Robert J. Overstreet
October 30, 2014
Robert J. Overstreet 71, of Atmore, passed away October 28, 2014, in Atmore. He was born August 23, 1943, in Robinsonville to the late Willard and Rosie Godwin Overstreet. Mr. Overstreet was a carpenter, a loving and caring christian man and he had his sense of humor until the end. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tommy Overstreet; and sister, Suzie Godwin.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Lancaster Overstreet of Atmore; sons, Michael and Joey Overstreet both of Atmore; two stepsons, Keith and Jonathan Coleman both of Bay Minette; daughter, Michelle Overstreet of Atmore; step-daughter, Lynissa Newsome of Bay Minette; two brothers, Jerry Overstreet of Tuscaloosa, AL and Jim Overstreet of Atmore; two sisters, Lois Presley of Atmore and Mary Overstreet of Virginia; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild and seven step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 12 p.m. from the Brooks Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Heard and Rev. Paul Enfinger officiating.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 1, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 12 p.m. from the Brooks Memorial Baptist Church.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Food Day Video
October 24, 2014
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October 2, 2014
- weather – wet
- dove season/hunting licenses
- NWE / cowboy football
- homecoming parade
- atmore freds
- dannheiser
- early voting
- rv group officers
- no arrest carjacking, or fake cop
- tommy weaver dedication — homecoming stuff
- kenya brat telementary
- flomaton ambulance
- century road ROW paving
- bigamy??
- covenant hospice training
- jim allen carnival friday
- no arrests — carjacking
- teepees, sheets, hall decorations
Clifford Ray Walston
September 9, 2014
Mr. Clifford Ray Walston, 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, in Jay.
Mr. Walston was a native of Allentown and a resident of Century most of his life. His brother, Charles Walston, precedes him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Ann Walston of Century; one son, Vincent Ray Walston of Cantonment; three daughters, Victoria Carroll of Century, Sherry Lynn Walston of Brewton and Sandra Lee Walston of Century; two brothers, Paul Walston of Bratt and Donald Walston of Milton; one sister, Ann Rolin of Century; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were September 6, 2014, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Stuckey officiating.
Burial was in the Judson-Creek Indian Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Matt Rolin, Clifton Carroll, Allen Nix, Travis Carroll, Joseph Lowery, Michael Tedder and Terrance Wright.
Honorary Pallbearers were Justin Rolin and Chris Rolin.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama
Dorothy Marie Campbell Johnson
August 24, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Marie Campbell Johnson, 77, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Johnson was a native and lifelong resident of Century. She attended the Happy Valley Holiness Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Winford A. Johnson; one son, Dewayne Johnson; grandchild, Wendy Land; one great-grandchild, Bella Rain Johnson; parents, Rufus and Katie Campbell; sister, Louise Gandy; and two brothers, Cornelius Campbell and Dink Campbell.
She is survived by her three sons, Allen (Wanda) Johnson of Century, Ray (Paula) Johnson of Jay and Tommy Lee (Angela) Johnson of Brewton; one daughter-in-law, Dianne Johnson of Century; two brothers, James (Velda) Campbell of Century and Billy (Faye) Campbell of Pensacola; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 24, 2014, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Tommy Lee Johnson and Bro. Raymond Wiggins officiating.
Burial was at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons, Shawn Johnson, Derek Johnson, Justin Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Chad Johnson, Austin Johnson and Dusty Johnson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Larry E. Hayslip
August 24, 2014
Larry E. Hayslip, 70, of Pensacola, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. He retired from U.S. Navy and Civil Service at NAS Pensacola. He was a member of Pine Forest Estates Baptist Church. He was a lifetime member of VFW and American Legion #340. He enjoyed his BBQ competitions, fishing, bluegrass gospel singing, reading books and babysitting his youngest granddaughter, Bailey.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Margaret Hayslip; sister, Chris Hayslip; brother, Gary Robert Hayslip and his canine companions, Sparky and Bubba.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Davis Hayslip; four children, Gary Hayslip (Sandi), Tracy Beckham, Kenneth Hayslip and Misty Fowler (Paul); nine grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Matthew, Shayne, Shianne, Alex, Ashlynn, Zachary and Bailey; siblings, Janice McCarty, Stephen Hayslip (Norma), Joyce Hayslip (Ronnie) and Gloria Smith (Doug) and his canine companions, BJ and Roe.
