One week from today is a very important world wide holiday when we celebrate our love for each other, Valentine’s Day. Oh, the truths about Saint Valentine have become somewhat confused over the centuries, but thank goodness for good old advertising know-how it is yet another day to fork over some dough.There is no lack…
A few weeks ago I encouraged readers to participate in a local running event. Though there were many to choose from, the thought of running for breakfast appealed to me, so we signed up for The Covington Kiwanis Club’s inaugural pancake stampede. Members of the Kiwanis Club of Covington served up pancakes and sausage “all…
Arnold Hyde, 83, of Monticello died Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an elementary school principal for the Atlanta Public School System for 30+ years. Mr. Hyde was a church pianist at many churches, most recently, Turner United Methodist Church in McDonough. He…
Lucille Motes Atkins, 94, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Mrs. Atkins was born in Rockmart to the late William Henton Motes and Cora Lee Thomason Motes. She lived in Rome for a number of years until moving to Monticello in 1982. She was a member of New Armechee Baptist Church.…
Mildred Ann Niblett James, 72, of Hillsboro, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at The Retreat Nursing Home. Ann James was a lifelong resident of Jasper County. Her parents were the late Edward Shannon Niblett and Polly Inez Pope Niblett. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. James loved gardening and was especially…
Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant James Martin Darity, Jr., 45, died in McComb, Mississippi on Friday, March 1, 2013. Mr. Darity was born on February 6, 1968, in Macon. He was a graduate of Jasper County High School, class of 1987, and a member of the Hillsboro Baptist Church. He began his career as a Marine…
Eugene “C” Maddox, the son of the late Will and Annie Maddox was born on December 10, 1924, in Hillsboro. He died January 25, 2013 at Abbey Hospice in Social Circle. A private family service was held on Sunday, Jan. 27, with visitation at the chapel of Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Monticello. Mr.…
Debbie Amerson Wease, 50, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at The Retreat Nursing Home after an extended illness. Mrs. Wease was born in Swainsboro, to the late Franky Amerson and Louise Wilcher Amerson. She was a graduate of Monticello High School. She loved decorating for the holidays, flowers, and working in her garden. She is…
Thurman Lee Whidby, 47, died January 26, 2013. Mr. Whidby was born on December 16, 1965 to Ida L. Thomas and the late Robert Whidby, Sr. He was the youngest of seven children. Mr. Whidby graduated from Jasper County High School in 1984. After graduating high school he was employed at Dexter Axle. He served…
Jorda J. Clements was sentenced to 90 days in the county jail Tuesday in Jasper Superior Court with Judge E. Trenton Brown III, presiding. Mr. Clements, who was on probation for conviction on the charge of theft by taking in September of 2009, committed the new offense of driving under the influence of alcohol or…