Suspect Charged In Multiple Auto Burglaries
August 11, 2020
The Atmore Police Department has made an arrest in connection with several recent car burglaries.
Rodarius Tyrig Dailey, age 22 of Atmore, was charged with five counts of breaking and entering a vehicle, six counts of theft of property third degree and give counts of theft of property fourth degree.
“The arrest stems from complaints from citizens who reported their vehicles had been burglarized and personal items stolen,” Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said. The vehicle burglaries occurred July 24, July 25 and August 4.
Jail records indicated he was being held with bond set at $25,000.
Showers And Storms
August 11, 2020
A FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect for Escambia County, Florida, and a FLOOD WARNING is in effect for Escambia County, Alabama.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
George M. Posey
August 11, 2020
George M. Posey passed away on August 8, 2020, from a heart attack. Born on December 8, 1960, in Andalusia AL, George grew up in Pensacola, Florida and graduated from Pine Forest High School and George Stone Vocational School.
George worked most of his career at Killinger Marine Center, starting there washing boats at age 15. He worked hard and became a superb Marine Mechanic/Technician. Killinger Marine was home to George, but he also worked a short period at Harbor View Marine in the late 80’s and later worked for his best friend Mickey Parriman at Key Marine. He eventually retired to raise his sons and to teach them everything he knew. He spent his life helping his neighbors, family and friends with lawn care, engine work, home repairs, or anything that they needed. He was an awesome troubleshooter and a deep thinker who analyzed every situation and made sure it was resolved precisely as it should be done. Known by his younger sister as ‘Genius George’, he was her on-call handyman. His younger brother often said that if an alien space ship broke down nearby that George could troubleshoot and fix it. George acquired his mechanical knowledge at a younger age from his special Uncle Mack Helms.
George enjoyed hiking, camping, bonfires at his oldest sister’s, making dad jokes, and feeding and watching birds in the bird oasis he created in his backyard which he watched from his dining room window. He loved his cats, enjoyed researching movie history, and enjoyed spending time with his sons, who were his best friends. George suffered from excruciating arthritic pain for many years that affected his lifestyle. Jesus has healed him and he is no longer in pain.
George is preceded in death by his mother, Sara Posey; his brother-in-law, Allen W Gray, Sr. and his nephew Allen W Gray, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sherry Blackwell Posey; sons, Matthew Martin Posey and Daniel Jacob Posey; his father, Ronald B. Posey (Barbara); his oldest sister, Juanita Holley (Acie), younger sister, Rhonda Gray and younger brother, Terry Posey (Amy); and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Mclemore, Doug Dillard, John Hoobler, Roy Hykes, Rick Hawkins and Kendall Nutt.
Honorary pallbearers will be his sons Matthew and Daniel.
Funeral Services are being handled by Faith Chapel North.
Visitation will be on Saturday, August 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a service immediately following at East Brent Baptist Church, 4801 N. Davis Hwy.
A private family burial will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens at a later date. The service will be recorded. Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Franklin Hall
August 11, 2020
Franklin “Tracey” Hall, 60, of Atmore, AL passed away on August 6, 2020. He was born on September 19, 1959, to the late Charlie Ernest and Margaret Coker Hall. He was a graduate of Ernest Ward High School in 1977 and attended Hall’s Fork Assembly of God Church. He worked in the construction industry and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and playing bass guitar.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Timothy “Timbo” Hall and his sister, Delois “Dee” Hall.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Donna Hanks Hall; one daughter, Donna King (Joseph Lee Holloway) of Uriah, AL; one son, James R. “J.R.” Hall (Virginia) of Gordo, AL; one brother, Tony (Jeanene) Hall of Bay Springs, FL; one sister, Donna Lee Hall of Atmore, AL; eight grandchildren, Tracie Alexis, Jaxon, Lillie, Allyson, Jayson, Landon, Aiden and Emma Rose; one niece, Kristen Hall and two nephews, Brandon (Jessica) Hall and Ricky Hunt.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 8, 2020, at 3 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Richard Daniels and Bro. Windell Hadley officiating.
Interment was at Bay Springs Cemetery in Bay Springs, FL.
Active pallbearers were Brandon Hall, Jake Jordan, Jaxon King, Ronald Peebles, Sammy Lee and Tony Hall.
