Entries from July 2011
NEWS ALERT - Crash in Kinard
The Kinard Volunteer Fire Department is on the scene of a crash at the corner of SR 71 and Cain Fortner Road.
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OBITUARY - Coxwell
Alton Coxwell, Jr., 79, of Blountstown, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in Blountstown.
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Kickin’ it at Calhoun County Soccer Camp
Rocky and Heidi Weaver of the Calhoun County Youth Soccer League, along with Jeremy Redmond, hosted a soccer camp at Sam Atkins Park in Blountstown last week.
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Calhoun County 4-H Summer Camp Health Rocks!
Did you know that if you drink just two 12 oz cans of soda a day for one month, you would have to walk over 100 miles to burn off the extra calories?
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New city manager is hired
The Blountstown City Council interviewed three candidates for city manager in a special session Friday and voted to hire Emory Pierce of Brooksville for the job.
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School Board buys land with hopes of new Altha School
A new school in Altha could be on the horizon and now the Calhoun County School Board has secured land to make that vision one step closer to reality.
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Ceremony held for the late Wilhoit “Fiddler” Eubanks
Former Liberty County Commissioner Wilhoit “Fiddler” Eubanks was remembered during a ceremony in his honor Saturday morning at the Liberty County Road Department.
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Blountstown’s Amory Watterson working on films in New York City
Blountstown’s Amory Watterson, the daughter of Sean and Bridget Watterson, is among the cast of three short films currently in production.
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Sheriff's Log for 07-21-11
CALHOUN COUNTY
July 11: Richard Kyle, VOP
July 12: Jack Stonewall Smith, VOP; Bradley Allen Trickey, county VOP
July 13: Amy Lynn Nunez, VOP; Bradley A. Trickey, state VOP
July 14: Dylan Johnson, poss. drug paraphernalia, poss. m/t 20 grams cannabis; Cathy Long, domestic battery; William Sanders, domestic battery
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July 11: Richard Kyle, VOP
July 12: Jack Stonewall Smith, VOP; Bradley Allen Trickey, county VOP
July 13: Amy Lynn Nunez, VOP; Bradley A. Trickey, state VOP
July 14: Dylan Johnson, poss. drug paraphernalia, poss. m/t 20 grams cannabis; Cathy Long, domestic battery; William Sanders, domestic battery
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Preview of This Week's Headlines
Here's a sneak peak at the headlines in tomorrow's edition of The County Record:
-School Board buys land with plans for new Altha School
-Three jailed in two meth cases
-Blountstown girl to appear on screen, currently filming in New York City
-Blountstown Ozone team at state tournament
All this and more in the July 20th issue of The County Record on newsstands bright and early Wednesday!!
-School Board buys land with plans for new Altha School
-Three jailed in two meth cases
-Blountstown girl to appear on screen, currently filming in New York City
-Blountstown Ozone team at state tournament
All this and more in the July 20th issue of The County Record on newsstands bright and early Wednesday!!
OBITUARY - Clark
Tressie Naomi Henderson Clark, 84, of Bristol, passed away Monday, July 18, 2011, at her home.
Tressie was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and had lived in Bristol since the early 50’s. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
She is survived by two sons, William Leon Henderson and his wife, Margaret, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Lentz Haywood Henderson and his wife, Geri, of Beverly Hills, Florida; two daughters, Rebecca Henderson of Bristol and Susie Hatcher Morris and her husband, Julian, of Blountstown; a sister, Lucy Harbin, of Gadsden, Alabama; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM EST Thursday, July 21, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bristol. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM EST Wednesday, July 20, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com
Tressie was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and had lived in Bristol since the early 50’s. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
She is survived by two sons, William Leon Henderson and his wife, Margaret, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Lentz Haywood Henderson and his wife, Geri, of Beverly Hills, Florida; two daughters, Rebecca Henderson of Bristol and Susie Hatcher Morris and her husband, Julian, of Blountstown; a sister, Lucy Harbin, of Gadsden, Alabama; 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM EST Thursday, July 21, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Bristol. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM EST Wednesday, July 20, at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com
OBITUARY - Preston
Todd A. Preston, 55, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, July 17, in Tallahassee, Florida.
Todd was born October 15, 1955, to the late Paul W. Preston and Mabel (Hawkins) Preston Stewart. He was employed with the Florida Game & Fish Commission as a communication specialist for the past 29 years.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robin D. Preston.
He is survived by his two sisters, Paula Rahn of Bristol and M. Lynne Carter of Rosharon, TX.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com
Todd was born October 15, 1955, to the late Paul W. Preston and Mabel (Hawkins) Preston Stewart. He was employed with the Florida Game & Fish Commission as a communication specialist for the past 29 years.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robin D. Preston.
He is survived by his two sisters, Paula Rahn of Bristol and M. Lynne Carter of Rosharon, TX.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com
OBITUARY - Adkins
Mr. Clarence Edward Adkins, 55, of Tallahassee, FL, and a former resident of Calhoun County, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Tallahassee.
Clarence was born in Calhoun County and had lived here all of is life. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Protestant faith.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lucy Adkins; a sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Larry Wolf; a nephew, David Summerlin.
