Jean Findley
September 29, 2014
Mrs. Jean Findley, 85, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014, in Century.
Mrs. Findley was a native of Florala, AL and a resident of Byrneville for most of her life. Mrs. Findley was a member of the Sew-in-Sew Club of McDavid and she attended the Poplar Dell Baptist Church. Her husband, L.B. “Shorty” Findley, precedes her in death.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Gene & Sharon (McKayla) Findley of Byrneville; one grandchild, Heather Ann Jordan of Pensacola; two great-grandchildren; two special families, Janae (Mike) Stillwell and children of Bratt and Karen Jones and children of Montgomery, AL.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Burial will follow at the Green Acres Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Judson Carden, Mike Stillwell, Danny Findley, David Findley, Thad Riley and Carl Gandy.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lois Underwood Howell
September 29, 2014
Lois Underwood Howell, 87, of Pensacola, died Friday, September 26, 2014. She was born July 24, 1927, in Shawmut (Valley) AL and had been a resident of Pensacola the past 60 years. She worked at Monsanto Corporation and Montgomery Ward. Mrs. Howell was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she enjoyed the Senior Adult Programs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Elton (Hank) Howell.
Lois is survived by her son, Larry E (Teresa) Howell of Cantonment; her daughter, Linda H (Tim) Witt of Pensacola; grandson, Brian L (Wendy) Howell of Milton; grandson, Eric H Howell of Tampa; her great-grandchildren, Shane Howell of Tallahassee and Lauren Howell of Milton; sister-in-law, Ann (Barry) Hooks of Opelika, AL; as well as loving nieces, nephews and friends.
A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, from 12 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 E Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL, with funeral services to follow at 1:30 p.m.
Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the staff of Grandview Assisted Living, Specialty Center and a very special thanks to Regency Hospice, especially Krystal, Lelanya and Mike.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or to Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of Gulf Breeze.
High School Football District Standings, Schedules
September 29, 2014
Here is a look at local high school football district standings, scores from last week, and Friday night’s schedule for Florida schools:
AJ Yarbrough
September 29, 2014
AJ Yarbrough, age 80 of Milton, passed away on September 28, 2014. AJ enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. He served in the United States Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
AJ is survived by his loving wife of 48 years “Bea”; children, Jim (Terry) Swager, Willie Swager, David Swager, Pete Swager, Kirk Swager, “Jimmy” Wayne Swager, and David (Jazzmin) Swager; grandchildren, BJ (Ashley) Swager, Timothy Swager, Robert (Britteny) Swager, and Sarah Swager; his great-grandchildren, Alexis Dawn, Matthew, Ethan, Logan, Jose, “Little David”, Lilee, Hayley, and Aria; and two sisters, Thelma Fletcher and Loretta (Frederick) Hargis.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at Olivet Baptist Church with Brother Jim Lassiter officiating.
A graveside service will follow at 1:15 p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola with military honors.
Jay Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Julia Elizabeth Vincent Welker
September 29, 2014
Julia Elizabeth Vincent Welker, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2014.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Missouri Elizabeth Williams Vincent and Clifford Jefferson Vincent, Sr.; her son, Roger Larry Thrasher; and her husband, Warren “Buddy” Thomas Welker.
Julia is survived by her six children, Claudia Wynne, Carolyn Sirmon, Hugh Welker, Terry Welker, Judy Creighton, Thomas Welker, Paul Welker and Gina Asters; 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; and her two brothers, Clifford Vincent, Jr. and Johnnie Vincent.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment with Bro. Bill Flannigan officiating.
Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at the funeral home.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Jac Cote
September 29, 2014
Jac Cote, age 43 of Pace, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. He was born on January 26, 1971, in Portsmouth, VA, the son of Gilbert and Glenda Cote.
In 1998, Jac married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Nerlene Lacsamana. Jac and Nerlene remained happily married and together lived a life full of love, laughter, and happiness. Jac graduated from Escambia High School in 1989. After high school, Jac worked several years as a manager in music and video retail. Surviving cancer at a young age, Jac sought to help others diagnosed with cancer. In 2010, he received his Bachelor’s Science of Nursing degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. In 2012, Jac and Nerlene moved from Birmingham and returned to Pace to be closer to friends and family. He served as Nursing Clinical Manager of Oncology at Baptist Hospital.
