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Beulah Man Arrested On 20 Child Porn Counts
April 4, 2022
A nearly three month child porn investigation has ended with a 22-year old Beulah man.
Cobi Keith Haines was booked into the Escambia County Jail on 20 counts of possession of child pornography. He was released on a $2,000 bond.
On February 16t, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and Special Victims Unit, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Homeland Security Investigations served a search warrant at Haines’ residence at 7360 Miranda Sue Boulevard, near Beulah Elementary School.
Items found inside the home revealed Haines had collected child sexual abuse material for several years and was in possession of over 20 files that depicted children as young as three-years-old, being sexually battered or engaged in sexual acts, according to the ECSO.
Investigators said the files depicting child sexual abuse material were found on Haines’ cell phone, as well as a USB drive, which was located by FDLE Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9 Maple
The Sheriff’s Office said none of the victims appear to be from the local area.
Ester Lee Black
February 23, 2022
Ester Lee Black, 82, was born on February 13, 1940 and entered her eternal heavenly home on Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Ester was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Denham (Emmons); her father, Gail Denham Sr.; four brothers, James A. Denham, Buddy Johnson, Gail Denham Jr. and Jack Denham; her husband, Bud Black; son-in-law, Charles E. Grant; daughter, Harriette Lynn Grant; and granddaughter; Brandy Kelley-Larson.
Ester leaves behind one sister, Katie Mathis; two brothers, Grady Denham and McDavid Johnson; two daughters, Donna (Larry) Hood and Brenda Black; two sons, Jimmy (Melissa) Black and Chuck (Debbie) Black; seven granddaughters, Debrah (Jonathan) Brantley, Amber Grant, Samantha (Sean) Fink, Jessie (Charlie) Mato-Toyela, Brandy Black and Katrina (Lynn) Holly; five grandsons, James Ward, Charles Black, Traveon Black, L.J. (Sidney) Hood and Shane Diaz. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, great grandchildren and one great-great grandson that she was very excited to meet.
Ester was loved so greatly, and her presence will be missed dearly by all of those who knew and loved her.
There will be a visitation at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. A graveside service will follow at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Pastor Mike Mashburn will be officiating.
Fire Damages Home In Bratt
December 29, 2021
Fire damaged a home in Bratt midday Wednesday.
Preliminary reports indicated the fire on Ashcraft Road just off North Highway 99 began in the kitchen. Firefighters were quickly able to contain the fire inside the 2,500 square foot brick home.
There were no injuries reported.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid and Century stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Atmore Fire Department responded.
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Frances C. Abrams Hershman
December 28, 2021
Frances C. Abrams Hershman, age 78, of Lillian, AL passed away on December 25, 2021.
She was born on May 1, 1943 in Century, FL to Johnny W. Abrams, Sr. and Beulah “Bessie” Conway Abrams. She retired from the United States Government Civil Service after many dedicated years. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Betty Ann Adams.
She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Hershman of Lillian, AL; her brother, Johnny W. (Kitty) Abrams of Wawbeek, AL and her sister, Mary Elizabeth Hale of Atmore, AL.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery in Wawbeek, AL with Bro. Robert Bradley officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your charity of choice.
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Escambia Waste Services Director Retires After 37 Years
October 24, 2021
Escambia County Waste Services Director Patrick Johnson has retired after 37 years on the job.
Johnson began his career with the county in November 1984 has a maintenance worker.
“Pat is a man of extreme character. He is ethical, he is honest, his work ethic is second to none. He has set the bar extremely high for directors and county employees. Pat, I wish you the absolute best in your retirement,” Interim County Administrator Wes Moreno said.
Johnson was presented a proclamation and honored by the Escambia County Commission at a recent meeting.
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Austin Brett Bonds
October 22, 2021
Our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend, Austin Brett Bonds, age 27, of
Walnut Hill, FL went into the arms of Jesus on October 18, 2021. He was born on April 8,
1994 in Atmore, AL. He was a loving and kind soul, always willing to help others in need.
He loved the Lord, his family, and friends. He will be deeply missed.
He was the son of Rebecca (Terry) Redmond and Larry (Sherri) Bonds. He had many
loving family members: grandparents, Roy and Nancy Thomas, Kenny Bethea, Raymond
and Erma Redmond, Larry and Joanne Bonds, Deborah Stokes, and Teresa Clinton;
siblings, Tre Redmond, Teriana Redmond, Kenna Redmond, Jaylee Redmond, Randall
Bonds, John Jones, Tabitha Bonds, and Ariana Bonds along with numerous aunts, uncles,
cousins, extended family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 12 Noon at Johnson-Quimby
Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Pastor Richard Daniels officiating. Interment
will follow at Bay Springs Cemetery in Bay Springs, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Gavin Grant, Delan Grant, Layden Grant, Trey Robison, Tre
Redmond, Randall Bonds, Dakota O’Barr, and John Jones.
Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Martin, Caleb Martin, Josh Thomas, and Stetson
Bethea.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12
Noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
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Timothy Scott Martin
July 24, 2021
Timothy Scott Martin was born on October 10, 1966. Our world sadly lost a monumental man, at the age of 55 on July 15th. He passed away in his own home in Pensacola, FL, the same city he was born and grew up in. He graduated high school at Pine Forest High, and then went on to do two years of college.
He always loved science and the science fiction, history, and military history. He was part of his chemistry club in high school and would get access to the chemicals to do all sorts of “experiments” such as melting an entire speed bump at Pine Forest.
Timothy married Tammy Killam in the year 2000, Timothy was 34 and Tammy was 36. She already had three kids from another marriage, but Tim lovingly took them in as if they were his own. Singing Ben Folds or ELO or Jimmy Buffet to the kids at night or reading stories to the children and setting their minds alight with imagination.
Timothy worked for Solutia and then Ascend in his final years. But he has worn many hats, from being in the reserves in the military, to owning his own tech business that loaned people technology or software to use. Timothy was a massive fan of movies and music. More recently the Marvel line of movies and shows were his favorite. He always taught the kids about music, whether it was a new artist or how an artist started a whole wave of music. Timothy is a very intelligent and kind person.
He lost his wife Tammy Martin on March 19, 2021. But that did not stop him from being just as strong as he was with her. He changed and became more caring, and open about himself and his emotions. Timothy is like no other. He is truly one of a kind. Our simple human dialect lacks the words it takes to truly describe Timothy Scott Martin. But the best way to say it is pure love. He always put others before himself, his selflessness and want to help is beyond any person most know. He is wise and could always help, or maybe he would trick you enough to think he knew what he’s talking about! Timothy knows how to make people smile even if he did not know you. He will forever be missed and remembered by all that know him. We love you, Timothy.