Daisy Belle “Blossom” Malone Henderson, 97, of Monticello, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at the Manor Care Potomac in Potomac, Maryland.Mrs. Henderson was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. Her parents were the late Randolph Augustus Malone and Daisy Belle Kingman Malone. At the age of 19, she married the late Charles Lee Henderson, Jr.,…
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Deborah Elizabeth McMichael Howard, 56, of Jackson, died Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Newton Medical Center in Covington. Ms. Howard was born in the family home in Jasper County. Her parents were the late Henry Hulon McMichael and Lula Mae Patrick McMichael. She attended Smithboro Baptist Church. Before retirement, she was a proofreader for 19…
Albert Clyle Fowler, Jr., 81, a native of Atlanta, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on September 18, 2009 after suffering a battle against lung cancer. He lived his life working diligently for his family and those who worked with and for him. He gave to many charitable organizations and people…
Karen Terry, 52, of Monticello, died Saturday September 5, at Christian Ministry Hospice in Griffin.Survivors include husband, James A. Terry of Monticello; daughters and sons-in-law Amanda Custer and Ricky Atkinson of Tennessee; Laura and Drew Terry of Florida; Tanya and Jimmy Terry of Covington; Gail Medina and Jeff Custer of Monticello. Also, sisters Dana Beach…
KELDRICK DAVIS LINES UP THE HURRICANES The ‘Canes improved their record to 2-1 last Friday when they defeated the Hancock Central Bulldogs, 21-6. The Bulldogs hurt themselves by committing 18 penalties, however the ‘Canes committed nine themselves. It’s the first time the ‘Canes have begun a season 2-1 since 2005 when they lost to Apalachee,…
The Piedmont Academy football team played up in classification last week dropping a 21-7 contest to Class AAA Pinecrest on the road. The Paladians, who moved to 4-1 with the win, took advantage of two big plays in the first half to hold off the pesky Cougars. Pinecrest had a fumble recovery deep in Piedmont…
Students at Jasper County High School recently gathered in the school’s media center for a three day chess tournament. The chess tournament attracted more than 20 competitors, with students ranging from freshman to senior. Media Specialist John DeGarmo organized the tournament for students to engage in positive, friendly competition. The media center is also frequently…
JCHS Debate team, sponsors in warner robins Eight students from Jasper County High School competed in four rounds of public forum debate at Warner Robins High School on Saturday, with JCHS senior, Robert Pulliam, awarded the second top speaker award out of 28 competitors.Kristy Sheppard, JCHS senior, also placed in the top 10. The students,…
As I live quite a ways out of town, I drive past many fields, meadows, and pastures any time I get in the car to go, well, anywhere. So, as I was driving to church this past Sunday, I was driving past one of those numerous fields. As each season gives me different views with…