Jesse Carle Amerson
August 15, 2013
Mr. Jesse Carl Amerson, 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, in Pensacola.
Mr. Amerson was a native of Century, and resided in Flomaton for most of his life. He was a wonderful person, he gave so much and never wanted anything in return. Mr. Amerson is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Gena Amerson and a grandson, Junior Walker.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Amerson of Flomaton; three sons, Keith Amerson and Jody Amerson of Katie, TX and Darrell Walker; one brother, Rex Amerson of Brewton; two sisters, Linda Ryder of Milton and Ann Roberts of Texas; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 16, 2013, at 12 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmie Ray Colley officiating.
Burial will follow at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2013, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Scott Walden, Keith Amerson, Kyle Amerson, Jody Amerson, Christian Thrope, Justin Walden.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Charles E. Stewart
August 15, 2013
Mr. Charles E. Stewart, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at his home in Stockton where he resided for the past 60 years.
Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife of 61 years, Inez Stewart of Stockton; two sons, Charles R. Stewart ( Linnie) of Stockton and Frank Stewart ( Tammy) of Perdido; one daughter, JoAnn Stewart of Stockton; 13 grandchildren and 18 great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Dean Holiness Church on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at 2 p.m. with Sister. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Dean Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. until service time.
Pallbearers will be Omi Adcock, Michael Mayo, Aaron Galloway, J R. Joiner, Greg Day, Bart Mayo.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Victim Identified In ‘Suspicious Death’ At Car Dealership
August 14, 2013
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “suspicious death” Wednesday morning at a Pensacola car dealership.
Adnan Mohamed Dali Glelati, age 53 of Pensacola, was found deceased about 10 a.m. from unknown injuries at 7 Stars Auto at 5401 North W Street, next door to the Fast Eddies Fun Center on Michigan Avenue. The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation is ongoing, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Escambia County EMS received an unconfirmed report of a shooting in the area at the time.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Pictured: A man was found dead at 7 Starts Auto on W Street in Pensacola Wednesday morning. Photos by Amber Southard, WEAR 3, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
UPS Cargo Plane Crashes In Birmingham, Two Dead
August 14, 2013
A UPS cargo plane crashed near the Birmingham, AL, airport Wednesday morning, reportedly killing the pilot and co-pilot.
The plane crashed in grassy field outside the airport fence and about a half mile from the runway just before 5 a.m., missing homes located not far the site. There were no injuries on the ground. The plane, an A300, was enroute from Louisville, KY, to Birmingham.
“As we work through this difficult situation, we ask for your patience, and that you keep those involved in your thoughts and prayers,” UPS said in a prepared statement.
Photos courtesy the Tarrant (AL) Police Department.
Century Man Arrested On Drug Trafficking, Possession Charges
August 14, 2013
A Century man driving without a license was arrested on multiple felony charges — including trafficking — after a Pensacola traffic stop.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for improper window tint on Old Spanish Trail at the Moorings Apartments. The driver, 33-year old Kevin Lamar Brown of Ramar Street in Century, admitted to deputies that he did not have a valid driver’s license.
Inside the vehicle, deputies reported finding a plastic bag containing an unmarked pill bottle containing a large quantity of acetaminophen-hydrocodone pills and a digital scale.
Brown told deputies that he and a female had found the bag while visiting Wayside Park at the foot of the 3 Mile Bridge. He said he was taking the pills to a friend to see if they could be sold for money, according to an arrest report. Deputies also reported finding a plastic bag with crack cocaine and marijuana.
Brown was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance (hydrocodone), possession of drug paraphernalia, cocaine possession and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. He also received citations for driving while license suspended, felony possession of a controlled substance while in physical control of a motor vehicle and a written warning for the window tint violation.
He remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday morning with bond set at $14,000.
Frequent Rains Have Little Impact On Local Crops
August 14, 2013
Most area crops overall are doing fine despite our frequent rains, said Escambia County Extension Agent Libbie Johnson.
She said some farmers are off their peanut spray schedule, opening up the crop for potential damage from pests. The rain also slowed some farmers from applying fertilizer at key times. Cotton that was planted earlier in the year looks better than cotton than was planted later due to the lack of full sun, Johnson said.
