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J THURSDAY. JUNE 23. 2022 PICKENS COUNTY PROGRESS PAGE 7A \ From the Progress files Turning Back The Pages / Obituaries From June 19, 1997 New Jasper watertank necessary to Y F A R S keep up growth 1 ^ ^ City officials say growth in the area made the new water tank near Philadelphia Church an absolute ne cessity and at least two more tanks will be needed soon. The 100,000 tank will supplement the system and in crease pressure in water lines in this area by 10 pounds, which will mean the difference in having water or not, Mayor John Weaver said. Currently, water customers in the area are plagued with low pressure and occasional water outages. From June 22, 1972 18 candidates qualify for county of fices The deadline to qualify as a candidate for county offices passed last Wednesday with more than one candidate seeking each office except County School Superintendent, Coro- Pickens County is unique in that most candidates seek county offices as independent candidates instead of by party nomination. Independent candidates do not run in the primary but in the General Election in November. One less rattler!!! This is the time of year when one has to watch his step when strolling through the mountains around Pickens County. The venomous rattles is on the prowl and one bite from a rattles like the one shown in the photo could be hazardous. Larry Coleman killed this huge snake while he was working Monday morning. It was 4.5 feet long and had 11 rattles. If you must take strolls through the woods or other areas with dense undergrowth make sure you’re putting your foot on the ground and not a snake. SO YEARS ner and Surveyor. /+*' From June 26, 1947 / New Grand View lake now full of vr Tji a ta n water * -f-' tS. 4V o The new Grand View lake is now full of water with the over-flow going through the spillway. The lake, covering about one hundred acres of land, located four miles east of Jasper, was built by the Grand View Lake Cor poration, which is made up mostly of local citizens. It was not built with the expectation of profit for the stockholders, but for the purpose of furnishing a convenient place of recreation and fishing. It has about three miles of shoreline and lots have been surveyed fronting the water and they are now available for purchase by the public. Roadways have been cleared and it is hoped to soon have roads graded making all lots accessible. The lake is being stocked with fish and 35,000 have al ready been secured. More will be added as fast as they can be obtained. The Pickens Progress - covering this county for 135 years. Subscribe today PickensProgress.com Lillian Grizzle Lillian Elizabeth Grizzle, 79, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at Grandview Nursing Cen ter. Lillian is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Ronda and Dan Mosley of Jasper, Vickie Painter of Jasper; son, Tony Grizzle of Jasper; grandchildren, Chase and Kaylea Mosley of Jasper, Nathan and Megan Painter of Jasper; great-grandchildren, Hudson Mosley, Kaden Painter, Khloe Adkins; brother and sister-in-law, Reid and Louise Mathis of Blue Ridge; sister, Reathel Parks of Silver Spring, Maryland; sister-in-law, Shirley Grizzle of Talking Rock; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Grizzle; parents, Robert and Atha Mathis and six loving brothers. Funeral services were held in the Roper Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Lamar Cantrell and Reverend Harold Cantrell officiating. In terment followed in the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery: Yukon Road; Talking Rock, Georgia. Pallbearers will include Chase Mosley, Nathan Painter, Steve Mathis, Robby Mathis, Joe Chancey and Chad Mathis. The family accepted flowers or donations can be made to the charity of your choice in her honor. Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory. Donnie Kirk Donnie Kirk, 89, of Jasper, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Wildwood Health Care Cen ter. Donnie had a love for fishing, hunting, and music. He loved all his family and friends, including his friends at Wildwood Nursing Home. We the family of Donnie would like to thank all the staff and patients who dearly helped care for him. We never had to worry about not being in good hands while there. Also, we extended a thank you to the hospice nurses who helped take care of Donnie. We will always be grateful for all the love and care everyone gave him. