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The County Record has received a copy of the report on a Liberty County Sheriff's Office traffic stop at the center of an FDLE investigation. The report indicates a man was pulled over March 8 on CR 379 for failing to maintain a single lane. During the traffic stop, Sgt. Jody Hoagland reportedly noticed a holstered revolver beside the driver. Sgt. Hoagland had the man step out of the vehicle, then noticed an object in his front right pants pocket. He conducted a pat down search for officer safety and discovered a loaded F.I.E. .25 caliber semi-automatic handgun, with the safety off, in the man's pocket. The man was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon on his person contrary to Florida Statute 790.01(2). The report notes the man was lodged in the Liberty County Jail, however, the jail log has no listing of the man ever being booked. As previously reported, FDLE has confirmed an investigation involving the LCSO is underway, but would not comment on any details. The County Record will continue providing updates as they become available.

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Mr. Jimmy McClellan, 69, of Blountstown, FL, passed away early Friday morning, May 24, 2013, at his home.
Jimmy was born on Feb. 25, 1944 in Altha, FL, and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired corrections officer with the State of Florida with 14 years of service. He was a 1962 graduate of Blountstown High School and was a member of the 1962 State Champion Basketball Team. Jimmy was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion. He was of the Protestant Faith.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Linda (Bamburg) McClellan, of Blountstown; a son, Frank McClellan, and partner, Arnie, and their two sons, Michael and Roman, of St. Petersburg, FL; a sister, Julia Roberts, and her husband, Charles, of Holly Hill, FL; a niece and nephew, Terry Ann Riale and her husband, Angelo, and Steve Roberts and his wife, Joanie, of the Daytona area; a great niece and nephew, Nicole Riale of Atlanta and A.J. Riale of Daytona; two stepdaughters, Valerie Nelson and her husband, Mike, of Navarre, FL, Barbara and Joe Lewis of Keithville, LA; grandchildren, Chloe and Will Nelson; Joseph and Jordan Lewis; a sister-in-Law, Sherry Upshaw, of Bossier City, LA; and a brother-in-Law, Steve Bamburg, and spouse, Donna, of Caushatta, LA.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 10:00 am (CDT) at Gateway Baptist Church in Blountstown with Reverend Roger King officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes c/o Blountstown High School, 17586 Main Street North, Blountstown, FL 32424.
All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).

Mr. Donald Thomas (Don) Johnson, 75, of Altha, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Altha.
Don was born on January 1, 1938, in Americus, GA, and had lived in Altha since 1988, coming from Chipley, FL. He was a retired crop duster and was a United States Navy Pilot serving onboard the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier during the Vietnam Era. Don was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include his wife, Alberta Johnson, of Altha; a son, Tony Golden, and his wife, Chyrl, of Altha; a brother, Bobby Johnson, and his wife, Sarah, of Alabaster, AL; one niece, Michelle Trumbly, and her husband, Cliff; one nephew, Joel Johnson, and his wife, Pam; four grandchildren, Timothy Kitchen and his wife, Amy, Dusty Golden, Jenny Golden and Anthony Golden II (Tiny), all of Altha; and five great-grandchildren, K’Leigh, Logan, Cooper, Braelynn and Bryce.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25, at 2:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dwayne Tolbert officiating. Interment followed in the Sandy Mountain Cemetery in Bay County.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).