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Minnie Hastings Daw

Minnie Hastings Daw, born July 25, 1943, in Pineville, FL, to Morris James Hastings and Clara Burkett Hastings, passed away September 24, 2026, in Atmore, AL.

The 6th of 8 children, Minnie attended Ernest Ward School. She married Franklin Edward Daw on March 8, 1961. Together they had 3 children, Robbie Daw (Brian) Toomey, Rhonda Daw (late husband Don) Melvin, and Franklin John (Julie Hawkes) Daw.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Franklin Edward Daw, and her son-in-law Don Melvin.

Minnie had 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and one more on the way in May of 2027.

She worked as a store clerk and seamstress, but her main jobs were that of a homemaker, Mom, and Memaw.

Minnie will be remembered as a loving Mother and Memaw who gave freely of herself to see the ones she loved happy.

She was fiercely protective, sometimes overly so, but loved her family more than anything. Most importantly, she was a born-again Christian who loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Her favorite scriptures being, The Lord’s Prayer, 23rd Psalm, and 2 Timothy 4:6-8.

She will be greatly missed by those who love her.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Frost officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Wawbeek, AL.

Pallbearers will be Billy Hawkes, Jacob Daw, Joshua Toomey, Joe Toomey, Timothy Melvin, and Trent Peebles.

Visitation will be held Monday, September 28, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy E. McMullen

Dorothy E. McMullen of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on September 26, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born in Ludlow, Massachusetts, to Paul and Norma Krynicki. She was married to Samuel McMullen for 48 years. In her career, Dorothy worked with numerous financial services. She was a member of an RV Club and a motorcycle club, and had a passion for family and RV travel.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother, Norma; her daughter, Patti; and her brother, Roger.

She is survived by her husband, Samuel McMullen; her children, Robert Gahimer, Chris (Barbara) Gahimer, Rai (Stephen) Halstead, and Sammy (Tina) McMullen; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Chad Dugas, James Reiter, Mitchell Boland, and Samuel McMullen. Alternate pallbearers will be Sammy McMullen, Mitchell McMullen.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 6, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 1000 South Highway 29 in Cantonment. Graveside service wil

Dorothy will be remembered for her loving warmth and adventurous spirit by the family she cherished so dearly.

Betty Jane Salter

Betty Jane Salter, 94, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away September 25, 2026. She was born in Oneonta, Alabama, on August 5, 1932, to Emma and Barnett Hendricks. She was married to the love of her life James Edward Salter for 74 years.

Betty was passionate about living a life a service, which was modeled to her by her late aunt Lillie Hendricks. She volunteered at Habitat for Humanity in 1981 and served as an unpaid Executive Director for many years. She then moved to serving on the board as Emeritus Director. She taught sewing classes for Singer. Betty also served on the board of directors at the Haven, Our Lady of Peace. She was an active member at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Betty also volunteered at the West Florida Library, Dyehouse Bookstore.

When Betty wasn’t volunteering and serving her community. She was an avid reader, baker, and gardener. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Barnett and Emma Hendricks, her brother B.D. Hendricks, her daughter Jane Wheat, and the love of her life, her husband James Salter.

She is survived by her daughter Gail (David) Ewing and son-in-law Don Wheat. Her grandchildren are James (Ashley) Wheat, Joy (Jim) Baker, Nathan (Ruth Janna) Wheat, Ruth Lang, Tally (Roger) Hawthorne, Jamie (Devin) Reed, Anderson Ewing, Kelly (Thomas) Derbes. Her great grandchildren are Anna and Isaac Wheat; Lily, Emily, Macy, Kingston, and Kathryn Baker; John Sinclair, Janna Rose, Ian, Caelia Wheat; Benjamin, Jillian, Samuel, and Vivienne Lang; Buck, Rory, and Hank Hawthorne; and Robert Matthew, Baylee and Colby Reed. Her sisters are Faye Cook, Jean Johnson and her sister-in-law Viriginia Hendricks.

The family would like to thank Wendy Baxter from Vitas Hospice Care and Brookdale Senior Living for their wonderful care and love for Betty.

The family will have a private ceremony at a later date and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church and Habitat for Humanity.

Cottage Hill Search Leads To Two Arrests; ECSO Report Reveals Foul Play Suspected In Man’s Disappearance

New details have emerged following an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office search in Cottage Hill on September 17, including the arrests of two individuals and court documents revealing that investigators believe an active missing person case involves foul play.

Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies executed a search warrant at a mobile home and property in the 1000 block of Wendy Drive, off Parker Road. Multiple deputies, crime scene technicians, and the Legacy K9 Search team spent hours processing the location. An ECSO report obtained by NorthEscambiac.com confirmed the search was tied to the disappearance of 39-year-old Corey Shane McBride, who was reported missing to the sheriff’s office on March 7, 2026, after last contacting family on January 1, 2026.

No body has been found, and McBride remains missing.

On the day of the search, authorities arrested 44-year-old Steven Sam Patshy on an unrelated outstanding warrant from Baldwin County, Alabama. Patshy has since been extradited to Baldwin County.

Deputies also arrested 42-year-old Priscilla Kaye Plott, who listed her address as the home on Wendy Drive.

According to an arrest report, Plott was charged with felony criminal use of personal identification information, felony use of personal identification information concerning a deceased individual, felony unlawful possession or receipt of a stolen credit or debit card, and misdemeanor receipt of money or property obtained by fraudulent use of credit cards. Her bond was set at $16,500.

Investigators stated in the report that McBride is “believed to be the victim of foul play based upon the current ongoing investigation” and that “multiple witnesses have provided sworn statements that (McBride) is deceased.”

In a March 19 interview with deputies, Plott gave a sworn statement claiming that she and McBride had an on-again, off-again romantic relationship that officially ended on January 11, and that she had not seen him since.

However, investigators subpoenaed records for McBride’s electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card and found a $37.29 purchase made at the Walmart on Pine Forest Road on March 29. Store surveillance video showed Plott conducting the transaction alone, swiping McBride’s card and entering the PIN. The purchase was one of four transactions made using McBride’s account after his disappearance was reported.

The report notes state-level agencies assisted with the financial investigation. An ECSO investigator coordinated with the Florida Department of Financial Services’ Division of Public Assistance Fraud, which confirmed through the Florida Department of Children and Families’ Office of Economic Self-Sufficiency EBT Operations that McBride had never designated an authorized representative to access or use his benefits.

The investigation remains active, and anyone with information regarding McBride’s case is urged to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.

Plott was released from the Escambia County Jail on a a $16,500 bond, and Patshy was released from the Baldwin County jail, according to jail records.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Atmore Police Investigate Early Morning Altercation, Gunfire Near Waffle House, Popeyes

The Atmore Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning altercation that led to a pistol-whipping and gunfire in neighboring restaurant parking lots.

Officers responded at approximately 2:50 a.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026, to reports of a physical altercation and shots fired in the parking lot of the Waffle House on South Main Street near Wind River Road.

According to police, one individual struck another person in the head multiple times with what was believed to be a firearm before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

Following the assault, the injured victim drew a firearm and fired several rounds in the nearby Popeyes parking lot.

Investigators confirmed that no gunshot injuries have been reported, and no damage to vehicles or nearby buildings has been found.

The Atmore Police Department stated that detectives are following strong leads, and further details will be released as the investigation continues.

Motorcyclist Injured In Cantonment Crash

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Sunday morning in Cantonment.

The crash occurred around 9:15 a.m. on Muscogee Road near the intersection of Santa Rosa Road.

The motorcycle and another vehicle reportedly collided.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released additional details. The Cantonment and Beulah stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.

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Century Council To Hold Final Hearing On $8.48 Million Budget, Property Tax Rate

Tuesday, the Town of Century will hold a final public hearing on a proposed property tax rate and an $8.48 million budget.

The council previously approved a tentative millage rate of 1.0405. While higher than the 0.9204 mills that have been in place for several years, 1.0405 is the “rolled-back” rate — the computed millage rate that will generate the same amount of ad valorem tax dollars as the prior fiscal year, or about $69,916.

The council previously approved a tentative budget of $8,477,476.56 for FY 2026-2027, which begins October 1, 2026. That is down from $9.2 million during the current fiscal year.

Tuesday’s public hearing will be held at 6:15 p.m. at Town Hall.

Ernest Ward Middle School Names Students Of The Month

Ernest Ward Middle School has named its August Students of the Month. They are Kinsley Worley eighth grade; Charlie Trawick, seventh grade; and Emerson Salter, sixth grade. They are pictured with Principal Tyvanna Boulanger. Photo for NorthEscambia.com; click to enlarge.

Week Begins Sunny; Rain Chances Spike Late Week

A cooler and drier air mass remains into the beginning of the week, bringing below normal low temperatures and low humidity.

Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Here Are This Week’s Road Construction Spots To Avoid

Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads and projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Escambia County:

• Interstate 10 (I-10) Resurfacing from east of U.S. 29 to east of Davis Highway (State Road (S.R.) 291) – Drivers on I-10 may encounter intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts and periodic ramp closures, between mile markers 11 and 14, Sunday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for striping operations.
• S.R. 295 Resurfacing from S.R. 292 (Barrancas Avenue) to S.R. 727 (West Fairfield Drive) – Drivers may encounter intermittent outside lane closures on S.R. 295 (Navy Boulevard), from Barrancas Avenue to West Fairfield Drive, Sunday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 1, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for concrete work.
• S.R. 292 (Gulf Beach Highway) from east of Bauer Road (County Road (C.R.) 293) to Manchester Street – The week of Sunday, Sept. 27, drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures on S.R. 292, from east of Bauer Road (C.R. 293) to Manchester Street, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., for paving operations. Drivers are reminded that median devices are in place near Patton Drive and Mills Avenue and the speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph.
• U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway) Resurfacing, from south of I-10 to south of Hyde Park Road – Drivers on Scenic Highway may encounter intermittent lane closures, from south of I-10 to south of Hyde Park Road, Sunday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 1, between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m., for striping operations. Law enforcement will be on site, and traffic flaggers will direct drivers safely through the work zone.
• U.S. 90A (West Nine Mile Road) Resurfacing, from Perdido River Bridge to S.R. 99 (Beulah Road) - The week of Sunday, Sept. 27, U.S. 90A drivers may encounter intermittent lane closures between the Perdido River bridge and Beulah Road, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for paving operations.
• Interstate 110 (I-110) Resurfacing from I-10 to U.S. 98 – Drivers on I-110 may encounter intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts and periodic ramp closures, between I-10 and U.S. 98, Sunday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., for paving and striping operations.
• Business U.S. 98 (Garden Street) Construction from Pace Boulevard to the I-110 ramp – Drivers are reminded of the following ongoing traffic impacts:
  • Garden Street, between Pace Boulevard and North Donelson Street, is reduced to two travel lanes (one in each direction) as crews perform construction activities on the north side of the street. This temporary traffic configuration will be in place through late 2026.
  • Temporary side street closures north of Garden Street for stormwater drainage system reconstruction. This week, drivers may encounter a closure with detour at B Street and C Street. Signage will be in place to direct drivers through the work zone.
  • On-street parking is closed on Garden Street, between A Street and L Street.
• I-10 Resurfacing from the Perdido River Bridge to west of U.S. 29 – I-10 drivers may encounter the following traffic impacts Sunday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.:
  • Intermittent inside lane closures, between mile markers 5 and 10, for paving operations.
  • Westbound outside lane closures, near the Pine Forest Road interchange (Exit 7), for guardrail and crash cushion installation.
• I-10 at Nine Mile Road Interchange (Exit 5) Construction – Drivers will encounter the following construction-related traffic disruptions:
  • Intermittent lane closures on I-10 westbound near the Nine Mile Road interchange, Sunday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 1, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between the I-10 ramps, Sunday, Sept. 27 through Saturday, Oct. 3, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Law enforcement will be on site, and directional signage will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.
  • Temporary reconfiguration of the I-10 westbound on-ramp, which will remain in place through late 2026.
• I-10 at U.S. 29 Interchange (Exit 10) Construction – Drivers are reminded of the following ongoing traffic impacts:
  • I-10 eastbound travel lanes have been shifted to the north near the U.S. 29 interchange. This temporary traffic configuration is anticipated to remain in place through late 2026.
  • I-10 is reduced to two travel lanes in each direction between U.S. 29 and I-110.
  • The U.S. 29 southbound access to the I-10 eastbound on-ramp has been reduced.
  • The U.S. 29 northbound ramp to I-10 eastbound is closed. U.S. 29 northbound drivers are being detoured to make a U-turn at Broad Street onto U.S. 29 southbound to access I-10 eastbound.
• S.R. 97 (Atmore Highway) Resurfacing from U.S. 29 to the Alabama State Line – Motorists will encounter the following traffic impacts:
  • Intermittent lane and shoulder closures are to be expected throughout the project limits on Monday, Sept. 28, through Friday, Oct. 2, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for resurfacing operations.
  • Lane closures are to be expected at S.R. 95 and S.R. 97 on Monday, Sept. 28, through Friday, Oct. 2, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for resurfacing operations.
• I-10 Routine Utility Maintenance from Exit 5 (U.S. 90) to just pass Exit 17 (U.S. 90) – Motorists will encounter intermittent east and westbound lane closures Sunday, Sept. 27 through Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to repair overhead lights.

Santa Rosa County:

• 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 Lake Drive.
  • Intermittent lane closures and additional median closures between Bayshore Road and Tiger Lake Drive, Sunday, Sept. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for paving operations.

All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

Pictured: Resurfacing on Highway 97 near Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

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