Navy Celebrates 237th Birthday Aboard Pensacola NAS With Bell Ringing
October 13, 2012
To honor the U.S. Navy’s 237th birthday, a global commemoration ceremony was held Friday with a Navy-wide bell ringing ceremony at 9 a.m., including a ceremony at Pensacola NAS.
The tradition of bell ringing to mark time in the Navy dates before the advent of the chronometer, when time at sea was measured by the trickle of sand through a half-hour glass.
One of the ship’s boys had the duty of watching the glass and turning it when the sand had run out. He struck the bell as a signal that he had performed this vital function. From this ringing of the bell evolved the tradition of striking the bell once at the end of the first half hour of a four hour watch, twice after the first hour, etc., until eight bells marked the end of the four hour watch. The process was repeated for the succeeding watches.
This age-old practice of sounding the bell on the hour and half hour has its place in the nuclear and missile oriented United States Navy at the dawn of the 21st century, regulating daily routine, just as it did on historic vessels under sail in the late 18th century.
Friday’s ceremony at Pensacola NAS consisted of the ringing of eight bells signifying the end of the 237th watch and one bell to signify the start of the watch of the 238th year.
Pictured: Sailors and guests listen as Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Plummer explains the ringing of the bells Friday at Pensacola NAS to signify the end of the 237th year of the Navy and the beginning of the 238th. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Willie Hamp Carter
October 13, 2012
The Reverend Willie Hamp Carter, 91, of Century, passed from this earthly life into his sweet eternal life on Sunday, October 7, 2012.
Rev. Carter was born June 30, 1921, in Greenville, AL to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Carter. He was the oldest of three siblings. He was married to Mrs. Corrie Carter who departed this life in November, 2006. They were the parents of one son, Kraig Carter.
Rev. Carter was a graduate of Carver High School. He joined the United States Army and served during World War II. After his military tenure, Rev. Carter continued his education and received a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics. Still his soul was thirsty. He then enrolled at Florida A & M University and earned a Master’s degree in psychology. He returned to Century and continued working at Carver High School, serving as a math teacher, guidance counselor and assistant principal. He retired from the Escambia County School District after 29 years of service.
While he was quite young, Rev. Carter accepted the Lord and joined Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church. After joining the church, he held many offices and served in various capacities. As a loyal and faithful servant, he was chosen and ordained as a deacon by Rev. R.C. Young. He filled this calling humbly and willingly until God called him into the ministry. He was called to pastor Greater Union Baptist Church of Century and in January 1978, he was called as Pastor of Union Baptist Church in Molino where he served faithfully for 20 years.
God knew that Rev. Carter’s purpose on earth had not been completely fulfilled. So, in 2007, God placed Rev. Carter back from whence he came. Rev. Carter was called to pastor his home church, Pilgrim Lodge of Century, where he served diligently and untiringly until his work was completed on Sunday morning, October 7, 2012.
Rev. Carter was a renowned community leader, educator and pastor. During his lifetime, he has been awarded a multiplicity of honors and accolades. His accolades include an American flag that was flown over the White House on October 10, 2012 in his honor. The flag has been presented and will be draped over his casket.
Rev. Carter leaves to cherish his long lasting memories, one son, Kraig R. Carter and daughter-in-law Audra Carter; three grandchildren, Paris, Aerial and Lauren; six nieces, Gussie Young-Cannon and husband Robert, Ira Jones, Barbara Robinson, Kim Robinson, Kastella Dean, and Willa Blue; five nephews, Dr. Lonell Anderson, Jimmy Mitchell Jr., Ronald Mathis, Bishop Ernest Ford Jr. and Colonel Albert Lamons; one God-daughter, Ether Stallworth and one God-son, Xavier Grice; two devoted friends, Deacon Franklin Farrow and Deaconess Mary Farrow and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be Sunday, October 14, at Benboe Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Pilgrim Lodge Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Barrancas Cemetery.
Phyllis Elizabeth Campbell
October 13, 2012
Phyllis Elizabeth Campbell, 81, of Beulah, passed away at Baptist Manor on Friday, October 12, 2012.
Phyllis was born March 23, 1931. She attended Beulah School and graduated from J. M. Tate High School in 1950. Phyllis was a devoted and loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Lizzie Reeder, Sr.; brother, Frank Reeder Jr. and sister, Ollie Sylva Reeder.
