NEWS ALERT: Four-year-old Drowns, Search Continues For Grandfather
Rescue workers from Calhoun, Liberty, Bay, Leon and Gulf counties are combing the Apalachicola River in search of a 63-year-old Bristol man. According to Calhoun County Sheriff Glenn Kimbrel, Eugene Jacobs was fishing off his houseboat yesterday afternoon with his four-year-old granddaughter. The pair did not return home when expected and family members went to the boat where they found fishing lines still out, but no sign of either of them. Authorities recovered the body of the little girl around dark last night about 250 yards from the houseboat. She died from an apparent drowning. Please keep the Jacobs family in your prayers.
OBITUARY - Bush
Richard Bush, 83, of Blountstown, died on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Tallahassee, FL.
The service will be at 2 PM Saturday, May 25, at Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Gretna with burial in the Greensboro Community Cemetery in Greensboro, Florida. Viewing will be from 3 PM to 8 PM, Friday, May 25, at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy (850-627-3700).
He is survived by his wife, Christobel Marlow Bush, of Blountstown; daughters, Reta Faye Jordan (Bernie) of Easton, PA and Brenda Joyce Bush of Quincy; son, Dan Arnell Bush (Phyllis), of Panama City; sisters, Sallie Carter of Quincy and Brenda Mason of Greensboro; brothers, Hollie Bush of Quincy and Charlie Bush of Greensboro.
All arrangements are under the direction of Bradwell Mortuary of Quincy (ph. 850-627-3700).
The service will be at 2 PM Saturday, May 25, at Peace Missionary Baptist Church in Gretna with burial in the Greensboro Community Cemetery in Greensboro, Florida. Viewing will be from 3 PM to 8 PM, Friday, May 25, at Bradwell Mortuary in Quincy (850-627-3700).
He is survived by his wife, Christobel Marlow Bush, of Blountstown; daughters, Reta Faye Jordan (Bernie) of Easton, PA and Brenda Joyce Bush of Quincy; son, Dan Arnell Bush (Phyllis), of Panama City; sisters, Sallie Carter of Quincy and Brenda Mason of Greensboro; brothers, Hollie Bush of Quincy and Charlie Bush of Greensboro.
All arrangements are under the direction of Bradwell Mortuary of Quincy (ph. 850-627-3700).
NO EVIDENCE OF WRONGDOING ARNP is cleared in physicals complaint
An investigation into allegations of possible “inappropriate” activity during sports physicals at Liberty County High School has ended with the nurse practitioner accused in the case cleared of any wrongdoing.
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Memorial Day Ceremony
American Legion Post 272 & Apalachee Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12010 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Calhoun County Courthouse on Monday, May 27, at 9:00 a.m. CST.
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Four Men Charged
Four men have been charged following an investigation into alleged indecent activity at two Calhoun County parks.
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BMS Royalty Crowned
Seth Brown and Bianca Martinez were crowned King and Queen at Blountstown Middle School last week.
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Tigers shutout Bulldogs, 22-0
BY COACH GREG JORDAN
The Tigers finished up spring practice with a game against Liberty County in the jamboree. The Tigers showed some promise for the fall, but have miles to go to be the kind of team we want to be. [Full Story »]
The Tigers finished up spring practice with a game against Liberty County in the jamboree. The Tigers showed some promise for the fall, but have miles to go to be the kind of team we want to be. [Full Story »]
OBITUARY - Hand
Mrs. Barbara Ann (Williford) Hand, 74, of Altha, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home in Altha.
Barbara was born on May 6, 1939, in the Alliance Community and had lived in Altha for most of her life. She worked for the Lehigh Furniture Company in Marianna for a number of years and was a caregiver for several years. Barbara was a member of the Altha Church of God.
Survivors include one son, Greg Williford, of Altha; four daughters, Terri Mathis of Panama City, Darlene Folsom and her husband, Larry, of Marianna, Gwen Ellis of Panama City, and Wanda Jackson of California; one brother, Michael Ray, and his wife, Dianne, of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Alene Whitehead of Altha, and Edwina Johnston and her husband, Wes, of Altha; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 am (CDT) at the Altha Church of God with Reverend Allen Nichols officiating. Interment followed in Chipola Cemetery in Altha.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Barbara was born on May 6, 1939, in the Alliance Community and had lived in Altha for most of her life. She worked for the Lehigh Furniture Company in Marianna for a number of years and was a caregiver for several years. Barbara was a member of the Altha Church of God.
Survivors include one son, Greg Williford, of Altha; four daughters, Terri Mathis of Panama City, Darlene Folsom and her husband, Larry, of Marianna, Gwen Ellis of Panama City, and Wanda Jackson of California; one brother, Michael Ray, and his wife, Dianne, of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Alene Whitehead of Altha, and Edwina Johnston and her husband, Wes, of Altha; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 am (CDT) at the Altha Church of God with Reverend Allen Nichols officiating. Interment followed in Chipola Cemetery in Altha.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Ayers
Mr. William Armond (Bill) Ayers, Sr., 85, of Blountstown, FL, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, in Blountstown.
