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Page 2A Wed., Sept. 29, 1999, Houston Home Journal Obituaries Scott Glenn Davis Scott Glenn Davis, 27, of 103 Orchard Road, died Sept. 23, 1999, at his home. Graveside services were held on Sept. 25 in the Perry Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Larry Glover officiating. Born in Milledgeville, Mr. Davis had lived in Houston County most of his life. He attended Houston County Public Schools, and was a Baptist. He was a truck dri ver. He is survived by his par ents Sammy and Judy Davis, and his brothers, Troy Davis and Stephen G. Davis, all of Perry; and his grandparents, Edsel and Dorothy Davis of Cochran and Lillie D. Foster of Hard wick. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Francis M. Hay Jr. MOULTRIE Francis Marion “Buddy” Hay Jr., 41, of 1058 Hopewell MGTI the best run facilities I've seen in my 20 years of making these reviews," said James Janson, assistant team leader The review team com mended the staff and facul ty on their thorough prepa ration for the review. “I’m delighted although not surprised with these outstanding results,” said MGTI President Billy Eden field. “The staff and faculty are to be commended for their dedication and hard work. It’s a team effort as we strive to better serve the community and train the workforce of the 21st cen tury." Shriners plan Barbecue The Perry Shrine Club "Will hold its annual fall bar becue Oct. 22. The event will be held at the Shrine facility along Courtney Hodges Boule vard, adjacent to the Sand man Motel. Plates will be sold from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shrine Publicity Chair man Bob Vance said, “We hope to see you all on Oct. 22." Tickets are available from all Shrine Club mem bers. Bah, Humbug! Auditions for the annual middle Georgia production of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol" will be held at the Old Opera House in Hawkinsville Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. and Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. The adaptation by John Jakes will require 11 men. 6 women, 4 boys, and 2 girls. The play will open in Eastman on Dec. 4. Abbeville on Dec. 6, and in Hawkinsville on Dec. 9. 11. 12, 14. For more informa tion call (912) 783-1884. Flu shots ojfered October is almost here and the Houston County Health Department is get ting ready to do battle with the flu, that highly conta gious viral infection which causes misery for many Let Dollie help you “fall” into savings at Jpifc) THE HAMPTONS OF PERRY South Houston County's Premier Apartment Community l/v is now leasing Luxury 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartment Homes. SPECIALS: Ist Month Free with 13 month lease *l/2 Month free with 6 month lease. Discount for Seniors • No Security deposit for Military Call 987-8179 'WM w Page 765-6545 The Hamptons of Perry Professionally managed by Fickling & Company ' Church Road, Moultrie, died Sept. 26, 1999, at the Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Services were set for 1 p.m., Sept. 29, at Hopewell Baptist Church, with burial at Oakfield Church Ceme tery in Worth County. The Rev. Frank Green will offici ate. Mr. Hay was the owner of Heavenly Harvest Mfg. and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church where he taught a Sunday school class for children. He was a graduate of Mercer Univer sity with a degree in politi cal science. He also attend ed Davidson College and Valdosta State University and Albany State Universi ty, where he completed a teaching certificate. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. A former resident of Perry, he was an Eagle Scout and served as a scout master. He was also former presi dent of the Perry Jaycees. Survivors include his wife, Debra Matthews Hay of Moultrie; his mother, Marilyn Wisham Hay and father, Francis Marion Hay and can be life-threatening to some. According to Michelle Martin, public health edu cator for Houston County, the Health Department will begin giving flu vaccine on Oct. 4. The shots cost $5, with Medicare Part B accepted as payment. In Perry, the shots will be given from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., each work day from Oct. 4 through Dec. 17, at the health department building on 2010 Kings Chapel Road. Both flu and pneumonia shots will be available. For fast service, the hours between 2 and 4 p.m. are recommended, Martin said. Shots will also be given from Oct. 4 through Dec. 17 at the Warner Robins Health Department location in the Houston County Annex building on Carl Vin- I Henderson J V village / \ Country Retreat J • and Restaurant / Come visit Langston House Restaurant at Henderson Village where every meal Is an experience to treasure. . \ w// Jvaturv/ty a neat... Three course prix fixe menu at $25 per person. Our unique a la carte menu is also available, priced from S3O upward. NEW! Lunch served seven days a week, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. You are also invited to experience our exquisite Sunday Brunch Buffet at $19.95 per person with complimentary antique carriage rides. Call for Reservations: 912-988-8696 125 South Langston Circle Perry, GA 31009 Sr., of Moultrie; three stepchildren, Caylin, Calais and Chelsi Cervetti of Waterloo, Iowa; his grand mother, Margaret Cosper Wisham Lindsey of Lenox and numerous cousins. Cobb Funeral Chapel of Moultrie was in charge of arrangements. Garland 'Chuck' Roy Simons Jr. Garland “Chuck" Roy Simons Jr., 50, of 118 Ken neth Court, Wilmington, N.C., died Sept. 24. 1999. Funeral services were at Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church on Sept. 27, with the Rev. Leon Stewart and Bro. Gary Collier officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Simons had been a resident of Wilmington for 12 years, moving there from Charleston, S.C. He was a brick mason with Simons & Simons Masonry, Co. He was a member of the Christ’s Sanctified Holy Church. