Keith W. Kidwell
December 31, 2020
Keith W. Kidwell, husband, father and friend, lost his battle with cancer at home surrounded by his loving wife and children on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born in Columbus, Ohio to William Keith Kidwell and Margaret Rosen Weaver on June 14, 1952. Keith attended Tate High School until he enlisted in the Army where he proudly served during Vietnam. After returning as a civilian, he was a gas pipe welder by trade. Following his passion and love for food, he enrolled into the first graduating culinary class at Pensacola Junior College. In 2013, he retired from Energy Services of Pensacola. During retirement, he loved to watch “Wheel of Fortune”, “The Price is Right” and Ohio State Football.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Keith is survived by his wife, Ann Bonifay Kidwell; former wife, Barbara Kidwell; children, Kimberly (John) Donado, Clayton Kidwell, and Mary Kathryn “Katie” (Adam) Musick; grandchildren, Brynn, Lyla, Ava and Oliver; and his canine BFF, “Lucy”.
Nicholas Wagner
December 31, 2020
Nicholas Wagner, 18, rode off to the pearly gates of heaven on Monday, December 28th, 2020. He was born in Pensacola, FL on August 4, 2002 to his parents, Howard Wagner III and Tammy Sue Wagner.
Nick was a regular member of the Harvest Christian Center Fortress Youth group. He was baptized on Sunday morning, February 17, 2019, in a joyous worship service.
Nick enjoyed music, photography, fishing, canoeing, skiing, surfing, and motorcycles. But everyone who knew him knew he enjoyed riding motorcycles more than anything. He liked hanging out with friends. He fellowshipped with his cycle friends Tuesday nights at Groves.
Now you can do all the wheelies and stoppies in heaven you want.
He is survived by his parents, Howard Wagner III and Tammy Sue Wagner; brother, Allen (Michelle Barrett) Wagner of Chesterfield, IN; sister, Ashleigh (TJ Gray) Martino of Cantonment, FL; Grandparents, Ronald (June) Lawson of Ocala, FL; 3 nieces, Sophia Gray of Cantonment, FL, Diamond and Breyanna Barrett of Chesterfield, IN; 3 nephews, Gage, Austin, and Torrance Barrett of Chesterfield, IN; and longtime childhood friend, Eyan Eckland.
Nick was preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard (Narce) Wagner Jr. and Peggy (Les) McCord; his uncle, Rick Lawson.
Services will be held Saturday, January 02, 2021, at The Worship Center of Harvest Christian Center 1095 Muscogee Rd. Cantonment, FL 32533. His visitation will begin at 12:00, with a service at 1:00.
Officiating Pastor William Strickland and Derrick Lewis.
Biker’s Prayer
May the sun rise in front of me, the rain
fall behind me and the wind follow me.
May the Angels guard my travels for
they know what is ahead of me.
Keep me safe through rolling hills and swirling turns.
Let the eagle guide me to the mountain tops.
Let the moons light guide me through the night.
Lord, thank you for letting me be a biker.
Maxwell Crabbe, Jr.
December 31, 2020
Maxwell Crabbe, Jr. was born on November 18, 1937 to Maxwell Crabbe, Sr. and Lolita Hodges Crabbe in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed on December 30, 2020 in Century, Florida. Maxwell served in the United States Navy for 30 years and was an avid marathon runner. He married his wife, Martha, and they had one son together, Allan Crabbe.
Maxwell was preceded in death by his mother, Lolita Crabbe; father, Maxwell Crabbe; and sister, Elizabeth Crabbe Roehrer.
He is survived by his wife, Martha B. Crabbe; son, Maxwell Allan Crabbe; brothers, Charles and Fred Crabbe; 4 nieces; and 2 nephews.
Funeral services will be held 3PM, on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor John Findley and Pastor Joel Treick officiating. Visitation will be held from 2PM prior to services.
Burial will be held at 9AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Barrancas National Cemetery. Please meet at Olive Baptist Church Warrington Campus by 8:30AM to be escorted into Barrancas.
Louis “Junior” Colley
December 31, 2020
Louis “Junior” Colley passed away on Thurs., Dec. 24, 2020 at the age of 70.
He was born on May 11, 1950 in Milton, FL to the late Louis Colley, Sr. and Geneva Mae Mathis. He liked to fish and hunt in his spare time, but music filled most of his days. Junior played music for over fifty years. He played many instruments: piano, guitar, and lead guitar but the steel guitar was his passion and it earned him the name “Man of Steel”. Louis played in many bands including: The Kendalls (Top 100 Hits), Rebels Quartet, Naomi and Siego’s Brothers, The Orells, and The Dixie Echoes. He was rated #2 best gospel guitar player in the USA. Louis was involved in many local groups and fundraisers. Even though music was an important part of his life, his family was the most important.
He is preceded in death by his parents: sister, Betty Colley; and brothers, Edward Colley and James Colley.
Junior is survived by his wife, Jeanne Majors; daughter, Alicia Maria (Chad) Caldwell; grandchildren, Andrea Maria Spaulding and Michael Anthony Spaulding; great grandchildren, Syler Hannon, Scarlett Hannon and Kylie George; step-son, Jason Majors; and step-grandchildren, Natalie Majors, Noah Majors and Arah Hans’ Majors.
Escambia Health Department Offering COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments To Residents 65+
December 30, 2020
The health department in Escambia County now has an online form for people age 65 and older to request an appointment to received the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is one of several Florida counties taking part in COVID-19 vaccination efforts that will prioritize Moderna immunizations for medical providers at high-risk for COVID-19 exposure and persons 65 years of age or older.
