Barbara Sims Stewart
December 21, 2015
Mrs. Barbara Sims Stewart, of Century, passed from this life December 21, 2015. She was born December 9, 1928, in Walker County, AL, to Andrew A. and Loren G. Sims. She was a graduate of Carbon Hill High School and the University of Alabama School of Nursing in Birmingham.
She married Dr. Thomas J. Stewart in November 1951, and shortly thereafter came to Century where Dr. Stewart practiced medicine for the next forty years while Barbara worked full-time raising eight children. She was a devout Christian lady, worshipping with the congregation of the Flomaton Church of Christ through the years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Allen B. Stewart; and brother, John Lynn Sims.
She is survived by children, Ann(Gary) Warrington of Lutts, TN, Marilyn (Randy) Chesnutt of Malibu, CA, Claudia (Louis) Avery of Macon, GA, Thomas A. (Tealla) Stewart of Vestavia Hills, AL, Julia (Dwight) Isenhower of Daphne, Barbara E. Stewart of Century and Marian Moore of Century; brothers, Hoyt (Faye) Sims of Carbon Hill, AL, Mike Sims of Wilsonville, AL, and Phillip (Joy) Sims of Huntsville, AL; and sister-in-law, Brenda Sims of Helena, AL; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The family is indebted to those who provided the day-to-day care that our mother needed over the last few years including mom’s daughter, Barbara, Linda Dortch, Deborah Baldwin, Elizabeth Jenkins and Janice Grant.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 27, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Flomaton Church of Christ with a memorial service to follow.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015, at the Stewart Family Cemetery in Ralph, AL. Those wishing to attend the graveside service should meet at Robertson’s County Store, 17099 Ralph Loop Road, Ralph, AL, no later than 12:15 Monday afternoon. Due to the remote location of the cemetery, casual shoes and clothing are suggested.
Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.flomatonfh.com.
Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Two Killed In Early Morning I-10 Crash
December 20, 2015
Two Santa Rosa County residents were killed in a single vehicle wreck early Sunday morning on I-10 near the 19 mile marker.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 32-year old Jaedesilyn Yvette McCray was traveling east on I-10 about 3:15 a.m. when the tires of her 1998 Ford Expedition traveled off the pavement and onto the grass shoulder. She over-corrected and traveled across the eastbound lanes before colliding with a temporary concrete barrier wall and overturning.
McCray and her passenger, 34-year old Brian Jerome Kennedy of Milton, were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where they were both pronounced deceased. Neither victim was wearing a seat belt.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Mrs. Rosa Lee Hollingsworth Crews
December 20, 2015
Mrs. Rosa Lee Hollingsworth Crews, 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Crews was a native of Lottie, Alabama and a resident of Walnut Hill since 1938. Mrs. Crews retired from Vanity Fair in 1980. She was an avid flower gardener and a very good cook. She was a member of the Day Springs Community Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jack Crews; two sons, Joe Crews and Buddy Crews; granddaughter, Krystle Knowles; two brothers, Ellison Hollingsworth and Dan Boatwright; and sister, Lilly Joiner.
She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Crews Hall of Walnut Hill; six grandchildren, Koty, Tonya, Charity, Amanda, Tommy and Rachel; and seven great-grandchildren, Phenix, Marrisa, Bella, Lynn, Jack, Elizabeth and Anna Bell.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Gipson, Rev. Ray McCullough and Rev. John Spence officiating.
Burial was in the Pineville Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jerry Hollingsworth, Albert Hollingsworth, Charles Hollingsworth, Leonard Nelson, William Boatwright and Donnie Boatwright.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
Fake Property Surveyors Accused In Molino Home Burglary
December 20, 2015
Molino residents have reported burglaries linked to fake property surveyors.
A female approached a resident in his garage explaining that she was surveying in the area, according to the victim. She asked the victim and his wife to walk with her and help her find the back corner of his property. As they walked. another person that had apparently been hiding in a vehicle entered the house through the garage and stole numerous items out of the house.
When the female resident told the suspect that she left something on the stove and needed to go back inside, the fake female surveyor pretended to take a call on her cell phone but apparently signaled her partner inside the house.
Anyone with information on such a scam should call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Big On Christmas Spirit: Century’s Boats And Floats Parade (With Gallery)
December 20, 2015
The Century Area Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Lighted Boats and Floats Parade may have been a little short in length Saturday night, but it was big on Christmas spirit. The parade traveled down North Century Boulevard from near the state line to Showalter Park where there was a Music in Park event and visits with Santa Claus.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
December 20, 2015
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
- S.R. 289 (9th Avenue), Escambia County- Crews will pave between Bayou Boulevard and Creighton Road Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20. Lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- I-10 Widening, Escambia County- The westbound right lane near the Scenic Highway overpass at exit 17 will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21 through Dec. 23. as crews set beams for the new Scenic Highway overpass.
- Nine Mile Road, Escambia County- Crews will close a portion of the eastbound right turn lane to Holsberry Lane from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22 as crews make repairs to the roadway.
- U.S. 98, Escambia County – Westbound outside lane will be closed between North Tarragona Street to North Jefferson Street from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22 as crews from ECUA perform utility work.
- I-10 Widening, Santa Rosa County – Alternating lane east and westbound lane closures between the Escambia Bay Bridge and S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/ Exit 22). Lane restrictions will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 through Wednesday, Dec. 23.
- I-10 Widening, Santa Rosa County – Alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard near the I-10 interchange from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 through Wednesday, Dec. 23. as crews perform bridge work.
Drivers will also encounter daytime and nighttime traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Santa Rosa County as crews perform striping and pavement marking operations. Saturday, Dec. 19, Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22.
- U.S. 90 just east of State Road 281 (Avalon Boulevard) to S.R. 87and west end of Blackwater Bridge to the east end of Blackwater Bridge.
- S.R. 87 (Stewart Street) from U.S. 90 to north end of Clear Creek Bridge.
- S.R. 89 (By-Pass) U.S. 90 to S.R 87.
- S.R. 89 from S.R. 87 to County Road 178.
All planned construction activities are weather dependent and may be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.
No Injuries In Highway 29, Tate School Road Crash
December 20, 2015
There were no injuries reported in a two vehicle crash about 11:20 Saturday morning at the intersection of Highway 29 and North Tate School Road. Reader submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Santa Trades Sleigh For Fire Truck To Visit Beulah Area Children
December 20, 2015
Santa make a special visit to numerous good boys and girls in the Beulah area Saturday. He traded in his sleigh for a fire engine for a ride along with the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny Today, Rain By Monday
December 20, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Lawmakers Eye Deadly Use Of Force Incidents
December 20, 2015
A House Democrat has filed a bill that would require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to conduct independent investigations into police “use of force” incidents that result in deaths.
The bill, filed by Rep. Shevrin Jones, D-West Park, is identical to a measure, filed last month by Sen. Geraldine Thompson, D-Orlando. The proposal will be considered during the 2016 legislative session, which starts Jan. 12.
Under the proposal, police agencies would have to report within 24 hours to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement if a use-of-force incident results in death. Also, if agencies conduct their own investigations, they would have to submit the results to FDLE within seven days after the end of the probes. In addition, the proposal would require FDLE to conduct investigations into deadly use-of-force incidents.
by The News Service of Florida