Community

Fayette Samaritans benefit from local donations and volunteers

Pictured (l-r) are volunteers Jim Gregory, Melissa Siddall, Kathryn Bailey and UDC Benevolent Chairman Susan Sloan. Photo/Special.

Founded in 1991 by 11 Fayette County churches, the Fayette Samaritans carry out their mission to support those in need in Fayette County.

Today, over 45 local churches provide support to this worthy charity. In 2012, roughly 2000 adults and 1588 children under the age of 18 representing 1,100 households were served in their time of need. Read More»

Satyen Guha-Biswas of Peachtree City

Satyen Guha-Biswas of Peachtree City died on April 13, 2013 at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Inge; daughter & son-in-law, Porscha & Douglas Ober; son, Dr. Michael Biswas; grandchildren Calvin, Christina, and Alexandria, a brother and a sister in India, and a brother in London. 

Satyen was born in Patna, India. He had 5 brothers and one sister. Satyen went  to the prestigious  Bengal Engineering College on a scholarship and graduated in 1955 in Civil Engineering. He participated in sports for his college and was famous for winning many prizes.  Read More»

Fork-Byne engagement

Kathryn Victoria Fork engaged to Adam Byne

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fork of Fayetteville are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Kathryn Victoria, to Adam Byne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chad Byne of Brooks, Ga.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Miller of Brunswick, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. William Fork of St. Charles, Ky. Read More»

Marjorie Elizabeth Grimmett, 92, of Fayetteville

Marjorie Elizabeth Grimmett

Marjorie Elizabeth Grimmett, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away April 16, 2013. Read More»

Billie Frances Rogers, 88, of Alpharetta

Billie Frances Rogers, 88

Mrs. Billie Frances Rogers, 88, of Alpharetta, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away April 22, 2013.

She was a member of Fayetteville Presbyterian Church where she previously served as the church secretary.

She was preceded in death by her husband William S. "Bill" Rogers. Read More»

Glenn A. Riley of Fayetteville

Glenn A. Riley of Fayetteville, passed away on April 18, 2013 at the age of 60.

He was born in Nuremberg, Germany on December 21, 1952, the oldest child in an army family. Glenn and his family lived in many places including Fort Benning, Ga., Fairbanks, Alaska, Colorado Springs, Colo., Fort Bragg, N.C. and College Park, Ga. He was a graduate of Lakeshore High School and Shorter College. Read More»

Wilbur William Simao, of Fayetteville

Wilbur William Simao, of Fayetteville, passed away April 22, 2013.

He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 6, 1941. He served in the United States Navy and later graduated from St. Mary's College in Moraga, Calif. and became an investment advisor.

He is survived by his wife Anne Simao of Fayetteville; sons Dominic Simao of Atlanta, Christopher Simao of Buckhead, Phil Simao of Jackson; daughters Andrea Simao of Maryland and Lisanne and husband David Palacios of Raleigh, NC; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Read More»

Age is just a number

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Last week, I presided over the funeral of a 96-year-old lady. She was a remarkable woman who graduated from hospice twice. The first time she willed herself out, she told her daughters, “I’m not going to die, I’m going home.” And she did.

Shortly after that, she walked in Southwest Christian Hospice’s 5K and raised the second-highest amount of money. Two days before falling and breaking some ribs, she had been on her treadmill and exercise bike.

When I visited her in the hospital, I asked, “Don’t you want to make it to 100? You’re so close.”
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National Day of Prayer slated for Thurs., May 2

Observance planned at St. Paul Lutheran in PTC

The annual National Day of Prayer this year will be observed on Thursday, May 2, under the theme of “Praying for America.” Traditionally, millions answer the call to pray in observance of this day which is celebrating its 62nd year of existence. Read More»

Children’s musical at COS

Shepherd’s Flock Singers at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City

Shepherd’s Flock Singers at Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will present “What’s Up, Zak?” on Saturday, Apr. 27 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Apr. 28 at 11 a.m. The musical tells two Biblical stories, the healing of Blind Bartimaeus and the conversion of Zacchaeus, a despised tax collector. In addition, childrens groups of handbell ringers and chimers will play at those services, and the preschool group will sing. Read More»