Road Construction Delays Return Wednesday, Lane Closures on Highway 29
January 2, 2018
The road construction lane closure reprieve over the holidays ends at midnight Tuesday in Florida. Then it’s back to work as usual.
Drainage operations are scheduled to resume Wednesday on Highway 29 in Escambia County Drivers traveling Highway 29 between I-10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road may experience alternating lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Saturday, January 6.
Pictured: Work before Christmas on Highway 29 at Nine Mile Road. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Donald Eugene Davis
January 2, 2018
Donald Eugene Davis, 85 years old, of Davisville, Fl., died Saturday, December 30 at his home.
Mr. Davis was born January 16, 1932 to Ammon and Pearl Davis of Davisville. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and avid fan of the Blue Angels. For many years he delivered buses from High Point, N.C. to Mississippi, Mobile, and Atmore. He will also be remembered for driving the Van for the Senior Citizens in Davisville.
Mr. Davis was a member of First Baptist Church, Bratt, Fl.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Lillian (Bill) Barclay; Ruby (James) Ziglar; Evelyn (Milton) Armstrong; and one brother, Dalton (Amelia) Davis.
He is survived by five nieces: Winifred Hollingsworth (Martin), Davisville, Fl.; Frances Cain, Pensacola, Fl.; Tina Davis, Jacksonville, Fl.; Sharon (Sue) Davis, Huntsville, Al.; Barbara Jo Davis, Texas; and four nephews: Dwight Ziglar (Arleen), Columbus, Ohio; Larry Davis (Ann), Atmore, Al.; Terry (Joe) Davis (Beth), Conroy, Tx.; Jerry (Bubba) Davis (Barbara), Huntsville, Al., and a special cousin, Henry Davis, Perry, Fl. and many friends.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 4, 2018 from 10:30 – 11:30 at First Baptist Church, Bratt, Fl. (Family viewing from 10:00 – 10:30). Funeral service will follow at 11:30 A.M. with Culleys Funeral Home directing. Reverends Jesse Wood, Tim Hawsey, and Delbert Redditt officiating. Burial will be at Serenity Gardens in Atmore.
Pallbearers are: Dalton Brinson, Nick Cain, John Richard Davis, Ed Gilman, Mike Hanks, Jerry Mason, Dean Peters, Colt Tanner. (Alternate: Buddy Trawick).
Elmer Martell Bryant
January 2, 2018
Elmer Martell Bryant of Atmore, AL. son of Gracie Lee and Samuel Thomas Bryant peacefully departed our earthly world Thursday, December 29, 2017.
He leaves behind two sisters Faye Sasser and Ernestine Fields his loving daughters Mona Bryant, Donna Bryant, five grandchildren Matt White, Gid White, Chelsea White, Channing Green, Trey Mancil and a loving Companion Irene Hicks.
Service will be held at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 2 PM.
All friends And family are invited to join us in Celebrating His Life.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc in charge of all arrangements..
Myrtle-Lee “Myrt” Young
January 2, 2018
Myrtle-Lee “Myrt” Young of Molino, Florida went to be with her Lord December 27, 2017. Myrt’s departure from this earth has broken the hearts of all who knew and loved her forever. Myrt was born April 16, 1933 in Fairbanks Florida. She resided in California for several years before coming back to Florida. Where she met and married her husband. As a military spouse she traveled to and lived in Okinawa Japan for three years and Hawaii for three years. Finally settling in Molino Florida to enjoy the quiet beauty of nature around her home. She truly loved her family and friends, and enjoyed spending time and traveling with them. As an avid tourist, Myrt traveled throughout the continent, US as well as Alaska.
In her own kitchen, Myrt was exceptionally talented. She loved to try new recipes which always were very tasty and appeared exactly like the pictures from her huge volume of cookbooks.
Myrt was an exceptionally talented lady who excelled in every task undertaken. She was employed in several occupations including interior decorating, health care and customer service. At the age of 52, Myrt went back to school and completed her degree in Registered Nursing. Myrt began her RN career as a Facility Nurse for the state of Florida HRS Pensacola Boys Base. She then advanced to Director of Nursing Choctaw Valley Home Health Century, Florida, followed by Director of Nursing/Patient Care Coordinator Mercy Medical Hospice Flomaton, Alabama. She also became Administrator for Mederi Home Health Pensacola, Florida and Manager of the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Residence and Inpatient Facility Pensacola, Florida. Myrt retired from Nursing after years as RN Supervisor ACTS Retirement Life Communities Inc. Pensacola1 Florida.
