Century’s Voter Turnout Lowest In District 5
November 10, 2016
Despite a mayoral race on the ballot, Century had the lowest voter turnout of any District 5 precinct in Escambia County.
In fact, only three other precincts in the entire county had a lower voter turnout than Century’s 60%.
According to unofficial results, voter turnout in District 5 was as follows (listed by precinct number):
6 — St. Monica’s Church 76%
7 — Pinewood Presbyterian 82%
11 — Walnut Hill 71%
18 — Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church 75%
19 — Barrineau Park Community Center 77%
21 — International Paper 71%
22 — Century Town Hall 60%
23 — Byrneville Community Center 74%
25 – Azalea Trace, Hillview Dr. 75%
33 – First Baptist Bratt 74%
36 — Quintette Community Center 74%
38 — Gonzalez UMC 79%
74 – Escambia Extension 82%
88- University Pines, University Pkwy. 74%
111 – St. Luke UMC 79%
112 — Hillcrest Baptist 77%
Pictured top: The Century precinct at Century Town Hall. Pictured below: The Walnut Hill precinct at the Walnut Hill Community Center. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Low 40’s By Tonight
November 10, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.
Phillip Roger Bryant
November 10, 2016
Phillip Roger Bryant, of Cantonment, age 53, was called home November 3, 1916. He was born June 18, 1963, in Lucedale, MS, to the late Louia and Marilyn Joyce Bryant. Phillip was a proud graduate of Tate High School. He worked for over 17 years at Armstrong World Industries, and previously at Westinghouse. Phillip was happiest when riding his motorcycle or on an adventure in the mountains. He was baptized at The First Baptist Church of Cantonment and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. Phillip was a 32nd degree Master Mason of the Scottish Rite at Cantonment Lodge #322.
He is predeceased by his parents; siblings, Teretha Joyce Kimmons, Beverly Powers, and Louia Earl Bryant.
Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Betty; his step-children, Wes Rogers, of Mobile, Jamie Rogers, and Jackie Rogers Hardy; brother from another mother, Ben (Cherie) Cartwright; grandchildren, Bailey, Logan, and Laney; siblings, Steven Douglas (Karen) Bryant, and Kim (Ed “Ski”) Sadowski; nephew, Sutton Bryant; nieces, Carian Kimmons and Jessica Cartwright; and many friends and brother masons.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with memorial service following at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Eric Leon Rolin
November 10, 2016
Mr. Eric Leon Rolin, 46, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, in Booneville, Alabama.
Mr. Rolin was a native of Poarch, AL and a resident of Booneville, AL for most of his life. Mr. Rolin loved farming, was a truck driver and a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He is preceded in death by his father, Clarence Lee Rolin; grandparents, Woodrow and Estle Rolin; grandfather, Milton Sells; nephew, Ethan Warden; and two uncles, Melvin Sells and Van Sells.
He is survived by his mother, Hattie Sells Knowles of Poarch, AL; wife, Kimberly Hardy Rolin of Booneville, AL; one son, Coty (Brooke) Rolin of Poarch, AL; one brother, Waylon (Valorie) Rolin of Poarch, AL; one sister, Janet (Mitch Hammack) Welch of Range, AL and one granddaughter, Zhoie Rolin.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial was at the New Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kevin Andrews, Shawn Rolin, Ron Marshall, Clint Lassiter, Eddie Jackson and Shelton Sells.
Honorary pallbearers were Dillon Rolin, Brady Rolin and Damon Rolin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Georgie Mae Kyles Showers
November 10, 2016
Georgie Mae Kyles Showers was born on March 11, 1927, in Franklin, Alabama to the late Adam and Nancy Kyles, Ur. She attended school in Franklin, Alabama. She was a homemaker but also worked at KFC and did child care.
She was a member of Bethel AFM Church of God for over 60 years. Mother Showers loved her family, church and friends.
On October 8, 2016, Mother Showers found eternal peace. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Showers; son, Robert Lee Kyles; and, daughter, Debra Ann Fountain.
She leaves to cherish and mourn in pleasant memories four children, Eliza Walker-Scott of Jacksonville, FL; Arthur Bradley Jr. (Mae Carol) of Pearlington, MS; Dr. Willie D. Bradely (Deater) of Cleveland, OH; and, Georgia Lee Bailey (Charles) of Jackson, MI; two sisters, Mary Alice Peavy and Jane Alice Kyles of Atmore, AL; three brothers, James Kyles (Ora-D) of Atmore, AL; Leonard Kyles; and, LeRoy Kyles (Diane) of Chicago, IL; 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Interment was in Century Cemetery.
Pallbearers and Flower bearers were family and friends.
Final arrangements were entrusted to Jackson McMurray Funeral Home of Century, FL.
Jesse Sewell Stanton
November 10, 2016
Jesse Sewell Stanton, 87 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016, in Atmore, AL. He was a retired farmer, born on December 16, 1928, in Atmore to the late Jesse and Pauline “Polly” Sewell Stanton. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received the Purple Heart and 3 Bronze Stars.
He is preceded in death by his Aunt Rene Stanton.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Gladys Moye Stanton; two sons, Dennis (Lee Ann) Stanton and Charles Stanton, all of Robinsonville, AL; one daughter, Judy (Steve) Lambert of Robertsdale, AL; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at 10 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Larry W. Renfroe officiating.
Interment was in Canoe United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Wade Kirby, Jason Kirby, Gary Helton, Roger Helton, Butch Black and Chris Black.
Honorary was the VFW.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Louise Beane
November 10, 2016
Louise Beane, 89, of Pensacola, FL, passed away on November7, 2016, of natural causes. Louise was born in Pensacola on January 2, 1927. She graduated from Pensacola High School.
Louise worked as a dispatcher for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and as a Correctional Officer for the Escambia County Jail for 28 years. She enjoyed watching golf, football, and baseball, reading, gardening and spending time with her family.
Louise is survived by her four children, Patricia Bryan, Nancy Moore, Vicky Peavy, and Sonny Beane; her grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.
Louise is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Queenie White; her sister, Leona Polsky; and her brother, Gene White.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on November 11, 2016, at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Faith Chapel North Funeral Home.
Century To Celebrate Veterans Thursday Morning
November 9, 2016
A special Century Celebrates Veterans program will be held Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Century Community Center on West Highway 4. Everyone is welcome. with a special invitation extended to veterans. Pictured: Last year’s Century veterans program. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Henry Hawkins Elected As Century’s New Mayor
November 9, 2016
Henry Hawkins has been elected the new mayor of Century.
Hawkins had 337 total votes (59%), while incumbent Freddie McCall had 230 (41%), according to a complete, but official results Tuesday night.
“I feel good. The people have spoke, and they wanted a change,” Hawkins said after learning the results. “My first big plans are to help clean up the town and make it more presentable so that we can get businesses in here.”
“I’m disappointed, but it is what it is,” McCall said. “The people have spoke. I wish him the best of luck. I hope it works out.
McCall has served two terms as mayor, while Hawkins served four years on the town council followed by an unsuccessful run for mayor in 2011.
Hawkins will be sworn in as mayor on January 2.
Pictured: Incumbent Mayor Freddie McCall (left) congratulates his successor Henry Hawkins Tuesday night in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Cooler Temps Forecast
November 9, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.