Nancy Matthews Lynch, age 81, passed away peacefully in her home on Shadydale Farm on July 24, 2025. Nancy was born in Jacksonville, Fla. on June 4, 1944, to the late Henry Belle Matthews and Betty Ward Matthews. Nancy grew up in the Avondale neighborhood, attended neighborhood schools, graduated from Lee High, and obtained a…
Obituary for: Mr. Bobby Evans Almand Mr. Bobby Evans Almand, known affectionately as Mr. Bobby, passed away on August 1, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on December 21, 1934, to the late Henry and Lillian Almand, Mr. Bobby lived a full life marked by dedication to his family, faith, work, and community. As…
Heather Lea Andrews, age 45, of Mansfield, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. She was born in Lawrenceville, on December 23, 1979, and brought home on Christmas Day. She attended Washington Park Elementary School and was homeschooled for middle and high school. She was a proud member of the Special Olympics and Prospect United…
Murray Cargile was born August 26, 1964 to the late Jim W. Cargile and Inez Cargile. He was the youngest of 11 children. He died July 7, 2025. Mr. Cargile joined Crossroads C.M.E. Church at a young age. Murray graduated from Jasper County High School. He moved to Atlanta after graduating from high school. He…
Anna Rebecca “Becky” Fuller Barge, age 94, of Lizella, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at The Gardenias: Senior Care Assisted Community Home in Hampton. Becky Barge was born on April 25, 1931, in Hillsboro, to the late Marlin Raleigh Fuller and Callie D. Whitman Fuller. She married the late Harold Kenneth Barge in 1948.…
Jasper County Magistrate Court Judge Chrissy Mason reviewed and ruled on several criminal cases last week. •State of Georgia vs. Jose S. Lizalde—guilty plea to cruelty to animals x 6, failure to vaccinate animal against rabies x 6, and failure to provide humane care x 6. Sentenced to 36 months of probation, community service, fined…
Iconic singer, songwriter, author, chef and entrepreneur Trisha Yearwood will return to her roots next Thursday, July 24th, when she visits Monticello to sign copies of her latest album, The Mirror, an album she personally co-wrote and co-produced. Celebrated for her unmatched vocals and storytelling, Trisha reaches an entirely new creative peak with this release—her…
By Stephanie Norris The Jasper County Library, part of the Azalea Regional Library System, is stepping confidently into the future with a series of technology upgrades designed to expand access, promote sustainability, and better serve the diverse needs of the local community. The most eye-catching addition is the new Sunbolt Velocity Solar Workstation, an outdoor…
Deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office had a relatively light week last week, with no major accidents or tragedies. And, not a lot of people were booking in to the Jasper County Detention Center either. Those who were, and their charges, incude: •Cortney Marie Bell, 32, Covington—Probation Violation •Travis Lamar Taylor, 33, Jackson—housed for…
Murray Cargile was born August 26, 1964 to the late Jim W. Cargile and Inez Cargile. He was the youngest of 11 children. He died July 7, 2025. Mr. Cargile joined Crossroads C.M.E. Church at a young age. Murray graduated from Jasper County High School. He moved to Atlanta after graduating from high school. He…