IP Explosion: Portion Of Mill Is Restarting
February 1, 2017
A portion of the International Paper mill in Cantonment will be restarting soon, IP officials said Tuesday.
The mill has been idle for more than a week following a January 22 explosion, but that’s about to change.
Those in the area may notice steam and hear loud noises that are a normal part of the process, according to International Paper.
Gloria Mae Vaughn
February 1, 2017
Gloria Mae Vaughn, 92, of Century, Florida, passed away peacefully, in her home on Jan. 28, 2017, surrounded by her children, after an extended illness.
She was born in Tunica, Mississippi on Aug. 04, 1924, to Lester Clinton and Vera Nix. She was a graduate of Horn Lake High School in Horn Lake, Mississippi. She married Eugene Vaughn on Nov. 30, 1944 in Hernando, Mississippi. During their marriage of 46 years, they had ten children. She was a homemaker all her life and was proud of her children and grandchildren. She resided in the Byrneville, Florida area where she was a member of Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Funeral Services will be in Hernando, Mississippi at Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home, on Wednesday, Feb. 01, 2017. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the service at 1:00 p.m. Grave side services will be at the Boggan/Vaughn Family Cemetary in Lewisburg, Mississippi. Officiating will be her pastor, Rev. Eric Bryan of Century, Florida.
Preceded in death are her parents, two brothers, John Wesley (Jean) Nix Lester Clinton(LC) Nix, Jr. Five sisters, Kizzie (Guy) McAlister, Beatrice (Robert) Byars, Ida Lee Nix, Cerice Nix, and Joy Nix. Her loving husband, Eugene Vaughn, two daughters, Pamela Joy Vaughn and Peggy Sue Vaughn Morgan.
She is survived by eight children, Pat Owens of Madison, Mississippi; Paul (Diane) Vaughn of Evergreen, Alabama; Penny Carter of Brewton, Alabama; Pete (Nancy) Vaughn of Saraland, Alabama; Philip Vaughn of Century, Florida; Polly (Gary) Johnson of Century, Florida; Patrick (Lisa) Vaughn of Jay, Florida and Phyllis (Jimmy) Mathis of Century, Florida. She has sixteen grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren, one great, great grandchildren and one on the way, one sister-in- law, Ann Nix of Sanford, Florida, one very special niece, Wanda Colyer of Olive Branch, Mississippi and many othe neises and nephews.
Pall bearers will be her sons, Paul Vaughn, Pete Vaughn, Philip Vaughn and Patrick Vaughn, son-in- law Gary Johnson, great grandsons, Austin Dixon, Dylan Dixon, and Gunnar Carter. Honorary Pall bearers are Jimmy Mathis, Lee Carter, Jeff Gant, John Nix, and Bob Byars.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking you to donate, in her memory, to her church, Beulah Chapel, 2311 Hwy. 4A, Century, Florida, 32535.
Deborah Elizabeth “Nana” Weaver
February 1, 2017
On January 31, 2017, Deborah Elizabeth “Nana” Weaver passed away and went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she made her transition to her heavenly life.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank M. Hartley and Evie Lee Hartley and her father-in- law,
W. A. Weaver.
Deborah leaves behind her loving husband, Jimmie Weaver; parents. Edward Glen and Minnie Elizabeth Webb; son, Wesley Frank McAnally; daughter, Ashley Marie Rhodes (Michael); grandchildren, Bradley Rhodes, Bryan Rhodes, Cameron Ledesma, Brystal Rhodes, Ethan McAnally, Brodie Rhodes and Delaney McAnally; brother, David Glen Webb (Judy); sister, Donna Garrison (Tony); mother-in- law, June Weaver; nieces and nephews, Patricia Garrison Dix (Bobby), Josh Webb (Annie), Patrick Garrison, Jacob Garrison (Caitlyn), Carla and Eric Crichton, Meridith Caum (Marshall), Lydia and Haylee Weaver; numerous great nieces and great nephews.
Pallbearers will be Wesley McAnally, Josh Webb, Patrick Garrison, Jacob Garrison, Britt Hartley and Garrett Gaston. Honorary pallbearers will be Taylor Crabtree and Jason Walker.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are very much appreciated and will be used to help with funeral expenses. Contributions may be made to the Deborah Weaver Memorial Fund at Highland Baptist Church, 6240 Hwy 95A North, Molino, FL 32577.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Friday, February 3, 2017 at Highland Baptist Church at 12:00 p.m.
Interment will follow at church cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Library $5 Bag Book Sale Set For Saturday
February 1, 2017
Friends of West Florida Public Library will hold a $5 Blowout Bag Sale Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pensacola Library, located at 239 N. Spring St.
Here’s how it works: Attendees will receive a brown paper bag when they enter the library and can fill it with whatever books will fit inside. Each bag is only $5, and there is no limit on bags. There will be mysteries, novels, reference books, children’s books, biographies, military history and many more categories to browse.
“The $5 bag sale is always one of our most popular events,” said Linda Williams, immediate past president and book sale chair. “Besides giving the community the opportunity to get great books at a great price, the sale is another way for the Friends of the Library to raise funds to support library programs.”
Friends of West Florida Public Library President Mike Lane said, “Our volunteers are working hard to fill the tables with the best books we have. There will definitely be an opportunity for everybody to get some great buys.”
The Friends of West Florida Public Library is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing financial support to the West Florida Public Library system through membership fees, book sales and donations. The Friends organization was the major source of funds for the library’s 2016 Summer Reading Program, and it also provides funds for other literacy and educational activities.