Myra Jean Stanton Holt
January 19, 2021
Myra Jean Stanton Holt, age 89, lifetime resident of Century, FL passed away on January 17, 2021 at the Century Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Century where she resided since June 2019.
Myra Jean was born 1931 in Century to Vivian Earl “Bubba” Stanton and Esta Ellen Toomer Stanton. She graduated from Century High School in 1949. She was a devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She accepted the Lord as her Savior at the age of 14. She loved her Lord and served as a Sunday School teacher and church pianist for many years. She was a charter member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Century, FL and later in life she became a member of Hand Ave Baptist Church, Bay Minette, AL. At the time of her death, she was a member of Century First Baptist, Century. She had the heart of a servant which showed through her actions of humility, love and compassion during times she cared for her family and friends. She loved caring for people so much that she became a Practical Nurse and worked for two years at the Turberville Memorial Hospital in Century under Dr. Thomas J Stewart. She was loved by many and some considered her their second mother. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Vivian Earl “Kayo” Stanton, Jr. and two great-granddaughters, Tomi Faith Holt and Karsyn Faith Yeager.
Myra Jean is survived by her husband of 72 years, Billy Gene Holt of Century, FL; three sons, William (Elaine) Holt of Crescent City, FL, Tommy (Sandy) Holt of Grand Bay, AL, Robert “Bobby” (Susan) Holt of Navarre, FL; two daughters, Esther Ruth Holt (Steve) Whitmore of Greenville, SC and Mary Ellen Holt (Rob) Wess of Greer, SC; 12 grandchildren, Sonja DeLong (Mike) Hernandez of Cocoa, FL, Christopher Williams of Lake Worth, FL, Holly Holt (Jupe) Etheridge of La Grange, KY, Carolyn Holt (Beau) McHenry of Milton, FL, Wayne (Amy) Holt of Jay, FL, Leigh Ann Holt (Doug) Yeager of Grand Bay, AL, Paula Holt (Ryan) Bristow of Birmingham, AL, Scott (Laura) Whitmore of Iowa City, IA, James (Joanna) Whitmore of Laporte, CO, Michelle Wess (Jerid) Jones of Taylors, SC, Michael (Tamara) Wess of Raliegh, NC and Matthew (Sarah) Wess of Greer, SC and 32 great-grandchildren, Harrison, Anna and Brooklin Hernandez; Joey Williams; Will, Mary Bailey and Owen Etheridge; William Thomas and Morgan McHenry; Matti, Maci and Miley Holt; Carleigh and Connor Yeager; Chesley, Abigail, Emileigh and Lauren Bristow; Katie, Brenton and Jane Whitmore; Makenna, Michael, Molly, Maddie, Mark, Megan, Macie and Max Jones; Reagan Wess, Elizabeth and Isabella Wess.
A private graveside service for the immediate family will be held at the Flomaton Cemetery on January 20, 2021. Her son-in-law Rev. Steven Whitmore will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Flomaton Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund in care of Escambia County Bank PO Box 601 Flomaton, AL 36441.
We thank the staff of the CCRH and VITAS Hospice for caring for her.
Toney Gibson
January 19, 2021
Mr. Toney Gibson, age 71, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Gibson was a native of Atmore, AL, former resident of Biloxi, MS and had resided in Poarch, AL for the past 16 years. He was a retired Union Pipe Liner, loved to fish, shoot pool and Alabama Football. He was a Tom Brady Fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Ida Gibson; two sons, Rodney Gibson and Toney Gibson; two sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his two daughters, Tracy Gibson of New Orleans, LA and Alice Janene Gibson of New Orleans, LA; three brothers, Ricky Gibson of Atmore, AL, Larry Gibson of Atmore, AL and Jerry (Connie) Gibson of Atmore, AL; thirteen grandchildren, Gavin, Toni, Antonio, Tregan, Makayla, Talissia, Toney, Tameron, Daniel, Rodney, Christopher, Christian and Takoda; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Antioch Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Trevor Daughtry officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Antonio Walls, Tregan McCreight, Greg Gibson, Carson Griffith, Derick Grosskurth, Gavin Bourgeois and Ricky Maddox.
Due to covid, the family request mask and social distancing.
Century Considers Approval For 300 Foot Cell Tower Next To The Library Or Showalter Park
January 18, 2021
Century is considering which of two locations to lease for a 300-foot tall cell tower — one directly next to the library and the other near Showalter Park.
According to the town, the tower will be used for AT&T cellular service, and other companies might lease space from Diamond Towers.
The two parcels owned by the town under consideration for the tower site are:
- A 0.698 acre lot directly south of the Century Branch Library. The tower would be located less than 50 feet from the library property, which is owned by Escambia County.
- A 0.68 acre area located on the northeast corner of the town’s maintenance building property on Alger Road, just across the railroad tracks from the playground at Showalter Park.
Diamond Towers is requesting a variance to the required 200 foot setback requirement for the tower.
At 300 feet, the tower would be about the equivalent of a 30 story building, according to interim City Manager Vernon Prather.
The town council is expected to vote on the tower location at their regular council meeting Tuesday night.
If approved, Diamond Towers will lease one of the two properties at $1,000 total for one year with an optional extension for one more year at $1,000. Once a tower is constructed, Diamond’s lease will increase to $1,500 per month for at least five years, with another $500 per month due for additional cellular providers collocated on the tower.
Pictured: This lot next to the Century Branch Library is one of two locations under consideration for a 300-foot tall cell tower. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
County Seeking Applications for Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
January 18, 2021
The Escambia County Commission is seeking one representative to the Escambia-Pensacola Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to fill a member’s unexpired term through September 30, 2021.
