D. C. Daughtry
February 16, 2012
Mr. D. C. Daughtry, 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in Poarch, AL.
Mr. Daughtry was a native of McCullough, AL, a lifelong resident of Poarch, a member of the Poarch Creek Indians and attended the Friendly Holiness Church.
He is survived by hi wife, Ernestine McGhee Daughtry of Poarch; two sons, Douglas and Keysha Daughtry of Poarch and Jack Allen and Charlotte McGhee of Pensacola; two daughters, Jackie Smith and Charlotte and Martin Meckel, both of Poarch; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three sisters, Luverne Ward , Savannah Lee Daughtry and Bernice Qualls, all of Poarch.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 11 a.m. at the Friendly Holiness Church with the Rev. Ray Ward and the Rev. Trevor Daughtry officiating
Burial will follow at the Judson/Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday February 17, 2012, from 5 p.m. until funeral time at the Friendly Holiness Church.
Drug Bills Face Different Fates
February 16, 2012
Fresh off a successful but contested effort last year to require welfare applicants to pass drug tests to collect benefits, Rep. Jimmie Smith brought a pair of related bills to the House Appropriations Committee Wednesday and came away 1 for 2.
Following concerns from members including fellow Republicans, the committee rejected a measure (SB 1205) that would have allowed state agencies to randomly drug test employees. On a close vote, the panel rejected the proposal that critics from both parties say was facially unconstitutional.
Smith, R-Inverness, had better luck with another measure (HB 813) that would require felony drug offenders to show proof that they have undergone substance abuse treatment before collecting temporary federal aid. On a party-line vote, the panel approved the measure over the concerns of critics who say it also is unconstitutional.
Smith, who last year sponsored a measure requiring applications for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to pay for and pass a drug screen that was thrown out by the courts, dismissed concerns, and said the new bill sends a strong message that taxpayer funds won’t be used for drug use.
“This is the perfect way for the state of Florida to show that we help those people who help themselves,” Smith said.
The bill would prohibit the receipt of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money to convicted felons unless they provide proof that they have completed or are undergoing drug or alcohol treatment. Details on how felons would prove their participation are still being worked out, Smith told members of the budget committee.
Democrats argued that there was no evidence to show that felony drug offenders have higher rates of drug abuse and the courts can already require such treatment programs as a condition of release. They also said the bill singles out low-income residents while ignoring possible drug use among others who receive state and federal assistance.
“If we’re going to check people, let’s take away some pensions if we think it’s going to be used for drugs,” said Rep. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg.
Smith’s bill from last year requiring TANF applicants to undergo drug tests to obtain benefits is now tied up in federal court following a lawsuit arguing it is unconstitutional.
While the measure seeking to require former felons to go to rehab to get benefits squeaked through the committee, the bill allowing state agencies to randomly drug test employees did not.
After the panel voted to reject that measure, it was brought up again on a motion for reconsideration, but immediately tabled, and paced in legislative limbo. Committee chairwoman Rep. Denise Grimsley, R-Sebring, said the issue is dead for the session.
By The News Service of Florida
Lloyd “Eddie” Phillippi, Jr.
February 16, 2012
Mr. Lloyd “Eddie” Phillippi, Jr., 56, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in Atmore.
Mr. Phillippi was a native of Pensacola, a resident of Atmore, AL for the past 42 years and attended the Methodist church.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Mason Phillippi of Atmore.
Funeral services will be Sunday, February 19, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Thurl Pearson officiating.
Burial will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Evergreen, AL.
Visitation will be Friday February 17, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Carolyn Ingram
February 16, 2012
Carolyn Ingram passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012m at Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Leroy Ingram of Molino; son, Ron Ingram of Pensacola; daughters, Donna (Andy) Lashley of Molino and Janet (Doug) Pridgeon of Prattville; brothers, Olen (Marie) Davis, Adolph (Sandra) Davis; sister, Margaret Crawford; grandchildren, April Ingram, Whitney Allen, Josh Pridgeon and Adam Pridgeon; great-grandchildren, Cade, Macy, Caleb and Trenton.
