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  “In all things give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Deacon Emmett Walker Jr. was born on April 9, 1931 in Sparta, Georgia to the union of the late Mr. Emmett Walker Sr. and Miss Magnolia Harris. After the unfortunate passing of his mother upon his birth, he was raised by Mr. Robert E. and Mrs. Essie B. Harris. On June 15, 2019 he entered into his rest at his home in Warrenton, Georgia. Deacon Walker served...

Evelyn Mosley was born on November 28, 1944 to the late Georgia Rene Hood and John Arthur Barnes.  She was called to rest on May 26, 2019. She joined the Brown’s Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age. She received her education with the Hancock County School System. Evelyn was loved by many. She had a beautiful and humble soul. She loved to walk and cook before she wasn’t able to do so. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her son Leon Mosley; siblings,...

Harry Nealey was born in Warren County, Georgia on April 17, 1940 to the late Judson Nealey and Virginia Story Nealey.  He married Charlie Mae Berry in 1964 and to this union four children were born. Harry was a master brick mason. He knew the importance of having a strong foundation. He possesses a personality that was a combination of wit, charm and jokester. He was preceded in death by his wife: Charlie Mae Nealey; mother, Virginia Story Nealey; twin brother, Larry Nealey, sister...

Reflections of Life Elissa (Lisa) Bernadette Shaw-Darden was born to the parents of James A. Shaw and Berniece Jackson on May 01, 1966 in Augusta, Georgia. Elissa began her education in Brooklyn, NY and later returned to Sparta, Georgia to Hancock Central High School, where she graduated in 1984.  She continued her education at Atlanta Metropolitan College, Atlanta, GA, with a major in Secretarial Science and later pursued a degree in Political Science.  She was employed as a...

Life Summary Fear not for I am with you, be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, will uphold you with my righteous right hand...For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand, it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you".          Isaiah 41:10,13 Our wise Heavenly Father has taken, Elder Robert L. Paul, from our midst, on the evening of May 19, 2019 at his residence. Robert Paul...

Mr. Quontavious Battle  was born to Cynthia Battle and Eddie L. Grissom on September 3, 1995 at MCG Hospital in Augusta, GA. He departed his life on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the University Hospital in Thomson, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia Battle, His great grandparents, Mrs. Annie and Mr. Alonzo Battle, Mrs. Susie Kate and Mr. Eddie Grissom Sr., and Mrs. Etta Mary and Horace Reese. He leaves to cherish his memories his father, Eddie L. Grissom of Warner...

Abbie Mae Huff was born on October 17, 1958 to the union of the late Clinton and Essie Huff, Sr. in Sparta, Georgia. Abbie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Beulah Baptist Church of Sparta, Georgia. She received her formed education at Hancock County Public School. She is the graduate of Hancock Central High School class of 1976. After graduation, she went on to explore many job opportunities in skilled labor occupations. If you had the pleasure of meeting her, she...

The Life and Legacy of Pastor Bettie Jean Stanford Blair (Bett)   Bettie Jean Stanford was born on August 12, 1947 to the parents of the late Mr. Charlie Edward Stanford and the late Mrs. Veline Stanford Thomas in Warren County, Georgia. She slipped away from labor to reward, on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at her residence. Bettie attended the old Warrenton Elementary and High School on Hopgood St. formerly M.E. Freeman Elementary School. On June 16, 1965, Bettie married...

Funeral service for Mrs. Della M. Nash of Sparta, Georgia will be Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at New Beulah Baptist Church Sparta, GA. www.dawsonsmortuary.com Services entrusted to Dawson's Mortuary ~ 98 Hopgood Street, Warrenton, Georgia

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup ruuneth over. Surely...