Entries from November 2011
Two sentenced in Liberty County court last week
Two men were sentenced in separate cases at the Liberty County Courthouse last week.
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OBITUARY - Ward
Mr. James LZ Ward, 71, of Marianna, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at his home.
James was born on April 19, 1940, in Jackson County and had lived there for part of his life. He was a retired chief engineer working on offshore oil rigs. James served in the United States Navy for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, L.Z. Ward and Minnie Belle (Peacock) Ward; and a daughter, Sally Deenia Ward.
Survivors include one son, Jamie Ward, and his wife, Paula, of Orlando, FL; one daughter, Lisa Rees, and her husband, Jay, of Grand Ridge, FL; two brothers, Tommy Ward and his wife, Ruby, and Gary Ward and his wife, Dorothy, all of Altha; three sisters, Sonja Finlay and her husband, Ben, Phyllis Whidden, and Darlene Vickery and her husband, Donald, all of Marianna; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
James was born on April 19, 1940, in Jackson County and had lived there for part of his life. He was a retired chief engineer working on offshore oil rigs. James served in the United States Navy for 12 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, L.Z. Ward and Minnie Belle (Peacock) Ward; and a daughter, Sally Deenia Ward.
Survivors include one son, Jamie Ward, and his wife, Paula, of Orlando, FL; one daughter, Lisa Rees, and her husband, Jay, of Grand Ridge, FL; two brothers, Tommy Ward and his wife, Ruby, and Gary Ward and his wife, Dorothy, all of Altha; three sisters, Sonja Finlay and her husband, Ben, Phyllis Whidden, and Darlene Vickery and her husband, Donald, all of Marianna; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
No services are planned. Memorialization will be by cremation.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Reeder
William Nathan (Bill) Reeder
Mr. William Nathan (Bill) Reeder, 62, of Altha, FL, passed away Sunday night, November 13, 2011, at his home surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer.
Bill was born on September 13, 1949, in Panama City, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. He was a retired correctional officer with the Florida Department of Corrections and worked at Liberty Correctional Institution from 1994 to 2007. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed having breakfast with his buddies at the river and kickin’ it at Big Bend Sporting Goods. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the United States Army.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Reeder; two sons, Tait and Billy Reeder; and a very special aunt, Jerline Berry.
Survivors include his mother, Estelle Dawson Reeder, of Altha; two daughters, Wendy Cay Reeder of Altha, and Dawson Reeder of Clarksville, FL; a granddaughter, Caylynn Reeder, of Altha; his significant other, Delores “Deanie” Faircloth; and a very special caregiver and friend, Francis Smith.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 18, at 2 pm (CST) at the Altha Church of God in Altha with Reverend Glynn Dunham and Reverend Alan Nichols officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Friday, November 18, from 1 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (CST) at the Altha Church of God.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Mr. William Nathan (Bill) Reeder, 62, of Altha, FL, passed away Sunday night, November 13, 2011, at his home surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer.
Bill was born on September 13, 1949, in Panama City, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. He was a retired correctional officer with the Florida Department of Corrections and worked at Liberty Correctional Institution from 1994 to 2007. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed having breakfast with his buddies at the river and kickin’ it at Big Bend Sporting Goods. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving in the United States Army.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Reeder; two sons, Tait and Billy Reeder; and a very special aunt, Jerline Berry.
Survivors include his mother, Estelle Dawson Reeder, of Altha; two daughters, Wendy Cay Reeder of Altha, and Dawson Reeder of Clarksville, FL; a granddaughter, Caylynn Reeder, of Altha; his significant other, Delores “Deanie” Faircloth; and a very special caregiver and friend, Francis Smith.
Memorial services will be held Friday, November 18, at 2 pm (CST) at the Altha Church of God in Altha with Reverend Glynn Dunham and Reverend Alan Nichols officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Friday, November 18, from 1 pm (CST) until service time at 2 pm (CST) at the Altha Church of God.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Johnson
Lucille W. Johnson, 100, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Hosford.
She was born in Bristol January 2, 1911, to the late James “Jim” and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) White. She was retired as secretary at the Florida Department of Highway Safety. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bristol where she served as pianist. She was also a member of Blountstown Order of Eastern Star and Disabled American Veterans in Marianna.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leo White, Clyde White, Lora White and Elmer White; her sisters, Laura Story and Wynona Revell; and a great-granddaughter, Tania Potter.
She is survived by her son, James Edison “Jimmy” Johnson, and his wife, Martha, of Bristol, a daughter, Chiquita Sanders Rudd, of Hosford; six grandchildren, Sharon Crews, Karen Sanders, Joan Johnson Wright, John T. Sanders, James Bo Sanders, and Jim Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and one great- great- great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. ET, Tuesday, November 15, at Bristol United Methodist Church with Reverend John Jackson, Reverend Rick Stewart, and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Bristol Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was born in Bristol January 2, 1911, to the late James “Jim” and Mary Elizabeth (Smith) White. She was retired as secretary at the Florida Department of Highway Safety. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bristol where she served as pianist. She was also a member of Blountstown Order of Eastern Star and Disabled American Veterans in Marianna.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Leo White, Clyde White, Lora White and Elmer White; her sisters, Laura Story and Wynona Revell; and a great-granddaughter, Tania Potter.
