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• Saturday, June 4,1994 "Houston Ttmes-Jouma! Page 2A Death notices Kenneth Grace Sr. Kenneth Grace Sr. of Westwood Trailer Park died Sunday, May 29, 1994 in a local hospital. Bom in Crisp County, he was the son of the late Elbert and Clara Dean Grace. He was a Navy veteran and attended Albany Technical School. He was a former employee of Harris Press and Shear and was an employee of Continental Can Co. He was a member of Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and Mount Zion CME Church. Survivors: wife, Baserine Grace of Perry; children, Vasconey Q. Jackson of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Kenneth Grace Jr. of Detroit, Michael G. Harvey of Savannah and Yolanda Harvey Smith of Perry. Services: Were held Thursday, June 2, 1994 in the Greater Union Baptist Church at 4:30 p.m. Burial took place in the Mount Zion CME Church Cemetery. The Revs. James Sherman and John Wilburn officiated. Bobby E. Glover Mortuary had charge of arrangements. Inez Patterson Hogan CORDELE-lnez Patterson Hogan, 79, of Cordele, died Sunday, May 29, 1994 in a local nursing home. Bom in Crisp County, she was a retired seamstress. She was a member of Northern Heights Baptist Church. Survivors: children, Gerald Patterson and Yvonne Bush, both of Leesburg, Johnnie Akin of Warner Robins, and Joyce Arnold of Crown Point, Ind.; sisters, Sara Newsome and Francis Avery, both of Cordele, Neva Sikes of Perry, and Lucille McGee of Macon; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services: Were held Thursday, June 2, 1994 in the Hughes & Wright Funeral Home in Cordele at 4 p.m. Burial took place in the Vienna City Cemetery. Lela Lee Pervis WARNER ROBINS-Lela Lee Pervis, 87, of Warner Robins died Saturday, May 21, 1994 in a local nursing home. Bom in Chesterfield County, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Janie and Robert Lee. She was a homemaker and was a member of Westfield Creek Baptist Church in Chesterfield, S.C. She was the widow of Ross J. Pervis. Survivors: daughter, Betty Meeks of Greenville; two grandchildren, Debra Toliber of Perry and David Meeks. Services: Were held Tuesday, May 24, 1994 in the Moore Funeral Home in Wadesboro, N.C. Burial took place in the Morven Cemetery in North Carolina. McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins had charge of arrangements. Hattie M. Pierce HAWKINSVILLE-Hattie M. Pierce, 80, of Hawkinsville, died Tuesday, May 31, 1994. Bom in Cobb County, she was a member of Hawkinsville First Baptsit Church for more than 50 years. She was a past president of the church WMU and was a member of the Sanctuary Sunday School Class. She was a retired public school teacher. Survivors: sons, David M. Pierce and Dr. R. Thomas Pierce, both of Perry, and Jack R. Pierce of St. Simons Island; sisters and brothers, Sally Armstrong of Shalimar, Fla., Mary Sachs of Marietta, Jack Millar of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Clyde Miller of Richardson, Texas; and five grandchildren. Services: Were held Thursday, June 2, 1994 in the Orange Hill Cemetery in Hawkinsville at 11 a.m. Clark Funeral Home in Hawkinsville had charge of arrangements. We serve the God of all comfort We live in a world, in a society where no one is immune from pain, tribulation, even the best of men have been touched by it. You could be working beside someone who is grieving, living around a neighbor who could be sick and in need of a visit. The Apostle Paul tells us in II Cor. 1:3-4 that God is "..the Father of mercies and God of all comfort." The word comfort means to give consolation, solace-support, sympathize. Paul went on to say that God "comforts us in all our tribulation..." We need to be pointing those to the living fountain of comfort, God Himself, who knows all the things we go through-The times when each of us have been through pain, sorrow, loss and was comforted by God, now will benefit our fellow- Children are a heritage from the Lord Children are a wonderful joy of life. God blesses us by allowing children to come into our lives, and the job of rearing them is a roller coaster ride that never seems to end. My two daughters continue to bring joy into my life, and being able to see them grow each year is a treasure 1 shall always cherish. Life with children, however, is not always a picnic. Just remember the old saying that states: "Show me a person with all his problems behind him, and I’ll show you a school bus driver.” The innocence and naivete of children always delights me. A Sunday School teacher once asked the class of children to write a letter to God. One little boy’s letter was simple: "Dear God, we had a good time at church today. Wish you could have been here." Also a preacher was talking to some children one day about being baptized. He took time to explain that each child must first be old enough to understand what the event really meant After making a long explanation of the prerequisite of baptism the preacher quizzed them, "What must you do before you arc baptized?" A small child raised his hand, "I know," he said, "You’ve got to take your clothes off!" You also never know what children will say. During the Thanksgiving season one year, a mother asked her son if he was Legal Deadline Is Monday At 12 noon O Pastor L ft* Jeff Poole I E 7 New Hope 5 J Church of God man. Listen as Paul finishes verse 4 "..that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." Allow God to use you to be an encouragement, a support to that one person you know of who needs it. They need to know that they can make it, that God will see them through. God bless you as you serve the "God of all comfort." Q L S Rev. John I it A I thankful for anything. "I'm thankful for my glasses," the boy replied. "Why your glasses?" the mother asked. "Because they keep the boys from