Rupard Muldre Murray
June 28, 2017
Mr. Rupard Muldre Murray, 97, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017, in Century, Florida.
Mr. Murray was a native of Moyeville, AL and had been a resident of Bluff Springs, FL since 1965. He was retired from NAS with 31 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Odom Murray; parents, George and Annie Murray; and two sisters, Willie Mae Childress-Burkett and Mildred Mooney.
He is survived by a special cousin, Helen Nemunis and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Willis officiating.
Burial was at the Little Escambia Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ark Penton, Michael Childress, Jerry Fisher, Robert Burkett, Arthur Burkett and Bill Smith.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Earline D. Coleman
June 28, 2017
Earline D. Coleman, 82, of Atmore, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at her residence. She was retired from NAS Pensacola. She was born in Poarch, Alabama, on June 20, 1935, to the late Homer Jack and Nora McGhee Daughtry. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and a member of the Friendly Holiness Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ralph Coleman, Sr.; brother, W.C. Daughtry; and brother-in-law, Curtis McGhee.
Survivors include her sons, Ralph (Ann) Coleman, Jr. of Fairview, VA, Homer (Brenda) Coleman of Huxford, AL, Kenneth Coleman of Atmore, AL and Doyle Wayne Coleman of Poarch, AL; one daughter: Cathy (Kenneth) Langley of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Pearline McGhee of Poarch, AL and Betty (Leonard) Garlitz of Birmingham, MI; lifelong friend, Peggy Norton of Atmore, AL; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends.
Services were held Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Friendly Holiness Church with Bro. Ralph Coleman and Bro. Ray Ward officiating.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Steven Carpenter, Justin Coleman, Kenny Coleman, Jr., Clayton Coon, Curtis Hayes and Kaweta Coon.
Honorary pallbearers were Terry Ardis, Randall Ward, Toby Pierce and Joel White.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Marion Lorraine Galloway Harrison
June 28, 2017
Marion Lorraine Galloway Harrison was born February 12, 1931, in Gasque, Alabama to William Galloway and Linnie Nelson Galloway. She passed away June 22, 2017, at the Century Care Center in Century, Florida.
She was born and raised in Baldwin County on the beautiful Bon Secour Bay. Mrs. Harrison graduated from Foley High School. She later married Leonard Harrison and moved to Atmore, Alabama where they raised three sons. She was a faithful partner to her husband in their trucking and farming businesses. Mrs. Harrison is known for her deep love for her husband and sons and her green thumb. She grew beautiful ferns and plants, and owned and operated Country Plants for several years at her home. There was no flower or plant that she could not grow, and constantly had beautiful blooms in her yard.
She was a long time member of the Canoe Baptist Church.
Mrs. Harrison is preceded in death by her parents, William and Linnie Galloway; sister, Wilhemina Galloway Ryan; her beloved husband, James Leonard Harrison I; and son, James Leonard Harrison, Jr. (Jimmy).
She is survived by her sons, Wayne L (Barbara) Harrison and Dale Harrison; eight grandchildren, Jim (Amanda) Harrison, Glendon (Amber) Harrison, Dustin (Emily) Harrison, Lynn (Cooper) Thurber, Chris (Courtney) Harrison, Travis (Stacey) Harrison, Michael Harrison and Lesley Harrison; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Johnson Quimby Funeral Home on Saturday, June 24, 2017, with Rev. Waylon Stuckey, pastor of Canoe Baptist Church, officiating.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jim Harrison, Glendon Harrison, Dustin Harrison, Chris Harrison, Travis Harrison and Michael Harrison.
Burial will be held at a later date in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Michael Earl Grindle
June 28, 2017
Michael Earl Grindle, long time resident and minister to the Atmore Community left his earthly home on Saturday, June 24, 2017. He was the current minister at Presley Street Baptist Church, on staff with Johnson Quimby Funeral Home and ministered to many community organizations and people.
Those who proceed him in death are his parents, Earl and Rosemary Grindle; sister, Denise Grindle and father and mother-in-law, Doyal and Maud Phillips.
Mike leaves his wife of 47 years, Barbara P. Grindle; two brothers, John Grindle (Patricia), Tommy Grindle (Audrey), sister-in-law, Linda P. Godwin, brother-in-law, Larry Phillips (Judy) and many loving nieces and nephews.
Many honors and awards were earned and cherished by Mike. Some of those include Eagle Scout with Palms, member of the Board for Boy Scouts of America and was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by Homestead Hospice for Veterans to the U.S. Air Force. Mike served his country in the U.S. Air Force and then continued his education by finishing his undergraduate studies with Mobile College. He then answered the call of God by finishing his studies in theology with the New Orleans Baptist Theology Seminary.
Any memorials or contributions should go to Presley Street Baptist Church in Atmore, Alabama.
Flowers sent in love will also go to Presley Street Baptist Church.
Mike leaves you with Psalm 118:24.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. .
