John Lockhart Holleman
August 19, 2019
John Lockhart Holleman passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2019, after a short illness and fall. Mr. Holleman was born to John Holleman Sr. and Ena Ruth Holleman in Lafayette, Georgia. He lived in various cities and towns across the Southeast including four years in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He married Peggy Morris Holleman in Lafayette, Georgia and raised three children. John worked in various roles in the textile and carpet industry, including taking a Plant Manager role in Canada where he took his family for four years. He later in life ran a convenience store in Atmore, Alabama, and eventually built his own Texaco Truck stop on I-65. John loved his Scottish Terriers who were always close by when he was at his home in Atmore.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his three children, sons, Douglas (Cyndi) Holleman and Bryan Holleman, and daughter, Mary Jane Farmer, along with numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Hospice Foundation, 655 Brawley School Rd, Suite 200, Mooresville, NC 28117.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Autry Clyde Conway
August 19, 2019
Autry Clyde Conway, 82 of Bay Minette, AL, passed away August 16, 2019, in Mobile, AL. He was born in Mobile on May 5, 1937, to the late Clyde L. and Evelyn Buck Conway. He served in the Alabama Army National Guard, was a retired machinist from Kaiser Aluminum and an avid Alabama fan. He was a member of the Bay Minette Lodge #498 F&AM and served with the Bay Minette Police Department Auxiliary. He was a devoted Christian, a member and deacon of Southside Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Pam Conway; and two brothers, Johnny and Lonnie Conway.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Arrington Conway of Bay Minette, AL, three sons, Tony (Susan) Conway of Bay Minette, AL, Joseph (Gina) Conway of Richland, MS and Ben Conway of Bay Minette, AL; one daughter, Wendy (Bob) Davis of Bay Minette, AL; 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Southside Baptist Church in Bay Minette, AL with Dr. Larry Patterson and Bro. Jason Hughes officiating.
Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Josh Conway, Brandon Conway, Matt Conway, Caleb Conway, James Conway and Brian White.
Honorary pallbearer will be John Rouse.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Reeder Road Area Boil Water Notice Lifted
August 18, 2019
UPDATE: THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS CANCELED ON AUGUST 18.
A Precautionary Boil Water Notice -PBWN- issued by the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority on August 13 for customers located in the following area has been lifted:
- From 6626 Frank Reader Road, west to Windy Hill Road
- Bridlewood Road from Frank Reeder Road, north to the end of Bridlewood Road
- Bridlewood Circle
This notice was issued after repairs were made to a broken 12-inch water main, damaged by a private contractor working in the area. Precautionary boil water notices are issued as a part of the standard protocol following any loss of water pressure, whether as a result of planned maintenance activities or unscheduled repairs.
Florida Dept. Of Ag Charges Cantonment Man With Felony Grand Theft
August 18, 2019
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has charged a Cantonment man with grand theft for allegedly taking money to repair a boat but never doing the work.
Jeffrey Dale Phillips, 43, was charged with third degree felony grand theft. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $5,000 bond.
According to an arrest report, Phillips received $7,978.84 in payments at Affordable Marine Service to remanufacture a boat engine but the work was never performed. The victim also paid an additional $2,322.16 for storage of their boat, the report states, for a total loss of $10,301. According to the Florida Division of Corporations, Phillips is owner of the company on South “L” Street in Pensacola.
The victim told state investigators that they contracted Affordable Marine in August 2017 and received their vessel back in January 2018. On a test ride, the boat did not perform correctly, and the victims said they tried for months to get Phillips to correct the problem.
The victim has since paid another unrelated company $10,325.38 to fix nonexistent or improper work by Affordable Marine, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Nine Mile Road Closed At Highway 29 Monday Night
August 18, 2019
Nine Mile Road will be closed at the Highway 29 overpass will be closed from 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 as crews place concrete for the center pier footer.
Traffic control officers will be on-site to help direct motorists. The following detour will be in place:
• Eastbound Nine Mile Road will be reduced to one lane, directed to Highway 29 southbound, U-turn at West Hood Drive, and return to Nine Mile Road.
• Westbound traffic will perform the same operation at West 9 1/2 Mile Road.
Additionally, Highway 29 traffic between Interstate 10 and 9 1/2 Mile Road may experience alternating lane closures as crews continue drainage and paving operations.
Construction activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
Rain Returns To The Forecast
August 18, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89.
National Thrift Store Day: Waterfront Mission Store Has Served Cantonment Since 2011
August 18, 2019
Saturday was National Thrift Store Day.
