Volunteer Sought for Escambia Pensacola Human Relations Commission
March 5, 2018
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission. The EPHRC was established by an interlocal agreement between the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and the city of Pensacola in April 1974. The purpose of the commission is to be responsible for the promotion of fair treatment and equal opportunity to all citizens of the local community. Commission members, who are called commissioners, serve a two-year term of office.
Commissioners meet once a month for one hour. The commission meetings are held to discuss the previous month’s day-to-day activities and to ensure that the interlocal agreement between Escambia County, the city of Pensacola and the EPHRC are in compliance. Additional meetings may be held for special discussion, workshops, training sessions or community activities.
Escambia residents interested in serving on the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve on the commission by the close of business on Friday, March 16. Resumes should be submitted to Judy Witterstaeter, Program Coordinator, Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, P.O. Box 1591, Pensacola, FL 32502, or emailed to jhwitter@myescambia.com.
Firefighters Respond To Smoke Inside Century Residence
March 5, 2018
Area fire departments responded to smoke inside a residence in Century Sunday morning.
Shortly after arriving in the 7000 block of Jefferson Avenue, firefighters determined the smoke originated with a malfunctioning HVAC system. There was no major damage and no injuries reported.
The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Jay Fire Department and the Flomaton Fire Department
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Branden Penegar Car Show Set For March 17
March 5, 2018
The annual Brandon Penegar Memorial Car Show is scheduled for March 17.
Any make, model or year car is welcomed for the show. Car registration will be from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on March 17th. The fee is $15 to only display a car, $25 to enter the car in the show. Spectator admission is free. Click here for a printable flyer (pdf) with more information.
Branden Penegar, known as the “Gentle Giant” was a 2011 graduate of Tate High School, an assistant coach for the freshman Tate Aggies’ football program and varsity tennis team, and a member of the Tate High School Student Hall of Fame. He passed away in March 2013 at the age of 20. Penegar was a active member of the Gonzalez United Methodist Church and youth program.
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West Florida Library Top 10 Books Of The Month
March 5, 2018
The West Florida Public Library has released their Top 10 Most Popular Books for the previous month. Clicking any title or author will search the library’s catalog to determine availability at each branch or place a hold.
“The Rooster Bar” by John Grisham
“The Woman in the Window” by A. J. Finn
“The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah
“Two Kinds of Truth” by Michael Connelly
“Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House” by Michael Wolff
Delores Rolin Schultz
March 5, 2018
Mrs. Delores Rolin Schultz, 64, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 2, 2018.
Mrs. Schultz was a native and lifelong resident of Poarch, AL. She was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and attended the New Testament Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Schultz; parents, George and Mary Rolin; and two brothers, Frank Rolin and Glenn Rolin.
She is survived by her brother, Billie Rolin of Poarch, AL; one sister, Lenna Rackard of Atmore, AL; one niece, Anita Glass of Atmore, AL; five nephews, Glenn Rolin of Baytown, TX, Jerry Rolin of Atmore, AL, Kevin Rackard of Atmore, AL, Rodney Rackard of Atmore, AL and Tommy Rolin of Atmore, AL; and a host of great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. William “Bubba” Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at the New Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Rolin, Keith Rackard, Jacob Rackard, Michael Glass, Chez Mercer and David Glass.
Special thanks to Southern Care Hospice, Candle Light Services, Staff at Thomas Hospital, PCI Health Department, friends and family for food, thoughts and prayers.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Margaret M. Hurst
March 5, 2018
Margaret M. Hurst, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 2, 2018. Margaret was a loving mother and wife whose passion in life was taking care of her husband and children and being with her grandchildren as much as possible. She loved to cook, especially her chicken and dumplings. She loved her Disney movies, Mexican and Italian food, and TV.
She is preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony, Joe, and Frank Jr.; and sisters, Betty, Dorothy, and Fern.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald Hurst; children, Carmen Hurst and Judy Harris (Jim); grandchildren, Bryan, Corey and Erin Harris; great-grandchild, Amber Harris; sisters, Beatrice Guillen (Manuel), Mary L. Cobb (Delano); brother, Salvador Savala; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Doug Hurst, Jim Harris, Bryan Harris, Corey Harris, Glenn Duck, and Don Wright.
Memorial donations may be made to either VITAS Healthcare or the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Tuesday, March 6, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A viewing will be held at Beulah Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Pastor Paul Brooks will officiate.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Lee Roy Burns
March 5, 2018
Lee Roy Burns, 73 of Jay, formally of Marianna, Florida, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Lee was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and friends and had a very kind and loving heart. He came to know Jesus and devoted his life to Christ. He served as a long haul truck driver for many years achieving over 3 million miles accident free and was an avid Florida Gator fan. He enjoyed playing the guitar, watching sports, especially football and girls’ softball, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his wife, family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ola Glisson Burns; his adopted son, Robert Earl Raines; and brothers, Junior Green and Paul Raines.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda Burns; son, Lee Roy (Amanda) Burns, Jr.; daughter, Michelle Sapp; step-daughters, Cory (Jon) Brown, Connie (Patrick) Shores, Angela (James) Cordell; step-son, Andrew (Kendra) Blackerby; brothers, Will Raines and Noah (Judy) Burns; sister, Estell (Carey) Cox; grandchildren, Garrett, Dylan, Hannah, Haley, Savannah, Emily, Layton, Ariahna, Martina, Alexander, Preston, Sophia, Hunter, Olivia, and Emma; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Jay Chapel, 3853 Highway 4, Jay, Florida with Dr. Fredricks offciating.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service.