The committee was established for the purpose of reviewing affordable housing incentives available within the county and to make recommendations concerning those incentives to the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners and Pensacola City Council.
The board is seeking to fill ONE slot from one of the following specializations:
- One citizen who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing;
- One citizen who is a representative of a not for profit provider of affordable housing;
- One citizen who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection with affordable housing; OR
- One citizen who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local housing assistance plan
The committee meets quarterly with more frequent meetings while reviewing the Local Housing Assistance Plan and affordable housing incentives. Positions will be recommended to the board for approval in February.
Citizens interested in serving should complete an application available online here, or request a form via email at NED@myescambia.com. Completed applications should be forwarded to Neighborhood Enterprise Division/AHAC, 221 Palafox Place, Suite 200, Pensacola, FL,32502. All applications must be received no later than January 22 for consideration.
Community Health Announces New COVID-19 Testing Schedule
January 18, 2021
Community Health Northwest Florida is changing their COVID-19 mobile testing schedule effective Tuesday.
Testing will be available as follows:
Cantonment Pediatrics – PCR (molecular) Send Off and Rapid Testing.
- Weekdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., drive thru.
- No prescreen required for send-off test.
- Prescreening and an appointment is required for rapid test. Contact the Ascension Sacred Heart call center at (850) 746-2684.
Brownsville Community Center – Rapid Testing Only
- Weekdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., drive thru.
- Contact the Ascension Sacred Heart call center at (850) 746-2684.
Community Health, 2315 West Jackson Street – PCR (molecular) Send Off Testing Only
- Weekdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., drive thru.
- No prescreening or appointment required.
For more information, call Community Health Northwest Florida at (850) 436-4630.
Clear, Down Near Freezing Tonight
January 18, 2021
Here is your official Martin Luther King, Jr. Day forecast from NorthEscambia.com:
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Local Legislative Delegation Meets Tuesday To Discuss ECUA, Local Funding Requests
January 18, 2021
The local legislation delegation will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss items that may go before the Florida Legislature this session.
The delegation will consider local bills, including an act that would implement term limits and oversight of the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. The delegation will discuss legislative action ratifying the negotiated terms, requirements and amounts of the pension plan and collective bargaining agreement between the City of Pensacola and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 707.
Delegation members will also hear presentations from government entities, organizations, and take public comment on proposals for the 2021 regular session of the Florida Legislature.
The meeting will be Tuesday, January 19 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Paul Amos Performance Studio at 1000 College Boulevard in Pensacola.
The Escambia County legislative delegation consists of Sen. Doug Broxson, Rep. Michelle Salzman and Rep. Alex Andrade.
No Change To ECUA Schedule Due To MLK Day; Government Offices Closed
January 18, 2021
Here is a look at the government offices that are closed due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, and the ECUA sanitation collection schedule.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Below is a listing of Escambia County offices and departments closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners - All departments, including:
- West Florida Public Libraries (All locations – normal hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 19)
- The Escambia County Animal Shelter will be closed to the public. Animal Control will work emergency calls only.
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s office
- Escambia County Area Transit
- The Supervisor of Elections Office
- Exceptions The Perdido Landfill will be open
ECUA
ECUA business offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. However, residential and commercial sanitation collections will be unaffected by the holiday and will be carried out as usual. Customers may contact ECUA Customer Service at (850) 476-0480 for more information.
TOWN OF CENTURY
Town of Century offices will closed Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
College Baseball Returns To Blue Wahoos Stadium On January 30
January 18, 2021
Blue Wahoos Stadium will host its first baseball games of the new year on Saturday, January 30 as Pensacola State College, nationally-ranked Northwest Florida State College, and Coastal Alabama Community College compete in a three-game day-long tournament.
“This is something special for each program, each team,” Pensacola State coach Brian Lewallyn said. “We’re all happy to be back on the field playing again. We’re so appreciative of this opportunity to play at Blue Wahoos Stadium. I know our players are super excited about it.”
The three-game slate will begin at 11 a.m. with Pensacola State facing Coastal Alabama. Game two will feature Northwest Florida State College against Coastal Alabama. The day of baseball will conclude with Pensacola State taking on Northwest Florida in game three.
Games two and three will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the preceding game. Each game will be seven innings.
Tickets are available now at BlueWahoos.com. General admission tickets are $10 and include admission to all three games. Active duty and veteran military members, seniors (65+), and children (5-12) receive discounted $7 admission. Admission for children under the age of five is free.
Face masks are required at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Guests may remove their face mask when seated to enjoy the games with proper physical distancing from other guests, but masks must remain on when moving about the stadium, when on the concourse, and when entering and exiting the facility.
Turner Maurice Brooks
January 18, 2021
Mr. Turner Maurice Brooks, age 78, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his home in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Brooks was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. He loved his wife, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He liked fishing, cooking and was a member of the Cross Point Baptist Church. He was a mechanic with Southland Telephone Company and retired with over 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Daphne Mae Brooks; six brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean Brooks of Atmore, AL; two sons, Rodney (Shannon) Brooks of Nokomis, AL and Jamie Brooks of Atmore, AL; one brother, Jimmy Brooks of Perdido, AL; four sisters-in-law, Sarah Brooks, Maxine Brooks, Lillie Brooks and Collie Brooks; five grandchildren, Brad (Holly) Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Jade Brooks, Ashley (Nick) Priest and Zayden Brooks; four great grandchildren, Andelina Herrah, Nahla Brooks, Nevaeh Martell and Amaya Martell and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Guy Heath officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 18, 2021 from 12:30 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brad Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Nick Agerton, Troy Emmons, Allen Stacey and Jimmy Brantley.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Howard Weaver, Bruce Day, Dewayne Pruitt and Cody Fowler.