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Brenda Diane Phillips Dickey
Brenda Diane Phillips
Dickey, age 68, wife of David
Dickey passed away on
Saturday, July 30, 2022, at
her residence in Sylvania,
with family at her side.
Diane was born in Savannah,
GA, on July 28, 1954, to the
late couple James and Lillian
McBride Phillips.
Diane was of the Methodist faith, she loved spending time
with her family, and adored
her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death
by her sister, Kay Wells; and
grandchild, Kadence Diane Sheley.
Survivors include her loving husband, David Dickey; sons
and daughter-in-law, Brian Sheley and Eric & Anna
Sheley; grandchildren, Erica, Pamela, Bubba, Serenity,
Jemma, Kayman, Jett, and Brantley; great- grandchild,
little Bobby, and 1 niece and 1 nephew.
A graveside service will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, at
11:00 A.M. in the Screven County
Memorial Cemetery officiated by Rev. Bill Kent and W.C.
Stringer.
Please share your thoughts and memories about Diane
and her life at www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com.
. Lariscy
Larry M. Lariscy, age 73,
of Sylvania, passed away
Wednesday evening, July 27,
2022, at his niece’s residence
in Irwinton, GA.
Larry was born in Augusta,
GA on February 23, 1949, to
the late couple, Metzger and
Reba Mills Lariscy.
Larry was a Veteran serving
for his country in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Prior to retirement he worked as a dental technician,
specializing in gold and silver, in Savannah, GA. He also had
a line of historical Savannah charms that he carved and sold.
Larry was well known for these charms and jewelry. He was
a Christian and enjoyed attending both the Low Country
Community Church in Bluffton, SC, and Sylvania First
Baptist Church Men’s Prayer Breakfast. He loved spending
time with his family and beloved dog, Buddy. Larry was
an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and was
known as “Lucky Larry” at the Buck Creek Hunting Club.
Larry leaves behind his stepson, Chris Cribbs; brother and
sister-in-law, William & Jan Lariscy; and several nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be arranged at a later date. Please
share your thoughts and memories about Larry and his life
at www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com.
Marilyn McBride Cochran
Marilyn McBride Cochran,
77, of Sylvania passed
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at
the Optim
Medical Center Screven.
Marilyn obtained a Bachelor
of Science in Pharmaceutical
Sciences from the University
of
Georgia and a Master of
Arts in History from Georgia
Southern University. She
retired from pharmacy with 42 years of service, having been
employed with Westside Urban Health Center in Savannah
and Indian Reservations of the Navajo Nation in Kayenta,
AZ and Shiprock, NM.
Afterwards, she and her husband returned home to the
family farm in Screven County. She was an avid reader,
card player, and enjoyed genealogy. She was a member of
the Colonial Dame Society, Daughters of the American
Revolution, Mayflower Society, Cooperville Homemaker&
#39; s Club, and the Garden Club of Sylvania. She and
her husband always enjoyed attending McDonald Baptist
Church.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Sam L. Cochran III
of Sylvania, daughter and fiance,
Christine Cuyler Cochran and Michael Anderson;
granddaughters, Erin Elizabeth Caldwell and Alyssa
Danielle Caldwell, all of Wilmington Island; brother-in-law
and sisters-in-law, Geraldine Anderson of Sylvania, Ellen
Lee Cochran of Jamestown, NC and Charles and Laurie
Cochran of Monongahela, PA.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at
11:00am at McDonald Baptist Church with Dr. John Parker
officiating.
Interment will follow in the Screven Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Anderson, Charles Cochran,
Ken Crosby, Thomas Dehoff, and Bruce Smith.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Camillus
Health Clinic 121 Ridgecrest Dr.
Sylvania, GA 30467.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.
joineranderson.com
Joiner Anderson Funeral Home Screven Chapel is in
charge of all arrangements.
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Ray Emory Thompson
“Precious in the sight of the
Lord is the death of His godly
ones” Psalm 116:15 (NASV).
These words so fully describe
the passing of Ray Emory
Thompson from pain on earth
into the eternal presence of his
heavenly father on Tuesday,
July 26, 2022. He was born
on December 14, 1944 in
Pontiac, Michigan to parents,
Howard Willis Thompson and Rachel Arlene Thompson.
Ray would later become a 1963 graduate of Rabun County
High School where he was an all-state defensive end as well
as an all-state forward in basketball. He went on to attend
Southern Polytechnic Institute on a basketball scholarship
and graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering. After
graduation, Ray served in the United States Navy Reserve
for eight years and married Cheryl Herndon on February 17,
1968. Ray and Cheryl eventually settled with their family in
Sylvania, GA, where he was plant manager at White Stag -
Warnaco. He later retired and they moved to Mount Airy,
GA, where they are members of Bethlehem Baptist Church
of Clarkesville, GA.
