James Larry Caraway
August 23, 2017
James Larry Caraway , 66, from Booneville, AL, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017, in Mobile, AL.
He was owner/operator of Caraway Trucking Company. He was born on August 1, 1951 in Atmore, AL to James Hubert and Doris Linam Caraway. He was a member of McCullough Christian Center. He is preceded in death by his mother, Doris L. Caraway and son, Jason Caraway.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Tyree Caraway of Booneville, AL; father, James Hubert Caraway of McCullough, AL; three sons, Benny (Amber) Alaniz of Huxford, AL, Daniel (Stephanie) Alaniz of Uriah, AL, Terry (Angie) Hadley of PA; one daughter, Mandy (Mitchell) Murphy of Booneville, AL; daughter-in-law, Sharron Caraway Weekley of Excel, AL; one brother, Eugene (Kim) Caraway of McCullough, AL; grandchildren, Ashlianne Caraway, Cam Weekly, Guy Murphy and Luke Murphy.
Services were held Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 3 p.m. from the McCullough Christian Center with Bro. Corneilus Phillips and Bro. Don McDonald officiating.
Interment was in McCullough Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Craig Sullivan, Shawn Linam, Don Crum, Tad McMullen, Johnny Moore, Mark Mack, Glendon Harrison and Osborn Linam.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Larry B. Anderson
August 23, 2017
Larry B. Anderson, 68, went home to his heavenly father Tuesday, August 22, 2017.
Larry married the love of his life, Carol Johnson, in 1968. He was a mechanic, machinist supervisor and management in his later years. Larry loved to scuba dive and was a certified master scuba diver. He loved motorcycles, fast cars and electronics. In his retirement years he traveled from Wisconsin (summers) to Florida in the winter. He loved spending time with all the grandkids.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Donald B. and Louise J. Anderson.
He is survived by his wife, Carol M. Anderson; daughter, Carrie L. Diemel (Dean); son, Steve M. Anderson; sister, Barb Anderson (Bob); brother, David Anderson; granddaughter, Olivia J. Diemel; and grandsons, Dylan D. Diemel, Steven M. Anderson, Jr. and Samuel S. Anderson.
Visitation will take place at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North Friday, August 25, 2017, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. with a memorial service to begin at 11 a.m.
Pastor Bob Anderson will serve as officiant.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the National Autism Association.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Former State Sen. Greg Evers Killed In Car Crash
August 22, 2017
Former State Senator Greg Evers was killed in single vehicle accident near Baker in Okaloosa County. He was 62.
Authorities said he ran off Griffith Mill Road near Baker sometime late Monday. He apparently missed a curve and his car was found submerged in a creek.
“On behalf of the family of former state Sen. Greg Evers, it is with great sadness that we announce his passing,” spokeswoman Sarah Bascom said in a prepared statement. “The family asks for your prayers as they deal with this sudden loss.”
Bascom said the accident occurred near Baker, where Evers, 62, had a farm. She said funeral arrangements would be announced later.
Read more: Greg Evers Remembered As Champion For Florida, North Escambia
Pictured: Former State Sen. Greg Evers was killed when he ran off Griffith Mill Road near Baker on Monday. The accident was discovered on Tuesday. Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Deputies Nab Burglary Suspect In Bratt
August 22, 2017
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office nabbed a burglary suspect Monday night in Bratt.
Deputies were responding to a reported burglary in progress at a home on West Highway 4 near Northview High School in Bratt when they spotted 33-year old Stoney T. Mason about 10:20 p.m.. He was taken into custody in a ditch directly adjacent to the highway.
He had reportedly tried to enter a home through a back door while the occupants were at home.
Mason was charged with second degree felony burglary of an occupied structure, according to jail records. He was being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $10,000.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Vehicle Destroyed By Fire
August 22, 2017
Fire destroyed a passenger vehicle near Century Monday night.
The fire was reported about 10:20 p.m. on West Highway 4 near the entrance to Lake Stone. The vehicle was fully engulfed when the first firefighters arrived on scne.
A witness said the vehicle had been parked on the shoulder of the road for over two hours prior to the fire.
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Partly Sunny, 40 Percent Rain Chance
August 22, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Escambia Deputies Looking For Missing Teenager
August 22, 2017
UPDATE: Rayeisha Devoanah Cokes has been located.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen.
Rayeisha Devoanah Cokes was reported missing on August 20th. She was last on seen on Arcadia Road near Nine Mile Road. She was wearing a black-short sleeved shirt with black and white patterned leggings and a blue muli-colored backpack. Rayeisha takes daily medication and did not take her medicine with her.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to all the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Century To Seek Public Input On Oil Spill Money Projects
August 22, 2017
The Town of Century is working on five project ideas to submit for possible funding from oil spill money through Triumph Gulf Coast.
Town consultant Debbie Nickles said the town received a letter from Escambia County Commission Chairman Doug Underhill soliciting the five proposals from the town by September 15.
The Gulf Coast Economic Corridor Act signed by Gov. Rick Scott on June 2 directs $1.5 billion to be spent over a 15 year period in eight counties in Northwest Florida that were impacted by the oil spill. The act directs Escambia and other seven other counties to seek proposals from other local governing boards withing their county.
Activities eligible for funding include ad valorem tax rate reductions, workforce skill development, local funding match requirements, public infrastructure projects, equipment and personnel for local disaster action plans, promotion of tourism and workforce and educational career development programs.
The Century Town Council decided Monday night to hold a joint workshop with the Century Area Chamber of Commerce at 6 p.m. on August 24 to received project ideas from the chamber and the public. The council will then hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. to vote on five projects to submit to the county for possible funding.
Further details on the meeting will be published on NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured above: Town consultant Debbie Nickles addresses the Century Town Council Monday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Students View Eclipse (With Photo Gallery)
August 22, 2017
A small group of students at Northview High School were able to watch the solar eclipse on Monday.
Using approved eclipse glasses, they were able to watch most of the eclipse up until just before the 1:35 p.m. maximum time when clouds rolled over the sun.
Teachers and staff were also able to use an 8-inch telescope with proper filter to observe the eclipse.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NorthEscambia.com Photos: The Great Solar Eclipse
August 22, 2017
The Great American Eclipse was viewed by thousands Monday in the North Escambia area..while many others missed their shot due to clouds and rain across a portion of the area.
NorthEscambia.com had two photographers taking close-up photos of the eclipse.
The photo above was taken about by NorthEscambia.com’s William Reynolds at 1:30 p.m., five minutes before cloud cover over the 1:35 p.m. maximum at Northview High School in Bratt.
The photo below was taken by Ditto Gorme for NorthEscambia.com at 1:30 p.m. in Atmore. The photo at bottom shows the unique shadows cast on a sidewalk in Bratt during the eclipse.
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Editor’s note: The color difference in the photographs is due to the type of solar filter used.
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