Entries from January 2009
Nominees for Heisman Award are announced
Zack Westerfield and Catherine Lovin are Pike County High School’s nominees for the Wendy’s Heisman Award.
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Manley is comended
Pvt. second class Timothy Caleb Manley, son of Tim and Sharon Manley, received the Gen. George S. Patton Award for outstanding performance and leadership and the Excellence in Calvary Award in Charlie Troop 5-15, 5th Calvary, 15th Reg., while undergoing recruit training at Fort Knox, Ky., with the 194th Armored Brigade.
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Reaction mixed to teen drivers' cell phone ban
A bill proposed by a Georgia legislator would make it illegal for those 18 years old to use cell phones while driving a vehicle.
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Three Pike County High School students are recognized for outstanding service in school and the community
Three Pike County High School students are recognized for outstanding service in school and the community.
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Multiple offender paroled after being given 303 years
One of several men who vandalized, stole from and burned rural churches in 10 middle Georgia counties in 1994-95 has been paroled.
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Poor economy impacts schools
School systems across the state are bracing for serious budget cuts in light of Georgia's expected $2 billion revenue shortfall due to the sagging economy. State tax revenues and corporate tax collections are down.
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Teen Challenge special exception approved
The Pike County commission voted 3-1 January 27 to approve a special zoning exception to allow Teen Challenge to operate a boarding facility, school and ministry for troubled teenage boys here.
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Pike County Legals 01-27-2009
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Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of Ronald Todd Chamlee, deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 5th day of January, 2009.
Executor: Kathy Marie Chamlee
2020 Smyrna Church Rd.
Molena, GA 30258
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Legal 1-28
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Cindy S. Austin has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Lowell S. Austin, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before Feb. 16, 2009. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Gwen M. Esty and Stephanie L. Hunter has petitioned to be appointed Administrators of the estate of Melvin Merritt, Sr., deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before Feb. 16, 2009. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Notice
Molena Health and Rehab does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services, activities or employment.
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Legal 1-37
In the Superior Court
of Pike County
State of Georgia
Family Division
In re the Name Change of:
Petitioner: Christian
Reese Zamzow
Civil Action File No: 2009CV-030
Notice of Petition to Change Name
Notice is hereby given that Christian Reese Zamzow, the undersigned, filed his petition to the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, on the 22nd day of January, 2009, praying for change in the name of petitioner from Christian Reese Zamzow to Richard Christian Reese Couch.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.
This the 22nd day of January, 2009.
/s/Christian Reese Zamzow
97 Irish Hills Drive,
Concord, GA 30206
770-227-4656
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Brenda D. Holmes to Invest America Mortgage Corp., dated September 7, 2001, recorded in Deed Book 342, Page 140, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to National Bank of Commerce by assignment recorded in Deed Book 374, Page 97, Pike County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of eighty-seven thousand seven hundred ninety-six and 0/100 dollars ($87,796.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2009, the following described property:
EXHIBIT A: All that lot, tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 73 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 2.0 acres as shown on a Plat of Survey entitled “Property Survey for Breda D. Holmes”, prepared by Conkle-Lane & Associates, dated April 3, 2000, recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 34, Pike County Superior Court Records, which said plat is incorporated herein and made a part of this Legal Description.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., 1001 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224, 866-384-0903. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Olivia Holmes or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 138 Powder Creek Road, Concord, Georgia 30206.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
SunTrust Mortgage, Inc. sbm National Bank of Commerce
as Attorney in Fact for
Brenda D. Holmes
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/cj 2/3/09
Our file no. 5262107-FT2
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Leslie Diane Gernand to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated April 12, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 577, Page 292, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-FR1 by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred forty-one thousand six hundred sixty and 0/100 dollars ($141,660.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2009, the following described property:
EXHIBIT A: All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 125 & 126 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract “C” containing 3.463 acres of that certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Griffin Remodeling” dated February 12, 2004, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Professional Registered Land Surveyor No. 1327, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 39, Pike County Clerk of Superior Court, Georgia records. Said plat with its metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to Tract “C” containing 3.463 acres is incorporated herein by express reference thereto as if set out fully hereon.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: EMC Mortgage Corporation, 800 State Highway 121 Bypass, Lewisville, TX 75067, 1-888-577-4011. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Leslie Diane Gernand or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 1594 East Milner Rd, Zebulon, Georgia 30295.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I LLC, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-FR1
as Attorney in Fact for
Leslie Diane Gernand
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/vn1 2/3/09
Our file no. 53205808-FT1
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Kevin G. Hawkins and Jennifer Hawkins to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated August 4, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 718, Page 163, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred fifty-seven thousand five hundred and 0/100 dollars ($157,500.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2009, the following described property:
EXHIBIT A: All that certain property situated in the County of Pike, and State of Georgia, being described as follows:
Tract I: All that tract or parcel of land, lying and being in Land Lot 171 of the 1st Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and according to that certain Plat of Survey entitled “Kathryn J. Ridgeway, dated April 9, 1973, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #1327, a copy of which said Plat is recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 247, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said Plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
This is the identical property conveyed to Kathryn J. Ridgeway in Warranty Deed from Lanier F. Johnson dated April 18, 1973 and recorded at Deed Book 53, Page 271, Pike County Superior Court Clerks Office.
