Mrs. Ruby Jackson Driskell
A celebration of life for Mrs. Ruby Jackson Driskell, who died April 9, 2022, will be held Saturday, April 16, at Community Cemetery, 6440 Hwy 11 S., Adgateville. Smith & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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It was never part of my life’s plan to become a pastor or go into ministry. My ambition since early high school was to become a teacher and coach, mainly because I loved sports and competition and because several coaches and teachers had a significant influence on my life. But all that changed when I…
Read MoreBlackberry Winter
In the South, we have some sayings that don’t make much sense especially one, “Blackberry Winter.” Blackberry winter happens about now, usually around Easter. If you read about Blackberry Winter on the internet it has a lot to do with when the blackberry bushes are in bloom and they are right now. And it is…
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I vaguely remember a story from my childhood about a city mouse and a country mouse. And I say vaguely, because it seems one went to visit the other, but that’s about the extent of what I remember. But I can tell you my take on city vs. country. For the last nearly 20 years,…
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