Football Playoff Games Continue Friday Night
November 12, 2019
Here’s a look at Friday night’s high school playoff schedule. In Florida, it’s the regional semifinals, and in Alabama it’s round two.
FLORIDA
7A
(3) Fleming Island at (2) Niceville, 7 p.m.
6A
(4) Mainland at (1) Escambia, 7:30 p.m. (purchase tickets online)
5A
(6) Godby at (2) Pine Forest, 7:30 p.m. (purchase tickets online)
3A
(4) Trinity Catholic at (1) Catholic, 7:30 p.m.
1A
(3) Northview at (2) Vernon 7:30 p.m. (purchase tickets online)
(5) Graceville at (1) Baker 7:30 p.m.
ALABAMA
3A – Round 2
St. James at Flomaton. 7 p.m.
T.R. Miller at Montgomery Academy, 7 p.m.
AISA Semifinals Class AA
Edgewood at Escambia Academy
Crop Insurance Application Deadline Is November 15
November 12, 2019
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (USDA RMA) are reminding Florida pasture, rangeland, and forage (PRF) and apiculture producers that deadlines to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2020 crop year is November 15.
Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing coverage also have until the sales closing dates to do so.
“The risk of crop damage in Florida is of increasing concern, due in part to extreme weather and intensifying storms,” said Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried. “We encourage producers to stay informed, check their current coverage status, and apply for new crop insurance before the deadlines to ensure that their livelihoods aren’t jeopardized by unpredictable disasters.”
Federal crop insurance is critical to the farm safety net. It helps producers and owners manage revenue risks and strengthens the rural economy.
Growers are encouraged to visit their crop insurance agent soon to learn specific details for the 2020 crop year. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the RMA Agent Locator. Growers can use the RMA Cost Estimator to get a premium amount estimate of their insurance needs online.
Quick Tips: How To Be Safe If Using Space Heaters
November 12, 2019
With our first freezing temperatures of the season, it’s important to remember a few safety tips if using space heaters.
Update: FHP Cites Driver For Pulling Into Path Of Log Truck
November 12, 2019
A man was critically injured in a collision with a log truck late Monday afternoon in Century.
According to a Florida Highway Patrol report released late Tuesday afternoon, 87-year old Jim Burl Day of Brewton was traveling south on Old Flomaton Road approaching East Highway 4. He failed to make a complete stop with his 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup and pulled into the path of an approaching log truck. Wilford Kenneth Hancock, age 66 of Baker, was unable to avoid a collision, with the front of his semi striking the passenger side of Day’s pickup. Day’s pickup came to rest in the edge of a wooded area, and the log truck jackknifed into a ditch.
Day was extricated from the vehicle and airlifted to a Pensacola Hospital by LifeFlight helicopter with serious injuries. Hancock suffered minor injuries and was treated on scene by Escambia County EMS..
Day was ticketed by the FHP for failing to stop at the stop sign.
The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Flomaton Fire Department, and Escambia County EMS responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Leon Earl Jeter
November 12, 2019
Mr. Leon Earl Jeter, age 73, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019, at his home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Jeter was a native of Booneville, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for most of his life. He was a jack of all trades, an excellent carpenter and was retired from Swift Lumber Company with 20 years of service. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Effie Cumbie; father, Joe Jeter, wife of 51 years, Kathryn Hardy Jeter; two brothers, Danny Jeter and Edwin Jeter and sister, Patsy Taylor.
He is survived by his two sons, Joey (Brandy) Jeter of Atmore, AL and Todd Jeter of Atmore, AL; special friend and caregiver, Melissa Gorum of Atmore, AL; three sisters, Sherry Buckhault of Atmore, AL, Cheryl (Joe) Matthews of Repton, AL and Marilyn Peavy of Uriah, AL; four grandchildren, Blaine (Rachel) Jeter, Sissy (Brett Gorum) Jeter, Cole Sanspree and Nick Sanspree; two great grandchildren, Braxton Jeter and Charlie Jeter and numerous, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Beauchamp officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ray Singleton, Eddie Gideons, Fred Whitaker, Whit Whitaker, Don Jackson and Richard Boutwell.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Lowery, Billy Dorriety, Aubrey Peacock, Bubba Wolfe, Fred Harrison and James Morris.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lois T. Plair
November 12, 2019
Lois passed away on November 8, 2019, with family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gibson and Kate Turberville; her sisters, Eunice Stewart and Eloise Hull; husband of 63 years, James; her granddaughter, Shelley Parker; and her daughter, Delores Coleman.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Williams; son, James Plair; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her adopted daughter, Patsy Hill; and adopted son, Doug Patterson.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 11, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Dr. Will Stone and Rev. Larry Huff officiating.
