Entries from June 2011

Transition Time: New JCCHS softball coach settling in this summer

Thursday, June 30. 2011
Chessie (Archer) Laird has changed more than just last names this summer. The newly-wed, who tied the knot a few weeks ago, is jumping from coaching middle school softball to a new job as head softball coach at Jackson County this season. Though it’s been a whirlwind offseason for Laird, the change has also been exciting. “It’s been ... [Full Story »] 

Everett Mayfield (6-29-11)

Wednesday, June 29. 2011
COMMERCE - Everett William Mayfield, 81, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Northridge Medical Center. He was born in Gwinnett County, the son of the late Rayford Gordy and Deli Rae Sewell Mayfield. He was a retired mechanic with Boyle Midway. Mr. Mayfield was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Shirley Mayfield. Survivors include sons, Michael ... [Full Story »] 

‘Bill’ Barnette (6-27-11)

Wednesday, June 29. 2011
ANDERSON, S.C. - William ╥Bill╙ Barnette, 88, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. Born in Commerce, he was the son of William Young and Elbertice Hix Barnette. He was the spouse to Sara C. Barnette. He was the owner of Barnette╒s Garage in Anderson, S.C. for over 30 years and a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his ... [Full Story »] 

Gerald Barnes Sr. (6-28-11)

Wednesday, June 29. 2011
MAYSVILLE – Gerald Lee Barnes Sr., 70, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Born in Tifton, he was the son of the late Hosie Lee Barnes and Janie Hobbie Stone. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by a daughter, LaJuanda Barnes; and sister, Barbara Barnes. Survivors include children, Tammy Barnes, ... [Full Story »] 

‘Bill’ Barnette (6-27-11)

Wednesday, June 29. 2011
ANDERSON, S.C. - William ╥Bill╙ Barnette, 88, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011. Born in Commerce, he was the son of William Young and Elbertice Hix Barnette. He was the spouse to Sara C. Barnette. He was the owner of Barnette's Garage in Anderson, S.C. for over 30 years and a Veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his ... [Full Story »] 

Jackson students excel in system CRCT results

Wednesday, June 29. 2011
Fifth and eighth graders in all three Jackson County school systems were mostly in the upper third of overall state results on the 2011 CRCT tests.
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Drunk driver runs after wreck

Wednesday, June 29. 2011
AN APPARENT drunk driver took off running from an accident before deputies could arrive, according to an incident report from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. [Full Story »] 

Hugh Jones (6-25-11)

Monday, June 27. 2011
JEFFERSON - Hugh Jones, 82, died on Saturday, June 25, 2011. He was the son of the late Emory L. and Bessie Smith Jones. He was the owner of Jones Used Auto Parts and Recycling in Jefferson for 60 years and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Varnum. Survivors include his wife, Polly Neese ... [Full Story »] 

‘Johnny’ Murphy (6-23-11)

Monday, June 27. 2011
PENDERGRASS - John Willie “Johnny” Murphy, 66, died on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Mr. Murphy was born in Jackson County, a son to the late Oscar and Lela Ethel Morris Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. His wife, Margaret Hicks Murphy, preceded him in death. Survivors include daughters, Angela Lee ... [Full Story »] 

Debt, not growth, is now driving force in county

Friday, June 24. 2011
So far, the Jackson County government has avoided some of the fiscal pain that has slammed other area governments. While the Jackson County Board of Commissioners has made some cuts, those have not been draconian. The county ended 2010 in the black and it has a reserve of around 15 percent in uncommitted funds. [Full Story »] 
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