The wiregrass farmer. (Ashburn, Ga.) 1984-current, November 19, 2008, Image 6
Page 6 - The Wiregrass Farmer, November 19, 2008 Society Mr. & Mrs. Brandt Corey Brown Brown-Taylor exchange vows Brandt Corey Brown of Sycamore, Georgia and Tina Marie Taylor of Douglas, Georgia were united in holy matrimony on September 1, 2008 in a quaint wedding chapel in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The double ring ceremony was held at 7:30 p.m. in a lovely candle light setting. Reverend Dewayne Welch conducted the ceremony. Blake Brown, brother of the groom, served as Best Man and Sabrina Payne, best friend of the Bride from Douglas, Georgia, served as Maid of Flonor. During the lighting of the unity candle, “Butterfly Kisses” was sung in honor of the bride’s deceased father. A wedding reception for the happy couple was given immedi ately following the wedding ceremony at the Gatehouse Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The bride is the daughter of Bonnie Taylor of Douglas, Georgia and the late Larry Taylor. The groom is the son of Paul & Janice Brown of Sycamore, Georgia and the grandson of Leon & Faye Carter of Sycamore, Georgia, Jean Barrett of Lebanon, Tennessee and the late Gerald Brown of McRae, Georgia. After a brief honeymoon in Pigeon Forge, the couple will reside in Sycamore, Georgia. Call* Walls Factory Outlet Inc. 3730 Highway 280 E. • Cordele • 273-5299 (1-75 Exit 10) • 4 miles east on Highway 280 Mon-Sat • 8:30-6 • Closed Sunday • 1-888-816-4361 www.wallsoutlet.com Gifts for the whole family Mens Ladies Children BrqwninQ — & ROCKY 1 Mil -111.-I El John Deere Wrangler Daisy Tison celebrates her 90th birthday Daisy Tison Daisy Tison of Ashburn, life long resident of Turner County, reached 90 years of age Friday, Nov. 7, 2008. A drop-in was given for her at the Ashburn First Baptist Church fellowship hall the afternoon of Nov. 8. Mrs. Tison was born in Rebecca to Mr. and Mrs. (Emma Gorday) William Wallace Lane, Sr. She was one of nine children. Her grandfa ther, James Henry Gorday, served as the first treasurer of Turner County. When she was born, Woodrow Wilson was the President of the United States. She was baptized in the creek behind Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Rebecca. She graduated from Rebecca High School in 1936. Mrs. Tison recalls the beginning of World War II. She also remembers when ice cream cones and sodas were 5 cents each, when bread was 10 cents a loaf and when gasoline cost 7 cents per gallon. In 1941, she married Frank Marion Tison, Jr., whose grandfather was the first medi cal doctor in Ashburn. Daisy and F.M. had three children, Frank Marion III; William Lane, and Norma Jane. She has 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She has one liv ing brother-in-law, Joe Perry Tison, and numerous nieces and nephews living in Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee and Germany. Her husband died on May 29, 1979. He was the last in the long line of Tisons to be affiliated with the Wiregrass Farmer, which he sold in the early 1970's. For 63 years, she has been a member of Ashburn First Baptist Church where she belongs to the Good Samaritan Sunday School Class and to the Joyful Messengers. Rotarian Mary Lee Green had Chamber of Commerce President Shelley Zorn as her guest at Rotary. Board members needed The Turner County Board of Commissioners will be making appointments to boards, committees, and commissions at various times as the terms expire for individuals currently serving. If you are interested in being considered for appointment to serve on one of the various citizen boards appointed by the Commission, please contact the County Offices at 567-4313. Allen's Tire FREE AIR New & Used Tires Auto • RV • Truck ‘Trailer* Open 6 days ‘Sycamore,GA 1-75 & Exit 80 Bussey Rd 567-3390 Qntu 3 locations in South and Central Georgia 1814 Hwy 41 N., Tifton GA 229-386-8737 2453 GA Hwy 300, Cordele GA 229-535-6735 802 S. Grant St., Fitzgerald GA 229-423-2100 1-800-416-2225 • www.century21sbp.com New Construction 3/bed 2/ba 2-story home located on 5.38 acres. Shared POND with fish. Room for animals, gardens etc. (115764) Call Jeanette Scoggins at 848-2269 $17,500 .65 ACRE READY TO BUILD ON. CITY WATER AND SEWER READY. (114925) Call Stacy Selph at 238- 1899 Gracious southern living with modem updates. Plantation shutters, wood floors, fireplace with insert, built-ins, walk-in pantry. Eat in kitchen with french doors overlooking a large Pagola. 4BR/2BA over 2300SF. (116280) $153,000 Call Stacy Selph at 238-1899 $729,000 243 acres of mostly planted pines, complete with Hunting Lodge, Shooting Range, Deer Stands and trails for your ATV. Close to 1-75 on paved road. (115716) Call Thad Paulk at 392-2175 LARGE Brick 4/bed 3/ba, over 2900 SF 2- story. Many new up-dates. 