Wahoos Snap Skid And Beat Suns
May 20, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (19-26) avoided the sweep and defeated the Jacksonville Suns (21-23), 11-8, in the series finale at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Wahoos offense propelled them to victory, scoring five runs in the sixth and four runs in the eighth.
RHP Mikey O’Brien made his fourth start of the season for the Wahoos. O’Brien had his highest strikeout total of the season with nine. The right-hander threw a solid game but ran into trouble in the sixth inning; he was pulled from the game with the bases loaded and no outs. RHP Drew Hayes couldn’t close the door and allowed all three of O’Brien’s runs to score. Hayes lasted just 0.1 innings and gave up one run on one hit. RHP Brooks Pinckard finished off the sixth inning and ended up earning the win for the Wahoos.
The Wahoos bats exploded after a quiet series against the Suns. Brodie Greene gave the Wahoos the lead in the fifth with a solo home run to left field. Ross Perez came up with the bases loaded in the sixth and cleared them with a double into the right field corner. The Wahoos went ahead thanks to back-to-back triples from Yorman Rodriguez and Juan Duran. Duran added a solo home run in the eighth inning. Greene finished the day 1-for-2 with a couple of runs batted in. Travis Mattair got a hit for the fifth straight game and went 2-for-5. Rey Navarro continued to hit the ball well against the Suns; he finished the game 3-for-4 with two RBI. Devin Lohman added some more insurance for the Wahoos in the eighth with an RBI double. The Wahoos scored at least five runs, so use promo code WAHOOS on all online orders at PapaJohns.com on Tuesday to get 50% off your order.
LHP Justin Nicolino made the start for the Suns. Nicolino gave up eight hits and five runs while striking out three. RHP Collin Cargill came on in relief of Nicolino in the sixth. Cargill took the loss, surrendering four hits and one run in 0.2 innings of work.
The Suns tied the game in the third on a solo shot from Austin Nola; he finished the game 2-for-5 and added a double to his ledger. Brady Shoemaker scored a run and went 2-for-3 with an RBI double. J.T. Realmuto added a double and a run scored. Alex Burg’s two-run home run in the ninth cut the Wahoos lead to three, but the Suns couldn’t complete the comeback.
The Wahoos are off Tuesday, but stay in Pensacola for a five-game set with the Birmingham Barons starting Wednesday. RHP Daniel Corcino (3-4, 4.21) will start for the Wahoos. RHP Nick McCully (2-3, 6.55) will go for the Suns.
by Tommy Thrall
Jack Wayne Brown
May 20, 2014
Jack Wayne Brown, 68 of Walnut Hill, passed away May 17, 2014, at his residence. He was born on April 21, 1946. Jack was of the Baptist faith, long time member of the Walnut Hill Fire Department and retired farmer. Physically he had a weak heart but his spirit remained strong, loving and caring for his family, friends and community. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Kenneth and Lois Langford Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years Karen Pitts Brown; son David Rex Brown; and grandson Rex Brown, all of Walnut Hill; sister Nina (Robert) Bartley of Walnut Hill; and brother, William C. (Jean) Brown of Pensacola/Walnut Hill; two nephews and one niece.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 19, 2014, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roy Chewning and Rev. Delbert Redditt officiating.
Burial was in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Charles Lowrey
May 20, 2014
William Charles Lowrey,93 of Atmore, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014, at his residence. He was owner and operator of Lowrey’s Drive-In. He was born in Canoe, on July 12, 1920, to the late Robert L. and Virgie Lowrey. He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Atmore and served for over 50 years as the church treasurer. He served in WWII in the U.S. Army, serving in General Patton’s U.S. Army Tank Corp. and the Army in Europe. He was an avid fisherman.
Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Esneul Lowrey of Atmore; one son, William Hugo (Kathy) Lowrey of Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Kathryn Lynn (Scott) Vinson of Pensacola; and one sister, Peggy Byrd of Richland, TX.
Services will be Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 11 a.m. from The First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Marvin Risher, Jack Ward, Floyd Adams, Roger Owens, Billy Branun, and Robert Earl Brantley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Haskew Middleton, John Shiver, Dale Cooper and Giles Chapmen.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at The First Baptist Church of Atmore from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Russell Herbert Haley, Jr.
