Century Native Serving Aboard USS The Sullivans
August 21, 2022
Lt. Amanda Sutherland, a native of Century, is serving aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS The Sullivans (DDG 68).
Sutherland, a 2009 graduate of Northview High School, joined the U.S. Navy because of her family.
“My dad and mom were both in the Navy,” said Sutherland. “They met when they were both stationed in Hawaii. I kind of say that I owe my life to the Navy because without it, they wouldn’t have met.”
According to Navy officials, The Sullivans is named to honor five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa, who served together on the USS Juneau during World War II. The Sullivan brothers: George, 28; Francis, 27; Joseph, 24; Madison, 23; and Albert, 20; lost their lives during the Battle of Guadalcanal on November 13, 1942. They were adamant about serving together in spite of the Navy wartime policy to separate family members. This was the greatest military loss by any one American family during World War II.
The Sullivans is currently undergoing a routine maintenance period after completing a seven-month global deployment where they participated in multinational operations and joint training exercises with international partners to foster positive relationships while ensuring freedom of navigation and maritime security.
Pictured: Lt. Amanda Sutherland .U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jahlena Royer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rain Chances Remain High
August 21, 2022
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 83. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Horse Rounded Up By County Livestock Officer Is Back Home
August 21, 2022
There’s a little good news to report today about a wayward horse rounded up last Sunday near Walnut Hill. It has now been reunited with its rightful owner.
The brown and white paint gelding horse was found running loose in the 3800 block of Howell Road just west of Highway 97.
The horse was picked up by the Escambia County livestock officer with assistance from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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Robert Leroy McCall
August 21, 2022
Mr. Robert Leroy McCall, age 78, passed away, Friday, August 19, 2022 in Atmore, AL; surrounded by family at his bedside. He resided most of his life in Atmore, AL. He retired from the United States National Guard with many years of service.
Mr. McCall enjoyed fishing, “Alabama Football” and Tab Benoit music.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John O’Bannon McCall and Cynthia Murl Comlander McCall, two sisters, Gayle Juanita Smith, and Helen Luverne Hughes.
He is survived by his one son, Robert “Ro” (Shannon) McCall, of Atmore, AL; one step-son, Dachary (Laura) McGowan, of Atmore, AL; one daughter, Michele (Jimmy) Jay, of Atmore, AL; two step-daughters, Brandi (Charles) Snell, of Saraland, AL; Jenny (Gary) Weaver, of Mobile, AL; one brother, John (Maxine) McCall, of Bratt, FL; four sisters, Annie Ruth Bryan, of Atmore, AL; Pauline (Horce) Pickern, of Bratt, FL; Nancy Smith, of Atmore, AL; Debbie Cribbs, of Pensacola, FL; thirteen grandchildren, Mikie (Holly) McCurdy, Jonathan (Brandy) McCurdy, Christopher (Stormy) McCurdy, Ashlynn “BabyGirl” McCall, Joshua Blake McCall, Kyleigh McCall, Mia Nichole Conner, Bubba McGowan, Breanna McGowan, Cheyenne Snell, Kennedy Weaver, Kolton Weaver, Kaydence Weaver, six great-grandchildren, Robert McCurdy, Chloe McCurdy, Wiley McCurdy, Gabriel McCurdy, Marina McCurdy, Tristan McCurdy, other relatives, and friends.
Family would like to say a special thanks, to Kaylee and Aunt Nancy.
Carpet Drive In Atmore Closes Monday For Railroad Spur Construction
August 21, 2022
Carpet Drive in Atmore will close Monday for the construction of a new railroad spur.
The closure is immediately west of Swift Mill Drive.
To access Masland Carpets, Coastal Growers and the surrounding area, motorists should use Highway 31 and Industrial Drive.
A reopening date has not been announced.
The $3 million railyard project will support the existing Coastal Growers peanut processing plant, along with other existing and potential new industries in the Atmore Industrial Park.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Helen Luverne Hughes
August 21, 2022
Mrs. Helen Luverne Hughes, age 76, passed away, on Friday, August 19, 2022 in Atmore, AL; surrounded by her family at her bedside. She resided most of her life, in Bratt, FL; before moving to Atmore, AL.
She valued her time she has got to spend with her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, working, playing softball and other sports. She loved “Alabama Football.”
She is preceded in death by her parents, John O’Bannon McCall and Cynthia Murl Comalander McCall, husband, Joseph Hughes, one daughter, Angela Gordon, one grandson, Allen Gordon, and one brother, Bobby McCall.