hitting me and the girls from kissing me!" Children are wonderful, aren't they? Perhaps that's why the psalmist declared, "Children are a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is His reward." Psalm 127:3 RESPRESS’ Pressure Washing and Carpet Cleaning Service (912) 967-2182 RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL REASONABLE RATES • Walkways • Painted Surfaces • Driveways • Vinyl Siding • Pool Decks • Aluminum Siding • Roofs • Mobile Homes • Trucks • Machinery BeautiControl Cosmetics Consultant Ellen Evans Kathleen, GA • (912) 987-5047 Offering a unique program of total image awareness • Skin Analysis • Color Analysis • Skin Care • Cosmetics • Accessories • Workshops Chamber adds 18 new members during drive BY BRENDA THOMPSON Staff Writer The Perry Area Chamber of Commerce just keeps growing big ger and better every year. Matter of fact, with the addition of the 19 new members netted last week during the organization’s an nual membership drive, the total roster is now up to 350. “We are very pleased and excited that our membership continues to grow,” Chamber President Peggie Williams said Thursday, adding that her organization has gained 126 members in just three years. “We welcome all of our new members and look forward to their involve ment in the coming years.” The chamber’s newest members who joined during the May 23-26 membership drive include: •Angelinas •Baskin-Robbins •Canine Cleaners •Creek Car Care Center •D and M Bonding Co., Inc. •David’s Salon Dates of Ragin's campaign kick-off for county post Houston County Commission candidate Wayne Ragin will kick off his campaign for the open Post 2 seat with events in Perry and Warner Robins on June 7 and 9, respectively. Ragin, a Houston County native, said the public is welcome to participate in the campaign events to see what the "Building Bridges in Houston County" theme is about. The Juen 7 kick-off is set from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Georgia Agri- Center Conference Facility in Perry. The June 9 event will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Houston County Fairgrounds in Warner Robins. Ragin, 39, is a personnel manager at a local manufacturing facility, and is active in a number of local civic and charity service organizations. He and his wife Patrice have three children and are active in the St. James C.M.E. Church. Ragin's "Building Bridges" theme is centered on bringing together elected officials, leading citizens and business and educational leaders to boost the quality of life throughout the county. "Bringing together the talent available within this county and working with elected officials at state and local levels, we can raise the standard of living for citizens throughout the county," Ragin said. "Our commissioners have done a good job. I wish to be part of the continuation of that excellent service." "More can be done," Ragin said. "The county government can work more closely with various city officials to present our county's needs to the state legislative delegation. We can go to the state as a cohesive unit to seek increased state funding for schools, roads,and other infrastructure needs." Ragin graduated from Perry High School where he was president of his senior class. He earned his BA degree in political science from Howard University in Washington, D.C. and previously worked in several capacities in city and county government in Memphis, Tennessee. "We have shown that our country is a great place to live," Ragin said. "What we must do at this point is to begin together the various communities to act Perry’s Own Health Food Store stocks herbal products, vitamins, diet aids and information for your health! 1201 Houston Lake Dr. •Georgia Golf Outlet •Hall Construction •Little’s Bait and Tackle and Pawn Shop •Mid State Construction •Perry Housing Center •Precision Tire and Auto •R and R Systems, Inc. •State Farm Insurance, Jake Goddard •Super Sod •TLC Learning Center •Time Place •Woodruff Auto Sales and Rental •Mildred Bork Williams added that the cham ber’s 18 newest members, as well as any future first time new mem bers, will be receiving a special in centives package valued at more than $1,500 when joining the orga nization. Currently, the incentive package includes the following: •A free business profile from the Houston Times-Journal; •First 500 business cards free « t Wayne Ragin cohesively as we grow in the county." "There are communities in our county which have not experienced as much improvement and business development as others. Working together and toward dommon goals, the various communities in Houston County can share in the growth and development" "Bridges can be built which will speed transportation between homes, businesses and industry," Ragin said. "Bridges can be built Please see RAGIN, page 8A THE NEW, HIGHER RATES COME FIRST AT CROSSROADS BANK! 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OXO “Good Grips” utensils Fancy Aprons, Mitts & Pot Holders Bar-be-que Aprons & Mitts Beautiful selection of linens ... A Classic on Carroll 912 Carroll Street • Downtown Perry 987-2255 • M-F 9-6 • S 9-5 m Miami Valley Fruit Farm, Inc. RIPE OR FIRM Federal Inspected Closet Retail Peach Packing House to Macon and Warner Robins Try our Fresh Peach Ice Cream Daily!! Come Visit the Peach Basket” Located at Miami Valley peach Packing House While Peach Supply Lasts. Usually Crop Lasts Till End of August When the BACK BELT IS RUNNING! Come and fill your container with our tree ripened peaches at bargain prices. Centerville, GA 953-3703 packing house Specialties; •A free cellular phone with one year contract from Bell South; - 'Forty-two free 30-second com mercials from WPGA; •A $25 discount on SIOO order of non-sale items from W.D. Sullivan. For more information on joining the Perry Area Chamber of Com merce, call 987-1234.