Man Murdered; Police Looking For Grandson
April 11, 2010
The Pensacola Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a person of interest in the city’s third murder of the year.
Pensacola Police have identified and are searching for Kurtlin Davalt (pictured) for questioning regarding the death of a man whose body was found inside his home Saturday afternoon.
Police were dispatched to the home in the 1300 block of East Fisher Street around 12:30 p.m. today after receiving a call from Escambia County Emergency Medical Services that someone had found Vincent Davalt, 74, deceased inside the house.
Lt. Gary Cutler said details on the suspected cause of death are not being released. An autopsy will be done to determine the exact cause of death.
Meanwhile, police need help in finding the victim’s grandson, Kurtlin Davalt, 33, also of the 1300 block of East Fisher Street. He may be driving a black 1995 Mercedes Benz station wagon with a luggage rack on top and a specialized FAMU license tag with the plate number M04SQ. Cutler said the vehicle is registered to Vincent Davalt.
This is the third homicide this year within city limits.
Anyone having information on the incident or on Kurtlin Davalt’s location is asked to contact Detective Jonathan Thacker at (850) 435-1975 or the Pensacola Police Department at 435-1900.
Covenant Hospice Offers Free Volunteer Workshops
April 11, 2010
Covenant Hospice is seeking individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life issues and in supporting the organization.
A volunteer workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 14 at the Jay Community Center located at 5259 Booker Lane in Jay. The workshop is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be provided.
Patient and family support volunteer training will provide an overview of hospice care, including Covenant’s programs and services and the special roles that volunteers fill. This training prepares individuals to volunteer in a variety of ways. Volunteer choices include visiting and companionship for patients, supporting family members by offering emotional support and practical help, assisting with fund raising events, providing administrative support in a Covenant office, serving as an outreach Ambassador and much more.
No special background or experience is required to volunteer for Covenant, just a desire to make a difference. Time commitment is flexible and based on volunteer availability. Retired and working professionals are also needed to share their expertise and experience with patients and families. To register or to learn more, call Susanna Doyle at (850) 202-5939.
Covenant Hospice is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate services to patients and loved ones during times of life-limiting illnesses.
Man Arrested In Escambia Murder
April 11, 2010
A Pensacola man has been arrested in the city’s third murder of the year.
Kurtlin Davalt, 33, was arrested Saturday night after being taken into custody at Royal Arms Motel, 3730 Mobile Highway.
Meanwhile, a motive for the homicide remains under investigation, said Lt. Gary Cutler.
Davalt became a person of interest after police were dispatched to a home in the 1300 block of East Fisher Street around 12:30 p.m. Saturday after receiving a call from Escambia County Emergency Medical Services that someone had found Vincent Davalt, 74, deceased inside his residence.
Cutler said details on the suspected cause of death are not being released. An autopsy will be done to determine the exact cause of death.
Kurtlin Davalt, also of the 1300 block of East Fisher Street, was the victim’s grandson.
Cutler said he took Vincent Davalt’s 1995 Mercedes Benz station wagon, which was found around inAttucks Court.
Cutler said police received information that Kurtlin Davalt was staying at the motel on Mobile Highway, and took him into custody just after 6 p.m. Saturday. He was charged with the murder several hours later
Anyone having information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Jonathan Thacker at 435-1975 or the Pensacola Police Department at 435-1900.
McCartney, Angeles To Wed
April 11, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe L. McCartney of Milton, Fla. are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, April J. McCartney to Derek R. Angeles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Angeles of Molino, Fla.
Miss McCartney is a 2009 graduate of Pace High School and is presently employed with Chick-Fil-A.
Mr. Angeles is a 2003 graduate of Northview High School and is presently employed with Regions Bank and scheduled to be in Coast Guard basic training in October 2010.
The April 24, 2010 wedding will be held at First Baptist Church of Bratt, Fla. at noon with a reception to follow at the Ruritan Club in Walnut Hill, Fla.
