Entries from March 2013
Pair jailed for credit card fraud
An investigation into a Bristol man’s stolen debit card has led to the arrest of a man and woman from Blountstown.
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Guns stolen from Kinard area home; suspect caught
On February 21, the Calhoun County Sheriffs Office received a report of a theft of two firearms at a home in the Cypress Pointe Community near Kinard.
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“Moonlight Market” Mar. 21 downtown; free booth spaces
Blountstown Main Street is gearing up for the next Moonlight Market downtown set for Thursday, March 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Sheriff's Log for 03-14-13
CALHOUN COUNTY
Mar. 4: Scott Dunn, criminal mischief; Karen Bryant, VOP; Tammy Melton, failure to appear
Mar. 5: Daniel Foster, battery; James Darren Summerlin, violation of conditional release
Mar. 6: Larry Snell, driving while license suspended or revoked; Bryan Rahwann, aggravated battery
Mar. 7: Ashley Forry, out of county warrant; Mario Faulk, fraudulent use of credit card, retail theft, violation of conditional release
Mar. 8: San Marco William Baker, manufacture of meth, possession of meth, poss. of drug paraphernalia; Cassius Jackson-Donaldson, domestic battery
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Mar. 4: Scott Dunn, criminal mischief; Karen Bryant, VOP; Tammy Melton, failure to appear
Mar. 5: Daniel Foster, battery; James Darren Summerlin, violation of conditional release
Mar. 6: Larry Snell, driving while license suspended or revoked; Bryan Rahwann, aggravated battery
Mar. 7: Ashley Forry, out of county warrant; Mario Faulk, fraudulent use of credit card, retail theft, violation of conditional release
Mar. 8: San Marco William Baker, manufacture of meth, possession of meth, poss. of drug paraphernalia; Cassius Jackson-Donaldson, domestic battery
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Tigers continue on a winning streak
BY COACH EMORY HORNE
The Tigers varsity baseball team picked up four wins this past week including three district games. [Full Story »]
The Tigers varsity baseball team picked up four wins this past week including three district games. [Full Story »]
Superintendent Yoder reads to kids in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Mr. Yoder reads to Kindergarten Calhoun County Superintendent of Schools, Ralph Yoder, took the time out of his busy schedule to come sit down and read to our kindergarten classes.
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Altha royalty crowned
Several young ladies competed Saturday night for titles in the Miss Altha Pageant held in the school gym.
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Billie C. Bryant
Billie C. Bryant, 91, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Arcadia, Florida.
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Herbert Henry Post
Herbert Henry Post, 99, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013.
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NEWS ALERT: Update on Search for Gunman
The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that a suspect has been located, but evidence is still being gathered to determine if the man is the gunman who was allegedly shooting at vehicles earlier this morning on CR 167. No injuries have been reported. More details as they become available.
NEWS ALERT: Authorities Tracking Alleged Shooter
Law enforcement officers and K-9 tracking teams from area agencies are trailing a gunman who was allegedly shooting at cars earlier this morning around the County Road 167 area. The alleged shooter was reportedly on foot and has fled. According to Lt. Emory Godwin of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office, the identity of the shooter is unknown at this time. More details as they become available.
OBITUARY - Coxwell
Linda Loretta Clemmons Coxwell, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
Mrs. Coxwell was born in Altha, Florida, on June 20, 1930, to Dewey Lee and Ruby Barber Clemmons. Mrs. Coxwell lived in Blountstown, Florida, until moving to Crawfordville, Florida, and then to Thomasville, Georgia. After retiring, she, her husband, and their son, Sammy, returned to Crawfordville.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Reverend Samuel Ancil Cowell; their son, Samuel Ancil Coxwell, Jr.; her parents; and her sister, Hilda Clemmons Alford.
Mrs. Coxwell was the loving wife of a Southern Baptist minister. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school, gardening, growing prize winning roses, arranging flowers, sewing, taking annual trips to the mountains, and cooking for her family and members of her church. Most of all, she loved caring for her home and family. She will be remembered for her beauty, her love of Jesus Christ, her homemade desserts and homegrown vegetables, and her fluffy, hot biscuits.
Survivors include her son, Ashley, and his wife, Melissa, of Callahan, Florida; her daughter, Dr. Deborah Coxwell-Teague, and her husband, Everett, of Tallahassee, Florida; her daughter, Alicia Crittenden, and her husband, Bill, of Acworth, Georgia; her sister, Juanita Clemmons Temple, of Callahan, and her brother, Dewey Lee Clemmons, Jr., and his wife, Talitha, of Williamsburg, Virginia. Mrs. Coxwell was the proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren, two great-grandsons, a niece, and several nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Crawfordville Cemetery in Crawfordville at 10:30 a.m. (ET), Monday, March 11.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Mrs. Coxwell was born in Altha, Florida, on June 20, 1930, to Dewey Lee and Ruby Barber Clemmons. Mrs. Coxwell lived in Blountstown, Florida, until moving to Crawfordville, Florida, and then to Thomasville, Georgia. After retiring, she, her husband, and their son, Sammy, returned to Crawfordville.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Reverend Samuel Ancil Cowell; their son, Samuel Ancil Coxwell, Jr.; her parents; and her sister, Hilda Clemmons Alford.
