Graveside services for Marion Louise Whitlatch, 86, were held November 23 at East View Cemetery in Conyers. The Rev. James Hall officiated and the eulogy was given by John Scherer, II.She died November 21 in the Union County Nursing Home following an extended illness.Mrs. Whitlatch was born July 20, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio to the…
It was a clean sweep for the Putnam County War Eagles Saturday as they claimed victories in four consecutive games against the Hurricanes.The junior varsity squads fought through losses to the War Eagles. The JV Lady ‘Canes, now 1-2 for the season, were defeated by the Lady War Eagles. No individual statistics were available.The JV…
Graveside services for Ida Myrtice Helton, 90, of Fairburn, were held December 9 at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Phillip Dennis officiated. She died December 6.Survivors include daughters, Ira Nell Helton of Peachtree City, Shelba Jean Morrison of Mansfield; sisters, Dorothy Moss and Frances Presnell; brother, Hubert Roach; grandsons, David Morrison, Hank Morrison; and…
Christmas Holiday LeavesLet the little ones add the red cinnamon candies to the leaves.1 package large marshmallows (about 60)1 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla flavor3 teaspoons green food coloring7 cups corn flakesred cinnamon candies 1 or 2 per leaf In a heavy 4-quart saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly. Add vanilla and…
It was a clean sweep for the Piedmont Academy basketball teams Tuesday against visiting Mount Pisgah.The Lady Cougars earned their first win of the season with a 59-19 victory. Bailey Myers paced Piedmont with 15 points followed by Mandi Pulliam with 14 and Diana Hardy with 11.“We finally started executing some things we had not…
Several mistakes in the first half helped No. 5 Georgia fall behind, then a most costly one late in the third quarter denied any chance for a comeback. David Greene threw his second interception and Lionel Turner returned it 18 yards for a touchdown, giving No. 3 LSU an 18-point lead en route to a…
The few people attending the public hearing on Jasper County’s budget last week learned that the rate had been decreased by about one-half mill, based on the change in curbside service.Currently, the county collects bills for curbside, and the county contracts with Advanced Disposal Services to pick it up. Beginning January 1, ADS will be…