Entries from February 2009

John Franklin

Tuesday, February 17. 2009
PENDERGRASS – John Ervin Franklin, 79, died Monday, February 16, 2009, at the Oaks at Limestone Nursing Home. Complete arrangements will be announced at a later date. Ward’s Funeral Home, Gainesville, is in charge of arrangements.

Walter Rucker

Tuesday, February 17. 2009
FORSYTH COUNTY – Walter Harrison Rucker Sr., died Friday, February 13, 2009, following a long illness. Born on July 17, 1926, in Elbert County, he was the son of James Harrison and Lillian Burris Rucker. After graduating Middleton High School in Elberton, he attended North Georgia Tech to become a radio operator and used his skills while ... [Full Story »] 

Jeffery Davis

Tuesday, February 17. 2009
CLEVELAND - Jeffery Porter Davis, 45 died Thursday, February 12, 2009, at his residence following a sudden illness. He was the son of the late Coy and Meldred Meeks Davis. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by brothers, Dan Davis and Jerome Davis. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Trella Renee Davis, Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law, ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson County cuts six from planning department

Tuesday, February 17. 2009
Six positions in the Jackson County Planning and Building Department have been cut due to the slow down in the building industry. [Full Story »] 

Rev. James Cool

Monday, February 16. 2009
LINCOLNTON - Rev. James Darel Cool, 80, died on Sunday, February 15, 2009. He was born March 23, 1928, in Diana, W. Va., the son of the late Walter and Lona Fisher Cool and was preceded in death by infant daughter, Kimberly Eileen Cool. Rev. Cool was a retired Baptist minister and served the following churches: Gospel Baptist Chapel, Whitwell, ... [Full Story »] 

Bernard Balthazor

Monday, February 16. 2009
COMMERCE - Bernard Glen Balthazor, 82, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospice House in Athens. Born in Momence, Ill., he was the son of late Fred and Flossie Balthazor. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Momence, Ill., Commerce, and finally in Athens. Mr. Balthazor was the plant manager at Baker and ... [Full Story »] 

Thomas Highfill

Monday, February 16. 2009
JEFFERSON – Thomas Aubrey Highfill, 72, died Sunday, February 15, 2009. Born on March 14, 1936, in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Ethel Mathis Highfill. He was a retired mail carrier, member of Oconee Baptist Church, and a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Sandra ... [Full Story »] 

Charles Russo

Monday, February 16. 2009
COMMERCE - Charles Anthony Russo, 83, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at his residence. He was born November 4, 1925, in Highland Falls, N.Y., the son of the late Charles A. and Frances Roser Russo. He was a member of St. Catherine Laboure' Catholic Mission. He was a loving husband, father, and a career United States Marine Corp veteran. Mr. ... [Full Story »] 

Loretta Rhodes

Monday, February 16. 2009
LAWRENCEVILLE – Loretta F. Rhodes, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at her residence following a sudden illness. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., she was the daughter of Bertie Mae Cheek Fitzgerald and the late Harrison Fitzgerald. She was retired from Lucent Technologies and was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Fitzgerald. Survivors in ... [Full Story »] 

Hezziekiah Wilson

Monday, February 16. 2009
COMMERCE – Hezziekiah Wilson Jr., 75, died Friday, February 13, 2009, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Born in Jackson County, he was the son of the late Hezziekiah and Carrie Mae Morrison Wilson. He was Baptist and was retired from Michelin Tire. Survivors include his wife, Lois Jean Archer Wilson, Commerce; daughters and ... [Full Story »] 
Page 6 of 13, totaling 129 entries

Recent Comments

Morgan about Fire destroys home on Lyle Field Road
Thu, Jul 24, 2014 - 12:48 PM
Anyone else aware of or concerned about all the home fires in Jackson county? Including my own [...]
WJSchaefer about Still found in Arcade
Wed, Jul 23, 2014 - 01:57 PM
Maybe at some point we can have an investigation as to why Windstream is allowed to shortchang [...]
Michael McCarthy about JCSO deputies convince troubled man to seek help
Sun, Jul 20, 2014 - 12:24 PM
Excellent police work! No one got hurt. This is what I call protecting and serving. Good job g [...]
Michael McCarthy about JCSO deputies convince troubled man to seek help
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 - 06:22 AM
Excellent police work.
Charlie about Still found in Arcade
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 - 10:54 AM
I wish people had this attitude when your forefathers arrived upon the shores of this (once) g [...]
Michael McCarthy about Still found in Arcade
Sat, Jul 12, 2014 - 09:57 PM
That's true Jack. I know what it's like to be employed and be asked to do silly things.

Signup to receive Jackson Herald Previews and Breaking News Email Alerts

This Week's Poll

Sister Sites

BanksNews TODAY
BarrowJournal
BraseltonNews TODAY
CommerceNews TODAY
MadisonJournal TODAY
MainStreetNews OBITS
MainStreetNews SPORTS
MainStreetNews.com
Copyright © 2008-2011 MainStreet Newspapers, Inc.