Doris Elizabeth McCann Cassady
September 22, 2014
Doris Elizabeth McCann Cassady, age 85 passed away in Pensacola early Wednesday morning, September 17,2014, after suffering from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a cruel, insidious disease that robs, not only the person suffering from the disease, but the family and friends as well. Doris was born to the late Eddie and Ada McCann on November 20, 1928, in Molino, where she grew up. In 1950 she married Leon Cassady. They had two sons. She was an Avon Lady for 40 years before she moved to Crestview. Doris was active in church groups, both Methodist and Baptist and had many friends. Time spent with Doris was a laugh a minute but her claim to fame, along with several church friends, was their rendition of “Elvira” that was performed many times in public, much to the chagrin of her family.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Leon Cassady and her brother, Robert “Bobby” McCann. She is survived by two sons; David, his wife Mary Nell and their children, Matthew and Rebecca Cassady and Paul, his wife Pamela and their children Jeffrey and his wife, Miok, Adam and his wife Beth and their daughter, Camille, John, Elizabeth and Mark Cassady; her sister, Louise Nicholson; her brothers, Roger and his wife June, William “Billy” and his wife Ethel McCann; sister-in-law Martha McCann and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday, September 20,2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Ted Bowne officiating.
Burial was in Aldersgate United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Fred B. Cook and all of Doris’ grandchildren.
Flowers or a donation to Covenant Hospice, 5041 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32504 are appreciated.
Thank you to the staff at Homestead Village and Covenant Hospice for your excellent care of our mother.
Willene Othelene Hall Barnes
September 22, 2014
Willene Othelene Hall Barnes was born Tuesday, August 27, 1929, to William Charles and Ada Mauldin Hall. Mrs. Barnes passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014, at the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Center in Pensacola after a lengthy illness following surgery in April. She lived most of her life in the Century (South Flomaton) area. She worked at Monsanto (Solutia) in Cantonment for many years and was mayor of South Flomaton in early 1970’s. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ada Hall and her husband, James (Jim) Edward Barnes.
She leaves behind one son, Charles Cash and three daughters, Laurine (Perry) Eidson, Linda (John) Thompson, and Lynn (Chip) Barnes-Bates; grandchildren, Jamie Lamb, Jonathan Tharp, John Webb, Jeri Webb, and Lindsey Eidson; step-grandchildren, Laura Eidson Goodroe, Jack Bates, Lucy Bates, Danyiel Glass, Corrissa Hassebrock, Renee Melvin, Ginger Johnson, and 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She also leaves behind her two favorite companions, Scooter and NicNoy, her beloved dachshunds. She was a member of Poplar Dell Baptist Church.
Graveside services were held on Monday, September 22, 2014, at Flomaton Cemetery with the Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
In honor of Mrs. Barnes please consider donations be made to the American Humane Society or adopt a pet.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Updated: Pensacola Man Critically Injured In Highway 29 Rollover Crash
September 21, 2014
[Updated] A Pensacola man was critically injured in a single vehicle rollover accident late Saturday night in Cantonment.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 29-year old Brian L. Whitehead was southbound on Highway 29 near Cedar Tree Lane when he lost control. The left rear tire of his 1995 Chevrolet Silverado struck a metal grate, causing the vehicle to spin and slide sideways into a concrete culvert. The vehicle slid up the culvert and became airborne and overturned several times, ejecting Whitehead. The vehicle came to rest on the driver’s side partially inside a northbound lanes.
Whitehead was airlifted by LifeFlight to Baptist Hospital as a “trauma alert”. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.
The Cantonment, Molino and Ensley stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 11:19 p.m. accident.
Charges in the crash are pending, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Winning $83K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold In North Escambia
September 21, 2014
Someone is over $83,000 richer this morning after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Davisville.
The ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop, 11208 Highway 97, was one of three winning tickets sold for Saturday night’s drawing worth $83,200.07. Other winning tickets matching all five numbers was sold in Sarasota and Miami.
The 392 tickets matching four numbers won $102.50 each. Another 13,058 tickets matching three numbers are worth $8.50 each, and 118,975 tickets holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
Saturday’s winning numbers were 4-5-8-21-23.
Deadline Approaching To Register To Vote In November Election
September 21, 2014
Monday, October 6 is the last day to register to vote in the November 4 general election, according to Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford.
Florida law mandates that registration books close 29 days before an election. New registrations must be completed and received or postmarked no later than October 6 in order for them to be effective for the November 4 election. Address and party changes can be made after the books close. If you are unsure of your registration status, visit EscambiaVotes.com and click Am I Registered?.
Escambia County citizens have several ways to register or update their record:
Online/By Mail: Visit EscambiaVotes.com and complete, print, and sign the online application. Be sure to include a valid Florida Driver’s License number, a valid Florida ID number, or if you have neither, the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number in the appropriate space. Completed applications must be received or postmarked no later than July 28. Send to: Escambia County Supervisor of Elections, PO Box 12601, Pensacola, FL 32591-2601, or take the completed application to the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor, in downtown Pensacola. Also, to have a form mailed to you, call (595-3900) or e-mail the Elections Office (soe@escambiavotes.com).
In Person: You can register at the Elections Office at 213 Palafox Place, 2nd Floor in downtown Pensacola, at any Florida Driver’s License Office, and several other governmental offices and public assistance centers. Registration forms are also available to pick up at many locations countywide. For a complete list of locations throughout Escambia County, visit EscambiaVotes.com or call or e-mail the Elections Office.
