Robert “Dakoda” Brannon
April 10, 2012
Robert “Dakoda” Brannon, age 18, of Molino passed away Saturday, April 7, 2012. Dakoda was born on December 12, 1993, in Pensacola, Florida. He was an avid LSU fan, outdoors enthusiast who enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing, and time at the beach and river. He had a huge heart for all his family and friends and could always put a smile on everyone’s face. His friendships were important to him and were cherished dearly. His fun-loving personality, smile, and laugh will never be forgotten. His passing has broken many hearts that will last a lifetime, but his life will forever be remembered by all his loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his great grandfather Gerald Brannon.
Survivors include his father, Rubin O’Donovan III; his mother and stepfather Brande Brannon Broxson and Jay Broxson; his brother Rubin O’Donovan IV; grandparents Don and Wendy Russell, Robert E. Brannon, Rubin and Sheila O’Donovan; great grandparents Don and Bernadette Godwin and Betty Brannon; uncles and aunts, Randy and Brooke Brannon Brasch, Wayne and Crystal Manoso; special cousins, Kaley and Megan Leonard, Katelynn Brasch and Mandy Broxson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment with Father Raymond Mullins officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Serving, as pallbearers will be Austin Kalfus II, Cody McCarty, Tyler Moore, William Dalton Oglesby, Joe Kittrell and Jesse Crumpler. Family will receive friends after the service at 7910 Chellie Road, Pensacola, Florida 32526.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour to service time.
Family request that in lieu of flowers friends make donations to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Dakoda Brannon’s memory.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
‘Slick’ Arrested In Connection With Walnut Hill Battery
April 10, 2012
An Atmore man has now been arrested in connection with an incident in which two women allegedly tased a man during an armed disturbance in Walnut Hill.
Slick Kenneth Corey, 43, was charged with felony aggravated battery for his alleged involvement in the altercation last month on Rigby Road. Windy Hall Hudson, age 28 of Century, and Wanda R. McGhee, age 44 of Atmore, were both previously arrested for felony aggravated battery using a deadly weapon after the incident.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed disturbance in which the victim said he was sitting on the porch with his girlfriend and the homeowner. He told deputies that McGhee, who is his estranged wife, along with Hudson and a man he knew only as “Slick” pulled up in the driveway.
The victim said “Slick” headed toward him in an agitated state and punched him in the face and then grabbed him around the neck in a chokehold, according to an arrest report.
While the victim was down on the ground in the chokehold, a witness told deputies that McGhee began to use a taser to tase the victim repeatedly while Hudson kicked him. The witness said Hudson grabbed the taser and also tased the victim. “Slick” and the two women then left the residence.
Deputies later made contact with the women at the Grey Goose Lounge on Highway 97. Hudson refused to answer questions, while McGhee told deputies that her estranged husband had swung at the unnamed male first, starting the fight.
Both women refused to provide the identity of the man known as “Slick”, according to their arrest reports. But the Sheriff’s Office was able to determine that “Slick” was Slick Kenneth Corey and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
Hall and Corey were released from the Escambia County Jail on $10,000 bond, while McGhee was released on a $5,000 bond.
Softball: Northview Beats Washington
April 10, 2012
The Northview Lady Chiefs defeated Washington High School Monday evening in Pensacola, 7-1.
The Lady Chiefs will play their last home games of the regular season on Tuesday, with the JV at 4:00 and the varsity at 6:00. On Thursday, the varsity will travel to Escambia Academy in Canoe, Ala., for their last regular season game at 3:30.
Inmate Beaten To Death By Cellmate
April 10, 2012
An inmate death at the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution is under investigation by the Florida Department of Corrections and the State Attorney’s Office.
Ricky D. Martin, age 24, died Sunday at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. He was found beaten March 30, the day after he arrived at Santa Rosa CI. Preliminary information indicated Martin was attacked by his cellmate, Shawn Rogers.
The incident will go to a grand jury.
Martin, who was from Collier County, was serving time for 2007 conviction on charges of grand theft, armed burglary, trafficking in stolen property and four counts of grand theft of a firearm.
