Katie Ruth Norris Darby
August 5, 2011
Mrs. Katie Ruth Norris Darby, 62, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011, at a Pensacola hospital.
Mrs. Darby was a native and resident of Bratt for most of her life and she was the pianist for the Pine Barren Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Kitty, and her parents, Neva and Clarence Norris.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Ralph Darby of Bratt; her son, James and Shelley Darby of Louisville, KY; her mother and father, Raymond and Ruth Norris of Bratt; and five grandchildren, Amanda Darby, Keri Darby, Cody Darby, Dylan Williams and Austin Williams.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 7, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Harper and the Rev. Kevin Stott officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Jerry McElhaney, Jimmy McElhaney, Josh McElhaney, Robert Stewart, Mickey Peterson and Michael Peterson.
Judy Baker Flowers
August 5, 2011
Judy Baker Flowers, age 42, died Wednesday, August 3.
She was born September 29 in Brewton to Herb Baker and Laura Baker Kalata, both long-time educators in Santa Rosa County.
After graduation from college Judy married Alton Flowers and began 21 years as an Air Force wife. Judy and Alton moved to Jay with their children after his retirement. At the time of her death, Judy was employed at United Bank in Jay.
Judy is survived by her children, Kayla, 15, and Jackson, 11, and her husband, Alton Flowers. She is also survived by her parents, Herb and Wanda Baker and George and Laura Kalata; her mother-in-law, Dorothy Flowers; her grandparents, Charline and J. D. Warrick; brother Cory (Christy); three sisters: Tamara Lugo (Victor), Stacie Specht (Mike), and Cheri Kircher, also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.
Judy’s interests lay with her family and church family. She and her family are active members of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. She recently directed Bible school for Jay Methodist and Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
Services will be conducted by Lewis Funeral Home. Family visitation will be Friday, August 5 from 5-6 p.m. followed by visitation for the public from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6. All services will be held at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Methodist Children’s Home or a charity of your choice. Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Willena Godwin
August 5, 2011
Willena Godwin, 100, of Atmore, died Thursday August 04, 2011, at her residence.
She was a retired high school teacher, born in Blue Mountain, MS, on December 11, 1910, to the late Houston and Martha Rushing Godwin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, taught Sunday school for many years and was an avid gardener.
She is survived by a nephew Sam and Roxanne Godwin of Portland, TN; great-niece Betty Jo and Allen McLellan of Blue Springs, MS; nephew Argus and Janet Godwin of Blue Mountain, MS; great-nephew Richard Earl and Deborah Godwin of New Albany, MS; niece Billie Jane Grimes of Eutaw, AL; nephew Robert Godwin of OK; nephew Jo Godwin of GA; great-nephew Tim Elimon of TX; great-nieces and nephews Greg Godwin of Jackson, MS, Gary Godwin of Chebanse, IL, Bryan Godwin of Pleasant View, TN, Jeff Godwin of Coltontown, TN, Karen Wright of Bourbonnais, IL, Mike Godwin of Old Hickory, TN, Kara Vonk of Chilcothie, IL, and Anthony Boudreau and Joe Boudreau both of Bourbonnais, IL.
Services will be Sunday August 07, 2011, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Graveside service will be Tuesday August 09, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Blue Mountain Cemetery, Blue Mountain, MS.
Family will receive friends, Saturday, August 06, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, is in charge of all arrangements.
Eloise Greer Moore
August 5, 2011
Eloise Greer Moore, 76 of Atmore, died Thursday August 04, 2011, at her residence. She was a homemaker, born in Escambia County, Alabama, on July 29, 1935, to the late Murray Thomas and Emily Young Greer.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Alan Moore, a brother, Murray Greer, Jr and a sister, Emily Ann Lockard.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Alan Moore, Jr. (Alison) of Fairhope, Dr. Tommy G. Moore (Lourie) of Atmore, and a daughter, Ann Stephens of Atmore; five grandchildren, Ross Moore, Mandy Prewett, Shelby Hawkins, Sarah Stephens and Murray Stephens; and two great-grandchildren, Ellie Prewett and Greer Prewett.
Memorial services will be Saturday August 06, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Reece officiating. Family will receive friends following the services.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Northview, Ernest Ward Offer Grief Counseling Following Student Murder
August 5, 2011
Both Northview High and Ernest Ward Middle schools are offering grief counseling following the murder of a student by her sister.
Elena Rendell, who attended Northview last year, is accused in the shooting death of Christina Sneary, who completed eighth grade at Ernest Ward Middle last year. Free grief counseling is available to students who may be distraught over the incident.
Parents may contact Northview at (850) 327-6681 or Ernest Ward at (850) 327-4283 to receive further information and make arrangements for the free counseling.
Sara Frances (Boutwell) Straughn
August 5, 2011
Mrs. Sara Frances (Boutwell) Straughn, 92, of Century died Thursday, August 4, 2011, in Pensacola after a brief illness. She was born in Repton, AL, and was a long term resident of Century and very active in the surrounding communities. She is preceded in death by her husband. P.A. Straughn.
A devout Christian, she was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. She was very active in the United Methodist Women and a dedicated volunteer with the SAIL program. She and her husband, P.A. ‘Bill’ Straughn, operated Straughn’s Hardware and Building Supply in Century for many years.