For voters who wish to cast a ballot by mail (an absentee ballot), go to EscambiaVotes.com and complete the online request form, or call or e-mail the elections office.
Sunny Sunday In Store
September 21, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
- Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Friday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
- Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Molino Naval Officer Promoted To Lieutenant Commander
September 21, 2014
Lieutenant Troy Bertran of Molino was recently took an oath to accept a promotion to lieutenant commander.
Bertran started his Naval careeer at at 17 as a seaman recruit. He worked his way up to petty officer first class before being commissioned as an ensign in the limited duty officer program. Bertran current has over 25 years in the Navy.
Originally from Palmetto, FL, Betrain knew he wanted to call Florida home again as some point during his career, settling in Molino.
Pictured top. Lt. Troy Bertran (left) of Molino and Capt. Alan Dean. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fall Gardening Tips
September 21, 2014
As fall approaches, now is the time to start preparing your landscape for the upcoming cooler weather, according to the UF/IFAS extension service.
Flowers
- Cut back, and remove old flower stalks from flowering annuals and re-fertilize in order to obtain one more color before cool weather.
- Prepare beds for the planting of cool season annuals next month. Some plants to establish for fall, winter and early spring include: pansy, petunia, snapdragon, larkspur, stocks, statice, bachelor button, calendula, cleome, alyssum, marigolds, verbena, dianthus and candytuft.
- Divide perennials such as Shasta daisy, canna, amaryllis, daylily, coneflower, violets, and ornamental grasses like mondo grass and liriope.
- Cut strong stems of roses to encourage new growth for final flush of the year.
- Find a local source, or order wildflower seeds for fall planting. Be certain to choose a mixture that is specifically for the south. Prepare the area, but wait until November to seed them.
Trees and Shrubs
- Last month to fertilize woody ornamental shrubs in the landscape.
- No pruning unless it’s absolutely necessary. This is probably the worst time of year to do major pruning of shrubs. Late summer/fall pruning can stimulate tender growth that might be damaged by low winter temperatures.
- Plant woody ornamentals, including trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers during the fall and early winter. They respond well to planting late in the year because our relatively mild winters allow for root growth. Fall planted shrubs, for example, are well on their way toward having their roots established before hot weather arrives next spring.
- Select crape myrtles while in bloom.
- Examine the small twigs on the outer canopy of hardwood trees for black twig borer damage. Remove and destroy infested twigs.
- Pine needles fall during September and October. Rake and use them in the vegetable and flower garden as well as in shrub beds. Pine needles make excellent mulch. Apply generously to obtain a depth of 2 to 3 inches on the soil surface after they have settled.
- Mature palms should receive an application of granular fertilizer. Use a special palm fertilizer that has an 8-2-12 +4Mg (magnesium) with micronutrients formulation. Apply one pound of fertilizer per 100 sqft of canopy area or landscape area.
Vegetable Garden
- Prepare the soil now, allowing about 3 weeks between the incorporation of amendments and planting. In September sow seeds of beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, collards, endive, escarole, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onions, parsley, radishes and turnips.
- Last planting of beans (bush, lima and pole), cucumbers and summer squash
- Clean out the spring/summer vegetable garden once plants have stopped producing. Remove any that are known to have been diseased or heavily insect infested during the previous season.
Lawns
- Check the lawn weekly and watch for lawn pests. Check for chinch bugs and sod webworms in St. Augustine, spittlebugs and sod webworms in centipedegrass and mole cricket damage in all grasses
- Last month to fertilize bahiagrass, bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass and Zoysiagrass using a complete fertilizer applied at 1.0 lb nitrogen per 1000 square feet containing 50% soluble and 50% slow-release nitrogen.
Gulf Breeze Woman Killed In Wreck South Of East Brewton
September 21, 2014
A Gulf Breeze woman was killed in a single vehicle crash between Jay and East Brewton Friday night.
According to Alabama State Troopers, 24-year old Mary Emma Grace lost control of her 2003 Toyota Camry and ran off the road. The accident happened about eight miles south of East Brewton on County Road 55, commonly called Travis Road or the Jay Road, near the Alabama/Florida state line.
Further details have not been released by Alabama troopers.
James “Larry” Ashcraft
September 21, 2014
James “Larry” Ashcraft 72, of Bratt, went home to be with the Lord on September 19, 2014 in Tallahassee. He was born in Atmore on June 20, 1942, but was raised in Pensacola. He resided in Bratt for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his two sons, James Robert “Robby” Ashcraft and Aubrey Nicholas “Nick” Ashcraft; his parents, Rev. Aubrey H. and Agnes V. Wiggins Ashcraft; and one brother, Aubrey Kenneth Ashcraft. Larry retired from OSHA. He loved and promoted southern gospel music. He sang lead and harmony with the Samaritans and The Gospel Melody Quartet for years. He also wrote several gospel songs. He was well known for his warm and friendly personality.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Christine Hawthorne Ashcraft; daughter, Kay (Brad) Cook; five grandchildren, John Wesley Cook, Travis Ashcraft, James Randall Ashcraft, Felicia Ashcraft and Misty Ashcraft Hamilton; sister, Jean Knowles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 22, 2014, at 2 p.m. from the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church in Bratt with Rev. J.T. Guyton and Rev. Ken Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Pallbearers will be Terry Knowles, Rusty Knowles, Kenny Ashcraft, Kevin Ashcraft, David Wilson and Johnny Hawthorne.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 22, 2014, from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.