Entries from November 2008

James Phillips

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
James Phillips, 75, of Hoschton, died Monday, November 24, 2008. A native of Barrow County, he was the son of the late Frank and Susie Garrett Phillips. He was a retired carpenter and was Baptist. Survivors include children, Susan Pugh, Hoschton, Sara Jarrard, Braselton, Scotty Phillips, Pendergrass, and Sharon Holmes, Commerce; sisters, Edith ... [Full Story »] 

Foster mom indicted in baby's death

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
Wendy Osborne, 29, Nicholson, was indicted Monday by a Jackson County Grand Jury on two counts related to the Sept. 2 death of 9-month-old Jessica Scovil. [Full Story »] 

Fire destroys house in South Jackson

Wednesday, November 26. 2008
A fire whipped by gusty winds destroyed a large two-story home on Jefferson River Road Tuesday. Several Jackson County fire departments responded to the blaze, which happened about midday. The fire happened at 8825 Jefferson River Road in South Jackson. The house was listed for sale in September and was reportedly built in 1976.

Man attacked when car breaks down

Tuesday, November 25. 2008
A man said he pulled over on Crooked Creek Road at Hwy. 129 last week when he was having car trouble and someone assaulted him. [Full Story »] 

Jefferson hikes water, sewer rates

Tuesday, November 25. 2008
In a 4-1 vote, the Jefferson City Council agreed Monday night to increase the water and sewer rates. Councilman Bosie Griffith voted against the action while C.D. Kidd, Steve Kinney, Roy Plott and David Varnedoe voted for the increase. [Full Story »] 

Amory Barnett

Tuesday, November 25. 2008
Armory R. Barnett, 80, of Athens, died Sunday, November 23, 2008. A native of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Boyd and Icie Minish Barnett and was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Barnett. He was owner and operator of Barnett’s Welding Shop for over 40 years and was a veteran, having served in the United States Marine Corp. ... [Full Story »] 

Jackie Johnson

Monday, November 24. 2008
Jackie Johnson, 56, of Winder, died Saturday, November 22, 2008. Born in Clarke County, she was the daughter of the late Loyd and Pauline Pursley Culver. She had resided in Barrow County for most of her life and was a nursing assistant at Winder Health Care and Rehab. She was a member of the Hoschton Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include ... [Full Story »] 

Maysville still working on budget

Monday, November 24. 2008
The Maysville City Council continues to work on its 2009 budget, with the goal of approving it at its Dec. 1 meeting. The council will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library. [Full Story »] 

Grover Adams

Monday, November 24. 2008
Grover Junior Adams, 76, of Commerce, died Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the Brown Convalescent Center in Commerce. Born on October 30, 1932 in Franklin County, he was the son of the late Grover Lee “Pap” and Jewell Ballenger Adams. He was a retired logger and was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He ... [Full Story »] 

Rev. Dale Lister

Monday, November 24. 2008
Evans Funeral Home announces the death of the Rev. Mr. Dale Frank Lister, age 65, of Jefferson, who passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008. He was born on May 20, 1943, in Toledo, Ohio, a son to Mrs. Rose Hundsrucker Lister of Toledo, Ohio, and the late Albert Lister. Dale attended the University of Toledo in Ohio, Buffalo State in N.Y and ... [Full Story »] 
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