Wilbert Rolin
October 5, 2014
Mr. Wilbert Rolin, 74, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2014, in Atmore.
Mr. Rolin was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Voncile Rolin; his second wife, Joyce Rolin; and two brothers.
Survivors include his two daughters, Patricia (Freddie) Weekley and JoAnn Hiebert; three step-children, Paula Hall, Linda McCall and Michael Blackburn; five brothers; four sisters; eight grandchildren, Doug Respress, David Respress, Mandy Hodges, Lance Hodges, Jonathan Rolin, Alisa Rolin, Joey Rolin and Angie Hyatt; 11 great-grandchildren, Hunter Edwards, Cody Edwards, Taylor Repress, Preston Respress, Kaitlyn Repress, Kristina Respress, Sean Repress, Alaina Hodges, Lakota Hodges, Cameron McCall and Ana McCall.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 6, 2014, at 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Harrison officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Lance Hodges, Doug Respress, David Respress, Hunter Edwards, Cody Edwards, Cameron McCall and Preston Respress.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Boil Water Notice Lifted For Becks Lake, Stone Blvd. Area
October 4, 2014
- Becks Lake Road
- Stone Blvd.
- Elder Lane
The precautionary notice was issued on Oct. 2, following a break in the water main. Two independent bacteriological samples were taken, a process that routinely takes 48 hours. Precautionary Boil Water Notices are issued as a part of standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Second Inmate Escapes From Work Release Center
October 4, 2014
An inmate escaped Friday night from the a Pensacola work release center, the second escape from the facility in just three days.
According to the Florida Department of Corrections, 54-year old Michael J. Jones escaped from the Pensacola Community Release Center about 7:50 p.m. Friday. Further information such as a clothing description and the circumstances surround the escape were not released.
Jones is described a bald black male, 6-feet, 2 inches tall and about 215 pounds. Jones was serving a one year, eight and a half month sentenced out of Escambia County for a felony driver’s license violation. He previously served several prison sentenced for a long list of convictions, including multiple forgery counts, burglary, grand theft, battery on a law enforcement office, resisting an officer with violence and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
On Wednesday, 35-year old Jonathan P. Porter escape from the Pensacola CRC. He was last seen running southbound on North “L” Street and may have been picked up by a female driving a 2012 white Nissan Versa four-door with California plates.
Porter is bald and blue eyed, between 6-feet and 6-feet, 2 inches tall, and weighs about 200 pounds. He was last seen at 8:29 a.m. wearing a white shirt and khaki pants. He has tear drop tattoos under both of his eyes, the name “Lisa” on his neck, “S-O-U-L” on this left fingers, “L-O-S-T” on his right fingers, along with numerous other tattoos.
According to Department of Corrections records, Porter was serving a 15-year sentence for a 2001 conviction for conspiracy to commit robbery with a gun or deadly weapon.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of either escapee should call their local law enforcement agency or 911.
The Pensacola Community Release Center is located at 3050 North L Street. The Pensacola CRC is under the supervision of the Century Correctional Institution.
Northview Sinks Jay 53-20 In District Opener (With Photo Gallery)
October 4, 2014
The Northview Chiefs open district play Friday night with a big 53-20 win over the Jay Royals,.
“I thought we executed well on offense,” he said. “Our backs had a tremendous night, especially Keondrae Lett. Our defense…we gave up a couple of plays, but we were able to get key stops.”
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Lett racked up 300 yards and four touchdowns against the Royals at Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
A 23-yard run from Cameron Newsome put the Chiefs on the board first 7-0 Friday Homecoming night. The Chiefs followed with 10:10 in the second with a touchdown from Tydre Bradley and at 6:16 with an 80-yard TD from Lett.
In the third, Newsome added another Northview touchdown, before Lett increased the Chiefs’ advantage to 34-7 with another touchdown. Lett scored touchdowns again with a 60-yarder with 2:26 to go in the third, and from 73 yards out with 10:30 in the fourth. Kardarius Jackson rounded out the Northview scoring with a 25-yard touchdown run with 6:56 to go in the fourth.
“It was a big game. Coach Kent Smith does a great job with that football team over there. They play hard,” Northview coach Sid Wheatley said.
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The Chiefs are headed into another off week, with their next district game on the road October 17 against Freeport.
Jay Peanut Festival Going On This Weekend
October 4, 2014
The annual Jay Peanut Festival is going on this weekend.
For 25 years, the Jay Peanut Festival at the Gabbert Farm has been a fall tradition on the Gulf Coast, showcasing the history, agriculture, food and fun of Santa Rosa County. What started as a chance for local kids and farmers to show off their best of the season has become an annual event covering 15 acres and drawing about 70,000 people to the Gabbert farm over two days.
The event includes the 1930s Farm Museum, food booths, dozens of arts and crafts vendors, pony rides, games and fun. The Jay Peanut Festival is also a chance to try all varieties of peanuts – boiled, green, fried, candied and more.
Admission is free, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Jay High School FFA is hosting the 4th annual Keith Rowland Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser next to the Peanut Festival Saturday and Sunday. Donations are accepted ($4 per vehicle requested) for parking that is adjacent to the festival.
The Gabbert farm is located at 3604 Pine Level Road.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Kamryn Brock Named Northview Homecoming Queen
October 4, 2014
Kamryn Brock was name the 2014 Northview High School Homecoming Queen Friday night. Other members of her court were First Runner-up Kendall Cobb, Second Runner-up Jessica McCollough, Freshman Maid Hannah Mascaro, Junior Maid Jadlyn Agerton and Sophomore Maid Morgan Myrick.
Pictured top: 2013 Homecoming Queen Anna Fischer crowns Kamryn Brock as the 2014 Northview High School Homecoming Queen. Pictured below (L-R): Freshman Maid Hannah Mascaro, Junior Maid Jadlyn Agerton, First Runner-up Kendall Cobb, Queen Kamryn Brock, Second Runner-up Jessica McCollough, and Sophomore Maid Morgan Myrick. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore Woman Killed In Single Vehicle Crash
October 4, 2014
A single vehicle accident claimed one life about four miles northeast of Atmore Friday afternoon.
Alabama State Troopers said 43-year old Janice Harris lost control and flipped her vehicle about four miles northeast of Atmore on Robinsonville Road near Sardis Church Road about 4 p.m.
Harris was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Market At Saint Monica’s Open Today In Cantonment
October 4, 2014
The Market at Saint Monica’s will be open today in the parking lot of Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church on Highway 95A in Cantonment. A variety of vendors will be on hand, selling fresh fruits and vegetables and an array of handmade goods. The market will be be open, with free admission, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. After today, there is one remaining day — October 18 — for the market this season. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Niceville Tops Tate
October 4, 2014
The Tate Aggies lost their district opener on the road Friday night to the Niceville Eagles, 35-7.
The Eagles were on the board first with a short touchdown run. Tate answered with a 67-yard touchdown from Sawyer Smith to Reginald Payne to even it up 7-7. But Niceville went on to score 28 unanswered points against the Aggies for the win.
The Tate Aggies (4-2, 0-1) will host Washington next Friday night at 7:30.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Man Trapped About An Hour After Hitting I-10 Guardrail
October 4, 2014
A 77-year old Escambia County man was trapped in his vehicle for nearly an hour following a wreck Friday morning on I-10 just east of Highway 29.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, James Colman was traveling westbound on I-10 when his 2004 pickup began to hydroplane and struck a guardrail. Colman was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition following the 6:40 a.m.
Colman was cited for careless driving, according to the FHP.
Reader submitted photo by Jim Jordan for NorthEsambia.com, click to enlarge.