Emily Phyllis Brunson Brabham
June 1, 2013
Emily Phyllis Brunson Brabham, 77, of Jay, passed away on May 31, 2013, with her family by her side. Emily enjoyed the little moments in life, going for a walk, playing with her cat, buying a present for a friend, traveling to places new and old, or going out for a nice dinner. Emily devoted her life to spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.
Emily was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Haynes Brabham; her son, Stanley Robert Brabham; and her parents, Forrest and Phyllis Brunson.
Emily leaves behind two sons, Mark (Sonja) Brabham, and Matt (Lori) Brabham; daughter, Lynne (Chris) McDonald; seven grandchildren, Robert, Shelton, Steven, Tyler, Garrett, Logan and Katie; sister, Christine Brand; and two brothers, Sonny (Arlene) Brunson and Charlie (Echo) Brunson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, June 3, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the Rev. Earl Greene officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday June 4, 2013, at Holly Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe, FL at 4 p.m. EST.
The family would like to express their gratitude and thankfulness to the Sacred Heart Cancer Center, physicians, nurses and staff; Covenant Hospice; caregivers – Cheryl Findley and Angie Killam; and the Flomaton Care Team, Ruth Harrell, Jo Nolin and Karen Tullis.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Evan Marshall Wolfe
June 1, 2013
Evan Marshall Wolfe was born March 15, 2013, at Sacred Heart Hospital and he received his angel wings on May 31, 2013. Evan fought hard to live every day of his life and now he is resting in the arms of Jesus. Our arms ache for him but we are comforted by the knowledge that he’s where we all long to be! He’ll be there waiting for us, healthy and rejoicing with our Lord.
Evan is survived by his parents, Brent and Meredith Wolfe; grandparents, Kelly and Teresa Schwarz, Eddie and Debbie Simmons, and Terry and Jean Wolfe; aunts, Kendall Wolfe, Alayna Simmons and Kylie Schwarz; uncles, Ryne Wolfe and John C. Schwarz; cousins, Addilyn Stoltman and Scarlett Boutwell.
A visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Chumuckla Community Church (formerly Elizabeth Chapel) on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. with Pastor Tom Sharron officiating services. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Simmons, Kelly Schwarz, Terry Wolfe and Ryne Wolfe.
Donations to the Northwest Florida Ronald McDonald House can be made in lieu of flowers.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Candace Janice Moyers
June 1, 2013
Candace Janice Moyers, 39, passed away May 23, 2013. She was born in Texas on April 29, 1974, and moved to Pensacola in her childhood years. She was a member of Plainview Baptist church. Candace attended Tate High School and was working her nursing degree at Bevill State College in Jasper, AL. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and brought joy to all that she met.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Moyers; daughter, Elise Monie; sons, Patrick Monie, Mathew Monie, Johnathan Moyers, and Cody Moyers; father, Milton Criswell; mother, Sharon Criswell; brothers, Brice Criswell and Rob Pittman; sisters, Karen Smith and Sunday Flowers; and grandchild, Benjamin Moyers.
Memorial service was held at Highland Baptist Church in Molino Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 2:30 p.m.
Pallbearers include Brandon Bridges, Spencer Dowling, Keith Jackson, Chad Pitman, Chuck McCurdy, Ron Whitfield and Michael Smith.
Wahoos Shut Down Suns 2-1
June 1, 2013
Josh Smith scattered seven hits over 6.2 innings and led the way as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos knocked off the Jacksonville Suns 2-1 on Friday night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
Smith (4-5) picked up his first win since April 29 by allowing just one run on seven hits in his outing. The righthander struck out seven and continued his dominance of Jacksonville. In three starts against the Suns this year, Smith is 2-0 with a 1.53 ERA, striking out 20 in 17.2 innings. The only run he allowed was a fourth inning single from Zack Cox that scored Kyle Jensen.
Pensacola jumped out on top early against Jacksonville starter Bryan Evans (0-3). With two outs, Tucker Barnhart singled and came home on a double by Bryson Smith to give the Blue Wahoos a 1-0 lead.
After Jacksonville tied the game in the fourth, the Wahoos retook the lead for good in the fifth. Ryan LaMarre stepped to dish with runners on second and third and slapped a single through the drawn-in infield to score Devin Lohman. The base knock snapped an 0-for-14 skid for LaMarre.
Lee Hyde and Loek Van Mil combined for 2.1 scoreless frames out of the bullpen with Van Mil picking up his third save of the year by retiring the final four batters of the game, including a 12-pitch strikeout of Jake Marisnick to end the contest.
