Disaster Loan Outreach Centers Now Open In Century, Pensacola
April 13, 2016
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers opened Tuesday in Century and Pensacola to assist tornado victims.
The loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to business, non-profits, churches an individuals that suffered physical or economic losses as result of the EF-3 tornado on February 15 in the Century area or the Feburary 23 EF-3 tornado in the Pensacola area.
The Century Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be at the Century Business Center at 140 East Pond Street beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday. The center will be open 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, until final closing at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.
The Pensacola location will be open at the West Florida Regional Planning Council office at 4081 East Olive Road, Suite A. The office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday until final closing on 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 21.
Both locations will be closed on Sunday, April 17.
Loans are available to businesses, individual homeowners and even renters.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Judge Turns Downs Challenge To Prison Health Contract
April 13, 2016
An administrative law judge has rejected a challenge to a Florida Department of Corrections decision to award a $268 million contract for health services at the majority of the state’s prisons.
The department in January awarded the contract to Centurion of Florida LLC after another firm, Corizon Health, decided to end its contract to provide services to about three-fourths of the state’s inmates.
The award of the contract drew a challenge from Wexford Health Sources, Inc., which provides services to inmates in the rest of the state. Wexford questioned, at least in part, whether the department acted properly in awarding a no-bid contract to Centurion. The department, however, argued that state law allowed it to award such a contract and that Administrative Law Judge R. Bruce McKibben should “relinquish jurisdiction” of the dispute.
McKibben issued an order last week siding with the department and closing the case at the Division of Administrative Hearings.
“Wexford’s argument, though not without merit, is a matter for resolution by the Legislature,” McKibben wrote.
by The News Service of Florida
Pictured: The medical unit inside Century Correctional Institution. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Ernestine Crutchfield Husley
April 13, 2016
Ernestine “Tina” Crutchfield Hulsey, age 74, of Pace, was called home April 10, 2016, at home surrounded by her cherished family. Tina was born May 22, 1941 to the late Rildie and Ernest Crutchfield in Pensacola. She grew up in Brentwood, on Concordia Blvd near Brentwood Assembly of God Church, where she was a member most of her life. She was proud of the time she spent in her youth working at a daycare center and later helping her husband of 38 years, Bob, drive their 18 wheeler. Tina and Bob also owned a curb market on the corner of Michigan and S streets. She will be remembered for her love of camping, flowers, and organizing functions for church family and friends.
Tina is preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Gerald Barnhill; her parents; her brother, Gordon Lamar Crutchfield; and two sisters, Nell Rea Fitch and Mittie Lou Baker.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Bob; children, Wanda (Daniel) Vines, Rachel Hulsey (Robert) Taylor, Becky Hulsey (Tom) Young, Cathy Hulsey (Hershel) Walker, Bob (Evelyn) Hulsey, Jr., Vickie Hulsey (Larry) Lashley and Carrie Hulsey; 15 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; daughter in-law, Diane Barnhill; sister in-law, Betty Stewart; and nieces, Holly Clifford, Terri (Larry) Cooley and Pat Harvey.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 2016, Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, with Pastor Kenneth Martin officiating.
Interment will follow at Gonzalez UMC Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with the arrangements.
Ada Lee McCreary
April 13, 2016
Mrs. Ada Lee McCreary, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. McCreary was a native of Bedford, Indiana and a resident of Atmore for the past 38 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter McCreary.
She is survived by her two sons, Rodney (Jackie) Stewart of Perdido and Brian (Terrie) McCreary of Atmore; one daughter, Debra (Bobby) Harrison of Atmore; one brother, Dick Cummings of Minnesota; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. J.T. Guyton officiating.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Zack Stewart, Charles O’Barr, Tommy Crews, Cody Burroughs, Dakota O’Barr and Hunter Stewart.
Honorary pallbearers were Sara McCreary, Aundrea Gates and Kindle James.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Marguree H. Womack
April 13, 2016
Marguree H. Womack, 92, of Atmore, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at her residence. She was retired from Vanity Fair Mills as a sewing machine operator, born on March 12, 1924, in Monroe County, AL to the late George Cobb and Lula Belle Powell Hughes. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church of Goodway, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, R.B. Womack; one infant brother; and one sister, Nettie Lou Lilley.
