Turning A Little Bit Cooler By Monday Night
September 11, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Dorothy Evelyn Moore
September 11, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Evelyn Moore, age 90, passed away, Friday, September 9, 2022, at her home in Atmore, AL; surrounded by her family at her bedside. She was born July 30, 1932 in Davisville, FL; and resided the last 60 years in Atmore, AL. She retired from Monsanto with many years of service. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
She valued her time she has got to spend with her family, and going to family reunions. She just always just loved to stay busy, doing something.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hilton Pinky (Verchie Godwin) Davis, five brothers, Hilton Davis, Sonny Davis, Charles Davis, Clarence Davis, James Davis, one sister, Aileen Davis Singletary, and one granddaughter, Tonya Gilbert.
She is survived by her one son, Glenn (Dianna) Moore, Alabaster, AL; one daughter, Lana (Rick) Melvin, of Atmore, AL; two grandchildren, Morgan, Zachary, two great-grandchildren, Dalton, Brittany, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev. Roy Chewn officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC Atmore, AL is in charge of all arrangements.
Christopher Allen Dunsford
September 11, 2022
Mr. Christopher Allen Dunsford, age 57, passed away, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in Jay, FL. He was born June 1, 1965, in Flomaton, AL; and resided most of his life in Bluff Springs, FL. He was employed with Masland Carpets with many years of service.
Mr. Dunsford enjoyed spending time with his family and grandsons. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting. He loved mechanicing along beside his daddy.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Holley Dunsford, wife, Sherry Dunsford, grandparents, Howard (Ethel) Holley and Herman (Euceder) Dunsford.
He is survived by his, father, Clifton Dunsford, of Bluff Springs, FL; two sons, Marc (Priscilla) Dunsford, of Byrneville, FL; Mitch Dunsford, of Bluff Springs, FL; one sister, Becky (Jamie) Cobb, of Bluff Springs, FL; five grandchildren, Cole Dunsford, Brayden Smith, Waylon Dunsford, Gabe Dunsford, Wesley Dunsford, two nieces, Kolbi Cobb, Kendal Payne, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Glenn Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 9, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Cole Dunsford, Joel Gunter, Matt White, Rusty Peacock, Tyler Wilson, and Aaron McDonald.
These Are This Week’s Road Construction Trouble Spots
September 11, 2022
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Interstate 10 (I-10) Escambia County Welcome Center – The front parking lot is temporarily closed as crews work to resurface the pavement. The other parking areas remain open. Temporary sidewalk modifications are also in place while work is underway.
- U.S. 98 Pensacola Bay Bridge Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- West Cervantes Street (U.S. 90) Pedestrian Safety Improvement – Drivers may encounter intermittent daytime and nighttime single lane closures and lane shifts, between A Street and Dominguez Street. The closures will allow crews to adjust manholes and the pedestrian fence.
- North Ninth Avenue (State Road (S.R.) 289) Carpenters Creek Bridge Replacement – All travel lanes are temporarily shifted to the southbound side of the bridge as crews construct the northbound portion. Additionally, drivers may encounter intermittent temporary lane closures Monday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 16 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as crews mobilize materials and equipment.
- Pace Boulevard from Barrancas Avenue to Massachusetts Avenue – Drivers will encounter alternating outside lane closures and traffic flagging operations on Pace Boulevard and side streets, between Cervantes Street and Barrancas Avenue, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, 18. The work will continue for several weeks as crews work to mill and pave the roadways. In addition, pedestrians will encounter alternating sidewalk closures on Pace Boulevard, between Barrancas Avenue and North Palafox Street (U.S. 29), while crews make sidewalk and curb improvements. Pedestrians will be detoured to the signalized intersections to access the sidewalks on the other side of Pace Boulevard.
- Pensacola Boulevard (U.S. 29) from Brent Lane to North of I-10 – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures Sunday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. for paving operations.
- I-10 at the Interstate 110 (I-110) Interchange – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on the following ramps from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 through Thursday, Sept. 15 as crews install barrier delineators:
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- I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound.
