Bonus Gallery: Northview Beats Vancleave
September 26, 2016
The Northview Chiefs beat Vancleave, MS, Friday night.
Click here for a photo gallery from Friday night’s Northview at Vancleave, MS game.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Gary Amerson, click to enlarge.
Over 5800 Local Ballots Headed To Military, Overseas Residents
September 26, 2016
The Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Office is sending over 5,800 vote-by-mail ballots to eligible military and overseas citizens. Voters will either receive their ballot by mail or electronically, depending on their chosen method of delivery. Absent military voters and those living overseas can request, mark and track their vote-by-mail ballots electronically.
Vote-by-mail ballots for all eligible domestic voters will be mailed beginning on Tuesday, October 4. The deadline to request a vote-by-mail ballot to be mailed for the General Election is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2. To request or track your vote-by-mail ballot for the General Election, visit EscambiaVotes.com and click “Vote by Mail”, or contact the Supervisor of Elections Office at (850) 595-3900.
Bonus Gallery: Niceville Tops Tate
September 26, 2016
Friday night, the Tate Aggies fell to Niceville High School.
For a photo gallery of raw, unedited photos from the game, click here.
For a game summary, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Julia Ernestine Miniard
September 26, 2016
Julia Ernestine Miniard, 93, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016, in Daphne, AL. She was born on May 6, 1923, in Red Level, AL to the late Julian C. and Nancy Viola Nall Ingram. She was co-owner of Southland Broadcasting, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Atmore. She lived in Atmore for many years until February 2008 when she moved to Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Miniard; two brothers, Vernon C. Ingram and Lomax Ingram.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Thomas (Myra) Miniard of Daphne, AL and Donald Phillip (Martha) Miniard of Clearwater, FL; one brother, James (Wilma) Ingram of Red Level, AL; one sister, Eleanor Pitts of Red Level, AL; five grandchildren, Brandi, Sherri, Robert, Sarah and Michael; two great-grandchildren, Raygan and Leigh Anne; many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Services will be held Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Debora Bishop officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to “More Than Bricks” at First United Methodist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Evelyn Parker Sellers
September 26, 2016
Evelyn Parker Sellers, 92 of Atmore, AL, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016, in Atmore. She was employed at The Greater Fair. She was born on March 4, 1924, in Pike County, AL, to the late Jessie and Rosa Bell Mobley Maughon. She was a longtime member of Brooks Memorial Church.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Roy H. Parker and Author M. Sellers, Jr.; son, Billy Roy Parker; brothers, Robert Maughon, Jessie S. Maughon, Jr. and Malcolm Maughon; sisters, Elna Hagewood and Grace McCoy.
Survivors include three sons, Mickey (Sue) Parker, Mark Parker, and Mike Parker all of Atmore; grandchildren, Amanda Brown, Julie Luker, Katie Linam, Jesie Parker, Jake Parker, Quinten Parker, Connie Alexander, Tony Wheeler and Pete Wheeler; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held Monday, September 26, 2016, from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Grindle and Bro. Robert Heard officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be men of Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Leo Harris
September 26, 2016
Mr. Leo Harris, 80, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Harris was a native of Little River, AL and a resident of Atmore, AL for most of his life. Mr. Harris drove for Scott Paper Co, Kimberly Clark, Alabama Tank and Swift Supply. He is of the Church of God faith.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Verna Mae Harrison Harris; daughter, Janice Marie Harris; brothers, Willie and Johnny Harris; three sisters, Cleo Harris, Bertha Adams and Jannie Toler; and parents, John and Eliza Harris.
He is survived by a son, Jerry (Diane) Harris of Stockton, AL; two daughters, Tammy Harris of Molino, FL and Judy Harris of Atmore; two sisters, Ida Hall of Atmore and Lillian “Bounce” Weekley of Perdido, AL; four grandchildren, Krystal Brakeman of Decatur, AL, Heather Moize of Cantonment, FL, Daniel Pierce of Molino, FL and Tyler Harris of Jay, FL; and one great-grandchild, Scarlet Moize.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. David Harrison officiating.
Burial will follow at the Serenity Garden Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Harris, Daniel Harris, Ronnie Hall, Freddie Weekley, Daniel Pierce and Bobby Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Purefoy, Mike Howle and Lenson Bethea.
Special thanks to Regina, Connie, Kriss and Judy with Covenant Hospice.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Edward Earl Owens
September 26, 2016
Earl left us on Friday, September 16, 2016, to join his deceased and beloved wife, Jeanette of 63 years. Earl Owens was president and owner of Carroll Construction Co. He was a plumber by trade and member of Local 366, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Army veteran, Mason and 32nd Degree millwright. H was also a board member and originator in developing the Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club.
