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thesy lvaniatimes .com The Sylvania Times Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - Page 5 Barbara Ann Robbins Roberts Barbara Ann Robbins Roberts was March 9,1957, in Key West, Fla. to the late Willie B. Robbins and Eva Mae Smith Robbins. She departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Hephzibah, Ga. Barbara attended the public school system of Screven County and was a member of the Screven County High School Class of 1975. She met Curtis Roberts which led to a 14-year union and her only child, Quengwania Barchaka Roberts. At a young age she became a member Cypress Pond Baptist Church and attended until her health failed. She loved her church. She was a dedicated, dependable hard worker. She gave 110% at whatever path she chose. Her hard work and dedication allowed her to be a great provider for her family. Barbara enjoyed spending evenings “riding around town”, potting/ gardening flowers, and talking on the phone throughout the day to her sisters. Although her last days were spent very painful, she always gave thanks and glory to God, often times quoting, “Lord, I’m Your Child.” In addition to her parents, Barbara was also predeceased by a brother Willie B. Robbins. She was the beloved mother to Quengwania Barchaka Roberts, the grandmother to LeDestiny Gordon of Brownwood, Texas, Uh’mya Boykins, and Holdyn Brigham; the great grandmother to Trelin K. Samuel and one adopted, yet very special great granddaughter Legacy A. Clark all of Augusta, Ga., she was a beloved sister to Edith (Bennie) Saxon of Sylvania, Ga, Willie Mae Robbins and Janice Reid both of Ft. Pierce, FL, Michael (Betty) Robbins of Statesboro, Ga. and Kenneth Robbins of Savannah, Ga., a beloved niece to Eddie Washington of Dawson, Ga., Paul (Pearlie) Washington of Newington, Ga., Walter Washington of Atlanta, Ga. Anna Lou Cross of Chicago, IL and Beatrice Gordon of Statesboro, Ga.; also a beloved aunt to a host of nieces and nephews and a beloved cousin to countless cousins and she was a special friend to Darryl Carswell. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Cypress Pond Baptist Church with Pastor Mary Robbins, Officiating and Rev. Bobby Williams, r ‘J ' Presiding. Professional Services Entrusted to Gaines Funeral Home. Cecilia W. Dyal Cecilia W. Dyal peacefully entered her Heavenly Rest on July 14, 2022. Bom in Waldo, FL, she spent most of her 101 years in the Brandon, FL area. She resided in Sylvania, GA for the past 15 years. A blessing to many, she was a retired educator. She deeply cherished the years she taught Social Studies in Hillsborough County, FL., and Political Science/American Government at Hillsborough Community College. A Christian who loved her Lord, lover of her family near and far, a life-long learner, an avid reader, a committed liberal Democrat, and a lover of animals, she will be greatly missed by many. She will be especially remembered as an advocate for the underdog and for always seeing the good in people. For 28 years she journeyed through life without the love of her life, husband Wahl, and now has been released to join him in Heavenly Rest. Her patient wait has now turned to joy! She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law (Judy and Hal Simmons); beloved cousins Iva Dorris, Jewelle Freeland, Cathy (Jerry) Susar; sister-in-law Jackie Gustafson; six nephews & their families; & many friends. Judy and Hal thank everyone who never wavered in showing their love for Cecilia — and in the care she needed. We thank Him for your devotion to others — especially Cecilia. Much appreciation goes to The Ogeechee Area Hospice Team who helped make a difficult time "palatable" and to the Team at Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home for their kindnesses. Due to Covid, a private interment next to her beloved husband Wahl, will be held in Brandon FL, officiated by Pastor Marc Mashbum, Family Friend and former student of Cecilia. For Remembrances, please consider: Ogeechee Area Hospice - 200 Donehoo Street, P. O. Bo> 531, Statesboro, GA 30459 Please share you: