Ernest Ward Middle School Names Students Of The Month
December 28, 2015
Ernest Ward Middle School recently named Students of the Month. The are (L-R) John Bashore, sixth grade; Libby Pugh, seventh grade; and Keaton Brown, eight grade. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Seldon Agustus Pierce
December 28, 2015
Seldon was born on July 23, 1930, and was the only surviving child of Vernal S. and Lillie Mae Finch Pierce. He was born again on February 25, 1951, one of the many children of Jehovah God, maker of the universe.
Seldon was preceded in death by his parents and his favorite dog, Cody.
He worked for Chemstrand and Monsanto for 32 years and as a freelance writer for 15 years. He lived a sinner all of his life and has now, as of December 27, 2015 overcome that inebriated trait.
He leaves behind his faithful wife of 65 years, Hellon; daughter, June Reynolds; son, Robert E. Pierce (Sun); two granddaughters, Jennifer Pierce and Stephanie Guyette (Brian); and his loving dogs, Ginger, Troy, Penny and Ruby and grand-dog, Anubis.
Friends may visit Walnut Avenue Baptist Church for tales of Seldon’s antics and happy fellowship with each other between the hours of 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. on December 30, 2015.
Funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m.with Pastor William (Bill) Adams officiating.
Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Emmajean Snyder
December 28, 2015
Emmajean Snyder went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2015. She was born on March 5, 1927, in Clendinen, West Virginia and had lived in Cantonment for the past 59 years. She was a faithful member of Gonzalez Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Emmajean is survived by her husband of 69 years, James Snyder; three daughters, Sandra Lawley (Jerry), Rebecca Kendrick, and Sarah Mason (Scott); six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Webb and Sally Neeley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. McCrary and her brother, Joe.
Services will be held at Faith Chapel North on December 31, 2015. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. followed by services 12 p.m. with Pastor Roy Chewning officiating.
Interment will be at Bayview Memorial Cemetary.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gonzalez Baptist Church.
The family would like to thank Covenant Hospice for their loving care, as well as Ashley and Cheryl, her personal caregivers.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
LouEtta Mae Jarman Bryan
December 28, 2015
Mrs. LouEtta Mae Jarman Bryan, 76, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015, in Nokomis.
Mrs. Bryan was a native of Bolivar, Missouri and a resident of Nokomis, (AL) for the past 40 years. Mrs. Bryan was retired from Vanity Fair with 22 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved horses, outdoors and was an avid dancer. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ora and Dolly Jarman; two brothers; two sisters; and a son, Little Jack.
She is survived by her husband of 55-1/2 years, Winston Bryan of Nokomis; three sons, Rodney (Charleen) Bryan of Frisco City, AL, Anthony Bryan of Atmore and Cameran Bryan of Nokomis; one daughter, SanEtta (Robby) Jaye of Nokomis; two brothers, Ed (Jean) Jarman of Bolivar, MO and Obie (Linda) Jarman of Bolivar, MO; one sister, Sharon (Dale) Duncan of Jefferson City, MO; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will be at the McCullough Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Rodney Bryan, Anthony Bryan, Corey Bryan, Chase Jaye, Connor Jaye and Jack Jaye.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Cecile Maddox Penton
December 28, 2015
Cecile Maddox Penton, “Ma”, 94, of Milton, ended her earthly journey on Friday, December 25, 2015, following a brief illness. She was born in Covington County, Alabama, but lived most of her life in the Allentown Community of Santa Rosa County, where she was the cornerstone of a large and loving family, and a respected member of the community.
She was the daughter of John B. and Euphemia Miller Maddox, sister of Clayton, Winford, Opal, Dale, and Fay, and wife of James “Jim” Penton, all who preceded her in death.
