Byrneville Elementary Names Students Of The Month
October 4, 2021
Byrneville Elementary School recently named students of the month for August.
They are:
Cantonment Man Allegedly Found Naked, Screaming In Local Front Yard
October 4, 2021
A Cantonment man was charged after he was allegedly found naked and screaming in the front yard of a local residence.
William Kevin Owen, 45, was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest without violence and indecent exposure.
Deputies arrived at a Cantonment residence to find Owen completely naked in the front yard, according to an arrest report. He refused to place his hands behind his back and was taken to the ground by deputies who grabbed his legs and upper body, the report continues.
A resident of the home told deputies he was inside his home when he heard Owen screaming and cussing. He looked outside to find Owen naked in the front yard.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Owen was indefinitely trespass warned from the home back in May 2020.
Owen remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $600.
Week 3 Escambia River Youth Football Scores
October 4, 2021
Here are week three scores from the Escambia River Conference youth league:
Freshmen
NWE Garnet 35, Baker 0
NWE Gold 13-Straughn 0
Jay 26, Brewton 6
Atmore 24, Flomaton 18
Neal 6, Andalusia 0
Sophomore
NWE Garnet 35 -Baker 0
Straughn 18 – NWE Gold 7
Jay 19 -Brewton 6
Flomaton 34 -Atmore 7
Andalusia 25-Neal 0
Junior
NWE Garnet 35 – Baker 0
NWE Gold 18 -Straughn 0
Brewton 13 -Jay 0
Flomaton 14 -Atmore 7
Andalusia 35-Neal 0
Senior
NWE Garnet 27 – Baker 6
Brewton 19 -Jay 6
Atmore 14 – Flomaton 0
Andalusia 27 – Neal 6
Straughn 2 -NWE Gold 0 (forfeit)
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Purrfect Ending: Trapped Kitten Rescued
October 4, 2021
It was a rescue with a “purffect” ending Saturday night for Escambia Fire Rescue.
The Ensley Fire Station responded to an animal rescue call about 7 p.m. They found a small kitten trapped under the eave of the roof, above the soffit. The kitten was removed unharmed and transported to the Escambia Count Animal Shelter.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Gas Prices Down On Average
October 4, 2021
Florida gas prices declined another couple of cents last week. The state average has been on a downward trend for the past two weeks; slipping a total of nickel since setting since in mid-September.
The state average stands at $3.05, while the average price per gallon in Escambia County is $3.02. A low of $2.90 could be found in North Escambia Sunday night at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment, while the Pensacola warehouse clubs were at $2.87.
“After weeks of declines, gas prices face renewed upward pressure after the price of crude oil rose 3% last week,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Crude prices have remained elevated this year, because unlike the years before the pandemic – where supplies far outpaced demand – the global fuel market has tightened. Many countries reduced fuel production, due to the pandemic, and are now struggling to keep pace with returning demand.”
Louree Bailey
October 4, 2021
Mrs. Louree Bailey, age 80, passed away, on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home in Bratt, FL. She was born in Canoe, AL; and has resided most of her life in Bratt, FL. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
She liked to garden and grow vegetables. She liked to go to Line Dances.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Wilson Rowell and Lillie Mae Bailey, husband, Claude York, two brothers, Curtis Rowell, MacArthur Rowell, one sister Cleo Sellers, one granddaughter, Miranda Dockens.
She is survived by her three daughters, Betty York (Harlie) Dockens, of Williamsburg, VA; Claudette McKay, of Fultondale, AL; Robin Byrd, of Bratt, FL; one brother, Charles Edward Rowell, of Atmore, AL; five sisters, Tiny Womack, of Atmore, AL; Earnestine Forte, of Atmore, AL; Wilodean Davis, of Atmore, AL; Jeanette Small, of Hanover, PA; Joyce Fogg, of Portales, NM; four grandchildren, Wendy Pettis, Amy Collier, Harlie Ryan Dockens, Rebecca Dockens, six great- grandchildren, Cody, Brooke, Kaleb, Olivia, Bailey, Emily, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Ricky Peebles officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 2:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Collier, Roger Pettis, Cody Barnes, Kaleb Pettis, Mark Digmon, and Ryan Dockens.
Alton Wayne Walker
October 4, 2021
Mr. Alton Wayne Walker, age 59, passed away, Sunday, September 26, 2021 in Atmore, AL. He was born March 26, 1962. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL where he was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Wayne valued time spent with his family, children, and friends. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and outdoors. He was a great cook and an avid Alabama Football Fan.
