Yes, You Can Divide Your Day (Lilies)
September 8, 2021
Yes, you can divide your old fashioned day lilies, according to the Escambia County Extension Service.
Master Gardener volunteers recently learned how to do just that.
According to Extension agent Beth Bolles, here’s how it works:
- Dig up the overcrowded clumps, dunk them in water to more easily pull art the pieces.
- Cut off any dead leaves, then cut back the leaves to one-third.
- Make a mound of soil mixes with compost.
- Spread the roots over the mound.
- Fill in the soil, being careful not add soil over the leaves.
Pictured. Master Gardener volunteers recently learned how divide day lilies at the Escambia Extension Service office in Cantonment. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
EREC Sends New Line Crew To Louisiana
September 8, 2021
Escambia River Electric Cooperative is committed for the long haul to help restore power following Hurricane Ida’s landfall in Louisiana early last week.
EREC line crew members Tyler Prescott, Kyle Strickling, Kevin Macht and Doug Stewart left Tuesday for DEMCO to continue power restoration efforts.
This allows the EREC crew members who have been working in Louisiana this past week to return home to their families and their work for the EREC membership.
After landfall of the Category 4 hurricane, there were 84,896 DEMCO customers without power in the Greenwell Springs, Louisiana area. EREC has also sent five bunk trailers and a shower trailer to Washington — St. Tammany Electric Cooperative in Mandeville, Louisiana, to house cooperative line crews working to restore power there.
Sims Shines In Wahoos Series Opening Loss
September 8, 2021
Alexander Palma’s three-run third inning home run off Kyle Nicolas (3-2) proved enough for the Shuckers as they hung on for a 4-2 series opening win against Pensacola on Tuesday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
For Nicolas, Tuesday was his second-consecutive outing in which he failed to pitch more than four innings. The right-hander allowed eight hits in 3.2 innings and was grinding for the entirety of his outing. The Shuckers loaded the bases in the first before Nicolas was able to escape trouble. In the third, after the first two Shuckers reached base to lead off the inning, Palma sent a drive to deep left, which made it 3-0.
The Wahoos had a response in the fifth when they scored twice against Biloxi starter Jesus Castillo (W, 4-8). After a leadoff double from Demetrius Sims, the next batter, Riley Mahan, lined a single into right to set up first and third with nobody out. Up next was Connor Justus, who drove in Sims with an infield single to make it 3-1. After a strikeout and a walk, JJ Bleday hit a sac fly, scoring Mahan and bringing the Wahoos within one.
However, the Wahoos would get no closer on Tuesday. After the one-out single from Sims, the Shuckers bullpen retired the final 11 Wahoos to close out the game. Biloxi added to their lead in the top of the ninth, courtesy of a throwing error from Brian Navarreto.
The loss drops Pensacola from second to third place in the Double-A South standings behind the Mississippi Braves and Birmingham Barons with 11 games to play. Tomorow, the Wahoos will send RHP Max Meyer (6-1, 2.30) to the mound to try and even the series. He will be opposed by LHP Andy Otero (4-0, 1.96).
Douglas Ryland
September 8, 2021
Douglas Ryland, 77 of Davisville, FL. passed away September 5, 2021 in Davisville. He was born on December 14, 1943 to the late Edward and Minnie Jackson Ryland. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 57 years Beverly Godwin Ryland; granddaughter Anni Jordan; son in law Joe Murray; siblings Mary Lee Ryland Brooks, J.E. Ryland and Bobby Joe Ryland.
He is survived by his children Regina Murray of Parker, CO; Vicki (Tony) Jordan of Pace, FL; Pamela (Wendell) Nelson of Addison, TX; one sister Jeanette Brown of Molino, FL; five grandchildren Megan (Connor), Rachel, Emili, Ana, and Joey.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 10 AM at Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Ramond Kimmons, Wendell Nelson, Mike Geneux, Roger Brown, Tanner Roberson and Ricky Brooks. Honorary pallbearer will be Warren Roberson.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 9 AM until 9:30 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Christian Tyler Roye
September 8, 2021
Christian Tyler Roye, age 22, died August 27th in Biloxi, MS from a lifelong seizure disorder. It was his Big Grandmas’s birthday. His life had barely begun. He was the smartest man I’ve ever met. He could’ve ruled the world. He just wanted to be in it.
