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Jasper news digest: Top stories today

2021-10-02

(JASPER, AL) What’s going on in Jasper? Here’s a roundup of the top stories in the area today.

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Wright, owner of Deano’s Hickory Pit, dies at 75

The matriarch of one of Jasper's oldest eateries passed away on Tuesday.Willodean “Deano” Wright, whose family opened Deano’s Hickory Pit in 1984, was 75.Today, the restaurant is owned by her … Read more

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Jasper's Rosenfeld named Prepzone Player of the Week

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Kathy Prescott Houston

Kathy Prescott Houston went to Heaven on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the age of 67. She was born July 16, 1954 in Jasper, Alabama to Nelson and Elaine Prescott. Kathy lost her battle with Alzheimer's but gained eternal life. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” After graduating from the University of Alabama in Birmingham with a B.S. degree in nursing, she worked as a registered nurse for 25 years with a heart of love and compassion. On December 28, 1973, Kathy married the love of her life, Roger Houston, and God has blessed them with 48 years of happiness. Most importantly, Kathy accepted Christ as her Savior when she was in the fourth grade. She has served Him faithfully alongside Roger for 47 years of pastoral ministry. She was truly a help mate to Roger and in their ministry. Read more

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Jasper / moultonadvertiser.com

Kathy Houston, HATTON

Kathy Prescott Houston went to Heaven on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the age of 67. She was born July 16, 1954 in Jasper, Alabama to Nelson and Elaine Prescott. Kathy lost her battle with Alzheimer’s but gained eternal life. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” After graduating from the University of Alabama in Birmingham with a B.S. degree in nursing, she worked as a registered nurse for 25 years with a heart of love and compassion. On December 28, 1973, Kathy married the love of her life, Roger Houston, and God has blessed them with 48 years of happiness. Most importantly, Kathy accepted Christ as her Savior when she was in the fourth grade. She has served Him faithfully alongside Roger for 47 years of pastoral ministry. She was truly a help mate to Roger and in their ministry. Read more

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