The Piedmont Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society held its 11th induction ceremony on April 12 in the school’s gymnasium. Membership into the National Honor Society requires students to be outstanding in the areas of scholarship, character, service and leadership. New members inducted were Zach Spivey, Rob Allgood, Ezra King, Lillian King, Deacon Robinson,…
It was a dominant performance for the Piedmont Academy varsity girls soccer team against Windsor last week as the Lady Cougars recorded a 9-0 victory. Piedmont built a 4-0 halftime lead after goals by Taylor Patterson, Caitlyn Young, Sydney Davis and Mattie Johnston. Alexis Dodson and Emily Mills had assists. “I thought we played well…
The Piedmont Academy baseball team earned two additional wins during what was a busy stretch of days. Coach Wes Tanner’s squad defeated Monsignor Donovan Monday in Athens 26-0 in region play. While the game was one-sided against an overmatched Rams team, Tanner and his coaching staff did everything possible to not add on additional runs…
A quartet of Piedmont Academy golfers competed at the region tournament Monday at Jennings Mill Country Club. Facing extreme playing conditions, the Cougars finished fourth overall as a team. Piedmont was represented by Matthew Griffin, Logan Conner, Landon Conner and Sam Younker. “The conditions were miserable,” said coach Will Johnson. “It was a tough course…
A celebration of the life of Norman Standifer, who died April 9, 2018, was held Saturday, April 14, at St. John C.M.E. Church in Monticello. Rev. Lavonia K. McIntyre is pastor, Rev. Terry Glawson officiated. Burial was in Southview Cemetery. Norman “Sandman” , “Fly” Standifer was born December 7, 1953, in Monticello, to the parentage…
Recreation ball kicked off last week, with opening day ceremonies Saturday, beginning with a parade of teams around the fields and the entire complex. The American Legion Post 110 did a flag raising and played the national anthem. County Commissioner Bruce Henry threw out the first ball, and Recreation Director Jonathan Green thanked everyone for…
Daniel “Danny” William Dunkin of Monticello, passed away April 7, 2018, at 57 years of age. Danny was a life-long resident of the Jackson Lake Community and an active member of Stewart Baptist Church. Danny’s love for family and friends made him an excellent role model for his son Travis, as well as Travis’ friends.…
A celebration of life for Riley Lee “Bell” Kelly, Sr., who died March 29, 2018,was held April 4 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Shady Dale. Rev. Dr. Jimmy Horton officiated; Rev. Kerwin Scott is pastor. Mr. Kelly was born on March 27, 1931 to the late Gracie Mae Kelly Seats. Mr. Kelly spent his life…
Annie Rudene Caldwell Tatum, age 90, of Monticello, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Rudene Tatum was born in Carrolton, to the late George Caldwell and Willie Lou Muse Caldwell. She is formally from Union City and attended Lester Road Christian Church. Rudene enjoyed crocheting, collecting birdhouses, reading, cooking and babysitting her grandchildren and great…
Cora Elizabeth Carter, 86, died April 7, 2018 in Mansfield Memorial Homes, in Mansfield, Ohio. Mrs. Carter was born April 22, 1931 to the late Ulysses and Viola (Ridley) LaVaughn in Hillsboro. In 1975 Cora returned to Hillsboro where she became self-employed as a private caregiver retiring in 2003. She was a member of the…