Patricia Ruth Burch
Patricia Ruth Burch, 66, wife of James Burch of Monticello, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 151, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Patsy was born in Hickory, N.C. on October 1, 1950 and was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Spinks Carver and Franklin Rea Carver. She…
Read MoreDr. Daniel Dunkin
Dr. Daniel Dunkin of Monticello, passed away April 13, 2017, at the age of 82. Dr. Dunkin had a passion for teaching and a love for history which he shared with the students in the Butts County School System. A lifelong patriot, Dr. Dunkin started as a Marine and then served 30 years before retiring…
Read MoreDonahue ‘Scott’ Silvis
Donahue “Scott” Silvis, 53, of Milner, Ga., passed away on April 12, 2017. He was born at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta on November 8, 1963, to the late Mary Anne Morgan Silvis of Monticello, Ga., and Donahue B. Silvis of Naples, Fla. Mr. Silvis grew up in Monticello and was a graduate of Piedmont Academy.…
Read MoreWilliam Edward ‘Bill’ Haynes
William Edward “Bill” Haynes, age 90, of Monticello, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Mr. Haynes was born in Arlington, Tenn., and is survived by his loving wife Susan Coats Haynes and four sons: William Hugh Haynes (Judy) of Indianapolis, IN, Michael Scott Haynes (Brenda) of Paducah, KY, John Mitchell Haynes (Patrick Joseph Hauck)…
Read MoreMrs Julia B. Goolsby
A celebration of life for Julia B. Goolsby was held Friday, April 14, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Joe McKibben officiated; burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Goolsby was born October 1, 1928 to the late Gus Benton and the late Eula Benton. She was a faithful member of Bethlehem Baptist Church…
Read MoreThe Second Doublewide on the Right, part 85
I’m Fixin’ To present part 85 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: The rules for “lights out” in the Ocmulgee County Jail didn’t go into effect until midnight. During the time prior to that Reverend Ricky Lee Jones had told some bible stories to Quantavious and Jimmy Ray, including the one about how it…
Read MoreLearning from God How to Give
God is a great giver. We see Him giving through His Son, Jesus, as the perfect sacrifice. Plus, the Bible teaches us: “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17, NIV). Since God is a giver, then those…
Read MoreNational Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week starts April 23rd. This year individual change makers and the history of volunteer service will be spotlighted. Are you a volunteer, one of those individuals who make changes in the world? One of those individuals who week after week volunteers to make a life better. There is such a need in Jasper…
Read MoreDoes New Always Mean Better?
It’s human nature to associate something new with something being better. A new car, a new home, a new outfit or even a new television are just a few of the things we associate with upgrading. In the sports world, new stadiums are certainly the trend these days. The Atlanta Braves debuted in their new…
Read MoreWashington Park Shows Improvement
The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) recently announced that Washington Park Elementary School (WPES) is one of 74 schools removed from the Priority and Focus list. WPES no longer meets the definition of a Priority or Focus school and has made the required improvements to exit the program. As part of Georgia’s Every Student Succeeds…
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