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MASK UP OURNALWednesday J CLJNews.com JAN. 13, 2021 8 Office in Bristol, FL Vol. 41 No. 2 Bristol woman killed in early morning crash in Wakulla Co.

by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor A 52-year-old Bristol woman was killed af- ter losing control of her car on Bloxham Cutoff Road in Wakulla County on Friday around 2 OverOver a.m. A family member identified the deceased as Tiffany Marguente MacKendrick, a native 1,000 local of West Palm Beach who moved to the Bristol 1,000 local area in 1991. According to the Florida Highway Pa- trol crash report, MacKendrick was traveling peoplepeople receivereceive west on SR 267 and passing Rosa Shin- gles Road when COVID-19COVID-19 vaccinevaccine she drove onto the north shoulder of Health Department workers are putting in some long hours as anxious community members the road. Her car keep coming for COVID-19 vaccine shots in hopes of staying well and preventing the spread of began to rotate the virus. ABOVE: Two lines of vehicles are shown as people wait their turn for their shot Mon- counterclockwise day night at the Health Department in Blountstown. Employees working behind the Blountstown as it traveled west Health Department collected information and keep the line moving despite the cold Monday eve- in the ditch before ning. LEFT: Jessica Sans enters vaccination info in the state Florida SHOTS system. RIGHT: RN overturning multi- JoAnna Peacock tries to warm up under a heat lamp while working the drive-through vaccination ple times, accord- clinic on a cold, wet day. Rachel Bryant, Health Department Administrator, said, “Every employ- ing to FHP. The car ee at DOH-Calhoun and DOH-Liberty has been directly involved in vaccinating our communities. came to final rest From working 12 hour days in the cold and facing southwest on rain, directing traffic, to answering phones the north shoulder that ring nonstop ALL day; these folks made of the road, with the it happen!” A total of 1,112 vaccines were front end partially Tiffany Marguente given during the week of Jan. 4 through Jan. in the roadway. MacKendrick 10. SEE MORE ON PAGE 2. The FHP report indicated that she was not wearing a seat belt. She is survived by her grandmother, her par- ents, three children, two grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. Her daughter, Sabrina MacKendrick, said she was a hair stylist and enjoyed working at Smart Style in Crawfordville for 16 years before she left to become a caregiver for her 103-year-old grandmother. “She enjoyed hanging with her family, lis- tening to music and taking care of her three dogs,” her daughter said. She added that she especially loved doing “girly things” and was always ready to give someone a new look with a new hairstyle. Her complete obituary appears on Page 9. The crash was investigated by FHP Corporal M. Cross.

Driver seriously injured in COVID-19 CASES wreck near Lake Mystic Rd. UPDATED MONDAY, JAN. 11 A 30-year-old Bristol woman was se- around 9:20 a.m. on Jan. 7, near the inter- from the Calhoun Liberty Health Dept. riously injured when her SUV ran off CR section of Lake Mystic Road, when it went Calhoun County Liberty County 12 and crashed last Thursday, according to onto the east shoulder. a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The driver lost control of the vehicle as Total Cases….....1385 Total Cases…...... 864 Her passenger - a 38-year-old Altha man - she tried to return to the road but went back Last Week’s Total...1313 Last Week’s Total...... 795 sustained minor injuries. onto the east shoulder and collided with a The vehicle was northbound on CR 12 mailbox. The front bumper of the SUV Deaths……...... …..29 Deaths……...... …14 then hit a culvert, which sent the Hospitalizations…...52 Hospitalizations…...... 19 vehicle airborne for approximate- Long term care...... 244 Long term care...... 15 ly 15 feet. Upon landing, the SUV rolled Correctional…...... 230 Correctional…...... 260 over three times before coming to final rest upright on the east shoul- der of the road. Arrest Reports....2 Community Calendar.....5 The FHP report indicated that Chipola College...7 Sean of the South...... 10 neither of the vehicle’s occupants had a seatbelt on. Horoscope & Sudoku....11 Job Market.....12

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ALTHA: Carolyn Sue Kitchen Moody, Tammy Brown BRISTOL: Matthew Emmett Powell, Tiffany Marguente MacKendrick BLOUNTSTOWN: Terrell “Terry” Edward Yon Jr, John Rex Martin Sr., Ricky “Papa Bear” Edward Silcox, David Darryl Davis, John Hoover Baker CLARKSVILLE: Bonnie M. “Mickey” Johnson BOLING SPRINGS, SC: Allan Craig Shiver Page 2 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL JAN. 13, 2021 Health Dept. highlights efforts providing COVID-19 vaccine from the Florida Dept. of Health County health departments have an important The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun role to play in administering vaccines. and Liberty County, in partnership with the Florida DOH Calhoun and Liberty provided 1,112 vac- Department of Health and Florida Division of Emer- cines during the week of Jan. 4, 2021 – Jan. 10, gency Management, is providing COVID-19 vacci- 2021. Here’s a summary of some of our top efforts LOGGERS! nation sites. In an effort to keep Florida residents this week: Don’t get and visitors safe and aware regarding the status of •Prioritizing appointments for the target popula- stopped in the virus, the Florida Department of Health in Cal- tions of 65 and older and healthcare workers with your tracks. houn and Liberty County will continue to issue this direct patient care. Call us! update every week. •Improving the scheduling process to ensure cli- Premium name- brand tires ents can speak to DOH-staff for appointments and concerns. ARREST REPORTS •Implementing a drive-thru vaccine clinic by ap- pointment to ensure clients do not have lengthy wait Marianna man charged times. The Florida Department of Health in Calhoun with DUI after FHP traffic and Liberty County continues to fight to protect health and safety as the rollout of COVID-19 vac- traffic stop in Hosford cine continues. HOSFORD - A Marianna man who was found passed out in a vehicle with the motor running was arrested for DUI after an FHP Trooper stopped to check on him. ARREST LOG The trooper was on patrol around 1:33 a.m. on CALHOUN COUNTY Dec. 28 when he saw a 2020 Chevy Impala parked JAN. 7 on the shoulder of SR 20 at Old Blue Creek Rd. The •San Marco William Baker, convicted felon driver, Gregory Couch, 45, was leaning his head on registration, CCSO the window with his eyes closed. He did not react •Bradley Allen Trickey, convicted felon reg- when the trooper shined a spotlight on him. istration, CCSO After getting him out of the car and on his feet, the JAN. 8 trooper asked if he had any weapons. Couch handed •Lillie Mae Middlebrooks, unarmed burglary over a knife from his front pocket, and pulled out a of occupied conveyance, first offense of petty knife that had been stabbed into the car’s headliner larceny, BPD over the driver’s seat and later surrendered two torch •Tyler Cameron Pearson, violation of pro- lighters from his pockets. The trooper noted that bation, first offense of driving while license those lighters were often found on meth users. suspended, CCSO The trooper’s report noted that he detected the mild JAN. 11 odor of an alcoholic beverage on Couch’s breath and •Michael Paul Johns, violation of probation, observed him staggering as he walked next to the car. CCSO In observance of Martin Luther When asked if he had been drinking, Couch said King, Jr. Day, our administrative he had consumed seven beers earlier in the evening. LIBERTY COUNTY offices will be CLOSED on He declined to take a field sobriety text, telling the JAN. 5 trooper, “I’m drunk.” When asked how intoxicated •Timothy White, violation of probation, LCSO Monday, January 18 he thought he was on a scale of 1 to 10, Couch re- JAN. 7 plied, “eight and a half.” •Howell McClellan, out of county warrant, Liberty County Following his arrest, he was given a breath test for LCSO alcohol which resulted in a .000 reading. He refused SHERIFF’S OFFICE JAN. 8 Sheriff Buddy Money & Staff a urine test and admitted that he would test positive •Brittney Dykes, holding for Gulf County, for meth. He later agreed to give a sample and it was GCSO sent out for testing at the FDLE lab. •Lillie Mae Middlebrooks, holding for Calhoun County, CCSO

Woman charged with ______burglary, petty larceny Listings include name followed by charge and Bristol BLOUNTSTOWN - A woman who allegedly re- identification of arresting agency. The names above represent those charged. We remind our readers moved two 12 volt batteries but left behind some that all are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Dental Clinic personal items after entering a city building has been charged with burglary and petty larceny, according to a report from the Blountstown Police Department. A city employee reported that both doors at the building behind the Magnolia Square gazebo had been locked on Jan. 6. When the employee later re- turned to the building, he realized two large batteries were missing. He also noticed that a piece of card- board had been put up to cover the window on one door. A pillow, two blankets and a styrofoam cup, along with a sweater, had been left behind. An officer recognized the sweater, having seen it previously being worn by Lily Middlebrooks. Laban Bontrager, DMD Middlebrooks was later seen at a convenience Monica Bontrager, DMD store, where an officer told her that her property had been found and asked what she had been doing there. DENTURE LAB ON PREMISES She said she had gone in the building a couple of Same-Day Service on Repairs & Relines nights earlier to use the restroom. Accepting New Patients There was no sign of forced entry, according to the 12761 NW Pea Ridge Rd., Bristol, FL 32321 police department. TELEPHONE 643-5417 She was taken into custody and brought to the Cal- www.bristoldentalclinic.com houn County Jail.

