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Escambia Waste Services Director Retires After 37 Years
October 24, 2021
Escambia County Waste Services Director Patrick Johnson has retired after 37 years on the job.
Johnson began his career with the county in November 1984 has a maintenance worker.
“Pat is a man of extreme character. He is ethical, he is honest, his work ethic is second to none. He has set the bar extremely high for directors and county employees. Pat, I wish you the absolute best in your retirement,” Interim County Administrator Wes Moreno said.
Johnson was presented a proclamation and honored by the Escambia County Commission at a recent meeting.
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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.
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Timothy Scott Martin
July 24, 2021
Timothy Scott Martin was born on October 10, 1966. Our world sadly lost a monumental man, at the age of 55 on July 15th. He passed away in his own home in Pensacola, FL, the same city he was born and grew up in. He graduated high school at Pine Forest High, and then went on to do two years of college.
He always loved science and the science fiction, history, and military history. He was part of his chemistry club in high school and would get access to the chemicals to do all sorts of “experiments” such as melting an entire speed bump at Pine Forest.
Timothy married Tammy Killam in the year 2000, Timothy was 34 and Tammy was 36. She already had three kids from another marriage, but Tim lovingly took them in as if they were his own. Singing Ben Folds or ELO or Jimmy Buffet to the kids at night or reading stories to the children and setting their minds alight with imagination.
Timothy worked for Solutia and then Ascend in his final years. But he has worn many hats, from being in the reserves in the military, to owning his own tech business that loaned people technology or software to use. Timothy was a massive fan of movies and music. More recently the Marvel line of movies and shows were his favorite. He always taught the kids about music, whether it was a new artist or how an artist started a whole wave of music. Timothy is a very intelligent and kind person.
He lost his wife Tammy Martin on March 19, 2021. But that did not stop him from being just as strong as he was with her. He changed and became more caring, and open about himself and his emotions. Timothy is like no other. He is truly one of a kind. Our simple human dialect lacks the words it takes to truly describe Timothy Scott Martin. But the best way to say it is pure love. He always put others before himself, his selflessness and want to help is beyond any person most know. He is wise and could always help, or maybe he would trick you enough to think he knew what he’s talking about! Timothy knows how to make people smile even if he did not know you. He will forever be missed and remembered by all that know him. We love you, Timothy.
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Sex Offender From Cantonment Charged With Registration Violations
February 3, 2021
A convicted sex offender from Cantonment is facing two felony charges for allegedly failing to follow Florida’s registration laws.
Michael Bernard Ayers, 50, was charged with failing to report a name or residence change and failing to report vacating a permanent residence.
In 1991, Ayers was convicted of rape and sodomy first degree in Morgan County, Alabama, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Ayers, who listed an address of 2963 Junction Drive in Cantonment at the time his arrest, remained in the Escambia County Jail Wednesday morning with bond set at $30,000.
William “Sarge” Wilson, Sr.
January 25, 2021
Mr. William “Sarge” Wilson, Sr., age 66, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Wilson was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Century, FL for most of his life. He loved his wife, children, especially his grandchildren and hunting. He was a 1973 graduate of Century High School. He retired from the Alabama National Guard with 27 years of service, was a veteran of Iraqi Freedom and was retired from Georgia Pacific Papermill will 28 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Levonia Hammond Wilson; brothers, Alton Wilson, Jr., Nollon Wilson and Comer Wilson and sisters, Juanita Driskell and Nadine McCaw.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rose Odom Wilson of Century, FL; two sons, William Willie Wilson, Jr. of Flomaton, AL and Jeremiah Jack (Lindsey) Wilson of Century, FL; one brother, Charles (Cathy) Wilson of Century, FL; six sisters, Sylvia (Carl) Godwin of Century, FL, Shirley (Lavon “Whitey”) White of Century, FL, Faye (Bobby) McGill of Pensacola, FL, twin, Willine (Preston) Bryan of Byrneville, FL, Lois Aboud of Plano, TX and JoAnn Driskell of Alabama; two grandchildren, Natalee Mae Wilson and Jaxon Noah Wilson and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating.
Burial will follow at the Beulah Chapel Cemetery with Military Honors.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 29, 2021 from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church.
Due to covid, the family request mask and social distancing.
ECSO: Man On A Rampage Commits Home Invasion And Carjacking, Injuring One Victim
January 8, 2021
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said a man on a rampage committed a home invasion and carjacking, sending one victim to a local hospital.
Deputies said 31-year old David Neil Slocovich walked inside a home in the 8700 block of scenic highway and demanded keys while taking other items. The victim tried to call 911, but Slocovich took the phone out of the victims hand.
A physical altercation followed, but Slocovich got away by jumping off the condo’s balcony, broke a window on the victims car and fled the scene, according to the the ECSO.
Slocovich then traveled to the General Electric Wind Energy plant in the 8300 block of Scenic Highway where he took a company vehicle with a female still inside, deputies stated. He crashed the stolen van into a concrete barricade in the same parking lot, injuring himself and the female victim.
Slocovich then tried to steal an 18-wheeler in the same parking lot, but the driver of truck fought back.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Ben Dunlap was the first to arrive on scene and took Slocovich into custody.
The female victim and Slocovich were taken to local hospitals for their injuries.
Slocovich, who deputies believed to be under the influence at the time, was charged with home invasion, depriving 911 services, criminal mischief, carjacking, robbery, kidnapping, aggravated battery and burglary.
“This seems outrageous, but this is true. It is as disturbing as it is scary. We are glad no one was seriously injured as this could’ve turned out very differently,” Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said.