James Calvin “Jamie” Chance
February 18, 2022
James Calvin “Jamie” Chance, 61, of Molino, Florida passed away on February 17, 2022 after his battle with cancer.
Jamie was born on August 26, 1960 to Betty Lue Anderson and Raymond Chance at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida.
Jamie was such a hardworking man. He worked for the bag plant in Cantonment, Florida for 31 years. He made so many friends through that time, which wasn’t hard for him to do. He never really met a stranger. Everyone who met this man grew to love him and his big bright personality. If he wasn’t offering you a beer he was offering a hug, or a mean left hook if you got out of line.
Jamie enjoyed watching sunrises and sunsets and he loved to cook and make “concoctions.” He really enjoyed working in his flower garden and making the most beautiful flower arrangements you have ever seen. Above all, his children were his entire heart and he let it be known!
Jamie was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Chance; brother, Johnny Ray Chance; nephew, lil Tony Mandel Junior; and stepfather, RT Anderson.
Jamie is survived by his mother, Betty Lou Anderson; his son, Coty Chance; his daughter, Tiffany Enfinger; his sisters, Sandra Davis, Susan Mandel and Brandy Chance; his brother, Ray Chance; his nephews, Dustin Hern, John Chance and Randy Thomas; his niece, Sommer; and so many friends that have been like family.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Don Neese officiating. Interment will be held in Lathram Chapel Cemetery, Cantonment, Florida.
The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. prior to services.
Alabama And Florida Extension Farm Day 2022 Set For February 28
February 18, 2022
UF/IFAS Extension and Alabama Cooperative Extension will hold Farm Day 2022 on Monday, February 28 at Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Two core points will be available. There will be a $15 charge for all participants who attend the dicamba portion. Payment by cash or a check payable to ACES or Auburn University. Credit cards will not be accepted.
For more information, call Libbie Johnson at (850) 475-5230.
Betty L. White
February 18, 2022
Mrs. Betty L. White, age 82, passed away, Sunday, February 13, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was born in Century, FL; and has resided most of her life in Atmore, AL. She retired from the Escambia County Board of Education, as a lunchroom manager at A.C. Moore Elementary School with many years of employment.
Mrs. White valued her time she got to spend with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens, feeding and watching the hummingbirds. She enjoyed hunting and fishing and shooting in bow tournaments. She would sit in the floor and play with her grandchildren and she enjoyed watching them play.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Susie Nelson) Little, one brother, Thomas Little, and one sister-in-law, Joyce Little.
She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-nine years, Lamar White, of Atmore, AL; two sons, Tim (Sonja) White, of Atmore, AL; Steve (Holley) White, of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Lucas (Bri) White, Gage (Marisa) White, Kelly Cravens (Shawn), Aaron Norton, four great-grandchildren, LaKilyn, Hunter, Lane, Cody, special care givers, Elaine Day, Sherry Colbert, numerous nieces, nephew’s other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were held, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC with Rev. Diane Everette officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation was held Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home LLC.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Steele, Jason White, Landon White, Bill White, Justin White, and Wade White.
Daniel “Danny” Elbert Knowles
February 18, 2022
Daniel “Danny” Elbert Knowles
April 7, 1940 – February 16, 2022
Daniel “Danny” Knowles went to be with the Lord at 1:30 PM on February 16, 2022, at the age of 81 in Columbia, SC.
Danny is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Evelyn; sister, Dorothy Harrison; children, Twila Walker (Mark), Melanie Andreen (Jim), and Jerry Knowles (Amy); grand-children, Crystal and Amber Walker, Alexandra, Steven, and Jamie Andreen, and Lizzie and Nate Knowles; and five great-grand-children. He is predeceased by his parents, Elbert and Violet Knowles; and sister, Dale Harrington.
Danny was born in Century, Florida on April 7, 1940, to Elbert and Violet Knowles. He graduated from the University of Florida in 1964 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked in the Pulp and Paper Industry as a Professional Engineer, specializing in the management and construction of boilers. On August 8, 1961, he married Evelyn, his childhood sweetheart. Danny loved his country and was very proud of his time as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne division.
Danny was a devoted husband and father. His faith in Christ and his family were the most important things in his life. He worked to ensure his family felt safe, protected, and cherished. After he retired, he kept himself busy working in his yard and doing projects around the house. If you ever had the pleasure of him visiting your home, you know he always had tools available to fix that leaky faucet or sagging door. He found joy in being useful. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
The visitation will be on Monday, February 21 at 3 PM with a service at 4 PM to follow. The visitation and service will be held at Shives Funeral Home located at 7600 Trenholm Road Ext, Columbia. Colonel Edward D. (Darrel) Peterson will officiate. Danny will be buried at Fort Jackson National Cemetery at 9 AM on Tuesday, February 22. Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered to the family.
Update: Wanted Alabama Fugitive Now In Custody
February 17, 2022
UPDATE: This was taken into custody Thursday evening in the Lottie community, about eight miles northwest of Atmore.
Authorities are searching an Alabama fugitive that may be in the North Escambia area.
