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Page 6 — Wednesday, August 25, 2021 The True Citizen OBITUARIES Carleigh Peyton O’Connor Although her Earthly limita tions and burdens were many, Carleigh handled it all with a constant smile and sweet grace. Without ever speaking a word, she touched the lives of all who knew her. She was the defini tion of love without limits and light followed her everywhere she went. Miss Carleigh Peyton O'Connor ran into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 22,2021, being held by her Mama, Daddy, and sisters. Carleigh was bom on November 2, 2006, in Augusta, GA. Her family is comforted know ing that she was greeted in Heaven by her loving Savior and is now free to just be a little girl. She will forever be Our Sunshine. Carleigh is survived by her blessed father and mother, Chad Coty O'Connor and Jana Rodriguez O'Connor; her loving sisters, Madisyn O'Connor (17) and Lexie O'Connor (13); her paternal grandmother, Gail Beverly; maternal grandpar ents, Joel and Renee Rodriguez and Chris and Pam Rayburn; maternal great grandmothers Antonia Rodriguez and Martha Rayburn; as well as her loving uncles, aunts, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Donald Beverly. Pallbearers will be Keith Shears, Jeremy Rodriguez, Cam eron Rodriguez, and Palmer Rodriguez. Honorary pallbearer will be Lanton Johnson. The family would like to express their heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Children's Hospital of Georgia, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL, and Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta as well as her pediatrician Dr. Karen Foushee and staff for their kind and gentle care of their precious girl. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Friday, August 27 at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Saturday, August 28 at Oasis Church in Hephzibah with Rev. Wesley Weatherford officiating. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions in Carleigh's name may be made to, Augusta or Atlanta area Ronald McDonald house charities, the Center for New Beginnings in Waynesboro or the Carleigh O'Connor Memorial Scholarship fund at First National Bank of Waynesboro, GA. DeFoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro,GA 30830(706- - "> , 554-3531) f-ft DeLoach You may sign the guest book McKtlflcy'PffiSCOtt at www.deloachfuneralhomes. com. FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE Brooks “BG” Givens Mr. Brooks “BG” Givens, age 36, of Girard, Georgia, de parted his earthly life on August 20,2021. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Givens Grove Baptist Church, 1132 Givens Church Road, Sardis, Georgia 30456. Visitation for the immediate family will be held Friday, Au gust 27, 2021 from 11:00a.m.- 12:00 noon and the public view ing will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Phinazee and Son Funeral Home, 404 West 8th Street, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830. Brooks will he in state for view ing prior to the service from 10:00-10:50 a.m. Due to the family’s request, there will not be a lineup from the house. The family will meet at the church. His loving and devoted family will cherish his memories. Phinazee and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the services for Mr. Brooks “BG” Givens. Due to the pandemic, a mask will be required and social distancing will be reinforced at the funeral home and the graveside service. We ask that you adhere to the CDC guidelines. "A Family Tradition Sira 19(9" ftifitow jrtflScn Fwei.il Herne Fui'trdl DpetBr'EmlMlfner M. Ptiiniiee M)ra3er Ciyju) NL fteiWn Aislswit Market Alm*l K. Pfori&ree rmNAZtEirMN JOiWfldiSt, Wi>r«bao. GA JC630 wwwItupaziccKfifh am Joanne Davidson Inniss September 10,1931 - August 4,2021 Joanne Davidson Inniss entered eternity with Jesus on Au gust 4,2021. She was one month shy of 90 years old, having lived a full and fruitful life. Joanne was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, friend, and the widow of James B. Inniss, also of Bluffton, SC. All who knew Joanne loved her, and she was happiest when she was serving others. An active member of The Church of The Cross, she sang in the choir, was a member of The Cross Christian Women, Daughters of The Holy Cross, and volunteered at every oppor tunity. Joanne loved the Word of God, and Bible Study was a part of her daily life. Whether in a formal group study or the solitude of her personal prayer closet, the well-worn pages of her Bible were her constant companion. Her life was lived as a testimony to her faith. Among the many activities she enjoyed as a resident of Sun City, Joanne was a member of The Sun City Community Theater, she sang with The Sun City Chorus team, and swam with the Synchronettes. She also loved to dance and would frequent the many Sun City gatherings with husband Mr. Jim Inniss; where they would “show off’ their many dancing moves to friends, neighbors, and other attendees! Joanne grew up in Waynesboro, Georgia, the