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An Atmore man and his girlfriend have been arrested on three counts of attempted murder with the male suspect accused of firing a gun into an occupied vehicle that contained two adults and a 7-year old child. Labrandon Miquile Sharp, 33, 1620 Woods Road, Atmore, and Kendra Monick Williams, 37, 102 Perdido Road, Atmore, were both arrested following the June 14 shooting. Williams was arrested the day of the shooting and was released on $50,000 bond on June 19. Sharp turned himself in at the...
Billy Earl Cook sat in a chair outside his Brewton law office Monday morning with a legal pad in his lap and a pen in his hand waiting on clients he had scheduled to meet. Cook was outside because a fire at his 123 St. Joseph Ave., office Sunday afternoon had destroyed most of what he had inside. Brewton Fire Chief Jeff Salter said firemen were first dispatched to Cook's office, which is located on the boardwalk in downtown Brewton, at 3:02 p.m. Sunday. Firemen remained on the scene until 6:45...
“Ignorance of the state law is not a reason to break it,” said Century resident Michael Jones at Monday night's council meeting. “A 28-year town clerk said only information that should be public is only what the town should print. Two lawyers from Pensacola said they would take the case.” An upset Jones approached the Century town council to complain that his wife's personal information on a rental contract for a building in Century was released to the media and published. Jones noted at the...
In the past four and a half years, Diane Holmes said she has fallen in love with the students, staff and community of Flomaton Elementary School. However, for health reasons she will be retiring as the FES principal, effective June 30. Holmes, 62, came to Flomaton after serving as assistant principal at Robertsdale Elementary School. “I love this school,” she said of FES. “It was a hard decision to make.” She said the past school year was tough on her due to some health issues. “I've got some...
It looks like every student who attends Escambia County (Ala.) schools will have access to a free breakfast and free lunch every day of the week, following the approval of a federal Child Nutrition Program (CNP) by the Escambia County Board of Education last Thursday. “This program enables us to qualify for all students to participate in the free lunch program due to the poverty level,” said Superintendent John Knott. “We will not lose any funding from other program funds if we implement this. T...
The East Brewton Police Department continues its crack down on illegal narcotics with three more arrests of persons possessing methamphetamine. Terryl Jerome Jordan, 52, 1207 Dailey St., East Brewton, was arrested June 11 and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance (meth). He was released from the Escambia County Detention Center on June 16 on $5,000 bond. Jeffery Wayne Warrick, 32, 162 Griceland Drive, Brewton, was arrested for possessing meth on June 17. He remained in the...
The Jay town council continued to address the dirty water issues Monday night with an update that the town is continually flushing the lines and working with Dewberry Engineering to explore possible grants and a small loan to complete the first phase of pipe replacement. “We're looking at a small loan for the first phase to get Highway 4 done,” said Jay Mayor Shon Owens. “We think that Highway 4 and Highway 89 have the 6-inch lines, the majority of which are the metal pipes. There is approximate...
A $200 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for destroying multiple concrete benches at Oaks Common Park on Martin Luther King Drive in Flomaton. At the June 11 Flomaton Town Council meeting, Councilwoman Lillian Dean reported eight of 12 concrete benches purchased by citizens in the community had been destroyed. “All have been broken up,” Dean told the council at the June 11 meeting. Dean said she will put up $100 and...
A 2002 Northview graduate was one of two motorists killed in a two-car accident late Saturday night in Santa Rosa County, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release. Steven Bailey, 34, of Milton, was killed when the 2018 Harley Davidson motorcycle he was riding was struck by a 2011 white Dodge Charger on Quinette Road west of Wallace Lake Road about 11:34 p.m., Saturday, June 16. The Charger was traveling west on Quinette Road and veered into the eastbound lane, causing the front...
June is Men’s Health Month, and every year Men's Health Week is celebrated in the week including Father's Day. However, men should be aware of their ailments, symptoms and have them checked throughout the year, not just during the Month of June. Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men's Health Month is celebrated with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. The purpose of Men's Health Month is to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detec...
Roy Alexander Baggett, 76, died Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Pensacola. Mr. Baggett was a native of Uriah, Ala. who resided in Atmore for the past 44 years. A retired State of Alabama correctional officer with 32 years of service, he was an avid outdoorsman and worked the gate at the race track. Good with his hands mechanically, he was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. The funeral was held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Peebles officiating. Burial followed at Little Rock Cemetery with P...
Rayford Eugene Caraway, 61, of McCullough, Ala., died Thursday, June 14, 2018. Mr. Caraway was born March 3, 1957, to James H. and Doris Linam Caraway in McCullough. Employed as a truck driver, he was a member of McCullough Christian Center. The funeral was held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, at the McCullough Christian Center with Bro. Cornelius Phillips officiating. Burial followed at Judson Cemetery with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mr. Caraway is survived by his wife, Kim Weaver Caraway of McCullough; one son, Justin Caraway of...
