Alyssa Ridenour reporter@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Bass Club met for their annual meeting and awards ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 24. The club gives numerous members, who are passionate about fishing, the opportunity…
Year: 2021
Nicole Grace Blair Surles
Nicole Grace Blair Surles, age 25, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. She was born on Aug. 2, 1995 in Tallahassee, Fla. to Clay and Donna Blair, of Madison. In November…
Deacon Willie Graham, Jr. (1932-2021)
Deacon Willie Graham, Jr., 88, of Ocala, Fla transitioned to a life of studying war no more on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Graveside life services will be held at 10 a.m. on…
From the sunny side: The big white house
Over the past several months, I have had the occasion to make the drive along U.S. Hwy 90 between Madison and Monticello. That stretch of road takes me past the big white…
MSCO investigates country club robberies
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO) is investigating a series of automobile burglaries that occurred during the early morning hours of Friday, Feb. 12. The pictures are…
Tragic accident takes mother and son
Deidre Myers news@greenepublishing.com On Saturday, Feb. 13, just before 3 p.m. a tragic vehicle accident took place at the intersection of County Road 150 and State Road 53 North in Cherry Lake,…
Scott and Matthews enjoy Madison’s southern charm
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Ryan Matthews and Caleb Scott are happy to be serving in Madison as missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Matthews has been in Madison for…
Get ready for spring turkey season with updated information and tools from the FWC
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contributor This spring, you can learn more about wild turkey abundance, distribution and the quality of available habitat where you plan to hunt by using updated…
Cowboys win district championship
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com At the end of a tough district tournament, held at Jefferson Somerset Academy in Monticello, Fla., the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys emerged victorious to take their fifth…
Successful chili cook-off at Madison RV and Golf Resort
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It was a cold, wet and blustery day on Saturday, Feb. 6, but many agreed it was perfect “chili weather” when Madison RV and Golf Resort held their First…
Erma J. Williams
Erma J. Williams, 79, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She was born on March 6, 1941, in Tipton, Ind. Erma lived in Muncie and Farmland, Ind….
Bobby James Rye
Bobby James Rye, age 75, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 in Valdosta, Ga. He was born in Madison County to Berry and Myrtice Hicks Rye on August 26, 1945. He…
Joyce Lane Bruton (1952 – 2021)
Joyce Lane Bruton, 68, of Greenville, Fla., departed this life on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. She was the loving wife of Willis Bruton, Jr. Celebration of life services will be held at…
Learning As I Go: Hug them twice
What a tragic loss our community has suffered this weekend. My heart is heavy, and it aches for all involved and connected. Every time we lose a younger person, I wonder why….
Emerald’s Gem Box: “Heaven, like earth, needs children too” Heaven has gained two more angels
This past weekend my heart broke into a million pieces, for a sweet, loving, and caring young lady and her unborn son, who died in a car wreck. Nicole Blair Surles was…
Childhood reflections with a touch of grace: I hear ya!
I remember the days when my parents would say that I needed to listen better, and I would reply that they needed to speak up because I didn’t hear them. As the…
Cowgirl is state championship bound
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com One Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowgirl, Jalicia Pride, will be competing in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A, State Girls Weightlifting Championship in the 169 lb…
Kelvin Lydell “Scoop” Solomon (1983 – 2021)
Kelvin Lydell Solomon, 37, of Madison, Fla. entered into the sunset of this life on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. Graveside life services will be held at 10 a.m on Saturday, Feb. 13,…
Martha Cecilia Narvaez Morales
Martha Cecilia Narvaez Morales, DPT, age 57, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Madison, Fla. Martha was born in Palmira, Colombia, to Dr. Oscar Narvaez and…
Eddie John “Hutt” Johnson, Jr. (1975 – 2021)
Eddie John Johnson, Jr., 45, of Madison, Fla. exchanged time for eternity as he gained the wings of a mourning dove, and flew away to be at rest on Wednesday, Feb. 3,…