Molino Program To Discuss Historic Uses For Farm Feed Sacks
April 6, 2016
The West Florida Public Libraries and the Molino Mid-County Historical Society will present a program on the farm feed sack and its many diverse uses Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Molino Community Complex.
Coletta Stejskal Bailey, textile coordinator at the Baldwin County Heritage Museum, will discuss the cotton bag’s origin from the late 1840’s to its impact during the Depression and World War II.
This event is being held in conjunction with “The Way We Worked,” a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition on display until April 30 at the Lillian F. King Museum, located in the Molino Community Complex. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekly, closed Sundays, and open during the feed sack presentation from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
“The Way We Worked” has been made possible in Molino by the Florida Humanities Council. “The Way We Worked”, an exhibition created by the National Archives, is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
Pictured: Feed sack clothing in the 1930’s in Florida. Courtesy State Archives of Florida.
Prosecutor: ‘We Need To Talk About Demand’ To Curb Human Trafficking
April 6, 2016
A Washington state prosecutor told a Florida panel charged with fighting human trafficking that it must crack down on men who seek to buy sex from prostitutes.
Val Richey, a senior prosecutor in King County, Wash., told the legislative committee of the Florida Statewide Council on Human Trafficking that his jurisdiction — which includes Seattle — vigorously prosecutes buyers and pimps.
“How do you expect to uproot a tree when all you’re doing is ripping at the leaves?” Richey, appearing by video, asked the panel. “If we really want to end commercial exploitation, then we need to talk about demand.”
The prosecutor said his office had changed its approach to sex trafficking after studying the characteristics of pimps, buyers and victims in King County, which has a population of about 2 million.
The buyers were overwhelmingly white — 79 percent — and upper class, Richey said. The victims were overwhelmingly poor and members of a minority, and many lived on the street. Many had been sexually abused before they were trafficked. Many had mental illnesses.
“This crime just disproportionately hammers these vulnerable communities,” Richey said.
But prosecutors also found that prostitutes were being arrested at 25 or 50 times the rate of buyers. That raised ethical and moral questions, Richey said — and it also didn’t work.
“I don’t know anybody, anywhere in the country, who feels that they have a grip on the problem of trafficking,” he said. “We’re all doing our best, we’re all coming up with innovative responses — but nobody’s got it under control.”
Richey said the demand is vast, with tens of thousands of men buying sex and 100 websites selling it in his jurisdiction alone. Prosecutors quickly found that taking pimps off the streets didn’t affect demand.
“Traffickers, like drug dealers, are not deterred by other traffickers getting prosecuted,” Richey said. “They’re enabled. And that really taught us something about what our focus needed to be. And that, namely, was the buyer.”
In 2015, no King County juveniles were arrested for prostitution, down from 50 in 2009. But during that time, 140 men who bought sex from minors were prosecuted.
Buyers who are sentenced in King County must participate in a 10-week program called “Stopping Sexual Exploitation.” They have to pay for it, Richey said, and the money goes straight to victim services.
Additionally, men in the program learn about the high rate of violence against prostitutes by buyers, not just pimps and traffickers. Richey said 73 percent of prostitutes in his jurisdiction had been physically assaulted, 64 percent to 83 percent had been threatened with weapons, and 53 percent to 62 percent had been raped. Nearly 80 percent want out of the life.
Richey also noted that the peak time for buyers to solicit sex is 2 p.m. — usually from work, setting up dates for after work. Some even have sex on the grounds of their workplace. That’s why 18 King County businesses with 125,000 employees are collaborating with prosecutors in cracking down on buyers of sex.
“They do not want the liability,” Richey said. “They do not want the loss of productivity.”
After Richey’s presentation, Florida Department of Children and Families Secretary Mike Carroll said it was the most comprehensive he’d ever seen on the subject.
“We’ve got to get upstream on the demand for this,” he said.
by Margie Menzel, The News Service of Florida
Waylin Daryl Mothershed
April 6, 2016
Mr. Waylin Daryl Mothershed, 45, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016, in Atmore.
