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Isabelle B. Thoman, 94, of Fayetteville

Mrs. Isabelle B. Thoman, 94, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday June 1, 2013.

Mrs. Thoman was preceded in death by her husband Stanley B. Thoman.

She is survived by her children, Joan Neeld and her husband Paul of Peachtree City, Barbara Moyer of Tamarac, Fla.; Bruce Thoman of Peachtree City; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Conly Brooks, Jr. of New Jersey, John Brooks of Pennsylvania.

There are no local services planned at this time.

Carl J Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City –www.mowellfuneralhome.com.

Darren James Smith, 53, of Fayetteville

Darren James Smith, 53, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 from complications arising from ALS, after suffering for 10 years but never giving into it.

He was born March 16, 1960 in Kenner, La. to William Frank Smith and Margherita Smith; siblings, Denise Cain, Karen Lewis and Judy Moore.

Darren worked for the Tiburon Corporation managing resorts but began his career working for Hilton Hotels Corporation followed by Nobel House Management Corporation.

He is survived by his wife Linda L. Dayle Smith; daughters Alexandra M. Smith and Danielle N. Smith. Read More»

Wini Swanson, 92, of San Antonio

Wini Swanson, 92, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away May 30, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Del Swanson and daughter, Pat McQuarrie.

She is survived by her son, John (Peg) Swanson of Peachtree City; daughter, Sherry (Bill) McMillen of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren, Jeff McMillen of Phoenix, Ariz., Mike Swanson of Williamson, Ga., Ryan Swanson of Brookhaven, Ga., Kevin McQuarrie of Connecticut, Ryan McQuarrie of Ft. Riley, Kan. and Erin McQuarrie of Houston, Texas; great-grandchildren, Will Swanson of Williamson, Ga. and Allison McMillen of Phoenix, Ariz. Read More»

Don’t mean to sound preachy, but ...

Dr. David L. Chancey's picture

Her picture in the paper depicted her as a beautiful young lady. Bright eyes, cheerful countenance, a mischievous smile. Kirby was a good kid from a good, middle class family just like the families in our community. Her driver’s license was only four days old. She and about 40 other classmates from Shiloh High School in Gwinnett County were partying one Friday night several years ago. The midnight hour approached, and as she was rushing home to make curfew, she lost control of her mother’s car as she sped around a curve on a winding, hilly road. Read More»

Free berries are ready for pickin’ at Real Life Center’s orchard in Tyrone

Shown is Theresa Wash planting the berries when the orchard was created. Today they are ripe and ready to pick. Photo/Special.

Looking for a new way to serve locally that the whole family can do?

Check out the new Harvest for Real Life U-Pick Berry Patch at Dogwood Church in Tyrone. It’s a great way to have the whole family serve together and pick berries to help local families going through the hard times in life.

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday (9-11 a.m.) beginning this month, are U-Pick days. Members of the community can pick some for others and take some home at no cost to them as a gift … or simply pick and give. Read More»

Fayette Family Church welcomes Ugandan Children’s Choir Sunday

The Ugandan Thunder Children’s Choir will perform at Fayette Family Church, 1729 Ga. Hwy 54 West in Fayetteville, on Sunday, June 9, at 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Read More»

Christ Our Shepherd will have family, kids’ activities all summer

The Children’s Ministry at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, “The Pathway,” announces summer events for children and families. The public is invited to all.

Terrific Tuesdays are for elementary-age children, and advance registration is preferred: go to www.coslutheran.org and click on the Terrific Tuesdays/Family Fridays link, or send an email to children@coslutheran.org. Read More»

Word of God sends mission team to Honduras

The Word of God Lutheran Mission Team to Honduras included (L-R) Medical Missionary Christine Bell, Danny Bell, Margie Bell, Pastor John Fraser, Bert Laaker, Karen Quamme, Tim Ruck, Ralph Quamme, and Lars Kuhr. Photo/Special.

Word of God Lutheran church in Peachtree City recently sent eight of its members to Honduras on a mission trip. The week-long trip brought the mission team to a hospital called “Loma de Luz”, where they connected with medical missionary and hospital lab technician Christine Bell, of Newnan. Christine lives in Honduras full time, but she, along with her parents, are members of Word of God. Read More»

CTK graduates recognized

Leta Dickinson (left) and Tori Epps. Photo/Special.

Christ the King Church in Sharpsburg recently recognized its high school graduates during a morning worship service. Leta Dickinson (left) graduated from high school as a home school student. She is the daughter of Paul and Susanne Dickinson of Sharpsburg. Tori Epps graduated, with high honors, from East Coweta High School and is attending the University of West Georgia in the fall. She is the daughter of Jason and Jessica Epps of Senoia. Both graduates were presented with a leather-bound edition of the Book of Common Prayer. Photo/Special.

Gospel, praise concert set for June 22 at COH

On Saturday, June 22, Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church in Riverdale will have a Potluck Dinner beginning at 6 p.m. followed by a Gospel and Praise Concert at 7 p.m.

The concert will feature Voices of Hope along with another choir or two from the area.

In addition, Allen Ries and Kevin Jacobson, composer/performer/recording artist, will perform special pieces.

Bring a main dish and salad or dessert to share. A free-will offering will be taken and the money will be used toward purchasing new robes. Read More»