Northview Tops Season Opening Track Meet
March 11, 2015
Northview topped JU Blacksher in a season-opening track meet Tuesday in Bratt.
Northview Girls 78
JU Blacksher Girls 25
Northview Boys 60
JU Blacksher Boys 32
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RESULTS:
4X800
1st-Northview Girls-13:19
4X400
1st- Northview Girls -5:17
1st-JU Blacksher Boys -4:52
4X100
1st Northview Girls -57.85
1st Northview Boys -48.18
Girls 100 Hurdles
1st Odom, A. –Northview 20.03
2nd North, C. – Northview 20.23
3rd White, K. –Northview 20.46
Girls 100 Meters
1st North, C. –Northview 13.55
2nd Odom, A –Northview 13.75
3rd Galvin, K – Northview 14.18
Boys 100 Meters
1st-Moore, D –Northview 11.54
2nd Kirchharr, J –JU Blacksher 11.79
3rd Dean, T –JU Blacksher 12.03
Girls 200 Meters
1st Sidney, D –JU Blacksher 31.73
2nd Albritton, A –Northview 33.87
3rd McGee, T –Northview 35.70
Boys 200 Meters
1st Moorer, D –Northview 25.04
2nd Bradley, T –Northview 25.35
3rd Dean, T –JU Blacksher 25.80
Girls 300 Hurdles
1st Syria, M –Northview 1:00.38
2nd Elliott, J –Northview 1:09.73
3rd Roux, S –Northview 1:11.39
Boys 300 Hurdles
1st Jay, W. –JU Blacksher 50.04
Girls 400 Meters
1st Powell, R –JU Blacksher 1:16.08
2nd McGee, T –Northview 1:17.40
3rd Gibson, M –Northview 1:21.49
Boys 400 Meters
1st Kirchharr, J –JU Blacksher 1:00.09
2nd Coon, E -Northview 1:10.61
3rd Pressley, W. –JU Blacksher 1:16.67
Girls 800 Meters
1st Elliott, J –Northview 3:30.49
2nd Jackson, B –JU Blacksher 3:53.50
3rd James, A –JU Blacksher 3:56.59
Boys 800 Meters
1st Calloway, Z –Northview 2:59.97
2nd Jay, W –JU Blacksher 3:09.53
3rd Presley, W. –JU Blacksher 3:39.85
Girls 1600 Meters
1st McGahan, M –Nothview 8:09
2nd Walston, E –Northview 8:59
3rd Barrows, T –Northview 9:16
Boys 1600 Meters
1st Ates, J –Northview 6:20
2nd Calloway, Z. –Northview 7:07
3rd Howard, N –JU Blacksher 7:28
Girls 3200 Meters
1st Weber, M –Northview 19:02
2nd Reynolds, B –Northview 19:55
Boys 3200 Meters
1st Ates, J –Northview 14:19
Girls High Jump
1st North, C –Northview 4’4”
2nd White, K –Northview 4’2”
3rd Fischer, L –Northview 4’
Boys High Jump
1st Newsome, C –Northview 6’4”
2nd Dean, T –JU Blacksher 5’10”
3rd Presley, W- JU Blacksher 4’10”
Girls Shot Put
1st Anderson, K –JU Blacksher 32’4.5”
2nd Bates, E –Northview 27’5”
3rd Cunningham, M –JU Blacksher 25’5”
Boys Shot Put
1st Johnson, H –Northview 39’75”
2nd Sherouse, H –Northview 38’2”
3rd Courn, C. –JU Blacksher 36’1”
Girls Discus
1st Anderson, K –JU Blacksher 100’9”
2nd Bates, E –Northview 69’10”
3rd Fischer, L –Northview 49’01”
Boys Discus
1st Sherouse, H –Northview 102’10”
2nd Adams, A –Northview 86’07”
3rd Carter, C. –JU Blacksher 86.02
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Neal Warren Gafford
March 11, 2015
Felix Rayford Warrick
March 11, 2015
Felix Rayford Warrick, 72 passed away February 27, 2015, in Century. He was born on October 6, 1942, in Jay.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Annie Bryant Warrick, a sister Ola Lambeth and two brothers, J.T. Warrick and Dawyan Warrick. Mr. Warrick enjoyed playing pool and selling produce.
He is survived by his sister Lena Odom of Bratt. his brother Sidney “Red” Warrick of Pensacola, and many nieces and nephews.
