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Tuesday, July 13,2021 Cljr l)era(& 5A DEATH NOTICES Obituaries are published as received Richard James Belcher Richard James Belcher age 68 years-old of Barnes- ville, Georgia passed away July 08, 2021, at Heritage Inn Nursing Home. Richard was born April 28, 1953, in Norfolk, VA. He was the son of the late Jimmy Belcher and Annie Mae Bedsole Neikirk. He was also preceded in death by aunts and uncles, Mary Bedsole, Janie Herring, Clara Sykes, Geraldine Goggans, Florence White, L.T. Bed- sole, W.O. Bedsole, Mack Bedsole, Clarence Bedsole and Tom Bedsole. He was a member of Aldora United Methodist Church. Richard is survived by his brother and sister-in- law; David and Denise Neikirk of Milner, special aunt Maxine Goggans Gibson; several cousins. A graveside service for Mr. Richard Belcher was held at Wood- lawn Cemetery Eastman, GA on Saturday July 10, 2021 at 11a.m. Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, Georgia is serving the Belcher family. Joe Kenneth Crawford Mr. Joe Kenneth Crawford, 84, of Cragford, AL passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. A memorial service for Mr. Crawford will be held Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. CST in the chapel at Clay County Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Brown officiating. A committal service will be held Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. EST at Greenwood Cemetery, Barnesville, Georgia with Rev. Dan Crawford officiating. Mr. Crawford was born to Olin Elmer Crawford and Vera Lois Colwell Crawford, November 6, 1936 in Barnesville, Georgia. He was a graduate of both Gordon Military School and Georgia Tech. Prior to his retirement he had been employed for 40 years at At lanta Gas Light Company. He was an extremely hard worker and a loving and devoted husband. His love for John Deere tractors led him to a hobby of restor ing them to their original beauty. He was dedicated to both his church, Ashland First United Methodist Church, and the Cragford Community. He was also a proud member of East Alabama Antique Farm Equip ment Club. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Paula Pat terson Crawford; daughter, Cheryl Blackmon (Tony) of Yatesville, GA; son, Michael Crawford (Becky) of Thomaston, GA; two brothers, Dan Crawford of Manchester, GA and David Crawford (Carolyn) of Hazzard, KY; 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Besides his parents, Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra McKinnon Crawford; two sons, Rodney and Joey Crawford; three broth ers, Riley, Olin, Jr., and Edward Crawford; and sister, Louise Crawford Bowers. Clay County Funeral Home, Ashland, Alabama is in charge of the arrangements. Sara Gordy Standridge Sara Standridge, 53, of Barnesville, Georgia was made new again on July 1, 2021. She met her Jesus. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Mitchell Gordy and Linda Sue Manning. Sara is survived by her children, Haley Duffey (Derek), Jacob Standridge (Haley), and Joshua Standridge; grandchil dren, Hunter, Laken, Jessi- Reed, Jaiden, Sadie, and Cason; sister, Kelly Wilson (Mike); nieces, Grace and Noa; neph ew, Luke; lifelong friend, Michelle Barksdale, and her beloved cat, Pawli Day. Sara was born in Griffin, Georgia on April 26, 1968. She grew up there and graduated from Griffin High School in 1986. After getting married, she moved to Barnesville, Georgia where she would reside until her death. She completed her family with three children, Haley, Jacob, and Joshua and then decided to go back and finish the college degree that she had started right after high school. Sara always had an affinity for writing and a love of reading. These two together made the choice to become an educator easy for her. She became a well-loved teacher and colleague at Pike County Middle School leaving a lasting impact on countless students and families throughout her nineteen-year career. By teaching ELA, reading, and even a Bible Class, she instilled a love of learning and mastery of words in her students. Throughout her life, Sara was always involved in church. As a young girl, she grew up at Antioch Baptist church in Yatesville and for the past 25 years was a devoted member of Bethel Baptist Church in Milner. You couldn’t know