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Property stolen over several days from Segers Road site by Teresa Eubanks, Journal Editor The photo here was taken on Nov. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s 27 and shows the suspect with the Office is looking for help identifying white truck he arrived in and used to a suspect caught on a game camera haul away the stolen property. The in the act of taking several items sheriff said the suspect used a utili- from a site on Segers Road. ty trailer with a winch to remove the The suspect (shown above) made boat, tractor and a pickup truck. at least three trips to the area, ac- The sheriff is hoping someone cording to Calhoun County Sheriff who knows about the stolen prop- Glenn Kimbrel. He said the man erty and the person who took it will cut up a tree that had been knocked come forward. “Somebody knows down in Hurricane Michael, which that individual,” Kimbrel said. “We landed on top of an airboat. After welcome any information that is getting the tree out of the way, the available.” suspect removed the airboat and lat- Anyone with information about er returned to get a Farm-All tractor the thefts is urged to call 674-5049, and a non-working pickup truck. 674-9889 or 674-TIPS.

Winterfest will be held Jan. 23 at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement Panhandle Pioneer Set- is $3 for ages 12 and over. enger hunt, $5 pony rides, tlement in Blountstown Buildings will be open fishing hole, patchwork presents their newest event, with games, activities and quilt and much more for the Winterfest! It will be held prizes for the kids. There whole family. on Saturday, Jan. 23 from will be a cake auction, cat’s Also, visit the new, large 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission cradle competition, scav- axe display.

BRISTOL CITY HALL will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Along with “It’s a Penalty,” At- Last October, former Gator great and NFL quar- torney General Moody unveiled human trafficking terback Tim Tebow gave the keynote address for awareness signs at Tampa International Airport. The Attorney General Moody’s record-breaking virtual messages are placed strategically throughout the air- 2020 Human Trafficking Summit. The Summit in- port to encourage travelers to report human traffick- cludes more than 16 hours of information and re- ing and urge victims being flown in for the big game sources delivered by local, state and national leaders to reach out for help. The signs are just one part of a working together to erase this form of modern-day multifaceted blitz to increase human trafficking re- slavery from our society. All of the content, includ- porting as thousands of visitors are expected to uti- ing Tebow’s keynote address and Attorney General lize the airport during the week of the Super Bowl. Moody’s opening remarks, is still available by ac- This is the second year in a row Florida is hosting cessing the virtual Summit at http://humantraffick- the Super Bowl. According to police reports from the ingsummit.com. 2020 Super Bowl in Miami, 47 human trafficking HOT TO SPOT The sign unveiling is just one element of a much related arrests were made, which lead to the rescue HUMAN TRAFFICKING larger anti-trafficking campaign currently underway. of 22 victims. Law enforcement officials anticipate As many plan on traveling to Tampa from Attorney General Moody will be making more an- similar trafficking efforts to take place this year in across the state and country for Super Bowl LV, ti-trafficking announcements in the weeks leading Tampa. Attorney General Moody encourages all Florid- up to kickoff. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “Super ians to familiarize themselves with ways to spot Bowl LIV brought many adoring fans to our state human trafficking, such as: last year, ready to fully enjoy the game and festivi- •Individuals displaying fear, anxiousness, Our office will beCLOSED ties. Unfortunately, as with any event attracting huge paranoia or a reluctance to discuss injuries; Monday, Jan. 18 in honor of... crowds, the event also attracted black market ven- •Physical injuries, such as burns, branding, dors and customers. Human traffickers exploit these disorientation, scars, tattoos, etc.; types of events to increase their terrible transactions •Speaking as if coached or having someone at the expense of their captives and the benefit of else speak for them; and their bottom line. Sadly, even the deadly pandemic •Suffering from drug addiction, infections or will not stop these criminals from targeting our state, sleep deprivation. but we are ready to stop them. We have home field If you suspect or witness an instance of hu- advantage and are united in our efforts to combat hu- man trafficking, contact local law enforcement man trafficking ahead of Super Bowl LV in Tampa. or call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at “I am proud to partner with ‘It’s a Penalty’ to bring 1(888) 373-7888. human trafficking awareness signs to Tampa Interna- tional Airport ahead of this year’s Super Bowl. With tionwide, Tampa is still preparing and expecting visitors to the city in the week leading up to Super thousands expected to travel through the airport in Rhonda Lewis and Lisa Shuler the week leading up to the game, these signs will of- Bowl LV. fer travelers and potential victims invaluable - and in As travelers flock to the state in anticipation for LIBERTY COUNTY the big game, Attorney General Moody and It’s a some cases life-saving - information and resources.” EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT “It’s a Penalty” CEO Sarah de Carvalho said, Penalty’s signage will be exposed to those traveling “The full support of state law enforcement, includ- in and out of the airport - proving to be an invalu- 10979 NW Spring Street • Bristol • (850) 643-2339 ing the Office of the Attorney General, is vital to our able resource for victims in need of help and fellow campaign because it heightens the awareness of the travelers in learning to public while providing them with mechanisms to spot the signs and how make a report.” to report cases of human While there may not be as much travel to Tampa trafficking. MOVE-IN SPECIAL for the Super Bowl this year as in years past, law NFL stars includ- FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY ONLY! enforcement warns of the potential for human traf- ing Aaron Rodgers, ficking. Even with COVID-19 reducing travel- na Chris Godwin, William Begin the New Year with the peace of mind that your loved one is in a caring environment close to home! CALL (850) 875-1334 TO ARRANGE A VISIT. Hosford Family Practice wishes everyone a Happy New Year and a fresh start! And to help you make that fresh start, we’re making a special offer: Any outstanding balance paid in full by Jan. 30 will be subject to a 50% DISCOUNT. 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We will be CLOSED Monday, Jan. 18 IN HONOR OF

THE Liberty County COURTHOUSE Daniel Stanley, Clerk of Court • Cindy Walker, Property Appraiser Marie Goodman, Tax Collector • Kenneth L. Hosford, County Judge Grant Conyers, Supervisor of Elections JAN. 13, 2021 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 5

Wednesday, Jan. 13

BIRTHDAYS: Kim Jackson, Allison Throckmorton & Jeremiah Anders Jim Miller, Roseate Spoonbill II, photograph Thursday, Jan. 14 Celebrate creative living with BIRTHDAYS: Shelly Stafford, Gracie Coleman and Gena Allen

