Entries from August 2011
SPORTS ALERT - Updated Photo Gallery from Kickoff Classic
There were technical issues with the previous photo gallery from the BHS v. Wewa Kickoff Classic so here is an updated version you should be able to view. Enjoy and let us know if you would like to order a CD of these photos...just $10 each. Call The County Record at 674-5041 or email news@thecountyrecord.net to place your order.
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OBITUARY - Gable
Mr. James Bradley Gable, 52, of Altha, FL, passed away Monday night, August 29, 2011, in Blountstown.
Brad was born on February, 4, 1959, in Ports Saint Joe, FL, and had lived in Altha for half of his life. He was a carpenter and roofer. He was of the protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Llanya Gable of Altha; two stepsons, Russell Horn of Altha and Wesley Horn of Texas; one brother, Wayne Gable of Altha; and a step granddaughter, Emily Marie Horn.
No funeral services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Brad was born on February, 4, 1959, in Ports Saint Joe, FL, and had lived in Altha for half of his life. He was a carpenter and roofer. He was of the protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Llanya Gable of Altha; two stepsons, Russell Horn of Altha and Wesley Horn of Texas; one brother, Wayne Gable of Altha; and a step granddaughter, Emily Marie Horn.
No funeral services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
NEWS ALERT - Man jailed for shooting at brother
A Hosford man was arrested Saturday night after shooting at his brother.
James Edward Brown, 62, has been charged with aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony.
According to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Dep. Duncan Rudd and Dep. Chad Smith were dispatched to a home on Johnny Brown Road after reports of shots fired. Ellis Brown, 61, told the deputies he was working in his shop around 6:30 p.m. when he heard wheels spinning in his driveway. He looked out to see James Edward Brown getting out of his truck cussing. Ellis alleged James stated, “How you like this?” as he unzipped the case of his .45 handgun.
Ellis told authorities James fired toward him as he ran through his shop to his truck. “He fired a second shot prior to me getting to my truck,” Ellis remarked. “I got behind my truck and opened my toolbox.” Ellis said he took a 12 guage shotgun from his toolbox and ducked behind his truck.
“While I was getting my shotgun I heard two more shots,” Ellis stated. “I then raised my gun over the body of my truck and shot one time. I then ducked back behind my truck and heard his truck tires spinning off.”
Two large caliber bullet holes were discovered in a post with the bullets embedded.
James Brown was located and placed under arrest.
James Edward Brown, 62, has been charged with aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony.
According to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office, Dep. Duncan Rudd and Dep. Chad Smith were dispatched to a home on Johnny Brown Road after reports of shots fired. Ellis Brown, 61, told the deputies he was working in his shop around 6:30 p.m. when he heard wheels spinning in his driveway. He looked out to see James Edward Brown getting out of his truck cussing. Ellis alleged James stated, “How you like this?” as he unzipped the case of his .45 handgun.
Ellis told authorities James fired toward him as he ran through his shop to his truck. “He fired a second shot prior to me getting to my truck,” Ellis remarked. “I got behind my truck and opened my toolbox.” Ellis said he took a 12 guage shotgun from his toolbox and ducked behind his truck.
“While I was getting my shotgun I heard two more shots,” Ellis stated. “I then raised my gun over the body of my truck and shot one time. I then ducked back behind my truck and heard his truck tires spinning off.”
Two large caliber bullet holes were discovered in a post with the bullets embedded.
James Brown was located and placed under arrest.
OBITUARY - Bridges
Alan Thomas Bridges of Blountstown passed away Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the age of 61.
