Penelope Diamond Mayne (Penny)
October 15, 2012
Penelope Diamond Mayne (Penny), age 72 of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away October 13, 2012, at Maury Regional Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.
Mrs. Mayne was born October 30, 1939 in Memphis, to the late Luther and Dorothy Diamond, where she lived until the age of seven, at which time they moved to Jay. Mrs. Mayne was
a member of Cora Baptist Church in Jay. She never met a stranger and never hesitated to share what she had with others. She had a beautiful soprano voice and sang over 50 years in the Cora Baptist choir. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be missed more than words can be expressed.
Mrs. Mayne is preceded in death by her late husband George E. Mayne, Jr.; father, Luther Diamond; mother, Dorothy Cochran Diamond; and long time friend, Lonnie J. McCulley, Jr.
Survivors include her son, George E. Mayne, III of Columbia, TN; daughter, Jennifer Mayne Lane (James) of Columbia, TN; grandchildren, Zachary and Caitlin Lane of Columbia, TN; brothers, Jay M. Diamond (Terry) of Mary Ester and Stuart M. Diamond (Susan) of Jay; niece, Cheri Diamond; nephews, John Diamond, Duane Diamond, Dustin Diamond, Drew Diamond and Dillon Diamond; and daughter of heart, Judy Austin of Columbia, TN.
Active pallbearers will be John M. Diamond, Mickey Diamond, Chad Diamond, Danny Carnley, Joe Edwards, and Alan Edwards.
Honorary pallbearers are Randall Lockett, Merlin Edwards, Roger Dobson, Marshall Diamond, and Russ Hammac.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 18, 2012, from 6 until 9 p.m. at Cora Baptist Church in Jay.
Services will be held Friday, October 19, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Cora Baptist Church in Jay with Rev. La Don Hall and Rev. Bud Docter officiating.
Burial will follow in the Cora Baptist Church Cemetery. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family and is in charge of arrangements.
We would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Ball and staff, and Maury Regional Medical Center nurses for the wonderful care that she received. Also a very special thanks to Alice Staggs for the wonderful care and friendship that she provided to mom over the last few years.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the family at 201 E 16th St Columbia, TN 38401.
Larry Williamson
October 15, 2012
Larry Williamson, age 53 of Jay, died on the river on Saturday, October 13, 2012.
His talent with woodworking and as a handyman was well known. His ability and desire to help others with his practical talents allowed him to show his affection for those he assisted, and to take pride in a job well done. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a loving and devoted son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. He truly made the world a better place with his easy smile, quick humor, and boundless love. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Barry Williamson.
He is survived by his son, Chris (Jana) Williamson; daughter, Chassity N. (Fred) Bowles; grandchildren, Caiden Bowles and Alyssa Young; mother, Mary (Milton) Rogers; sister, Julie (Richard) Zimmers; nieces, Jessica Gilbert and Rebecca Zimmers, and his best friend LuLu the dog.
Visitation will be held on October 16, 2012, from 5 until 6 pm at Jay Funeral Home with services beginning at 6:00 pm.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Magdalene Roberson
October 15, 2012
Mrs. Mary Magdalene Roberson, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012, in Brewton.
Mrs. Roberson was a native of Moyeville, AL and a resident of Brewton for the past 26 years. Mrs. Roberson was the oldest member of Moyeville Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Earl Roberson; parents, Dee and Julia Moye; two brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include her son, Aubrey (Pug) Roberson of Poarch; one daughter, Mattie Robbins of Brewton; one sister, Lucille Roberson of Pensacola; five grandchildren, Angela (Tony) Gresham, Kim Forbus, Marlene (David) McNairn, James Roberson and Chad Robbins; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Ward officiating.
Burial will follow at Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Roberson, Chad Robbins, Ronald Burkett, Jason Forbus, Justin Forbus and Reece McNairn.
Honorary pallbearers will be Drake Robbins, Micah McNairn and Payton Robbins.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Peggy F. Emmitt
October 15, 2012
Peggy F. Emmitt, age 81 of Cantonment, passed away on Oct. 11, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ethel Ryals and Ed Charles Franklin. Peggy is survived by her two daughters, Connie Barberi and Margie (Rick) Coleman; one adopted daughter, Susan (Jerald) Vickery; three grandchildren, Stephanie (Jason) Wilson, Jennifer (Jake) Barberi, James (Jenna) Coleman; great grandchildren, Kailyn Meyer, Cash Wilson, Kyleigh Meyer and one more great grandson on the way; former husband and still great friend Cecil Emmett.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to Denise, Andy, Angela and all the other nurses at West Florida CCU.
There will be no public services per Peggy’s request.
Teen Shot And Killed By Stepfather
October 14, 2012
A teen is dead and his stepfather jailed following a fatal shooting Saturday night in Escambia County, Ala.
Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on Pleasant View Drive near Nokomis, Ala., where they found 17-year old William Ray deceased on the floor.
