Robert Paul Killam
December 26, 2012
Mr. Robert Paul Killam, age 91, of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012, after an extended illness. He was born in the Poplar Dell community, He was a 1941 graduate of Century High School. He was a WWII Veteran with the Air Force (Army Air Corp) and worked for the Navy for 35 ½ years. He worked as an engine inspector, engine analyst working with the chief of Naval Aviation Training (CNATRA). He was also employed with the Escambia County Soil & Water Conservation Department. He was a charter member of Poplar Dell Baptist Church. He was a member of Century Lodge #213 and a lifetime member of the Scottish Rite of Pensacola.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wesley Killam; mother, Stella Mae Barrow; former wife, Cassie Merle Morgan; infant son; two brothers, Carl Killam and Fletcher Killam.
Mr. Killam is survived by his wife, Dorothy Cunningham Killam of Atmore; two daughters, Paulette Kindred of Montgomery, Ala. and Jane Carpenter of Atmore; five grandchildren, Kelli Lee, Brent Kindred, Robert Norton, John Norton, Bart Carpenter, and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 14, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Petty Eastside Chapel with Rev. Mitch Herring, Pastor of Poplar Dell Baptist Church officiating. Burial followed at Poplar Dell Baptist, Century, Fla.
The family received friends Friday, December 14, 2012, from 2 p.m. until service time.
Pallbearers were Robert Norton, John Norton, Bart Carpenter, Brent Kindred, Brandon Kindred, Andy Lee, Mike Killam and Gary Killam.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request memorials be made to Poplar Dell Baptist Church at 2631 Highway 4A, Century, FL 32535.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Ala.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Escambia, Santa Rosa
December 25, 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... SOUTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... OKALOOSA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... SANTA ROSA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... SOUTHERN COVINGTON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... SOUTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... EXTREME EAST CENTRAL BALDWIN COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA... * UNTIL 1030 PM CST * AT 939 PM CST...A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS OVER 60 MPH WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 8 MILES SOUTH OF EAST BREWTON TO 15 MILES NORTH OF MILTON TO 5 MILES NORTHEAST OF GONZALEZ...AND MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT... WHITFIELD... MIDWAY... OCEAN CITY... FORT WALTON BEACH... PINE LEVEL... WOODLAWN BEACH... WHITING FIELD... TIGER POINT... THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 10 IN FLORIDA BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 1 AND 67. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHWEST ALABAMA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM CST WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA. &&
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Escambia, Santa Rosa
December 25, 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A * SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... NORTHERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... NORTHWESTERN SANTA ROSA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... SOUTHERN CONECUH COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... ESCAMBIA COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... SOUTH CENTRAL MONROE COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... * UNTIL 930 PM CST * AT 841 PM CST...A LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS OVER 60 MPH WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 8 MILES SOUTH OF FRISCO CITY TO 15 MILES NORTHWEST OF BREWTON TO 12 MILES SOUTH OF ATMORE...AND MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... WHITFIELD... PINE LEVEL... JAY... FLOMATON... CENTURY... MEGARGEL... REPTON... I65 AND US 84... I65 AND CR 6... THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 65 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 59 AND 96. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHWESTERN ALABAMA. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA.
Tornado Warning: Escambia Ala.
December 25, 2012
Tornado Warning for Escambia [AL] till 9:00 PM CST …AT 836 PM CST…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO WAS LOCATED 5 MILES NORTHWEST OF ATMORE…OR NEAR I65 AND CR 1…MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.
TORNADO WARNING: Atmore
December 25, 2012
TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOBILE AL 439 PM CST TUE DEC 25 2012 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... SOUTHWESTERN CONECUH COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... WESTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... CENTRAL MONROE COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA... * UNTIL 530 PM CST * AT 436 PM CST...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO WAS LOCATED 5 MILES WEST OF ATMORE...OR 4 MILES EAST OF I65 AND CR 47...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 35 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... PETERMAN... POARCH CREEK RESERVATION... MONROEVILLE... MEGARGEL... FRISCO CITY... EXCEL... REPTON... MCCULLOUGH... I65 AND CR 1... THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 65 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 49 AND 71. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING FOR SOUTHWESTERN ALABAMA AND SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI. A TORNADO WATCH ALSO REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CST TUESDAY EVENING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA.
