Danny Keith Rolin
January 22, 2015
Danny Keith Rolin, 53 of Perdido, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at his residence. He was owner of Rolin’s Tire Center Service. He was born in Atmore on July 21, 1961, to Charles and Betty Thompson Rolin. He was a member of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians.
He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Rolin and one son, Nicholas Rolin.
Survivors include his wife, Pat Johnson Rolin; two sons, Brandon (Donyel) Rolin and Patrick Rolin all of Perdido; his mother, Betty Rolin; three brothers, Charles Edward Rolin of Monroeville, Jimmy (Deloris) Howell of Hammon, ID and Ronald Howell of Pensacola; one sister, Judi (Jimmy) McElhaney of Bratt; six grandchildren, Madyson, Peyton, Camron, Hunter, Aaron and Autumn.
Services will be Sunday, January 25, 2015, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Reo Pugh and Bro. Robert Lord officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery.
Active pallbearers are Brandon Rolin, Patrick Rolin, Don Pylant, Daryl Pylant, Rolando Martinez and John Paul Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers are Josh Pylant, Dywayne Hadley and Charles Rolin.
Family will receive friends Saturday, January 24, 2015, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Identity Released: Body Washes Up At Port Of Pensacola
January 22, 2015
The name of a man whose body was found near the Port of Pensacola Wednesday afternoon has been released.
Detective Dylan Stackpole said the man – Alvin Gray, 66, of the 900 block of Massachusetts Avenue – was last seen around 1:10 a.m. Tuesday when he left home and told his sister he was going to the store. Stackpole said Gray’s sister contacted the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office around 1:35 p.m. Tuesday and reported him missing.
It has not yet been determined how long Gray was in the water. Stackpole said a police officer found Gray’s car at Plaza DeLuna, which is located directly across from the port, around 1:40 p.m. Wednesday.
A fisherman found Gray’s body near 700 S. Barracks Street around 12:50 p.m. Wednesday and contacted police. His body was found on the rocks on the east side of the port. Lt. Chuck Mallett said there were no obvious signs of foul play, but an investigation continues into Gray’s death.
Miracle League Registration Information
January 22, 2015
www.miracleleaguepensacola.org
Spring Registration 2015
Saturday, January 24th 9 am to 3 pm
Saturday, January 31st 11 am to 4 pm
Sunday, February 1st 10 am to 3 pm
MLP Park 9 Mile Road
Pensacola, Florida
(Across from Hillcrest Baptist Church)
Registration Fees: $40.00 4 to 11 years
$45.00 12 to 18 years
$50.00 19 and older
The Miracle League of Pensacola provides physically and mentally challenged individuals a safe and spirited program in which they can hit, run, and catch on a baseball field. MLP offers a unique and memorable opportunity for these exceptional people to experience baseball.
Volunteers Welcome!
James Daryl Cook
January 22, 2015
James Daryl Cook of Molino, age 69, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2015. James grew up in Georgianna, Alabama. He was known as an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and had a passion for old cars. Most importantly he enjoyed spending time with his family and taking care of his beloved wife. James was looking forward to meeting his new grandson and great-granddaughter.
He is survived by his cherished wife, Jinnie “Marguritte”; son, Daryl (Marsha); daughter, Joanie (Jim) Poston, and son Wade (Krysten); his grandchildren, River, Hunter, Brook, Eric, Aaron, and Nathan; and his sister, Frances (Billy) Davis.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Merrel Cook and Janie Bell Cook; brothers, Donald Ray Cook and Rufus Tommy Cook; and sister, Margaret Jean Cook.
Pallbearers will be John Edmonson, Bill Motley, Josh Johnson, Matt Milstead, Joseph Dutcher, and Dray Daughenbaugt.
Honorary pallbearers are Rodney Busby, Willie Stephens, and George Pate.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 23, 2015, at Faith Chapel North at 11 a.m. with Bro. Rusty Knowles officiating. All are welcome to gather one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow the service at Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Molino.
Arrangements entrusted to Faith Chapel North.
Susie Penton
January 22, 2015
Susie Penton, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2015. She passed away peacefully at her home in Flomaton. She was born November 10, 1930, in Flomaton to Warren and Ruby Burkett. She retired from Monsanto.
Susie was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Shelia Bahner; brothers, Charles, Joe and Dempsy Burkett.
She is survived by her children, Wayne (JoAnn) Huie, Bruce (Myrtic) Huie, Jim (Debbie) Huie and Tom Huie; sisters, Francis (Ed) Hayles, Reatha Kelly, Rockelle Bankston, Essie Amodeo, Mary Daniels and Edwina (Alton) Colloway; brothers, Buddy Burkett, Shep (Lois) Burkett, Robert Burkett and Arthur Burkett; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, Jerry Myers.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Mr. James Pugh officiating.
Burial will follow at the Moyeville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Arthur Burkett, Jerry Myers, Jim Huie, Josh Huie, Robert Burkett and Steven Huie.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Escambia Jail Inmate Dies
January 21, 2015
An Escambia County Jail inmate died this morning, according to county officials.
The 43-year old white male was transported to an area hospital about 6:15 a.m. where he pronounced deceased at 7 a.m. The name of the inmate or any medical condition have not been released.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. Further details are expected upon completion of that investigation.
