Sue L. Brunk
Sue L. Brunk died Wednesday, Nov. 6, surrounded by her loving husband, children and granddaughter, at the age of 53. She was born November 5, 1966 to Fanny and the late Adin Yutzy. She was married to Anthony Brunk on October 20, 1990, and he survives her. Also surviving are the children Carissa (Trenton) Weaver…
Read MoreMrs. Carolyn Standifer Beasley
A celebration of life for Mrs. Carolyn Standifer Beasley, who died November 1, 2019, was held Thursday, Nov. 7, at St. James A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Rev. Reginald R. Jacobs, Sr., pastor; Elder Frank Dixon eulogist. Burial was in South View Cemetery. Mrs. Beasley was born on January 14, 1950 in Monticello to the late…
Read MoreElijah ‘Buddy’ Banks
A homegoing service for Elijah “Buddy” Banks who died November 5, 2019, was held Saturday, Nov. 9, at Freedonia A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Rev. Herman Dennis, pastor, was eulogist. Mr. Banks, known by most as “Buddy” was born to the parentage of the late Henry Banks and Eliza Mae Barron. He retired form the city…
Read MoreSisters Meet 50+ Years After Birth, Adoptions
Ever wonder what it would be to grow up an only child…only to find out you’re not? Or maybe grow up with a brother, and always wish you had a sister? Well for adopted women Angie Williams of Monticello and Trenet Mullins of Eads, Tenn., that pretty much sums up their childhoods. Both always knew…
Read MoreSmithsonian Move Screening Set
The Jasper County High School Film Class will debut its documentary, “Monticello Crossroads” at a red carpet premiere at the Thomas Persons Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21. This is a free event, but participants must have a ticket to enter. Tickets can be “purchased” for either the 7 p.m. Red Carpet Premiere or for the…
Read More‘Tis the Season
‘Tis the season indeed and I know it because the expeditious commercialism of the holidays has begun. Christmas merchandise is everywhere. Retail stores have had their wares out since mid- October, hot and heavy, well before Thanksgiving. I know I complain about it every year but every year it’s the same scenario and it’s still…
Read MoreIt’s for God’s Glory
Exodus 14:3-4 Sometimes we find ourselves in the dilemmas of life and can’t find the answers because we are asking the wrong questions. Incurable diseases, children in crisis, legal issues, can’t pay bills, or even difficult relationships are all examples of life’s dilemmas. Here’s the natural reaction or impulsive responses based on instinct: “How did…
Read MoreThanksgiving Menu
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it’s time to start planning the menu. Many folks will cook the standard fare—turkey, dressing, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, potato salad, pies, cakes. Some will use the more modern approach and use some new fangle, plant-based recipes like soybean turkey and kale salad. When in doubt, I refer to…
Read MoreA Look Back At The Disgraceful Treatment of A Presidential Candidate
With another presidential primary debate set for Atlanta it is worth looking back 23 years ago at an incident which still defies all logic. Atlanta will host a Democratic Party presidential candidate debate on Wednesday, Nov. 20. In 1996 it was the Republican Party which held a presidential primary debate in Atlanta which was just…
Read MoreVisiting Writer Visits Today
Jamieson Ridenhour is the next visitor in the Hurricane Visiting Writer Series. He will be at Jasper County High School all day Friday, Nov. 15, and then that evening at 6:30 p.m. he will headline a public event at the Jasper County Courthouse in the “My Cousin Vinny” courtroom. This event is free and open…
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