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Danny J. “Fifty” Bradley, 52, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Mr. Bradley was born Aug. 8, 1965 to Hermon Levon, Sr. and Margaret Brown Bradley. A 1984 graduate of the Escambia County (Ala.) School System, he earned a degree from Reid State Technical College and became employed with Grede. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 19, at Second Shady Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Chaz Robinson officiating. Burial followed at Bergen Memorial Cemetery with Christian Memorial Funeral Home directing. Mr. Bradley is survived by his wif...
Edna Mae Fore Coley Brazzell, 80 of Atmore, died Monday, April 16, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. Mrs. Brazzell was a native of Monroeville, where she attended school. A homemaker an member of Gaines Chapel AME Church before joining Gospel Temple #1 Holiness Church in Pensacola, she donated land for the building of Gospel Temple #2 Holiness Church in Atmore (Brazzell Hill). The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21, at Greater Mt. Triumph Baptist Church with Elder Brenda Mitchell and Rev. Willie Hawthorne officiating. Burial fo...
Dorothy Louise Cawthon, 67, died Friday, April 27, 2018. Mrs. Cawthon was a native of Atmore, former resident of Sweetwater, Ala. and had resided in Atmore for the past 10 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Mrs. Cawthon is survived by her husband, Bobbie Cawthon, of Jay, Fla.; two sons, Bubba (Cindy) Tedder and Henry Tedder, both of Atmore; two daughters, Sherry (Ricky) Milstead of Brewton and Daphne Rentz of Jay; three brothers, Tom (Tonya) Presley and Tim (Linda) Presley,...
Charles Ardie Frazier, Jr. died Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Brewton. Mr. Frazier was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and was a lifetime resident of Brewton. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as a plumber for Hines Realty Company. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed volunteering for events such as Wheeling Outdoor Adventures. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at Hanberry Cemetery with Bro. Mike Hutto officiating. Burial followed with Craver's Funeral Home directing. Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife, Dianne Frazier of Brewton; one...
Kenneth Wayne Johnson, 74, of Stockton, died Sunday, April 22, 2018. Mr. Johnson was born Jan. 14, 1944 to Bruce and Mary Loutisia Lambert Johnson in Century. A member and treasurer of West End Baptist Church, he worked as a Supervisor with the State Docks for 26 years, employed with Golden Stevedoring, Odyssey, Maritime Services and was a Supervisor for Tri-State Port Authority. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Allen Chace officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery...
Pierce Joby Moye, 82, of Century, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Century Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Moye was born in Flomaton and spent his lifetime in the Fannie community of Century. A member of Happy Valley Holiness Church, he worked for Alton Ray Bethea, Red Lambeth and Campbell Sand and Gravel and was a family man. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 27, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Raymond Wiggins and Tommy Lee Johnson officiating. Burial followed at McCurdy Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home...
Francis Jeannette Lowery Nichols, 72, of Century, died Monday, April 23, 2018. Mrs. Nichols was born Sept. 25, 1945 to James Curtis and Effie Della Cobb Tedder in Bluff Springs, Fla. A homemaker, she was of the Holiness faith. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 26, at Byrneville United Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating. Burial followed with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Nichols is survived by one son, Charles Keith (Sondra) Lowery of Milton; three daughters, Linda (Tim) Presley and Susan...
Annie Louise Gandy Pressley, 80, died Thursday, April 19, 2018. Mrs. Pressley was born March 9, 1938, to John L. and Gilmer Gandy. She was educated at Pilgrim Community School of Mixonville, Ala. and worked for Knud Nielson Company of Evergreen, McIntyre Lumber Company of Owassa, Ala. And Georgiana Health and Rehab, where she worked until her retirement. A member of First Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Mixonville and baptized at Big Pine Level Baptist Church of Georgiana, she was married to Williard Pressley. The funeral was held at 11 a.m.,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Renfroe Wiggins, 86, of Flomaton, died Monday, April 23, 2018 after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Wiggins was the youngest of seven children born to Jim and Florence (Crappes) Renfroe and a great-great-granddaughter of one of Flomaton's founding pioneer families. Affectionately known as “Dot,” she graduated from Century High School and married James David Wiggins from East Brewton in 1950. After raising four children, she returned to school at age 40 to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse. Earning her LPN, she worked at com...
Charles “Bud” Kimmons, 85, died Monday, April 30, 2018 in Range, Ala. Mr. Kimmons was a native of Byrneville, Fla. where he spent most of his life, and had resided in Range for the past two years. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was employed with Alger Sullivan with 15 years of service and Crosby Lumber Company with 25 years of service. He was a member of Ebenezer Assembly of God Church. The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God with Revs. Bobby Carnley, Joe Gilman and Tim Floyd officiating. Burial fol...
As I walk around the grocery stores, I notice a variety of new package products that are gluten-free. It’s a new trend offering more food choices for those who have Gluten sensitivity. Celiac disease is triggered by ingesting certain proteins, commonly referred to as "gluten," which are naturally present in some cereal grains. While Celiac Disease cannot be cured, its symptoms can be controlled through diet. Celiac Disease is a genetic disorder and may occur in children as well as adults. Approximately one in 133 people may have celiac disease;...
