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Obituary: Franklin “Buddy” Carroll, Sr.

February 26, 2013 Obituaries Comments Off

Franklin “Buddy” Carroll, SR, age 75, died Monday, February 25, 2013 at his home in Greenville.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 5 – 7 PM at Beggs Funeral Home.

He was born in Greenville where he lived all his life. He drove a School Bus for Madison County School System before his retirement. He worked as a Logger and Farmer also. He was a member of Sirmans Baptist Church for 42 years.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Ida Louise (Wilson) Carroll; 4 Children: Frankie Carroll (Dela), Brenda Wynn (David), Glenda Sirmon (Johnny), Jamie Carroll (Aimee); 14 Grandchildren;8 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild and 1 son-in-law Paul Rudloff; 5 siblings: Eunice Blanton, Mary (J.T.) Peterson, Frances (Darrell) Thigpen, Johnny (Jean) Carroll, and Bonnie Vick;

He was preceded in death by his parents: Lee and Mary Carroll and daughter: Rhonda Carroll Rudloff.

Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258.

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Obituary: Donnie T. Newsome

February 26, 2013 Obituaries Comments Off

Mr. Donnie T. Newsome age 73 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the home of his daughter following an extended illness.

A native of Lee County, Fl., Mr. Newsome was born January 29, l940 son of Russell J. and Ruth Toole Newsome. He had made his home in Douglas for many years before moving to Pearson 7 years ago. He was a retired truck driver from the Savannah Ports Authority. He was a longtime member of the Elks and Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his wife, Earlene Dafler Newsome and a daughter, Sandy Jo Courson.

Survivors include:

1 Daughter: Margie O’Brien and husband Joey of Pearson, Ga.

1 Son: Donald Wright and wife Annette of Perry, Fl.

1 Brother: Eugene Newsome and wife Lorene of Madison, Fl.

1 Sister: Dot Daniels of Madison, Fl.

9 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Memorial services for Mr. Newsome were held at 6 P. M. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Relihan Funeral Home in Pearson, Ga. with Rev. Tim Blanton officiating.

Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, Ga. was in charge of the arrangemewnts.

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North Florida Community College – Emergency Closing Notification for Evening Classes – Monday, Feb. 25, 2013

February 25, 2013 Education, Front Page Comments Off

Due to the increasingly hazardous weather conditions, North Florida Community College is closing its campus in Madison, FL at 4:30 p.m. today and cancelling all night courses (including any NFCC courses held at off-campus locations). NFCC will resume its regular hours and classes on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, unless otherwise noted.

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New Sex Offender In Madison

February 25, 2013 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

Arthur Burget

Arthur Burget

Arthur Burget is a White Male with Brown Hair and Blue eyes. 6’00” and 160 lbs.

Burget registered with Madison County Sheriff’s Office on 02/25/13 as a Sex Offender and
gave a NEW home address of 10671 North County Road 53, in Madison, FL.
He moved to Madison from Thomas County Georgia.

For questions or concerns about this Sex Offender or any Sex Offender in Madison County, please contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 973-4001 ext 241.

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MPD Crime Reports

February 25, 2013 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

On Friday 02-22-13 at 1100 pm , Ptl. Jerrod Dewey of the Madison Police dept. was dispatched to the intersection of SE Bunker St. and Byrd Ave. in ref. to a suspicious persons. On arrival , Dewey made contact with a B/M suspect who appeared to be severely inebriated. The B/M smelled strongly of intoxicating beverage with slurred speech and soiled clothing. While investigating the complaint and interviewing the suspect, Ptl. Dewey identified the suspect as Kima Mcdaniel. It was also discovered that Mcdaniel was in possession of a narcotic medication without a prescription. Mcdaniel was belligerent with officers and could not keep his balance while speaking with officers. At this time, Mcdaniel was placed under arrest for Possession of controlled substance and disorderly conduct.

On Saturday 02-23-13 at 735 am, Ptl. Anthony Land was dispatched to 255 SW Shelby Ave. in ref. to burglary to a vehicle. On arrival, the complainant advised Ptl. Land that someone had burglarized two vehicles at his residence. The complainant advised that he had firearm missing and a undisclosed amount of currency. Ptl. Land processed the vehicles for any evidence. No suspects at this time.

