Funeral services for Ms. Patricia Ann Rivers, 62, were held July 18, at Righteous Temple UPC of God, Inc. Bishop Charles Davis provided the eulogy.She died July 14, 2015, with her family at her bedside at Spaulding County Hospital. Patricia was born August 8, 1952 in Jasper County as an only child to the late…
Mrs. Wanda S. Daniels, 62, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was born in Charlottesville, Va. to the late William and Martha Mae Stephenson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 10 years William “Buster” Daniels in 2009. Wanda was a loving mother, ‘grammy’ and a friend to everyone she…
I turned and walked away from Sissy’s former place of employment, feeling forlorn, confused and almost dumbfounded. In this particular state I found myself pulling back into the drive way of the darkened house that had been my former sanctuary. The sign advertising the place for rent stood out like a beacon beneath the streetlight,…
A friend and I were talking recently about daily routines. He said that he was ready for school to get back into session so that the daily routine of their family could be re-established. Summer and vacation time are nice. Sometimes they do break into the routine of daily living, but in a nice way.…
After I wrote the article and headline the other week on the county commission meeting, my co-worker suggested I should write a column about reading between the lines. I told her I’d done it before, but it has been awhile, so I think she’s right, it’s time again. She was referring to the headline about…
The Jasper County Board of Education voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Dr. Mike Newton’s contract for employment through 2017. They noted in discussion, after a short executive session, that he had been the superintendent for five years, and the longest seated in this region. The board also voted Tuesday to adopt the 18.990 millage rate…
Pauline Eason Wright, age 97, of Shady Dale, died Sunday, July 12, 2015, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Pauline Wright was born in Bowden, Ga., to the late Melvin Eason and Ruth Kilgore Eason. She lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., for a number of years before moving to Shady Dale in 2002. Before retirement, Pauline…
James Edward Gibbs, age 51, of Hillsboro, died Monday, July 13, 2015, at his residence. James Edward “Eddie” Gibbs was born in Covington, Ga. His mother was the late Modine Evelyn Smith Gibbs. Eddie Gibbs, a good and honorable man, was a wonderful and loving husband, and father and friend to so many. He had…
Charles William ‘Bill’ Martin, 76, of Monticello, passed peacefully at home on July 10, 2015. He was born in Dekalb County, GA, to Mannon and Ethel Young Martin in 1939. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Beth, daughter Syresa, son Richard, five grandchildren, three brothers, three sisters, numerous nieces and nephews, and…
Ms. Patricia Rivers, who was born August 8, 1952, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015, with her family at her bedside at Spaulding County Hospital. Ms. Patricia Rivers departed this life to spend eternity with her heavenly father. Funeral arrangements are pending. Smith and Sons Funeral Home has charge of arrangements; www.smithandsonsfuneralhomemonticelloga.com; 706-468-6625