Tract II: All that tract or parcel of land, lying and being in Land Lot 171 of the 1st Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and according to that certain Plat of survey entitled “Lucile J. Lane, dated April 3, 1973, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #1327, a copy of which said Plat is recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 247, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said Plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
This is the identical property conveyed to Kathryn J. Ridgeway in Warranty Deed from Lucille J. Lane dated August, 1978 and recorded at Deed Book 71, Page 727, Pike County Superior Court Clerks Office.
The above described tracts total approximately 3.9 acres, more or less.
For informational purposes only: the apn is shown by the County.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Countrywide Home Loans, 2270 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, 1-888-219-7773. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Kevin G. Hawkins and Jennifer Hawkins or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 341 Scott Road, Williamson, Georgia 30292.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP
as Attorney in Fact for
Kevin G. Hawkins and Jennifer Hawkins
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/wa2 2/3/09
Our file no. 52513108-FT4
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Horace Passmore to Regions Bank, dated November 28, 2001, recorded in Deed Book 355, Page 193, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Regions Mortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 355, Page 205, Pike County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred fifteen thousand two hundred and 0/100 dollars ($115,200.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2009, the following described property:
EXHIBIT A: All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 89, 2nd Land District, Pike County, Georgia, being known and designated as Lot 1 as shown on plat of survey entitled, “Property Survey for Horace Passmore”, dated October 29, 2001, prepared by Conkle-Lane & Associates, RLS, said plat is recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 119, Pike County Superior Court records. Said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof as fully as it set out herein.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Regions Mortgage, 1900 Charles Bryan Road AX2, Cordova, TN 38018, 800-986-2462. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Horace Passmore and Patricia Passmore or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 191 Buchanan Road, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Regions Bank sbm Regions Mortgage, Inc.
as Attorney in Fact for
Horace Passmore
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/hw1 2/3/09
Our file no. 51554808-FT8
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by James R. Dawkins and Diane Dawkins to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, dated August 8, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 718, Page 98, Pike County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of three hundred seventy-seven thousand six hundred and 0/100 dollars ($377,600.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2009, the following described property:
EXHIBIT A: All that certain parcel of land situated in Land Lot 238 of the First Land District, County of Pike, State of Georgia, being known as Tract “C” 10.00 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled, “Compiled Plat for Franklin R. Caldwell & Patti R. Caldwell” dated February 13, 1995, prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, No. 1327, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 139, Pike County, Georgia records, any with said plat together with metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to said 10.00 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in said of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Tax/Parcel ID: 012 006 AA
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306, 1-800-416-1472. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is James R. Dawkins and Diane Dawkins or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 1529 Gaulding Road, Concord, Georgia 30206.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
as Attorney in Fact for
James R. Dawkins and Diane Dawkins
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/ms8 2/3/09
Our file no. 52482508-FT7
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Rebekah Leigh Chambers
Tony and Hazel Chambers of Pike County announce the birth of their daughter Rebekah Leigh Chambers at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston.
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Time to set a harsh example
Funerals are generally sad affairs and that of Donald Clark was no different.
A crowd of uncomfortable folks sat in a funeral home chapel and listened to two preachers and watched Clark's family suffer.
Their period of suffering has been more anguished and protracted than most.