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Kathleen Kirk; brothers, Norman Kirk, Joe Kirk; sister, Shirley Grant; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and James Stephens and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings, Jessie Godfrey, Hobbie Kirk and Benny Kirk. Funeral services were held at Roper Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022 with Reverend Jason Segars officiating. In terment followed in the Talking Rock Baptist Church Ceme tery. Arrangements are entrusted to the staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory. 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She was bom March 31, 1933 in Cartersville, Georgia, a daughter of the late Porter and Louise Hunter Patterson. She was also pre ceded in death by her husband George Washington “Duck” Townsend, a grandson, Charles Townsend, brothers, Robert, Henry, Jimmy, Oscar and Roy Patterson. She is survived by her children, Charlie and Susie Mal lory, Dennis and Tammy Townsend Richard Hamilton, Jef fery Townsend all of Fairmount, GA, Patsy and Leroy Gravitt of Red Bud, GA, and Deborah and Billy Jones of Pana, IL; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Cynthia Patterson of Mableton, GA, Troy and Shelia Patterson of Red Bud, GA, David Patterson of Chatsworth, GA; sisters and brother-in- law, Joyce Townsend of Calhoun, GA, Brenda Sawyer of Waleska, GA, Malinda and Vincent Norton of Calhoun, GA; grandchildren, Kathy Mallory, Mart and Amanda Townsend, Nicklaus and Michelle Gravitt, Marie and Leonial Williams, Heath and Cryss Gravitt, Billy Joe and Joanie Jones, Megan and Jessie Stanley, Caycee and Nate Freeman, Tiffaney Pate; several great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ruby Lee Patterson Townsend were held Thursday, June 16 at 3 p.m. at Ponders Fairmount Chapel with Reverend Delmar Ledford officiat ing. She was laid to rest beside her husband in the church cemetery with Nichlaus Gravitt, Heath Gravitt, Jessie Stan ley, Robbie Seidler, Randal England and Nick Kean serving as pallbearers. Charles Townsend, Robbie Spankie Seidler and Gidion Nix served as honorary pallbearers. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.pondersfuneralhome.com. Ponders Fairmount Chapel, 2566 Hwy 411, Fairmount, Geor gia. 706-337-3784. Brandy Price Ms. Brandy Michelle Price, 42, of Jasper, Georgia, de parted this life Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Jasper, GA. She was born October 28, 1980 in Jasper, GA a daughter of the late Robert Thomas Lacy Sr. and Betty Sue Hawkins Lacy. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Robby Lacy Jr., nephew, Tyler Lacy. She is survived by her daughter, Skyler Price of Jasper, GA; her companion, Mark Bailey of Jasper, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Jennifer Lacy, Michael Lacy of Dunn, NC; sister, Kim Davis of Jasper, GA; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and special nieces that called her Nana. Service to celebrate the life of Ms. Brandy Michelle Price was held Friday, June 17, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Ponders Fair- mount Chapel with Ryan Wilson officiating. Interment fol lowed in the Lake Forest Memorial Park in Jasper, GA, with Jimmy Lacy, Michael Lacy, Donald Hawkins, Bradley Lacy, David Gibbs, Tim Davis and Sammy Hawkins serving as pallbearers. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pon- dersfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Ponders Fairmount Chapel, 2566 Hwy 411, Fairmount GA 30139. Richard Free May 27, 1948 - June 19, 2022 Mr. Richard "Diet Rite" Free, 74, of Jasper, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Mr. Free is survived by his mother, Pauline Free of Jasper; sister and brother-in- law, Brenda & Jerry Padgett of Jasper; sister-in-law, Bar bara King of Jasper; brother-in-law, Ronnie Morris of Jasper; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Johnny Padgett officiating. Pallbearers: Shane Padgett, Kevin Curtis, Ricky Ray, Ken ney Collis, Alex McArthur, Chad Morris, and Darrin Morris. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donate to help with funeral expenses. Cagle Funeral Home is honored to serve the Free familyl Longarm Quilting Services for all Quilts Computer guided edge to edge quilting Amelia Broussard Phone: 706-692-5663 or e-mail: broussardcol@msn.com Promote your business by having the chamber staff wear a t-shirt with your business name/logo on it! 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