Christa E. “Oma” Davis
May 26, 2015
Christa E. “Oma” Davis, 79 of Cantonment, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2015. She was born in Germany and immigrated to the states in 1955. She received her citizenship just two years later. She was a past member of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anna Marie Mansbarth; and her brother, Norbert Mansbarth.
She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, Otis E. Davis; three children, Gerlinder (Rickey) Smith, Monica (Mike) Mackey, and Otis E. (Peggy) Davis, Jr.; six grandchildren, Tabatha, Christina, Regina, Michael, Curtis, and Daniel; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Provost Guard of the Hadji Shrine Temple.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Children’s Transportation Fund at Hadji Shrine Temple.
Barbara Woodward Haley
May 26, 2015
Barbara Woodward Haley of Atmore went to her eternal home on May 26, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Barbara was born February 11, 1926, to Grover W. and Leah C. Woodward in Chapman, AL. She spent most of her youth in Greenville and Bay Minette, AL where her father was the L&N Station Master. Barbara graduated in 1945 from Baldwin County High School where she was a cheerleader and soprano in the Glee Club. During World War ll, Barbara was employed as a chauffeur for the military officers traveling to the Grand Hotel in Point Clear for R&R. After the war ended, she worked for the State Employment Service finding work and obtaining benefits for veterans.
In 1949, at a dance at the Atmore Country Club, she met the love of her life, Ben Haley, a Marine who had recently returned to the area. A whirlwind romance followed and in December of 1950, the two renowned dancers became dance partners for life. They made their home in Atmore, where they both became involved with their church, community, and friends.
When God blessed the couple with two daughters, Barbara retired from professional life and devoted herself full-time to her family. Being a mother was the job in which Barbara truly excelled and loved the most. She was a room mother every year that each of her daughters attended Rachel Patterson School. She was a Girl Scout leader, Girl’s Auxiliary leader, Vacation Bible School and Sunday School teacher, and chaperone for countless dances, parties, and class trips. She and Ben took a multitude of children to the beach each summer where they taught them to water ski and drive a jeep on the beach. Barbara was president of the PTA, president of the Atmore Study Club, a Pink Lady at the Atmore Community Hospital, and hostess for numerous parties and backyard bar-b-ques. She was a devoted daughter and daughter-in-law, giving compassionate care to her parents and mother-in-law until their deaths. In addition to her church and community work and commitment to family and friends, Barbara will be remembered for starting the Atmore Nursing Center Beauty Salon Ministry. She continued to volunteer and minister to the elderly there for over 40 years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Ben L. Haley of Atmore; her parents, G.W. Woodward and Leah C. Woodward; and her sisters, Lavida Woodward and Marie Woodward Vines, all of Bay Minette.
She is survived by her daughters, Rhonda Haley (Ike) Scott of Opelika and Kathleen Haley (AI) Thompson of Point Clear; her granddaughters, Haley Caroline Scott of Auburn and Amory Ellen Scott of Atlanta, GA; her nieces, Tonya Vines Harang of Spanish Fort and Katrina Vines Duck of Bay Minette; her beloved Boston Terrier, Chloe; and a host of extended family and friends.
The visitation for Barbara will be at noon on Thursday, May 28,2015, followed by the memorial service at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of Atmore.
Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore.
Memorial gifts in Barbara’s memory can be made to the Atmore Nursing Center Beauty Salon Ministry, the First Baptist Church of Atmore, or the Atmore Animal Shelter.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Three Bikers Injured In Memorial Day Ride Crash
May 25, 2015
Three people on a Memorial Day motorcycle ride were injured when they lost control and crashed north of Molino Monday.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 34-year old Joseph R. Gobeil of Smiths Station, AL, was northbound on Highway 29 approaching Barth Road on his 2013 Victory motorcycle. The rear tire of his motorcycle hydroplaned, causing it to overturn as it left the roadway and entered the median.
