The Taylor County News, July 18, 2024, Page 3.
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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,
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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
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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!
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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*
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