Burial will follow in Spruell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Walker Arnold, Jeff Williams, Donnie Hull, Ronnie Butts, Wayne Hadley, and James Peacock.
Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr.
November 12, 2019
Mr. Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr., age 63, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Johnson was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. Mr. Johnson was a retired mechanic from Gulf Construction with 10 years of service, a veteran serving with the US Army in Special Forces and was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Johnson, Sr. and Lillian Johnson.
He is survived by one son, Jason (Joy) Johnson of West Blocton, AL; two daughters, Chasity (Adam) Johnson of Perdido, AL and Ashley (Johnny) Smith of Tuscaloosa, AL; two brothers, Michael (Kathy) Johnson of Perdido, AL and Terry Johnson of Bay Minette, AL; one sister, Diane (Roger) Ward of Atmore, AL; seven grandchildren, Hunter, Joshua, Jason, Jr., Mikie, Chloe, Sophie and Levi; one nephew, Robert and three nieces, Amy, Kristy and Jenni.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Thurl Pearson officiating.
Burial will follow at the McCullough Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Johnson, Jason Johnson, Jr., Johnny Smith, Adam Barrow, Ricky Gohagan and Billy Aaron.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Pansy Willine Bryan
November 12, 2019
Mrs. Pansy Willine Bryan, age 90, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019, in Jay, Florida.
Mrs. Bryan was a native of Tuscaloosa, AL and had resided in Century, FL for the past 60 years. She was member of the Bratt First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, played piano and organ. She was a former member of the Galloping Gourmet and the Flomaton Research Club. She was an artist and painted several nature scenes. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Preston Earl Bryan, Sr.; parents, Locklin Lyall and Jackie (Lewis) Zeigler and a great granddaughter, Caroline Bryan.
She is survived by her three sons, Preston Earl (Willene) Bryan, Jr. of Century, FL, John Kenneth (Charlotte) Bryan of Pace, FL and Terry David (Sheila) Bryan of Bratt, FL; one sister, Dean Bethea of Pensacola, FL; seven grandchildren, Kevin (Carrie) Bryan, Michelle (Shawn) Bryan, Jacqui (Matt) Luberto, Amanda (Ryan) Bryan, Jill (Jeffrey) Laborde, Heath (Shelby) Bryan and Brian Callaway; 14 great-grandchildren, Jeremy, Megan, Logan, Raven, Gracie, Jackson, Paisley, Juliana, Laura, Brantley, Ledger, Forest, Ruth and Collene; five great-great grandchildren, Kayden, Triston, Alex, Duke and Karlie; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 11, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Sanders and Bro. Mitch Harrington officiating.
Burial was at the Byrneville Methodist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Heath Bryan, Jeff Laborde, Kevin Bryan, Logan Bryan, Jeremy Bryan Sims and Matt Luberto.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Frances Wilson Morgan DuBose
November 12, 2019
Mrs. Frances Wilson Morgan DuBose, 90 of Atmore, AL, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, in Atmore. She was born to the late Jackson Leroy and Estelle Jones Wilson in Lottie, AL, on April 10, 1929. She was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church and was a retired bookkeeper from Frank Currie Gin with over 30 years of service. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Eugene “Son” Morgan; a brother, James Ray Wilson; sisters-in-law, Cathy Wilson, Jean Wilson; and great-grandson, Coby Smith.
She is survived by her two children, David (Cindy) Morgan of Megargel, AL and Debbie (Johnny) Smith of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Charles Wilson of Atmore, AL, Norman (Francine) Wilson and Danny (Cynthia) Wilson both of Nokomis, AL; grandchildren, Levi (Codi) Smith, Lesli (Jeremy) Flowers, Marty (Naomi) Smith, Tommy (Kim) Smith, Josh (Lisa) Morgan, and Kayla Morgan; 22 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 5, 2019, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joseph Simpson and Bro. Dave Taylor officiating.
Burial was in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Madie L. Coffield
November 12, 2019
Madie L. Coffield, lifelong resident of Molino, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at the age of 97. Mrs. Coffield was born on July 10, 1922, to the late Arling L. Coffield and Mary Cainley Coffield.
Mrs. Coffield retired from St. Regis and was a member of Highland Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Virgie Lee (Homer) Little; brother, Leslie Coffield; niece, Barbara Little; and nephew, Randy Overstreet.
Mrs. Coffield is survived by her niece, Judy (Wilbur) King; nephew, Willie (Kristi) Little; cousins, Shirley Mitchell and Janice Carnley; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Highland Baptist Church with Charles Elliott officiating.
Burial was held Monday, November 11, 2019, at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Evan Smith, Mike Sanders, Robert Little, Keith Elliott, Richey Overstreet, Justin Shaw, and Christopher Mitchell.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.