Shawn R. McGlone, age 28 of Phenix City, AL, was also traveling northbound on a 2006 Harley Davidson. He attempted to swerve and miss Gobiel. McGlone landed in the inside northbound land of Highway 29. McGlone was then struck by a 2009 Harley Davidson driven by 30-year old Ryan J. Parkansky of Phenix City, causing Parkansky’s Harley to overturn.
Gobeil received minor injuries. Parkansky also received minor injuries and was transported to Jay Hospital. McGlone was seriously injured and transported by ambulance to Jay Hospital.
Gobeil was cited for failure to use due care, according to the FHP
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
One Person Injured In Old Chemstrand Crash
May 25, 2015
The driver of a Chevrolet Camaro was injured in single vehicle crash Old Chemstrand Road Monday morning in Cantonment. The adult female was briefly trapped in the upside down vehicle until being extricated by members of Escambia Fire Rescue’s Cantonment Station. The driver was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the wreck.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Lightning Causes Damage At Davisville Home
May 25, 2015
There were no injuries and no major damage when lightning reportedly struck a home on Meadows Road in Davisville, just off Highway 97, Monday morning. The lighting strike reportedly damaged a fan motor in the home’s heating and cooling system, causing the smell of smoke. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Atmore Fire Department responded to the incident. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Remembering The Fallen At Wall South (With Gallery)
May 25, 2015
Hundreds of people attended the Veterans Memorial Park Foundations annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Wall South in Pensacola Sunday.
The Vietnam & Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club led a procession of bikers to the ceremony, where the keynote address was given by Duane Thiessen, president and CEO of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation and president of the National Flight Academy.
Photos by Andrew McKay, NewsRadio 1620, for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Class Of 2015 Holds Baccalaureate Service (With Photo Gallery)
May 25, 2015
The Northview High School Class of 2015 held their Baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
“Class of 2015, turning the page into a new chapter of life, the decisions you are making right now, and those that you will make as you leave for college or move out from your home and become independent, those decisions are shaping your future, and they are setting the quality of your life for the next 50 plus years. Don’t forget your Creator in these moments,” guest speaker Rev. Glenn Weber said during the student-led program.
“Great joy comes from remembering your Creator, and pursuing Him first, and then chasing with great passion all those things He has placed in your heart,” Weber said.
The program also included scripture, prayer and music provide by the Northview Senior Class Ensemble.
Graduation for the Northview High School Class of 2015 will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30 at the school.
Pictured: The Northview High School Class of 2015 Baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Memorial Day: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
May 25, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Memorial Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Unpaid Property Taxes Must Be Paid By Friday
May 25, 2015
All 2014 unpaid real estate taxes must be paid to avoid a tax certificate being issued, which is a first lien against the property, by Friday. Over 11,000 accounts totaling $10 million remain unpaid, according to Tax Collector Janet Holley.
Payments must be received and processed by close of business on Friday, May 29:
- in person at one of three branch offices;
- online at www.escambiataxcollector.com; or
- through the phone service center (850) 438-6500 ext. 3252.
Late payments will be returned for additional fees.
Drive thru service and drop boxes are available at all locations:
- Downtown, 213 Palafox Place
- Molino, 6440 Highway 95A, Suite A
- Marcus Pointe, 6451 North W Street
Taxpayers may check the status of their taxes online at www.escambiataxcollector.com or call (850) 438-6500 ext. 3252 for more information.
Barrineau Park 4-H, Other Groups Honor Those In Barrancas National Cemetary
May 25, 2015
Members of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club joined other volunteers from local Boy Scout groups and other organizations in placing flags in Barrancas National Cemetery. A flag was placed on each the graves – about 33,00 of them – in the cemetery on board Pensacola Naval Air Station for Memorial Day. All of the flags were placed in about one hour.
“It was beautiful morning to honor those who have served our country,” said Allison Woodfin, president of the Barrineau Park 4-H.
The flags will remain on the graves until at least 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Pictured: Members of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club joined other volunteers in placing about 33,000 flags on graves in Barrancas National Cemetery. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
