Births: Tripp Shiver Gilly, Riley Erin Chancery
April 22, 2012
Two local couples that are close friends are celebrating births just hours apart.
Tripp Shiver Gilly
Billy and Ashley Gilly of Molino are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tripp Shiver Gilly, born April 10, 2012, at 4:18 p.m. He weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 inches long. Tripp is the grandson of Greg and Lorri Clary of Byrneville, Johnny Bonner of Pace, Alex and Felicia Amerson of Enon, and Bill Gilly of Molino.
Riley Erin Chancery
Aaron and Britany Chancery of McDavid are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Riley Erin Chancery, born April 10, 2012, at 6:24 p.m. She was 7 pounds, 6.7 ounces and 19.5 inches long. Riley is the granddaughter of Richard and Lisa Chancery of McDavid, Loretta Floyd of Pensacola and James Ford of Molino.
Pictured on the left are Aaron and Britany Chancery with their daughter Riley Erin Chancery, while Billy and Ashley Gilly are on the right with their son Tripp Shiver Gilly. Pictured below: Riley Erin Chancery (on left) and Tripp Shiver Gilly. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lamberts Celebrate Silver Anniversary
April 22, 2012
Aaron and Kim (Thortis) Lambert recently celebrated their silver wedding anniversary.
They were married on April 4, 1987, in Walnut Hill at the Walnut Hill Assembly of God. Aaron works at Reichhold Chemical as the purchasing and plant scheduler. He has been there for 17 years. Kim works at Escambia River Electric Cooperative at their Walnut Hill office. She has been there for 12½ years. They have four children, Brittany, A.J., Courtney and Brady. They also have three grandchildren.
Their parents are Ervin and Carolyn (Spence) Thortis and Douglas and the late Nellie (LaField) Lambert.
They enjoy family vacations and taking trips together, especially to watch any Alabama Crimson Tide sporting event. They are planning a trip in the fall to celebrate the occasion.
Pictured: Aaron and Kim (Thortis) Lambert celebrated their silver anniversary. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Seven Run First Dooms Wahoos, Biscuits Win 7-1
April 22, 2012
The Blue Wahoos struck first Saturday night, but the lead was short lived as the Montgomery Biscuits responded with seven runs in the home half of the first and held on for the 7-1 win andeven the five-game series at a game apiece in Montgomery.
Ryan LaMarre continued his hot hitting with a single to open up the game for the Blue Wahoos and scored from second on a base hit by Joel Guzman to give Pensacola the early advantage. LaMarre added a triple later in the game for his sixth multi-hit game of the season. Guzman also had a two-hit performance with a second single in the sixth.
The Biscuits responded with seven run in the bottom of the inning. Blue Wahoos starter Curtis Partch (L, 0-2) walked the first three batters he faced before back to back doubles by Henry Wrigley and Michael Sheridan. After another walk, Kyeong Kang blasted his third home run of the year to give the Biscuits a 7-1 lead. Neither team crossed the plate the rest of the way as three Blue Wahoos relievers combined to work 4.1 scoreless innings.
Partch bounced back and went 3.2 innings allowing the seven runs on three hits. He walked six, four in the first inning, and struck out two in the losing effort. Shane Dyer (W, 2-1) worked five innings in the winning effort for the Biscuits. He gave up just the one first-inning run, he walked two, allowed five hits and struck out two.
The series continues in Montgomery on Sunday evening with first pitch slated for 5:05 p.m. Right-hander Daniel Corcino (0-1, 4.61) will take the mound against Biscuits lefty Frank De Los Santos (1-1, 2.38).
Barbara R. Turberville
April 22, 2012
Barbara R. Turberville, age 70, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at the Joyce Goldenburg Covenant Hospice Inpatient Residence in Pensacola following a brief battle with cancer. She was born March 8, 1942, in Hybart, AL, to the late Andy B. and Avis P. Rachel.
