Jenifer Lynn Kelley Kirksey
Jenifer Lynn Kelley Kirksey, age 56, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Atrium Navicent Health in Macon. Jenifer was born November 29, 1965, in Charleston, S.C. She was a graduate of Jasper County High School. Jenifer loved helping people in her community and it began as she worked for The Monticello News; followed by…
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Roger Austin Harrison
Roger Austin Harrison, 43 of Mansfield, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2022 at his home. Born September 26, 1978 in Macon, Roger was the beloved only child of Sheilah and the late Mark Harrison. He was the grandson of Elizabeth (Eudora) Harrison and was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank Harrison and Ralph and…
Read MoreCarol Eva Walton Clayton
Carol Eva Walton Clayton, age 92, passed away February 10,2022, at her residence in Monticello. Carol Clayton was born in Three Forks, Montana to the late Benjamin Walton and Edith Ballard Walton. She attended Bible Institute of Los Angeles for one year. Carol married the late Richard Leroy Clayton on July 2, 1950. Before his…
Read MoreSamuel Lee Gude, Jr.
A celebration of life for Samuel Lee Gude, Jr., who died February 7, 2022, was held Saturday, Feb. 12, at South View Cemetery in Monticello. Rev. Reginald E. Jacobs, Sr. officiated. Samuel Lee Gude, Jr. was born July 8, 1931 to the late Samuel L. Gude, Sr. and Hattie Kate Burney Gude of Monticello. He…
Read MoreSchool Board Learns About CTAE & Engage
The Jasper County School Board regular meeting Tuesday offered much information to the board members and others present. Tasia Ellis, the Career, Technical, A coordinator at Jasper County High School shared that it is CTAE month and named many of the activities the students are taking part in and actions the school is taking to…
Read MoreLady Cougars Win First Game at State
It was a new chapter in a familiar book for the Piedmont Academy girls basketball team. The Lady Cougars, similar to how they did in the regular season, cruised through the region tournament last week and stepped right into state competition on Tuesday. In their opening-round game of the GISA Class AA state tournament, the…
Read MoreTournament Set To Begin Wednesday
The Piedmont Academy boys basketball team is set for the state tournament and is hoping to continue its successful season. ‘Winning region was awesome for the players,” coach Jimmy Link said. “Now we will look to see what we can do in the state tournament.” The Cougars (17-7 overall) were scheduled to host Windsor Academy…
Read MoreSeveral Elections To Be Held This Year
Voters in Jasper County, like those across the state, will have plenty of opportunity to express their opinions this year. First chance will be the city of Monticello special election for Mayor Pro-tem scheduled for March 15. Mrs. Gail Harrell vacated the Mayor Pro-tem seat to run for Mayor. She was elected, without opposition. So…
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