The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Mrs. Frances Geraldine Huff Parker, age 90, of Alpharetta, formerly of Tifton, passed away July 9, 2019. She was born in Williamson, GA, daughter of the late Owen Franklin Huff and Mildred Aldeane Glass Huff.  After graduating from Zebulon High School in 1945 as the valedictorian, she graduated from Mrs. Mitchum’s Business School in Griffin.  She worked as a secretary for First Savings & Loan and later Commercial Bank, both in Griffin. She lived in Athens while her husband attended the University of Georgia. While living in Blairsville for 18 years, she worked as secretary for the Federal Government in the ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service) office for 2 years and then at the Bank of Blairsville before quitting work after contracting rheumatic fever. In 1969 she moved with her family to Tifton, where she lived for 44 years.  She was a homemaker who devoted her life to taking care of her husband and family.  She enjoyed visiting with family, keeping up with current events, and engaging in lively conversation. 
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Mr. Gary J. Carroll age 63 of Molena, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. [Full story »] 

Supporters of the Opry House are keeping the music alive as they continue to raise funds for a new venue for artists from near and far to play in a family-friendly environment. The June 22 benefit raised around $5,000 toward a new musical venue as bands took the stage at the Pike Auditorium for most of the day and hamburger plates, sweets and watermelons were sold. Bands who played at the free concert included the Appalachian Travelers, Tommy, Rita and Luke, New Creation, Mark Hall and Filmore House Band, Colonel Mustard, Sassy Grass and Kirkland and Friends. In addition to hamburger plates for lunch, a wide variety of homemade sweets and desserts were sold. Joe Clark and his service dog Nipper even brought a pickup truck full of watermelons to sell with donations going to the Opry House. [Full story »] 

Mr. Joel Arthur Sandefur, age 37, of Zebulon, passed away July 2, 2019, at his home.  He grew up in Zebulon and worked as an electrician.  He enjoyed drag racing and working on cars with his father. 
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