Entries from August 2011
Rabid fox enters local residence, woman is treated at ER
A Blountstown woman sustained minor injuries after a rabid gray fox walked into her house last Tuesday night.
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Family Affair
These local Girl Scouts were busy hosting a booth at Saturday morning’s Family Affair.
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Blountstown native injured, KY mom and son killed in crash
A Blountstown native now living in Marianna was seriously injured in a crash that claimed the lives of a Kentucky woman and her son.
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Tomorrow's Headlines Today
Check out a few of the headlines coming up in our Aug. 10 edition:
-Rabid fox attacks woman
-Woman shares story of meth's impact on her family
-Calling all Florida State Seminole fans!!! New Liberty-Calhoun Booster Club forming
-Teen turns talent into lucrative business
All this and so much more in the August 10 edition of The County Record on newsstands bright and early Wednesday morning!
-Rabid fox attacks woman
-Woman shares story of meth's impact on her family
-Calling all Florida State Seminole fans!!! New Liberty-Calhoun Booster Club forming
-Teen turns talent into lucrative business
All this and so much more in the August 10 edition of The County Record on newsstands bright and early Wednesday morning!
OBITUARY - Lolley
Mr. Houston Lee Lolley, 82, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011, in Panama City, FL.
Houston was born on February 20, 1929 in Esto, FL, and had lived in Blountstown for past nine years, coming from Liberty County. Houston worked at Reichhold Chemical Company in Telogia for several years and retired from Higdon Grocery in Quincy, FL. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the United States Army. Houston was a member of the Glory Hill Community Church in Altha.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Benjamin Lolley.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lolley, of Blountstown; four sons, Greg Johnson of Hosford, FL, Samuel Lolley of Roanoke, VA, Houston Lolley, Jr. and James Lolley, both of Bristol, FL; two daughters, Jeanette Embry of Hosford and Donna Kroft of Bristol; one brother, Johnny Lolley, of Hosford; one sister, Ruth Moore, of Blountstown; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 7, at 5 pm (CDT) from the graveside at Magnolia Cemetery near Altha with Reverend Riley Adams officiating. Interment followed.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Houston was born on February 20, 1929 in Esto, FL, and had lived in Blountstown for past nine years, coming from Liberty County. Houston worked at Reichhold Chemical Company in Telogia for several years and retired from Higdon Grocery in Quincy, FL. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the United States Army. Houston was a member of the Glory Hill Community Church in Altha.
He was preceded in death by a son, John Benjamin Lolley.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Lolley, of Blountstown; four sons, Greg Johnson of Hosford, FL, Samuel Lolley of Roanoke, VA, Houston Lolley, Jr. and James Lolley, both of Bristol, FL; two daughters, Jeanette Embry of Hosford and Donna Kroft of Bristol; one brother, Johnny Lolley, of Hosford; one sister, Ruth Moore, of Blountstown; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 7, at 5 pm (CDT) from the graveside at Magnolia Cemetery near Altha with Reverend Riley Adams officiating. Interment followed.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Trotter
Mrs. Sherrye Lynn Trotter, 48, of Marianna, FL, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011, at her home.
