Four Injured In Hwy 97 Crash Caused By Cigarette
April 1, 2012
Four people were injured in a single car crash caused by a cigarette Saturday afternoon on Highway 97 in Molino.
The accident happened about 2 p.m. near Gibson Road.
The driver of a 2012 Chevrolet Impala, 56-year old Donald Taylor of Las Vegas, was southbound on Highway 97 approaching Gibson Road. Taylor told troopers that he dropped his cigarette inside the car. As he leaned over to pick it up, he ran off the roadway. As the car traveled on the shoulder, it struck a tree, tearing the right front tire off the vehicle. As the car continued along the shoulder, it hit a second tree, tearing off the left front tire and ripping the driver’s door off the vehicle.
Taylor and his passengers, 68-year old Alice Taylor of Las Vegas, 50-year old Michael Braham of Atmore and 51-year old Jennie Braham of Atmore, were all transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
The accident shut down Highway 97 for about 30 minutes, backing up traffic in both directions.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the call.
Pictured above and below: Three people were injured in this crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 97 in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Middle Schoolers Compete In Math Tourney
April 1, 2012
About 200 middle school students from four counties took part in the Pensacola Invitational Middle School Math Competition Saturday at Pensacola High School.
From North Escambia, both Ernest Ward and Ransom Middle schools took part in the four-hour competition sponsored by the Math Honor Society of Pensacola High School’s International Baccalaureate program.
Pictured top: The Ernest Ward Middle School Algebra Team (L-R) Haley Brown, Deedee Mitchell, Bethany Reynolds and Abbie Johnson. Pictured below: Algebra I honorable mention award winners in the Pensacola Invitational Middle School Math Competition Saturday at Pensacola High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northwest Escambia Opening Day
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
For a photo gallery from the day’s events, click here.
Pictured top: Opening Day for Northwest Escambia at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Let The Music Play: Northview Holds 10 Hour Music Marathon
April 1, 2012
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The Northview High School Band and Fine Arts music programs held a 10-hour music marathon on Saturday.
For 10 straight hours there was some type of music taking place during the event. Students were sponsored by the hour, as a Fine Arts Department’s fund raiser for a spring trip to Atlanta.
“We used part of the time for rehearsal and part of the time for fun music activities and games,” program director Elaine Holk said.
Pictured: A small portion of the 10-hour music marathon at Northview High School on Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Flomaton Opening Day
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day at Hurricane Park for Flomaton Little League.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Opening Day for Flomaton Little League. Submitted photos by Roger Riggs for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Anna Grace McMath
April 1, 2012
Anna Grace McMath, newborn daughter of Amista Rowell McMath (Misty) and Joseph Leroy McMath III (Joey), and younger sister to Abriana Joy McMath (Abby) and Josiah Luker McMath (Josiah), went to the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 27, 2012, just five hours after her earthly family embraced her into theirs. Her life was brief but so beautiful, and her family longs for the day when they will all be reunited.
Anna lived within her mother’s womb for eight months, and during that time, she made a great impact on many who loved her and prayed for her. She was born at Sacred Heart Hospital on March 27, at 10:18 a.m., weighing 4-pounds, 11-ounces. Every treasured minute of her brief life was sacred and was filled with love and joy, and she passed peacefully while being cradled by her family. Hers was a short but full life designed by her loving Creator.
Anna leaves behind her Mama, Daddy, big sister Abby and big brother Josiah of Pace as well as grandparents Joy and Roger Rowell of Berrydale, grandparents Susan and Joe McMath, Jr., of Flomaton, great grandmother Virginia Boothe of Allentown, and great grandmother Mary McMath of Atmore. She also leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many family members who will always miss sweet baby Anna. Anna was preceded in death by a sibling miscarried a year before Anna’s passing as well as her great grandparents, Alex Boothe, Jr., of Allentown, Hazel and Pasco Rowell of Berrydale, Joe McMath of Atmore, and Inez and Clyde Northrop, Jr., of Flomaton.
A private family graveside service will be held in Flomaton at a later date. Services will be provided by Flomaton Funeral Home.
If you wish to honor Anna Grace through a memorial gift, donations may be made to the Pregnancy Resource Center of Milton, 5736 Stewart Street, Milton, FL 32570; (850) 983-2730. There is an established link entitled “In Honor of Anna” on the PRC website, www.prcofmilton.org.