Innovative Charities GADSDEN ARTS FOOD PANTRY 9 - 11 a.m. CT 12122 Hwy. 20, Support art in the panhandle Clarksville QUINCY - Celebrate the art of creative living, learn something new, Friday, Jan. 15 support Gadsden Arts programs in our community, and support our artist BIRTHDAYS: members by buying your pass for A Judy Bailey, Joan “Bugzie” Larkins Morgan, Week with the Arts 2021! Joe Summers, Staci Williams, Jeff Bunkley, A Week with the Arts takes place Joan Ziggler, Dallas Altizer and Chivas Williams, Jr. online and at Gadsden Arts beginning Tuesday, Jan. 26 through Saturday, 1967, ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST SU- Jan. 30. PERBOWL - The Green Bay Packers won the A Week with the Arts features a first NFL–AFL World Championship Game, fantastic online auction of 70+ origi- defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, 35–10, at nal, high quality works of art by our the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Packers region’s most accomplished artists. quarterback Bart Starr was named the game’s Bidding begins at just 50-60% of mar- Most Valuable Player. Pro football’s title game ket for works by more than 50 well- later became known as the Super Bowl. known artists including Dean Mitch- Dean Mitchell, Southern ell, Natalia Andreeva, Jim Miller, R.T. Cypress, watercolor Saturday, Jan. 16 Smith, Randy Brienen, and Eluster Richardson. Auction art can be viewed Arts Trivia and auction finale! A Full BIRTHDAYS: at the museum Tuesday, Jan. 26 thru Monty Pass includes the Art of Dining Jimmy Tharpe, Katelyn Stafford & Mary Peterson Saturday, Jan. 30, 10 a.m. to 5p.m., along with all of the above activities face coverings required. from the week. Auction participants can also vote Information and registration for A Sunday, Jan. 17 for People’s Choice awards, including Week with the Arts are found at www. the “Best of Show” that will be award- gadsdenarts.org. BIRTHDAYS: ed to one of our participating artists! A The Gadsden Arts Center & Muse- Stacie Fant, Shop till you Drop pass offers access um is located in Quincy, just 20 miles Matt Schmarje, to the auction all week. northwest of Tallahassee. Information: Wendy Guilford, Also enjoy live online presentations www.gadsdenarts.org. Public hours: Dayna Ramsey, by creative talent in our communi- Wednesdays thru Saturdays, 10 a.m. to Sara Coxwell, ty, presenting new ways to bring art- 5 p.m. Face coverings are required, so- Stephen Ragston, ful living into our daily lives! Enjoy cial distancing and disinfecting proto- John El Tipton & Collecting and Decorating with Art cols are in place and a maximum of 20 Paula Goodman presented by Mary MacNamara and visitors are permitted in the museum at Kenan Fishburne, Art in Nature Floral a time. Professional staff are available Design with Kay Edwards, and Bev- Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 5p.m. at Monday, Jan. 18 erages and Baskets with Beth Allman. (850) 875-4866. Also enjoy Cocktails with the Curator Exhibition admission is free for BIRTHDAYS: and the announcement of our People’s members and children ages 17 and James E. Lane, Peggy Shiver, Philip Detweiler, Choice Awards. A Go with the Flow under, $5 for nonmember adults. Mu- Donny Bolding, Sr., Rhonda Strickland, pass includes auction access and all of seum Shop admission is free for ev- Rita Montgomery, Alice Edwards & Jane Lane these live online presentations. eryone. Complimentary Art @ Home Last, you can enjoy the Art of Din- Kits are also free for any family. Join ing on Saturday, Jan. 30, with a pick- Gadsden Arts to earn free exhibition up Artisan Dinner Tote by Black Fig, admission and museum shop discounts and live streamed happy hour includ- year round at www.gadsdenarts.org/ ing a cooking demonstration, Gadsden engage. Clyde Butcher’s ‘America the Beautiful: Tuesday, Jan. 19 Monumental Landscapes’ display starts QUINCY- The Gads- from the Redwood for- es difficult terrain and den Arts Center & Muse- ests of California to the stands in chest-deep wa- BIRTHDAYS: um is pleased to present Everglades swamps of ter for hours. Aware of Rob Wheetley, Lamaris Jones, Celeste Shuler & Richard Hall its first major of 2021, Florida. wildlife that make these America the Beautiful: Clyde Butcher is a territories home, Butch- meet at Christian the Monumental Land- nationally acclaimed er goes above and be- Home Church at scapes of Clyde Butch- landscape photographer yond to deliver the per- CT 6:30 p.m. in er, on view Jan. 15 thru whose work documents fect photograph. Butcher Blountstown April 3 in all three of the pristine and untarnished promotes environmental museum’s first floor gal- lands across the United conservation through his leries. Visit the exhibi- States. Deeply commit- work, and throughout his tion to travel through the ted to his artistic pro- career has completed six Drive- thru (no appt. needed) from 8 to 10:30 a.m.CT most pristine landscapes cess, Butcher carries See AMERICA Calhoun Co. Health Dept. in Blountstown in the United States large-format camera through Butcher’s mon- gear that can weigh up to THE BEAUTIFUL continued on page 6 umental photographs, 120 pounds as he cross-

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CLJNews EMAIL: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F Page 6 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL JAN. 13, 2021 TCC 2nd Annual Heroes in Public Safety celebration set for Jan. 29 TALLAHASSEE - Tallahassee extraordinary contributions and sacri- Community College is honoring 17 fices. men and women in public safety who •Hall of Fame for those who have are alumni and stakeholders of the contributed to the advancement and College during the second annual He- support of their chosen public safety roes in Public Safety celebration. The field and demonstrated extraordinary celebration is a banquet on Friday, work and service to the community. Jan. 29, 6 p.m. at the Donald L. Tucker •Merit Awards will be given for Civic Center, 505 W Pensacola St. Tal- the Unsung Hero Award, the Incident lahassee, FL 32301. Award, and the Young Professional The banquet recognizes public safe- Award. ty personnel in the following areas: CDC Guidelines will be followed. law enforcement officers, firefighters, Banquet tickets are still available fish and wildlife officers, emergency and the public is invited to attend. An medical technicians and paramedics, individual dinner ticket is $50 and a juvenile justice officers, corrections table of eight people is $1,000. The AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL officers and communications person- proceeds from this event help support continued from page 5 nel who put their lives on the line or student scholarships and facility en- provide direct support for the safety hancements at TCC. For more infor- and protection of residents and visitors mation, visit www.tcc.fl.edu/tccsafet- Public Broadcasting programs on by many of the groups sixty members, in Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, yheroes. Florida's environment, three of them and you can shop fine art and craft by Liberty and Wakulla Counties. award winning documentaries. This ninety artists in the Fletcher Museum The following awards will be giv- exhibition is brought to you by Tru- Shop. en during the Heroes in Public Safety lieve, presented by Florida State Uni- Gadsden Arts is open to the public Celebration Banquet: versity College of Medicine and May Wednesdays thru Saturdays, 10 a.m. •Lifetime Achievement for those Nursery, and sponsored by Russell to 5 p.m. For visitor and staff safety, who have dedicated years of service Rainey DMD, and Talquin Electric. masks are required, social distancing during a distinguished career, had a Three special online presentations and disinfecting protocols remain in long-term leadership role and made will accompany America the Beauti- place, and a maximum of 20 visitors ful. On Wednesday Feb. 10, scholar will be admitted into the museum at Victoria Machado will present Sacred a time. Reservations are not required. Waters, a talk about efforts to restore Professional staff can be reached by Florida’s waterways. On Thursday, calling (850) 875-4866, Monday thru HONORING Feb. 25, Steven Noll, PhD, will share Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m. Florida Water Stories, talking about Exhibition admission is free for Florida’s long and difficult relationship members and children ages 17 and HIS MEMORY with water. On Thursday, March 11 at under, and $5 for nonmember adults; 1 p.m., join the artist, Clyde Butch- Fletcher museum Shop admission is er, for an online question and answer free for everyone. Complimentary Art conversation. Register for these online @ Home Kits are also available for events, sponsored in part by Florida any family - drop in and ask for one Humanities, at www.gadsdenarts.org. at Visitor Services! Join Gadsden Arts Another new, exciting offering is the to earn free exhibition admission and Dean Gioia: Haunted exhibition, open- museum shop discounts year round at ing in the Munroe Family Community www.gadsdenarts.org/engage. Gallery. This exhibition presents some of Dean Gioia’s most recent work, cap- The Gadsden Arts Center & Muse- turing light and how it plays over the um is located in Quincy, just 20 miles MONDAY, JAN. 18 nooks and crannies of everyday life, northwest of Tallahassee. Onsite and which results in sumptuous paintings online exhibition tours, field trips, art filled with an ethereal presence. During talks, art making activities, and story The Calhoun County your visit, you will also enjoy the first time are also offered free of charge. Gadsden Arts Artists Guild exhibition Information and registration: www. CLERK’S OFFICE of the year, presenting quality work gadsdenarts.org. Carla Hand and Staff

LIBERTY COUNTY COMMISSION MINUTES Tanker truck purchase approved, sidewalk repairs discussed and resolution urging state not to buy land in Liberty County is passed Official minutes from Nov. 17,2020 CHAIRMAN & VICE CHAIRMAN Howland was not present at the by Commissioner Brown, second by die Road. The Board requested Jace organizational meeting of the Liberty Clerk Brown advised the Board that meeting. Clerk Brown advised the Commissioner Johnson, motion car- Ford to go look at this area and get County Commission as recorded a new Chairman & Vice Chairman Board that this is the lease for the Lib- ried. the Clean up employees to pick up the by the board secretary would need to be appointed. erty Community Health Care facility in trash there.

