Fishin’ Weather: Sunny, Warm Today; Rain Chances Increasing
March 8, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Thursday Night: Patchy dense fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy dense fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming northeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 10 mph.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Pictured: Fishermen are silhouetted against a setting sun Wednesday on Lake Stone. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Jay Nurse Named A ‘Legend’
March 8, 2012
A Jay Hospital employee has been recognized as a Baptist Health Care Legend — a team member who goes above and beyond to improve the quality of life for people in the communities served by the organization.
A nurse is a caregiver 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Why? Someone who cares about helping others can’t just turn off feelings of compassion. Patsy Jackson is a prime example.
While on a leisurely motorcycle ride one Saturday, Patsy, an R.N. administrator at Jay Hospital, and her husband stopped to eat at a seaside restaurant. Patsy noticed a woman sitting nearby who did not look well. She kept her eye on the woman who eventually slumped over in her chair. Immediately to the rescue, Patsy ran to the table and helped lower the woman to the floor where she did compressions and the family member did mouth-to-mouth. Restaurant staff retrieved a defibrillator and Patsy hooked up the device and continued CPR until an ambulance arrived and took the woman to be treated.
On another occasion, a patient arrived by EMS to the emergency department in full code. The patient’s elderly wife was very distraught, helpless and traumatized by the situation. She was terrified of riding in a helicopter, but her husband needed to be quickly transported for care. Patsy drove the woman to the hospital, sat with her for five hours and interpreted information so that she could understand and be comforted by the care her husband was receiving.
Patsy’s presence was a blessing for two people who will never forget her expert care even off the clock.
Drivers Met With Delays On Hwy 29
March 8, 2012
Drivers on North Century Boulevard (Hwy. 29) in Century were met with delays Wednesday as crews from APAC MidSouth worked to resurface the roadway.
The work is part of a a $7.7 million project that began in September to resurface about 16 miles of Highway 29 from north of Champion Drive in McDavid to the Alabama state line in Century.
Pictured: Work on Highway 29 Wednesday afternoon in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Students Organize Procession To Honor Tommy Weaver
March 8, 2012
Northview High School students honored the late Tommy Weaver Thursday morning with a mile-long procession to the school.
Students gathered before school began at the LCpl. Travis M. Nelson Park on West Highway 4 in Bratt to share memories about the beloved coach and teacher who passed away Wednesday.
The students then formed a vehicle procession to the school parking lot in honor of Weaver. As the vehicles passed by the school, most of the students stared quietly ahead, many visibly crying.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tommy Elbert Weaver
March 8, 2012
Mr. Tommy Elbert Weaver, 61, passed away on March 7, 2012 at a local hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years Gayle Weaver of Walnut Hill; son Thomas William (Toby) Weaver; daughter Nikki Smith (Randy) of Walnut Hill; brother Jimmy Weaver of Laurinburg, NC; and three grandchildren, Jami Andrews, Logan Lambeth and Katherine Smith.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore with the Rev. Roy Chewning officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Town Cemetery in Evergreen, AL.
Visitation will be Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Harry Burton Sellers (Buck)
March 8, 2012
Harry Burton Sellers (Buck), age 64, passed away at USA Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama on March 5, 2012.
A graduate of the class of 1966 of Escambia County High School in Atmore, Buck attended the University of South Alabama. He grew up farming with his grandfather, and later worked with the seismograph crew for Shell Oil Company in Louisiana for several years. Upon his return to Atmore, he came back to the farm, and then worked as a nursery manager in Semmes, AL. Buck worked with Escambia Farm Equipment Company, also known as the John Deere Place, for several years prior to his early retirement due to a severe injury.
Buck loved anything related to agriculture, fishing, hunting, NASCAR racing and Alabama football. One of his greatest joys came from sharing with others, whether it be milkshakes, biscuits or candy with the bank tellers or crew at the local drug store, or delivering green peanuts and sweet potatoes to various friends. He was a friend to all, and greeted everyone with a hug or handshake and a smile.