Phyllis leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 61 years, Harold B. Campbell; her children, Zachary S. Campbell (CeCe), Clay C. Campbell, Lisa M. Taylor (Mike), James M. Campbell (Linda); grandchildren, Zachary S. Campbell, Katie L. Odom, Jesse A. Campbell, Jacqulyn M. Wilkes, Amanda K. Taylor and Harrison K. Campbell; and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Joyce Kirk, Ruth Andrews (Jim), Juanita Johnson (Jim) and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012, at Beulah Baptist Church with Reverend David Shofner officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Sunday, October 14, 2012, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Zachary S. Campbell, Sr. Clay C. Campbell, James M. Campbell, Michael J. Taylor, Zachary S. Campbell, Jr., Jesse A. Campbell, Harrison K. Campbell and Lawrence F. Wilkes.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of Pensacola.
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Cecilia Respess Creighton
October 13, 2012
Mary Cecilia Respess Creighton, age 87, of Cantonment, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Creighton was born November 14, 1924. She was a graduate of Tate High School Class of 1942 and was a member of Cottage Hill United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, her yard and especially her church and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Robert B. Creighton Sr.; grandson, Todd Creighton Wilson; and sister, Ella Mae Black.
She is survived by two daughters, Rachel E. Allen (Alton) and Bobbie Jean Wilson (Mark); two sons, Robert B. Creighton Jr. and James Leslie Creighton; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, William R. Respess; three nephews, Alvis, Richard and Shannon Respess; special sister-in-law, Betty Martin; brother-in-law, Neil Governor and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Alan Gantzhorn officiating. Interment was in Cottage Hill Community Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Ned W. Wilson III, Edsel Allen, Shawnn Creighton, Robert B. Creighton III, Chris Creighton and Tracy V. King.
Honorary pallbearers were Leon Locklear, Edward Holland and members of Cottage Hill Methodist Church.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
J.B. Jackson
October 13, 2012
Mr. J.B. Jackson, age 80 of Century, passed away Friday October 12, 2012, in a Pensacola hospice facility after an extended illness.
Mr. Jackson was a native of Jay and a member of the Century community for 70 years, a United States Air Force veteran and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. During his working years, Mr. Jackson worked as a shift foreman at Exxon. He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Helen Louise Jackson.
He is survived by his daughters, Terri (Mark) Fremin of Century, Julia (Stacey) Long of Dahlongea, GA, and Debrah Jackson (Patrick) of Century; 11 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012, at Tabernacle Baptist Church from 6 until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with Rev. Billy Cloud and Rev. Steve Hart officiating.
Interment will be in McCurdy Cemetery in Century.
Pallbearers will be Mike Carnley, Adam Johnson, Brandon Long, Matthew Thomas, Josh Butts and Shawn Long. Honorary pallbearer will be Cody Fowler.
Theodore “Ted” Pospiech, Jr.
October 13, 2012
Theodore “Ted” Pospiech, Jr. USN Ret., 78, passed away October 12, 2012, at Jay Hospital after an extended illness. Ted became the eighth child of Theodore and Felixa Pospiech on October 3, 1934 in Johnson City, NY.
He is preceded in death by his son, James Edward “Jimmy” Pospiech; brothers, Frank Prospect, Joe Prospect, Walter Prospect and Edmund Prospect; sisters, Jenny Pospiech and Mary Demonovich.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean Magaha Pospiech; daughter, Janet Pospiech, of Jay; and sister, Dorothy Pospiech of Binghamton, New York; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1952 he began a 20 year military career. During this time he served as an aviation mechanic, in research and development of safety equipment and as an instructor, among other assignments. During his tenure he was stationed in Sanford and Pensacola, Florida; Sunnyvale, California; Albany, Georgia; Memphis, Tennessee; and Adak, Alaska. He remained a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve for many years. Jean Magaha of Jay, Florida became his wife in 1956; they met while he was stationed in Pensacola, Florida. The Pospiech family moved to Jay upon his retirement. Ted began his 20 career with Exxon USA shortly thereafter. He was an active member of the Exxon-Mobil Retirees Association enjoying the camaraderie and friendships continued from his career. He most enjoyed bible study, teaching Sunday school and training union classes, and leading the music at Pine Grove Baptist Church, of which he was a member for over 40 years.
Throughout his lifetime he enjoyed traveling with his family and often with friends to visit family, historic points of interest and theme parks. Even though he derived enjoyment from almost everything he did, gardening and fishing were among his favorites. The world was an open book to him and he took it with relish, always learning, studying and teaching, which gave him and his family many happy shared memories. He was talented with woodworking and enjoyed restoring antiques for friends and family members. His talent as a ‘handyman’ was well known, from installing fans and water lines, to repairing appliances and fencing, or building a desired piece of furniture. 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. A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, he truly made the world a better place with his easy smile, quick humor, generosity and boundless love. He will be greatly missed.