Motion to keep Commissioner De- Hosford. RESOLUTION Clerk Brown advised the Board that CALL TO ORDER wayne Branch as Chairman and keep Motion to approve renewal of the PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY (2) two employees that were hired for Chairman Dewayne Branch called Commissioner Jim Johnson as Vice lease contingent on County Attorney’s THE STATE OF FLORIDA the Mosquito Clean Up crew did not the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Chairman made by Commissioner approval made by Commissioner Board to adopt Resolution request- show up to work, Jace Ford requested Person and via Zoom. Present at Brown, second by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner ing the State of Florida not to pur- approval to hire the next (2) two can- the meeting were Commissioners Phillips, motion carried. Brown, motion carried. chase property in Liberty County didates on the list. Dewayne Branch, Scott Phillips via The Board discussed the proposed Motion to approve hiring the next Zoom, Doyle Brown, Jim Johnson, DARRYL COX, MELISSA PEDDIE, adoption of a Resolution requesting (2) two candidates on the list for the County Attorney Robin Myers, Clerk INTEGRITY GROUP AMBULANCE DIRECTOR Mosquito Clean Up positions made Kathleen Brown and Deputy Clerk the State of Florida not purchase CARES ACT EXPENDITURES LOVE FOR LIBERTY CRAFT FEST property in Liberty County. County by Commissioner Johnson, Commis- Joyce Barker. Board to discuss/approve CARES Board to discuss/approve Love for sioner Brown stated that if the em- Invocation led by Daniel Stanley. Attorney Myers will draft the Resolu- ACT Expenditures Liberty craft fest to be held on the tion and discussed the language with ployees didn’t work out, maybe the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commis- Darryl Cox, Integrity Group dis- grounds of the Civic Center Decem- funds could be used to cut trees, sec- sioner Brown. the Board. cussed the CARES ACT expenditures ber 12, 2020 from10:00 A.M. until Motion to table adoption of the ond by Commissioner Brown, motion with the Board. Cox has been work- 3:00 P.M. Resolution until December 10, 2020 carried. ADOPTION OF AGENDA ing with the State and uploaded all the Melissa Peddie, Ambulance Direc- Clerk Brown advised the Board that Motion to adopt agenda made by @ 6:00 P.M. made by Commissioner expenses for Phase I & Phase II, the tor advised the Board that the Love for Johnson, second by Commission- the CARES ACT funding can pay for Commissioner Johnson, second by 25% & the 20%. He is still in the pro- Liberty Organization would like to use the new Courthouse phone system er Brown, Commissioner Phillips & Commissioner Brown, motion carried. cess of loading the invoices, 19 dif- the Civic Center grounds on Decem- but a meeting needs to be scheduled Johnny Eubanks discussed this fur- ferent categories. The expenses are ber 12, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 with all Constitutional Officers with ther with the Board, motion carried. KENNETH L. HOSFORD, over the 1st 45%. In the future the P.M. for a craft fair to raise money. Verizon and Consolidated Communi- COUNTY JUDGE County will be on a reimbursement Motion to approve Love for Liberty cations for the decision to be made. MOTION TO ADJOURN SWEARING IN OF basis. They can accept encumbranc- Craft Fair to be held on the grounds The Board requested Clerk Brown Clerk Brown advised the Board that COMMISSIONERS es. He will estimate at the end of the of the Civic Center on December 12, schedule the meeting and then bring the abolishment of the Ordinance #4 Scott Phillips - District 5 month exactly where the County is. 2020 from 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. it back to the Board for approval. Dewayne Branch - District 1 Procurement was discussed and the made by Commissioner Johnson, pertaining to the Lake Mystic Rec- Commissioner Branch discussed Jim Johnson - District 3 County does not need to be under a second by Commissioner Brown, mo- reational Board has not been adver- sidewalk issues on Highway 12 Commissioner Scott Phillips was Local State of Emergency to deem tion carried. tised. Citizens are questioning when South. The Road & Bridge Depart- unable to attend the Organization purchases as an emergency. the Board will hold the Public Hearing ment patched it. Chairman Branch meeting in person due to him being Motion to approve the new phone BRIAN EDDINS, FIRE to abolish the Ordinance. The Board will get with Melissa Peddie’s son, Tim out of the State of Florida. The Hon- system for the Courthouse once all CONTROL COORDINATOR advised to schedule a Public Hearing and get an estimate on repairing the orable Kenneth L. Hosford, Coun- the Constitutional Officers agree on a TANKER December 10, 2020 @ 5:45 P.M. concrete & Bill Montford’s driveway at ty Judge advised that he could not system to go with made by Commis- Board to discuss/approve purchase Clerk Brown advised the Board Lake Mystic. Commissioner Phillips swear Commissioner Scott Phillips sioner Johnson, second by Commis- of a Tanker that The Liberty County Health De- discussed the damage caused by the via Zoom and will swear in Commis- sioner Brown, motion carried. Brian Eddins, Fire Department Di- partment received the COVID-19 test semi truck. sioner Phillips in when he returns to Motion to approve CARES ACT rector requested Board approval to Machine and the agreement for the Commissioner Phillips discussed Liberty County. expenditures made by Commission- purchase a tanker truck if he locates test kits need to be approved by the the FEMA Flood maps and NWF- The Honorable Kenneth L. Hosford, er Brown, second by Commissioner one for a price between $30,000.00 Board. WM being open to a workshop being County Judge swore in Commission- Johnson, motion carried. & $40,000.00 without procurement. Motion to approve agreement for scheduled but employees are working ers Dewayne Branch and Commis- Eddins stated to the Board that the test kits purchase contingent of Rob- from home right now. sioner Jim Johnson as newly elected PEGGY HOWLAND, maximum he would spend would be in Myers, County Attorney approval Motion to adjourn the Organization- County Commissioners. LIBERTY COMMUNITY CARE $50,000.00. County Attorney Myers made by Commissioner Johnson, al Meeting made by Commissioner BUILDING LEASE advised the Board that it is legal to second by commissioner Brown, mo- Brown, second by Commissioner MOTION ADOPT AGENDA Board to discuss/approve Building approve this expenditure prior to pro- tion carried, Johnson, motion carried. Motion to adopt agenda made by Lease Agreement for a period of (5) curement. Clerk Brown advised the Board ------Commissioner Johnson, second by years commencing on the 6th day of Motion to approve Eddins to pur- that a citizen called with a complaint Kathleen E. Brown, Clerk of Court Commissioner Brown, motion carried. November 2020 and terminate on the chase of Tanker Truck not to exceed of vehicles parking on the right of way Dewayne Branch, Chairman 6th day of November 2025. $50,000.00 if he locates one made and trash dumped on CR 12S & Ped- MOTION TO APPOINT CHIPOLA COLLEGE JAN. 13, 2021 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 7 Chipola shines at Association of Florida Colleges conference Chipola College was one of the most talked about colleges at the re- cent Association of Flori- da Colleges (AFC) Virtu- al Conference. The Chipola AFC Chapter was recognized as a 2019 Gold Chapter for performance in mem- bership, professional de- velopment opportunities, fundraising and exem- plary practices. Director of Distribut- ed Systems Matt White TV Director Eric Dove won a Bronze FROM LEFT: John Ellis, Christian Wynn, Michael Mitchell, Billy Baxley, presided over the state-wide confer- Award for the “Chipola Tech Theater: Diane Pate, Jimmy Parris, Colby Smith, John Gardner & Darwin Gilmore. ence as the 2020 Association Presi- Working Through COVID” video pro- dent. White has served in this position motion. Danny Pate Scholarship established since January and will conclude his Director of Fine Arts Evelyn Ward year of service on Dec. 31. won the state Leadership of Excellence for Automotive Technology students Outgoing Chipola AFC Chapter Award presented by the Administra- The Daniel “Danny” Pate Memori- in his neighborhood near the college President Evelyn Ward named Human tion Commission. Ward was chosen al Scholarship has been established to where he taught many young people Resources Manager Nancy Chabot the out of 11 nominees across the state for help Automotive Technology students about cars. He also was a regular at Chapter Unsung Hero and Public Re- the honor. at Chipola College. Miller and Miller Chevrolet, Buick, lations Departmental Staff Assistant Attending the conference from Pate retired as Superintendent of Cadillac, always wanting to see the lat- Lillie Hamil won the Chapter Lifesav- Chipola were: Dr. Sarah Clemmons, Dozier School for Boys where he est models. er Award. Matt White, Evelyn Ward, Dr. Amanda worked from 1971 to 2003. According The full tuition scholarship will be The Chipola College PR Office Clark, Jennifer White, David Bouvin, to his wife, Dianne, Danny worked on awarded for the first time in August won four AFC Communications and Dr. Trilla Mays, Dr. Terolyn Lay, Vikki cars all his life, and the couple owned 2021. Applications will be available Marketing Commission Awards of Ex- Milton, Kristie Mosely, Sarieta Bryant more than 65 vehicles during 45 years in March. The full tuition scholarship cellence. The PR Office won a Gold and Ashley Harvey. of marriage. Pate restored a 1966 Mus- will cover the Fall 2021 and Spring Award for the print edition of The AFC is a statewide organization tang for Diane and also built a 1930 2022 semesters. Visit www.chipola. Chipola Monthly and a Bronze Award open to all employees, retirees and Ford street rod. edu/foundation or call (850) 718-2404 for the digital edition of The Chipola trustees of the 28 colleges in the Flori- Pate was an automotive resource for more information. Monthly. Dr. Bryan