Entries from August 2014

Obituary - O'Brian

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Monday, August 18. 2014
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Mr. Charles W. (C.W.) O’Brian, age 76, of Altha, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in Blountstown, Florida. [Full Story »] 

Obituary - Stanley

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Sunday, August 17. 2014
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Mrs. Irene Alday Stanley, age 88, of Altha, FL, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014, in Blountstown, FL. [Full Story »] 

Obituary - Kent

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Sunday, August 17. 2014
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Mr. James Martin Kent, Sr., age 70 of Wewahitchka, FL passed Friday, August 8, 2014 in Panama City, FL. [Full Story »] 

OBITUARY- Cantley

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Sunday, August 17. 2014
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Mrs. Fannie Lora Cantley, born April 12, 1928, died August 11, 2014. She was 86. [Full Story »] 

OBITUARY - Arnold

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Friday, August 15. 2014
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Earnard ‘Ernie’ Joel Arnold, 69, of Hosford, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, in Tallahassee, Florida.
He was born July 6, 1945, to John Thomas and Claudia Iola (White) Arnold. ‘Ernie’ was a lifelong resident of Hosford and worked for Liberty County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator for many years. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his brother, Tom Bernard Arnold; and his sister, Lettie Langdale.
Survivors include two sisters, Jeanette Smith and her husband, Charles, of Tallahassee, and Martha Ingram of Bristol, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. ET, Saturday, August 16, in Wesleyan Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, August 15, at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (phone 674-5449). You may offer the family online condolences at adamsfh.com.
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Welcome to the Jungle!

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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Tigers prepping for season in hot temps.
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BPD works with local schools to focus on campus safety

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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The Blountstown Police Department recently assisted Blountstown Middle School (BMS) Principal Neva Miller with preparing teachers for the 2014-15 school year. Officers provided an overview of what do do in an “active shooter” situation. Unfortunately, school shootings have become a common occurrence, and knowing what to do in a crisis situation can save lives. [Full Story »] 

Man reaches for deputy’s gun, accused of cutting a woman

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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An argument at a Blountstown home Saturday night ended with a woman being cut and a man going to jail.

Dashawn Demetrius Holmes, 30, has been charged with resisting arrest with violence.
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Ice Cream Social at the Settlement

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement hosted the annual ice cream social Friday night. [Full Story »] 

Fire at Sutton Creek Apartments

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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The Blountstown Fire Department quickly extinguished what could have turned into a very damaging blaze in the early morning hours Saturday.
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Blountstown Main Street sprucing up downtown courtyard gazebo

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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Blountstown Main Street has asked the City Council about updating the grounds at the courtyard gazebo that is located next to Rivertown Mercantile. [Full Story »] 

JIMMY M. GODWIN

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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Mr. Jimmy M. Godwin, Sr., 67, of Hosford, Florida, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014, in Blountstown, Florida. [Full Story »] 

DREW PEACOCK, JR.

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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Mr. Drew Peacock, Jr., 89, of Altha, FL, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 7, 2014, at his home following a brief illness. [Full Story »] 

MYRTLE DAMARIS RUSSELL

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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Myrtle Damaris Russell, 79, of Blountstown, Florida, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014, in Blountstown. [Full Story »] 

Legals for 08-14-14

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Thursday, August 14. 2014
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Legal Notice
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