Mamie E. Rowland
April 25, 2011
Mamie E. Rowland, 77, of Century passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola.
Mrs. Rowland was born February 26, 1934, in Jay. She was the first child of Rural and Parry Lee Bush.
She owned and operated Mamie’s Restaurant for 27 years. She started her business in Century and later moved to Flomaton after a fire destroyed the first location. She was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, A.D. Hammac; her parents, Rural and Parry Lee Bush; two brothers, James Bush and Rural Eugene Bush; and stepson, Joey Rowland.
Mrs. Rowland is survived by her husband, Joe Max Rowland, Sr. of Century; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Henry “Butch” Lewis of Molino; son and daughter-in-law, Alton “Bubba” and Robbie Hammac of Bluff Springs; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth “Kenny” Sr. and Kay Hammac of Bluff Springs; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Cherlyn and Mark McNamara of Brewton; stepdaughter, Barbara Lynn Gortman of Brewton; three sisters, Fannie Wright of Century, Bert Huss of Jay, and Mattie Mock of Blue Springs, Ala.; grandchildren, Jason Moore, Jennifer Lewis, Jonathan Lewis, Monica Dudney, Miles Hammac, Kenny Hammac, Jr., Kristal Beasley, Amber Fredericksen, Daniel McNamara, Derek McNamara, Miranda McNamara, Kristi Taunton, Jessica Gortman, and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Jay Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 26 from 6-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 27 at 10 a.m. at Jay Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Hogg officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Level Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Photos: Century First Baptist Church Easter
April 25, 2011
Easter events for the children and youth at the Century First Baptist Church included an egg hunt, fire truck tours courtesy of the Century Volunteer Fire Department and the Resurrection egg story.
Do you have photos of an event at your church? Email them news@northescambia.com
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Area Sunrise Services Celebrate Resurrection
April 24, 2011
Easter morning sunrise services were held at many locations in the North Escambia area Sunday morning.
One of the largest was in Molino as several churches came together for a community Easter morning sunrise service at Aldersgate Methodist Church, celebrating with music and a message.
Other sunrise services were held across the area, including Century, Atmore, McDavid, Flomaton and Cantonment. The sunrise services celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, an important event to the faithful.
According to the Bible:
Matthew 28:1-20
Resurrection Morning
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached [the tomb]. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow. 4 The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men. 5
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”
8 So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. 9 Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
The Soldiers Are Bribed to Lie
11 As they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money 13 and told them, “Say this, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’ 14 If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.
The Great Commission
16 The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
from the Holman Christian Standard Bible
District Baseball Tourney Brackets Set
April 24, 2011
District baseball tournament brackets have been set for three North Escambia area teams — Northview, Jay and Tate.
District 1-2A at Jay
GAME 1: No. 5 Ponce De Leon vs. No. 4 Freeport, 4 p.m. Monday
GAME 2: No. 6 Pensacola Christian vs. No. 3 Baker, 7 p.m. Monday
GAME 3: Game 1 winner vs. No. 1 Northview, 4 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 4: Game 2 winner vs. No. 2 Jay, 7 p.m. Tuesday
CHAMPIONSHIP: Game 3winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m. Thursday
District 1-5A at Escambia
GAME 1: No. 3 Milton vs. No. 6 Pine Forest, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 2: No. 4 Navarre vs. No. 5 Escambia, 7 p.m. Tuesday
GAME 3: Game 1 winner vs. No. 2 Tate, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
GAME 4: Game 2 winner vs. No. 1 Pace, 7 p.m. Wednesday
CHAMPIONSHIP: Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner, 7 p.m. Thursday.
Entire Area Officially In A Severe Drought
April 24, 2011
The North Escambia area is now officially in a severe drought, with no significant rainfall in weeks.
The U.S. Drought Monitor map published this week shows all of Escambia County, Florida and most of Santa Rosa County and Escambia County, Alabama as being in a severe drought, while nearby areas are in a moderate drought.
Our warm, dry spring weather will continue into next week. There is a slight 20-30 percent chance of rain by Tuesday and Wednesday as a cold front approaches the area.
The U.S. Drought Monitor is published by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln using a variety of climatic data.
NorthEscambia.com/U.S. Drought Monitor graphic, click to enlarge.
Fog Tonight, Sunny Monday; Rain By Mid Week
April 24, 2011
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Monday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Windy, with a south wind between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Jay Pro Rodeo Next Weekend
April 24, 2011
The 9th Annual Jay Pro Rodeo is coming up next weekend.
Rodeo events including pro bull riding, calf and team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and more will take place next Friday and Saturday nights, April 29-30 beginning at 8:00.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. Parking is free, and concessions will be available. All proceeds benefit area youth programs and the Jay Relay for Life. The event is sponsored by the Jay High School Quarterback Club and Ted May Arena, and sanctioned by the Tri-State Rodeo Association.
Ted May arena is a half mile east of the red light on Highway 4 in Jay. For more information, contact Fredrick Barrow at (850) 675-1646.
Photos: Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church ‘Eggstravaganza’
April 24, 2011
Dozens of area children took part in the annual “Eggstravaganza” Saturday at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia.
Over 400 eggs were hidden from children ages pre-school to fifth grade. While the adults hid the eggs, the children stayed inside and played jelly bean Easter bingo and other games. After the egg hunt, the children enjoyed refreshments including cupcakes.
Organizers said a great time was had by all.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Do you have photos of an event at your church? Email them news@northescambia.com
Submitted photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Shiloh Free Will Baptist Egg Hunt
April 24, 2011
Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church in Bratt held an Easter egg hunt Saturday.
For more photos from the event, click here.
Do you have photos of an event at your church? Email them news@northescambia.com
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Photos: Bratt Assembly Of God Egg Hunt
April 24, 2011
Bratt Assembly of God recently held an Easter egg hunt. Children were also treated to arts and crafts, a bounce house and more.
Do you have photos of an event at your church? Email them news@northescambia.com
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