Walter “Tom” Hall
August 27, 2013
Mr. Walter “Tom” Hall, 82, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Atmore.
Mr. Hall was a native of Bratt and a resident of Atmore since 1988. Mr. Hall attended the Canoe Baptist Church.
Survivors include his daughter, Norma Grace Hall of Atmore; one brother, Allen Clark Hall of Atmore; one sister, Margaret Alice Bailey of Carlsbad, NM; caretaker, Susie Hall of Atmore; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronald Hall and Rev. Jake Bondurant officiating.
Burial was at the Pine Barren Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gwen Hendricks, James Scott II, Anthony Lamb, Richard Faircloth, Aaron Hall and Mike Smith.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Theresa “GiGi” Stephens Cardwell
August 27, 2013
Theresa Stephens Cardwell, 65, of Pensacola, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013, with her family by her side.
Theresa was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1947. She was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High Class of 1966. She married Joe Cardwell on June 3, 1967, and relocated to Pensacola shortly thereafter. She was a dedicated employee of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department for 33 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted much of her time to her family. She was known as “GiGi” by her loved ones. She was a kind-hearted person and went above and beyond to give to others.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Joe S. Cardwell and her parents, Sam and Gussie Stephens.
She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Allen and husband, Eric of Cantonment and their children, Carley, CariAnn, and Jaxon; brother, Steve Stephens and wife, Jamie of Wetumpka, AL; nephews, Seth Stephens and wife, Nikki and Cameron Stephens of Wetumpka.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Irene Bowker, Wayne Barber, Linda Brill and Sandra Hofer for their love, care and support. They would also like to thank Dr. Wade, Dr. Erdos and Covenant Hospice staff, Katie, Evelyn, Cathy and Jan.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. with the funeral service at 6 p.m.at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, August 29, 2013.
Interment will be at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery on Friday, August 30, 2013, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice in Theresa’s memory.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
George Selton Brooks
August 27, 2013
Mr. George Selton Brooks, 59, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013, in Foley.
Mr. Brooks was a native of Pensacola, former resident of Bay Minettte and resided in Foley for the past 16 years. His parents, James and Lillian Brooks; two brothers, James Edward Brooks and Riley Sherman Brooks; and two sisters, Laura Jean Johnson and Mattie Sue Johnson precede him in death.
Survivors include his two brothers, Harrel Brooks of Pine Grove, AL and William Brooks of Luverne, AL; four sisters, Lillian Aline Hadley of Perdido, Flora Lee Hadley of Bay Minette, Mary Katherine Hadley of Fish River, AL and Tina Elaine Stringfellow of Pearl, MS.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Crook and Rev. Robert Lord officiating.
Burial was held at the Brooks Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lonnell Hadley, Charlie Synder, Dewayne Hadley, Anthony Hadley, Nickayiah Brooks, David Williams, Turner Brooks and Charles Boatwright.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Cantonment Woman Injured In Morning Crash With Tree
August 26, 2013
A Cantonment woman received minor injuries in a single vehicle crash this morning.
About 6 a.m., 33-year old Rebecca Reeves was southbound on Highway 95A near El Camino Drive when she left the roadway and struck a sign and then a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Her 2005 Dodge Dakota came to rest against a tree.
Reeves was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with minor injuries. She was cited by the FHP with careless driving.
Motorcylist Injured In Roberts Road Crash
August 26, 2013
A motorcyclist was seriously injured when the driver of a car turned in front of him Monday morning in Cantonment.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 73-year old William L. Rosich of Smyrna, GA, turned his 2006 Ford Taurus into the path of a motorcycle about 10:38 a.m. on West Roberts Road near Tate Road. The motorcyclist, 74-year old William A. Jennings, Jr. of Pensacola, struck the side of the Taurus with his 2004 Yamaha motorcycle.
Jennings was transported Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition; Rosich was not injured.
Rosich was cited for turning left in front of approaching traffic by the FHP.
105 Cases Cleared Through Burglary Investigation
August 26, 2013
Escambia investigators say they have busted a burglary ring responsible for over 100 burglaries in Escambia and Santa Rosa County involving stolen goods valued at $120,000.
