Willie Lee Page of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at the age of 86.
She lived in Panama City, Florida, for many years and moved to Tallahassee in 1987. She was a homemaker and attended Ole Tabernacle Church.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of sixty-four years, Bill Page; and her parents, William Henry and Dorenda Gill.
Survivors include three sons, Herman Page and his wife, Ellen, of Springfield, Louisiana, Cecil Page and his wife, Diane, of Tallahassee, and Carl Page of Tampa; five daughters, Jeannie Lewis and her husband, Ed, of Panama City, Glenda McCrimon of Texas, Carol Hajok of Mexico Beach, Florida, Dorenda Westfall and her husband, Rich, of Ocala, Florida, and Connie Chambers and her husband, Robert, of Tallahassee; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends which will miss her deeply.
Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m., ET, Saturday, August 25, at Jackson Bluff Cemetery near Tallahassee. The family will receive friends 10:00-11:30 a.m., Saturday at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol, Florida.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 643-5410). Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
Entries from August 2012
Rabies warning issued in Liberty County
FROM CAYSON LATHEM
Environmental Health Director
Liberty County Health Dept.
In response to a raccoon that tested positive for rabies on August 15, Rachel Manspeaker, Administrator of the Liberty County Health Department, has issued the following notice, “While the positive animal was recovered within the City of Bristol, it is imperative that everyone in Liberty County be aware and cautious if they should come into contact with any wild animal, or any domestic animal that is acting strangely.” [Full Story »]
Environmental Health Director
Liberty County Health Dept.
In response to a raccoon that tested positive for rabies on August 15, Rachel Manspeaker, Administrator of the Liberty County Health Department, has issued the following notice, “While the positive animal was recovered within the City of Bristol, it is imperative that everyone in Liberty County be aware and cautious if they should come into contact with any wild animal, or any domestic animal that is acting strangely.” [Full Story »]
Altha Pride Work Day
Volunteers pitched in Saturday for another Altha Pride Work Day. Mowers, clippers, rakes and pressure washers were in motion for work at Town Hall, an auto parts store and other locations.
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Alleged sexual assault attempt
A Liberty County man is behind bars accused of trying to force a girl to perform a sex act on him.
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Election night delays explained
Folks were complaining last Tuesday night during the primary election as Calhoun County results failed to appear on the Supervisor of Elections office website as early as others around the region.
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Plummer passes Chamber gavel to President Ben Hall
BY KRISTY TERRY
Executive Director
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
After an 18-month term as Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board, Johanna Plummer passed the gave to incoming Chair Ben Hall at the August board meeting. [Full Story »]
Executive Director
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
After an 18-month term as Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board, Johanna Plummer passed the gave to incoming Chair Ben Hall at the August board meeting. [Full Story »]
Legal Notices for week of August 23
Legal Notice
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Sheriff's Log for 08-23-12
CALHOUN COUNTY
Aug. 10: Jason Keith, domestic battery; violation of state probation
Aug. 11: Ruben Martinez-Zamorano, battery
Aug. 12: Tracy Bernard Coleman, no valid drivers license
Aug. 14: Terri Butler, violation of conditional release
Aug. 16: Jada Cloud, violation of county probation
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Aug. 10: Jason Keith, domestic battery; violation of state probation
Aug. 11: Ruben Martinez-Zamorano, battery
Aug. 12: Tracy Bernard Coleman, no valid drivers license
Aug. 14: Terri Butler, violation of conditional release
Aug. 16: Jada Cloud, violation of county probation
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Justin Terry earns silver medal ; dance Friday night
Terry Wins At National FCCLA Convention
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Open house for parents of sixth graders September 4
Adolescence can be such an awkward time for children. They seem too old too be young and too young to old.
Much of the time the children feel that they do not fit in anywhere. These feelings are all too real for sixth graders who are transitioning from elementary to middle school. [Full Story »]
Much of the time the children feel that they do not fit in anywhere. These feelings are all too real for sixth graders who are transitioning from elementary to middle school. [Full Story »]
Future Tiger Camp
The Michael Guilford Future Tigers Camp was held at Bowles Field Saturday with over 100 young athletes in first through eighth grades participating.
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Three coaches to be honored August 31
Three legendary former Blountstown High School football coaches will be honored during halftime of the Tigers’ season opener Friday, Aug. 31.
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OBITUARY - Marshall
Mr. John Walter (J.W.) Marshall, 66, of Altha, FL, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, at his home.
J.W. was born on January 20, 1946 in Clarksville, FL, and lived in LaGrange, GA, for several years before moving to Altha. He was retired from the Apalachicola Northern Railroad after 28 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Marshall, of Altha; two sons, John R. Marshall of LaGrange, GA, and Michael A. Marshall and his wife, Pamela, of Altha; a grandson raised by J.W. and JoAnn, Joshua D. Marshall, of LaGrange, GA; one daughter, Mary Y. Taylor and her husband, Troy, of Howard Lake, MN; three sisters, Mary Summerlot and her husband, Paul, of Port St. Joe, FL, Barbara Gates and her husband, Frank of Blountstown, FL, and Mae Porter and her husband, Marty of Bristol, FL; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, at 2:00 pm (CDT) from Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Page Pond Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 22, from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
J.W. was born on January 20, 1946 in Clarksville, FL, and lived in LaGrange, GA, for several years before moving to Altha. He was retired from the Apalachicola Northern Railroad after 28 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Marshall, of Altha; two sons, John R. Marshall of LaGrange, GA, and Michael A. Marshall and his wife, Pamela, of Altha; a grandson raised by J.W. and JoAnn, Joshua D. Marshall, of LaGrange, GA; one daughter, Mary Y. Taylor and her husband, Troy, of Howard Lake, MN; three sisters, Mary Summerlot and her husband, Paul, of Port St. Joe, FL, Barbara Gates and her husband, Frank of Blountstown, FL, and Mae Porter and her husband, Marty of Bristol, FL; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, at 2:00 pm (CDT) from Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Page Pond Cemetery in Altha. The family will receive friends Wednesday, August 22, from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - McCray
Mrs. Sadie Mae Davis McCray, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012.
