Lonzia (Frank) Bailey, Jr. passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon; sons, Keith, Chris and Spencer and daughter, Melody Bailey; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Blackerby and Cheryl Little.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 13, at 1 P.M. with a time of visitation from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E. Fort Walton Beach, FL.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
His complete obituary will appear in our print edition next week.
Entries from April 2012
Sheriff's Log for 04-12-11
CALHOUN COUNTY
Apr. 2: Elisa Couch, VOP
Apr. 3: John Sangster, aggravated battery on officer
Apr. 4: Gwendolyn Orshall, grand theft/Jackson Co.
Apr. 6: Matthew Alexander Hall, FTA; Charles Nathan Andrews, FTA; Gregory Moore, improper exhibition of firearm; Mary Jane Moore, disorderly intoxication; Octavio Torres, domestic battery
Apr. 7: Amanda Tharpe, poss. of alcohol under 21; Patrick Pippin, sale or giving alcoholic beverage to person under 21; Laramie Whitten, poss. alcohol under 2; Jason McCrary, domestic battery
Apr. 8: Erick Peterson, sale of controlled substance within 1000 ft of place of worship; Ericka Bess, battery
Apr. 9: Albert Johnson III, allowing unauthorized driver to operate vehicle; James Stewart, domestic battery
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Apr. 2: Elisa Couch, VOP
Apr. 3: John Sangster, aggravated battery on officer
Apr. 4: Gwendolyn Orshall, grand theft/Jackson Co.
Apr. 6: Matthew Alexander Hall, FTA; Charles Nathan Andrews, FTA; Gregory Moore, improper exhibition of firearm; Mary Jane Moore, disorderly intoxication; Octavio Torres, domestic battery
Apr. 7: Amanda Tharpe, poss. of alcohol under 21; Patrick Pippin, sale or giving alcoholic beverage to person under 21; Laramie Whitten, poss. alcohol under 2; Jason McCrary, domestic battery
Apr. 8: Erick Peterson, sale of controlled substance within 1000 ft of place of worship; Ericka Bess, battery
Apr. 9: Albert Johnson III, allowing unauthorized driver to operate vehicle; James Stewart, domestic battery
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Devan Roulhac is new SGA president
On March 22, SGA (Student Government Association) elections were held for the upcoming school year. Our new President is Devan Roulhac, who ran a close race with Chelsey Weiler.
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BMS coach dead following domestic dispute in Bristol
A domestic dispute in Bristol ended in tragedy with a Blountstown Middle School coach found dead last Wednesday night.
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Four more to seek office
The Calhoun County election year continues to heat up with four more announcements by press time Tuesday morning.
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Moonlight Market Brings Folks Downtown
More Moonlight Market
Events Planned During Year [Full Story »]
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Bristol man charged in rape case
A 21-year-old Bristol man was taken into custody April 2 for allegedly raping and beating his girlfriend.
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Prom Night For AHS
Altha juniors, seniors and their dates were celebrating Saturday night at the annual prom.
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OBITUARY - Taylor
Mr. Ned Edward Taylor or “Uncle Ned” to all who loved him, our WWII hero and dear uncle went to heaven at age 86, on April 7, 2012. He died at his home as he wanted in Panama City, (Deer Point Lake).
He moved to Panama City about 1985 from Orange, FL, just below Bristol, FL. He owned a grocery store and gas station there for many years and really enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow fisherman and hunters.
Uncle Ned was born and raised in Blountstown, FL to Hugh and Laura Yon Taylor. He had three brothers and four sisters. All of Ned’s brothers and sisters are deceased along with his parents. His brothers were Thaddous Taylor, Raymond Taylor and Jerry Lee Taylor. His sisters were Ruth Taylor Writch, Doris Taylor Velkey, Nina B. Taylor (his twin sister) and Gladys Taylor Buttram. He survived by five nieces and three nephews. His nieces are Peggy Writch Basinger, who lived with Uncle Ned for the past 12 years and took care of him with so much love. Other nieces are Debra Taylor and Donna Taylor both of Tallahassee, FL, Ginger Hyland of Ft Walton Beach, FL and Portia Doran of Virginia Beach, VA.
Our hero served in WWII in the Army, fought in France and over into Germany. He lost his right leg at the Battle of the Bulge at age 19 on March 3, 1945. He spent the next year in the hospital in Atlanta recovering. He didn’t talk about the war for many many years and never thought of himself as a hero. He was awarded many medals, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Ribbon, ETO Ribbon, Combat Infantry, Four Battle Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Ned was a good quiet, solitary and intelligent man.
Being disabled didn’t keep him from doing anything. He fished, hunted, built a house and went to the beach with his family. Because he was disabled, he had a big giving heart to others with disabilities and gave generously to them. He gave to the DAV and individuals.
