Thomas Richard Moore
July 19, 2016
Thomas Richard Moore, 68, of Cantonment, went home to the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016.
Survivors include his mother, Mary C. Tugwell; sister, Rhonda Moore Marvell of Newport, RI; two children, Gindy Lacey of Pensacola and Thomas R. Moore of Pensacola; two grandchildren, Skeila and Andrew; special nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Tommy was born December 13, 1947, in Pensacola to the late Avery D. Moore and Mary C. Tugwell. He served his country with bravery and determination and was part of the elite Green Berets. He had an adventurous career as a Florida Highway Patrol.
Tommy had an avid love of fishing and hunting and was an expert with his bow while hunting deer. Anytime he could not be found on land, he was almost always on the water somewhere fishing. He was an expert fisherman and was an excellent cook as well. He was a devoted son and loved his mother greatly. He also enjoyed time with his grandchildren and watching them learn and grow.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 22, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Hubert Rolin
July 19, 2016
Mr. Hubert “Nub” Rolin, 72, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Poarch.
Mr. Rolin was a native and lifelong resident of Poarch. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, avid fisherman and hunter. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Fay Rolin; and daughter, Sonya Howard.
He is survived by his six sons, Adam Bailey and Shane Bailey both of Goodway, AL, Bubba (Rhonda) Rolin and Mike (Sherry) Rolin, all of Atmore, Keith (Renee) Rolin of Bay Minette and Timmy (Sophia Green) Rolin of Atmore; two daughters, Christy Bailey of Goodway and Taffy (Ronnie Lassitter) Rolin of Booneville; 22 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Nall, Chasen Rolin, Eric Rolin, Andrew McGhee, Tommy Morrow and John Calvin Dannelly.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Emmons, Gravis Sells, Tony Sells, John Jay, Charles McDowell, Thomas Earl, Mark Johnson and Homer Coleman.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Willie Mae Blackmon
July 19, 2016
Mrs. Willie Mae Blackmon, 81, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016, in Milton. Mrs. Blackmon was a native of Anniston, AL and had been a resident of Bay Minette for the past 40 years. Mrs. Blackmon attended Shady Grove Assembly of God, and was a member of Vision Ministries Church of God.
She was a loving, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a receptionist at Blackmon Accounting and Insurance. She also was a retired clerk at the Circuit Clerks office in Bay Minette.
She is preceded in death by husband of 50 years, Elevie T. Blackmon; daughter, Genvea M. Blackmon; parents, James W. and Virgie M. Cato; and one brother, Gene Cato.
She is survived by her two sons, Edward T. Blackmon (Judy) of Milton, and George L. Blackmon(PawneeEagle) of Abilene, TX; two daughters, Sheri C. Russell (Andy) of Bay Minette and Alicia M. Coon (Mel) of Milton; one brother, Jim Cato (Ruth)of Matthews,NC; one sister, Illa Thomas of Bay Minette; three grandchildren, Kacey Cottrell (Sara) of Saraland, Rebeca Hopkins (Erik) of Ooeltwa, TN, Jamie Scott (Brandon) of Bay Minette; four great-grandchildren, Aiden Cottrell, Haley Cottrell, Nathan Hopkins and Laela Hopkins; and numerous step-great grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 18, 2016, at Vision Ministries Church of God with Rev. Allan Blackmon officiating.
Burial was at Dean Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kacey Cottrell, Erik Hopkins, Brandon Scott, Kevin Stewart, Jeremy Blackmon, and Larry Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers were Aiden Cottrell and Nathan Hopkins.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Callie Estelle Taylor
July 19, 2016
Callie Estelle Taylor, 96, of Booneville, AL, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Atmore. She was born to the late Robert Asa and Belle Vaughn Johnson on July 30, 1919.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother and loved cooking for everyone.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Austin Taylor; son, Albert Austin Taylor; grandsons, Edwin Austin Taylor and Shannon Taylor; and great-grandsons, Matthew Baisden and Zachary Stockin.
She is survived by her children, Marvis (Teak) Joyce (Bunny) of Atmore, Ken (Patsy) of Brewton, Rodney (JoAnn) of Uriah, Sheila (Steve) Pugh of Oak Grove; daughter-in-law, Patricia Frymire of Atmore; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Butch Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Stephen Pugh,II, Clinton Pugh, Jason (Man) Taylor, Justin Taylor, Brandon Rivers and Rodney Whatley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Myron Taylor and Sonny Strength.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Hundreds Walk To Share Message Of Unity, Love For Police (With Gallery)
July 18, 2016
Hundreds of people from Atmore and North Escambia came together Sunday evening to take part in a “love walk” from the Atmore City Hall to a local park.
The walk was planned to send a message that the local area is close-knit and supportive of people of all races and law enforcement.
“We want to send a message to each other and to the rest of the nation that the senseless violence that has plagued others will not be tolerated in Atmore,” Mayor Jim Staff said. “At a time when other communities are divided, in Atmore we want the nation to know that we stand together.”
