Tyrone News
By PRISCILLA MAXWELL Please call 706-678-7657

Sunday, May 4, was an exciting day at Phillips Mill Baptist Church. The call to worship was a favorite to many -- "Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow." This was followed by "Pomp and Circumstance" and the entrance of the graduating seniors who are Whit Chafin and Caleb Saggus. There was baptism for Hannah Moore. Benji McAvoy welcomed everybody, made announcements, and gave the charge to the graduating seniors. Congregational hymns included "Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know," "Tis so Sweet to Trust In Jesus" and "Since Jesus Came Into My Heart." The intercessory prayer was by Danny Thornton, followed by the offertory hymn, prayer, and offering. The choir special was "Happiness Is the Lord." Pastor Robert Rayner presented an inspiring message. After the invitation hymn, "Jesus Calls You Now," a short conference was held and everyone was invited to stay for a covered dish meal and time of fellowship in the fellowship hall. Thanks to all who took part and congratulations and best wishes to all. The beautiful flowers were placed in honor of Hannah Moore by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jene Moore. Among visitors were Hannah's other grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kitchens, Pine Grove Baptist Church, Thomson. A belated happy birthday to Hannah's father, Jene Ray Moore Jr., who celebrated his 44th birthday Sunday, May 4. ƒ We wish all mothers a happy Mother's Day this Sunday, May 11. Remember that a baby dedication is planned at Phillips Mill. ƒCarter's Grove Baptist Church will have annual homecoming day Sunday, May 18. Catered barbecue and covered dish favorites will be served following the service. Pastor Brian George who grew up in Wilkes County will bring the message. ƒDr. Gary Anthony Couvillon, age 70, of Watkinsville died Thursday, April 24, the oldest of nine children of Sadie and the late Ira Couvillon. He was hired by the University of Georgia in 1963 and completed his PHD while on the faculty. He was named head of the Department of Horticulture in 1986, a position he held for 12 years. Gary's career in horticulture at the University of Georgia was highlighted by major contributions to teaching research and administration. He was a retired professor emeritus at the University of Georgia. Dr. Couvillon was a former professor of Mary Jane Maxwell Scarborough. Mary Jane and her officeladies attended a memorial mass for him Monday, April 28, at the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia. ƒ Howard Combs of Conyers, a longtime truck driver, and his sister, Jackie Martin, of McDonough, visited their mother, Annie Colbert Combs Crook, Saturday for an early Mother's Day meal together. On their way they stopped by one of their favorite places they used to go with their dad, the late Gordon Combs, was Griffin'sStore. They got to see a number of friends as well as getting some of Ray Moore's barbecue to carry for lunch. One person that Howard was extra glad to see was Charles Waller with whom they grew up, and former neighbors Priscilla Maxwell and Mary Jane Scarborough, and the Moore family. ƒ Donnie and Claudia McAvoy and his sister, Dorothy Ann Saxon, have been very faithful to visit their parents, Dan and Mildred McAvoy, and brother Jerry McAvoy and carry their mother to Augusta fivedays a week. Your prayers for the family are greatly appreciated. ƒMary Jane Scarborough carried her mother, Priscilla Maxwell, to ride Saturday and they went to Philomath and got barbecued chicken plates. They got to see a number of people who came to the car to speak to Priscilla. A huge number of people came for the fundraiser there and also stopped at Griffin'sStore.