Floyd Aroline Cornett
March 8, 2022
Floyd Aroline Cornett, a resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away on March 6, 2022 at the age of 83.
He was born on December 12, 1938 in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Fred and Annie Hinkle Cornett.
Floyd worked at Chemstrand, Monsanto until he retired in 1994. Floyd went back to work at Quest Diagnostics for 23 years until he retired in May of 2021. He was an avid Tennessee fan. He is preceded in death by his Mom and Dad, 4 brothers and 1 sister and several nieces and nephews and great nephews.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Fay Cornett of 59 years, Tammy Ketterman, Craig, Donna Lombardi, Gary Durden, 3 grandchildren; Chuckie Ketterman, Tiffany Durden, Alex (Rebecca) Durden, 2 great grandchildren; Alaska and Ellis; sisters, Earline Phillips and Joyce Henson; brother in law, Jeff.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home. The family will receive family and friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Stephen Hurst Payne
March 8, 2022
Stephen Hurst Payne, age 73, passed away on February 26, 2022 in Atmore, AL. He was born on January 22, 1949 in Anniston, AL to Thomas and Evie Payne. He worked for many years as a Car Salesman. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Don Payne and Chris Payne.
He is survived by his sons, Stephen Dallas Payne (Cara Mayhew) of Bay Minette, AL and Justin Payne of Brewton, AL; his daughters, Kalani Weaver of Bay Minette, AL and Kathy Payne of Anniston, AL along with numerous grandchildren.
No formal services are scheduled at this time.
Matthew Castillow
March 8, 2022
Mr. Matthew Castillow, 70, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was a native of Castleberry and a longtime resident of Flomaton. After graduating from Conecuh County High School, he served as a paratrooper in the United States Army. Matthew was a deacon and faithful servant of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church for many years. After retiring from a career in the truck driving industry, he enjoyed using his cherished tractor to plant and grow fruits and vegetables to share with his family and community. Matthew found great joy in nurturing and providing for his family, and he will be remembered for being a friend to all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Lillie Castillow; five brothers; and four sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Green Castillow; sons, Matthew, Jr. (Jennifer) and Marcus (Jimma); grandchildren, Shane, Ashland, Dawson, and Jackson; sisters, Dolly Pettis, Sue Rouse, Martha Cain, Ruth (Allen) Pettis, and Ruby Ruch.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at Craver’s Funeral Home in Brewton.
Funeral services for Matthew Castillow will be held Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Bro. Rusty Burnham and Bro. Eric Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Hollywood Cemetery in Flomaton with Craver’s Funeral Home of Brewton directing.
Pallbearers: Marcus Castillow, Austin Arrington, Will Chavers, Jarrod Green, Tyler Green and Rusty Johnson.
The family is accepting flowers, or donations can be made in memory of Matthew Castillow to: Pilots for Christ P.O. Box 707 Monroeville, AL 36461.
Charles Edward (Edd) Rowell
March 8, 2022
Mr. Charles Edward (Edd) Rowell, age 76, passed away, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 peacefully at his home in Atmore, AL; surrounded by his family. He retired as a dispatcher with Avondale Containers Trucking Company with many years of employment. He was a veteran in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was a member of VFW and American Legion in Mobile, AL.
Mr. Rowell valued his time he got to spend with his family. He loved to shoot pool.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Rowell and Lillie Mae Bailey, two brothers, Joseph McArthur Rowell, Curtis Rowell, two sisters, Cleo Sellers, Lauree Bailey, and one step-daughter, Deanna Watson
He is survived by his three daughters, Tracey Rowell, of Pensacola, FL; Teresa Rowell, of Atmore, AL; Lorri Rowell, of Tampa, FL; one step-son, Steven Watson, of Mobile, AL: one step-daughter, Shelia Parker, of Mobile, AL; five sisters, Tiny Womack, of Atmore, AL; Ernestine Forte, of Atmore, AL; Willodeane Davis, of Atmore, AL; Jeanette Small, of Handover, PA; Joyce (James) Fogg, of Portales, NM; two grandchildren, Carlie Boswell, Breanna Schiller (Alan Brooks), three step- grandchildren, Justin Parker, Chris Parker, Anna Parker, two step- great grandchildren, Myah, Jaxx, numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held, Friday, March 11, 2022, at 12:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Chaplain Ricky Tedder officiating.
Burial will follow at McCullough Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 from 12:00 PM until service time at 12:30 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Mark Digmon, Mike Digmon, Elliot Clemmons, Donnie Clemmons, Del Clemmons, and Clifford Jones.
New Ordinance Requires County Employees To Quit Before Running For County Commission
March 7, 2022
Escambia County has approved an ordinance that requires county employees to resign before running for the county commission.
The commission backed away from previous discussion of an ordinance that would require a resignation to run for any political office and settled on just candidates for the five commission seats. On a motion from Commissioner Doug Underhill, the ordinance passed 5-0.
The ordinance applies to employees of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, but not the commissioners themselves as they don’t work for the BOCC.
Free Soup Day Held At Century Park
March 7, 2022
St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church held a Free Soup Day, Saturday at Nadine McCaw Park in Century. There was free cooked soup, crackers and soda for everyone in attendance. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Jim Allen Elementary Holds Annual Heart Run
March 7, 2022
Jim Allen Elementary School held their annual Heart Run last Friday.
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Vehicle Rolls Over On Jacks Branch Road
March 7, 2022
There were no serious injuries in a rollover wreck late Sunday afternoon on Jacks Branch Road in Cantonment
The driver of a Lexus lost control, ran off the roadway and overturned near Green Tree Circle, about a mile off Muscogee Road. The vehicle came to rest upright.
The Florida Highway Patrol website listed the wreck as a hit and run crash, but there were no further details provided.
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FHP Seeks Fatal Hit And Run Crash Suspect
March 7, 2022
The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a hit and run driver that fled a fatal crash Saturday night off Navy Boulevard.
A 68-year old man was walking eastbound upon the westbound travel lane of Patton Drive when he was struck by an eastbound vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The vehicle fled the scene, heading eastbound on Patton Drive toward Navy Boulevard. Troopers said the suspect vehicle is possibly an older model with front end damage to a glass headlight. No further description is known.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Florida Highway Patrol at *FHP or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Florida Gas Prices Race Toward Record Highs
March 7, 2022
Florida gas prices skyrocketed last week to the highest levels in a decade. Prices at the pump rose an average of 44 cents per gallon in the last five days, reaching an average price of $3.97 on Sunday.
The average price per gallon Sunday night in Escambia County was $3.98. To date, the highest ever average price in Escambia County was $4.03 in July 2008.
A North Escambia low of $3.99 could be found at two locations on Highway 29 in Cantonment. Several North Escambia stations moved past $4 per gallon on Saturday.
“Unfortunately, more price hikes are on the way and drivers may soon begin to see record high prices at the pump,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices are being dragged higher by sky high oil prices, which are surging in response to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Sanctions and regulations against Russia has limited its ability to sell its oil on the global market, thus intensifying global supply concerns in what was already a very tight market due to the pandemic.”
The U.S. price of oil surged 26% last week, rising a little more than $24 per barrel. An increase of that magnitude translates to a 60 cent increase at the pump. So far, the state average has increased 44 cents since last week, which means another 10-15 cent hike is possible. If that happens, the state average would eventually surpass the previous all-time high, moving toward around $4.12 per gallon. The current record high price for regular unleaded gasoline in Florida is $4.08 per gallon, which was set on July 16, 2008.
On Sunday, the national average price for gasoline reached $4 a gallon for the first time since July 2008.