Myrt was preceded in death by her parents Robert Lee and Alma Smith. Her siblings Thomas (Buddy) Smith, Henry Sapp, Irene Yetto, Elizabeth Smith and Jane Fox.
She is survived by her husband Ronald K. Young; two sons Wesley Morgan Howle and Michael Lee Howle (Tammy}; four grandchildren Nick Howle, Matthew Howle, Lisa Laurence (Scott) and Melissa Howle; three great grandchildren Avery Howle, Rachel Howle and Sebastian Howle.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 8, 2018 beginning at 9:00 am with the funeral service to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Chaplain Jim Dietz officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National cemetery.
Teresa O’Connor Davidson
January 2, 2018
Teresa O’Connor Davidson, age 60, of Milton, was called home Thursday, January 25, 2018.
She was born March 11, 1957, in Bay Minette, AL, to the late Alfred and Evelyn Maxine O’Connor.
Teresa was a proud part of the Cantonment community for most of her life, taking pride in her children’s involvement with the “Cantonment Cowboys.” She was a long time employee of the Oriental House restaurant and volunteered with the Emerald Coast Honor Flights 1 & 2. Teresa was an avid Alabama football and Alan Jackson fan, although her favorite color was purple. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and caretaker to her constant canine companions Christmas, Jethro and Charlie. As well as a host of houseplants she loved.
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Charles Eugene O’Connor ; and a host of cherished pets.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband William “Bill” Davidson; her children Ruben Caro (Angie) and Latisha Burkett (fiancé Kevin); Grandchildren Brianna, Justin, Demeire, Kayleigh, Madison and Ian; great-grandson Camden, eightsiblings; step-mother Juanita O’Connnor; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2018, from 1:00PM until the funeral service begins at 2:00PM, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Interment will follow at Clear Springs UMC, Cemetery in Clear Springs, AL. Pastor Chuck Granat will officiate.
Teresa’s family is accepting donations in memoriam to offset funeral expenses through the funeral home office (850)937-8118.
Highway 90 Closed By Overturned Lumber Truck
January 1, 2018
An overturned lumber truck closed Highway 90 in Beulah Monday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 27-year old Jesse Lee Coyle of Robertsdale was driving the truck eastbound just east of the AL/FL line about 6:37 p.m. The semi truck had a mechanical issue when caused the driver to lose control, with the vehicle rolling over into the wood line.
Coyle was transported by ambulance to a Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
No charges were filed in the accident.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Vehicles Collide On Narrow Highway 97 Bridge Set For Replacement
January 1, 2018
Sunday afternoon, two vehicles side-swiped on a narrow Highway 97 bridge, just days before construction is set to begin to replace the bridge with a wider structure.
The cars collided just after 4 p.m. on the Highway 97 bridge over Sandy Hollow Creek, about a mile south of Highway 4. One vehicle remained on the bridge, while the second came to rest about 100 yards away off the roadway in a ditch. The driver of the vehicle that remained on the bridge was transported by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital. The driver and occupant of the second vehicle refused treatment at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol; further details have not been released.
Work is scheduled to begin this week, weather permitting, to replace the bridge. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the bridge was deemed functional obsolete, partially due to its narrow width.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Florida Minimum Wage Workers Get A Pay Raise Today
January 1, 2018
Florida’s minimum wage increased to $8.25 an hour Monday, 15 cents higher than the previous rate.
Under a state constitutional amendment, passed by voters in 2004, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity adjusts the wage each year based on changes in a federal consumer price index. The wage applies to all Florida workers who are covered by the federal minimum wage, according to the Department of Economic Opportunity.
Since the passage of the amendment and the enactment of Florida’s minimum wage law in 2005, the state minimum wage has risen $2.10 an hour, or 34 percent, since the original wage was set at $6.15 in 2005.
The 15-cent increase for 2018 is the largest hourly increase since 2012, when the wage rose by 36 cents an hour, according to the Department of Economic Opportunity.
One Seriously Injured In New Year’s Eve I-10 Crash
January 1, 2018
[Updated 1/1 11 pm] At least one person was serious injured in a multiple vehicle accident involving a semi-truck on I-10 east of Davis Highway Sunday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 63-year old Cassandra Hutchinson of Palatka, FL, was eastbound on I-10 when her 2017 Toyota Camry crossed into another lane and collided with a Chevrolet Impala. Hutchinson’s vehicle then struck a semi-truck parked on the shoulder with emergency flasher activated due to mechanical problems. The Toyota then continued under the trailer.
It took extensive extrication efforts by firefighters to free Hutchinson from her vehicle. She was cited for failure to maintain a single lane.
There were only minor injuries reported.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Arctic Air Moves In — Hard Freeze Warning
January 1, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.