Funeral Services Announced For Former Longtime Brewton Mayor Ted Jennings
January 25, 2020
Funeral services have been announced for former longtime Brewton Mayor Ted Jennings, 75. He passed away January 20 while on vacation in Georgia.
Visitation will be held Sunday night, January 26 from 6-8 p.m. at the Brewton First United Methodist Church. A celebration of life service will be held Monday, January 27 at 1 p.m. at the Brewton First United Methodist Church.
Family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Greater Brewton Foundation C/O Stephanie Walker, P.O. Box 87, Brewton, Alabama 36426, or donations made to Drexell and Honeybees.
Jennings served as Brewton’s mayor from 1998 to 2012, and also worked as a local pharmacist.
Jennings is former president of the Alabama League of Municipalities where he continued to work with the League and the Municipal Workers Compensation Fund as a staff member of Millennium Risk Managers.
He is survived by his wife Susan, five children and numerous other relatives and friends
Your Caller Id Says It’s Gulf Power. But It’s Probably A Scam.
January 25, 2020
Gulf Power, the Better Business Bureau and law enforcement are warning area residents about scammers claiming to be from Gulf Power and demanding money.
As NorthEscambia.com reported Wednesday, Gulf Power is legitimately in the process of updating their payment system, and scammers are taking advantage of that situation. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office said the scammers are contacting Gulf Power customers advising they need to pay a balance on their account before their electricity is turned off. Some have been advised to pay with gift cards or other “odd” methods of payment.
“We never threaten to cut your power immediately, or require payment using a prepaid card,” Gulf Power posted on social media. Gulf Power will never ask for money when they visit a residence, and Gulf Power representatives carry badges with picture identification with the company name and logo.
According to the BBB, the scammers are spoofing Gulf Power’s actual customer service number on caller ID. The BBB is advising don’t answer the call, and don’t call back any phone number they may leave on a voicemail.
Gulf Power customers can call the utility directly at (800) 225-5797 with any questions or concerns about their account.
Not A Bad Last Saturday Of January, A Few Showers For Sunday
January 25, 2020
Here is your officially North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Sunday: Rain likely before 10am, then showers likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Northview Girls Weightlifting Places At Districts, Advances To Regionals
January 25, 2020
Northview High School’s girls weightlifting team placed at districts Friday at Baker. They advance to the regional meet on January 31, also at Baker.
Team members are (pictured, L-R) De’janique Lowery, Jayla Barron, Caitlin Gibbon, Elianna Morales, Naudia Carach and Taylor McMinn.
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Rufus McClain
January 25, 2020
Mr. Rufus “Buck” McClain, age 79, passed away, Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. McClain was native of Boykin, AL, former resident of Conecuh County, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past seven years. He was a retired logger.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Bradley and parents, Frank and Mary Voncile McClain.
He is survived by one son, Anthony McClain of Houston, TX; one brother, Frankie McClain of Brewton, AL; two sisters, Theresa McClain of Atmore, AL and Eva Mae Heard of Moss Point, MS and nephew, Robert (Ida Mae) McClain of Atmore, AL.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mark Anthony Brown
January 25, 2020
Mr. Mark Anthony Brown , age 61, passed away on January 22, 2020, at his home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Brown was a lifelong resident of Atmore, Alabama. Mr. Brown owned and operated Atmore Tune Up. He was a member of the Atmore First Assembly of God Church. He is preceded in death by his father, James Brown and a son, Cody Matthew Brown.
He is survived by his mother, Clara Copeland of Atmore, AL; his loving wife of 36 years, Sandra S. Brown of Atmore, AL; one son, Joshua Mark and Allison Brown of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Blane and Pam Brown of Foley, AL, Bobby and Wanda Brown of Magnolia Springs, AL and Lloyd Copeland of Atmore, AL; one sister, Marilyn and David Dees of Lee, FL; three grandchildren, Madison, Molly and Cody Brown and numerous nieces, nephews, his church family and many friends .
