Johnny Braddock Mothershed
December 19, 2018
Mr. Johnny Braddock Mothershed, age 54, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018, in Mobile, Alabama.
Mr. Mothershed was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He was a member of the Church of the Living God of Atmore. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Frederick and Gladys Luverne Mothershed; nephew, Dyan Blake Barnhill; three aunts and four uncles.
He is survived by three sons, Captain Dexter (Candius) Donnell of Huntsville, AL, Johnny (Kaleigh) Donnell of McDavid, FL and Deputy Skyler (Allison) Donnell of Jay, FL; one daughter, Hillary Donnell Mothershed of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Dean (Rusty) Hodges of Atmore, AL and Freddie Bowen of Atmore, AL; nine grandchildren, Hayden Donnell, Hydee Donnell, Harlon Donnell, Porter Donnell, Emerson Donnell, Luke Donnell, Destiny Lynn, Felicity Lynn and Angelina Lynn and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Earl Harrison officiating.
Burial was at the Mothershed Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Skyler Donnell, Johnny Donnell, Dexter Donnell, Brandon Sutton, Steve Morris and Dennis Biggs.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Vehicle Rollover Crash On Highway 29
December 18, 2018
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle wreck just after noon on Highway 29 near West Roberts Road. No information was available on any injuries. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In I-10 Rollover Crash
December 18, 2018
There were no injuries when a vehicle struck a guardrail on I-10 near the Highway 29 exit Tuesday The drive refused medical transport. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Santa Rosa Deputy Arrested On Child Porn Charges
December 18, 2018
A Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s deputy has been arrested for child pornography.
Sgt. Jeffery Perkins was charged with aggravated assault, reckless display of a firearm and eight counts of possession of child pornography.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement began an investigation based upon a citizen’s complaint was received December 12. On December 14, Perkins was involved in “an incident” that involved domestic violence, according to Chris Williams, assistant agent in charge of the FDLE Pensacola Field Office. He declined to discuss the specifics of that incident during a Tuesday morning news conference.
Williams said the FDLE obtained a search warrant Perkins’ cell phone the evening of December 14 and discovered child pornography.
“We will prosecute this case to the fullest extent possible under the law,” State Attorney Bill Eddins said. He said a special prosecutor that specializes in child pornography cases will be assigned.
“Every once in a while you have somebody who doesn’t need to wear the badge, but we try to find them as quick as possible and get rid of them,” Sheriff Bob Johnson said. He said Perkins has been terminated. He had worked with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office since 2010.
Williams and Eddins said an active investigation is continuing.
Perkins’ booking mugshot was not available under a Florida statute that restricts the release of law enforcement officer mugshots. The photo was taken from a March promotion ceremony.
Century Council Honors 20-Year Member Gary Riley
December 18, 2018
The Town of Century recognized longtime council member Gary Riley Monday night at his last council meeting. After 20 years on the council, Riley decided not to run for reelection.
Riley said he always worked to make Century a better place, and he plans to be in the audience at future meetings.
He was presented a plaque that stated, “For 20 Years of Faith, Dedication, and Absolute Excellence Towards This Town and Its Community.”
Riley is still officially a council member until his replacement, James Smith, Jr., is sworn in on January 7.
Pictured: Council President Ann Brooks presented plaque to council member Gary Riley Monday night. Riley received a standing ovation. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Woman Seriously Injured In Collision With A Tree In Century
December 18, 2018
A woman was seriously injured in a crash in Century late Monday afternoon.
For unknown reasons, her vehicle left Hecker Road near Kelley Field Road and struck a tree about 4:30 p.m. The woman, reported to be in her 70’s, was transported by Escambia County EMS to the McDavid Fire Station and then airlifted to a Pensacola hospital.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not been released.
The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Mostly Sunny Today, Rain For Wednesday
December 18, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Showers likely after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely. Low around 53. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Woman Pleads For Return Of Service Dog Believed To Be Stolen
December 18, 2018
A Cottage Hill woman is pleading for the return of a service dog believed to be stolen.
Deborah Daugherty says her Great Dane named Daman was a therapy dog in training, and he was taken from her yard on Handy Road on Monday.
“I had a back surgery that went bad. Slowly but surely he has helped me walk again,” she said. He was more of a couch potato, someone had to open the gate and grab him.”
The theft, she said, has been reported to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
“I miss him, you know,’ Daugherty said, her voice breaking. “I just want him back.”
Anyone that has any information about Daman should call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Daugherty at (850) 982-4020.
Pictured: Missing service dog Daman. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Byrneville Elementary Christmas Musicals
December 18, 2018
Byrneville Elementary School presented their annual Christmas musicals Monday night at Northview High School.
For a photo gallery from the K-2 performance, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Holds Football, Cheerleader Banquet
December 18, 2018
The Northview High School Chiefs held their annual football and cheer banquet Monday night at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Football Award Winners
Top Academic Achiever: Seth Killam
Top Offensive Back: Trent Peebles
Top Linebacker: Lance McLaughlin
Top Defensive Back: Keyshawn Breedlove
Top Offensive Lineman: Keegun Johnston
Top Defensive Lineman: Jaheem Durant and Jojo Parker
Top Newcomer: Damerion Findley
Utility Award: Seth Killam
Chief Award: Alex McMinn
Special Teams MVP: Gary Clayton
Defensive MVP: Lance McLaughlin
Offensive MVP: Jayden Jackson
Cheerleader Award Winners
Leadership Award: Gabrielle Kline
Team Player: Jessie McCall and Briana White Spruill
Showmanship: Cloe Smith
>Integrity Award: Shelby Bashore
Coach’s Award: Abigail Nelson and Hannah Hughes
JV Leadership, Showmanship and Coach’s Award: Taylor McMinn
Seniors: Dalton Hamilton (mascot), Gabrielle Kline, Shelby Bashore, Ashlan Harigel, Hannah Ellis, Kherstin Johnson, Jessie McCall, Madison Nassar.
Photos by Lacey McLaughlin and others for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.