Robert Herschel Lewis
Robert Herschel Lewis, born November 22, 1933, to his parents George and Cornelia Kelly Lewis in Jasper County, died March 27, 2020 at his home in north Jasper County after a seven year battle with lymphoma. Robert graduated from Monticello High School in 1950 and after working for several years at the City of Atlanta,…
Read MoreEvelyn Johnson Capes
Evelyn Johnson Capes, age 87, of Covington, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. Mrs. Capes was a vital member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, in Covington, and until her recent illness, she rarely missed a service. She filled many roles in her church life. Mrs. Capes was president of Women of the Church for several years,…
Read MoreTips for Staying Healthy as a Delivery Driver
There are a variety of different types of truck driving jobs in the United States, and it’s no secret that they all make up the core of our resource infrastructure. Without them, we don’t have access to all the goods we need to survive. So, as one of these very professionals, you can’t afford to…
Read MoreJudy D. Willard
Judy D. Willard, age 77, of Mansfield, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. Mrs. Willard attended Callie Fuller Baptist Church in Monticello, and was known affectionately as “Momma” to friends and family. She earned her nickname, in part, due to her nurturing ways and her propensity to love others unconditionally and with an open heart.…
Read MoreJafus Lewis Strozier
A celebration of life homegoing service was held for Jafus Lewis Strozier, Jr., on Saturday, march 28, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Hampton. Rev. Henry Bernard Miller officiated. Mr. Strozier was born May 1, 1964 in Griffin, to the late Jafus Lewis Strozier, Sr. and Helen Gardner Tucker. Early in life Jafus joined…
Read MoreEssential Mountain Biking Safety Tips
From beginners to experts, mountain bike enthusiasts are concerned about safety. Riders respect the terrain, other riders, and the wildlife they may encounter while enjoying the trail. Mountain biking safety tips range from “duh” to “hmm, good point” to “wish I’d thought of that before I wiped out.” Wear a Helmet At the top of…
Read MoreThe Substitute
Our church has gone on several mission trips to help hang sheetrock for churches that are building a new building but are saving funds by getting volunteers to do different parts of the work. We were some of those volunteers. For an amateur like me, walls are hard to sheetrock. Ceilings are VERY hard. Sometimes…
Read MoreLet It Be
The late great Kenny Rogers once said, “You need three things in your life to be happy, you have to have someone to love, have something to do, and something to look forward to.” Great philosophy. Never count a person out, his 1981 album, “Kenny Rogers: Through the Years,” hit number one last week on…
Read MoreLooking To Georgia’s May Primary
While the Coronavirus has dominated the headlines in recent weeks it should be noted that Georgia still has a May primary scheduled. In fact, Georgia’s presidential primary has been delayed until that date. Originally scheduled for March 24, early voting was underway when Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger pulled the plug. In reality, our presidential…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Safeguards Remain
The Jasper County Commission will meet next Monday, April 6, at 6 p.m., for its regular meeting. However, the meeting will be held in the large Courtroom in the Courthouse, and interested persons are invited to attend remotely, as the meeting will be live-streamed on the county’s Facebook page. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the…
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