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The Taylor County News, July 18, 2024, Page 3. \ Obituaries Martin Thomas Beeland “Tommy” Martin, Jr., 84, of Reynolds, GA. died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at The Oaks Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 2:30 p.m., at Trinity Church of Reynolds. Burial followed in New Prospect Free Will Bap tist Church Cemetery. Tommy was a member of Trinity Church of Reynolds. After being a Boy Scout for many years, he earned Ragle Scout, the highest rank at tainable in the Scout program. In 1958, he won the State track 100-yard dash. He grad uated from Mercer University and the University of Georgia and was a retired educator, teaching at Hall County Board of Education and Bibb Coun ty Board of Education. He was also a Mason at Flowery Branch Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Beeland Martin, Sr, and Marie Free man Gilson; a son. Todd Bee- land Martin; and two grand sons, Matthew Martin and Travis Martin. He is survived by his wife, Joanie Martin of Reynolds; two sons, Tim Martin (Wen- dy Ward) of Missouri and Trent Martin (Beth Dcrmy) of Flowery Branch; one daugh ter, Tammy (Todd) Dudley of Sandersville; one step-sister, Gloria Sampson of Butler; two grandchildren, Amber (Jake) Beaty of Mt. Airy and Patrick Martin of Gainesville; two great grandchildren, Rae- lynn Beaty and Everly Davy; a niece and nephew; and several cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Can cer Society or Trinity Church of Reynolds, The online guest register may he signed at: www.mcleighton funeralservice.com. Me Leighton Funeral Service of Reynolds, GA was in charge of arrangements. Pitts Jessie “J.WT Pitts, 81, of Reynolds, GA, died Monday, c©iMHMiyiMmrv cailiinipai^ There will be a Food Bank at Saint Phillip AME Church, 48 MLK, Jr. Rd., But ler, on Saturday, July 20th, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Please stay in your carl k k k New Prospect Baptist Church. 62 New Prospect Church Rd,, Reynolds* GA, will have Homecoming Aug. 11, 2024. Singing begins at 10 a.m., with Homeward Bound. The guest speaker, at 11 a.m., will be Rev. Durand Kirksey. Lunch will follow' the services, A covered dish will be appreciated, if you would like to bring one. Let us come together and celebrate. The church welcomes the community to worship and fellowship with them. Spread the word. Take friends and family! k k k Trinity Free Will Baptist Church will have its Annual Homecoming Celebra tion on Sunday, July 28th, beginning at 11 a.m. Guest singers will be South Georgia Quartet. Following the special singing, Pastor Ed Sandcfur will bring the message. After this service, a covered dish lunch will be served in the fel lowship hall. Everyone is invited to join in this special day, k k k The Middle Flint Health & Wellness Community Service Board Meeting will be held at Flint Area Consolidating Housing Authority, Montezuma, GA, on Thursday, July 25th, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please contact Elaina Ethridge at (229) 815-5113. k k k Segos The Next Generation will be the special guests at Turner’s Chapel Free Will Baptist Church for the Homecoming Service on Sunday morning, Aug, 4th, at 10 a.m. The church is located at 911 Roberta Hwy., Butler. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. k k k Children ages 3 years through 12 years old, go and have some fun at Vaca tion Bible School at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 349 Mt, Pisgah Baptist Church Road, The theme this year is “Hometown Nazareth,” where Jesus was a kid. The children will explore what it was like to live in the town where Jesus grew up. They will participate in Bihle-times market places, sing catchy songs, play games, dive into Bible-time snacks, visit with Jesus’ mom, Mary, collect Bible Memory Markers to remind them of God’s Word. They will also participate in a hands on mission project to help Motivational Ministries share the gospel in Mexico. The VBS schedule is Sunday, July 21st, through Thursday, July 25th, from 6 to 8 p.m, each night. Parents Night w'ill he Thursday night. Kids go at 6 p.m., and parents go at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration forms are available at the church or text Kim Brown at (706) 575-9290, or Pastor Fitz at (478) 862-9916 or (706) 601-3285. You can pre-register by requesting a form at mtpisgahbap- tistchurchsbcCAgmail.com. You can register the first night of VBS. If you do so, please go 15 minutes early. Please spread the word, take your friends, and join them for some great fun at VBS* k k k County Line Baptist Church cordially invites everyone to its Homecoming Celebration on Aug. 4th, The morning service starts at 11 a.m., with their very own, Pastor Clarence E* Hicks, Sr., delivering the message. The afternoon service starts at 2 p.m., with Elder David Towns, Pastor of Welcome Home Full Gospel Church of Butler and Rocky Mount Baptist Church of Reynolds, as the guest minister. They are asking everyone to go and help make their 2024 Homecoming