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The Paper | Thursday, June 28, 2012
CHURCH NEWS The Church of Hoschton announces service times. Bible Study begins at 9:30 a.m. with worship service following at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Sunday night service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, midweek service begins at 7 p.m. The church is located at 3849 Highway 53 in Hoschton. sss Corner-Stone Church Preschool is serving the West Jackson area with classes for ages 2-5. Visit www.corner-stone.org/preschool or contact Director Kimberly Rewis at 678-524-6986. Registration is open for Fall 2012. Call to schedule a tour. sss Hoschton United Methodist is hosting an annual pre-4th of July BBQ on Saturday June 30, starting at 11:30 a.m. Free to community. Will serve until run out of food. Hosted by Men’s Group at Hoschton UMC, 12 Mulberry St., three blocks behind City Square. Visit www.hoschtonumc.org or call 706654-1422. sss The Primetimers Seniors are back. Join them for Lunch and Bingo on Friday, June 29, at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship hall. Please bring a covered dish. Hoschton United Methodist Church is located at 12 Mulberry Steet, three blocks behind Hoschton City Hall. Call 706-654-1422. sss Sharon Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School July 9-13 from 6–8 p.m. The school is for ages 3 through fifth grade and the theme is, “God’s Amazing Wonders.” Participants are asked to bring a food item for the church’s collection to go to the Mulberry Baptist Food Bank. Sunday school starts at 10 and the morning service is at 11. The church is at 1059 Dee Kennedy Road in Auburn. The Rev. Le Gibson can be reached at 770867-1107.
Some identification, if you please By BRAD GREENE Who are you? My name is Brad Greene. My birthday is November 19, 1972. I was born at Kennestone Hospital. I graduated from Etowah High School, Florida State University, and the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. I’m one of the newest residents of Jackson County. I am married and have two children. I’m the new Lead Pastor at Arbor Pointe Church. Now you know a little about me. But that little bit of information doesn’t really answer the question, “Who are you?” I carry some things with me that give a little more information about my identity: There are forms of ID that I carry all the time, such as my driver’s license, credit cards, insurance cards and other things like this. My phone has pictures of my wife and children and is another way to document who I am. It has the contact information for all the people that are close to me in life. My phone also has my calendar – this helps to define who I am, too. But as a follower of Christ, none of these “forms of ID” really tell the story. At our church last Sunday, we looked at the words of 1 Corinthians 3:5-9. It reminded all of us that, as people of faith, our identity isn’t really about us! Rather, our goal should be to point people to a Creator who loves them beyond measure. But that is a message that runs counter to so many of the messages that we receive. We see advertising that says, “Obey Your Thirst.” We are bombarded with messages that encourage us to indulge our every want and desire. “Just Do It.” My wife and I encountered some of these temptations even as we looked for a house in the area: What does your neighborhood say about you? Is the house big enough? Is it too big? Does it reflect the kind of image that we want to reflect? These are all very self-centered concerns, and yet we slip into them so naturally we often don’t even realize that selfishness is motivating many of our decisions. So, who are you? Does your life reflect what you ultimately want people to remember about you? The Bible tells us that “in Christ you are a NEW creation.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
I’m also reminded of the verse that tells us to “not be conformed to this world, but be TRANSFORMED.” (Romans 12:2) As a follower of Jesus, I believe that who am I only makes sense in the shadow of Jesus. Every day I strive to make who I am look more like who HE is. What about you? I look forward to serving this community in love, mercy and grace! Brad Greene is the new Lead Pastor at Arbor Pointe Church. You are invited to worship with Arbor Pointe on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at West Jackson Middle School. Contact Pastor Greene at brad@arborpointe.org or 706-367-8358.
OBITUARIES Gene Brown
Died June 23, 2012 Gene Brown, 72, of Winder, died Saturday, June 23, 2012. A Barrow County native, he was a son of the late Robert A. and Ruby Johnson Brown. He had attended Midway United Methodist Church. He was a retired electrician. Funeral services were held Monday, June 25, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Pennington officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Gilda Page Brown of Winder; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Melissa Brown of Auburn; grandchildren, Jacob Brown, Tyler Brown and Lexie Brown, all of Auburn; sisters, Ann Fulcher and Shirley Peppers, both of Auburn; and brother, Jerry Brown of Winder. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 28, 2012
Michael Everett Brown
Died June 2, 2012 Michael Everett Brown, 52, of Hoschton, died Friday, June 22. 2012. He attended Northeast Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie Ledbetter Brown, and brother, Craig L. Brown. Survivors include his loving wife of 20 years, Christina Bledsoe Brown; sons, Mitchell Brown, 22, Craig Brown, 18, Dillon Brown, 12, and Aaron Brown, 9; daughter, Nichole E. Lamendola, 30, of Texas; three grandchildren; father, Lloyd E. Brown of Lula and stepmother Sue Ann Brown of Virginia. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Northeast Church, located at 2001 Cherry Drive in Braselton. The Rev. Russell Harbin and the Rev. Dan Huff will be officiating. Songs of praise will be sung by Starla Harbin. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a college fund for his children may be made in memory of Michael Everett Brown at Wells Fargo Bank, 3500 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 30019. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 28, 2012
