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Funeral Services Held For
Neill Echols
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Neill Echols, a generous and
friendly soul whose faith was
as steadfast as his dedication
to his fellow man, passed away
peacefully on May 19, 2024, at
the age of 72 at Wills Memorial
Hospital in Washington,
Georgia. Born to the late Oliver
Henry and Gladys Winslett
Echols on May 24, 1951, Neill’s
life was a testament to hard
work, devotion to family, and
service to the Lord.
Growing up in the Delhi
Community near Tabor Baptist
Church, Neill embraced his
faith early in life, a commitment
that would guide him through
his many years. He attended
Washington High School,
graduating in 1969 and furthering
his education at Southern Tech,
where he earned a Bachelor’s
Degree in Civil Engineering.
Neill began his professional
journey with Charles Elam
Surveying, but it wasn’t long
before his entrepreneurial
spirit shone through. Around
1976, he established Neill
Echols Surveying and later
acquired a farm and ventured
into pig farming. His business
later evolved into Neill Echols
Construction. He became
known throughout the region
for his expertise in clearing
land, building ponds, and as
a contractor specializing in
the removal and installation of
underground storage tanks.
His work ethic was matched
only by his generosity and
friendly demeanor, qualities
that endeared him to all who
knew him. Neill was a member
of Phillips Mill Baptist Church
where he had served as a
Deacon.
Neill’s legacy is carried on
by his loving wife, Jackie Fain
Echols; his children, Ben Echols
and wife Tammy, Jon Echols,
Susan Echols, Crissy Echols,
Jeremiah Echols, Amanda
Batson and husband Josh,
Jessica Clarke and husband
Hill, and Andrew Echols; 17
grandchildren and three great
grandchildren; brother, Wesley
Echols and wife Brenda, and
sister, Patsy E. Blakey. His son,
Tim Echols preceded him in
death.
A life well-lived is one that
leaves behind more than just
memories; it inspires others
to live with kindness, work
with passion, and believe with
conviction. Neill Echols did just
that, touching lives far and wide,
from the church pews to the
construction sites, and every
place in between. His was a
journey of purpose, marked by
a faith-filled heart that sought to
uplift others through every act of
service and every smile shared.
Funeral services were held
on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2
pm at Phillips Mill Baptist Church
with interment following in the
church cemetery. The family
greeted friends at 1pm until the
hour of the service in the church
on Tuesday.
Beggs Funeral Home,
Lincolnton is honored to serve
the family of Mr. Neill Echols.
THE ADVOCATE DEMOCRAT, Crawfordville, GA, Friday, May 24, 2024
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Judy Gentry
May 26
Jessica Rudison
Jerrica Rudison
Tammy Pagie
Floyd Bowman
Catherine Samuel
May 27
Joey Thaxton
Jessica Corry
May 28
Julie Peterman Christensen
Gloria Milton
Kathy Coots
Johnny Lawson, Jr
May 29
Dorothy Cooper
KC Thornton
Junior Milton
Matthew Deese
Milton Meadows
May 30
Seneca Moore, Jr
Aaliah Bailey
Mark Yearwood
JB Jones
Denise Stewart
May 31
Timothy Burley
Charles Ware
Jody Ledford
May 26
Jon and Maggie Harper
May 27
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Last weekend Katie and Everett Price represented Taliaferro
County at the GA Republican Party convention in Columbus.
Delegates to the national party convention were elected, as were
Georgia representatives on the Republican National Committee
(RNC).
Funeral Services Held For
Richard Manago, Jr.
Mr. Richard Lee Manago, Jr.,
was born March 28, 1958, to
the late Deacon & Mrs. Richard
Lee (Alice) Manago, Sr., of
Crawfordville, Georgia.
He received his education
in the Taliaferro County School
system and completed his
studies with the class of 1976.
He united with the Browns
Chapel Baptist Church as a
teenager.
Richard was affectionately
known by many names,
including “my baby,” “unk,” and
“tater/tater-head.” Regardless of
what, or when, you called him,
he was always willing to lend a
helping hand.
Despite having no formal
mechanics or small engine
Crawfordville
Baptist pastor
retiring
Nelson and Laura Goddard
are retiring as pastor and wife
from Crawfordville Baptist
Church. They both have health
issues and have moved to their
mountain house in Hiawassee,
Georgia. A BBC luncheon
to honor them will be May
26 immediately after worship
services at noon. Come and
wish them well in this new phase
in their lives.
Bethesda
Baptist VBS
Bethesda Baptist Church in
Union Point will have their VBS
June 11 - 14 from 6:00 - 7:45
pm nightly for ages 3yrs old - 5th
grade! Transportation pick up and
drop off at Dollar General in Union
Point each evening at 5:45 pm!
education, he quickly made a
name for himself upon returning
to his hometown. He was the
person to call when you needed
something worked on, from
your lawn mower blades to your
automobile motor.
Richard is survived by his
son and daughter, Mr. Richard
P. Manago of Crawfordville,
and Mrs. Candace (Alfonzo)
Mitchell of Grovetown; his
grandchildren, Kiamya and
Guantravis Manago, Guarterez
Williams, Kenyia Robinson,
Jordan Mahoney, and Ayden
Mitchell, and his great
grandchildren Indya and Zaylee
Williams. He was preceded in
death by a great-grandchild,
Emerald Baldeh. Other relatives
include two nieces, Etta (Renee)
Stewart and Ralphine Manago, a
nephew, Tracy Manago, and his
sister-in-love Lillian M. Stewart.
He also leaves numerous great
-nieces and nephews, great
-great nieces and nephews, a
special niece, Shenece “Nee"
Thornton, and many relatives
and friends.
Services were held at 11:30
A.M. on Saturday, May 18,
2024 from The Chapel at Watts
Funeral Home with Pastor
Bobby Bailey officiating.
Watts Funeral Home was in
charge of final rites.
Springfield
Baptist Church
Anniversary
The Springfield Baptist
Church invites everyone to
fellowship with them in their
Church Anniversary Service on
May 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM.
Their guest minister will be
Dr. Reginal Hunter, Pastor of the
New Springhill Baptist Church,
in Philomath, GA. Please join
them, they look forward to the
fellowship.
Choir from New Springhill
Baptist Church will render the
Music.
Dinner will be served
Thanks,
James E. Wright, Sr., Pastor
Dea. Edward J. Sigman, Jr.,
Chairman of Deacons Board
Ecclesiastes 1:15 That
which is crooked cannot
be made straight: and that
which is wanting cannot be
numbered.
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Volunteers from Taliaferro
County High School helped the
Golden Harvest Food Bank pack
hundreds of boxes of green
beans for food pantries across
Georgia and South Carolina
communities!
With one in four children in
the service area facing food
insecurity, we are fighting
hunger every day at Golden
Harvest. Volunteering in the
Volunteer Center is a great
way to make an impact for the
neighbors in need.
Heritage Preserve Retreat Visitors
A talented team of artists and designers came from all over the country to spend the weekend at
Heritage Preseerve in Sharon, Georgia. What a special retreat weekend!
The Lord is using Spring at Heritage to move hearts!
Vacation Bible School
Crawfordville Baptist Church
would like for all children to be
at Vacation Bible School from
May 28 through May 31, from
5:30PM until 7:30PM each
evening.
There will be Bible Study,
games, snacks and lots of
fun. Wes hope to see your
children there. Crawfordville
Baptist Church would like for
all children to be at Vacation
Bible School from May 28
through May 31, from 5:30PM
until 7:30PM each evening.
There will be Bible Study,
games, snacks and lots of fun.
We hope to see your children
there.
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