Sherrye was born on August 28, 1962, in Lincoln, NB, and had lived in Marianna for the past five years, coming from Alaska. Sherry was a homemaker and attended the Altha First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her parents, Dan and Marie Clawson, of Altha; one son, Orlando Cuaresma, of Lynn Haven, FL; two daughters, Sheena Hartsfield and her husband, Jonathan, of Lynn Haven, and Melissa Trotter of Alaska; four sisters, Lissa Wright and her husband, Dannon, of Florida, Shannon Reinhardt and her husband, Robert, Julie Metzger and her husband, Wade, and Brenda Fowler and her husband, Wendell, all of Alaska; grandchildren, Ella Hartsfield, Aiden and Ashton Sowell and Gracie Trotter.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 11, at 1 pm (CDT) at the Altha First Baptist Church with Reverend Jim McIntosh officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Sherrye was born on August 28, 1962, in Lincoln, NB, and had lived in Marianna for the past five years, coming from Alaska. Sherry was a homemaker and attended the Altha First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her parents, Dan and Marie Clawson, of Altha; one son, Orlando Cuaresma, of Lynn Haven, FL; two daughters, Sheena Hartsfield and her husband, Jonathan, of Lynn Haven, and Melissa Trotter of Alaska; four sisters, Lissa Wright and her husband, Dannon, of Florida, Shannon Reinhardt and her husband, Robert, Julie Metzger and her husband, Wade, and Brenda Fowler and her husband, Wendell, all of Alaska; grandchildren, Ella Hartsfield, Aiden and Ashton Sowell and Gracie Trotter.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 11, at 1 pm (CDT) at the Altha First Baptist Church with Reverend Jim McIntosh officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY NOTICE - Tucker
Charles Junior Tucker of Blountstown passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011, at the age of 73.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee and Etta (Adkins) Tucker, and three brothers, Wilber Tucker, Robert Keel, and James Keel.
He is survived by a brother, William Keel, of Blountstown; a sister, Hazel Jobeck, of Maryland; a sister-in-law, Glennell Tucker, of Blountstown; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, at Pine Memorial Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lee and Etta (Adkins) Tucker, and three brothers, Wilber Tucker, Robert Keel, and James Keel.
He is survived by a brother, William Keel, of Blountstown; a sister, Hazel Jobeck, of Maryland; a sister-in-law, Glennell Tucker, of Blountstown; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, at Pine Memorial Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com
OBITUARY - Mears
Bobbie Marie Mears, infant daughter of Cody D. and Mary (Hansen) Mears of Southport, passed away Friday, August 5.
She is also survived by her brother, Aubrie Mears, of Southport; grandparents, Grady Mears of Altha, Sandra Hansen of Bay County, and Lisa Stripling and Stevie of Wewahitchka; great-grandparents, Audrie and Juanita Mears of Altha, Elease Adkins of Wewahitchka, and Mildred Harris of Panama City; uncles, Brent Mears, Bobby Hanson, Jessie Hansen, Casey Golden, and Michael Stripling; aunts, Chrissy Hansen, Amanda Stripling, and Crystal Martin; and a great-aunt, Doris Freeman.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Hansen, Sr. and Mary Marie Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, in the chapel at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Interment will follow in Sunny Hill Cemetery near Altha. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com
She is also survived by her brother, Aubrie Mears, of Southport; grandparents, Grady Mears of Altha, Sandra Hansen of Bay County, and Lisa Stripling and Stevie of Wewahitchka; great-grandparents, Audrie and Juanita Mears of Altha, Elease Adkins of Wewahitchka, and Mildred Harris of Panama City; uncles, Brent Mears, Bobby Hanson, Jessie Hansen, Casey Golden, and Michael Stripling; aunts, Chrissy Hansen, Amanda Stripling, and Crystal Martin; and a great-aunt, Doris Freeman.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert Hansen, Sr. and Mary Marie Harris.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11, in the chapel at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown. Interment will follow in Sunny Hill Cemetery near Altha. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com
OBITUARY - Kyle
Mr. Deloyd Kyle, 73, of Bristol, FL, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011, at his home in Bristol, FL.
Deloyd was born on September 11, 1937, in Liberty County and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired carpenter and was of the protestant faith.
Survivors include three sons, Robbie Kyle of Bristol, David Kyle and his wife, Janet, of Blountstown, and Ricky Kyle of Bristol; two daughters, Kimberly Johnson and Lorrie Hargrove and her husband, Jamie, of Bristol; one brother, Truman Kyle, of Panama City; one sister, Lila Ruth Howard, and her husband, Jerry of Tallahassee; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 7, at 3 pm (EDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Meacham Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 6, from 6 until 8 pm (EDT) at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Deloyd was born on September 11, 1937, in Liberty County and had lived here all of his life. He was a retired carpenter and was of the protestant faith.