Craven, Chipo- da College System. AFC provides pro- la PR Director is the publisher of the fessional development opportunities newsletter; clerical assistant Morgan for members, and represents the inter- Automotive students pass ASE exam Roberts is the editor. The office won a ests of colleges before the Florida Leg- Silver Award for the “Stay Home, Stay islature. The Association has nearly MARIANNA - Stu- Well and Excel” newspaper ad cam- 8,000 individual employee and retiree dents in the Chipola paign created by designer Meri Mock. members. College Automotive Technology achieved a 100% pass rate on the Plans announced for Chipola Athletics ASE Automotive Ser- MARIANNA - Chipola College Athlet- vice Excellence national ic Director Jeff Johnson announced plans exam in the Fall 2020 to bring fans on campus for athletic events term. in the Spring 2021 semester. All students passed For men’s and women’s basketball the ASE electrical games, only Appreciation Club members exam. One dual-enroll- will be allowed in the gym. Johnson said ment student, Justin this decision was made because basketball Tye, scored 48 out of is an indoor sport which creates limita- a possible 50. Chipola tions for social-distancing. Masks will be Instructor John Gardner required to enter the Milton Johnson Cen- says, “I've never seen that high of a ture is bright and I’m looking forward ter. passing score in 26 years of teaching.” to hearing about the lifelong success For outdoor baseball and softball Tommy "Trip" Hudson achieved stories from all of our students.” games, there is no limitation on the num- master ASE certification by passing all ASE is the National Institute for Au- ber of fans. Masks are recommended and eight ASE exams while enrolled in the tomotive Excellence which certifies CDC guidelines for social-distancing will program. automotive technicians and service be followed. With Chipola’s high passing rate professionals and promotes excellence Chipola TV will provide live webcasts on the ASE exam along with multiple in vehicle repair, service and parts dis- of all games. A complete schedule of job opportunities in the high-wage, tribution. Chipola’s home games for all four sports high-demand career field, automotive For information about Chipola’s is available at www.chipolaathletics.com employers are awaiting graduating Automotive Technology program, vis- For information on joining the Appre- students and basically guaranteeing it www.chipolaworkforce.com or call ciation Club, call John Rushing at (850) employment. Gardner says, “The fu- (850) 718-2306. 718-2398 or email: [email protected] Chipola College announces Dean’s list SCHOOL MENUS Jan. 13 - Jan. 19 MARIANNA - A total of 286 stu- ley, Antonne Williams, Taylor Young. dents made the Chipola College Students who earned grade point CALHOUN LIBERTY Dean’s List for academic achievement averages ranging from 3.25 (B+) to WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13 BREAKFAST: Mini burst’n maple pancakes, mini splash BREAKFAST: Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice during the Fall Semester 2020. 3.99 (A) and their hometowns include: strawberry pancakes, assorted cereal bar, fruit LUNCH: Nachos with meat and cheese sauce To be placed on the Dean’s List, a ALTHA - Anna Alderman, Emily LUNCH: Chicken sandwich SIDES: Black beans, lettuce & tomato, tortilla student must take 12 or more semester Fuller, Abby Ham, Mark Hand, Bailee SIDES: Baked beans, steamed broccoli, fruit chips, salsa cup, taco sauce, fruit hours of courses and make an average Miller, Nikki Richards, Jibrail Rodri- THURSDAY, JAN. 14 THURSDAY, JAN. 14 of 3.25 (B+) to 4.0 (A) in all courses. guez, Brittley Sangster, Anslie Yoder. BREAKFAST: Sausage biscuit assorted cereal bar, fruit BREAKFAST: Pancakes with syrup, fruit, juice Local students who made perfect BLOUNTSTOWN - India Battle, LUNCH: Hamburger steak with gravy LUNCH: Salisbury steak or turkey pot roast SIDES: Baby Lima, mashed potatoes, fruit SIDES: Mashed potatoes with gravy, green peas, averages of 4.0 - straight A’s - and their Cherrie Booth, Karissa Detweiler, line salad, roll, fruit hometowns include: Brittany Jones, Jherico Jones, Bryce FRIDAY, JAN. 15 ALTHA - Breeanna Bennett, Chris- Lambeth, Brooks Mears, Rachel BREAKFAST: French toast sticks, assorted cereal FRIDAY, JAN. 15 bar, fruit BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, fruit, juice topher Dulong, Abrey Johnson, Shad Nandho, Rodney Newman, Noah Par- LUNCH: Cheese pizza LUNCH: Chicken sandwich or hot turkey, ham Johnson, Morgan Jones & John Roberts. ramore, James Van Lierop and Clara SIDES: Baked potato wedges, fresh garden salad, fruit and cheese on a bun BLOUNTSTOWN - Marissa Lew- Walters-Medina. SIDES: Tater tots, green beans, fruit MONDAY, JAN. 18 is, Brett Phinney, Trevor Schrock and BRISTOL - Andrew Goff and Mary SCHOOLS CLOSED: MARTIN MONDAY, JAN. 18 Myah Wise. Steverson. LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY SCHOOLS CLOSED: MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY BRISTOL - Jessica Creamer. CLARKSVILLE - Julie Burge. TUESDAY, JAN. 19 CLARKSVILLE - Caitlyn Hurst FOUNTAIN - Savannah Smith. BREAKFAST: Egg and cheese biscuit, assorted cereal TUESDAY, JAN. 19 and James Willis. MARIANNA - Caden Akerson, Ga- bar, fruit BREAKFAST: French toast bites with syrup, LUNCH: Chinese chicken salad, hot ham and cheese fruit, juice HOSFORD - Brittany Dew and brielle Bess, Emma Caraway, Jennifer melt, or sloppy Joe on a bun LUNCH: Chicken nuggets Duncan Hosford. Castleberry, Tyler Christensen, Nia SIDES: Baby carrots, Crinkle cut fries, fruit SIDES: French fries, broccoli, roll, fruit MARIANNA - Beau Alday, Logan Clemons, James Clikas, Candace Cun- Baxley, Emma Biggers, Reilly Bligh- ningham, Leanna Edenfield, Chelsea *MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. *Breakfast includes a choice of cereal, toast & juice or milk. ton, Allianne Bryan, Mark Clikas, Han- Gardner, Lauren Harkins, Jonathan nah Collins, Lindsey Elliott, Brayden Harris, Ugreenal Ivey, William John- MENUS SPONSORED BY: Harrell, Kaytlin Harris, Shelby Mathis, son, Brianna Malloy, Chesney Miller, Hannah Nobles, Lacey O’Neal, Av- Meagan Pelham, Cricket Player, Ron- ery Retherford, Madison Retherford, ald Raper, Thomas Schaefer, Henry Bristol Dental Clinic Alyna Santos Bodart, Kelsey Shuler, Sims, Valerie Sims, Tristan Stewart, Pea Ridge Road in Bristol • (850) 643-5417 David Smith, Megan Stewart, Deacon Anthony Terry, Asia Tolver, Joshua Temples, Abigail Watson, Alyssa Wil- Wynn, Skylar Yon. 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RICKY “PAPA BEAR” EDWARD SILCOX OBITUARIES MATTHEW EMMETT POWELL BLOUNTSTOWN – Ricky “Papa Bear” Edward BRISTOL – Matthew Emmett Powell, 80, of Bris- Silcox, 55, of Blountstown was called to his heaven- CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 tol passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Tallahassee. ly home on Jan. 6, 2021. BONNIE M. “MICKEY” JOHNSON Emmett was born in Samson, AL on Nov. 11, 1940 Ricky was born May 17, 1965 in Chattahoochee CLARKSVILLE – Bonnie M. “Mickey” Johnson, to the late Matthew Washington Powell and Ernes- and was the eldest son of Henry Silcox and Joyce 74, of Clarksville passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at tine Danley Powell. He attended Auburn and Troy Layfield Silcox. Ricky was a 1984 graduate of his home surrounded by his family. University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree Blountstown High School where he excelled on the Mickey was born in Ocala on Aug. 2, 1946 to Bon- and later entered the United States Air Force. After football field as a standout linebacker for the Mighty nie and Myrtice Howard Johnson and had lived in leaving the service, Emmett was instrumental in set- Tigers, earning multiple All-Area awards throughout Clarksville for the past 42 years. He grew up in Dun- ting up and managing pole mills and worked in the the years. Later he presided over the Blountstown nellon and graduated from Dunnellon High School logging and pole mill industry until his retirement. Tiger booster club and recently founded the Blount- in 1964. He enlisted in the US Army on Jan. 3, 1965. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death stown Football Hall of Fame. After basic training and Advanced Individual Train- by his wife, Vera Faye After graduating from high school, Ricky be- ing as an infantryman, he attended parachute jump Powell; and his son, Terry gan volunteering as a coach for multiple programs school at Ft. Benning, Allen Powell. throughout the community. He has continuously ded- GA. Upon completion of Survivors include his icated his time and experience to the youth of Cal- jump school, he was as- sons, David Powell of houn County as a coach for Dixie Youth Baseball as signed to the 173rd Air- Bristol and Emmett Pow- well as little league football and Blountstown Middle borne Brigade. ell and his wife, Deena School football. In his final year as a volunteer, he In Aug. 1965, he was of Bristol; his daugh- spent his time coaching his grandson to a Super Bowl sent to the Republic of ter, April Landrum and win at Bowles field in 2019. Vietnam, where he was her husband, George of He married his high school sweetheart and the love wounded in combat and Blountstown; his broth- of his life in 1987. He served in the 144th Division was awarded the Purple ers, Millard Powell and of the Florida National Guard before moving to Ken- Heart. Upon complet- his wife, Donna, Roy tucky where Ricky proudly served his country as an ing his tour in Vietnam, Powell and his wife, Bev- active-duty member of the 101st Airborne Division he was assigned to the erly all of Geneva, AL at Fort Campbell, KY. Later returning to his home- 82nd Airborne Division and Robin Powell and his wife, Ashley of Chancel- town of Blountstown. He was a proud American Pa- at Ft. Bragg, NC. While lor, AL; his sisters, Debbie Beckham and her hus- triot and had a great love for his country instilling at Ft. Bragg, he transi- band, Sonny of Seagrove Beach and Genita Drury of American pride in his