Felipe DeJesus Bautista, 24
Felipe DeJesus Bautista, 24, of Sparks, GA passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 due to injuries sustained from an automobile accident. He enjoyed grilling and listening to music and was an avid GA Bulldogs fan. Felipe loved his mama’s home cooking and was passionate about farming. He was a valued employee at Colombo of North…
Read MoreMr. James Felder “Jimmy” Davis, 78
Mr. James Felder “Jimmy” Davis, 78, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away September 28, 2023 at his residence. Mr. Davis was born January 1, 1945 in Tifton, Georgia to the late Raymond William Davis and Flora Nell Godwin Davis. He was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville. He was a graduate of Georgia Southern University in Statesboro,…
Read MoreMr. Charles Curtis Golden, 62
Charles Curtis Golden, 62, of Saint Mary’s, GA and Merritt Island, FL entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on September 28, 2023 at 8:00 pm at Camden Campus South East Hospital in Saint Mary’s. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2 at Parker-Bramlett Funeral Home in Camilla with Rev. Mike Newsome officiating. Graveside…
Read MoreCeremony celebrates new Storybook Park at library
The Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce, City of Adel, Cook County Library, and Cook County hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday morning, Oct. 2, 2023, for Storybook Park at the library. Nyisha Key, Cook County Library Manager, came up with the idea of Storybook Park as a means of drawing children and families to…
Read MoreLady Hornets sweep Sumter 16-0,16-0 & 15-0
Photos by Will Griffis Copyright: © Will Griffis, All Rights Reserved By Steven F. Meders Thursday was a quick nine innings as our Lady Hornets won all three games very quickly. Chloe Stone and Abby Griffis teamed up to get the shutouts on the day. 47-0 on the day. There were a lot of hits…
Read MoreMrs. Sheila Purvis, 64
Sheila Purvis, 64 of Sparks passed away Sunday September 17, 2023 at her home. Sheila was born September 30, 1958 in Adel to the late J. D. & Eleanor Rountree Brown. She was a member of Massee Baptist Church and enjoyed working with the children on the Wednesday night church services. Sheila spent many years…
Read MoreMrs. Betty Cooper, 84
Betty Cooper, 84, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. Mrs. Cooper was born March 24, 1939 on a farm in Moultrie to the late Luther & Eugenia Copeland Columbus. Survivors include her adoring son, Steve Lamar (Sandra) Cooper; daughters-in-law, Angela Cooper Jacobson, and Brenda Meeler Cooper; 3 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great…
Read MoreMr. Bennie Shivers, 78
Bennie Shivers, 78, of Sparks, GA passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at Tift Regional Medical Center. Mr. Shivers was born in Hahira, GA on May 21, 1945 to the late Sidney & Nellie Miley Shivers. Mr. Shivers was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church of Sparks. After working 20 years as a supervisor at AAMCO…
Read MoreAdel Council keeps property tax rate the same as in 2022
Citizens voice concerns about impact of industries and funding for Jim Battle Park Mayor Buddy Duke called to order the Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, meeting of the Adel City Council. Council Members present were Terry McClain, Walter Cowart, Celestine Hayes, and Jody Greene. Greg Paige was absent due to illness. Others present were City Manager…
Read MoreMr. Robert Ashley “Bobby” Rutland, 75
Mr. Robert Ashley “Bobby” Rutland, age 75, passed away at his home in Lenox, Georgia on September 17, 2023. He was born in Tifton, Georgia, on May 23, 1948. His parents were the late Lawrence Green Rutland, Sr. and Lola Jane Griffin Rutland. Mr. Rutland lived most of his life in Cook County where he…
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