Dedria’s Gift Makes Donation To Century Nursing Home Residents
December 15, 2021
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Century recently donated to Dedria’s Gift. Dedria’s Gift then made a donation to benefit the residents of the Century Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.
Dedria’s Gift honors the memory of Dedria Robinson, who was killed in a 2005 automobile accident at age 11.
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Residential Fire Is Seventh Red Bulb On Fire Safety Wreath
December 15, 2021
A seventh red bulb was added Tuesday in the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign in Escambia County.
Fire destroyed a home in the 700 block of North 77th Avenue Monday night, but there were no injuries.The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Bureau of Fire and Arson.
During the month-long Keep the Wreath Green campaign, five-foot wreaths are on display at county fire stations and other locations. Each time firefighters respond to a residential fire with damage, a green light bulb is replaced with a red one to remind citizens of the dangers posed by fires in residential homes.
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William (Bill) A Terry
December 15, 2021
William (Bill) A Terry, 73, of Walnut Hill Florida passed away peacefully Sunday, December 12, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1948, in Atmore, Alabama and lived in Molino, Florida most of his life. He graduated from JM Tate High School. Bill worked as a Chemical Operator for Solutia where he retired after many years. Prior to his time at Solutia he and his wife owned/operated Terry’s Farm and Home Center in Molino, Florida.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished his family. He loved the outdoors. Bill was an avid gardener and fisherman. He was happiest being with his family, floating down the river catching bream or working in his garden.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Debbie Terry, his daughter Jennifer (Ron) Cook, his son Jason (Gina) Terry, his grandchildren Shelby (Richard) Hardy, Hunter Terry, Dalton (Bri) Ray, great grandson Jackson Ray, his mother-in-law Edna Taylor, his sister Fay (John) Fant; sister-in-law Lurleyne Terry, brother-in-law Bill (Dalia) Taylor, Ronnie (Theresa) Williamson, Jackie (Gene) Milstid, Cindy (Dink) Kennedy, Terry (Pat) Monahan, many special nieces and nephews and his lifelong friend and fishing partner Wallace Arnold.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents Robert E and Evelyn Ruth Enfinger Terry, father-in-law W.T. Taylor, mother-in-law Maxine Gillespie, brothers James Terry (Martha) and Donald Terry.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice Care and David with Aerocare for their kindness and care during this time.
A celebration of life will be held at the Barrineau Park Community Center on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 3pm. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Faith Chapel North.
Guinever “Gwin” Burkett Knowles
December 15, 2021
Mrs. Guinever “Gwin” Burkett Knowles, 82, passed into the arms of Jesus on December 15, 2021. Gwin was born of February 25, 1939 to Pearlie Burkett and married the love of her life, Huey P. Knowles on July 2, 1957.
Gwin was a 1957 graduate of Flomaton High School and was a retired school bus driver. She was “Mama” to most of the students who rode her bus. Her hobbies including gardening, sewing, and crocheting and she enjoyed her many creations with everyone she came into contact with. She loved children and could make an ordinary day feel like an adventure. She knew absolutely nothing about football but enjoyed rooting for the Auburn Tigers with her son-in-law, Wayne. She was a faithful member of Moyeville Baptist Church and was happiest around the children of the church. She spent many years as VBS director, teaching Sunday school and Bible Drills.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Pearlie Burkett, husband, Huey Knowles, one brother, Harvey Burkett and two sisters, Aurelia Gardner and Louise McLaughlin.
She is survived by four daughters, Sherry (Mike) Bell, B.J. (Archie) Dansby, Donna Coleman and (Tracy) Wayne Sullivan, all of Flomaton, daughter of her heart, Josephine (James Smith) Johnson of Flomaton, one sister, Myree Morgan of Corpus Christie, Texas, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, cousins, friends, nieces, nephews and many, many more that knew her only as “Mama” or “Nanny”.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday December 17, 2021 from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Hutto officiating. Interment will follow at Moyeville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Flomaton Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday.
Pallbearers: James Gardner, Ray Boutwell, Richie Thomas, Ed Turk, Edwin Knowles, and Tony Thomas
Sandra Booker Cohron
December 15, 2021
Sandra Booker Cohron, 80, of Cantonment, Florida, a firm believer of her faith went home to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2021. She was a member of East Side Assembly of God. Our sweet Mother raised her children with much love and devotion and we each felt it. She raised many fur babies who also felt her love and provided her many years of companionship and returned the love to her. Mother’s passion was gardening. She loved all types of plants and gardening provided her many hours of comfort.
Sandra is survived by daughter, Cynthia Cohron (Mark Anthony) Sacco; sons, James “Buddy” Ronald Cohron Jr. and Donald “Donnie” Ray Cohron; grandson, Ronnie James Cohron; ex-husband, James “Ronnie” Ronald Cohron; sisters, Glinda (Leon) Nall and Joanne (Tommy) Winn; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Jimmie Lou Hennington Booker; father, Robert “Bud” Booker; and brother, Bobby Booker.