He is preceded in death by his father, Gordon Leroy Walker; grandparents, Roy Cecil and Perry Lee Walker, Woodrow and Estelle McGhee Rolin; one aunt, Charlene Weaver; and one uncle, Clarence Leon Rolin.
He is survived by his mother, Ethel Rolin Walker, of Atmore, AL; his wife, Danielle Walker, of Atmore, AL; his beloved children AJ (Cat) Walker of Atmore, AL; Ryan (Tabatha) Walker, of McDavid, FL; and Shauna Walker of McDavid, FL; Tommy of Mobile, AL, Darren, Darrell, Abbi, and Jeannie of Atmore, AL and Arkara of Deer Park, AL; one brother, Jerry (Patti) Walker of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Jennifer (Terry) Walker of Atmore, AL and Sherry (Ricky) Crook of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren Beth, Brittany, Raelynn, and Selina; nieces and nephews Steven (Amanda) Walker, Bethany Crook, Blake Crook, Cody Casey, and Dustin Casey; and numerous extended family.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2021 with visitation at 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Steve Breceda officiating. Burial will follow at McCullough Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Blake Crook, Shane Haskew, Matthew Porter, Steven Walker, Daniel Weaver, and Clyde Lew
John Elton Killam
October 4, 2021
Mr. John Elton Killam, age 82, passed away, on Saturday, October 2, 2021 in Pensacola, FL. He has resided most of his life in the Byrneville, Fl area. He was a member of Beulah Chapel.
Mr. Killam was an Army Veteran, retired from Container Corporation in Brewton, AL. He enjoyed sitting at the store drinking coffee and solving the worlds problems. He was the founder of B&J Meat Processing of Century, FL.
Mr. Killam is preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Dora Lee Hanks Killam, one brother, Samuel Edgar Killam, two sisters, Evelyn O. Killam and Earline Hayles.
Mr. Killam is survived by his loving wife of fifty- eight years, Betty Killam, of Byrneville, FL; three sons, John Victor Kilam, of Pensacola, FL; John Vincent “Vince” (Dawn) Killam, of Cantonment, FL; Jeffery Elton (Karen) Killam, of Byrneville, FL; sister-in- law, Mary L. Herrin, of Byrneville, FL; four grandchildren, Sarah Burnett, Hannah Killam, Kelby Killam, Joey Killam, three great- grandchildren, Zephyr Burnett, Zella Burnett, Raven Killam, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God with Rev. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God.
Pallbearers will be Kelby Killam, Joey Killam, Tommy Knowles, Jeremy Barnes, and Mike Beals, and Buddy Trawick
Honorary pallbearers will be Arnold Burkett, Lavon Littles, Herman Armstrong, Keith Hayles. David Corley, and Regi Burkett.
Nona Pearl Dempsey Jones
October 4, 2021
Nona Pearl Dempsey Jones, age 84, born in Bay Minette, AL and a resident of the Phillipsville Community died Saturday, October 2, 2021 at North Baldwin Infirmary. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Robert D. Jones of Phillipsville; two sons, Gene (Jackie) Milstid of Molino, FL and William (Lanell) Jones of San Tan Valley, AZ; grandchildren, Melissa (Travis) Hicks, Michelle (Kirby) Carpenter, Rebecca (Zach) Moorer, Jonathan Jones, Nathaniel Jones and Kathrine Jones; great grandchildren, Keira Hicks, Keith Hicks, Madison Glatfelter, Amanda Garcia, Rachel Carpenter and Carrie Carpenter and great great
grandchildren, Alice Nix and Remington Nix.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Bryant Dempsey, Sr. and Pearle Wallace Dempsey; two brothers and two sisters.
Graveside services and burial will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Bay Minette Cemetery with Reverend Judd Coggin and Reverend Pat Poole officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Perdido United Methodist Church.
Dollar General: Old Century Store Remaining Open Along With New Location
October 3, 2021
Yes, Century is now home to two Dollar Generals.
Now that a new Dollar General has opened in Century less than two miles from an aging store, many residents want to know if the old one will close.
We took that question to Dollar General’s corporate office.
“The other store on North Century Boulevard will be staying open,” Katie Ellison, senior manager Dollar General Corporation Public Relations, told NorthEscambia.com.
She said the new store will not replace the current Century Dollar General that’s just over a mile and a half away on North Century Boulevard near the state line, the Food Giant and a Family Dollar. The old Century Dollar General opened in July 2002 in a building that was constructed in 1970.
The new 9,291 square foot Dollar General in the 7000 block of North Century Boulevard in Century opened late last week.
Pictured top: A Dollar General location in Century has been open for 19 years in a building that’s 50 years old. Pictured below: A new Dollar General is now open in the 7000 block of North Century Boulevard in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
