Judy Hutchinson, 79
Judy Hutchinson, 79 of Adel passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home. Judy was born July 11, 1944 in Ocilla to the late Clarence & Julia Hutchinson. She retired after 44 years working at Metal Products and was a member of Faith Ministry Church in Nashville. Judy loved to cook and have a…
Read MoreTyrone McDaniel, 84
Mr. Tyrone McDaniel, age 84, of Adel, Georgia passed away on March 14, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta. He was born on October 12, 1939 in Adel and lived in Cook County most of his life. Mr. McDaniel was the son of the late Love McDaniel and Mary Ruth Crosby McDaniel. He…
Read MoreRegino Solorio “Tito,” 87
Regino Solorio “Tito”, from Los Reyes Michoacán, died on March 15, 2024. Regino was born in Michoacán, Mexico on December 24, 1936. In the echo of his departure, memories of Regino Solorio flood the minds of those who knew him best. He was a man of unwavering devotion to his family. The outdoors, especially his…
Read MoreMrs. Barbara T. Jones, 81
Mrs. Barbara T. Jones, 81, of Adel, Georgia passed away March 10, 2024 at her residence. Mrs. Jones was born January 9, 1943 in Sulligent, Alabama to the late John Taylor Smith and Thelma Billie Hill Smith. She lived in Andalusia, Alabama before moving back to Adel in 1998. Mrs. Jones is a member of…
Read MoreLoyd Levin Shaw, 80
Loyd Levin Shaw was born on November 1, 1943, to the late Charles Slaton and Doris Pafford Shaw. He married Margaret Anne Swindle on June 12, 1964, and they were married for 58 years. Loyd loved God, his family, his church, and his country. He believed in living by the two greatest commandments “Love the…
Read MoreCandidates qualify for local, area offices
The Cook County Board of Elections Office announced that the following local candidates qualified last week to run for office in the 2024 elections: • Judge of Probate Court – Chase Daughtrey, Incumbent, Nonpartisan. • Clerk of Superior Court – April M. Garrett, Incumbent, Republican. • Sheriff – Doug Hanks, Incumbent, Independent; Clayton Godwin, Republican; and George Barnum…
Read MoreCook County Sheriff Doug Hanks presents the Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award to Deputy Collin Teegardin: Deputy honored for saving woman from fiery wreck
Cook County Sheriff Doug Hanks has presented a Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award to Deputy Collin Teegardin for his heroic actions in rescuing a woman who was trapped in a wrecked truck, seconds before the vehicle burst into flames. According to the award and other information from the Sheriff’s Office, at about 11:54 a.m. Feb. 12, 2024,…
Read MoreAdel Police Officers receive commendation for assisting with delivery of baby
Two of Adel’s finest, Sergeant Shawn Luke and Officer Michael Mapes, both received commendations and a “child delivery” citation bar for their actions recently in assisting with the delivery of a baby at a local residence. Major Audie Rowe, spokesman for the agency, said that on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, at 5:17 a.m., officers were…
Read MoreMrs. Misty Lewis, 45
Misty Lewis, 45 of Adel passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at her residence. Misty was born May 14, 1978 in Smithtown, New York to the late William Joshua Lewis, III, and Eileen Hoefling Lewis. Survivors include her son, Barry Moore of Adel; daughters, Brandi DeFiore of Gainesville, GA, and Eileen Lynn Lewis of Rhode…
Read MoreMr. Kenneth Lee Ratts, 85
Mr. Kenneth Lee Ratts, 85, of Adel passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his home. Kenneth was born December 19, 1938 in Martinsville, Indiana to the late Clyde Gilbert Ratts and Edith Mae Shuler Ratts. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and attended New Life Baptist Church. Kenneth was a loving husband, father,…
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