Survivors include three sons, Robbie Kyle of Bristol, David Kyle and his wife, Janet, of Blountstown, and Ricky Kyle of Bristol; two daughters, Kimberly Johnson and Lorrie Hargrove and her husband, Jamie, of Bristol; one brother, Truman Kyle, of Panama City; one sister, Lila Ruth Howard, and her husband, Jerry of Tallahassee; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild
Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 7, at 3 pm (EDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Larry Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in the Meacham Cemetery in Bristol. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 6, from 6 until 8 pm (EDT) at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Whitt
Mr. J.D. Whitt, 72 of Altha, FL, passed away Wednesday night, August 3, 2011, at his home.
J. D. was born on October 16, 1938, in Wrigley, Kentucky, and had lived in Altha for the past several years. He retired from the B&W Company in Ohio as a welder building power boilers. J.D. was a member of the National Masonic Lodge #568 F&AM in Barberton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Melva Whitt; a son, John David Whitt; a sister, Dorislene Stickhorn; and a brother, Darrell Whitt.
Survivors include his wife, Shirlene Whitt, of Altha; two sons, Stoney Whitt of Altha, and Anthony Whitt of Cancel Fulton, Ohio; one daughter, Kimberly Slutz, of Troy, Ohio; one brother, Garland Whitt of Clinton, Ohio; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, at 10 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the MT. Olive Cemetery in Altha with Masonic rites at the graveside. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
J. D. was born on October 16, 1938, in Wrigley, Kentucky, and had lived in Altha for the past several years. He retired from the B&W Company in Ohio as a welder building power boilers. J.D. was a member of the National Masonic Lodge #568 F&AM in Barberton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Melva Whitt; a son, John David Whitt; a sister, Dorislene Stickhorn; and a brother, Darrell Whitt.
Survivors include his wife, Shirlene Whitt, of Altha; two sons, Stoney Whitt of Altha, and Anthony Whitt of Cancel Fulton, Ohio; one daughter, Kimberly Slutz, of Troy, Ohio; one brother, Garland Whitt of Clinton, Ohio; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, at 10 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the MT. Olive Cemetery in Altha with Masonic rites at the graveside. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 6, from 9 a.m. until service time at 10 a.m. (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Livingston
Mr. Aaron Coley Livingston, 70, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at his home.
Coley was born on February 26, 1941, in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He was a handyman and was of the protestant faith.
Coley was preceded in death by his parents, A. J. and Viola Livingston, a brother and two sisters.
Survivors include one son, Allen Livingston, and his wife, Teri; two brothers, Joe Livingston and H. Wood Livingston; two sisters, Annie V. and Arethia Evans; and one granddaughter, Darla Weeks, all of Blountstown.
Memorial services will be held Monday, August 8, at 10 am (CDT) at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend Roger King officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Coley was born on February 26, 1941, in Calhoun County and had lived here all of his life. He was a handyman and was of the protestant faith.
Coley was preceded in death by his parents, A. J. and Viola Livingston, a brother and two sisters.
Survivors include one son, Allen Livingston, and his wife, Teri; two brothers, Joe Livingston and H. Wood Livingston; two sisters, Annie V. and Arethia Evans; and one granddaughter, Darla Weeks, all of Blountstown.
Memorial services will be held Monday, August 8, at 10 am (CDT) at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend Roger King officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Baggett
Mrs. Bobbie Jo Baggett, 65, of Altha, FL, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011, in Blountstown, FL.
Bobbie was born on July 17, 1946, in Okaloosa County, FL, and had lived in Altha, FL since 1996, coming from Pensacola. She was a retired draw string operator for a manufacturing company. Bobbie was a member of the Altha, Church of God.
She was preceded in death by a son, Samuel Joey Baggett; brothers, Bebe Strickland, Ellis Strickland, Bill Strickland, Samuel Strickland and Bennie Strickland; and sisters, Ethel Gross and Helen Welch.
