2017-04-27 E-Edition

Byrne expresses concern on tax reform




GROVE HILL – United States House Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Alabama) touched on issues ranging from Veterans Administration to education to North Korea during the 87th town hall meeting of his congressional career as the Rep from Alabama’s First Congressional District. In an interview after the town hall concluded, Bryne said his priority, when he returned to Washington D.C. Monday, is […]

Puppy Love



Rush official delivers upbeat news on TRMC




MERIDIAN – A representative for Rush Health Systems in Meridian said Friday that construction on the proposed Thomasville Regional Medical Center could begin by midsummer. Chuck Reece, who is a consultant for Rush Health Systems and has helped the Meridian-based hospital organization put together the deal for a new $36-40 million regional hospital in south Thomasville with Curtis James’ Sunbelt […]

Stephens follows papa’s footsteps




Since he was old enough to walk, Luke Stephens has followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, Jack Jarman, who is known throughout Southwest Alabama as a skilled farm trader. To Luke, however, Jarman is Papa (pronounced “Pop-uh” by Luke). Jarman has always taken time to show Luke how to do things. Even more important, he has helped Luke develop […]

Wilson resigns as library director




Thomasville Public Library Director Gina Wilson’s resignation was accepted Monday night at the Thomasville City Council meeting. Wilson will be leaving Thomasville for Daphne in order to be closer to her two children and two grandchildren. She has accepted a staff position with the University of South Alabama in Mobile. She has been the TPL Director since 2007 and has […]

Lewis



Blanche Renette Lewis, 67, transitioned into life eternal March 30, 2017 in Mobile. She was the oldest of six children, born Jan. 14, 1950 in Thomasville. To her close family and friends she was affectionately known as Renette, Renee or Nette, but the title she cherished most was Mama and Granny. She was often characterized as being a very confident, […]

McCorquodale



Joseph Charles “Joe” McCorquodale Jr. passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017. Born Dec. 2, 1920, he was 96 years of age. Joe was preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty, who passed away in 2009 after a marriage that spanned 67 years. The roots of the McCorquodale family run deep in the fertile soil of Clarke County. Joe […]

Walker



David Walker, 75, of Thomasville died April 16, 2017 at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. He was born May 5, 1941. Walker was a native of Pine Hill. He was the son of the late Si and Senora Walker. Walker was a U. S. Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He retired from MacMillan Bloedel, Inc. after 38 years […]

Stallworth



Sandra Allen Stallworth died April 22, 2017. She was born Aug. 8, 1963. She is survived by her husband, Larry Stallworth; son, Myreon Allen and daughter, Cassandra Foreman. Funeral services will be April 29 at 12 noon at Midway Baptist Church in Dickinson.