Joseph Everett Edwards, II, age 74, of Monticello, passed away December 21, 2015. After 27 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Joe retired and began to work for H & R Block in Johnston, S.C. He attended Smithsboro Baptist Church and not only enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly the little ones,…
Three-year old Mykenzi Adams wants to be a cop, so last Friday, she became a deputy for a day, and a princess, thanks to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). Mykenzi was diagnosed with cancer about six weeks ago, and has already undergone two treatments of chemotherapy, and just got out of the hospital last…
A homegoing celebration for Mother Mattie Moreland Glover, who died December 9, 2015, was held Saturday, Dec. 12, at New Life Outreach Christian Center in Eatonton. Elder James S. Kilgore, Sr., pastor and euologist; Bishop Nolan T. Torbert, Sr., presiding. Burial was in South View Cemetery in Monticello. Pallbearers were Bruce Glover, Adam Glover, Willie…
William Candler “Bill” Duncan, Jr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon. William “Bill” Duncan was born in Cedartown, Ga., and raised in Carrollton. His parents were the late William Candler Duncan, Sr. and Mildred Lucile Williams Duncan. Bill Duncan was a graduate of…
Robert Sullivan of Covington, passed away December 15, 2015, at the age of 92. Mr. Sullivan, a Purple Heart recipient, honorably served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He recognized his family as his greatest accomplishment in life. Mr. Sullivan was a faithful member of County Line Baptist Church, in…
Jasper County deputies investigated several thefts and a couple incidents of fraud in the last week, and homeowners are reminded to be vigilant during the holiday season especially about locking their doors on both their homes and their vehicles. Several yard tool were stolen from an address in Shady Dale, and firearms were taken from…
I’m Fixin’ To present part 15 of The Second Doublewide on the Right: Candy Sue’s breath caught in her throat and her hand flew to her chest when she turned toward the voice coming from behind her. Besides being brutally handsome, he was also tall and well built, not to mention that he had a…
As we hear everywhere these days, Christmas is right around the corner. Are you a last minute shopper? The one who is begging the merchants to keep their door open just one more minute, so you can pick up the perfect gift. What’s it to be the electric egg cooker, the wall clock with the…
Can I share something with you? Being a parent has been the second best thing I have ever done. The first, of course, was marrying my wife! To be sure, being a parent has made me a much better person, in so many ways. Yet, the road to being a parent for me took a…
The varsity Hurricane squads lost conference games on the road in Lamar County Tuesday evening. The boys had a narrow 65-60 loss to the Trojans. The Canes commanded an early lead which lasted through three quarters. As the fourth quarter began the score was 47-38 Canes but the Trojans mounted a huge charge scoring 27…