“In Atmore, we are determined to stand together as a community,” Staff said. “We have a long tradition of tolerance, respect for each other and respect for our law enforcement officers who every day put their lives on the line for us.”
City officials and local pastors called for a loving — and Godly – attitude among local residents in the wake of violence that has struck Dallas, Baton Rouge and other cities.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: People from multiple races came together following a “love walk” to hear a message of unity and pray Sunday evening in Atmore. Picture below: The “love walk” ends at Heritage Park in Atmore. Pictured below: Pastor Ted Bridges of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church shares a Biblical lesson. Pictured bottom: Participants took the take to thank local law enforcement. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Resident Charged In Drug Debt Collection Attempt
July 18, 2016
A second Cantonment man has been arrested in connection with a reported home invasion robbery and the battery of an elderly man while trying to collect a drug debt.
Matthew Paul Pittman, 28, forced his way into a home on Woodbury Circle in Cantonment, holding a 79-year old resident at gunpoint, demanding to know the whereabouts of his adult son, according to an arrest report. He found the son exiting a bathroom, placed a semi-automatic handgun against his head and threatened to kill him if he didn’t pay up. The elderly man escaped through the front door, and the son was able to jump out of a bedroom window.
Outside the home, the son was reportedly grabbed by 39-year old Joseph Diamond Rivers of Cantonment who assaulted him and placed a handgun in his mouth while threatening to kill him, deputies said.
The son told deputies that he owned Rivers $300 for Oxycodone tablets, according to the arrest report.
Pittman was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling with the use of a firearm, battery on a person 65 years of age or older, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $810,000.
Rivers was arrested a few days after the incident and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling with the use of a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and battery. He has remained in the Escambia County Jail since March with bond set at $130,000.
Escambia Fire Rescue Comes To Aid Of Cantonment Horse
July 18, 2016
The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue came to the aid of a horse that was unable to stand up Sunday at Panhandle Equine Rescue.
Sky, who just celebrated her 32nd birthday, had fallen and needed assistance from the firemen and PER volunteers. Once out of her stall, they were able to use a large animal lift that was recently purchased with donations.
“She is doing well right now and we are watching her closely. Prayers would be appreciated,” Panhandle Equine Rescue President Diane Lowery said. She also thanked the Escambia Fire Rescue members and the volunteers that assisted.
“They were awesome,” Lowery said.
The only horse rescue in Escambia County, Panhandle Equine Rescue was founded by a small group of concerned citizens with a mission to rescue, rehabilitate and provide adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned equines. PER is authorized by the court system to investigate equine cruelty in Escambia County.
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Century Council Plans Ordinary Regular Meeting Tonight
July 18, 2016
The Century Town Council agenda for their regular second Monday of the month meeting tonight contains nothing but ordinary business.
The council is set to approve paying the town’s bills, hear a report from the mayor and listen to comments from council members and the public. There is no other business on the council’s tentative agenda.
The Century Town Council’s regular meetings are held the first and third Monday nights of the month at 7:00. All meetings are open to the public.
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Northview Cheerleaders Take Gold At Auburn Camp; Four Headed To London
July 18, 2016
The Northview High School varsity cheerleaders attended UCA Cheer Camp last week at Auburn University, and the squad brought home the gold in several categories.
The Northview cheerleaders received first place trophies and gold ribbons in the small division for Xtreme routine, cheer, sideline, home fight song and overall division camp champions.
Additionally, four Northview cheerleaders — Peighton Dortch, Mallory Gibson, Autumn Albritton and Gabrielle Kline — earned All American status and now have the opportunity to cheer in London this fall.
Members of the Northview varsity cheerleaders are: seniors Autumn Albritton, Peighton Dortch, Mallory Gibson and Morgan Myrick; juniors Bailee Hinote and Anna Nelson; and sophomores Shelby Bashore, Gabrielle Kline, Allison Rice, Olivia Seals and Madison Sherouse. Coaches are Genia Bashore and Lauren McCall.
Pictured top and inset: The Northview High School varsity cheerleaders at Auburn University. Pictured below: All-American cheerleaders from Northview (L-R) Autumn Albritton, Peighton Dortch, Gabrielle Kline and Mallory Gibson. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
One Serious After Collision With Escambia Deputy
July 18, 2016
One person was seriously injured in a collision involving an Escambia County deputy Sunday night.
About 9:04 p.m., a Ford Taurus driven by 24-year old Jasmine Dodds of Bonifay was traveling north on Pine Forest Road at Blue Angel Parkway when she turned into the path of a marked Escambia County Sheriff’s Office cruiser driven by Deputy M. Keebler, 24. according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dodds., who was not wearing a seat belt, was seriously injured and transported to Sacred Heart Hospital. Two adult passengers in her vehicle received minor injuries.
Deputy Keebler received only minor injuries and was not transported to the hospital.
Dodds was cited for an improper left turn in front of approaching traffic by the FHP.
Pictured: An Escambia County deputy was not at fault in this collision Sunday night on Pine Forest Road at Blue Angel Parkway. Images courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
