Car Show In Jay To Benefit Relay For Life
April 6, 2015
The “Show ‘n Shine” car and truck show will be held Saturday, April 11 in the Jay City Park.
The car show begins at noon, with judging at 3:00. The early entry fee is $20, and increases to $25 at the gate. Awards will be presented for best in show and best project.
All proceeds from the car show will go to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. For more info, call (850) 565-0504.
Escambia To Use Federal Funds To Rehabilitate Or Reconstruct Housing In Century
April 6, 2015
An interlocal agreement will allow Escambia County to pass $75,000 federal funding along to the Town of Century to rehabilitate or reconstruct at least one home.
Century is not an “entitlement community” and does not directly receive any U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME funds as Escambia County does. Though Century can apply for funding through the state’s Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant, they are not guaranteed funding through that application. Funding through the state program was last received by Century in 2012.
Due to the needs in Century, Escambia County has sporadically funded HOME projects in Century since 1994.
Century will handle client applications and construction management for the homeowner(s) who will receive housing repair assistance through the agreement and will contribute some funds toward the project. Theproject will allow for substantial rehabilitation of at least one home or complete reconstruction. The assistance will be secured against the property in the form of a low interest loan, deferred payment loan and/or deferred payment grant based on the age and income of the homeowner. The Century project gives preference to a very low income homeowner.
The Escambia County Commission will vote on the agreement at their April 9 meeting.
Cantonment Meeting: Learn How To Protect Your Home Against Formosan Termites
April 6, 2015
Rep. Doug Broxson (R-Gulf Breeze) is hosting a free public workshop Tuesday in Cantonment for area residents to learn necessary steps to protect their greatest investment from costly Formosan termite damage.
Annually, Formosan termites cause $1 billion in damage in the United States, and our surrounding areas of Escambia, of Santa Rosa and Okaloosa countis are known hot spots for these aggressive pests. Florida’s temperate climate provides a perfect environment for termites, and immediate signs of structural damage to a home may go undetected for long periods of time. Springtime serves as the breeding season for most species of termites, and Formosan termites will be swarming in May, so it is important for residents to understand what they can do in advance to protect their homes.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is collaborating with the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s Extension Offices in the Panhandle to educate homeowners about Formosan termites. Homeowners can learn methods for controlling this structural pest and protecting their homes by attending one of four educational meetings being held in the month of April. Homeowners are also encouraged to bring their pest control contract to one of these workshops for review.
Specific topics include:
- Formosan termite biology including simple ways to identify them
- Available Formosan termite pest control protection for your home
- Florida law and building code pertaining to termites
- What you can do to recognize and fix the weaknesses in and around your home
- Bring your pest control contract for review by FDACS experts
Registration is encourage, but not required, for meetings that will be held as follows:
Escambia County Meeting
Tuesday, April 7, 6 – 8 p.m. at Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. Contact Beth Bolles to register: bbolles@ufl.edu or (850) 475-5230.
South Santa Rosa County Meeting
Thursday, April 9, 6- 8 p.m. at Tiger Point Community Center, 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze, Contact Johanna Welch to register: Johanna.Welch@FreshFromFlorida.com or (850) 363-5845.
North Santa Rosa County Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 6- 8 p.m. at Santa Rosa County Extension, 6263 Dogwood Drive, Milton. Contact Johanna Welch to register: Johanna.Welch@FreshFromFlorida.com or (850) 363-5845.
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Ruth “Peachie” Holland Hopkins
April 6, 2015
Mrs. Ruth ‘Peachie’ Holland Hopkins, age 82 of McDavid, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on April 2, 2015, surrounded by her family. Peachie was born on September 14, 1932, in Hosford, FL to Stanley and Mae Holland, and was one of eight children. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a 1952 graduate of Ernest Ward High School where she was an active member and captain of the varsity girls basketball team. Peachie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an avid reader, perfectionist homemaker, and a remarkable seamstress. She enjoyed spending time with her brothers and sisters during their monthly social dinner and their annual June family reunion while observing the horse shoe tournament. As Nanny, she always looked forward to spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Peachie is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Mae Holland, two brothers, Buck Holland and Wayne Holland; two sisters, Doris Amerson and Judy Holland.