1.84 ACRE!! F.L.R. with fireplace, F.D.R., Kitchen with Built-in China Cabinet, separate breakfast room over looking large Camellia, Dogwood, & Azalea garden with walking trail, Sunroom, Sportsman Den or office with built-ins. Hardwood floors. (116152) Call Jeanette Scoggins at 848-2269 $140,000 $675,000 Apx 39980 square foot building on 12.98 acres bordering interstate 75... Building features: one loading dock, four bay overhead doors, 3 restrooms, fire sprinklers, 6 vent windows, 2 offices, halo lights, assembly line tract system, 87x39 shelter, 2 paint rooms, air lines throughout, over office storage, and roof access. (116194) Call Jordan Pope at 392- 3951 or Stacy Selph at 238-1899 $75,001 Cookse •aredhwy. (116396) Call Rose $250,000 4 store fronts and a top floor that needs a little TLC but is absolutely beautiful. Amazing woodwork through out. Potential re-zoning for upstairs apartments. (115736) Call Camille Taylor at 272-0502 Brenda Wood Smith 386-8737 CRB, CRS, GRI, Broker Ron Branch 392-7477 GRI Associate Broker Albertha Sneed Stacy Selph 238-1899 ASR 848-4098 Camille Taylor Thad Paulk 272-0502 392-2175 e>Farm & Garden ► 2008 CROP BUY & SELL PECANS Paying Top Prices 858 Highway 32 W, Ashburn • Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 8-12 567-0597 Mrs. Tison is quite active around the house, and enjoys being with her friends and shopping. She still loves to cook and read recipes, always trying and sharing new ones. She has sewn many pretty dresses and has refurbished countless dolls. She still makes beautiful Christmas decora tions, crafts and gifts. She is an avid gardener and enjoys tend ing a variety of flowering plants in her yard. Mrs. Tison and her family extend many sincere thanks to the numerous friends and rela tives who helped them enjoy Daisy's 90th birthday. What a wonderful 90 years! ^ 1st Birthday) ni The Ashburn Chapter #287 Order of the Eastern Star Past Matron's Club members had lunch Oct. 25 at Shoney's for Mrs Jewel Watson Phillips, 90th birthday. We all wished her a very happy birthday. Those attending were "OUR SPECIAL GUEST" Mrs. Jewel Phillips, C.A. and Hortense Burdett, Mary Ann Nolan and Imogene Wells. Christmas pictures It's time again to get your child's picture in our Christmas edition. Please bring a picture of your child to the Wiregrass Farmer or email them to us at wiregrassfarmer@yahoo.com. Call us for any information, 567-3655. Deadline is Dec. 12. Class of 88 The Turner County High School graduates of Class of 1988 will celebrate their class reunion voyaging on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas. They will sail from Jacksonville, FL to Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas from Oct. 8-12, 2009. We are looking for all class mates, family and friends of the Class of 1988 to join them and get a chance to reunite with high school classmates and enjoy some much needed time with family and friends. Please contact Precious Boyd at 229-457-1429 or Antonio Boone at 580-583-5089. Layla Rayann Joyner Joyner 1st Turning 1 on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Layla will be cele brating her big day with a Ladybug Party to be held Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:00 p.m. All family and friends are invited. Layla is the daughter of Derek & Sandra Joyner of Cordele. Her proud grandpar ents are Joey & Teresa Wiggins of Ashburn, Fred & Barbra McLeod of Florida, Johnny & Jamie Joyner of Alabama and Sherri Joyner of Cordele. Layla has one brother, Logan Joyner of Blakely. Happy Birthday Layla. Class of 99 The Turner County Class of 1999 will be having their class reunion meeting on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Shoney' s in Ashburn Ga. at noon. Anyone that would like to participate in the reunion please come to the meeting or give Vanessa Coley a call at 229-567-0365! Thanking you in advance and hope to see you there. Toys for Tots 4 08 Turner County Connection has partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and United Way of South Central GA since 2005 to provide needy children with gifts. SADLY there will be children who will not receive one pre sent from Santa under the tree on Christmas morning. YOU can help put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas by donating a new unwrapped toy. Drop boxes for toys will be located through out Turner County. Thank you for helping make the holidays more joyous for children in Turner County. Toys may be dropped off at a number of areas businesses and The Wiregrass Farmer. FREEDOM SE - Limited Edition Headlights, tail lights, brake light, horn, fuel gauge, flip back seat. ‘09 w/12 HP Subaru engine (bci cn piustax - | financing available^ Get your best price THEN CALL US! Parts • Service • Sales Utility trailers • Custom wheels • Lift kits • Paint CUSTOM CARTS PLUS] 172 Dewey McGlamry Road - Fitzgerald 229-423-0800 or (cell) 912-381-1796 EZ-CU Club Car Wig Can Customize Your QanL