Two women found dead in home
Two women were found dead Oct. 21 in a home on Highway 41 south. Their deaths are thought to be drug-related but autopsies are pending.
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This is so horrible.
Use Dee and Cindy as an example of what not to become.
boom last night (Wednesday) aroung 9pm?
What was it? Sounded like a loud explosion.
A terrible thing.
My condolences to the friends and families.
It is very sad to hear of these two lives lost. I will pray for the families comfort.
There are kids involved and a hurting family. Perhaps people should be more concerned about reaching out to those hurting than vomiting their viewpoints on those who are already devastated.
To the family, you're in my prayers, and we've got people across the nation praying for you. I can't imagine the loss.
I love this site. The HG does a great job.
too "disgusting", read the news articles and bypass the comments. Everyone is FREE to exercise their RIGHT not to participate. Maybe those who feel the same as you, should seek a publication where everyone's opinion and thinking are exactly as your own. Accept the fact there are crass and rude people in this world and they do things different.
It would be a sad day for this area if Mr. Geiger decided to print only ONE VIEW from a chosen segment of local society. All you have to do, is witness the media control coming from the tyrants in the White House. Do you favor censorship?
I dislike the insensitive words printed about these dead women.
I don't respect jerks, BUT, I respect their RIGHT to display their stupidity.
Thank You,
Rev. TBK, Sr.
Then we feel the need to evaluate the story and throw our two cents in when we don't always have the full story. All too often, we don't even bother to think about family and friends who will be affected by our words.
To those who have said words of kindness, thank you for thinking of others and treating them as you would want to be treated.
As for the rest, I have said before that there is no accountability when a name is not required to go with the editorial. The ultimate responsibility for this lies with the newspaper that provides this forum.
We have seen families and friends rip each other to shreds in front of everyone on this and the Pike Journal blog site. People are casting judgement here when the facts aren't out and even if the story turns out to be true, who are we to cast our judgement on those who are left behind?
Walter, I ask again, when is enough goung to be enough?
Walter, I say again, keep up the good work!
They have spoken again, again, and again,..
I thought they were above this fray and wanted all opinions removed from news articles. Yet, these "ladies" seem to be fine when they are allowed to post comments bashing anyone who doesn't agree with "them".
It seems very peculiar to me. These same "ladies" who display such adamant opinionated stances favoring full censorship, have themselves gotten undressed and jumped right in to wallow in the commentary mudhole with the rest of the postulating porcines.
If they are so incensed, why don't they utter some ..tsks..tsks..to themselves and leave the nasty pig pen? They hang around registering their displeasure in the very comment area they want removed.
I hope Mr. Geiger's fine newspaper businesses don't suffer profit wise when they lose 4 or 5 disgruntled readers. Some of these censor wannabes chide anyone who might post with pen names. One poster hit the nail on the head and it applies to EVERYONE when he wrote:
"I don't respect jerks, BUT, I respect their RIGHT to display their stupidity."
It is sad that Cindy and Dee didn't pass away from old age. Not all choices in life have pleasant outcomes. My wife and I share genuine heartfelt sympathy for Cindy and Dee and both of their families.
Blog bickering, name calling or censoring won't change a thing.
Calvin Nathan Alcars
Again, condolences to the families and friends of Cindy and Dee, I'm sorry for your loss.
my heart aches for her family too.
Like the REV said, people are pigs sometimes.
My heart goes out to the Family. Their unanswered questions and the pain and suffering have only begun.
A lot of you need to realize there's a world outside your own homes, neighborhoods, and church. Not everyone will share the same viewpoint, and you only demonstrate your own childishness by typing in CAPS and borderline insulting anyone who has an opposing opinion.
Half of you would have said the same thing if this hadn't happened in your own neck of the woods. Any other drug-abusing duo would've been met with negative comments and remarks about how they were raised, where they're from, etc. It's the same old song with you old birds.
And to those that may've read my first few sentences and started raging behind their own screens, you should've went on to see that I stated their families are the true victims here. I only suggested that the two deviants be forgotten and disregarded.
And I'm not cruel; I'm just... contemporary.
This is Sheri, Betty's daughter, please tell John we are sorry to hear of his loss. Our hearts go out to him. Cindy and Dee's families are in our prayers.
