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The Wiregrass Farmer, October 25,2017- Page 5
Obituaries
Ivey services at Rebecca Baptist
Annie Ruth Williamson Ivey, 88, of Rebecca
passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her
residence.
Born on December 29, 1928 in Ben Hill
County to the late Samuel David, Sr. and Clora
Viola Hogan Williamson, she was a homemaker.
Mrs. Ivey was a faithful member of Rebecca
Baptist Church where she held the longest mem
bership. She had served as Sunday School,
Training Union, VBS and Sunbeam teacher. She
was a member of the Friendship Sunday School
class and served for over 25 years as the secre
tary and treasurer of that class. She was a mem
ber of the WMU. She also served for over 25
years as Prayer Calendar Chairwoman and over
25 years as the Chairwoman of the church
flower committee.
She is survived by her daughters, Donna
Thompson of Tifton and Joy (Wayne) Hobbs of
Lands Crossing, Rebecca; sons, Richard (Faye)
Ivey of Rebecca and Jackie Ivey of Rebecca;
sister, Frances (Percy) Herndon of Cedar Cross
ing; brother, S. D. (Gloria) Williamson, Jr. of
Fitzgerald; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grand
children; 3 great-great-Grandchildren; sisters-
in-law, Carolyn Williamson of Crestview,
Florida and Pat Williamson of Warner Robins;
brother-in-law, Richard Peavy of Chestnut
Mountain.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her husband Jack Watson Ivey, Sr.,
a daughter-in-law, Ginger Ivey, a great grand
son, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at 4:30 PM
Wednesday, October 18,2017 at Rebecca Bap
tist Church. Rev. Eric Smith officiated. Prelude
and postlude music by Delores Pope. The Re
becca Baptist Church Choir sang "What A Day
That Will Be" and "Life's Railway to Heaven".
Darrell Wilkerson, Julie Hampton, Diane Wide-
man and Laverne Wilkerson sang "Beulah
Land". Darrell Wilkerson and Julie Hampton
sang "God On The Mountain". Words of re
membrance were given by Richard Ivey,
Amanda Hobbs, and Michelle Stone. Pallbear
ers were Tim Thompson, Michael Thompson,
David Thompson, Richard Ivey, Chris Ivey,
Tommy Hobbs, Jay Hall, Walt Stone, Richard
Clem, and Brannon Douglas. Honorary pall
bearers were Jerry Wilson, Dr. Bill Hancock,
Steve Dodd, Dr. Channing Hampton, Dr.
Melissa Rampal, and Tommy Young. Interment
followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Rebecca.
Wayne Hobbs played a harmonica solo of
"Amazing Grace" and Rev. Jerry Wilson
brought the committal. The family greeted
friends Tuesday, October 17,2017 from 6-8 PM
at the funeral home.
The Lamily acknowledges the love and sup
port given by family and friends, Georgia Home
Health and The Hospice of Tiftarea in the last
few years and especially during the last few
months. She often said she did not know what
she had done to deserve it.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
you make a donation to your favorite charity.
Church
Outdoor Movie Night
On October 28,2017 at 8pm, Wiregrass
Ministries will be holding an “Outdoor Movie
Night.” The movie is a family & kid friendly
show called “Cars III.” This will be set up like
an outdoor theater here at the church... so
bring your truck beds, your lawn chairs & the
kids, of course! We are located at 55 N. Rail
road Street, Rebecca, Georgia, just 10 minutes
from Ashburn. Our regular service hours are
Sundays 10:30am and Wednesday Bible Study
7pm. Call 229-643-7777 or 478-808-7516 for
more information. We are a church making
disciples!
Gospel sing
High Hill Baptist Church will be having a
5th Sunday night sing on Oct. 29th. The fea
tured group is "The Kenny Croft Band" from
Litzgerald, singing Southern Gospel music.
The sing begins at 6pm, followed with re
freshments in the Social Hall. Rev. Jerry
Cooper and congregation invite you to join us
for a night of singing and fellowship.
