It’s not an official national holiday, but for many high school athletes across the nation each year, it’s a day that is anticipated with nervous optimism. Each year, in early February, hundreds…
Guy Charles Reynolds
Guy Charles Reynolds, age 79, who was a resident of Greenville, Fla., for the past 2.4 years, joined his Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. He is survived by his…
Martha S. Roberts
Martha S. Roberts passed away of natural causes on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. She was 79-years-old. Martha was born on March 8, 1942, in Madison, Fla. She was a…
Dakota Patrick Hagan
Dakota Patrick Hagan, 18, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. He was born Jan. 7, 2004, in Tallahassee, Fla., and was the son of Morgan Jeffery and Pamela…
Hoyt Lonnie Ragans
Mr. Hoyt Lonnie Ragans, age 85, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Perry, Fla. He was born in Madison County, Fla., to Rosette Sheppard and Gordon Ashley Ragans on Aug….
Remembering Christine Miller 12/16/1938 -01/2022
Dear Mom, I’m remembering you to my friends and to those who have wishes for good.. for that is where you were… you were in all that was about being good and…
Jacqueline Purvis Sircy
Graveside services for Jacqueline “Jackie” Purvis Sircy, 72, of Greenville, Fla., were held on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Concord Missionary Baptist Church, in Greenville, Fla., with James Brown…
Adelia D. Gordon
Adelia Driggers Gordon was born in Lee, Fla., on June 14, 1928, Flag Day, to S. K and Piercie (Waters) Lane Driggers. She was the youngest of 10 children. Adelia (Dee) was…
Siegmeister to plead guilty
According to court documents filed in the United States District Court Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, Jeff Siegmeister intends to plead guilty when his bribery and fraud trial begins. Siegmeister served…
Fireplace fire destroys home
On the evening of Sunday, Jan. 30, at 8:12 p.m., the Madison Fire Department was dispatched to the home of Todd and Tammy Richardson, located at 173 SE Macon St., in Madison,…
Could this Cowboy become a Trojan?
Current Madison County High School (MCHS) junior, Jonathan Akins, has received the first of what could be several offers from college football programs from across the country. This first one coming from…
Greenville paintings shine light on a horrific past
It’s a story that almost defies logic. An old manuscript, along with dozens of original paintings, is found beneath a house and is almost destined for the landfill. Upon further investigation, these…
A Letter to the Editor
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the excellent medical and rehabilitative care I recently received while a patient at the Madison County Memorial Hospital. The nursing staff, certified…
Vanessa Bryant
Jimmie Bryant and Rossie Edwards Bryant proudly welcomed their new baby daughter, Vanessa, into their family on Aug. 12, 1960. They raised her and her siblings in the Georgetown Community of Madison,…
John Love Marker
John Love Marker, Jr., 73, entrepreneur, veteran advocate and historian, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 at his home in Waxhaw, N.C. His loving wife of 30 years, Elaine, was by his side….
John Love Marker, Jr.
John Love Marker, Jr., 73, entrepreneur, veteran advocate and historian, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 at his home in Waxhaw, N.C. His loving wife of 30 years, Elaine, was by his side….
Mother Careatha Laverne Smith Williams
Mother Careatha Laverne Smith Williams, 83, of Madison passed away on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, at New Bethel Primitive Baptist…
Cheryl Denise Newsome
On May 2, 1966, Willie Frank Newsome and Inez Walker Newsome became the proud parents of Cheryl Denise Newsome. She was lovingly raised along with her siblings in Madison, Fla. Her mother…
Stanley Leon Brown, Sr.
Stanley Leon Brown, Sr. was born to Napoleon Brown, Sr. and Ella Mae Feacher Anderson on Sept. 26, 1971. He was raised in Madison, Fla. but for the last 11 years, he…
New 24 hour gym officially opens for business
Bodyworks Family Fitness 24 hour gym, located at 717 E Base St., held its grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 8. The event was a big success, as the gym exceeded its goal…