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Sybil Wheeler Veazey of Crawfordville was honored on the occasion of her 90th birthday at a drop-in party Sunday afternoon, March 30, at the Taliaferro Senior Center in Crawfordville. Hostesses for the occasion were her daughters, Kathryn Hunter and Lynda Pollock of Washington and Jackie Butts of ... More ...
Kelsey Grace Leard, daughter of Laura and Jack Leard III, celebrated her third birthday with a Disney Princess theme party ather home on March 29. Her birthday was April 6. Kelsey greeted her guests wearing a Cinderella dress with shoes, a c rown and gloves to match. She encouraged others to chan... More ... 100 Women in White conference May 23-25 at Springfield Baptist The Springfield Baptist Church Women's Department will have its 100 Women In White Conference beginning Friday night, May 23, and continuing through May 25. Speakers for the Friday program at 7 p.m. will be Evangelist Brenda Nunnally, Pastor Katina Owens, Evangelist Angela Bufford, and Pastor Pat... More ...
The Kettle Creek Chapter DAR met Monday, April 21, in Thomson to visit Alexandria, the home of William and Stevie Wansley and their daughter, Elizabeth. Alexandria was built circa 1803- 06 by Thomas Carr and is the oldest documented brick house in Georgia. More ... April Smith, Jonathan Wheatley honored at lawn, garden shower Engaged couple April Smith and Jonathan Wheatley were guests of honor at a lawn and garden shower Friday evening, April 11, at the home of Tracy and Denise Armour in Rayle. Co-hosts with the Armours were Angie and Scott Wheatley of Homer, Traci and Danny Bussey of Lincolnton and their families. A... More ...
Alexis Gioia of Vidalia was named Most Photogenic and won the Most Beautiful Dress category at the Robert Toombs Christian Academy Pageant held on April 12 in Vidalia at the South Eastern Technical College. Alexis was thrilled to meet and have her picture made with Miss Georgia, Leah Massee, who ... More ... Tonya Howard Clark to marry David Ray Guthrie on May 17 Eddie and Ramona Howard of Rayle announce the engagement of their daughter, Tonya Howard Clark, to David Ray Guthrie of Thomson, formerly of Haleyville, Ala., son of Marlon R. Guthrie and Cindy Guthrie of Thomson and Frankie Lawrence and the late Hollis Lawrence of Haleyville, Ala. More ... Elizabeth Newsome honored at miscellaneous shower April 27 Elizabeth Newsome, bride-elect of Justin Holmes of Athens, was entertained at a miscellaneous drop-in shower Sunday afternoon, April 27, at the home of Rosemary Hopkins on East Robert Toombs Avenue. Joining Mrs. More ...
Jennifer Elyssa Brandt and Nicholas A. Blankl of Hermosa Beach, Calif., exchanged wedding vows in a lovely outdoor wedding Friday, March 28, at fiveo'clock in the afternoon at The La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes, Calif. Rev. Rachel Nyback of the Episcopal Congregation in Hermosa Beach officiated. More ...
Emma Grace Scott, daughter of Joey and Shannon Scott of Thomson, celebrated her second birthday on April 24. On her birthday Emma enjoyed cupcakes with her class at the First Methodi st Church Daycare. She was guest of honor on April 26 at a Strawberry Shortcake party at her home. She and her fr... More ...
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allan Simmons Jr. of Washington announce the birth of their son, Austin Edward, on Wednesday, April 23, at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens. Austin weighed 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and was 20 ½ inches long. He has a sister, Ava, who is two years old. More ... Lance family members gather for luncheon in Greensboro Apr. 20 The Lance family enjoyed a special family gathering on Sunday, April 20, at the Buffet of China in Greensboro. The event was to celebrate the birthdays of siblings, John Lance, April 23; Guy Lance, April 24; and Chris Lance, April 29. More ...
Paula Denard hosted the monthly meeting of the Xi Zeta Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, on Monday, April 14, at the Mary Willis Library. Members participated in two separate rituals which were held for four sisters obtaining higher degrees. Kim Winfrey, Chapter vice-president, conducted both rit... More ... Washington Personal Mention Barney Downer and James and Peggy Varnadoe of Griffin enjoyed the weekend with Betty Slaton. All attended the Johnson reunion at Pope's Chapel Saturday. More ...
Several graduates of the Washington Wilkes Comprehensive High School Class of l978, their families and friends enjoyed a cruise to Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas April 10-14. The group left from Jacksonville, Fla., aboard the Carnival Celebration for the excursion which was the first of many ... More ... April Smith feted entertained at Room-to-Room Shower April 19 April Smith, bride-elect of Jonathan Wheatley, was feted at a Roomto Room Shower Saturday, April 19, at the home of Tricia Bridges on the Newtown Road. Entertaining with Mrs. Bridges were Donna Hardy, Angie Bridges and Kristin Stevens. More ... Robyn Williams guest of honor at miscellaneous shower April 26 Robyn Williams of Anderson, S.C., bride-elect of Donald Gunter, also of Anderson, was entertained at a miscellaneous shower on Saturday, April 26, in the fellowship hall of Phillips Mill Baptist Church. Hostesses for the occasion were ladies of the church. More ... FBC Silver Streaks tour Botanical Gardens in Athens The Silver Streaks of First Baptist Church enjoyed a trip to the Botanical Gardens in Athens Thursday, April 23. Members enjoyed lunch at Fatz before arriving at the Gardens for an afternoon guided tour. More ... Valente Fanning on N.C. high school's Principal's List Valente Fanning, a junior at Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville, N.C., has been named to the principal's list for the second semester. Since enrolling in the school, Valente has maintained straight A's. "He is a good student and goes beyond what is required of him," says his principal,... More ... Emily Henderson tapped for society of HS scholars Emily Henderson of Washington- Wilkes has been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). Emily is a student at Briarwood Academy and is the daughter of Bernie and Mimi Henderson of Washington. More ... Harper's Personal Care residents enjoy visiting with family, friends Doris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt Monday of last week. ƒRev. Dale Fincher presented singing and devotion for the residents on Monday. ƒBill Mauldin from the Washington Church of God brought Vidalia onions and lettuce to all the residents. Thank you so much. We are really enjoying them... More ... Heritage Health Care residents enjoy visits with family, friends Guests of Mrs. Bernice McAvoy were Robert McAvoy, Carolyn Alexander, Ronnie and Diane McAvoy, Joyce Blackburn, Gail Galbreath, Marion Poss, and Marge Randall. ƒGrace Ferguson and Wilma Bunch visited Mrs. Libby Ivey. ƒMrs. More ...
Jennifer Jackson, County Nurse Manager for the Wilkes County Health Department (left), was the guest speaker at the Washington Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday, April 29. Jackson discussed the various programs and described services provided by the Health Department. More ... |
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