Maurice Spikes of Kinard, Florida went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 28, 2012.
He attended Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard. He was the former owner of Spikes & Webb Heating & Air-Conditioning; taught welding at Haney Vocational Technical School in Panama City, Florida; was a former Volunteer Firefighter in Kinard; and was a member of Boiler Makers Local #969 in Panama City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Alma (Clay) Spikes; two brothers, Broward Spikes and Homer Spikes; two sisters, Nellie Brown and Lena Lamb.
He is survived by his wife, Shelia Spikes of Kinard; sons, Maurice Spikes, Jr. and his wife, Raylynn of Panama City, Steve Spikes and his wife, Bobbie Jo of Panama City, and Johnny Spikes of Kinard; step-sons, Jami Carden and his wife, Misty of West Blockton, Alabama and Randy Holloway of Birmingham, Alabama; a daughter, Katie Vinson and her husband Vander of Panama City; a step-daughter, Jennifer Cannon and her husband, Jeremiah of Birmingham; grandchildren, Dakota Spikes, Taylor Spikes, Breanna Spikes, Courtney Vinson, Meaghan Spikes, Adreanna Spikes, Logan “Clay” Spikes, Morghan Fletcher, Kristen Holloway, Bryttni Holloway, Emily Carden and a godson, Brent Robbins; two brothers, J. T. Spikes and his wife, Marty of Panama City and Mozell Spikes also of Panama City; two sisters, Eloise Temple of Fountain, Florida and Mable Brown of Bristol, Florida; his mother-in-law, Bobbie Tubbs of Kinard; a sister-in-law Jan Maderios and her husband, Chris of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother-in-law, Brady Brown of Hosford, Florida.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 1, in Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 31 at Heritage Funeral Home in Panama City and 9:00-10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 1 at the Open Arms Assembly of God Church in Kinard.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
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NEWS ALERT: Q & A With County Commissioner District 3 Candidates
Meet the two candidates vying for the Calhoun County Commissioner district 3 seat. Here are their responses to our questions:
NICK STONE
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
That would have to be the land development map. In a lot of areas in Calhoun County, you must have 10 acres or more to develop it. For instance, one local couple that owned several acres decided to sell five acres of a large parcel to someone. They were not allowed to do this since it did not meet the minimum 10-acre rule for that area. When you shut down developing properties like that, you shut down all your revenue. Everybody gets a piece of the pie normally, such as builders, framers, sheetrockers, well drillers and septic tank men, and it’s normally Calhoun County people that do the work. The money circulates right here in Calhoun County.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The biggest thing I’ve heard from people is not having knowledge of what’s happening in Calhoun County. They have no knowledge of what’s going on before it’s already gone on and then it’s too late. Another concern has been land taxes and the fact that local volunteer fire departments are not being supported like they should.
3. What sets you apart from your opponent?
I don’t really know my opponent and his background to really separate the two of us, but I think my age and experiences have prepared me for this position. My parents and grandparents have owned businesses all my life, and I now have an interest in my wife’s business. Through this, I’ve learned the importance of budgeting. I’ve got experience in all different areas of business - from building to surveying to well drilling. I have extensive knowledge of county government.
LEE SHELTON
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
Better maintenance for the roads. I feel like the county has done good getting rock on these roads, but they act like it’s a cure. They want to wait a year at a time. I’ve had people tell me it’s been over a year since a road has been graded or maintained.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The county has had an opportunity to probably drop the millage rate. I’ve had many people ask if the rate can be lowered. One of the biggest concerns people say to me is the spending. People want the spending to slow down some.
3. What sets you apart from your opponent?
I think my experience in road work and dealing with the public more. I do a lot of road construction building new roads. I’ve had a lot more experience dealing with people and maybe budgeting. I’m not in the office on the computer, but I’m on the road and I help keep an eye on the budget. I have experience dealing with the public and looking after a budget.
