Kenny Ray Pierson, Jr.
April 6, 2022
Kenny Ray Pierson, Jr. passed away on March 30, 2022 at the age of 47. He was born on March 18, 1977 in Pensacola, Florida. Kenny worked for Timber Contractors as a logger.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Raymond “Bum” and Jeanette Pierson; and his paternal great grandparents, Raymond L. and Rose Pierson.
Kenny is survived by his two sons, Kenneth Ray Pierson, II and Kolton Pierson; daughter, Kensley Pierson; parents, Kenneth Ray, Sr. and Shannon Holmes Pierson; sister, Alexis Pierson; niece, Kenleigh Bienias; aunt and uncle, Acie and Brenda Dickerson; aunt, Barbara Joyner; and uncle. Jeff Holmes.
Funeral services will be held at 11AM, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Cora Baptist Church Cemetery, Jay, Florida.
The family will receive friends at 10AM prior to services.
Elaine Connell Penton
April 6, 2022
Elaine Connell Penton passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family March 30, 2022. She was born December 21, 1946 in Clanton, Alabama to the late Dalton and Sarah Connell.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wayne Penton; and grandson, Trace Penton.
Elaine is survived by her children; Cyndi (David) Boyd, Howard (Becky) Penton, Jerry Penton; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren with one on the way, sister; Christina Martin, numerous nieces and nephews.
Elaine also fondly known as “MeMe”, took pride in caring for and supporting her family and friends in numerous pastimes including car racing, sports and high school band. She was most happy surrounded by family and friends and providing an expertly home cooked meal. She was an avid animal lover, she never met a stray she didn’t like.
In keeping with her wishes, a memorial will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers to honor her love of animals, please donate to your local animal rescue.
Michael Wayne Barnhill
April 6, 2022
Mr. Michael Wayne Barnhill, age 58, passed away, Monday, April 4, 2022 peacefully at his home in Atmore, AL. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He retired at Wind Creek Atmore with several years of service.
Mr. Barnhill valued his time he got to spend with his family and friends. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing basketball, and was an avid Alabama Football Fan. He was a member of Gospel Light Chapel, and a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley White Barnhill, one brother, Roger Wayne Barnhill, and one sister, Terri Barnhill Watkins.
He is survived by his father, Dillard Barnhill, of Atmore, AL; one brother, Ronald “Rocky” Barnhill, of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Melissa Barnhill Ellis, of Flomaton, AL; Madonna Barnhill, of Atmore, AL; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC with Rev. Charles Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 10:30 AM until service time at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Dr. Sueann Line Donahue
April 6, 2022
Dr. Sueann Line Donahue was born in Kenton County Kentucky on July 2, 1939. She was the
daughter of John D. Line and Katherine Masters Line. She graduated from Dixie High School
and worked across the river in Cincinnati for AT&T as an Engineering Clerk. She left Kentucky
when she married Charles Richard Donahue of the US Navy. They traveled the world and were
married 62 years. They were blessed with two children Melessa “Donahue” Veith and Sean D.
Donahue. She decided to begin her college career in 1975 after substitute teaching. This would
be a magnificent undertaking resulting in an Associates (PJC) Bachelors (UWF)Masters &
Specialist (UWF)degrees and ultimately her Doctorate of Philosophy in Elementary Education
(PHD) at FSU. She completed her Doctorate in 1997 at the youthful age of 56. She was a
“teacher of teachers” and children. Even after receiving her doctorate, she continued to teach 5 th
grade. She retired from ECSD at 70 with 30+ years but continued as an instructor in education
at UWF. She was a member of Phi Delta Kappa International, Delta Kappa Gamma- Alpha XI,
Women of the Church, Military Wives Clubs. She was a fabulous mother to her two children and
8 grandchildren. She invested in their lives in so many ways especially spiritually. She was a
supporter of many. Very giving. She loved her hobbies and even with them she was giving. She
loved to sew. She made things for herself but through sewing she gave to others. She loved to
read and gave books away. She loved to grow flowers and work outside. She enjoyed traveling
and went to Europe for 3 weeks once. Her life was a full one. Most of all she was a strong
Believer with a serious Faith. She believed in Prayer and when asked about a concern she
always said “Pray about it” and “Ask for the Lords will”. There are so many scriptures she would
quote and she referenced Christ in many. She loves Jesus. This really sums up her life. She
loved Chuck Donahue, she loved her children and grandchildren, her family, her teaching, her
friends, her colleagues, her students. She loved her very life, but ultimately, she loved Jesus
and she will spend eternity with Him.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Crutcher and Elizabeth Masters and John C. and
Nell Line; aunts and uncles, Lines and Masters; sister, Linda L. Ravencraft; stepsister, Kathy
Bova.
