Margie Simpson Maness
October 5, 2016
Mrs. Margie Simpson Maness, age 90 of Flomaton, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at her home. Margie was born on May 7, 1926, to the late Henry F. Simpson and Myrtle White Simpson. She was a native of Flomaton. After graduating from Century High School, she began working for Bell Telephone Company. She also worked in the office of Alger Sullivan where she met Gene Maness, Jr. They were married on September 3,1948. They were both members of the Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church, where they were faithful to the church. Many times she would host visiting missionaries and evangelists in her home. She was an exceptional cook and enjoyed getting together with family and friends in her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 66 years, Eugene Maness, Jr.; two sisters, Jackie Aydelott of Flomaton, and Betty F. Miller of Mobile.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Maness (Charles J.) Strait of Flomaton; three special nieces, Vicki White, Sharon Miller and Dana Aydelott; two special nephews, Steve Aydelott and Randy Aydelott.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Leon Stewart and Rev. Al Bethea officiating.
Interment was in Rock Cemetery in Flomaton.
Pallbearers were John Sansom, Robert Holt, Mitch White, Bobby Simpson, Rabon Knowles, Paul Knowles.
Honorary pallbearers were Sammy White and Gerry Thompson.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
Volleyball: Baker Tops Northview
October 5, 2016
The Baker Gators defeated the Northview Chiefs in high school volleyball action Tuesday afternoon in Baker.
JV 14-25, 7-25 Baker wins
Varsity 13-25, 8-25, 18-25 Baker wins
Thursday is senior night for the Chiefs as they host Escambia High School. The JV plays at 4:30 followed the varsity at 5:30.
Photos by Gary Amerson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Faye Gahlenbeck Agee
October 5, 2016
It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the death of Faye Gahlenbeck Agee, 87, of Molino, FL, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 3, 2016. She was a devoted wife, beloved mother, a dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born to the late William Alfred and Grace Hall Gahlenbeck of Pensacola, FL.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Victor C. Agee of El Dorado, AK.
Faye was a native Pensacolian who dearly loved God, her family, playing golf, bowling and crabbing on the beach. She was known for her beautiful ability to whistle her favorite tunes wherever she went and had many people comment on how beautiful the songs sounded. In fact, that was the only way her children and grandchildren could locate her wherever she was.
Faye is survived by her daughters, Michelle McKee, and Vickie (Matt, Sr.) Bell; grandchildren, Dana Chilcutt (Kayla, Trenton and Hunter Bedell) and Tricia McKee (Maddie and Macie).
A special thank you to Covenant Hospice in Pensacola for their loving care and support.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., with memorial service following at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment on Friday, October 7, 2016.
Graveside services will follow at St. John’s Cemetery in Pensacola, FL where she will be laid to rest.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Charles Thomas
October 5, 2016
Mr. Charles “Bo/High Pockets” Thomas, 51, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 in Huntsville, Alabama.
Mr. Thomas was a native of Atmore, AL and a resident of Perdido, AL for most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Thomas, Jr. and Mary Helen Thomas; and a sister, Paula Suzanne Douglas.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Thomas of Perdido, AL; two sons, Gary Dewayne Thomas and Kyle Austin Thomas, both of Perdido, AL; one daughter, Kayla Marie Thomas of Bay Minette, AL; one brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Nellie Thomas of Foley, AL; two sisters, Betty Jane Thomas of Huxford, AL and Teresa (aka, Pettie) and Scott Sutherland of Rabun, AL; and one grandson, Gabriel Richerson.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Isaac Tolbert Cassidy officiating.
Pallbearers will be Roger Hadley, Ronnie Hadley, Chris Travis, Garren Martin, Ethan Long and Scott Sutherland.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Genevieve Barlow Bell
October 5, 2016
Genevieve Barlow Bell 89, of Century, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, at her residence. She was born April 19, 1927, in Escambia County, FL to the late Walter and Annie Pace Barlow. She attended Fretwell Tabernacle Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clinton G. Bell; son, Philip Michael Bell, Sr.; brothers, Pee Joe Barlow, Floyd Barlow; and one sister, Edith Ortego. She had worked at Vanity Fair in Atmore and the bag plant in Cantonment, FL.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Bell of Flomaton; five sisters, Margaret (Larson) Bryars of Perdidio, AL, Judy Rathsack of Atmore, Diane (Terry) Elkins of Atmore, Debbie Barlow of Walnut Hill, and Theresa Barlow of Flomaton, and sister-in-law, Jackie Barlow; four brothers, Walter “Tobe” (Bobbie) Barlow of Texas, James Barlow of Louisiana, Donald Barlow of Walnut Hill and Frank Barlow of Nokomis; grandchildren, Anna (Ed Henderson) Bell and Philip Michael (Heather) Bell, Jr; great-grandchildren, Devin (Allyson), Brendan, Trey, Madicyn and C.J.; and great-great-grandchildren, Waylon and Summer.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Brain Calhoun and Bro. Wilbur “Gam” Graves officating.
