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Wednesday, April 24,2024 OBITUARIES A2 Fayette County News Mr. Robert Leslie Harris Mr. Robert Leslie Har ris, age 92, of Fayetteville, formerly of Thomaston, died Friday, April 12,2024, at his daughter's residence in Fayetteville. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Harris was held Monday, April 15, at Thomaston First Baptist Church, with Rev. Bill Barber officiating. Inurnment followed at Southview Cemetery. The family received friends in the church fellowship hall on Monday. Mr. Harris was born in Taylor County, Oct. 26, 1931, to the late Martis Harris and the late Lucy Barfield Harris. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Harris was re tired from Thomaston Mills Bleachery Division, where he was a shop fore man, and after retirement, he was employed by Fletcher-Day Funeral Home for 16 years. Mr. Harris served 11 years as director of the Cancer Car Ministry of Upson County. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Thomaston, where he served as a dea con and worked with Pass the Salt Ministry for many years. Mr. Harris is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Catherine Woodson Harris of Fayetteville; his daughter, Leslie Meyer of Fayetteville; his son, Roddy (Jesse Ogden) Harris of At lanta; his two granddaugh ters: Breanna Meyer (Andy) Neubauer and Amber (Ian Maxon) Meyer; his great-grandson, Luka Leslie Neubauer; his sister- in-law, Rachel Speir; and his brother-in-law, Ken neth Nixon. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his par ents, Mr. Harris was pre ceded in death by his four sisters and four brothers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Mr. Harris' memory to Thomaston First Baptist Church, Pass the Salt Mini stry, 208 South Church Street, Thomaston, GA 30286. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remem brances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneral- home.com. Mrs. Betty Bass Wood Betty Bass Wood was born in Covington County, Ala., on Jan. 13, 1933, one of 10 children of the Stacy and Aline Bass family and the last direct descendant to pass away. She worked as a tele phone operator in Mont gomery before meeting her husband, Gerald “Son” Wood, and marrying in 1953. She was a member of the Military Wives Club in Montgomery, and later worked as a teachers’ aide NEIGHBORHOOD YARD t7 add 77 APR. 27 8 A.M.-H P Mv MULTIPLE HOMES PARTICIPATING SPENCER SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD 4 IN FAYETTEVILLE ^ 1 (LOCATED BEHIND THE IHOP) BSB1 As we celebrate our 25th year of ownership at Azalea Estates we are thankful and honored that you entrusted us with the care of your family and friends. • Locally Owned • 7 floor Plans • Home-Cooked Meals • Saltwater Pool • Wellness Programs • Activity Programs • Assisted & Respite Care • Transportation CALL MIRNA TODAY TO SCHEDULE LUNCH AND A TOUR 105 Autumn Glen Circle Fayetteville, Georgia 770.461.0039 www.azaleaestates.com Elliot Segal, right, and the late Linda Segal Submitted Fayette Man to Honor Late Wife with Motorcycle Ride and substitute teacher in Georgia. At the time of Son’s re tirement in 1984, they moved to Millboro, Va., where they lived for almost 40 years. There, she was a member of Horeb Baptist Church and enjoyed sing ing in the choir. Betty was preceded in death by Son Wood in 2017 and continued to live in the home he built until Janu ary 2024, when she moved to an assisted living home in Fayetteville, Ga., near most of her children. Betty enjoyed games of all kinds, and in younger years, played outdoor games as well; she loved music, movies, and had a lively sense of humor. In recent years, her passions were her family, her faith, home cooking and canning, the Atlanta Braves, and the Alabama Crimson Tide. She suffered a stroke on April 4 and died in the lov ing care of the staff at Azalea Estates and South ern Grace Hospice on April 14, 2024. She is survived by her children, JoAnn “Jody” Wood, Connie and Ted Knowles, Becky and Shan non Wilson, Pam and John Giannetto, Rusty and An drea Wood, and Joyce “Didder” and Johnny Man- deville. There are 12 grand children and numerous great grandchildren, as well as multiple beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at noon, in the chapel of Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va., with Pastor Michael McVay officiating. Interment fol lowed in Horeb Baptist Church Cemetery, Mill boro, Va. The family visited with friends on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Nicely Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a cause close to your heart in her memory. To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicelyfuneral- home.com. Beginning May 12, Fay ette County resident Elliot Segal says he plans to honor his late wife with “Linda’s Ride,” a chari table motorcycle trip seek ing to circumnavigate the U.S. in 15,000 miles. The couple was mar ried for 44 years and re sided in the county for more than 20 years. Segal will start his jour ney from his driveway, planning a safe return to the same spot, signifying the completion of the ride. Two other riders proposed to accompany him on the expedition using only sec ondary and state roads. “We will only use the interstate if we really need to,” said Segal. Traveling six days out of the week, Segal stated he is only stopping on the sabbath and camping at night when they must rest. During the expedition, he plans to spread aware ness about potential Israeli soldiers’ needs considering the current conflict over seas. A retired chiropractor, Segal says his idea was based on nostalgic motor cycle rides he enjoyed with his wife, and their shared passion for the Jewish faith. His wife would frequently visit Israel, and this prompted Segal to perform the ride, partner ing with American Friends of Meir Panim. For more information, visit https: //meirpanim.org/lin dasride/. 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Please limit letters to 400 words or less and to only two letters per month. Liability for errors in ad vertising will not exceed the space occupied by the error. We reserve the right to edit all submitted materials. The Meeting Place Fayette County Board of Educa tion meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Fayette County Commission meets the second and fourth Thurs day of the month at 5 p.m. Fayette County Planning Com mission meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Fayetteville City Council meets the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Fayetteville Planning Commis sion meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Fayetteville Work Session meet ing on the last Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. at Fayetteville City Hall. Peachtree City Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Peachtree City Planning Com mission meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Town Council meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Thurs day of the month at 7 p.m. Tyrone Downtown Devel opment Authority meets at 9 a.m. on the second Monday of the month. Brooks Town Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Woolsey Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.