I pray for their children and their families because they are the ones who will have to deal with this horrible situation.
With all due respect, everyone isn't like you, some want to remain unidentified when they submit bonehead comments. You are acting like some people who stop at a traffic wreck. They can't help out, they don't know the victims, but they hang around just gawking. When they get their fill, they finally get into their automobile and drive away.
You will probably feel compelled to address my signed comment with a nasty remark, I hope not. If it was this 71 year old gawking at these wrecked commentaries, I would push my keyboard back and turn off my computer for the night. It will all look better tomorrow.
BTW: I peruse these comments everyday of the week and have replied only 2 times in the past year. I don't agreee with the majority of the rancid negativity in the comments. However, I am not in favor of any of the posters or their comments being throttled. I just don't reply.
Have a good night,
Marvin Thigpen
I don't want to comment on any particular comment that was made but unless you really know someone, I don't think it makes since to start gossip and speculations on something you don't have a clue about. I don't know what happened to either of them myself right now.
Someone made a comment about John being thier brother, Please tell John that Doug and I are thinking of him, I have tried to call him and will continue to try.
And just like everyone else this too is my opinion however it is soley based on Facts.
It is not my desire to offend anyone hear but I am hurting for the loss of my friend, so I can only imagine how John and the mothers and the Siblings, and the children are hurting.
I never said anyone had to be like me, I said it was not neccessary for commenting on articles due to the majority of the comments being in poor taste, disrespectful and not based on facts and most people not identifying themselves.
For the record, I do know Cindy and John is my cousin, so no I am not gawking. I don't have any facts and if I had any I would not post them here nor would I post hateful or disprespectful thoughts or opinions on any article. Prayer for them is about all that one can do.
You say you pursue this public display of nonsense weekly, Why? There are far better ways to devote your time that would greatly benefit our society. This is the first time I have commented but not the first time I have felt such sadness over all the garbage. I personally know families that have been affected by this newspaper as well a the Pike Journal Reporter.
I am not a fan of censorship, and I am grateful that we have Soldiers that fight for our Freedom, but I am just sad that this is the way some choose to use theirs.
Not having a comment section would be far better for our society as a whole. Kinda like if the stores not open you can't shop..... Just saying.
I don't permit inconsequential matters to dictate how I feel or act at any given time. Reading and the Internet are my hobbies.
Have a good day.
Marvin Thigpen
When the coroner makes a statement, it is not a reporter's job to edit it. The newspaper is getting blasted, but the coroner is the source of the "suspected drug use" comment.
If I was a family member, I would be asking the coroner why he is announcing things he "suspects". Don't shoot the messenger.
As for the family, if this was drug related don't expect everyone to be understanding. What we read, whether we like it or not, is a crosssection of public opinion. Welcome to the age of internet. If it wasn't here, there would be another blog or it would be whispered around by some of the town's gossips.
My heart hurt's with you all, believe me my family knows just what your family is going through. My brother Bubba and Cindy were BEST Friends and were very very close more like brother's and sister's and people talk in this town they always have and they always will Barnesville will never change. Don't pay any attention to what these careless, heartless people say on this site they most likely don't have a good Heart. When my brother passed people also made comments, It was 17 months after my mother passed away when Bubba passed away he was 44 yrs. old and looking at this sad time it has been exactly 17 months since he passed that our precious Cindy passed at the same age. God is the only one who knows when it is our time to go not anyone else. We Love you all and we will be there to help you through it.
My father was an alcoholic. He chose alcohol over most everything in life....including me at times but I knew he loved me and I loved him. He passed away a while back. I miss him. His life was worth something to me. My point is, loved ones love the addict in spite of the addiction. To suggest that the addict should be forgotten and disregarded shows complete lack of compassion for the FAMILY of the deceased and that is shameful.
This is Cindy (John's ex wife). I am so sorry to hear about your loss and your family is in my prayers. I knew Cindy but did not know Dee, but her family is also in my prayers. It's hard to lose a loved one and the people that are being mean on here will find out one day. My heart goes out to all the families that this has affected.
Are you THE famous Becky Watts of online newspaper fame?