She was an associate real estate broker for Maxwell, Haley and Castleberry for 31 years.
She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law, William J. Boutwell, Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James Arnold Turberville; two sisters, Eloise R. (Gerald) Sullivan of Pace and Marion R. Boutwell of Pace.
She will be greatly missed by her special friend Pam Hall, her lifetime friend Sammie Turberville, and also a large extended family.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, April 22, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday April 23, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle and Rev. Diane Everette officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore is in charge of all arrangements.
Sabra L. Williams
April 22, 2012
Sabra L. Williams, age 75 of Dixonville, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in Jay.
Sabra was born December 10, 1938, in Coffee County, AL, to Gordan and Leola McClendon. She was a member of Berrydale Baptist Church, member of Jay Chapter# 208 Order of Eastern Star, where she currently holds the office of secretary, a graduate of Jay High School Class of 1954 and retired From American CYANAMID.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard Williams; son Rick Williams; sister, Amanda (Kevin) Thorne; grand-daughter, Ashley (Joshua) Stringer and great grand-daughter, Sophia Stringer; nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, April 22 at Jay Funeral Home with Brother David Ellis officiating. A visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m.
Sabra was known for her generosity and helping others, believing we all should live by the Golden Rule. “Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you”. Flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Ann Wood
April 22, 2012
Barbara Ann Wood, 63, of Jay passed away April 19, 2012, at home. She lived in Jay for 41 years and is from Atmore.
She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Jr. Wood, grandson Albert Jr. Lambeth, parents Leon Franklin and Mercy Jane Sanders, sisters Luverne Sanders, Velma Hendricks, and a brother Clarence Sanders.
Survivors include daughter Joyce wood, son Kenny Wood, daughter Patricia Freeman, son Earl Wood, daughter Bertha Lambeth (Clayton), sister Elbia Wood (Audrey) , brothers Lonnie Sanders, and Roy Sanders (Vivian) and nine grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Wednesday April 25, 2012, 2 p.m. at Cora Cemetery, with Bro. Clarence Carnley officiating.
Visitation will be at Jay Funeral Home from noon until 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Chris Wood, Dustin Wood, Eric Wood, Daniel Wood, Bryan Wood, Clayton Lambeth, Allen Inman and Khyrstopher Wood.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Eleanor Daisy Stanford McCracking
April 22, 2012
Eleanor Daisy Stanford McCracking went to be with the Lord and her loving husband on April 15, 2012.
She was born in Crestview on July 3, 1933. She was an active member of Dogwood Park Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Gene McCracking.
She is survived by her four sons, Eleridge “Gene Jr.” (Mary), Stan (Suzie), Clark (Tammy), Richard (Gayle); her sister, Pauline Piggot; 12 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel .
Interment will be 12:30 p.m., Monday, April 23, 2012 at Barrancas National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Dogwood Park Baptist Church, 3301 Hwy 97, Molino, FL 32577.
Dr. George E. Mitchel
April 22, 2012
Dr. George E. Mitchell, age 84, native of Atmore and resident of Lillian, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012, in Daphne, AL.
Dr. Mitchell was a member of Episcopal Church of the Advent, Lillian, AL. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Dentistry and the former dental director of Mobile County and former director of the National Medical Audio Visual Center, Atlanta, GA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Huston Mitchell and Mildred Inez Crook Mitchell and his brother, Dr. William Lloyd Mitchell.
Dr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Billie Hartsfield Mitchell of Lillian, AL; three daughters, Melanie Clem of Hiawassee, GA, Melissa Mitchell of New Orleans, LA, Erin Mitchell Speed of Lillian, AL; five grandchildren, Jennifer Clem and Kevin Clem, both of Hiawassee, GA, Emily Speed of Orlando, FL, Sarah Speed and Ethan Speed, both of Lillian, AL.
A Graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at 10:15 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of his mother, Mildred Inez Crook Mitchell.
