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The Millen News, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 — Page 5
Obituaries
Sara Mixon Cook, 67, of
Millen died July 13
Sara Mixon Cook, 67, of Millen died Monday, July 13, 2009.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the
Millen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Christy Bandy
officiating. Burial was in the Millen Cem
etery.
Mrs. Cook was born in Jenkins County.
She was a retired cashier for Planters Elec
tric Membership Corporation (EMC) where
she had been editor for the Planters EMC
newsletter where she won several awards.
She was also a graduate of Ogeechee Tech
nical College. She was a member of the
Millen United Methodist Church where she
was president of the Joy Circle and Sunday
School teacher for over 30 years.
Survivors include her husband, Lynford O. Cook; step-chil
dren, Timothy (Jamie) L. Cook of Crawfordville, Fla. and Yolanda
L. Cook of Bainbridge; two grandchildren, Matthew and Joshua;
a sister, Margaret Johnson of Millen; two brothers, Wayne
(Tammy) Mixon of Millen and Earl (Barbara) Mixon of
Wetumpka, Ala.; a sister-in-law, Margie C. Brown of Colquitt; a
brother-in-law, Larry J. Cook of Colquitt; and nieces and neph
ews, Billy (Joyce) Mixon, Kyle Mixon, Kellie Mixon, Tim
(Cindy) Johnson, Hurbert Mixon, Diane (Robbie) Crosby, Christy
(Dave) Bohannon, Patricia (Dave) Chalkley, Brenda (Jim)
Ramsey, David (Cindy) Mixon and Donna (Steve) Beasley.
Active Pallbearers were Mike Taft, Jimmie Smith, Eddie
Conway, Bill Mincey, Robert Reeves Jr. and Rew Herrmann.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of the Joy Circle.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Eunice Alma Edenfield
Williams died July 16
Eunice Alma Edenfield Williams, 85, died Thursday, July 16,
2009.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009 at
the West Millen Baptist Church with Revs. Ray Freeman and
Perry Hearn officiating. Burial was in the Millen Cemetery.
Mrs. Williams was a native of Metter but had lived in Millen
most of her life. She had worked at Jockey and retired from
Edenfield Clover Farm Supermarket. She was also a member of
West Millen Baptist Church where she had been church trea
surer, Training Union director and a member of the Women’s
Missionary Union.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Robert Will
iams, and parents, William Henry and Addie Myram Grubbs
Edenfield.
Survivors include her daughter Peggie Jo Williams (Bobby
Gene) Pierce of Milner; a son, Robert Michael (Sharon) Will
iams of Modoc, S.C.; granddaughter and great- granddaughter,
Addie Marie Williams and Klaudia Williams of Modoc, S.C.; a
sister, Katie Edenfield Lewis of Millen; two brothers, J. R. (Ha
zel) Edenfield of Metter and Jimmie (Betty) Edenfield of Millen;
a sister-in-law, Jerolene Williams Grubbs; and a sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Williams (Johnny) Lanier, both
of Metter; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clyde (Ollie Ray)
Williams of Millen; and several nieces and nephews.
Active and honorary pallbearers were deacons of West Millen
Baptist Church and their wives.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Helen Markovcic Mixon,
81, of Millen died July 19
Helen Markovcic Mixon, 81, of Millen, entered into rest Sun
day, July 19, 2009 at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Facility in
Statesboro.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church with the Father
Timothy McKeown officiating. Burial was in the Screven Me
morial Cemetery.
Born on October 31, 1928 in Rocky Ford, Mrs. Mixon was the
daughter of Joseph and Mary Markovcic who preceded her in
death. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Cyril Mixon,
and five brothers, Ludvick Markovcic, James Markovcic, Joe
Markovcic, John Markovcic and Tony Markovcic.
Mrs. Mixon was a retired, dedicated registered nurse of 48 years
and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
She started nursing in 1945 where she began her career in the
U.S. Cadet Corps. She graduated from Rocky Ford High School
in 1945 and began her training through St. Joseph’s Hospital
School of Nursing in Savannah. She traveled to Maryland on the
Silver Meteor Train and worked for six months at Children’s
Hospital in Washington, D.C. and six months at Mount St. Agnes
Junior College in Baltimore, Maryland. She settled in Millen and
began her career at the H. G. Lee Clinic where she worked from
1948-1955. She later became Operator Room Supervisor at
Mulkey Hospital from 1956 to 1974 and also at Jenkins County
Hospital from 1974-1995. She retired in 1995 after having served
many dedicated years in the field of nursing.