Peachie is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles Russell Hopkins of McDavid; son, Dwight (Sue) Hopkins of McDavid; daughters, Rhonda Killam of McDavid and Margo (Matt) Robbins of Bratt; six grandchildren, Harmony Bell of Daws, AL, Aaron (Tanya) Killam of Pensacola, Amanda (Kent) Calloway of Byrneville, Sheldon Robbins of Bratt, Helena Hopkins of McDavid, SSG Tristan Hopkins of Fort Campbell, KY; great-grandchildren, Trace McHenry, Logan Bell, Addison Miller, Mackenzie Bell, Lyla Calloway; brother, Jerry (Mary) Holland of Cantonment; sisters, Jannie (Pete) Singleton of Walnut Hill, Betty (Kenneth) Blanton of Bratt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with her nephews, Rev. Howard Holland and Rev. Tim Holland officiating.
Interment will be in Flomaton Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers will be Dwight Hopkins, Matt Robbins, Aaron Killam, Kent Calloway, Sheldon Robbins, and SSG Tristan Hopkins.
The family wishes to thank our church family, relatives, and friends for their continued thoughts and prayers.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.
Donald Ray Majors, Sr.
April 6, 2015
Donald Ray Majors, Sr., age 74, of Pensacola, passed away on April 1, 2015. He was born in Muskogee, OK, on October 25, 1940. He was preceded in death by his father, Forest Majors and his mother, Grace Majors and brothers, Paul, Everett, and Gene Majors.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Freeman Majors; son, Donald Majors, Jr. (Donna); daughters, Debra Winfield (Dave) and Sally Edgar (James); brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Marty Freeman; ten grandchildren, Ashley, Jared, Brandon, Samantha, Cayla, Carly, Cody, Courtney, Megan, and Cassidy; seven great-grandchildren, Chase, Cash, Cole, Jayden, Sienna, Lila, and Mason and siblings, Bob (Sam), Oscar (Lori), Shirley, Sidney, Linda (David), Barbara Ann (David) and Terry, all from Oklahoma.
Donnie was raised in Muskogee, OK, but spent the majority of his life in Pensacola. He was a member of the Tahlequah Cherokee Nation. He was a respected and well known car salesman for many years and received multiple awards and recognitions. He loved music, enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves and took great pride in his yard. Everyone that knew Donnie knew how much he loved his wife, children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Faith Chapel South. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Chapel South on Wednesday, April at 11 a.m. with pastors Ken and Esther Ponder officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Goodale, Jared Majors, Cody Cates, Jerry Freeman, Jr., Robin Freeman, and Jason Boyle.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Herbert “Bud ” C Rowell
April 6, 2015
Herbert “Bud ” C Rowell, age 80, of Berrydale, Florida went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4th, 2015. He was born January 4, 1935 to John Pascoe and Hazel Rowell. Herbert and Lorrine were married June 2, 1956. He retired from the Department of Transportation as the district prestress engineer in 1996, after 41 years of service. He was a charter member a Berrydale Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon in 1968.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant son John, sisters Evelyn Jacobs and Wanda Roberts, and son-in-law Greg Reeder.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 58 years, Lorrine, sons Stephen (Gladys )Rowell and Roderick (Gina) Rowell , daughters Tammy (Steve) Yuhasz, Dawn (Rod) Roberts, and Dana (Bart) Regan , and numerous, precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he loved dearly. He is also survived by siblings Jane King, Frank (Pearl) Rowell, Dinah Colonna, and Roger (Joy) Rowell.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 6 from 12 to 2 p.m. with a funeral following at 2 at Berrydale Baptist Church with Bro. Robert Gandy and Bro Steve Yuhasz officiating. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Rowell, Roger Rowell and Roy O’Dell.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Oliver H. “Al” Nellums
April 6, 2015
Oliver H. “Al” Nellums, 79, of Pensacola, passed on Friday, April 3, 2015.
He was born in Pensacola, on February 18, 1936, to the late Joseph H. and Zeliabell Nellums. He was a lifelong resident of Pensacola going to Eliza Jane Wilson School, PK Young School, Blount Jr. High and Pensacola High School. After high school , Oliver joined the U. S. Air Force and retired after 25 years of service. He was a participating member of The Moose Lodge American Legion Post 340.
