Doris Carnley Lee
December 6, 2015
Doris Carnley Lee was born December 6, 1927, in Jay and departed this life on December 2, 2015, to enter into an eternity of joy in Heaven with her Lord and Savior. Upon marriage to Elver O. Lee in September 21, 1950, she became a resident of Saraland.
Mrs. Doris Lee (“Granny”) was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great, grandmother, and trusted friend. She was always ready with a big smile, words of wisdom, a big hug and kiss, or lodging for weary travelers. The love that she showed for her family and friends was inspiring and was her hallmark of character. Even though in her later years she was with pain and suffering, her strength in the Lord and being a prayer warrior was an example to be admired. She will be missed but we know she had a higher calling. Rest in the Lord, good and faithful servant.
She was preceded in death by her parents, C.P. and Naomi Carnley of Jay.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband of 65 years, Elver O. Lee; daughters, Olivia Lee Thompson (Pat) and Ann Lee Ray (Gary); son, Paul Lee; grandchildren, Jason Ray (April) and Ashley Ray; and great-grandchildren, Peyton Ray and Andrew Owens.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to a devoted sister-in-law, Imogene Tolbert, AseraCare, and Summer, Kay, Jan, and Essie.
Funeral services will be held from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Saraland on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 11 a.m.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 7, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home in Saraland.
Early Morning Officer Involved Shooting In Escambia County
December 5, 2015
An early morning traffic stop in Escambia County ended with a suspect being shot by an Escambia County deputy.
The names of the suspect and the deputy are not being released as this time. The suspect’s injuries are not considered life threatening.
About 1:07 Saturday morning, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies made a traffic stop near the Oakwood Terrace Apartment complex. There were multiple people inside the vehicle, one of which fled the traffic stop on foot. A deputy gave chase, also on foot.
Deputies said the suspect was armed with a gun. A struggle between the deputy and the suspect followed, during which the suspect was shot. When a second deputy responded to the shots fired,the handcuffed the driver and other passengers fled the scene. The injured suspect was transported to an area hospital for treatment. He will face numerous charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A firearm of unspecified type was recovered at the scene, according to deputies.
The shooting is under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which is protocol in any officer involved shooting.
Anyone with information about the scene or the suspects is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9630 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Pictured: The scene of an early Saturday morning officer involved shooting in Escambia County. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Armwood Ends Tate’s State Dreams (With Gallery)
December 5, 2015
During the 2011 and 2012 seasons, the Tate High School Aggies amassed a dismal 1-19 record. During the past three seasons, the Aggies have lost just three games per season, one of which was a final four appearance Friday night against No. 1 ranked Armwood High School. And throughout it all, the Aggie Nation has been there to support their team.
Friday night was no different as countless Aggie fans made the 470 miles trip and packed the stands in Seffner, near Tampa, hoping this would be the year for a state title. But in the end, Armwood topped Tate 53-19 in the state 6A semi-finals.
Just a minute and a half and three plays into the game, Tate’s Monty Brown intercepted a Hawk pass and ran it in 24 yards to give the Aggies an early 7-0 lead.
But it was just downhill from there for the Aggies. Armwood evened it up at 7-7 on their next drive, and the Hawks added another four touchdowns in the second quarter for a 36-7 half time lead.
In the second half, senior Dee Thompson was in for a short touchdown for the Aggies with 6:00 on the clock in the third, and Sawyer Smith found Reginald Payne for a 55-yard touchdown with about a minute in the game. In the end, Armwood topped Tate 53-19.
The Armwood Hawks advance to the state 6A championship game next Saturday afternoon in Orlando against Miami central.
NorthEscambia.com will be publishing additional photo galleries from the game by Monday.
Pictured top: An Armwood player consoles Tate’s Dee Thompson on the field following Armwood’s victory Friday Night. Picture inset and below: Armwood defeated Tate in the state semi-finals Friday night near Tampa. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Escambia Corrections Department Chief Terminated
December 5, 2015
Escambia County Director of Corrections Michael Tidwell was terminated Friday by Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown, with employees under his leadership now reporting to Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons. Tidwell held the position for 11 months.
There have been six inmate deaths in the Escambia County Jail in the past year.
Escambia County released the following:
On Friday, Dec. 4, County Administrator Jack Brown made the decision to end Michael Tidwell’s duties as Escambia County Director of Corrections. Starting Dec. 4 jail command, community corrections and road prison staff will report directly to Assistant County Administrator Chip Simmons until the search for a new corrections director is complete.
