Donald “Don” Clyde Bowen, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, in Valdosta, Ga. Donald was born July 23, 1927, in Lansing, Mich. to Clyde Bowen and Ophelia Bowen (Brown). He…
Mother Ezell Lauria Moore
Mother Ezell Lauria Moore, 95, peacefully transitioned on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. Funeral services are being held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Mt. Zion AME Church, in Madison, Fla….
John Penelton Agner, Jr.
John Penelton Agner, Jr., a.k.a. J.P., died suddenly at home on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. He was born June 21, 1996, to John Penelton, Sr. and Verdie Mae Fouraker Agner. Survivors include…
NFC community theatre: Local talent, community partnership makes North Florida College Sentinel Upstage Players shine bright
North Florida College Contributor The North Florida College (NFC) community theatre troupe, the Sentinel Upstage Players, have formed a strong partnership with the NFC campus and community. The college’s fall and spring…
Lloyd Vincle “Red” Collis
Mr. Lloyd Vincle “Red” Collis, age 96, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Lake City, Fla. A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 29, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, from…
Cowboys Gameday: Facing a familiar hurdle
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Although the two schools are on almost opposite ends of the state, there is a certain familiarity between the Blue Devils of Pahokee High School and the Cowboys of…
Jeanie Kilpatrick Ervin
Jeanie Kilpatrick Ervin, 55, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Jeanie was born in Garden Grove, Calif., on April 30, 1964, to Bernice “Sissy” (Entzminger) Kilpatrick and the late Kelly…
James Hampton
James Hampton, 56, of Greenville, Fla., passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Funeral services are being held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, at New Hope PB Church-Sirmans, with burial…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: Finding beauty in the beast
I was in the last stages of childhood when I took my first job at a drug store. Even though the pay was laughable, I enjoyed meeting people, but some people were…
MCSO deputy involved in wreck
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com A local deputy received minor injuries after his patrol vehicle was struck by another vehicle, and overturned on the night of Friday, Nov. 22. Alcohol is believed to have…
$100,000 donated to NFC Foundation Lab to be named in Ireland’s honor
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com With gratitude, North Florida College (NFC) graciously accepted a generous donation from the Parker Poe Charitable Trust in the name of the late Kate Ireland, and NFC is set…
Lloyd Vincle “Red” Collis
Mr. Lloyd Vincle “Red” Collis, age 96, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, in Lake City, Fla. A visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 29, at Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Chapel, from…
William “Billy” Martin Burnette
William “Billy” Martin Burnette, 77, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, in Madison, Fla. Billy was born Nov. 25, 1941, in Madison, to John Caleb Burnette and Kathleen Martin Burnette. Billy…
Learning As I Go: This IS our story
As many of you know, we are entering into new territory as my husband begins treatments for cancer. I hope that my emotional processing in this column will help you with your…
Emerald’s Gem Box: Happy Birthday Cheltsie
Today (November 27) marks the 27th birthday of my oldest daughter, Cheltsie. To say the least, my life changed dramatically 27 years ago. At the young age of 23, I became a…
The fight over a holiday Greenville to continue observing Columbus Day
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com In a three-hour meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, the Town of Greenville has elected, by majority, to keep Columbus Day on the books as an observed holiday and paid…
The Dollar Tree is coming to Madison
John Willoughby reporter2@greenepublishing.com Madison’s variety of shopping locations is getting ready to expand in 2020. A now-vacant commercial building in Madison is set to welcome a Dollar Tree in late January of…
Clarence Edward “Jack” Richards
Clarence Edward “Jack” Richards passed away on Nov. 13, 2019. He was a former Lt. Colonel of Infantry in the Marines and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He was awarded…
Alvin “Chip” Wallace
Alvin “Chip” Wallace, 68, of Lamont, Fla. passed at home on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, at Mt. Morilla M.B. Church,…
From the sunny side: Thanksgiving
Somehow, it seems that the pages on the calendar are flipping by at a faster and faster pace. Here we are, almost at Thanksgiving Day. I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving Day. The…