FDOH-Escambia received 2,500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. A total of 840 doses have either been provided to community partners for administration or administered at FDOH-Escambia Clinic.
FDOH-Escambia continues to coordinate vaccine administration with local health care providers and independent living facilities. Clinic appointments are also available for health care workers and Escambia County residents 65 years of age and older.
The health department is requesting individuals 65 years of age and older who are interested in getting vaccinated request an appointment. For the appointment request form, click or tap here. Residents are asked not to call or walk into the health department for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The form only asks for a name and phone number. The health department has not said when they will contact interested individuals 65 and older, or how an appointment can be requested without internet access.
“The arrival of the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines in Escambia County gives us an extraordinary opportunity to protect older adults and health care workers who are at an especially high-risk for COVID-19 exposure,” said Marie Mott, health officer and administrator for FDOH-Escambia.
As vaccination events and details are finalized, FDOH-Escambia will release more information on the vaccination plan. COVID-19 vaccines from other manufacturers will be available for use at later dates as supplies reach the state.
$600 Stimulus Payments Are Now Being Delivered
December 30, 2020
YouR $600 economic stimulus check may already be in your bank account.
The IRS and Treasury Department began delivering the second round of stimulus payments directly to bank accounts Tuesday night, and the direct deposits will continue into next week. The first paper checks will hit the mail on Wednesday.
The IRS emphasizes that there is no action required by eligible individuals to receive this second payment. Some Americans may see the direct deposit payments as pending or as provisional payments in their accounts before the official payment date of January 4, 2021. The IRS reminds taxpayers that the payments are automatic, and they should not contact their financial institutions or the IRS with payment timing questions.
As with the first round of payments under the CARES Act, most recipients will receive these payments by direct deposit. For Social Security and other beneficiaries who received the first round of payments via Direct Express, they will receive this second payment the same way.
Anyone who received the first round of payments earlier this year but doesn’t receive a payment via direct deposit will generally receive a check or, in some instances, a debit card. For those in this category, the payments will conclude in January. If additional legislation is enacted to provide for an additional amount, the Economic Impact Payments that have been issued will be topped up as quickly as possible.
Eligible individuals who did not receive an Economic Impact Payment this year – either the first or the second payment – will be able to claim it when they file their 2020 taxes in 2021. The IRS urges taxpayers who didn’t receive a payment this year to review the eligibility criteria when they file their 2020 taxes; many people, including recent college graduates, may be eligible to claim it. People will see the Economic Impact Payments (EIP) referred to as the Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) on Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR since the EIPs are an advance payment of the RRC.
Authorized by the newly enacted COVID-relief legislation, the second round of payments is generally $600 for singles and $1,200 for married couples filing a joint return. In addition, those with qualifying children will also receive $600 for each qualifying child. Dependents who are 17 and older are not eligible for the child payment.
U.S. citizens and resident aliens who are not eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s income tax return are eligible for this second payment. Eligible individuals will automatically receive an Economic Impact Payment of up to $600 for individuals or $1,200 for married couples and up to $600 for each qualifying child. Generally, if you have adjusted gross income for 2019 up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns and surviving spouses, you will receive the full amount of the second payment. For filers with income above those amounts, the payment amount is reduced.
Slight Chance Of Rain Tonight; Risk Of Severe Storms New Year’s Eve
December 30, 2020
SEVERE UPDATE – Widespread showers and storms are expected to develop late Thursday afternoon with a line of storms sliding across the area Thursday night into Friday morning. The window for severe storms is from late Thursday afternoon through the overnight hours (as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve) and into Friday morning. The main threats with any severe storms will be damaging winds and a few tornadoes. There will be another cool down behind this system, but not as significant as last week’s system. Gusty wind conditions are expected, especially closer to the coast.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
New Year’s Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
State Rep. Salzman Commits To Become More In Tune With Century’s Needs
December 30, 2020
At a recent Century Town Council meeting, newly elected Florida Rep. Michelle Salzman (pictured standing) committed to become more in tune with Century’s needs. She said she will attend as many council meetings as possible, or send her assistant, to understand what is happening in the town. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volunteer Wanted West Florida Public Library Board of Governance
December 30, 2020
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking county residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance.
The duties of the board include establishing policy and overseeing the management of Escambia County library services and making recommendations to the BCC regarding the annual budget according to the purposes and authority set forth in resolutions, interlocal agreements and other agreements, as well as state and federal laws. These duties also include establishing an annual plan of service and the long-range strategic planning of library services.
West Florida Public Libraries provides service to all of Escambia County, with the board typically meeting on the fourth Monday of the month from 4-6:30 p.m.
Residents interested in serving on the board are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by close of business on Friday, January 29. Resumes should be submitted to Todd J. Humble, Director, West Florida Public Libraries, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola, FL, 32502 or by email to tjhumble@mywfpl.com.
Resumes submitted to a BCC agenda for consideration will become part of the official minutes and are subject to public records requests.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
10th Fire Means Another Red Bulb On Escambia Fire Safety Wreath
December 30, 2020
Escambia County Fire Rescue has placed an additional red bulb on the “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign wreath to represent a fire on Madison Drive. That marks a total of 10 residential fires in December 2020.
ECFR arrived to find working kitchen fire about 11 p.m. Monday. There were no injuries, but one resident was displaced due to the damage.
The resident reported that the oven was left on and a pan of grease on the oven vent caught fire.
Smoke alarms were present, but did not work. If your home does not have a working smoke detector, call Escambia County Fire Rescue at (850) 595-HERO (4376) or (850) 436-5200 for city of Pensacola residents.
File photo.