Man Found Not Guilty In Century Bar Stabbing
May 31, 2011
A Flomaton man has been found not guilty of stabbing a Brewton man in the neck outside Odom’s Bar in Century in early 2010.
An Escambia County jury took 51 minutes to return the not guilty verdict for Dennis Clyde Mathis, 32, on a felony charge of aggravated battery.
A then 27-year old male was stabbed in the neck outside the bar in the 9500 block of North Century Boulevard about 2:20 a.m. on January 16, 2010. Deputies originally had no suspects and no witnesses in the crime, but a tip later led them to Mathis. He was arrested two days later after a traffic stop in Bluff Springs.
Deputies: Man Opens Fire From Pickup On Hwy 29
May 31, 2011
An Escambia County man is charged with firing a weapon on busy Highway 29 near Walmart in Ensley.
Larry Wayne Kelly, 42, is being held on felony weapons charges in the Esambia County Jail. His bond is set at $575,000.
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Multiple people called 911 Sunday evening to report gunshots in the area of the Murphy Oil in front of Walmart. Deputies were unable to immediately determine where the gunshots had originated.
Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies were able to later determine that the gunfire came from a Ford Ranger driven by Kelly and gave chase. The short pursuit came to an end when Kelly crashed into another pickup and a deputy’s vehicle at Palafox and Ensley streets.
Inside Kelly’s Ford Ranger, deputies found a 12 gauge shotgun, a 38 Special, a Luger TEC-9 and an AK-47 — all loaded. In the backseat of the truck, deputies found the book “The Sociopath Next Door”.
Bullet casings were found in a parking lot near O’Reilly Auto Parts on Highway 29 just south of Walmart, and bullets were recovered from a nearby seafood business.
Search Continues In Cold Missing Persons Cases
May 31, 2011
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving three missing persons cases, one of which dates back to 2000.
“These cold cases are extremely hard to solve and become increasingly so as time goes by,” said sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Chris Welborn.”
Anyone with information on any of the cases can contact Missing Persons Investigator Troy Brown at (850) 436-9199 or (850) 436-9620.
Terry Lynn Hattaway, 57, was last seen on April 19, 2000, in the 700 block of North 79th Avenue. Family members said Hattaway took medication for schizophrenia and anxiety.
Craig L. Hoskie, 25, was last seen on April 11, 2008, on Pensacola Beach. Hoskie, who was in the United States Navy, is presumed to have drowned but his body was never recovered.
Glen Wayne Albert, 56, was last seen on March 21, 2009 in the 2600 block of Michigan Avenue. Family told deputies that Albert had suffered from depression and left his home with a gun. He left his car, cell phone and wallet containing his identification and money at his residence.
May Students Of The Month Named
May 31, 2011
Escambia County Students of the Month for May have been named by the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education. The awards are presented monthly to two students from participating schools.
The following students were named from participating North Escambia area schools:
- Bratt: Jesse S. Presley, second grade; Kirsten N. White, fifth grade
- Jim Allen: Tyler K. Comans, fourth grade; Kayla A. Doten, fourth grade
- Molino Park: Zada R. Lowery, pre-kindergarten; Kendall A. Alvare, prekindergarten
- Northview: Kasie L. Braun, ninth grade; La’derious T. Franklin, 10th grade.
Lamar Smith
May 31, 2011
Mr. Lamar Smith, 65 of McDavid and formerly of Repton, AL, died Monday, May 30, 2011, in Pensacola. He was employed with Piggly Wiggly as a meat cutter. Smith was born in Pineapple, AL, on August 19, 1945, to the late Ivey Franklin and Lillie Harring Smith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dianne D. Smith.
He is survived by a son, Chris Smith of McDavid; two brothers, W.C. Smith of Fort Lauderdale, and Jimmy Weatherspoon of Frisco City; two sisters-in-law Gail Cotton and husband John of McDavid, Faye Coover and husband Dusty of Repton; and one grandchild Alexa Tullis.
Services will be Wednesday, June 01, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Boatwright officiating and Bro. Rogene Booker assisting. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery Atmore.
Active Pallbearers will be Jonathan Cotton, Chester Fawley, Doug Purvis, Leroy Tullis, David Adams and Wayne McGhee.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening May 31, 2011, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Inc. Atmore, AL. is in charge of all arrangements.
Dobson Wins Eglin Gate To Gate Run
May 31, 2011
Matt Dobson of Jay was the overall winner in the 26th annual Memorial Day Gate to Gate 4.4 Mile Run/Walk at Eglin Air Force Base Monday morning.
The 41-year old Dobson’s winning time was 24:21, just ahead of second place finisher Thomas Howell, 15, of Niceville. The top female runner was Pasca Cheruiyot, 22, of Tallahassee. She finished in fifth place overall with a time of 25:18.
One other North Escambia area runner placed in the race — William Robertson, 26, of Cantonment was 227th overall with a time of 36:13.
