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Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - Pike County Journal Reporter - Page 5A
Post 197 Run/Walk in Meansville
planned for Saturday, June 19
The next Pike County
American Legion 5K/10K
Fun Run/Walk will be
held in Meansville on
Saturday, June 19. This
event is Post 197’s third
Run/Walk in Meansville
and the twelfth event in
Pike County. The start
window is between 7:30
to 10 a.m., and there is a
choice between a 5K (3.1
miles) or a 10K (6.2
miles) course. The early
registration fee is $25,
and the deadline is June
11. Late and day-of reg
istration is $35. Every
one who registers will
receive an event
t-shirt.
“The
Run/
Walk is
a char
ity event
to benefit
our Ameri
can Legion
veteran and
community
programs
while at the same time
providing a healthy event
for the community,” said
Post 197 commander
Bryan Richardson. “If
you are an avid
runner, you
can use this
event as an
interesting
workout for
your running
program. The
courses are marked
with mile mark
ers. The 5K course
is generally
flat. The 1 OK has
a major hill (gradual
going up and steep go
ing down. Both courses
contain paved and dirt
roads. There are no
restrictions on strollers
and dogs on leashes. This
year, truck and through
traffic has been detoured
around Meansville, so
traffic will only be local.”
The run/walk events
will start at the Means
ville Volunteer Fire
Department at 40 Means
Street in Meansville. To
volunteer or for more
information, contact the
event director, Bryan
Richardson at 770-884-
9810 or 678-764-2611 or
rich5060@bellsouth.net.
Pike schools to offer summer meals
Pike County schools will of
fer free breakfast and lunch to
all children up to the age of 18
throughout the summer.
Parents may pick up meals
weekly at Pike County Middle
School on Thursdays, between
1 and 2 p.m. in the car rider line
outside of the middle school gym.
The summer meals will start
on June 10 and run through Aug.
5, 2021.
Public meetings
The next scheduled meetings in Pike County are:
• Pike County commission, Wednesday, June 9, 9 a.m. in the
main, upstairs courtroom of the courthouse
• Concord city council, Tuesday, July 13, 7 p.m., city hall
• Meansville council, Monday, June 14, 7 p.m., Meansville
city hall, 6:45 p.m.
• Molena city council, Monday, June 14, 6 p.m., city hall
• Pike County agribusiness authority, Thursday, June 17,
7 p.m., Farm Bureau office.
• Pike County board of appeals, Thursday, June 17,6 p.m.
• Pike County board of education, Tuesday, July 20, 6 p.m.,
Board Room at the Pike County Schools Memorial Annex.
• Pike County library board, Thursday, July 8, 4:30 p.m., J.
Joel Edwards Public Library.
• Pike planning commission, Thursday, June 10, 6:30 p.m.
• Pike County tax assessors, Tuesday, June 22, meeting at 9
a.m., Pike EMA/Storage Facility, 1132 Twin Oaks Road; office
closed to public each Wednesday so staff can complete 2021
Tax Digest applications, prebill mobile home appeals and
real and personal property returns.
• Pike County water authority meeting, Thursday, June 17,
7:30 a.m., authority building.
• Williamson city council, Thursday, July 8, 7 p.m.,
Williamson city hall. 6:30 p.m., workshop regarding purchas
ing and contract services, public invited to attend.
• Zebulon city council, Tuesday, July 13, 3 p.m.
• Zebulon Downtown Development Authority, Tuesday,
June 15, 7 p.m., A Novel Experience, 426 Thomaston St.
• Board of elections and registration, 4 p.m. Tuesday, June
15, in the commissioners’ conference room.
• Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15, EMA facility.
Williamson Music Barn: Open Fridays at 6 p.m. Book
ings: Donna, 770-375-8490; Info: Sandra, 770-595-6947.
Take the Intervene Challenge and Save Some
one’s World: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9.
Register online at eventbrite.com/e/i-will-intervene-
challenge-save-someones-world-tickets-152512421759.
For more info, contact Michael Powell at michael@
connectup.info or 770-295-9208.
Pike County American Legion 5K/10K Fun Run/
Walk: Saturday, June 19 in Meansville, starts between
7:30 and 10 a.m., choose between a 5K (3.1 miles) or a
10K (6.2 miles) courses. Early registration is $25, and
the deadline is June 11. Late and day-of registration is
$35. Everyone who registers receives an event t-shirt.
For info or to register, contact Bryan Richardson at
770-884-9810, 678-764-2611 or rich5060@bellsouth.net.
New library hours: The J. Joel Edwards Public
Library is now open Monday, Wednesday and Friday
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For
more information, call 770-567-2014.
