Photo Gallery: Sunrise At Lake Stone
November 17, 2017
Pictured is sunrise Thursday morning at Lake Stone in Century, Escambia County Parks and Recreation’s only fresh water lake.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Splits Basketball Games With Perdido
November 17, 2017
Ernest Ward Middle School split basketball game with Perdido Thursday evening.
Boys
Perdido 33, Ernest Ward 27 (OT)
Girls
Ernest Ward 29, Perdido 20
After Fall Break, the Ernest Ward Eagles will travel to T.R. Miller on November 27 before hosting Escambia County Middle School from Atmore on November 30 beginning at 5 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Correctional Inmate Death Under Investigation
November 17, 2017
The death of an inmate at the Century Correctional Institution is under investigation.
Officials say inmate John Terry Hollis died at the facility on November 4. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Florida Department of Corrections Office of the Inspector General are investigating. No further information concerning the death have been released.
Hollis was 50 years old. He was serving life on a 1988 sentence for robbery and murder out of Nassau County. He had been in the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections since November 1988.
ECUA Board Elects Officers
November 17, 2017
The ECUA board elected the following officers during their 2017-2018 organizational meeting Thursday -District 2 member Lois Benson, as chairman and District 4 member Dale Perkins and vice-chairman.
Also re-elected to the following positions were:
- Vicki Campbell, District One, to the chairmanship of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee and Larry N. Walker, District Five, to serve as the vice-chairman.
- Deborah Benn, Chuck Kimball, Catherine Booker, Paul Frederick, Michael Steltenkamp, Randy Ponson, and Louise Ritz, were unanimously appointed to serve as members of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee.
Pictured: Lois Benson, ECUA board chairman, speaks during the August 2016 opening of the Materials Recycling Facility, or IMRF, at the Perdido Landfill. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
All-Star Volleyball: East Tops West
November 17, 2017
The West lost to the East Thursday night 4-2 in a best of seven series at the 11th Annual Subway High School All-Star Volleyball game at the University of West Florida Field House.
The West team, representing the best seniors of Escambia County, included North Escambia players Kayla Galvan from Northview High and Brynna Magruder, Logan Hamlin and Casey Wright from Tate High School. The East team represented the best from Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties.
The full roster was as follows:
WEST TEAM
- Catholic – Kayla Carrell, Ellen Floyd
- Escambia – Kelsey Beasley, Eve Pesta, Angela Harvey
- Northview – Kayla Galvan
- Pensacola – Dina Razek, Malainna White, JT Barnes
- PCA – Allaena Fulfer
- Pine Forest – Brianna Sasser
- Tate – Brynna Magruder, Logan Hamlin, Casey Wright
- Washington – Madison Douglas, Elle Bardsley, Victoria Day, Jessica Butler
EAST TEAM:
- Baker – Ayajah Coleman
- Central – Ali Hawthorne
- Choctaw – Lindsey Legg (Honorary), Kassandra Fairly (Honorary
- Crestview – Dominique Thompson
- FWB – Zoey Quitugua
- Gulf Breeze – Sam Karcher, Olivia Hepworth, Gracie Snider
- Jay – Haylee Watson
- Milton – McKenzie Stevenson
- Navarre – Caitlin Bethell
- Niceville – Bayley McMenimen, Claressa Kohler
- Pace – Tori Butcher, Alexis Van Norman
- Rocky Bayou – Kaylee Orr, Melanie Marchena
The coaching staff for the West Team:
- Head Coach, Dave Bryant of West Florida Tech High School
- Assistant Coach, Kathryn Clarke of Pensacola High School
The coaching staff for the East Team:
- Head Coach, Mark Gough of Pace High School
- Assistant Coach, Karson Hinds of Niceville High School
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Clyde Lee Parazine
November 17, 2017
Clyde Lee Parazine, 82, of Pensacola, died Sunday, November 12, 2017, in his home with his loving family by his side.
Mr. Parazine was born April 25, 1935 in Pensacola to Charles Herman and Ruby Pauline Parazine. Clyde grew up in Pensacola, where he attended local schools. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1953, where he played baseball. Mr. Parazine served proudly in the United State Marine Corps from 1953 to 1961. He married the love of his life, Joyce Harris, on November 2, 1957. After his military service, he worked at May Supply then spent 25 years at Chas. A. Born. In 1985 he became part owner of Plumbing and Mechanical Supply and retired in 2000. Clyde was a faithful member at Olive Baptist church for over 70 years, where he served in many capacities. He was a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, served on various committees and was church treasurer for many years. Even in retirement and failing health, he looked forward to going to the church to sign checks and taking everyone candy. He enjoyed working with the children’s choir and singing in the adult choir. Clyde also enjoyed directing music at various churches in the area. Clyde enjoyed playing baseball, softball and was an avid golfer. He loved spending time with his grandchildren on the ballfield and golf course. A family tradition was going to the mountains at Thanksgiving with the whole family. Clyde also served on the board of the Northwest Florida Blood Center. He donated 33 gallons over 50 years. In 2011, he attended the America’s Blood Center Awards of Excellence where he received the national Larry Frederick Award given in recognition for community leadership in raising awareness of the need for blood donations.
