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Page 8 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024 The Sylvania Times thesy lvaniatimes .com -Obituaries- Anna Bernice Brown Sylvania - Anna Bernice Brown, age 2, daughter of Joseph Brown & Jamiee Doyle, passed away Monday afternoon, April 15, 2024, at Augusta University Medical Center, with family by her side. Anna loved to ride in her pink car. She was playful and always smiling. One of her favorite activities was to have her hair done, and redone. Anna loved her cartoons and playing “Ring Around the Rosie”. Those who will cherish her memory include her parents, Joseph Brown & Jamiee Doyle and her sisters and brother, Payton Brown, Aubrey Brown and Konner Doyle; grandparents, Darlene Lariscy, Sandra & Bernard Brown, Douglas & Kaytie Doyle, Melinda & Marion “June Bug” Doyle, Jr.; and her great-grandparents, Bea & Marion Doyle, Sr., and Dorothy Jones. Rev. Chris Priest officiated the funeral service on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Farmdale Baptist Church. Interment followed at Farmdale Baptist Church Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and memories about Anna and her life at www. thomp sonstricklandwaters. com. ■W William Glynn Saxon Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. William Glynn Saxon, age 88 of Midville, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Augusta University Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 3:30 PM, in The Midville Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Camley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Andy Saxon, Justin Saxon, Jeremy Saxon, Tripp Saxon, Jason Sauls and Tracy Saxon. Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of The Administrative Board of the Midville Methodist Church and the American Legion Post #120 of Waynesboro, Burke County. Born in Sardis, Georgia, Glynn and his family came to Midville in 1941 where he attended school before entering the Navy and the Air National Guard. After his time in the military, Glynn wore many hats during his working years. He was a farmer for many years and he also worked in sales and management of livestock feed and pet foods. After his retirement, Glynn owned and worked in Midville Hardware Company. When he was able, he loved to ride his tractor and he adored fishing with his sons and grandsons. He was Dannie Lee Stewart Mr. Dannie Lee Stewart, Sr., 90, of Newington, GA, passed away on April 20, 2024 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Stewart was bom in the Kildare community to the late James and Rozzie Stewart in 1934. He served his country in the United States Army and worked for the telephone company before beginning farming. He farmed the majority of his life, a tme man of the soil, growing crops and raising animals. He loved hunting, fishing, cuttin’ the fool, and cracking jokes. He especially enjoyed coon hunting and competition trials, with nis favorite dog Jim. He was a big sports fan, rooting for the Braves, Bulldogs, and Falcons. His love of sports lea him to coach and umpire Little League sports, ana he had coached the Flames women’s softball team. Even during his time at the hospital, he never met a a wonderful husband and father to his children and step children. Glynn was an active and dedicated member of the Midville Methodist Church. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and shared this testimony with everyone he could, even unto his last breath. His wife and children will always remember the Four C’s; Character, Conduct, Conversation and Contentment. According to Glynn, these were the things of utmost importance displayed in a Christian life. Romans 8:28 was his favorite and most loved and shared scripture. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Edward Saxon, Sr. and Clifford Roberts Saxon; a brother, Hugh Edward “Eddie” Saxon, Jr. and a sister-in-law, Susan Saxon. Survivors include: His Loving Wife of 35 Years: Valerie Powers Saxon of Midville. Daughters: Debra Burch (Leon) of Millen, Gina Saxon of Midville and Laura Krejci (Richard) of Lake Lure, NC. Sons: Tony Saxon (Phyllis) of Jackson and Josef Patchen, III of Augusta. Sister: Elaine Saxon Day (Jim) of North Augusta. Seven Grandchildren: Ashley Denton (Matt), Cody Burch (Katie), Charlie Burch (Anna), Andy Saxon (Mikki), Justin Saxon (Kelsey), Jeremy Saxon (Kayleigh) and Brittany Saxon. Sixteen Great Grandchildren. Special Cousin: Loy Ronald Roberts. Many Nieces, nephews and extended family. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to The Marion Brinson Benevolence Fund; In Memory of Glynn Saxon, Midville Methodist Church, P.O. Box 345, Midville, GA. 30441 or the Midville Garden Club Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 162, Midville, GA. 30441. Condolences may be submitted online at www.durden- hudsonfuneraldirectors.com ((D H)) DURDEN-HUDSON FUNERAL DIRECTORS stranger, and would gladly do a favor for anyone. He was a member of North Newington Baptist Church. He was a well loved person with many friends, but to him his family came first. Fie especially enjoyed the time he could spend with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Dannie Lee Stewart, Jr., his parents, and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marie Stewart, his children, Lisa Marie (H. Evans, Jr.) Stembridge of Columbus, NC, Christopher Derek (Leighanne) Stewart of Savannah, and Jeffrey Stewart of Newington, his grandchildren, Ashley Nicole S. (Will) Price, Erica Marie S. (Seth) Adams, Courtney Perkins, Lumi Osbourne Scott Stewart, Jennifer Carter, Krystal Stewart, Jeffrey Stewart, Jr., and Joshua Allen Gordy, and nineteen great grandchildren, and several nieces ana nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 2:00pm at the North Newington Baptist Church with Rev. Slade Speir officiating. The Family will receive friends for an hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Scott, Jerry Scott, Gill Stewart, Dave Bums, Wilson Bums, and Will Price. Honorary pallbearers will be Boykin Stuart, Mary Peel, Thomas Pitts, T.W. Evans, Johnny Hodges, Bernie Scott, Robert Fmitticher, Randall Pryor, Joe Bums, John Bums, Lynn and Ted Evans, J.C. Marsh, and Charles Lee. 3 SANDERS MONUMENT COMPANY . 1484 Halcyondale Rd., Sylvania, GA " Kenneth & Stacy Sanders Owners 912-425-7870 or 912-451-6382 sandersmonumentco@gmail.com sandersmonument.com Hr" Producers of high quality Monuments and Markers CTAE Graduation Rate Rises To 97.75% 4-H Continued from Page 1 Phallen Nash (6th Grade Homeschool) Anabelle Tapley (10th Grade SCA) Phallen Nash was the 2nd JUNIOR HIGH INDIVIDUAL out of 48 competitors. 