Mrs. Straughn is survived by her brother, William Kenneth (Rita) Boutwell of Chickasaw; her daughter, Carolyn Straughn (Calvin) Turner of Wewahitchka, FL; her son, William Rex (Rebecca) Straughn of Pace,FL; five grandchildrenm Judy Turner (Chris) West, Joan Turner (Harold) Carnley, Tonya Straughn (Chris) Gulbranson, William Jason Straughn, Sara Ashley Straughn; and one great grandson, Jesse Malon Smith.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2011, at the Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 2 p.m. until service time at 4 p.m. Officiating ministers will be Rev. Patricia Bruner and Rev. Janet Lee. Interment will be in Flomaton Cemeter.
Flowers are accepted or memorial contributions can be made to: Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence, 10075 Hillview Road, Pensacola, Florida 32514.
Cash Savings Beginning Today With Back To School Sales Tax Holidays
August 5, 2011
There’s a chance to save some cash on back to school shopping this weekend in Alabama and next weekend in Florida.
Alabama
Alabama’s back to school sales tax holiday is underway through midnight Sunday. However, in Escambia County, AL, Atmore and Brewton will not be participating. In Atmore and Brewton, shoppers will save the state’s four percent tax, but still pay the county and city tax rate. Flomaton will participate, with back to school purchases in Flomaton exempt from the state and city tax, but not the one percent county tax. Click here for a list of exempt items in Alabama.
Florida
In Florida, the sales tax holiday will be August 12-14 with no state or local sales tax on clothing, footwear and some accessories selling for $75 or less or certain school supplies for $15 or less. Click here for a list of exempt items in Florida. (To download and print a school supply list for an Escambia County school, click here.)
Leo Wise Atkeison
August 5, 2011
Leo Wise Atkeison, 95, was born in McCullough, traveled extensively throughout the US and Central America, lived in Atmore since 1980, and died August 01, 2011 at Jay Hospital.
“Miss Leo” as she was affectionately known, was active in the choir of the First United Methodist Church; the United Methodist Woman on the local, state and national levels; and the garden club wherever she happened to live. Energetic, cheerful and loving, Miss Leo was known for her wide, generous smile.
From her roots in the sacred harp music of the Primitive Baptist Church, through performing opera and classical vocal music, to the loving ditties she sang to her children and grandchildren, her beautiful singing voice was her signature. Even in the fog of 13 years with Alzheimer’s Disease, Miss Leo charmed her caregivers at Century Care Center, angels all, with her singing.
Throughout her career as the wife of an itinerant Methodist preacher, Miss Leo ensured that her children knew their Southern roots, and “home” was wherever she was. Simple stories told in response to the nightly pleas of “Mamma, tell us about when you were a little girl!” reinforced the demonstrated concepts of family and clan, love, loyalty, honesty, and hard work.
Miss Leo was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, the Revered GordonAtkeison.
She is survived by her sisters, Mary Emma Elmore, Tallahassee, Eleanor Purser Pt. Charlotte, FL, and Ruth Vickery Atmore; her children, Sarah Atkeison, Atmore, Bill and Kathy Atkeison, Semmes, AL and John Atkeison, Lincoln, NE; her grandchildren, Billie and Stacy Dooms and their two children in Richmond, VA, and Jessica and Clint Woods and their three children in Albuquerque, NM; and innumerable nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday August 05, 2011 6-8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home on South Main Street in Atmore. A service in celebration of Leo Atkeison’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday August 06, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim eece officiating. Interment in Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, will be at a later date after cremation.
Although Miss Leo dearly loved flowers, the family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Alzheimer’s Family Services, The Alzheimer’s Foundation, Covenant Hospice, or the Atmore UMC Music fund.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Atmore.
Man Dies In Nine Mile Road Crash
August 5, 2011
A 59-year old Escambia County man died in a single vehicle accident early Thursday afternoon on Nine Mile Road.
Johnnie C. Ruston of Pensacola was traveling west on Nine Mile Road in his 2002 Dodge Ram when, for an unknown reason, he veered off the roadway and made contact with several rocks. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Rushton was not wearing a seat belt in the 12:30 p.m. accident.
Boil Water Notice Continues In Nine Mile Road Area
August 5, 2011
Effective immediately, a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for the area of Nine Mile Road (both sides of the road) from Chemstrand Road to Highway 29 North, (Pensacola Blvd.) including the following streets:
- All of Holsberry Road north and south of Nine Mile
- Nims Lane
- Allison Lane
- Holsberry Lane
- Tulsa Drive
- Holsberry Place
- Edith Lane
- Strandview Drive
- Salets Street
- Craft Street
- Sprague Drive
- Chandler Street
- Chauncey Street
- North Palafox from Nine Mile to 9 ½ Mile
- Highway 29 North (Pensacola Blvd.) from 9 Mile Road to 10 Mile Road, east side of the street only
This notice is being issued following a water main break. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use six drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water for water to be used for drinking of cooking purposes. Bacteriological sampling is underway and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible.
ECUA crews have repaired the main, and are flushing out the lines. Residents are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the break and flushing, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If problems persist, customers are asked to contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for assistance, or see precautionary boil water notice guidelines on the ECUA website at www.ecua.fl.gov.