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Obituaries Laura May D. Watson Laura May Draper Wat son. 79. of Perry, died Sept. 2 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Macon. Services _ were Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. at % , the Perry United * f . Methodist <* * " ** Church. „ S h e i\ a Afrs. Watson F e i g h t n e r officiated. The Rev Jim Shipley and Mattie Raby gave eulogies. Interment was at the Perry Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Mrs. Watson was a native of Blackstone Va. She was the daughter of the late Bennie 1. Draper Sr., and May Pulley Draper, was a graduate of James Madison University of Harrisonburg. Va. She had lived in Perry since 1945 and was the first dietician at Robins Air I I H ■M l U iwUbeL ... H ■ V *~ jj|j -n# v Home Journal Photo by Charlotte Perkins NEW RESPONSIBILITY JoAnn Shipes of Perry has been named executive secretary to Michael Froehlich, director of the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agri center. Shipes, who was previously chief clerk in the Houston County Probate Court, succeeds Kathleen O'Neal in the position. She and her husband, Ray Shipes. have lived in Perry since the early 1970’5. They have a daughter, Kristen, who is attending Gordon Col lege, and a son, Eric, who is a junior at Perry High School. St. Christopher’s hosting Koinos Day Sept. 19 Special to the Home Journal All those interested in knowing more about the Episcopal Church and St. Christopher's Parish are invited to the third annual Koinos Day at St. Christo pher's-at -1 lie-Cross roads Episcopal Church in Perry. The Rev. Canon John Buchanan, vicar of St. Christopher's, said this event will be held Sept. 19. with the 9:45 a.m. worship service followed by a festive reception. 6wd Mwttfhu 11a.m. -2 p.m. Sept. 11 Pictures with CE> man and Legends Car Clown with ■fact painting and balloons. fret refreshments Tailored Tots Located at Perry’s new Crossroads Shopping Center just a few doors down from Wal-Mart. 912-988-4037* Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Force Base. A licensed funeral direc tor. Mrs. Watson was for mer co-owner of Gardner Watson Funeral Home and Watson-Hunt Funeral Home, both of Perry. She was president of Perry Memorial Gardens. She was a member of the Perry United Methodist Church and the Susannah Wesley Sunday ’School Class. She was a member of Book Browsers. Perry Gar den Club, Delphian Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was the widow of the late Gardner Watson. She is survived by one daughter, Martha Lynn Hunt of Lawrenceville; one son. T. Draper Watson of Perry; two granddaughters, Laura Dance Lawton of Charlotte, N.C. and Chris ten Dawne Watson of Periy; and two grandsons. Terrell D. Watson Jr. of Birming ham. Ala., and Travis S. Watson of Perry. The family suggests memorials to Perry United Methodist Church. P.O. Box Koinos is an anglicized form o£ a Greek word hav ing eonnations of commu nity. fellowship and shar ing. The service will be an instructed form of the Holy Eucharist (Lord's Supper, Ilolv Communion or Mass). Brief explanations of the liturgy will be made at cer tain points during the ser vice. Buchanan said for those who call the church (987- 2190) in advance, a mem : •ST ■ VW Poor Priz&s every hour!! 73. Perry, 31069. or to the donor's favorite charity. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Cecil A McCraven CLINCHFIELD Cecil A. McCraven. 92, of Clinch field, died Sept. 4 at Taylor Regional Hospital of Hawkinsville. Services were at Watson- Hunt Chapel at 2 p.m. Sept. 6 with the Rev. Franklin Clark and the Rev. Gene McKinney officiating. Inter ment was at Evergreen Cemetery, Perry. Mr. McCraven was a native of Raleigh, Fla. He was the son of the late Ralph Cecil McCraven and Lona Phinney. He had lived in Clinch field for 67 years. He was a retired equipment operator with Milton Beckham Con struction Co. He was an Elder Emeritus of Clinch field Presbyterian Church. He is survived by one step-son, Richard C. Brant ley of Chatsworth; one sis- Bowers speaks to banking association Special to the HHJ Mary Ann Bowers, vice president of the Bank of Perry was a participant in the 31st annual conven tion of the Community Bankers Association (CBA) of Georgia, held Aug. 18-22, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Nearly 650 community bankers and directors attended this highly spe cialized educational opportunity Nationally renowned community banking experts dis cussed a wide * array of topics for community banks. “It was very informative and enlightening for me to relate with my peers and discuss the presenta tions throughout the course of the meeting," Bowers said. “The instructors were enjoy able as well as inspira tional. I was excited about returning to my bank and applying what I had learned at this con vention." ber of the church will serve as a personal host. A highlight of the service will be the opportunity to hear the church's tracker action pipe organ, which is believed to be the only pipe organ in Perry. It was given to the church in 1996. and many in the community have not yet heard it. St. Christopher’s is locat ed at 1207 Macon Road , Perry. Dragon Moonwalk Sit on a -funny bike or dragster Page 2A Wed., Sept. 8, 1999 ter, Maxine Bevil of Willis ton, Fla.’ two grandchil dren, five great-grandchil dren and four great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, dona tions may be made to the Clinchfield Presbyterian Church. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Ivadell Lorenz Norton Ivadell Lorenz Norton. 82. of Perry died Sept. 3 at Summerhill Nursing Home of Perry. Memorial services were held at Watson-Hunt Chapel Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. A native of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Norton was the daugh ter of the late Alfred Lorenz and Lucinda Striker Lorenz. A homemaker, Mrs. Nor ton moved to Perry in 1978 from Twinsburg, Ohio. She was a member of the Perry United Methodist Church and the Order of the East ern Star. She is survived by her husband, Robert K. Norton Famed general and his crew flew the Enola Gav over Hiroshima to speak at Museum of Aviation Special to the Home Journal The explosion of the world's first atomic bomb on Aug. 6, 1945, changed the epurse of history. Gen. Paul Warfield Tibbets Jr. and his crew llew the Enola Gav over Hiroshi ma, and at exactly 9; 15 a.m. and 15 seconds, the world's first atomic bomb exploded. The nature of warfare was for ever altered. Sept. 17, the public will have the opportunity to spend an evening with the man who played a pivotal role in the outcome of World War 11. The Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base will host “An evening with Gen. Paul Tibbets" starting at 6:30 p.m. with a reception in the Museum Century of Flight Hangar. At 7:30 p.m., Tibbets will share his lifetime of accom plishments. The evening will close with a book signing and photo opportunity. Tibbets' book, "Return of the Enola ~ u .. * n , VV UA UC UVUIiaDW lUI |/»rn n.l.x tAt t AIV v. vein. Tickets are $lO if purchased in advance, and sls at the door. For more information, call 926-6870. Summertime, and the livin' is easy at For more information, please call Telephone: Page: 987-8179 765-6545 / / 1 m S ' ' Curves for women “30 Minute Fitness and Weight Loss Centers” Join now for only u (Service fee) 1309 MAIN STREET, PERRY 988-9021 Houston Home Journal of Perry: one son, Robert A. Norton of Columbia, S.C.: one daughter, Jan Collier of Perry; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Hospice of Houston County, 2066 Watson Blvd.. Warner Robins, 31093. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home of Perry was in charge of arrangements. Emmett Hady Wood Emmett Hady Wood, 931. of Perry, died at his resi dence Sept. 5. Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Watson- Hunt Chapel. The Rev. Dur wood Souther will officiate. Interment will be at Wood lawn Cemetery. A native of Gwinnett County. Mr. Wood was the son of the late Will Wood and Lillian Shaw. A resident of Perry for two years, Mr. Wood moved from Riverdale. He was in the produce business. He was a Baptist. He is survived by his The Hamptons of Perry Ask Dollie about our new Senior Citizen discounts!! South Houston County's Premier Apartment Community is now leasing Luxury 1 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes. WE'RE CELEBRATING OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY AT wife. Margaret Andel Wood of Perry; one daughter, Sarah Tabor of Conyers: two sisters. Margaret Allen of Marietta and Lessie Blankenship Walton of Elli jay; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and 13 great -great -grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Houston Co., 2066 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, 31093. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home of Perry is in charge of arrangements. attention: Kmart Shoppers In the Kmart Salr Circular that starts September 5, 1999 on pa*e 7 the dimensions of the Bush Entertainment Armoire should be stated as 71 1/2' H X 363/4' WX 19 '/4“ D On pa S e 8 the Vanity and Storage Bench for 89.99 does not have storage in the bench On page 4 the Window 98 software is pictured incorrectly The Kmart sale item is for PCs with Windows The software pictured is for PCs without Windows Were* ret any inconvenience this may have caused our customers K PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of the Houston County Department of Family and Children Services will hold its regu lar monthly Board Meeting on September 16,1999, at 7:30 p.m. at their office located at their office located at 92 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins Baked fresh daily!! i 040 iviacon Road Across from Stanley Furniture 988-0942 It’s our first anniversary in Perry! Thanks to all our customers and the whole community m for a great start!! / l / v y — | 1 / f V ] A. 1 / M Jr J