Archive for March 2013

Obituary: Herman Gilbert Richardson

March 4, 2013 Obituaries Comments Off

Herman Gilbert Richardson, age 69, died Saturday, March 2, 2013
at home.

Graveside Funeral Service was held Monday, March 4, 2013 at San Pedro Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 5 – 7 at Beggs Funeral Home.

He was born in Wauchula and moved to Madison in 1976. He worked as a Mason and was a member of Reepers of Harvest Church.

He is survived by his wife: Helen Cruce Richardson of Madison; 2 daughters: Retha Walker (Danny) of Hamilton County, and Rhonda Cruce-Dowdy (Mike) of Madison; 1 sister: Inez Jenkins of Wauchula; 8 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren.

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

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Obituary: Larry Bruce Bell

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Larry Bruce Bell, age 69, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Big Bend Hospice.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel with burial at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.

He was born July 7, 1943 in Ft. Worth, Texas, and moved to Madison 26 years ago.

He worked at NFCC and was a life- time member of VFW Post 1933, Silvis, IL, Madison Country Club, Elks Lodge. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church, Valdosta, GA. He is survived by his wife: Betty Bell of Madison; 1 son: Chris Bell of Mableton, GA; Step-Mother: Florence Irene Bell of Des Moines, IA; Sister: Sandy Wilson of Spokane, WA; Sister and Brother-in-Law Michael and Sharon Cuppett.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Madison County Community Bank, PO Box 834, Madison, Florida 32341.

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

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Two Arrested For Loitering, Prowling, Possession of Burglary Tools

March 4, 2013 Crime Comments Off

David Cliff Richardson

Heather WebbMadison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that the Sheriff’s Office has assigned extra patrol duties to Deputies at locations along the Withlacoochee River. Sheriff’s Deputies and Officers with the Florida Wild life Conservation Commission (FWC) are on constant water and highway patrol to deter trespassing, Loitering/prowling, burglary and theft.
On Sunday the 3rd day of March 2013 at 10:20 PM, Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Blazer occupied by David Cliff Richardson and Heather Elaine Webb. The vehicle had driven through a physical barricade on River Park Road. An investigation proved the occupants were loitering/prowling and a search of their vehicle incident to arrest discovered numerous burglary tools.
David Cliff Richardson, DOB: 11/10/1979 of Lee Florida and Heather Elaine Webb, DOB: 05/09/1984 of Lee Florida were arrested and charged with the following:
Loitering/Prowling and Possession of burglary tools.
Sheriff Stewart encourages persons with property concerns to contact the Sheriff’s office prior to attempting to return to their property while the river remains at flood level. Sheriff’s Stewart further states that Sheriff’s Deputies will continue patrolling the areas in full force and conduct traffic stops and inquiries on those found in the areas. The cooperation of all citizens during this crisis will be greatly appreciated.
The Sheriff’s Office may be contacted at 850-973-4001.

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ALERT: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WARNS OF POSSIBLE WASTEWATER CONTAMINATION

March 4, 2013 Front Page Comments Off

~GA wastewater plan overflow may impact Withlacoochee and Suwannee Rivers~

TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Department of Health (DOH) today issued a caution to residents in the counties surrounding the Withlacoochee and Suwannee rivers. The Withlacoochee Water Pollution Control Plant in Valdosta, GA has overflowed into the Withlacoochee River, which flows south, connecting with the Suwannee River.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is scheduled to collect water samples from the area and the testing results will be available within the next week.
Until further information is known regarding possible contamination of the rivers, citizens are urged to avoid contact with the Withlacoochee and Suwannee rivers. This includes those individuals in the counties of Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, and Suwannee counties.
Water contaminated by wastewater overflow presents several health hazards to humans and may contain untreated human sewage with microbes that could cause gastro-intestinal and other diseases.
If you have been in contact with the river water, DOH urges you to wash your hands thoroughly before eating or drinking. Children and elderly as well as people with depressed immune systems are particularly vulnerable to disease so every precaution should be taken to avoid the river water.
For more information about the potential health effects of wastewater overflow, residents are encouraged to contact their local county health department. To find contact information for your county health department, please visit http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdsitelist.htm.
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