- I-110 northbound ramp to I-10 westbound.
- I-110 northbound ramp to Davis Highway.
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- Davis Highway on-ramp to I-110 southbound.
- Sorrento Road (S.R. 292) Intersection Improvements at Innerarity Point (County Road 292A) – Motorists can expect intermittent daytime shoulder closures Monday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 16 for construction operations.
- Sorrento Road Resurfacing from the Theo Baars Bridge to Bauer Road – Drivers will encounter intermittent lane closures on Sorrento Road, between the Theo Baars Bridge and Bauer Road Monday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 16 from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The closures will allow for shoulder base construction and drainage work.
- Barrancas Avenue Routine Maintenance from Manchester Street to the Bayou Chico Bridge – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures on Barrancas Avenue and side streets, between Manchester Street and the Bayou Chico Bridge, Sunday, Sept. 12 through Thursday, Sept. 15 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction operations.
- I-10 Bridge Replacement over Eleven Mile Creek – Motorists will encounter expect intermittent lane closures Sunday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 16 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for construction actives.
Santa Rosa County:
- Pensacola Bay Bridge (U.S. 98) Replacement – Drivers will encounter alternating lane closures and lane shifts on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Sunday, Sept. 11 through Saturday, Sept. 17 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, U.S. 98 westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) will have lane closures beginning at 10 p.m. due to Bands on the Beach. Crews will be using lanes on the current bridge as a platform to pour concrete decks for the westbound (Gulf Breeze to Pensacola) structure.
- U.S. 98 Widening from Bayshore Road to Portside Drive – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
- Median and turn-lane closures from Bayshore Road to Tiger Point Drive.
- Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between S.R. 281 and Bayshore Road, Sunday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 16 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for stormwater drainage improvements and paving operations.
- I-10 Resurfacing East of S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to East of S.R. 87 – Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime and daytime lane closures the Monday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 16 for construction activities.
All activities are weather-dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
George Emerson Barnes
September 11, 2022
George Emerson Barnes, 82, of Pensacola, FL went home to be with the Lord after passing peacefully at home with loving family and friends on September 4, 2022.
He was born on November 15, 1939, in Northampton County, NC. His sense of adventure began early in childhood and continued into adulthood when he joined the Navy in 1958 at the age of 18. He advanced to E-9 in only 14 years…always a 4.0 sailor and a 1% Chief. He met the love of his life, Claudette, who was a Navy WAVE herself, in Corpus Christi where they were both stationed. He was fond of saying “the Navy issued him a wife.” They had two daughters, and the Navy took them to Puerto Rico; Jacksonville, FL; the Philippines; Washington, DC; Pensacola; and the Philippines again, where he served as Forces Master Chief for COMUSNAVPHIL and then retired in 1980 after 22 years of honorable service. The family returned to Pensacola where he completed a BS in Business Admin at UWF. He then began a second career with the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 19 years at age 62.
He was an active member of Scenic Heights Baptist Church (later Potential Church) where he made many wonderful friends. Three of his golfing friends from Scenic Heights Baptist (Rolan, Charlie and Howard) have welcomed him to complete their foursome in Heaven. His good friend Don was waiting for him with a fishing pole.
Along his journey he learned to scuba dive, golf, league bowled, flew small single engine aircraft, and of course kept fishing. At 62, he and Claudette purchased an RV and took many trips out West and usually spent six weeks each winter in Key West. At 74, he parked the RV at Lake Talquin in a 50’s era style fish camp and took up serious fishing. He lived his life to the fullest. Over the course of his life, he visited all 50 states, numerous countries, five continents, and sailed four of the seven seas. He was a strong Christian man who was happy, had a great sense of humor, and was fun-loving. He loved God, his country, and his family and friends dearly, and he was loved by everyone who met him due to his sweet spirit. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, and a blessing to everyone in his life. He has left a void that cannot be filled. As one friend said, “He has written a great novel that affects us all.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Virgie Mae Barnes; his brother, Robert; sister, Jean; as well as one granddaughter, Sarah Anne Mullins.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Claudette Holbert Barnes; two daughters: Shari Cooper (Todd), and Kelly Sullivan (Kim); four granddaughters: Jessica Ridley (Andrew), Paige Mullins, Dori Cooper and Kaylee Potter (Mark); one great-granddaughter, Aveline Ridley; one sister, Rosa Mae Byrd (Hoyt Charles); and one brother, Walter Barnes, along with numerous extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel on September 13, 2022 beginning at 11:45am until the funeral service to begin at 12:45 pm. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Covenant Care Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave, Pensacola, FL 32504.
