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DEATH NOTICE Obituaries are published as received Pamela Collins Pamela Jeanine Collins of Americus, Georgia, daughter of the late Benjamin (Bennie) Alton Col lins and Jeanelle Keadle Collins, passed away of a heart attack on March 4, 2021 at the age of 69 at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Benjamin Keith Collins of Americus, Georgia and sister, Mel ba Rita Medler of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Those who knew Pamela well were aware of her love for her dog, Jada, who was by her side 24 hours a day. Pam is survived by her sister, Janis Olivia Collins Freeman, her niece, Paige Olivia Freeman, of Los An geles, CA, and her nephews Ronald Westley Medler of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Kevin Winston Medler of Auburn, Alabama. Due to the pandemic, there will not be a service at this time. She is loved and missed by all who knew her. Betty Oliver Mrs. Betty Ruth Oliver, age 91, of Milner, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Eternal Hope Hospice. Mrs. Oliver was born on Friday, March 7, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Roy Bloomer Morris and the late Leitha Mae Whittington Morris. Betty is also preceded in death by her husband, John Willard Oliver; son-in-law, Luther E. Bell, Jr. She worked at Carters as a seamstress and she loved going to Rock Springs Church. Betty loved her family, shopping, going to estate and antique sales, her cats, and had a great sense of humor. Betty is survived by her daughter, Denise Oliver Bell (Grady Underwood); son and daughter-in-law, Kerry & Felecia Oliver; grandson, John Dustin Un derwood; granddaughter and husband, Tara Leigh & James Glover; grandson, Kyle Oliver (Amanda Rose); great grandchildren, Gracie Rose and Kyle Oliver. No formal visitation was held at the funeral home, however, a graveside service for Mrs. Betty Oliver was held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Benny Tate officiat ing. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Springs Road Milner, Georgia 30257 or Eternal Hope Hospice, North 18th Street, Griffin, Georgia 30223. To sign the online registry or to send a condolence online, please do so at www.williams-westburyfuner- alhome.com Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Oliver family. BLC-Library basket raffle The Friends of the Barnesville-Lamar County Library will deliver the basket pictured, overflowing with Spring items to the raffle winner drawn at their Saturday, May 1 Used Book Sale. The Basket is now on display at the library where tickets are available for $5 each or five tickets for $20. All proceeds are used to support library programs and special needs. American Rescue Plan FROM PAGE 4A hyperpartisan, and outrageously expensive package filled to the brim with priorities from the progressive agenda. Ultimately with this package, Georgia was sold out for pricy pet projects in California and New York. Peach State Democrats kowtowed to their leadership in going along with this pork-filled “COV1D relief” package, passing a bill and agenda that hurt folks across the state and the country. Georgia deserves better. U.S. Congressman Drew Ferguson represents the Third District of Geor gia and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee. Ferguson is Chief Deputy Whip for the House Republican Conference. Email news@barnes- ville.com to submit events. • New Life Baptist Church will hold a tent revival April 22-24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Freedom Life Center will host a community wide Pull Up worship service at 4 p.m. on Sat urday, April 3 at the Ritz Park in Barnesville, 133 Forsyth St. (next to the post office). Masks are required and lawn chairs are welcome. • Barnesville First United Methodist Church invites you to worship online Sunday morning. Worship with others on the church Facebook page at 10 a.m. or any time Sunday at barnes- villefumc.org. Listen to worship by telephone at 10 a.m. by calling 1.646.876.9923 and using Meeting ID: 417 726 8613. Also on Facebook: Children’s on line storytime weekdays at 9:30 a.m. and Wednes day 6:15 p.m. evening prayer and devotion. Additional opportunities for online small group discussions are available at BarnesvilleFUMC.org. • Rock Springs Church: log on to rock- springsonline.com and watch live services Sundays at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednes day evening activities at 7 p.m. • Compassion Car Ministry offers trans portation to medical appointments for Lamar County residents who have been diagnosed with cancer. Drivers will pick up the patient and take them to physicians offices, treatment centers and the airport for out of town treatment. Call Barnesville First Baptist Church at 770.358.2353 Tuesday, March 30,2021 Clje Ifi'ralb <§a?ette 5A THE HERALD GAZETTE/RACHEL MCDANIEL Blood drive a huge success Catina Carter waits her turn to give blood during the recent blood drive. A total of 71 signed up to give blood. Early voting notice Early Voting will be held Monday, April 5, 2021 through Friday, April 9, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Lamar County Board of Elections & Registra tion Office, 408 Thom- aston Street - Suite D, Barnesville, Georgia 30204. Remember, there is no Saturday voting for this election and no vot ing the Monday before the election. All polling precincts will be open on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Absentee ballot applica tions can be downloaded from the My Voter Page at https://www.mvp.sos. ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do. For more information please call (770) 358-5235. VFW to hold elections The Barnesville VFW Post 6542 will hold elections on Monday, April 5, 2021. Auxiliary elections will be held at 6 p.m. and the Post elections will be held at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to participate. For more information contact Post Commander Richard Wright at 770-5844608. American Pickers looking for local sites Know of a cache of an tiques in Lamar County? Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team will return to Georgia as they plan to film episodes of the American Pickers across Georgia in May 2021. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “pick ing” on the History chan nel. The show follows Mike and Frank as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. “They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the Pick ers want to meet charac ters with remarkable and exceptional items,” said casting associate Kourt- ney Myers. “The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learn ing a thing or two about America’s past along the way. Mike and Frank have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to dis cover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraor dinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.” American Pickers is looking for local leads. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumula tion of antiques that they can spend the better part of the day looking through, send the name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers@cinef- lix.com or call 855-OLD- RUST or tag on facebook: @GotAPick. the Lord is close to the brokenhearted... PSALM 34:18 “Caring Is Our Business” Owned and Operated by Joe and Drew Westbury (770) 358-1678 526 College Dr. Barnesville, GA 30204 email: wwfhbmc@att.net williams-westburyfuneralhome.com BIRTHS Britton Woodall Wright and Lane Woodall of Barnesville, Georgia announce the birth of their son, Britton James Wood- all, February 1, 2021 at the Medical Center, Navicent Health in Macon. Britt weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. He joins siblings Hatch, Scout and Levi. Grandparents are Lee and Leesa Woodall of Barnesville and the late John Howell and Andrea Howell of Culloden. The Barnesville VFW Post 6542 Will Hold Elections On Monday, April 5, 2021 Auxiliary elections will be held at 6 p.m. and the Post elections will be held at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to participate. For more information contact Post Commander Richard Wright at 770-584-4608. BARNESVILLE MARBLE & GRANITE COMPANY Serving Middle Georgia For 110 Years Designers & Manufacturers of Marble, Granite & Bronze Since 1908 George & Janice Moore 770-358-1470 124 Railroad St., Barnesville, GA 30204 r A April 16 th & 17 th FRIDAY “Family Fun Night!” Kids Park: $7 Arm Band Taster’s Alley 5pm - 7pm $5 to enter and vote for your favorite! Community Cook off Competition: Ancillary Categories: Chicken Wings, Dessert & Bloody Mary’s Each Category $25 entry fees 1 st Place $100, 2 nd Place $50 & 3 rd Place $25 per category FREE Concert 5pm SATURDAY GBA BBQ Competition Music & More!!! For more information about applications, event schedules, sponsorship opportunities, and concert line up info, visit: barnesville.org/barnesville-bbq-blues or call: 770-358-5884