The Family expresses their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Jeffery Kelly, the staff of Jay Hospital, Dr. James Adams and staff, and Dr. German Herrera and staff for all of their care, kindness, guidance and patience.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Monday, October 15, 2012, with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. at Jay Funeral home.
Interment services will take place at Cold Water Cemetery in Milton, with full military honors.
Lula Mae Lacy Johnson
October 13, 2012
Mrs. Lula Mae Lacy Johnson, age 77, of Jay, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012, in Baptist Hospital.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Jay and a lifetime member of the community. During some of her working years, she worked as a cashier at the Flomaton Jr. Food Store and she was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Ila Mae Nelson Lacy; daughter, Glenda Mae Jerkins of Jay; grandson, Frankie Carnley, Jr. (Trucker); sisters, Willodene Lisenby, Betty Cofield, Lucille Dixon Lisenby and Luverne Slate, all of Jay.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin R. Johnson of Jay; daughter, Rita Croley (Billy) of Brewton; brothers, Wayne (Gail) Lacy of Brewton, Jerry (Judy) Lacy and Garry (Adonna) Lacy, both of Jay; sisters, Eloise (Ed) Muse of Bratt, Faye (Jimmy) Brantley of Flomaton, Janice (Wally) Phillips of Enterprise; granddaughter, Melita (Lavon) White of Flomaton; great-grandchildren, Zac (Alex) White and Kegan White, both of Flomaton; and great-great-grandchild, Zhane White.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 14, 2012, from 6 until 9 p.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be in Cora Cemetery in Jay.
Pallbearers will be Tim Johnson, Jim Johnson, Shannon Phillips, Jeffery Lacy, Tony Williams, Benny Cofield and Tony Cofield.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of her 1954 Jay High School graduating class.
Winnie Chavers
October 13, 2012
Winnie Chavers, 81, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at her residence. She was a homemaker, born in Blanche, Alabama on August 10, 1931, to the late Hugh and Susie Hilley.
Survivors include one son, Harold Parker of Atmore; two daughters, Barbara Franza of Plant City, FL and Wendy Wall of Atmore; two sisters, Maureen Hilley and Lena Mae Snead; ten grandchildren, Naudia, Dustin, Chazen, Jason, Amy, Jennifer, Jason, Renee, Brian and Niecy.
Services were held Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 5 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Earl Harrison officiating.
Family will receive friends, Saturday, October 13, 2012, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements
David Barrow
October 13, 2012
David Barrow, 61, of Pace, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2012, while vacationing in northern Georgia.
David was born on October 9, 1950, in Pensacola. He played trombone in the Pensacola High School Band and graduated in 1968. He graduated from Troy State University and married Linda in 1973. He then began his career as a public school educator, teaching social studies for 35 years at Brownsville, Brentwood, and Ransom Middle Schools. David was enjoying his retirement traveling, camping, fishing, and golfing. He was a genuine and devoted Christian, using his talent to sing praise and play trombone in worship. David was a willing servant of God throughout the years at Immanuel Baptist Church. He loved his family and friends and was always there to lend them a hand, give encouragement, and make them smile. He was a faithful, patient husband and best friend to Linda. He was a devoted father to Bret and Lindy, and loving granddaddy to Mason, who were the greatest joys in his life. He was a caring son to his mother, Jerry.
He was preceded in death by his father Looman Barrow.
David is survived by his wife of 39 years, Linda; son Bret (Amy); daughter Lindy (Joseph) Rosal; grandson Mason Barrow; mother, Geraldine; brother Bill (Lyl); seven nieces and nephews and their families; father-in-law Ray (Jan) Bagley; brother-in-law Victor (Shelly) Bagley; and special brother-in-law Duane Bagley.
Dad taught us by example to enjoy the simple treasures in life. We have been blessed to share life with him and will keep him in our hearts always.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 12, 2012, Immanuel Baptist Church with Brother Joe Gwyn officiating. Interment was in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery in Chumuckla.
Family and close friends served as pallbearers.
To honor David’s memory the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, or to the charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of the arrangements.
Coming Sunday: Escambia Farm Tour
October 13, 2012
Agriculture supporters were joined by local, state and federal officials Friday on the Escambia County Farm Tour.
Coming up Sunday morning on NorthEscambia.com, we’ll take you along on the farm tour and show you some of the more interesting agriculture sites in Escambia County.
Pictured: The Escambia County Farm Tour Friday included a stop at the Gizmo Angus Farm in Molino. NorrthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
