Met: 1975
Jackson worked for Greyhound Bus in Birmingham, and Johnny’s sister frequently rode the bus to and from Atlanta because her sister did not have a car. Every Friday evening, Johnny would go to the Greyhound bus station to pick up her sister and Jackson said he had his eyes on Johnny for a long time.
“[Johnny] didn’t believe in wearing pants like most women did, always skirts and dresses. I was admiring those big, pretty legs,” Jackson said. “And I never saw her with anyone, so I took my shot.”
One day, Jackson struck up an unconventional conversation with Johnny. “I heard someone say [my sister] wasn’t coming,” Johnny said. “And I asked why not. Jackson said the Greyhound driver called ahead and said the bus wasn’t coming, and I got nervous and upset. I thought [Jackson] knew what he was talking about,” Johnny laughed. “After he saw me get upset he said he was just teasing. We started talking and I gave him my phone number.”
ARDIE ARVIDSON
Morning News
FLORENCE, S.C. â Most people will remember 2020 as the year of the COVID-19 virus, which claimed the lives of people all over the state.
Pee Dee families mourned the death of loved ones this year, often unable to say their goodbyes at funerals with family and friends.
Among those in the Pee Dee who died this year are a number of community leaders.
Jackson Ryan Winkeler â On Jan. 5, 2020, Winkeler was killed in the line of duty. The Dillon County native died while conducting a traffic stop on airport property at the Florence Regional Airport. In addition to being a Florence Regional Airport Public Safety officer, Winkeler, 26, also worked as a volunteer firefighter with the Latta Fire Department. He lived in the Dillon County community of Floydale and was a member of Pyerian Baptist Church. He was described as having a âheart of gold.â
Around Town – December 29
• Sherry Sipes for the great Christmas treats, from neighbors.
• Dr. Kristi Conner of Sound Hearing Solutions for her caring professional manners, even when she is extremely busy, she makes time for her patients.
• Lane Loman for the well-written letter in Sunday’s paper.
• the wonderful neighbors in the Tamerix Lake neighborhood who made a very difficult Christmas much easier for me.
• the courageous few from the party of Lincoln who defended our democracy before it was too late.
• Doug, Diane and Courtney for an enjoyable Christmas family get-together.
• RNR Tire Co. for the way they treat their customers and employees during the holidays.
Ernie Duplechin, McNeese Hall of Fame coach, passes away at 88 Ernie Duplechin (Source: McNeese Sports) By Taylor Verrico | December 26, 2020 at 8:40 PM CST - Updated December 26 at 8:40 PM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Ernie Duplechin, who coached McNeese State to two Independence Bowl appearances as well as to the best winning percentage in Southland Conference football history, passed away on December 24.
Funeral services will be held Monday (Dec. 28) at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church (North Venue). Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time for the service. Interment will be at Consolata Cemetery.
Duplechin, 88, spent his collegiate coaching career at McNeese, serving as both assistant coach and head coach as well as athletic director.
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