Mr. Parazine is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ruby Parazine and his brother, Hal Parazine.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joyce; daughter, Vicki (Chris) Golightly of Pensacola; son, Randy (Sandie) Parazine of Pace; grandson, Brett (Carolyn) Golightly of Bettendorf, IA; granddaughter, Kristen Golightly of Meridian, MS; grandson, Ryan (Kayla) Parazine and their children, Truett and Ann Clayton of Mobile, AL; brother, Charles (Buddy) (Gay) Parazine of Pensacola; sister-in- law, Carla Parazine of Bald Knob, AR; brother-in- law, Pete (Betty) Harris of Pensacola and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Passmore and grandsons, Brett Golightly and Ryan Parazine officiating.
Pallbearers were Brett Golightly, Ryan Parazine, Dr. Larry Morris, Dean Anderson, Johnny Newton and Paul Talley.
Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Olive Baptist Church.
The family would like to thank the staff of Emerald Coast Hospice especially Robin, Roxanne, and Danielle for the outstanding care they provided.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Building Fund or Ministry Village at Olive Baptist Church, 1836 E. Olive Road, Pensacola, FL 32514.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Steven Charles Powell
November 17, 2017
Steven Charles Powell, Jr., 84, of Pensacola passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at home with his wife of 57 years, Dianne, by his side. Born in Selma, Alabama on September 16, 1933, he lived and raised a family in Pensacola for over four decades.
Steve attended Marion Military Institute before enlisting in the Army. After completing his military service, he graduated from the University of Alabama. On campus he met his future wife at a Sigma Chi party after an Alabama football game. The couple lived for ten years in Canoga Park, California, where their three children were born. Mr. Powell worked in medical sales and relocated to Pensacola in 1974. He was a faithful member of the Gonzalez United Method Church for the remainder of his life. Golf, fishing and Alabama football were lifelong passions, providing him great joy (and on occasion, complete and utter despair). His devotion and pride in his family however were unwavering.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothy Powell of Selma.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Lindsey Powell (nee Johnson); son, Steven Charles Powell III and wife, Amanda of Cabot, Arkansas; daughter, Alyson Lindsey McCain and husband, Jon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; daughter, Leigh Clare Kidd of Chantilly, Virginia; sister, Barbara Lesage of Arroyo Grande, California. Mr. Powell was also blessed with seven adoring grandchildren, Lindsey, Jacob, and Ian McCain; Cody and Dalton Kidd; Charlie and Cooper Powell. He also leaves behind many other beloved family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Gonzalez United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 21 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Steve’s name to Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Barry Rogers
November 17, 2017
On November 11, 2017, Barry began his eternal life, reunited with his Heavenly Father. Barry passed away of a massive heart attack. He was born August 16, 1963, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Clifton and Annette Rogers. He attended Ole Main High School in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He continued his education at Oral Roberts University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Barry and his wife Stacey moved to Pensacola, FL in 1990. Husband, father, Pop Pops, uncle, mentor, coach, and friend were just some of the many names used to describe him. Barry was a man who believed that memories were more valuable
than possessions. He cherished moments with family and friends over all else. Barry thrived when given a moment to offer encouragement to someone in need. His legacy of love, selflessness, compassion, leadership, and a humbled heart will live on through the lives of all the men and women he touched by just being the amazing Godly man that he was.
Barry’s greatest accomplishment in life was his amazing 31-year duet with his beautiful wife Stacey. If you spoke to Barry you would hear about his love for his beautiful bride, and the pride he had for his sons. He would tell you. “I’m not a wealthy man according to the world… but I am the richest man in the world just look at my wife and boys!”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Annette Rogers.
He is survived by his wife, Stacey Rogers; sons, Jeramey Rogers (Tara), Brandon Rogers (Ella); and one grandson, Tanner (Tan Tan) Rogers.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 17, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Clarence Arlies Kennedy
November 17, 2017
Clarence Arlies Kennedy (Jake The Snake), 69, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. He was born in Molino, FL and was a lifelong resident of Molino, except for the time he served in the US Army. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a master electrician by trade and loved to fish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie M. and Lillie Mae Kennedy; and his brother, James Kennedy. He is survived by his loving wife, Shannon; son, Rodney Scott (Mat); four sisters, Ollie Mae (Charles) Freisinger, Betty Fay (Ed) Wooten, Alice Kennedy and Charlotte Seamon and two brothers; brothers-in-law, Ronnie Lambeth, Keith Lambeth and Michael Harrison, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Freisinger, Donnie Nicholson, Nick Duncan, Chris Brown, Christopher Patterson and Zack Patterson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Spink, Ricky Flowers, Andy Silcox and Eric Fillingim.
Funeral services were held at Highland Baptist Church, Thursday, November 16, 2017, with Reverend Brian Calhoun officiating.
Interment was at the church cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
James Thomas Anderson
November 17, 2017
James Thomas Anderson was born May 21, 1932. He loved spending his time on ham radio and enjoyed gardening of all sorts throughout his life time and enjoyed traveling around the world. James spent his younger years helping with his family as they grew up. He also joined the Army and was in it for 30 years and 28 days and helped protected us in the Korean War and Vietnam War while he served those many years. He received the Bronze Star Medal in the Republic of Vietnam during the period September 1, 1968 to July 21, 1969. He passed his love for life and freedom and travel on to his daughter Karen, son-in-law John, and grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Mary; and a great-grandchild.
He is survived by his wife, Hohomi; daughter, Karen; brother, Franklin; two sisters, Bonnie and Mamie; two granddaughters, Julie and Joanna; great-grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank the loving staff of Vitas who helped us take care of him lovingly during his passing at home.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.