Ida Bell Harris Hall
October 23, 2019
Mrs. Ida Bell Harris Hall, age 87, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Hall was a native of Little River, AL, former resident of Davisville, FL and had resided in Atmore, AL since 1975. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life. Mrs. Hall spent her life as a homemaker and loving matriarch for her family. She was notorious for her selflessness and heart of gold for people and animals alike. She was loved immensely and will be deeply missed.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Gordon Hall, Jr.; son, Frank Hall; parents; three brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by her son, Rev. Ronald (Janice) Hall of Poarch, AL; daughter, Susie Hall of Canoe, AL; sister, Lillian “Bounce” Curry of Perdido, AL; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Waylan Stuckey and Rev. Ronald Hall officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pine Barren Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Freddie Weekley, Floyd Harris, Randy Bridges, Michael McCurdy, Asher Green and Chris Burklund.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Stephen Eugene Masek
October 23, 2019
Stephen Eugene Masek, 69, of Molino, FL, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at his residence. He was a general contractor. He was born in Lincoln, NE on December 1, 1949, to the late Floyd Eugene and Henrietta Otto Masek.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include one son, Michael Jason Masek of Alabama; two daughters, Rachael Lynn Masek of Pensacola, FL and Stephanie Lee Masek of Molino, FL; three brothers, Michael Carl Masek, Bruce Masek, and Nathan Paul Masek; two sisters, Melody Robertson and Bethanie Masek; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Marcue, and Grace.
A private gathering will be held on the family farm at a later date.
Pauline Viola Mininger Harms
October 23, 2019
Pauline Viola Mininger Harms, 96, passed away October 15, 2019, at Oak Wood Manor in Brooksville, MS. She was a homemaker. She was born on September 26, 1923, in rural Gratiot County, Michigan to the late Emanuel and Hattie Freeman Mininger.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marshall Harms; one son-in-law, Howard Nickel; one granddaughter, Heidi Peaster; one great-grandson, Justin Dyck; four sisters; three sisters-in-law; and four brothers-in-law.
She is survived by three daughters, Jane (Newell) Mininger of Barron, WI, Nancy (Dwayne) Peaster of Brooksville, MS and Janice (Merle) Koehn of Moundridge, KS presently serving at the Sarasota, FL Mission; one son, Terry (Judy) of Murray, KY; 19 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; nine step-great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vada Seiler of Brooksville, MS and Elgene Martinez of San Antonio, TX; one brother, Bob Mininger of Moundridge, KS; four sisters-in-law, Dorothy Benner of Brooksville, MS, Ruth (David) Benner of Middleberry, IN, Janis Harms of Daphne, AL, and Thelma (Gerald) Boeckner of Walnut Hill, FL; one brother-in-law, Don Harms of Montezuma, KS; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Services were held Saturday, October 19, 2019, from the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church with Rev. Mike Koehn, Rev. Galen Harms and Rev. Jamie Wedel officiating.
Interment was in Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers were Chad Nickel, Van Nickel, Camron Peaster, Marwyn Peaster, Alston Koehn, Andrew Koehn, Arlin Koehn, and Sheldon Toews.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Brockington Ardee Davis
October 23, 2019
Brockington Ardee Davis, 54, of Oak Grove, FL, passed away October 20, 2019, in Oak Grove, FL. He was born on August 26, 1965, in Byrneville, FL and was an iron worker most of his life. He was a member of Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Brockington and Edna Ruth Dunn and brother, Joseph Roy Adams.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Freeman Davis of Oak Grove, FL; two sons, Justin Wayne (Chelsea) Peebles of Perdido, AL and Zachary Michael Davis of Molino, FL; one daughter, Natasha Nicole Peebles of Oak Grove, FL; one brother, Jerry Lee Adams of Century, FL; six sisters, Brandi Davis (Chris) Monaghan of Moring Sun, IA; Tammy Davis (John) Eister of Pensacola, FL; Judy (Leon) Fleming of Crestview, FL; Penny Kendrick of Century, FL; Linda (Randy) Marinin of Jay, FL, and Mary (Scott) Lash of Loudonville, OH; two grandchildren, Colton and Huntleigh Peebles; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019, at 11 a.m. from the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow in Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Travis Moye, Justin Peebles, John Handrop, Jason Peebles, Darren McGhee, Brenton Eister, Ryan Eister and Chad Eister.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Four Facing Drug Charges After Search Warrant In Atmore
October 23, 2019
Four people are a facing drug charges after the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, U.S. Marshals and Atmore Police served a search warrant at 517 East Oak Street in Atmore.
According to Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks, agents found numerous drug paraphernalia items, methamphetamines, heroin, marijuana and prescription pills in the residence along with four individuals.
Christian James Shenk, 48, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Michael Wayne Barnhill, 55, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of drug paraphernalia and second degree possession of marijuana.
Dana Marie Harrison, 42, was charged with possession of a controlled substance (heroin), possession of drug paraphernalia and second degree possession of marijuana. And Syndle Vinson, 33, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of controlled substance (heroin) and possession of drug paraphernalia.
All four were booked into the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton with bond set at $25,000 each.