NICK STONE
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
That would have to be the land development map. In a lot of areas in Calhoun County, you must have 10 acres or more to develop it. For instance, one local couple that owned several acres decided to sell five acres of a large parcel to someone. They were not allowed to do this since it did not meet the minimum 10-acre rule for that area. When you shut down developing properties like that, you shut down all your revenue. Everybody gets a piece of the pie normally, such as builders, framers, sheetrockers, well drillers and septic tank men, and it’s normally Calhoun County people that do the work. The money circulates right here in Calhoun County.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The biggest thing I’ve heard from people is not having knowledge of what’s happening in Calhoun County. They have no knowledge of what’s going on before it’s already gone on and then it’s too late. Another concern has been land taxes and the fact that local volunteer fire departments are not being supported like they should.
3. What sets you apart from your opponent?
I don’t really know my opponent and his background to really separate the two of us, but I think my age and experiences have prepared me for this position. My parents and grandparents have owned businesses all my life, and I now have an interest in my wife’s business. Through this, I’ve learned the importance of budgeting. I’ve got experience in all different areas of business - from building to surveying to well drilling. I have extensive knowledge of county government.
LEE SHELTON
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
Better maintenance for the roads. I feel like the county has done good getting rock on these roads, but they act like it’s a cure. They want to wait a year at a time. I’ve had people tell me it’s been over a year since a road has been graded or maintained.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The county has had an opportunity to probably drop the millage rate. I’ve had many people ask if the rate can be lowered. One of the biggest concerns people say to me is the spending. People want the spending to slow down some.
3. What sets you apart from your opponent?
I think my experience in road work and dealing with the public more. I do a lot of road construction building new roads. I’ve had a lot more experience dealing with people and maybe budgeting. I’m not in the office on the computer, but I’m on the road and I help keep an eye on the budget. I have experience dealing with the public and looking after a budget.
OBITUARY - Swearington
Phyllis Diane Swearington, 54, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012, in Dothan, Alabama.
Phyllis was born March 1, 1958, to the late Albert and Hazel (Phillips) Tanton. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Raymond “Buddy” Sherrod and Brian Sherrod; a daughter, Ginger Moncrief, of Bristol; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Dennis Tanton of Marianna and Charles Hill of Bristol; two sisters, Debra Schwendeman and Barbara McDaniel, both of Bristol.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
Phyllis was born March 1, 1958, to the late Albert and Hazel (Phillips) Tanton. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons, Raymond “Buddy” Sherrod and Brian Sherrod; a daughter, Ginger Moncrief, of Bristol; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Dennis Tanton of Marianna and Charles Hill of Bristol; two sisters, Debra Schwendeman and Barbara McDaniel, both of Bristol.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at www.adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Crocker
KINARD, FL - Zulma (Poupee’) Ogan Crocker went to be with Jesus on Monday, the 22nd of October 2012, at the home of her daughter, Edith “DeeDee” Hice, in Monroe, Georgia.
Poupee’, as she was known, was born on the 29th of July, 1915, in Fray Bentos, Urugua,y to Perceval Ogan and Maria Pesce. She was a lifelong Methodist. Serving was the call on her life and her love language. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, living life with an open door policy and never meeting a stranger. Her life can be summed up as, “It can be done and, yes, I will.”
Through her desire to help children she volunteered as the first librarian at the Kinard Public Library when funds for that position were not available. She also volunteered at Carr School. Her time and heart were invested into the children, the PreK program, literacy program and helping the immigrants learn English.
She was greatly humbled when her extended family at Carr School and the Calhoun Public Library petitioned the Jefferson Awards Nominating Committee to honor her for her community service and then again when she became a recipient of that award.
She was preceded in death by her best friend and great love of her life, her husband, E. Osborne Crocker, and her son, Eric Crocker.
Survivors include her daughter, Elaine, and her husband, Dr. James Hamilton, of Wilmore, Kentucky; son, Michael, and wife, Beverly (Soluri), of Wewahitchka, Florida; daughter, Edith, and husband, Dr. Jody Hice, of Monroe, Georgia; and son, John, and wife, Crystal (Pitts), of Kinard, Florida; and Jean Ann (Robertson) Crocker, of Coyuca de Benitez, Mexico, wife of her late son, Eric. She was also survived by 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to her beloved Kinard Library and Carr School.
