Harold Carson Freeman
September 13, 2015
Harold Carson Freeman, 86, of Cantonment, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday, August 29, 2015. He was born on May 04, 1929, to Willie Lynn Freeman and Mary Elizabeth Riggs.
Harold was a Pensacola native. His first job at age 13 was at Martine’s Restaurant. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1949. He served in the Naval Reserves in 1949-50. He joined the US ARMY National Guard from 1950-1953. He then worked a few years at Muldon Ford and worked most of his life at Chemstrand, Monsanto and Solutia where he retired.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Agnes Rimpf; parents, Willie Lynn and Mary Elizabeth; sister, Mary Yetter; sisters-in-law, Theresa Martin, Louella Rimpf, MaryAnn Rimpf; brothers-in-law, Max Yetter, Ted Garber, Jack Martin, Tony Rimpf, Frankie Rimpf, Joey Rimpf, Les Smith and Wayne Clark; and two nephews, Marlin and Gregg Rimpf.
He is survived by his children, Deborah Dennis (Lynn Holmes), Carson Freeman Jr. (Kaye) and Barbara Robinson (Michael); two granddaughters, Stephanie Glaze-Hewlett (Brandon) and Katie Freeman; six grandsons, Brian Dennis, Carson III, Michael and Zachary Freeman, Matthew and Will Robinson; one great-grandson, Joshua Glaze; one great-granddaughter, Kennedi Hewlett; sisters, Anna McSwain (Charles) and Dorothy Garber; brother, Donald Freeman (Lorraine); sisters-in-law, Helen Clark, Carrie Rimpf, Carol Rimpf, Joyce Rimpf; and brothers-in-law, Steve Rimpf and Charles McSwain.
A memorial visitation of family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Faith Chapel North.
A funeral mass will be scheduled at a later date at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his honor to St. Elizabeth Building Fund. Mail to: St. Jude Catholic Church, 303 Rocky Ave., Cantonment, FL 32533.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Elisha Arson Sutton
September 13, 2015
Elisha Arson Sutton, 91, of Cantonment, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015.
A graveside service was held Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Santa Rosa Deputy Arrested For Felony Child Abuse
September 12, 2015
A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on child abuse charges.
Investigators responded to a child abuse complain Friday involving 31-year old Joshua White. According to an arrest report, White is accused of “grabbing a four-year old child by the neck and banging the child’s head on a hard surface multiple time with enough force to leave brusing on the child’s forehead.”
He was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail on a third degree felony charge of child abuse with bond set at $5,000.
White was relieved of all law enforcement duties and was placed on administrative leave according to Sheriff’s Office procedures. An internal investigation will also follow after criminal charges are concluded. The suspension from duty will remain in effect until a complete and through administrative review in completed, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Editor’s note: Under Florida law, the mugshot of a law enforcement officer is not public record.
Four-Year Old Dies In Escambia Crash
September 12, 2015
A young Escambia County boy was killed in a single vehicle crash just off Scenic Highway Friday afternoon.
According the Florida Highway Patrol, four-year old Martin Hamilton was pronounced deceased at Sacred Heart Hospital following the 2:52 p.m. crash on Northpointe Parkway and Briaroak Drive.
The FHP said the accident happened when 21-year old Leandre Newson of Pensacola was traveling east on Northpointe Parkway in a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant, left the roadway and struck a tree in the median. Newson and passenger Shaquna Riveria, 25, received minor injuries in the crash.
Troopers said Hamilton was properly restrained at the time of the accident.
Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of the FHP investigation.
1A Northview Chiefs Fall To 6A Gulf Breeze Dolphins (With Photo Gallery)
September 12, 2015
The 1A Northview Chiefs took on their second 6A team of the season Friday night, losing to the Gulf Breeze Dolphins 56-24 in Bratt.
The Dolphins took an early 7-0 lead on their opening drive, but the Chiefs made it 7-6 with a 41-yard interception return from Toney Harrison. Luke Ward then returned a Gulf Breeze punt 58 yards to put the Chiefs up 12-7.
In the second, the Chiefs also scored on an 18-yard pass from senior quarterback Gavin Grant to Neikel Robinson. And Grant also tossed a 3-yard pass in the fourth to Jacob Dunsford.
“There were a lot of things I didn’t like tonight,” Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said after loss. “We didn’t tackle well; we were undisciplined….We had so many mistakes; it was not a good showing from the defense.”
“We hit a couple of a plays offensively, then we turned the ball over,” he said. “You can’t turn the ball over in games like this….this was not us tonight.”
Northview hits the road next Friday night to take on Chipley. In the meantime, Wheatley said there’s a lot of work ahead next week for the Chiefs.
“We are going to work them over and over on fundamentals to make sure that we are sound,” he said. “Traditionally (Chipley) is a strong football team, and that’s a hard place to go in and win. So I would expect us to be really challenged. Coming off of this loss, we’ve go to regroup in a hurry to get ready for them.”
For more photos, click here. (Cheerleader, dance and band photos will be published on a future date).
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Barrineau Park Community Gathering Is Today
September 12, 2015
A Barrineau Park Community Gathering will be held this Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the community center on Barrineau Park School Road.
Everyone is invited to the family-friendly event, not just residents of Barrineau Park.
There were will arts and crafts vendors, plants sales, a bounce house and other games for children, a cake walk, live bands and free admission to the historical museum.
The Barrineau Park Historical Society will be selling pulled pork sandwich plates for $6.
Remembering 9/11: Commemoration Held At Northview High
September 12, 2015
The North Escambia area stopped Friday to mark the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
At Friday night’s Gulf Breeze at Northview High School football game in Bratt, a special Patriot Day observation was presented by the Northview NJROTC. As a hush fell over the stadium, the NJROTC presented the colors and a presentation marked the attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93 in a Pennsylvania field. A bell rang out in honor of those that perished.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Much Cooler Weather Tonight
September 12, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
‘110 Stories’ 9/11 Performances Continue At Tate High School
September 12, 2015
There are two more chances this weekend to see the Tate High School Drama Department production of “110 Stories”.
Performances are 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Tate High School Cafetorium. Tickets are $7 at the door. Admission is free for law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs with identification or in uniform.
UWF Students Help Panhandle Equine Rescue For 9/11 Day Of Service
September 12, 2015
Students from the University of West Florida took part in the 9/11 National Day of Service Friday at various locations, including Panhandle Equine Rescue in Cantonment. At PER, the students spend their morning doing barn chores. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