On Sunday 02-24-13 at 813 pm, Cpl. Eric Gilbert was dispatched to the Dollar General in ref. to a suspicious person. On arrival, Gilbert identified the suspect as Darrlyn Joseph. While questioning Joseph, Gilbert patted down Joseph for any weapons. During the pat down, Joseph threw a crack pipe on the hood of Gilberts patrol car. Gilbert also noticed a white plastic bag two packs of men’s brief. Gilbert entered the Dollar General and watched the store’s surveillance video and discovered that Joseph had stole the underwear. Darrlyn Joseph was placed under arrest for Poss. of Drug paraphernalia and Retail Theft.

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Jesse McDaniel, Correctional Officer At Jail, Dies

February 25, 2013 Front Page, Obituaries Comments Off

Jesse McDaniel

Jesse McDaniel

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart regretfully reports that current Madison County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Officer Sergeant Jesse O. McDaniel died Wednesday morning the 20h day of February 2013. Sergeant McDaniel was 53 years of age.
Sgt. Jesse McDaniel served in the United States Air Force 1978 to 1989 until his honorable discharge with an E-5 Rank. Sgt. McDaniel pursued a career with the Florida Department of Corrections from 1989 to 2003 and was eventually employed with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office from 2005 until his passing.
Sgt. Jesse O. McDaniel is survived by his Mother: Annie Ruth McDaniel, sister: Ella Edwards, brother: Willie McDaniel, and two sons: Jerrod and Jason McDaniel.
Funeral services are as follows:
Viewing: Cooks and Cooper, Friday the 1st day of March 2013 starting at 5:00 PM.
Funeral services: Saturday, the 2nd day of March 2013 starting at 11:00 AM at Pineland Missionary Baptist Church.

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Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball Sponsors Needed

February 20, 2013 Sports Comments Off

The 2013 Madison County Babe Ruth Baseball/Softball League season is fast approaching and your support is needed and greatly appreciated. This year’s league will have approximately 30 teams, and only 15 sponsorships have been received as of this notice.

If you would like to sponsor a league team, our first time sponsorship fee is $250.00, while our annual renewal sponsorship fee is $200.00.

With your sponsorship, one of our teams will proudly wear a uniform shirt displaying the name of your business.

Please remit $200.00 for an annual renewal sponsorship or $250.00 for a first time sponsorship for the 2013 Madison County Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken Baseball/Softball League season. For more information, feel free to contact Billy Tolar at 850-673-7979.

Please provide the following:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Shirt Color (1st choice):
Shirt Color (2nd choice):

Please make checks payable to Madison County Babe Ruth, and return to the following address:

Madison County Babe Ruth
P. O. Box 4
Madison, FL 32341

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Crime Stoppers Needs Help Identifying Person

February 19, 2013 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

UnknownOn Sat. Feb 9th and Wed. Feb.13th this person was caught on Video Surveillance while burglarizing a store on U.S. 90 East in Madison Co.
Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking your help to identify this person.
Please call Crime Stoppers of Madison County at (850) 973- 2762 if you have any information about this person. We don’t ask your name, just take your information.

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Sex Offender Registers With New Address

February 19, 2013 Crime, Front Page Comments Off

christopher lee newmanCHRISTOPHER LEE NEWMAN IS A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER.
SEX: M
RACE: W
HEIGHT: 600
WEIGHT: 150
EYE: BLU
HAIR: BRO

THE SUBJECTS NEW ADDRESS IS:
196 GASKIN WAY
MADISON, FL 32340-0707
MADISON COUNTY

THE SUBJECTS Old Address:
Madison Co. Jail
823 SW PINCKNEY ST
MADISON, FL 32340-1371
MADISON COUNTY

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Obituary: Wesley Cole Agner, Jr.

February 19, 2013 Obituaries Comments Off

Wesley “Cole” Agner, Jr. 57, of Madison and Wakulla Station passed away February 18, 2013 at his home in Madison. Cole was born on June 19, 1955 in Madison to the late Wesley Cole Agner, Sr. and Mary Alice Sawyer Agner.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel with burial at Barbara Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Cole was owner and operator of Cole Agner Trucking. His greatest joys in life was spoiling his granddaughters, Harley and Eva, sitting on his front porch in Madison watching the deer walk across the fields and pastures during the daytime and watching airplanes fly overhead at night. He enjoyed farming, raising cows, and collecting John Deere memorabilia.

