Calvin Surroett Hamilton
Calvin Surroett Hamilton, age 22, of Monticello, passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Calvin Hamilton was born in Conyers. He graduated from Jasper County High School in 2014. Calvin worked as a pipe fitter for Pye Barker Fire and Safety in Covington. Calvin enjoyed life to the fullest, riding four wheelers, fishing and hunting. He…
Read MoreApril Ann Arden Hall
April Ann Arden Hall, age 62, of Madison, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at Piedmont Rockdale Medical Center in Conyers. April Hall was born on August 7, 1956, in Macon, to the late Morgan Rawls Arden and Juanita “Nita” Poss Arden. She was the granddaughter of the late M. R. Arden, Sr. and Sara…
Read MoreJames Edward ‘Jim’ Hennessy, Jr.
James (Jim) Edward Hennessy, Jr., age 87, passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at his residence. Jim was born on August 27, 1931 in Atlanta, to the late James Edward Hennessy, Sr., and Ethel Mae Graddick Hennessy. He married Jean Hennessy on September 16, 1950 and lived in Riverdale, before moving to Monticello in 1995.…
Read MorePaxstyn Ian Mitchell Proctor,
Paxstyn Ian Mitchell Proctor, age four months, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Paxstyn was born on April 22, 2018, in Conyers. He is survived by his parents, Katherine Denise Proctor of Conyers, and Robertlee Rodriguez of Covington; brother, Philip Arynn Cale Proctor; sisters, Maykayla, Macey and Mattie Wages, all of…
Read MoreMrs. Katherine ‘Kat’ Dearro Jefferson
A celebration of life for Mrs. Katherine “Kat” Dearro Jefferson was held Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Shady Dale. Evangelist Michelle Scott officiated; Rev. Kerwin Scott is pastor. Interment was held at Midway Independent Church Cemetery in Shady Dale. Katherine Dearro Jefferson was born on September 16, 1948, to Willie Frank…
Read MoreJimmie Lee ‘Jay’ Benton
A celebration of life for Jimmie Lee “Jay” Benton, who died September 1, 2018, was held Friday, Sept. 7, at New Bethel Grove Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Earl Favors officiated; burial was in New Bethel Grove Church Cemetery,. Mr. Benton was born on September 22, 1952, to the late Grady Sr., and Lillie Mae…
Read MoreSouthern Justice, Part 62
I’m Fixin’ To present part 62 of Southern Justice: When B. Wendell pulled into the parking lot of the marina behind the deputies’ cruiser he saw two other vehicles–a 911 ambulance and the Ocmulgee County Sheriff’s car. There was a small crowd, including several fishermen, two emergency medical technicians, and the sheriff himself, all surrounding…
Read MoreThings A Child Can Teach Us
I am so thankful for the New Testament Scriptures. They remind us that Jesus had a high regard for children. This is interesting because children were not viewed favorably in ancient Israel. They were considered one of the lowest elements in society. Children, along with women, old men, and slaves, were viewed as physically weak…
Read MoreForaging For Southern Bounty
On a recent walk about with the cutest dog in the world, we noticed all the Southern Bounty that is just waiting for who ever is luckiest to get their hands on it. First, we came to a tell-tell sign of a wild muscadine vine looming overhead, a lot of its ripe, black wild grapes…
Read MoreThe Competitiveness of the Georgia Governor’s Race
With less than two months to go before the 2018 general election race in Georgia, the battle remains close. Numerous polls have Republican Brian Kemp and Democrat Stacey Abrams in a very tight race although most political observers say Kemp is the clear favorite and unless he completely self-destructs will be the next governor of…
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