Survivors include one son, James D. (Rosemary) Womack of Atmore; one daughter, Margie Ann (Mitchell) Harrison of Goodway; one brother, Collie Ray “Bo” Hughes of Cantonment; grandchildren, Anita Harrison, Genie Morrison, Teresa Nichols, Michelle Firzhugn, and Paula Daniel; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one on the way.
Services were held Tuesday April 12, 2016, at the Enon Baptist Church of Goodway, AL with Rev. C.L.Langford officiating.
Interment was in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Steven Morris, Jr., Paul Morrison, Jay Nichols, Randall Daniel, Ryan Daniel, Craig Fitzhugh, Ryan Hames, Alden Harrison, Britton Morris.
Honorary pallbearers were her Sunday School Class.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas Hugh Stallworth
April 13, 2016
Thomas “Tommy” Hugh Stallworth, Jr. 79 of Atmore, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Stallworth was born on September 1, 1936, to the late Thomas Hugh and Julia Manar Stallworth, in Atmore. He was a graduate of Marion Military Institute and attended The University of Alabama. He worked in the oil and gas industry for many years, employed by Reed Rock and Bit Company of New Orleans. After retirement he worked for Williamson Realty in Atmore.
He is preceded in death by two sisters, Jean Stallworth Maxwell and Barbara Stallworth King.
Survivors include one sister, Julia Stallworth (Keith) King of Mobile; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Dr. Debora Bishop officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc in charge of all arrangements.
Margaret Mary Richards
April 13, 2016
Margaret Mary Richards, 76, of Pensacola, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Mrs. Richards worked at Dillards and Holmes for over 20 years. She met the love of her life, Joseph Richards, in high school in New Orleans, LA and was married for over 57 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Lue Beaugh Constantine and Charles Constantine Sr.; and brothers, John and Robert Constantine.
She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Richards, Sr.; four sons, Joseph Richards, Jr., Michael Richards (Rochelle), Steven Richards (Tonya) and Scott Richards (Leslie); three grandchildren, Hannah, Emily and Sophie; brothers, Charles, Russell and Ray Keith Constantine; sisters, Lee Bergeron, Rena Nevels, Shirley Ledet and Ella Ryan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Richards was of the Catholic faith and there will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Deputy, Five Others Injured In Traffic Crash
April 12, 2016
Six people, including an Escambia County deputy, were injured in a two vehicle crash Monday night at the intersection of Mobile Highway and Beulah Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Deputy Hector Escajeda, 31, was southbound on Beulah Road when he ran a stop sign at Mobile Highway and collided with a Dodge pickup driven by Jon Yvarra, 58, of Pensacola. After the collision, the deputy’s 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe caught on fire.
Escajeda was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in critical condition. Yvarra and his passengers – Patricia Yvarra, 57; Damen Hadder, 12; James Hadder 13; and Christian Hadder, 10, were all transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.
Charges are pending in the crash, according to the FHP.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Slight Chance Of More Rain Today
April 12, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: Slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Four Charged As Flomaton Police Seize Drugs, Thousands In Cash
April 12, 2016
The Flomaton Police Department has made multiple drug arrests over the last two nights.
Sunday night, Flomaton Police arrested 25-year old Koree Harrison, 37-year old Justin Ullrich and 34-year old Oscar Powers in the area of Hurricane Park after its 11:30 closing time. They were found to be in possession of methamphetamine, according to Police Chief Bryan Davis. Each was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Flomaton officers made another large drug bust Tuesday night during a traffic stop on Highway 31.
Christopher Hatton, 53, was charged with multiple felony counts including possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana first degree. Deputies seized a quantity of “high grade” marijuana and other drugs, along with a significant amount of cash.
“We are seeing a great influx of methamphetamine in Flomaton,” Davis said. He said his department will continue to crack down on drugs in Flomaton.
Pictured top and first photo below: Drugs and a large amount of currency were seized by the Flomaton Police Department during a Tuesday night traffic stop on Highway 31. Pictured bottom two photos: Drugs and cash seized during the arrest of three people near Hurricane Park Monday night. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
