(Jim) LOUISVILLE, Ga. - Mr. James E. "Jim" Horton, age 78, of Louisville died Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 26, in the Louisville First Baptist Church with Rev. Hardy Owens and Rev. Larry Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in the Louisville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Curtis Wilcher, Harry Gilmore, Jr., Clarence Henderson, Jr., Joe Culvern, Lloyd New, and Don Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Board of Directors of Queensborough National Bank and Trust Co., and members emeritus. A native of Cedartown, GA, Mr. Horton moved to Louisville in 1969 and was the former owner and publisher of The News and Farmer, the Wadley Herald, and the Jefferson Reporter newspapers, and was a member of Louisville First Baptist Church. Mr. Horton is survived by his wife of 58 years Lettye Sue Horton, a daughter: Terry (Steve) Green; two granddaughters: Jana and Julie, all of Louisville; one grandson: Jason (Rachel); and one great-grandson, Cade, all of Athens. Two brothers: William "Buddy" Horton of Carrollton, GA and Robert "Bobby" Horton of Cedartown, GA.; several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Louisville First Baptist Church, 101 East 9th Street, Louisville, GA 30434. You may sign the family's online guest register at www.taylorfhlouisville.com . The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Taylor Funeral Home 401 West 8th Street Louisville is in charge of arrangements. The Augusta Chronicle-February 25, 2011