I remember the days of dressing up in leotards and scrunchies to go to the gym. Some took getting ready to exercise much more serious than I did. Never the less, permed hair, black eyeliner and color coordinated outfits were the rage. If you are like me, wearing comfortable yet current fashions improves my mood…
Marion Beacham of Newborn, 61, died December 5, 2013. Mr. Beacham was a hard worker, and enjoyed spending his time outdoors while hunting and fishing. He loved life, and always lived it to the fullest. Mr. Beacham cherished his family dearly, and treasured his time with them. He was preceded in death by his daughter,…
Virgie Grace Blackwell, 94, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013, at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. Grace Blackwell was born in Monticello to the late Walker Blackwell and Mary Farrar Blackwell. She was a graduate of Monticello High School and worked as an accountant in Monticello for a few years. She moved to Lakeland, Fla., and…
Funeral services for Rossie Farrar will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Saint James A.M.E Church, 514 Funderburg Dr. Monticello, GA 31064. Rev. Dr. Lavonia McIntyre will officiate. Burial will be in South View Cemetery. Public visitation will be Friday, Dec. 13. from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.. Family hour will…
The Piedmont Academy speech and debate team competed Saturday in the First Annual Warrior War of Words Tournament at Grovetown High School along with 16 other public schools, private schools, and homeschool associations. Sophomore Morgan Leach and freshmen Nick Maynard, Danny Ramsdell, and Will Tillman competed in the open division of the public forum debate,…
I’m fixing to get myself a boat. This acquisition is not of my own choosing. In fact, I have many reasons for not desiring to be a boat owner again, however the decision is out of my hands because of a new law. I say “again” because I have been the owner of two previous…
If he could, my dad would be the first to tell you that he was not perfect. If we were all honest with ourselves, we would say the same. We are not perfect. In fact, we need to remember there are no perfect church members and no perfect preachers. Visit a church, and you will…
I saw a story on the television news last week, that I didn’t think much of when I was watching, but afterwards got me thinking. The gist of the story is a man, apparently driving a hybrid, was at a public place, and was concerned he didn’t have enough charge in his car to get…
Many of you are planning to travel over the next few weeks. Whether it is a visit with relatives or friends, this time of year seems so much more special. Ah! the holidays. Someone in your house is the organizer, the one who researches the path of least resistance to the destination, the motels, where…