2021-09-15

News Around Us

Bainbridge – On September 2, Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison announced the arrest of Derius Raoule Green, 31, of Bainbridge. He was taken into custody on Dixie View Lane in Highland View that afternoon. Green was wanted by the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office for possession of meth, possession of meth and cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm […]

Signs of the times


Sign in a shoe repair store: “We will heel you, We will save your sole, We will even dye for you.” A sign on a blinds and curtain truck: ” Blind man driving.” In a podiatrist’s office: “Time wounds all heels.” At an optometrist’s office : “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.” […]

‘A Few Fails Do Not Make You a Failure’

Inspiration

Recently I submitted a column about my adventure in baby-sitting. Due to the spread of the virus, Raegan’s daycare class was cancelled for several days. I volunteered to keep her on one of those days, and did I ever get a run for my money! You might recall that I left the column with an open question: Will I volunteer […]

Alpha Omicron Welcomes New Members

The Alpha Omicron Chapter of the Georgia State Organization of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is proud to welcome three new members: Annette Gautney, April Powell, and Sheri Ward. An induction ceremony was held during the regular chapter meeting on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Colquitt United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Annette Gautney, of Donalsonville, is employed by […]

ALICE RUTH TULLY

Mrs. Ruth Tully, age 85, of Colquitt died Monday, September 6, 2021, at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11: 00 a. m. at the Colquitt City Cemetery with Rev. Jean Watson officiating. Mrs. Tully was a member of Colquitt United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Bobby […]

WARRENA ELIAS WHITAKER

Mr. Warrena Whitaker, age 77, died Friday, September 10, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rollin Rathel officiating. Interment followed at Gordon Cemetery with WL Widner, Loren Rathel, Logan Hornsby, Brandon Draper, Charles Widner and James Barefield serving as active Pallbearers. Mr. Whitaker was a […]

ROSE MARIE SHELTON FRIEDLANDER

Rose Marie Shelton Friedlander, also known as “ Rosie,” left her earthly body on August 18, 2021. Born in Ontario, Woodstock, Canada, to Harry and Hazel (Griffin) Shelton on July 14, 1945, Rosie relocated to Baker County, Georgia, with her parents when she was a young child. Rosie attended Miller County High School, graduating in 1963 where she was a […]

ONYX VARNER RENTZ

Onys Varner Rentz, age 68, of Eldorendo passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Humphries officiating. Interment followed at Eldorendo Baptist Church Cemetery with Tom Conger, Mike Conger, Jim Conger, Jed Varner, Abe Varner, Ben Davis, Kevin Golden, Stuart Kelley, Brad […]

WENDY KAREN COOK

Mrs. Wendy Karen Cook, age 52, of Colquitt died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Miller County Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Sheffield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chad Cooper officiating. Interment followed at Colquitt City Cemetery with Tim Johnson, Rod Bryan, Daniel Roland, Tim Roland, Josh Roland, and Rodney Bryan serving as active […]

GINGER JOHNSTON HUNT

Ginger Johnston Hunt, age 63, of Blakely passed away at her residence on September 9, 2021. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.at the chapel of Manry- Jordan-Hodges Funeral Home.