Poupee’, as she was known, was born on the 29th of July, 1915, in Fray Bentos, Urugua,y to Perceval Ogan and Maria Pesce. She was a lifelong Methodist. Serving was the call on her life and her love language. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, living life with an open door policy and never meeting a stranger. Her life can be summed up as, “It can be done and, yes, I will.”
Through her desire to help children she volunteered as the first librarian at the Kinard Public Library when funds for that position were not available. She also volunteered at Carr School. Her time and heart were invested into the children, the PreK program, literacy program and helping the immigrants learn English.
She was greatly humbled when her extended family at Carr School and the Calhoun Public Library petitioned the Jefferson Awards Nominating Committee to honor her for her community service and then again when she became a recipient of that award.
She was preceded in death by her best friend and great love of her life, her husband, E. Osborne Crocker, and her son, Eric Crocker.
Survivors include her daughter, Elaine, and her husband, Dr. James Hamilton, of Wilmore, Kentucky; son, Michael, and wife, Beverly (Soluri), of Wewahitchka, Florida; daughter, Edith, and husband, Dr. Jody Hice, of Monroe, Georgia; and son, John, and wife, Crystal (Pitts), of Kinard, Florida; and Jean Ann (Robertson) Crocker, of Coyuca de Benitez, Mexico, wife of her late son, Eric. She was also survived by 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be given to her beloved Kinard Library and Carr School.
OBITUARY - Mamoran
Mr. James Edward Mamoran, Sr., 60, of Wewahitchka, FL, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012, in Panama City.
James was born on March 18, 1952, in Charleston, WV, and had lived in Wewahitchka for the past three years, coming from Port Saint Joe. He was a retired truck driver and a served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. James attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Port Saint Joe.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mamoran.
Survivors include his parents, Jess and Deloris Mamoran, of Wewahitchka; his son, James Edward Mamoran, Jr., and his wife, Patricia, of Wewahitchka; two daughters, Teri Reeder and her husband, Kevin, of Apalachicola, and Sharon Davis and her husband, Michael, of Wewahitchka; two brothers, Larry Mamoran and his wife, Sandy, of Blountstown, Ricky Mamoran and his wife, Vina, of Chipley; three sisters, Margaret Brock and her husband, Danny of Cottondale, Anita Mamoran of Miami, Tammy Walden of Panama City; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 2:00 pm (EDT) at First Church of the Nazarene, 2420 Long Ave, Port Saint Joe, FL, with Reverend Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, October 30, from 5:00 pm (EDT) until 7:00 pm (EDT) at First Church of the Nazarene in Port Saint Joe.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
James was born on March 18, 1952, in Charleston, WV, and had lived in Wewahitchka for the past three years, coming from Port Saint Joe. He was a retired truck driver and a served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. James attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Port Saint Joe.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Mamoran.
Survivors include his parents, Jess and Deloris Mamoran, of Wewahitchka; his son, James Edward Mamoran, Jr., and his wife, Patricia, of Wewahitchka; two daughters, Teri Reeder and her husband, Kevin, of Apalachicola, and Sharon Davis and her husband, Michael, of Wewahitchka; two brothers, Larry Mamoran and his wife, Sandy, of Blountstown, Ricky Mamoran and his wife, Vina, of Chipley; three sisters, Margaret Brock and her husband, Danny of Cottondale, Anita Mamoran of Miami, Tammy Walden of Panama City; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, at 2:00 pm (EDT) at First Church of the Nazarene, 2420 Long Ave, Port Saint Joe, FL, with Reverend Mike Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, October 30, from 5:00 pm (EDT) until 7:00 pm (EDT) at First Church of the Nazarene in Port Saint Joe.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Peacock
Mr. William Jesse Peacock, Jr., 82, of Panama City, FL, passed away early Sunday morning, October 28, 2012, in Panama City.