Burial was in Hollywood Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Philip Bell, Devin Bell, Waylon Bell, Trey Bell, Brendan Bell, C.J. Bell, Madicyn Bell and River Calloway.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donnie Cephus Johnson, Sr.
October 5, 2016
Mr. Donnie Cephus Johnson, Sr., 68, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2016, in Century, FL.
Mr. Johnson was a native of Evergreen, AL and a resident of Century for most of his life. He was a member of the Faith Bible Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy Wilson Johnson and Evelyn Tolin Johnson.
He is survived by two sons, Donnie Cephas Johnson, Jr. of Century and Billy Jack “BJ” Johnson of Bluff Springs, FL; two daughters, Tammie Johnson (Kevin) Andrews of Perdido, AL and Tracy Vitale (Tony) Rigby of Molino, FL; two brothers, Willie “Buddy” (Mary Ann) Blackwell of McDavid, FL and John Thomas “JT” (Kay) Johnson of Bluff Springs; two sisters, Doris Adams of McDavid, FL and Linda Faye (Jack) Merchant of Bluff Springs; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 2, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Stokes officiating.
Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Repton, AL.
Pallbearers will be Billy Merchant, Richard Merchant, Darrin Merchant, Kevin Merchant, Timothy Adams and Willie Johnson.
Honorary pallbearer will be James Johnson, Jr. and Tyler Merchant.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Police Searching For Bank Robbery Suspect
October 4, 2016
No one was injured this afternoon when a man robbed a Penscola bank of an undisclosed amount of cash.
The incident occurred just after noon at the Centennial Bank, 2200 Airport Boulevard. The suspect walked up to a teller and handed her a note demanding cash. He said he had a gun but didn’t show one. The suspect then left the bank possibly in a dark green full-sized GMC truck with tinted windows.
The suspect was a black male, possibly in his early 30s and about six feet tall. He had a mustache, and was wearing a long-sleeved yellow shirt with a patch on the left shoulder sleeve, rolled up dark jeans, dark hat, and sunglasses.
Anyone having information on the incident is asked to contact the Pensacola Police Department at (850) 435-1900.
Fire Damages Home Near Century
October 4, 2016
Fire damaged a single family home outside Century Tuesday afternoon.
The residents were reportedly cooking when the fire started and got out of control, reaching the attic. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control and save the home. There were no injuries reported.
The fire was reported just after 1 p.m. in the 2800 block of Highway 4A. The Century, Walnut Hill and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Flomaton Fire Department, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Quiet Night For Century’s Town Council
October 4, 2016
Monday night’s regular meeting of the Century Town Council was over quickly, with ordinary business and one zoning variance quickly handled.
Only three of five council members — Ben Boutwell, Ann Brooks and Gary Riley — were present for the meeting. Sandra McMurray Jackson and Annie Savage were absent. Mayor Freddie McCall was also not present; he is attending a Gulf Power Annual Economic Symposium at the Sheraton Bay Point Resort in Panama City.
The council approved a variance request by Megan Carroll to the town’s requirement for a five-foot setback for a side yard on Upton Road. She requested a 3.5-foot setback for a new home construction due to the slope of her property. The adjoining property owners, her parents, were agreeable to the variance.
The next regular scheduled meeting of the Century Town Council is Monday, October 17 at 7 p.m.
Pictured: Town Clerk Leslie Howington and council members Gary Riley, Ben Boutwell and Ann Brooks conduct a Monday night meeting of the Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
First Step: Signs, Lowered Speed Limit To Reduce Highway 29 Truck Rollovers
October 4, 2016
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed their step to address a problem with a North Century Boulevard curve that has seen multiple semi-truck rollovers.
A FDOT contractor has installed warning signs both north and southbound approaching a curve near Jackson Street, and north and southbound near a curve just north of Burger King.
The Florida Department of Transportation has acknowledged the the signage is a temporary fix. FDOT is working to identify a design and construction project to correct the slope of the roadway. Century and Escambia County have both pressed FDOT to eventually fix the elevation problem with the roadway.
Twice this year, semi-trucks rolled over in a curve on North Century Boulevard at Jackson Street. City and county officials believe the curve is badly designed with a slope in the outer lane that is difficult for semis to negotiate at the posted 35 mph speed limit. The amount of lean on an 18-wheeler in the outer lane is demonstrated in the photo at page bottom.
