David Tinsley, Sr.
David Tinsley, Sr., famous restaurant owner of Dave’s BBQ for 27 years, self-employed carpenter for 15 years, fisherman and lifelong resident of Monticello died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 12 at the age of 70. A celebration of life graveside service was held Saturday, July 18, at Community Cemetery, 4981 Hwy. 11 South, in Hillsboro. Mr.…
Read MoreJack Lawrence ‘J.L.’ Card
Jack Lawrence Card, “J.L.” to most, of Monticello, was born July 6, 1932 to the late Preston and Plummie Card of Hillsboro. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn E. Felton. He attended and graduated from Jasper County Training School. After graduation he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served…
Read MoreWhat Are the Proper Water Levels for a Saltwater Tank?
Even to beginner aquarium enthusiasts, it’s no secret that saltwater fish tanks require careful regulation and monitoring in order to thrive. Just as with any other enclosed environment, maintaining the proper chemical levels and ecological conditions keeps marine life alive and looking beautiful. However, for people just starting out in the hobby, knowing what factors…
Read More3 Reasons Your Heat Transfer Vinyl Is Peeling
Heat transfer vinyl, or HTV, is an increasingly popular pressing material for small décor and fashion businesses. One specific aspect of the HTV world, T-shirt printing, covers an especially broad swath of small businesses. If you operate your own, you want your HTV to look incredible and last for years. So when you start to…
Read More4 Most Common Metalizing Plastic Methods
Many device components once consisted of metal to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI), but utilizing plastic instead provides an apt alternative. To overcome plastic’s biggest weakness for EMI attenuation, its lack of conductivity, engineers began to find ways to metalize the surface of plastics. To discover the distinctions of the four most common metalizing plastic methods,…
Read MoreBest Lubricant Practices for Equipment
Industrial businesses count on their equipment being reliable; however, their equipment isn’t always reliable because they aren’t lubricating the machinery properly. The reason is usually that individuals and companies don’t know the best practices, but you can be the exception. Read on if you’d like to learn the best lubricant practices for equipment. Have a…
Read MoreWilma Fletcher
Wilma Fletcher, of Monticello, passed away on July 17, 2020 after a long fight with Alzheimer’s and dementia. She was surrounded by her daughter and family throughout the day and night. Wilma was born on September 12, 1940 in Baxley, Ga., and was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert Fletcher, her…
Read MoreThurman Lee Willis, Jr.
Thurman Lee Willis, Jr., age 71, of Monticello, died Sunday, July 19, 2020. Born on December 19, 1948, in Spruce Pine, N.C., he was the son of Thurman Lee Willis, Sr. and Frances Rhyne Willis. Mr. Willis moved to Monticello in 1954 and graduated from Monticello High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree…
Read MorePersons Are Arrested Here
It was a relatively light week for criminal activity in Jasper County during the past week, as there were two reports of identity fraud, and not much else. However deputies did respond to several accidents during the week, as well as making some 91 traffic stops, along with 16 stopping suspicious person or vehicle. Some…
Read MoreMichele Celani To Direct DDA
The Monticello Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is happy to announce that Michele Celani has been hired as director of the organization. Ms. Celani’s background includes an undergrad degree in secondary education and a master’s degree in literacy, along with graduate certification in museum studies. Ms. Celani has consulted with the Atlanta History Center and chaired…
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