Tommy Weaver Family Offers Thanks
April 1, 2012
The family of the late Tommy Weaver, Northview High School teacher and coach, submitted the following letter of thanks to the community.
To all of the hundreds who have extended their sympathy for the unexpected loss of Tommy Weaver, your kindness, generosity, and love have been beyond comprehension. We have tried to thank everyone who sent floral memorials, food and sundry items, and other tokens of love toward his memory, but there are some who sent expressions of sympathy as a group, not identifying individuals.
To the “Northview Chiefs,” the “Former and Current Students of NHS from Faith Bible Baptist Church,” and the Classes of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2012, thank you for your memorial floral plant/arrangements for Papa Weave.
To the hundreds who came to the visitation and the funeral service, your presence was such a comfort and affirmation of his goodness.
To the staff of Northview for the outpouring of love and support and to the staff of Ernest Ward Middle School, thank you for the many, many things done for the comfort of our family.
To the many who have organized and/or contributed to the scholarship fund, including purchases of the special bracelets, in Tommy’s memory for FFA and CECF, your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
To those who helped with the memorial baseball shirts and the “Big Weave” wrist bands, you know he would have loved those gestures!
To those who approached the Superintendent requesting something special in his name and to those planning and organizing events to support the installation of a memorial in his honor, your fond remembrance and wish to keep his memory and spirit alive is truly heart-warming.
My family, Tommy’s brother and his family in North Carolina, and I are truly humbled by all of the expressions of love for Tommy. I am so glad that I had his services here where his “family of friends, students, and colleagues” could pay their respect.
A quote from a recently received sympathy card puts it more eloquently than I could ever say, “What a beautiful difference one single life made.
Gayle Weaver
Betty Thurman Faircloth
April 1, 2012
Betty Thurman Faircloth passed away March 29, 2012.
Betty was born in Pensacola in 1930 and lived there until she moved to Molino in 1980. She always loved to go crabbing, fishing and being on the beach.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Edward R. Faircloth; daughter, Rennee Scott (Eddy); sons, Michael E. Faircloth (Marie) and Steven M. Faircloth (Annette); six grandchildren, Bridgett, Nick, Jaime, Danna, Michael and Austin; six great grandchildren; sister-in-law Dollie Thurman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be sent to West Florida Covenant Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Vernie Edward “Shorty” Tyree
April 1, 2012
Mr. Vernie Edward “Shorty” Tyree, 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at his home in Atmore.
Mr. Tyree was a native of McCullough, AL, and has called Atmore home for the past 14 years. Mr. Tyree owned and operated Edward Tyree Trucking Company. He attended Presley Street Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernie Lee “Snooks” and Eloise Lassitter Tyree.
He was survived by his wife Linda Powell Tyree of Atmore; two daughters, Brandy Tyree Myrick (Mike) of Robinsonville, and Elizabeth Tyree Godwin (Douglas) of Milton; one brother, Robert Eugene Tyree (Patsy) of Flomaton; two sisters, Annice Tyree Atwell (Don) and Pam Tyree Riddlehoover (Billy) both of Dothan; two grandchildren, Phillip Michael Myrick and Morgan Alexis Myrick.
Funeral services were held Saturday March 31, 2012, at 2:00 p.m.. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial followed at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation was held Friday March 30, 2012 at the Petty Eastside Chapel.
Pallbearers were Doug Parker, Hub Wilson, Jimmy Brown, Richard Brown, Joe Barber and Gary Brown.
Honorary Pallbearers were Steve Luker, Bob Croft and Taylor Boothe.
Reader Photos: Opening Day At Century, Cantonment, NWE, Flomaton
April 1, 2012
Saturday was Opening Day at ballparks across the North Escambia area.
For a gallery of reader submitted photos from Flomaton, Northwest Escambia, Century and Cantonment, click here.
Editor’s Note: During the entire ball season, we encourage parents and fans to submit photos from area ballparks for publication.
Pictured top: The Hadji Shriners were out supporting the community and their children’s hospital on Opening Day in Cantonment. Pictured below: Opening Day action from Fidelis versus the Century Mustangs. Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
