Entries from November 2008

‘Buck’ Rucker

Tuesday, November 18. 2008
Luther Frank “Buck” Rucker, 78, of Commerce, died Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Born on March 25, 1930, he was the son of the late James Taylor and Willie Lee Davis Rucker of Banks County. He received his education at Johntown School, which later became known as the Commerce ... [Full Story »] 

Lillie Lewallen

Tuesday, November 18. 2008
Lillie Faye Lewallen, 82, of Commerce, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Stephens County, she was the daughter of the late Holman and Pearl Williams Ayers. She was self-employed, having retired from Lewallen’s Tot and Teen Shop, and was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Commerce. Survivor ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson Park rezoning withdrawn

Monday, November 17. 2008
Developers looking to locate a major industrial development in South Jackson have withdrawn their request. [Full Story »] 

Helen Farmer

Monday, November 17. 2008
Helen Todd Farmer, 86, of Nicholson, died Saturday, November 15, 2008. A native of Jackson County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond M. and Lois Weatherly Todd. She was retired from Southern Bell. Mrs. Farmer was preceded in death by brothers, Ray Todd and Donald Todd. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Neville Farmer, Nicholson; ... [Full Story »] 

James McKie

Friday, November 14. 2008
James Thomas McKie, 63, of Nicholson, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at River Willows Nursing Home. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late J.R. and Myrtle Smallwood McKie. He worked at Roper Pump Company in Commerce and was a member of Cabin Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include a brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Thane ... [Full Story »] 

Bill Brown

Friday, November 14. 2008
Bill Brown, 81, of Commerce, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at the BJC Nursing Home. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Roy and Lilla Lord Brown. He was the retired owner of Ed and Bill’s Photo Shop and was a member of Commerce First Baptist Church. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force during World ... [Full Story »] 

JCCHS Cross Country girls perform well at state

Friday, November 14. 2008
The Jackson County Panthers girls’ cross country team placed 17th in AAA classification in state competition in Carrollton over the weekend. Brittany Aikens finished 15th out of 202 runners with a time of 20:26; Rachel Pasko finished 46th with a 21:33; Lexie Miller finished 93rd with a personal best time of 22:53. Other girls competing ... [Full Story »] 

JHS takes 6th at State Cross Country Meet

Friday, November 14. 2008
It was a successful trip to state competition for the Jefferson Dragons girls’ cross country team Saturday, as they placed sixth in Region AA competition out of a field of 29 teams. Alison Missler placed 26th out of 182 runners taking part with a time of 21:55; Jessica Runkle finished 33rd with a time of 22:14; Kathy Buffington finished 36th ... [Full Story »] 

Inmate commits suicide

Friday, November 14. 2008
An inmate at the Jackson County Jail hung himself in his cell Wednesday night.

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Golden Deaton

Thursday, November 13. 2008
Golden R Deaton, 91, of Winder, formerly of Hoschton, died Thursday, November 13, 2008. Born in Barrow County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Mattie Parks Deaton. He was a longtime member of Sharon Baptist Church and was a Deacon Emeritus. He was a former employee of Carwood Manufacturing Company of Winder and was a retiree of The ... [Full Story »] 
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