Jay Holds Relay For Life (With Photo Gallery)
April 21, 2012
The 2012 Jay Relay for Life began Friday night at Jay High School. A few hundred participants took part in the annual Relay to raise money for cancer research.
There were 16 teams registered to take part in the all-night event. A Luminaria ceremony was held Friday night as participants remembered friends and loved ones that have lost the battle against cancer and honored those currently fighting cancer.
Hundreds of people enjoyed a variety of entertainment, food fun and fellowship throughout the night.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the 2012 Jay Relay for Life, click here.
Pictured top: The Survivor’s Lap at the 2012 Jay Relay for Life. Pictured inset: Benny Barnes, honorary Century chairperson at the Jay Relay For Life. Pictured below: Survivor’s Lap Friday evening at Jay Relay.
Century CI Inmates Graduate With GED, Ready To Work Certificates
April 21, 2012
Century Correctional Institution held a graduation ceremony Friday morning for inmates receiving their GED diplomas while behind bars.
“I began to challenge my thoughts, feelings and beliefs,” said Century CI Class of 2012 Salutatorian Shawn Ashe, earning his GED at age 30. “I am able to receive my diploma today because I made a choice.”
Ashe is about six months away from finishing a two-year prison sentence for cocaine possession, passing forged bills, trafficking in stolen property and grand theft in St. Johns County. He readily admits that he made very bad choices that landed him in prison, but he said his newly earned GED will open a whole new world of opportunity once he is released.
“I can and will make a difference in my community when I leave out of here,” Ashe said. He thanked God for the opportunity to earn his GED behind bars, and he acknowledged Florida’s tax payers for funding what he called a worthy program.
Henry Jordan, class valedictorian, is serving a 3.5 year sentence for a weapons and felony driving without a license charges from Duval County. His said his days at Century CI were once filled with working out “to look good at the beach” upon his release. But then, he said, he got his priorities straight.
“I decided to join the GED program instead of working out,” Jordan said. “I decided to focus on my GED…a GED increases my odds of making something of myself.”
Four other inmates received their GED diplomas during a graduation Friday morning inside Century Correctional Institution. They were: Joshua Moynihan, Alex Lichtenberger, Karey Murphy and Dachua Oliver. Earning the GED meant passing a five-part test consisting of reading/language and writing (including an essay), math, social studies and science.
“I watched another guy get up and walk out of the GED test because he thought the essay was too hard,” Jordan told fellow inmates at the graduation ceremony. “Don’t y’all give up. Everything is worth it.”
For a photo gallery from the prison’s graduation ceremony, click here.
Also Friday morning, 11 Century Correctional inmates received their Florida Ready to Work certificates. Florida Ready to Work is an innovative state-funded workforce education and economic development program that provides student job-seekers with a standard credential that certifies their workplace readiness and ability to succeed on the job.
Inmates receiving Ready to Work certificates were: Shawn Ashe, Steven Kelly, Robert Brantley, Jraron Lasseter, Vonsha Marshal, Joshua Monynihan, Erving Rogers, Brandley White, Timothy Curd, Alex Lichtenberger and Dachua Oliver.
Century CI Warden Richard Comerford said 16 more Century Correctional inmates will take their GED tests in next few days.
Guest speaker for event was Mark Whitacre, the highest corporate-level executive to ever become a FBI whistleblower, uncovering a massive price fixing scheme at Archer Daniels Midland (AMD) in the 1990’s. He served nearly a decade in federal prison. Whitacre was the subject of the 2009 movie “The Informant!” in which he was portrayed by Matt Damon. Monday morning on NorthEscambia.com, we will bring you Whitacre’s story.
Pictured top: Century Correctional Class 2012 Salutatorian Shawn Ashe addresses fellow inmates Friday morning. Pictured top inset: Ashe and Valedictorian Henry Jordan. Pictured below: GED graduates in their “class photo” with Century Correctional staff members. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
