Entries from November 2016

ERNEST EDWARD POLEY, JR

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Thursday, November 17. 2016
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Ernest Edward Poley Jr. went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2016. Ernie was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. [Full Story »] 

DERRELL (DERRY) PACKWOOD BOWDEN, JR.

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Monday, November 14. 2016
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Derrell Packwood Bowden, Jr. (Derry), age 54, of Clarksville, FL passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 in Panama City, FL. Derry was born on September 4, 1962 in Blountstown and had lived in Calhoun County all of his life. Derry was a 1980 graduate of Blountstown High School and was a member of the 1977 State Football Championship Team. He received a BS degree in Political Science from Florida State University in 1990. Derry was a legislative aid to Robert Trammell and a US aid to Representative Pete Peterson. Derry was a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Altha Troop 136 where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He loved coaching the youth in baseball, football and softball where he touched the lives of many. Derry was an avid FSU football fan until the retirement of Coach Bobby Bowden. After this, his new motto became “Roll Tide”. He was a member of the Altha First Baptist Church. Derry was preceded in death by his parents, Derrell Packwood Bowden, Sr. and Patricia Kate (Smith) Bowden, brother, Scott Bennett Bowden.

Survivors include,

Sister, Karla (Bowden) Nichols and husband, Hank of Clarksville, FL

Nephews, Nick Hansford and wife, Summer; Hayden Nichols both of Clarksville, FL

Nieces, Laine Nichols; Heather Smith and husband, Travis both of Clarksville, FL

Great nephews, Peyton, Cadence, Ridge and Tripp

Several aunts, uncles and cousins

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 14, 2016 at 11:00 am (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Allen Singley and Robert Trammell officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 4:00 pm (CST) until 6:00 pm (CST) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

Sheriff's Log for 011-10-16

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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LIBERTY COUNTY ARREST

October 31: Israa Abouelazm, drugs-possess-cntrl sub w/o prescription
November 3: Heath Allen Chaffin, fraud-insuff funds check-make utter issue under 150 dollars; Ladora Lee Nunnery, cocaine-possess-posses cocaine, larc-petit theft 1st degree, 100 less 300 dollars, resist officer-obstruct w/o violence, disturbing peace-breach of the peace
November 5: Shawna Pelt, Marijuana-possess-not more than 20 grams, cocaine-possess-possess; Michael Wayne Bolding, moving traffic violation-operate motor vehicle w/o valid license; Shawn Bowick, out of county warrant, cocaine-possess-possess cocaine, marijuana-possess-not more than 20 grams

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Legals for 11-10-16

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Legal Notice
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NANCY JEAN SAPP

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Mrs. Nancy Jean Sapp, age 64, of Southport, FL, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at her home. Nancy was born on February 7, 1952 in Highland Park, FL to Woodrow Wilson and Malissa Eugena (Mashburn) Cumbie. Nancy was a homemaker. She had lived in South Port, FL most of her life and was a member of the Assembly of God Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Ray Sapp, Sr. [Full Story »] 

WYATT BRUCE HATCHER

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Mr. Wyatt Bruce Hatcher, age 18, of Sneads, FL, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Bascom, FL. [Full Story »] 

RUFUS D. “CHARLIE” LEE

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Rufus D. “Charlie” Lee, age 72, of Blountstown passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 in Tallahassee. [Full Story »] 

JOHN LEE TESTER

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Mr John Lee Tester, age 86, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 2, 2016 at his home in Texas. Born on September 29, 1930 in Calvin, VA he also lived in Michigan and in Clarksville, FL where he retired in 1982 as a conductor for the railroad. [Full Story »] 

JOE FRANK WALL

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Joe Frank Wall, age 78, of Bristol passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 in Blountstown. Born in Hialeah, Florida, May 19, 1938, Joe was the son of Louie A. and Minnie Ola Wall. He was corporate manager of sales at Zares Department Store for many years. [Full Story »] 

Altha School Oct. Kids of Character

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Front row (left to right): Annaleigh Hansford, Stephen Tillman, Kylee Hussey, Emmalynn Clemons, Rebecca Crews, Brylee Rackley, Ginnie Bequette. [Full Story »] 

BHS Tiger’s Table November 17

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Blountstown High School's Culinary Class, The Tiger's Table, will be serving it's third luncheon of the year on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 11am to 1pm in the culinary dining room on the BHS Campus. This will be our Thanksgiving meal and, with family's gathering together to celebrate the holidays, the theme for our meal is Thanksgiving at Gran's. The menu consists of dishes that are staples at my family's Thanksgiving meal. [Full Story »] 

Altha School Veterans’ Day Memorial Ceremony

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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A Veterans’ Day Memorial ceremony is being held by the Altha School Leadership Class and FFA on Friday November 11 at 9 a.m. This event will be held in the courtyard area and guests should enter through the office. [Full Story »] 

BHS finishes at 8-2 with 48-8 win in Vernon Tigers host Chipley in first round

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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by Michael DeVuyst

Tigers dominate to end regular season with 48-8 victory over Vernon. Next up: Chipley at Blountstown in the first round of the playoffs Friday night the 12th.
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New Scoreboards at Sam Atkins Park

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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Sam Atkins Park baseball diamonds recently got two new scoreboards for the Boys and Girls fields. The Calhoun County Commissioners, spearheaded by outgoing County Commissioner Lee Lee Brown, purchased the two electronic scoreboards for approximately $7,500. [Full Story »] 

Election Results

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Thursday, November 10. 2016
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President & Vice President
Trump/Pence (R) ............................... 4,647
Clinton/Kaine (D) .............................. 1,236
Johnson/Weld (LPF) .......................... 124
Castle/Bradley (CPF) ......................... 24
Stein/Baraka (GRE) ........................... 25
De La Fuente/Steinberg (REF) ............ 11 [Full Story »] 
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