Five Escambia Volunteer Firefighters Earn State Certification
July 26, 2022
Five Escambia County volunteer firefighters recently earned their certification.
The five volunteers — Christianna Barry, Jeff Carden, Chris Knezienski, Nate Montgomery and Anna Niedermeyer — completed 206 hours of training through online courses and practical evolutions.
“I want to welcome these men and women to the ECFR family and thank them for their willingness to serve their communities and dedication to complete many hours of training to attain their certifications,” said Escambia County Fire Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Paul Williams. “We hope they will spend many years with ECFR and continue their training throughout their time with us.”
The five also completed the following training:
- Mental Health/PTSD Training
- Cancer Prevention Training
- FL-130 Wildland Firefighter Training
- FL-180 Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service
- FL-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
- ICS-700 Introduction to National Incident Management System
- Traffic Incident Management
- Structural Collapse Awareness
- Emergency Medical Responder
Pictured above: (L-R_ Nate Montgomery, Jeff Carden, Chris Knezienski, Anna Niedermeyer and Christianna Barry. Pictured below: The ECFR volunteers training in Ocala. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
No Serious Injuries In Highway 95A Crash Near Kingsfield
July 26, 2022
There were no serious injuries reported in a single vehicle wreck Monday afternoon on Highway 95A south of Kingsfield Road. A driver lost control and crashed into a ditch.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Ensley station of Escambia County Fire Rescue responded, along with Escambia County EMS.
Further information has not been released.
NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Ruth Ellen O’Farrell
July 26, 2022
Mrs. Ruth Ellen O’Farrell, age 64, passed away, Saturday, July 16, 2022 in McDavid, FL She was born in Hammond, IN; and resided in McDavid, FL; for the past 30 years. She was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Mrs. O’Farrell valued her time she got to spend with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing with her cats and dogs. She liked going to the creek, to yard sales, and flea markets. She enjoyed traveling, loved to cook, and enjoyed working in her flower garden and vegetable garden.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton (Mildred McGhee) Hubbird, four brothers, Sherill Hubbird, Shelby Hubbird, Robert Hubbird, Clayton Hubbird, two sisters, Anette Balaban, and Ruby Swick.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Daryl O’Farrell, of Mcdavid, FL; five sons, William (Tia) Brooks, of Wetumpka, AL; Michael (Lee Ellen) Brooks, of Excel, AL; Darrell Brooks, of Woodyville, MS; Jason (Jessica) Love, of Atmore, AL; Raymond (Candy) Pellegrini, of Frisco City, AL; sixteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 25, 2022 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
FDOH-Escambia Monitoring Nationwide Monkeypox Outbreak, But Individual Risk Remains Low
July 26, 2022
The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County says they are monitoring the nationwide monkeypox outbreak, with cases in at least 43 states and Washington, D.C.
To date, there have been no monkeypox-related deaths outside of endemic countries.
“The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low.,” FDOH-Escambia said Monday evening.
In the event of a monkeypox case, FDOH- Escambia will conduct epidemiological investigations to notify possible exposures and offer potential post-exposure prophylaxis. FDOH- Escambia will offer the monkeypox vaccine to high-risk groups as doses become available from the federal government.
Human-to-human transmission generally requires prolonged, face-to-face contact, direct contact with lesion materials, or indirect contact with lesion materials through contaminated items, such as contaminated clothing. Therefore, the risk of exposure remains low.
William Thomas Rolin
July 26, 2022
William Thomas Rolin peacefully went to be with the Lord at his home on July 25, 2022 at the age 80. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, William managed his illness with strength, grace and dignity. On his final day, he was surrounded by his family, who he adored more than anything else in the world.
William was born to Tracy and Girlie Walker Rolin on April 3, 1942 in Atmore, AL. William was a native of Poarch, AL and has resided in Stapleton, AL for the past 43 years. William is survived by his wife, Shelia Rolin of 43 years, his children Matthew (Sarah) Rolin of Stapleton, AL, Bridget Wasdin of Bay Minette, AL and Kasey (Terry) Wise of Bay Minette, AL. His beloved grandchildren include, Landon Wise, Kaylee Wise, Kohen Wasdin, Whitely Rolin, Chapman Wasdin, Walker Rolin, and Will Rolin, his brother, Buford L Rolin, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
William is proceeded in death by his parents as well as brother, Richard McGhee, sisters, Leola Manac, Linda Gail Parker, Bessie O’Barr and Lottie Duerst.
William was a Member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, where he worked there for 34 years serving his Tribe initially as a Tribal Dispatcher, then attending the Police Academy to be trained as a Police Officer (ES 42). William later transitioned and was currently employed as an In-take Officer for the Tribal Police Department. William enjoyed working and serving his tribal community.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband, father and “Pops”, William also had a profound love for his church St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. Throughout his entire life, William held an unwavering faith in Lord, and served his church many years as a Lay Reader.
