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The Millen News, Wednesday,February 18, 2009 — Page 5 Obituaries Eric Shackelford, 18, of Winburn C. Davis Sr., Metter died Feb. 10 94, died Feb. 13 Church News Unity Community Choir Anniversary Unity Community Choir will celebrate their First Choir Anni versary 4 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 21 at Miracle Temple Church. All area churches are invited. Eric Michael Shackelford. 18, of Metter died Tuesday, Feb. 10. 2009 after a car accident. His funeral was 2 p.m. Friday. Feb. 13, at New Life Baptist Church. Burial was in the Fair Haven United Methodist Church Cemetery near Millen. Eric was born in Statesboro. He was a senior at Metter High School, ready to graduate in May and join the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed following NASCAR, and his driver was Dale Jr. He also loved to play basketball. He loved watching the Geor gia Bulldogs, and he would put on his "game day” attire and cheer the Dawgs to victory. He was predeceased by his mother, Melissa Lynn Bonnette Shackelford. Survivors include his father, Bert Shackelford, and “Mama Dee” of Metter; grandmother, Kay Bonnett of Metter; grandfa ther, Gerald Bonnett of Cobbtown; grandparents, Herbert and Evelyn Shackelford; grandparents, Danny and Joanna Cardell of Metter; great-grandparents Emmerson and Virginia Mock of Millen; aunt, Mary Frances Mock of Millen; uncle, Gerald Bonnett Jr. of Jasper, Tenn.; aunt and uncle, Tamara and Jeff Hutson of Metter; uncle and aunt, Louis and Candi Shackelford of Millen; and cousins, Jessica Mack, Troy Copeland, Justin Bonnette, Tori and Ty Hutson and Christopher, Chandler and Victoria Shackelford. Kennedy-Morgan-Brannen Funeral Homes of Metter- Cobbtown was in charge of arrangements. Evone Lambert Joiner, 85, died Feb. 10 Evone Lambert Joiner., 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, at home. Graveside services were held 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Millen Cemetery. She was born in Jenkins County, a retired machine operator for Thomson Company and Jockey International and a member of the Green Fork Baptist Church. Survivors include her five daughters, Marjie Paulson of Reidsville, Martha Edenfield of Lyons, Mary Joiner of Vidalia, Mildred Brannen of Collins and Jimmie Williams of Statesboro; a son, Wayne Joiner of Register; a brother Robert Clyde Lam bert of Albany; and several grandchildren and great- grandchil dren. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Jewel Perkins Queen, 89, died Feb. 11 Jewel Perkins Queen, 89, of Augusta passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 at home. Graveside services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Mag nolia Cemetery in Perkins. Ms. Queen was born in Jenkins County. She was a retired in surance agent and a member of Millen United Methodist Church. Survivors include her two daughters, Judy Banks of Chatta nooga, Tenn. and Kathy Hernandez of Miami, Fla.; a son, Max well Perkins of Portland, Ore.; and four grandchildren. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home of Millen was in charge of ar rangements. Nelle Larisey Bennett, 78, died Feb. 12 Nelle Larisey Bennett, 78, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. Graveside services were held 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Millen Cemetery. She was born in Jenkins County, a homemaker and a member of the West Millen Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Tommy (Pearl) Myers of Millen; a brother, George Larisey of Millen; a sister, Louise Woods of Swainsboro; a grandchild, Paige (Josh) Fleming and a great grandchild Kyleigh Fleming, of Millen; and a special friend, Lula Mae Burke of Millen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Bennett, and son, John Bennett. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In Memoriam Loving Memories of Pete Royal 6-14-1943 - 2-15-2008 Let me tell you the story of a little red barn. Pete had picked out a place out on his farm. There was much hard work to be done by hand. So the little red barn could be placed on landscaped land. An idea one day he shared with me. That by himself was where he wanted to be. As far as his two eyes could see. Was a reminder of all the good things Jesus did for me. Sitting by his pond on a moonlit night, Watching the deer play, oh what a sight. Watching the night creatures run to and fro Made him want to stay there so much more. During the end, he also realized What matters was not years or differences. But only love, and knowing Jesus. Pete never lived long enough to see his dream come true. But when I see the red barn he showed me he was going to buy. Many memories of his life will never die. Sisters and brother Winburn C. Davis, Sr., 94, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at home. