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Tuesday, August 10,2021 Cljr l)era(ti 5A DEATH NOTICES Obituaries are published as received Thomas W. Grace Thomas W. Grace, affectionately known as “Uncle Tom”, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Uncle Tom was often called the “last of the southern — gentlemen”, for he was well known for his loving and giving spirit. Where there was a need, Uncle Tom was always there. Thomas Grace was born in Brundidge, Alabama to Lorenza and Mary Argie Miles Grace on September 23, 1930 and was 90 at his time of death. His family moved to Roberta, Ga. while he was young and then on to Fort Valley, Ga. which he called his home. In his late teens he met Joyce Ann Reagan. You see, she wouldn’t date him because she and her family were Jehovah’s Witnesses and she wished to marry in her faith. Tom would often joke that he went to the Kingdom Hall for a girl and came out loving Jehovah and was baptized one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1950. They were married 46 years. Tom’s loving devotion and exceptional care of Joyce during her battle with cancer was noted by all who knew him. It was at this point in Tom’s life that he married Billie Faye Teece. Her husband had also died from cancer, but they shared more than loss of a mate. She too was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and the two of them together became well known in the Fort Val ley and Barnesville communities for their preaching activities, often seen calling on their neighbors and sharing the Bible’s hope for mankind. Even in his old age and after Tom’s death many of his caregivers at Sunnygrove Assisted Living made comments on his faith and love of His God Jehovah. Tom was very successful at several careers. He was a pilot and crop-dusted fields in Middle Geor gia, he was a financial advisor and was a partner in Walker Metal Products, as well as ran his own gutter business, Grace Sheet Metal. Uncle Tom is already greatly missed by his family, both physical and spiritual. He is survived by his stepson and wife, Timothy L . and Rebecca J. Teece of Milner, Ga. and stepdaughter Krystal F. Teece of Hampton, Ga.; his grandchildren, Hannah Teece, Dylan Teece, Daniel Thomas, Kristofer Thomas; nephew and wife Rudy and Dee Adams; niece and husband Evon and Bill Wortham; niece and husband Fran and Jim Wood. The family wishes to thank Sunnygrove Assisted Living, Eternal Hope Hospice and Your Home Senior Care for their exceptional loving care during the dif ficult past couple of months. Virtual memorial service will be held on Zoom on August 28, 2021; picture presentation at 1:30 p.m.; memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Zoom ID 825 8628 5942 Passcode: Paradise Williams Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, Georgia is serving Mr. Grace’s fam ily. Delores Rucker Delores “Dee Dee” Rucker, 56, formerly of Barnes ville transitioned on Wednesday, July 28 in the Well- star Spalding Regional Hospital. Graveside services were held on Monday, August 2 at 12:00 p.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery. Pastor Jimmy Lyons officiated. Trice Funeral Home Inc. of Barnesville was entrusted with all professional services. Delores leaves to cherish her memory, her loving and devoted husband, Monte, her sons and wives, Monte Jr. (Leydy) all of Griffin, GA; Montaveous (Abby), a cousin that she viewed as the daughter she never had, Santae Jones all of Barnesville, GA; grandchildren; Mason, Leilana, Tailynn, Taivynn and Javion; sister and brothers, Marcia Lockhart and Dennie Lyons of Barnesville, GA; Frederick Jones aka BooBoo(Geneva), of Thomaston, GA; a cousin who is like a brother, Jimmy Harris (Renee) also of Thomaston, GA. She had a very special bond with her aunt, Narvis Jean Jackson (James) of Griffin, GA; aunt and uncles, Robin (Randy) Foster, Johnny Jackson, Fletcher (Alberta) Harris, Phillip (Allison) Harris all of Barnesville, GA and Grady Jackson of St. Louis, MO; sisters-in-law: Miranda Moreland of Griffin, GA and Lisa (Kenny) Wiggins of Philadelphia, PA; brothers-in- law Rashad Rucker of Griffin, GA, Bernard Rucker of Philadelphia, PA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends whom all will miss her dearly. Larry Columbus Smith Mr. Larry Columbus Smith, age 74, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Upson Regional Medical Center. Larry was born on Saturday, March 29, 1947 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Daniel Columbus Smith & Emily Hammond Smith. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Barbara Smith Allen and Cheryl Smith Ruffin. Larry retired from the William Carter Company as an I.T. Tech after 44 years of ser vice and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Larry is survived by his sister Marilyn Smith, and brother; Ronnie Smith as well as several nieces and nephews. Private Graveside funeral services for Mr. Larry Columbus Smith were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Horace Pippin officiating. To make an online condolence, please visit www. williams-westburyfuneralhome.com Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is serving the Smith Family. 