She will be remembered as dedicated wife and mother. She was known for her generosity, hospitality, and love of people. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A special thanks to Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital, 6th Floor nurses at West Florida Hospital, Dr. Dissanyake, Dr.Boatright, Dr. Scott, Dr. Krentel and staff, and a special family Dave Sanford.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2012m at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens, 1985 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, Florida from 5-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Eastern Gate at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2012.
The service will be officiated by Missionary Steve Farmer from Memphis, Tennessee.
Funeral Services Set For Joe Huff, Beulah VFD Assistant Chief
February 16, 2012
Joe Huff, the assistant chief of the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, passed away Wednesday.
During his long tenure at the Beulah VFD, Huff also served as the department’s chief and spent countless hours working on the department’s Beulah Sausage Festival, later renamed Beulahfest. He was a retired security officer with International Paper and worked the pit entrance gate for many years at Five Flags Speedway.
Huff is survived by his wife, Charlotte, and four daughters.
He was diagnosed with cancer just a few weeks ago, according to close family friends.
Visitation for Joe Huff will be held from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Marcus Point Baptist Church. Graveside service to follow at Eastern Gate Cemetery on Nine Mile Road.
Century Care Center Names Valentine’s King, Queen
February 16, 2012
Century Care Center celebrated Valentine’s Day in grand style with sparkling juice, good food, good music and lots of great fellowship. During the event, Louise Jackson and Paul Louviere were named Century Care Center’s Valentine’s king and queen. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
George Bernard Price
February 16, 2012
George Bernard Price, age 85, of Pensacola passed away February 13, 2012. George’s first love was his Lord and Savior. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. He loved his North Carolina heritage and he loved to travel and see new places. George was dedicated to his work and the Cantonment Masonic Lodge # 322, where he served as Past Master in 1979 and Chaplin in 1982. He took early retirement as an engineer from Monsanto and went on to work with John Brown Construction Firm until the age of 73. George has 13 U.S. registered patients.
He served in the army and was a proud WWII veteran.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Jobe J. Price and Margaret L. Roberts Price, his wife Elzona Price and his daughter Shanda Lynn Price, two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his three children, Janice Poolson (Jules), Stephen M. Price, Darren Price (Melissa), and one step-son Brant Webb (Cheryl), four grandchildren, Darren Price, Jr., William Moody (Lee Ann), Sherry Livingston (Jeremiah), Kevin Moody (Misty), six great grandchildren, Allie and Davis Warren, Courtney and Kelsy Moody, Addison and Fisher Moody, one sister Mary Nichols and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all of the staff, doctors and nurses of Baptist Hospital for the loving care given to their father. Thanks also to the Health Center of Pensacola “A” wing, and Covenant Hospice especially Father John Conrad and Jessie Adelamn for their comfort and support at the end.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 17, 2012 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Brent French officiating.
Serving, as pallbearers will be William and Kevin Moody, Ben and Sam Poolson, Jeremiah Livingston and Jules Poolson.
Interment will follow at Bayview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
Blue Jacket Jamboree Is Saturday; Win Tickets Today
February 15, 2012
The Northview FFA Alumni will present the annual Blue Jacket Jamboree on Saturday, February 18 featuring the CGMA Country Group of the Year “The Springs”.
The Springs have shared the stage with country greats like Alan Jackson, Craig Moran, Toby Keith and Reba McIntire with their high energy brand of Country/Southern Rock.
Nominated along with Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, and Lady Antebellum for the New Music Awards “Country Group of the Year”, The Springs are seen by some as the “next big thing” in country music. The all-male group has also had two Christian country number one songs.
To learn more about The Springs and hear samples of their music, click here.
