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DEATH NOTICES Obituaries are published as received Ernest Timothy "Tim” Chambers Ernest Timothy “Tim” Chambers, 67, of Griffin, husband of Charlotte Ann McCord Chambers, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Wellstar Ken- nestone Hospital in Marietta. Born in Griffin, October 18, 1954, he was a son of the late Reverend James Virgil “Jimmy” Chambers and Annie Mageline Kelley Chambers. Tim attended Georgia Southern where he majored in Engineering and later worked for the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller, retir ing as an Airspace Procedure Specialist. Until his death, he co-owned Vianair, Inc. where he was Chief Consultant for Enroute Programs. Tim was a member of Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville where he was a member of the Couples Sunday School Class taught by Tim and Karen Grah. He was formerly a member of Second Baptist Church Griffin where he served as a media specialist, RA Teacher, was a part of the Handyman’s Ministry, and taught English as A Second Language. He loved serving and had been on several mission trips helping the Disaster Relief Ministry. When his son was younger, Tim was proud to serve as Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop #4. He and his wife loved to travel and have been to countless places enjoying life together. Tim was preceded in death by a sister, Dianne Chambers Kanazawa who died earlier this year. Surviving in addition to his wife of forty years are a son Kelley; a daughter-in-law; a grandchild. His niece Tonya Johnson Jones and her husband Shane Jones; their children: Emma Shane and her Husband Hogan, Grant, and Rhett. His nephew, Ron Johnson, and Ron’s wife, Lora Ballard Johnson, and Ron’s Sons: Lane Johnson and Dylan Johnson. Surviving, in ad dition, is his Brother-in-law, Dr. Michael McCord, and Michael’s wife, Kay Butler McCord; and nieces and nephews and children: Dr. Brian & MaryBeth Griffith and their children: Caleb, Megan, and Grace. Timothy & Rebecca McCord and their son Aidan. Brother-in- law, Patrick Blake McCord, Pat’s Wife, Fay Kilgore Mc Cord, and their children, Rebecca McCord and Britt McCord. Tim Chambers is also survived by other cousins whom he loved on both sides of the family. Memorial services for Ernest Timothy “Tim” Cham bers were conducted Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Private burial was held in Greenwood Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorials to the ELS Ministry at Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church, 1183 Highway 92, Fayetteville, GA 30215. For online condolences please visit www.haist- enmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements. Seth “Ray” Davidson Seth “Ray” Davidson, Sr., 67, passed away peace fully at his home in Barnesville, Georgia surrounded by his family. Ray was born on August 10, 1955, in LaGrange, Georgia, to the late Madelyn Smith Davidson and John Davidson. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1977. He married Carlette White on August 15, 1987. Ray was employed with Frito Lay for 27 years. People in Barnesville often called Ray, “Ray-Ray”, “Frito Ray”, and “The Chip Man”. Ray retired in 2017. Ray was a member of The First Baptist Church of Barnesville where he and Carlette taught the 2nd grade Sunday School class for 27 years. Ray was a devoted husband, father, and pop. He was an avid sports fan. He loved watching football, baseball, basketball, and golf. He was a Georgia Bull- dawg for life. Ray is survived by his loving family, his wife, Carlette White Davidson; daughter, Rachael David son Morrison (Steven); son, Seth Ray Davidson, Jr. (Stephanie); grandchildren, Brogen, Brady, Peyton, Ryder, and Hailynn; mother-in-law, Claudine Pippin White; brother, John “Rick” Davidson (Cindy), nieces; Katie Davidson Adams (Shelby) and Abby Davidson Wilder (Adam); sister and brother-in-law, Pippa Lee and Jay Davis; nephews, Jackson Davis (Penelope), Pippin Davis (Kaylee); nieces, Katie Adams (Shelby) and Abby Wilder (Adam). Ray also had several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Seth “Ray” Davidson were held on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at The First Baptist Church of Barnesville with Reverend Garth Forster and Reverend Jason Teal officiating. Friends visited with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the service hour at the church. Interment followed the service at Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Those who wish may leave an online condolence on our website, www.williams-westburyfuneralhome. com Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville is proudly serving the Davidson family. Margaret Louise Tidwell Dix Mrs. Margaret Louise Tidwell Dix, age 82, of Barnesville, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, Sep tember 10, 2022, at Atrium Health Navicent Hospice. Margaret was born on Thursday, April 25, 1940, in Rome, Georgia, to the late Eugene Clifford Tidwell & the late Christine Worthing ton. Margaret was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. Margaret loved her grandbabies. Margaret is survived by two daughters, Angela Col lier & Sharon Taylor, both of Griffin; grandchildren, Misty Johnson of Macon, Krystal Castillo of Loganville, Jennifer Long of Greenville, Daryl Col lier of Griffin, Timmy Boggs of Barnesville; brothers, Thomas Tidwell & Johnny Tidwell, both of Griffin; as well as nine great-grand children. Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Louise Tidwell Dix were held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in Breedlove Memorial Chapel with Rever end Charles Johnson officiating. Interment followed the service in Milner Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends visited with the family on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.williams-westburyfuneralhome.com Williams-Westbury Funeral Home, 526 College Drive, Barnesville, is proudly serving the Dix Family. THE HERALD GAZETTE/WALTER GEIGER Buggy factory and its nemesis One of the antique cars in Satruday’s Buggy Days parade passes by the former showroom for the Smith Buggy Com pany founded by Jackson G. Smith. Barnesville was known as the Buggy Capital of the South until the horseless carriage arrived on the scene and made buggies obsolete. Smiling majorette The Marching Trojan Band put on a show for those attend ing the Buggy Days parade Saturday afternoon. The band could be heard throughout the town as the percussion unit hammered out the beat. Senior majorette Zykia Bloodser was all smiles as she marched with the band. 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 Tuesday, September 20,2022 ®Jjt lieralb <©a?Ettf 5A USPS to hold job fair USPS will hold a job fair at the Griffin Post Of fice conference room, 201 W. Solomon St., Griffin on Tuesday, September 27. There will be two sessions; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Jobs are avail able in Barnesville and Milner as well as other sur rounding areas. Job wages start at $18.92 per hour to $19.50 per hour. Visit https://about.usps.com/careers for information. CALENDAR ITEMS Email news@barnes- ville.com or call 770.358. NEWS to have an event published as a calen dar item in The Herald Gazette. • Milner Community Library will hold a Har vest Festival on October 22 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • The LCHS Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50th class reunion next year. Classmates interested in celebrat ing this special occasion are asked to contact Bereatha Napier at 770- 358-3983. • The Martin-Moore American Legion Post 25, is now meeting again at the newly remodeled Women’s Club House on Stafford Avenue, the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. for the spring months. Return to 5 p.m. for winter months 2022. All veterans are invited. • Milner Community Library regular hours of operation are Tuesday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Satur day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Rent and Utility As sistance Services: Avail able to local residents through the Salvation Army in Griffin. Info: 770.412.6561. • Homeless shelter help: Salvation Army’s House of Hope Shelter is seeking those who can help renovate the shel ter with painting, deep cleaning for items such as bedding for twin beds (sheet sets, blankets, pillows), especially kid themed bedding, pictures for walls, plants (artifi cial and real), bathroom decorations, children’s toys for outside and other homey touches • Free instruction for Lamar County residents is available for Georgia’s Adult Education GED prep and basic skills on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. English as a second language and scholarships for GED testing fees are also avail able. Call 770.358.4859 for more information. • New Life Community Development Corpo ration to host a Men, Women and Children’s Clothing Give-Away, ev ery Saturday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or until clothes are gone, weather per mitting, for more infor mation call Nancy Dadd at 770.358.9102. • Flu vaccines are available at the Lamar County Health Depart ment. There is a limited supply of vaccine avail able at a reduced cost for those with no insurance. To schedule an appoint ment call 770.358.1483. Public Hearing October 6, 2022 5:30 PM Barnesville-Lamar County Board of Appeals 326 Thomaston Street Barnesville, Georgia 30204 The City will present Application #22-09-02 to the Barnesville-Lamar County Planning Commission for a variance request to allow two apartments on the first floor of 4,6,8 Zebulon Street in the City of Barensville (Parcel B23 055). Public Hearing October 6, 2022 • 6:00 PM Barnesville-Lamar County Planning Commission 326 Thomaston Street Barnesville, Georgia 30204 The City will present Application #22-09-01 to the Barnes ville-Lamar County Planning Commission for the rezon ing of 30.21 acres located at the SW corner of Hwy 41 and MLK Jr. Parkway in the City of Barnesville (Parcel B37 049) from C4 Highway Commercial and R2 Multi-Family to C4 Highway Commercial and 11 Industrial. Public Hearing Additional Alcohol Sales The Mayor and Council of the City of Barnesville will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Courtroom at the Police Building, 100 Mill Street in Barnesville, Georgia. The purpose of the public hearing is to discuss and receive comments on allowing additional Alcohol Sales. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted... 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