Dorothy Marie Campbell Johnson
August 24, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Marie Campbell Johnson, 77, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Johnson was a native and lifelong resident of Century. She attended the Happy Valley Holiness Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Winford A. Johnson; one son, Dewayne Johnson; grandchild, Wendy Land; one great-grandchild, Bella Rain Johnson; parents, Rufus and Katie Campbell; sister, Louise Gandy; and two brothers, Cornelius Campbell and Dink Campbell.
She is survived by her three sons, Allen (Wanda) Johnson of Century, Ray (Paula) Johnson of Jay and Tommy Lee (Angela) Johnson of Brewton; one daughter-in-law, Dianne Johnson of Century; two brothers, James (Velda) Campbell of Century and Billy (Faye) Campbell of Pensacola; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 24, 2014, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Lee Johnson and Bro. Raymond Wiggins officiating.
Burial was at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Shawn Johnson, Derek Johnson, Justin Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Chad Johnson, Austin Johnson and Dusty Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Larry E. Hayslip
August 24, 2014
Larry E. Hayslip, 70, of Pensacola, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. He retired from U.S. Navy and Civil Service at NAS Pensacola. He was a member of Pine Forest Estates Baptist Church. He was a lifetime member of VFW and American Legion #340. He enjoyed his BBQ competitions, fishing, bluegrass gospel singing, reading books and babysitting his youngest granddaughter, Bailey.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Margaret Hayslip; sister, Chris Hayslip; brother, Gary Robert Hayslip and his canine companions, Sparky and Bubba.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Davis Hayslip; four children, Gary Hayslip (Sandi), Tracy Beckham, Kenneth Hayslip and Misty Fowler (Paul); nine grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Matthew, Shayne, Shianne, Alex, Ashlynn, Zachary and Bailey; siblings, Janice McCarty, Stephen Hayslip (Norma), Joyce Hayslip (Ronnie) and Gloria Smith (Doug) and his canine companions, BJ and Roe.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Meaux, Matthew Beckham, Paul Fowler and Carl Peacock.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Beckham and members of the VFW.
The family requests in lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to St. Jude’s Society in Larry E. Hayslip’s name.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 25, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Pastor Mike Davis and Pastor Charlie Isaac officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Blood Drives Sunday In Molino
July 31, 2014
A community blood drive will be held Sunday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Highway 97 from 8 to 11 a.m. and then at Highland Baptist Church on Highway 95A from noon until 3 p.m.
Requirements for giving blood are listed below.
- Donors must be in generally good health
- At least 17 years of age, without permission. 16-year olds with permission granted by parents or legal guardians.
- Must bring picture ID
- Weigh at least 110 lbs
- Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days
- No cancer within the last 5 years
- No antibiotics within the last 48 hours
- No tattoos within the past 12 months
- No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)
- No history of viral hepatitis
- Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present
- Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996
- Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present
- Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time in military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more
- All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.
Northview Quarterback Club To Host Softball Tournament
July 9, 2014
The Northview High School Quarterback Club will host a double elimination coed softball tournament August 2 at Showalter Park in Century from 8 a.m. until. The cost is $150 per team. Proceeds will go to support the Northview Chiefs football program.
Charles Richard Morris
June 22, 2014
Charles Richard Morris, age 68, of Jay, for the past 36 years, previously of Red Level Community for 32 years, was called home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was a diesel mechanic for nearly 30 years and absolutely loved tinkering with all vehicles. He enjoyed being with family and visiting with friends. He loved his weekly visits to his home town. He enjoyed hunting deer and loved to tell his story of the time he shot the fifteen pointer. He also loved spending time with and bragging about his wife, children, children-in-law, and grandchildren. He was a very dependable, kind, and loving father, brother, son, husband, and friend who will be truly missed by anyone who knows or has ever met him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Mamie Bell Morris; sister, Kenny Mae Williamson; brothers-in-law, Gene Williamson, Gerald Williamson, Eugene Patterson, Royce Patterson; and nieces, Penny Shivers and Tammy Williamson.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggie Morris; son, David Morris (Regina Rogers); daughter, Paula (Casey) Kennedy; grandchildren, Brett and Kallista Kennedy; brother, Robert Morris; sisters, Bessie Williamson, Carrie Williamson, and Bobbie (Carl) Turman; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Jay Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at South Church of God in Red Level, Alabama on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at 2 p.m. with visitation from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Brother Carl Turman will be officiating with the assistance of Brother Jim Colley, Bro. Jim Turman, and Bro. Larry Turman.
The burial service will be immediately following the funeral service at the South Church of God cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Lamar Williamson, Keith Williamson, Stacey Williamson, Jerod Williamson, Jeremy Williamson, Ray Patterson, Eddie Hall, and Faron Wilson.