Ward, Drew To Wed
April 11, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glenn Ward are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jocelyn Renee, to Mr. Stephen Nicholas Drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Carl Drew. Miss Ward is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jackson Henry Downer and the late Jackson Henry Downer of Bratt, Fla., and The Honorable and Mrs. Billy Glenn Ward of Walnut Hill, Fla.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Grout Van Pelt of Walnut Hill, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Singleton and the late Joseph Carl Drew of Atmore. Miss Ward is a 2002 graduate of Christian Institute of Arts and Science and is currently attending Jefferson Davis Community College pursuing a degree in Business. She is employed at First National Bank & Trust in Atmore.
Mr. Drew is a 1999 graduate of Northview High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He is employed at Reliability Solutions in Walnut Hill, Fla.
The April 17, 2010, wedding will be held at First United Methodist Church in Atmore.
Pilot Program: Northview, Ernest Ward Parents Can View Student Grades Online
April 11, 2010
There is no more waiting for report cards, progress reports or searching book bags for graded tests for parents of students of Ernest Ward Middle School and Northview High School.
Both schools are part of an Escambia County School District pilot program to allow access to the “TEMS” computerized grading program. Parents and guardians of students at either school can request a username and password to see their student’s grades. The grades are continually updated as participating teachers grade assignments and tests, providing a current snapshot of a student’s progress.
The school district plans to eventually expand the program to all schools.
The TEMS grade book systems was implemented for teachers in the 2008-2009 school year. Teachers upload grades eliminating the need for teachers to manually fill in scan sheets for reporting grades.
For complete instructions on how to use the TEMS grading program, click here.
Census Workers Still Needed In Century
April 11, 2010
The U.S. Census Bureau still needs to hire temporary workers in the Century area.
Applications will be given on Thursday, April 15 and Thursday, April 22 at the Century Branch Library. Applicants will also be given a skills test with 28 questions. Applicants should bring their driver’s license and Social Security card.
The Census jobs are part-time and will last about eight weeks. For more information about census jobs and to take a practice skills test, visit www.2010censusjobs.gov.
Dolores Ruth Peters
April 10, 2010
Mrs. Dolores Ruth Peters, age 80, of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2010, in Century, Fla. She was a homemaker. She was born in Petoskey, Mich. to the late William M. and Zerelda Smith Detwiler. She and her husband moved from Michigan to Florida in 1953. They owned and operated The Apple House and Country Home Bakery in Walnut Hill FL from 1985-1998.
Mrs. Peters is survived by her husband, Vernon D. Peters of Walnut Hill; three sons, Larry Peters and wife, Wanda of Wrens, Ga., Randy Peters and wife, Cyndi of Bratt, Fla. And Erich Peters and wife Nancy of Davisville, Fla.; two daughters, Lorinda Lumbert of Sparta, MI., Debbie Litwiller and husband, John of Middleton, Mich.; two sisters, Shirley Zimmerman and husband, Ray of Sumner, Mich. And Carol Singleton of Canoe, Ala.; eighteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 11, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. From Walnut Hill Mennonite Church with Rev. Verle Peters, Rev. Don Gable and Rev. Galen Harms officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers will be the grandsons.
The family will receive friends Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Atmore Memorial Chapel.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. In charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Century Woman Arrested On Outstanding Drug Warrant
April 10, 2010
A Century woman was arrested Friday night on an outstanding drug related warrant.
Karen Suzanne Jackson, 37, of 20 West Highway 4, was booked into the Escambia County Jail about 10 p.m. on a warrant for trafficking in opium or a derivative. The charge is a first degree felony.
Jackson remains in the Escambia County Jail on $10,000 bond.
Driver Jumps Mustang Over Driveway
April 10, 2010
The driver in an early Saturday morning accident was gone from the scene when emergency workers arrived at a Highway 97 crash.
The accident was reported about 6:45 a.m. at Highway 97 and Orchard Lane. The accident had apparently happened some period of time before authorties were alerted; the hood the vehicle was already cold.
The driver was southbound when they ran off the road, hit a culvert and went airborne over Orchard Lane and into some bushes.
Firefighters did a search to determine that no one had been ejected from the vehicle.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Ambulance and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the crash. The accident is still under investigation by the FHP.
Pictured top: The driver of this Mustang had left the scene before emergency workers arrived at the Saturday morning crash. Pictured below: The Mustang apparently went airborne over this driveway. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