Cole is survived by Shirley Rigdon of Wakulla Station; two sons: Wesley (Opie) Agner and Cheryl, and Josh Agner and Misty and their children Ashlyn and Blake, all of Lake Butler; one brother, Rockey Agner and Tina of Madison; four sisters: Elaine Ponder and Gene of Piedmont, Ala., Pam Cherry and Keith of Jacksonville, Priscilla Newbern and Mike of Auburndale and Yvonne Plain and Mike of Lee. He is also survived by granddaughters, Harley and Eva Rigdon and their parents, Justin and Dawn Rigdon of Crawfordville; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and devoted friends, Phyllis and Ken Hobbs of Wakulla Station.

Cole was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends, never to be forgotten.

Donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, FL, 32308.

Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements: (850) 973-2258.

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Obituary: Lonnie Burton Welch

February 18, 2013 Obituaries Comments Off

Lonnie Burton Welch, 82, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2013. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, and a very beloved granddad. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lon and Cordie Welch of Madison, FL. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Myrtice Woodard Welch of Vestavia Hills, Ala., and his brother, William (Bill) Langford Welch and his wife Nancy of Vestavia Hills, Ala. He is also survived by his sons: Greg Welch of Vestavia Hills, Ala., Gary (Lisa) Welch of Helena, Ala., and Wayne (Susan) Welch of Vestavia Hills, Ala.; his daughter, Rhonda (Steve) Anthony of Flower Mound, Tex.; eight grandchildren: Shane (Randi) Welch, Garrett Welch, Robert Welch, Amanda Welch, Ashley Welch, Mary Todd Anthony, Lilly Anthony, and Haleigh Frances Anthony; and many other beloved family members.
He was born on October 3, 1930 in Jacksonville. He was a graduate of Florida State University, where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He served in the United States Navy as a pilot on the U.S.S. Midway. He worked for GMAC for many years and later joined his brother at Industrial Chemicals, Inc. He was a member of York Rite Mason, Zamora Shriners, Royal Order of Jesters, and Shades Valley Rotary. He was ordained as a deacon at First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL. At the time of his death, he was an active member of the Truth Seekers Class at Shades Mountain Baptist Church in Vestavia Hills, Ala.
The family received friends on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 from 1-2 p.m. at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. A funeral service followed at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Shades Mountain Baptist Church, 2017 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL 35216.

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Obituary: Wilbur Driggers

February 18, 2013 Obituaries Comments Off

Wilbur Driggers, age 74, of Perry, died Thursday, February 14, 2013, at his residence.
Wilbur was born on April 16, 1938 in Jasper to the late L.C. and the former Eva (Morgan) Driggers. Six brothers, Mildan, J.W., Ranell, Lavon, W.J. and Raymond Driggers, preceded Mr. Driggers in death.
Mr. Driggers was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Perry. He worked for 36 years with the State of Florida Division of Forestry in heavy equipment. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Cossette (Rogers) Driggers of Perry; two daughters, Karen Everett and Debra Arnold, both of Perry; six brothers, Clarence Driggers, Morris Driggers and Ray Driggers, all of Live Oak, and Mike Driggers, Jimmy Driggers and Russell Driggers, all of Jasper; three sisters, Martha Ann Royals, of Live Oak, Claire Welch, of Port St. Joe and Evelee Parker, of Perry; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013, at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home, with Pastor David Stephens officiating. Interment followed in Pisgah Cemetery. The family received friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
All arrangements were under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home.
You may send condolences to the family at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.

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Knights of Columbus Selling Fish Dinners

February 18, 2013 Around Madison, Church Comments Off

The Knights of Columbus will be offering a fish dinner consisting of fried or grilled fish (Alaskan Pollock), hush puppies, coleslaw, dessert and tea or water.
Friday, March 1st from 10:30 a.m. till ? at the courthouse lawn.
Price will be $8.00 per dinner.
Tickets can be purchase from any Knight or at the event.
We are raising funds to help support Knights of Columbus Charitable Activities in Madison County

Thank you for your support.