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Oak Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. He was born in Terrell County, a retired communications main- tainer for Central of Georgia Railroad and Southern Railroad af ter 41 years, and he was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Leta (Ron) Paleschic of Au gusta; two sons, Winburn C. Davis Jr. of Roberta and Paul (Gail) Davis of Grayson; and three grandchildren, Derek, Alicia, and Amelia Davis. Active and Honorary pallbearers were Deacons of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ben Johnson, 84, of Garfield died Feb. 14 Ben Johnson, 84, of Garfield, died, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at Emanuel Medical Center. His funeral was 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was born in Emanuel County, October 24, 1924. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired farmer, and Deacon of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife. Rose Clark Johnson; three daughters, Marcia (John) New- ' ton of Millen, Karen (Frank) Moore of Rincon and Lisa (Steve) Weirather of Lawrencville; two sons, Paul (Cathy) Johnson of Garfield and Ben L. Johnson of Metter; a sister, Ruth Pennington of Augusta; a brother. Kin Johnson of Calahan, FL; nine grandchildren, Eric and Kevin Johnson, Alison Kraus, Kelly Mickle, Will Newton, Natalie DeJesus, Meredith Moore, Jorie Weirather, and Ben Weirather; six great-grandchildren, Chastity, Hailey, Noah, Joshua Paul and David Ben Johnson, and Laura Elizabeth Mickle; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Heart and Lung Association. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Wayburn R. Roberts died at Jenkins County Hospital Wayburn Russell Roberts, 82, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 at Jenkins County Hospital. His funeral was held 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the Millen Baptist Church with the Revs. Maurice Crowder and David Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the Millen Cemetery. He was born in Screven County, and was a retired dairyman, member of Millen Baptist Church, the Boch Sunday School Class, Millen Rotary Club and the Eight O’clock Coffee Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Thompson Roberts; a daugh ter, Mary Ann Webb of Woodstock; a brother, Alex Roberts of North Augusta, SC; three sisters, Hazel Hinely, and Vaughna Roberts, both of Millen, and Waldeen R. Springmire of Roch elle, IL; a daughter-in-law, Linda Roberts of Millen; five grand children, Travis, Caitlin and Logan Webb, Brad Roberts and Christa Wallace; and four great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son and daughter, Joe Rob erts, Sonya Hubbard and granddaughter, Courtney Roberts. Active pallbearers were Ray Roberts, Fred Roberts, Ricky Rob erts, Arnold Kimbrell, Weyward Thompson, Junior Joyner, and Billy Burroughs. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Boch Sunday School Class and the Eight O’clock Coffee Club. Memorials may be made to Millen Baptist Church, P O Box 837, Millen, GA 30442. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Johnson Chapel Baptist Church Black History program Johnson Chapel Baptist Church will hold a Black History pro gram 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. The Rev. Allen Webb is pastor and Deacon C.J. Jones is chairman. Everyone is invited. - See Church, page 9 Card of Thanks Thank You I wish to take this means of expressing my sincere apprecia tion for the many thoughtful acts extended to me during my re cent illness and hospitalization. For the prayers, visits, phone calls, food and other kindnesses, I am extremely grateful. May God Bless You, Carolyn Lee Deep Creek Free Will Baptist 5614 West Old Savannah Road Rev. Butch Taylor, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday Youth, 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship, 6:30 p.m. Wed. Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Phone:982-1206 Dickey Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1415 Hiltonia Road, Sylvania, GA 30467 Rev. James Waltower, Pastor Regular Services 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays Sunday School, 9 a.m. (All ages) Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Bible Study each Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal each Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Phone: (912) 829-3346, Pastor’s home: (706) 798-5399. Dry Branch Baptist Church Perkins Sunday School -10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship -11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship - 6 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting & Choir Practice - 6:30 p.m. 1st Monday - W.M.U. & Brotherhood - 6:30 p.m. Rev. Brad Boynton, Pastor Elam Baptist Church 5199 Elam Road, Millen Rev. Kevin Farmer, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Children and Youth Activities, 6 p.m. Wed. Night, Awana, 6:30 p.m. Adult Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. Phone: Church, 478-982-4636, Pastorium, 478-982-8028 Fair Haven United Methodist 1126 N. Herndon Rd, Millen Rev. Sue Diebolt, Pastor Sunday School for all ages, 9 a.m. Morning Worship, 10 a.m. Phone (478) 982-2876 Green Fork Baptist Church 2474 Perkins-Green Fork Rd. Perkins Jeff Gibson, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Preschooler’s, Children & Youth Choir Practices, 4:30 p.