The Blue Wahoos look for the series win in the six-game series on Saturday at 6:35 p.m. Tim Crabbe (2-4, 3.74) will get the ball for Pensacola against Jacksonville’s Adam Conley (4-2, 4.72).
story by Kevin Burke
Downed Pole Sparks Fire At Cantonment Pharmacy
May 31, 2013
A downed power pole and transformer sparked a minor fire at the Cantonment Pharmacy this afternoon.
A tractor operating a Bush Hog reportedly broke the pole, sending a sparking power transformer onto the building and starting small blaze. The fire was quickly extinguished by the first Cantonment fire unit on scene. There was no major damage, and the pharmacy was reported to be back open for business.
Day Long Manhunt In Molino, Barrineau Park for ‘Mystery Man’
May 31, 2013
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Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies spent most of Friday searching for a “mystery man” in the Barrineau Park and Molino area, and so far they don’t know exactly why the man in running from them.
“I want to stress that there is no reason to believe this is dangerous situation for the people in that area,” Sena Maddison, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office said Friday afternoon. “We just want to talk to this man at this point.”
The situation began with the report of a suspicious vehicle and perhaps a burglary on Schifko Road just before 9 a.m. When deputies arrived, they found the vehicle and white female at her own home. For an unknown reason, a black male in the vehicle fled on foot as deputies arrived. The female, who was not charged with any crime, would not give deputies the identity of the black male.
A manhunt with a K-9 unit followed, but deputies were unable to locate the black male.
“The first manhunt was called off because we did not have any charges on the man,” Maddison said. Contrary to rampant rumors on Facebook and in the community, she said there was no burglary.
As the day progressed, residents on Schifko Road, Barrineau Park Road and Jacks Branch Road, reported seeing the same black male multiple times, leading to multiple attempts by the Sheriff’s Office to locate the mystery man.
“At this point, we want to find him and find out why he is running,” Maddison said. “But we have no reason to believe that he is dangerous.”
As recently as the 4:00 hour, deputies were reportedly searching for the man on Barrineau Park Road, near Schifko Road.
The black male is describe as being 19-25 years old, wearing black tank top. Residents have reported he appears to weigh bout 210-230 pounds.
Pictured: Deputies search for a man along Barrineau Park Road during the 4:00 hour Friday afternoon. Reader photo by Judy Fehl for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Deputy’s Cruiser Vandalized In Cantonment
May 31, 2013
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SUV was vandalized overnight in Cantonment.
The deputy discovered the damage this morning to the cruiser parked in front of his house in the Turnberry Place subdivision off East Kingsfield Road. The back window had been shattered, and tires were flattened. Nothing was reported missing from the vehicle.
The incident is under investigation by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. A crime scene unit was called to the scene to check the vehicle for fingerprints and any other clues. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Pictured: An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office SUV was vandalized in Cantonment. Photos by Chris Johnson, WEAR 3, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rainbows And More Rain Chances
May 31, 2013
Light morning showers ended with a colorful rainbow across parts of the North Escambia area Friday morning. There is a slight to moderate chance of showers through Monday. Here is you official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
- Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
- Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Pictured top: This photo by Janie Beasley shows a rainbow over a Bratt wheat field this morning. Pictured below: This Ditto Gorme photo shows the rainbow over Atmore. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Names Valedictorian, Salutatorian; Seniors Receive $800K
May 31, 2013
Well over $800,000 worth of confirmed scholarships were presented Thursday night to members of the Northview High School Class of 2013, and the school also named its valedictorian and salutatorian.
Jazzlyn Franklin was named the Northview High School Class of 2013 valedictorian, while Winston Riley was named salutatorian (pictured top).
Also during Senior Honors Night, seniors were recognized for college scholarships that they have received. The NHS Class of 2013 earned over $810,000 in scholarship money. Additional scholarships awards are expected to be confirmed.
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Editor’s note: A list of honors graduates and academic awards presented Thursday night was not immediately available. The lists will be published at a future date.
