11 Escambia Schools Earn Incentive Awards For Decreased Energy Usage
October 22, 2021
Eleven Escambia county schools were honored at this week’s school board meeting for earning Energy Incentive Awards from the district.
Tate High School was the high school honoree, garnering the maximum Energy Incentive Award possible for their category, which comes with a check for $1,225. At the middle school level, Beulah, Ernest Ward and Ransom were awarded $975 each. Elementary schools taking home awards were Brentwood, Ferry Pass, Global Learning Academy, Jim Allen, Kingsfield, Molino Park, and C.A. Weis. Each elementary school recognized received an award of $725.
The awards were based on decreased energy use from the previous year. These campuses remained below the district’s energy use average, completed shutdown checklists in preparation for school breaks, and passed three energy audits conducted throughout the year.
Representatives from each school were on hand to receive certificates at the school board meeting.
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Here Is Tonight’s High School Football Schedule
October 22, 2021
FLORIDA
- Marianna at Northview
- Port St. Joe at Jay
- West Florida at Pensacola High
- Gulf Breeze at Pine Forest
- Washington at Pensacola Catholic
- Milton at Escambia
- Navarre at Niceville
- Pace at Crestview
- Tate (bye week)
ALABAMA
- Southern Academy at Escambia Academy
- Escambia County (Atmore) at Jackson
- Flomaton at T.R. Miller
- Opp at W.S. Neal
Pictured: Last Friday night’s Tate at Crestview game. NorthEscambia.com photos by Jennifer Repine, click to enlarge.
Albert Ray Fillingim
October 22, 2021
On October 12, 2021, Heaven received a father, a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend. Albert Ray Fillingim of Cantonment, Florida, residing in Milton, Florida went to be with the Lord after a motorcycle accident on State Road 87 in Milton, Florida. Ray, as he was known to all his friends and family, was the kind of man that would give the shirt off his back to help someone if he could. He was always full of life and never met a stranger. He had a very large personality and a heart that was even bigger. A true brother to many with a kind heart and many colorful stories. Ray was always just a phone call away when you needed him. He was always supportive and touched so many lives in his 28 years on Earth. Ray loved to do mechanic work, go mud riding, shoot pool, fish, and go camping. He always loved a good bonfire with good friends. You could always find him working on something or telling a story about something he had worked on. He had a passion for being the life of the party. Ray will be missed by so many people.
Ray will leave behind four beautiful children: Daughter Aurora Maeve Fillingim and his sons: Sawyer Lee Fillingim, Jackson David Fillingim, and Levi Clayton Fillingim. He is survived by his father Albert Shawn Fillingim (Rhonda) His Mother Kelly Dawn Harris (James Archie Harris) Sisters Destiny Kay Fillingim, Shawna Rashae Fillingim, and Summer Faye Sobanski; His brothers James Calvin Harris & James Douglas Harris; Several adopted brothers and sisters; His uncle Scott Poley (Mary) , his cousins Justin Poley (Melissa) and Brandon Poley (Victoria), and his extended family, the Troche family.
Ray is preceded in death by his grandparents Patricia Lee Poley & Joseph Clayton (Joe) Poley and Mildred Fillingim & Albert Jack Fillingim. He is also preceded in death by family friend Michael Kurt Troche ll.
Pallbearers will be Justin Amerson, James Calvin Harris, Jon Kane, Tyler Robbins, Zach Thompson, and Christian Young. Honorary Pallbearers will be Aaron Barnett, James Archie Harris, James Douglas Harris, JD Hester, Mike Troche, and Timothy Troche.
The family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, at Faith Chapel North.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at My Fathers Vineyard. Burial will follow in Harvest Christian Center.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
FEMA Reimburses Escambia County $13.7 Million For Hurricane Sally Debris Removal
October 22, 2021
FEMA has approved a grant of $13,715,504 for the State of Florida to reimburse Escambia County for costs associated with county-wide debris removal after Hurricane Sally.
Escambia County utilized contracted workers between October 1, 2020, And April 30, 2021 to remove and dispose of 689,477 cubic yards of vegetative debris, 201,863 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris, 854 hazardous leaning trees, 8,283 hazardous hanging limbs and 1.85 tons of hazardous household waste debris from public rights of way. The debris posed a serious threat to public health and safety. Additional expenses included the monitoring and field supervisory oversight of collecting, removing and disposal of all debris.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Florida Division of Emergency Management works with FEMA during all phases of the program and reviews projects prior to FEMA final approval.
Applicants work directly with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. FEMA obligates funding for projects to FDEM after final approval.
Once a project is obligated, FDEM works closely with applicants to finalize grants and begin making payments. FDEM has procedures in place designed to ensure grant funding is provided to local communities as quickly as possible.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.
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Jacqueline Lee Hadley
October 22, 2021
Ms. Jacqueline Lee Hadley (McGhee), a resident of Atmore, AL passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. We were lucky to have her in our lives for 59 wonderful years. Jacque when called upon was always there to support her tribe. She was born on October 30, 1961, to Chief Houston Lee McGhee and Margie Lynn McGhee (Brown).
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Chief Calvin McGhee; her father, Chief Houston Lee McGhee and her grandson, Robert Everett “Rhett” Hadley.
She is survived by her mother, Margie Lynn McGhee (Brown); daughter, Valisa Lee (Matthew Lee) Lambert; son, Robert Shane (Jessica Lynn) Hadley; her sisters, Valerie Lynn McGhee and Beverly Ann Holcomb; her granddaughter, Nevaeh Cierria Leygh Hadley; grandson, Dalton Shane Hadley; her nieces, Jessica Leigh Martin and Kelley Danielle (Matthew Luke) Cotton and her nephews, John Caleb English and John Houston (Amanda Leigh) Chance; and 11 great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Thursday, October 21, 2021, at New Home Cemetery in Poarch, AL.