Picture: Overall male and female champions in the 26th annual Memorial Day Gate to Gate 4.4 Mile Run/Walk at Eglin Air Force Base Pasca Cheruiyot (left) of Tallahassee and Matt Dobson (right) of Jay. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Homemakers Donate To Ronald McDonald House
May 31, 2011
The Molino Homemakers recently took a tour of the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola and presented them with 50 handmade tote bags.
A tour of the new facility on Bayou Boulevard, which opened in August 2010, was given by Stephanie Cornell.
A short film was shown as an overview of the service Ronald McDonald house offers to families who need a place to stay while a family member is in the hospital.
Cornell said there were a few requirements to be able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. The two main requirements are a child age 0-21 in the hospital for treatment and the family must live at least 10 miles away from the hospital.
After the film Cornell took the Homemakers on a tour of the many different rooms from check-in to the family room, kitchen, laundry, bedrooms and playground. There are 26 bedrooms in the new facility — a home away from home for families in need.
The Ronald McDonald house operates on donations which are greatly appreciated. For a list of items needed or to learn more about the Ronald McDonald House visit www.rmhc-nwfl.org or call (850) 477-2273.
At the close of the tour the Homemakers presented Cornell with 50 homemade tote bags for families that use the facility. The ladies enjoyed lunch and fellowship at Picadilly Deli.
The next Molino Homemaker meeting will be Wednesday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino. Visitors are welcome; dues are $5 per year.
Pictured top: The Molino Homemakers recently toured the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola. The group presented Stephanie Cornell of the Ronald McDonald House with 50 homemade tote bags for use by the residents. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Robert Roscoe Helton
May 31, 2011
Robert Roscoe Helton, 87 of Atmore, died Sunday May 29, 2011, in Atmore. An Atmore native, he was a retired farmer, born on January 14, 1924, to the late William Robert and Ida Norwood Helton.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Willodean Coon Helton.
He is survived by four Sons: Jacky Helton, Michael Helton and wife, Brenda J. Rodney Helton all of Atmore, Mark Helton of Pensacola; a sister, Ernestine Miller of Mobile;
eight grandchildren, Julia Helton Lee and husband Jackie, Jason Helton, Jaclyn Swift, Michelle Helton Shue and husband, Bruce, Stephanie Baggett and husband Doug, Brandy Helton, David Helton and wife, Tricia, and Rebekah Helton Bell, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
Funderal services will be Wednesday June 1, 2011, at 10 a.m. from the First Baptist Church of Atmore with Bro. Arnold Hendrix officiating and Bro. Bobby Davis assisting. Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jackson Smith, Adam Respress, David Helton, Jeremy Lisenby, Gereld Steege, Bruce Shue and Jackie Lee.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Davis, Bill Hendrix, Raymond Jerkins, Gary Purris, Haskell Dunn, John Spier, Bill Spier, Jack Ward, Homer Nix, Clyde Helton, Pete Helton, Byron Vaughn, Jerry McElhaney and Albert Singleton.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening May 31, 2011, at the First Baptist Church of Atmore from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. in Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.
Bratt Students Honored For High FCAT Writing Scores
May 31, 2011
A dozen Bratt Elementary students were recognized recently for their performance on the Florida Writes FCAT test.
Students recognized for scoring a perfect “6″ were Ann-Margaret Boothe and Delaney Reynolds. Scoring a “5″ were Tanner Deese, Madison Sherouse, Kaitlin Berry, Noah Moore, Memory Peebles, Matthew Windham, Catherine Casey, Cailee Wilburn, Isaak Armstrong and Cameron Long.
Pictured above: (front, L-R) Delaney Reynolds, Ann-Margaret Boothe, Kaitliin Berry, Madison Sherouse, (back, L-R) Tanner Deese, Noah Moore, Cameron Long, (hidden from view) Isaak Armstrong, Cailee Wilburn, Catherine Casey, Matthew Windham and Memory Peebles. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Jack Moore
May 31, 2011
Jack Moore, age 74 of Cantonment, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, May 28, 2011.
William Jackie Moore is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beth; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Monica Barnard and husband William H., Marian Barbon and husband Tim, and Micki Baumert and husband Keaton; his five grandchildren, Valerie Barbon, Bruce Barbon, Elizabeth Barnard, Keaton (KC) Baumert and John William Barnard; and a number of beloved nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lige and Myrtle Moore; his two brothers Fred and Donald Moore; and his three sisters, Barbara Holt, Bonnie Heaton, and Sally Miller.
Jack was born in Jay and called Pensacola his home. He was a charter member of Christ Community Baptist Church, a member of the West Pensacola Masonic Lodge 296, and a Hadji Shrine Director’s Staff member. He was dearly loved by his family and grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “Grandsir”. He started his own construction company in 1971. The company, Jack Moore and Co., has been involved in the building of many land-marks within our community, including the Pensacola Civic Center and Jim Bailey Middle School.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pensacola Covenant Hospice or the Shriner’s Transportation fund.
The family will receive friends at a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011, and funeral services begin at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Graveside services will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.