Impressive that you could find the time to visit with us all and whine a little bit. I don't recall ever seeing Walt Geiger leave stupid comments on your lame web site. Oh! I forgot you are above allowing anyone to post comments on YOUR site and I suppose that is why I missed his comments.
It seems strange that you felt it necessary to triple tag team Walter with your pals, Heather and Wendy, to feign disgust over some stupid comments? Are you jealous of his success? Oh, BTW it was so sweet of you to run that phony letter to the editor on your lame site from Happy Heather the prolific blogger. Did she promise to buy an ad?
Do you two know how dumb that whole affair is?
Just because your so called online newspaper doesn't do as well as Walter's site doesn't give you cause to go over there and pith and moan with your girls. Y'all continue helping each other to recover from the ordeal of the comments put up by actual readers of a real online newspaper. Remember, you have no control over the actions of others. Just your own. Maybe you should go interview the dummies down at the courthouse.
That should be easy.
You should consider changing your format, quit preaching to Walter and you could get in on the action too. Enough IS Enough.
If you aren't the REAL Becky Watts, please excuse this comment. OK?
Is my name big enough?
REGGIE CHATSWORTH
There is a difference in being someone's friend and an aquaintance. Ill go out on a limb here and say that if you all are that good of friends with the two then maybe you should be in the investigation.
With that being said, i think that Jim Smith and the rest of team that went there found enough evidence there to think that there may be a chance of drug abuse or use. First of all why would anyone deny that? Secondly these people had front row seats to see behind the scenes. They already said that there was stuff there at the house. Why not add 2 and 2 together. Im sure there are more things that they didnt tell rather than what they did tell.
I hope that this doesnt turn out like the Grove St shooting as the family and friends say "there is no way that he done that. Its a set up." bla bla bla. Listen. Dont be in denial.
We can pray for the families to recover and move on and if this is related to drugs (like im quite sure it is), let this be a teaching tool to inform the children and relatives or non relatives the dangers of drugs.
If it is carbone monoxide related, let that be a teaching tool. Use this time and this scenario to the advantage of informing someone so maybe 5 or more lives can be saved by these.
I am one of those high officials and I certainly prefer not to have my name displayed. Thanks for your "heads up" approach. I can now join you in adding thoughtful comments without fear of being ridiculed or scorned.
Your post got me to thinking! Is it possible some of those who are so adamantly opposed to anonymous names and want zero comments could actually be posting 'red herring' comments?
That is FOOD for thought of buffet proportions!
Is it possible competitors or someone with a jealous grudge against THG have gone through that dinner line and are pigging out on Red Herring? Some people with the desire to control the lives of others are capable of doing outrageous acts and wait for their just dessert. That sweet morsel would be served only if Walter disallows comments to be made on THG articles.
I will leave a big TIP for the gluttons ...GET A LIFE!
A. L. A.
I don't condone censorship by the paper, but censorship of one's own fingers on the keyboard and one's own mouth when what they have to post and say serves no useful purpose except to upset the grieving families.
I know one of the family members of the deceased personally. Of course he knew his relative had drug problems. He has read these blogs and they did upset him. To me, one person being hurt further by another insensitive person comments is too many.
Every now and then, someone tells me I should read a particular story and/or comments. I usually do, and I always immediately regret it.
Folks, when you write your comments, please remember that this is the face of Barnesville to many folks. What do you want YOUR town to look like? Maybe try waiting a few minutes before hitting would be beneficial to us all.
I know people involved with the investigation, and a lot of what is said above is simply not factual.
(signed)
a saddened resident of Lamar
Besides, someone who can't spell certainly has no business damning or trying to dictate how a "professional" like Mr. Smith should conduct his job duties.
The real anger here is probably family and so-called friends being mad at themselves for thinking they did not do all they could have done to get them off drugs. Denial runs longer and more powerful than a river in Egypt.
i am very sorry for everyones losses.
forum could put it to better use by encouraging and supporting the hurting families instead of bashing and gossiping!
These folks lived their life style for their own selfish pleasure and didnt think about anyone it affected.
As far as the man that died, i think complaints was made about his whole distribution center on Johnston st a few times. It was just a matter of time before they threw the book at him. He had more people there like a drive thru than Mcdonalds does. In and out... in and out.. in and out...