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Discipleship Training (Wed.), 7:00 p.m. • Mission Friends (Preschooler’s & Kindergarten) • Children in Action (Grades lst-5th, Boys & Girls) • Adeens (Middle School & High School Girls) • Challengers (Middle School & High School Boys) • Adult Bible Studies GFBC Adult Choir Practice, (Wed.) 8:00 p.m. Nursery provided Church: (478) 982-2772 Fax: (478) 982-2772 email: gfbc@lwol.com Pastor’s home: (478) 982-0520 Habersham United Methodist 2060 Habersham Church Rd., Perkins. Rev. Sue Diebolt, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:30 a.m. Phone: (478) 982-2876. Lewis Church Jenkins County’s Only Primitive Baptist Church Worship -11 a.m. on 3rd Sunday & 7 p.m. on 3rd Saturday 6 p.m. on 4th SundayMeeting house is located off Hwy. 23 South on Lewis Church Rd. Contact Elder Sam Bowen at 912-865-2795 for information Millen Baptist Church 219 Gray Street, Millen David Wheeler, Pastor Sandy Bedon, Minister of Music David Searles, Minister to Students Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Phone: 982-5411 (982-4783 Fax) These Jenkins County churches invite you to attend services with your family this week. For more information on this directory call The Millen News at 982-5460. Millen United Methodist 13 North Gray Street, Millen Rev. Christy Bandy, Pastor Hubert Reeves, III, Music Director Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Phone: 982-2664 Oak Hill Baptist Church 3405 Oak Hill Church Rd., 4 m. east of Millen Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Youth Activities & Children’s Choir, 6 p.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m.- Wed. Evening Activities, 7:00 p.m. Jamie Archer, Pastor. Phone: 982-1616 Ogeechee Free Will Baptist Church 4961 West Old Savannah Rd., Millen Rev. Edwin Taylor, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Phone: 982-5970 Paynes Chapel United Methodist 5044 Paynes Chapel Road Rev. David Hudson, Pastor Penny Hudson, Music Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Phone:865-2483 Rosemary Baptist Church 4128 Rosemary Church Rd, Millen Sunday School, 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Bible Study-Wednesday 7 p.m. Nursery Available Rev. Michael R. Dann Phone: 982-1339 or 982-2123 St. John Missionary Baptist Church St. John Missionary Baptist Church located at 2173 Davis Bennett Rd., Midville., invites everyone to come out and fellowship with them. “A Church on the Move for Christ.” Services times are listed below. 2nd Sunday: Sunday School -10 a.m. Praise & Worship -11 a.m. 4th Sunday: Sunday School -10 a.m. Praise & Worship-11 a.m. Every Wednesday: Bible Study - 6 p.m. Rev. Bobby G. Williams, Jr., Pastor. Call 478-589-7907 for further information and special upcoming programs. Sure Word Baptist Church An Independent, Fundamental, Soul Winning, King James Bible Believing Baptist Church. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service and Prayer, 7 p.m. 428 Winthrop Ave., Millen (white w/red roof). Kevin D. Buczkowski, Pastor. Cell: (706) 3604336. West Millen Baptist Church Hwy. 25 North, Millen, Drexel Ave. Steven Adams, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m. Discipleship Training 7 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Phone: 982-5167 William Grove Missionary Baptist Church 17712 Highway 17 North. 5 Miles North of Millen. “A Church Building Faith, Families & Friendships.” Preaching Jesus and not denomination. 1st Sunday: Sunday School - 7:15 a.m. Praise & Worship - 8 a.m. 2nd Sunday: Sunday School - 7:15 a.m. Praise & Worship - 8 a.m. 3rd Sunday: Sunday School -10 a.m. Praise & Worship-11 a.m. 4th Sunday: Sunday School - 7:15 a.m. Praise & Worship - 8 a.m. Every Wednesday - One Power Hour of Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Rev. Bobby G. Williams, Jr., Pastor, 478-982-1134. ft '. A ft L . . ft ifiwiririTiTiTiTiTiTiTiTil Being virtuous entails always doing the right thing with no expectation of reward, and still doing it happily, and yet without becoming attached to these good deeds. 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