The Barnes Family would like to express a very special thank you to Dr. Lewis, Navy Hospital; all the great doctors and nurses at Baptist Hospital, especially Dr. Thornton, and last but not least all the wonderful nurses of Covenant Care Hospice, especially D.J., and all our wonderful friends for their outpouring of love.
Celebrate 25 Years Of Harry Potter At The Library This Week
September 11, 2022
West Florida Libraries are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter with programs at each branch.
There will be a versity of games, crafts and other activities. All ages are welcome.
The programs will be held as follows:
- Tuesday, Sept. 13, 3-4:30 p.m. – Tryon Library
- Thursday, Sept. 15, 3-4:30 p.m. – Molino Library
- Saturday, Sept. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m. – Bellview Library
- Tuesday, Sept. 20, 3-4:30 p.m. – Genealogy Library
- Thursday, Sept. 29, 3-4:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library
Programs were previously held at the Century, Westside and Southwest libraries.
Conine Hits Record-Breaking Blast As Blue Wahoos Fall 6-4
September 11, 2022
Griffin Conine solidified his place atop the Pensacola Blue Wahoos’ single-season home run leaderboard, but it wasn’t enough as the Blue Wahoos dropped their game to the Tennessee Smokies 6-4 on Saturday night.
Conine blasted an opposite-field two-run shot in the sixth inning for his 24th home run of the season, surpassing Peyton Burdick’s 2021 total to become the franchise’s home run king. Conine also tied Aristedes Aquino, who hit 37 home runs for Pensacola in 2017 and 2018, atop the club’s all-time home run list with seven games to play in the regular season.
The Smokies took an early 1-0 lead against Cody Mincey (L, 5-6) in the first inning, as Zach Davis singled and stole second before Bryce Ball drove him in with an RBI double. Pensacola tied it up in the second with a solo homer from Will Banfield, but Tennessee jumped ahead for good in the third with a two-run homer from Chase Strumpf and RBI single from Andy Weber.
Pensacola finally mounted a threat against Tennessee starter Ben Brown (W, 3-0) in the fifth inning, loading the bases with one out. Demetrius Sims lifted a sacrifice fly to bring home one run, but Brown struck out Nasim Nuñez to strand the potential tying runs in scoring position.
Miguel Amaya provided some insurance for the Smokies in the fifth with a solo home run, and it proved useful as Conine’s two-run homer against Kyle Johnson in the sixth drew Pensacola to within a run at 5-4. Tennessee would get a run back in the seventh on a sacrifice fly from Cole Roederer, and Bailey Horn (S, 4) got the final six outs to earn the save in a 6-4 final.
The Blue Wahoos wrap up their series against the Smokies on Sunday afternoon.
by Erik Bremer, Pensacola Blue Wahoos
Northview Beats Tate In ‘Summerford Bowl’ (With Photo Gallery)
September 10, 2022
Officially, it was the FFA Ag Bowl with a cowbell as the big trophy Friday night. But it was also unofficially the “Summerford Brother Bowl” as the Northview Chiefs beat the Tate Aggies 34-25 at Tate.
The game featured younger brother Wes Summerford as the three-year head coach of the Northview Chiefs, a 1R team from the smallest public school in Escambia County, and Rhett Summerford as the first-year head coach of the Tate Aggies from the largest school in the area.
For an action photo gallery click here. (Cheerleaders, fans, band and more coming by Monday.)
