Jerry Neal
June 28, 2018
Jerry Neal, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL. Jerry was born August 30, 1935 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, to Frank and Mable (McQuary) Neal. Jerry was a 1954 graduate of Vardaman High School in Vardaman, MS. He entered the Army on April 23, 1954 and served until July 31, 1962. He went on to graduate from Mississippi State University with a bachelor of science degree in business. He married his high school sweetheart, Rebecca Jo Allen. They celebrated 65 years of marriage in April. Together, they had 1 daughter. He worked in retail management, ending his career as a Regional Vice-President with Walmart in 2007.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rebecca; daughter, Angela Neal Thiessen and her husband Jeff Thiessen, granddaughter Kelsi Breeayn Thiessen, all of Rogers, Arkansas; nephews Bobby Switzer and his wife Sandra and David Switzer of Aberdeen, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2PM CST at Faith Chapel North, 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533. The family will greet friends there on Friday from 1:15PM until the time of service.
Edwin H Gould
June 28, 2018
Edwin H Gould, Jr, 93, of Birmingham, AL, passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Mr. Gould was born on Feb 16, 1925, in Mobile, AL. He graduated in 1943 from Okolona High School in Okolona, MS. Mr. Gould joined the US Army when he was 18 years old in 1943 and served as a combat medic in WWII in Europe until he was discharged on Mar 27, 1946.
He received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Mississippi in 1949 where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Mr. Gould married Jennie Louise Graham, of Coden, AL, on Feb 16, 1952. He spent his career as a manager of Morrison’s Cafeterias for 35 years. He and his wife, Jennie, spent their retirement years in Pensacola, FL where they were members of Gadsden Street United Methodist Church. They created cherished memories for the family by taking them on annual beach trips which became the highlight of the families’ years. In Aug 2013 he and Jennie moved to a retirement community in Birmingham, AL.
Mr. Gould had a generous heart, was a faithful servant in the church, and was devoted in love to his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Jennie Gould. He is survived by his children, Julie Silvey (Michael) of Tampa, FL, Ben Gould (Sharon) of Houston, TX, Bob Gould (Jeanette) of Front Royal, VA, Jennie Shewmake (Bobby) of Birmingham, AL, seven grandchildren, Ryan Silvey (Nicole), Kellie Carroccetto (Charles), Kaitlin Fron (Sam), Christy Megalo (Darren), Brandon Shewmake, Clayton Gould, Kathryn Davis (Jesse), and one great grandchild, Sammy Fron.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home on July 1, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Barrancas National Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Fair Haven Retirement Community and Oasis Hospice for their comfort and care in Mr. Gould’s final days.
Angelynn Jubilee
June 28, 2018
Angelynn Jubilee lived 31 weeks in the comfort of her mother’s womb and was received in the arms of her loving heavenly father on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Ronald Cone. She is survived by her loving parents, Clifford and Jamie Cone; her siblings, Cherokee, Caleb, Elijah, Liliannah and Benjamin; her grandparents, Victoria (Kurt) Miller, Mark (Sandra) Pepper and Vickie Pepper; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside service will be Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with Dr. Tim Zacharis officiating.
Inmate Escapes In Escambia County
June 27, 2018
Authorities are searching for an escaped inmate in Escambia County.
Tuesday, Michael Reed, an inmate, walked out of the Department of Corrections on West Fairfield Drive, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday afternoon. He may be driving a red 1994 Jeep Cherokee with Florida tag number H53TSH.
It is believed he could be traveling to New Orleans. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or the ECSO at (850) 436-9620.
Bridge Work Delays On Quintette Road This Afternoon
June 27, 2018
There are delays this afternoon on Quintette Road on the Escambia River bridge as crews trim trees. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Driver Injured In Jacks Branch Road Rollover Crash
June 27, 2018
One person was injured in a single vehicle crash early Wednesday afternoon on Jack Branch Road near Annie Bell Drive.
The driver lost control about 12:30 p.m., left the roadway and struck a culvert. The vehicle then overturned end over end. The driver was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Alabama Work Release Inmate Recaptured
June 27, 2018
[Update] An escaped Alabama inmate has been recaptured.
Inmate James Douglas Hubbard was recaptured Thursday morning by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.
Previous story:
The Alabama Department of Corrections said James Douglas Hubbard, 29, fled from a work release work location near Bay Minette about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with an orange reflective vest, blue jeans, work boots and a green baseball cap. He is about 5-foot 10-inches, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Hubbard was serving an 84 month sentence for theft of property from Talladega County.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or ADOC at (800) 831-8825.
Three Charged In Murder Of 19-Year Old
June 27, 2018
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests in connection with a June 20 Mayfair murder.
Shauntareeya L. Jones has been charged with second degree murder, and Shalen Cierra Yeldon and Deon L. Nettles have been charged with accessory after the fact for the murder of 19-year old Jaquan Berry.
The suspects met Berry near Trenton Drive and Edison Drive to buy $60 worth of marijuana. During that drug transaction a struggle ensued and the victim was shot by Jones, according to investigators. Berry was found dead on the side of the road.
Jones is being held with bond set at $700,000. Nettles and Yeldon are being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $300,000.
Fire Destroys Multiple Apartments In Escambia County
June 27, 2018
Fire destroyed multiple apartments in a complex on Tumbleweed Trail off Fowler Avenue early Wednesday morning.
Firefighters arrived to find flames coming from the roof about 2:30 a.m. There was no immediate report of any injuries.
Six people — four adults and two children — were displaced by the fire and are a being assisted by the American Red Cross.
The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Man Arrested In Nine Mile Road Shooting Death
June 27, 2018
A Nine Mile Road murder suspect was arrested after a police pursuit earlier today.
Deon Keith Harris of Cantonment was arrested for the January 6, 2017, homicide of Allen Ray Elliott. Elliott died from a gunshot wound to the head after what the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office described as a drug deal gone bad he was found face down in the parking lot of an apartment complex behind Vannoy’s Tires.
Authorities say the suspect and his girlfriend made up a story about being carjacked in order to create an alibi for the crime.
Shaquille Kushun Jordan was also arrested in late January 2017 for the murder. The case against him is pending.
Deputies located Harris’ vehicle Tuesday afternoon and attempted a traffic stop, but Harris accelerated away. During the pursuit, he struck another vehicle, injuring the driver, before the pursuit ended near Davis Highway and I-10.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