Sara for long without her referencing her church, her Lord, or prayer in some way. Although many people casually say they will or are praying for you, she meant it. She was a prayer warrior that you could count on and she will be sorely missed. To her lifelong friend, Michelle, she was the keeper of many secrets and memories. You can’t make new old friends. Her presence will never be forgotten and she will be remembered for countless Lucy and Ethel situations and lots of laughter. Sara was first diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago and underwent treatment. She stayed well until last year when it aggressively returned. With surgery, medication, and unending doctor’s appoint ments she fought to get better. However, she said to many, “If 1 die, 1 will be with the Lord. If 1 live, He will be with me. So I’m a winner either way.” A memorial service was held Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Bethel Church, 448 Zebulon Road, Milner, Georgia, at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Audie Wells officiated. Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Rd., Griffin is in charge of arrangements. Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Sara Gordy Standridge by visiting www.conner- westburyfuneralhome.com to post your tributes and memories. THE HERALD GAZETTE/WALTER GEIGER SGES senior tutors kids in math Zoe Jordan (not shown), a rising senior at St. George’s Episcopal School, tutored 50 students in math at the E. P. Roberts Center July 9. She has been helping fellow students for some time and recently started up Zoe’s Math Tutoring Services. She recruited five certified teachers to help her, in cluding her mother Kristi Mathis. The other volunteer teachers were Crystal Thompson, Whitney Sullivan, Angela Stewart and Christie O’Neal. Participating students also got gift cards, backpacks and lunch. Jordan plans more such events in the future. Public Meetings •Aldora Town Commission, Tuesday, July 13,10 a.m., Barnesville Housing Authority; •Barnesville City Council, Monday, August 2, 5:30 p.m., police station; • Barnesville-Lamar County Industrial Development Authority, Thursday, August 12,10:30 a.m., Cham- ber/IDA board room; • Barnesville-Lamar County Library Board, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 5:30 p.m. •Family Connections Collaborative, Thursday, August 12, 9 a.m., E.P. Roberts Center; • Lamar County Tax Assessors, August 12, 2 p.m., administration building; • Lamar County Board of Education, Monday, August 9, 6 p.m., board offices; • Lamar County Board of Elections, Monday, July 26, 6 p.m., administration building; • Lamar County Commission, Tuesday, July 20, 7 p.m., courthouse; •Lamar County Health Dept. Thursday, Aug. 19,12 p.m. Health Dept. Building; • Lamar County Soil and Water Conservation Dis trict, Wednesday, August 4, 9 a.m., USDA service center; •Milner City Council, Monday, July 19, 6 p.m., Milner Community Library. • Cooling assistance is available for Lamar Coun ty residents according to the Middle Georgia Com munity Action Agency. Households where all members are at least 65 years of age, homebound households or other in come eligible households may call 1-844-588-1552 or go online to https:// mgcaa.appointment. works/ea/home to set up a phone appointment. Scheduled appointments will be done by phone interviews. Clients will be contacted on or be fore their scheduled date and time to complete the phone interview process. No walk-in appointments are allowed. 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Wilson vs. Stephanie A. Wilson Deaths: William Charles Kitchings, 88, died June 8, 2021. Dorothy Brooks, 83, died June 13, 2021. Michael Hunt Chapman, 77, died June 18, 2021. Jimmy Hosley, 61, died June 21, 2021. Marcia Faye Holder, 69, died June 25, 2021. Vernie Louise Price, 89, died June 26, 2021. Sara Gordy Standridge, 53, died July 1, 2021. 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 SUBSCRIBE TODAY! barnesville.com Online 24/7 + print edition weekly *30 local year subscription 770.358.NEWS Your hometown restoration and roofing experts! 6 P $ # Water Damage Fire Mold Removal New and Remodel Restoration Damage Repair & Remediation Roofs On call 24/7 • 470 479 0205 Todd Coursey- Owner / Licensed and Insured www. centralgeorgiarestoration. com