William Woodrow Watson
September 21, 2015
William (Buddy) Woodrow Watson, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015. Buddy was born in 1921 in Hartford, Alabama and moved to Jay in the mid 1930’s. He worked for Charlie Wilkerson, Energy and Empire Gas Companies for 35 years, serving people in Florida and Alabama. He was a deacon in the First Baptist Church since 1968. He served in the military during WWII; he fought in the Philippines and was stationed in Japan.
He is preceded in death by his wife of over 59 years, Carldean Watson; parents, William J. and Florence H. Watson; and eight sisters and five brothers and a host of brothers and sisters-in- law.
He is survived by his children, Ronnie (Thelma), Randall (Lou) Watson, Barbara Watson and Debra (Melvin) Flenner; grandchildren, Eric (Christina) Watson and Ben and Lora Watson; one great-grandchild, Conner Watson; and six step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, September 21, 2015, at Jay First Baptist Church with Dr. George Fredericks officiating.
Burial was at Concord Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be his Sunday school class.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Julius Franklin Raybon
September 21, 2015
Julius Franklin Raybon, 67 of Atmore, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at his residence. He was a truck driver. He was born in Escambia County, AL, on April 1, 1948, to the late Samuel and Agnes Dean Raybon.
Survivors include his son, Jeremy (Tammy) Raybon of Excel; one daughter, Regina L.(Ken) Stabler of Huxford; one brother, Jimmy Raybon of Thomasville; two sisters, Melbus Roberts and Bobbie Pearson both of Poarch; two grandchildren, Sydney Raybon and Mayci Stabler; and lifelong friend, Charles Steadham of Mccullough; and special niece, Rhonda Rayborn of Atmore.
Services were held Saturday, September 19, 2015, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Walter Rolin officiating.
Interment was in Steadham Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Michael Hyatt, Kelly Bryant, Johnny Mack Steadham, Jimmy Weaver, Kevin Watson and Robbie House.
Honorary pallbearers were Charles Steadham, Rusty Wilson, Luke Moore and John Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Definel Graham Holland
September 21, 2015
Definel Graham Holland, 98, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 20, 2015. Mrs. Holland was born in Bratt on February 14, 1917, to the late Martin and Edna Ward Graham. She loved making crafts for her children, grandchildren, and friends. She was a self-taught artist and loved to draw.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, David Holland.
Mrs. Holland is survived by her children, Edward (Maude) Holland, Michael (Sherry) Holland, and Jean (Lee) Pallitt; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Delores Catches; and brother, Don Graham.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Brian Calhoun officiating.
Burial will follow in Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 10 a.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Melba Jean Kennington
September 21, 2015
Melba Jean Kennington age 78, of Santa Rosa County, is resting in Jesus on September 15, 2015. She was a loving, caring, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. She was thoughtful, selfless and godly woman. She was a very faithful Waffle House customer. She won the best yard in Santa Rosa County in 1996. She took pride in her home, family, and friends. Jean will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ellie Mae Cawthon; husband, David Agerton; son, Dewayne Kennington; brothers, TJ and Arnold Cawthon; and sister, Fannie Blaine.
She is survived by her sons, Lamar Kennington and Randolph (April) Kennington; grandchildren, Marissa Kennington, Marsha Kennington, Devin (Joey) Gallant, Kristen Kennington, Holly Kennington, Ashleigh Kennington, Fischer Kennington, Lacie Kenninton, and TJ Kennington; great-grandchildren, Quintin Kennington, MaKenzie Kennington, Caden Smith, Joseph Gallant, Gianna Warren, James Gallant, Davyana Warren, and Kaelee Smith; sister, Doris Worley; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola at 1:15 p.m.
Active pallbearers will be Randolph Kennington, Lamar Kennington, Marissa Kennington, Marsha Kennington, Devin Gallant, Kristen Kennington, and Holly Kennington and Lacie Kennington.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Norma Linda Weaver Blake
September 21, 2015
Norma Linda Weaver Blake, 79 was a native of Escambia County, AL, former residence of Birmingham and had resided in Booneville for the past 20 years.
Mrs. Blake was a member of Booneville Baptist church. She was the treasurer of the auxiliary at Atmore Community Hospital and was also a member of the Red Hat Club.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Talmadge Blake; mother and father, Aubrey and Doris Weaver, brothers, Winston Weaver, Larry Weaver, and Ronald Weaver.
She is survived by one daughter, Karen Blake (Paul Shellman) of Charlotte, NC; five brothers, Aubrey Weaver, Jr. of Clarksville, GA, Doug (Shirley) Weaver of Booneville, Donald (Ernestine) Weaver of Clayton, AL, Dick (Vonda) Weaver of Booneville, and Pat (Catherine) Weaver of Sitka, AK; two grandchildren, Megan and Danielle Shellman; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held for Mrs. Blake on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at Booneville Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Wood officiating.
Memorials can be made to Booneville Baptist Church or Lindsey Cemetery Fund in her memory.
Allen Henderson, Jr.
September 21, 2015
Mr. Allen Henderson, Jr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, in Jay.
Mr. Henderson was a native of Century and a resident of Flomaton for most of his life. Mr. Henderson was member of Century Masonic Lodge 213 at Century, Pensacola Scottish Rite, Abba Shrine Temple of Mobile and the Flomaton First Baptist Church. He was Veteran of WWII, flight instructor, built airplanes, had a current pilots license, was owner of Henderson Ready Mix Concrete and was still working up to his death and held a CDL license.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Zela Henderson; brother, Wiley P. Henderson; and two great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Joyce Henderson of Flomaton; one son, James Allen (Renita) Henderson of Flomaton; two daughters, Ann Henderson Schmitz of Birmingham and Zela Marie Henderson of Pensacola; seven grandchildren, Christina Ann, James Francis, Layla Ann, Amanda Joyce, Dorothy Zela, Allen and Beaureguard Prestwood; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Willneila Wiggins Henderson of Flomaton.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the Flomaton First Baptist Church with Rev. Earl Lee officiating.
