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 Elvis Elliott
 Elvis Elliott, age 83, of
Jasper, Florida, passed
away Tuesday, January 30,
2007, at Suwannee Valley
Nursing Center following a
brief illness. Mr. Elliott was
a native of South Carolina
and moved to Hamilton
County six years ago from
Live Oak, Florida. He re-
tired after 15 years with
Suwannee Valley Transit
and was a World War II
veteran of the United States
Army.
 Survivors include one
daughter and son-in-law,
Susie and Sammy Tanner
of Jasper; three sisters: Glo-
ria Hamrick of Little River,
South Carolina, Velma
LeMaster of Murfreesboro,
Tennessee, and Connie
Bonsor of Leesburg, Flori-
da; and three grandchil-
dren.
 Services were held Fri-
day, February 2, 2007, in
the chapel of Harry T. Reid
Funeral Home.
 Harry T. Reid Funeral
Home was in charge of
arrangements.

 Wendell
 Roberts
 Wendell Roberts, age 90,
of Live Oak, Florida,
passed away Tuesday, Jan-
uary 30, 2007, in Shands at
Live Oak Hospital after a
short illness. The Bell, Flori-
da, native moved to Live


 The 49th Annual Ebony
Fashion Fair, hosted by
Kappa Eta Omega Chap-
ter of Alpha Kappa Sorori-
ty,, Inc. of Valdosta, Ga.,
will be held on Friday,
Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. at the
Mathis Auditorium locat-
ed at 2300 N. Ashley St., in
Valdosta. Benefits will
provide high school schol-


Oak from Lake City, Flori-
da, in 1955. Mr. Roberts re-
tired as a Lt. Colonel from
the US Army. He served as
an artillery officer in the
36th Infantry' Division,
serving from 1941 to 1946
in five campaigns in the
European Theater during
World War II. While there
Mr. Roberts was autho-
rized for a Bronze Star. He
received his Master's De-
gree in Agriculture from
the University of Florida.
Mr. Roberts retired as
county supervisor with
Farmers Home Adminis-
tration in Live Oak after 32
years and was an occupa-
tional specialist at the Vo-
Tech for fourteen years. He
was a member of the First
United Methodist Church
of Live Oak.
 Survivors include his
wife: Catherine Bozeman
Roberts of Live Oak; one
son, Roc Roberts of Live
Oak; two sisters: Joyce
Martin of Bell, and Maxine
Stacy of Prattville, Alaba-
ma; and two grandchil-
dren.
 Funeral services were
conducted on Thursday,
February 1, 2007, at the
First United Methodist
Church of Live Oak, with
Reverend Jim Wade offici-
ating. Interment followed
in New Hope Cemetery in
Live Oak.
 In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that dona-


arships.
 Local members are
Bertha Yulee Johnson,
Paula G. Williams,
* Willonese T. Adams, Mary
Nell Bryant, Gene Chan-
dler, Vivian Scott and
Londrea Bryant.
 For ticket information
 call 229-242-5952 or 229-
 242-0305


 Thank You

 It is with heartfelt appreciation that the family of
 Robert (Judo) Jerome Sowell wishes to thank all who
 have been so kind and thoughtful in sharing in the loss
 of our loved one by extending words of comfort,
 prayers and assurance; by sending condolences and
 flowers; and many other act of kindness. Again we say
 thank you.
 The Sowell Family


Pre-Valentine Banquet

to be held Feb. 10
 The Women's Department of the First Central Baptist
Association will have a Pre-Valentine Banquet on Satur-
day, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Greater Poplar Springs Cen-
ter where Rev. Billy Simon presides. The messenger for
the event is Rev. Richard Russ of Jacksonville.
 Tickets are $25 per person. For more information con-
tact Joyce Herring at 792-2610.


 The family of the late
Lonnie Alford Jr. would
like to thank everyone that
has supported us with love
and compassion during the
time of our loss. We appre-
ciate each act of kindness
and each expression of
sympathy. A special
thanks goes to Bryon Og-
burn, Randy Ogburn and
Faron Fillyaw.
 The Alford Family


Girl Scouts

taking

cookie
orders now
 The Girl Scouts are now
taking orders for your fa-
vorite cookies. Booth sales
will be held from the end of
February through the first
of March. Cookies are $3.50
per box.


