Gerald Wayne “Doc” Dawson
November 11, 2015
Gerald Wayne “Doc” Dawson, 74, left this world on November 3, 2015, to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Escambia County, AL and grew up in Barnett Crossroads. He attended schools in Barnett Crossroads and Brewton.
He was employed at Monsanto Co. and retired with after 35 years of service.
Doc loved God and his family very much. He loved all kinds of sports; especially hunting and fishing at Ft. Morgan. He also loved Alabama football and Bear Bryant and Nick Saban. He played sports with the Monsanto Teams.
Doc was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Clara Dawson; son, Joey Dawson; stepdaughter, Debbie Clark; and brother, Bill Dawson.
Doc leaves behind his wife of 27 ½ years, Esther Dawson; son, Darin Dawson; daughter, Stephanie (Mike) McClendon; stepson, Greg (Dawn) Clark; mother of his children, Mary Dawson; grandsons, Troy Dawson, Brett Williams, Tres’ Dawson, Brendan McClendon, Mike Clark; three granddaughters, Kerry Watts, Tracy (Mike) Lolley and Holly Campbell; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 12 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Alston Cornelius officiating.
Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Seminole, AL.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. prior to services.
The family wishes to thank Covenant Hospice for all the care and kindness they showed to Doc and his family.
Pallbearers will be Brett Williams, Tres’ Dawson, Brendan McClendon, Michael Clark, Paul Ioakim, Billy Byrd, and Richard Marchese.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Morris, Bobby Scott, Richard Slay, Ronnie Carden, Frances McGrady, and Ronnie Martin.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Peter Hubert Miller
November 11, 2015
Peter Hubert Miller, 65, of Atmore, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, in Mobile. He worked in quality control for many years. He was born in Garmisch, Germany on August 14, 1950, to the late Hubert and Mary Louise Genoble Miller. He served in the USMC during Vietnam. He was a member of Perdido Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Donald Miller.
Survivors include one son, Tom (Nichole) Miller of Zeeland, MI; one daughter, Emily (James) Huizenga of Dorr, MI; three step-daughters, Faith Baumann of Tallahassee, Debbie (Randy) McKinley of Atmore and Lisa (Alan) Gunn of Eight Mile; one sister, Ursula (Russ) Mylenbusch of Crestview; three grandchildren, Kaelyn, Dylan, and Mason; eight step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 11 a.m. from the Perdido Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Klotz officiating.
Inurnment will follow at a later date.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at the Perdido Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Willie “Rex” Goodson
November 11, 2015
Willie “Rex” Goodson, age 89 of Jay,was welcomed home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Goodson and Cora Lee (David) Noles; wife of 55 years, Leota (Peggy) Goodson; his son, Willie “Steve” Goodson and brother, Leon Goodson.
Rex Goodson was a beloved father, grandfather and brother. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Larry Rex Goodson (Dawn); grandson, Logan Rex Goodson; brothers, Ivon “Sonny” Goodson (Eloise) and Adon Goodson; and many nieces and nephews.
Rex was born December 30, 1925, in Enterprise, Alabama. He was a true southern gentleman who loved his family, friends and faith. He raised his two sons in Jay where he was the Chairman of Deacons with Cora Baptist Church. He retired from Monsanto/Solutia.
Visitation will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Cora Baptist Church, followed by his burial at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be the Deacons of Cora Baptist Church, Merlin Edwards, Roger Dobson, Frank Rowell, Leon Jackson, Mickey Diamond, and Jerry McGee.
The music will be provided by pianist, Susanna Dobson.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Emerald Coast Hospice.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Timothy “Gooley” Monroe Hayes
November 11, 2015
Timothy “Gooley” Monroe Hayes, Jr., 22, of Atmore, passed away November 8, 2015. He was born in Atmore on September 6, 1993. He was employed with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home and was an avid Alabama fan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hybert Hayes, Agnes and Sidney Lynam and Dot Harrleson; his uncles and one aunt, Eddie Burkett, John Lynam, Lee Lynam and Brenda Brown. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his daughter, Madison Monroe Hayes; father, Timothy Hayes, Sr.; mother and stepfather, Brandy Lynam and James Marlon Smith, Jr.; one sister, Tiffany Smith; three brothers, James, III, John and Jake Smith, all of Atmore; grandparents, Betty Reid of Monroeville; grandfather, James Harrleson of Atmore; stepchildren, Emma Rone and Brayden “Bubba” Weaver; girlfriend, Christine Weaver; aunts and uncles, Charlene Lynam, Diane Hadley, Tammy McKenzie, Joyce (Glen) McLwain, Janet Burkett, Jenette (Russell) McGhee, Shonda (Eric) Strehl, Angela (Roy) Mosely, Janice (Don) Styron, Jerry (Kim) Smith, Donnie Smith; special uncle, Skeeter Crochet; best friend, Billy Gee; special cousins, Mike (Jesse) McKenzie, Keith Brown, Stephen (Dana) McKenzie, Ashley McKenzie; and many more cousins, aunts and uncles that he loved very much.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wayne Fails and Bro. Donnie Wasdin officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be James “Lil Man” Smith, Stephen McKenzie, Michael McKenzie, Nathan Powell, Terrell Boutwell, Billy Griffis, Justin McGhee and Rudy Lynam.
Honorary pallbearers will be Shaun Ward, Dillian Johnson, Shane Ward, Keith Brown and Daniel Silvers.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jody Lynn Hardy
November 11, 2015
Jody Lynn Hardy, 39, of Pensacola, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2015.
