EREC Annual Meeting Is Saturday
April 24, 2019
Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 80th Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, April 27 at Jay High School.
This year’s meeting begins with voting and activities from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. prior to the business meeting at 10 a.m.
There will be entertainment by the Glorybound Southern Gospel Band, a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Jay High Band, gifts for every member and door prizes. The grand prize will be a $500 credit on the member’s electric bill.
For children, there will be a magic show, games and prizes.
Pictured: The 2018 Escambia River Electric Cooperative annual meeting. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Softball, Baseball: Northview, Tate, West Florida, Flomaton Finals
April 24, 2019
BASEBALL
Northview 16, Baker 4
The Northview Chiefs beat the Baker Gators 16-4 Tuesday night in Baker. For a photo gallery. click here.
Tate 7, Pace 4 (Freshmen)
The Tate Freshmen Aggies improved to 13-0-1 Tuesday afternoon as they defeated Pace 7-4. They end their season Thursday night at West Florida High School.
SOFTBALL
West Florida 4, Tate 3
The Tate Lady Aggies lost to West Florida 4-3 Tuesday night.
Avery Beauchanie took the loss for Lady Aggies, allowing seven hits and four runs over six innings, while striking out three.
For Tate: Amber Decoux 1-3, RBI; Hannah Halfacre 1-2; Ryleigh Cawby R; Cam Wolfenden R; Lilly Locke 1-3, 2RBI; Gabby Locke 1-3; Shelby McClean 1-3, R.
Tate 21, West Florida 0 (JV)
Courtney Lundquist threw a no-hitter Tuesday afternoon as the JV Tate Lady Aggies shut out West Florida 21-0 in three innings.
At the plate, Lundquist was 3-4 with four runs and three RBIs. Also for Tate: Courtney Adams 3-4, 3R, RBI; Kennedy Turner 1-3, 2R, 3RBI; Brianna Folmar 2-3, 3R, 2RBI; Ella Little 3-4, 2R, 4RBI; Alyssa Rowell 2-3, 2R, RBI; Sophia Jones 1-3, 2R, RBI; Aaliyah Jordan 2-3, 2R, RBI; Taylor Green 2-3, 2R, RBI.
Northview 9, Flomaton 2
The Northview Chiefs Lady Chiefs defeated the Flomaton Lady Hurricanes Tuesday night 9-2 in Flomaton.
Tori Herrington allowed four hits and struck out seven of 29 batters.
At the plate for Northview: Kaitlin Gafford 2-5, RBI; Neveah Brown 1-4, RBI; Herrington 1-4; Aubree Love 1-3, RBI; Kailyn Watson 2-4, RBI; Ashley Ragsdale 1-3, RBI; Valen Shelly 2-4, 2RBI; Kendall Enfinger 1-4, RBI; Heather Knowles 1-3. RBI.
Northview 18, Baker 2
In junior varsity softball, the Northview Chiefs defeated Baker at Baker 8-2 Tuesday afternoon.
Pictured: Northview beat Baker Tuesday night in Baker. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Wahoos Blacked 1-0 By Mobile
April 24, 2019
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos received another brilliant pitching rotation from their staff, but weren’t able to provide any run support in a 1-0 loss to the Mobile BayBears.
Entering the game with the best ERA in the Southern League, Devin Smeltzer delivered his fourth strong start of the season, allowing just one run over 7.0 innings while striking out nine. The BayBears did their only damage in the third inning, using a two-out ground ball single by Connor Justus, a stolen base, and a single by Brandon Marsh to score the game’s only run.
With the lead, the Mobile pitching staff kept the Blue Wahoos batters out of rhythm throughout the night. Starter Jeremy Beasley threw 5.0 shutout innings to earn the win, striking out five and allowing just two hits. In relief, Joe Gatto tossed 2.2 scoreless and Dario Beltre earned the save by recording the game’s final four outs on strikeouts.
Offensively, Luis Arraez, Jaylin Davis, and Brian Navarreto split the Wahoos’ three hits evenly. Davis’ second inning infield single extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
With tonight’s one-run effort, the Blue Wahoos pitching staff now holds a 1.87 team ERA, the best in baseball at any level in the majors or minors.
The Blue Wahoos and BayBears will finish their five-game set at Blue Wahoos Stadium Wednesday evening.
Sonya Gibson Kirk
April 24, 2019
Sonya Gibson Kirk, age 43, was called home on Saturday, March 16, 2019, surrounded by the love of close family and friends. Sonya was born on March 26, 1975 in Pensacola, Florida, where she lived most of her life.
Sonya attended Tate High School and the University of West Florida where she graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. Sonya was a member of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. Sonya will be most missed and remembered for her one of a kind personality, quick wit, and sense of humor.
Survivors include her two daughters (Isabella and Paigge), and her mother (Gwendolyn Gibson), along with her three aunts, an uncle, and many cousins.