For those of you who personally knew William, you knew his love for his Auburn Tigers. He loved them win or lose. His team dedication never wavered. The Rolin family spent many years together watching Auburn football games in their home. Cherished times the family will never forget.
William will forever be in the hearts of his loved ones and dear friends. As Pops would always say to his wife, children and grandchildren, “Love ya, see ya, bye”. Until we meet again.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Father, Mike Hill officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Stapleton, AL.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Chad Parker, Timmy Brooks, Shawn Smith, Jake Thomas, Larry Faircloth, Corey Hicks, Jerry Faircloth, and Vermon Byrd II.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Helton and Josh Thomas.
The family will accept flowers, as well as memorial contributions to St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 100 Lynn McGhee Drive, Atmore, AL 36502.
Brittany Kay Talbot
July 26, 2022
Ms. Brittany Kay Talbot, age 37, passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Mobile, AL. She was born February 21, 1985 in Panama City, FL; and resided most of her life in Century, FL.
Ms. Talbot valued her time she got to spend with her family. She enjoyed being around people and was very outgoing person. She enjoyed going to the beach, creek, and taking the kids to skating rink. She always enjoyed a long ride on the back roads.
She is preceded in death by her pawpaw, Marvin Kimmons, Sr; grandmother, Kitty Kimmons, two uncles, Marvin Earl Kimmons, Jr; Joseph “JoJo” Kimmons, and one aunt, Debrah Jean Crawford.
She is survived by her father, Wayne (Sandra) Talbot, of Paxton, FL; mother, Rhonda Kay Daw, of Jay, FL; three sons, Tyler Shane Talbot, of Dothan AL; Trenton Dewayne Pleasant, of Jay, FL; Kayden Knighten of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Zac Talbot, of Paxton, FL; Seth Talbot, of Paxton, FL; special cousin, Mallory Anderson, of Pace, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Sis: Kathy Stophel and Sis: Grace Lusk officiating.
Burial will follow at Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Cade Howell, Ashley Grimes, Jessica Mathis, David Kimmons, and Tommie Sue Hobbs Walden.
Blue Wahoos And Marcus Pointe Baptist Church To Hold ‘Baptisms And Baseball’
July 26, 2022
The Blue Wahoos and Marcus Pointe Baptist Church have partnered to hold “Baptisms And Baseball” on Sunday, July 31 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Following the Blue Wahoos game against the Mississippi Braves that afternoon, any interested fan in attendance will have the opportunity to be baptized by Marcus Point Baptist Church on the field at the stadium.
“We’re excited to partner with Marcus Pointe Baptist to bring this first-of-its-kind event to our ballpark,” team president Jonathan Griffith said. “The idea actually originated with my six-year-old son who came home from church one day and said he wanted to be baptized. I asked where and he said ‘at the ballpark!’ We called Marcus Pointe to see if it would be possible and we’re excited to be able to offer the opportunity to any interested fan.”
The Blue Wahoos game that afternoon will begin at 4:05 p.m with the baptism event following the game’s conclusion.
Tickets are required for the game, but there is no fee to participate in the baptism event. All participants in “Baptisms And Baseball” will receive an exclusive t-shirt from Marcus Pointe Baptist Church.
Samuel Smith
July 26, 2022
Samuel Smith, age 92, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on July 22, 2022. Samuel was born inConecuh County, Alabama to Ben and Katie Smith. Samuel attended the 1 st Church of Nazarene. Samuel was a flight crew chief in the USAF.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Smith and Katie Mae Smith; sister, Eloise Smith. He is survived his wife of 67 years, Lucy Deloris Smith; sons, Steven Reggie (Carolyn) Smith, Samuel Scot (Tammy) Smith; granddaughter, Emily Ann Smith; sisters, Joyce Rusk and Gwen Davis.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment, Florida. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm prior to the service. Reverend Jon Carnley will be officiating. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00pm.
Memorials can be made to the 1 st Church of Nazarene.
Vehicle Crashes Into Wooded Area On Highway 95A, One Critically Injured
July 25, 2022
One person was critically injured in a single vehicle wreck Monday morning on Highway 95A.
The passenger car crashed into a wooded area south of Archer Road about 10 a.m. Minor extrication was required to remove the driver from the vehicle.
The Cantonment and Ensley stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded, and the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Three Injured In Highway 29 Wreck In Molino
July 25, 2022
Three people were injured in a late night wreck Sunday in Molino.
The crash happened about 11:30 p.m. on Highway 29 near Duxbury Avenue.
Three people were transported by Escambia County EMS; none of the injuries were believed to be life-threatening.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details.
The Molino Station of Escambia County Fire Rescue also responded.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