Jody was born on April 8, 1976, to Charles and Cindy Hardy. She was a graduate from Tate High School where she was involved in the “Showband of the South” color guard.
Jody owned and operated Jody’s Housekeeping, a business she started and was very proud of. She was a devoted mother who will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Hardy.
Jody is survived by her children, Travis Delacruz, Taylor Delacruz, and Raleigha Heard; mother, Cindy Hardy of Pensacola; sister, Chasiti (Andy) Goss of Texas; brother, Chuck (Kim) Hardy of Pensacola; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
L.G. “Pete” Thomas
November 11, 2015
L.G. “Pete” Thomas, age 83, of Molino, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015. Pete was born March 11, 1932, in Falco, AL, to Lucious and Ancie Bell Thomas. He was an avid fisherman and in his younger years was an avid hunter. He enjoyed the outdoors and socializing with his old fishing buddies. With the passing of Pete Thomas and Willie Ward the Escambia River will be restocked with fish.
Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Earle Thomas of 54 years.
Survivors include his four children, Danny (Deborah) Thomas, Debbie (Larry) Matroni, Donnell (Pam) Thomas, and Donna McQuaig; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Thomas; two sisters, Ellen Turman and Mary Woods; honorary sons, Lonnie (Mule) and Wayne (Cotton) Ward; honorary daughter, Faye Lee; and special friends, Budda Fillingim, Jody Newton, and Glen Pierce.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015, at 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Rusty Knowles officiating.
Burial will follow in First Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Molino.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters.
Upper 40’s Tonight
November 10, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Veterans Day: Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Century Man Charged With Fleeing From Deputies, Weapons Offenses
November 10, 2015
A Century man is facing numerous felony charges after allegedly fleeing from deputies in Pensacola.
Christopher Torrey, Jr., 23, was charged with fleeing and eluding police, carrying a concealed firearm, grand theft of a firearm, resisting arrest and knowingly driving with a suspended or revoked license. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Tuesday morning without bond due to a violation of probation charge.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted a traffic stop on Torrey’s vehicle on Pace Boulevard due to illegal tint and an expired tag. The deputy, with lights and siren activated, followed Torrey for a short distance as Torrey failed to stop and increased his speed to an estimated 70-80 mph. The deputy did not give chase; instead deputies circulated the area looking for Torrey.
Torrey was located by deputies a short time later at the Morrie Court Apartments and taken into custody.
He was also issued traffic citations for illegal window tint and not wearing seat belt and a verbal warning for an expired registration.
Student Athletes Honored At FCA Banquet
November 10, 2015
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” Awards were presented Monday night at a banquet hosted by the First Baptist Church of Pensacola.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Athletes from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were honored for their participation in cross country, golf, swimming and volleyball.
Honored were:
Northview
Hannah Ging, Volleyball
Bethany Reynolds, Cross Country
Brandon Korinchak, Cross County
Tate
Shelby French, Swimming
Kelly Kennedy, Swimming
Kaylee Jackson, Golf
Earnest Morgan, Golf
Hope Tourney, Volleyball
Emma Shows, Cross Country
Kerry Avant, Cross Country
West Florida High
Alexis Tinker, Swimming
Jason Ogle, Swimming
Elizabeth Wright, Golf
Chase O’Conner, Golf
Miranda Taylor, Volleyball
MacKenzie Desposito, Cross Country
Von Little John, Cross Country
Jay High
RayAnne Free, Cross Country
Austin Gonzales, Cross Country
Pine Forest
Rachel Rudd, Golf
Daniel Taylor-Limerick, Golf
Alexis Lucas, Volleyball
East Hill
Kaylie Dickson, Volleyball
Ella Griffith, Cross Country
John Mobley, Cross Country
Pensacola High
Brittany Daigle, Golf
Jack Myslack, Golf
Ariel Noethlich, Volleyball
Carla Dias, Cross Country
Will Langhorne, Cross Country
Escambia High
Daniel Kelso, Golf
Laurie McCoy, Golf
Kallie Lewis, Volleyball
Washington High
Jenna Luth, Swimming
Pensacola Catholic
Caroline Sears, Swimming
Ryan Dockery, Swimming
Abigail Herrmann, Golf
AJ Panyko, Golf
Kiley Brady, Volleyball
Carson Montana, Cross Country
Grant Kemp, Cross Country
University of West Florida
Karisa Kostecki, Swimming
Autumn Day, Volleyball
Gulf Breeze High
Ally Post, Swimming
Carl Lehman, Swimming
Olivia Hepworth, Volleyball
Madison Thompson, Cross Country
Josh Thompson, Cross Country
Milton High
Amber Gilley, Swimming
Chase McLean, Swimming
Chloe Dawson, Golf
Beau Martin, Golf
Mallory Bramel, Volleyball
Becky Ward, Cross Country
David Brammer, Cross Country
Navarre High
Jordan Gilliard, Swimming
Patrick Keele, Swimming
Laurel Emerson, Golf
Pace High
Trevor Easley, Golf
Gillian Rabold, Cross Country
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” award winners in cross country and volleyball. Pictured below: Winners from golf and swimming. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pine Forest High Evacuated Due To Gas Leak
November 10, 2015
Students at Pine Forest High School were evacuated briefly Monday afternoon due a gas leak.
The students waited outside while manteniance employees and the fire department search for the source of the leak.
The leak was reportedly traced to a pilot light that had gone out. The problem was repaired and students were allowed to return to class.