tioned into the US Army Samson, AL; his grandchildren, Shaela Powell, Tyler son and grandchildren. Special Forces Green Berets. In Aug. 1969, Staff Powell and his wife, Morgan, Blake Powell and his He began his career Sergeant Johnson returned to Vietnam with the 5th wife, Cailin, Megan Copeland and her husband, Joey, with the Florida Depart- Special Forces Group and was awarded the Bronze Ellen Powell, Hope Landrum and Sawyer Landrum; ment of Corrections in Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Ground his great-grandchildren, Emma Kate Powell, Zoey 1992. For 25 years he Operations Against Hostile Forces. Copeland and Tate Holcomb. served at many different After completing his second tour in Vietnam, he Services to honor Emmett’s life were held Sun- institutions in the Florida was transferred to the 8th Special Group at Ft. Gulick day, Jan. 10 at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Inter- Panhandle, making many in the Panama Canal Zone. In 1972, Mickey returned ment followed in Bristol Cemetery. lifelong friendships. He to Dunnellon where he attended college and worked Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown was in retired from the Florida as a police officer. charge of the arrangements. Department of Correc- In May of 1975, he was catastrophically injured tions as a Colonel. Many while riding a horse and was confined to a wheel- ALLAN CRAIG SHIVER BOLING SPRINGS, SC – Allan Craig Shiver, 72, remember him always chair for the remainder of his life. After his injury, of Boling Springs, SC, passed away on Wednesday, quoting the saying “It is he served as a city councilman and then mayor of Jan. 6, 2021 in Spartanburg, SC. Craig was born on what it is” and if he ever called you “Brother,” then Dunnellon until he relocated to Clarksville with his April 8, 1948 in Lexington, NC to John Earl and Vir- he considered you family. parents and two children in 1979. He received his ginia Louise Leonard Shiver. After retirement, he and his wife, Pamela, moved license to preach the gospel on July 14, 1982 and He worked as a school teacher and educator for back to Blountstown. Together they spent their time graduated from the Baptist Bible Institute in Grace- 48 years. He had lived in the Spartanburg area for supporting their son and grandchildren in many en- ville. For many years, he served as Associate Pastor the last 35 years after leaving Blountstown. He en- deavors. He continued his love of sports, playing of Poplar Head Baptist Church. He also served as an joyed computers, working with his church, cooking coed softball and flag football with his brother, son interim pastor and filled in at many area churches. He and genuinely loved his family. He was a member of and many of his lifelong friends. He encouraged and and his wife Sylvia attended Open Arms Assembly Unity Presbyterian Church. supported his grandchildren in countless ways. He of God. He was an avid horse lover and owned many Survivors include brothers, Mark Shiver and wife, cheered on his granddaughter, “Papa’s Butterfly,” horses, mules and donkeys over the years. Myra of Greenwood and Douglas Grant Shiver of through softball, volleyball and basketball games and He was an active member of the Panhandle Saddle Clarksville; sister, Brenda Shiver of Grand Ridge; was her proudest fan. He gave her a lifetime of love, Club and attended area horse shows for many years. and nieces and nephews, Angie Smith, John Shiver advice and knowledge. He was an avid hunter and He shared this passion for horses with his family and Jr., Douglas Shiver, Christy Bloechl, Craig Lipford enjoyed passing on his love of the outdoors to his his influence is still evident today. He loved his fam- and Alan Shiver. best buddy and grandson Brody, “Papa’s Boy.” They ily dearly and for many years devoted much of his Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan. 12, spent countless hours in the outdoors where more time to his daughters and nieces. On Jan. 20, 2007 at Nettle Ridge Cemetery in Blountstown with Rev. love, knowledge and secrets were shared than could Mickey and his wife Sylvia were married. She was a Bob Hayes officiating. ever be counted. loving and devoted wife and never left his side. Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in Ricky lived his life to the fullest with his wife. To- He was preceded in death by his parents; and a charge of the arrangements. gether they raised a family, laughed, loved and cher- special grandson, Ryan Flowers. ished each moment. They traveled the world together He is survived by his loving wife, Sylvia Johnson and made unforgettable memories. The love he had of Clarksville; daughters, Amy and husband, Dave JOHN REX MARTIN, SR. BLOUNTSTOWN – John Rex Martin, Sr., 63, for his wife had no bounds and was endless. In her Steedman of Ocala and Lori and husband, Chris of Blountstown passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, he found his truest friend. Together they raised their Flowers of Kinard; grandchildren, Karissa Scott, 2021 at his home. Rex was born on Aug. 1, 1957 in only son Corey which he saw as his greatest accom- Meagan Steedman and Blair Steedman; great-grand- Blountstown to Jep Martin and Maggie Stone Martin. plishment. He loved his son with all his heart and son, Kanaan Scott; brother, Mike Johnson and wife, He was an automotive mechanic. He enjoyed hunting as Corey became a man and started his own family, Brenda of Clarksville; nieces, Bonnie Richards, and fishing, gardening, woodworking and carpentry. Ricky saw to it that he passed on his love of life and Tessa Garnett and Amanda Dehn; and several great- He lived in Blountstown for most of his life. He was family to his son. There was not much that Ricky and nieces and nephews. a member of the Christian faith. Corey did not do together: lifting weights, playing Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan.12 at He was preceded in death by his parents; his be- ball, hunting, countless camping trips, vacations and the Poplar Head Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. loved wife, Peggy; and brother, Jimmy Sansom. “let’s ride to the river” trips. He was the happiest Charles Coley and Rev. David Baker officiating. Survivors include his son, John Rex Martin, Jr. and when he was being daddy and papa to Corey, Kim Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown was in wife, Dara of Tallahassee; brothers, Rocky Martin and his grandbabies. Much of this was also shared charge of the arrangements. and wife, Judy of Bristol, Lucky Martin of Hosford, with his “First Best Friend” his baby brother, Mi- and Joel Martin and wife, Cathi of Quincy; and neph- chael. He loved his brother deeply. They shared a CAROLYN SUE KITCHEN MOODY ew, Chris Martin and wife, Renee of Blountstown. bond that cannot be compared to any other. Together ALTHA – Carolyn Sue Kitchen Moody, 76, of Al- The family will receive friends on Wednesday, they have touched so many lives in the community tha passed away Tuesday, Jan, 5, 2021 at her home. Jan. 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. CT at Peavy Funeral Home and often where you found one Silcox brother the Sue was born on Feb. 6, 1944 in Eskdale, WV to Wil- Chapel. other was close by, coaching together or spending liam David Kitchen, Sr. and Myrtle Virginia Barnett Services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 11 time in the woods together. Kitchen and had lived in Calhoun County since 1972. a.m. CT at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim He was preceded in death by his parents and infant She was retired from the Blountstown Health and Faircloth officiating. Interment will follow at Pine brother. He is survived and will be deeply missed Rehab as a CNA. She enjoyed drawing and painting Memorial Cemetery in Blountstown. by his wife of 33 years, Pamela Johnson Silcox; his and most of all spending time with her family. She Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge son, Corey Silcox and his wife, Kimberly Silcox of was of the Baptist faith. of the arrangements. Blountstown; two grandchildren, Addyson “But- She was preceded in death by her parents; and two terfly” Silcox and Brody “Papa’s Boy” Silcox; his brothers, Jack Fowler and David Kitchen, Jr. brother, Michael Silcox and wife, Lisa of Blount- Survivors include four sons, Charles “Chuck” stown; nieces and nephews Lawrance, Ashleigh McCrone, Jr., Billy McCrone and wife, Sue, Larry and Kayden Silcox; lifelong brothers-in-law, Shane McCourt and wife, Linda, all of Altha and David Mc- Charles McClellan Johnson and wife, Angie and Pete Johnson and wife, Court and wife, Michelle of Clarksville; one daugh- Amanda, all of Blountstown; and sister-in-law, Carla ter, Sissy Williams and husband, Merchel of Altha; Funeral Home Ferrell of Wewahitchka; sister, Ann Marie Silcox of two brothers, Allen Kitchen of Altha and Johnny Charles K. McClellan Blountstown; and forever family, Terry Blair, Thom- Kitchen and wife, Marcia of Blountstown; three sis- Licensed Funeral Director as Cook and Chris Martin. ters, Gloria Pitcher of Blountstown, Mary Watson 58 years experience A memorial service to honor Ricky’s life will be and husband, Dwayne of Chipley and Chyrl Golden Call us — Let us explain how held Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10:30 a.m. CT at Adams Fu- and husband, Tony of Altha; sisters-in-law Ginger we can conveniently handle neral Home Chapel with full military honors. The Fowler of Chicago, IL and Carol Kitchen of Com- family will respectfully observe COVID protocols pass Lake; and 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grand- arrangements in Liberty County. including social distancing and face coverings will children. Butler-Morgan/Morgan-McClellan Funeral Home be provided at the door if needed. Memorialization will be by cremation. Building at 15 S. Jackson St., Quincy, 32351 Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge Phone: (850) 627-7677 or 643-2277 of the arrangements. of the arrangements. JAN. 13, 2021 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL Page 9

