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Obituaries Muriel Shackelford Akin Muriel Shackelford Akin, 84, of 1349 Main St., Perry, died March 17, at the Perry Hospital. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Perry on March 20, with the Rev. Dr. Dan Arial and the Rev. Dr. Randy Kennedy officiating. Burial was in the Perry Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Akin was a native of Pike County and had lived in Perry for 60 years. She was a homemaker, widow of Dr. Emmitt M. Akin, and a member of the First Baptist Church, where she was church organist for 40 years and former president of W.M.U. She was also a member of the Delphian Club. She is survived by her daugh ter, Anna Katherine Armitage of Greenville, S.C., her son, Robert M. Akin of Macon, her sister, Maydelle Shackelford Wall of Marietta; grandchildren, Stephen Paul Armitage of North Glen, Colo.; Alice Muriel Fendley of Moore, S.C., Mitch Akin of Macon, Brooke Amanda Akin of Macon; great grandchildren, Powell Akin Fendley of Moore; Georgia Ruth Armitage of North Glen, Colo., and Camille Malyn Fendley of Moore. Memorials may be made to the Music Ministry of Perry First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5, Perry, Ga.,a 31069. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Morgan J. Jones Morgan J. Jones, 85, of Perry died March 17,1999 at the Burke County Hospital. Services were held March 19 at Platt’s Crawford Avenue Chapel, with the Rev. Marion L. Jay offi ciating. Burial was in Westview Cemetery. A native of Grovetown, Mr. Jones was a Baptist and a retired baker. He is survived by two sons, Morgan C. Jones of Augusta and Thomas L. Jones of Perry, six grandchildren, Pamela J. Bourbo, Morgan C. Jones, 11, Susan Jones of Augusta; Vicki Roberson, Matt Roberson and Trisha Bennett all of Perry, six great-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made Vwuf, ‘TCimutfo Pancake Breakfast Sausage, Pancakes, Beverage - only $3 fyt tic/uti (pm Kimtii (fyd %miml Perry AG Ext. Bldg, on Carroll St. Saturday, April 3rd, 7-10 a.m. H-l 988-8000 at: Page 2A i Wed., March 24, 1999 to the Open Door Baptist Church , 1629 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta, 30906, or to the Augusta Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 1899 Central Ave., Augusta, Ga., 30905. James Marshal Hightower BAINBRIDGE James Marshal Hightower, 87, of 908 Julia Place, Bainbridge, died March 21 at Memorial Manor. Services were held on March 23 at the First Baptist Church of Bainbridge, with burial following in the Greenshade Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Leroy Spinks officiated. Mr. Hightower was a native of Oklahoma and had lived most of his life in Decatur County. He was retired from the Georgia Power Co., where he worked for 47 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, a member and past com mander of the American Legion Post #4904, a member of the first Baptist Church, the Sportsman’s Club, the Charlie King Garden Club, the Ambassadors Club, and the Saints Alive of the First Baptist Church. His wife, Christine Ingram Hightower, preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Janet Bell of Bainbridge and Mary Christine Hunter of Perry, by a sister, Grace Hightower of Bainbridge, by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Cox Funeral Home in Bainbridge was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ben R. Varner Mrs. Ben R. (Era S.) Varner, died March 8, 1999. Services were held on March 9 in the chapel of A.S. Turner and Sons, with the Rev. Dr. J. Hoffman officiating. Interment was in the Decatur .cemetery. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tucker. Survivors include her brothers, Edwin Thompson and Herschel Thompson, both of Perry; a sister, Nan Salter of Dalton, and several nieces and nephews. Houston TtnesJenrmi Genesis House celebrates 9 years By STACIE M.VU Nine years of helping the homeless of the Perry area were celebrated during a hind-raising banquet March 6 at the Perry Community Center. The Genesis House, a home less shelter for men, was the ben eficiary of the fund-raising effort. Genesis House is operated as a ministry of Greater Word of Deliverance Church of Perry. While these men are at the Genesis House they are required to stay away from alcohol and drugs, attempt to find a job and attend Bible study. Some 300 to 400 men have stayed at the Genesis House and more than two-thirds of those men now have better lives off of the streets," according to Milton Wynn, pastor of Greater Word of Deliverance Church. “We in the church began the Genesis House several years ago after recognizing the need for a place for homeless men who want to turn their lives around,” said Wynn. “I believe there is home lessness because God is not a part of their lives.” In the beginning of the pro gram, hotel rooms were rented for the men to stay in until they could get back on their feet. In 1989, Lelia Smith allowed the Genesis House group the use of a two-bedroom house at 913 Cathy Circle in Perry. The Genesis House has recently opened its arms to women and children. Wynn spoke of hopes of purchasing a local farm and having a foil time staff. This will allow all services to be consolidated into one location. As of now, everyone working with the Genesis House is on a volunteer basis. A man who lived at the Genesis House and who now owns his own electronics repair business said “God has a way of putting you with people who care.” The Genesis House gave him food, clothing, shelter and the Spirit of Goff “It has been hard for me because I did not believe in the laws of society. I thank God for the Genesis House.” Vernon Lane, also a former resident of the Genesis House, now owns his own landscaping business, Lane’s Landscaping. Several success stories have come from the Genesis House, along with several relationships. Wynn said several men have Kid the Greater Word of verance Church after coming to the Genesis House. During the Banquet, the Rev. Josh Kirvin of First Baptist Church in Warner Robins, was guest speaker. He pointed out that churches are suffering from an identity crisis. Wynn said he hoped support for the Genesis House continues. “Not all churches are called to do this. We understand that. We just ask for you to help us.” According to Rep. Larry Walker, D-Perry, there was good news from Atlanta. The House budget, passed March 8, included $25,000 for Genesis House. This amount still has to be approved by the Senate. Entertainment at the banquet was provided by “Decision a gospel group from Perry. They have recently released a CD named Decision. The CD can be purchased at Greater Word of Deliverance Church on U. S. 41 just North of Perry. Angell certifiedas optician Special to the Times-Iqurnal Anita J. Angell of Perry recently passed the National Opticianry Competency Exam and the Contact Lens Registry Exam and received her national certification to practice opticianry and contact lens fitting. The exams measure technical optical dispensing knowledge and are given under the supervision of the Professional Examination Service of the American Board of Opticianry. Formerly New Perry Nursing Home WMg. 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