May 20, 2014
Russell Herbert Haley, Jr. of Pensacola, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, after a long battle with heart disease. Mr. Haley was born March 14, 1926, in Mobile. He spent his early childhood in Daphne and moved with his family to Atmore in his youth. After graduation from Escambia County High School, he enlisted in the US Navy and fought during World War II in the Pacific theatre. While in the Navy, he was chosen as a Goodwill Ambassador for a World tour by President Kennedy, as part of his later service to our country. Upon retirement in 1966 from active duty, he became a Chief Engineerman for the Corps of Engineers from which he later retired making his home in Pensacola. Mr. Haley enjoyed hunting, fishing, making “Uncle Russell’s Famous Gumbo” and wine for family and friends, and spending time with his beloved canine best friend, Heidi. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Herbert Haley, Sr.; his mother, Pauline Thompson Haley; and brothers, Tommy, Jack, and Ben Haley of Atmore.
Mr. Haley is by survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara W. Haley; nieces, Rhonda H. (Ike) Scott of Opelika, and Kathleen H. (Al) Thompson of Bay Minette. He is also survived by his great-nieces, Haley C. Scott of Daphne and Amory E. Scott of Atlanta, and many cousins in Fairhope.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore. Hospice Chaplin Cindy Still officiated the service with Military Honor Corp and the singing of the Navy Hymn: “Eternal Father: Strong to Save” by Haley and Amory Scott.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Waterfront Mission in Pensacola, FL. or the charity of your choice. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the wonderful care given to Russell during his residence at The Homestead and by the medical staff at Baptist Hospital.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Edwin Mitchell Roley
May 20, 2014
Edwin Mitchell Roley passed away on May 15, 2014, in Newnan, Georgia, after a long illness.
Mr. Roley was born January 21, 1953, in Atmore, the older child of Edward James Roley and Glennie Mae Mooney Roley. Edwin worked over 25 years in the wholesale household appliance industry, for Singer Sewing Machine Company in Atmore , Montgomery and Atlanta GA; Riccar America as warehouse manager, Southeast district sales manager and then Eastern sales manager; and the Miele Company as Southern sales manager.
Edwin lived in Heard County, GA (west of Newnan GA) for 28 years, with his wife and pets. Known as Red in his early years and Mitch after that, Edwin enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, carpentry, music, tinkering, and mentoring younger friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward James Roley and his brother, James Darrell Roley. He is survived by his wife Lynne Suzanne Miller of Newnan, GA and mother, Glennie Mae Byrd of Atmore.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 22, 2014 from noon until 2 p.m. at Petty’s Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Godwin Cemetery in Bratt.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Helen B. Ross
May 20, 2014
Helen B. Ross, 88 of Atmore, passed Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Fairhope. She was a retired medical receptionist, born in Repton on September 18, 1925, to the late Carl and Artie McIntyre Brown, Sr. She was a member of The Order of The Eastern Star, Daughters of The Nile Al-Sihah, Lady’s Auxiliary of VFW and American Legion.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey L. Ross; son, Harvey Randall Ross; sister, Joyce Tubbs; and brother, Carl Brown, Jr.
Survivors include two sons, Ronald (Marcella) Ross and Richard H. Ross; two sisters, Hazel Hall and Nelda Brown, all of Atmore; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Services will be Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Interment will follow in Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday May 21, 2014 at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Curtis Baxley
May 20, 2014
Curtis Baxley, born March 8, 1948, passed away unexpectedly in his home early Friday morning, May 16, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leon “Red” and Eloise.
He is survived by his best friend and son, Len; and two brothers, Kenneth (Gayle) and Joe (Sandy).
An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, his dogs, and most of all, spending time with his son. He served his country as an Army Ranger, Special Forces, in the Vietnam War and was wounded in combat in 1968. He retired from NAS Whiting Field Civil Service.
Curtis lived his life in Milton. He was full of life and always had a joke, a smile, or some fish to share with everybody.
Funeral services will be at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 12 p.m. Visitation will be from 10am to 12pm.
Burial will follow immediately at Crain Cemetery.
“Look at where Jesus went to pick people. He didn’t go to colleges; he got guys off the fishing docks.” ~Jeff Foxworthy
Rest in Peace, Curtis.