TAMMY BROWN OBITUARIES ALTHA –Tammy Brown, 49 of Altha, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 in Dothan, AL. Tammy was born Sept. 29, 1971 in Washington, DC to Fred Blankenship and Linda Jones. TERRELL “TERRY” EDWARD YON, JR. Survivors include her sons, Kyle David Blankenship of Blountstown and James Patrick Ledbetter of Panama City; her fa- BLOUNTSTOWN – On Mon- he started on a new frontier and day, Jan. 4, 2021, Terrell “Terry” worked with the Florida Pharma- ther, Fred Blankenship and his wife ,Marlene of Al- Edward Yon, Jr., 75, reunited with cy Association and was a national tha; her mother, Linda Jones and her husband, Ron his mother and father. The Angels lobbyist for Walgreens. In these of Dothan, AL; her brother, Russell Stewart and his of the Lord rescued Terry from the endeavors, he further polished wife, Julie of Tallahassee; sisters, Michelle Blan- grip of complications created by his God-given ability for engag- kenship of Altha, Christian Neel and her husband, the Covid-19 virus. ing people and the best was yet William of Alliance and Tonya Lawrence and her Terry, the first born to come. He saw a husband, Brett of Two Egg; and numerous nieces, son of Lt. Col. Ter- need which created nephews and other extended family. rell E. Yon and Nor- a vision. He com- Memorialization will be by cremation. ma Elaine Eubanks piled all the skills he Adams funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge Yon, was born on July had developed over of the arrangements. 1, 1945, in the Army the years, started a Hospital which was management con- located at Dale Mabry sulting firm, and as JOHN HOOVER BAKER Army Airfield in Talla- President of Terry BLOUNTSTOWN – John Hoover He leaves to cherish his memories hassee. At the comple- Yon & Associates, Baker, 96 of Blountstown passed his siblings, Loretha Jones, Syreenees tion of his Dad’s WWII Inc. (TYA), he built away on Jan. 10, 2021. W. Baker, Mae Ella Gant, Lois Miller tour of active duty, the a successful phar- John was born Sept. 15, 1924 in and her husband, Leon, Carlton Bak- family returned back macy repackaging. Blountstown. He was the third born er, Flossie Gautier and her husband, home to Blountstown TYA provided phar- child of Rev. George and Flossie James and Dorothy Mauzy; and his in 1947. macy dispensing Baker. He grew up in Blountstown nephews, nieces and many other rel- Terry spent his for- services to govern- where he had a very close relation- atives. mative years in Blountstown doing ment and private institutions. His the things a young man does in a general council was Robert Tram- ship with his brothers and sisters. He There will be a public viewing was a dedicated member of St. Mary ‘two traffic light’ small rural com- mell, a Blountstown native and a on Friday, Jan. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Missionary Baptist where he sang in munity. As a young boy he was best friend. His right hand man at True Holiness Church, 15965 SE the choir. He worked for Neal Lum- taught to rise and shine. He at- was Mitch McElroy. River Street in Blountstown. So- ber Company until his retirement. tended the First Baptist Church. He Terry was involved with the cial distancing will be observed and John was loved by everyone that was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout. Republican National Committee, masks are required. He pursued his first business - ad was an avid Florida Gator fan, and he came in contact with. Everyone venture by seeking out opportuni- was an active member and usher at in the Blountstown community knew Due to COVID 19, a private ser- ties and mowing yards. He later the Destiny Worship Center in Mi- him and loved him. He took great vice will be held with only immedi- ate family in attendance on Jan.16 at worked at his parent’s department ramar Beach. He adored his five pride in the friendships that he made store. During the summer of his grandchildren. In retirement, he 1 p.m. at the Magnolia Cemetery in in the community. teen years he worked on the state moved to the Destin/Santa Rosa Blountstown. All other attendees are He was preceded in death by his road department’s maintenance Beach area, a part of Florida he parents; and his siblings, Isaac Baker, asked to remain in their cars. crew. This background contribut- learned to love in his early twen- Robert Baker George Baker, Jr. and Vann Funeral Home in Marianna ed to the development of his work ties. Chaffer Baker. is in charge of the arrangements. ethics. He was a great lover of man’s Life in Blountstown was not best friend. His canine compan- DAVID DARRYL DAVIS all work. He would hunt and fish ions in his latter years were Sher- BLOUNTSTOWN - David Darryl Davis, 60 of Blountstown, passed away with family and friends. He devel- man, Bear, Schermie and Presley. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. David was born May 5, 1960 in Blountstown to oped his early football and baseball In lieu of flowers, it is requested Robert Clyde Davis and Olivia Atkinson Pitts. He lived in Calhoun County skills. He developed his time man- any remembrance be in the form of most of his life and was a carpenter. agement skills when he served as a donation to a local animal rescue He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Jake Pitts; and his brothers, Robert the high school football team man- operation or a national organiza- W. Davis and Michael J. Davis. ager. When it became his turn as a tion such as The Humane Society Survivors include his daughter, Bridgett Collins of Crestview; his mother, player, he was the starting halfback of the United States or ASPCA. for the Blountstown High School If Terry could advise you today, Olivia Pitts of Blountstown; his sisters, Melissa Hough and Julie Bryant, all ‘Tigers’ football team. All of these he would say: “You do not know of Blountstown; a grandchild, Bailey Collins; his nieces, Evelyn Bailey, Terra experiences would evolve and later the day or hour of the second com- Copeland and Kayla Redmon; his great-nieces and nephews, Aurora Carlos, be applied by Terry to become an ing of the Lord. You do not know Mayah Copeland and Jonah Redmon. entrepreneur. the day or hour of your passing. Be A memorial service will be held at a later date. Upon graduating from BHS ready.” Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown is in charge of the arrangements. in 1963, Terry began to spread He was preceded in death by his wings to pursue the American his beloved parents; grandparents, TIFFANY MARGUENTE MACKENDRICK Dream. Terry attended Chipola Jr. James “Bill” W. Yon, Lillie Mae BRISTOL – Tiffany Marguente Keith and Linda MacKendrick; her College for two years. During the Parrish Yon; Bennett T. Eubanks, MacKendrick, 51, of Bristol died Jan. children, Andrew, Sabrina and Jessi- summer of those two years he lived Lois Brantley Eubanks Floyd, and 8, 2021 in a car accident. Tiffany was ka; grandchildren, Adrien and Amelia; at Mexico Beach and worked at the step-grandfather, Addis Floyd; un- born on Oct. 6, 1969 in West Palm brothers, Keith, Clark and Steven; and Port St. Joe paper mill. cles, James “Billie” W. Yon, Jr. , Beach to Keith and Linda MacKen- sister, Tanya. She was dearly loved by All of his monetary accumula- Angus Gholson and Gerald ‘Bug’ drick. She attended John I Leonard many family and friends. tions during those years were used Cayson; cousins, Traycee Eubanks High School in West Palm Beach and A service will be held at a later to purchase a 1965 Red Fastback Cherry, Deborah Cayson Hassig later became a hair stylist for 16 years. date at St. Francis Catholic Church Mustang with four in the floor. In and Celeste Shuler Eubanks. Tiffany enjoyed spending time with in Blountstown to remember Tiffa- the late summer of 1965, he packed He is survived by his daughter, her family, caring for her three dogs ny. Donations can be made through up his Mustang and headed to the Terra Yon Sasser and husband, and making others happy. She dedi- a Fundraiser on Tiffany or Tanya’s University of Florida to pursue a Mackey; his son, Terry “Trey” cated this past year to caring for her Facebook pages. major in Pharmacy. Edward Yon, III; his brother, D. 103-year -old grandmother. She was At UF he joined the Sigma Al- Kenneth Yon and wife, Ellen; his especially proud of her three children. Lifesong Funeral and Cremations pha Epsilon fraternity, and as most sister, Nancy Elaine Yon Johnson She will be greatly missed. in Quincy is in charge of the arrange- guys did, he held various jobs and and husband, Jeff; his aunts, Elo- She is survived by her parents, ments. worked to pay school expenses. ise Eubanks Gholson, Betty Ann During his latter years at UF Eubanks Cayson and Bobbie Yon; (1965-68), he was introduced by his uncle, Ben Eubanks and wife, friends to Tyrene Richardson and Faye; Jennifer Yon; Tyrene Crisp; they were later married in Gaines- a host of cousins, nieces, and neph- ville on Jan. 15, 1967. In the spring ews; and by his five grandchildren of 1968 he graduated from the UF who he loved dearly and to whom with a BS in Pharmacy. With dol- the torch is passed, Trevor Yon, lars saved by the married couple, Spec. 4 Austin Yon U.S. Army, they purchased a yellow Corvette Madison Yon, Max Burgreen, and convertible, moved to Tallahassee Kennedy Anne Burgreen. and he began working at Brown’s A private graveside service will Pharmacy which was owned by be held on Saturday, Jan. 16. En- TO US Ralph Brown, a former Blount- tombment will be next to his father stown native. The Mustang was and mother at the Nettle Ridge handed down to his brother. Cemetery on Highway 69 North In the next six years, he served in Blountstown, Calhoun County. in the U.S. Army Reserves. While Additionally, a memorial service living in Tallahassee, he and Ty- will be scheduled on a date to be rene had two children, Terra and determined with the Destiny Wor- Trey. Subsequently, the family ship Center in Miramar Beach. moved to Blountstown to work Contact the Destiny Worship Cen- and raise their family. As time pro- ter for information on the Celebra- gressed, Terry and W. L. Godwin tion of Life in honor of Terry. became partners and operated Yon Peavy Funeral Home in Blount- and Godwin Drugs. stown is in charge of the arrange- In the next chapter of his life, ments. Page 10 THE CALHOUN-LIBERTY JOURNAL JAN. 13, 2021 PANDEMIC LIFE

