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The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has advised the Silver Alert issued this morning for Cliff Henson of Mossy Pond has been cancelled. Mr. Henson has been located in Marion County. More details in this week's print edition.

Mr. Terry S. Mercer, age 50, of Hosford, FL passed away early Sunday morning, June 16, 2013 in Blountstown, FL. Terry was born on January 21, 1963 in Quincy, FL and had lived in Liberty County for most of his life. He was an electrician by trade. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Thomas Mercer and a grandson, Ethan John-Colt O’Bryan. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Survivors include,

Wife, Linda Mercer of Hosford, FL

Mother, Betty Jean Mercer of Hosford, FL

Two sons, Sterling Mercer and his wife, Savannah of Blountstown, FL
Thomas Mercer and his wife, Lindsey of Gainesville, FL

One daughter, Della Mercer and Johathan Dunlap of Hosford

One brother, James Douglas Mercer of England

Two sisters, Nancy Jean Mercer of Hosford, FL
Linda Doreen Mercer of Kentucky

Three grandchildren

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:00 am (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Stevie O’Neal officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Creek Cemetery in Liberty County. The family will received friends Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.

Second Amendment advocates are rallying behind Liberty County Sheriff Nick Finch after his arrest and suspension last week for official misconduct.
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Governor Rick Scott announced last Tuesday the appointment of Carl Causey as Interim Sheriff of Liberty County. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Tiger Band 2013 Summer Band Camps are here. This year we have four (4) different camps that will allow new and old band members the opportunity to learn their instrument of choice as well as focus on getting our marching band back on the field. [Full Story »] 

Calhoun County welcomed more than 1,000 visitors this week as 19 little league baseball teams converged at Sam Atkins Park for the District 5 All-Star Tournament. [Full Story »] 

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Johnnie J. Arnold of Hosford, Florida passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the age of seventy-seven. He lived in Liberty County for most of his life and he was of the Baptist faith. Johnnie retired in 1993 as a heavy equipment operator for the State Road Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Annie (Johnson) Arnold and a sister, Charlotte Potter.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-one years, Alice of Hosford; a son, Daniel A. Arnold of Ft. Myers, Florida; and several nieces and nephews and other extended family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. ET, Saturday, June 15 in the Chapel at Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown with Reverend Francis Carlisle officiating. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. ET, Saturday at the funeral home.
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. Online condolences may be made at adamsfh.com.

Eva Delores Sewell Weston, 85, of White City, FL, was called Home by her Heavenly Father on Friday, May 31, 2013.
Eva was born on June 15, 1927, in Altha, FL, to John Henry and Mary Baggett Sewell. She was a long-time and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of White City. Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a pillar of strength in her church and the White City community. First and foremost, a wife, mother and homemaker, she was also a retired Gulf County school bus driver.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy Weston; and siblings, Blondell, Paul, J.C., Green, Harmon, Jewell, Mizie, Euni, Gracie, Ruby, and Clevie.
Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Claude R. “Gundy” Weston; three sons, Mike Weston and Cynthia Ellen of Panama City, Greg Weston and Becky of Wewahitchka, Kenny Weston and Barbara of Bristol; a daughter-in-law, Karla Weston, of Port St. Joe; two brothers, William Earl “Buddy” Sewell and Angie of Blountstown, Fate Sewell and Alice of Altha; a sister, Johnnie Maddox of Altha; three sisters-in-law, Marlene Sewell of White City, Robbi Sewell of Greensboro, Barbara Tyre of Altha; and one brother-in-law, Gene Ryals, of Altha. She leaves behind nine beloved grandchildren, Randall, Robert, Mark, Ryan, Alicia, Wendy, Shelly, K.W., and Nicole. Eva was blessed with 17 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, as well as many wonderful life-long friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM EDT at the First Baptist Church of White City. Funeral services were on Monday, June 3, at 11:00 AM EDT, also in the First Baptist Church of White City, and were conducted by her pastor, Reverend Nick Davis. Interment followed at the Holly Hill Cemetery, Port St Joe, FL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of White City or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements were under the direction of Southerland Family Funeral Homes, Panama City, 32405, ph. (850) 785-8532.