thoughts about Cecilia and her life at www thompsonstricklandwaters.com. i ■ ■ S^QMTferist; :il 3linl':i n EDO Mims Goad ■ .. . fc— r 1 1 11 1 g Sylvania, Ga 3P4&7 ' IS:2 912-451-6417 ' ■> ft *'>: 5?yl v i f*1 Ltr Fl igtx J| 100k notn Sanders Monument Company (91114117174 Sylvania Sportsman, Inc Rusty £ Rabt ns 0 /r**n 30$ Mitt? SySvxnia, Gaorgia 30467 ivlni Minlirii&frHdn A tat*. Jf*F f Sylvii n SPORT5M I VE AM Licious Parrish Mr. Licious Parrish was bom September 26, 1934, to the late Willie Parrish and Lizzie Albright Parrish. He departed this life Monday, July 4, 2022, in Sylvania, Ga. under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. At an early age, he joined Waters Grove Baptist Church. He was employed at Mobley Lumber Company for many years. In 1954, he married Marie Kent and was blessed with five children. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by daughters, Melva J. Burton and Carolyn P. Sapp and grandson, Charles Burton, his siblings, Artis Parrish, Willie Parrish, Jr. and James Parrish. He leaves fond memories to be cherished by his children, Edward Lee Parrish, Linda Morgan and Muriel P. Robinson, his grandchildren, Tyrone Fields and wife, Lamont Parrish (Byranda), Eddie Parrish, Jr., Serena Parrish, Carsha Sapp Lovett Parrish, Terel Parrish (Mica) and Brianna Robinson, his siblings. Prince Albert Parrish of Savannah, Ga., Sylvester Parrish (Mae) of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, Louis Parrish of Augusta, Ga., Romie Parrish of New York, Corine Robbins of Augusta, Ga., Betty Robbins of Sylvania, Ga., and Carrie Ann Johnson of Savannah, Ga., his bonus daughters, Connie Natson and Demetris Ingram, 18 grandchildren, 2 great - great grandchildren and 5 great - great - great grandchildren, he also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, July 16, 2022 at New Waters Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Vonncina Kirkland, Officiating. Interment was in Friendship Memorial Cemetery. Professional Services Rendered by Gaines Funeral Home. Charles Freeman Charles Wilbur Freeman, 83 of Sylvania passed away at the Ogeechee Area Hospice on July 15, 2022. Charles was a native of Screven County and was bom to the late Wilbur and Bessie Rooker Freeman. Upon graduation from the Screven County High School, he enlisted in the US Airforce, where he was stationed in Washington DC, Panama, and Charleston. After his service to his country, he returned home to Screven and began an illustrious career in law enforcement that spanned over 40 years. Having been employed with Garden City Police Department, Screven County Sheriff’s Department, Effingham County Sheriff’s Department and lastly, with the Sylvania Police Department. He was a member of the Farmdale Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and served 20 years as a Mason at Lodge#301. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lynn Freeman; son, Charles Michael Freeman; and daughters, Lisa Volf, Karen Nasworthy, and Susan Freeman. Survivors include his wife, Joanie Freeman of Sylvania; son, Stephen Freeman of Savannah, GA; daughters and son-in-law, Sharon Altman of Statesboro, GA, and Kathy and David Cannon of Macon, GA; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great- greatgrandchildren; a sister, Donna Morris of Augusta, GA; and two brothers and sister-in-law, Billy and Debbie Freeman of Savannah and Ronnie and Mary Freeman of Cumming, GA. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 2:00pm in the Screven Chapel of Joiner Anderson Funeral with Dr. John Parker officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Farmdale Baptist Church. Friends may sign the online register at www.joineranderson. Tj | t J J t J I com n Budget Notice Public Hearing/Adoption The |in^]os(?d budget tor R.val Year 2022-2QZ3 has kvn Lmesenlal to (he UoiLnl of GMiirastontns far review, r lV- proposed budget in available to the public for review at the Commissural Office located attheScroxTi County Courthouse, Muns Rswd. Sj'lviinia, GA, ULirinj;nt^iJitrbLt>L[iK5s}iouiii, Mcn-Fri a, til — 5; 00 p 1a Ajiubltc hear! nfl nill lw on iliJyif], '£122 at a meeting cnruveiiiuo at p.m in the CommissioiicTs' Nfeting Room, Saoven County Courthouse, at which time any persons wishing to be heard on the budget may appear, lbe proposed budget for fiscal Year 2022-2023 '■‘ill Ik considered for adoption by the Board of Commissioner at a 1 nod i 11^ on Aujij.ist y. W22 bpgi miing at 9:00 a. m. 1 n llw Gminni.'