Spirits were high and whinnies were heard, Friday and Saturday night in Jay, Fla., where crowds geared up to cheer on competitors in the 17th annual Jay Rodeo. Cowboys and cowgirls came from all over the south to throw in their hats for a chance to walk away with a first place blue ribbon. Events included everything from bronc riding to steer wrestling, and even the kiddos got the chance to learn in the crowd pleasing mutton riding competition. Vendors raised money by selling western goods and...
In the early days of the automobile travel was anything but consistent. Muddy pig trials and dangerous bridges awaited travelers who dared venture upon the roads on their iron horse. As time passed the state legislatures determined that roads needed to be uniformed and cover long distances. Early attempts can be seen in Santa Rosa County where the county built a brick paved road which was intended to connect to the roads of other counties. Eventually the state governments saw that large scale...
I first got interested in tracking my family roots back during the 1970's, at that time it was all done with paper and pencil. I was able to have some success with running down my ancestors with trips to various libraries. Having a full time job as well as other things that needed attention left very little time for my family research especially since most of it required hours spent in the previously mentioned libraries. A friend and I went to the library in Pensacola one day during the early 1990's, and when we were in the part of the library...
Circa 1951 there about, third grade, barefoot tomboy. Life was full of fun and disaster. I took advantage of anything needing to be taken advantage of. Uncle Rudy, Daddy's baby brother, home on leave from the Navy with all that braided gold on his uniform. Made Chief something or other along the way before retirement. Circa 1951 his pay allowed him to own a RED Ford convertible. Shiny chrome grille centered with those big old shiny bullets. Uncle Rudy let us ride with the top down in his RED...
These are positive times for many Alabamians. Our unemployment rate is at an all-time low, major manufacturers continue to locate in our state, and the national championship trophy is back in the state where it belongs. Despite the momentum, our state is certainly not free from challenges. One of the most serious issues facing Alabama hardly ever receives the attention it deserves. I’m talking about the closure of rural hospitals throughout our state. Hospitals are the backbone of many communities in rural Alabama. In addition to being the t...
Last week we made you aware that five of the nine seats on our State Supreme Court are up for election this year. In addition, our Court of Civil Appeals and Criminal Appeals have several members up for election. The folks who sit on these courts essentially have zero name identification. Even when polling is done soon after Alabamians have voted for them, Alabama voters still cannot identify them. These courts do just what their name implies. They hear appeals from civil and criminal cases from around the state and are a barrier or gatekeeper...
The latest socialist fantasy is “universal basic income;” it simply titillates them with dreams of universal control of incomes. Most Americans just want a level playing field, but Socialists are certain average folks cannot compete much less prosper. Therefore, they covet universal power to give everyone the same score. Proponents promote universal basic income as a comprehensive safety net for everyone. Instead of myriad benefit programs to care for the masses; they believe they will liberate the masses with no strings attached monthly inc...
An East Brewton woman is currently facing six counts of rape II and more charges are expected after being accused of allowing adult males to have sexual intercourse with her two daughters, ages 12 and 14. Kimberly Kelley, 210 Ball Lane, Lot No. 32, appeared before Escambia County District Judge Jeff White on her 46th birthday Tuesday where she received a $500,000 bond. Two Brewton men accused of having sex with the underage girls received bonds of $250,000 each. Davely Miller, 20, 119 East...
With a forecast of good weather for this weekend, events in Century and Atmore will kick off Saturday morning in Century with the Saw Mill Day and Car Show at 8 a.m., and continue with both Reimagine Century and Mayfest in Atmore starting at 9 a.m. The town of Century will have a shuttle that will be delivering guests between the two events in Century. The 7th Annual Sawmill Day and Car Show at Century will start around 8 a.m., Saturday, May 5th in conjunction with the Alger-Sullivan Historical...
Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, May 14 an ambulance will be stationed at the Flomaton Fire Department following an agreement between the Escambia County Healthcare Authority and LifeGuard Ambulance Service to provide Emergency Medical Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the center of the county. Previously, the Flomaton area was served by Escambia County (Fla.) EMS, which announced several months ago it was pulling out as the primary responder. “We are very happy to be able to announce o...
Students from Flomaton Elementary School explore an old Ford Model T during Friday's history fair. For more photos see Photo Gallery....
While investigating a Brewton man on a sexual notification act violation investigators discovered he had possibly committed another sexual abuse crime that resulted his is arrest. Shawn Michael Evanuk, 45, was charged with sexual abuse I. During a bond hearing Tuesday afternoon, District Judge Jeff White set bond at $500,000. Evanuk apparently moved from Covington County to Escambia County and began living at 3994 Old Castleberry Road, Lot 7. Sheriff's Inv. Bruce Shue said registered sex...
The Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education approved unanimously a recommendation by Superintendent John Knott to sue Holland Construction of Brewton and Hartford Fire Insurance Company following what the school board considers a breach of contract in the completion of a replacement building and renovation project at W.S. Neal High School in Brewton. The original contract for the project was for $15,397,000 and dated Sept. 27, 2013. According to the lawsuit, the actions of the two companies...
Last Thursday, April 26, the Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education recognized the Flomaton High and Elementary school staff, emergency personnel and others who assisted when a Flomaton student suffered cardiac arrest April 9. From left, top row, Scott Hammond, Suzanne Barnett, Catherine Salter, Melanie Rowland, Jeremy Lee, Tyler Lambeth; middle row, Diane Holmes, Leroy Steele, Daverick Williams, Rebecca Fore; bottom row, Chanina Williams and Nakiedra Johnson....
