Larry Wayne Merchant
January 19, 2016
Mr. Larry Wayne Merchant, 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Pensacola.
Mr. Merchant was a native of Bluff Springs and a resident of Century most of his life. He was a loving husband, father and papa. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Grace Merchant; wife, Michelle Merchant; one sister, JoAnn Blackwell; and five brothers, Steve, Jerry, Nathan, William and Richard Merchant.
He is survived by his two daughters, Ame (Dempsey Hadley) Roley of Bluff Springs and Cindi (Johnny) Mathis of Flomaton; two brothers, Jack Merchant of Bluff Springs and John Barron Merchant of California; one sister, Linda Ingram of Ozark, AL; four grandchildren, Brianna, Brittanie, Bailie and Brylen; and one great-grandchild, Landen Wayne.
Graveside services were Friday, January 15, 2016, at the Crary Cemetery with Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Burial was in the Crary Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Ida Comeaux Black
January 19, 2016
Mrs. Ida Comeaux Black, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, in Jay.
Mrs. Black was a native of Youngsville, LA and a resident of Century since 1960. Mrs. Black was a loving wife, mother and extra special grandmother. She was a seamstress and she will be well missed by all. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses of Flomaton. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Ellie Black, Sr.; parents, Maurice, Sr. and Eufrazie Comeaux; two sisters; and one brother.
She is survived by her three sons, Glynn (Donna) Black of Deatesville, AL, Ellie, Jr. (Belinda) Black of Seminole, AL and Donald Black of Century; one daughter, Linda Black Davis of Bratt; one brother, Haywood Comeaux of Rayne, LA; one sister, Dorothy Guidry of Fort Deposit, AL; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 16, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Mr. Richard Ash officiating.
Burial was at the Huxford Community of Christ Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Caleb Barentine, Shawn Black, Hunter Davis, Tyler Davis, Glynn James Black, Jr., Cody Black and Luke Whedbee.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Laura J. Calhoun Hawthorne
January 19, 2016
Laura J. Calhoun Hawthorne, age 84, of Dixonville, passed away on January 17, 2016. She resided in Jay since 1970. She was a member of the Jay First Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and friend to those that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Dewey and Della Margaret Kilngensmith; husband, Ralph A. Calhoun; three sisters, Evelyn Mann, Audrey Lockhart, and Alberta Beers; and two brothers, Sonny and Homer Kilngensmith.
She is survived by her son, Randall (Dora) Sarver; daughter, Susan (Leon) Cominsky; daughter, Melanie (Paul) Smith and son, Michael (Kathy) Sarver and numerous loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 12 p.m. at Jay First Baptist Church with Rev. Chip Fox and Rev. George Fredericks officiating.
Burial will follow at the Dixonville Community Church Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time.
Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers or memorial contributions may be made to Jay First Baptist Church.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Essie V. Cox
January 19, 2016
Mrs. Essie V. Cox, 93, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Cox was a native of Red Level, Alabama and a resident of Atmore, AL for most of her life. Mrs. Cox was retired from Vanity Fair with 23 years of service and she attended the New Home Apostolic Church. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Henry H. Cox, three Brothers, Wilburn Harrelson, Grady Harrelson and Marvin Kelly and one Sister, Pauline Mitchell.
Survivors include her three sons, James (Diane) Cox of Knoxville, TN, Bill (Marilyn) Cox of Tampa, and Wade (Denise) Cox of Atmore; three daughters, Pat (Tim) Simmons of Pensacola, Elizabeth Davis of Pensacola and Judy (Steve) Heintz of Silver Spring, MD; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Heintz officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jason Cox, Jacob Thomas, Tim Simmons, Rodney Davis, Sam Kelly and Jake Kelly.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Raymond Earl Conway
January 19, 2016
Raymond Earl Conway, 74 of Bon Secour, AL, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2015, in Foley. He was retired from Alabama Power Co. as a truck driver with over 27 years of service. He was born on November 4, 1941, in Canoe to the late Buford and Alma Lee Marshall Conway. He was a member of Oster Bay Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Holland Conway; one son, Chris (Stephanie) Conway, all of Bon Secour; one daughter, Cindy (Keith) Welch of Foley; two grandchildren, Payton and Garrett.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 2 p.m. in Canoe Freewill Cemetery with Bro. Jerry Peebles officiating.
Interment will follow in Canoe Freewill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends, Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
William Earl Gulley
January 19, 2016
William Earl Gulley was born April 8, 1947, to the late Walter Byron and Allie Blackmon Gulley in Robinsonville. He was a graduate of Escambia County High School in Atmore. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a longtime carpenter with the local union in Pensacola, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy Yvonne Gulley.
He is survived by his brothers; Walter Winston Gulley, Joseph Calvin Gulley, James LeByron Gulley and Thomas Alford Gulley. He is also survived by his two nephews, Walter Scott Gulley and Mark Allan Gulley; and one niece, Melissa Karel Gulley.
The family would like to thank the administration and staff at William H. Green V.A. Nursing Home in Bay Minette for their compassionate care since September 2013 and a special thanks to Veterans Service Officer Mike Hanks.
The family owes an enduring debt to Gary and Sandra Hare for the many visitations, support with V.A. appointments, business, and personal matters. This couple has demonstrated Christian love over and over again. The family sincerely appreciates this love.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Heard.
Century Library To Get Faster Data Connection
January 18, 2016
The Century Branch Library’s data connection to the outside will soon be getting faster.
The Escambia County Commission is set to approve an agreement with Southern Light, LLC, to provide a fiber optic connection to the library. This will provide a high speed fiber data connection between the Escambia County Library Century and the Main Library Branch with a monthly fee of $762.
The present T1 connection between the facilities is insufficient to progress with newer technology, according to county officials.
Once approved by the commission, work will be scheduled for the underground connection from the street to the building. The installation is expected to take just one day.
Pictured: The Century Branch Library. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Highway 97 Crash
January 18, 2016
There were no injuries in a rear-end type crash late Sunday afternoon on on Highway 97 near Molino. Everyone involved in the 5:06 p.m. crash just north of Sunshine Hill Road refused medical treatment at the scene. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Child Hit By Vehicle
January 18, 2016
A 9-year old boy was in serious condition after being hit by a vehicle Sunday afternoon in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the boy was playing with friends in the 3400 block of Tarragona Street when he attempted to cross the street. The driver of a 2002 Dodge Stratus, 17-year old Warren Grahamm of Pensacola, failed to observe the boy and hit him.
The boy was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital with serious injuries.
Grahamm was cited for driving too fast for conditions by the FHP.
Sunny M.L. King Day
January 18, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.