John Jimmy ‘Pops’ Roley, Sr.
November 18, 2023
John Jimmy “Pops” Roley, Sr., age 74, of Bratt, FL passed away on November 15, 2023. He was born on March 5, 1949 in Bratt, FL to Joe and Anna Mae Ledkins Roley. He retired from the Utility Services of Gulf Breeze and enjoyed spending his time working on his farm. He also was a Shriner. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mickey Diane Nichols Roley and his siblings, Joe Roley, Jr., Donald Roley and Helen Flirt.
He is survived by his sons, John (Charlotte) Roley of Bratt, FL and Kenneth (Sherry) Roley of Davisville, FL; his brother, David (Pam) Roley of Bratt, FL; his sisters, Ann (Roy) Lowery of Bratt, FL and Mary Gordon of Jacksonville, FL; his grandchildren, Tyler (Allison) Roley and Savannah Roley; two step grandchildren, Sara Rolin and Alyssa Barber and his great grandchild, Elijah Roley.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tyler Roley officiating. Interment will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Craig Lowery, Donald Roley, Bo McGhee, Jordan Lee, Wayne Gunn and Tom Koehler.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Roley, III, Gary Roley, Bill Lee and Carly Edwards.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
High School Football Playoff Scoreboard
November 18, 2023
Here is Friday night’s playoff scores from around the North Escambia area:
Class 1R
*Bozeman 37 Northview 31
Class 2S
Pensacola Catholic 42, Walton 15
Class 3S
St. Augustine 31, Escambia 14
Class 4S
Bartram Trail 28, Niceville 21
ALABAMA
Montgomery Catholic 24, T.R. Miller 14
Trinity Presbyterian 35, Flomaton 0
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Mildred Hadley Drew
November 18, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my life partner and the love of my life.
Mildred Hadley Drew, age 85, of Pensacola, FL passed away on November 13th, 2023, at 5:35 pm, peacefully at home. She was born on March 25, 1938, in McCullough, AL to Robert Lee Hadley and Adelia Weaver Hadley. Mildred was a member of Innerarity Point Baptist church. She worked at Monsanto and retired from there at age 55.
Mildred met the love of her life, Wilburn Cleo Drew, at a square dance in Atmore. She danced her way into his heart and they enjoyed 67 wonderful years of happiness together. She took pride in her children and grandson.
Mildred enjoyed life and loved her family with all her heart. She never met a stranger and was quick to offer a kind word, a compliment, or encouragement. She was extremely generous and warm-hearted and had a nickname for everyone she met. She loved to sing, and play the piano, and knew more about pop music than most teenagers.
Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her sons, Byron Keith Drew and Michael Cleo Drew, her brothers, Robert and Roger Hadley, and sisters Helen Boone, and Betty Allison.
She is survived by her husband, Wilburn Cleo Drew, her son Barry Kirk Drew (Kymberley) and daughter Tonia Anderson (Rex) her grandson Barry Kirk Drew Jr. (Jessica), and great-grandchildren Easton and Havanah Drew. Her brother Rex Hadley, sisters Syble Montgomery, Pat De Armond, and Peggy McGhee.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Lottie New Home Cemetery in Lottie Alabama with Dr. Joe McClellan officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, Pensacola, Florida is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Kathryn Eddins Rowell
November 18, 2023
Kathryn Eddins Rowell was born on May 31, 1929 to Lloyd and Rosa Lee Eddins. She passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She graduated from beauty school and worked as a beautician for more than thirty years. A lifetime of stories and memories were shared among friends in her beauty shop. Many clients continued coming weekly to her small home salon built for her “retirement”.
When she wasn’t in her salon, she was outside enjoying her beautiful flowers and creating floral arrangements. She had a knack for creating beautiful crafts and enjoyed sharing them with others. In her free time, she enjoyed bargain shopping, especially in thrift stores to find treasures. On Saturdays, she hit the brakes for a good yard sale. When it comes to bargains, her motto was “if I can’t use it, someone I know will”.
She loved helping others in need, whether she shared the bargains she found, planning or cooking meals, visiting someone who was sick. Possibly her greatest adventure started when she was promoted from mother to grandmother. She was affectionally called “Mema” not just by her grandkids, but by most everyone that knew her.
Being a child at heart, she enjoyed spending time with all her grandchildren. She had a fun-loving spirit! Trips with Mema were always an adventure. From basketball and volleyball, road trips, to fishing in the sketchiest lakes and ponds. You may not come home with a trophy or great catch for dinner, but you would have a “whopper” of a story to tell.
Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Terry Trent; daughter, Kyra Archer Smith; daughter-in-law, Deborah Archer; sisters, Lorine DeVore (Ralph) and Janette Burgett (Melvin); and sister-in-law, Barbara Eddins.
