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themillennews.com The Millen News Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - Page 5 OBITUARIES Terry Parker Williams, Sr. Terry Parker Williams, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Bom on January 3,1950, in Millen, Georgia, Terry lived a life marked by dedication, generosity, and love. He graduated from Jen kins County High School and was a member of West Millen Baptist Church. A lifelong dairy farmer, Terry’s hard work and passion for agricul ture were central to his identity. After retiring, he continued to share his expertise by working with Coble Dairy for several years. Beyond his professional life, Terry found joy in the simple pleasures of gardening, fishing, and hunting. His greatest joy, however, came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Terry’s life was characterized by his selflessness and his will ingness to put the needs of others before his own. His generosity and loving nature left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He was a devoted husband to Debbie Holmes Williams, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Together, they raised two loving children, Terry P. Williams, Jr. (Meghan) and Ashley W. Powell (Jonathan), who blessed them with two cherished grandchildren, Rylee L. Cook and Polli Renn Powell. Terry is also survived by his siblings, Arnold Williams (San dra) of Augusta, Betty Crosby (Richard) of Yorba Linda, CA, Kenneth (Kenny) Williams (Julie) of Millen, Lorene Blackburn (Raymond) of Millen, and Gloria Martin (Anthony) of Millen. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and sib lings, Peggy Becton, L.C. Williams, Jr., Roy Williams, Robert Williams, Charles Williams, and W.T. Williams. Terry’s memory will live on through his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. Visitation was held at the home of Terry and Debbie, located at 625 Charlie Jones Road, Millen, Georgia 30442, on Sunday, July 14, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Services were held Monday, July 15 at 11 a.m. at West Millen Baptist Church, with graveside services following immediately. Reverend Bob Crosby and Reverend Cam Wiggins officiated. Pallbearers were his nephews. Jermie C. Allen, Jr. Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mr. Jermie C. Allen, Jr., age 84, of Millen, on July 09,2024 at his home. Memorial services for Mr. Al len will be conducted Friday July 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Durden- Hudson Funeral Directors, Pee- bles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Pastor Butch Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in the Elam Baptist Church Cemetery in Millen. A Jenkins County resident, Jer mie was bom in Millen, Georgia to Mr. Jermie C. and Merriam Williams Allen, Jr., After gradu ating Swainsboro High School, Jermie went on to further his education in a trade school in Americus, Georgia. He was an aircraft mechanic for Northwest Airlines, which is now Delta, for many years. He held both a multi-engine and a rotor craft pilots’ license. Jermie loved working with and on his tractor and also enjoyed gardening. He was a member of CSA, (Confeder ate States of America), and always had an interest and love for history. He could read and retain a vast amount of information and was quite the historian. Mr. Allen was a member of the Deep Creek Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elizabeth Williams Allen; and a brother, James Kenneth Allen. Survivors include his son, John C. Allen of Millen; sister, Ann Allen Morgan of Peachtree City; brother, Benjamin Leary Allen (Sandra) of Millen; grandchildren, John Carlton Allen, Jr. Jeremy Carlton Allen, Justin Caleb Allen and Chris Rickerson; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Condolences may be submitted online at www.durden- hudsonfuneraldirectors .com Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrange ments for Mr. Jermie C. Allen of Millen. EWS OUR POLICY This section is a complimentary service for Jenkins County churches hosting free public services. We will run your church news for two weeks. Church bake sales, yard sales, out- of-county events or events with an admission fee may be included for $10 per week, paid in advance. Email announcements to millennewstoday. com, or drop them off at our East Cotton Ave. office. OUR DEADLINE IS NOON FRIDAY. Bethel AME African Methodist Church Bethel AME Church invites the public to the following services. Sunday School 10 a.m. First Sunday-in person and every other Sunday - teleconference. Facilitator - Bro. Tony Holmes. Rev. Jerlyn Smith-Hudson, Pastor. Dial 667-770-1193. Code: 530683. Thursday noon day prayer; 667-770-1193. Facilitator - Sister Lessie Johnson. Rev. Jerlyn Smith- Hudson, Pastor. Big Horse Creek Baptist Church, 1267 Buttermilk Road, Millen, GA 30442. Morning Worship: 11 a.m. Interim Pastor Paul Curry. Deep Creek Free Will Baptist Church 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. Wednesday Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Call 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. Call 912-829-3346. Pastor’s home 706-833-3429. Elam Baptist Church 5199 Elam Road, Millen, GA 30442 Jody Bryant, Pastor. Sunday School meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning worship begins at 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship begins at 6:00 p.m. Mid-week servies meeting every Wednesday, 5-45-6: 15 p.m., dinner; 6: 15-7: 30 p.m., Youth and Team Kid; 6: : 30-7: 30 p.m., Adult bible study and prayer meeting. For more information please send emails to elambaptistchurch@gmail.com. Fair Haven United Methodist 1126 N. Herndon Rd„ P.O. Box 1096, Millen, GA 30442. Rev. Jose Velasquez, pastor. Sunday School held at 9 a.m. and Sunday Morning Worship at 10 a.m. Phone: 912-429- 9472. First Baptist Church 507 Old Waynesboro Rd., Millen, GA 30442. Pastor: Frederick Williams. Sunday School every Sunday - 10 a.m. Church Services 2nd & 4th Sundays-11a.m. Phone: (478) 982- 3371. Green Fork Baptist Church 1569 Green Fork Church Rd. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Sunday night worship at begins at 5: 30 p.m. and Wednesday night services are at 7 p.m. The Rev. Jesse Sadler, Pastor. Gordon Grove Baptist Church Located on 4950 East Old Savannah Road, Millen, GA 30442. Rev. Cecil Dunlap, Pastor; YaLanda G. Ruffin, Music Director. 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays: Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10 a.m. For more information contact, Janette Newton, 4115 East Old Savannah Road, Millen, GA 30442.912-682-8321. Hurricane Branch Missionary Baptist Church 4120 Hurricane Branch Road. Services every 1st and 3rd Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service Bible Study every Wednesday Night at 7 p.m. Pastor: Jerrokwee Powell 478-279-7177. Church phone: 478-982-5422. Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church 1025 Hiltonia Road, Millen. Services are every 3rd Sunday. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Worship begins at 11 a.m. 478-982-3138,478-299-1644 or 706-360-5999. 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 Sunday. Meeting house is located off Hwy. 23 South on Lewis Church Road. Contact Elder Sam Bowen at 912-865-2795 for information. Living Word Ministry “Impacting Lives... One Home at a Time”. 623 Cotton Avenue, Millen, GA 30442. Services Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday. Sunday School at 9: 30 a.m. Worship Service at 10: 30 AM. Hour of Power on Wednesday’s at 7: 00 p.m. Pastor is Elder Steve Carr Sr. Lane Grove Missionary Baptist Church Lane Grove Missionary Baptist Church is located at Hwy. 121, Millen, Ga. Services are held the 1st Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Bible Study every Thursday at 7 p.m. Millen Baptist Church 219 Gray Street, Millen. Brad Asbury, Pastor; Cam Wiggins, Youth Minister; Sandy Becton, Minister of Music. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. Call the church office at 478-982-5411. Millen New Testament Church 4532 Lewis Church Road, Millen, GA 30442 912-690-0772. David A. Godbolt, Pastor Services held: 2nd & 4th Sundays(Sunday School starts at 10:00 a.m. Worship Service starts at 11:00 a.m.) Bible Study: Thursdays after 2nd & 4th Sunday @ 6:30 p.m. Millen Methodist Church 413 North Gray Street; Rev. John Drake, pastor; Anna Burch, Minister of Music; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; church phone, 478-982-2664. Miracle Temple Church of Deliverance located at 640 Millen By-Pass, Millen, GA 30442.Pastor: Joseph Radlift. Worship services every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Contact Ekijah Coney at 478-455-1844 for more infiormation. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 1593 Mt Olivet Church Rd„ Garfield, GA 30425. Phone: 478-763-2411. Pastor: J. Randy Graham. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11: 00 a.m. Wednesday Night Worship: 7: 00 p.m. Wednesday Children & Youth Groups: 7:00 p.m. Nannie E. Williams United Methodist Church 440 Old Waynesboro Road, Millen, GA - Rev. Charles Way - Pastor. Sunday School every 4th Sunday at 10: 30 a.m. Worhsip at 11: 30 a.m. Bible study every 2nd Wednesday and 4th Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Needful Baptist Church Needful Baptist Church, 289 Kelsey Road, Millen, GA 30442. Rev. James Waltower, pastor. Regular service every 1st Sunday - Sunday School 10 a.m. and Worship Service - 11 a.m. Rev. James Waltower, 706-833-3429. Oak Hill Baptist Church 3233 Oak Hill Church Road-4 miles east of Millen. Brother Joshua Johnson-Pastor. Christian Walton, Student Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m. and Sunday Morning Worship Services at 11 a.m. No Sunday Night Services. Wednesday Night - Adult Bible Study, Youth Group & Team Kid at 7 p.m.. Please call 478-982-1616 or visit www.oakhillmillen.com for more information. Ogeechee Free Will Baptist Church 4961 West Old Savannah Road, Millen, GA 30442. Rev. Edwin Taylor, Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning worship 11 a.m. Evening worship 6 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m. Call 982-5970. Rocky Ford Baptist Church RFBC, here for the Gospel! 132 Main Street, Rocky Ford, GA 30455, 912- 863-4288. Pastor: Wayne Bragg. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday Night Children/Youth Program, 6-7:30 p.m. www.rockyfordbaptist.com. www.facebook.com/rockyfordbaptist Scarboro Baptist Church Hwy 17 S. Scarboro Church Loop, Millen. Rev. Perry Hearn. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday morning service, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6 p.m. For more information please call 478-982-3545. Skull Creek Missionary Baptist #1 4371 East Old Savannah Road, Millen, GA 30442. Services 2nd Sunday of each month; Sunday School -10:30 a.m.; Worship Service -11 a.m. Rev. Levi Sapp, Pastor True Born Church of Christ Deliverence Center MLK Blvd, Millen. Services are 1st and 4th Sunday at Noon. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Prophet Melvin Bynes 478-982-2017. West Millen Baptist Church Hwy. 25 North, Millen. Drexel Avenue. Andy Allen, Pastor. Sunday School 9: 15 a.m. Sunday morning worship 10: 30 a.m. Sunday night service 6 p.m. Wednesday night prayer service 7 p.m. Call 478-982-5167. Zion Baptist Church 1068 Old Sylvania Road, Millen, GA 30442. P.M. Broomfield, Pastor. Sunday School 10: 00 a.m. Morning Worship 11: 00 a.m. Bible Study 2nd and 4th Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Church News 128th ChurchAnniversary Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church, 1025 Hiltonia Road, will host its 128th Church anniversary 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21. The guest minister will be Kevin Strudwick of Dublin. Dinner will be served. A loving, caring and Christian Mother and Wife It has been 10 years since you left this world, But we rejoice knowing we will one day see you in heaven. Love, Vince, Sarah, and Oliver