Mr. Mothershed was a native of LaGrange, GA and a resident of Atmore for the past 30 years. He attended the Peterman Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his biological parents, W.D. Mothershed and Judy Laney; and his adoptive parent, Carl Mothershed.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Mothershed of Atmore; wife, Jennifer Mothershed of Atmore; two sons, Matthew (Brittney) Mothershed of Atmore and Justin Mothershed of Seattle, WA; one step-son, Grant Everette of Montgomery; two daughters, Katlin Stabler and Breann Rolin, both of Atmore; one sister, Tina (James) House of Atmore; three grandchildren, Noah, Braylee and Evan; one niece, Kaja House; and one nephew, Trevor Lowry.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Burial will be at the Mothershed Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Rolin, Jason Johnson, Bubba Jeter, Wesley Chunn, Paul Fralick and Jay Drew.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Doyle H. Simmons
April 6, 2016
Doyle H. Simmons Sr., 77, passed away, Sunday April 3, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Doyle was born March 28, 1939, in Gadsden, Alabama to Benjamin and Fannie Mae Simmons. He was married to the love of his life, Jacqueline R. Crenshaw for 60 years. He served his country in the United States Air Force for over 20 years and retired in Fort Walton Beach where he then started a new chapter as a firefighter and EMT at the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department. Doyle returned to school, graduating with honors from Troy State University on June 8, 1984, majoring in fire science. He retired as a Captain and moved to Pensacola to be near his family.
Doyle was a man that lived his life for his family. His hobby was playing and teaching his children and grandchildren about life. He gave them the most precious thing in life, his time. He would never fail to be the first to volunteer to help you if you needed him.
He was preceded by death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline and his two children, Doyle Simmons Jr. (Donna) and Angela Wilcox (Mike); six grandchildren, Keith Simmons (Crystal), Jennifer Simmons, Christopher Rawson (Melissa), Kayla Bodree (Dakota), M.T. Wilcox, Kristi Wilcox; and 10 great-grandchildren, Gary, Carter, Emry, McKenna, Bryant, Jolie, Blakely, Hadley, Kamden, Braxton. He is also survived by his brother and sisters, Doris Cox, Carol Banks (Parks), Steve Simmons (Deborah), Jean Byers; and 13 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Hillcrest Baptist Church, Nine Mile Road on April 7, 2016. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the service at 10:30 a.m.
The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department Honor Guard will be honoring Capt. Simmons during the service and the procession to Barrancas National Cemetery where the United States Air Force will take over and provide burial with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Covenant Hospice, who were incredible to our family and the Alzheimer’s Association. (http://act.alz.org/goto/ironbugman)
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn G. Parks
April 6, 2016
Carolyn G. Parks passed away peacefully on April 3, 2016, at West Florida Covenant Hospice. She was born on October 18, 1943, in Florence, SC. She was the daughter of John Alonzo and Gladys McGill. Carolyn was known by many different names such as Jo and Red, but her favorite was Mimi because the love for her grandchildren was immense.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth Parks; brothers, Lonnie and Richard McGill.
She is survived by her son, Michael Parks; daughter, Tammy (Glenn) Welford; grandchildren, Devic, Dustin (Samantha) and Chelsi; sister, Barbara Wave; brother, Frankie McGill and Donnie Roy (Barbara) McGill; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Devic Welford, Dustin Welford, Shane Wave, Grady Sowards, Greg Parks and Marvis Boswell.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2016, at 9 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Berlon McCreless
April 6, 2016
Berlon “Doc” McCreless, age 92, passed away on April 4, 2016. He was born on July 29, 1923, to his parents, James and Davie McCree’s. Berlon proudly served his country in World War II as a PFC in the US Army. Upon returning form the war, he married and began farming family land in Hollandtown. He worked long, hard hours determined to pay off the land loans and make his family a living, which he achieved. Berlon also worked at Monsanto, in the spinning division for over 20 years before retiring. After his wife passed in 2011, he moved to Jay at The Terrace. He loved living there and being around people. Two people were extra special to him, Nell Cooper, who he could tell all of his secrets to and employee, Melinda Davis who looked after him and spoiled him as if he was her own father.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Vida “June” McCreless; his son, Kenny McCreless; grandson, Billy Shehane; and sister, Lillian McCreless.
Berlon is survived by his three children, daughters, Susan (Rick) Evanchyk, Vickie (Lawson) Baxley and son, Greg (Melinda) McCreless; seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his friends at The Terrace who had become his family over the last four years while residing there.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2016, at 3 p.m. with Brother Ronnie Bearden officiating.
