Piedmont Academy is represented by Matthew O’Brien who has attended Piedmont Academy most of his school career. Like the JCHS STAR student, Mr. O’Brien attended the 2010 Governor’s Honors program in social studies. He has received the award for highest academic average for each of his high school years. In addition, he has achieved outstanding…
Al Omps, 81, of Monticello, died February 10, 2011.Mr. Omps served as a Colonel in the United States Army for 29 years, which included his service in both Vietnam and Korea. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, and a life-long Hokie fan. He loved to play golf, and enjoyed fishing and playing baseball.Mr. Omps…
Kimberly M. Cox-Montgomery, 30, of Covington, died February 8, 2011.Mrs. Cox-Montgomery was an artist, and loved to sketch, paint, and write poetry. She loved nature and animals, and participated in animal rescue. She was a loving and devoted mother, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her spouse, David Montgomery;…
Funeral services for Rosa Lee Alexander Adams, who died February 8, were held February 12 at New Bethel Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Lucious Solomon officiated; burial was in New Bethel Grove Cemetery.Mrs. Adams was born in Monticello on July 5, 1941, the daughter of George and Mary Lizzie Alexander.Ms. Adams attended Jasper County Training School…
Funeral services for J.C. Jackson of Monticello, who died February 9 were held February 13 at Griggs Chapel A.M.E. Church. Revs. Scott Copeland and Robert Slaughter officiated; burial was in Jackson Family Cemetery.Mr. Jackson was born in Monticello on January 8, 1941, the son of the late Carden and Alice Jackson. He attended Jasper County…
I’m fixing to be verbose.Being verbose is usually a poor method of communication, since it is using more words than need to be said to get your point across. And now I’m fixing to be guilty of what I’m always accusing politicians and preachers of being.However, a lack of verbosity can come in handy sometime.…
I realized, this week, that I do not communicate with people very well. You would think that, me being a ‘people’ would know how to clearly convey what I am thinking to another ‘people.’ Hear me say this, “I am still learning, and I will try harder to put my thoughts into words for you—all…
News Flash – February chosen as dullest month of the year. Just to keep us awake, the month does have some holidays and entertainment sprinkled around.The card sections in the stores around town looked like a tornado had come through on Valentine’s Day. If you waited until then to get THE card, you had to…