Survivors include her husband, James Harvey Baggett, of Altha; one son, James (Red) Baggett, and his wife, Helen, of Riverside, AL; one brother, Rudy Strickland, and his wife, Shirley, of Crestview; three sisters, Mildred Robinson, Dorothy Goolsby and her husband, Albert, and Joan McCloud, all of Pensacola; and one granddaughter, Dawn Baggett.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, at 3 pm (CDT) at the Altha Church of God with Reverend Allen Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Friday, August 5, from 6 until 8 pm (CDT) at the Altha Church of God.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Bobbie was born on July 17, 1946, in Okaloosa County, FL, and had lived in Altha, FL since 1996, coming from Pensacola. She was a retired draw string operator for a manufacturing company. Bobbie was a member of the Altha, Church of God.
She was preceded in death by a son, Samuel Joey Baggett; brothers, Bebe Strickland, Ellis Strickland, Bill Strickland, Samuel Strickland and Bennie Strickland; and sisters, Ethel Gross and Helen Welch.
Survivors include her husband, James Harvey Baggett, of Altha; one son, James (Red) Baggett, and his wife, Helen, of Riverside, AL; one brother, Rudy Strickland, and his wife, Shirley, of Crestview; three sisters, Mildred Robinson, Dorothy Goolsby and her husband, Albert, and Joan McCloud, all of Pensacola; and one granddaughter, Dawn Baggett.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 6, at 3 pm (CDT) at the Altha Church of God with Reverend Allen Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Friday, August 5, from 6 until 8 pm (CDT) at the Altha Church of God.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Sheriff's Log for 08-04-11
CALHOUN COUNTY
July 23: Junior Jude Athurin, DWLSR
July 24: Khrystal Attaway, VOP
July 25: Christopher Aaron Phillips, failure to appear; Eddie L. Bailey, child support
July 26: Steven Arrington, DUI, failure to appear, DWLSR; Casey Byrd, violation of conditional release, Stacy Shaw, poss. listed chemicals, attempting to manufacture meth; Mackinzie Ross, VOP
July 28: Michael Scott Cade, VOP; Lamaris Kenshawn Jones, VOP; Kenneth Shawn Dillard, VOP, DWLSR, petit theft; Amanda Tucker Hamlin, obstruction without violence; Gerald Mitchell Williams, poss. with intent to distribute, child support; Christopher McCroan, VOP; Jared Lipford, VOP; Karen Shelton, poss. of meth, drug paraphernalia, l/t 20 grams marijuana
July 29: William Houston Taylor, VOCP; Wyatt James Newton, manufacture of meth, poss. of meth, listed chemicals
July 30: James Rodney Young, petit theft; Jeremy Shawn Proctor, petit theft; Arnold O’Brian, DUI
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July 23: Junior Jude Athurin, DWLSR
July 24: Khrystal Attaway, VOP
July 25: Christopher Aaron Phillips, failure to appear; Eddie L. Bailey, child support
July 26: Steven Arrington, DUI, failure to appear, DWLSR; Casey Byrd, violation of conditional release, Stacy Shaw, poss. listed chemicals, attempting to manufacture meth; Mackinzie Ross, VOP
July 28: Michael Scott Cade, VOP; Lamaris Kenshawn Jones, VOP; Kenneth Shawn Dillard, VOP, DWLSR, petit theft; Amanda Tucker Hamlin, obstruction without violence; Gerald Mitchell Williams, poss. with intent to distribute, child support; Christopher McCroan, VOP; Jared Lipford, VOP; Karen Shelton, poss. of meth, drug paraphernalia, l/t 20 grams marijuana
July 29: William Houston Taylor, VOCP; Wyatt James Newton, manufacture of meth, poss. of meth, listed chemicals
July 30: James Rodney Young, petit theft; Jeremy Shawn Proctor, petit theft; Arnold O’Brian, DUI
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Perdue 1st in nation at FBLA contest
Blountstown High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter was well represented at the organization’s National Leadership Conference. Harlea Perdue, who recently graduated with the Class of 2011, brought home first place in the nation in the Agribusiness competition.
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