Burial will follow at Jay Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Clint Baxley, Keith Cone, Bruce Holland, Randy Holland, Keith Jones, and Michael Sutler.
Honorary pallbearers will be residents and employees of The Terrace.
The family would like to thank The Terrace at Ivey Acres for the special attention and care given to their father while residing there for the last four years.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Atricebea Presley Gibson
April 6, 2016
Mrs. Atricebea Presley Gibson, 60, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016, in Atmore.
Mrs. Gibson was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a good homemaker, loving, caring and generous to her friends. She was of the Pentecostal-Holiness Faith.
She is survived by her husband, Donald “Cowboy” Gibson of Atmore; two sons, Greg (Sylvia “Jodi”) Gibson of Atmore and Donnie Gibson of Mobile; one daughter, Joy Gibson (Jeff Odle) of Atmore; one brother, Benny Charles Presley of Huxford; three sisters, Shirlene Maulden of Seminole, AL, Beatrice Presley of Atmore and Pearl Nall of Pensacola; and three grandchildren, Olivia, Caitlyn and Presley.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Larry Maulden, Rev. Kathy Stophel and Rev. Marty Gehman officiating.
Burial was in the Poarch Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gary Wayne Presley, Sr., Larry Ramer, Blake Moye, Bo Bass, Russell Helton and Chase Helton.
Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Goodman, Gary Wayne “Bowman” Presley, Jr and Ricky Gibson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Johnnie Harrell
April 6, 2016
Johnnie “Clayton” Harrell, 76, of Molino, was born October 9, 1939, and passed away March 31, 2016. He worked for Gulf Coast Grading and Paving for 27 years and was well known in the local asphalt business. Clayton loved to fish, especially for mullet and spend time with all of his “children.” Clayton loved everyone like family and would give the shirt off his back to anyone. His best friend was Mr. John Vann and other special friends included Ronnie Smith, George and Rhonda Pate, John McVickers, Edward Lewis, Rollo Turner, Joe and Jim Mullins, Mr. and Mrs. Crawley and Margaret Cook.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Harrell; father, Dozer Vann Harrell; mother, Jean Heart; and his brothers, James Harrell and Oscar Harrell.
He is survived by his daughters, Pamela Murphy (Frank), Theresa Floyd and Regina “Tina” Roberts ; sons, Ronnie Harrell (Toby) and William “Billy” Harrell; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 7, 2016, at 10 am. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will follow at Jordan Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Floyd, Gary Hawkins, Jacob Hawkins, Gene Roberts, Ronnie Harrell and Clayton Eugene Harrell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clay Roberts, John Harrell and Edward Harrell.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Archie Enfinger
April 6, 2016
Larry Archie Enfinger, age 64 of Chumuckla, died on Friday, April 1, 2016. Larry was born in Century to the late Archie and Mary Enfinger. Larry enlisted and served in the Army from 1969 to 1970 and then the Army Reserves until 1975. Growing up, Larry was all about his hot rods. He was a Chevy man through and through and spent endless hours being a shade tree mechanic.
Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Enfinger; siblings, Lou (Tony) Burks of Pace, Garry (Brandy) Enfinger of Milton, Karen (Ken) Gramm of Pace, and Karlene (John) Jernigan of Chumuckla; a very special brother, Kenny Ard; a special uncle, Benny Enfinger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the gazebo at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
A special thanks to the staff in CCU at West Florida Hospital
Cantonment Man Arrested On Federal Meth And Weapons Charges
April 5, 2016
A Cantonment man wanted by federal authorities on drug and weapons charges is behind bars.
Keith Terrill Prim, age 30 of Stacey Road, was taken into custody Monday at an apartment complex off University Parkway. He is facing charges of distribution of over 50 grams of methamphetamine, five counts of distribution of methamphetamine over five grams, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Prim made his first appearance in federal court in Pensacola Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles J. Kahn, Jr.
He is due back before a federal judge on Thursday. In the meantime, he is being held in the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond.
Local authorities, the Gun Crimes Response Team and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives had been searching for Prim for a couple of weeks. His arrest came after an anonymous tip to his whereabouts was received.