Gone Fishin’
Escaped Prisoner On The Run Near Jacks Branch Road
May 19, 2014
THIS IS AN ARCHIVED STORY. THE PRISONER HAS BEEN CAPTURED. FOR AN UPDATED STORY, CLICK HERE.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Road Prison and other agencies are searching for an escaped Escambia County Road Prison inmate in the area of Jacks Branch Road and Schifko Road this afternoon.
Escambia County officials said 25-year old Nolan Ray McDaniel has been on the run since about 1:30 after he was discovered missing from a work site. He is possibly shirtless at this time, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
McDaniel, according to jail records, was arrested April 18 on charges of methamphetamine production, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a listed chemical. His jury trial was set to begin on July 14.
Anyone in the area the sees McDaniel should call 911.
More details will be posted when available.
Rising From The Ashes: Mt Carmel UMC Holds First Sunday Service After Fire
May 19, 2014
Tears of sorrow became songs of joy and praise Sunday morning for the members of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church north of Jay.
Sunday morning, Mt. Carmel members, visitors and friends packed their temporary home at the old Cornerstone church building in Jay for their first Sunday service since fire consumed their church building last Wednesday.
Very few physical items survived the fire — the sound system computers work and there are plans to restore candle holders, a pulpit cross and one collection plate that was found. And a church member happened to have the cemetery records at his home at the time of the fire.
But the spirit of the church and its people survived unscathed.
Thanks to the generosity of others and the use of Cornerstone, Mt. Carmel was back worshiping Lord Sunday morning with a screen, projector, sound system, piano and joyful sounds of their own choir.
Across Jay and the surrounding area, numerous churches have joined in praying for Mt. Carmel, with other United Methodist churches in the area conference taking up a love offering to help with immediate expenses.
Church members believe the first that destroyed their church building Wednesday was sparked by lightning. The first firefighter was on the scene moments after the first 911 call, and firefighters from across the area battled the blaze for hours but were unable to save the building. They were reportedly hampered by a lack of an adequate water supply.
Church members gathered and watching helplessly as their church building was destroyed. Many wept, many gathered in prayer for the safety of first responders. Some just stared silently as the fire consumed the building.
Pictured top: Mt. Carmel UMC members held a church service at the old Cornetstone church building in Jay Sunday morning. Pictured inset: The Mt. Carmel UMC Choir. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com. Pictured bottom inset: Church member comfort one another as fire consumes their sanctuary. Pictured below: Fire consumed the Mt. Carmel UMC Church north of Jay last Wednesday morning. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Presents Year-End Academic Awards (Complete List)
May 19, 2014
Ernest Ward Middle School presented the following academic awards for the 2013-2014 school year during their annual awards program:
Language Arts
- 6th Highest Academic Average – Ashlan Harigel
- 6th Most Improved – Andrew Powell
- 7th Highest Academic Average – Shelby Sloan
- 7th Most Improved – Savannah Hart
- 8th Highest Academic Average – Triston Long
- 8th Most Improved – Joseph Wright
Reading
- 6th Highest Academic Average – Ashlan Harigel
- 6th Most Improved – David Warren
- 7th Highest Academic Average – Morgan Lathan
- 7th Most Improved – Cyanne Boutwell
- 8th Highest Academic Average – Hannah Mascaro
- 8th Most Improved – Tyshe-On Brown
Math
- 6th Highest Academic Average – Ashlan Harigel
- 6th Most Improved – Jeremeya Bell
- 7th Highest Academic Average – Seth Killam
- 7th Most Improved – Gabrielle Kline
- 8th Highest Academic Average – Jarrod Davison
- 8th Most Improved – Tristen Segers
- 8th Algebra Highest Academic Average – Tara Windham
- Algebra Most Improved – James Davis
Science
- 6th Highest Academic Average – Teriana Redmond and Emily Boutwell (Tie)
- 6th Most Improved – Kally White
- 7th Highest Academic Average – Aaliyah Tucker
- 7th Most Improved – Dalton Lamar Brown
- 8th Highest Academic Average – Sarah Perritt
- 8th Most Improved – Rebecca Hawthorne
History
- 6th Highest Academic Average – Ashlan Harigel
- 6th Most Improved – Payton Jackson
- 7th Highest Academic Average – Seth Killam
- 7th Most Improved – Roger Dockens
- 8th Highest Academic Average – Kayla Galvan
- 8th Most Improved – Lari McCann
P.E.
