Pensacola Man Charged With Attempted Murder
December 28, 2012
A Pensacola man was arrested Thursday and charged with attempted premeditated murder after an investigation determined he was one of a group of males who burglarized a residence December 25, and was shot during a struggle with another male inside the residence.
Mariquse S. Williams, 22 of the 200 block of North K Street was also charged with armed burglary and using/displaying a weapon during a felony, said Pensacola Police Department Captain David Alexander.
The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 1300 block of North J Street when a group of three to four males burglarized an occupied residence. During the home invasion, and 18-year-old male got into a physical confrontation with Williams, who fired a gun, striking the other male in the hand and foot.
Police were told one of the other intruders also fired a gun during the affray, and a bullet hit Williams in the stomach. Williams and the other male went to local hospitals for treatment.
A motive for the home invasion/shootings remains under investigation, Alexander said.
Anyone having information on the incident is asked to contact the Pensacola Police Department at (850) 435-1900.
Patricia Ann Beasley
December 28, 2012
Patricia Ann Beasley, 55, of Loxley, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012, in Mobile. She was a homemaker, born in Tampa, October 25, 1957, to the late Hurbert Russell and Mary Louise Boyce Parrish. She loved cooking for her family and Atlanta Braves baseball.
Survivors include her husband, Ray A. Beasley, Jr. of Loxley; one son, Ray A. (Sharon) Beasley, III of Elesnor; one daughter, Tammy (Jeremy) Hargrove of Loxley; one brother, Ron Parrish of Childresburg, Ala; one sister, Holly (Jason) Duval of Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, Avianna Seymour, Aubrey Hargrove,and Colby Beasley.
Services will be Sunday, December 30, 2012, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Copeland officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery
Family will receive friends, Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home one hour prior to service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Escambia Tax Offices Open On New Year’s Eve
December 28, 2012
All four Escambia County Tax Collector offices will be open regular business hours on New Year’s Eve, according to Tax Collector Janet Holley.
The offices will be open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 31, and will be closed on Tuesday, January 1.
Offices are located at:
- Downtown – 213 Palafox Place
- Marcus Pointe – 6451 North W Street
- Molino – 6440 Highway 95-A North, Suite A
- Warrington – 507 N. Navy Boulevard
For more information, call (850) 438-6500, ext. 3252.
Cora Lena Redmon
December 28, 2012
Mrs. Cora Lena Redmon, 73, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012, in Atmore.
Mrs. Redmon was a native of Davisville and a former resident of Brewton for years and a long time resident of Atmore. Mrs. Redmon attended the Gospel Light Church. Her father and mother, Jenkins (Jenks) Jordan and Oanzy Burkett Jordan,husband, Carl Redmon, Jr., two brothers, Milford and Cecil Jordan, one sister, Mildred Marie Buckhault and nieces and nephews all from Atmore, AL preceded her in death.
Survivors include her two God sons, Jonathan Rolin of Atmore and Curtis Evans of Atmore; one sister, Nadine Jordan (Jerry) Rolin of Brewton and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Sunday, December 30, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Gospel Light Church with the Bro. Clarence Rolin and Bro. Bill Stuckey officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 30, 2012, from 10 a.m. until funeral time at 2 p.m. at the Gospel Light Church.
Pallbearers will be James Burkett, Floyd Burkett, Johnny Burkett, Scott Smith, Robert Macks and Mitchell Boyette.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
2012 In Photos: March
December 28, 2012
Fire heavily damaged an Escambia County school bus near Century. All of the students escaped without injury due to the quick work of the bus driver.
Beloved Northview High School teacher and coach Tommy Weaver passed away in March.
The Florida Special Olympics Torch run began in Century.
NorthEscambia.com took readers inside Century Correctional Institution during a special series in March.
An 18-wheeler driver brakes to avoid hitting a dog and cow in southbound Highway 29 in Molino. A woman was chased the dog, which was being chased by the cow.
A Molino man died in March, about a month after this Highway 97 crash.
Northview High School held their annual Food for America Program in March.
The “Big Foot” monster truck paid a visit to Alto Products in Atmore. Alto manufactures transmission parts for the world famous truck.
The Tate High School Mock Trial Team won a state championship in March.
Spring signaled the beginning of ball for the Miracle League.
Rodney Atkins (above) and Travis Tritt performed at the annual Beulahfest.
Molino Park kindergarten students present E-I-E-I-Oops! during a March PTA program.
Fishermen on Lake Stone in Century in March.
Resurfacing caused delays on Highway 29 from McDavid north to the Alabama state line.
There were no injuries when an ECAT bus hit a horse on Highway 29 near McDavid in early March.
Second Runner-up Lillie Allen, First Runner-up Raegan Harrell, Junior Miss Ernest Ward Middle School Jadlyn Agerton and Third Runner-Up Alexys Smith.
FHP Plans DUI Checkpoint
December 28, 2012
The Florida Highway Patrol is planning a roadside sobriety safety checkpoint tonight in Santa Rosa County.