Tornado Watch: Christmas Severe Weather Threat
December 25, 2012
There is a substantial threat of severe weather for Christmas night, according to the National Weather Service. Damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. A tornado watch is in effect.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then isolated showers. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday: Isolated showers before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All
December 25, 2012
Today’s lead story on NorthEscambia.com is a story that happened over 2,000 years ago today — the birth of a boy child.
It is story that was first delivered by an angelic choir. It was the news that changed the world…a Savior had been born in a little town called Bethlehem. It was a humble scene. A little baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
It was the world’s first ever Christmas gift on that very first Christmas morning, the gift of a Savior with the promise of eternal life.
It’s good news for all of us on this Christmas. Good news that Emmanuel, the Lord Jesus, was born. It’s story that was reported by Luke in the New Testament. It’s reprinted below for you to read, and for you to share the Good News with someone you care about this Christmas.
From our NorthEscambia.com family to you and yours, Merry Christmas!
- And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
- (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
- And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
- And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
- To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
- And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
- And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
- And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
- For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
- And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
- And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
- And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
- And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
- But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
- And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Christmas Recipes: Red Velvet Cake, Holiday Dips
December 25, 2012
The holidays are a time when a lot of people head into the kitchen to cook for family and friends. You just can’t go wrong with a red velvet cake. We also have a couple of dip recipes just in time for your Christmas entertaining — a black bean dip and a hot cream cheese dip.
Red Velvet Cake
by Shirley Boone
CAKE
- 1 ½ cups oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. cocoa
- 1 oz bottle red food coloring
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Mix oil and sugar together. Add eggs and beat well. Add food coloring. Add vinegar to buttermilk and pour into oil mixture. Add vanilla. In small bowl combine cake flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix with other ingredients until well blended. Pour into 9 inch greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees. Two pans bake for 30-35 minutes, three pans bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes and wrap in plastic wrap until cool.
ICING
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 box confectioners sugar
- 1 stick Parkay margarine, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Mix all together until creamed. Spread on cooled cake.
Black Bean Dip
by Mona Brown
- 2 cans black beans, drained
- 2 cans shoe peg corn, drained
- ½ bunch green onions, chopped
- Sprinkle of garlic powder
- Mix ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup apple cider vinegar and ½ cup sugar.
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Marinate for 24 hours. Drain and add 8 ounces of feta cheese. Serve with Scoops.
Hot Cream Cheese Dip
from the Molino Homemakers Club
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 3 stalks green onion diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients and pour into a 9×9 glass pan or pie plate. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm with Chicken in a Biscuit crackers.
Have A Holly Jolly – Century Care Residents Celebrate Christmas
December 25, 2012
Residents at Century Care Century recently celebrated Christmas was an afternoon party. Numerous local residents and organizations contributed gifts, time and hard work to make the event a memorable success.
During the event, Rev. Janet Lee was presented a plaque for the Century United Methodist Church honoring their many years of dedication to the CCC residents. And David Comalander was honored for being the center’s No. 1 resident volunteer.
“We have a wonderful, giving community, that makes Christmas a big success every year, all year,” said Mae Hildreth, Century Care activities director. “A big thank you to all.”
Pictured: Christmas at Century Care Center. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt: A Baby Changes Everything
December 25, 2012
The First Baptist Church of Bratt recently presented the musical/drama “A Baby Changes Everything”.
Pictured: The production “A Baby Changes Everything” at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. Courtesy photos from Marcella Wilson, click to enlarge.