Mrs. Coxwell was the loving wife of a Southern Baptist minister. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school, gardening, growing prize winning roses, arranging flowers, sewing, taking annual trips to the mountains, and cooking for her family and members of her church. Most of all, she loved caring for her home and family. She will be remembered for her beauty, her love of Jesus Christ, her homemade desserts and homegrown vegetables, and her fluffy, hot biscuits.
Survivors include her son, Ashley, and his wife, Melissa, of Callahan, Florida; her daughter, Dr. Deborah Coxwell-Teague, and her husband, Everett, of Tallahassee, Florida; her daughter, Alicia Crittenden, and her husband, Bill, of Acworth, Georgia; her sister, Juanita Clemmons Temple, of Callahan, and her brother, Dewey Lee Clemmons, Jr., and his wife, Talitha, of Williamsburg, Virginia. Mrs. Coxwell was the proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren, two great-grandsons, a niece, and several nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Crawfordville Cemetery in Crawfordville at 10:30 a.m. (ET), Monday, March 11.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Goff
Marilyn Annette Tharpe Goff, 55, of Bristol, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
She was a certified dietary manager for 27 years and was a member of Carr Advent Christian Church in Clarksville, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her father, Aubrey Tharpe, and two sisters, Betty Lou Boyd and Christine Dalton.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Goff; two sons, William “Chuck” Goff and wife, Mary, and Casey Goff and wife, Amburr “Sam,” all of Bristol; five grandchildren, Andrew, Ryan, Emily, Easton, and Casey; her mother, Iona Herndon Tharpe; a brother, John Tharpe, of Clarksville; two sisters, Janice Chambers and husband, Darwin, also of Clarksville, and Judy Blair of Jacksonville, Florida.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. CT Saturday, March 9, at Carr Advent Church in Clarksville with Reverend Roger Phillips and Buddy Money officiating. Interment followed in Bailey Cemetery in Clarksville, Florida.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was a certified dietary manager for 27 years and was a member of Carr Advent Christian Church in Clarksville, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her father, Aubrey Tharpe, and two sisters, Betty Lou Boyd and Christine Dalton.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Goff; two sons, William “Chuck” Goff and wife, Mary, and Casey Goff and wife, Amburr “Sam,” all of Bristol; five grandchildren, Andrew, Ryan, Emily, Easton, and Casey; her mother, Iona Herndon Tharpe; a brother, John Tharpe, of Clarksville; two sisters, Janice Chambers and husband, Darwin, also of Clarksville, and Judy Blair of Jacksonville, Florida.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. CT Saturday, March 9, at Carr Advent Church in Clarksville with Reverend Roger Phillips and Buddy Money officiating. Interment followed in Bailey Cemetery in Clarksville, Florida.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
OBITUARY - Deason
Sandra Jean Deason, 69, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Tallahassee, Florida.
She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church and was a secretary for the Calhoun County School Board for many years. She later retired as a secretary for the Department of Corrections.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jackson A. and Mildred Irene (Richards) Brantley; and a brother, Ronnie Brantley.
She is survived by her husband, Winston Deason; a son, Rob Deason, and his wife, Necy, of Blountstown; a daughter, Angie Deason, also of Blountstown; three grandchildren, Alex, Emma, and Ella Deason; a sister, Gay Richards, of Blountstown; two brothers, Randy Brantley and his wife, Caroline, of Panama City, Florida, and Andy Bailey and his wife, Amy, of Blountstown; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Smith and Reverend Roger King officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church and was a secretary for the Calhoun County School Board for many years. She later retired as a secretary for the Department of Corrections.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jackson A. and Mildred Irene (Richards) Brantley; and a brother, Ronnie Brantley.
She is survived by her husband, Winston Deason; a son, Rob Deason, and his wife, Necy, of Blountstown; a daughter, Angie Deason, also of Blountstown; three grandchildren, Alex, Emma, and Ella Deason; a sister, Gay Richards, of Blountstown; two brothers, Randy Brantley and his wife, Caroline, of Panama City, Florida, and Andy Bailey and his wife, Amy, of Blountstown; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Smith and Reverend Roger King officiating. Interment will follow in Nettle Ridge Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
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