Toni DiAnn Haupert Boutwell
December 10, 2018
Toni DiAnn Haupert Boutwell, 64 of Atmore, AL, passed away December 8, 2018, in Atmore. She was born on July 31, 1954, in Atmore to Tony Jacob and Mazie Hanks Haupert which later preceded her in death.
She completed four years of Bible College and became an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. During her ministry she became co-director of Teen Challenge and was very active with New Life for girls. She was a member of Beulah Chapel Assembly of God.
She is survived by her godchildren, Heather Hudson Murphy and Joshua Hudson; two sisters, Rose Marie Weaver Gibson and Carolyn Haupert Faust; nieces and nephews, Cindy Walker and Susan (Josh) Johns, Doyle (Elaine) Weaver, Anthony (Linda) Weaver, Randy (Vickie) Weaver, Mike Weaver, Jimmie Faust, Joey Faust, Micky Faust; two great-nephews, Christopher (Melissa) Weaver and Bryant (Christina) Weaver. She is survived by her special friends and caregivers Polly Johnson, Doris Godwin, Gwen Morton, Tina Hennington, Cheryl Odom and several aunts and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 11 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Gene Hudson and Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow in Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Joe Faust, Jimmy Faust, Randy Weaver, Anthony Weaver, Willie Wilson and Arnold Burkett.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 12, 2108, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.
Jean Ann Brouwer Edeker
December 10, 2018
Jean Ann Brouwer Edeker, 67 of Atmore, AL, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2018, in Pensacola, FL. She worked in retail. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on May 7, 1951, to the late James E. and Pearl Brouwer, Sr.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Carnley of Atmore, AL; son, Joshua Edeker of Jay, FL; step-sons, Robert (Holly) Carnley of Huxford, AL, Randy (Alycia) Carley of CA; one brother, Jim Brouwer of MI; grandchildren, Kahyleb Edeker, Katelyn and Jacob Carnley.
Johnson-Qimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Frankie Baggett
December 10, 2018
Frankie Baggett, 69 of Loxley, AL, passed away on December 6, 2018, in Mobile, AL. He was born to the late Claude Hamilton and Rosie Arrington Baggett on July 31, 1949. He worked for Sun Belt Chemical and worked in the paper mill industry most of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Loxley. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jimmy Baggett, Gene Baggett; and his sister, Carolyn Baggett.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jeanne Johnson Baggett of Loxley, AL; children, Becky Bryan of Atmore, AL; Neely (Jonathan) Martin of Poarch, AL; Jason (Kacie) Baggett of Doha, Qatar; Douglas (Stephanie) Baggett of Haughton, LA; and a brother, Kenneth Baggett of Walnut Hill, FL and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 9, 2018, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jeff Copeland officiating.
Burial was in Canoe Freewill Baptist Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Michael Baggett, Gary Baggett, Tim Baggett, Kyle Johnson, Russ Johnson and Brad Kendrick.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Woman’s Body Found In Escambia River
December 9, 2018
The body of a female was found Sunday on the Escambia River.
The body was found in Santa Rosa County about a mile south of the Terrell’s Landing boat ramp off Oil Plant Road, upriver from Fischer Landing in Century.
Rich Aloy, spokesperson for the Santa Rosa County Sherrif’s Office, said further details will be released as the investigation progresses. Her identity is not yet known.
More information will be posted when it becomes available.
Fire Chief Struck On I-10 By Vehicle Traveling In Reverse
December 9, 2018
An Escambia County Fire Rescue battalion chief’s vehicle was struck by a vehicle traveling in reverse on I-10 about 9:15 Saturday night.
The driver was traveling eastbound in reverse on I-10 westbound near Highway 29 as the fire chief approached.
The battalion chief was not injured, and the driver was not seriously injured.
The crash remained under investigation late Saturday night by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details were not yet released.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Holiday Shopping: Plan To Prevent Porch Pirates
December 9, 2018
The Christmas shopping season is in full swing, and it is the time to plan ahead to prevent package thefts by “porch pirates”. Deputies urge residents to think ahead about how their packages will be delivered before making online purchases this holiday season.