Although he had no church background growing up, he knew what it meant to be a Christian because of his family and friends. He loved watching Billy Graham and never missed a crusade. He and his niece would watch reruns. He prayed the sinner’s prayer and accepted Jesus as his savior in 2010. He was 84 years old then, so that proves how great and merciful the Lord is to continue to draw people late in their life.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Highland Park Assembly of Church on East Ave in Panama City, FL with Reverend Jason Lowery officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Boggs Cemetery in Blountstown, FL with Military Honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 10:00 am (CDT) until service time at 11:00 am at Highland Park Assembly of God Church. It would honor Ned if you gave to the local Wounded Warriors Project or the DAV.
Many thanks to an angel the Lord brought into our lives to help Peggy take care of Uncle Ned, Delois Fisher. We also thank Omni Nurses, Covenant Hospice personal, who cared for him with love and who gave great support to Peggy. Also thanks to Dr. Michael Gorniosky and his nurse, Holly and other personal at the Veterans Administration Clinic at Panama City Beach. Thanks to Dr. Angel Nunez and Dr. Tariq Mahmood.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
He moved to Panama City about 1985 from Orange, FL, just below Bristol, FL. He owned a grocery store and gas station there for many years and really enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow fisherman and hunters.
Uncle Ned was born and raised in Blountstown, FL to Hugh and Laura Yon Taylor. He had three brothers and four sisters. All of Ned’s brothers and sisters are deceased along with his parents. His brothers were Thaddous Taylor, Raymond Taylor and Jerry Lee Taylor. His sisters were Ruth Taylor Writch, Doris Taylor Velkey, Nina B. Taylor (his twin sister) and Gladys Taylor Buttram. He survived by five nieces and three nephews. His nieces are Peggy Writch Basinger, who lived with Uncle Ned for the past 12 years and took care of him with so much love. Other nieces are Debra Taylor and Donna Taylor both of Tallahassee, FL, Ginger Hyland of Ft Walton Beach, FL and Portia Doran of Virginia Beach, VA.
Our hero served in WWII in the Army, fought in France and over into Germany. He lost his right leg at the Battle of the Bulge at age 19 on March 3, 1945. He spent the next year in the hospital in Atlanta recovering. He didn’t talk about the war for many many years and never thought of himself as a hero. He was awarded many medals, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Ribbon, ETO Ribbon, Combat Infantry, Four Battle Stars and the Bronze Star Medal. Ned was a good quiet, solitary and intelligent man.
Being disabled didn’t keep him from doing anything. He fished, hunted, built a house and went to the beach with his family. Because he was disabled, he had a big giving heart to others with disabilities and gave generously to them. He gave to the DAV and individuals.
Although he had no church background growing up, he knew what it meant to be a Christian because of his family and friends. He loved watching Billy Graham and never missed a crusade. He and his niece would watch reruns. He prayed the sinner’s prayer and accepted Jesus as his savior in 2010. He was 84 years old then, so that proves how great and merciful the Lord is to continue to draw people late in their life.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, at 11:00 am (CDT) at Highland Park Assembly of Church on East Ave in Panama City, FL with Reverend Jason Lowery officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Boggs Cemetery in Blountstown, FL with Military Honors. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 11, 2012 from 10:00 am (CDT) until service time at 11:00 am at Highland Park Assembly of God Church. It would honor Ned if you gave to the local Wounded Warriors Project or the DAV.
Many thanks to an angel the Lord brought into our lives to help Peggy take care of Uncle Ned, Delois Fisher. We also thank Omni Nurses, Covenant Hospice personal, who cared for him with love and who gave great support to Peggy. Also thanks to Dr. Michael Gorniosky and his nurse, Holly and other personal at the Veterans Administration Clinic at Panama City Beach. Thanks to Dr. Angel Nunez and Dr. Tariq Mahmood.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - McGhee
Bobby Lee McGhee, born February 29, 1944, in Brewton, AL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 9, 2012, at his home in Callaway, FL.
Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Willene Partin McGhee; father, Ebb McGhee; one brother, Thomas McGhee; and his in-laws, Perry Yoder and Savilla Schrock Yoder.
He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Alta Dawn McGhee; seven children, Karla Grantham and her husband, Donny Joe Grantham, of Blountstown, Stephen McGhee of Panama City Beach, Emmanuel McGhee and his wife, Jeanette, of Bristol, Savilla McGhee of Bratt, Perry McGhee and his wife, Amanda, of Blountstown, Christine Ayers and husband, Drew Ayers, of Blountstown, Bobby Joe McGhee of Callaway; seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers Johnny McGhee and Preston McGhee, both of Atmore, AL; and three sisters, Christine Parker of Trinity, TX, Betty Ann Peacock of Atmore, AL, and Angela DeVilbiss of Foley, AL; many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews whom he loved very much.
The viewing will be held on Wednesday April 11, at Brock’s Funeral home on Hwy 22 in Callaway, FL, from 6 to 8 pm CST. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, at High Praise Worship Center at 7124 E Hwy 22 in Panama City, FL at 10:00 am CST with Reverend Joshua Gay officiating.
Flowers may be sent to Brock’s Funeral Home, 5907 Hwy 22, Panama City, FL, 32404. Memorials may be made to the family as a love offering in care of High Praise Worship Center.
Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Willene Partin McGhee; father, Ebb McGhee; one brother, Thomas McGhee; and his in-laws, Perry Yoder and Savilla Schrock Yoder.
He is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Alta Dawn McGhee; seven children, Karla Grantham and her husband, Donny Joe Grantham, of Blountstown, Stephen McGhee of Panama City Beach, Emmanuel McGhee and his wife, Jeanette, of Bristol, Savilla McGhee of Bratt, Perry McGhee and his wife, Amanda, of Blountstown, Christine Ayers and husband, Drew Ayers, of Blountstown, Bobby Joe McGhee of Callaway; seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers Johnny McGhee and Preston McGhee, both of Atmore, AL; and three sisters, Christine Parker of Trinity, TX, Betty Ann Peacock of Atmore, AL, and Angela DeVilbiss of Foley, AL; many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews whom he loved very much.
The viewing will be held on Wednesday April 11, at Brock’s Funeral home on Hwy 22 in Callaway, FL, from 6 to 8 pm CST. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, at High Praise Worship Center at 7124 E Hwy 22 in Panama City, FL at 10:00 am CST with Reverend Joshua Gay officiating.
Flowers may be sent to Brock’s Funeral Home, 5907 Hwy 22, Panama City, FL, 32404. Memorials may be made to the family as a love offering in care of High Praise Worship Center.
OBITUARY - Martin
Darlene Anita Martin, 55, of Bountstown, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012, in Tallahassee, Florida.
The service will be held at 2 PM CST, Saturday, April 14, at St. Mary MB Church in Blountstown with burial to follow in the St. John Cemetery. Viewing will be from 3 to 8 PM Friday, April 13, at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy (850-627-3700).
She is survived by her daughter, Isha Baskette, and son, Frederick Baskette, both of Blountstown; sisters, Mary C. Martin of Orange, NJ, Joyce Draper of Panama City, Betty Hudson of Blountstown, Willa Ruth Martin of Blountstown; brothers, Gregory Martin of Blountstown, Edward Martin of Plainfield, NJ, Troy Martin of Plainfield,NJ and Dallas Martin.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bradwell Mortuary of Quincy, ph. 850-627-3700
The service will be held at 2 PM CST, Saturday, April 14, at St. Mary MB Church in Blountstown with burial to follow in the St. John Cemetery. Viewing will be from 3 to 8 PM Friday, April 13, at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy (850-627-3700).
She is survived by her daughter, Isha Baskette, and son, Frederick Baskette, both of Blountstown; sisters, Mary C. Martin of Orange, NJ, Joyce Draper of Panama City, Betty Hudson of Blountstown, Willa Ruth Martin of Blountstown; brothers, Gregory Martin of Blountstown, Edward Martin of Plainfield, NJ, Troy Martin of Plainfield,NJ and Dallas Martin.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bradwell Mortuary of Quincy, ph. 850-627-3700
OBITUARY - Cuenin
Mrs. May Cuenin, 90, of Marianna, FL passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012, in Marianna.
May was born on April 22, 1921 in Ashland, Wisconsin and had lived in Marianna for the past nine years coming from Palm Bay, FL. Prior to retirement she was a real estate broker at National Realty in Melbourne, FL, she and her husband Harry owned and operated Cue Realty in Plantation, FL for many years. She was a member of Melbourne Seventh Day Adventist Church and Marianna Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Elma K. Shaffer, of Green River, WY; her immediate nieces and nephews, Anne Erskine of Ridgefield, CT, Charles Cuenin and James Russsel Cuenin of Grand Ridge, FL and many other nieces and nephews scattered throughout the U.S
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, at 2 pm (CDT) from the graveside at Calvary Cemetery in the Sunny Hill Community in Washington County with Chaplain Darren Tucker officiating. Interment will follow.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
May was born on April 22, 1921 in Ashland, Wisconsin and had lived in Marianna for the past nine years coming from Palm Bay, FL. Prior to retirement she was a real estate broker at National Realty in Melbourne, FL, she and her husband Harry owned and operated Cue Realty in Plantation, FL for many years. She was a member of Melbourne Seventh Day Adventist Church and Marianna Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Elma K. Shaffer, of Green River, WY; her immediate nieces and nephews, Anne Erskine of Ridgefield, CT, Charles Cuenin and James Russsel Cuenin of Grand Ridge, FL and many other nieces and nephews scattered throughout the U.S
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 12, at 2 pm (CDT) from the graveside at Calvary Cemetery in the Sunny Hill Community in Washington County with Chaplain Darren Tucker officiating. Interment will follow.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
NEWS ALERT: New Candidate in Sheriff's Race
Glenn Kimbrel, the former Blountstown Police Chief, has filed his letter of intent to run for Calhoun County Sheriff. He is running as a democrat. Kimbrel will face Roman Wood in the democratic primary. The winner will go up against James "Jimmy" Baggett, Ken Futch and Earl Hunt (all NPA) in the general election in November.
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