Convinced
“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who
loved us. For I am CONVINCED that neither death nor life, nor angels nor
principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, not height nor
depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love
of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” Romans 8:37-39
If you are anything like me, you need lists to remind you of what needs to get done. I even need lists
to remind me to be kind at times. We can talk about that at a later time. But have you ever thought about
keeping a list to remind you of God’s goodness, a list of convincing proof that compels you to perpetually
worship God and constantly walk in hope. Here’s my list today. I hope it helps.
HE SAID THAT:
* HE WILL NEVER LEAVE ME NOR FORSAKE ME!
*IF HE BE FOR ME, WHO CAN BE AGAINST ME!!
*NOT ONE WORD FROM HIS MOUTH HAS FAILED AND NOT ONE WORD WILL FAIL.
*HE WILL GIVE ME A NEW HEART AND PUT A NEW SPIRIT WITHIN ME!
*HE IS FAITHFUL TO FORGIVE MY SINS AND CLEANSE ME FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.
*MY HEART WILL NOT LACK ANYTHING AND THAT HE WILL SUPPLY MY EVERY NEED AC
CORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY.
*HE WILL RESTORE MY HEALTH AND HEAL MY WOUNDS!
*HE WILL HEAL THE DISEASE OF THIS LAND AND FORGIVE MY INIQUITIES!
*HE WILL DIRECT MY PATHS!
*HE WILL KEEP ME IN PERFECT PEACE AND KEEP ME FROM STUMBLING!
*HE WILL GIVE ME AN ESCAPE FROM ALL TEMPTATION THROUGH HIS LIVING WORD!
*HE WILL DELIVER ME FROM MY ENEMIES AND BE MY DEFENSE!
*HE WILL DELIVER ME FROM ALL MY FEARS!
Writen by, Chadwick Loyd
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OBITUARIE
Donna Yri
Mrs. Donna Louise Esserman Yri, age 68, William
son, passed away June 5, 2021, at Emory University
Hospital. She grew up in Rome, GA, daughter of the
late Harry George Esserman
and Lettie Williams Esser
man. Donna married her
loving husband, Bob, on De
cember 7, 1975, in Rome.
She attended the Synagogue
Congregation B’nai Israel in
Jonesboro. Donna earned her
Bachelor of Science Degree
in Sociology from the Univer
sity of Georgia in 1974. In her
early career, she worked in
the banking industry. After
moving to Pike County, she began working at the high
school as the bookkeeper and principal’s secretary,
where she retired after many years.
She was a loving wife and mother to her husband
and sons, and also a wonderful mother to many oth
ers. Donna was a great cook and enjoyed reading,
watching tennis and she was an avid Georgia Bulldog
fan.
Donna is survived by her husband: Bob; sons and
a daughter-in-law: David and Summer Yri of Dallas, TX
and Ed Yri of LaGrange; and a granddaughter due in
August, Astrid Louise Yri.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 10
at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home
with Rabbi Judith Beiner officiating. Interment will
follow in Westminster Memorial Gardens in Peachtree
City.
Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, June 9
from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home in Zebulon is assisting
the family with arrangements.
ARREST REPORT
Between Monday, May 31 and Sunday, June 6, Pike
County law enforcement agencies made the following
arrests:
PIKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE:
Clifton Antonio Cook, 47, probation violation
(when probation terms are altered) for fingerprint-
able charge;
Patrick Edwards, 36, possession of marijuana less
than one ounce;
Tyler Dewanye Pitts, 30, probation violation (when
probation terms are altered) for fingerprintable
charge;
Edward Pope, 63, two counts failure to appear for
fingerprintable charge;
Jaimoni Jemez Parks, 25, brake lights and turn
signals required, driving while license suspended or
revoked and driving while tag is suspended;
Tyler Walker Pitts, 38, probation violation (when
probation terms are altered) for fingerprintable
charge.
ZEBULON POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Joseph Tyler Alexander, 20, aggravated battery and
first degree cruelty to children;.
Shondra Yvette Thomas, 28, following too closely
and possession of marijuana less than one ounce.
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OBITUARIES
Robert Lewis Jones
Mr. Robert Lewis Jones, age 74, of Concord, GA,
went to his heavenly home on Friday, May 28, 2021.
Robert had a beautiful life. Robert served in the
Air Force and carried that
service with him the rest of
his life as a disabled veteran.
He was a graduate of Geor
gia State University and was
a seventh grade teacher at
Newton Estates Elementary
School in College Park, GA.
He went on to a 30 year ca
reer with the airlines, retiring
from Northwest Airlines as a
Cargo Agent in 2000.
Robert loved his family, and his family loved him. He
was a committed husband, father, grandfather and great
grandfather. He was happiest when he was telling a joke
(remembering the punch-line was optional), or during
the endless hours telling his grandchildren adventure
stories that he made up on the spot. Visitors would
often find him greeting them at the end of the drive-way
as he waited on their arrival with joy and anticipation.