Alan was born in Tallahassee, Florida, and was retired from Florida Department of Corrections and was employed with Gadsden Corrections. He was a member of Blountstown Community Church where he served as a deacon. He was a diehard Alabama fan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carrie Ann Barfield Bridges; his father, Jack Bridges; and his brother, James Reed Bridges.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Kathryn Bridges, of Blountstown; his son, Anderson Reed Bridges, and his wife, Rachel, of Blountstown; step-sons, James Gregory Brooks and his wife, Jessica, of Panama City, Thomas Allen Brooks and his wife, Cynthia, of Altha, and Christopher G. Phillips and his wife, Rebecca, of Sycamore; a daughter Michelle Brown, and her husband, Stacy, of Bristol; his mother, Norma Bridges, of Blountstown; his stepmother, Ruby M. Bridges, of Blountstown; two sisters, Grace Barfield and her husband, Bobby, of Palatka, Florida, and Mary Sue Neves and her husband, Richard, of Blountstown; stepsisters, Patricia Hires and her husband, Billy, of Blountstown and Ann Kincaid and her husband, Kenny, of Hosford; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, September 1, at Blountstown Community Church with Reverend Larry Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, at Adams Funeral Home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com
Alan was born in Tallahassee, Florida, and was retired from Florida Department of Corrections and was employed with Gadsden Corrections. He was a member of Blountstown Community Church where he served as a deacon. He was a diehard Alabama fan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carrie Ann Barfield Bridges; his father, Jack Bridges; and his brother, James Reed Bridges.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Kathryn Bridges, of Blountstown; his son, Anderson Reed Bridges, and his wife, Rachel, of Blountstown; step-sons, James Gregory Brooks and his wife, Jessica, of Panama City, Thomas Allen Brooks and his wife, Cynthia, of Altha, and Christopher G. Phillips and his wife, Rebecca, of Sycamore; a daughter Michelle Brown, and her husband, Stacy, of Bristol; his mother, Norma Bridges, of Blountstown; his stepmother, Ruby M. Bridges, of Blountstown; two sisters, Grace Barfield and her husband, Bobby, of Palatka, Florida, and Mary Sue Neves and her husband, Richard, of Blountstown; stepsisters, Patricia Hires and her husband, Billy, of Blountstown and Ann Kincaid and her husband, Kenny, of Hosford; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, September 1, at Blountstown Community Church with Reverend Larry Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 31, at Adams Funeral Home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (ph. 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com
OBITUARY - Adkins
Mr. Charles David (Dirt Dobber) Adkins, age 57, of Altha, FL, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011, in Panama City, FL.
Charles was born on April 13, 1954, in Altha, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired farmer and was of the protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Adkins, of Meridian, MS; two sons, Christopher Scott Adkins of Meridian, MS, and David Lee Adkins of Altha, FL; one brother, Leroy Adkins, of Altha; three sisters, Lucille Stewart and her husband, Dick, of Blountstown, Susie Adkins and her husband, Eugene, of Altha, and Charlene Miller and her husband, Kenny, of North Carolina; and two grandchildren, Lindsey and Zander Adkins.
No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Charles was born on April 13, 1954, in Altha, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired farmer and was of the protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Adkins, of Meridian, MS; two sons, Christopher Scott Adkins of Meridian, MS, and David Lee Adkins of Altha, FL; one brother, Leroy Adkins, of Altha; three sisters, Lucille Stewart and her husband, Dick, of Blountstown, Susie Adkins and her husband, Eugene, of Altha, and Charlene Miller and her husband, Kenny, of North Carolina; and two grandchildren, Lindsey and Zander Adkins.
No services are planned at this time. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
SPORTS ALERT - Booster Meeting Tonight
The BHS Tiger Football Boosters will start having meetings to watch the game film on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in the old weight room in the field house starting tonight, Monday, Aug. 29. Gatorade will be served. Coach Jordan will be there to talk about games and future opponents. "I want to see all of you there," says Garry Futch, Boosters President.
For more information about joining the Tiger Boosters, call Futch at 850-272-6233.
For more information about joining the Tiger Boosters, call Futch at 850-272-6233.
NEWS ALERT - Burglary suspect arrested

Richard Eugene Bristow, 49, was taken into custody Thursday on burglary of a structure, grand theft from a person over 65 and dealing in stolen property charges.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, Sgt. Jared Nichols and Lt. Adam Terry opened the case Aug. 14 after a homeowner discovered several tools and some barb wire had been stolen from his barn. The investigation led to a residence in the "Little New York" community of Calhoun County where it was learned Bristow had sold a family member two rolls of barb wire. It was identified as the barb wire stolen in the Clarksville case.
Inv. Michael Bryant and Lt. Terry located Bristow at his Bay County home. He denied stealing the items and said he had not been on the Clarksville property in weeks. Further investigation resulted in a warrant being issued for his arrest.
NEWS ALERT - Woman arrested after running deputy off road

A Blountstown woman was arrested Friday after running a deputy off the road.
Christy Culpan, 29, has been charged with DUI in the case.
According to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department, Dep. Scotty Norris was southbound on SR 71 North near Hayes Subdivision Road just after 2 a.m. when a northbound vehicle exited a curve and crossed into Norris' lane. He was forced to leave the road to avoid a head-on collision. The vehicle was clocked by radar at 75 mph as the driver corrected. Norris reports the driver hit the brakes and turned onto Hayes Subdivision Road where he closed in and conducted a traffic stop.
Culpan, who was behind the wheel, was unable to provide her license, registration or proof of insurance. She appeared intoxicated and asked if she could drive to a nearby residence to visit a friend. She was taken into custody after failing a series of field sobriety tests.
NEWS ALERT - Calhoun County Wildfire
Florida Forest Service Wildland Firefighters are working to suppress six separate wildfires in four northwest Florida panhandle counties, including one in Calhoun County.
The “Highway Twenty” Wildfire was reported on Monday and is believed to have been started by a lightning strike. It has been contained at only two acres.
