Anthony Ual Murph
July 14, 2018
Anthony Ual Murph, 76 of McCullough, AL, passed away Thursday July 5, 2018, in Pensacola, FL. He was a farmer. He was born in Escambia County, AL on June 14, 1942, to the late Marvin Lee and Lynda Vonteen Ellison Murph.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Brenda Sharon Murph.
Survivors include his wife, of 53 years, Ann Levins Murph of McCullough, AL; two sons, Michael Murph of Bratt, FL and David Murph of McCullough, AL; two brothers, Gary (Bukie) Murph of Atmore, AL, and Gordon Murph of McCullough, AL; three sisters, Rhonda (Lee) Reynolds and Josalyn Barnett both of Atmore, AL and Kay (Pat) Mullen of Evergreen, AL; granddaughter, Amy Murph.
Services were held Tuesday, July 10, 2018, from McCullough Christian Center with Bro. Cornelius Phillips officiating.
Interment was in McCullough Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gideons International Atmore Camp, P.O. Box 556, Atmore, AL 36502.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Rebecca Ann Ray
July 14, 2018
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Ray, age 70, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Ray was a native of Andalusia, AL, former resident of Colquitt, GA and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 8 years. She was a member and treasurer of the Women Auxiliary VFW for eight years and DAV Bay Minette. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Dorothy Henderson and sister, Lisa Coleman.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Ray of Atmore, AL; two sons, Eddie (Charlotte) Graves of Florala, AL and Christopher (Alice) Ray of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Melissa (Emory) Sapp of Colquitt, GA; one brother, Gary Henderson of Tampa, FL; three sisters, Angie Sanchez of Kansas City, MO, Julie Knurek of Tampa, FL and Nena Henderson of Andalusia, AL; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Kathleen Chavers officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Emory Morrisett, Casey Givens, Christopher Simpson, Mike Chavers, Matthew Chavers and James Levon Boutwell III.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lindy B. Phillips
July 14, 2018
Mr. Lindy B. Phillips, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Phillips was a native and lifelong resident of Walnut Hill, FL. He retired from the Naval Air Station (Pensacola) as a sheet metal instructor. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from the Alabama National Guard with 21 years of service. He was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Marie Hubbird Phillips; parents, Dovie and Lillie Phillips; three sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his four sons, Mike (Cathy) Phillips of Atmore, AL, Barry (Deborah) Phillips of Barrineau Park, FL, Dale (Perla) Phillips of Pensacola, FL and Tim (Anna) Phillips of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Ethel (Windell) Wilcox of Daphne, AL; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 15, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ted Bridges and Rev. James Boyd officiating.
Burial will follow at the Walnut Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 1 p.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jesse Alverez, Cody Phillips, Raymond Kimmons, Brandon Phillips, Tim Gibbs and Dalton Cumings.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lillie M. Moloney
July 14, 2018
Lillie M. Moloney, 94, of Cantonment passed peacefully at home, into the Hands of the Lord, on Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
She was an active member of the Catholic Church and a lay Franciscan for 55 years.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Robert of 51 years, who passed in 1996.
Survivors include daughters, Dorothy (Charles) Perry of Cantonment and Karen (Hardy) Thomas of Tulsa, OK; sons, Paul (Rosa) Moloney of Ft. Worth, TX and Michael (Laura) Moloney of Cooper City, FL; nine wonderful grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Crabtree of Raleigh, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Cantonment on Saturday, July 14, 2018 with rosary recited before the Mass.
Burial will be at Barrancas National Cemetery on Monday, July 16, 2018.
The family would like to send a special thanks to all those from Covenant House Hospice and Primary Care House Calls who assisted with Lillie during the last few weeks.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church Contingency Fund or to the St. Damien Society.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Mollie Lue Huggins
July 14, 2018
Mrs. Mollie Lue Huggins, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Huggins was a native of Perdido, AL, former resident of Bay Minette, AL and had resided in Atmore, AL for the past 5 ½ years. She was of the Assembly of God faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Huggins; son, Lance Arlen Huggins; parents, Ralph and Gertrude Johnson; and son-in-law, Jerry Frank Alston.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah H. Alston of Atmore, AL; three brothers, Dale (Peggy) Johnson of Molino, FL, Rev. Jerry Johnson of Huntsville, AL and Rev. Ken (Vickie) Johnson of Cantonment, FL; three sisters, Doris (W.C.) Barnhill of Molino, FL, Lois Johnson of Spanish Fort, AL and Becky (Wayne) Melton of Loxley, AL; one granddaughter, Hayden (Joel) Minchew; two great-grandchildren, Graham Minchew and Maggie Minchew, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Johnson and Rev. Ken Johnson officiating.