5th Sunday services
Church services will be held on 5th Sun
day, Oct. 29,2017 at 11:30 a.m. at New Provi
dence Missionary Baptist Church, 531 W.
Washington Ave. Please join us on this Lord's
Day as we celebrate Jesus. Music will be ren
dered by Dea. Tony Cross and the NPMBC
Men's Choir. Min. Redith Cross will deliver
God's message. Rev. Dr. Marvin Brown, pas
tor.
Bethel Baptist events
Trunk or Treat Oct. 29th, 5:30pm. Lall is in
the air, and one of our favorite church activi
ties is almost here, Bethel's Trunk-or-Treat.
This year we will have a trunk decorating
contest for the best decorated trunk, so get
those creative minds started on how you can
decorate your trunk. There will be a costume
contest for the children, here's your chance to
bring those Pinterest idea's to life. We will
have lots of fun and activities planned for the
whole family. Chili & Hot dogs will be
served. Make plans to be here, and bring a
friend or two.
Church Clean Up Day Nov. 4th at 9am
HOMECOMING Nov. 12th, 2017. The cel
ebration begins at 10:00am with the LeLevre
Quartet singing and sharing about their min
istry. The LeLevre's are a well known gospel
group with ties to southern gospel music
going back to the 1920's. So come prepared to
hear some music that will be sure to bless
your heart. We will also be honoring our Vet
eran's with a patriotic portion of the service.
Dinner on the Grounds will be served immedi
ately following the worship service in the
Lamily Ministry Building. Bring your fa
vorite dishes and join us for some of Bethel’s
finest cooking! There will be no services in
the evening.
Sept 9 - Jan 13,2018 Big Buck Contest.
Open to all ages! Grand Prize will be a hunt
ing rifle. Winners must be present at Pish &
Fowl Dinner! Big Buck/ Little Buck Contest.
Open to 16 year olds and younger. Winners
will be the smallest rack that is not a spike. (3
points or larger) and the largest rack among 16
year olds and under. Grand prizes will be a
hunting rifle or shotgun. Winners must be
present at Fish & Fowl Dinner!
Gospel Fest
Come out and join us for our 8th annual
Gospel Music Fest Explosion on Veteran's
Day, Saturday, Nov. 11,2017 at 4pm. This
will take place at 1234 S. Robinson St., (Hwy
41) in Lenox. Free Admission. A special trib
ute will go out to all Veterans at the event.
Special guests include Wesley "Songbird"
Brooks, The Sharper Singers, Unified GAP,
"It's not about us", "Converted" and more. We
look forward to seeing you there. Rev. Jerry
Lewis, pastor.
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Wilson services at New Prospect Freewill
John "Johnny" L. Wilson, Jr., 60, of
Sycamore passed away Thursday, October 19,
2017 at his residence after an ex
tended illness surrounded by his
immediate family.
He was bom on July 23,1957
to the late John L. Sr. and Jessie Louise Little
Wilson. John served his country with honor in
the United States Army. He retired from the Tift
County Road Department as a heavy equipment
diesel mechanic and was a member of Bethel
Baptist Church.
He is survived by his son, James Lanier
(Megan) Wilson of Russellville, AL; daughters,
Jessica Amanda (Hank Hayes) Wilson of Lenox
and Lisa Marie Wilson of Tifton; sister, Marlyn
W. Nelson of Sycamore; grandchildren, Paula
Hayes, Sarah Hayes, Jake Duckworth, Katie
Duckworth and Kay lee Wilson. He was also an
ticipating the birth of another granddaughter,
Braelyn Wilson, in December.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded
in death by his wife, Katie Sue Garner Wilson
and a brother, Jimmy Lanier Wilson.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM, Sat
urday, October 21, 2017 at New Prospect
Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Landon Al-
berson officiating. Prelude and postlude music
played from CD. Stephanie Roberts sang two
songs. Serving as pallbearers were Johnny
Williams, Jake Eason, Shane Lamb, John
Roberts, Travis Williams, and Stanley Moore.
Interment followed in the church cemetery. The
family greeted friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Fri
day, October 20,2017 at the funeral home.
