Jackson’s Flores Hits Walk-Off To Beat Wahoos 4-3
May 16, 2017
Jackson Generals left fielder Rudy Flores smacked a two-out, walk-off single to help his team rally from three runs down to beat the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 4-3 on Monday at The Ballpark at Jackson.
Jackson center fielder Evan Marzilli scored the winning run after leading off the ninth inning with a single to right field.
The Blue Wahoos fell to 6-8 on the season in games decided by one run. They are 20-18 on the year and a game behind the Mississippi Braves in the South Division.
Jackson, the defending Southern League champion, improved to 22-15 and leads the North Division by a half game over the Chattanooga Lookouts and Tennessee Smokies.
Blue Wahoos closer Brennan Bernardino came on in the ninth with the game tied, 3-3, but gave up two hits and struck out one to pick up the loss. He is 0-2 with a 3.38 ERA.
Pensacola right-hander Luis Castillo has failed to get a decision in his past two starts, even though he allowed one run in seven innings against the Birmingham Barons and on Monday gave up just two runs in five innings to Jackson. Considered the seventh best prospect in the Cincinnati Reds organization by MLB Pipeline.com, Castillo scattered six hits to the Generals, walked two and struck out one.
Castillo, who is 1-2 on the year with a 3.07 ERA, last earned a victory April 13 against the Biloxi Shuckers in his second start of the season.
He was relieved by Domingo Tapia, who blew his second save opportunity of the season when he gave up the tying run in the sixth to Jackson. Generals first baseman Kevin Cron led off the sixth inning by crushing a fly ball over the center field wall 390-feet away to tie the game, 3-3. It was his Southern League-leading ninth homer of the season.
All three of Pensacola’s runs happened in the third inning. Blue Wahoos center fielder Brian O’Grady hit his second homer in two games and now has five on the season to lead the ball club.
With two outs, Pensacola second baseman Alex Blandino singled to left field and shortstop Blake Trahan singled to right field and then stole second base. That’s when Mr. Clutch Josh VanMeter stepped to the plate and delivered a single to left that drove in both Blandino and Trahan to put the Blue Wahoos ahead, 3-0.
VanMeter, Pensacola’s third baseman, is 9-19 (.474) with 12 of his team-leading 17 RBIs coming with runners in scoring position and two outs this year.
Castillo gave up his two runs to Jackson in the fourth inning when second baseman Kevin Medrano doubled in Cron and then starting pitcher Taylor Clark hit a sacrifice fly to score catcher Oscar Hernandez to cut Pensacola’s lead to, 3-2.
Crystal Fillingim Criswell
May 16, 2017
Mrs. Crystal Fillingim Criswell, 38, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Criswell was born in Flomaton, AL, was a former resident of Jay, FL where she graduated high school, and had been a resident of the McDavid and Walnut Hill, FL area for the past 19 years. She was a member of the Bratt Assembly of God Church where she taught children’s bible study. She was a community volunteer in her church and schools. She was always helping others before herself. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Joyner; great-grandmother, Mattie Hawthorne; grandfather, Tom Fillingim; precious aunt, Gail Chavers; and cousins, Kim Helms and Jeffery Hawthorne.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Criswell of Walnut Hill, FL; one son, Colton Ray Criswell of Walnut Hill, FL; two daughters, Karlee Nicole Criswell and Chloe Faith Criswell, both of Walnut Hill, FL; parents, John and Patsy Fillingim of Jay, FL; mother and father-in-law, Billy and Janie Criswell of McDavid, FL; one brother, Arron Fillingim of Jay, FL; two sisters-in-law, Marsha and Kenny Maher of Byrneville, FL and Michelle and Keith Peebles of McDavid, FL; maternal grandmother, Irene Joyner; paternal grandmother, Louise Dockens and a special in the time of need, niece, Jessica Wilson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Maharrey and Rev. Josh Long officiating.
Burial will follow at Christian Home Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Kipp Nowling, Cameron Fillingim, Michael Boyd, Blake Barnes, Kenny Maher and Keith Peebles.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Nowling, Tommy McCrory, Brandon Wilson, Walter Brown, Jason Mobley, Willie Nisewonger and Jim Rogers.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First National Bank of Atmore, Alabama.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Henry Clayne Neal
May 16, 2017
Henry Clayne Neal, 76, of Pensacola, FL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2017. He was born on December 31, 1940. He was a member of First Pentecostal Church of Bagdad. His favorite things were playing guitar at church, spending time with his family and telling funny jokes. He is loved very much and will be missed dearly.
He is preceded in death by his father, Clayne E. Neal and his mother, Lavanda E. Neal.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Bonnie; daughters, Denise Sizemore and Rhonda Ward (Gene); sons, Darrell Neal (Brenda) and Nathan Neal (Natalie); brother, Charles Neal (Joy); eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Interment will follow at First Pentecostal Church Cemetery in Molino, FL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Jerry Douglas Thomas
May 16, 2017
Jerry Douglas Thomas, age 61, of Pensacola, was called home Sunday, March 14, 2017. He was born May 7, 1956, in Pensacola, Florida to the late Homer and Gladys Thomas. Jerry was a member of the Poarch Band of the Creek Indian tribe.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Jerry Thomas and Robert Taylor.