Walnut Hill Crash Claims One Life, Injures 8-Year Old Child
October 22, 2019
A single vehicle crash near Walnut Hill claimed one life and injured a child Monday night.
Clayton Joseph Cagle, 31, was traveling east on Pine Forest Road about a mile off Highway 97. He failed to maintain control of his 1999 GMC Yukon, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and strike a tree. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both were wearing their seat belts.
An 8-year old passenger was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with minor injuries.
The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Update: Walnut Hill Crash Claims Local Man’s Life, Injures 8-Year Old Child
October 22, 2019
A single vehicle crash near Walnut Hill claimed one life and injured a child Monday night.
Clayton Joseph Cagle, age 31 of Walnut Hill, was traveling east on Pine Forest Road about a mile off Highway 97. He failed to maintain control of his 1999 GMC Yukon, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and strike a tree. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both were wearing their seat belts.
An 8-year old passenger was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with minor injuries.
The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Taking Extra Steps To Ensure Sunshine Law Compliance
October 22, 2019
Century is taking additional steps to ensure compliance with Florida’s Sunshine Law after missteps led to a violation earlier this month.
As the council held a Community Redevelopment Agency and as a regular council meeting got underway Monday night, the first order of business was asking the town clerk for confirmation that the meeting were properly advertised.
Public notices advertising the meeting were distributed to the media a week in advance and were posted at locations including the front door of town hall.
Interim City Manager Buz Eddy told the council that an internal checklist was now being used by staff to insure various steps like posting notices is taking place, and staff members will sign off as tasks are completed.
Monday night’s CRA meeting was a do over of a CRA meeting held October 7 — same agenda, same discussion — because the earlier meeting violated the Sunshine Law according to Eddy.
Pictured below: The Century Town Council meets Monday night after being assured their meeting was properly advertised. Pictured top: A notice for the meeting was posted on the front door of town hall and other locations. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia County School District Names Teachers Of The Year
October 22, 2019
The Escambia County School District has named Teachers of the Year. The district’s Teacher of the Year will be named a the Golden Apple Awards early next year.
Many of the North Escambia area Teachers of the Year have already been featured in stories on NorthEscambia.com, and we’ll continue to feature additional honorees in the coming days.
Alternative Education – Denise Barnett
Jim Allen Elementary – Anne Fillingim
Jim C. Bailey Middle – Maureen Harden
Bellview Elementary – Dana Sharp
Bellview Middle – Michelle Lingo
Beulah Academy of Science – Wes Hillman
Beulah Elementary – Kadee Barnett
Beulah Middle School – Leanne Jenkins
Blue Angels Elementary – Jennifer Hausner
Bratt Elementary – Erin Bryant
Brentwood Elementary – Jessica Haupt
Brown-Barge Middle – Carrie McGugin
Byrneville Elementary – Susan Moorhead
Camelot Academy – Venise Evans
Hellen Caro Elementary – Andrea Lowery
N. B. Cook Elementary – Christine Rathbun
Cordova Park Elementary – Kari Graham
Ensley Elementary – Vonda Hawk
Escambia High – Michael G. Davis
Escambia Westgate – Deborah Melton
Exceptional Student Education – Rayeko McCartan
Ferry Pass Elementary – Dorie Nickerson
Ferry Pass Middle – Carol Cleaver
Global Learning Academy – Brandi Finch
Reinhardt Holm Elementary – Lynette Chandler
Kingsfield Elementary School – Rachel Weber
Lakeview School – David Meredith
Lincoln Park Elementary – Shirley Luster
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary – Faye Pryor-Wiggins
Longleaf Elementary – Megan Sims
L. D. McArthur Elementary – Mindy Resmondo
Molino Park Elementary – Pamela Maraman-Barnes
Montclair Elementary School – Jacqueline Chabot
Myrtle Grove Elementary – Colleen Van Deusen
Navy Point Elementary – David Vaughn
Northview High – Barbara Luker
Oakcrest Elementary – Jaclyn Summers
Pensacola High – Alan Robinson (Deceased)
Pine Forest High – Jeffrey H. Creel
Pine Meadow Elementary – Pamela Garrison
Pleasant Grove Elementary – Elizabeth “Liz” Cheney
Ransom Middle – Jodi Woods
Scenic Heights Elementary – Sherdina Baker
O. J. Semmes Elementary – Kathryn Lovely
Sherwood Elementary – Tamika Wyrick
George Stone Technical Center – Anthony Wiggins
A. K. Suter Elementary – Darian Martin
J. M. Tate High – Athena (Tena) Gindl
Ernest Ward Middle – Lee Barren
Warrington Elementary – Teresa Sanderson
Warrington Middle – Marlena Lewis
Booker T. Washington High – Mary Kate Griffith
C. A. Weis Elementary – Cindy Speed
West Florida High – Cheyenna Novotny
West Pensacola Elementary – Kimberly Wolford
J. H. Workman Middle School – Yohana Durango
Comfy Tuesday; Tuesday Night Lows In The 40s
October 22, 2019
Tuesday night, it will cool into the upper 40s north of about Gonzalez, low 50s further south.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.