The checkpoint will begin about 9:30 p.m. and end at 12:30 a.m. Saturday on Highway 90 west of Avalon Boulevard. Warning devices will be placed in strategic locations leading up to the checkpoint for the safety and protection of motorist and officers. During the operation, vehicles will be stopped to check for driver impairment and other violations of Florida law.
“Sobriety checkpoints have been successful in the past and it is anticipated this operation will be a success,” the FHP said in a media release. “The Florida Highway Patrol encourages motorist not to drink and drive. Please select a designated driver if your plans include alcohol.”
Robert Edward “Doodle” Purvis
December 28, 2012
Robert Edward “Doodle” Purvis, 75, of Atmore, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at his residence. He was born in Atmore on April 19, 1937, to the late Grace Wesley
and Aimee Odell Moring Purvis. He was a retired electrician from Monsanto and served in the United States Air Force.
He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean Purvis and one son, Larry Robert Purvis.
He is survived by two sons, John Wesley (Angie) Purvis of Pensacola, and Eddie (Diane) Purvis of Atmore; daughter-in-law, Cathy Purvis of Columbia, SC; grandchildren, Marisa Robards, Derek Bell, Carly Cocuy, Kadie Purvis, Kaleb Purvis , Kris Purvis and Jimmy Purvis and a great-grandson, Noah Robards.
Funeral services were held Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glenn Jernigan officiating.
Interment was in Godwin Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Kaleb Purvis, Kris Purvis, Derek Bell, Mitch Johnson, Doug Purvis, Leonard Purvis, Ray Hodgen and Billy Coker.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Sharon Renee (Cobb) Golbienko
December 28, 2012
Sharon Renee (Cobb) Golbienko of Seattle, WA, passed away December 12, 2012. Sharon was born January 7, 1964, in Pensacola. She attended J. M. Tate High School. She was very proud to be an Aggie. Her love for Pensacola Beach always drew her back for visits. She will be greatly missed by family and friends in the Pensacola area.
She is proceeded in death by her father and mother Gail Cobb and Jo-ann Barkley.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Golbienko of Seattle, WA; daughter, Jennifer Morris; granddaughters, Alexis and Cecelia of Pensacola; step-mom, Maureen Cobb; brother, Ty Cobb (Paula) of Pace; sisters, Bonnie Perry (Wayne) of Molino, Susan Payne (Colin) of Pensacola, Julie King (Phil) of Kent, England, and Elaine Cobb (Nathan) of Cantonment; brother, John Mills (Jay) of Oakland, CA; numerous nieces and nephews and all of her Golbienko family in Seattle and two special childhood friends, Dee Dee Merrit and Amy Wetz.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bill: Young Drivers Should Put Away Phones
December 28, 2012
Sen. Thad Altman, R-Rockledge, filed a proposal Thursday that would bar drivers under age 18 from using wireless phones or other communications devices while they are behind the wheel. Minor drivers who are caught texting or talking on the phone would have their licenses suspended for 30 days, according to the proposal (SB 152).
Altman also would take other steps aimed at improving the safety of young drivers, such as placing a new limit on the number of minors who could be in a vehicle at one time. A driver under 18 could not have more than three passengers who are minors unless accompanied by someone over age 21. That restriction would not apply to passengers who are siblings.
Willis Henry “Bill” Lambeth
December 28, 2012
Mr. Willis Henry “Bill” Lambeth, age 84, of Jay Road in Brewton, passed away Wednesday evening, December 26, 2012, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Lambeth was a native of Flomaton and a Brewton resident for the past 55 years. He was a retired maintenance worker with T.R. Miller Mill Company and attended the Oak Grove Holiness Church. Mr. Lambeth was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved raising honey bees and honey.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Melba Jean Pate Lambeth of Brewton; three daughters, Margaret (Steve) Grantham of Brewton, Kathy (Wayne) Madden of Brewton and Regenia (Paul) Harden of Monroeville; three brothers, Millard (Betty) Lambeth of Flomaton, James (Mildred) Lambeth of Flomaton and Robert (Elaine) Lambeth of Flomaton; two sisters, Cody (Dan) Wedgeworth of Flomaton and Theresa Smith of Flomaton; six grandchildren, Wade (Shelba) Grantham, Michelle Grantham, Tanya (Kevin) Reeves, Tara Madden, Teneal (Nick) Tulshi and John Willis Flora; four great-grandchildren, Morgan Grantham, Garrett Grantham, Konner Reeves, and Nolan Tulshi.
Mr. Lambeth was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Iva Lee Lambeth; brothers, T.C. Lambeth, Burnace Lambeth, Preston Lambeth, Marvin Lambeth, and great-grandson, Benjamin Cole Gatwood.
Funeral services for Mr. Willis Henry “Bill” Lambeth are scheduled for Saturday, December 29, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Craver’s Funeral Home Inc,. with Rev. Jeff Harris offciating.
Interment will follow in Union Cemetery in Brewton with Craver’s Funeral Home Inc. directing.