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Lee Benner, a retired comptroller with Great Commission Publications of Duluth, now living in Sandtown, was inducted as the newest member of the Washington Kiwanis Club in ceremonies conducted on Tuesday, December 12, at the club’s regular meeting. President Bill Steed (right) inducted Benner into ... More ...
This gentle well-behaved large white male dog is neutered, vaccinated and so ready for that loving home. Please do not abandon or destroy unwanted pets. We have a very humane Animal Shelter that will feed and care for them until adopted. Poinsettias and mistletoe are deadly to pets. Do not let yo... More ...
Rotarian Gale Seibert presented an inspiring discussion of the Wise Men and Christmas Star at the regular meeting of the Washington Rotary Club on Thursday, December 7. She offered several possibilities as explanations for the appearance of the star; based on science, based in faith, and also the r... More ...
Children in the Pre-Kindergarten Ministry at the First Baptist Church went caroling this week and visited Wilkes Health Care Center to sing for the residents. The children also took them a Christmas card which they had made to look like a Christmas tree and which had been made with their handprints... More ... Rev. Torey Fountain to preach Dec. 24 at scholarship program Rev. Torey Fountain, age 12, from the Torey Fountain, will preach for the Reese J. Booker Scholarship Program on Sunday, December 24, at the Marks Tabernacle Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Rev. Fountain is from Atlanta and began preaching at the age of five. More ...
Cassie Madison Hogan Frankey and Nicole Hogan of Washington announce the birth of their daughter, Cassie Madison, on Saturday, November 25, at Athens Regional Hospital in Athens. Cassie weighed 5 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 18 ¼ inches long. She has a sister, Angel, who is 14 months old. More ...
Madeline Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casey Jackson, celebrated her fifth birthday with party at her home on Sunday, November 26. Her birthday was November 29. Madeline and her guests enjoyed her “Pink Poodle” cake with ice cream and an assortment of party foods. More ... Amy Lannae entertained at Trim-the-Tree party Amy Lannae, bride-elect of John Broadnax of Athens, was feted at an afternoon Trim-the-Tree Shower given by Ellen Cowne at her home in Colbert. For the festive occasion Miss Lannae wore a two-piece ensemble. The brown full skirt featured floral appliqués scattered about the hemline. More ... Washington Personal Mention Mrs. Robert W. Greene of Andalusia, Ala., is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Moore. • Mrs. T. C. Green enjoyed a visit in Alpharetta with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garson and daughter Paige. She joined the family in attending the Festival of Trees at the World Congress Center where Paige and her ballet ... More ... Amberly Aycock and attendants honored at bridesmaids’ luncheon The home of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Mattison III in Lincolnton was the scene of a bridemaids’ luncheon honoring Amberly Aycock and her attendants on Friday, December 1. Hosting the occasion were Mrs. Mark McKinney and daughter, Katherine Britt McKinney, of Simpsonville, S.C.; Mrs. Marcus Spratlin and... More ...
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Earl Harper of Macon announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Sutton, to Jeffrey Wayne Brannen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wayne Brannen of Horseshoe Bend, Ark. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. William Nathan Bennett of Macon and the late Mr. Bennett and... More ...
Ryan Hucke, son of Chris and Jeri Hucke, was four years old on November 25 and celebrated on several occasions. Ryan celebrated with his teachers, Angie Paul and Jeannie Bruce, and classmates at First Baptist Church Pre- Kindergarten on November 20. They enjoyed cupcakes, Cheetos and juice boxes. More ...
Mary Duggan presented a special program of Christmas music to members of the Washington Woman’s Club as they gathered at the clubhouse Monday, December 11. Mrs. Duggan introduced the program by giving a brief history of many of the singers noting that some began together as The Washington Little T... More ...
Claudia Leslie Smith and Dr. Robert Lafayette Whipple IV, both of Newnan, exchanged wedding vows in a beautiful double-ring ceremony Saturday, November 11, at four o’clock in the afternoon at Lake Toxaway United Methodist Church in Lake Toxaway, N.C. Rev. Marcus Dodson of Lake Toxaway officiated. More ...
Mrs. Marie Wooten was treated to surprise festivities in honor of her 79th birthday on Saturday, November 11, at a birthday dinner and celebration given by Mrs. Rachel Jackson and Mrs. Lynn Thomas assisted by Mrs. Wooten’s family at the Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School Cafeteria. More ...
Rev. Gale Seibert presented a program on coping skills for caregivers and for normal everyday stress at the last Tea and Learn meeting at Wills Memorial Hospital. Among her suggestions for coping were: learn how to say no, laugh, believe in yourself, count your blessings, and take life one day at a... More ...
Ida Lois Blakey Flynt was honored on the occasion of her 90th birthday at a drop-in celebration Sunday afternoon, November 26, given by her daughters and sons-inlaw, Doris and Sanders Rhodes of Tignall, Rosemary and Olin Newby of Washington, Elaine and Leonard Perry of Canton and Karen and Ed Radak... More ... Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Whipple IV honored at after wedding reception Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Whipple IV of Newnan were guests of honor at an after wedding reception and barbecue given by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, at The Shop at the Smith Farm on the Danburg Road Saturday, November 18. Dr. Robert Whipple and Mrs. Whipple, the former Claudia Smith, were ... More ... Mary C. Reid WOM members meet for Week of Prayer The Mary C. Reid Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday morning, December 5, in the Conference Room of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Dennis Hopkins presided and offered a prayer for those with special needs. After the business meeting Mrs. Gene Pollock, Mrs. James Johnson and M... More ... Wilkes Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Guests of Mrs. Mae Butler were Herbert and Fay Butler and Mildred Hackney. Alice Samuels visited Charlie Coker and Welborn Avery. Visiting Charlie Williams were Edna Mae Gresham, Alice Samuels, Carrie M. Williams, Charlie M. King, Julia Gartrell and Doris Willis. Shirley Crocker and Linda Garrett... More ... Lunch and Learn Club enjoys annual Christmas gathering Eight members of the Rayle Lunch and Learn Club met at the Rayle City Hall Wednesday, December 6, and traveled to the home of Doris Smathers in the Jackson Crossroads area of the county for their annual Christmas gathering. Traveling together in a carpool they arrived about 10:30 and were greeted ... More ... |
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