Lydia Brianne Moretz
March 5, 2018
Lydia was taken home to the arms of Jesus on Saturday March 3, 2018 in a car accident. She was born January 27, 1987 to her then sailor father, James, and mother, Lisa, in Ocala, Florida. She grew up as a military brat moving with her family to Charleston, Norfolk, Pensacola and finally settling in McDavid, Florida. Lydia graduated with honors from Northview High School and attended Pensacola State College. She was employed by Navy Federal Credit Union as a Member Services Representative with credit services.
Lydia is survived by her precious twin daughters, Genevieve Marie Graham and Gabriella Leigh Graham; parents, James and Lisa Moretz; siblings, Amanda (Jeffrey) Mclemore, Melissa Moretz, and Jonathan (Hannah) Moretz; grandparents, Aubrey and Leah Moretz and Albert Martinez; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, great-aunts and great-uncles, and friends considered as family.
A celebration of life gathering will be held on March 17, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment. Family may gather at 12:30. Friends may join from 1:00-2:00 p.m. St Patrick’s Day was one of Lydia’s favorite days. She was a joyful person. Although we are sad for her loss, this is a celebration of her life. Please bring your happy memories and love.
In lieu of flowers, an educational fund is being set up for her twin daughters, Genevieve and Gabriella. Her recent efforts were spent working toward making a better life for them.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Paul Robert Lavallee
March 5, 2018
Paul Robert Lavallee was born on December 10, 1942 in Tupper Lake, New” “York to Napoleon and Juliette Lavallee. Paul grew up in New York where he” “graduated from Keeseville Central in 1960. He then joined the Navy for 4 years” “and attended Tech College before making Pensacola his home. Paul worked for” “IBM, Mobile Aero Space, Painted Airplanes, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company for” “many years before starting his own company A Reliable Paint and Body Shop in 1980 along with numerous other companies through the years.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents, brother Norman Sorel and grandchild Jeffrey Johnson. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie of 39 years, his son Morris (Jan) Johnson, daughter Theresa (Dewayne) Dreadin, son Wayne (Teresa) Lavallee, son Allen (Arlene) Lavallee, daughter Little Debbie Sewell, son Todd (Emily) Lavallee, son Bobby (Ronda) Lavallee, his siblings Dorothy Clark, Jeanine Lavallee, Donna Ortuno, Donald Lavallee (Eve), his 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Pallbearers are as follows: son Morris Johnson, son Wayne Lavallee, sn Allen Lavallee, son Todd Lavallee, son Bobby Lavallee and brother-in-law Buddy Clakley. Honorary Pallbearers are his grandsons and nephews.
A special thank you to Dr. Ibrahim, Jane, Paula, all the wonderful people at The Infusion Center, Wendy Cutaia, Cristyn Soto and Hospice.
Visitation service will be Friday, March 9, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral will be Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Blake Nance officiating. Burial will follow at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Alleged Hit And Run Driver Found Three Miles Away From Crash Scene
March 4, 2018
Authorities caught up with an alleged hit and run driver with her vehicle’s engine on the ground three miles from an injury crash Saturday in Davisville. The incident landed the driver in jail.
According to witnesses, a driver was waiting to make a turn from Highway 97 onto Meadows Lane south of the Piggly Wiggly store, when she was rear-ended by a black Kia Soul driven by 53-year old Cheryl Rene Parrish of McDavid about 4:20 p.m. Witnesses further stated that Parrish and the Kia Soul then struck a Nissan car before running several other drivers off the road and continuing south on Highway 97.
An Escambia County Sheriff’s deputy located the disabled Kia, with Parrish reportedly still behind the wheel, three miles away on Highway 4 just west of Still Road. The force of the collision had broken the motor mounts on the Kia, and the engine was resting on the ground. The front and side curtain air bags in the vehicle had deployed at the time of the crash.
Multiple parts apparently from the Kia were located along the three mile route between the crash site and the final resting place of the Kia.
The driver of the vehicle that was rear-ended refused medical treatment at the scene but later reported going to the hospital. The the driver of the Nissan car was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital.
Parrish was transported by Escambia County EMS to Atmore Community Hospital for evaluation. She was booked into the Escambia County Jail early Sunday morning with one hit and run involving injury charge and two additional counts of misdemeanor hit and run. She was released on a $2,000 bond late Sunday morning from the Escambia County Jail.
Further details on the crash have not yet been released by the Florida Highway Patrol as they continued their investigation.