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 SUBMITTED Celebrating 94 years On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Leona Norman celebrated her 94th birthday. She was honored on Saturday, July 17 by her family and friends. She is the mother of Edna Cheney. Gordon's Presidential Fellows program continues Gordon State College’s Presidential Fellows Pro gram is now in its second year and eight students have been selected to serve as the second round of ambassadors for the president and the college for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Presidential Fellows Program offers exceptionally talented students the opportunity to develop their leader ship potential through unique exposure to events hosted on cam pus, substantive work assignments and horizon broadening education opportunities. The eight students were vetted through an application and interview process. Presidential Fellows include Precious Clark, senior dual enroll ment student from Lamar County; Nyla Campbell, junior dual enrollment student from Henry County; Jerius Edge, senior business manage ment and administra tion major from Talbot County; Akeem Fortune, senior business manage ment and administra tion major from Henry County; Amber Fraley, se nior biology major from Clayton County; Jawuan Stephens, sophomore bi ology major from Fulton County; Claire Williams, junior nursing major from Rockdale County; and Michael Zuniga, senior business manage ment and administration major from Butts County. The Presidential Fel lows Program aligns with the college’s five-year strategic plan, Building the Power of WE! which emphasizes student lead ership experiences to increase student engage ment and development. “At Gordon State Col lege, we are committed to providing students with a well-rounded expe rience that fully prepares them for success,” said Dr. Kirk A. Nooks, GSC President. “The Presiden tial Fellows Program is a unique opportunity for students to unlock their leadership potential. Our new Presidential Fellows are exemplary students who truly personify the Highlander EDGE, and we are looking forward to seeing what they achieve.” The Highlander EDGE stands for the qualities that set Gordon State graduates apart: Engaged Innovators, Dedicated Scholars, Gifted Com municators, and Ethical Leaders. Pictured not in order are Nyla Campbell, Jerius Edge, Akeem Fortune, Amber Fraley, Jawaun Stephens, Claire Wil liams and Michael Zuniga. Email news@barnes- ville.com or call 770.358. NEWS to have an event published as a calen dar item in The Herald Gazette. • Sufficient Grace Ministry, 226 Main St., Barnesville offers Bible study, testimony sharing, fellowship and refresh ments, Thursdays at 7 p.m. for more informa tion call 770-358-6238 • Barnesville First United Methodist Church invites you to worship at 10 a.m. in the Sanc tuary, no reservation required, with overflow in the Fellowship Hall. Services are still offered online Sunday mornings streamed on YouTube and on Zoom. Come early or tune in early for the pre-service music at 9:45 a.m. At 11 a.m. the wor ship service is rebroad cast on Facebook. • 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 to schedule a trip. • New Life Anointed Ministries: Morning worship at 11 a.m., Bible studies on Wednesday nights at 7:30, all are invited; food pantry is open the third Wednes day each month, food baskets are given out at 5 p.m., first come first serve 770.358.9102, 948 Veterans Parkway, Barnesville. • Milner United Meth odist Church: Sunday services, 9:30 a.m.; women’s Bible study, Tuesdays 8:30 a.m.; fourth Sunday, church breakfast 9 a.m.; second Wednesdays, Sociable Friends lunch, 11:30 a.m. • Lilia Memorial Baptist: Sunday School starts at 10 a.m., worship at 11 a.m., Wednesday night worship at 7 p.m. Information: Pastor Rex Kessler, 404.509.9366. 802 Hwy. 36 E., Barnesville. • Midway Baptist Church, 158 City Pond Rd. now has Sunday School at 10 a.m., Wor ship at 11 a.m. and teen- kids Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Providence Con gregational Methodist Church at High Falls no longer conducts regular worship services. The grounds of its adjacent cemetery which predates the 1852 founding of the church, is no longer being maintained. Those with ancestral connec tions to Providence and interested in helping to create an association to keep the cemetery grounds maintained on an annual basis are asked to contact Peter White, at Pete31ga@gmail.com or call 706.745.2294. • Griffin Center Point Church: Sunday worship at 10 a.m.,770.227.3895, 1427 Hwy. 19/41 S, Griffin. • Good Hope Church: 1161 Highway 41 South, Barnesville, Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Tommy Brooks ministering, Wednesday, 7 p.m., evangelist Rob Thacker ministering. • Marvin United Meth odist: Drive-by prayer re quest box. Drive by, drop request in box. Prayer group meets Wednes days, 5:30 p.m. • St. Timothy Baptist Church, Love Center South, Services at 9 a.m. on first, second and fourth Sundays, 3 p.m. service on third Sundays. Bible study at Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. 1875 Rest Haven Rd, Yatesville. Information: 404.761.8642 ext. 18. • 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. Divorce Care Group, Wednesdays night at 6:30, The Branch, room 214, 12 Steps to an Abundant Life meets Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in The Branch, room 216, Ruth Widow’s Ministry Fellowship meets sec ond Thursday of each month, info: Georgia Smith at 770.914.1585, Compassionate Hearts Ministry meets first and third Tuesdays each month at 6 p.m. in The Hope House, Grief Share Support Group, Wednes days at 6:30 p.m. in The Branch Room 216, Spe cial Seniors (ages 55+) event at 6 p.m., special speakers and/or music each week, Ladies Thurs day Morning Prayer Group at 9 a.m., in choir room, Christianl2-Step Family Support Group, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at The Hope House, WMS Meeting, second Satur day each month at 10 a.m. in the Hope House, Church Wide Prayer, Saturdays at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary, 219 Rock Springs Rd., Milner, GA, 770.229.8663. • Diabetes Self-Man agement Workshop, a six week program to help you learn to live with a healthy life with diabe tes, to register contact Pastor Nancy Dadd of New Life Community De velopment Corporation at 470-592-2402 or Mau reen Geboy at Three Riv ers AAA at 678.552.2843. 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