinals against Providence Christian
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