daughter of Edwin and Mildred Fulcher. She had one brother, Edwin Fulcher, Jr. She attended Fimestone College in Gaffney, SC for 2 years before transferring to The University of Georgia in Athens, GA where she graduated in 1952 after being crowned UGA’s Pandora Beauty Queen. She was a proud member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and participated in many beauty and talent contests as a student at UGA. Joanne returned to Waynesboro in 1964 with her children, Jim, JoDelle, and Margaret Ann after being petitioned by the Burke County Board of Education to undertake the role of the county’s first Special Education teacher, and to develop a program for educating students in a way that provides accom modations to address the individual differences, disabilities, and special needs of exceptional children, which she did with the same enthusiasm and passion she gave to every endeavor she undertook. For the next 12 years, she would not only teach her special education students during the day, but she would also pursue furthering her own professional accreditation and education in the evenings; earning 2 additional Masters Degrees in the Special Education held from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. She retired with honors and a full pension from the Georgia Public School System, and went into retirement in Bluffton, SC, close to family, friends, her church and the low country lifestyle she loved so much. A memorial service will be held on August 27,2021, at 2 PM at the Church of the Cross on Calhoun Street in Bluffton, SC with a reception in the church Parish Hall immediately follow ing. All who knew and loved our beloved Mama are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Church of The Cross, P. O. Box 278, Bluffton, SC 29910. Saul’s Funeral Home in Bluffton, SC is handling arrange ments in coordination with The Church of The Cross. Joseph H. Roberson Retired Captain Major Mr. Joseph H. Roberson age 74 of Evans, Ga. entered into eternal rest on Monday August 23, 2021. Chavous B. Johnson & Reid Funeral Service 885 Waters Street Waynesboro, GA. 30830 (706)554-7843. Chavous B.y ohnson & Reid Funeralf/ Home www.burkememorial.com “A Home of Dependable Service” 842 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA jane and George DeLoach 706-833-9867 or 706-551-5100 Betty Jean Royal Betty Jean Royal, 79, entered into rest Wednesday, August 18, 2021. She was a native of Burke County but lived in Mid way before moving back to Burke County in the early 70s. She at tended Hiltonia Christian Church and was an Elder in the church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Cleveland Royal; a daughter, Betty Maude Royal; and a son, Tommy McMillan. She is survived by a son, Cleve Royal of Alexander; seven grand children; several great grandchil dren; a niece, Tea Cowart and her husband D.J.; and several other nieces and nephews. Graveside Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 21 at Burke Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Frank Waits officiating. DeFoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Ser vice, 220 East 6th Street, Wayne s- boro,GA 30830 (706-554-3531) You may sign the guest book at www.deloachfuneralhomes .com. DeLoach McKerley-Prescott FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER! SENIORS & MILITARY! BACKED BY A YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE FINANCING THAT FITS YOUR BUDGET!’ Promo Code: 285 'Subject to credit approval. Call for details. I »% CALL US TODAY FOR V* A FREE ESTIMATE 1-877-735-0477 Qualifying Fees City of Sardis CHANCE & HYDRICK ^£)heci<ws' Reuben Chance ■ Phil Hydrick Locally Owned & Operated 706.790.8567 www.chanceandhydrick.com ^ DeLoach—. McKerley-Prescott FUNERAL HOME N AND CREMATION SERVICE , 220 East 6th Street ■ P.0. Box 595 Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-3531 www.deloachfuneralhomes.tom Val Prescott, Steve Sirmons, Jason McKerley In compliance with GA Elections code 21-2-131 (a) (1), Qualifying fee for the office of City Council & Mayor will be $45.00. In accordance with the Charter of the City of Sardis, Georgia, an election will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. for the purpose of electing Mayor and two (2) council members. The names of those whose terms will expire are: L. Carol Edmonds - Mayor Vacant Seat (J. Arthur Long) - Council Rolene Oliver - Council The qualification period for these posts will open beginning August 16th, 2021 and ending Wednesday, August 18th, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at close of business. Persons desiring to run for these offices shall qualify at City Hall, 713 Charles Perry Avenue, Sardis, Ga. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 2nd, 2021. Voter registration may take place at any time at Burke County Board of Elections between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p .m. Monday through Friday until October 4th ,2021 at which time registration for this election will be closed.