We all remember this song since I think it is the only song written about the famous Easter bunny, Peter Cottontail. The song was composed in 1949.This year weather is predicted to be warm, no rain, on Easter Sunday. Many years we have experienced a sudden drop in temperature. Over our spring clothing we had…
Willa Dale Hylemon Boone, 90, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Willa Dale Boone was born on October 6, 1934, in Burnsville, N.C. to the late Abe Hylemon and Myra Phillips Hylemon. From the time she was a young girl she loved the outdoors and the simple life of…
Russell Wayne Cobb, known affectionately as Russell by his loved ones, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Mansfield. Born on October 11, 1942, in the tranquil town of Woodstock, Russell embarked on an enriching journey of life that spanned over eight decades. Russell, a beloved figure in his community, was preceded in death…
Bridging Monticello is kicking off a weeek of activities this Saturday, April 12 leading up to the Jasper Jubilee on Saturday, April 19. This Saturday the Spring Tour of Homes and the Monticello Garden Club flower show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour headquarters is Thomas Persons Hall, 319 College Street,…
This week’s arrest booking is a little longer than typical, and numerous drug charges were levied. Deputies were also busy directing traffic around storm sites as trees fell across the county Monday (see report above). Those arrested, and their charges, include: Douglas Lee Taylor, 26, Monticello—Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance;…
Donald “Duck” Loren Pope, 70, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his residence in Jasper County. Donald Loren Pope was born on October 15, 1954, in Monticello, to Lillie Mae Hulsey Pope and the late Jesse “Jake” Loren Pope. From a young age he loved to hunt and fish when he was not working…
Wendy Farley Banks was born in Baldwin County on August 19, 1971. She was the last child of eleven born to the late Johnny and Bernice Farley, who preceded her in death along with siblings, Johnny Farley, Jr., Freddie Bowden, Clara Mae Hill, and Sally Farley Haynes. Wendy was a nurturer in all senses of…
John Larry Slate, age 87, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his residence. John was born on July 11, 1937, in Russellville, Alabama along with his identical twin brother, Harry. Their parents were the late Ralph Ural Slate, Sr. and Lou Bernice Andrews Slate. John grew up in Pensacola, Florida, where he…
James “Jim” Lee Williams, Jr., age 87, of Monticello, formerly of Atlanta, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Southwest Christian Care in Union City. Jim was born in Rome, on August 12, 1937, to the late James Lee and Ada Hancock Williams. The family moved to the Atlanta area after the war and lived…
Clint LeDewayne Jackson was born on May 28, 1964 in Washington, D.C. to Lillie and Carden Jackson, Jr. Clint passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Mr. Jackson is survived by his sister, Shelia Jackson, brother, Eugene Cloud and a host of devoted family members and friends who will carry his memories forward. A proud…