Immediately, Simmons will work to fill an open health services administrator position and the medical unit will be placed back under the control of the jail commander who will now be empowered to make decisions regarding transporting inmates to an outside medical facility with or without medical staff recommendation. Additionally, a list of critically ill patients will be given to the command staff daily, with each shift providing an end of shift report to include updates on every infirmary patient to the jail commander.
At the 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 Commission Agenda Review Meeting, County Administrator Jack Brown will present a report on the health care system at the jail completed by Alliance Medical Management. In May, Escambia County hired the consultant to conduct an analysis of the current system. Two medical system improvement options were recommended by the group to enhance services and improve operations – to privatize medical and mental health services or continue medical services under an in-house, full-time medical director. Brown is planning to make a recommendation to the board to approve the internal medical director option. This new position would be responsible for clinical policy direction and overall management of the health care program. Other recommendations include establishing an independent monitor position, better determining the financial needs for a successful detained health care program, and rebidding or restructuring the pharmaceutical contract to ensure best pricing. Click here to read the full report which establishes a framework for moving forward with improving jail medical services.
Per county policy, Tidwell was relieved of all duties and given 90 days’ notice. Tidwell started as director on Jan. 26 and was responsible for community corrections, county jail and the road prison. His annual salary was $118,543. He replaced former director Gordon Pike, who retired in November 2014.
Tidwell was selected by a screening committee comprised of Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Eric Haines, Trial Court Administrator Robin Wright and Taylor County Chief Deputy Richard Johnson, who is also a member of the Florida Model Jail Inspections group, Escambia County Administrator Jack Brown and Chip Simmons who at that time was the Pensacola Chief of Police. Tidwell came to the county with more than 30 years’ experience, a Master’s Degree in Human Services from Lincoln University, and jail management and corrections executive certification.
Sunny And Pleasant Weekend
December 5, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Escambia County Officials Warn Of Door To Door Scam
December 5, 2015
Escambia County officials are warning residents of a door-to-door scam.
The Escambia County Emergency Communications Center has received multiple reports of a man wearing an Escambia County Fire Rescue t-shirt going door-to-door trying to solicit contributions. The complaints that have come from areas near East Nine Mile Road and Guidy Lane.
All funding comes from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioner’s Municipal Services Benefit Unit, and the county does not solicit public funds. Under no circumstances does Escambia County Fire Rescue administer any door-to-door soliciting, according to county officials.
Molino Convicted Sex Offender Arrested
December 5, 2015
A convicted Molino sex offender was arrested for failing to register as required.
Wayne Bolton, 68, was s charged with the felony for failing to report a residence change and sex offender violation for failure to report vacating a permanent residence and booked into the Escambia County Jail.
Bolton was convicted of a lewd lascivious act on a child under 16 in Escambia County and a second count of a lewd lascivious act on a child under 16 in Santa Rosa County in 2000, according to Florida Department of Law Enforcement records.
FAA Certifies New Aviation Maintenance Program At George Stone
December 5, 2015
The Federal Aviation Administration has certified a new aviation maintenance program at the George Stone Technical Center. The deadline for students to register for the two-year program is January 13. The certification was awarded Friday afternoon during a ceremony at George Stone. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Authorities Searching For Missing, Endangered Woman
December 5, 2015
UPDATE 12/05/15 3:25 pm — This missing person has been located and taken to a medical facility.
Authorities are searching for a missing and endangered Santa Rosa County woman.
Investigators with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public to be on the lookout for 60-year old Deborah Elizabeth Reid of Baker.
Reid left her residence about 10:30 a.m. Thursday and has not returned. She has not driven in quite some time and has no cell phone, credit cards and none of the medication that she is required to take. It is believed she is traveling with two small Yorkshire Terrier dogs.
Her direction of travel was not known.
Reid is 5′1″, weighs 120 pounds and has blue eyes and blonde hair. She was last seen wearing a cream quarter-length sleeve blouse, blue jeans and black boots. She is believed to be traveling in a 2007 silver Trailblazer with Florida tag CRXH11.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency.
Pictured: A 2003 photo of Deborah Elizabeth Reid as provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Photos: Northview Christmas Variety Show
December 5, 2015
The Northview High School Christmas Variety Show was held Friday night in the school’s theater.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