Dave Collins
Died June 22, 2012 Dave Collins, 88, of Commerce, died Friday, June 22, 2012. Born in Appling County, he was a son of the late Asa and Mae Davis Collins. He was retired from the Roper Pump Company and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II. He was a member of the Brockton Road Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Joyce Anthony Collins; daughter, Deborah Herndon of Social Circle; grandchildren, Beverly (Gary) Lance of Commerce and David Murphy and Scotty Murphy, both of Pendergrass; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Mealor and the Rev. Carl Mealor officiating. The burial was in the Braselton Church of God of Prophecy with David Samples, Chris Samples, Danny Crane, Ike Murphy, Adam Murphy and Wesley Clackum honored as pallbearers. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, June 28, 2012
Pete Gaddis
Died June 21, 2012 Phillip Payne “Pete” Gaddis, 54, of Jefferson, died Thursday, June 21, 2012. Born in Winder, he was a son of the late Carl Edward Gaddis and the late Mary Alice Payne Gaddis Norris. He worked for Porter Insulation as an installer and was a member of the Academy Baptist Church. His brother, Rusty Gaddis, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Tonya Bullock Gaddis; children, Ashley Marie Gaddis and Phillip Alvin (Allison) Gaddis, both of Hayesville, N.C.; and sister, Patricia Gaddis Pulliam of Royston. A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 24, 2012, in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with the Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. The visitation was held prior to the service at the funeral home. Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson The Paper, June 28, 2012
Joel Bryan Golden
Died June 25, 2012 Joel Bryan Golden, 48, of Winder, died Monday, June 25, 2012. Born in Clayton in Rabun County, he was a son of Jimmy Golden of Colbert and Sue Carnes of Mt. Airy. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Lynn Golden; daughter, Jewell Golden of Suwanee; stepdaughter, Morgan Dize of Lawrenceville; brothers, Ryan Carnes of Cochran, Will Golden of Winder and
Andy Golden of Winterville; and sister, Sandi Mealer of Mt. Airy. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with the Rev. Al Garvin officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 28, 2012
Lisa Kaye Jones
Died June 20, 2012 Lisa Kaye Jones, 51, of Oakwood, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Born in Bowling Green, Ky., she was a member of Bright Star United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Cass High School in Cartersville and a graduate of Carrollton Technical School. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Wayne Jones. Survivors include her parents, Darrel and Nancy Taylor Jones of Winder; sisters, Julie Jones and Rena Clark of Lawrenceville; and niece, Jennifer Clark. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Smith Memory Chapel with interment in Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ky. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 28, 2012
Karene Healan Swafford
Died June 19, 2012 Smith Funeral Home announces the death of Karene Healan Swafford, 85, of Winder. She was a member of Winder First Baptist Church and a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class. She taught English as a Second Language for the church. She was a TaxAide volunteer and regional director for AARP. She retired from Eastman Kodak as a personnel director. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry “Ross” Swafford; parents, Frank and Ethel Shedd Healan; brothers, Glenn, Jake and Doyle Healan; and sisters, Bee Dunlap, Mozelle Shepard, Lois Crafton and Faye Million. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Lynne and Randy Blackstock of Cleveland and Kay and Gary Kesler of Gainesville; brother, Carl Healan
of Chesapeake, Va.; sisters, Jean Thomason of Nashville, Tenn., and Joy McDaniel of Bethlehem; grandchildren, and their spouses, Lisa and Mike Woodside, Shane and Crystal Blackstock, Seth and Linda Blackstock and Caleb Blackstock; great-grandchildren, Corbin Boyd, Lindsey and Madison Blackstock; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday June 22, 2012, at Winder First Baptist Church with Dr. John Talley Officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 340, Winder, GA 30680. Smith Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 28, 2012
Tommy Turner
Died June 21, 2012 Tommy Turner, 54, of Winder, died Thursday, June 21, 2012. A Barrow County native, he was a son of the late Orie
and Betty Jean McDougal Turner. He was a retiree of Johns-Manville Corporation. Survivors are his wife, Tammy Wilson of Winder; daughters, Brandi Turner and April Turner, both of Winder; sister, Penny Turner of Madison; brothers, Jerry Turner and Ray Turner, both of Savannah; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 24, 2012, in the chapel of Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Powell officiating. Interment was in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Carter Funeral Home, Winder The Paper, June 28, 2012
Kathy Susan Vanderford
Died June 23, 2012 Kathy Susan Vanderford, 51, of Winder, died Saturday, June 23, 2012. She is preceded in death by her father Benny DeLay Sr. Survivors include her sons, Jaylon Vanderford (Ashley) and Austin Vander-
ford, both of Winder; daughter, Haley Vanderford of Winder; mother, Rebecca DeLay of Winder; brother, Benny DeLay Jr., of Winder; sisters, Dawn Queen (Gary) and Penny Hilliard (David), both of Winder; and grandchildren, Rorey and Reagan Vanderford. Funeral services were held Monday, June 25, 2012, at Morningside Baptist Church in Winder with Pastor Tim Aaron officiating. Lawson Funeral Home, Hoschton The Paper, June 28, 2012
Billy Mack Wisdom
Died June 21, 2012 Billy Mack Wisdom, 69, of Flowery Branch, died Thursday, June 21, 2012. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements will be announced by Lawson Funeral Home, 35 First St., Hoschton, GA 30548, 706-654-0966, www.lawsonfuneralhome. org. The Paper, June 28, 2012