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The Paper | Thursday, September 17, 2015
Cross Pointe Mill Creek holds first anniversary celebration
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Richard Lee Schwartz
Died Sept. 14, 2015 Richard Lee Schwartz, 87, of Clermont, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at his residence. Born on Nov. 10, 1927, in Harrisburg, Ill., he had lived in Hall County for a number of years. He was the son of the late Herman and Coral Boatwright Schwartz. He was retired from United Cities Gas Co., having worked there 43 years, serving as the area manager. He served in the United States Army and was a member of Gainesville First United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Schwartz; and brother, Fred Schwartz. Survivors include his sons, James L. Schwartz and John R. Schwartz, both of Clermont; daughter, Jayne E. Tanner of Braselton; sister, Mary E. Chase of Alton, Ill.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. A graveside service was held Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Alta Vista Cemetery with Dr. Phil DeMore officiating. Interment was in Alta Vista Cemetery. Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, Gainesville The Paper, Sept. 17, 2015
Nellie Mae Standridge
On Sunday, Sept. 13, Cross Pointe Mill Creek, located inside Mill Creek High School, celebrated its first anniversary. Led by Senior Teaching Pastor James Merritt and Campus Pastor Chad Logan, Cross Pointe Mill Creek is a church committed to Biblical authority and inspiring people to a cross-shaped life. During the anniversary service, Pastor Logan unveiled a transitional plan from Mill Creek High School to the intersection of Spout Springs Road and Friendship Road this spring. To celebrate this momentous day and exciting news, the worship team opened with “Celebrate Good Times” and attendees enjoyed birthday cake after the service. Jars filled with dirt from the new property were given to each church attendee as a reminder to pray for the new facility. Lastly, a balloon release took place after the service representing thousands of unchurched people in the community. Cross Pointe Church is one church in two locations. The Sugarloaf campus is located
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Cross Pointe Mill Creek Senior Teaching Pastor James Merritt and Campus Pastor Chad Logan unveiled the transitional plan which will take the church to the intersection of Spout Springs and Friendship roads. A balloon release was held to “Celebrate Good Times.”
in Duluth. Worship times are Sundays at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Find more information at www.cpmillcreek.org.
Died Sept. 9, 2015 Nellie Mae Standridge, 98, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late Will and Hester Dill Barden. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church and worked at Jefferson Mills. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Standridge; daughter, Wilma Ellen Jones; sister, Annie Bell Barden; and brother, W.J. Barden. Survivors include her children, Jean Jones (Clarence) Wall of Statham and Mary Sue (Kemp) Love, Gerald A. Standridge, Joey L. Standridge, Jeffrey (Brenda) Standridge, all of Jefferson; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton and the Rev. Dennis Barden officiating. Burial
Hoschton United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with children in the church classrooms and adults in the fellowship hall. Church council will convene at 8:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall and everyone is invited to the open meeting. Bible study continues Wednesdays with dinner at 6:15 p.m. and Bible study at 7. United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF) continues, an all young people are invited to come enjoy dinner Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. and then have worship and fellowship together in a program designed for them. Sept. 25 will be the
PrimeTimers gathering from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Enjoy Bingo with prizes at the happening which is a great way for everyone, seniors especially, to get together on the last Friday of every month for food, fellowship and fun. The Bingo party last until 1:30 or 2 but when the party gets going, it could go much longer. Oct. 18 will be Laity Sunday. The church’s ongoing project is designed to help the Hope Resource Center and the Choices Pregnancy Center offer support to young women who find themselves in unexpected pregnancy, to help continue the pregnancy and keep her baby. Donations are tax-deductible. Diapers, wipes, bottles, etc. , for new babies are suggestions for donation. The scripture inspiration is Jeremiah 29:11 “I know the plans I have in mind for you, declares the Lord; they are plans for peace, not disaster, to give you a future filled with hope.”
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Died Sept. 7, 2015 Janie Louise Hollis Walker, 64, of Commerce, died Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Athens Regional Medical Center. Born in Commerce, she was a daughter of the late J.C. and Thelma Ewing Hollis. She was a member of Galilee Christian Church and was retired from Alltel Corporation. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Sylvester Walker. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Walker Strickland (Jason) of Commerce; sons, Phillup Walker of Commerce and Mark Walker of Talking Rock; sister, Ann Akins (Ben) of Ila; brothers, Steve Hollis (Wanda) of Jefferson and Tommy Hollis of Danielsville; and grandchildren, Jake Strickland, Rhylee Strickland, McKenzie Walker Beavers (Charlie) and Starla Walker. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 9,, 2015, at Galilee Christian Church with Ministers Tom Plank, Bryan LaRue and Nick Vipperman officiating. Interment followed in Cabin Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Sept. 17, 2015
Candace Michelle Welch
Died Sept. 11, 2015 Candace Michelle Welch, 22, of Commerce, died Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. A homemaker, she was the daughter of John Marvin Welch and Kristee Brown Welch. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her daughter, Kaylee Welch, Commerce; sister, Macee Welch of Watkinsville; and brothers, John Welch and Dylan Welch, both of Commerce. Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Ivie Funeral Home. Ivie Funeral Home, Commerce The Paper, Sept. 17, 2015
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