Mr. Carson Odell Bivens, age 63 of Crandall passes away Monday July 2, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn and Beatrice Duncan Bivens. Sister Geneva Long and a brother, Thomas Bivens. Survivors include his son Cody Bivens of Crandall, grandchildren, Cole Bivens of Crandall and Makayla Rogers of […]
Read More »H. D. Hayes: Obituary
Mr. H. D. Hayes, age 87, of Resaca, passed away June 27, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Hayes is preceded in death by his parents: Ellison and Ester Brindle Hayes, daughter: Marilyn Sue Hayes, sister and brother in law: Lovella and Carl Stanley, brother: Ellison Dewey Hayes, Jr. and one great-grandson. He is survived by his wife: Lou […]
Read More »Charles Kenneth Ross: Obituary
Charles Kenneth Ross, age 84, of Chatsworth passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Murray Medical Center. Kenneth received numerous accolades for his superior career as a basketball coach, which included 3 State Championships. He was inducted into the Halls of Fame of the Georgia High School Association, Murray County High School, and Lincoln […]
Read More »FREE HIV Testing at Public Health Facilities in North Georgia
NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY June 27th North GA – Why should you get an HIV test? Because, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in seven people in the United States are HIV positive and they don’t know it. If you are age 13 to 64, you should get tested for HIV at least […]
Read More »Grover Ridley: Obituary
Mr. Grover Ridley age 83 passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018. Private Graveside was held Friday, June 8, 2018, at the Murray Memorial Gardens. Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
Read More »Eastern Tent Caterpillar
By: Eddie Ayers, County Extension Agent As I ride through the county I’ve noticed some webs are back in the wild cherry trees but before you start having nightmares about the webbing we had last fall, you can rest assured that this insect is different. This culprit is the Eastern Tent Caterpillar. The webs serve […]
Read More »Daniel Eugene Shoemake: Obituary
Mr. Daniel Eugene Shoemake, age 64 passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at Hamilton Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Marie Reeves and a brother David Shoemake. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Teresa Shoemake. Children and spouses, Kimberly and Robert Carlson of Bridgeport, AL, Brad and Leslie […]
Read More »Nelson R L Vineyard: Obituary
Nelson R L Vineyard, age 47, of Chatsworth passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center. Nelson enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Vineyard, and grandparents, Henry & Jewell Vineyard and Sherman & Josie Verner. Survivors include his wife, Amy Vineyard; son and […]
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Short Takes – A Return to the Draft? A Memorial Day Thought
Suggestions are swirling again about a return to the draft. For those born after the 1960’s, the draft was compulsory military service for two or more years. Throughout America’s history from the Civil War to Vietnam, different rules governed who was drafted, how one could get a deferment or a buy out, or get a […]
Read More »Speaker David Ralston Attends White House Speakers Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) is attending the White House State House Speakers Conference. This conference brings together state house speakers from across the country to receive an update on President Trump’s policy initiatives. Several administration officials will meet with the group including Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Ben Carson […]
Read More »Martha Sue Jones Milton: Obituary
Martha Sue Jones Milton, age 77, of Dalton passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Hamilton Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Christine Sanders Jones; brother, George Jones; and sisters, Louise Wade, Maggie Clark, Betty Godfrey, Lucille Green, and Mae Robinson. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony […]
Read More »Short Takes – A Not Unlikely Solution to the North Korea Problem
A Not Unlikely Solution to the North Korea Problem A time, date and place has been picked for the historic first meeting between a North Korean family oligarch despot and a definitely nonpolitical mover and shaker President of the United States. The world stands back in breathless anticipation. I still think that “Rocketman” will generate […]
Read More »Leo Miller: Obituary
Mr. Leo Miller age 90, of Chatsworth, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at Chatsworth Health Care. Leo was a member of the Dawnville Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Opal Manley Miller; son, Kenneth Miller; special friend, Eddie Moorer. Survivors include special friends, Ronnie & Kim Thrasher of […]
Read More »Glenda Faye Shipman: Obituary
Mrs. Glenda Faye Shipman age 73 of Cohutta passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Shipman, mother, Lois Headrick, father, Glenn Headrick, grandchildren, Charlece and T. G. Henson. Survivors include her son and daughter in law, Michael and Frankie Shipman, Daughter Lisa Cross all of […]
Read More »Sandra Joyce McCargar: Obituary
Ms. Sandra Joyce McCargar age 75 passed away Saturday April 21, 2018. Arrangements made with integrity by Shawn Chapman Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments. www.shawnchapmanfh.com
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