Lucy Mae Abbott, 89, of Blountstown passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014, in Blountstown.
Mrs. Lucy was born May 31, 1924, to the late Acey and Martha (Adkins) Abbott. She worked in the Blountstown Coin Laundry for over 30 years and she was of the Pentecostal faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; a daughter, Rita Todd; two brothers, William Abbott and Bill Abbott; two sisters, Sara Frances Taylor and Carrie Tucker.
Survivors include her son-in-law, Red Todd, of Port St. Joe, Florida; grandchildren, Mike Todd of Eastpoint, Florida, and Greg Todd of Port St. Joe; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Sonny Abbott, and wife, Joanne, of Tallahassee, Florida; a sister, Ida Silva, of Apalachicola, Florida; a special niece, Cristle Taylor, of Blountstown; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
The family received friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, at Adams Funeral Home. The funeral followed immediately at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Glenn Davis officiating. Interment was at Pine Memorial Cemetery.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com.
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NEWS ALERT: Blountstown Man Arrested For Child Abuse
Ross
Devonta Ross, 21, has been charged with one count of child abuse and two counts of child neglect.
According to the Blountstown Police Department, an investigation began after the infant was taken to Calhoun-Liberty Hospital by other relatives back on Jan. 18. The baby was found to have fractures to his right femur and right tibia, as well as other possible injuries. The Department of Children and Families intervened and opened an investigation with the BPD and Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement. During an interview Wednesday, Ross said he was caring for the infant and a one-year-old during the late evening hours of Jan. 17 and early morning hours of Jan. 18. He reportedly admitted to authorities he left the two children in an apartment and walked down the street to buy four cigarettes from a neighbor. He further offered that he had forgotten he placed the 4 month old child in the bed of this apartment and, upon entering the bedroom, he did a “superman dive” onto the bed, landing on the infant. Devonta Ross did not seek medical attention for the child or report this incident to the child’s mother or law enforcement.
Ross was interviewed on two prior occasions by law enforcement and failed to disclose any knowledge of how the child was injured prior to Wednesday's interview.
Capt. Adam Terry was the case agent for the BPD.
NEWS ALERT: Blountstown Man Arrested For Child Abuse
Ross
Devonta Ross, 21, has been charged with one count of child abuse and two counts of child neglect.
According to the Blountstown Police Department, an investigation began after the infant was taken to Calhoun-Liberty Hospital by other relatives back on Jan. 18. The baby was found to have fractures to his right femur and right tibia, as well as other possible injuries. The Department of Children and Families intervened and opened an investigation with the BPD and Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement. During an interview Wednesday, Ross said he was caring for the infant and a one-year-old during the late evening hours of Jan. 17 and early morning hours of Jan. 18. He reportedly admitted to authorities he left the two children in an apartment and walked down the street to buy four cigarettes from a neighbor. He further offered that he had forgotten he placed the 4 month old child in the bed of this apartment and, upon entering the bedroom, he did a “superman dive” onto the bed, landing on the infant. Devonta Ross did not seek medical attention for the child or report this incident to the child’s mother or law enforcement.
Ross was interviewed on two prior occasions by law enforcement and failed to disclose any knowledge of how the child was injured prior to Wednesday's interview.
Capt. Adam Terry was the case agent for the BPD.
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