Matthew Stephen Cosey, 24, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, in East Brewton after an extended illness. Mr. Cosey was born on Brewton and was a lifelong resident of this area. Employed as a tow truck driver, he attended Damascus Assembly of God Church. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 18, at the chapel of Craver's Funeral Home with Min. Tamarcus Bailey and Pastor Michael Cosey officiating. Burial followed at Union Cemetery. Mr. Cosey is survived by his father, Robert Glen Cosey of East Brewton; one brother, Michael Cosey of East...
Thomas Earl “Top Cat” Hall, Sr., 75, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Mr. Hall was born may 17, 1943, to Leslie, Sr. and Hattie Mae Hall in Brewton, Ala. He joined Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, prior to moving to Tifton, Ga. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 14, at Second St. Siloam Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Willie J. Blue officiating. Burial followed at Bethlehem Cemetery with Christian Memorial Funeral Home directing. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Frances Davis Hall; one son, Cla...
Myra Virginia Turk Henry, 86, of Walnut Hill, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Mrs. Henry was born February 21, 1932 to Ulin B. and Effie Myles Nordan in Choctaw County, Ala. Retired from Vanity Fair Mill, she was a member of Pine Barron Baptist Church. The funeral was held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 16, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Harper officiating. Burial followed at Serenity Gardens with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Henry is survived by one sister, Georgia Dukes of Linden, Ala.; and numerous nephews...
Donald Ray Marshall, 57, died Monday, May 28, 2018. Mr. Marshall was born September 19, 1960, to Jimmy Lindsey of Atmore and Ernestine Marshall-Pryear of Walnut Hill in Walnut Hill. A 1978 graduate of Ernest Ward High School, he united with his wife, Shirley Lyles, in 2001 and he relocated to Atmore. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 9, at Promised Land Outreach Ministry with Pastors Wayne Marshall, Sr. and Connie Marshall officiating. Burial followed at New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church with Christian Memorial Funeral Home...
Samuel Moorer, 94, died Saturday, June 9, 2018. Mr. Moorer was born November 29, 1923, to Aldon and Maggie Moorer in Selma, Ala. Spending most of his life in McKinnonville, Fla., he retired after working for the town of Century. The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 16, at The House of Prayer in Walnut Hill with Pastor Danny E. Fountain officiating. Burial followed at New Saint Paul Baptist Church Cemetery with Christian Memorial Funeral Home directing. Mr. Moorer is survived by 13 children, Samuel Moorer, Jr., David (Dorothy) Moorer,...
Donald “Don” Nall, 69, died Friday, June 8, 2018. Mr. Nall was born September 18, 1948 to John Henry and Letitia Ella Nall and graduated from Escambia County High School. Earning an associate of science degree from Jefferson Davis Community College and then a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering and Industrial Electronics from Cleveland Institute of Electronics, he pursued an advanced degree in art from the University of South Alabama and held many state and federal certifications in electronics, electrical and hydraulics. Retired from...
Sara JoAn Nix, 84, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Atmore. Mrs. Nix was born January 18, 1934 to Richard Lee and Alyne Murphy Barnes, Sr. in Roberts, Ala. Retired from First National Bank of Atmore with 42 years of service as a loan officer, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at First Baptist Church of Atmore with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Nix is survived by two sons, Gregory...
Lucille Mitchell Peacock, 86, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018 in Mobile. Mrs. Peacock resided in Atmore for most of her life, where she was a member of First Baptist Church, and of the Order of Eastern Star Huxford. Retired from Vanity Fair Mills with 36 years of service, she earned a degree in cosmetology at Reid State, where she also taught for 16 years. Retired a second time, she began working for Atmore Realty until she fully retired. The funeral was held at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 16, at First Baptsit Church with Revs. Arnold Hendrix and...
Charles E. Reynolds, 79, died Saturday, June 9, 2018. Mr. Reynolds was born September 27, 1938 to Allen, Sr. and Annie L. Reynolds in Atmore. Relocating to Milwaukee, he began worked at Falk Corporation for 35 years, and Grand Avenue Mall. He returned to Atmore and joined Gaines Chapel AME Church, where he joined Men Minister, Male choir and senior choir. The funeral was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 16, at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church with Pastor Amos Smith officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery with Christian Memorial Funeral...
Marilyn M. Ross, 68, of Poarch, died Friday, June 15, 2018 in Atmore. Mrs. Ross was born July 20, 1949, to M.C. and Hattie Lou Presley Morris in Atmore. She was a homemaker. The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, at The Friendly Holiness Church with Bros. Ray Ward and Don Davis officiating. Burial followed at New Home Cemetery at Poarch with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Ross is survived by one son, Steven (Regina) Ross of Poarch; three brothers, Mack Morris of Pensacola, J.R. Morris of McDavid, Fla. and David Morris...