Timothy Godwin, Henry Birchmore and Jason Godwin, broke into homes since April 2013 that were vacant, for sale, for rent, in renovation or in foreclosure, stealing major appliances including stoves, refrigerators and air conditioning units, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation included a total of 88 reported burglaries or thefts in Escambia County. Warrants were prepared or arrests were made in 66 of those cases. Santa Rosa County had 18 additional cases in which they obtained seven warrants. In addition to the burglary and theft cases, officers worked 10 additional spin-off cases for other crimes.
Officers have recovered several of the major appliances and air conditioners and are still trying to identify and locate more of the property.
On July 14, Timothy Godwin was arrested on an outstanding warrant from one of the initial cases related to this investigation, and Birchmore was arrested on outstanding warrants unrelated to the case and narcotics violations. Both have been incarcerated since that time. Birchmore and Timothy Godwin have already been charged in eight cases.
Jason Godwin, Timothy’s brother, has outstanding warrants on six cases.
On August 23, 128 warrants were sent to the court for judicial review. A total of 105 cases have been cleared through this investigation according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Pit Bill Attack Victim Returns Home
August 26, 2013
The Nokomis woman who was viciously attacked and mauled by two pit bulls at her home July 18 is now back at home.
Sandra Lambert, 63, was transferred earlier this month from the USA Medical Center in Mobile to the West Florida Rehabilitation Institute in Pensacola, where she worked to learn to live without her dominant right arm. Her arm was amputated at the shoulder following the dog attack. She has now been released from the rehab center and is now staying at a relative’s home.
The two pit bulls that attacked Lambert at her home were euthanized at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Animal Control’s investigation determined that Lambert’s family had been taking care of the two animals for at least 10 months, making the family the legal owners of the dogs, according to Escambia County officials. Family members signed custody of the dogs over to animal control with the understanding that the animals would be put down.
Lambert had taken both pit bulls out for a walk behind her home on in the 8000 block of Jakes Road. Molly, the female dog, was on a leash and lunged at some chickens in the yard. Lambert yelled “No, Molly” to the dog and pulled on her leash. The dog quickly turned on her and attacked, with the male dog, Rosco, joining in.
She was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile where she underwent several surgeries.
An account to help Lambert with medical expenses has been established. Donations can be made to the “Benefit Account for Sandra Lambert” at any branch of United Bank. Donations can be mailed to United Bank, P.O. Box 8, Atmore, AL 36504.
A benefit car wash for Lambert will be held on Saturday, September 14 at O’Reilly Auto Parts on South Main Street in Atmore from 9 a.m. until.
Pictured top: An Escambia County Animal Control officer removed a tranquilized pit bull from an enclosed porch at the home of Sandra Lambert. Pictured below: Molly, one of the dogs involved in the July 18 attack, after being tranquilized. Pictured bottom: The attack happened at a mobile home in Nokomis, FL. Lambert was airlifted to the USA Medical Center in Mobile. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
No Rain Chance, Slightly Cooler Air
August 26, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Century’s McCants Graduates From Basic Combat Training
August 26, 2013
Army Pfc. Arron P. McCants has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
McCants is the son of Rex McCants of Clancy Way, Century.
He is a 2012 graduate of Northview High School.
Molino Park PTA Seeks Donations To Replace Stolen Technology Items
August 26, 2013
The Molino Park Elementary School PTA is turning to the community with a grassroots drive to raise money to replace computers and technology items stolen from the school.
Thousands of dollars worth of electronics were stolen from throughout the school including Apple computers, iPads, Wii gaming systems, and cameras used by the school’s student-operated closed circuit TV station, along with other items. The theft and associated vandalism of the school happened the night of August 9, just before teachers returned to class on the following Monday.
“Molino Park PTA is collecting donations to assist in replacing our losses in technology,” said PTA President Rachel Bradley. “We would like to make sure we are prepared for the days and weeks ahead as students return to school and need these resources for a quality education.”
Donations can be made at Jimmy’s Grill on Highway 29 Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Highland Baptist Church on Highway 95A Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 pm. or Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Aldersgate United Methodist Church, or at Molino Park Elementary School Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
All donations will be put into a special fund to purchase technology items for the school.
For an earlier story about the burglary and surveillance video, click here.
Pictured top: An empty spot marks the locations of a stolen Apple computer from a Molino Park Elementary School classroom. Pictured inset: Suspects caught on surveillance video. Pictured below: Three Apple computers were stolen from this desk in a computer lab. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