Earl is survived by his daughter, Kay Fish (Bob); son, David Owens (Angie); six grandchildren, Sherry Rendell, Tim Rendell, Kevin Rendell, Daryl Owens, Jay Owens and Travis Owens; five great-grandchildren, Erica, Fisher, Macey Rendell, Abi Gail Robertson and Brook Owens.
In lieu of flowers, Daddy’s love for animals, his wish was to have contributions be made to Escambia County Animal Shelter.
Graveside services were held at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, September 20, 2016.
Hank Nellums
September 26, 2016
Hank Nellums, 59, from Pensacola, FL, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Hank was born in Pensacola on July 28, 1957.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; his children, Michelle Rath (Greg), Kristen, and Matthew (Kelsey); his grandson, Andrew Nellums; his parents, Richard and Mary Gainey and Dutch and JoAnne Nellums; his sisters, Ellen (Eddie) Soyka, Natalie (Jeff) Bolton, and Julie (Todd) Lipham.
Hank attended Pace High School and was part of the first graduating class in 1975. He then attended Auburn University.
Hank enjoyed coaching baseball and basketball and spending time with his grandson.
A private graveside service will be held at Roberts Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Robert Lee Brasch, Sr.
September 26, 2016
Robert Lee “Bob” Brasch, Sr., 78, a long-time resident of Pensacola, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2016. He was born the youngest of three children to Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Ida Brasch on January 15, 1938, in Watertown, Wisconsin.
He graduated from Spencerian College in June of 1961 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. He was a member of Phi Theta Pi Alpha Kappa Fraternity.
In Oct 24, 1961, Bob married the love of his life, Patricia “Pat”; it was love at first sight. The following year, they started their amusement business, Triple R. Amusement, playing fairs, festivals, and celebrations from Florida to Wisconsin. In 1974, they expanded their business along the Gulf Coast with Emerald Coast Amusements, playing St. Anne’s Roundup, Elberta Sausage Festival, Atmore May Fest, and Pensacola Seafood Festival. He semi-retired in 2009. He never met a stranger and he always left them smiling.
He is preceded in death by parents, Ida and Charles Brasch; brother, Charles D. Brasch; and nephew, Kent Brasch.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Pat; sons, Robert L. Brasch, Jr. and Randy C. (Lisa) Brasch, Sr.; five grandchildren, Randy C. (Brooke) Brasch Jr., Regan Brasch, Rachael (Bradley) Smith, Robert A. (Rebecca) Brasch, and Jessica (Larry Smith) Brasch. He was also blessed with 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Jennie Liebhart; nephews, Jimmy and Billy Liebhart, Lee Brasch; and other family and friends of Watertown, WI; and Stormy, his faithful furry friend.
On October 1, 2016, a memorial service will be held at Trahan Family Funeral Home. Family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. until the service begins at 3 p.m. Pastor Matthew Dollhausen will be officiating and Vickie Dollhausen will be the soloist.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to Hadji Shrine Transportation Fund, 800 West 9 Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32534. (850) 476-9384.
Trahan Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Cantonment Man Held In Stabbing Death
September 25, 2016
A Cantonment man is being held in connection with a stabbing death in Freeport.
Jefferson Charles Michael Helton, age 26 of Rose Petal Lane, was apprehended Friday afternoon after fleeing the scene on foot.
Helton and the victim, identified as 26-year old Sandy James Berlin of Alabama, were involved in an altercation on LaGranage Road in Freeport just after 12:00 a.m. Friday morning. Berlin was stabbed several times in the chest. He was transported to an area hospital where he died Saturday.
Helton was captured Friday with help of a Good Samaritan. He was transported to the hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the altercation with the victim. He then fled the scene on foot.
Helton approached a nearby residence asking for cigarettes and water. The Good Samaritan, recognizing he was probably the suspect, acted like he was going to take him the store and drove him right to a nearby deputy.
“We certainly don’t encourage any resident approach a suspect,” said Walton County Sheriff Michael Adkinson. “But, we appreciate his help. The situation ended as well as it could have.”
Charges related to the stabbing against Helton are still pending the conclusion of the investigation by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. He remains in the Walton County Jail without bond on a violation of probation warrant for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon from Escambia County.
Pictured: Stabbing suspect Jefferson Charles Michael Helton of Cantonment is taken into custody. Pictured below: The scene of the stabbing in Freeport. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
