Jewell P. Watley Sport Hogg
August 23, 2017
Jewell P. Watley Sport Hogg of Cantonment, Florida, passed away August 21, 2017, at Covenant Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was 96 years, 1 month and 22 days old and was very proud of her age. She was born in Rose Hill, Alabama, June 30, 1921, to Homer and Ealon Watley, both deceased. She had three brothers, Sammy, Dearril, and Joe Watley, all deceased.
She is preceded in death by two husbands, Thomas Sport and Everitt Hogg.
She leaves behind two daughters, Martha McLaughlin (Charles, deceased) and Sue Graham (J W); four grandchildren, Kim Pyle (Tim), Wendy Clarke (Walt), Tommy Graham (Mendy) and Robin Kent (Robbie); nine great-grandchildren, Logan Clarke, Tyler Clarke, Garrett Clarke, Sam Pyle and Ealon Pyle , J R Graham, Cole Graham, Mackenzie Kent and Cameron Kent; one niece, Norma Williams (Mack); and two sisters-in-law, Edna P. Watley and Mattie P. Sport.
Interment will be at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Greshan Portwood
August 23, 2017
Mrs. Mary Gresham “Sis” Portwood, 74, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017, in Flomaton, Alabama.
Mrs. Portwood was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton, AL. Mrs. Portwood was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked at Vanity Fair for 27 years and she was of the Holiness faith. She is preceded in death by a son, Darrell James Howington; her parents and five brothers.
She is survived by her two sons, James A. Howington, Jr. of Nevada and Michael Todd Howington of Milton, FL; one daughter, Brenda Lee Tobey of Saco, Maine; two brothers, Huey Cleveland Gresham of Georgia and Ronald Wayne Gresham of Mississippi; four sisters, Marie Peebles of Flomaton, AL, Caroyln Smith of Byrneville, FL, Rosa Lee Lambeth of Flomaton, AL and Frances Louise Warren of Kerns, TX; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 12 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Donnis Bowman officiating.
Burial will follow at the Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will Wade Pittman, Dan Bruan, Dwayne Gresham, Luke Peebles, Brian Peebles, B.J. Thompson and Donald Gresham.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Wahoos Lose To Jackson
August 23, 2017
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos let a game slip away when Jackson Generals left fielder Jamie Westbrook crushed a homer into Pensacola Bay in the eighth inning.
The game-winning home run gave the Generals a, 3-2, victory over Pensacola, which fell to 20-26 on the season in one-run games.
Pensacola had chances to add more runs Tuesday in the second, third and eighth innings but left six runners on base and went 0-6 with runners in scoring position.
After scoring 8.5 runs a game and hitting .294 during its five-game win streak, the Blue Wahoos have scored seven runs in its last four games.
“If I knew that I wouldn’t be managing in Double-A,” said Pensacola manager Pat Kelly when asked about the Blue Wahoos offense. “We jumped on them early but didn’t do anything after that.”
Pensacola third baseman Nick Senzel broke his 1-for-14 slump by hitting a high fly ball that barely sailed over the right field fence into Hill-Kelly Hill with second baseman Arismendy Alcantara on base to give the Blue Wahoos a 2-0 lead.
The 22-year-old, who was the second overall pick in the 2016 draft by the Cincinnati Reds, has belted 10 homers in the second half for the Blue Wahoos.
Pensacola drew 3,567 fans to Tuesday’s game at Blue Wahoos Stadium. The ballclub has 14 sellouts of 5,038 this season and has reached 267,230 total fans for the year.
To keep its streak alive of drawing more than 300,000 fans a season since its inaugural year in 2012, Pensacola must average about 4,100 fans in the last eight games of its current 10-game homestand.
Also in the crowd Tuesday was Hall of Fame coach Tony La Russa, the Arizona Diamondbacks chief baseball analyst. Jackson is the Diamondbacks Double-A affiliate. La Russa and Walt Jocketty, the Cincinnati Reds executive advisor to the CEO, took in the game together.
Kelly said he admires La Russa, the third winningest coach in baseball history, four-time manager of the year and three-time World Series champion. Kelly credits La Russa, then a White Sox manager, for advising him to take a pitching coach position with organization’s rookie league team in 1984.
“I’ve always looked up to him,” said Kelly, who has taken Pensacola to the playoffs three straight seasons. “I’ve read all his books and used some of his philosophies and incorporated them into my strategies.”
Kelly is trying to manage the Blue Wahoos to win its fifth straight half, which would be a Southern League record. Under Kelly, Pensacola is now tied with the Tennessee Smokies, which won four straight halves between 2009 and 2011.
The Blue Wahoos dropped to 27-30 in the second half and are 3.5 games out of first place in the Southern Division behind the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Jackson improved to 26-31 in the Northern Division
After the Blue Wahoos took the early lead, Jackson came right back to tie the game. Generals right fielder Kelly Dugan ripped a double over the center fielder’s head to drive in Jackson catcher Michael Perez to trail Pensacola, 2-1.
