March 12, 2009 RSS feed / Personalities

John Ellis Broadnax IV

Mr. and Mrs. John Ellis Broadnax III of Athens announce the birth of their son, John Ellis IV, on Monday, February 23, at Athens Regional Medical Center in Athens. Ellis, as he will be called, weighed 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 21 inches long. More...

FBC now accepting applications for Harris Scholarship

The First Baptist Church of Washington invites any high school or college student who is a resident of Wilkes County and is majoring in or intends to major in the area of fine arts to apply for the Troupe M. Harris Jr. More...

Mary C. Reid WOM group hears missions program on March 3

The Mary C. Reid Women on Mission of First Baptist Church met in the conference room Tuesday morning, March 3. Mrs. Dennis Hopkins opened the meeting with prayer and led the reading of the WMU Watchword. Mrs. More...

Mallory Gay McCall to marry Stewart Taylor Ruehle Mar. 28

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stephen Mc- Call of Martinez and Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Riggs of Cleveland, Tenn., announce the engagement of their daughter, Mallory Gay McCall, to Stewart Taylor Ruehle, son of Dr. and Mrs. David Lawrence Ruehle of Thomson. More...

Dixon Caddell celebrates birthday with family, friends

Dixon Caddell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Caddell, was seven years old on February 20 and celebrated on various occasions. He celebrated on his birthday with his first grade classmates at Washington- Wilkes Primary School. More...

Lucille Bray honored at 76th birthday party

Lucille Bray was honored on the occasion of her 76th birthday at a luncheon Saturday, March 7, given by Sara Dunavan at her home on East Robert Toombs Avenue. Her birthday was Monday, March 9. Mrs. More...

WMH Auxiliary sponsoring chicken barbecus March 28

The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a chicken barbecue on Saturday, March 28, at the VFW on Andrews Drive. Chicken plates will be ready for pick-up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost per plate is $7. More...

Woman's Club members plan for Tour of Homes at March 9 meeting

The upcoming Tour of Homes was the topic of conversation at the meeting of the Woman's Club, Monday, March 9, at the clubhouse. Barbara Roberts, Tour of Homes chairman, and her committee led the discussion of the Tour scheduled for April 3-5. More...

Wes Tanner enjoys skating birthday party February 15

Wes Tanner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Tanner, celebrated his ninth birthday on Tuesday, February 10. He was treated to a roller skating party at Skate USA in Athens on February 15. Wes and his guests enjoyed pizza, cake and drinks. More...

Hospital Auxiliary schedules uniform sale for March 12

The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a uniform sale March 12 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital lobby. Checks, cash or credit cards will be accepted and payroll deductions are available for hospital personnel. More...

Washington Personal Mention

Cheryl Coston of St. Augustine Beach, Fla., is enjoying an extended visit with her mother, Bernie Pope. lMichael and Vonice Wells and Joyner Wells visited during the weekend with Margaret Johnson in Ludowici and Neal Wells in Hinesville. More...

Kariss Easler entertained at bridal shower February 28

Kariss Easler of Evans, bride-elect of Blake Winfrey, was entertained at a Southern Living shower Saturday, February 28, at the home of Crystal Jones in Evans. Donna Jones, also of Evans, was a co-hostess for the occasion. More...

Gresham-Saggus WOM members meet March 5 at FBC

The Rhetta Gresham-Terry Bennett Saggus Women on Mission of First Baptist Church met in the Jesse Mercer Chapel Thursday, March 5. Gladys Reese, facilitator, opened the meeting and welcomed members. More...

Amanda Christine Stroika weds Zackary Steven Palmer Feb. 14

Amanda Christine Stroika and Zackary Steven Palmer of Grovetown exchanged wedding vows in an impressive double-ring ceremony Saturday, February 14, at four o'clock in the afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Evans. More...