She is survived by her son, James Edison “Jimmy” Johnson, and his wife, Martha, of Bristol, a daughter, Chiquita Sanders Rudd, of Hosford; six grandchildren, Sharon Crews, Karen Sanders, Joan Johnson Wright, John T. Sanders, James Bo Sanders, and Jim Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and one great- great- great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. ET, Tuesday, November 15, at Bristol United Methodist Church with Reverend John Jackson, Reverend Rick Stewart, and Reverend Coy Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Bristol Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). On-line condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Baker
Reverend George Beverly Baker, Jr. of Blountstown passed away Friday, November 11, 2011, in Blountstown at the age of 82.
He was born in Blountstown December 22, 1928, to the late George, Sr. and Flossie (Russ) Baker. He was a U. S. Veteran who served during the Korean conflict. He retired as Director of Maintenance and Operations at Compton Community College in California in 1992 and moved back to Blountstown in 1993. He was a member and past commander of Blountstown American Legion.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Isaac Baker and Robert Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa; sons, Victor Baker of Oklahoma, Terry Baker of California, Trent Baker of California, Dwayne Baker of Tallahassee, and Dion Baker of California; daughters, Beverly Baker of Oklahoma, Linda Baker of Texas, Monica Gutierrez of Auburn, Alabama, Kellen Baker of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lecia Baker of Blountstown; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, John Baker of Blountstown, Syerences Baker of Miami, Florida, and Carlton Baker of Lynn Haven, Florida; sisters, Loretha Jones of Blountstown, Mae Gant of Port St. Joe, Florida, Lois Miller and Flossie Gautier of Lynn Haven, Florida, and Dorothy Mauzy of Jacksonville, Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, in the chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend David Jones, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors in Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Notes of sympathy may be made to the family online at www.adamsfh.com.
He was born in Blountstown December 22, 1928, to the late George, Sr. and Flossie (Russ) Baker. He was a U. S. Veteran who served during the Korean conflict. He retired as Director of Maintenance and Operations at Compton Community College in California in 1992 and moved back to Blountstown in 1993. He was a member and past commander of Blountstown American Legion.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Isaac Baker and Robert Baker.
Survivors include his wife, Teresa; sons, Victor Baker of Oklahoma, Terry Baker of California, Trent Baker of California, Dwayne Baker of Tallahassee, and Dion Baker of California; daughters, Beverly Baker of Oklahoma, Linda Baker of Texas, Monica Gutierrez of Auburn, Alabama, Kellen Baker of Atlanta, Georgia, and Lecia Baker of Blountstown; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, John Baker of Blountstown, Syerences Baker of Miami, Florida, and Carlton Baker of Lynn Haven, Florida; sisters, Loretha Jones of Blountstown, Mae Gant of Port St. Joe, Florida, Lois Miller and Flossie Gautier of Lynn Haven, Florida, and Dorothy Mauzy of Jacksonville, Florida.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, in the chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend David Jones, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors in Magnolia Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Notes of sympathy may be made to the family online at www.adamsfh.com.
SPORTS ALERT - Lady Tigers in Regional Finals
The Blountstown Lady Tigers are working their way toward state with a regional finals match Saturday. The Lady Tigers will go up against the Sneads Lady Pirates at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in Sneads. Come out Saturday and cheer on the Lady Tigers!! The winner will earn a spot in the final four and head for Kissimmee Tuesday for the 1A state playoffs, going up against the winner of the Baker v. Freeport game at 10 a.m. The 1A championship is set for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
NEWS ALERT - BHS Homecoming Festivities
Homecoming festivities are underway at Blountstown High School with several activities planned today (Friday, Nov. 11). The lineup includes:
PARADE at 1 p.m....The line-up/parade start will be at the new Highway 69 BHS campus. The route will head South on Highway 69, then turn right onto Finley St. to go by Parthenon. The parade will return to Highway 69, and make the loop on Fuller Warren drive, to visit BES. It will continue on Highway 69 South, merging onto Highway 71, where it will continue the tradition parade route, continuing to Highway 20, going to the old courthouse, turning left on Cayson St., going to Pear St., and heading North, Merging onto Highway 69, leading back to BHS.
CORONATION....Another difference this year will be the coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen on the football field during the pre-game celebration at 6:25 p.m. on Friday night.
GAME...The Homecoming football game will start at 7 p.m. against the Lafayette County Hornets. Please come out to cheer our Tigers on to victory.
DANCE...After the Homecoming game there will be a Homecoming dance for BHS students in the new BHS gym sponsored by FFA and French Club until 12 midnight.
