Donald Ray “Butch” Tharpe of Hosford, Florida passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012, at the age of 58.
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NEWS ALERT: Trio Arrested In Altha Meth Lab Bust
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A trio is behind bars after a meth lab bust in Altha Wednesday.
Robert “Bob” Melton White, 49, of Altha, and Willie F. Yawn, 29, of both Altha and Arkansas, have each been charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of listed chemicals. Charlotte Michelle Burch, 26, of Santa Rosa Beach and Arkansas, is charged with possession of listed chemicals.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department, members of the Calhoun-Liberty Drug Task Force served a search warrant on White’s Apache Road residence just before 1 p.m. Wednesday, leading to the arrests.
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William Lee
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William Charles “Bill” Lee of Blountstown, Florida passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the age of 82. Bill returned to Blountstown in 1983 from Winter Haven, Florida where he worked as a supervisor in the Department of Transportation. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham Lincoln “Link” and Minnie (Bryant) Lee; a brother, Ralph Lee; sisters, Doris Covington, Myrtle Burch, Vivian Russ, and Mary Goodman.
Survivors include his wife, Sybil (Shiver) Lee; sons, Gary Lee and his wife, Patricia, of Carrabelle, Florida, Dougie Brackins and his wife, Laura, of Blountstown, and Freddie Brackins and his wife, Heather, of Altha, Florida; daughters, Karen Etheridge and her husband, Barney, of Winter Haven and Maria Thurman and her husband, Tommy, of Blountstown; seventeen grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers, Maurice Lee of Blountstown, Amos Lee of Abe Springs, Florida, and Roger Dale Lee of Panama City, Florida.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Dr. Shawn A. Williams officiating. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 14 at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449.
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OBITUARY – Flowers
Mrs. Irene Jane Flowers, 64, of Bristol, FL, passed away Saturday morning, August 11, 2012, in Tallahassee, FL.
Irene was born on November 18, 1947, in New York City, NY, and had lived in Liberty County for past 37 years, coming from Union City, NJ. She retired after 25 years of service with the State of Florida working in Department of Financial Services. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blountstown, FL.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Elizabeth (Daly) Rudersdorf.
Survivors include her husband, Tom Flowers, of Bristol; two sons, Thomas Flowers and his wife, Sherry, of Blountstown, and Patrick Flowers and his wife, Tiziana, of Italy; one daughter, Irene Flowers Myers, of Bristol; one brother, Steve Rudersdorf, and his wife, Missy, of Little Ferry, NJ; one sister, Mildred Marsella, of Little Ferry, NJ; grandchildren, Tyler Myers, Carson Flowers, Allison Myers, Hunter Flowers and Alissa Flowers.
Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, August 14, at 9 am (EDT)/8 am (CDT) at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blountstown with Father Chuck officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Mystic Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends Monday, August 13, from 6 pm until 8 pm (EDT)/5 pm until 7 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. The family will accept flowers, but anyone wishing may make contribution to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (674-2266).
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NEWS ALERT: Primary Election Results
Calhoun County Primary Election results are in with only 23 provisional ballots remaining outstanding. Those totals should be added tomorrow, but should not affect any of the following races. Here are the totals:
SHERIFF
Glenn Kimbrel – 1791
Roman Wood – 1753
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Sharon Chason – 2132
Sky Scott – 1293
TAX COLLECTOR
Ruby Clark – 864
Becky Trickey Smith – 2622
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Tommy McClellan – 2421
Ron Mears – 1056
CLERK OF COURT
Renee’ Attaway Crawford – 1611
Ray Howell – 1309
Danny Ray Wise – 616
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
Fred D. Blankenship – 149
Lee Lee Brown – 397
Nathan Goodman – 306
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
Jeral Hall, Sr. – 249
Don Miller – 214
Lee Shelton – 260
COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
Thomas G. Flowers – 423
Harold Pickron – 374
SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 1
Edward Holley – 470
Danny Ryals – 593
SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 4
Katrina Hatchett – 191
Kenneth Speights – 279
BLOUNTSTOWN CITY COUNCIL
David Blair – 365
Beverly Veress – 398
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OBITUARY – Cohee
Mr. Joseph V. (Bill) Cohee, age 88 of Blountstown, FL, passed away early Wednesday morning, August 15, 2012, in Blountstown.