Ray loved INTENTIONALLY and he loved
UNCONDITIONALLY. He enjoyed spending time coaching
his children, along with the youth of Sylvania, and his
grandchildren. He traveled to no end to support his
grandchildren in whatever activity they were involved in.
Many lives were touched and influenced with his love for
kids and sports. He also served and spent countless hours
with Redeemed Ministries where he helped spread love and
the gospel to children all over the world.
For all that knew Ray, many characteristics come to mind.
A man that lived by his faith, one that set a great example for
his family and anyone else that came in contact with him. A
calm and gentle giant that remained even keeled no matter
what life threw his way, through the most positive high
points or the most devastating low points. However, one of
his strongest characteristics may have been his courage. He
took cancer head on and never backed down. From same
day chemo treatments straight to the ballfield or game, a
granddaughters wedding, or family event, his determination
never faltered. Creating a legacy all of his family and friends
will remember and cherish.
Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Arlene,
and his daughter Janet. He is survived by: his loving wife,
Cheryl Herndon Thompson; one daughter, Julie Thompson
Harmon & husband Darren of Madison, MS; one son, Brad &
wife Julie Davidson Thompson of Flowery Branch, GA; three
brothers, Jimmy Thompson & wife Daisy of Clayton; Ronald
Thompson & wife Bonnie of Clayton; Sanford Thompson
& wife Susan of Clayton; two sisters, Shirley Nichols & late
husband Grady of Clayton; Mary Williams & husband Bob
of Clayton. Ray is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Alexia
Harmon Sykes & husband Hunter Sykes, Garrett Harmon,
Alayna Harmon, Kinsleigh Thompson & Kaden(KT)
Thompson, all of whom Ray beamed with pride.
The family will receive family and friends at Beck Funeral
Home in Clayton, GA, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 30th,
with the service celebrating Ray’s life following at 12:00 p.m.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July
31st at Screven County Memorial Cemetery in Sylvania,
Georgia. In lieu of flowers donations should made to
Samaritan’s Purse or Bethlehem Baptist Church Redeemed
Ministries in Clarkesville, GA.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the
arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-
782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available
at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
Let the Mask Speak
“Come Labor On”
Sam Eades
Publisher/Writer
As you know I am an
Episcopal (once a Baptist)
and I love the hymns of
the Church. This is one
of those hymns that we
sing often in the Episcopal
Church. "Come Labor On"
is usually sang during
the season of Pre-Lent or
during special times of the
year.
My favorite verse says,
"Claim the high calling
angels cannot share; to
young and
old the gospel
gladness bear.
Redeem the
time; its hours
too swiftly fly.
The night draws
nigh, Come labor
on."
What a joy
to know that
as we claim the
high calling from
Christ to share the
good news, we are sharing
what the angels cannot,
by setting the example of
Christ for all to see.
"Come Labor On" was
written by Jane Laurie
Borthwick who was born
April 9,1813 in Edinburgh,
Scotland as the daughter
of James Borthwick,
insurance manager of the
North British Insurance
Office. The Borthwicks
were members of the Free
Church of Scotland, which
separated from the Church
of Scotland in 1843.
Jane, who never married,
published translations
and numerous poems. She
was a generous woman.
She supported a homeless
shelter, the Edinburgh
House of Refuge for many
years and was a wonderful
missionary to those in
need.
By her efforts, Jane
contributed greatly to
English-language hymnody
in the 19th century by
mediating German
hymnody to Britain.
For this particular hymn,
the words were set to the
tune of ORA LABORA
by Noble. It links to the
Gospel of both Matthew
20, the parable of the
successively-hired laborers
in the vineyard and Luke
8, the parable of the sower
and four types of soil. The
call to join in the Lord’s
labor, to bear fruit, to
put in our all for Christ,
is excellent
preparation
of material
to rally the
troops, as it
were, before
the spiritual
disciplines of
Lent begin.
I am sure
you will enjoy
the words to
this hymn as
much as I do.
And, if you get the chance,
look it up on u-tube and
listen to the wonderful
melody that accompanies
the lyrics.
Come, labor on.
Who dares stand idle on
the harvest plain
while all around us waves
the golden grain?
And to each servant does
the Master say,
"Go work today."
Come, labor on.
Claim the high calling
angels cannot share;
to young and old the
gospel gladness bear.
Redeem the time; its
hours too swiftly fly.
The night draws nigh.
Come, labor on.
Cast off all gloomy doubt
and faithless fear!
No arm so weak but may
do service here.
Though feeble agents, may
we all fulfill
God’s righteous will.
Come, labor on.
No time for rest, till glows
the western sky,
till the long shadows o'er
our pathway lie,
and a glad sound comes
with the setting sun,
"Well done, well done!"
Jane Laurie
Borthwick
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