Prep Football Final Scores
October 27, 2012
Here are final scores from across the area from Friday night:
FLORIDA
- Northview 40 Vernon 0 [Read more...]
- Godby 64, Tate 28
- Graceville 28 Jay 14 [Read more...]
- West Florida 52 Arnold 21
- Pine Forest 21 Escambia 3
- Milton 28 Pace 20
- Gulf Breeze 35 Choctawhatchee 12
ALABAMA
- Flomaton 34 Millry 13
- WS Neal 34 Miller 26
- Andalusia 23 Atmore 8
- Escambia Academy 26 Macon 21
Photos: Northview Celebrates With Homecoming Parade
October 27, 2012
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade rolled through Bratt Friday afternoon as hundreds of spectators lined Highway 4.
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Pictured: The 2012 Northview High School Homecoming Parade. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Crowns Homecoming Queen And Her Court
October 27, 2012
The Northview Chiefs crowned Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham and her court Friday night. First runner-up was Ashley Mooney, and second runner-up was Ariel Holland. Junior Maid was Audrey Byrd. Sophomore Maid was Kendall Cobb, and Freshman Maid was Lillie Allen.
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Pictured top: (L-R) Freshman Maid Lillie Allen, Junior Main Audrey Byrd, Second Runner-up Ariel Holland, Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham, First Runner-up Ashley Mooney and Sophomore Maid Kendall Cobb. Pictured inset: 2012 Homecoming Queen Ashley Cunningham is crowned by 2011 Queen Lauren McCall. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Graceville Downs Jay
October 27, 2012
The Jay Royals fell to Graceville Friday night in Jay, 28-14.
Ricky Cofield had 95 yards on 24 carries and had a 1-yard touchdown dash. Hunter Dillashaw totaled seven catches for 212 yards and had one 70-yard touchdown. And quarterback Tate Upton had 231 yards in the loss to Graceville.
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Pictured: Jay hosted Graceville Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos by Michelle Gibbs, click to enlarge.
Man Sentenced To Prison For Multiple Burglaries
October 27, 2012
An Escambia County man pleaded no contest to a list of burglary and theft charges Friday and was then sentenced to 15 years in state prison.
Between June 2011 to April 2012, Sheldon Clifton Arns and several co-defendants were responsible for numerous thefts of air conditioning units, copper piping, inside and underneath the
residences, and cooper gutter systems. They would dismantle the AC units, take the copper and aluminum parts which they then sold to recycling centers.
Arns was caught in the act of taking a copper downspout from a home and the individual inside the home called 911. He was arrested at the scene of the crime. Damages to the residences
were exceeded $70,000.
Murdick Barfield
October 27, 2012
Mr. Murdick Barfield, age 90, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012, at the Joyce Goldenburg Hospice Residence in Pensacola.
Mr. Barfield was a member of the Bratt community for over 65 years, a World War II veteran and longtime member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. During his working years, Mr. Barfield worked in the shipping department at St. Regis Paper Company and retired as the manager of Harvesters Federal Credit Union. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and spending time with family.
His sister, Myrtle Pettis, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Bernice Barfield; son Don, (Lillian) Barfield of Pensacola; daughter, Diane (Wayne) Baker of Bratt; four grandchildren, Miranda Brooks, Scott Baker, Stephanie Lamar, and Jessica Barfield; six great-grandchildren, Tyler Brooks, Tanner Brooks, Taylor Baker, Jack Lamar, Kelton Wooten and Brandy Wooten; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at Faith Chapel North with Reverend Gene Pickern and Tony Bolton officiating. Interment will be in the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Baker, Tim Pettis, Malcolm Peacock, Terry Bolton, David Brown, and Doug Purvis.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to Covenant Hospice of Pensacola.
A special thank you to his loving caretakers at the hospice residence.