The first Waterfront Rescue Mission Thrift Stores was founded in 1963 to support the work of the Mission. Today, there are eight Waterfront Rescue Mission Thrift Stores, including a North Escambia location in Cantonment that opened in March 2011 at 732 North Highway 29, next to the Grocery Advantage.
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Two Escambia Men Sentenced To 30 Years For Robbing Pizza Delivery Drivers
August 18, 2019
Two 19-year old Escambia County residents have been sentenced to prison for robbing three pizza delivery drivers last year
Circuit Judge Gary Bergosh sentenced Michael Anthony Christian, Jr., and Keith Ramone Walker, Jr., to 30 years in state prison. Christian will be required to serve a 10 year minimum mandatory sentence.
On June 17, 2018, Christian and Walker called Domino’s Pizza with a prepaid phone and gave a false address after ordering some pizza. When the driver arrived, they ambushed him and a gun was put to his head as he was ordered to the ground. Multiple items were stolen from his person and vehicle.
On June 20, 2018, Christian and Walker called Domino’s Pizza again from another prepaid phone and once again ordered pizza to a false address. When the driver arrived, he once again had a gun pointed to his head and was forced to the ground while they robbed him. As they were leaving, the driver was kicked in the head as he was laying on the ground.
On June 21, 2018, Christian and Walker called Papa John’s and again ordered pizza to a false address. When the driver arrived, she had a gun put to her head as she was robbed. Christian also put his hand inside of the female driver’s bra. Christian’s DNA was found on a swab of her breast.
After they were developed as suspects, law enforcement executed a search warrant at their residence. They located several items that were stolen during the robbery, including a pizza delivery bag and a vape mod. Both Christian and Walker had also broken into several cars and had stolen several firearms and numerous other items.
Christian had previously entered a plea of no contest on March 27 to three counts of robbery armed with a firearm, three counts burglary of conveyance armed with explosives or dangerous weapon, two counts of grand theft, two counts of principal to burglary of unoccupied conveyance, two counts of battery, fraudulent use of a credit card, unlawful possession of a stolen credit card or debit card, two counts of grand theft of a firearm, three counts of criminal mischief, two counts of burglary of unoccupied conveyance, and petit theft.
Walker previously entered a plea of no contest on May 30, 2019 to three counts of robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with great bodily harm or with a deadly weapon, battery, two counts of burglary of conveyance armed with explosives or dangerous weapon, two counts of grand theft of a firearm, two counts of criminal mischief, burglary of unoccupied conveyance and petit theft.
Gulf Power Foundation Awards Grant To Big Brothers Big Sisters
August 18, 2019
Gulf Power Foundation awarded an Amplify Grant in the amount of $30,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBS-NWFL).
The Amplify Grant is designed to provide non-profits with a one-time capacity building grant to enable them to reduce costs, increase revenues or generate stronger results. “As one of the 36 organizations who received an award, we are so excited to maximize our operations and make improvements.” says Paula Shell, president and CEO of BBBS-NWFL.
The grant will go towards the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Bold Steps 30th Anniversary Campaign and will provide new technology for the BBBS-NWFL offices from Pensacola to Panama City. This technology will help with program improvements and expansion, and will allow stronger communications between offices.
“Our project will boost our agency capacity at just the right time in our history, said Shell. “Moving into our own building and raising the bar on programs and services, the upgrade to our technology is a must. From a new phone system, to computers, to better connectivity to our outlying offices and our matches. having up to date technology so that business can be conducted efficiently and effectively is critical and will greatly help us reach our goal of achieving high quality, long lasting match relationships along with serving more children each year.”
This year, the Gulf Power Foundation has awarded nearly $1 million dollars in grants to 36 organizations across their service region.
Wahoos Recognize PE Teachers, Including North Escambia Adapted PE Teacher
August 18, 2019
Recently, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos recognized all Escambia County School District physical education teachers for what they do day in and day out to keep youth healthy and for their implementation of the USA Baseball Fun at Bat program in the elementary schools.
Additionally, ECSD state award recipients from SHAPE Florida (Society of Health & Physical Education) got to throw out the first pitch .
State program award winners include Lisa Moss and Ian Waldron from Ferry Pass Elementary School for 19-20 SHAPE Florida Elementary PE Program of the Year and Jessica Wolford for being the 19-20 SHAPE Florida Adapted PE Teacher of the Year. Wolford serves Bratt Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle School, Northview High School and Kingsfield Elementary.
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