Mrs. Ruby L.B. Boykin
A celebration of life for Mrs. Ruby L.B. Boykin was held Sunday, May 1, 2022 at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Rev. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr., pastor; Rev. Dr. Donna Marie Calix, eulogist Mrs. Ruby L. B. Boykin was born on May 16, 1930 to the late Luke Broddus and Ruby…
Read MoreThe Woe of Roe vs. Wade
Everybody has a right to have their own opinion, whether they express it or not. And here in America, we like to think that we have the freedom to express those opinions—it’s called Freedom of Speech or the First Amendment. Americans also like to think that they have the freedom of choice…and most times we…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day
Mothers, we all have one. They come in all sizes, ages, nationalities. Some of us have natural mothers, others adopted mothers, again all kinds. Hopefully, you had a mother who nurtured you from birth, had patience to teach you how to do the essential skills in life, gave you time to develop your personality, gave…
Read MoreA Marriage Made in Heaven
After almost 40 years in ministry, I have certainly preached a lot of sermons and handled countless situations concerning marriage. Here’s one thing I’ve found to be true: a marriage always starts as ideal but then comes an ordeal, and when issues aren’t resolved, one of the two ends up wanting a new deal. I’ve…
Read MoreHurricane Track Has Several Qualify ffor State Sectionals at Region Meet
The Jasper County High School Hurricane track squads had several competitors qualify for the State Sectionals Qualifying Meet that will be Saturday, May 7 as a results of their performance at the Region Meet held the past week. Competitors that placed in the top four tiers of their event at region will advance. The Hurricane…
Read MoreSchool O.K.s Payment, Discusses Dress Code
The Jasper County School Board at its regular meeting April 19, approved a $109,803 appropriation to cover the local cost of a $2,000 per teacher supplement not included in HB 190 signed by Gov. Brian Kemp. The legislature approved the action, but Jasper County has 51 employees not included in HB 190…whether they are covered…
Read MoreWillie James ‘Bookie’ Smith
A celebration of life for Willie James Smith, was to be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Smith – Thomas Cemetery, 1000 Goosby Road in Monticello. Rev. Morris Smith, eulogist. Interment at Smith-Thomas Cemetery. On Friday April 22, 2022, surrounded by his beloved family, our dad was called home to be with his father. Willie…
Read MoreRuby Louise Benton Boykin
Mrs. Ruby Boykin, who was born May 16, 1930, passed at the Retreat Nursing Home on April 24, 2022. A celebration of life for Mrs. Boykin is planned for Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 2 p.m. at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive in Monticello. Public visitation/viewing is on Saturday, April 30, 2022, 9…
Read MoreBrenda Louella Alley Born
Brenda Louella Alley Born, age 71, of Hillsboro, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Medical Navicent Health in Macon. Brenda Born was born in Marietta to Louella Morris Alley and the late Marvin Carthel Alley. She married the late John Benjamin “Ben” Born on September 1970 and they were married 51 years before his…
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