a great success. If you are not able to meet them at the church, please join them on the County Line Baptist Church (CLBC) Teleconference Line: (727) 731-8328. k k k County Line Baptist Church’s 2024 Annual Revival will be Wednesday, Aug. 7th, through Friday, Aug, 9th, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night. Elder Timo thy Maddox, Sr., Senior Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Knoxville, TN, will be the revivalist for the week. They are asking everyone to please go and share with them, or join them on the CLBC Teleconference Line: (727) 731-8328. k k k Zion Hill Baptist Church welcomes the community to worship with them on the 2nd Sunday, at 11 a.m., and the 4th Sunday, at 9 a.m. Pastor Michael Har vey will bring the Word. Everybody is somebody at Zion Hill, the little white church on 208 West Old Wire Rd., Butler, GA 31006. * * MIHIIIHINHIIIHII Elect BUBBA SAWYER Taylor County Sheriff cotMMiririiP tt® THE COMMQMliY!! lliaillHIIIBMIQIII * * July 8, 2024, at his home. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 10. 2024. at 11 a.m., at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery. He attended Mt. Pisgah Bap tist Church, He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Pitts and Alice Avery Pitts. He is survived by his wife, Su san Pitts of Reynolds; one son, Rickey (Kristin) Pitts oi Reyn olds; two daughters, Stepha nie Davenport of Reynolds and Amanda (Clif) Harris of Ma con: one brother, Gary Pitts of Reynolds; three sisters, Mary Lizzie Spillers, Mattie Pitts, and Bessie Pearl Tharpe. all of Butler; six grandchildren; lour great grandchildren; extended family member, Robert Storey of Butler; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt, Pisgah Baptist Church. The online guest register may be signed at; www.mclei ghton funeral service.com. McLeighton Funeral Service of Reynolds, GA was in charge of arrangements. Young; one daughter, Nancy Young Law; and two grand sons. Mathew Young and James D, Byers, She is survived by one son, Stephen G, Young of Reyn* olds: one daughter, Susan Lynn Tcnnillc of Leary; sev en grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and three great, great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memori al contributions may be made to Crowell United Methodist Church or Crowell Cemetery i 4 ft; UIa nrn 4 an #U we protect it. V Bj 1 A You live it. Fit X g: rfiJR - sc you cat er>oy * wMe trotec: t Let s La k aboui your l ft ruanct optors CALL V£ T0CAY Out** hn we f*t feet te S*? :**r r *^*- 1 1US $£■*•< CJt HK* b,*v t ist; mw Fund. The online guest register may be signed at: www. mcleighton funeral se iv ice.com. McLcighton Funeral Service of Reynolds, (LA is in charge of arrangements. Young Virginia P. Young, 93, of Reynolds, GA, died Thursday, July 14, 2024. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Crowell United -Meth odist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will fol low in the church cemetery. She was a member of Crow ell United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, served as church trea surer for many years, and was on the church council. She re tired from Citizens State Bank of Taylor County, worked at the Reynolds Library, and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lamar Phdmon and Ruth Food Philmon; her husband. James H. Young; one son. Harold L. <M> State Farm S'Jlt Fr- rwn.t >jpi r KA V j WK i'JJt arc l».'ra lo~v*rt > c* - »- r V* arc 10 I6XU7 Bwvttr ft Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Vacation Bible School 3-12 year olds July 21 - 25,2024 6:00 - 8:00 PM July 25th Parents Might (Kids come at 6:00, Parents come at 6:30) Toucan pre-register by requesting a form at: mt.pisgahbaptistchurchsbc@gmail-Com or Text (706)575-9290 Position Opening The Taylor County School District has an opening for the following position: JROTC ARMY INSTRUCTOR Level: High School (7-12) Start Date: 07/24/2024 Job Posting Close Date: 07/21/2024 Required Education: Must hold Associate’s degree or obtained within 5 years of being hired. Certification/Licensure: Must hold Junior ROTC US Army Cadet Com mand Certification. Must obtain Permit through Georgia Professional Standards Commission in addition to their service certification. Experience Qualifications: 1. Must be honorably discharged; minimum of 10 years of service 2. or retired from the United States Army in the grade of SSG thru CSM or CW1 - CW5 within 3 years 3. Experience working with youth preferred, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Experience working with youth and culturally diverse groups * Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues * Ability to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people * Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal * Excellent organizational and leadership skills Interested applicants should complete an application on TEACH GEOR GIA. In addition, applicants can also submit a resume or other perti nent information to Tracy Caldwell at caldweJI.tracy@taylorboe.org if they choose to do so.