Bill was born on February 6, 1928, in Jackson County and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired commercial and residential contractor and carpenter. During his many years, Bill constructed hundreds of homes and apartment buildings. He also worked on the Capital Building in Tallahassee, W.T. Neal Civic Center in Blountstown and the Jai Alai building in Chattahoochee. Bill gave numerous young men in our community their first jobs working in construction to earn money and build good character. Bill had a love for farming the land and watching it grow. He was a 1947 graduate of Blountstown High School and was a Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blountstown.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ayers; son, Billy Ayers; brother, Herbert Spencer Ayers; and sister, Katherine Smith.
Survivors include one son, Spencer Ayers, and his wife, Pam, of Blountstown; one daughter, Cynthia Aultman, and her husband, Jimmy, of Blountstown; one brother, James M. Ayers, and his wife, Dot, of Blountstown; three sisters, Jessie Mae Price of Blountstown, Abbye Faurot and her husband, Billy, of Blountstown, and Carolyn Dykes of Morgan City, LA; four grandchildren, Cindy Golden and her husband, Grant, Derek Aultman and his wife, Danielle, Crystal McClellan and her husband, Todd, and Stephen Ayers; nine great-grandchildren, Britt, Lane, Kaylin, Kelsey, Alex, Kaydan, Alicia, Will and Gabe; and two great-great-grandchildren, Mason and Konnor.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, at 3:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Ronnie Wright and Carlton Van Lierop officiating. Interment followed in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
Bill was born on February 6, 1928, in Jackson County and had lived in Calhoun County for most of his life. He was a retired commercial and residential contractor and carpenter. During his many years, Bill constructed hundreds of homes and apartment buildings. He also worked on the Capital Building in Tallahassee, W.T. Neal Civic Center in Blountstown and the Jai Alai building in Chattahoochee. Bill gave numerous young men in our community their first jobs working in construction to earn money and build good character. Bill had a love for farming the land and watching it grow. He was a 1947 graduate of Blountstown High School and was a Veteran of WWII serving in the United States Navy. Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Blountstown.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Ayers; son, Billy Ayers; brother, Herbert Spencer Ayers; and sister, Katherine Smith.
Survivors include one son, Spencer Ayers, and his wife, Pam, of Blountstown; one daughter, Cynthia Aultman, and her husband, Jimmy, of Blountstown; one brother, James M. Ayers, and his wife, Dot, of Blountstown; three sisters, Jessie Mae Price of Blountstown, Abbye Faurot and her husband, Billy, of Blountstown, and Carolyn Dykes of Morgan City, LA; four grandchildren, Cindy Golden and her husband, Grant, Derek Aultman and his wife, Danielle, Crystal McClellan and her husband, Todd, and Stephen Ayers; nine great-grandchildren, Britt, Lane, Kaylin, Kelsey, Alex, Kaydan, Alicia, Will and Gabe; and two great-great-grandchildren, Mason and Konnor.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, at 3:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Ronnie Wright and Carlton Van Lierop officiating. Interment followed in Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown.
All arrangements were under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown (ph. 674-2266).
OBITUARY - Sewell
Mary Sewell, 80, of Hosford, Florida, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 19, 2013.
Mary was born July 26, 1932, in Quincy, Florida, to the late J. D. and Pauline (Chason) Elliott. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hosford.
She is survived by her husband, R. D. Sewell, of Hosford; three sons, Robert Dowdy and wife, Connie, of Hosford, Gregory Lee Sewell of Louisiana, and Michael David Sewell of Hosford; three daughters, Hazel Marie Sewell of Hosford, Linda Carpenter and fiancé, Grant Landrum, of Blountstown and Meagan Sewell of Hosford; grandchildren, Robby Dowdy, Ashley Dowdy, Jonathan Erby, Hunter Carpenter, Hailey Sewell, Gavin Sewell, Eric Sewell, Beau Landrum, Blake Landrum, and Brooklynn Hunt; a brother, James David Elliott, and wife, Frances, of Telogia, Florida; two sisters, Florence Marshall and husband, T. W., of Sopchoppy, Florida and Geneva Powell and husband, Dick, of Belleview, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, May 22, at Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Aaron Elkins officiating. Interment will follow in Sanders Cemetery in Hosford. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 21, at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol, Florida.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Mary was born July 26, 1932, in Quincy, Florida, to the late J. D. and Pauline (Chason) Elliott. She was a homemaker and was a member of Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church in Hosford.
She is survived by her husband, R. D. Sewell, of Hosford; three sons, Robert Dowdy and wife, Connie, of Hosford, Gregory Lee Sewell of Louisiana, and Michael David Sewell of Hosford; three daughters, Hazel Marie Sewell of Hosford, Linda Carpenter and fiancé, Grant Landrum, of Blountstown and Meagan Sewell of Hosford; grandchildren, Robby Dowdy, Ashley Dowdy, Jonathan Erby, Hunter Carpenter, Hailey Sewell, Gavin Sewell, Eric Sewell, Beau Landrum, Blake Landrum, and Brooklynn Hunt; a brother, James David Elliott, and wife, Frances, of Telogia, Florida; two sisters, Florence Marshall and husband, T. W., of Sopchoppy, Florida and Geneva Powell and husband, Dick, of Belleview, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, May 22, at Mt. Zion United Pentecostal Holiness Church with Reverend Aaron Elkins officiating. Interment will follow in Sanders Cemetery in Hosford. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 21, at Adams Funeral Home in Bristol, Florida.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.
Remembering Ryan - Kinard 16
Hundreds of family members and friends gathered at the First Baptist Church in Blountstown Saturday morning to pay tribute to Ryan Flowers.
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