Gordon Hugh Brock, age 77, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Hugh Brock was born and raised in Benton, Tenn., to the late John Henry Brock and Nora Kate Burchfiel Brock. He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech University. In 1964, Hugh moved to Monticello where he retired as the…
Mildred Louise Gainey Minter, age 84, of Macon, passed away Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014, at Coliseum Northside Hospital in Macon. Mildred Minter was born in Chipley, Fla., to the late Neal Gainey and Cora Wilson Gainey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Minter; and nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by…
Dear Santa, Well, the big day is almost here. I’m sorry to be a little late in getting my letter to you, but some of these gifts won’t have to be delivered until the new year so there will be plenty of time to get everything done. In the sports world it seems there is…
Michael David Nelson, Sr., age 67, of Monticello, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at his residence. Michael Nelson, Sr. was born in Atlanta, to the late Edward Eugene Nelson and to Marcelle Adams Nelson. He lived in Jonesboro before moving to Monticello in 1985. He was a member of the Shriner’s. Before retirement, Michael was…
A celebration of life for Deacon Otis Goolsby was held Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Jimmy Horton, pastor, officiated. Burial was in South View Cemetery. Otis Goolsby was born on February 27, 1942 in Monticello. He went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2104. He was educated…
A celebration of life for John Major, Jr., was held December 11 at the Temple of Faith Church of God in Atlanta. Elder Mack Major officiated; Elder Thomas L. Frazier is pastor. John Major, Jr. was born to the late John and Gertrude Major, Sr., in Birmingham, Ala. on August 8, 1940. He transitioned from…
Kaceion Dion “Toodah” Whidby, the treasured son of Katrina D. Whidby and Octerius Whidby, was born on July 29, 2014. He weighed six pounds, five ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long. From the very day he was born, Kaceion began to smile and spread sunshine to all who came in contact with him. He…
Mildred Kelly Allen, 100, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at the Retreat Nursing Home in Monticello. Mrs. Allen, a life-long resident of Jasper County, was born on September 14, 1914, to the late Ruby Ellis Kelly and Matthew Clyde Kelly. Mrs. Allen was a member of Monticello United Methodist Church and the Lucye Walker Circle.…
Letha Presley Bullard died Tuesday, Dec. 16, at her home in Jasper County. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Bernard’s Family Funeral Care in Eatonton. The funeral home can be contacted for funeral arrangements via phone at 706-485-4494 or online at www.bernardsfamilyfuneral care.com. Mrs. Bullard was married to the late Leroy Bullard, Sr. of Monticello…
Members of the Jasper County School Board heard an update on the roof repairs that are needed at Jasper County Primary School (JCPS) during their regular board meeting Tuesday. James Wilson with Education Planners spoke to the board on how the current roof, which is about 20 years old, and how it has worn. He…