Serving as pallbearers are her sons, Donnie Cohron, James “Buddy” Cohron, her son-in-law, Mark Sacco, her nephew, Stephen Nall, her grand nephew, Fisher Nall and Jeff Bledsoe whom she loved like a son.
New Felony Charge Filed Against Woman In Century Child Neglect, Sexual Battery Case
December 14, 2021
A Century woman accused of child neglect and failing to report child abuse is facing a new felony charge.
Tabitha Ann Tedder, 50, was charged with one first degree felony count of tampering in a first degree felony proceeding. Tedder was taken into custody Friday when she went to court for an arraignment hearing, according to the State Attorney’s Office.
Tedder is one of four people arrested in October on child neglect charges for living in squalor with several children. In November, she was arrested again for failure to report child abuse.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Tabitha Tedder failed to report the sexual battery of a minor child. Investigators believed she had knowledge that sexual abuse was taking place.
Michael Tracy Tedder, 29, was charged with three counts of capital sexual battery of a victim under 12 by a person in familial custody. If convicted as charged, Michael Tedder faces up to life in prison. He remains in the Escambia County Jail.
The victim disclosed at school that she had been raped by Michael Tedder, according to an arrest report. She stated that it hurt, and about the time she healed, he would do it again, the report continues. The alleged abuse occurred between January 1, 2020, and October 20, 2021.
Much of the arrest report is redacted under Florida law, but it states “several (others) divulged sexual abuse by Michael Tedder. The incidents they described were similar to the sexual abuse disclosed, adding credibility to her statement.”
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When the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office went to Michael Tedder’s home on October 20 to investigate the sexual battery allegations, deputies found Tedder and three others living in squalor with six children in two campers.
They found Michael Tedder and his wife 28-year old Elizabeth Mae Dennis, along with 55-year old Norman Tracy Tedder and his wife Tabitha Tedder. All four were charged with felony child neglect. Only Michael Tedder is accused of a sex crime; the other three have not been charged with any sex crime or named as suspects.
The Department of Children and Families removed the children and transported them to the Gulf Coast Kids House.
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Foundation Pays Off Mortgage Of Fallen Escambia Fire Chief Dwain Bradshaw
December 14, 2021
A New York nonprofit has paid the mortgage of a fallen Escambia County firefighter.
As part of their third annual “Season of Hope”, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgage of Escambia Fire Rescue District Chief Dwain Bradshaw.
Bradshaw, 41, lost his life when he was hit by a vehicle during the early morning hours of November 6, 2019, on scene of a fatal crash on the Muscogee Bridge. He was a volunteer district chief at the Bellview Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, volunteer assistant district chief for the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, and lived a life of public service.
Bradshaw was also a Department of Defense firefighter at Naval Air Station Pensacola, an U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Mississippi Air National Guard and a former police officer in Bay Minette.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is dedicated to honoring the sacrifice of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. For 20 years the Foundation has supported our nation’s first responders, veterans, and their families by providing these heroes and the families they leave behind with mortgage-free homes
Correctional Officer Injured In Inmate Attack At Escambia County Jail
December 14, 2021
An Escambia County Jail correctional officer was hospitalized after he was attacked by an inmate Sunday night.
Lee Mon Tamurry Brandon, 24, was charged with battery in connection with the incident.
The officer asked for Brandon’s name in order to discipline him for inappropriate behavior. The officer threatened to pepper spray him due to non-compliance, and Brandon started punching the officer, according to an arrest report.
The officer was hit multiple times in the head and face, and surveillance video shows the inmate throwing the officer across a shower area, the report states.
The corrections officer has since been released from the hospital.
Brandon was also already jailed on felony charges of criminal mischief, burglary and petit theft.
Cool Nights, Warmer Afternoons
December 14, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the evening.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
One Suspect Arrested, One Wanted Following Weekend Barrineau Park Burglary
December 14, 2021
An Alabama man was taken into custody following a burglary Saturday in Barrineau Park, and a second arrest is anticipated.
About 11:15 a.m. the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in progress report in the area of Highway 196 and Barrineau Park School Road.
Two suspects burglarized a shed and fled in a vehicle, according to the ECSO. The victims were able to provide a vehicle description, leading to the apprehension of 63-year old Jerome Virgil Conway of Elberta, Alabama, on Highway 97.
Conway was charged with felony unarmed burglary of an unoccupied structure and petit theft.
The second suspect fled on foot, leading to a manhunt in the area, but he was not located.
ECSO spokesperson Amber Southard said the second suspect has been identified, and a warrant will be issued for his arrest.