Mrs. McCray was born in Hugh Creek, Blountstown to Jessie Pate Davis. She was raised in Hugh Creek and moved to West Palm Beach in 1944. She married the love of her life, PJ McCray, on August 26, 1944. After moving to Riviera Beach Heights, Sadie became the self-appointed police chief of Fifth St. and the Firehouse. She owned and operated a cab stand for years out of Riviera Beach and was affectionately known as the lady with the white hair who drives cabs.
Sadie leaves treasured memories with her children, Peter McCray (Deloris) of West Palm Beach, Emanuel McCray of Riviera Beach, Alfonso McCray of Merritt Island, Veronica McCray of Riviera Beach, William McCray of West Palm Beach, Robert McCray (Rangelique) of Riviera Beach, Nathaniel McCray (Katie) of Boynton Beach, Jerry P. McCray (Tiffany) of Delray Beach, Luther McCray (Tanya) of West Palm Beach, and Kathy McCray Kinsey of Riviera Beach; her siblings: Dorothy Byrd Robinson, George Byrd, and Ronald Byrd; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, two sisters-in-law, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
A wake was held Friday, August 10, at the New Inlet Grove Community High School (Former Suncoast Community High School. A celebration of life began Saturday, August 11, at Inlet Grove, immediately followed by a repast in the school cafeteria.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 18, at St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church, 16345 SE River St., Blountstown. Sadie will be buried in Hugh Creek, Blountstown.
Mrs. McCray was born in Hugh Creek, Blountstown to Jessie Pate Davis. She was raised in Hugh Creek and moved to West Palm Beach in 1944. She married the love of her life, PJ McCray, on August 26, 1944. After moving to Riviera Beach Heights, Sadie became the self-appointed police chief of Fifth St. and the Firehouse. She owned and operated a cab stand for years out of Riviera Beach and was affectionately known as the lady with the white hair who drives cabs.
Sadie leaves treasured memories with her children, Peter McCray (Deloris) of West Palm Beach, Emanuel McCray of Riviera Beach, Alfonso McCray of Merritt Island, Veronica McCray of Riviera Beach, William McCray of West Palm Beach, Robert McCray (Rangelique) of Riviera Beach, Nathaniel McCray (Katie) of Boynton Beach, Jerry P. McCray (Tiffany) of Delray Beach, Luther McCray (Tanya) of West Palm Beach, and Kathy McCray Kinsey of Riviera Beach; her siblings: Dorothy Byrd Robinson, George Byrd, and Ronald Byrd; her grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, two sisters-in-law, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
A wake was held Friday, August 10, at the New Inlet Grove Community High School (Former Suncoast Community High School. A celebration of life began Saturday, August 11, at Inlet Grove, immediately followed by a repast in the school cafeteria.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 18, at St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church, 16345 SE River St., Blountstown. Sadie will be buried in Hugh Creek, Blountstown.
OBITUARY - Harrison
Mary Ann Harrison, 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at her residence in Lafayette surrounded by her family.
Mary Ann Harrison was a native of Blountstown, Florida, and resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, for over 27 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed life to the fullest and loved spending time with her family. Mary Ann will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary Ann leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Chick Harrison of Lafayette, LA; four daughters, Michelle Foret, Traci Harrison and her husband, Blane Thibodeaux, Rhonda Savoy and her husband, Keith, and Kim Storms; her mother, Etta Mae Taylor; six grandchildren, Kara McMichael, Brad Melancon, Emily Melancon, Andrew Savoy, Harrison Savoy and Evan Storms; two great grandchildren, Madeline and Logan; two sisters, Norma Jean Salis and her husband, Raymond, and Betty Sue Nichols and her husband, Ellis; and one brother, Jim Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cooter Taylor.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Martin & Castille's Downtown Location.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Martin & Castille - Downtown, 330 St. Landry Street, Lafayette, LA. 70506. 337-234-2311.
Mary Ann Harrison was a native of Blountstown, Florida, and resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, for over 27 years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed life to the fullest and loved spending time with her family. Mary Ann will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary Ann leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband, Chick Harrison of Lafayette, LA; four daughters, Michelle Foret, Traci Harrison and her husband, Blane Thibodeaux, Rhonda Savoy and her husband, Keith, and Kim Storms; her mother, Etta Mae Taylor; six grandchildren, Kara McMichael, Brad Melancon, Emily Melancon, Andrew Savoy, Harrison Savoy and Evan Storms; two great grandchildren, Madeline and Logan; two sisters, Norma Jean Salis and her husband, Raymond, and Betty Sue Nichols and her husband, Ellis; and one brother, Jim Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cooter Taylor.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown, Florida.
The family requests that visitation be observed on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Martin & Castille's Downtown Location.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Arrangements are under the direction of Martin & Castille - Downtown, 330 St. Landry Street, Lafayette, LA. 70506. 337-234-2311.
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