He is survived by his mother, Lenora S. Sellers; his wife of 44 years, Joyce P. Sellers; daughter, Vicki S. Gulsby (J.B.) of Uriah, Alabama; son, Leonard Ray Sellers (Leslie), of Birmingham; sister, Rebecca S. Phillips (Joe) of Atmore; and five grandchildren, Noel, Haley, and Heather Gulsby and Jackson Sellers.
Buck is preceded in death by his father, Emmette Ray Sellers, and grandparents Earl and Sallie Sellers and Jackson B. and Mary Elma Stallworth.
Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Johnson Quimby Funeral home in Atmore, Alabama on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The service will be conducted by Rev. Mike Grindle, with eulogy by Boyd Sigafoose. Pallbearers are Mike Helton, Rodney Helton, Charlie Stark, John McMurphy, Boyd Sigafoose, and Benny Respress. Honorary pallbearers are brothers-in-law Bill Phillips, Joe Phillips and Wayne Harrison; grandson Jackson Sellers; nephews Jarard Phillips, Jonathon Phillips, Chris Harrison, Travis Harrison, Michael Harrison, Sheldon Phillips, Chad Phillips and Brandon Phillips; and Bennie Watson, Ronnie Hughes, Julian Johnson, Luther West, Alvis Respress, Rickey Fore and Jerry Dykes.
Doris Rigdon Buck
March 8, 2012
Doris Rigdon Buck, age 84, passed away March 6, 2012, with her family at her bedside. Mrs. Buck was a native of Louisiana and moved to Cantonmentin 1979. A longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Cantonment, she was well-known for her sewing and baking skills in serving her church and community.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John L. Buck Jr.
Survived include her sons, John L. Buck III (Bonnie) and Thomas L. Buck (Sandra); brother, Vernon D. Rigdon (Marilyn); grandson, John Russell Buck (Lauren); step granddaughters, Tonya Duke (Dave), Deana Lepa (Jeff), Janice Gilley (Ron), Cynthia Perkins; four nephews; four nieces; five step great grandsons; and one step great granddaughter.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 8, 2012, from 5:30 -7:00 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 7433 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola.
The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment, 118 Morris Avenue. Officiating will be Rev. Larry Huff and Dr. Will Stone.
Pallbearers are Aaron Hodge, Ken Hicks, Ronnie Gilmore, Fred Raby, James May, and Dennis Carlson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Esther Sunday School Class.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks and gratitude to her dear friends Peggy Hodge, Mary Ballard, and Barbara Carr. Also the family wishes to express gratitude and special thanks her long time physician Dr. Adelaida Torres, Drs. William Bailey, William D. Doty, William Goldsmith, Mary Alfano-Torres, and to all the doctors, nurses and staff at the Sacred Heart SICU for their care and compassion.
Eudith Watts Killam
March 8, 2012
Eudith Watts Killam, 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, in her home in Flomaton.
Mrs. Killam was a native and resident of Flomaton for most of her life, a homemaker and attended the Sardis Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband Park Augusta Killam and son Walter Augusta Killam.
She is survived by three sons, Harry Killam (Shirley Ann) of Flomaton,, Danny Killam (Diane) of Flomaton, and Steve Killam (Carol) of Atmore.
Funeral services will be Friday March 9, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Earle Greene and Rev. James Pugh officiating
Burial will follow at the Poplar Dell Cemetery.
Visitation will be March 09, 2012 , prior to services from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Craig White, James Varner, Vince Johnson , Brent Killam, Ryan Browning and Hugh White.
Tony Holmes
March 8, 2012
Tony Holmes, age 50 of Pensacola has left us to go be with the Lord.
Tony was the owner of Puppy Shop since 1999 where he put happiness in peoples lives. He is survived by his mother and step dad, Rose and Richard Pugsley; father, Cecil Holmes; sisters, Debra (Billy) Parker and Donna (Don) Crump, Haley Holmes; also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be, Scott Parker, Chris Parker, Donny Crump, Jeff Phelps, Jermery Fleming and Robbie Fairey.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 8, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home with funeral services being on Friday, March 9, 2012m at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.
Fog Tonight, Partly Sunny And 78 For Thursday
March 7, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Patchy dense fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming northeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 10 mph.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 71. East wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 58.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.