Flower girls will be Dawn Walker, Jennifer Simmons, Summer Simmons, Cindy Rodgers, Ashley Darby, Elizabeth Wilson, Samantha Wilson, and Elizabeth Pebbles.
Honorary pallbearers are John Williamson, Donna Hoffman, Amy Pebbles, Lynn Bush, Terry Williamson, Aubrey Patterson, Royal Patterson, Joyce Perry, Michell Wilson, and Tyler Wilson.
Family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff of Jay Hospital and Baptist Hospital who provided wonderful care during this time. Also, the family would like to give special thanks to all the friends and family who have donated cash, food, flowers, other contributions, and prayers. The family loves and appreciates the kindness.
Escambia County 2014 FCAT Scores
June 7, 2014
Here are Escambia County FCAT scores released June 6, 2014, for every Escambia County school. For District 5 school scores and a story about the results, click here.
Franklin Delano Matta
May 27, 2014
Franklin Delano Matta, age 71, of Jenkinsburg, GA , formerly of Jay, passed away on May 23, 2014, in Griffin, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sosieta Matta and Ruby Loucille Key; one sister and one daughter.
He is survived by his daughter, Mitzy P. Aden; son, Franklin Dennis Matta; brother, Dallas Matta; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other
relatives.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Pine Level Baptist Church cemetery with Dr. Roger Davis.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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May 8, 2014
FWC Law Enforcement Report
May 4, 2014
Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekend ending May 1:
On the evening of April 29, heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms pounded northwest Florida throughout the night and into the next day. These heavy rainfalls led to the unexpected levels of flooding and flash flooding which devastated the four county area. Officers worked night and day diligently responding to search and rescue events, calls for service and assisting the public.
Investigator Goley and Officer Tison responded to an EMS call where a vessel was needed. After engine failure, the officers agreed to walk in and recon a safe route to gain access and
remove the patient. Investigator Goley and Officer Tison waded to the residence using the approximate crown of the road as their bearing line. Within several minutes, they arrived at the residence and found four people there. The water was creating a significant concern for the patient, a 92‑year‑old woman who was bedridden with Hospice caretakers and family members present. The water level was within three inches of compromising the patient in her bed. The officers decided to return for their boat and EMS personnel, push the boat to the residence, and assist in transporting the patient to the ambulance. They walked out and returned with the boat and EMS personnel, each holding onto the boat as they made their way back to the residence. Officer Tison assisted EMS personnel with preparing the patient for transport while Investigator Goley secured the boat. The patient, who was secured on a backboard, was placed on the bow of the boat and officers made their way back to the ambulance. When they arrived, the patient was transferred to the ambulance for transport to the hospital.
Investigator Goley and Officers Cushing, Bartlett, Tison, and Pettey were working late on the evening the heavy rains began in Escambia County. They responded to a request to assist Escambia County Fire Rescue in evacuating people from the area near Bristol Creek. Investigator Goley and Officer Cushing coordinated their search efforts and launched a vessel to search the homes on Ashbury Lane. With heavy rains, treacherous water, debris and submerged objects, they located two adults standing on the front porch of their home in chest high water. After recovering these people and trying to navigate out, they located three more subjects. After recovering these subjects, they returned to the command post and turned over the passengers to EMS personnel.
Officers Pettey and Tison completed a search in a flooded area and were returning to the command post, when they were redirected to assist Escambia County Fire Rescue in assisting an ambulance crew that ran into the swollen creek, stranding the ambulance crew and three patients. The officers, in conjunction with Escambia County Fire Rescue, safely extracted the stranded subjects and brought them across the creek to the command post for medevac.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week;however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.
Generals Shut Out Wahoos 5-0 In Series Opener
May 1, 2014
The Jackson Generals never looked back after a two-run first-inning home run, and cruised to a 5-0 win over the Blue Wahoos Wednesday night in the series opener at the Ballpark at Jackson. With a runner at first, Kevin Rivers launched a two-run home run over the right field wall to give the Generals all they needed. Rivers’ homer was one of two for the Generals. Mickey Wiswall’s solo shot capped the scoring in the sixth.
The Blue Wahoos were held to just two hits in the game. James Gillheeney (W, 1-0) held Pensacola at bay over 6.0 innings while earning his first win of the season in just his second start with Jackson. The Blue Wahoos lone threat came in the fifth when a walk, single and error loaded the bases with two outs, but the Wahoos couldn’t push across a run.
Daniel Corcino (L, 2-3) went 6.0 innings and was charged with all 5 R/ER on six hits. He walked two and struck out four in his third loss of the season. The bullpen pitched well to finish the game. Mikey O’Brien and Shane Dyer each worked scoreless inning in relief.
The Blue Wahoos will look to rebound on Thursday with RHP Robert Stephenson (2-1, 4.43) on the mound against Generals RHP Jochi Ogando (0-2, 11.37). First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m from the Ballpark at Jackson.