Johnson said cooler temperatures during the spring and summer, due to the rain and cloud cover, slowed down the area’s corn crop.
A few farmers were late in harvesting spring wheat and they were unable to get back into those fields to plant a second crop for the year due to soggy ground.
Pictured above and below: A pesticide is aerially applied to a corn field in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Current Immunizations Needed For School; Shots Required For 7th Grade
August 14, 2013
The Escambia County School District is reminding parents that students need to be up-to-date on their immunizations before the first day of school.
Before attending school in Florida, students enrolling in kindergarten through 12th grade are required to be current on all their immunizations. In addition, seventh grade students are required to have a Tdap booster vaccine before starting school on August 19.
Students who have medical insurance that will cover vaccinations should see their private provider, according to the school district.
Students who do not have health insurance coverage for immunizations may receive free vaccinations at the Escambia County Health Department at one of the locations listed below. Vaccinations are by appointment only.
- 1295 W. Fairfield Drive, (850) 595-6554
- 8390 North Palafox Street, (850) 484-5151
For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Escambia County Health Department at one of the listed numbers.
No Votes Close to Ending Calling For Stand Your Ground Special Session
August 14, 2013
The odds of a special session on Florida’s “stand your ground” law got longer Tuesday as legislators started a rare vote to determine if they should return to Tallahassee to debate the controversial law.
A day after 33 Democrats requested the unique polling procedure to hold the special session, 79 lawmakers cast votes, with 24 votes in favor, all from Democrats, and 55 votes against.
Among the “no” votes was one from Rep. Mike Clelland, a Lake Mary Democrat who comes from a Republican-leaning district in Seminole County. Also voting “no” were Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, and House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel.
Those calling for a special session on the law have to get “yes” votes from three-fifths of the Legislature — something that would require a total of 96 lawmakers to go along. The state’s 159 Legislators have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to sign and return the ballots to the Department of State. T
he proposal is an effort to circumvent opposition to a special session by Gov. Rick Scott and Republican legislative leaders. The process, allowed in state statutes, has never been used before to call a special session. A House subcommittee is expected to review the “stand your ground” self-defense law during a committee week this fall.
by The News Service of Florida
Two Cantonment Residents Arrested On Drug Charges
August 14, 2013
Two Cantonment residents were arrested on drug charges after deputies responded to a home in reference to a disturbance.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a home in the 400 block of Nowak Road. While investigating a disturbance, deputies made contact with 31-year old Robin Ann Gatewood and 33-year old Christopher Scott Deaver in a bedroom of the residence.
Deputies reported finding a glass smoking pipe, prescription pills in a plastic bag , powdered cocaine and three cut straws.
Gatewood was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of a harmful new legend drug without a prescription and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $3,500.
Deaver was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a probation violation. Due to the probation violation, he was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
Curtis Melvin Howard, Sr.
August 14, 2013
Curtis Melvin Howard, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2013. Daddy was a loved man and will be missed.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Mavis E. Howard; five children, Karen Thall, Sharon Phillips (Dale), Curtis M. Howard, Jr. (Beth), Stephanie W. Hughes (Lonny), Joseph B. Howard (Trisha); 14 grandchildren, Jared, Aubrey, Matthew and Zachary Thall of Port St. Lucie; Kristen, Kayla, Kasey, Karmen, Jacob and Jesse Hughes of Pensacola; Kayla J, Aden Howard, Tristin and Leila Randolph of Robertsdale; one great-grandchild, Gabriella Thall of Port St. Lucie; five sisters, Joyce, Delores, Barbara Jean, Elaine, Marilyn; two brothers, Bobby and Earl and his little dog Jackson.
Daddy loved fishing with his sons and grandkids, family get togethers and cookouts. He loved Alabama Football (Roll Tide Daddy) and joking around a good camp fire.
We love you daddy and will see you again soon!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in daddy’s name to Olive Baptist Church Financial Office, 1836 E. Olive Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514, for the Charis House Ministry and Most Excellent Way Jail Ministry.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2013, from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Cross Faith Church located at 5107 Highway 29 in Molino with a memorial service following immediately.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.