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Madison County School Board Agenda for February 19, 2013

February 15, 2013 Education, Front Page Comments Off

The School Board of Madison County, Florida
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 19, 2013
6:00 PM
WELCOME

CALL TO ORDER NO LATER THAN 6:30 PM

ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL COLLECTIVELY BY CONSENT

1
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING (S)
(Doug Brown)

2
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.05 – INTERNAL FUNDS.
(Andy Barnes)

3
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 9.011- PARENT/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
(Cheryl James)

4
FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND JANUARY 31, 2013
(Andy Barnes)

ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

5
SCHOOL ZONE/DISTRICT TRANSFERS
(Doug Brown)

6
GED REQUESTS
(Doug Brown)

7
STUDENT OVERNIGHT OR OUT OF STATE TRIPS
(Doug Brown)

8
STAFF TRIPS – NON-GENERAL FUND (IN OR OUT OF STATE)
(Doug Brown)

9
STAFF TRIPS – GENERAL FUND (IN OR OUT OF STATE)
(Doug Brown)

10
B.E.A.R. CENTER UPDATE
(D. Barclay/S. Golder)

11
SCREENED SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
(Gwen Hubbard)

12
PERSONNEL CHANGES
(Gwen Hubbard)

13
STAFFING TABLE REVISIONS
(Gwen Hubbard)

14
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD
(Doug Brown)

15
PUBLIC INPUT

16
ADJOURN

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County Commission Agenda for February 20, 2013

February 15, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MADISON COUNTY, FL,
TO BE HELD AT THE COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM
COURTHOUSE ANNEX, WEDNESDAY,
February 20, 2013, 4:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING HELD February 6, 2013.

PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – FIVE (5) MINUTE LIMIT

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

1. Constitutional Officers
2. County Attorney
3. County Coordinator

CONSENT AGENDA
1. Resolution 2013-02-20; Pertaining to Electronic Filing Requirements for the Campaign Finance Reports of Local Candidates and Political Committees.
2. Resolution 2013-02-20A; Requesting that the Florida Department of Transportation Convey Certain Real Property to the County (Property along SR 145 that Serves as the Four Freedoms Trail).
3. Approval to Include America Saves Flyer in February Payroll Statements to County Employees.
4. Approval of Tourist Development Council Grant for 2013 Soul Food Festival – $1,500.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1. Discussion Regarding Paving of SW Martin Luther King Street in Greenville – Mr. Lonnie Thigpen and Commissioner Moore.

2. Discussion Regarding Bids for Recyclable Metal Collection and Disposition – Mr. Jerome Wyche.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Discussion Regarding Request from Transportation Disadvantaged for $24,000 – Commissioner Moore.

2. Discussion Regarding Earmarking Proceeds From Sale of County Owned Real Property for Special Projects – Commissioner Davis.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Discussion Regarding Approval of Fireworks Event – County Coordinator and Building Official.

2. Request to Consider Approving the Placement of Two Repeaters on the Madison County School Tower – Mr. Tom Cisco and Mr. Jim Anderson.

3. Discussion Regarding Policy on Use of Emergency Lights – County Coordinator and Mr. Tom Cisco.

4. Authorization to have all Employment Applications Processed through Workforce – County Coordinator.

5. Discussion Regarding Replacement of Planning & Zoning Board Members – County Coordinator.

6. Discussion Regarding Placing Hiring Replacements on Consent Agenda – Commissioner Davis.

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Livingston, Myers Recognized By Sheriff’s Office

February 15, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart formally commends and recognizes two Deputies for their diligent efforts in making the highways in Madison County a safer place for all motorists to travel.
Madison County, categorized with 26 similar in size and population counties, rates number 1 in the State of Florida in regards to Aggressive Driving and Speed and further rates 6th in regards to violators driving under the influence (DUI). Madison County experienced a total of 9 traffic fatalities during 2012.
On Tuesday the 12th day of February 2013, Captain David Harper presented to Sheriff’s Deputy Odell Livingston an award of recognition for having the highest traffic activity, absent the full time assigned traffic Officer and Sheriff’s Deputy David Myers an award of recognition for having the highest DUI activity.
The efforts of these Officers are a continual reflection of the proactive and excellent level of services the men and women of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office provide to all communities and citizens of Madison County.

