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Cindy and Delaney Russell and Molly Newsome enjoyed several days in Savannah enjoying the sights and especially the late night ghost tour. lSusan and Edward Pope Jr. joined John, Katherine, Anna and Caroline Gentry of Athens for several days at Edisto Beach, S.C., last week. More ... Jacob (Jake) Newsome, son of Rhonda and Robbie Newsome, celebrated his fourth birthday on May 21 with several celebrations. On May 21 Jake was treated to a trip to Thomson to eat out by his Me- Maw, Pat Tuttle, and great-grandmother, Alma O'Neal. More ... Southern silver julep cups are on display at the Washington-Wilkes Museum. The museum's display contains a cup by Savannah's Fredrick Marquand. Julep cups are usually simple, tall silver beakers made to hold pure nectar call a "mint julep. More ... Divesia Ramanda Lee, daughter of LaShaunder Elam-Lee and Divenski Ramon Lee of Washington was selected as a finalist in the Pre-Teen Georgia Scholarship and Recognition Program held June 8-10 at the Westin North in Atlanta. More ... Emily Beth Denard, daughter of Paula and Doug Denard, was four years old on June 3 and celebrated with a tea party at her home on June 9. Guests arrived wearing their favorite party dresses. Each girl was given dress up shoes, hats, gloves, beaded necklaces and matching earrings. The girls enjoyed showing off their outfitswhile performing a fashion show for everyone. More ... Members of the Washington- Wilkes Garden Club gathered at the lovely lake home of Linda Burns near Tignall for a summer picnic and fellowship on Thursday, June 14. Everyone enjoyed a bountiful and delicious lunch served with a wonderful view of the lake. More ... Lindsay Burton of Gainesville was feted at a baby shower on Saturday afternoon, June 16, at the home of Emilie and Mark Waters on East Robert Toombs Avenue. Co-hostesses with Mrs. Waters were Kay Nelms, Joann Baldwin, Shirley Gunter, Sharon Williamson and Susan Pope. More ... The Rhetta Gresham Women on Mission of First Baptist Church met in the Jesse Mercer Chapel June 7. In the absence of Gladys Reese, Helen Miller presided. The group read the WMU Watchword from Colossians. A short business meeting was held. More ... Lester, Amy, Trey and Carter Johnston have returned from a seven-day cruise with family in celebration of Mrs. Johnston's parent's wedding anniversary. Her parents, Frances and Wayne Cowart of Thomson, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 14. More ... Mason Allen Thornton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chad Thornton, celebrated his first birthday on June 8. On his birthday Mason celebrated with a party at the Washington- Wilkes Country Club pool. The party theme was "Boys Playtime" and included airplanes, sports and firetrucks. More ... Glenda and Harris Blackmon and daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Wayne Hisaw of Martinez, returned June 5 from a two-week trip to the West Coast and Alaska. More ... Maura Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Jackson, celebrated her sixth birthday May 19 with a number of her friends at a special party at Jumping Party Zone in Augusta. Nearly 20 girls, including school, dance and tee-ball friends, had a wonderful time jumping and sliding before enjoying a Barbie birthday cake and snacks in the party room. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Joel Walker of Lubbock, Tex., announce the birth of their daughter, Scout Regan, on Monday, June 11, at Covenant Lakeside Medical Center in Lubbock, Tex. Scout weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Martin Burgess of Washington. Maternal great-grandparents are Mrs. Henrietta Leard and the late Jack A. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Jack Granger of Duluth announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Marie, to Adam Leslie Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Russell of Washington. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Iler of Statesboro, Mrs. Miriam Iler of Cochran and the late Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Granger of Fairfax, Va. More ... Tanner Michelle Guinn and Tommy Allen Bridges of Washington exchanged wedding vows in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the home of the bridegroom's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Shane Gunter, in Washington Saturday, May 19, at four o'clock in the afternoon. Pastor Paul Reviere of Lincolnton officiated the double-ring ceremony. More ... Walker and William Johnson, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Burke Johnson of Danielsville, celebrated their birthdays with a fishing-theme party at their home on Saturday, June 2. Walker was four years old on May 7 and William's second birthday is June 21. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Macchia of Washington announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Michelle, of Athens, to Samuel Shaun Harris, also of Athens, son of Debbie Gunter and the late Samuel E. Harris. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald G. Macchia of Encinitas, Calif., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Leon O. Fuller of Kennesaw. More ... Megan Smith of Newtown, brideelect of Scott Kennedy of Washington, was honored at a brunch and miscellaneous shower on Saturday, June 9, at the Newtown home of her aunt, Mrs. Gary Rogers. Hosting with Mrs. Rogers were Mrs. Mike Smith, also the bride-elect's aunt, and April Smith, her cousin. More ... Corbett Nelms of Montgomery, Ala., and grandparents, Virginia and Sonny Nelms, of Lake Hartwell visited Tuesday with Kay and Pug Nelms and Iris Corbett. lCelebrating Father's Day with Arvid Johnson and Mrs. James Johnson were his children, Alexander, Taylor, and Andrew Johnson of Atlanta. Also visiting Sunday was Mrs. Johnny Gresham of Marietta. lMrs. More ... Glenda and Graham Smith of Snellville hosted the annual Brown family reunion at their country home on Lexington Road Saturday, June 2. Built in 1901, the house was originally the home of Young Bryan Brown and Lillie Pearl Cosby Brown and their 10 children. Today the homeplace is affectionately called Pearl Oaks, named in honor of Lillie Pearl Brown. More ... With the theme, "Our Roots Run Deep," members of the Curry family gathered on Saturday, June 9, at the Third Shiloh Building on McLendon Drive for a reunion. The Curry family originated in Washington-Wilkes County in the mid-1800s. More ... Charles Boleyn (Bo) Bray, formerly of Washington-Wilkes, graduated June 6 from Denver University, Denver, Colorado, with a Master of Science in Information Technology with a focus in Business Information Technology. Bray completed his bachelor's degree in Computer Science at LaGrange College in 2004. More ... Four Washington-Wilkes students have been named to the Georgia College and State University Dean's List for the spring semester. Announcement was named by the university's vice-president and dean of faculties, Dr. Anne Gormly. More ... Jacob Waller graduated from Athens Tech in commencement exercises Saturday evening, June 16, at the Classic Center in Athens. Jacob, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Waller of Washington, earned an Associate in Applied Science-Physical Therapist Assistant. More ... Charles and Imogene L. Fields and Thelma Long visited Mrs. Sara Gaines. .Guests of Mrs. Sara Gresham were Mabel Johnson, Johnny and Lynda Gresham, Lefreda Adair, Virginia and William Feyerbend, Katherine Melson, Sally Gresham, Mark Gresham, Roz and TD Davis, Aileen Cain, Will, Morgan and Jaclyn Johns, Lynn, Ashlyn, and Camron Johns. .Mrs. Sara E. More ... The Bradford family reunion was held at the Tignall Lunchroom Saturday, June 16. Barbecue, salads, and desserts were served. Everyone enjoyed looking at old family pictures and sharing memories. All family members are descendants of the late Warren and Bitha Dunaway Bradford. More ... Doris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. .Rev. Dale Fincher presented a worship service for the residents and sang with Ouida and Wilber Maney. The residents always look forward to church on Mondays. .James Pritchard from the Church of Christ donated bread to the kitchen for the residents. .Mary and Pat Darden visited Miss Margaret Darden. . More ... |
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