Gerald Virgle Burge Sr.



Gerald Virgle Burge Sr., age 76, a native of Putnam, died at his St. Stephens’ home July 14, 2012. Mr. Burge was a veteran of the United States Navy. After working several years at Allied Paper (currently Boise), he was then employed at ARP in Monroeville, where he retired. He was an instrument technician. Coworkers describe him as one of […]

Jimmy Duane Howard



Jimmy Duane “Possum” Howard was born Sept. 25, 2004 and passed away July 15, 2012 in Mobile County. He was 7 years of age. He was a student at Leroy Elementary School. Survivors include his mother, Sandra Howard of Wagarville; father, Duane (Angela) Howard of Howardtown; three sisters, Jessica (Jack) Overcashier of Gulfport, Miss., Christina Powell of Wagarville and Erica […]

Elaine Stoker McIntyre Perkins



Elaine Stoker McIntyre Perkins, a native of Alabama and a resident of St. Stephens, passed away July 12, 2012 at the Washington County Hospital. She was 49 years of age. Mrs. Perkins was a graduate of Leroy High School. She worked in construction as a certified welder. She loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, as well as playing softball. Survivors […]

Jimmie Clemons Sr.



Funeral services for Jimmie David “Too Tall” Clemons Sr., age 54, will be Saturday, July 21, 12 noon, at the Jackson High School auditorium. Viewing will be Friday, July 20, 3-6 p.m. at Andrews Funeral Home and at the Jackson High School auditorium on Saturday, July 21, 11 a.m. until the 12 noon service. The Rev. Georgia Nash Jackson will […]

Robert Scruggs Jr.



Robert Scruggs Jr., also known as “Bud”, was born Nov. 18, 1941 and departed from this life July 3, 2012 at the Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Ga. A memorial service honoring him will be Saturday, July 28, 11 a.m., at A.O.H. Church of God on Davis Avenue in Jackson. Elder Frank Mitchell will officiate.

Christopher Dale White



Christopher Dale White passed away at his Northport home July 13, 2012. He was 28 years of age. Mr. White loved his family and friends very much. A hard worker and avid Alabama football fan, he and his wife, Lori, attended the 2009 National Championship game in California. Family and friends say that everyone that knew him, loved him, and […]

Woman accused of stashing meth inside body orifice




A Tibbie woman was arrested Monday, July 16, after deputies discovered she was concealing what they believed to be crystal methamphetamine inside one of her body orifices. According to Washington County Chief Deputy Ferrell Grimes, Teresa Parnell Knight, 45, was arrested by deputies Justin Price and Brad Warrick, after receiving a tip that she could be transporting pseudafed tablets, which […]

McIntosh man faces auto theft charges




A McIntosh man was arrested Thursday, July 12 and charged with the thefts of three vehicles from a residence on John Johnson Road in McIntosh. According to Washington County Chief Deputy Ferrell Grimes, Steven Patrick Jones, 26, is accused of stealing a 1995 rollback wrecker, a 1995 Chevrolet dually pickup and a 1993 Chevrolet Beretta from a residence. The thefts […]

Clarke County Sheriff’s Report



Arrests booked through the Clarke County Jail during the week of July 10-17 include: Don Leon Moore, 51, two counts non-child support, $1,200 bond, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. Frankie Lee Toole, 26, burglary third degree, arrested by Clarke County Sheriff’s Dept. Veronica Nicole Portis, 23, harassment, $500 bond, arrested by Thomasville Police Dept. Ike West, 65, domestic violence […]

Burglary reported at Jackson Sawmill




Jackson Police are investigating a burglary, reported July 12, at the Jackson Sawmill. According to Jackson Police Detective Richard Harvey, forced entry was made through a rear door of the building. Reported stolen were various hand tools. No arrests have been made. Det. Harvey continues to investigate. Drug arrest reported Abigail Andrews McIntyre, 28, of Jack- son was arrested around […]