Gayle Alston Hanks
June 28, 2017
Mrs. Gayle Alston Hanks, 92, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Hanks was a native and former resident of Mt. Vernon, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 85 years. She was a member of the Healing Waters Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Daisye Alston; husband, Edward Hanks, Jr. and brother, Ted Alston, Jr.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Loretta Hanks of Ellijay, GA; one daughter and son-in-law, Eugenia and Stan Pope of Atmore, AL; five grandchildren, Stephanie Herndon Still, Matthew Dodge, Karen Worden, Keith Maddox and Keith Pope; eight great-grandchildren, Luke Edward Still, Olivia Hope Dodge, Shyla Pope, Aliah Pope, Samantha Pope, Jake Worden, Jayme Worden and Areia Worden.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Daniels officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark McLain, Joe Key, Jimmy Key, Jimmy Cowart, Eric Kimbro and John Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Sallie Marie Dunsford
June 28, 2017
Sallie Marie Dunsford, 71 of Century, Florida, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017, at her residence. She was a homemaker born in Pensacola, FL on September 15, 1945, to the late Homer and Lorraine Chavers Lawson.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Andrew T. (A.T.) Dunsford; daughter, Susan Angela Nall; and sister, Glenda Faye Byrd.
Survivors include three sons, Butch (Karen) Nall, Buster (Melinda) Nall and Steven Nall, all of Century, FL; one daughter, Sheryl (Ken) White of Jay, FL; two brothers, Gene (Patricia) Lawson of Gulf Port, MS and Ray (Gloria Jean) Lawson of Century, FL; one sister, Patsy (Joe) Cobb of Tuscaloosa, AL; and four grandchildren, Jacob Lowery, Cody Lowery, Shea Nall, and Lea Nall.
Graveside Services were held Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in Serenity Gardens with Bro. Mitch Herring and Bro. Chris Hawkins officiating.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Ex-Employee Sentenced For Stealing From Cantonment Business
June 27, 2017
The former employee of a Cantonment business has been sentenced for stealing equipment and then pawning it.
Michael Anthony Patterson, 44, was sentenced to 48 months probation for felony providing false owner information on pawned items, and grand theft. He was also ordered to pay court costs and restitution to the victim.
Patterson was arrested for stealing two Honda generators valued at $2,000 from that garage of A-1 Small Engines on Highway 29 while he was employed at the business. He then pawned both generators for $310 total at a Pensacola pawn shop, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report. The business owner was able to pay the $310 and recover the generators after they were identified by serial numbers and unique markings.
He is also charged with stealing and pawning additional items, including plasma cutters and welding equipment. A-1 was able to buy back most of the items at pawn, except for one plasma cutter.
Just A Slight Chance Of Showers Today, Otherwise Hot
June 27, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Summer Reading Program Events This Week At Your Library
June 27, 2017
Here’s a look at Summer Reading programs this week at your local branch library:
Summer STEAM: Different Ways of Flying
- Tuesday, June 27, 2 p.m. – Century Branch Library
- Wednesday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. – Tryon Branch Library
- Thursday, June 29, 2 p.m. – Westside Branch Library
Don’t have wings? Not lighter than air? No worries; there are lots of ways to fly. Come make paper airplanes that don’t come down (as long as the power is on…), balloons that are solar powered (kind of), and other wonky ways of using science, technology, engineering arts and math to wing it.
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo
- Tuesday, June 27, 11 a.m. – Southwest Branch Library (Held at Big Lagoon State Park)
- Wednesday, June 28, 11 a.m. – Century Branch Library
- Wednesday, June 28 , 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library
- Thursday, June 29, 11 a.m. – Molino Branch Library
- Thursday, June 29, 3 p.m. – Tryon Branch Library
Animals aren’t the only things that can make sounds. Come see, hear and touch different musical instruments. Don’t worry, they won’t bite.
Tate Aggie Cheerleaders Earn Top Awards At Camp
June 27, 2017
The Tate High School Cheerleaders attended the the UCA Camp held June 23-26 at Florida State University.
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Awards:
Each individual team was awarded Spirit Sticks throughout the weekend and all teams earned multiple Superior ribbons during evaluations.
The Team Program won:
Overall Game Day Traditions
Top Banana Award for team Spirit
3 Pin-it Forward Winners
5 All- American Cheerleader Winners
Freshman:
Overall GameDay Champion Freshman Division
Overall Extreme Routine Champion Freshman Divison
JV:
Award for earning Superior evaluations all weekend
Award for Most Improved
Varsity:
Overall Champion Game Day Elite Co-ed
2nd Place for Extreme Routine Elite Co-ed
“I am so proud of the efforts, strength and resiliency of each athlete in this program. Tate High School has always held a special place in my heart and it’s exciting to be part of such a great program. We have some amazing athletes and I’m so excited to show the Aggie Nation what we have learned this weekend at UCA Camp,” Head Coach Morgan White said. White serves as the varsity coach, while Karen Potter is freshman coach and Annie Wiggens is junior varsity coach.
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