He is survived by sisters, Louise Wommack and her husband, Doug, of Havana, FL, and Lucille Adkins of Mississippi; brothers, Gene Adkins and his wife, Susie, and Rogers Adkins and his wife, Lois; nephews, Darin Summerlin of Altha, Richard Eugene Adkins and his wife, Veda, of Blountstown, Chris Adkins of Mississippi, David Adkins of Altha, Sammy Stewart and his wife, Brandi of Tallahassee, and Terry Hill; nieces, Vicky Caseltanos and her husband, Bert, of Whiteville, NC, Cassandria Parnell of Tallahassee, Alexandria Thompson of Tallahassee, Mary Jane Summerlin of Tallahassee, Shannon Summerlin of Tallahassee, Misty Holcomb and her husband, Kyle, of Hosford, Brandi Bunkley of Bristol, Hadley Adkins and her husband, Jim Frank, of Wewahitchka, Betty Adkins of Altha, Jennifer Pitts of Blountstown, Julia Roper of Blountstown, and Rhonda Tipton and her husband, James, of Bristol; great nephews, Bradley Pitts, Shawn Pitts and Ethan Pitts, all of Blountstown, and Zander Adkins; great niece, Jennifer Caseltanos, of Whiteville, NC; brothers-in-law, Charles David (Dirt Dobber) Adkins, of Altha, and Claude Hill; and friends of the family, Deborah and Raymond Couch of Marianna.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 18, at 11 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gene Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Monday, July 18, from 10 am (CDT) until service time at 11 am (CDT). All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Clarence was born in Calhoun County and had lived here all of is life. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Protestant faith.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lucy Adkins; a sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Larry Wolf; a nephew, David Summerlin.
He is survived by sisters, Louise Wommack and her husband, Doug, of Havana, FL, and Lucille Adkins of Mississippi; brothers, Gene Adkins and his wife, Susie, and Rogers Adkins and his wife, Lois; nephews, Darin Summerlin of Altha, Richard Eugene Adkins and his wife, Veda, of Blountstown, Chris Adkins of Mississippi, David Adkins of Altha, Sammy Stewart and his wife, Brandi of Tallahassee, and Terry Hill; nieces, Vicky Caseltanos and her husband, Bert, of Whiteville, NC, Cassandria Parnell of Tallahassee, Alexandria Thompson of Tallahassee, Mary Jane Summerlin of Tallahassee, Shannon Summerlin of Tallahassee, Misty Holcomb and her husband, Kyle, of Hosford, Brandi Bunkley of Bristol, Hadley Adkins and her husband, Jim Frank, of Wewahitchka, Betty Adkins of Altha, Jennifer Pitts of Blountstown, Julia Roper of Blountstown, and Rhonda Tipton and her husband, James, of Bristol; great nephews, Bradley Pitts, Shawn Pitts and Ethan Pitts, all of Blountstown, and Zander Adkins; great niece, Jennifer Caseltanos, of Whiteville, NC; brothers-in-law, Charles David (Dirt Dobber) Adkins, of Altha, and Claude Hill; and friends of the family, Deborah and Raymond Couch of Marianna.
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 18, at 11 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gene Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Monday, July 18, from 10 am (CDT) until service time at 11 am (CDT). All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Bryan
Mrs. Carolyn Jane (Burke) Bryan, 67, of Clarksville, FL, passed away Thursday morning, July 14, 2011, at her home in Clarksville.
Carol was born on September 6, 1943, in Clarksville, FL, and had lived there for most of her life. Carol worked for several years at the Majic Market, 12 years at Russell Sewing Corp. and 12 years at the Callahan Restaurant. She was a member of Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church. Carol loved camping, traveling and family gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark Burke, Jr. and Mae Burke, and a brother, Marion Burke, of Altha, FL.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Cain, and her husband, Johnny, of Clarksville; two sons, Steve Campbell and his wife, Nora Ann, of Telogia, and Scott Campbell and his wife, Jackie, of Spring Hill; one brother, Howard Burke, and his wife, Dawn, of Altha; one sister, Hazel Glaze, and her husband, Ronnie, of Compass Lake; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, at 3 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Saturday July 16, from 2 pm (CDT) until service time at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests anyone wishing may make contributions to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave. Suite E, Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Carol was born on September 6, 1943, in Clarksville, FL, and had lived there for most of her life. Carol worked for several years at the Majic Market, 12 years at Russell Sewing Corp. and 12 years at the Callahan Restaurant. She was a member of Travelers Rest Freewill Baptist Church. Carol loved camping, traveling and family gatherings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mark Burke, Jr. and Mae Burke, and a brother, Marion Burke, of Altha, FL.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Cain, and her husband, Johnny, of Clarksville; two sons, Steve Campbell and his wife, Nora Ann, of Telogia, and Scott Campbell and his wife, Jackie, of Spring Hill; one brother, Howard Burke, and his wife, Dawn, of Altha; one sister, Hazel Glaze, and her husband, Ronnie, of Compass Lake; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two nieces and two nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 16, at 3 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Saturday July 16, from 2 pm (CDT) until service time at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests anyone wishing may make contributions to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave. Suite E, Marianna, FL 32446.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
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