Bill was born on February 21, 1924 in Peru, Indiana, moved to Stuart, FL in 1954 then to Blountstown 28 years ago. Bill was in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific during WWII. He worked for the Florida Turnpike Authority and then was self-employed small engine mechanic. Bill was a member of the Macedonia First Baptist Church in Blountstown.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Minnie and Leo Cohee; sister, Mary Poff; brother, David Cohee; and son, Daniel Cohee.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Elaine Cohee, of Blountstown; sisters, Elizabeth Cohee of Peru, IN, and Dorothy Brown of Kimberling City, MO; sister-in-law, Flo Cohee, of Peru, IN; brother, Phillip Cohee, and his wife, Jane, of Rochester, IN; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and very dear friends, Robert and Kay Trammell, of Tallahassee, FL.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 17, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Macedonia First Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend David Wood officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 16, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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Legal Notices for week of August 16
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Enormous tree crashes into Altha home with family inside
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An Altha family had an early morning visitor they won’t soon forget. An enormous oak tree crashed into their brick home on Fuqua Street Tuesday, destroying two bedrooms and causing extensive damage to the residence.
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Klotz survives another setback
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Just a month after surviving a high voltage shock while working a construction job in Marianna, Kenny Wayne Klotz, 45, of Blountstown tackled another challenge and lived to tell about it.
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First Day of School
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Calhoun County students returned to class Tuesday morning as the 2012-13 school year began.
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Tiger Football: Meet the Seniors
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The Blountstown Tigers are in the midst of training for the upcoming football season. Leading the team this year are seniors (from left) Austin Capps, Ryan Hathcox, Bobby Andrews, Roosevelt Martin, and Christian Pierce.
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In memory of Michael Guilford Future Tigers Football Camp set for Aug. 18, Bowles Field
Football season is right around the corner! It’s time for our annual Michael Guilford Future Tigers Camp.
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Tiny Mite, Pee Wee football signups set for Aug. 18 & 21
The Calhoun Youth Football League registrations will be held at the W.T. Neal Civic Center Saturday, August 18, 9:00-12:00, and Tuesday, August 21, 5:00-7:00.
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Sheriff’s Log for 08-16-12
CALHOUN COUNTY
Aug. 6: Nathan Cooper, violation of state probation; David Earl Cutchins, failure to appear; Jack Huff, violation of state probation, dealing in stolen property; Matthew Aliffi, trafficking in amph, possession
Aug. 7: Brandy Vestal, violation of conditional release; Samantha Swearengin, violation of probation; Christopher Schebel, domestic battery
Aug. 8: Charlotte Burch, poss. listed chemicals; Willie Yawn, trafficking in meth, poss. listed chemicals; Robert White, trafficking in meth, poss. listed chemicals
Aug. 9: Robert Tensley, DUI; Laura Yon, non-support; Fredrick Barfield, violation of probation
Aug. 10: Cavon Cox, violation of probation, poss. of l/t 20 grams marijuana
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OBITUARY – McCray
Mrs. Sadie Mae Davis McCray, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012.
Mrs. McCray was born in Hugh Creek, Blountstown to Jessie Pate Davis. She was raised in Hugh Creek and moved to West Palm Beach in 1944. She married the love of her life, PJ McCray, on August 26, 1944. After moving to Riviera Beach Heights, Sadie became the self-appointed police chief of Fifth St. and the Firehouse. She owned and operated a cab stand for years out of Riviera Beach and was affectionately known as the lady with the white hair who drives cabs.