Jerry is survived by his sons, Robert Thomas and Kenneth Thomas; siblings, Barbara Cardwell, Sandra Smith, Wylene Perkins, Diane Steenerson, Shirley Pittman, Larry Thomas and Gary Thomas; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers are Kenny Perkins, Jason Steenerson, Nathan Thomas, Eli Thomas, Pete Walker and Junior Taylor.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017, Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Pastor Steve Ward will officiate. Friends are welcome one hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow the service at Judson Cemetery in Poarch, Alabama.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Christopher Adam Black
May 16, 2017
Mr. Christopher Adam Black, 44, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, in Rabun, Alabama.
Mr. Black was a native and lifelong resident of Rabun, AL. He was a member of the Rabun Volunteer Fire Department and the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God. He is preceded in death by his father, Wilmer Eugene Black; grandmother, Iva Paul; and aunt, Melba Maxwell.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lois and E.J. Hebert of Rabun, AL; two brothers, Jeff Black of Rabun, AL and Wade Black of Rabun, AL; and one half-brother, Phillip Black of Louisiana.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God with Rev. Randall Short, Rev. Malcolm Harrelson and Rev. Thursa Long officiating.
Burial will follow at the Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 6 p.m. until service time at 10 a.m. at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God.
Pallbearers will be Wendell Hall, Aubrey Paul, Norris Hall, Cody Nall, Michael Stump and Willie Hall.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes in charge of all arrangements.
Plans Finalized To Rebuild Tornado Ravaged 114 Year Old Century Church
May 15, 2017
Plans have been finalized to reconstruct the historic Century United Methodist Church, which was damaged beyond repair in last year’s Century tornado. Church members hope construction will begin soon.
The appearance of the new building will be much like the old building and will include windows, pews, light fixtures, woodwork and more salvaged from the old church.
The Century United Methodist Church was built in 1902, just after Century was established by The Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company. It was constructed of virgin long leaf pine, with interior detail and finish that created a reverent place for worship.
For over 114 years, the sanctuary helped to provide comfort and inspiration to Century residents with weekly services, as well as special occasions such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Time took its toll on the familiar old building, along with a fire and hurricanes. The February 15, 2016, EF-3 tornado that struck Century dealt a blow from which the building could not be recovered. Many architectural details were salvaged before the structure had to be dismantled.
Church members have continued to meet since the tornado, operating out of their Annex Building across the street.
Pictured top and bottom: Architectural drawings of the new Century United Methodist Church. Pictured inset and below: The Century UMC following the February 15, 2016, tornado. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Winning $60K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold In North Escambia
May 15, 2017
Someone is over $60,000 richer this morning after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Davisville.
The ticket sold at the State Line Gift Shop, 11208 Highway 97, was one of three winning tickets sold for Sunday night’s drawing worth $60,365.68. Other winning tickets matching all five numbers were sold in Orlando and Miramar.
The ticket was the fourth winning Fantasy Five ticket sold in just over a year at the State Line Gift Shop.
The 446 tickets matching four numbers won $65 each. Another 10,764 tickets matching three numbers are worth $7.50 each, and 89,179 ticket holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
Sunday’s winning numbers were 1-5-9-10-16.
Pictured: The State Line Gift Shop on Highwy 97 in Davisville. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Donates Surplus Office Equipment, Furniture To Century
May 15, 2017
The Escambia County Commission recently voted to donate various surplus office furniture and equipment to the Town of Century.
The county approved the donation of the following surplus items to Century:
- 6-Drawer Desk (Walnut Finish)
- Grey Table (approx 6 feet)
- Grey 4-Foot Table/Desk
- Credenza (Walnut Finish)
- 6-Drawer Desk (Walnut Finish)
- 5-Door Lateral Open File (Legal Size)
- 5-Door Lateral Open File (Legal Size)
- 5-Door Lateral Open File (Legal Size)
- 5-Door Lateral Open File (Legal Size)
- 5-Door Lateral Open File (Legal Size)
- Tennsco 2-Drawer Lateral Open File
- Tennsco 2-Drawer Lateral Open File
- 2-Drawer Lateral Open File
- 2-Drawer Lateral Open File
- 2-Drawer Lateral Open File
- 2-Drawer Lateral Open File
- 2-Drawer Lateral Open File
- 2-Drawer Lateral Open File
- HON 6-Shelf Open File
- HON 6-Shelf Open File
- HON 6-Shelf Open File
- HON 6-Shelf Open File
- DELL Latitude 100L Laptop (reformatted to Windows XP sp 3)
- 6-Drawer Desk (Cherry Finish)
- 4-Drawer Desk (Walnut Finish)
Sunny, About 90 Today
May 15, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Camp Fire Century Holds Graduation (With Photo Gallery)
May 15, 2017
The Camp Fire USA Century Youth Learning Center held a graduation program recently.
Photos by August Whorff for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