She is survived by two sisters, Mary Frances (Otis) Dailey of
Millen and Loretta (Frank) Newton of Sylvania; two brothers,
Edward (Grace) Markovcic and Tommy Markovcic, both of
Rocky Ford; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in
memory of Helen Mixon to Ogeechee Area Hospice of Statesboro,
P.O. Box 531 Statesboro, Georgia, 30459, for their invaluable
service to so many families.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Church News
Bethel A.M.E. to hold
School Inspiration Weekend
The Rev. James C. Jones, pastor, and Bethel A.M.E. Church family
announce their first annual Back to School Inspiration Weekend to be
held Friday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 2.
The church desires this event to be a community project, desiring
that students and parents in Millen be prepared for school in all as
pects.
In preparation for the event, a Millen pastor’s brunch will be held
10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the church.
“I hope to see you at the brunch open-minded with ideas of helping
our community grow, glow and know the importance of education,”
said Rev. Jones.
For additional information, contact Rev. Jones at
jaycjones23@yahoo.com.
Needful Baptist Church to hold
revival services
Needful Baptist Church will hold revival service 7:30 p.m. nighdy
Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31. The guest minister will be
the Rev. Herman Bing of Carpentersville Baptist Church, North Au
gusta, S.C.
The Rev. James Waltower, pastor, and church family invite the pub
lic to attend.
bilee 7 p.m. Friday, July 31. There will be preaching, singing and
fellowship to follow.
For more information, please contact Pastor Kevin Buczkowski at
(706) 360-4336.
Community Worship Center
activities announced
Community Worship Center, 417 Virginia Avenue, will hold Vaca
tion Bible School 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, through Friday, July
14.
Pastor Wilma Byrd and congregation invite the public to bring a
friend and join them for lots of fun.
The public is also invited to come and hear Bishop James Scott of
Cleveland, Tenn. 6 p.m. Sunday, July 26.
Nannie E. Williams to hold
Women’s Day July 26
Nannie E. Williams United Methodist Church will hold its Women’s
Day program 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 26.
The guest minister will be the Rev. Amelia Dempsey of Savannah.
Rev. Dempsey is associate pastor at St. John B.C. of Savannah. Also
participating on the program will be a chon and Mr. Emmett Ramsey,
musician.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
Big Horse Creek Baptist Church to hold
Homecoming Aug. 2
Big Horse Creek Baptist Church, 1267 Buttermilk Road, has an
nounced that Pastor Michael Miller will bring the homecoming mes
sage at their 162nd Homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.
Lunch will be served afterwards in the church social hall.
Everyone is invited to come, bring a covered dish and enjoy the
message and the fellowship.
Green Fork Baptist Church to hold
Homecoming July 26
Green Fork Baptist Church announces then homecoming service
to be held 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 26. The guest speaker will be the
Rev. Roland Dann.
Pastor Jeff Gibson and the Green Fork Choir will provide special
music during the service. Lunch will be served following the worship
service.
The public is invited to participate in this special occasion.
Gordon Grove Baptist Church to hold revival
service
Gordon Grove Baptist Church will hold revival services 7:30 p.m.
nightly Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31. The guest pastor
will be the Rev. Bernard Clarke of Savannah.
Pastor, David Reese and church family invite the public to attend.
Sure Word Baptist Church to hold
Youth Jubilee July 31
Sure Word Baptist Church invites the public to attend its Youth Ju-
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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)
• Acteens (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 Becton, 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 (9824783 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
Vanessa Posey, 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
Jamie Archer, Pastor;
Justin Milliken, Associate Pastor of Youth
Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, 11 a.m.
Discipleship Training, Youth & Children Activities, 5 p.m.
Evening Worship & Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.
Wed. Evening Activities, 7:00 p.m.
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-11a.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.
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stop to say hello, or do you rush past them with no
acknowledgement at all? Have you ever stopped to
consider how much happier the world would be if
everyone would just take the time to acknowledge
each other? Sometimes all it takes is one kind word
to make a person’s day. Those who choose to live
wisely must realize the value of sharing kind
words with others, even when they do not feel
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Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to
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