Charles Edward Reid
December 21, 2012
Charles Edward Reid, age 67, of Byrneville, passed away Wednesday, December 05, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones at Covenant Hospice, West Florida Hospital.
He was born on October 22, 1945, to Mary Estelle and Edgar Hugh Reid of Byrneville. He graduated from Century High School and the University of West Florida, entering the U.S. Army as 2nd Lieutenant and serving in Vietnam.
Charles was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Estelle Reid and father, Edgar Hugh Reid.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Christine Reid; son Jason Reid, Flomaton, AL and daughter, Amy Kornegay, Flomaton, AL; granddaughters, Zoe Nadler, Ally Nadler, Mia Kornegay and Jacob Reid; sisters, Ann Smith (Louis), Downsville, LA, Sue Kelly (Philip), Byrneville, FL and many nieces and nephews.
The family received friends Friday, December 7, 2012, from 6-8 pm at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with Pastor Chris Hawkins officiating.
Burial was at Byrneville United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations be made to Byrneville United Methodist Church, 1351 Byrneville Road, Century FL, 32535.
Pallbearers were Robert Smith, Keith Holland, Gary Welch, Tommy Ward, Eddie Bondurant and Richard Collins.
The family would especially like to thank the Staff of West Florida Hospital Cardiac Care Unit and Covenant Hospice, West Florida Hospital. The love and warmth shown to Charles was inspiring. Thank you.
Petty-Eastside Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Northview, Tate, West Florida Release Times Delayed Today
December 20, 2012
This afternoon’s planned 12:10 p.m. early release for Northview High School students has been delayed until 12:50 p.m. due to weather.
This afternoon’s planned noon release at Tate High School has been delayed until 12:25.
West Florida High’s early release time has been moved from 11:55 a.m. to 12:35 p.m.
TORNADO WARNING: Escambia, Santa Rosa
December 20, 2012
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOBILE HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... SOUTHEASTERN ESCAMBIA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... SOUTHERN SANTA ROSA COUNTY IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA... * UNTIL 1000 AM CST * AT 856 AM CST...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO WAS LOCATED 5 MILES SOUTH OF ORANGE BEACH...OR 9 MILES SOUTHWEST OF PERDIDO BEACH...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH. * LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT... TIGER POINT... ROEVILLE... PEA RIDGE... MULAT... FLORIDATOWN... ORIOLE BEACH... MILTON... GULF BREEZE... THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 10 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 10 AND 34. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY FOR SOUTHWESTERN ALABAMA AND NORTHWEST FLORIDA AND SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI.
Breezy, Cold
December 20, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. West wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph.
- Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 69.
- Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 54.
- Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54.
Century CI Makes Christmas Brighter For Needy Kids
December 20, 2012
Christmas will be a lot brighter for numerous students at Oakcrest Elementary School, thanks to officers from the Century Correctional Institution.
Corrections officers from Century CI gave 42 new bicycles to Oakcrest students through the Going COASTAL (Correctional Officers and Students Together Amplifying Learning) program. Corrections officers visit the school each month through the program, which aims to cast a positive light on law enforcement in a community where many children have seen family members arrested. In the program, corrections officers read to and mentor the students.
The Century CI officers also contributed a trailer load of plants and flowers to the school to help beautify the campus.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com.
Santa To Visit Century Library This Afternoon
December 20, 2012
Santa Claus will make a special stop by the Century Branch Library this afternoon.
Children are invited to join Santa and his helpers as they celebrate Christmas with a story, crafts, lots of fun and a chance for children to meet with Santa.
The event begins at 4 p.m. at the Century Branch Library, 7991 North Century Boulevard. For more information, call (850) 256-6217.
Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office Has Major Phone Problems
December 20, 2012
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is experiencing major technical issues with their phone system, which is in the process of extensive repair.
Officials said late Wednesday night that all non-emergency numbers may not work and it may be impossible to reach dispatch for services using regular phone numbers. Officials said if a regular number does not connect, call one of these alternative numbers to connect to dispatch:
- 850-361-5116
- 850-361-5643
- 850-497-3552
911 is still functioning for emergency calls only.
Arrest Made In Georgia In October Escambia County Murder
December 20, 2012
A Pensacola man has been arrested in Georgia for the murder of Labar Cardalyo Brown of Highway 29 back in October.
Robert Marvin Parker, Jr., was arrested Wednesday morning at an unknown apartment complex in Clayton County, Georgia. Parker is being held on one count of murder and is awaiting extradition back to Florida.
Parker is accused of shooting Brown to death on October 22 as Brown was sitting in a car in the 6800 block of Tiki Lane. Investigators say there was evidence found that suggests the
murder was drug related.
Pictured: Reader submitted cellphone photos show the scene on Tiki Lane after Labar Cardalyo Brown was shot and killed on October 22. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Gets 25 Years For Molesting Young Teen
December 20, 2012
A Milton man was sentenced to 25 year in state prison for molesting a child in Escambia County by Judge Jan Shackelford.
In November, Ryan Scott Debord was found guilty of an Escambia County jury of sexual battery while in a position of custodial or familial authority and lewd or lascivious molestation upon a child over 12 but less than 16 by an offender over 18 year of age.
Between July 2011 and February 2012, Ryan Scott Debord molested a 13 year-old female child, according to evidence presented in court.
Debord was also designated as a sexual offender.
Escambia Man Gets 15 Years For Battery Of Pregnant Woman
December 20, 2012
An Escambia County man has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison on charges of aggravated battery on a pregnant person and battery.
Rafie Lee was sentenced by Judge Gary Bergosh as a prison releasee reoffender. On April 7, 2012, Lee and the victim, Hope Cattell, were arguing when Lee pushed her to the ground and hit her several times. Cattell’s daughters, Brittni Freeman, who was nine-months pregnant at the time, called her grandfather for help. When Freeman attempted to hand the phone to her mother, Lee pushed Freeman to the ground and she fell on her stomach.