Early Morning Fire Destroys Camper Trailer In Century
July 18, 2019
Fire destroyed a camper trailer early Thursday morning in Century.
The fire reportedly started in the kitchen area of the camper, possibly as a cooking-related fire. No injuries were reported.
The blaze in the 800 block of Freedom Road, just off Jefferson Avenue, was reported about 12:25 a.m.
The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Flomaton Fire Department responded, along with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Pictured above and below: Fire destroyed a camper trailer on Freedom Road in Century early Thursday morning. Pictured immediately below: A firefighter turns off the propane supply to the camper. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Hot Thursday: Middle 90s, But Will Feel Like 105
July 18, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms .Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Does The Sheriff Have Your Goat? ECSO Seeking Owner Of Goat Wrangled After Century Standoff
July 18, 2019
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office took a goat into custody Friday night after a standoff near a Century grocery store, and they are still hoping to return the goat to its rightful owner.
Deputies were called to the area of the Food Giant on North Century Boulevard about 8:45 p.m. due to the goat on the run. A witness said the goat and deputies ended up in a standoff. The ECSO’s livestock officer responded and roped the goat about two hours later.
The Sheriff’s Office describes the animal as a “brown goat with horns and a beard” in a email to NorthEscambia.com. The owner can call (850) 436-9477 to claim the goat.
The goat is not claimed, it will eventually be auction off to a good home at the ECSO Substation on Highway 29 in Molino.
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Deer Hunters: QDMA Escambia Field Day Program Set For Saturday
July 18, 2019
The Quality Deer Management Association Escambia Branch Field Day will be held Saturday, July 20 in Cantonment.
The free event will feature speakers Keith Swilly on 12 Years of Quality Deer Management and Ben Westfall on QDM Coops, research from UF/IFAS and regulation updates from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The event will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Langley Bell 4-H Center at 3730 Stefani Road. Admission is free, and there will be door prizes.
Peterson Receives Florida 4-H Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award
July 18, 2019
Anne Peterson of Century has received the 2019 Elaine Keir Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award at the State 4-H Horse Show in Tampa. Peterson will represent Florida 4-H at the American Youth Horse Council Symposium in Gainesville in March 2020.
Peterson has volunteered in the Escambia County 4-H program for over 40 years.
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Angela Rae Hughen
July 18, 2019
Angela Rae Hughen (Angie), age 49, of Molino, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 16, 2019.
Angie was best known for her qualities as a godly wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She served her church family passionately, playing the piano, cleaning the church, and countless other behind the scenes projects. Angie was quietly a major contributor to her family and to her church, serving steadily in all areas, without the need for recognition or credit. She had a gentle touch and a tender smile.
Angie graduated high school from Pensacola Christian School, and obtained a Medical Secretary Associates Degree from Pensacola Christian College in 1990. She later served a lengthy tenure as the church secretary, drove the school bus, and took on the difficult role of home-school mom, teaching all five of her children from kindergarten up.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Hughen of Molino; five children, David Hughen (with wife Samantha) of Pensacola, Bethany Barrow (with husband Ryne) of Bratt, and Lauren Hughen, Ethan Hughen, and Caleb Hughen of Molino; one grandchild, Raelynn Barrow of Bratt; her parents, Ray and Sheila Davis of Benson, NC; her sister, Robbin Maples (with husband Joey) also of Benson; one nephew and three nieces, Wesley, Emma, Olivia, and Jordan Maples, all of Benson; and mother-in-law, Mary Hughen of Molino.
Family visitation will be held, Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Faith Bible Baptist Church in Century; friends are invited to visit at 2:30 p.m. The service will follow at 3 p.m.
Graveside services will be held at Ray’s Chapel afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Faith Bible Baptist Church sign fund. Donations can be mailed to FBBC, P.O. Box 678, Century, FL, 32535
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Isham Gordon Nichols
July 18, 2019
Isham Gordon “I.G.” Nichols, Jr., 85 of Atmore, AL, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Mobile, AL. He was born in Burnt Corn, AL, on May 14, 1934, to the late Isham Gordon Nichols, Sr. and Velma Johnson Nichols. He attended Auburn University (A.P.I) and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. He owned and operated Nichols Department Store for many years before retiring. He had served as a councilman with the City of Amore and was a past president of the Atmore Jaycees.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joyce C. Nichols; and a sister, Frances Nichols Black.