Honorary pallbearers were Charlie Bodiford, Keith Jay, Paul Lundy and Jimmy McKinley.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Julie Hadley
August 11, 2020
Julie Hadley, 89, of Perdido, AL, passed away on August 8, 2020. She was born on June 5, 1931, to the late Arlene Ganey Harville. She was a member of Perdido Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Arlene Ganey Harville; her husband, Marvin Hadley; her sons, Edward Hadley, Earl Hadley and Anthony Hadley and her sisters, Thelma Harville and Virginia Gentry.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Tammy Harrelson (Chris Chandler) of Lottie, AL, Angie (Jerry) Cowart of Pine Grove, AL, Kim Hadley (Glenn) Dorsey of Gulf Breeze, FL, Shelia Kay Hadley of CA and Clayton Hadley of Rabun, AL; her great-grandchildren, Zayden, Jessica, Tonya, Brittany, Brianna, Brian, Tristan and Gunnar and six great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Interment will follow at Guy’s Chapel Cemetery in Rabun, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Clifford Hall, Jr., Jerry Cowart, Marcus Loftis, Blake Bossard, Clayton Hadley and Terrance Newsome.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 12, 2020, from 10 a.m. until service time at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Nannette Cobb Shell
August 11, 2020
Nannette Cobb Shell, age 87, passed away on August 7, 2020. She was born and lived in Atmore for 84 years. For the past 3 years, she resided at Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, AL.
Nannette was born on March 3, 1933, to the late Nancy Lowery Cobb and William Rufus Cobb. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Cobb and Ty Cobb and sister, Linda Bodtke.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, James Howard Shell, as well as her children, Nancy Shell Fayard (husband, Gary) of Atlanta, GA and James Burton Shell (wife, Kim) of Pawleys Island, SC. She is also survived by five adoring grandchildren, John Fayard, Chris Fayard, Mollie Shell Schimmel, Laura Shell, Sam Shell and three great-grandchildren, Liam Fayard, Isabelle Fayard, and Charlotte Fayard. Her most cherished role in life was being “Nana” to all and
loving them each “50 million”.
Nannette retired after a successful career at Atmore Milling and Elevator. She then embarked on a second career at Escambia County High School. Upon her second retirement, she began her last and final career as the loving Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She found joy in gardening, cooking and sharing with others. She could often be found on her tractor with its bushhog.
Nannette was the longest surviving member of First United Methodist Church of Atmore and loved her time working with the children in the nursery during church services.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the First United Methodist Church of Atmore Nursery, 311 South Pensacola Avenue, Atmore, AL 36502.
Notes and cards may be sent to: Howard Shell, #47 500 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort, AL 36525.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Franklin D. Cotton
August 11, 2020
Franklin D. “Red” Cotton, 83, of Atmore, AL, passed away on August 3, 2020. He was born on July 12, 1937, to the late J. D. and Ada E. Brown Cotton. He owned and operated The T&W Flea Market, Red’s Swap Shop, Brother’s Furniture and Summerdale Flea Market.
He moved to Atmore and opened The Atmore Flea Market, Cotton’s Furniture Store and Cotton’s Mini Storage. He was a member of The First Pentecostal Church of McCullough. He was a caring and generous person who loved helping anyone in their time of need.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Pat Hutson and his siblings, Jack Cotton, Ernest Cotton, Buster Allen Cotton and Morris Cotton.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Beulah Grissett Cotton; his sons, J.R. and his wife Virgie Cotton of Pensacola, FL, T.W. Cotton of Pensacola, FL and Matt and his wife Kelley Cotton of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Ashley Cotton of Atmore, AL; one brother, Gary Cotton of Atlanta, GA and two sisters, Virginia Hendry of LA and Barbara Aceto of Pensacola, FL; 14 grandchildren and 12 plus two on the way great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Andy Lolly, Bro. D.L. Harvell and Bro. Alton Lister officiating.
Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers were Matthew Cotton, T.W. Cotton, Kenny Boykin, Joseph McCraney, Michael Trawick and Mark Presley.
Honorary pallbearers were Floyd Hopkins, Benny Enfinger, Gary Gibson and Michael Woods.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Larry Wilber Godwin
August 11, 2020
Larry Wilber Godwin, 71, of Atmore, AL passed away on August 3, 2020. He was born on August 19, 1948, to the late Siddie Godwin and Claudia Parker Godwin Mitchem. He served in the United States Army and worked in the construction industry. He is preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Cliff Mitchem and his siblings, Judy Paul, Geary Godwin and Terry Godwin.
He is survived by his sibling, Jan (James) Jeter; his step-siblings, Cliff (Deborah) Mitchem, Jr., Sandy Grabre, Jim (Denise) Mitchem and Tim (Katherine) Mitchem; his nieces, Becky Ganey and Vicky Jeter; his nephews, Pete Godwin and Allen Hall; his children, Christy (Ronnie) Huskey, Bubba (Sylina) O’Barr, Wade Minchew and Natalie (Mark) Rodgers and his grandchildren, Rylee Huskey, Ruthie Huskey, Tad Huskey, Karahgan O’Barr, Camryn O’Barr, Shyla O’Barr, Dakota O’Barr, Bailey Jones, Gavin Rodgers, Landon Rodgers, Chase Minchew, Chelsea Minchew, Christopher Minchew and Chandler Minchew.
Funeral services were held Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dale Patterson officiating.
Interment was at Bratt-Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers were Freddie Jernigan, Bill Ganey, Bo Bryan, Ronnie Huskey, Mark Rodgers and Lathon Owens.
