Northview, Jeff Davis Grad Inks Volleyball Scholarship
May 11, 2015
A Northview High School grad has signed a volleyball scholarship after completing two years of junior college play.
Morgan Smith graduated from Northview High School in 2013 after two years playing varsity volleyball. She signed a two-year volleyball scholarship with Jefferson Davis Community College, where she graduated last week. Now, she has signed a volleyball scholarship with Brewton-Parker College in Mt. Vernon, GA, as a starting middle hitter.
After graduating with a bachelors degree in biology, Smith plans to join the U.S. Air Force to pursue a nursing career.
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Terry Simmons
May 11, 2015
Terry Simmons age 59 of Jay, passed away on May 7, 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a devoted family man and his grandchildren were his world. He was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Simmons; grandparents, John Thomas and Mattie Bell Scarborough and Katie and Henry Simmons; and mother-in-law, Mattie Black.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Debbie Simmons; children, Katrina White and Jon Simmons; grandchildren, Stephen Brown, Brittany Williams, Austin Simmons, Jaden Simmons, and Hunter Simmons; great-granddaughter, Alayna Johnson; mother, Pat Cassidy; sisters, Glenda Booker, Janice, Debbie, Dawn Holloway, Robbie Hicks, Crystal Watts, and Heather McArthur; brothers, Randy Simmons, Tony Simmons, and Curtis Simmons II; father-in-law, Armand Black; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
Funeral services were held on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Jay Funeral Home with Brother Earle Greene officiating.
Burial was at Dixonville Community Cemetery.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Colvin Grissett
May 11, 2015
William Colvin Grissett, a lifelong resident of Escambia County, Alabama, died Friday, May 8, in Atmore.
Mr. Grissett , a graduate of Escambia County High School, Jefferson Davis Community College and Troy University, enjoyed a successful business career. Whether it was work in insurance, hardware, sulphur, or lawn equipment, Mr. Grissett measured his success by how much he could help others. This desire also led to involvement in various church and community activities. Beyond the professional realm, however, the love for his family and friends ensured Mr. Grissett’s lasting success.
Mr. Grissett is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Joyner Grissett; his father and mother, William (Bill) E. and Mary Odom Grissett; brother Donald Gray Grissett; and his father and mother-in-law, W.S. (Buster) & Sarah Vail Joyner.
Mr. Grissett is survived by his daughter, Amy Dean (Michael) of Atmore; son, Scott Grissett (Lindy) of Pensacola; grandchildren, Caitlan, Mary Joyner, Will and Lane; brother, Jerry Grissett of Barnett Crossroads, Alabama; sisters, Mary Emma Morgan (George) of Semmes, Alabama and Nancy Davis (MacArthur) of Barnett Crossroads.
Pallbearers are David Brantley, Jimmy Crook, Jerry Hatfield, Larry Hatfield, Bob Jones and Lewis Redditt.
Honorary pallbearers include Bill Perkins, John Porter, Jim Reece, Mitch Jones, Randy Nichols, Ruth Harrell, Rod Harper, Scott Brewer, Atmore Rotary Club, and Team Members of Atmore Community Hospital.
The family would like to express its warm appreciation for Dr. Jonah McIntyre, Dr. Thabet Alsheikh, Dr. Robert Spencer, Dr. Rammohan S.Rao, Dr. John Wade III, Dr. German Herrera, Dr. Donna E. Salzman, Baptist Hospital of Pensacola and Select Specialty Hospital of Pensacola.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30 a.m. at Atmore First United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Atmore First United Methodist Church’s “More than Bricks” Campaign , 311 South Pensacola Avenue, Atmore, Alabama 36502; Rotary Club of Atmore’s Academic All Star Program, PO Box 327, Atmore, Alabama 36504; or “Support ACH” c/o Atmore Community Hospital, 401 Medical Park Drive, Atmore, AL 36502.
Nelia Ann Barber
May 11, 2015
Nelia Ann Barber, 77, of Pensacola, passed away May 10, 2015. She was born April 28, 1938, in Evergreen, AL.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ray and Cornelia Padgett and her brother, Charlie Padgett.
Ann is survived by her brother, James Padgett; children, Ricky (Judy), Donna, Cheryl Ann (Gary), and Lisa (Kenny);
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Thursday, May 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
You may express your condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Tropical Storm, Hurricane Names For 2015
May 11, 2015
Hurricane season does not start until June 1, but the Atlantic has already seen Tropical Storm Ana, which made landfall Sunday morning near Myrtle Beach, SC.
Here are the tropical system names for the rest of the season:
- Bill
- Claudette
- Danny
- Erika
- Fred
- Grace
- Henri
- Ida
- Joaquin
- Kate
- Larry
- Mindy
- Nicholas
- Odette
- Peter
- Rose
- Sam
- Teresa
- Victor
- Wanda
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated through a strict procedure by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization.
Three Without Home After Molino Fire Destroys Mobile Home, Travel Trailer
May 10, 2015
Three adults were left without a home following a mobile home fire in Molino Sunday afternoon.
The fire in the 8600 block of Gibson Road destroyed a mobile home, a travel trailer and a boat. An associated brush fire also consumed less than an acre.
There were no injuries reported in the fire, which was reported just before 2 p.m. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known.
The American Red Cross was called to assist those displaced by the fire with temporary shelter. The Molino, McDavid, Cantonment and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the blaze.
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Brush Fire Damages Railroad Line
May 10, 2015
A brush fire Sunday afternoon caused some damage to a rail line.
The fire was reported about 2:30 p.m. along the railroad tracks near the 7800 block of South Highway 99, just north of the South Highway 99 crossing at Highway 97A. About 10 railroad ties burned, as rail traffic on the Alabama Gulf Coast Railroad was stopped.
There were no word on the cause of the fire.
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Dinner Theater: Murder Mystery ‘Crazy Quilt Club’
May 10, 2015
Byrneville Elementary School presented a dinner theater performance of the the “Crazy Quilt Club” Saturday night at the school. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tons Of Food Collected During Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Drive
May 10, 2015
Saturday was the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, with letter carriers in Escambia County collecting tons and tons of food to benefit local groups like the Manna Food Pantries.
Manna Food Pantries received 71,532 pounds of food, with even more expected to trickle in next week. A total of 85 volunteers contributed 354 volunteer hours to help Manna sort the food.
Each year the National Association of Letter Carriers holds the “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, where U.S. Postal Service employees pick up donations of non-perishable food along their routes. In its 23rd year, the annual food drive has grown to be the largest national single-day effort that benefits millions of Americans who struggle to put food on the table.
Escambia and Santa Rosa letter carriers collected food donations Saturday for local food banks including the Bay Area Food Bank and Manna Food Pantries. Last year, organizations received a total of 159,625 pounds of food from the community during the food drive. This year’s overall total for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties was not available Saturday night.
“This is a critical food drive because it comes at a time when donations are typically low and the need has increased,” said DeDe Flounlacker, Manna Food Pantries’ executive director. “During the school year, many children get a healthy meal through the free or reduced breakfast and lunch programs. During the summer, those programs aren’t available. The generous donations from the community allow us to provide nutritious food to hungry families and children throughout the summer months.”
Pictured: Volunteers sort donated food Saturday at the Cantonment post office. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny Mother’s Day
May 10, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.