Wilbern Lee Tyree, Jr.
July 27, 2021
Mr. Wilbern Lee Tyree Jr. age 82, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, in Century, FL.
Mr. Tyree lived in Century most of his life. He was a member of Faith Bible Baptist Church. He was a founding member and first Chief of South Flomaton Fire Department. He worked with his dad at Tyree Garage and Wrecker Service. He was employed with Jim Walter and Crawford Doors and was employed for 22 years with the Town of Century.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbern Lee Tyree Sr. and Clara Tyree; one brother, Stewart Wayne Tyree; and one sister, Voncille Tyree Cannon.
Mr. Tyree is survived by his wonderful wife of sixty-four and a half years, Mrs. Voncile Tyree of Century, FL; one son, Steven Lee Tyree (Barbara) of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Dorie Lea Hammond (Larry) of Century, FL; four grandchildren, Michael Tyree, Jennifer Gomez, Martin Tyree and Stephanie Taylor, six great-grandchildren, special friend numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Robert Barrow officiating.
Burial will follow at McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 28, 2021, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Joe Brown, Charlie Brown, Sam Weaver, Ray Hammond, Jerry Bondurant and Jerry Fisher.
Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Bush, Darryl Barrow, Eddie Bondurant and Donald Godwin.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Terry Grogan, III
July 27, 2021
On Friday, July 23, 2021, at the age of 65, Terry “Frank” Grogan III went to his eternal resting place in his home from natural causes. For the past decade, Frank courageously fought a rare, progressive, and debilitating disease. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a Christian. He will be greatly missed.
Frank is survived by his wife of 22 years, Anita Grogan; son, Spencer Grogan (Alison Grogan) of The Woodlands, TX; stepson, Gregg Wilson (Jann Kleeman) of Pensacola, FL; four grandchildren; and sister Jennifer Nott.
He was preceded in death by parents, Terry and Betty Grogan; brother, Spencer Grogan; sister, Cindy Glaze; and stepdaughter, Lori Lyn Wilson.
Frank was born on June 29, 1956, in Pensacola, FL. He graduated from J.M. Tate High School in 1975 and earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Pensacola Junior College. He worked in many trades throughout his career including, 22 years at Flour, a reserve deputy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, a corrections officer with the Florida Department of Corrections, a business owner, and a variety of others.
He loved to spend time with family and friends. He found great joy in teaching children and young people about the outdoors and working with your hands. Frank loved the outdoors and spent most of his free time outside even as the disease progressed. His most beloved hobbies were hunting, fishing, and working in his shop.
No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a celebration of life is scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Frank’s charity of choice – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Sally Marie Shively
July 27, 2021
Sally Marie Shively, 82, of Potterville, Mi. passed away July 23 2021. Sally had moved to Pensacola, Florida in 2017.
She was born to the late Donald and Marguerite Morrissey, April 3,1939, in Potterville, MI. Sally was born at home and was one of five children. Victor, Verda, Sandra and Joseph. Although Sally dropped out of High school, she was determined to get her high school diploma and returned to school at age 45 to receive her GED.
Sally lived in Potterville until 1989 when she relocated to Charlotte and finally to Pensacola in 2017. Sally is survived by her five children: Gary Martis of Michigan, Troy Martis of Michigan, Tony Martis of Michigan, Barry Shively of Florida and Mindy Robertson of Minnesota. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Sally was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking homemade meals for her family and was known for her wonderful baking. She was a devout Christian and loved to attend church with her friends and family. Sally was also an amazing and accomplished crocheter.
Sally spent a great deal of time throughout her life giving back to her community through her charitable acts. Sally worked for years delivering meals on wheels, volunteered at schools to help children with reading disabilities and worked as a hospice volunteer. She also regularly donated blood and throughout her life gave over 25 gallons. Sally gave endlessly to many charities, but focused a great deal on disabled veterans. There was no limit to her selfless acts.
Sally was also a superb dancer and loved to have a great time laughing and joking with friends and family. She was friendly to everyone she met and would often say, “I’ve never met a stranger”. Her family is immensely proud of the legacy she has left behind and will forever miss her beautiful smiling face.
Sally will be cremated followed by a private memorial with her family.
Man Charged With Aggravated Battery Of His Girlfriend In Century
July 26, 2021
A man is facing two felony charges after allegedly head-butting and biting his girlfriend during an argument at a Century apartment complex.
Melvin Shamar Pleasant, age 21 of Flomaton, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery causing bodily harm.
Pleasant and his girlfriend of four months were “hanging out together” at her apartment on West Highway 4. The report states she said, “he accused her of changing who she is on him,” leading to an argument that turned violent. She told deputies that she hid a gun belonging to Pleasant because she was afraid he would use it to shoot her.
