Vera Bell Ussery Carey, 85, of Hickory, N.C. passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1929 in Jones County, Ga. to the late Primus Ussery and Kenney Tremble Ussery. She was a member of Pinegrove Primitive Baptist Church where she was Mother of the Church, and retired from…
Charles C. Schuessler died at his home May 18. He as 72 years old. Born in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico on January 3, 1942, he was born of Native American parents, and was proud of his heritage. His mother showed him herbs and plants, and he learned to survive and find water in the deserts…
Charles Arthur Renz, III, age 69, of Monticello, formerly of Tampa, Fla., passed away from this life in the company of his wife and children on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, at his home. Charlie was born in Tampa, Fla. to the late Charles Arthur Renz, Jr. and Elsie Mae Sharpe Renz. He served his country…
1st Lieutenant Danny DeWayne Sorrells a native of Shady Dale, completed Advanced Jet Flight training and was designated as a Naval Aviator. The ceremony marked the culmination of nearly two years of specialized training which prepares Navy and Marine Corps officers for the rigorous demands of aerial combat and carrier operations; earning them the title…
Starting Wednesday, June 4, at 2 p.m., the Jasper County Library located at 319 E. Greene will have a show for children. Programs are every Wednesday same time except on June 25 when the entertainment will be The Reptile Wranglers. That show will start at 1 p.m. Other performers are Lee Andrews, Big Thinkers Science…
Jessie Lee Hardeman, 35, of Mansfield was charged with two counts possession of methamphetamine, theft by receiving stolen property, two counts of possession of marijuana less than one ounce, obstruction or hindering law enforcement officers and parole violation last Thursday, May 22 by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO). The JCSO also reported the arrest…
Charles Hill has announced his candidacy to seek election to the Jasper County Board of Commissioners, District 2. Mr. Hill served four terms in the past, from 1996-2012. Mr. Hill and his wife, Sarah, have been residents of Jasper County all their lives, and are proud parents to three children: Yolanda, Latessa and Charles, Jr.…
PIEDMONT ACADEMY CLASS OF 2014 Last Saturday, May 24, 27 members of Piedmont Academy’s Class of 2014 celebrated their graduation ceremony. Headmaster Tony Tanner, the Board of Trustees, faculty, junior class ushers, and senior class mascots led the processional to Handel’s “Largo.” “Pomp and Circumstance” by Elgar was the opening theme as the 27 graduates…
COACH CAMP PRAISES LUKE ANDREWS It all comes down to this. Piedmont Academy’s baseball team will attempt to win its first state title in more than 20 years when the Cougars host Trinity-Dublin this week for the GISA Class AA championship, beginning Friday with a 2 p.m. doubleheader. Piedmont swept visiting Frederica Academy 6-3 and…
Thomas Eugene Parrott, 61, beloved husband of Rachel Carter Parrott, left this world to be with his heavenly Father on Monday May 12, 2014. Born on May 18, 1952, in Macon, and raised in Monticello, Thom loved Jesus Christ and believed that He died so that his sins would be forgiven. He graduated from Monticello…