Good morning, Powell. The fragility of life came into sharp focus this weekend as our community mourns the heartbreaking loss of a 19-month-old girl who drowned in a Union County pond. Despite the rapid response from deputies and medical personnel who arrived within minutes and performed CPR, the toddler could not be saved. As investigations continue, many families are holding their little ones a bit closer today.
Meanwhile, the Magnetic Springs community celebrates the remarkable 87-year journey of Sally Sanders Parrott, whose life embodied the meaning of community service. Known for her encouraging spirit and impromptu coffee visits, Sally's legacy lives on through her three daughters, eleven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. True to her vibrant personality, her May 8th funeral will conclude with an ice cream sundae reception—a fitting tribute to a woman who clearly knew how to sweeten the lives of those around her.
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💔 Tragedy strikes as toddler drowns in Union County pond. The 19-month-old girl was found in a pond on Paver-Barnes Road Sunday evening, prompting an immediate 911 call at 7:23 p.m. Deputies arrived within eight minutes and began CPR, which was continued by Marysville Fire Department medics who transported the child to Memorial Hospital. Despite these efforts, the toddler was pronounced dead at 9:03 p.m. The incident remains under joint investigation by the Union County Sheriff's Office and Coroner's Office, with an autopsy scheduled at Montgomery County Crime Lab.
🕊️ Sally Sanders Parrott leaves behind a legacy of family and community service. The 87-year-old Magnetic Springs resident passed away on May 2, 2025, after battling complications from Alzheimer's disease. A 1955 graduate of Leesburg-Magnetic Springs High School, Sally was known for her gift of encouragement, volunteering spirit, and her habit of dropping by for a "short snort" of coffee. She is survived by three daughters, eleven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren, with funeral services scheduled for May 8 at the Magnetic Springs United Methodist Church, followed by an ice-cream sundae reception as she wished.
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