Entries from October 2018

Samuel Swindel (10-18-18)

Monday, October 22. 2018
Samuel Clifford Swindel, 90, peacefully left his earthly home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, October 18, 2018, to join his beloved late wife, Margaret Kathryn Pearson Swindel, in their heavenly home. Mr. Swindel, born in Ila, Ga. on May 16, 1928, the son of the late Clifford Soloman Swindel and Bonnie Fitzpatrick Swindel of Athens, ... [Full Story »] 

Emory Holloway (10-18-18)

Monday, October 22. 2018
COMMERCE - Emory Marcus Holloway, 57, died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Northridge Medical Center. Mr. Holloway was born in Macon the son of Dr. and Mrs. E.W. Holloway, Jr. (Bill and Virginia) of Macon. He was a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church and was a retired longshoreman. Additionally, he was a member of Hartwell Trout ... [Full Story »] 

Leora Dalton (10-20-18)

Monday, October 22. 2018
JEFFERSON - Leora Evans Dalton, 88, passed away and entered into rest on Saturday, October 20, 2018. Mrs. Dalton was born on October 21, 1929, in Hoschton, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Ella Evans. Mrs. Dalton was a member of the White Plains Baptist Church in Jefferson for 61 years. Leora loved her Church family. She gave of ... [Full Story »] 

Betty Jean Lewis (10-20-18)

Monday, October 22. 2018
COMMERCE - Betty Jean Crane Lewis, 80, died Saturday, October 20, 2018. at Northridge Health and Rehab. Mrs. Lewis was born in Maysville, the daughter of the late Sam and Estelle Barber Crane. She was a lifelong waitress. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her dear loved one, Nelson Dalton; son, Jeffery Lewis; brothers, Mitchell Crane and ... [Full Story »] 

David Gilbert (10-19-18)

Monday, October 22. 2018
BETHLEHEM - David C. Gilbert, 65, passed away October 19, 2018. A former resident of Doraville, he had resided in Barrow County since 1988. He was the son of the late David E. and Betty Buchanan Gilbert. David was a retiree of Republic Services, where he served as a driver. Survivors include his wife, Susan Gilbert, Bethlehem; sons, David Lee ... [Full Story »] 

Irene Hill (10-21-18)

Monday, October 22. 2018
Irene Archer Hill, 89, joined her beloved husband, Clifford W. Hill, in heaven on October 21, 2018. Irene was born on May 22, 1929, in Jackson County, Georgia. Irene retired from the J.C. Penney Company in 1991 but continued to work on a part time basis for a number of years. She was a member of Attica Baptist Church. She was preceded in death ... [Full Story »] 

Part 1: Who is Brian Kemp?

Sunday, October 21. 2018
Early voting started this week in Georgia in what could become a major election pivot. Nationally, polls indicate that Democrats are poised to capture the U.S. House of Representatives while Republicans should retain control over the U.S. Senate. [Full Story »] 

SOFTBALL: Panthers' lose in Game 3 as season ends at Calhoun

Saturday, October 20. 2018
Though the Jackson County softball team fell short of its goal of a return trip to Columbus, coach Chad Brannon was proud of the way his team went out. The Panthers exited in the second round, losing a best-of-three, second-round series with defending state champion Calhoun. “The whole staff is so proud of what we overcame this year,” ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Franklin Co. hands Jackson Co. fifth-straight loss

Saturday, October 20. 2018
Minus its top two rushers, Jackson County suffered its fifth-straight loss with a 24-6 setback at Franklin County Friday.  The Panthers played without running back/quarterback Tyler Wester and running back Len Hilbert in falling to 0-4 in region play. Despite his team being shorthanded, coach Brandon Worley said his team had its opportunities ... [Full Story »] 

FOOTBALL: Eagles drop sixth straight, fall to Hart Co. 56-0

Saturday, October 20. 2018
East Jackson's rough road through region play continued with a 56-0 loss to Hart County Friday at home. The Eagles (1-7) have lost six straight games. The Bulldogs scored all 56 of their points before halftime, including 42 in the second quarter. East Jackson returns to action next week against Morgan County in a rare Thursday game. The Eagles ...
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