He is survived by his children, Randell “Randy” G. Nichols, Sr. and his wife Melissa of Atmore, AL; Scarlet Nichols Strom and husband Greg of Monroeville, AL; four grandchildren, Sterling Strom (Cory) Carter, Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr., Ann Walton Nichols and Anna Catherine Strom.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at the Patterson Chapel at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Kevin L. Garrett officiating.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Floyd Adams, Randell Gordon Nichols, Jr., James Barnett, Rodney Helton, Butch Wayne Black, Talmadge (Tal) Black, Karl J. Robinson, James Foster Kizer, James B. (Bo) Bishop, Jr, Gene Singleton and Cory Carter.
Amanda Kay Townson
July 18, 2019
Mrs. Amanda Kay Townson, age 46, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Foley, Alabama.
Mrs. Townson was a native of Houston, TX, former resident of Bratt, FL where she lived most of her life and had resided in Summerdale, AL for the past two years. She was a loving and devoted mother and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dalton and Ester Garrett.
She is survived by her father, Joe Eddie Macks of McDavid, FL; fiancée, Lincoln T. Mund of Summerdale, AL; father of her children, Casey Townson of Atmore, AL; two sons, Casey Townson of Atmore, AL and Max Townson of Century, FL; one daughter, Kaylea Townson of Atmore, AL; four brothers, Anthony Garrett of Century, FL, Bryan (Kim) McGhee of Atmore, AL, Donnie (Deanna) Macks of Monroeville, AL and Daniel (Susie) Macks of Garland, AL; three sisters, Cherra Mae Garrett of Troy, MO, Angela McCall of Grand Bay, AL and Kim (Randall) Musgrove of Tallahassee, FL; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 18, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Rickey Tedder officiating.
Burial was at the Sardis Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Austin Adams, Justin Henderson, Trey Price, Michael Lee, Michael Shipp and Brian Jackson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Johnny Howel Hammock
July 18, 2019
Johnny Howel Hammock, 64, of Cantonment passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 13, 2019, at a local hospital.
He was born September 10, 1954, in Fairhope, Alabama. He worked on the farm with his father and then continued to work with his father for the state. At the young age of 20, he became a merchant marine. He was a member of the Sea Fare National Union. He retired from the merchant marines in 2010. He was an avid Alabama fan and never missed a game. He will always be remembered for his unique way of kidding around and his love and devotion for his family.
He is preceded in death by his son, Brian Morgan; parents, William and Ivadean Hammock; and brother, George Hammock.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 39 years, Judy Hammock; daughter, Holly Hammock; sister, Margarett (Earl) Jones; brother, David (Susie) Hammock; mother-in-law, Louise Capps; sisters-in-law, Debra Fowler; Kat (Tim) Alexander, and Lisa (Kevin) Odom; brother-in-law, Terry (Veniece) Capps; lifelong friend, Kenny Fowler; three granddaughters, Brianna, Meredith, and Addison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Kenneth Johnson, officiating.
Burial was in Cottage Hill Assembly of God Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Tim Alexander, Kevin Odom, Joshua Godwin, Terry Capps, Kenny Capps, and Ricky Odom.
Kenny Fowler was honorary pallbearer.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Lily Brunette Weaver Williams
July 18, 2019
Lily Brunette Weaver Williams, 89 of Pensacola, FL passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at her residence. She was a Registered Nurse. She was born in Prudue Hill, AL, on May 6, 1930, to the late R.B. Winston and Minnie Bertha Brantley Weaver.
She was a member of the Myrtle Grove Baptist Church and was very active in the community.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Williams, Jr.; son, James Williams, III; two brothers, Edward “Tommie” Weaver, and Walter Scott Weaver.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Whitney Danielle Williams (Jonathan) Roden of Huntsville,AL; sister, Bonnie Gilda Weaver Quinley of Pensacola, FL; great-nieces and nephews, Winston Scott (Arlene) Weaver of Madison, AL, Caitlin Weaver (David) Luna of Birmingham, AL; Hannah Weaver (Tyjuan) Bryant of Huntsville, AL; great-great nieces and nephews, Lathan Luna and Laynie Luna.
Services were held Wednesday, July 17, 2019, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Chris Larsen officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.