Photo by LONDA CHAMPION Christmas is right around the corner, and one holiday tradition is the Letters to Santa section of The Monticello News.The section features letters that Jasper County children have written to Santa, saying what they want him to bring them for Christmas.It also features advertisements from local merchants, businesses, elected officials and…
James Crawford Ezell, Sr., 85, died peacefully December 13, 2011 at Atria Johnson Ferry in Marietta. Born in Hillsboro, December 2, 1926, to the late Frank Ridley Ezell and Yulyn Greer Ezell, he was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, sister, Caroline Carr, and sons Marshall Lee Ezell and Frank Greer Ezell. He is…
Monroe Mimbs, 78, of Monticello, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mimbs was born in Wrightsville, to the late George Leeston Mimbs and Maezelle Davis McCoy. He lived in Butts County for a number of years before moving to Jasper County in 1984. Before retirement, he installed and finished sheetrock. He…
Willie Mae Dennis Maddox, 91, of Shady Dale, died November 28, 2011 at the Retreat Nursing Home. Mrs. Maddox was born May 19, 1920 to the late Carrie Bonner and Wyatt Dennis of Shady Dale. She was a faithful member of Greenwood Baptist Church since her childhood. She attended Jasper County schools and married the…
Geraldine Williams, 83, of Covington died November 23, 2011. Mrs. Williams was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. She loved her family, her church, and her many, many friends. She was known for her kindness and sense of humor. She is loved, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Williams was…
The Jasper County Commissioners voted at their regular meeting Monday not to change to staggered terms. The commissioners had tossed the possibility about for a number of years, and it was on the agenda for Monday’s meeting. “I see no reason to do this to match the Board of Education,” said Commissioner Alan Cox. “We…
LESLIE JOHNSON (L), DAVID BANKS The tides have turned again as this week’s Monticello News football contest was more difficult than normal with only one player, David Banks, guessing as many as 13 correct picks to be this week’s winner. Mr. Banks picked up a $25 cash prize from Larry’s 4 Way at the corner…
GRACIE WITH WILKINS CHILDREN Eight-year-old Gracie Kendall, daughter of Paul and Kerry Kendall of Monticello, has taken it upon herself to raise money for children who need some extra care, especially around the holiday season. “I need to let you know about a most magnificent, unselfish act that one of my students has been doing…
Santa arrived in Shady Dale on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. on a fire truck and stayed in town and visited with the children for about an hour. After Santa left town, the annual Shady Dale Christmas Dinner began and it was followed by the Shady Dale Community Club auction. A good time was…
Hello, from sunny and warm, like 82 degrees, Nassau, Bahamas. Our girl group is off again for an adventure, this time aboard Carnival Cruise Line, Fascination. This is a great time to cruise, the prices are at their lowest, past hurricane season and the ship is decorated for Christmas. It is hard to believe that…