Angela Ann Long
October 27, 2012
Angela Ann Long, 49, of Molino, was taken from us on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Angela was born in Pensacola and was a loving wife to William R. Long and mother to Alisha Ann Long. As a young child Angela accepted Christ and became a member of Olive Baptist Church. She worked at Chet’s Seafood for 15 years, where she had many “regular” customers. Angela spent many years as a cheerleading coach for the Cantonment Cowboys when her daughter was young.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James Otis Davie; grandmother, Zula Gray Davie; father-in-law, William R. Long, Sr.; and mother-in-law, Mary B. Long.
Angela is survived by her husband of 29 years, William “Robby” Long; daughter, Alisha Ann Long of Pensacola; mother, Charlotte Davie Gunn of Pensacola; father, Robert Gunn of Pace; sister, Kimberly Ann Gunn of Pensacola; sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn “Sherhea” Morrow (Mark), Carolyn Dzombar (Kevin), and Bobbie Jo Burns (Bo).
Pallbearers will be Wiley Baxter, Warren Cross, Ashley Davie, Gabe Davie, Billy Day, and Tommy Plunkett. Honorary pallbearers will be Bo Burns, Christopher Day, Kevin Dzombar, Mark Morrow, and Paul Reneau.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 27, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home with Reverend Joe Gwyn officiating.
A memorial fund has been set up for Angela through her co-workers and friends at Chet’s Seafood. If you wish to make a memorial contribution, they are being accepted at ECCO Credit Union under Angela Long Memorial Fund in Pace.
Andrew Leonard Robinson
October 27, 2012
Andrew Leonard Robinson joined his loved ones in Heaven on Sunday, October 21, 2012. He was born August 1, 1918, in Uriah, where he was raised.
He was the second oldest of nine children born to E. Walter Robinson and Alma Castillow Robinson. He resided in Pensacola since 1946 after returning from a tour in North Africa with the Air Force during World War II. Being raised during the Great Depression greatly influenced the rest of his life. He learned to be self-reliant and a “jack of all trades”. A.L. was self-employed and a terrific salesman for the majority of his life. He was a grocery store owner in the 1950’s and 1960’s with his wife Melba and also an encyclopedia salesman during this same time. In the 1970’s and 1980’s he became a landlord to small rental properties. Lastly, in the 1980’s and 1990’s he traveled to different venues selling adjustable beds and chairs. He loved collecting various things which made him quiet the wheeler dealer. His loving family will always remember him for spinning yarns and making up songs for everyone’s entertainment, especially the grandchildren.
Preceding A.L. in death was his wife of 64 years, Melba V. Hamilton (2006), and youngest son, Randall L. Robinson (1995); brothers, W.J., Raymond, Kenneth Jr. Robinson and sister Annie Lou Prestwood.
He is survived by two sons, Ronnie “Robby” (Lynn) Robinson and Riley (Suzanne) Robinson both of Cantonment; one daughter, Rita (Tommy) Bowen of Pensacola; ten grandchildren, Kelly (Paul) Bullington of Fairhope, Kaye (Craig) Worley of Pensacola, Will Robinson of Cantonment, Matt (Adella) Cushing of Pensacola, Nicole (Robert) Hunnicutt of Alpharetta, GA., Heather (Mike) Giusti of Clyde, N.C., John Robinson of Gulf Breeze, Ryan Robinson of Senoia, GA., Beth (Chris) Ford of Shalimar, and Michael (Casey) Robinson of Midlothian, VA; and sisters, Inez Davis, Vernel Lee and Bernice Robinson.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., Thursday, October 25, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with services following at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Eastern Gate Memorial Cemetery.
Cooling Weather
October 26, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Cottage Hill Water Works Boil Water Notice Lifted
October 26, 2012
A precautionary boil water notice issued by Cottage Hill Water Works was discontinued Friday afternoon.
The notice had been issued following a water main break for the following areas:
- Williams Ditch Road
- Clymil Drive
- Gainey Lane
- Glenna Lane
- Wishbone Road
- 1762 Elna Road
For more information, contact the Cottage Hill Water Works office at (850) 968-5485.