Throughout the year, law enforcement agencies receive reports of thefts of delivered items, often snagged from a mailbox or front porch. But with a higher volume of deliveries during the holiday shopping season, the potential for thefts goes up.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Chip Simmons said that preventing package theft begins when the purchase is made.
“It starts with awareness whether you are shopping in the store or expect to have delivered to your home,” he said. “It’s awareness knowing where your packing is going to be and when it will be delivered.”
Here are some tips you can follow to keep your packages safe from porch pirates:
- Track your package online and arrange a specific date and time for delivery when you will be home to receive it. Many of the large carriers offer this option.
- If possible, have packages delivered to your workplace instead of your home.
- Have your packages delivered to someone who can receive them in person, like a trusted neighbor or a relative.
- Request that the shipper hold your packages at its delivery distribution center for pickup.
- If shopping with a large retailer, choose in-store pickup.
- Install a security camera on your porch, put thieves on the defense by recording their every move
- Keep an eye on your neighborhood and report suspicious persons and vehicles sitting or cruising the area
- Request a signature delivery option, if available.
- If you do not receive your shipment on time, check with the company of origin and confirm the delivery. If the item was delivered and you did not receive it, then report the theft or loss to the original company, the shipping company, and law enforcement.
Suspicious activity can be reported to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Let The Tate Band Help With Your Gift Wrapping
December 9, 2018
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations at Walmart on Highway 29 in Ensley through Christmas Eve. Look for the big white tent near the entrance.
Tate Band Gift Wrap Schedule:
Friday, Dec. 14th – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15th – 8 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 16th – 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 18th – 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 19th – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 20th – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22nd – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 23rd – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 24th – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Pictured. Tate band moms wrapping gifts outside Walmart in Ensley on Saturday. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Cheerleaders Participate In Disney Spirit Spectacular
December 9, 2018
Five area high school cheerleaders took part in the recent Varsity Spirit Spectacular at Disney World in Orlando. They were Gabrielle Kline from Northview High School and Katelyn Starosta, Carly Willis, Jaeci Cooley and Catrina Crandall from Jay High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
This Week’s Escambia County Meeting Schedule
December 9, 2018
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings this week:
Monday, Dec. 10
Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization – Technical Coordinating Committee – 8:30 a.m., Pensacola City Hall, 160 Governmental Center
Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization – Citizens Advisory Committee – 10:30 a.m., Pensacola City Hall, 160 Governmental Center
Library Board of Governance – 4 p.m., 239 N. Spring St.
Tuesday, Dec. 11
Special Board of County Commissioners Committee of the Whole – County Administrator Search Discussion – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Emergency Medical Services Specialist Interviews – 9 a.m., Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. W St.
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Room 104
Escambia County Housing Finance Authority – 5 p.m., 700 S. Palafox St., Suite 310
Merit System Protection Board – 5 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, 4th Floor Training Room
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee – 5:30 p.m., 420 W. Chase St.
Wednesday, Dec. 12
Florida-Alabama Transportation Planning Organization – 9 a.m., 1370 Tiger Point Lane, Gulf Breeze
Internal Affairs Investigator Interviews – 1 p.m., Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. W St.
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors – 1:30 p.m., 418 W. Garden St.
Benefits Committee – 2 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Human Resources Training Room
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority – 4 p.m., 1019 N. 12th Ave.
Santa Rosa Island Authority Board and Committee – 5 p.m., 1 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach
Thursday, Dec. 13
Special BCC Meeting on PEDC – 8:59 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
BCC Committee of the Whole – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Friday, Dec. 14
Amalgamated Transit Union 1395 Bargaining Session – 9:30 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Saturday, Dec. 15
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards Tryout – 1 p.m., University of West Florida Aquatic Center, 11000 University Parkway, Building 72
Low In 30’s Tonight
December 9, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.