Jerry Jones

“Uh, this is Jerry Jones here at the Gazette,” how many times I’ve heard that over the years. Jerry Jones wanted his stories to be accurate and thorough. Many times, as did others, I got a call from Jerry, wanting to verify and add to information he’d gotten in an obituary. Or he wanted to supplement news of an area alumni who had achieved something great beyond Colfax or Whitman County.

What will I do without Jerry Jones at the Whitman County Gazette or Daily Bulletin? I will miss his daily trek for the latest happenings at the courthouse. I will miss him at public meetings, taking notes to g...