Fire Alarm Upgrade Planned For Tate High
January 17, 2012
Fire alarm systems at Tate High School will be replaced in the coming months.
The Escambia County School District has approved a $120,500 proposal from low bidder Advanced Control Concepts for the work. There was only one other bid on the project — $157,351 from Fire Control Systems.
Bratt Elementary Holds Math Madness Night (With Gallery)
January 17, 2012
Bratt Elementary School recently held their 2012 Math Madness Night. About 200 students, parents and teachers took part in an evening on math activities and games. The evening ended with refreshments and door prizes.
“We would like to thank all of the teachers and parent volunteers who helped make this night a success,” teacher Linda Jackson said.
Pictured: Bratt Elementary’s 2012 Math Madness Night. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Weather Photos: A Colorful Barrineau Park Sunset
January 17, 2012
Low clouds made for an interesting sunset Monday in Barrineau Park, as seen in this weather photo submitted by Lawson Berry.
If you have a photo you would like to share, email it to news@northescambia.com.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
William “Bill” Herston Dorriety
January 17, 2012
William “Bill” Herston Dorriety, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012. He was a native of Huxford, AL, a former longtime resident of Atmore and a current resident of Point Clear, AL.
Herston was a former member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Atmore and a current member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was also a co-owner of Sunbelt Chemicals in Atmore.
Mr. Dorriety was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Elizabeth Grace Dorriety.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen Dorriety of Point Clear; son, Greg Dorriety and his wife Donna of Fairhope; daughter, Alison Neumann and her husband Alfred M., Jr., of Point Clear; grandchildren, William Herston Dorriety, II, A. Miles Neumann, III, Alexander S. Neumann, William B. Neumann; brothers, John G. Dorriety of Atmore, Roy C. Dorriety of Attalla, AL; sister, Dorothy A. Dorriety of Atmore; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial mass will be held from St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Monday, January 16, 2012, at 11:00 a.m.
The family will receive friends in the St. Lawrence room at the church, following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Alabama Veteran’s Cemetery, Spanish Fort, AL, or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.
Mary M. Carroll
January 17, 2012
Mary M. Carroll of Pensacola passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Mary was born on August 19, 1926 in Hartford, AL and had lived in Pensacola since 1953.
Mary retired from 43 years of government service, having worked at NAS Pensacola Public Works for 32 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Albert and her parents, John H. and Lela Maude (Childs) Melton.
She is survived by a daughter, Dr. Betty Poe and her husband Don of Garden Ridge, TX; a son, James F. (Jim) Carroll and his wife Sharon (Kilpatrick) of Cantonment; and a daughter, Sue Carroll of Allen, TX. She has seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held 1:30 PM until services begin at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola. Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gerry Poe, Gordon Melton, Raymond Gambill and Ryan Holmes.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Alzheimer’s Foundation (www.alzfdn.org) are appreciated.
Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Hollis McGhee
January 17, 2012
Mr. Hollis McGhee, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012, in Pensacola.
Mr. McGhee was a native of Atmore, a former resident of Baldwin County, and a resident of Atmore for the past 14 years. He was a member of the Poarch Creek Indians, loved horses and attended the Friendly Holiness Church.
He was preceded in death by seven siblings.
Survivors include two sons, Bryan and Kim McGhee of Atmore and Hollis Wade McGhee, Jr. of Silverhill, AL; a special friend, Billie Englett of Loxley; three daughters, Courtney Adams of Robertsdale, Carla Godwin of Loxley and Casie Harcus of Bonifay, FL; nine grandchildren; his stepmother, Erdeal McGhee of Atmore; two brothers, Murphy McGhee of Pensacola and Leonard and RaeAnn McGhee of Richmond, VA; two stepbrothers, Larry Maddox of North, AL and Andy Maddox of Elgin, IL; three sisters, Margaret Owens of Pensacola, Norma Arrnett of Pensacola and Clemmie McGhee of Ft. Walton Beach; and two stepsisters, JoAnn Rawles of Atmore and Marilyn Bohn of Elgin, IL.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church with the Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial will follow at the New Home Cemetery with Petty Funeral Homes, LLC directing.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 17, 2012, from 6 p.m. until funeral time at the Friendly Holiness Church.
Pallbearers will be Casie Harcus, Carla Godwin, Heather Adams, Amy Bryant, Haley Colbert, April Sells, Juanita Fears and Tracy Linam.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Middleton, Garvis Sells, Julius Sells, Jerry Sells, Odell McGhee and Mr. Melton.
Marcus Jackson O’Gwynn, Jr.
January 17, 2012
Mr. Marcus Jackson O’Gwynn, Jr., age 48 of Atlanta, passed away on January 15, 2012, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA.
Mr. O’Gwynn was born in Evergreen, AL, and worked for Simione Healthcare Consultants as a compliance officer.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ilda Ruth (Johnny) Harrell of Flomaton; aunt, Jo (David) Nolin of Flomaton and numerous other much loved family members and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Atmore First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Don Davis officiating. Visitation will begin at noon and will continue until service time at 1 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Flomaton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alabama Public Health Association c/o Ruth Harrell Nursing Scholarship at P.O. Box 990 Montgomery, AL 36101-0990 or to Wheels of Wellness Under the Escambia County Health Care Authority at 1301 Belleville Avenue Brewton, AL 36426.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Henry Greenberry Ray, Jr.
January 17, 2012
Mr. Henry Greenberry Ray, Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012. in Bay Minette, AL.
Mr. Ray was a native of Bratt, a former resident of Century, and a resident of Bay Minette for the past 26 years. He was a member of the Century Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, a Hadji Shriner, a retired U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, a retired employee of the Exxon Company and attended the Methodist church.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Anne Ray and a sister, Florence Kleinatland.
Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Opal Ray of Bay Minette; three Stepdaughters, Lorraine Gray, Shirley Melton and Paula Joiner, all of Bay Minette; six step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Lois Burkett of Century; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Cindy Still officiating..
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery with Masonic services.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 18, 2012, from 1 p.m. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home
Pallbearers will be Trent Burkett, Doug Kleinatland, Christopher Haber, Jeff Crenshaw, J.W. Joiner, Matt Curtis and Chris Stewart. Honorary pallbearer will be Dennis Lambeth.
Richard Byrd
January 17, 2012
Mr. Richard Byrd, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012, at a local hospital.
Mr. Byrd was a native of McCullough, AL, and a resident of Flomaton for most of his life. He was a veteran of the Korean War and attended the Baptist church.
He is survived by his wife, Rachel Byrd of Flomaton; two stepsons, Leon Johnson of Flomaton and Wayne McBride of Dallas; a stepdaughter, Aimee Premeau of Dallas; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bob Byrd and Jerry Byrd, both of CA, and Eubie Byrd of Perdido, AL; and two sisters, Euline Bryars of Mobile and Jean Branton of San Bernardino, CA.
Funeral services will be Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Hogg officiating..
Burial will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 18, 2012, from 6:30 until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Century Residents Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 16, 2012
The Century-Flomaton Improvement Association honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a motorcade in Century Monday morning followed by a program and celebration. NorthEscambia.com will have complete details and a photo gallery posted Tuesday morning. Pictured above: MLK program participants listen to a speaker Monday morning. Pictured inset: Annie Carter Savage performs a solo. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.