Interment was in New Home Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Shirley Ann Owens
October 22, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Ann Owens, age 74, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her Flomaton residence.
Mrs. Owens was born in Brewton, AL and had been a life-long resident of the Flomaton area. She worked as a bookkeeper for Owens Customizing & Collision. She loved her grandbabies, including watching Mical march in the Sound of the South Band at Troy University and spending vacations and summers with her Illinois grandbabies. She was a faithful Christian, and was a member of Little Escambia Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Lloyd Cash and Cora Owens Cash; three brothers, Barney Cash, O.D. Cash, and William Cash; four sisters, Dorothy McCurdy, Mildred Cash, Bobbie Frazier, and Wanda Cash.
She is survived by her husband, Wayne Owens of Flomaton, AL; son, Billy (Cassidy) Owens of Flomaton, AL; daughter, Tammy (Dwayne) Barker of Brownstown, IL; brothers, George Cash of Bay Minette, AL, Gene Cash of Franklin, TN, Odell (Linda) Cash of Huntsville, AL, and Milford Cash of Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Joyce (Al) Erskin of Austin, TX, Rebecca Cash of Pensacola, FL, Linda Batte of Brewton, AL, and Paula “Goldy” Cash of Mobile, AL; five grandchildren, Dusty (Jennifer) Barker of Brownstown, IL, Tabitha (Bradley) Rusk of Vandalia, IL, Mical Owens of Flomaton, AL, and Lanier Cash Owens of Flomaton, AL.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from the chapel of Flomaton Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan Hill officiating.
Interment was at Happy Valley Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee Owens, Mitch Owens, Kevin Owens, Travis Owens, Ralph Hayes, and Mike Owens.
Austin Brett Bonds
October 22, 2021
Our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend, Austin Brett Bonds, age 27, of
Walnut Hill, FL went into the arms of Jesus on October 18, 2021. He was born on April 8,
1994 in Atmore, AL. He was a loving and kind soul, always willing to help others in need.
He loved the Lord, his family, and friends. He will be deeply missed.
He was the son of Rebecca (Terry) Redmond and Larry (Sherri) Bonds. He had many
loving family members: grandparents, Roy and Nancy Thomas, Kenny Bethea, Raymond
and Erma Redmond, Larry and Joanne Bonds, Deborah Stokes, and Teresa Clinton;
siblings, Tre Redmond, Teriana Redmond, Kenna Redmond, Jaylee Redmond, Randall
Bonds, John Jones, Tabitha Bonds, and Ariana Bonds along with numerous aunts, uncles,
cousins, extended family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 12 Noon at Johnson-Quimby
Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, AL with Pastor Richard Daniels officiating. Interment
will follow at Bay Springs Cemetery in Bay Springs, FL.
Active pallbearers will be Gavin Grant, Delan Grant, Layden Grant, Trey Robison, Tre
Redmond, Randall Bonds, Dakota O’Barr, and John Jones.
Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Martin, Caleb Martin, Josh Thomas, and Stetson
Bethea.
Visitation will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until service time at 12
Noon at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Quinton Adam Peavy
October 22, 2021
Mr. Quinton Adam Peavy, age 42, passed away, Friday, October 15, 2021 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Peavy was born in Atmore, AL. and was a lifelong resident of Uriah, AL.
He liked to shade tree mechanic. He loved working with his miniature horses.
Mr. Peavy is preceded in death by his father, Larry Wayne Peavy, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard (Effie) Cumbie, and Mr. and Mrs. Victor (Era) Peavy.
Mr. Peavy is survived by his mother, Marilyn Peavy (Curtis Moye) of Uriah, AL; one son, Caron Ryan Peavy, of Florida, one brother, Anthony Wayne (Crystal) Peavy, of Uriah, AL; one nephew, Ryan Peavy, one niece, Lacey Peavy, three aunts, Sherry Buckhault, of Atmore, AL; Cheryl Matthews, of Repton, AL; Betty Watson, of Atmore, AL; one uncle, Donnie (Donna) Peavy, of Uriah, AL; other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes LLC with Rev. Wayne McMillian and Rev. Jesse Bohannon officiating
Burial will follow at Peavy Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Justin House, Jason Peavy, Jerrimie Bryars, Rocky Rutherford, Clifton Buckhault, and William Snow.
Honorary pallbearers will be Locklin Tuberville, and Kent Tuberville.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Sunny And Drier Weather Through The Weekend
October 22, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: Sunny with a high near 82. Wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Dale Coon Fiveash
October 22, 2021
Ms. Dale Coon Fiveash, age 80, of Atmore, AL passed away on October 16, 2021. She was born on July 5, 1941, to the late William Alvin and Frances Turk Coon. She was a florist most of her life in Atmore, AL.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Larry Coon.
She is survived by her sons, Ray Coon of Robinsonville, AL and Wesley (Grace) Fiveash of Daphne, AL; her brother, Hoyt (Sarah) Coon of Freemanville, AL; her sisters, Sharlett (Fred) Peevy of McCullough, AL, Thelma (Wayne) Price of Pulaski, TN and Jessie “Hootie” (Toban) Myrick of Goodway, AL; her grandchildren, Jennifer, Katie, Abby and William along with four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Thursday, October 21, 2021 at McCullough Cemetery in McCullough, AL.
Interment was at McCullough Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.