People automatically gravitated to Jac’s sincere fun-loving personality. He loved music, singing, and classic movies. His intelligence, quick-wit, thoughtfulness, and nontraditional originality immediately made Jac a friend to everyone he encountered. To his family and close friends, he provided a love and trust that both nurtured and bonded undying relationships. He loved his nieces and nephews and helped instill within them values of compassion, respect, and honesty.
Jac is survived by his spouse, Nerlene Cote; father, Gilbert Cote; mother-in-law, Judy Cote; mother, Glenda Cote; brothers, Jason and Joey; seven nieces, Kyleigh, Lauren, Christine, Katelyn, Brooke, Bella and Mya; and three nephews, Brandon, Andrew, and Zander.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff at Baptist Hospital and Emerald Coast Hospice Care.
Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on October 1, 2014, at 10 a.m. followed by graveside services at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Flood Watch Canceled, Rain Still Possible
September 28, 2014
A flash flood watch that was in effect for today has been canceled. An area of rain in the Gulf of Mexico did not move inland as expected. However, there is still a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts are not expected to be enough to produce flooding.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Night A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.
- Monday A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
- Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
- Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
- Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
- Friday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
- Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Suspect Sketch Released In Cantonment Carjacking, Attempted Sexual Assault
September 28, 2014
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their efforts to find a man believed to have carjacked a woman in Cantonment shortly before attacking and attempting to sexually assault a female jogger.
The Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch based upon the description of the man. He was described by the victims as a dark skinned black male in is mid 30’s approximately 5-feet 8-inches to 5-feet 10-inches tall. He was described as being of a medium build, with rough textured facial skin, possibly acne scars, short black hair, bright white teeth, deep voice, and possibly a mustache. He was last seen wearing a faded black shirt with white writing and blue jeans.
CARJACKING
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on September 18, a carjacking was reported at the Raceway gas station at Highway 29 and Muscogee Road. The victim had pumped gasoline and entered the store when an unknown black male suspect entered her unlocked vehicle and concealed himself in the backseat. The victim did not see the suspect and drove away from the store, according to information released Thursday afternoon by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect confronted the victim once the vehicle was moving. He told her that he had a knife and to keep driving or he would “stick” her. She drove around randomly and eventually drove to a neighbor’s residence. Once there she honked the car’s horn in distress to get someone’s attention. The suspect struck her and pushed her from the vehicle.
He left in the car, heading back towards Highway 29. The victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Shortly afterward, the vehicle was located on Pine Street.
ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT
About 8:35 a.m the same day. deputies received a call about the attempted sexual battery of a female jogger on Rocky Avenue.
The victim reported that as she was jogging when an unknown black male suspect grabbed her from behind and dragged her into a wooded lot. Once there he struck her in the face and attempted to remove her clothing but the victim fought back and was able to escape. The suspect fled deeper into the wooded lot while the victim contacted authorities. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for minor injuries and released.
Due to the time and location of the incident, description of the suspect and the vehicle found at the location, investigators believe this incident may be connected to the carjacking.
CALL CRIMESTOPPERS
Anyone having information on this incident is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at (850) 433-STOP. Callers never have to provide their name and may receive a cash reward.
No Injuries In Bratt Hit And Run Accident
September 28, 2014
There were no injuries in a hit and run accident reported about 7:30 Saturday night at the intersection of West Highway 4 and Pine Barren Road, near Northview High School. The vehicle pictured sustained minor damage and came to rest in ditch next to West Highway 4 after the crash. A description of the second vehicle that left the scene was not available. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Don’t Want A $456 Ticket? Slow Down In School Zones
September 28, 2014
Zoom through the Ernest Ward Middle or Molino Park Elementary, or any other school zone at 45 mph and it will cost you … $456 to be exact. Make it 50 miles an hour, and you’ll be talking to a judge.
School has been in session for over month now, and each day drivers continue to forget to slow down in school zones. And whether it is Ernest Ward, Molino Park or one of dozens of other schools, law enforcement is out often enforcing school zone speed limits.
If you are caught speeding in a school zone, be prepared for a big hit on your wallet, not mention your vehicle insurance rates.
Here is a list of fines if motorists are caught speeding in school zones in Escambia County:
- 1 – 9 mph over the speed limit: $156.
- 10 – 14 mph over the speed limit: $306.
- 15 to 19 mph over the speed limit: $406.
- 20 – 29 mph over the speed limit: $456.
- 30 plus mph over the speed limit: Mandatory court appearance.
And if you fail to stop for a school bus that is loading or unloading students, that a $271 fine.
Pictured: An Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy makes a traffic stop near Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill after the driver was clocked speeding in the school zone. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.