A private internment was held Thursday March 12, 2015, with Rev.Mike Grindle officiating in Flomaton Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Katherine “Kathy” A. O’Rourke Kroll
March 11, 2015
After a long hospitalization, Katherine “Kathy” A. O’Rourke Kroll passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015 with her loving family by her side.
At the young age of 66, our beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt and friend was reunited with her husband and soulmate of 44 years, Tommy Kroll. Kathy was a devoted mother to her son, Jerry Kroll (Toni) and her daughter, Robyn Michelle Kroll Lockhart (Rob). She was an awesome, doting grandmother of her grandson, Tyler and her granddaughter, Simone and was always showering them with love, gifts and praise. She enjoyed family gatherings and decorating for every holiday, often lighting up the neighborhood with Christmas decorations.
Kathy was born on February 19, 1949, in Pensacola, where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Pensacola High School. Kathy and Tommy wed in 1968 and were never far apart, sharing life together as business owners of Echo Bowling Lanes, Michelle’s Goonyland Golf and Stateline O’Yes Lotto. In her younger years, Kathy was very active in the Pensacola Women’s Bowling Association. Most recently, she had joined the Krewe of Blues. Throughout her life, she enjoyed traveling, casino gambling, flower arranging, art, reading and living for the moment.
Mom & Grandma…We love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!
In addition to her two children, their spouses and two grandchildren; she is survived by her mother, Tat McNeal; uncle, Charles King (Clora); aunts, Clara Wilkes and Ida Ruth King; sisters, Elaine Price (Andy) and Trish Eliason (Jim); a nephew, Eddie Garrison (Kati) and numerous extended family and friends.
On Friday, March 13, 2015, the family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. and a celebration of Kathy’s life will follow at 5 p.m. at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel.
The family would like to thank the Pensacola Lung Group, the staff of Sacred Heart SICU and the Sacred Heart Palliative Care team for their compassionate care for Kathy and her family during her illness.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to one of the following charities; Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Hotel for Cats & Dogs or the Sacred Heart Palliative Care Service.
James “Billy” Young Lewis
March 11, 2015
James “Billy” Young Lewis, 78, of Pensacola passed away on March 7, 2015. He was born on September 19, 1936, in Dothan, AL. James graduated from Bay High School in Panama City in 1955. He retired from N. Goldring in Pensacola, owned and operated Warrington Bakery for over 12 years, owned his own courier business for the past 10 years, and at the time of his death was delivering medications for Thrifty Drug Store.
James was a member of Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola for the past 28 years where he drove the van for 22 years during the 10 year revival and he was the Man of the Year at his church in 2014.
James was preceded in death by his father, David Young Lewis and his grandchildren, Clarence Paul “CP” Lewis and James Lee Lewis.
Survivors include: his mother, Dorothy Doris (Jo) Lewis of Panama City; his wife of 28 years, Martha Lewis of Pensacola; his sons, Kirk Lewis (Kim) of Molino, Paul Lewis of Foley, and Mark Lewis (Cindy) of Pensacola; his daughter, Connie Currie of Thomasville, GA; his stepchildren, Dawn Ravert (Richard) of Panama City, Debra Christman (Roy) of Colorado Springs, CO, Diane Oglesbee of NM; and David Hockett of Pensacola; 20 grandchildren;13 great grandchildren who called him “Buddy”; and many close friends.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until memorial service begins at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Brownsville Assembly of God.
James was always known for his great sense of humor and ability to put a smile on everybody’s face, and will truly be missed by all.
Quinn Morgan Miller
March 11, 2015
Mr. Quinn Morgan Miller, age 67 of Flomaton passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at his home.
Mr. Miller was born in Brewton and spent his lifetime in the Flomaton area. He was retired from CSX Railroad and was a member of First Baptist Church of Flomaton. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father, Morgan William Miller.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Miller of Pineview, AL; wife, Mrs. Joyce Miller of Flomaton; daughters, Kellie (Leroy) Steele and Kristi Miller, both of Flomaton ; sister, Delores (Glenn) Johnson of Flomaton ; grandsons, Jackson Steele, John Miller Steel, Matthew Steele and Lee Steele.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dustin Stockstill and Dr. Jerry Keese officiating.
Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery, Brewton.
Pallbearers will be Chris Saxon, Chad Saxon, Tray Jackson, Pepi Daw, Morgan Johnson, Craig Turner, Willie Johnson and Christopher Rowland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Little, Robert Holt, Hayward Rowland, Louis Tharpe, Brent Smith, Ray Uptagraft, Ronnie Levins, Charles Smith, Larry Daw.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Quinn Miller Memorial Fund at Flomaton High School or Escambia County Bank.