William was born on June 1, 1930, in Altha, FL, and had lived in Panama City since 1970, coming from San Antonio, TX. William was a 1949 graduate of Blountstown High School. He retired with 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean and Vietnam eras. William also retired from Civil Service and the Bay County School Board where he was a bus driver. He was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Peacock; a sister, Agnes Inez Diamond; four brothers, James, Burl, Earnest, and J. Walter Peacock.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Adams, and her husband, Larry Wayne, of Lynn Haven, FL; five sisters, Lois Stewart of Pensacola, Edna Earl Kimbro and her husband, Enzor, of Pensacola, Alice Ward of Port Saint Joe, Dannie Bracewell and her husband, Joe, of Blountstown, Mildred Hudson and her husband, Ray, of Gulf Breeze; three grandchildren, Nathan Wayne Adams and his wife, Jennifer, of Lynn Haven, John Michael Adams of Callaway, and Ryan Wesley Adams and his wife, Nina, of Crestview; and four great-grandchildren, Hudson, Elizabeth, Isabella and Ethan.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 30, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tim Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in Boggs Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 30, from 1:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
William was born on June 1, 1930, in Altha, FL, and had lived in Panama City since 1970, coming from San Antonio, TX. William was a 1949 graduate of Blountstown High School. He retired with 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean and Vietnam eras. William also retired from Civil Service and the Bay County School Board where he was a bus driver. He was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Peacock; a sister, Agnes Inez Diamond; four brothers, James, Burl, Earnest, and J. Walter Peacock.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Adams, and her husband, Larry Wayne, of Lynn Haven, FL; five sisters, Lois Stewart of Pensacola, Edna Earl Kimbro and her husband, Enzor, of Pensacola, Alice Ward of Port Saint Joe, Dannie Bracewell and her husband, Joe, of Blountstown, Mildred Hudson and her husband, Ray, of Gulf Breeze; three grandchildren, Nathan Wayne Adams and his wife, Jennifer, of Lynn Haven, John Michael Adams of Callaway, and Ryan Wesley Adams and his wife, Nina, of Crestview; and four great-grandchildren, Hudson, Elizabeth, Isabella and Ethan.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 30, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tim Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow in Boggs Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 30, from 1:00 pm (CDT) until service time at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
NEWS ALERT: Q & A With County Commissioner District 1 Candidates
The County Record is pleased to continue our interview series with Calhoun County candidates. Here are the questions and answers from our interview with those seeking the county commissioner post for district 1:
LEE LEE BROWN
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
I would love to make easier access for people to come to county commission meetings by discussing with district 1 and county voters what time is better. Some people have told me it is almost impossible to get off work, do homework with kids and get to the county commission meeting. If you’ve got questions and concerns, the county commissioners should make whatever efforts to allow you to be there. That’s who is putting us in there - the voters.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
I started on the outside working in and most of the people have been concerned about water runoff. I had one lady call me and she showed me pictures of runoff. She lives right beside a county road and the water was absolutely right up under her house. The culverts looked too small for the runoff. The culverts were full of trash. Her yard had trenches in it. The water runoff was eroding up under her house. She was just one end of the county and the other end of the county had the same issues. At one house on the other end, water had eroded up under the house.
3. What sets you apart from your opponents?
Basically, the number one thing is I truly, truly care about the people of Calhoun County everywhere, from one end to the other. I’m a true believer, if you don’t care for people, how can you represent people?
JAMES "JUNIOR" GROVER
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
The comp plan for the county that requires 10 acres to build a house on is silly. We need to change that comp plan. It’s hard for a kid getting out of school, getting a job and buying 10 acres of land to build a house, they just can’t do it.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The biggest concern I’ve heard everywhere I’ve been is the county commissioners are not taking control of the board.
3. What sets you apart from your opponents?
Experience. I’ve been in business - sales, finance and management - for the last 40 years, including real estate, insurance and auto sales.
JERRY GUILFORD
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
I like the transparency that’s never been before. We’ve never had transparency like we will have if I’m elected. It’s your business and your right to know anytime. My interest is for small business tax breaks to businesses that show an interest to come into Calhoun County to create jobs, jobs, jobs.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
People want to know if their property taxes are going to remain where they are or are they going to be brought down to where the market’s at. People want to know why this tax rate is still where it’s at.
