Martha Sue ‘Molly’ Clark Pompey
Mrs. Martha Sue Pompey passed away at the Navicent Medical Center in Macon, on February 18, 2025. A celebration of life for Mrs. Molly Pompey will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 3 p.m. at Springfield Missionary Baptist, 837 Hillsboro Street in Monticello, Ga. 31064. Rev./Dr. Jimmy Horton, eulogist. Smith and Sons Funeral Home…
Read MoreJoyce Ann Gregory
Ms. Joyce Ann Gregory passed away at her residence in Monticello on February 21, 2025. Arrangements are pending. Smith and Sons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements; 706-468-6625; http://www.smithandsonsfuneralhomemonticelloga.com
Read MoreMrs. Zenobia Helen Davis Gude
Mcs. Zenobia Gude passed away at Bright Moor Hospice in Griffin, on February 19, 2025. A celebration of life for Mrs. Zenobia Gude was on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at St. James A.M.E. Church, 514 Funderburg Drive, in Monticello. Burial was in South View Cemetery. Smith and Sons Funeral Hone has charge of arrangements.
Read MoreRicky Rooks
Ricky Rooks passed at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Arrangements are pending. Smith and Sons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements; 706-468-6625; www.smithandsonsfuneralhomemonticelloga.com
Read MoreCecil Loyd Dale
Cecil Loyd Dale, 82, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was the son of the late Lewis Harry and Lillie Mae Dale. Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Madelene Dale; his sister, Sue Lane Widmer; and his brothers, Johnny Dale and Larry Dale.…
Read MoreGail Benita ‘Patsy’ Vigil Evans
Gail Benita “Patsy” Vigil Evans, age 83, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Patsy Evans was born on August 10, 1941, in Alamosa, Colo. to the late Delfino Vigil and Sara Quintana Vigil. She married the late Robert Lefton Evans on June 18, 1960. He passed away in 1992. Patsy Evans was an active member…
Read MoreLeroy Anthony Little
Leroy Anthony Little, 80, of Monticello died Monday, Feb. 17. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreFBLA Students Advance to State
Nearly 20 Jasper County High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) have advanced to the State FBLA Conference by virtue of their wins at the region level conference which was held virtually in January. The results of those virtual contests have now been released to the local chapter and plans for state are now…
Read MoreNeal Leggett Visits New Zealand
Jasper County resident and seasoned traveler, Neal Leggett, recently went to New Zealand, and visited many interesting places. He took a sensational cruise on Milford Sound, the most visited place in New Zealand. It’s a long fjord surrounded by snow capped mountains. He also hiked thru iconic Castle Hill, whose name comes from all the…
Read More911 Authority Approves Officers
By HOLLY TINNEY The Jasper County Joint 911 Authority met on February 14 at Jasper Fire Station 3, and after the meeting was called to order, the public comments portion of the meeting featured Jasper County Deputy and Deputy EMA Director Cain Bentley, who thanked the board for the new 911 director, stating the changes…
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