Donald was buried January 24 - 66 days after he died a violent death. Donald's ex-wife and her lover allegedly put a plastic bag over his head and bashed him with a metal baseball bat.
They wrapped his body in the sheets and blanket on which he lay and dumped it in a cornfield.
Through the long investigation, neither exhibited a shred of remorse.
Donald was found on Christmas Eve - a holiday that will never be the same for his surviving loved ones.
From that point until Saturday afternoon, his body was at the state crime lab for all the testing that goes with a high-profile, murder case autopsy.
No one deserves to die like Donald did.
As Donald's coffin was carried to the grave, a bright sun broke through a dreary, daylong haze and his last rites were conducted in the light. It seemed fitting that his body, which lay shrouded and decomposing for weeks, was laid to rest in the light.
That decomposition process denied his family a last look at him - another painful thorn for the grieving.
Through the entire ordeal, Donald's sister Brenda Maddox has been a rock. Her strength has earned my utmost respect.
When all the preaching and praying were done, Brenda distributed flowers among Donald's parents, children and other family members.
One by one they approached the coffin and laid the blossoms atop it.
Their misery was palpable.
I wish everyone responsible for punishing Donald's killers had been there to see it. Sadly, none were.
This case demands swift and severe punishment. Nothing less is acceptable.
This is not a case for plea bargaining or deal making.
It is a case for making a harsh example of two cold-blooded killers who acted with malice on their minds.
Remember that as the story continues to unfold.
Do what you can - use whatever influence you may have - to make sure justice is served.
Donald's family will appreciate it. [Full story »]
A crowd of uncomfortable folks sat in a funeral home chapel and listened to two preachers and watched Clark's family suffer.
Their period of suffering has been more anguished and protracted than most.
Donald was buried January 24 - 66 days after he died a violent death. Donald's ex-wife and her lover allegedly put a plastic bag over his head and bashed him with a metal baseball bat.
They wrapped his body in the sheets and blanket on which he lay and dumped it in a cornfield.
Through the long investigation, neither exhibited a shred of remorse.
Donald was found on Christmas Eve - a holiday that will never be the same for his surviving loved ones.
From that point until Saturday afternoon, his body was at the state crime lab for all the testing that goes with a high-profile, murder case autopsy.
No one deserves to die like Donald did.
As Donald's coffin was carried to the grave, a bright sun broke through a dreary, daylong haze and his last rites were conducted in the light. It seemed fitting that his body, which lay shrouded and decomposing for weeks, was laid to rest in the light.
That decomposition process denied his family a last look at him - another painful thorn for the grieving.
Through the entire ordeal, Donald's sister Brenda Maddox has been a rock. Her strength has earned my utmost respect.
When all the preaching and praying were done, Brenda distributed flowers among Donald's parents, children and other family members.
One by one they approached the coffin and laid the blossoms atop it.
Their misery was palpable.
I wish everyone responsible for punishing Donald's killers had been there to see it. Sadly, none were.
This case demands swift and severe punishment. Nothing less is acceptable.
This is not a case for plea bargaining or deal making.
It is a case for making a harsh example of two cold-blooded killers who acted with malice on their minds.
Remember that as the story continues to unfold.
Do what you can - use whatever influence you may have - to make sure justice is served.
Donald's family will appreciate it. [Full story »]
Ballard
James Lawrence “Jimmy” Ballard, 70, of Cle Elum, Wash., passed away January 21, 2009, in Yuma, Ariz. There will be a memorial service in Zebulon United Methodist Church Cemetery in spring.
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Big crowd expected for Teen Challenge hearing
Pike County commissioners expect a large number of people to attend the January 27 meeting to hear them reconsider the Teen Challenge request for a special exception that would allow it to operate a boarding facility, school and ministry for troubled teen boys.
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Remembering the late John W. Hollis
Sixty balloons were released into the air in front of the Pike County courthouse Wednesday, Jan. 21 to mark the 60th birthday of the late John W. Hollis, chair of the development authority and founding member of the United Men of Pike for Progress.
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Teen Challenge becomes a major hot topic
In light of the upcoming meeting/hearing on Teen Challenge, I thought I would share some of the letters that have been coming our way.
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teen challenge...
how do you feel about their proposal which will be the subject of a public hearing at the january 27 commission meeting?
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