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Simons, daughter, Angela Rene Simons and son, Garland son Parkway .There will be several one-day campaigns located throughout the county. Martin said these include i rinity United Methodist Church, Warner Robins, on Oct. 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Andrew United Methodist Church, Kathleen, at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 20. A free chicken dinner will be served at Andrew United Methodist on the evening the flu shots are given. Those who should receive the flu vaccine, according to health department officials, are people ages 65 and older, those who have chronic bronchitis, emphy sema, diabetes or any other serious chronic illness, those who are in the health care profession, and anyone who wants protection against prolonged illness due to influenza that iJficcial Occasion? i-Then wait no mow ! Roy Simons 111, all of Wilm ington; his mother, Cather ine C. Simons and his sis ter, Dollie Geary, both of Perry; his brother, Terry Simons of Norfolk, Va.; and two grandsons, Seth Simons and Caleb Simons, both of Wilmington. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Larry Gordon Elder Larry Gordon Elder, 63, of 1301 Georgia Ave., died Sept. 25, 1999 at the Perry Hospital. Services were, held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Sept. 28, with the Rev. Bill Strickland officiating. Mr. Elder, a lifelong resi dent of Peny, was retired from the U.S. Air Force where he was a medical technician. He was a mem ber of the Georgia National Guard, Perry Unit. He is survived by an uncle, George Lee, of Gads den, Ala., and a number of cousins. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Continued from page 1A The Health Department is offering “curb service" this year for anyone who has difficulty walking. “Just hav«“ someone come inside to let us know where you are parked and we will come to your car to give you your shot," Martin said. © yowl sole» Let the BmtaßmJmvl help with o low-cost classified ad to 10,400 homes. Spend just $6 for the od and get reedy to county the profits. Coll 987-1823 before 10 a.m. ony Monday for more details. [A ftnyfaw Jt IWWlf The Old Reliable W. Edward Strickland, M.D. 118 Morningside Drive, Perry, Georgia 31069 (912) 987-2827 ; )fi<rui/izifKji t/t tJic ibrartueof Obstetrics u/u/b/ij/uroloy/j Sept. 29, 1999 Dear Patients and Friends, Over the course of time we have seen many changes in medical techniques as well as technol ogy in the practice of medicine..but 1 have learned from experience as a community physi cian, that nothing counts quite as much as gen uine concern and personal commitment to the welfare of my patients. During the past 25 years, I have recognized many successes both on a personal and professional level. I owe this largely to our excellent city lead ership, our outstanding schools and religious val ues that make Perry a town you want to call home. In closing, as I celebrate this special month, l wish to say Thank You to my patients, my loyal staff, colleagues and especially all the staff of Perry Hospital. It has been, and will continue to be a privilege being a part of this community. Sincerely, Providing Health Care Services in Our Community since 1974 Rubye Belle Walker Rubye Belle Walker, 85. of 1111 Pine Needle, died Sept.. 25, 1999, at the Perry Hospital. Services were held at the Perry United Methodist Church on Sept. 27, with burial in Riverside Ceme tery in Macon. Mrs. Walk, a native of Crawford County, had lived in Perry for 21 years, mov ing from Atlanta. She was a retired registered nurse and had done private duty nursing as well as working for physicians. She was a former member of Martha Brown United Methodist Church in Atlanta Gome fnome / We invite you to come and be a part of our family. Loving and Caring in Jesus’ Name. First Baptist Perry 1105 Main Street • 987-2002 Service Times: , -S Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. F p } Sundays: 8:45, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. V I Ti - *■" J E-Mail FBCP@hom.net Home Page WWW.hom.net/-FHCP “Insight On Eyesight” Diabetes Mellitus by Dr. J. Mathis Dixon, Eyesight Associates Sties in themselves are a com mon affliction, but like other medi cal maladies, they may be related to problems that are far reaching in their causes and effects. People who suffer from multiple sties in their eyes, or who exhibit frequent recurrences of these infec tion-produced and often painful abscesses should report the prob lem to their eye doctor and/or gen eral physician to rule out diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus can predis pose individuals to multiple and/or recurrent infections of the eyelids. where she was the president of the United Methodist Women. She was a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, a member of the Perry United Methodist Church and the American Nurses Association. Survivors include her husband, William Franklin Walker Jr. and her daugh ter, R. Gloria Brannen, both of Perry; her sisters, Flo rene Myers of Macon and Jewel Rogers of Orlando, Fla.; her grandchildren, Mark W. Brannen of Eaton ton, and Devon L. Brannen of Milledgeville. Watson-Hunt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The regular application of antibiot ic ointment to the eyelids can help reduce recurrences, but before you apply anything to your eyes, sched ule an appointment with your optometrist. © Dr. Dixon is available for eye examinations, con tact lens Fittings, and treatment of eye diseases such as glaucoma and irfections. Call 987-5500 for your appointment today! 1105 Mominyside Dr.