She is survived by her one son, James Jimmy (Paige) Henderson, of Savannah, GA; one daughter, LeAnne (Karla) Grissom, of Atlanta, GA; one brother, John (Maxine) McCall, of Bratt, FL; four sisters, Pauline (Horace) Pickern, of Bratt, FL; Annie Ruth Bryan, of Atmore, AL; Nancy Smith, of Atmore, AL; Debbie Cribbs, of Pensacola, FL; ten grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, other relatives, and friends.
Charles Deane Freisinger
August 21, 2022
Charles Deane Freisinger, age 86, of Molino, Florida passed away on August 19, 2022.
He was born to Peter and Anna Freisinger on July 6, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended JM Tate High School and graduated in 1954. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1958 where he was a fireman stationed in Greenland.
He was an outdoorsman who prided himself on having a beautiful yard and loved feeding his fish. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Anna Freisinger and brother, Richard Freisinger.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ollie Mae Freisinger; children, Lauren Freisinger, Mike (Phyllis) Freisinger and Anna (Greg) White; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and several bonus great-grandchildren; special niece Carol Ann Swinford; brother-in-laws Robert (Pat) Kennedy, and Dink (Cindy) Kennedy; sister-in-laws Betty Faye (Edward) Wooten, Alice Kennedy and Charlotte Seamon, as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family. Pallbearers will be Glenn King, Shane Gibson, John Middleton, John Chance, Justin Patterson and Robert Kennedy.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 from 6-8 pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 23, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Dale Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Baptist Cemetery, Molino, Florida. A meal will be served at the church after burial.
Eugene Garove
August 21, 2022
Eugene Garove, Colonel USAF (Ret) was born in 1929 in Washington, PA, to Francis P. and Mary (Marenchin) Garove and passed away from this earthly life into our heavenly Father’s arms on August 18, 2022.
He served two years in the Navy beginning in 1947 attaining the rank of Petty Officer First Class followed by two years in the Naval Academy as a Cadet ending in 1951. After leaving the Navy in 1951, he attended Ohio University for 2 years. Gene started flight training with the US Air Force in 1953. He finished his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at Oklahoma State University in 1961. His academic work concluded with a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma University in 1968.
He served in the US Air Force as a pilot from 1954 through 1980 where he flew F-89D andC-130A and E aircraft, as well as serving as a Base Civil Engineer at three different Air Force bases. He also completed two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded many medals, commendations, and awards during his career.
After retirement he worked in the Geology Department at the University of Oklahoma for several years, as well as teaching private flying lessons and aviation basics both in Oklahoma and Florida. For over 20 years, he was usher at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Pensacola, FL.
His love of flying was second only to his love for his wife to whom he was married for 62 years. Together they traveled the world, and even in retirement they spent many days driving across the country enjoying the journey.
Gene is survived by his wife, Nadine (DeRousse); two daughters, Deborah Nolan and husband Marshall of Clifton, VA and Janin Kroenung and husband Dennis of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren, Allison Craiger and husband Jacob, Christopher and Victoria Nolan, and Lauren Kroenung; and one great-granddaughter, Olivia Craiger.
Preceded in death by his parents and many brothers and sisters.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 22, 2022 from 12:30-1:30pm at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. The service will follow at 1:30pm. Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Make It Three Times In Five Days: Blue Wahoos Rained Out Again
August 21, 2022
For the third time in five days, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos and Mississippi Braves were postponed due to rain and wet grounds at Trustmark Park on Saturday night. Originally scheduled as a doubleheader to make up Friday’s rainout, one of Saturday’s games will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday while the other will be canceled.
Stella Doria Terrell
August 21, 2022
Stella Doria Terrell resident of Cantonment, Florida passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the age of 60.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Duffie Thomas and Abigail Yazzie Thomas; step-father, Donald Peterson; sisters, Diana and Donna Thomas; daughter, Ly’Shauna Terrell; and granddaughter, Ja’Miyah Brown.
Stella is survived by her husband, Gregory Demetrius Terrell; sister, Gail (Larry) Imler; daughters, Ly’Nethia (James) Brown, Ly’Kesha Terrell (Fonte) Benson, Ly’Sheena Capehart, and Ly’Tasha (Jeffery) Stanton; son-in-law, Brandon Capehart; ten grandchildren, Isaiah, Paris, Jaylen, Jordin, Jayla, Jaiden, Jalia, Kingston, Josiah, Elijah; five nephews; one niece; and one sister-in-law.
Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Clexton Middleton officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, Florida.
The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Pallbearers will be Brian Dixon, James Brown, Jr., Fonte Benson, Jeffery Stanton, Isaiah Salter, and Brandon Capenhart.