Authorities said the suspect, 54-year old James Allen Bethea, was still inside the residence. Deputies called for backup from the Atmore Police Department, Poarch Creek Tribal Police and other agencies. Bethea exited the residence unarmed and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators said the incident began as a domestic incident between Bethea, his wife and Ray. Bethea remains in the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton without bond on a charge of murder.
Further details, including the circumstances surrounding the incident, have not been released by the Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Office.
Escambia County Reports First Meningitis Case From Tainted Steriod
October 14, 2012
The first case of fungal meningitis associated with contaminated steroid injections has been confirmed in Escambia County.
A 47-year old man who received treatment from Pain Consultants of West Florida in Pensacola was injected with one of the contaminated lots, the Florida Department of Health said Saturday.
The man was one of more than 600 patients to receive a potentially tainted injection at the Escambia County clinic.
“We continue to urge those who may have received steroid injections from any of the six facilities in the state to consult a health care professional,” said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. “This situation remains unfortunate, and although this fungal meningitis is not contagious, we do anticipate more patients will be affected as our investigation continues.”
Nationwide, there have been 185 cases of meningitis reported, including 14 deaths across 12 state. Florida has two confirmed fatalities as of Saturday. The fungal meningitis from the contaminated steroid injections is not contagious and cannot be passed from person to person, state health officials said.
The Escambia County Health Department has notified most patients of Pain Consultants of West Florida that received the contaminated injections; the health department is continuing to work to notify the last of the patients.
The contaminated medication may have been used in spinal and in joint injections given by Pain Consultants of West Florida between July 8, 2012, and September 28, 2012.
Persons having received spinal or joint injections of a steroid medication from Pain Consultants of West Florida between July 8 and September 28, 2012, should advise their primary care physician. Persons experiencing signs or symptoms of joint infection or meningitis should seek immediate medical evaluation by their physician or their local hospital emergency department. Symptoms of fungal meningitis may be milder than those normally associated with meningitis. Symptoms of fungal joint infections or meningitis can include:
Worsening of inflammatory symptoms in the treated joint including increased redness, warmth, swelling or pain, fever, new or worsening headache, nausea, and/or new symptoms consistent with a stroke.
Persons at risk of infection should call their physician to ensure that their physician is aware of their risk. More information can be obtained from the Escambia County Health Department at (850) 595-6651 or from your local health department. For individuals outside Escambia County, the Florida Department of Health has set up a toll-free hotline at (866) 523-7339.
Passing Front Brings Slight Rain Chance
October 14, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 51.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Traffic: Nine Mile Road Now Open
October 14, 2012
Nine Mile Road reopened this afternoon at the railroad crossing just east of Highway 29 after being closed since Friday night.
Nine Mile Road was closed at the CSX railroad between Old Palafox and Chemstrand Road as part of a resurfacing project between Pine Cone Drive and the Escambia River Bridge. Panhandle Grading and Paving began work on the 8.4 mile project in June. Improvements include resurfacing the roadway, Americans with Disabilities Act and sidewalk upgrades, guardrail and safety improvements, minor drainage improvements and bridge joint repair.
Pictured: A complete road closure on Nine Mile Road Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Escambia County Farm Tour
October 14, 2012
The 2012 Escambia County Farm Tour took to the roads of North Escambia Friday as well county, city, state and federal officials joined leaders from the community on a tour of agricultural locations across the area.
Ride along on the farm tour in a photo gallery by clicking here.
The tour started at Doug Corbin’s Farm on West Nine Mile Road when participants learned about beekeeping, honey varieties , honey and hive products and more.
In Molino, the tour visited with Green Cedars Farm owners Roger and Pam Elliot. Their farm raises chicken, eggs, turkeys, lamb and pastured pork. A short distance away on Gibson Road in Molino, participants learned about hay and cattle farming at Gizmo Angus Farms.
The tour also visited Boyd Sigafoose Farm in Bratt, where they learned all about peanuts and the peanut market. Participants also visited the Yoder Family Dairy in Bratt.
Pictured top: The Escambia County Farm Tour at the Gizmo Angus Farm in Molino (top), Green Cedars Farm in Molino (inset) and Sigafoose Farm in Bratt (below) as peanuts are harvest. NorthEscambia.com photos and submitted photos by Josh McElhaney for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Foreclosure Rates Tops In U.S. Last Month
October 14, 2012
An expected surge of foreclosures pushed Florida to the top of the heap during the third quarter as lenders resumed proceedings that had been stalled by robo-signings violations more than two years ago, according to data compiled by RealtyTrac, which monitors retail sales and foreclosures around the country.
For the quarter ending September 30, one in every 117 Florida homes was in some sort of foreclosure action, more than double the national average.
Florida also led the nation for foreclosures in September, the first time the state had claimed the dubious top spot since April 2005. For the quarter, Florida’s foreclosure rate was up 14 percent from the same period last year. September’s foreclosure rate was 24 percent higher than a year ago, the 11th straight month of year-to-year increase, RealtyTrac reported.
By The News Service of Florida