Sadie leaves treasured memories with her children, Peter McCray (Deloris) of West Palm Beach, Emanuel McCray of Riviera Beach, Alfonso McCray of Merritt Island, Veronica McCray of Riviera Beach, William McCray of West Palm Beach, Robert McCray (Rangelique) of Riviera Beach, Nathaniel McCray (Katie) of Boynton Beach, Jerry P. McCray (Tiffany) of Delray Beach, Luther McCray (Tanya) of West Palm Beach, and Kathy McCray Kinsey of Riviera Beach; her siblings: Dorothy Byrd Robinson, George Byrd, and Ronald Byrd; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, two sisters-in-law, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
A wake was held Friday, August 10, at the New Inlet Grove Community High School (Former Suncoast Community High School. A celebration of life began Saturday, August 11, at Inlet Grove, immediately followed by a repast in the school cafeteria.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 18, at St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, 16345 SE River St., Blountstown. Sadie will be buried in Hugh Creek, Blountstown.
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OBITUARY – Harrison
Mary Ann Harrison, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at her residence in Lafayette surrounded by her family.
Mary Ann Harrison was a native of Blountstown, Florida, and resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, for over 27 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed life to the fullest and loved spending time with her family. Mary Ann will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary Ann leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Chick Harrison of Lafayette, LA; four daughters, Michelle Foret, Traci Harrison and her husband, Blane Thibodeaux, Rhonda Savoy and her husband, Keith, and Kim Storms; her mother, Etta Mae Taylor; six grandchildren, Kara McMichael, Brad Melancon, Emily Melancon, Andrew Savoy, Harrison Savoy and Evan Storms; two great grandchildren, Madeline and Logan; two sisters, Norma Jean Salis and her husband, Raymond, and Betty Sue Nichols and her husband, Ellis; and one brother, Jim Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cooter Taylor.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Martin & Castille’s Downtown Location.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Martin & Castille – Downtown, 330 St. Landry Street, Lafayette, LA. 70506. 337-234-2311.
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OBITUARY – Farion
Audrey Mercer Farion, 77, of Lynn Haven passed away August 11, 2012.
Born September 30, 1935, in Columbia, Alabama, to Marvin H. and Berea Webb, she graduated from Blountstown High School and Florida Cosmetology School. She was past President of the Florida Cosmetology Association. She was the owner of the first large hair salon in Bay County, Audri’s Beauty Salon. An avid golfer, Audrey was a member of Panama Country Club and played in many tournaments and with her team won several state and national awards.
Audrey was predeceased by her parents; her first husband, Jackie Mercer; and brothers and sister, WT, MH, Robert, Hilton and Alma Jean.
She is survived by her husband, Nick Farion, son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Julie Mercer; her daughter and son-in-law, Glae and Mark LaLuzerne and her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Lonnie Stanley. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Chasity Stanley Ferguson, Joshua Mercer Johns, John-Marvin Mercer, Jessica Mercer, Christian Smith, Devon Mercer, Jarret LaLuzerne and Jacqueline LaLuzerne, as well as two great-grandsons, Justyn and Aydin Ferguson.
A celebration of Audrey’s life will be held at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, August 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday night, August 16, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions in Audrey’s name to the American Heart Association.
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Plummer passes Chamber gavel to President Ben Hall
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BY KRISTY TERRY
Executive Director
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
After an 18-month term as Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board, Johanna Plummer passed the gave to incoming Chair Ben Hall at the August board meeting.
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Rabies warning issued in Liberty County
FROM CAYSON LATHEM
Environmental Health Director
Liberty County Health Dept.
In response to a raccoon that tested positive for rabies on August 15, Rachel Manspeaker, Administrator of the Liberty County Health Department, has issued the following notice, “While the positive animal was recovered within the City of Bristol, it is imperative that everyone in Liberty County be aware and cautious if they should come into contact with any wild animal, or any domestic animal that is acting strangely.”
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Altha Pride Work Day
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Volunteers pitched in Saturday for another Altha Pride Work Day. Mowers, clippers, rakes and pressure washers were in motion for work at Town Hall, an auto parts store and other locations.
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