Burial was at the Oak Grove Assembly of God Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Wayne Melton, Adam Melton, Matthew Melton and Brandon Harigel.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mosquito Fogging Tonight Around Pine Forest, Kingsfield, 95A, I-10 In District 5
July 13, 2018
Escambia County Mosquito Control Division will proceed with fogging missions today in commission District 5. Mission hours vary, but typically occur in the evening hours from 6-9:30 p.m.
When possible, pre-application and post-application surveillance is performed to ensure fogging is warranted. Methods used to determine need include dry ice-baited light traps, landing rate counts and service requests received from the public.
The spray areas are between Pine Forest Road and I-10, and between Nine Mile, Kingsfield, Pine Forest and Highway 95A. Map links are below:
Woman Airlifted After Highway 4 Crash
July 13, 2018
One person was critically injured in a single vehicle crash in Century Thursday evening.
The female driver was eastbound on Highway 4 near Freedom Road when she lost control, left the roadway and struck several trees. She was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital by LifeFlight.
The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Highway 4 was closed by the accident for about an hour.
Further details have not been released.
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Charges Upgraded Against Former Jay Baseball Coach Accused Of Inappropriately Touching Students
July 13, 2018
The State Attorney’s Office said Thursday that charges have been upgraded against the former head baseball coach at Jay High School accused of allegedly touching female students inappropriately.
Brian Joseph Moye, 47, is now charged with two felony counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and one count of sexual battery. He was released from the Santa Rosa County Jail on a $10,500 bond. Assistant State Attorney Greg Marcille. said additional evidence led to the felony charge.
Moye was originally arrested in August 2017 on three misdemeanor counts of battery for the incidents that occurred at the school.
Two female students, age 16 and age 14, first told a teacher that Moye had been touching them inappropriately, according to an arrest report. One girl told deputies that Moye has been touching her over a period of several months, and another said he had touched her inappropriately. The incidents allegedly occurred in his classroom.
The girl had a cell phone in her hand and was able to take a picture that shows a male hand resting on her desk between her arm and rib cage, right next to her breast, the arrest report states. No faces are visible, but the male is wearing a garment that appears to be a Jay High School coach’s issued pullover jacket, the report states.
He also allegedly rubbed up against one of the female students while she was seated at her desk. Victims also told deputies that Moye would also ask them personal things, like if they had ever been with someone sexually and if they had ever sent photos.
Moye denied all of the allegations against him, calling one allegation a “bold face lie”, the report states.
Santa Rosa County School Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick said Moye’s teaching contact was not renewed when it expired in May 2017.
Driver Slams Into Utility Pole In Century
July 13, 2018
A driver apparently fled the scene after missing a curve and slamming into a utility pole Thursday night in Century.
The crash occurred about 9 p.m. on State Line Road adjacent to the Highway 29 overpass into Alabama. The driver was no where to be found when first responders arrived on scene.
The accident snapped the utility pole and brought down power lines, cutting power to about five Gulf Power customers. Crews worked into the early morning hours to restore service.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigation. The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia EMS, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Flomaton Police Department also responded.
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Northview Cheerleaders Honored At Mississippi State Camp
July 13, 2018
The Northview High School cheerleaders received multiple honors during a camp at Mississippi State University.
The Chiefs received a gold ribbon and spirit stick each day of evaluations, and a first place award in for their rally routinea and a third place award for their game day routine.
Mascot Big Weave (Dalton Hamilton) was chosen as an All American Mascot and invited to perform at the Citrus Bowl. Gabrielle Kline and Ashlan Harigel made All American Cheerleader and were invited to march in the New Year’s Day parade in London. This was Kline’s six consecutive time to make All-American.
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