Kathleen Anniece Gibson
March 11, 2015
Mrs. Kathleen Anniece Gibson, 58, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015, in Atmore.
Mrs. Gibson was a native of Pensacola and a life long resident of Atmore. Mrs. Gibson was a very loving and giving person. She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church. Her parents, Otis and Juanita Gibson and sister, Jenell Gibson preceded her in death.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph (Sonya) Salmons of Pace and Brian (Kristian) Culverhouse of Atmore; two daughters, Juanita (Tony) Carlton of Bay Minette and Carolyn Grym of Atmore; three brothers, Otis Clayton (Susan) Gibson of Walnut Hill, Andrew Len (Terryle) Gibson of Pace, and Joseph David (Judy) Gibson of Pace; sister, Sandra Gibson of Russellville, KY; nine grandchildren, Charlie, Dalton, Felisha, Eric, Savannah, Katee, Ashton, Natalee and Serenity and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 13, 2015, at 1 p.m. at the Gospel Lighthouse Church with Rev. Martin Gehman officiating.
Burial will be at the Springhill Methodist Cemetery, Lenox, AL at 3 p.m.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 12, 2015, from 6-8 pm. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Joey Gibson, Brian Culverhouse, Shawn Gibson, Junior Nall, Dalton Nall and Gary Sanders.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Gibson and Donald Gibson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama
Novelle “Datchie” Floyd
March 11, 2015
Novelle “Datchie” Floyd age 93 of Jay, passed away in Milton on March 10, 2015.
Novelle was a lifelong resident of Jay and enjoyed attending services at Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, sister, and friend to those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ben Floyd, sisters Merle Lewis, Eloise Bradley, Lela Mae Nelson, and Hazel Rowell, brothers J.B Lewis and Oliver Lewis.
She is survived by Ben (Deborah) Floyd, grandchildren Kerry Lucas, Christian Grimes, and McKenzie Hawkins, and a very loving niece Lynette Johnson.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday March 12, 2015, at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Jay with Brother Robert Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Frank Rowell, Mike Rowell, Willie Trawick, Buddy Bradley, Ken Lewis, and Shorty Floyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene Phillips, Roger Floyd, Ben West, Jerry Rowell, and Ricky Ellis.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Pruitt Healthcare and Covenant Hospice.
Rain Continues All Week
March 10, 2015
Here is our official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Areas of fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Friday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
- Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Visible Progress, But Hwy 29, Hwy 97 Traffic Signal Still Weeks Away
March 10, 2015
A delayed Florida Department of Transportation project to install a new traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino saw some visible progress Monday as the support masts for the light were delivered.
But a FDOT spokesperson said it will still be about four weeks before actual construction on the project begins.
Plans were complete months ago and Escambia County made a deposit of just over a quarter of a million dollars for the light with construction first set to begin by December 31, but that date was delayed because the redesign of the intersection turned out to be a more complex process than was originally anticipated, and the contractor needed more time to order additional materials as a result.
District 5 Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry, who led the push for the county to fund the traffic signal, said he was pleased to learn that the support masts were delivered to the intersection Monday.
“I am ecstatic that there is some visible progress,” Barry said. “The sooner we are able to complete this construction, the sooner we will have safer travel in the area.”
In October 2013, the Escambia County Commission affirmed its support for improvements at the intersection and expressed a willingness for the county to pay for the red light at the intersection. A Florida Department of Transportation study determined the intersection did meet the criteria for the light, with an agreement in place that FDOT would design and construct the upgrades with Escambia County paying for the construction.
FDOT completed the design phase. and the Escambia County Commission approved $265,400 in funding last August, with the payment made October 29.
A few days later, a 16-year old Northview High School student died as a result of injuries she received in an accident in the intersection.
A second upcoming project will redesign the intersection of Crabtree Church Road and Highway 97, which is currently just feet away from Highway 29.
Pictured top: Support masts for a new red light at Highway 29 and Highway 97 were delivered to the intersection on Monday. Pictured inset and below: An Escambia County deputy collided with a Mercedes in the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 about a week after Escambia County made a payment to FDOT for a traffic light at the juncture. There were no injuries in the crash, which came one day after a wreck that claimed the life of a 16-year old high school student. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.