Five cooks competed in Smoke Over Monticello last Saturday at the Blaque Butterfly at Reese Hall on Greene Street.There were several vendors offering merchandise, food and drinks. Children were entertained with a bounce house, and patrons had an opportunity to taste the barbecue. Live music entertained those who attended. Competing teams were Triple C, Heavy…
Jasper County deputies had a light week last week, as it pertains to arrests, with this week’s arrest booking being relatively short. Those who were booked into the Jasper County Detention Center and their charges, include: •Jeremy Eugene Ellenburg, 43, Stockbridge—probation violation •Harvey Deorlanzo Jordan, 40, Monticello— theft by taking; criminal trespass •Kathrine Alan Fox,…
September 2, 1942— June 27, 2024 A Memorial Celebration of Life for Mrs. Ruthie Mae Tinsley Richards will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Righteous Temple UPC, 247 Culver Street in Monticello, Georgia 31064. Bishop Charles Davis will be the eulogist. Smith and Sons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.…
A celebration of life for Billy Frank Manning, who died June 19, 2024, is planned for Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church, 834 Hillsboro Street in Monticello, Ga. 31064. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton, eulogist. Burial at South View Cemetery. Mr. Manning was born October 17, 1940. Smith and Sons…
Connie Elaine Knight Luke, age 74, of Covington, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Connie Luke was born on May 21, 1950 in Atlanta, to the late Fred Douglas Knight and Joy Pauline Knight. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harrell Luke, and sister,…
Patricia Ann Rogers Swift, also known as “Pat,” was born on December 11, 1938 in Shakerag, Ga., and passed away with family present on June 20, 2024, in Lilburn, Ga. Patricia was born to the late Knox Rogers and Minnie Robinson Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Reverend Emory Marshall…
Jerry Ronald Williamson went home to be with the Lord June 22, 2024. He was born October 6, 1935 in the Red Stone Community near Jefferson and grew up in Brookhaven. He was a GE retiree and also served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958 during the Korean War. Mr. Williamson was…
Arthur Wayne Taylor, known to many as “Arty,” was born on September 6, 1949, in Columbia, S.C. He departed this world on June 25, 2024, in Monticello. Arty lived a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and unwavering patriotism. Throughout his years, Arty found honor and purpose in serving his country as a proud member…
Charles “Chuck” Glisson,76, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at his residence in Guyton, Ga. He was born on June 26, 1947, in Quincy, Fla. to Joe and Dollie Jackson Glisson and lived in Effingham County for many years. Chuck was a high school grid star playing in the…
The best thing I ever did when I moved to Monticello 10 years ago was to take a job at the Jasper County Library in downtown Monticello. It is at the library where I had the privilege of working for Tamala Alexander. If you have ever walked through the doors of the local library, odds…