Burial was at the Little Escambia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Buddy Lee Roberson, Wiley Phillip Henderson, Jr., James Allen Henderson, James Francis Henderson, Allen Henderson and Beaureguard Prestwood Henderson.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Brother Masons.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Arnold Raymond Averett
September 21, 2015
Mr. Arnold Raymond Averett, 70, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015, in Citronelle.
Mr. Averett was a native and lifelong resident of Citronelle. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Averett and Annetia Scarbrough Averett; brother, Joe Mack Averett and sister, Betty Lou Barrett.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Faye Averett; two sons, Matthew Brian Averett and Jonathan Keith Averett; one step-son, Larry Wade Harris; two step-daughters, Tammy Michelle Garrett and Tracey Lynn Burkett; one sister, Charlotte Ann Martin; 12 grandchildren, Kristina, Lauren, Aaron, Ella, Liam, Noah, Wesley, Blayne, Synda, Raven, Saige and Analeigh and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Archie Milton Condon
September 21, 2015
Archie Milton Condon, 83 of Cantonment, went home to be with his Lord and his “Babe” on September 13, 2015. He was born on May 8, 1932, in Grants Pass, Oregon. He joined the Air Force on April 26, 1951. He was in field maintenance and become an airplane diesel mechanic. He served in the Korean and the Vietnam Wars before he retired from Eglin Air Force Base as a TSGT E6 on June 1, 1972.
He married his true love, Betty Marie Ray, on April 21, 1955. They spent 59 years together traveling the world and raising their children and grandchildren. In recent years Archie has been cared for by his loving daughter and son-in-law Georgette and Dean Harris.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty M. Condon; his mother, Berdetta P. Smith; and two children, Floyd M. Condon and Ethel M. Carmichael.
Archie is survived by his children, Georgette (Dean) Harris of Cantonment, Donald (Maureen) Condon of Shelburne,VT, Carolyn Hensley of Oak Hills, CA; and one sister, Billie Marie Jacoby of Wichita, KS.
Archie loved life and was a true and faithful friend to all who knew him. He loved classic country music with Hank Williams, Sr. being his favorite. He taught himself how to play the guitar and he loved a good pick ‘n’ and singin’. He also enjoyed a good western movie and he loved to watch John Wayne. Archie also loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of and sang in the choir at Farm Hill Methodist Church.
Archie will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him and his forever saying: “Don’t sweat the small stuff and the big stuff will take care of itself.”
Graveside services were held Friday, September 18, 2015, at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Two Injured In Highway 97 Crash
September 20, 2015
Two people were injured in a two vehicle crash Saturday night on Highway 97 in Dogwood Park.
The driver of a northbound Chevrolet Tahoe was cited for careless driving after rear-ending a Ford Expedition at the intersection of White Ash Road. Two people were transported from the crash by Escambia County EMS and Atmore Ambulance to area hospitals.
The accident shut down Highway 97 with a temporary detour for over an hour.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
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FWC Law Enforcement Report
September 20, 2015
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending September 17 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Hutchinson and Lieutenant Hahr completed an investigation involving the illegal take of deer in Illinois. An officer with Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) contacted FWC requesting assistance with a case in which a Florida hunter travelled to Illinois for the opening weekend of archery season. The hunter purchased an antlerless only hunting license which is substantially cheaper than an either-sex license. He posted photos of himself posing with an 11‑point buck later on the opening morning. The Illinois Conservation Officer requested that FWC locate and interview the subject regarding the deer.
The officers located the subject and interviewed him. The man admitted to taking the 11‑point buck, but was adamant that he purchased a license. During the interview, the officers learned that he was accompanied by another man from this area. The interview revealed that the subject also killed an 8-point buck and failed to tag it. Neither of the subjects checked their bucks as required by Illinois law. During the interview, the subject told the officers that he did not know exactly where his buck was, but that he cleaned the skull and was going to make a European mount. He told the officers that he would locate the antlers and his Illinois hunting license and show the officers the next day.
The officers immediately went to the other subject’s home to interview him. They located him and asked him about the trip. He admitted to killing a doe deer and failing to check it as required, but denied taking a buck. He confirmed that the other subject killed an 11‑point.
During the first interview, the subject told the officers that he used a local taxidermist in the past. The officers arrived at the taxidermy shop when it opened the next morning. When they entered the shop, the 11‑point buck was mounted and hanging on the wall. The shop owner stated that the subject dropped it off shortly after hunting in Illinois the previous year, but had not yet paid for it. He told them that the subject had sent him an email the night before telling him that he would be there to pick up his buck later in the week. The shop owner cooperated and provided evidence documenting where the buck came from. The officers seized the buck and other evidence at the shop.
The officers returned to meet with the first subject later that morning. The subject then told the officers that his mother had actually bought him his license and that she was on her way to the bank to get proof of the transaction. He again told the officers that he did not know where the buck was, but that he would turn it over as soon as he found it.
The officers turned over the evidence and statements to the Illinois DNR. Summons for both subjects were issued and sent to FWC for delivery to the two subjects. The subjects were charged with taking or possession of an antlered buck without an either-sex tag and failure to report harvest. Both subjects have mandatory court dates in Illinois.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
No information submitted.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.