Born in Brewton Alabama, he attended TR Miller through 6th grade, he played football for Brewton starting at the age of five, and spoke of that time of his life with great happiness. He attended Gulf Breeze after that, and refused to play for their team, saying he would never be disloyal to Brewton…he never played football again. He graduated from Watford City High in North Dakota, where he still holds several weightlifting records, as well as the record for Standing Long Jump.
Trained as an X-Ray Tech for the oilfield, he loved the gym and bodybuilding was his passion. He loved to fish, watch Alabama football, and dominated League of Legends as a Diamond Ranked player. He was awaiting shoulder-graft surgery to get back to the field
He was preceded in death by his Big Grandma Laura Calhoun Hawthorne, Jay, FL, and his Nana and Pawpaw Jim and Lillian Roye, Flomaton , AL.
He left behind his parents, Mike Roye of Killdeer, ND and Sally Rowell of Biloxi, MS, and his Big Brother, Mikey Roye and Sister-in-Law Kielah LaFountaine, and two nieces, Royalty and Lillian Roye of Killdeer, ND. Grandparents Susan and Leon Cominsky of Baker, FL and Melvin Rowell of Jacksonville, FL. Aunts and Uncles, Kristi Rowell Macks and JR Macks, Jay, FL, Mathew Hanks, Flomaton, AL, Adam and Heather Rowell of Jacksonville, FL, Chris and Robin Wiggins, Jacksonville, FL, Jason and Doty Roye, Pensacola, FL, Brian and Lisa Roye, Mobile, AL, Chris and Kim Roye, Freeport, FL and Danielle and Tim Strickland, Foley, AL. And many cousins.
Memorial services were held at Jay Funeral Chapel, Jay, FL on Friday, September 3, 2021.
Martha Davis Massey
September 8, 2021
Martha Davis Massey, 94, went peacefully to be with the Lord September 4, 2021. Martha is preceded in death by her husband Paul H Massey, her mother Annie Davis, her father Wiley F. Davis, 5 brothers, 4 sisters, and granddaughter Lora Lynn Chastang. Martha is survived by her daughter Paula Ann Austin, her granddaughter Leslie Austin, and her great-granddaughters Brittany Chastang, Alonna Perry and Finley Chance. They will all surely miss their mother and “Mamaw”. She was the hub of her family, enjoyed cooking big meals and was loved by all. She will surely be missed.
Martha was a retail manager for 25 years in Pensacola, Florida. She was Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star in Vidalia, Georgia. She attended Plainview Baptist Church where she was an active member of the Joyful Seniors, Benevolent Committee and volunteered at Vacation Bible School.
The Funeral Service will take place at 10am on Monday, September 13th at Fort Barrancas National Cemetery with Rev. Bill Flannigan officiating. A procession will leave Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 9AM.
In Lieu of sending flowers, Martha would prefer your kind contributions be made in her honor to the Outreach and Benevolent committees at Plainview Baptist Church.
Ronald Louis Wedgeworth
September 8, 2021
Mr. Ronald “Ronny” Louis Wedgeworth, age 66, passed away, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in Atmore, AL. He had resided most of his life in Flomaton, AL. He was co-owner of Wedgeworth Roofing Company. He was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
Mr. Wedgeworth, enjoyed playing golf, woodworking with his grandsons. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in sports, and eating a “Good steak at the Gather”.