The excellence of God’s creative power
While in a patient’s nursing
home room this week I heard
an announcement over com
munications system: “Bring a
mop to the dining room.” To
those standing nearby I com
mented that that sounds like
my house with all the little
girls that we have frequently
congregating around our table
where food and drink disasters
can happen at any moment.
But that is alright; we are glad
to have all those little ones
around. And the circle became
larger and the chances of more
messes in the dining room be
came greater recently as little
Raegan Leighanne entered the
world (of all the days she could
have been bom, she arrived on
Friday the thirteenth!).
Needless to say, there was
plenty of excitement in the
room as we gathered around
Jessica’s hospital bed and
waited for the arrival of that
precious little one. After a
brief wait that seemed far
longer than it really was, a
proud daddy presented a kick
ing and screaming little bundle
of joy for us to lay our eyes on
for the first time. We did not
have to take lessons to learn
how to love her; that took place
immediately.
Someone commented to
me today that I should not spoil
the baby too quick, but I had to
Inspiration
tell him that it was already too
late —the spoiling has already
taken place. There is a steady
stream of arms waiting their
turn to hold her and make all
those silly faces and noises that
must surely make absolutely
no sense to a week old little
girl. Then we all get to go
home for a nice quiet night of
rest while Jessica and Will
have to deal with a wide awake
little Raegan who loudly an
nounces in the predawn hours
of the morning that she wants
more attention!
When I look at those little
pink toes and fingers I wonder
what life will be like for her
and how God will talent her
and use her. It is impossible to
know the answer to those ques
tions right now, but I can rest
at ease that God has a plan for
her life just as He does for you
and me. Psalm 139 expresses
clearly and beautifully the
work of God in creating human
life: “For You created my in
most being; You knit me to
gether in my mother’s womb.
My frame was not hidden from
You when I was made in the
secret place. When I was
woven together in the depths
of the earth, Your eyes saw my
unformed body. All the days
ordained for me were written
in Your book before one of
them came to be” (verses 13,
15,16, New International Ver
sion).
A lot of memories float
through the mind in those mo
ments when life changing
events take place. As I watch
Nana holding her newest
granddaughter she looks so
natural and confident in that
role. Yet it seems such a short
time ago that our children were
born; it is hard to believe that
our oldest child celebrated her
thirty-eighth birthday a few
days ago. Time marches on
and we can rest assured that
God has a plan for each of us.
In those moments when we
realize the excellence of God’s
creative power we can appreci
ate the words of David in
Psalm 8:1, “O Lord, our Lord,
how majestic is Your name in
all the earth! You have set
Your glory above the heavens.”
Scripture Searchers coming to First Baptist
The Scripture Searcher’s
Sunday School Class has
scheduled another Women’s
Conference on November 4,
2017 at Ashburn First Baptist
Church from 10:00-4:00. It is
not too late to register for this
conference! Call First Baptist
Church at 229-567-9320 or
register on-line at www.scrip-
turesearchers.com .
The theme for this year’s
conference is “Becoming a
Vessel of Honor” based on the
scripture “be a vessel for
honor, sanctified and useful for
the Master, prepared for every
good work. 2 Timothy 2:21b.”
The speakers for the confer
ence are Dorothy Deming of
Ashburn and Karen Griffin of
Tifton with worship music pro
vided by Ann Brady of Val
dosta. The cost of the
conference is $15 which in
cludes lunch for pre-registered
participants.
Don’t delay! Sign up today!
God will bless you, and you
will bless others as a direct re
sult of this conference.
LAG Ministries
LAG Ministries: The Liv
ing Almighty God Ministries
invite each of you in the com
munity to a God annointed in
formative teaching workshop
on Biblical layman teaching.
There will be a new topic
each month. If you are teach
able and not ashamed that you
do not know, this is the place
for you. The classes are free,
and will start on each 3rd Sat
urday in each month from
4:30 pm until 6 pm at the City
of Ashburn Youth Resource
Center. Ages adults, young
adults, teens 13-18 years old.
