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Religion Briefs 05/05/10

GriefShare starts tomorrow
Peachtree City United Methodist Church will offer a new session of GriefShare each Thursday night from 6:30 – 8 p.m beginning tomorrow night. GriefShare, a Christ-centered, Biblicly based grief support group for anyone who has lost a loved one, is open to anyone in the community and surrounding areas. Sessions will be held in room 308 at 225 Robinson Rd., Peachtree City. For directions or more info, contact Helen Ragsdale, 678-817-0238 or the church, 770-487-6499.

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Boyd-Dickerson Engagement

Meagan Ruth Boyd engaged to Kevin Dorsey Dickerson

Mr. and Mrs. George R. Boyd III of Fayetteville announce the engagement of their daughter, Meagan Ruth Boyd, to Kevin Dorsey Dickerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Dickerson of Grand Prairie, Texas and the Rev. David G. Blile of Jonesboro. Read More»

Polk-North Engagement

Amber Polk engaged to Brian North

Ms. Jacqueline Blankenship of Grantville and Mitchell Sauls of Clifton, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Polk, to Brian North, son of Mr. and Mrs. John North of Peachtree City.

The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Georgia Tech where she earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. She is currently employed by World Airways in Peachtree City as a structural engineer. Read More»

Richards-Maughan Engagement

Leah Richards engaged to Trey Maughan

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Richards of Brooks announce the engagement of their daughter, Leah Richards, to Trey Maughan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Maughan formerly of Fayetteville.

The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Wayne Richards of Fayetteville and the late Jean Richards, and Ralph Bedley of Greensboro and the late Eleanor Bedley. She is a 2004 graduate of Starr’s Mill High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences from the Medical College of Georgia. She currently is a nuclear medicine technologist at Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ga. Read More»

Biggs-Gable Engagement

Bethany Shell Biggs engaged to Kyle James Gable

Charlie and Barbara Biggs of Tyrone announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Shell Biggs, to Kyle James Gable, son of Kirk and Deede Gable of Douglasville.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Charlie and Evelyn Shell of Fairburn and the late Norval and Elaine Biggs of Atlanta. She is a 2002 graduate of Sandy Creek High School and The University of West Georgia, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education. She is employed by the Fayette County Board of Education as a kindergarten teacher. Read More»

Samaritans top 10 for May

The Fayette Samaritans is a non-profit organization dedicated to the food and clothing needs of Fayette Countians. Their needs for May are as follows:
1. Pancake Mix
2. Syrup’
3. Cornbread mix
4. Cereal
5. Potatoes
6. Pasta
7. Tooth paste
8. Toilet paper
9. Juice
10. Canned meat
The facility is located at 125 Hickory Rd., next to Fayetteville Christian Church. It is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon. Call them at 770-719-2707.

Adrienne Leigh Dumas, 32, of Fayetteville

Adrienne Leigh Dumas, 32, of Fayetteville, died May 2, 2010.

She was a 1996 graduate of Fayette County High and served 3 years in the Air Force in Spokane, Washington. She was a member of New Hope Church South. Adrienne was a great cook with spaghetti being the family favorite. Read More»

Frances McElveen Battles, 86, formerly of Fayette County

Frances McElveen Battles, 86, formerly of Fayette County, passed away on May 2, 2010, at Christian City Convalescent Center. Read More»

Mrs. Martha Campbell, 69, of Morrow

Mrs. Martha Campbell, 69, of Morrow, died April 30, 2010.

She is survived by her two daughters, Sonya Wilkes of Fayetteville and Beverly Goodson of Stockbridge; grandchildren Austin (Ashley) Wilkes, Samantha Wilkes and Matthew Goodson; stepfather George Johnson of Gray, GA.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville. Rev. Alan Parker will officiate. Burial will follow at Camp Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Monday prior to the service from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. Read More»

Mr. Hoke Stephens, 82, of Fayetteville

Mr. Hoke Stephens, 82, of Fayetteville, GA died May 1, 2010.

He was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Stephens.

He is survived his two sons, Robert Stephens and Rhonda Osborne of Fayetteville and David and Shirley Stephens of Jacksonville, FL; grandchildren Christopher, Bryan, Lance, and Savannah; three great grandchildren; brother Roy Stephens of Orlando, FL as well as nieces and nephews. Read More»

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