Entries from October 2018

Mary Lee Hise (10-08-18)

Tuesday, October 9. 2018
JEFFERSON - Mary Lee Martin Hise, 86, formerly of LaFayette, Ga., died Monday, October 8, 2018, in Jefferson, where she had resided since June 1, 2013. A native of Walker County, she was born February 21, 1932, the daughter of the late Julian Leroy "Red" and Sonie Ruth Swanson Martin. In addition to her husband of 60 years, Leon Franklin ... [Full Story »] 

Martha Duke (10-08-18)

Monday, October 8. 2018
JEFFERSON - Martha Louise Hale Duke, 100, entered into rest Monday, October 8, 2018. Mrs. Duke was born in Jackson County, the daughter of the late George and Ruby Mae Woodall Hale. She was a member of Jefferson First United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Duke was preceded in death by brothers, Travis and Ferrell Hale; sisters, ... [Full Story »] 

Jack Parker (09-27-18)

Monday, October 8. 2018
BLAIRSVILLE - Jack Junior Parker, 90, passed away September 27, 2018. Mr. Parker had many friends in Jefferson and the surrounding area. Jack was a veteran of the United States Army. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant, and served in Korea. Jack was a member of Blairsville's Kiwanis Club and the Union County Retired Educators. Jack was ... [Full Story »] 

Ann Nicholson (10-04-18)

Monday, October 8. 2018
TUNNEL HILL, GA - Ann S. Nicholson, 84, died Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Pruitt Health Care Fort Oglethorpe. Mrs. Nicholson was born in Commerce, the daughter of the late, Hershel and Mae Bell Thomas Satterfield. Mrs. Nicholson was of the Baptist denomination and was a motel manager. Survivors include her husband, Ken Nicholson, Tunnel Hill, ... [Full Story »] 

Darlene Caldwell (10-03-18)

Monday, October 8. 2018
BRASELTON - Darlene Elizabeth Singletary Caldwell, 60, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Cumming. Ms. Caldwell was born in Hillsborough, Fla. on December 20, 1957, daughter of the late Hughie Singletary and Maggie Ray Singletary. She was a retired bus driver. Survivors include her daughters, ... [Full Story »] 

'Goob' Griffith (10-04-18)

Monday, October 8. 2018
JEFFERSON - Nolan Kent "Goob" Griffith, 64 entered into rest Thursday, October 4, 2018. Mr. Griffith was born in Athens, the son of the late Harold and Rose Mary Dalton Griffith. Kent was self - employed in the construction industry, and was also a disabled veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Griffith was preceded in death by a sister, ... [Full Story »] 

Updated: The nation’s in a hell hole

Sunday, October 7. 2018
Updated: 2 days ago
As I write this column, we don’t yet know the ultimate outcome of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. This week, the FBI is conducting a further investigation into allegations that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a woman when both were in high school 36 years ago.
What we do know today, however, is that the Kavanaugh debacle has become a stain on the U.S. Senate and on the nation itself. The nomination has become nothing more than a partisan battle between the two political parties where the players involved are willing to do anything — ANYTHING — to win. [Full Story »] 

MONROE AREA 63, JACKSON CO. 0: Hurricanes blow past Panthers

Saturday, October 6. 2018
The Monroe PA man jokingly announced a hurricane was in the area prior to Friday’s matchup with Jackson County. Unfortunately for the 2-5 Panthers, the Monroe points truly arrived like a fierce storm. Jackson County gave up a touchdown with just over a minute to go to the 7-0 Hurricanes and trailed by a whopping 50-0 margin at the half. The ... [Full Story »] 

Second-half surge lifts Jefferson to win

Friday, October 5. 2018
If recent injuries have put something of a damper on Jefferson’s season, the Dragons’ second half against Hart County brightened their spirits. A hobbled Jefferson team — which lost two key starters in its last two games — outscored Hart County 28-0 over the final two quarters, turning a close game into a rout in a 35-7 region win at ... [Full Story »] 

JEFFERSON 35, HART CO. 7: Second-half surge lifts Dragons to win

Friday, October 5. 2018
If recent injuries have put something of a damper on Jefferson’s season, the Dragons’ second half against Hart County brightened their spirits. A hobbled Jefferson team — which lost two key starters in its last two games — outscored Hart County 28-0 over the final two quarters Friday, turning a close game into a rout in a 35-7 region ... [Full Story »] 
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