Sunsets over Kansas and a drought undone A minor miracle happened a few days ago on a bed, it’s late.” secluded Kansas farm. It occurred while a nation was But he shook his head and announced that he was transfixed by what was happening in the U.S. Capitol OF staying with Mary in the barn. And he did. All night. building. SEAN THE The next morning his daughter found the hard- The small farmhouse sits upon a tranquil prairie, ened cowpoke fast asleep, seated on a cold floor, roughly 1,190 miles away from Washington D.C. I head resting against the barn wall. The dog’s head am told the sunset was one for the books that night. SOUTH was in his lap. Tiny puppies squirmed and wriggled The sky was an arresting seascape of reds, violets, around their mother’s belly. BY SEAN DIETRICH and golds. When he awoke, he was smiling at his daughter. Some are surprised to learn that Kansan sunsets There was definitely a change in this man, his daugh- are among the most unique in the world. This is be- ter could see it. cause of dust. Dust particles from the entire earth The dog was curled tightly, panting and whimpering. “Dad,” she said. “Did you spend the WHOLE travel to the central plains, riding on global wind cur- The dog is named Mary. She is an animal who also night in the barn?” rents. happens to be the old man’s best friend. The old man simply nodded. Then without saying Sometimes dust comes from as far away as the Since the old man’s wife died, Mary has become anything, he stood onto lean legs, stretched his joints, Sahara, drifting 5,000 miles to hover above the Flint the unofficial lady of the house. Mary looks after the and approached his daughter with something import- Hills. At dusk, the sun shines through these particles old man. She reminds him to eat, to bathe, to keep on ant on his mind. Something very important. and it sets off an explosion of color throughout a pink living. And even though I realize what I’m about to And this is when the miracle happened. and yellow sky. say will seem unbelievable to non-animal people, it’s It was a quiet miracle, as supernatural things go. It was during one such vivid sunset that an SUV true. This dog has changed him. It occurred without fanfare. There were no announce- came barreling up the elderly cowboy’s driveway. Mary, however, started acting weird a few months ments. It happened when the old man outstretched his The wiry cattleman stood outside his barn, waiting, ago. She became lethargic and she was getting thicker arms and hugged his daughter. watching the car’s dust cloud get bigger. He pulled his in the torso. The old cattleman has been around live- This surprised her. She almost didn’t know how to jacket snug over his slender frame. It was 29 degrees stock long enough to know motherhood when he sees it. react. She almost recoiled. Instead she squeezed back. outside. And this was motherhood’s big night. They did not release. Not for five or six minutes. From the SUV ermerged his adult daughter and his The newborn pups emerged from the birth canal His daughter began to cry. She felt her father quiv- two grandkids (ages 8 and 9). with light applause from the grandkids. Which was ac- ering, too. And she heard him sniffle. “Grandpa!” they cried. “Are we too late?” companied with open-mouthed wonder. The old man When they let go, the daughter said nothing. Af- He shook his head. “Nope, just in time.” squatted before Mary to make sure things were okay. ter all, what could she say? Forty-three years of an Most kids would have hugged their granddaddy He spoke to her softly. He pet her often. affectionless drought had been undone with a single at this point, but this particular cowboy is a distant And this is when his daughter noticed something embrace. What was next? Racquetball games on the man. He’s not a hugger. Call it evidence of his abusive unusual about her father’s behavior. She overheard the moon? childhood. Call it a byproduct of serving in a Vietnam old wrangler say to his dog, “I love you, honey.” Next, the cattleman held his daughter by the shoul- War. Call it being a windburned cowpoke. It was a low level phenomenon. Nobody had ever ders and said three words. Words every daughter His adult daughter explains: “My father’s a great heard him say these words. Not to a dog. Not to any- deserves to hear from her father. Three small words guy, but he’s never hugged me. Not in my whole body. There was indeed something different about her which nobody upon this earth can hear too often. life. We’ve never said ‘I love you’ either. Not even at dad. He seemed more fragile somehow. And thus, while our civilized world looks as though Mom’s funeral.” One by one the tiny canine lumps entered this it will crumble; while the tradition of human decency The funeral was back in March. It’s been hard on bright world. Mary licked away their membrane sacs fractures like a jigsaw puzzle; while mankind’s own everyone. and bathed them. Soon there were three, four, five, six, darkness threatens to blind him… The quiet man led the family into the barn to see seven puppies. The sun still shines in Kansas. something wonderful that night. The grandkids were When the ordeal was over, the dog fell asleep be- • • • • • excited when they found what they were looking for. side the rancher and the old man refused to leave her Sean Dietrich writes about life in the American South. He There in the corner of the ramshackled shed was a side. chronicles his interaction with friends, family and strangers “Dad,” his daughter kept urging, “you should go to he meets along the way His books can be found on Ama- whelping hound who would give birth at any moment. zon.com. THE JOURNAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

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