Sueann is survived by her husband, Charles Richard Donahue; daughter, Melessa D.
(Andrew)Veith; son, Sean D. (Ginny) Donahue; grandchildren, Victoria Veith, Gabriel Veith,
Olivia Veith, Amelia Veith, Charles D.F. Donahue, Sofia and Jonah Drach, and Noah Kirkland;
numerous nieces and nephews on both sides. Memorials can be made to the Dr. Sueann L.
Donahue- Beginning Teacher Scholarship at PSC.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, Florida is entrusted
with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Miriam Nee (Reznick) Hillerby
April 6, 2022
Miriam Nee (Reznick) Hillerby, 72, went to be with our Heavenly Father on March23, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5, 1949, to her parents, Robert and Hazel Mathias Reznick.
Miriam worked at Wheeling, IL as a dispatcher for many years. She also worked for the Wauconda police department.
She was a foster mom to many for many years. Miriam was a very kind and loving woman.
She is preceded in death by both her parents.
Miriam leaves behind her longtime companion, Jimmy Thompson; loving sister, Laurie (Eric) Steinke; as well as her nieces, Michele and Jocelynn; and great nephew, Trevor; her grandchildren who called her Maw Maw, Mathew, Danny, Pari, Kali, and many others; she also leaves behind her close friends, Chris, Gage, Cheryl, Kristen, and Dorothy who she loved till the end.
She will be missed by many who loved her.
Trahan Family Funeral Home are overseeing arrangements.
Pickup Truck Crashes Off Beulah Road Bridge
April 5, 2022
A pickup truck and utility trailer crashed off a bridge on Beulah Road sometime Tuesday.
About 1:15 p.m., a passerby discovered the Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck and a trailer with lawn equipment in a creek next to a bridge between Muscogee Road and the Perdido Landfill. The cab of the truck was mostly underwater, but it appeared the driver may have exited through a window.
There was no one found in the truck or downstream in or along the creek.
Authorities were unsure what time the accident occurred. Preliminary attempts to reach the owner of the vehicle by phone were reportedly unsuccessful.
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Slight Chance Of Showers Tonight; Thunderstorms Likely On Wednesday
April 5, 2022
The threat of severe storms has now passed. However, there is the potential for some flash flooding due to more rainfall throughout the afternoon.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Century Cancels Council Meeting
April 5, 2022
Century has canceled a regular council meeting that was set for Tuesday night due to weather concerns, according to Mayor Ben Boutwell.
The next regular council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m.
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Located Safe: Missing, Endangered Man Last Seen On 10 Mile Road
April 5, 2022
UPDATE: THIS INVIDUAL HAS BEEN SAFELY LOCATED.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing and endangered man last see on 10 Mile Road
Joshua M. Ward, 49, was last seen on March 29 in the 600 block of East 10 Mile Road, the ECSO said Tuesday morning. There was no known clothing description at the time of his disappearance.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
ECSO Commander Hobbs To Attend National FBI Academy
April 5, 2022
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Commander Andrew Hobbs has been selected to attend the National FBI Academy. He is the first ECSO nomination in more than a decade.
“Commander Hobbs has spent a lifetime in service to his community. He will represent us well, and this type of training will further our quest to become the premier professional Law Enforcement agency in the state,” Sheriff Chip Simmons said.
The FBI National Academy is a 10-week program that offers advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training led by FBI Academy instructors, special agents, and other staff with advanced degrees. The academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities.
Hobbs is a career law enforcement officer with the ECSO Hobbs is currently assigned as the commander of the Community Relations division, including Public Information, Professional Standards, Traffic, Crime Stoppers, Community Policing, Fleet Services, Domestic Security, and recruitment.
When he graduates on June 9, he will join Simmons and Chief Deputy Tommi Lyter as graduates of this prestigious law enforcement executive program.