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Madison Church of God To Host Ladies Revival

February 15, 2013 Church Comments Off

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Obituary: James (Jim) Chaplain Biggs

February 14, 2013 Obituaries Comments Off

jamesbiggsJames (Jim) Chaplain Biggs born September 29, 1940 passed away February 5, 2013. He currently resided in Madison. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind., to Robert and Betty Sheppard. At age 17 he joined the United Stated Navy where he serve as chief of the engine room for 22 ½ years. He completed 6 tours in Vietnam. In 1985 he moved to Callahan, Florida until August of 2000 where he resided to Madison Fl. He is preceded in death by his parents. Robert and Betty Sheppard.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Debra L. Biggs; two sons, Jimmy Biggs (Missy) and Rusty Biggs of Ocala.; five daughters, Cathy Russo (Tim), of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Christine Gallamore (Todd of Copan, Okla., Suzi Crichton (Tony) of Bryceville, FL, Courtney Higginbotham (Bryon Hughes) and Tiffany Higginbotham (Steven Eberhardt) of Madison; 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Steve Sheppard, of Terre Haute, Ind.; and a sister, Wayann Noel, of Terre Haute, Inc.
Services were held Saturday, February 8, 2013 at 4 p.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church Located at 1997 NE Colin Kelly Hwy in Madison, FL 32340.
Flowers can be sent to Fellowship Baptist Church.

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North Florida Livestock Show Schedule, Feb. 18-21

February 14, 2013 Farm, Front Page Comments Off

Program Schedule
Monday, February 18
8:00am – 1:00pm Receive swine entries only
1:00pm – 5:00pm Receive beef entries only
6:00pm Youth Swine Show
Show Superintendent: Chad Lyons
Ringmaster:
Placing Awards: Bart Alford, Madison County School Board Chairman

Tuesday, February 19
9:00am Livestock Judging Contest
2:00pm Beef Grooming Contest
7:00pm Awards
Gain-in –Weight
Best Recordbook Contest
PeeWee Scramble
Pig Scramble/Calf Scramble

Wednesday, February 20
6:00pm Youth Cattle Show
Superintendent: Jack McLeod
Ringmaster: Dan Fenneman, Madison Co Extension
Placing Awards: Wayne Vickers, Chairman of Madison County Commissioners

Thursday, February 21
5:30pm Buyers Supper at the Madison Co Extension Office
6:45pm Herdsmen Awards/Announcements
7:00pm Sale
Sale Manager: Ab Townsend
Clerks: Committee Members

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Reward for information in the disappearance of Marie Jane Carlson

February 13, 2013 Crime Comments Off

The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announce a reward for information leading to the whereabouts of Marie Jane Carlson, 38. She was last seen at her Fort Walton Beach, Fla. residence between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Ms. Carlson was last seen with James Flanders, 44, the father of her newborn child, in mid-October 2011. The couple shared a home together in Fort Walton Beach. Ms. Carlson lived in Sierra Vista, Ariz. from Aug. 2010 to Feb. 2011. Flanders currently lives in Cochise, Ariz., near Tucson with the couple’s child.

On Oct. 19, 2011, a text message, purportedly from Ms. Carlson, was received by several people. The message stated that she left Fort Walton Beach to do something she always wanted to do. No additional information was contained in the text.

Ms. Carlson’s vehicle was located at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (NFRA) on Oct. 21, 2011 by Flanders. The investigation into Ms. Carlson’s disappearance determined that she did not leave the Fort Walton Beach area by flying or renting a vehicle from the NFRA. The investigation also determined that she did not leave the United States.

Ms. Carlson was reported missing/endangered to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, on Oct. 24, 2011 by Jeff Carlson, her ex-husband, who resides in KY.

Investigators urge anyone with information about the disappearance of Marie Jane Carlson to contact Investigator Keith Matz (OCSO) at 850-609-2000 or Special Agent Ronnie Austin (FDLE) at 850-595-2045. Anonymous tips can be made through the Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 888-654-TIPS or their website http://emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the discovery of Ms. Carlson’s whereabouts. The reward is being offered through private donations.

Ms. Carlson has a unique tattoo on her right wrist with the inscriptions “Pray Without Ceasing.” She was born October 7, 1974 and is 5’04, 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

See attached pictures of Marie Jane Carlson.

Ms. Carlson is also being featured on FDLE’s Facebook page as part of the BOLO series.

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