PARADE at 1 p.m....The line-up/parade start will be at the new Highway 69 BHS campus. The route will head South on Highway 69, then turn right onto Finley St. to go by Parthenon. The parade will return to Highway 69, and make the loop on Fuller Warren drive, to visit BES. It will continue on Highway 69 South, merging onto Highway 71, where it will continue the tradition parade route, continuing to Highway 20, going to the old courthouse, turning left on Cayson St., going to Pear St., and heading North, Merging onto Highway 69, leading back to BHS.
CORONATION....Another difference this year will be the coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen on the football field during the pre-game celebration at 6:25 p.m. on Friday night.
GAME...The Homecoming football game will start at 7 p.m. against the Lafayette County Hornets. Please come out to cheer our Tigers on to victory.
DANCE...After the Homecoming game there will be a Homecoming dance for BHS students in the new BHS gym sponsored by FFA and French Club until 12 midnight.
NEWS ALERT - Sheriff's Log 11/7 - 11/11
The following individuals have been booked into the Calhoun County Jail between 11/7/11 and 11/11/11 (as of 9 a.m.):
11/7 - Courtney Sessions, violation of probation
11/7 - Angela Braxton, burglary of a structure, grand theft over $300/under $5000
11/7 - Henry Fain, violation of state probation
11/7 - Melvin Dawson, child support
11/8 - Latoria Martin, violation of probation
11/8 - Joshua Green, non-support
11/8 - Christopher Phillips, violation of probation
11/8 - Bobby Brown, violation of probation
11/8 - Joe B. Williams, fraudulent use of a credit card
11/10 - Larico Mathis, violation of probation
11/10 - Bobbie Jean Wood, fraudulent use of a credit card
11/10 - John Michael Cole, driving under the influence
Although the individuals listed above have been charged with a crime, they are considered innocent until proven guilty.
11/7 - Courtney Sessions, violation of probation
11/7 - Angela Braxton, burglary of a structure, grand theft over $300/under $5000
11/7 - Henry Fain, violation of state probation
11/7 - Melvin Dawson, child support
11/8 - Latoria Martin, violation of probation
11/8 - Joshua Green, non-support
11/8 - Christopher Phillips, violation of probation
11/8 - Bobby Brown, violation of probation
11/8 - Joe B. Williams, fraudulent use of a credit card
11/10 - Larico Mathis, violation of probation
11/10 - Bobbie Jean Wood, fraudulent use of a credit card
11/10 - John Michael Cole, driving under the influence
Although the individuals listed above have been charged with a crime, they are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Goal line stands preserve 13-6 victory; homecoming Friday Tigers are district champs
The Blountstown Tigers needed a win in Greensboro to clinch the Class 1A District 4 Championship and avoid a three way playoff. Relying on a defense that has played like champions all season, the Tigers kept West Gadsden out of the endzone the entire game and held on for a 13-6 victory.
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Blountstown Tiger track team headed to regionals in Lake City
Following a successful day at the district competition in Wewa Nov. 2, the BHS Cross Country Team will advance to Regionals on Nov. 12 in Lake City.
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Altha Wildcat Cross Country Team to advance to regional meet November 12
by Kimi Wiltse
Last Wednesday, November 2, the Altha Cross Country traveled to Wewa to compete at districts. The top three teams and top 13 individual finalists advanced to regionals. [Full Story »]
Last Wednesday, November 2, the Altha Cross Country traveled to Wewa to compete at districts. The top three teams and top 13 individual finalists advanced to regionals. [Full Story »]
Sheriff's Log for 11-10-11
CALHOUN COUNTY
Oct. 31: Bernard Gray, DWLSR
Nov. 1: Ashley Monique Hendrix, poss. of narcotic without a prescription
Nov. 2: Antonio William Hellum, failure to appear
Nov. 4: Dewaine Loomis, DWLSR with knowledge, attached tag not assigned
Nov. 5: Lopez Diaz Reynaldo, no valid DL; Wendell Moore, aggravated assault with a firearm; Roger Taylor, DUI with property damage; Marcus Williams, DWLSR with knowledge [Full Story »]
Oct. 31: Bernard Gray, DWLSR
Nov. 1: Ashley Monique Hendrix, poss. of narcotic without a prescription
Nov. 2: Antonio William Hellum, failure to appear
Nov. 4: Dewaine Loomis, DWLSR with knowledge, attached tag not assigned
Nov. 5: Lopez Diaz Reynaldo, no valid DL; Wendell Moore, aggravated assault with a firearm; Roger Taylor, DUI with property damage; Marcus Williams, DWLSR with knowledge [Full Story »]
Who will be Mr. & Miss BHS?
The top three senior boys and girls have been named finalists for Homecoming King & Queen at Blountstown High School.
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Legal Notices for 11-10-11
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Blountstown man is killed in tragic hunting accident
A tragic hunting accident claimed the life of a Blountstown man Friday in South Carolina.
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