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The graduation rate for Georgia students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) has risen to 97.75%. This rate - which applies to students who complete a Career Pathway - exceeds the overall state graduation rate by 13.35 percentage points, underscoring the relevance and effectiveness of CTAE opportunities. The 2022 CTAE graduation rate was 97.12%. “Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education exemplifies our mission of preparing all students for life," State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “The graduation rate for students who engage in CTAE opportunities continues to show how these programs engage students in their education and prepare them for their next steps after high school. We will continue to invest in CTAE and the relevant, industry-recognized skills it provides for our students." CTAE in Georgia delivers a high-school experience that prepares students for their lives after high school. 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Career Clear awareness campaign shines a light on CTAE opportunities To ensure students, educators, and parents are aware of the myriad benefits and opportunities provided by CTAE pathways, the Georgia Department of Education and Technical College System of Georgia have partnered to launch the Career Clear awareness campaign. The campaign underscores the importance of career education in fostering a skilled workforce for the future and the versatility and depth of CTAE, which encompasses 144 distinct pathways leading to a wide array of career opportunities. The initiative highlights how CTAE courses are tailored to meet the evolving needs of Georgia’s businesses and industries, ensuring that the education provided is both relevant and practical. The campaign is set to leverage digital platforms extensively, aiming to inspire a new generation to explore careers that align with their talents and interests while closing the skills gap in the state’s workforce. The Solid Rock Back in the early nineties as a music director, I always tried to do something different in the worship services to bring the spriit of the Lord in to the House, and to get the the people of God on their feet. This one particular Sunday, most of my Choir was in attendance (over 200 voices) and I had decided we would start in the balcony and then process down the aisle from there. We started singing acapella, "My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteousness, I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but holy lean on Jesus' name.".... well...the congregation at first was looking around for angels. Trying to see where the voices were coming from. We contiued to sing as we made our way down the stairs and into the back vestibule of the sanctuary. The voices echoed throughout the dome of the large building, when we finally opened the sanctuary doors and there to our amazement, was a full church of around 800 singing with us, with hands uplifted praising the Lord. The band and instruments began to play as every one continued to sing...."On Christ, the solid rock, I stand...." It was truly amazing. It was if we had a choir of one thousand lifting their voices in praise to the Lord. I will never forget that day. Never forget the power and the amazement of his unchanging grace and love. The words to this tremendous hymn was written by Edward Mote. From the unruly streets of London to the pulpits of Baptist churches, Edward Mote’s life was a testament to the transformative power of God’s grace. Bom in 1797 to pub-owning parents, young Edward grew up without any knowledge of the Bible or the loving presence of Christ. As he later recalled, “So ignorant was I that I did not know there was a God.” As a young apprentice cabinetmaker, Mote’s life took a pivotal turn when his master brought him to the Tottenham Court Road Chapel. There, under the passionate preaching of John Hyatt, Mote encountered Jesus Christ and embraced Him as his Savior. This experience would forever change the course of his life. Despite his newfound faith, Mote continued to work diligently as a cabinetmaker, eventually establishing his own successful business. However, his heart was now filled with a deep love for hymns and a desire to express his gratitude to God through music. One fateful morning in 1834, as Mote walked to his workshop in Holborn, London, the words of a chorus came to his mind: “On Christ the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand.” By the end of the day, he had penned four verses of what would become one of the most beloved hymns of all time. The following Sunday, Mote visited a friend whose wife lay ill. As they gathered to sing a hymn and pray together, Mote realized he had forgotten his hymnal. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out the verses he had written just days before. The words brought comfort and solace to the ailing woman, and Mote, moved by the impact of his composition, added two more stanzas and had 1,000 copies printed to share with others. At the age of 55, Edward Mote answered God’s call and became a Baptist preacher. For 21 years, he faithfully served the Strict Baptist Church in Horsham, Sussex, never missing a single Sunday for any cause. His congregation offered to give him the deed to the church property as a token of their gratitude. Mote, however, humbly declined, saying, “I do not want the chapel. I only want the pulpit, and when I cease to praise Christ, then turn me out of that.” In his 77th year, as he lay on his bed of sickness, Mote’s unwavering faith shone through. He said, “I think I am going to heaven. Yes, I am nearing port. The truths I have preached I am now living upon, and they will do to die upon. Ah! The precious blood, which takes away all our sins. It is this, which makes peace with God.” As we sing this cherished hymn, let us remember the incredible journey of Edward Mote - from the godless streets of London to a life dedicated to sharing the gospel. May his story inspire us to trust in the unwavering love and grace of God, knowing that in Christ alone, we stand upon the solid rock. Amen. Sing with me My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly lean on Jesus’ name On Christ the solid Rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand When darkness veils His lovely face I rest on His unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil His oath His covenant His blood Support me in the whelming flood When all around my soul gives way He then is all my hope and stay When He shall come with trumpet sound O may I then in Him be found Dressed in His righteousness alone Faultless to stand before the throne Edward Motes