He is preceded in death by his son, Norman Nellums; parents; his four sisters; and his five brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Pam Nellums; son, Barry Nellums; two daughters, Nancy Clark and Gail Watson; sister, Joyce Penton; and brother in law, Billie Kinnard.
Funeral services will be held at noon. on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Charlie Petro and Linda Hill, officiating.
Burial to follow in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola.
Family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Glen Mobley
April 6, 2015
Glen Mobley joined his Lord on Saturday morning, April 4, 2015, at the age of 81. He was born on a farm in Century. The family later moved to South Carolina for a few years, returning to Florida and settling in Cottage Hill. He lived in the Cantonment-Molino area the rest of his life where he raised his family and, in retirement, worked the grounds at the Molino post office. He was a long-time member at Lathram Chapel United Methodist Church and in recent years brought his membership closer to home at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He was one of the best people you could know and many loved him.
This beloved man loved his family dearly and loved to spend time riding his lawnmower, keeping the grass cut and leaves mulched and he had a love for gardening. He began his working life at Jones’ Service Station, later working at Royal Tire and other stations in the area. He began his lifetime’s work at Cooke’s Hardware in Cantonment, a place he eventually purchased and worked for 45 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Berlie Mobley and Myrtle Sullivan; his oldest son, Gregory; brothers, Donell and Richard; and sisters, Gladys, Helen, and Betty.
He leaves behind to mourn his passing a loving wife of 52 years, Marian Fillingim Mobley; his son, Robert (Amy); daughter, Mary Bishop (Darrel); grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, Matt, Sara, and Marina Mobley and Nathan and Nolen Bishop; his brothers, Buddy and Claude; sisters, Hazel, Deborah and Linda; his stepmother, Rosa Mobley; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Services will be held on April 8, 2015, at Faith Chapel North with visitation beginning at 12 p.m. followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jimmy Cook officiating.
Burial will follow at Aldersgate Cemetery in Molino.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Bishop, Ted Hassebrock, John and Ted King, Doug Pippin, and Alan Smith.
Honorary pallbearers are Martin Posey and William Bray.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Douglas Nelson, Sr.
April 6, 2015
Mr. Daniel Douglas Nelson, Sr. age 70, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, in a Dumas, Arkansas hospital. Mr. Nelson was born in Brewton and had been a resident of Jay prior to moving to Arkansas. He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Isabel Nelson; and sister, Mary Agnes Nelson.
He is survived by two sons, Daniel (Becki) Nelson, Jr. of Flomaton and Mack (Karen) Nelson of Pinellas, FL; two daughters, Kathy Marie Nelson of Appleton, AL, and Faith Nelson of Nebraska; three brothers, Tommy (Katie) Nelson of Brewton, Anthony Dewitt (Yong Cha) Nelson of Pensacola, and Lawrence Earl (Shirley) Nelson of Brewton; two sisters, Ruby Jean Davis of Gonzalez, and Elizabeth Sue (Wayne) Horton of Jay; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services to be announced.
Gerald Thomas Hagan
April 6, 2015
Mr. Gerald Thomas Hagan, age 68 of Century, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at his home.
Mr. Hagan was a native and lifetime member of the Century community where he worked for Exxon as a maintenance foreman. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. Mr. Hagan was of the Baptist faith and is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lewis and Ruth Inez Brigham Hagan and brother, Donald Hagan.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susan J. Hagan of Century; son, Scotty Hagan of Century; brothers, Robert (Patricia) Hagan of Milton, Floyd (Linda) Hagan of Flomaton, Earl (Sue) Hagan of Century; sister, Judy (David) Webb of Molino; grandchildren, Delaney Hagan and Ian Hagan.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Harold Brown officiating.
Internment will be in McCurdy Cemetery in Century.
Pallbearers will be Josh Webb, Michael Hagan, Daniel Hagan, Greg Hagan, Glen Reid, Todd Burkett and Jeff Fischer.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Sims, Billy Campbell, Roy Chancery, Jerry Fischer, Sr., Floyd Calloway.
Flomaton Funeral Home Directing.