Those who continue her legacy on Earth are her children, Joyce Penton Schnoor (Col. Dean F., deceased), Anita Penton Fields (James Grover Penton, deceased), Anne Penton Pinckard (Jack), Kathy Penton Moore (Ed), and Aubrey C. Penton (Kathy). She leaves behind grandchildren, Wanda Sagebiel (Chuck), Mike Kelly (Erica), Jeff Schnoor (Claire), Greg Schnoor (Lisa), Jimmy Penton (Cheryl), Pam Morgan (Darrell), Jacqueline Wiscaver (Jay), Donna Owens (Garry), Larry Moore (Petra), Laura Moore Lewis, Corie Stull (Glen), Kristi Nowling (Brian), Katie Wolfe (Ryan), and Kimmy Hudon, Rick Schnoor (Cathy), Randy Schnoor (Jan), Chris Schnoor, (Carrie), Sara Sullivan (Danny), Lisa Gibson (John), and Julie Schnoor, 47 great-grandchildren, and 29 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved sisters-in-law and brother-in law, Elmira Penton (Gilbert, deceased), Christine Penton Lockett, Opal Johnson, and Nick Davis.
Mrs. Penton was a life-long lover of nature and enjoyed many outdoor activities including gardening, bird watching, fishing and camping. She loved to travel, and often liked to point out that she had “stepped her foot in all fifty of the United States of America.” She also traveled to several countries in Europe, and had many adventures to talk about. Cecile was a proud member of Pineview United Methodist Church, DAR, and The United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 29, at 2:00 p.m., at Pineview United Methodist Church, with Reverend Jim Lassiter and Reverend Ronnie Bearden officiating.
A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to funeral services.
A graveside service will follow at the church cemetery.
Music for the service will be provided by Gavin Wiscaver, Kevin Holland, Taylor Moore, and Ryian Stull.
Honorary pallbearers are Clifton Lassiter, Berlon McCreless, Sandy Wyatt, Charles Holland, Marque Hendrix, and her nephews, Nick Morrow, Glenn Bell, Jack Bell, Daniel Maddox, and Ray Maddox.
Active pallbearers will be grandsons Jimmy Penton, Darrell Morgan, Larry Moore, Mike Kelley, Jeff Schnoor, and Greg Schnoor.
Inactive pallbearers will be Chuck Sagebiel, Jay Wiscaver, Garry Owens, and Glen Stull.
The outpouring of support from the community in the form of prayers, visits, cards, food and flowers is greatly appreciated. A special thank you goes to Dr. David Smith and Covenant Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pineview United Methodist Church or Covenant Hospice.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Warren Eugene (Gene) Austin
December 28, 2015
Gene Austin, 73 of Pensacola, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Gene was born on July 8, 1942, to the late Edward and Ida Austin of Pensacola. He was the owner of Austin Construction for 47 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing and antique cars.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Henry Austin, Cray Austin and John Austin; and two sisters, Marguerita Oates and Mable Lewis.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Johanna (Tina) Austin; two daughters, Veronica Harris and Kathy Kelley along with their spouses, Wade Harris and Fred Kelley; three grandchildren, Logan Kelley, Kristen Kelley and Analeigh Harris; two brothers, Edward Austin and Bill Austin; and a sister, Eleanora Romick.
The family will accept friends on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at 12 p.m. with the funeral service to begin at 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jeff Walker officiating.
Interment will follow at Godwin Cemetery, Bratt, FL.
Pallbearers will be Terry Austin, Mike Austin, Henry Austin, Eddie Austin, Wyatt Gibson, Bob Pate, Andy Horn and Logan Kelley.
Special thanks to Dr.Alsheikh and Dr. Jaalouk and Associates from Baptist Medical Group.
Flowers will be accepted or make donations to Covenant Hospice of Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Jay Williams
December 28, 2015
Daniel Jay Williams was born September 13, 1962, in Verdun, France to George and Neta Williams. He was the second of their five children. On December 23, 2015, at the age of 53, Daniel passed away.
Daniel married his wife, Michelle Lorraine Weaver, on March 4, 1989. Together in Molino, they raised three children, Melinda Weaver, Amy (husband Michael) Mauldin, and Daniel P. Williams.
His grandparents, father, brother, one step-grandson, two nephews, and one niece preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years, three children, one step-granddaughter, mother, three sisters, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The viewing for Daniel will be at Highland Baptist Church, in Molino on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Trentman, Gene Hassebrock, Jamie Young, Joseph Androw, Michael Trentman, and Monty Young.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
George L. Hansford
December 28, 2015
George L. Hansford, 92, was born on October 12, 1923, in Altha, FL and had resided in Pensacola since 1963. He passed away peacefully on December 22, 2015, surrounded by his family. George enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17 and served his country for almost 19 years. Following his military service, he was employed at Sacred Heart Hospital for 20 years, retiring as the Assistant Director of Environmental Services. In retirement, he enjoyed his passion which was fishing and did it as often as he could, and passed that same passion down to his son and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Lois Kent Hansford.