Other wildfires are being battled in Washington, Holmes and Bay counties.
Due to the quick and aggressive actions of the Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters, no homes or other structures are considered threatened at this time and all of these wildfires combined total just over 100 acres.
The “Highway Twenty” Wildfire was reported on Monday and is believed to have been started by a lightning strike. It has been contained at only two acres.
Other wildfires are being battled in Washington, Holmes and Bay counties.
Due to the quick and aggressive actions of the Florida Forest Service wildland firefighters, no homes or other structures are considered threatened at this time and all of these wildfires combined total just over 100 acres.
SPORTS ALERT - Blountstown's Ryan Baker in the news
LSU senior and Blountstown native Ryan Baker has made the news again as he gears up for his final college season. "We'll miss Kelvin Sheppard, but Ryan Baker is that guy," Tigers Coach Les Miles said in an interview with The Times-Picayune. For the complete story, including a video of an interview with Ryan, go to:
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2011/08/lsu_senior_linebacker_ryan_bak.html
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2011/08/lsu_senior_linebacker_ryan_bak.html
Legals for 08-25-11
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SPORTS ALERT - Bacon cheeseburgers on the grill!!
Football is in the air and the grill is firing up at Bowles Field tonight, Thursday, Aug. 25, for the Kickoff Classic. Chef Garry Futch, who heads the BHS Tiger Booster Club, will be preparing a delicious meal for Tiger fans. Plates are available for dine in or carry out. Serving begins at 6 p.m. The game starts at 7. The Tigers will be facing the Wewa Gators.
Tonight's menu includes:
1/3 pound char-grilled bacon cheeseburgers, loaded with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion
Fresh hot French fries
Choice of beverage
All for just $5!
Grilled hot dogs will also be available.
Stop by Bowles Field and feed the family before the game or take some plates home if you can't stick around. Proceeds will benefit the Tiger Boosters.
Tonight's menu includes:
1/3 pound char-grilled bacon cheeseburgers, loaded with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion
Fresh hot French fries
Choice of beverage
All for just $5!
Grilled hot dogs will also be available.
Stop by Bowles Field and feed the family before the game or take some plates home if you can't stick around. Proceeds will benefit the Tiger Boosters.

Tigers host pep rally
Tiger fans came together Monday night for the annual community pep rally. The event kicks off the season for both football and volleyball teams.
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Sheriff's Log for 08-25-11
CALHOUN COUNTY
Aug. 15: Jimmy Lee Tucker, grand theft auto; Rickey Lee Copeland, grand theft, burglary of a structure; Christopher Lynn Duncan, manufacture of meth, possession of listed chemicals; Wanda Baggett, manufacture of meth, possession of listed chemicals; David Carson, possession of meth, poss. of paraphernalia, poss. l/t 20 grams marijuana
Aug. 16: Carl Neel, worthless check; Ashley Perry, failure to appear; Lewis Carson, violation of injunction for protection; Calvin Hayes, VOP
Aug. 17: Richard Mayo, possession of meth, drug paraphernalia
Aug. 18: Richard Mayo, VOP; Randy Pitts, DWLSR, attaching registration license not plate assigned
Aug. 20: Tony Earl Sims, grand theft, dealing in stolen property; Mary Elizabeth Stevens, retail theft, possession of l/t 20 grams marijuana
Aug. 21: Rosalind Phillips, DUI; Angela Kay Tindall, drivers license restriction, poss. of drug paraphernalia; Ronnie Brant Creamer, poss. of meth, poss. drug paraphernalia
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Aug. 15: Jimmy Lee Tucker, grand theft auto; Rickey Lee Copeland, grand theft, burglary of a structure; Christopher Lynn Duncan, manufacture of meth, possession of listed chemicals; Wanda Baggett, manufacture of meth, possession of listed chemicals; David Carson, possession of meth, poss. of paraphernalia, poss. l/t 20 grams marijuana
Aug. 16: Carl Neel, worthless check; Ashley Perry, failure to appear; Lewis Carson, violation of injunction for protection; Calvin Hayes, VOP
Aug. 17: Richard Mayo, possession of meth, drug paraphernalia
Aug. 18: Richard Mayo, VOP; Randy Pitts, DWLSR, attaching registration license not plate assigned
Aug. 20: Tony Earl Sims, grand theft, dealing in stolen property; Mary Elizabeth Stevens, retail theft, possession of l/t 20 grams marijuana
Aug. 21: Rosalind Phillips, DUI; Angela Kay Tindall, drivers license restriction, poss. of drug paraphernalia; Ronnie Brant Creamer, poss. of meth, poss. drug paraphernalia
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New Blountstown High School Opens
The new Blountstown High School was officially dedicated Thursday morning.
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