Man Charged With Strangulation Following Alabama Manhunt
January 21, 2015
A man was charged with strangulation after being captured during a manhunt near Flomaton Wednesday morning that involved law enforcement agencies from two states.
Nicholas Dewayne Smith, 22, was charged with domestic violence strangulation, domestic violence interference with an emergency call, attempting to elude law enforcement, possession of drug paraphernalia and second degree possession of marijuana. He was booked into the Escambia County (AL) Detention Center in Brewton.
About 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Flomaton Police Department received a 911 call from the victim on Jordan Road stating that Smith had choked her. Smith fled the from the residence as officers arrived. Deputies responded from the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office and the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office to assist in the manhunt for smith. K-9 teams from Century Correctional and Fountain Correctional in Atmore were used to track and capture Smith.
The manhunt lasted less than two hours.
Man Charged With Stealing Tons Of Steel From Employer, Fraudulent EBT Card Use
January 21, 2015
An Escambia County man has been charged with stealing over 15 tons of steel from his employer and fraudulently using a state EBT card for years.
Barry Paul Fehr, 53, was employed at Highway Specialties, Inc. on Pine Barren Barren Road in McDavid since 2001. Between May 2011 and May 2014, Fehr sold 30,145 pounds of steel highway guardrail components in 19 transactions to Wise Recycling without permission of the company’s owner, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, receiving a total of $3,428. The investigation also found Fehr in possession of additional guardrail components owned by Highway Specialties and valued at $2,135, the report states.
Several times, Fehr represented himself in a capacity to complete jobs and accept payment without proper invoicing and receipts, investigators said. Within the past two years, deputies said Fehr and his crew installed 150 feet of guardrail on I-10 and was paid $5,200 outside the scope of Highway Specialties.
During an interview with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Fehr stated that he never sold property that would not have been discarded anyway upon the completion of a job.
Fehr was also accused of paying cash at one-half the face value for an individual’s State of Florida EBT card each month for the past 60 months. He then used the card as his own, fraudulently obtaining about $10,500 worth of benefits, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Fehr was charged with one felony count of a grand theft and one felony count of fraud – unauthorized user of public assistance. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on $2,500 bond.
Escambia School Board Honors Sara Calhoun, Florida’s Top Elementary Reading Teacher
January 21, 2015
The Escambia County School Board honored a Molino Park Elementary School teacher Tuesday night for being named the top elementary school reading teacher in the entire state.
Sara Calhoun was named the Florida Reading Association’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015. She was honored with an award presentation last October at the Third General Session of the Florida Reading Conference in Orlando.
“Teaching and leading a child to read is the most incredible privilege, second only to leading another soul into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. This is clearly the most exciting and humbling highlight of my career,” Calhoun said, as she praised the work of other Molino Park and district educators.
“We are all so proud of Mrs. Calhoun and know that this award is well deserved,” Molino Park Principal Alice Woodward said in a September 2014 NorthEscambia.com story. “We are so blessed to have her as part of our Molino Park team.”
Calhoun has taught first grade at Molino Park Elementary for three yeras. She has been married to her husband, Brian, for the past 18 years, and they have two children. The family moved to Molino seven years ago when Brian was called to be the pastor and Highland Baptist Church.
The Florida Reading Association is an affiliate of the International Reading Association (IRA), a 52,000 member nonprofit educational organization devoted to the promotion of lifetime reading habits and the improvement of language and literacy instruction.
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Helicopter Company Landing In Santa Rosa County With High Paying Jobs
January 21, 2015
A new helicopter company is locating in Santa Rosa County, bringing dozens of high paying jobs.
Aerosync Support, Inc., a leader in helicopter repairs, modifications and upgrades, is moving into the Santa Rosa Industrial Park in Milton. Aerosync has purchased the former West Coat Metal Roofing building and is making a capital investment of over $1.75 million to the facility. With the anticipated creation of 25 jobs at an average rate of $60,000, Aerosync qualified for a performance-based incentive program aimed at increasing high-skilled, high-wage jobs in Florida.
Aerosync provides global on-site labor support for Bell and Sikorsky helicopter products. They service both commercial and military markets, specializing in depot level upgrades/modifications with heavy or crash damage repairs. In addition Aerosync designs and builds precision tooling and aircraft support equipment specialized for the aerospace market. The new facility in the Santa Rosa Industrial Park joins the company’s locations in Wichita, KS and Bogotá, Colombia.
Greg Bartlett, president of Aerosync, said many factors brought them to Santa Rosa County, “There is a large aerospace market in both commercial and military sectors that are in need of the services we offer. Milton and the Santa Rosa Industrial Park is a great location for us with room to expand as future demands increase. We are very excited about being here and look forward to employing many talented folks in this area.”
Aerosync was approved for a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund, also known as QTI, as an incentive available to companies that create high wage jobs in targeted high value-added industries. Pre-approved applicants who create jobs in Florida receive tax refunds, the amount based on the number of jobs, average annual salary and location. Santa Rosa County contributes 20 percent of the refund as part of this program. A resolution for the county’s portion, or $100,000, of the incentives was passed by the Santa Rosa Board of County Commission on October 23, 2014, as “Project Airwolf.”
For more information on Aerosync Support, Inc. visit http://aerosyncsupport.com.