The Generals tied the game up, 2-2, in the fourth inning when shortstop Vladimir Frias smacked a hard liner into center field with two out to drive in Westbrook. Westbrook was 2-4 with two runs scored, a solo home run and RBI.
Meanwhile, in his last outing against the Mississippi Braves, Pensacola right-hander Keury Mella snapped a streak of 10 starts without a win. He failed to get his first win in 12 starts at home Tuesday but threw a season-high 103 pitches and gave the Blue Wahoos six strong innings. Mella, 3-10 with a 4.69 ERA, allowed two runs on five hits, three walks and tied his season-high with seven strikeouts — three Ks came in the fourth inning.
Ouida Burkett
August 23, 2017
Ouida Burkett, age 61, of Berrydale, Florida, passed away August 21, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of the Jay area. Ouida was a homemaker most of her life. She devoted her whole life to her family. She did have a few jobs to help out along the way, like at the Munson Nursery, Vanity Fair, substitute school bus driver, and working at Joan’s Cricket Farm. She loved the outdoors. Most days she could be found out in her yard, planting flowers, cutting grass, or sitting under the oak tree watching the animals feed. She also loved to paint and go fishing and use to love to go fox hunting with Pops. She liked to watch Nascar; her favorite driver was Casey Kahne.
Ouida was born on January 31, 1956. She is preceeded in death by her parents, Robert (Boots) Edeker and Dorothy Fay Mound Edeker; sister, Janet Edeker Crawley; brother, Royce Edeker; and brother in law, Danny Cumbie.
She is survived by her husband of forty-two years, Jack Burkett; daughters, Heather Hightower, and Angie (Brent) Jackson; and son, Wendell Burkett; 10 grandchildren, Ali (Brenan) Dykes, Sissy Jackson (Matthew), Brandy Jackson (Colby), Madeline Ates, Laci Burkett, Blake Hightower, Emma Burkett, Peyton Hightower, Alan Jackson, and Jax Burkett; one great-grandchild, Jace Jackson; brothers, Darren Edeker, Mickey Edeker (Brenda), and Joshua Edeker; sisters, Joyce (David) Ellis and Tracie Cumbie; father and mother-in-law, Buddy and Bernice Burkett; sisters-in-law, Jackie (Justin) Acree, TrishAnn Driver (Mike); brother-in-law, Greg (Kelly) Kimmins; special friend, Lynn Betterton; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 24, 2017, at 2 p.m. at the Jay Funeral Home, followed by funeral services at 3 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Nelson officiating services.
Burial will follow at Sullivan Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dylan Cumbie, Jordan Jackson, Brenan Dykes, Richie Kerns, Jeremy Raught, and Joshua Edeker.
Joe E. Estes, Jr.
August 23, 2017
Joe E. Estes Jr., 73, went home August 19, 2017, to be with Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
Joe was the oldest of three children born to Joe and Ruth Estes. He was born in Sarasota, Florida. He served in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Benning, GA for three years. Joe married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Turner on April 6, 1962. After his military service, he worked for various construction companies in Florida and Louisiana. He retired as Operations Manager of Gulf Atlantic Constructors in June 2009.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Jana Jo and a granddaughter, Alexa Nichole Leckenby.
Precious memories will be treasured by Brenda, his wife of 55 years; his son, Joe E. (Tonya) Estes III; his daughter, Beth Estes (William) Jernigan II; grandchildren, Mike (Nicole) Leckenby, Kiersten Leckenby, Joe Estes IV, Alyssa Jernigan, Jake Estes and Luke Estes; great-granddaughter, Emmerie Parente; his sisters, Luci (Tim) Robinson and Becky (Donny) Godwin; brother-in-law, Steve (Eva) Turner; sister-in-law, Lisa (Jeff) Mills; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, August 24, 2017, from 5 p.m until 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery with full military honors.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Molino Man Leads Deputy On Short ‘Pursuit’ Home
August 23, 2017
A Molino man was jailed after fleeing from a deputy at the local Tom Thumb.
Michael Sanchez, age 22 of Effie Road, was charged with felony fleeing or eluding police, knowingly driving with a suspended license and marijuana possession. He also received traffic citations for an expired registration and attaching a validation sticker unlawfully.
An Escambia County deputy reported seeing Sanchez travel through the parking lot of the Tom Thumb at Highway 29 and Highway 97 with an expired tag. The deputy initiated a traffic stop in the parking lot with lights and siren, but Sanchez continued traveling, heading north on Highway 97 at speeds of 50 to 55 mph. He then turned on Effie Lane, traveling at 11 mph, until he stopped at his residence on Effie Lane. The deputy approached the vehicle with his gun drawn and removed Sanchez from the vehicle, according to an arrest report.
The deputy noted the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle and reported finding marijuana with the vehicle, along with three capsules containing a white powder substance that will be lab tested.
Sanchez was also arrested on two outstanding warrants. He remained in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
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.
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