Entries from March 2013

Shiloh VFD celebrates 50 years of serving the community

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MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, March 25. 2013
It was 50 years ago this year when three men in the Shiloh community – Ellis Nash, Broden Holloway and the late Albert Carey – put their heads together to form an all-volunteer fire department. “They wanted to see what could be done to provide fire service to this community,” Wayne Holloway, Broden’s son said. Holloway was just 14 ... [Full Story »] 

New complex set to open

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Monday, March 25. 2013
Madison County’s annual opening day for youth baseball and softball was set for this past weekend — though the rain put a damper on the day. Now, soccer won’t be far behind in kicking off its season, with opening day set for April 20. And when those boys and girls put the cleats on and show off their fancy footwork, they’ll do it on ... [Full Story »] 

Baby water buffalo missing since Saturday found

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Monday, March 25. 2013
A baby water buffalo, missing from Wilderness Farm in Auburn since Saturday afternoon, is safely back at home. According to the Barrow County Sheriff's Department, the owner called 911 and stated the baby water buffalo had been returned unharmed. “The owner was very concerned and had people helping them locate the animal,” said Sheriff Jud ... [Full Story »] 

Patsy Elrod (3-21-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 25. 2013
AUBURN – Patsy Dudley Elrod, 70, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Flaudie C. and Birdie Ethridge Dudley. She retired from Durden Enterprise as a human resource manager and was a member of the Harmony Grove United Methodist Church in Auburn. Mrs. Elrod was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lamar ... [Full Story »] 

Evelyn Wilbanks (3-22-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 25. 2013
NICHOLSON – Evelyn E. Wilbanks, 83, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013. Survivors include three brothers, Henry Chambers, Watkinsville, Claud Chambers Jr. and David Chambers, both of Nicholson; and a step-granddaughter, Taltsequoni L. Asgaina, Nicholson. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 24, from the chapel of Ivie Funeral Home with ... [Full Story »] 

William Wheeler (3-12-13

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 25. 2013
MAYSVILLE - William Steven Wheeler, 59, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., the son of the late William Wheeler Sr. and Ouida Wheeler. He was a diesel mechanic with Sikes Fleet Service and was a member of the Dry Pond United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Regina Marie Collis Wheeler, Maysville; ... [Full Story »] 

‘Tiny’ Hanson (3-24-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 25. 2013
David Charles Hanson "Tiny" died peacefully at his residence and went to his mansion in heaven Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born March 1, 1949, the son of the late Wendel Eugene Hanson, Sr. and Hazel Johnson Hanson. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wendel Eugene Hanson, Jr.; sisters, Carol Quaggin and Ruth Kent; and brother-in-law, ... [Full Story »] 

James Doughty Sr. (3-22-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 25. 2013
BETHLEHEM – James Arthur Doughty Sr., 74, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013. He was the son of the late Frederick Alfonso and Elizabeth Jane Martin Doughty. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Doughty, Bethlehem; two sons, Artie Doughty, Bethlehem, and Al (Robin) Doughty, Flowery Branch; a daughter, Bo (Greg) Marshall, Bethlehem, Cleveland ... [Full Story »] 

Lois Love (3-23-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Monday, March 25. 2013
PENDERGRASS - Lois Thorne Love, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. She was born in Leaf River, Ill., the daughter of the late Benjamin and Pauline Buisker Thorne. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 1961, and was an office manager for Koch Foods for 37 years. Mrs. Love was a member of the Monday Night Ladies Bowling ... [Full Story »] 

Commerce council makes short work of March agenda

Posted by
CommerceNewsTODAY
Friday, March 22. 2013
Meeting for the first time on a new schedule, the Commerce City Council made short work of its March agenda Monday night. The meeting was the council’s first since it voted in February to change its regular meetings to the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. — after decades of meeting on second Mondays at 6:30 p.m. The council approved two ... [Full Story »] 
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