Pallbearers will be Christopher Meaux, Matthew Beckham, Paul Fowler and Carl Peacock.
Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Beckham and members of the VFW.
The family requests in lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to St. Jude’s Society in Larry E. Hayslip’s name.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 25, 2014, at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Pastor Mike Davis and Pastor Charlie Isaac officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Blood Drives Sunday In Molino
July 31, 2014
A community blood drive will be held Sunday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on Highway 97 from 8 to 11 a.m. and then at Highland Baptist Church on Highway 95A from noon until 3 p.m.
Requirements for giving blood are listed below.
- Donors must be in generally good health
- At least 17 years of age, without permission. 16-year olds with permission granted by parents or legal guardians.
- Must bring picture ID
- Weigh at least 110 lbs
- Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days
- No cancer within the last 5 years
- No antibiotics within the last 48 hours
- No tattoos within the past 12 months
- No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)
- No history of viral hepatitis
- Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present
- Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996
- Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present
- Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time in military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more
- All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.
Northview Quarterback Club To Host Softball Tournament
July 9, 2014
The Northview High School Quarterback Club will host a double elimination coed softball tournament August 2 at Showalter Park in Century from 8 a.m. until. The cost is $150 per team. Proceeds will go to support the Northview Chiefs football program.
Charles Richard Morris
June 22, 2014
Charles Richard Morris, age 68, of Jay, for the past 36 years, previously of Red Level Community for 32 years, was called home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 21, 2014. He was a diesel mechanic for nearly 30 years and absolutely loved tinkering with all vehicles. He enjoyed being with family and visiting with friends. He loved his weekly visits to his home town. He enjoyed hunting deer and loved to tell his story of the time he shot the fifteen pointer. He also loved spending time with and bragging about his wife, children, children-in-law, and grandchildren. He was a very dependable, kind, and loving father, brother, son, husband, and friend who will be truly missed by anyone who knows or has ever met him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Mamie Bell Morris; sister, Kenny Mae Williamson; brothers-in-law, Gene Williamson, Gerald Williamson, Eugene Patterson, Royce Patterson; and nieces, Penny Shivers and Tammy Williamson.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Peggie Morris; son, David Morris (Regina Rogers); daughter, Paula (Casey) Kennedy; grandchildren, Brett and Kallista Kennedy; brother, Robert Morris; sisters, Bessie Williamson, Carrie Williamson, and Bobbie (Carl) Turman; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Jay Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at South Church of God in Red Level, Alabama on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at 2 p.m. with visitation from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. Brother Carl Turman will be officiating with the assistance of Brother Jim Colley, Bro. Jim Turman, and Bro. Larry Turman.
The burial service will be immediately following the funeral service at the South Church of God cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Lamar Williamson, Keith Williamson, Stacey Williamson, Jerod Williamson, Jeremy Williamson, Ray Patterson, Eddie Hall, and Faron Wilson.
Flower girls will be Dawn Walker, Jennifer Simmons, Summer Simmons, Cindy Rodgers, Ashley Darby, Elizabeth Wilson, Samantha Wilson, and Elizabeth Pebbles.
Honorary pallbearers are John Williamson, Donna Hoffman, Amy Pebbles, Lynn Bush, Terry Williamson, Aubrey Patterson, Royal Patterson, Joyce Perry, Michell Wilson, and Tyler Wilson.
Family would like to give a special thanks to all the staff of Jay Hospital and Baptist Hospital who provided wonderful care during this time. Also, the family would like to give special thanks to all the friends and family who have donated cash, food, flowers, other contributions, and prayers. The family loves and appreciates the kindness.
Escambia County 2014 FCAT Scores
June 7, 2014
Here are Escambia County FCAT scores released June 6, 2014, for every Escambia County school. For District 5 school scores and a story about the results, click here.