- 6th-8th Outstanding Achievement – Payton Jackson
Agriculture
- 6th – 8th Outstanding Achievement – Emma Fennell
Culinary
- 6th – 8th Outstanding Achievement – Madelyn Lathan
Manufacturing
- 6th – 8th Outstanding Achievement – Aaron Dees
Business/Graphic Arts
- 6th – 8th Outstanding Achievement – Julie Coleman
Band/Chorus
- 6th – 8th Outstanding Achievement – Triston Long
A Honor Roll (6th Grade)
- Keaton Brown
- Micah Calhoun
- Ashlan Harigel
- Anna King
- Teriana Redmond
- Bailey VanPelt
A-B Honor Roll (6th Grade)
- Addison Albritton
- Cassidy Boutwell
- Emily Boutwell
- Juliana Bryan
- Benjamin Cantrell
- Karlee’ Criswell
- Courtney Devore
- Jason Fayard
- Amanda Franklin
- Ian Gifford
- Jordan Godwin
- McKinzie Kent
- Ansleigh Maholovich
- Colby Morris
- Cassandra Mullins
- Christopher Nordman
- Joseph Parker
- Kinzie Rackard
- Savannah Roley
- Savannah Spence
- Savannah Steadham
- Josiah Stillwell
- Nicholas Trump
- Brianna White
- Raeleigh Woodfin
- Ashten Wright
A Honor Roll (7th Grade)
- Kaylin Glenn
- Seth Killam
- Shelby Sloan
- Austin Smith
A-B Honor Roll (7th Grade)
- Lexxi Baggett
- Jacob Borelli
- Ashtyn Carnley
- Logan Chavers
- Nikoal Creamer
- Crystal Douglas
- Kendall Enfinger
- Dalton Hamilton
- Taryn Janes
- Helen Kemp
- Tanner Levins
- Jazmine Norman
- Delaney Reynolds
- Kyrha Shisk
- Lydia Smith
- Aaliyah Tucker
A Honor Roll (8th Grade)
- Elisabeth Amerson
- Julie Coleman
- Kayla Galvan
- Madelyn Lathan
- Lari McCann
- Sarah Perritt
- Tara Windham
A-B Honor Roll (8th Grade)
- Anna Belle Barberree
- Alayna Brown
- Dawson Brown
- Logan Calloway
- Jarrod Davison
- Aaron Dees
- Siobaun English
- Jason Fischer
- Kayla Godwin
- Bailee Hinote
- Michael Jones
- Mallory Lathan
- Triston Long
- Hannah Mascaro
- Hannah Nelson
- Celeste North
- Olivia Reber
- Alicia Salas
- Tori Smith
- Sabra Stewart
- Myisha Syria
- Destiny Watson
- Jacob White
Duke Talent Search
- Rebekah Amerson
- Brandon Santos
- Kyrha Shisk
Presidential Awards
- Elisabeth Amerson
- Anna Belle Barberree
- Alayna Brown
- Dawson Brown
- Logan Calloway
- Alexandra Carter
- Julie Coleman
- Jerni Crabtree
- Jarrod Davison
- Aaron Dees
- Miracle Deloach
- Siobaun English
- Jason Fischer
- Kayla Galvan
- Kayla Godwin
- Shavon Hall
- Laura Hammond
- Bria Hardy
- Bailee Hinote
- Michael Jones
- Cody Kite
- Madelyn Lathan
- Mallory Lathan
- Triston Long
- Hannah Mascaro
- Katelyn Mattheiss
- Lari McCann
- Robin Nahkala
- Hannah Nelson
- Celeste North
- Jordan Parham
- Sarah Perritt
- Claudia Olivia Reber
- Alicia Salas
- Tori Smith
- Hunter Spence
- Sabra Stewart
- Myisha Syria
- Destiny Watson
- Jacob White
- Tara Windham
Honor Society Awards
- 6th Grade Highest Academic Average Overall – Ashlan Harigel
- 7th Grade Highest Academic Average Overall – Seth Killam
- 8th Grade Highest Academic Average Overall – Tara Windham
- Overall Highest Academic Average 6-8 – Ashlan Harigel
Patriot’s Pen Awards
- Bailey Van Pelt
- Jacob Hawkins
- Nicholas Trump
Citizen of the Year
- Kayla Galvan
Ruritan Award
- Dawson Brown
Principal Awards
- Javon Brown
- Jordan Capps
- Shavon Hall
- Jack Nielsen