Visitation services for Kathryn Eddins Rowell will begin at 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North (1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, FL 32533). Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Ryan Trawick officiating.
She is survived by her husband of forty-one years, Arthur Rowell; brother, Everett Eddins; sons, Larry King (Mary Jane), Frankie Archer; daughter, Kathy Wilson (Charles); grandchildren, Keith King (Kallie), Kimberly King, Kaye Gulsby (Bubba), Greg Wilson, Brad Wilson (Nicole), Alton Wilson (Angela), Kerry Clarke (Adam), Kristin Arnold (Doug), Michael Archer, and Johnny Ray Heathcock; twenty-two great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Cantonment Woman Charged With Felony For Hitting Her Boyfriend In The Head With A Vase, ECSO Says
November 17, 2023
A Cantonment woman is facing a felony charge after allegedly hitting her boyfriend in the head with a vase. Sallie Eva Denise Jimenez, 37, was charged with felony aggravated battery using a deadly weapon.
Sallie Eva Denise Jimenez and her boyfriend allegedly became involved in an argument over missing keys. He said she struck him on the back of the head with a vase, causing his ear to bleed. He was evaluated by Escambia County EMS but refused transport to the hospital.
Deputies determined that Jimenez was the primary aggressor in the altercation, according to an arrest report.
She was released from jail on a $7,500 bond.
Contractor Jesse LaCoste Wanted By ECSO
November 17, 2023
Embattled local contractor Jesse LaCoste is wanted by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office for fraud/swindling, deputies said Thursday afternoon.
Further details were not provied.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
PBCI Announces $50 Million Resort Hotel At OWA In Foley
November 16, 2023
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians on Thursday announced a significant addition to the ever-growing OWA Parks & Resort destination, with a $50 million resort-style hotel planned to open in May 2025. Located on the north-east side of the newly opened Tropic Falls waterpark, this exciting expansion will provide guests with another convenient lodging option just steps away from all that OWA has to offer.
Architects from Dale Partners of Jackson, Miss., were selected to create the colorful, sleek design and tropical-inspired theme. Rabren General Contractors, one of the largest general contractors in Alabama, has been selected to oversee the construction.
“We are very excited to add this tropical inspired resort hotel to our portfolio,” said Cody Williamson, President/CEO of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority. “This new hotel will give guests another option to relax in Coastal Alabama, while still enjoying all the fun amenities that OWA has to offer. We continue to focus on these types of investment projects, which enable us to remain a strong economic partner for the local tourism industry and State of Alabama.”
The vibrant, multi-story hotel is still in the design stages, but development plans call for tropical-themed guest rooms that include a kitchenette and workspace, along with optional bunk bed spaces for larger families. Other key resort amenities will include an outdoor resort-style pool with a bar and grill, 24-hour fitness center, meeting space, lounge, convenience store, and arcade; along with complimentary valet service, Wifi, and breakfast.”
A Few Clouds, But Nice Temps Ahead
November 16, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
Area Teams In Playoff Action Friday Night
November 16, 2023
Here is Friday night’s North Escambia area playoff schedule:
Class 1R
Northview at Bozeman (Panama City) 7 p.m.
Class 2S
Pensacola Catholic at Walton, 7 p.m.
Class 3S
Escambia at St. Augustine 7:30 p.m.
Class 4S
Bartram Trail @ Niceville, 7 p.m.
ALABAMA
T.R. Miller at Montgomery Catholic
Trinity Presbyterian at Flomaton
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Tate FFA Forestry Evaluation Team Places Sixth In State Competition
November 16, 2023
The Tate FFA Forestry Evaluation Team placed sixth at the State FFA Contest in Perry, Florida. The team also achieved the recognition as thirdrd highest team for timber cruising.
The Forestry Career Development Event (CDE) requires students to demonstrate their skills in diagnosing forest disorders, managing forests and forest inventory and applying approved silviculture practices. Participation in the event offers students experience relevant to a career choice in forestry and natural resources.
A team event for four students, this CDE provides recognition for those who have demonstrated skills and competencies resulting from forestry instruction in the agricultural education classroom. Team members contribute individually by completing a general forestry knowledge exam, rounds of tree identification and measurement, and individual practicums.
Skills learned from this event range from forestry equipment identification to calculating a forest business management problem and prepare students for a variety of careers in forestry and natural resources.
Team Members included Synoma Perea, Ryan Grace, Isabella Owens, and Lawsen Thiesen. Tate Their Agricultural Educator/FFA Advisor is Melissa Gibbs.
Tate FFA Forestry Evaluation Team