The following students were recognized Thursday for scholarships received:
Corry Baggett
Gold Seal Vocational (Bright Futures) – $3,384
International Paper Pensacola Employees Scholarship – $1000
Solon Gandy Memorial Foundation Scholarship – $500
Jessica Baldwin
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
2+2 Pensacola State College/University of Florida – Institute
of Food & Agricultural Science Scholarship – $8,275
Pensacola Interstate Fair Grant – $1000
Walnut Hill Ruritan – $500
Thomas E. Weaver Memorial FFA Scholarship – $500
FFA Alumni Scholarship – $500
Glynn C. Key Scholarship – $500
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Alison Bardin
University of Mobile Dean’s Scholarship – $28,000
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Laura Clemmons
University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts – $4000
Dillian Crutchfield
McDonald’s National Employee Scholarship – $2500
FFA Alumni Scholarship – $500
Walnut Hill Ruritan Scholarship – $50
Hannah Fiellin
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Jazzlyn Franklin
Florida Academic Scholar (Bright Futures) – $12000
Florida State University Freshman Scholarship – $2400
Omega Psi Phi Scholarship – $TBD
Delta Sigma Theta – $300
Atmore Academic All-Stars – $750
Charles and Alice Mayson Scholarship – $17,400
La’Derious Franklin
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Randolph Luttrell, Sr. Rotary Club Memorial Scholarship – $2,000
Tri-City Rotary – $500
Omega Psi Phi Scholarship – $TBD
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Ashton Gibbs
University of Mobile Dean’s Scholarship – $28,000
University of Mobile Center for Performing Arts Scholarship – $1,800
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Academic All-Stars – $500
Georgia Goetter
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures ) – $9000
Alisha Grice
Reid State Technical College – $4000
PSC Outstanding Minority Scholarship – $1,600
MIRA Book Award – $200
Justin Halteman
Hermann Johnson EREC – $4000
PSC Principal’s Scholarship – $1600
Florida Academic Scholar (Bright Futures) – $12000
UWF Argonaut Scholarship – $3000
UWF Nautilus Scholarship – $4000
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Melanie Heard
Mississippi State University – $56752
Ariel Holland
Thomas E. Weaver Memorial DCT Scholarship – $500
Faulkner State College Cheerleading Scholarship – $18000
Marcus “Trey” Johnson
Gold Seal Vocational (Bright Futures) – $3,384
Pensacola Civitan Citizen of the Year – $TBD
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Zachary Johnson
University of South Alabama Presidential Scholarship – $14,000
Quinton D. & Mary P. Studer Charitable Giving – Gwen Applequist
Difference Maker Award – $1000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Academic All-Stars – $750
Courtney Lambert
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Henry H. Reichold Scholarship – $14000
Jessica Mahon
Take Stock in Children Scholarship – $12,382
Joshua Blake McCall
Jackson State university Football Scholarship – $105,000
Ashley Mooney
Take Stock in Children Scholarship – $12,382
Gold Seal Vocational (Bright Futures) – $3,384
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Shelly Mothershed
Fred L. McGhee First Generation Scholarship – $25,000
Maranda Moye
Florida Medallion Scholar(Bright Futures) – $9,000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Jody Paramore
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Dustin Parker
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Luiseño Indian Scholarship – $70,000
Morgan Payne
Jefferson Davis Community College Volleyball Scholarship – $10000
Timothy Rackard, III
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Winston Riley
University of South Alabama Presidential Scholarship – $14,000
University of West Florida Nautilus Scholarship – $2,000
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Thomas E. Weaver Memorial Baseball Scholarship $500
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
Stephanie Roach
PSC Wind Ensemble Scholarship – $500/semester
MIRA Book Award – $200
Morgan Taylor Roberson
Jefferson Davis Community College Volleyball Scholarship – $10000
Neiko Robinson
Penn State Football Scvholarship – $150,000
Tyler Roley
Faulkner State College Presidential Scholarship $13,000
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Morgan Smith
Jefferson Davis Community College Volleyball Scholarship – $10000
Johnnie Smith
MIRA Book Award – $200
Julia Thorpe
Florida Academic Scholar (Bright Futures) – $12000
MIRA Book Award – $200
Atmore Rotary Academic All Stars – $500
Jessica Warner
Florida Medallion Scholar (Bright Futures) – $9000
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Two Arraigned In Molino Related Murder
May 31, 2013
Two people were arraigned Thursday in connection with a Molino-related murder.
Zachary Greer and Debra Burge, both 22, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges in the death of Harvey Ray Smith. They are set for trial in August.
The body of Smith, age 43 of Pace, was found stuffed into a trunk behind a Motel 6 on Davis Highway the morning on May4. Smith had been reported missing in Santa Rosa County. Family members located his vehicle at the motel and then discovered the body.
Reports state Burge and Greer conspired to rob Smith. Burge allegedly lured Smith, her acquaintance, to her home in the 3900 block of Highway 97 in Molino. She told deputies she went inside while Smith and Greer remained outside. When she later exited the home, she found Smith on the ground of the Molino home bleeding. She told Sheriff’s investigators that Greer told her he stabbed Smith and put his body in the trunk of the car that was later driven to the Motel 6 on Davis Highway in Pensacola.