Andrew Hubbard, age 52 of Bay Minette, is wanted for several release violation warrants for burglary and theft of property first degree.
Hubbard is known to frequent the Phillipsville Road area of Bay Minette and the Atmore and Poarch areas of Escambia County, Alabama, according to the BCSO.
He is described as being 6-foot 3-inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. He has blue eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office at (251) 937-0202.
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Chance Of Severe Storms Tonight
February 17, 2022
Strong to severe thunderstorms will affect the area late Thursday night, bringing potential for damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes.
Strong non-thunderstorm wind gusts are expected Thursday into Thursday evening. Sustained winds up to 25mph gusting frequently to 40mph can be expected. This may make driving difficult for high profile vehicles and any loose objects should be secured.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Washington’s Birthday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Century Sells Public Land To Former Employee Without Accepting Bids
February 17, 2022
The Century Town Council has approved a the no-bid sale of a piece of town property to a former employee.
Alicia Johnson, who served as water and wastewater superintendent until her resignation in March 2019, approached the council recently and offered $4,950 for a 1.5 acre lot in the 90 block of Bradley Street, directly adjacent to her home. The $4,950 is the Escambia County Property Appraiser’s assessment value for the property.
On a motion by council member James Smith, the council voted 5-0 to sell the property to Johnson for $4,950 without obtaining an appraisal.
The vote was contrary to advice offered by the town attorney and the town clerk that it might be best to put the public property out for bid due to optics.
“She is a former employee and neighbor to the mayor, a friend of mine,” Town Clerk Leslie Howington told the council. “It may save the appearance of impropriety to put it out for bid.”
Attorney Matt Dannheisser, according to a council agenda item, advised that while it was not legally required, declaring the property surplus and putting out for bid would be wise to avoid the appearance of impropriety.
Council president Luis Gomez, Jr. agreed.
“I think that was the way things have been done in the past, and I don’t want to give the look that we are showing favoritism,” Gomez said. “I don’t even know if that’s fair market value, that $4,950. But the council decided to put it up for motion.”
“I’d rather put it out there for bids, but it’s been motioned and properly seconded,” Gomez added.
Dannheisser also advised that obtaining an appraisal was not required, and he cautioned that an appraisal typically costs 20% of the property value and may not be worth it.
The town council never declared the property as surplus, as requested in an agenda item.
The property was deeded to the town in 1996 for $10 for the construction of Front Street, which now bisects the 1.5 acres.
NorthEscambia.com photo and graphic, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Woman Charged With Not Filing State Sales Tax For Bakery
February 17, 2022
A Cantonment woman has been charged with not filing sales tax returns.
Carmina Balderas Colorado was charged with three felony counts of failing to file state sales tax returns.
According to the Florida Department of Revenue, Colorado failed to file six consecutive returns or remit payment for taxes that were collected.
A state investigator said Colorado filed sales tax returns and paid the taxes from March through May 2017 and then again from January through August 2018 for the Panaderia Bakery at 41 West Nine Mile Road. She did not file sales and use tax returns or make payments for the period September 2018 through February 2020. The business has since closed.
A tax warrant for $20,814.34 was filed against Colorado and a final judgment was issued in Escambia County Circuit Court in February 2020.
According to an arrest report, the Department of Revenue made numerous attempts to obtain a response from Colorado, including certified mail that was delivered.
Colorado was released from jail on a $15,000 bond.
New Members Inducted Into Northview High Beta Club
February 17, 2022
New members were inducted Wednesday into the National Beta Club at Northview High School.
- Luke Bridges
- Colton Criswell
- Riley Dawson
- Mayson Edwards
- Jamison Gilman
- Aubree Jordan
- Madison Levins
- Jaquez Moorer
- Heath Parker
- Colby Pugh
- Ally Richardson
- Tyler Riggs
- Wesley Sanders
- Lauren Stinson
- Brian Yoder
- Reagan Abbott
- Erich Amerson
- Sarah Bailey
- Carsyn Dortch
- Drake Driskell
- Weslyn Dunn
- Raleigh Gibson
- Kaylie Glick
- Maggie Godwin
- Ava Gurganus
- Leah Hetrick
- Sarah Long
- Elianna Morales
- Chase Pugh
- Alana Shelly
- McKenna Simmons
- Jessica Stabler
- Aubrey Stuckey
- Blake Yoder
The National Beta Club’s purpose is “to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership and service among elementary and secondary school students”.
Pictured: New Beta Club members at Northview High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Sawmill Day Festival And Car Show Will Return In May
February 17, 2022
After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, organizers have announced that the Sawmill Day Festival and Car Show will return to Century on May 7.
The day will include entertainment, free history museum tours, grilled hamburger meals, crafts, free exhibits and more.
The event is free, and vendor space is also free.
There is a $25 registration fee for the car show, which includes lunch.
For more information, to enter the car show or for vendor space, contact Jerry Fischer at (850) 256-3980.
For 2019 Sawmill Day photos, click here.
For 2019 car show photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