He is survived by a devoted and loving son, John Hansford; daughter-in-law, Cecilia Hansford; grandchildren, Christopher (Karol) Hansford, Kelsey Hansford and a great-grandchild, Payton Hansford all of Pensacola; sister, Joyce Nielsen of Tallahassee, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Baptist Hospital, especially Dr. Edwin Rodgers and all of the staff at the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to be made in his honor to the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence, 10075 Hillview Rd, Pensacola, FL 32514.
A graveside service will be held at Bayview Memorial Park Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at 2 p.m.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Shirley Ann Hall-Leonard
December 28, 2015
Shirley Ann Hall Leonard, age 69, of Jay, passed away December 26, 2015, in Pensacola. She was a lifelong resident of Jay, a member of Pine Level Baptist Church and worked at West Florida Hospital for many years. She was a loving sister, aunt, and friend to those that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George W and Lovie Hall.
She is survived by her brother, George W Hall of Pea Ridge; sister, Nell Blackwell of Jay; and nephew, James Blackwell of Pensacola.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Concord Cemetery.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dr John Wagner Sacred Heart Hospital and his nurse Britney and Dr C David Smith and the Jay hospital and staff.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge the arrangements.
Children’s Health Program To Resume Eligibility Screenings
December 28, 2015
After months of legal wrangling, the Florida Department of Health in January will resume screening and enrolling kids with complex medical conditions into the specialized Children’s Medical Services program.
The department on Tuesday filed a new rule for the eligibility screening process, which will go into effect Jan. 11, spokeswoman Mara Gambineri said.
The move follows months of turmoil over the question of eligibility for the Children’s Medical Services program, which provides coordinated care for children with “chronic and serious” medical conditions.
Since May, when a new eligibility screening process went into effect, 9,000 children have been dropped from the program. In September, an administrative law judge found that the department had been using the screening tool without first holding a rule-making process. The screenings stopped in late September, and rule-making began.
“Now the Department of Health has done the right thing,” said Paolo Annino of the Public Interest Law Center at Florida State University, who filed the administrative complaint. “They’ve gone through rule-making, there’s a new standard, and it’s going to be used for the future — prospectively.
“But we still have the issue of the 9,000 children who’ve been excluded.”
The dispute springs from the state’s transition to Medicaid managed care, which was completed last year. Under the new system, the Children’s Medical Services Network became a “specialty plan” serving Medicaid beneficiaries. In May, when its eligibility screening tool was introduced, it consisted of a five-question survey taken by parents over the phone. Critics said the questions were confusing, especially to non-English speakers. But no input from physicians or other medical professionals was allowed.
Annino represents a handful of children who — despite significant disabilities — lost their eligibility under that screening tool. He contends that the Department of Health should have adopted the instrument as a rule, especially before using it to screen children out of the network. State agencies often have to adopt detailed rules to carry out broader policies.
However, Annino praised the screening tool that will go into effect next month as “far superior” to the old one. It will include the five-question parent survey, but also what’s called an “attestation form,” for physicians to attest to a diagnosis, and a list of diagnoses that qualify children to enroll in the program.
Additionally, the Department of Health has pledged to revisit the screening tool and diagnosis list in three months.
But as Annino is trying to get the handful of kids he represents reinstated in Children’s Medical Services, he’s worried about others who lost their eligibility and were referred to Medicaid managed-care plans.
The Department of Health contends that special-needs kids receive the same care either way, but critics dispute that.
Annino is pushing the Department of Health to notify families that they might be able to get reinstated to the Children’s Medical Services program.
“The agency has (all the children’s) contact information,” he said. “Even if the parent decides, ‘No, I like my new doctor. I don’t want to go back to CMS’ — well, that’s their choice. But what I’m hearing from kids who’ve been denied (is) they do want to go back to the same providers they’ve been having for many, many years.”
The Department of Health has established a Children’s Medical Services hotline (855-901-5390) for parents. Also officials say the families of kids who lost eligibility should apply for reinstatement at local Children’s Medical Services offices.
by Margie Menzel, The News Service of Florida