Wes Summerford said he received a text with a photo a few hours before the game that took him back to 2008. It was the first year ever coaching for Wes, right there with his four-year older brother Rhett on the field at Tate High School. “It was a lot of reminiscing and thinking about the things we’ve done together. Even tonight, even though we are on opposite sidelines…I think we both got it after tonight, so a little competition.”
“It’s a special thing for our family,” Rhett Summerford said. “I’m sure dad’s had a good night; you know both sons…”
Rhett paused, brother Wes to his side. His voice broke with emotion. “I love this guy. We’re close.”
Friday night, it rained. It poured. And then it rained some more.
The field was a wet, sloshy mess. And that might have been a little advantage for the Chiefs, Wes Summerford said. For the past three weeks, they’ve been practicing on a wet, sloshy, slippery, muddy field at Northview in Bratt.
“It was a great game. It was what you want in a football game, rain’s coming down” Rhett said.”We are just trying to get better at the ball.”
“I knew it was going to be a war,” Wes said. “I would expect nothing less. Tate did a great job of preparing for us. I’ve got all the respect in the world for their coaching staff and what they do. Those guys are going to be good. They are getting there.”
“Big win for our guys. I challenged them all week, playing a 7A team, it’s a big win for our program. It may be the biggest win we’ve had since I’ve been here,” Wes said.
Northview’s Jamarkus Jefferson had five touchdowns for the Chiefs. His first touchdown followed a 24-yard run from quarterback Kaden Odom down to the 1-yard line.
“Nothing ever surprises me with that guy,” Wes Summerford said of Jefferson. “Every coach that has coached against him will tell you the same thing…that he is our ‘Mr. Do It All’. He does a great job. He battles his butt off, and he’s a winner at the end of the night.”
“It’s not just Jamarkus though. Their quarterback is phenomenal,” Rhett Summerford said, adding that Northview QB Kaden Odom is who he would name as player of the game. “The quarterback kept us off balance in order for Jamarkus to get the run. It was Jamarkus, Jamarkus, and then you think you’ve got Jamarkus tired, and all the sudden they go quarterback the other way. That was like a dagger everytime it happened.”
Tate scored when quarterback Taite Davis found senior Carmelo Campbell for a 51-yard touchdown. Davis also hit Diego Dukes, and he was in for another TD from 12-yards out. Andre Colston had touchdowns of 10 and 53 yards to round out the Aggie scoring.
The Tate Aggies (1-2) will host Navarre (2-1) next Friday. It’s homecoming next week for the Northview Chiefs (3-0) as they take on Elberta (0-3) in Bratt.
And a footnote. As Friday night’s winner, Wes is expecting to see Rhett wash the dishes after this week’s Summerford Sunday dinner.
For an action photo gallery click here. (Cheerleaders, fans, band and more coming by Monday.)
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Charged With Cyberstalking, Running Over Mailbox
September 10, 2022
A 44-year old Cantonment man is charged with cyberstalking a woman.
Russ Hines McNair, Jr., allegedly sent the victim repeated text messages last weekend before showing up at her residence and running over the mailbox, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
The victim told deputies that she met McNair as an engineer in a professional work environment about 15 years ago and they never dated.
After McNair started repeatedly texting the woman, he texted that he was coming over to her house, but she told him to stay away, the arrest report continues. Deputies said he texted a bit later and said he had to get a new bumper and replace a mailbox at the house because he hit it.
The following morning, the woman found the mailbox destroyed and tire tracks in the yard. The mailbox damage was estimated at $80. Video from a neighbor showed a pickup truck driving in front of the house at the time the mailbox was hit.
McNair was charged with cyberstalking and criminal mischief with property damage. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Saturday morning with bond set at $3,500.
ECUA Recycling Projected To Return September 29
September 10, 2022
ECUA recycling services continue to be temporarily suspended.
The ECUA Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) was closed in June after an equipment failure, and repair parts have been delayed due to supply chain issues.
ECUA’s latest update projects the recycling facility will be reopened the week of September 26, with the first recycling materials processed from ECUA customers on Thursday, September 29.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
