Gail Johnson Williams, age 86, of Monticello, passed away surrounded by family, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle.Gail Johnson Williams was born in Montgomery, Ala. on August 24, 1936, to the late Ossie William Johnson and Sarah Smith Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her…
Our arrival in Miami was welcomed by all. I was ready to not drive for four days after driving incessantly for two, Robyn was ready to see the U of M, and Jacob was ready for the beach. Once we arrived, checked in, unpacked the car and got it parked, we each had our own…
1 Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what…
Nature has come alive. Any day now my magnolia tree will be filled with beautiful large white blossoms that give off a divine fragrance. Lots of red roses that actually do have a gentle scent. Come Saturday, May 6, the most famous celebrated horse race will be held, the 149th Kentucky Derby. When the winning…
The University of Georgia Alumni Association honor ed seven recipients of the 2023 Alumni Awards during an event on April 2, including the Paul and Susan Holmes family of Monticello as Family of the Year. The annual Alumni Awards luncheon, which began in 1936, recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to UGA. The…
Alvin Bruce “Al” Turner of Rome, passed away on May 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on March 11, 1938, to Bruce and Ruth Kite Turner in Rogersville, TN. Al was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Turner. Al’s childhood home was on the…
Laura Lee Gage, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at her home in Newnan. She was born on April 6, 1966, in East Point, to John Howard Gage, Jr. and Laura Chafin Gage. Laura is preceded in death by her father, John Howard Gage, Jr. She is survived by her mother,…
•Casey Calcagni, 22, Covington—housed for Newton County •Richard Lee Williams, 57, Newborn—probation violation •Jacquez Laroan Waymon, 29, Rutledge—failure to appear for a fingerprintable charge •Keymadi Imerycle Pinkston, 19, Covington—Marijuana/possession of less than an ounce •Mitchell Lee Pearch-Phillips, 44, Lawrenceville—possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance, purchase/possession/manufacture/distribution or sale of Marijuana, speeding •Danny Levi Richardson, 23,…
(Editor’s Note: This is another in a series of meeting the community’s public service employees who take care of the residents and businesses in Jasper County and the city of Monticello. This week, Kim Joris introduces us to the front office staff at Monticello City Hall.) At one time or another, most residents of Monticello…
Grace Posey won best of show in the Design Division and Margaret Watson won best of show in the horticulture division at the Monticello Garden Club flower show held last Thursday at Thomas Persons Hall. Mary Lou Jordan presented a program on the history of the Garden Club and West View Cemetery as part of…