^ionenK' Meeting Rnnaujit Ihc Screven GaintvGjurt house. T 2J Let the Music Speak “^jurelu (joodness And Mercij” Sam Eades Publisher/Writer Remember back a few issues ago, I told you about my family and how we sang as a gospel group named "The Five M's. " We traveled all over and performed great hymns and songs of faith. I remember one hymn that we sang was "Surely, goodness, and mercy." This was one of my favorites. My Dad would always sing the solo part on the first and third verses and the family would come in with the harmonies. The rest of us would switch out singing the other verses. My Dad sang most all of his life. His voice reminded me of Andy Griffith from the Andy Griffith show. He was truly a wonderful, Godly man. It is nice to know that surely goodness and mercy follows each of us as we walk our own path. One of the verses that I love is , "And I shall dwell in the House of the Lord forever; and I’ll feast at the table spread for me." The hymn was the collaboration of two well known gospel music writers, John W. Peterson and Alfred B. Smith. In 1958, the two men collaborated to write a song based on Psalm 23. Mr. Smith later recalled, “It was written after receiving a letter from one of the descendants of P.P. {Philip} Bliss, telling of Bliss’s first country school teacher, Miss Murphy, whom he dearly loved. It told of her teaching the class, before they could read or write to memorize the 23rd Psalm. When the part “surely goodness and mercy” was reached, little Philip thought it said, “surely good Miss Murphy shall follow me all the days of my life.” This little incident focused our thoughts on the phrase which became the heart and title of the song. Peterson stated, “One day while improvising at the piano in my studio, Alfred B. Smith, with whom I was associated at the time, walked in. For no particular reason that I can remember, we started to develop a new song. I would come up with a thought. In a short time “Surely Goodness and Mercy” was bom. I had never worked with another writer in such a manner to compose a song. Later we wrote two or three other numbers like that.” John W. Peterson was bom on November 1, 1921 in Lindsbom, Kansas. He wrote over 1000 songs and 35 cantatas throughout his life. He served as an Army Air Force Pilot during World War II. Later, after finishing Moody Bible Institute and serving on various radio staff for years, he went on to be President of the Singspiration Music Company and was editor of the hymnal “Great Hymns of Faith”. Some of his more popular song titles include “It Took a Miracle”, “Over the Sunset Mountains”, “Heaven Came Down”, “So Send I You”, “Springs of Living Water”, “Jesus is Coming Again”, and “This is the day that the Lord hath made”. He died on September 20, 2006. Please sing along with me.... A pilgrim was I and a-wand’ring, In the cold night of sin I did roam. When Jesus, the kind Shepherd, found me, And now I am on my way home. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days, all the days of my life. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days, all the days of my life. He restoreth my soul when I’m weary; He giveth me strength day by day. He leads me beside the still waters; He guards me each step of the way. When I walk through the dark, lonesome valley, my Savior will walk with me there; and safely His great hand will lead me to the mansions He’s gone to prepare. And I shall dwell in the House of the Lord forever; And I’ll feast at the table spread for me. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days, all the days of my life. All the days, all the days of my life. John W. Peterson Shady Lane Tree Service LLC Tree & Stump Removal * Storm Clean-up * Pruning Dustin McMillen Call Today! (912) 682-8166