Mr. Wedgeworth is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Louis (Codie) Wedegworth, of Flomaton, AL; his loving wife of forty-three years, Katherine Wedgeworth of Flomaton, AL; two daughters, Rachael (Tommy) Knowles, of Flomaton, AL; Memory (Shane) Rollin, of Flomaton, AL; one brother, Mike (Nancy) Wedgeworth, of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Brenda (Jeff) Spann, of Flomaton, AL; four grandchildren, Anna Knowles, Lori Knowles, Will Rollin, Colton Rollin, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Jonathan Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at Little Escambia Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Doug Norsworthy, Steve Stanton, Speedy Nelson., Keith Lisenby, Will Rollin, CJ Spann.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Spann, Michael (Lil. Mike) Wedgeworth.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
COVID-19 Vaccine Available Thursday In Cantonment
September 8, 2021
Community Health Northwest Florida will offer COVID-19 vaccinations in Cantonment Thursday afternoon, as well as additional locations this week.
Thursday’s vaccination clinic at CHNWF Cantonment Pediatrics will be from 3-5 p.m. Bot the Pfizer and the Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available. The clinic is located at 470 South Highway 29.
Other vaccination clinics opportunities include:
Wednesday, Sept. 8 and Friday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Brownsville Community Center – 3200 W. Desoto St., Pensacola, FL
Vaccine: Moderna (ages 18+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Thursday, Sept. 9 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: CHNWF Cantonment Pediatrics – 470 S. HWY 29, Cantonment
Vaccine: Pfizer (ages 12+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: CHNWF Trinity Pediatrics – 5375 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola
Vaccine: Pfizer (ages 12+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Sunday, Sept. 12 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Marie K. Young Wedgewood Community Center — 6405 Wagner Rd., Pensacola
Vaccine: Pfizer (ages 12+) and Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Persons wishing to participate in any CHNWF vaccination clinic may call (850) 439-3358 to schedule an appointment or simply walk in at their convenience during regular operating hours.
All adult participants will be required to show photo ID at time of appointment. Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or have had symptoms of illness (fever, cough, shortness of breath) in the past 14 days should not receive the vaccine and should not enter clinic facility.
Additional information on Community Health Northwest Florida COVID-19 vaccine clinics is available by calling (850) 439-3358.
Kimberly Anne Brewton
September 8, 2021
Kimberly Anne Brewton, 52, of Cantonment, Florida passed away on September 2, 2021, while surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to her parents, David Clarke and Linda Howard Jasinski, and she moved to Cantonment in 1986.
Kim is survived by a son, Anthony Brewton (Michaeline); daughter, Amber McGlothren; brother, Christopher Clarke (Latisha); sister, Tracy Garrett (Lynn); stepbrother, Gregory Jasinski (Shanna); father, David Clarke (Sandra); mother, Linda Jasinski; three grandchildren, Matthew, Levi and Riley; niece, Brittany; three nephews, Jacob, Wyatt and Dylan; along with several aunts, uncles, and friends.
As a graduate of Euclid High, Kim was employed by Cox Cable for 18 yrs. More recently at Liberty Church North Campus in the nursery. She was also a Mary Kay representative. As a young woman Kim loved to fish and listen to Prince. She loved her church family. Kim was a kind and caring soul willing to help others, unselfishly, at any time. Kim was loved by many and will be missed dearly by all.
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 22, 2021, at Liberty Church North Campus, 9420 Music Lane. Pensacola, Florida, at 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Liberty Church. North Campus. Covid protocols will be observed.
Here’s The Latest On That Gulf of Mexico Disturbance
September 7, 2021
A tropical system will bring an increased chance of rain to the Escambia County area beginning Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, the disturbance is forecast to lift northeast over the central and then northeastern Gulf of Mexico during the next couple of days. Conditions will become a bit more conducive for limited tropical or subtropical development over the next couple of days.
There is 50% chance of development during the next few days. Regardless of development, there will be an increased chance of rain and an increased rip current risk over our local area Wednesday through Thursday night.
This is currently not forecast to be a wind event for the North Escambia area.
