When Zach Benjamin won the state championship in the 220-meter dash recently, he joined other Piedmont Academy athletes who have earned state glory on the track.In 1978, Todd Sauls won the state championship in the 100-yard dash in 10.0 and the 220-yard dash with a time of 23.0. The state meet was held that year…
Shirley Cunard Davis, 83, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Mrs. Davis was a lifelong resident of Jasper County, where she was a member of the Monticello First United Methodist Church, and held the distinction of being the longest active member. She was a beloved member of the community, serving…
Funeral services for Eulady Clemons Thomas, who died April 26, 2011, were held Saturday, April 30, at Springfield Baptist Church in Monticello. Rev. Jimmy Horton officiated; burial was in South View Cemetery.Mrs. Thomas was born in Jasper County on September 2, 1910 to the late Gabriel and Lula Clemons. She received her education in the…
Funeral services for Doris Louise Gantt, who died April 28, 2011, were held Monday, May 2, at Griggs Chapel A.M.E. Church, with Rev. Joe L. McKibben officiating. Burial was in Griggs Chapel Cemetery.Mrs. Gantt was born September 25, 1926 in Jasper County to Orilious and Carrie Robinson. She was the youngest of 11 children.She joined…
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lou Johnson, who died April 21, 2011, were held Wednesday, April 27, at Freedonia A.M.E. Church in Monticello. Rev. Willie Card officiated; burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery.Mrs. Johnson was a native of Monticello, born March 19, 1918 to the late Major Alexander and the late Mary Lou Morgan. “Mother”…
Rex Reheis of Turtle Cove, who was born July 30, 1916, died April 29, 2011 in Atlanta.A memorial service was held for Mr. Reheis on Monday, May 2, at Monticello Presbyterian Church.
Donald Brown McWilliams had his probation revoked after the court was presented with sufficient evidence that Mr. McWilliams had violated the terms and conditions of his probation by committing the new offenses of possession of meth, possession of marijuana and failing to pay court-ordered fines and fees. Mr. McWilliams was sentenced to four years of…
The Monticello Community Band will announce the recipients of the 2011 Lifelong Music Scholarship at Friday’s Spring History Concert. Two graduating seniors will be specially recognized for winning the scholarships during the 7 p.m. concert at the Monticello Baptist Church. In addition, all mothers in attendance will be recognized for Mother’s Day and several local…
STATE CHAMP ZACH BENJAMIN Zach Benjamin did not allow a disappointing start to the state track meet interfere with his performance at the end.The Piedmont Academy junior won the GISA Class AA title in the 200-meter dash, turning in a time of 23.4 Saturday in Albany. From all accounts, he is the first athlete in…
The R-100 archery shoot, featuring 100 different targets at and near the disc golf course at the Jasper County Recreation Complex attracted some 300 adults, and numerous children last weekend.There was no charge for youth under age 14 to shoot, so organizers don’t have a good number of total people who participated, but said about…