Rogers is serving a life sentence for robbery with a deadly weapon and a 15-year sentence for aggravated battery with deadly weapon.
Rising Gas Prices Impact Century’s Budget
April 10, 2012
Local governments are not immune to rising gas prices.
The latest financial reports for the town of Century show the town had budgeted $18,800 for fuel costs for town operated vehicles. But, the town’s fuel expenditures were actually $21,400 — an increase of $2,600.
The increase did not have an extremely adverse impact on the town’s budget bottom line, with February numbers showing the town actually came in about $28,000 under budget.
Heating System Upgrades At Northview High Complete, Over Budget
April 10, 2012
Repairs are complete on a heating piping system for the gym at Northview High School. Work began last year on a project that was awarded to low bidder Comfort Systems USA Southeast for $58,253.
The project came in over-budget at $69,344, according to school district documents. Next week, the Escambia County School Board is expected to approve the final payment to Comfort Systems for the work.
The repairs were necessary due to deterioration of old piping between the main school building and the gym.
Pictured: Repairs on a heating water piping system for the gym at Northview High School as seen late last November. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Kathryn H. Whitmann
April 10, 2012
Kathryn H. Whitmann, age 92 of Cantonment, passed away on April 9, 2012.
Kathryn was born in Pensacola in 1919 and retired from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Laura and John Hendrix; daughter, Patricia A. Lawless; great grandson, Preston L. Stringer; sister, Augusta Sullivan; brother, Julian D. Hendrix; sister in law, Marian Hendrix. Mrs. Whitman is survived by her grandchildren, Rebecca P. (Richard L.) Cornelius, Cynthia E. Douglas; great grandchildren, Rachael N. (Jason) Clark, Johnny R. Stringer, Jr., Joshua A. (Morgan) Douglas; great-great grandson, Lennon N. Clark; niece, Janet (David) Wymann.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 11 from 5-8 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 11 a.m. graveside at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Dry Week Forecast
April 10, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming north.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Want To Raise Chickens? This Program Is For You
April 10, 2012
Are you interested in having fresh eggs on your table and raising chickens on your property? Then an upcoming class has the information you need to know.
A “Small Flock Egg Production and Management” meeting will be held Monday, April 16 in Molino and Tuesday, April 17 in Jay.
The event will include information on local laws and resources, important facts to know about feeding chickens, housing, egg production, breed selection, health management and food safety. Guest speakers will be Dr. Gary Butcher and Dr. Richard Miles, both UF IFAS poultry specialists.
Cost for the event is $5. The class will be presented Monday, April 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church in Molino and Tuesday, April 17 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jay Community Center.
To register, call Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230 or the Santa Rosa County Extension at (850) 675-3701.
Flomaton Wins No. 20 In A Row, Two-Run Homer For Watson
April 10, 2012
The No.4 ranked Flomaton Hurricanes defeated W.S. Neal on the road Monday night 5-4 for their 20th straight win. The Hurricanes improved their record to 21-3 with the win.
Joseph Parker (6-1) got the start and the win, and Brian Settles took the lose for the Eagles. The bats were hot for the Hurricanes including Zack Watson with at two run homer and a double, and James Dean and Hunter Bonds each with two singles.
Zack Watson closed the game and got the save for the Hurricanes.
The Hurricanes will travel to Cottage Hill Thursday and play the last two area games of the year, first at 4:00 and second at 6:00.
Batting:
Andrew Cash 0-1 RBI, R
Hunter Bonds 2-4 2 1B, SB, R
James Dean 2-4 2 1B, RBI, SB, R
Zack Watson 2-4 2B, HR, 2RBI, R
Trey Weeks 2-3 2 1B
Jacob Newton 1-4 1B, R
Cody Nolan 1-2 1B
Pitching:
Joseph Parker 2IP 1W, 2 hits allowed 0ER W
Tyler Harris 2IP 3K 0 hits allowed 0ER ND
Zack Watson 3IP 8K 1W 0 hits allowed 0ER S