3. What sets you apart from your opponents?
I served on the first planning and zoning committee and saw what a disaster that was going to be for the land owners in this county. I’ve worked with county government on issues before. I have a love for people who come to the board meetings with their issues. It’s our job to help them.
Watch for more candidate interviews in the next few days!
LEE LEE BROWN
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
I would love to make easier access for people to come to county commission meetings by discussing with district 1 and county voters what time is better. Some people have told me it is almost impossible to get off work, do homework with kids and get to the county commission meeting. If you’ve got questions and concerns, the county commissioners should make whatever efforts to allow you to be there. That’s who is putting us in there - the voters.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
I started on the outside working in and most of the people have been concerned about water runoff. I had one lady call me and she showed me pictures of runoff. She lives right beside a county road and the water was absolutely right up under her house. The culverts looked too small for the runoff. The culverts were full of trash. Her yard had trenches in it. The water runoff was eroding up under her house. She was just one end of the county and the other end of the county had the same issues. At one house on the other end, water had eroded up under the house.
3. What sets you apart from your opponents?
Basically, the number one thing is I truly, truly care about the people of Calhoun County everywhere, from one end to the other. I’m a true believer, if you don’t care for people, how can you represent people?
JAMES "JUNIOR" GROVER
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
The comp plan for the county that requires 10 acres to build a house on is silly. We need to change that comp plan. It’s hard for a kid getting out of school, getting a job and buying 10 acres of land to build a house, they just can’t do it.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
The biggest concern I’ve heard everywhere I’ve been is the county commissioners are not taking control of the board.
3. What sets you apart from your opponents?
Experience. I’ve been in business - sales, finance and management - for the last 40 years, including real estate, insurance and auto sales.
JERRY GUILFORD
1. What is one change you plan to make if elected county commissioner?
I like the transparency that’s never been before. We’ve never had transparency like we will have if I’m elected. It’s your business and your right to know anytime. My interest is for small business tax breaks to businesses that show an interest to come into Calhoun County to create jobs, jobs, jobs.
2. As you have been out campaigning, what is the biggest concern you have heard from voters?
People want to know if their property taxes are going to remain where they are or are they going to be brought down to where the market’s at. People want to know why this tax rate is still where it’s at.
3. What sets you apart from your opponents?
I served on the first planning and zoning committee and saw what a disaster that was going to be for the land owners in this county. I’ve worked with county government on issues before. I have a love for people who come to the board meetings with their issues. It’s our job to help them.
Watch for more candidate interviews in the next few days!
Legal Notices for week of October 25
Legal Notice
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Goat Day Celebration
Saturday marked the 26th Annual Goat Day celebration in Calhoun County.
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Smith drops out of race
Julie Leonard-Smith, candidate for Calhoun County School Superintendent, has dropped out of the race.
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Free booth spaces, candidate forum planned “Moonlight Market” is Thursday night in downtown Blountstown
Blountstown Main Street will be sponsoring another Moonlight Market on Thursday, Oct. 25, in downtown Blountstown. All booths will be set up on North Pear Street, the same as at the Fourth of July market. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Spooktacular Events Ghost Walk Thursday night paranormal event Saturday
The Blountstown High School 2013 Project Graduation Committee is planning two spooktacular nights to get your scare on in Calhoun County!
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District tourney underway for Lady Cats
The Altha Lady Wildcats are hosting the district tournament this week.
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Lady Tigers to battle for district title
The Blountstown Lady Tigers will go up against the Liberty County Lady Bulldogs Thursday at 7 p.m. in the BHS gym with the district title on the line.
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“Champions” Program Off to a Great Start!
Do you like riding your bike, playing basketball, or running around your neighborhood? How would you like doing those things better? Imagine if you could ride further, run faster, and play longer! “Champions” is the program that can make that happen. “Champions” makes you better at what you do. And the best part… champions makes getting into shape fun!
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