Entries from May 2011
DEATH NOTICE - Kenneth ‘Red’ Rabon
Kenneth ‘Red’ Rabon of Marianna passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday May 31, from Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Blountstown with Reverend Charles Williams and Reverend Alvin Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery near Altha. The family will receive friends 6-8p.m., Monday at Adams Funeral Home. Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements, ph. 674-5449. On-line condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com. Mr. Rabon's complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's print edition.
BREAKING NEWS - Helicopter En Route To Motorcycle Crash
FRIDAY, 12:30 p.m.....A Panama City man is about to be airlifted to an area hospital following a serious motorcycle crash on State Road 71 South near Slim Tucker Road. A witness tells The County Record she was two vehicles behind the motorist when the accident occurred. The woman, a trained first responder and EMT graduate, attempted to help the victim. The 31-year-old man was unresponsive. The witness relayed information to the 911 dispatcher and a helicopter has been dispatched. The man, who has not been identified at this time, is described as critical.
DEATH NOTICE - Anthony Craig "Tony" McCormick
Mr. Anthony Craig (Tony) McCormick, 46 of Altha, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 28, at 7 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carlton Baggett officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 28, from 6 pm until service time at 7 pm. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, ph. 674-2266.
Mr. McCormick's complete obituary will appear in our print edition on Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 28, at 7 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Carlton Baggett officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 28, from 6 pm until service time at 7 pm. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, ph. 674-2266.
Mr. McCormick's complete obituary will appear in our print edition on Wednesday.
BREAKING NEWS - Hit & Run Driver Sought
If you have seen a white SUV missing a right mirror, authorities want to hear from you.
Latrisha Simpson, 21, of Blountstown, says she was walking along Hugh Creek Road May 15 with her 18 month old niece when she was struck by a vehicle.
"The only thing I remember about the truck is it was white or off-white," she tells The County Record. "It looked like an older model Jeep or Explorer...an SUV."
Latrisha says she was just a couple yards from her sister's mailbox when she was hit. "I noticed the vehicle and stepped off the road to the grass," she explains. "I don't know if they were drinking or texting or what." After the vehicle hit her, Latrisha says the driver slowed down for a moment, then sped away.
Latrisha was taken to Calhoun-Liberty Hospital for injuries to her left arm. She was treated, released and referred to a specialist for further care. She had been carrying her niece in her left arm, but, fortunately, "I had just switched her over to the other arm," she states.
After returning from the hospital, Latrisha and her mother spotted the mirror off the SUV on the ground and reported it to authorities at the scene.
Trooper Philip Spaziante of the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office assisted.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 850-484-5000 or 1-800-665-2794 or the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 674-5049.
Latrisha Simpson, 21, of Blountstown, says she was walking along Hugh Creek Road May 15 with her 18 month old niece when she was struck by a vehicle.
"The only thing I remember about the truck is it was white or off-white," she tells The County Record. "It looked like an older model Jeep or Explorer...an SUV."
Latrisha says she was just a couple yards from her sister's mailbox when she was hit. "I noticed the vehicle and stepped off the road to the grass," she explains. "I don't know if they were drinking or texting or what." After the vehicle hit her, Latrisha says the driver slowed down for a moment, then sped away.
Latrisha was taken to Calhoun-Liberty Hospital for injuries to her left arm. She was treated, released and referred to a specialist for further care. She had been carrying her niece in her left arm, but, fortunately, "I had just switched her over to the other arm," she states.
After returning from the hospital, Latrisha and her mother spotted the mirror off the SUV on the ground and reported it to authorities at the scene.
Trooper Philip Spaziante of the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office assisted.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at 850-484-5000 or 1-800-665-2794 or the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 674-5049.
NEW! BHS Graduation Photo Gallery
New photos!!! Here are some scenes from BHS graduation.
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Altha 2011 Graduation Photo Gallery
The Altha Class of 2011 has officially graduated! Check out these highlights from the May 20 ceremony.
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Carr 8th graders top state in writing
Carr School eighth graders had plenty to celebrate this week after earning the highest grade in the state on the FCAT writing test.
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Graduation Ceremonies Held
Graduation ceremonies were held at both Altha and Blountstown High Schools last week, along with the Calhoun County Adult School.
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Sheriff's Log for 05-26-11
CALHOUN COUNTY
May 16: Gregory Allen Couch, VOP
May 17: Lloyd Rowton, child support; Aundria Migaleck, failure to appear/retail theft, poss. controlled substance, tampering with evidence
May 18: Tracey Denise Brown, poss. l/t 20 grams marijuana, drug paraphernalia; Christopher Roeters, failure to register as sex offender; Aaron Minyard, retail theft; Carla Lea Causey, stalking; Anita Guilford, failure to appear/DWLSR
May 19: James Melvin, DWLSR habitual, non moving traffic violation, expired registration; Carl Book, poss. l/t 20 grams marijuana, paraphernalia; Gregory Moore, VOP, DUI; Jacob Collins, domestic battery, child neglect; Bridget Collins, domestic assault, child neglect [Full Story »]
May 16: Gregory Allen Couch, VOP
May 17: Lloyd Rowton, child support; Aundria Migaleck, failure to appear/retail theft, poss. controlled substance, tampering with evidence
May 18: Tracey Denise Brown, poss. l/t 20 grams marijuana, drug paraphernalia; Christopher Roeters, failure to register as sex offender; Aaron Minyard, retail theft; Carla Lea Causey, stalking; Anita Guilford, failure to appear/DWLSR
May 19: James Melvin, DWLSR habitual, non moving traffic violation, expired registration; Carl Book, poss. l/t 20 grams marijuana, paraphernalia; Gregory Moore, VOP, DUI; Jacob Collins, domestic battery, child neglect; Bridget Collins, domestic assault, child neglect [Full Story »]
Walter E. Harbin
Mr. Walter E. Harbin, age 78, of Woodbridge, VA and a former resident of Calhoun County passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 in Woodbridge.
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Ernest Clayton Martin
Ernest Clayton Martin of Fountain passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, in Marianna at the age of 86.
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Toby Lee Pate
Mrs. Toby Lee Pate, 86, of Clarksville, FL, passed away Saturday night, May 21, 2011, in Port Saint Joe, FL.
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Betty J. Roberson
Betty J. Roberson of Tallahassee passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011, after an extended illness at her home at the age of 85.
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Suspicious Brush Fires
Firefighters from four different departments helped battle a series of small grass fires along Highway 69 North Monday.
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