To register to win a pair of tickets to the Blue Jacket Jamboree, visit our Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/NorthEscambia
On the Facebook page, comment on the post about the Blue Jacket Jamboree, and you are entered to win. (If you have not already, you must “LIKE” our Facebook page to comment.)
Tickets for the Blue Jacket Jamboree are $20 per person which includes a pulled pork sandwich meal. The event takes place beginning at 5 p.m. rain or shine on Saturday, February 18 in the Northview High School Auditorium. The event will also include an auction.
Tickets are available now at Smith Tractor Company in Jay and Atmore, Century Pharmacy and Scott’s Pharmacy in Molino. For more information, visit BlueJacketJamboree.com.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com, Cat Country, 98.7 and Your Country 102.7 WXBM.
The Northview FFA Alumini uses proceeds from the event for scholarships for eligible seniors and transportation for FFA members to state and national conventions.
Details Released On Century Drug Search Arrests
February 15, 2012
More details have been released about what the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit found inside a Century mobile home last week as they executed a search warrant.
The search warrant was executed about 7:30 p.m. last Thursday at a mobile home in the 100 block of West Highway 4 near the Century Care Center nursing home.
Karen Louise Quinley, 43, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and destruction of evidence. She was released from Escambia County Jail on a $26,000 bond. Cortez Rasheen Davison, 18, was charged with cocaine possession and possession of drug paraphernalia, while Nakeetric Devonte Davison, 19, was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both men were released from jail on $10,500 bond each.
After gaining entry to the mobile home, deputies reported finding Quinley in her bedroom. Quinley told deputies that she had tried to throw crack cocaine out of her bedroom window when she heard them at the door, but she was unable to get a window to open.
Nakeetric Davison told deputies that everything in his bedroom belonged to him, including the marijuana located by deputies. When asked by deputies if he sells marijuana, Nakeetric Davison reportedly replied “Yeah, I don’t have a job”.
Cortez Davison, according to his arrest report, identified his bedroom but refused to answer further questions, instead asking for an attorney.
During a search of Karen Quinley’s room, deputies reported finding:
- two small bags of cocaine in Quinley’s pocket
- one small bag with cocaine residue in Quinley’s pocket
- crack cocaine on the floor and dresser
- small digital scales
- about $265 in currency
- pill bottle with unknown pills and pre-packaged cocaine
In Cortez Davison’s bedroom, deputies reported finding:
- powder cocaine in box on floor
- digital scales that field tested positive for cocaine residue
- about $130 in cash on his person
During a search of Nakeetric Davison’s bedroom, deputies reported finding:
- plastic baggie with marijuana on table top
- box of sandwich bags on table top
- plastic baggie with marijuana on bed headboard
- plastic container with pre-packaged marijuana under bed
- Pringles can with pre-packaged marijuana under bed
- cookie container with pre-packaged marijuana under bed
- “Owe Sheets” on floor
- about $165 in cash on his person.
- The total weight of marijuana reported to be found in Nakeetric Davison’s bedroom was 417.6 grams.
During a search of the kitchen and living room areas of the mobile home, deputies reported finding:
- straw and baggie field tested positive for cocaine in kitchen sink
- metal measuring cup field tested positive for cocaine in kitchen cabinet
- crack cocaine on kitchen table
- plastic baggie with cocaine residue and straw field test positive for cocaine on kitchen table
- about $7 in currency
Portion Of Highway 29 To Close Nightly In Cantonment
February 15, 2012
A portion of Highway 29 near International Paper will be closed nightly for the next several weeks.
Southbound Highway in Cantonment from Muscogee Road to the Alabama Gulf Coast rail line will be reduced to one lane from Wednesday, February 15 to Friday, March 9 for road construction activities. The nightly lane closure will remain in effect from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.
Drivers are reminded to pay attention to the speed limit when traveling through the construction area, and to use caution, especially at night when driving in work zones, according to Tanya Branton, spokesperson for the Florida Department of Transportation.