Author: Beth Alston - Page 180 Americus Times-Recorder

Obituaries

Leroy Sims: August 9, 2016

AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Leroy Sims of Sumter County, who died Tuesday at his home, will be announced by Barnum Funeral Home Inc. Read more

by Beth Alston, Tuesday, August 9, 2016 2:00 pm

Obituaries

Eva M. Ross: Aug. 3, 2016

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Mrs. Eva Mae Ross, 71, died Aug. 3, 2016, at Grandview Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father and ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, August 8, 2016 3:16 pm

Obituaries

Billy L. Smith Jr.: Aug. 5, 2016

AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Billy Lee Smith Jr. of Americus, who died Friday, will be announced by Barnum Funeral Home Inc.   Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, August 8, 2016 12:18 pm

Obituaries

Linda H. Mock: Aug. 4, 2016

AMERICUS — Linda Darlene Hollon Mock, age 64, of 256 Ga Highway 49 North, died at her residence Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016. A native of ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Friday, August 5, 2016 4:02 pm

Obituaries

Billy L. Smith Jr.: Aug. 4, 2016

AMERICUS — Funeral arrangements for Billy Lee Smith Jr., of Sumter County, who died Thursday, will be announced by Barnum Funeral Home Inc.   Read more

by Beth Alston, Friday, August 5, 2016 3:07 pm

Obituaries

Larry Robinson

ATLANTA — Funeral arrangements for Larry Robinson of Atlanta, formerly of Sumter County, who died July 31 in Atlanta, will be announced by Barnum Funeral ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Friday, August 5, 2016 3:06 pm

Obituaries

Mark Hodge Crawford

Mark Hodge Crawford, age 57, of 402 Rigas Rd., Americus, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. A native of Atlanta, he ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, August 4, 2016 10:20 am

engagements

Walton K. Grant: July 30, 2016

AMERICUS — Mr. Walton Kenneth Grant, age 66, of 129 Sharon Circle, Americus, Ga., passed away surrounded by family on July 30, 2016, at Phoebe ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, August 1, 2016 8:51 am

BREAKING NEWS

New development in Wright v Sumter County

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners issued the following statement late Friday afternoon. “In the case of Mathis Kearse Wright, Jr. v. Sumter County Board ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Friday, July 29, 2016 5:14 pm

education

Plains High Class of ‘66 marks 50 years

PLAINS — The Plains High School Class of 1966 recently held its 50-year class reunion. The 1967 class was invited to join them for this ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 8:00 pm

Local News

T-R will travel … to San Antonio

\\Larry Jackson, from Americus, recently attended the 2016 School Nutrition Annual National Conference in San Antonio, Texas. He’s shown here with his copy of the ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 7:00 pm

Local News

Carter Center Auction raises more than $3.7 M

ATLANTA — The annual auction at this year’s Carter Center Weekend, which took place June 22-26 in Annapolis, Maryland, brought in a record-setting $3,724,000 — ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 6:00 pm

education

1979 Aviation maintenance graduate thankful for South Georgia Tech

AMERICUS — “I have truly been blessed from the moment I graduated from South Georgia Technical College (SGTC),” said James A. Steward, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 5:00 pm

Local News

Innovative Senior Solutions Transportation recognized

AMERICUS — Innovative Senior Solutions (ISS) Transportation Department was recognized by, Garrett Henry, Transportation Manager with Logisticare June 28 at the Hilton Garden Inn. ISS ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 4:00 pm

education

Education briefs: July 27, 2016

Kyle Champion graduates from Samford University BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Kyle Le’george Champion of Americus graduated from Samford University during recent commencement exercises. Champion earned a ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 3:00 pm

Obituaries

Dovard A. Holton: July 28, 2016

BAXLEY — Miles-Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the services for Dovard Allen Holton, age 79, who passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Appling ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 2:08 pm

Local News

Knights of Columbus give to Wounded Warriors

The Knights of Columbus, Council 7113 of Americus presented a donation of $500 to the Wounded Warrior Foundation recently. The donation was from the 2016 ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 2:00 pm

Local News

Knights of Columbus donates to Harvest of Hope

The Knights of Columbus, Council 7113 of Americus presented a donation of $500 to Harvest of Hope Food Pantry recently. The donation was from the ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 1:00 pm

Local News

Area beat: July 27, 2016

Americus Fire & Emergency Services • Firefighters responded to 27 calls for medical assistance. • Firefighters responded to a report of a power line down ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:00 pm

Local News

Americus takes a nibble out of Shark (Tank)

The drive was quicker than usual, a blazing 2 ½ hours. Chalk it up to the time of day. Highway 19 heading north to Atlanta ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 11:00 am

community

Over 200 attend community rally

By BETH ALSTON beth.alston@americustimesrecorder.com www.americustimesrecorderd.com AMERICUS — A crowd of about 200 people braved the sizzling summer sun and humidity Saturday morning at a rally ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 10:00 am

community

Town crier: July 27, 2016

Americus Paws Patrol Training: Learn how to volunteer with Paws Patrol/Pet Partners Pet Therapy at a one-day Pet Partners Team Training Workshop for the “Human ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Thursday, July 28, 2016 9:28 am

Columns

Nancy M. Young: July 23, 2016

Schley County Board of Commissioners recognized On July 12, the Schley County Board of Commissioners held its monthly meeting. Chairman Greg Barineau called the meeting ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 25, 2016 11:00 pm

education

SGTC aviation maintenance student wins Southwest Airlines Scholarship

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) aviation maintenance technology’s Amy Pike Griffin of Oglethorpe was selected as the winner of the Southwest Airlines ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 25, 2016 10:00 pm

engagements

Teaford-DeCusati

Tammy Lashley of Gainesville, Ga., and Dr. and Mrs. Henry St. George Teaford, Jr. of Americus announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelby Dale Teaford ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 25, 2016 9:00 pm

engagements

Walters-Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Kristen) Edwards of Cumming and Mr. and Mrs. Scott (Shelly) Walters announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Stacey ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 25, 2016 8:00 pm

education

Ground broken for new wing at Schley Elementary

ELLAVILLE— Ground was officially broken for construction of a new wing at Schley County Elementary School in Ellaville Wednesday. For many years,the  kindergarten and pre-k ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 25, 2016 7:00 pm

Local News

B&G Club damaged by arson

AMERICUS — As hundreds of supporters enjoyed the Americus-Sumter County Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser Gala Tuesday night, something was awry at the Clubhouse at ... Read more

by Beth Alston, Monday, July 25, 2016 6:00 pm

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