ECSO ‘Clean Sweeps’ 9½ Mile Road Area
July 26, 2016
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has released the results of an Operation Clean Sweep last week in the 9½ Mile Road area.
Monday, the Sheriff’s Office said they attempted to serve five warrants, three arrests were made, 10 traffic citations were issued, the addresses of seven sex offenders were verified and Escambia County Code Enforcement issued 20 citations.
The next Operation Clean Sweep will be held in the Montclair Neighborhood on August 18.
Pictured: An Operation Clean Sweep conduction by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in 9½ Mile Road area. the Courtesy images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Overturned 18 Wheeler Injures One; Shuts Down Highway 29 For Seven Hours
July 26, 2016
The driver of an 18-wheeler was airlifted to the hospital after a single vehicle accident on Highway 29 just south of Bluff Springs Road just before noon Monday.
The overturned truck kept Highway 29 northbound closed until about 7 p.m. The truck was loaded with ceramic tile.
The driver, a 51-year old female, was transported by LifeFlight helicopter to a Pensacola hospital.
Further details have not yet been released by the Florida Highway Patrol as they continue their investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos.
Barry Discusses Issues At District 5 Town Hall Meeting
July 26, 2016
Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry held a town hall meeting Monday evening at the Langley Bell 4-H Center in Cantonment. Barry discussed growth, traffic, drainage and more with citizens. Pictured above: Barry’s addresses residents during hall meeting Monday evening in Cantonment. Pictured inset: Barry discusses issues with local residents. Pictured below: Citizens discuss issues with Public Works Director Wes Moreno and Administrator Jack Brown. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ruth Fraser Slay
July 26, 2016
Mrs. Ruth Fraser Slay, 89, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Mrs. Slay was a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Daphne since 1971.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin C. Slay, Jr.; and a sister, Alice Fraser Russell.
She is survived by her son, Charles E. Slay of Daphne; two daughters, Martha Moore Slay and Rosalyn Slay both of Daphne; one grandson, Mark C. (Karen) Moore of Daphne; and two great-grandsons, James Reilly Moore and Colston Slay Moore.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
A special thank you to the Westminster Village Skilled Nursing and the Alabama Hospice Care.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Patricia Vaughan
July 26, 2016
Patricia (Tricia) Vaughan, 52, of Walnut Hill, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Atmore Community Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
Tricia was born in Atmore on October 21, 1963. She went to high school at Ernest Ward High School, where she met her future husband, Byron, and graduated in 1981. She and Byron were married in Walnut Hill Baptist Church on July 1, 1983. Byron and Tricia moved to Texas shortly after their marriage, but returned to Atmore after 20 years to open and run B & T’s Texas Style BBQ. Tricia was well known and loved in the community and an active member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church, where she enjoyed volunteering with the pre-school Sunday School classes and in the nursery.
Tricia is preceded in death by her father, Hubert Bryars; sister, Rita Faye Bryars; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, John Henry and Frances Vaughan.
Tricia is survived by her loving husband, Byron; daughter, Kalyn (Derek) Parker; and son, Kevin. She is also survived by her mother, Patricia Amon; three sisters, Jackie (Danny) Gregg, Becky Angeles, and Cathy Bryars; one brother, Henery (Susie) Pugh; brother-in-law, Ken (Kelly) Vaughan; sister-in-law, Micaela (Scott) Fuller; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles who she loved dearly.
Funeral services will be held at Walnut Hill Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Ted Bridges officiating. A graveside service will follow along with a reception in the church fellowship hall.
Pallbearers will be David Gregg, Nicholas Angeles, Todd Wiggins, Marion Cooper, Ben Porter, and David Bell.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Southern Cancer Centers of Alabama and Atmore Community Hospital and the caring staff at both facilities, to the members of Walnut Hill Baptist Church, and to all family and friends who prayed for Tricia and her family during this difficult time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Eva Mae Locke Fuqua
July 26, 2016
Mrs. Eva Mae Locke Fuqua, 85, of Jay, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at her residence after a brief illness. She was a native of Westfield, FL and a former resident of McLellan, FL before moving to Jay. Mrs. Fuqua was a member of the McLellan Holiness Church. She was a retired pine tree nursery grader and a homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, Marshall (Fay) Fuqua of Baker, Earl (Phyllis) Fuqua of Brewton, Michael Wayne (Bobbie) Fuqua of Brewton; one sister, Annie Ruth Walthrip of Washington; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; special caregivers and family, Mike and Nancy Cottrell of Jay.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Mallory Lee Fuqua; and parents, Walker and Helen Spears Fuqua.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 22, 2016, at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Johnson and Rev. Allen Qualls officiating.
Interment was in Fuqua-Haveard Cemetery in Brewton.
Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Brewton is directing.
Wrecil Shehan
July 26, 2016
Mr. Wrecil “Bud” Shehan, 89, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2016, in Atmore.
Mr. Shehan was a native of Lower Peach Tree, AL and a resident of Atmore for the past 75 years. He was a retired Police Captain with the Atmore Police Department with over 21 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean War, served two tours and received the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Posse. He helped various farmers and spent his life serving the public and helping people.
He is preceded in death by his son, Rusty Shehan; and daughter, Judy McDonald.
He is survived by one son, Marvin Shehan; one daughter, Rebecca “Becky” (Douglas) Rolin of Atmore; one sister, Quida Pearl Jacobson of Silver Hill, AL; one granddaughter, Lynn Petty McGhee of Mobile; one grandson, Troy Shehan; one great-grandson, T.J. McGhee; and five step-grandsons, Justin Rolin of Atmore, Dylan Rolin of Ocean Springs, MS, Hunter Rolin of Frisco City, AL, Sean Rolin of Atmore and Cody Rolin of Atmore.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 20, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Rushing officiating.
Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jim Brunson, Mike Bowen, Glenn Carlee, Rodney Johnson, James Delbert Clemmons and Delmar Weaver.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Huey Clifton King
July 26, 2016
Huey Clifton King, 69, of Bradley Road Roberts Community in Brewton, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, in a Pensacola medical facility after a brief illness.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Escambia County. He was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Army veteran having served during Vietnam. He was a retired mail carrier from the U.S. Postal Service.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Loretta Dubose King of Brewton; daughter, Lisa Pritchett of East Brewton; step-children, Greg Wilson of Atmore and Pam Dinkins of East Brewton; three brothers, Earl King of Cantonment, Bill King of Brewton, and Ralph King of Allentown, FL; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and mother of his children, Mary Davis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Martha Fuqua King; and son, Scotty King.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 29, 2016, from 10 a.m. until noon at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at noon at Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. John Lambeth officiating.
Interment will follow in Elim Cemetery in Roberts Community in Brewton with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.
Gearldine Booker
July 26, 2016
Gearldine Booker, 84, of Cantonment, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. She was born May 15, 1932, in Jay. Ms. Booker was a member of Assembly of God Church and served in the United States Army.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mary Warrick Booker; and her two brothers, Leonard and Willma Booker.
She is survived by her brother, J.C. Booker; sister-in- law, Marvel Booker; sisters, Kayron Hall, Bernadine Harper and Miley Nims; brother-in- law, Frank Nims; and lots of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Danny Rae Hall, Kenny Malone, Ralph Story, Rodney Story, Orlando Lopez and Kevin Turner.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, July 28, 2016, beginning at 1 p.m. with the funeral service beginning at 2 p.m.
Interment will follow at Spruell Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
More Rain Than Usual For Tonight, Wednesday
July 26, 2016
Pictured: Rain clouds as seen Monday afternoon from Gobbler Road in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photo.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.