Billy Ray Campbell
April 24, 2019
Billy Ray Campbell of Molino, FL, passed away on April 23, 2019. at the age of 56. He was born in Pensacole, FL on August 30, 1962 to CR “Billy” and Faye Campbell.
After high school Billy Ray went to work for the family business where he worked until his passing. Billy Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved the outdoors and working on the family property. His family was his most important asset to him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Faye Campbell and his brothers, Cleve Campbell and John Mark Campbell.
Billy Ray is survived by his wife of 30 years, Kay Campbell; his daughters, Crystal Ramos and Ciara Campbell; grandson, Elijah Ramos; his father, CR (Billy) Campbell and his wife, Joyce; sister, Trudy Campbell; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Philip Dean officiating. Burial will follow in McCurdy Cemetery in Century. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.
Steven Curtis Pace
April 24, 2019
Mr. Steven Curtis Pace, age 56, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Pensacola, FL.
Mr. Pace was a native and former resident of Pensacola, FL and had resided in Century, FL, for the past 39 years. He was a retired over the road truck driver. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Pace.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Denise R. Pace of Century, FL; two sons Steven W. (Amie) Pace of Molino, FL, and Rannon L. Pace (fiancée, Marisah Coy) of Century, FL; one daughter, Rachel Pace (Fiancée, Ronnie Holt) of Molino, FL; two brothers, Bryant (Angela) Pace of Fairhope, AL, and Beau (Dawn) Pace of Pensacola, FL; one sister Audrey (Roy) Fawley of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and grandchildren Eam N. Lundy, Siobaun English, Logan English, Braelyn Pace, Kaleb Pace, Isabella Coy and Harper Pace.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26, 20199, at 2:00 p.m.at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Reo Pugh officiating.
Burial will follow at Hollingsworth Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 26, 2019 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Holt, Dillan Woods, Taylor Woods, Austin Bradshaw, Rico Padilla and Chris Powell.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Kaleb Pace and Logan English.
Charles Estes Martin
April 24, 2019
Charles Estes Martin resident of Cantonment, FL passed away on April 23, 2019 at the age of 79. Charles was born in Jackson, MS on April 3, 1940 to the late Robert and Erin Cline Martin.
Being a “preacher’s kid”, Charles lived in several different places in Mississippi but Batesville, MS was his choice of someday retiring. In 1959 his family relocated to Pensacola, FL where Charles graduated from Pensacola High School. After serving in the U.S. Army for 3 years, he returned to Pensacola and worked in the electrical supply business for 50 years before his health forced him to retire. Charles is a member of East Brent Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and other family members.
Charles is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia A. Shiver Martin; son, Shawn Michael Martin of Las Vegas, NV; brother, William “Bill’ (Marilyn) Martin of Oxford, MS and a sister, Loretta (Thomas) Peoples of Wisner, LA; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and very special friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Thomas Peoples and Bill Martin officiating.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. prior to services.
Graveside committal services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery, Jay, FL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Assoc. or Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th. Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504.
Man Injured In Rear-End Crash With School Bus; Students OK
April 23, 2019
The driver of a passenger car and one student were injured when a school bus was rear-ended Tuesday morning on Pine Forest Road.
Justin D. Patterson, 29, was northbound on Pine Forest Road just south of West Roberts Road about 7:07 a.m. when he failed to stop and collided with the Escambia County School District bus driven by 59-year old James Edward Roetter, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Patterson was transported with minor injuries to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS.
There were about 33 Pine Meadow Elementary School students on the bus. All were evaluated by Escambia County EMS, and one student was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
The FHP cited Patterson with careless driving, failure to provide insurance and driving on a suspended license.
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Family Remembers Boy Hit And Killed By A Car In Century; Vigil Planned
April 23, 2019
The family of Ka’Merius Dortch will hold a memorial vigil Wednesday to remember the the life of the 4-year old.
The memorial will be held at 6 p.m. at the Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue. That’s where he was struck and killed by a vehicle last week.
Those attending are encouraged to bring a blue or white balloon, stuffed animals, candles, or dress in his favorite color of blue. Ka’Merious also loved firetrucks and dreamed of becoming a firefighter.
Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Lodge Missionary Baptist Church at 7000 Jefferson Avenue.
The Florida Highway said 66-year old Alberta Knight of Century was in the parking lot of the community center April 17 when she pulled her Ford SUV forward and struck the child about 6:20 p.m. No charges were filed. The vehicle was on the community center grounds between the building and basketball courts. A basketball could be seen under the vehicle. [Previous story...]
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Allstate Agent Scott Richards Presents $2,000 Donation To Tate QB Club
April 23, 2019
Cantonment Allstate agent Scott Richards (pictured right), presented a $2,000 donation Monday night to the Tate High School Quarterback Club. Accepting the donation is Aggie head coach Jay Lindsey. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.