We want to reach as many in
the community that need a
spiritual revelation on the
word of God. For more infor
mation call Minister Gwen
dolyn Mathis, 229-567-0412
or 229- 567-6003. Please
come and be blessed. Refresh
ments will be served.
TCMS Title 1 workshop
Ace Academy technology night
Title 1 Technology Night Workshop
Turner County Middle School/ACE Academy
Eighth Grade Teachers
October, 25,2017 at 5:00 p.m. Turner County Middle School/
ACE Academy Technology Lab. Parents of eighth grade students
are invited to attend a Title 1 Technology Night. This will be a
hands-on workshop which consists of sharing important websites
and ideas that will help your child be successful on the Georgia
Milestone Assessment. Refreshments will be provided.
We invite you to attend the Church of your choice this Sunday
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561 E. Washington St.
Ashburn, GA 31714
567-9686
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Gorday Drive
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Tifton, 382-6117
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Ashburn
567-3655
1-800-342-9345
567-3655
567-3306
Expanded
church info
available
567-3655
Ashburn First Baptist -302 McLendon St.
Ashburn First United Methodist - N. Main St.
Bethel Baptist - Hwy 32 E. Sycamore
Christ Foundation - Rogers Plaza
Christian Union Church of God - Industrial Dr.
Church of Christ - Industrial Dr.
Church of God By Faith - W. Madison Ave.
Dakota Baptist - Hwy 41 N
Double Run Baptist - Hwy 159 N
Dayspring Church of the Nazarene - 983 North St.
Emmery Chapel AME - 215 Leesburg Hwy
Friendship Baptist - Story Rd.
Grace Fellowship Baptist - 133 N. Gordon St.
Harmony Baptist - W. Turner County
Haw Pond Baptist - 1511 Hawpond Rd. Arabi
High Hill Baptist - 5 miles N of Ashburn
Inaha Baptist - Hwy 41 S.
Independent Faith Baptist - Sycamore
Jesus Temple of God - 194 Pate St.
Living Waters Fellowship - 417 E. Madison Ave.
New Providence Baptist Church- W. Washington Ave.
Morningside Baptist - 215 E. Monroe Ave.
Mt. Zion Church of God - W. Monroe Ave.
United Pentecostal - Sycamore
New Hope Baptist - Bussey Rd.
New Mt. Olive Baptist - E. Washington Ave.
New Mount Zion Baptist - 105 South Jefferson St.
New Prospect Freewill Baptist
Oak Grove Baptist
Piney Grove Baptist - Rebecca
Pleasant Hill Baptist - Rebecca
Rebecca Baptist - 166 Ashley St. E. Rebecca
Rocky Mount Baptist - 1050 Rocky Mt. Rd.
New Hope Baptist Church- 222 HC Williams Rd.
S. Ashburn Holiness - Pearl Ave.
Sycamore Baptist - Hwy 41 S
Sycamore United Methodist - Sycamore
Tabernacle of Praise 61 Emily St. Sycamore
Terrell Baptist - Hwy 112 W
Trinity Baptist - Pineknot Rd.
Rebecca United Methodist - Rebecca
Wiregrass Ministries - 55 N. Railroad St., Rebecca
Wideman Chapel - Rebecca
Zion Hope Baptist Church - 521 Joe Lawrence Rd.
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist - Sycamore
Amboy Baptist - Hwy 159 N
Israels Temple - 635 W. Washington Ave.
St. Luke Missionary Bapt. - North Leary Rd.
St Theresa’s Catholic Church - 807 S. 3rd St., Cordele
New Mt. Pleasant - 200 Dunlap Circle
El Shaddai Ministry - 536 Carlos Ave.
Greater Faith Ministry - 250 Adams St.
New Jerusalem Freewill Baptist - Lee St.
New Jerusalem Holiness Church - 210 Carlos Ave.
Christ Foundation Assembly of God - 222 E. Monroe
God’s Ministries of Hope - 81 Emile St., Sycamore
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses - 640 Gorday Dr.