He was exceptionally generous and his forgiveness knew
no bounds. Robert loved Krispy Kreme, making dump
cakes, the Walton’s, his dog, family parties, going to
church, yard sales, shopping on the internet, “reorga
nizing” his tools, repairing cars and small engines and
anytime he was being the life of the party.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jones of Con
cord, GA; his sons, Robert Braden Jones and his wife,
Tiiu Maide-Jones, of Eagan, MN; Gordon Mayo Jones
and his wife, Robin, of Concord, GA; brother, Charles
“Skip” Jones, Jr., and his wife, Audrey, of Carrolton,
GA; sisters, Deborah Sherwood, of Washington D.C.,
Melanie Hutchins, and her husband, Joe, of Winston,
GA; grandchildren, Madison Jones, Braden Jones
(Gloria), Hannah Gregg, Abbigale Maide, Grace Gregg,
Savannah Jones; and great-grandchildren, Rylee
Strickland and Kyndall Strickland.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, June 1, 2021
at 1 o’clock at the Chapel of Parrot Funeral Home, in
Fairburn, GA, with Rev. Arianna Eberle and Rev. Carol
Scroggs officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn
Memorial Gardens. Those wishing may sign the on
line guestbook at www.parrotfuneralhome.com. The
family received friends Tuesday afternoon from noon
until 1 p.m. at Parrot Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in me-
moriam to Concord United Methodist Church or a
charity of choice.
Margaret Elane
Cochran Killingsworth
Mrs. Margaret Elane Cochran Killingsworth, age
78, of Meansville, Ga. passed away on May 27, 2021 at
Heritage Inn of Barnesville.
Mrs. Killingsworth was
born on January 5, 1943
in Zebulon Ga., to the late
Milton Cochran and the late
Margaret Williams Cochran.
She worked as an adminis
trative assistant for many
years and was a member of
Pine Mountain Church of The
Nazarene. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in
death by her husband James
Madison Killingsworth and brother Wayne Cochran.
Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Killing
sworth of Concord Ga., Kim (Terry) Phillips of Means
ville Ga., brothers Jimmy (Joyce) Cochran of Orchard
Hill Ga., Mickey (Marie) Cochran of Williamson Ga.,
Billy Cochran of Williamson Ga., grandchildren Ashley
(Darrell) Cartin, Jonathan Parrot and great grandchild
Grayson Edwards.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 30,
2021 at 2 p.m. from Pine Mountain Nazarene Church.
Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family
received friends at the church on Sunday, May 30,
2021 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Coggins Funeral Home is in charge of arrange
ments.
Coggins Funeral Home, 321 Hannahs Mill Road,
Thomaston, GA 30286, 706-647-9681.
Terry L. Mikel
Mr. Terry L. Mikel, age 80, of Concord, passed away
May 27, 2021. He was born in South Bend, Indiana,
son of the late Richard E. Mikel and June E. Ault.
Terry served in the United
States Army, where he was a
light weapons infantryman
with Recon Platoon, Head
quarters Company, 1st Air
borne Battle Group, 506th In
fantry, 101st Airborne during
the first part of his enlist
ment. Along with a promo
tion to Sergeant, he served
as the driver for Colonel E.
B. Roberts, the battle group
commander and a man he greatly respected, before
completing active duty status and transferring to the
inactive reserves.
After his military career, Terry worked for The
Kroger Company in two separate stints totaling 20+
years. He next spent 20 years with The Knight Group,
a company specializing in land development, build
ing and construction before retiring. In his free time,
he enjoyed woodworking, sailing, observing anything
mechanized (aircraft, automobiles, boats, locomo
tives, tractors, trucks, etc.), being outdoors and
working in the woods.
Terry was a devoted member of Concord Baptist
Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School
Teacher and sang in the choir. He loved God’s Word,
the Holy Bible, and enjoyed teaching from it. He was
a fantastic husband, and a wonderful Daddy and
Grandpa.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his brother Dennis Mikel and baby grandson
Eric Castillo.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Deanne
Mikel; children: Brent Mikel of Concord, Jeffrey Mikel
(Laura) of McDonough, and Rebecca Castillo (Sam)
of NC; grandchildren: Ella, Joaquin, Phoebe, and
Alex; sisters: Sandra Essex (Jack) of Newnan; Phyllis
Kramer (Jerry) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Marsha Copen-
haver (Buddy) of Eustis, Florida; and many nieces
and nephews.
A family graveside service was held at Old Hebron
Cemetery in Concord.
Moody-Daniel Funeral Home assisted the family
with arrangements.