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Atmore First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Donald Ray Weaver, Earl Bodiford, Warren Mosley, Michael Roley, Josh Brown and John Spencer .
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Chadrick Lee Wooten
January 25, 2020
Chadrick Lee Wooten 48, of Bratt, FL passed away January 16, 2020, in Bratt, FL. He was born in Brewton, AL on July 12, 1971, to Joe Frank and Belinda Kay Wooten. He was a welder by trade and is preceded in death by his grandparents Buford Wooten, Cassie Wooten, Lawrence “Buck” Gohagan and Mable Eicher.
He is survived by his parents, Joe Frank and Belinda Kay Wooten of Bratt, FL; grandmothers, Letitia Phillips and Regina Gohagan; three sons, Casey Lane Wooten of Bratt, FL, Ashley Cade Hammonds of Atmore, AL, and Daylon Gage Wooten of Uriah, AL; one daughter, Raylee Joe Wooten of Walnut Hill, FL; one sister, Shane (Heath) Fillmore of Bratt, FL; one brother, Brad Wooten (Lyn Weaver) of Bratt, FL; fiancee, Karen Greenwood; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Steve Breceda officiating.
Interment was in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers were Brad Wooten, Cade Hammonds, Daylon Wooten, Kelton Wooten, Heath Fillmore and Trey McGhee.
Honorary pallbearers were Larry Gohagan, Bailey Bass, Tony Wooten, Jerry Mason, Ed Wooten, Rickey Wooten, Jeff DeRidder, Dustin Hall and Bobby Hall.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ball Registration Ends Today For Molino Ballpark, Continues For Northwest Escambia
January 25, 2020
Molino Ballpark
Molino Ballpark spring registration is underway through today.
Register for tee ball, baseball and softball through 11:45 p.m. on January 25 at www.molinoballpark.com. Further information and costs can be found on the website. In-park registration will also be available from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. today.
Northwest Escambia
Registration is underway from Northwest Escambia tee ball, baseball and softball. Registration is open online at www.nwebaseball.com through January 31. Additional information is available on the website.
In-person registration will also be held from 9 a.m. until noon on January 25 and February 1 at the Bradberry Park Fieldhouse.
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Ronald Jesse Graves
January 25, 2020
Mr. Ronald Jesse Graves, age 72, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Milton, Florida.
Mr. Graves was a native of Brewton, AL and resided in Flomaton, AL for most of his life. He was of the Methodist Faith. He is preceded in death by his son, Ronald J. Graves, Jr.; parents, Grover and Cassie May Graves, Sr.; brothers, Leon Graves, Buford Graves, Lamar Graves and Robert Graves and a sister, Christine Dixon Rolin.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lula Graves of Flomaton, AL; one son, Denver Graves of Flomaton, AL; three grandsons, Tanner Graves, Cole Graves and Mason Graves; one great grandson, Noah Graves and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lynette Hepstall
January 25, 2020
Mrs. Lynette Hepstall, age 60, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mrs. Hepstall was a native of Louisville, KY, former resident of Bay Minette, AL and had resided in Walnut Hill, FL for the past 13 years. She was the former owner of LJ’s Stop and Shop and she attended the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Ray and Ethel Catherine Wilson.
She is survived by her two sons, Calvin (Katlyn) Jacobson of Bratt, FL and Clayton (Sarah) Jacobson of Bay Minette, AL; one daughter, Jennifer (Matthew) Reynolds of Walnut Hill, FL; two brothers, Quint (Sonia) Wilson of Century, FL and Dawson (Daphne) Wilson of Orangeburg, SC; three sisters, Jackie (Timmy) Bryars of Perdido, AL, Lenora (Danny) Grissett of Flomaton, AL and Michele (Jimmy) Burt of Nokomis, FL and five grandchildren, Camden Jacobson, Lilly Harper Jacobson, Tray Mosley, Maddox Reynolds and Maggie Reynolds.
Memorial services were held Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.