He allegedly head-butted her in the face and bit her twice during the argument. The Escambia County Sheriff’s office said her eye was stitched closed due to an injury, and she received treatment at Jay Hospital for bite injuries to a finger and her wrist.
The victim later turned the gun over to the ECSO.
Pleasant remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday morning with set at $27,500.
Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing On I-10
July 26, 2021
A small plane made an emergency landing on I-10 near Milton Sunday evening after the pilot ran out of fuel.
Witnesses told the Florida Highway Patrol they observed the single engine plane circle around before landing on the interstate. Troopers arrived to find the plane safely on the shoulder of the roadway and the pilot unharmed.
“It’s not every day we respond to an airplane on the interstate,” said FHP Lt. Jason King.
The pilot made his own arrangement to have the plane removed from I-10.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were notified of the emergency landing.
Photos courtesy Florida Highway Patrol for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Family Story Time Returns This Week To West Florida Libraries
July 26, 2021
Family story time has returned to the branches of the West Florida Public Libraries.
With exciting stories, songs and movement, the program is suggested for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers, but it is open to everyone.
The schedule is as follows:
- Century Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28
- Molino Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28
- Tryon Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 29
- Pensacola Library at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28
- Southwest Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 27
Big Changes Upcoming To Ambulance, Medical Helicopter Coverage In Escambia, Alabama
July 26, 2021
Several big changes to ambulance and medical helicopter services are upcoming for Escambia County, Alabama.
The Escambia County (AL) Health Care Authority (ECHCA) has reached an agreement with MedStar to provide comprehensive 24/7 ground ambulance coverage for the greater Atmore market, replacing ASAP EMS.
MedStar currently provides ground ambulance services for the Flomaton area, but D.W. McMillan EMS will assume responsibility for providing ground ambulance service in the greater Flomaton area.
ECHCA has also contracted with MedStar to provide medical helicopter service to all of Escambia County, Alabama. MedStar’s Air Care 2 helicopter is currently based at Atmore Community Hospital.
As NorthEscambia.com reported Saturday, Air Care 2 from Atmore will also respond to North Escambia in Florida under a new “first call agreement” between the operator of ShandsCair and Escambia County, Florida.
Pictured: MedStar’s Air Care 2 from Atmore responds to a traffic crash in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Slight Chance Of Evening Rain
July 26, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Florida Gas Prices Gradually Decline
July 26, 2021
Florida gas prices have gradually declined, falling a total of 4 cents during the past two weeks.
After reaching a 2021 high of $3.01 earlier this month, drivers are now paying an average price of $2.97 per gallon across Florida.
The average price per gallon was $3.01 in Escambia County, down a penny from a week ago. A low of $2.85 could be found in North Escambia Sunday night at station on Highway 29 in Cantonment. Two stations on East Nine Mile Road were at $2.79 per gallon.
“Gas prices may not move much this week, as futures prices finished slightly above a week ago,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Concerns about the Delta variant significantly impacted the crude oil market last week, causing oil prices to drop 8% on Monday. However, crude rebounded by the end of the week, on the belief that the spread would not significantly impact the recovery in global fuel demand.”
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Howard Dean Bloodsworth
July 26, 2021
Howard Dean Bloodsworth (July 4, 1956-July 22, 2021)
He was the son of Jay “J.B.” Cloudy Bloodsworth and Iris Automeze Antone of Pensacola, FL.
He is survived and cherished by his loving wife of 39 years, Sherry Bloodsworth; his children, Carrie Christian (Chucky), Heather Cummings (Eric), Joshua Bloodsworth and Jessica Bloodsworth; grandchildren, Tiffany Elkins, Michael Elkins, Elizabeth Christian, Asia Adams, Mazzy Bloodsworth and Hazel Bloodsworth; great-grandchildren, Amora Rodriquez, Malachi Rodriguez and Jace Thomas; and two brothers-n-law, Jody Gay and Randall Schindler. All of whom he loved very much and whom made him very proud.
Howard was a country man who loved the beach and his camouflage. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, surfing, hunting, fishing, working and building with his hands, cooking and finding “good stuff”. He was known by many in the Pensacola community as the “Peanut Man”, selling his boiled peanuts on the street corner. He never met a stranger. He graduated in 1975 as a certified meat cutter from Winn Dixie where he then moved up to meat-market manager, he was very proud of this accomplishment. We now celebrate Howard’s life, memory, and humor.
He is preceded in death by his mother, father, best friend and brother-in-law Bob Harlan, and mother-in-law Patricia Flowers. He loved them all very much.