For the safety of you and others, please practice social distancing requirements, though wearing a facial mask is strongly encouraged.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
First Sea Turtles Of The Year Hatch On Pensacola Beach
August 10, 2020
Pensacola Beach saw its first sea turtle hatch of the season Sunday night. Approximately 129 loggerhead hatchlings emerged on the county-patrolled portion of Pensacola Beach and made their way to the Gulf of Mexico.
Sea turtles nest May through October along the Gulf Coast and nests incubate for around 60 days. Once the sun sets, hatchlings emerge all at once and make their way to the Gulf of Mexico. They will spend their first few days in a swimming frenzy to escape the many predators found in nearshore waters. Safer in the open ocean, they will use floating mats of algae to hide and feed until they are big enough to return to nearshore areas.
Sea turtle hatchlings face many threats long before they reach the water. Bright lights from homes, flashlights and cars can lead hatchlings away from the Gulf and into danger. Nearly 60% of hatchlings will be disorientated before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.
Forgotten furniture, toys, sandcastles, and holes can trap hatchlings, causing injury, starvation, and dehydration. Food and other waste left on the beach attracts gulls, crows, stray dogs, and coyotes who also prey on hatchling turtles.
Escambia County recommends the following to protect sea turtles:
- Lights Out! Both hatchlings and nesting turtles need dark beaches to find the Gulf of Mexico. Leave the flashlights and cell phones at home or use a red flashlight when on the beach at night. Turn off beach-facing lights and close windows and curtains to keep our beaches dark.
- Leave No Trace! Remove all furniture and toys from the beach when you’re done for the day, including hammocks, tents, canopies, chairs, toys and sports equipment.
- Stow It, Don’t Throw it! Trash and food waste can entangle turtles and other wildlife and attract unwanted predators. Always dispose of trash in the proper receptacle and refrain from feeding wildlife.
If you see a nest hatching or encounter hatchlings turtles on the beach, stay a respectful distance away and call Escambia County Marine Resources at 850- 426-1257.
One New COVID-19 Death In Santa Rosa; 148 New Cases In Escambia, Santa Rosa
August 10, 2020
THIS STORY IS OUTDATED. SEE NORTHESCAMBIA.COM FOR UPDATES.
There were 148 total new COVID-19 cases reported Monday in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties by by the Florida Department of Health.
Santa Rosa County reported the death of a 73-year old male that was not listed as a long-term care facility resident.
Escambia County cases increased 124 to 9,632. An additional 24 cases brought the Santa Rosa County total to 3,963.
A notably lower number of test results were reported Monday. Of the 586 tests results returned on Sunday in Escambia County, 17.5% were positive, and 16.3% were positive from 123 tests in Santa Rosa County. Over the past week, the overall average positivity rate for Escambia County is 16.3% (increased skewed by a large number of Century prison inmates).
There were 187 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized in Escambia County as of Sunday, according to data from the three local hospitals.
Of the 115 deaths in Escambia County, 66 have been long-term care facility residents or staff. There have been 36 deaths in Santa Rosa County, at least seven of those at the Blackwater River Correctional Facility and seven in a long-term care facilities.
Statewide, there were 536,961 cases including 531,217 Florida residents. There have been 30,785 hospitalizations* and 8,277 deaths. The Florida Department of Health does not have a clear standard or definition of “recovered” and does not report a number of recovered individuals.
Escambia County cases:
Total cases — 9,632 (+124 since Sunday)
Non-Florida residents — 890
Pensacola —7,042 (+39)
Century — 775 (+108)
—-including at least 595 Century prison inmates
Cantonment — 668 (+16)
Molino— 106 (+1)
McDavid — 50 (+2)
Walnut Hill — 13
Bellview — 10
Gonzalez — 7
Perdido Key — 5
Current hospitalizations: 187 (-6)
Deaths — 120
Male — 4,217
Female — 4,412
Youngest — 0
Oldest — 105
Median Age — 38
Santa Rosa County cases:
Total cases — 3,963 (+24 since Sunday)
Non-Florida residents — 31
Milton — 2,202 (+12)
Gulf Breeze — 576 (+7)
Navarre — 473 (+1)
Pace — 305 (+7)
Jay — 100
Bagdad — 9
Cumulative Hospitalizations — 190*
Deaths — 38 (+1)
Male — 2,258
Female — 1,660
Youngest — 2 months
Oldest — 101
Median Age — 39
Florida cases:
Total cases — 536,961
Florida residents — 531,217
Deaths — 8,277
Hospitalizations — 30,785*
*“Hospitalizations” in the statewide and Santa Rosa County totals is a count of all laboratory confirmed cases in which an inpatient hospitalization occurred at any time during the course of illness. These people may no longer be hospitalized. This number does not represent the number of COVID-19 positive persons currently hospitalized. The FDOH does not provide a count of patients currently hospitalized. The Escambia County number is current data compiled each day from the local hospitals.
**Data Sources: Florida Department of Health, Escambia County, City of Pensacola, local hospitals.