 Weather

FORECAST
Thursday..
Feb. 8 :
Partly Cloudy
690/460
 0% chance for rain

PM .Showers
640/420 30% chance or rain
Saturday.
Feb. 10
Partly Cloudy
640/390 ,rY' .
Sunday.,
Feb. 11
Partly Cloudy '
66/43 1'0%
660/430 10% chance for rain
Monday.
Feb. 12
Partly Cloudy
690/520 K. -/
 10% chance for rain
Tuesday,
Feb. 13 ,
T-Showers 84, s j,
740/52 0,,
 40% chance for rain
Wednesday, t
Feb. 14
AM Cloud/PM Sun -
660/470 eoonb,
for up to the minute weather go to
 www.nflaonline.corm
 332.366-F


tions be made to First Unit-
ed Methodist Church, 311
S. Ohio Ave., Live Oak, FL
32064.
 Daniels Funeral Home of
Live Oak was in charge of
all arrangements.

Roberta Howell
 Ms. Roberta Howell
passed away on Wednes-
day, February 2, 2007, at St.
Luke Hospital in Jack-
sonville, Florida. She was a
member of Triumph the
Church of the Kingdom of
God of Live Oak, Florida,
with Reverend Shepperd
Leann Charlton, Pastor.
She was married to the late
Ruben Howell of Jasper,
Florida. Fond memories are
left in the hearts of her dear
family. She was preceded
in death by her parents, six
brothers and her daughter,
Mary Louise.
 Survivors include two
daughters: Joyce McCoy of
Royal Palm Beach, Florida,
and Annie Williams of
Jacksonville; three sisters:
Georgia Mae Corbett of St.
Petersburg, Florida; Reatha
of Lavelle, Florida; and
Elizabeth of Tampa, Flori-
da; six grandchildren, two
great-grandchildren, one
great-great-grandchild;
and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, other
relatives and many sorrow-
ing friends.
 Home going service for
Roberta Howell will be


held on Thursday, Febru-
ary 8, 2007, at 12:00 p.m. at
Triumph the Church of the
Kingdom of God with
Shepperd Leann Charlton,
Pastor, and Elder Matthew
Webb officiating. Commit-
tal will follow at Westlake
Cemetery in Jennings,
Florida.
 Professional mortuary
services were provided by
Hall's Memorial Chapel.


Dora Lee Battles
 Dora Lee Battles, passed
away on Friday, February
2, 2007, at Suwannee
Healthcare Center in Live
Oak, Florida. She was a
member of Light of World
Holiness Church of Jen-
nings, Florida, with Rev-
erend Leona Duberry, Pas-
tor. She was born Novem-
ber 15, 1918. Fond memo-
ries are left in the hearts of
her dear family.
 Survivors: include one
adopted daughter, Mercy
Lewis of Clearwater, Flori-
da; one sister, Ms. Ada
Dean Curry of Jasper, Flori-
da; three grandchildren:
Tameka Battles, Chiketa
Battles, and Mary Howes of
Jasper; 15 great-grandchil-
dren; a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, other
relatives and many sorrow-
ing friends.
 Professional mortuary
services were provided by
Hall's Memorial Chapel.


Shepherds United meeting

at New Bethel AME Church
 "Shepherds United" will be held for those who have
 been called by God to the ministry, on Saturday, Feb.
 10, at 10 a.m. at New Bethel AME Church, located at
 604 SW 6th Ave. in Jasper. Breakfast will be served.
 For more information call Rev. Ron Rawls at 352-
 222-3554 orthe church at 792-2323.



 Domestic violence counseling

 Another Way, Inc. will hold group counseling sessions
for victims of domestic violence on Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Call 792-2747 for the location.


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 Mr. and Mrs. W.C. (Billy) Laseter of Jasper, Florida, are
pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter,
Gretchen Nicole Laseter, to Gordon Dean Rogers, son of
the late J.K. Rogers and Myrtle Lawson of Lake City, Flori-
da.
 The bride-elect's maternal grandparents are the late Mr.
and Mrs. W.C. Hamm. Her paternal grandparents are the
late Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Laseter.
 The future groom's maternal grandparents are the late
Mr. and Mrs. Silas Dukes. His paternal grandparents are
the late Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Rogers.
 The bride-elect is a 1996 graduate of Hamilton County
High School and a 2002 Graduate of Florida A&M Uni-
versity with a B.A. in.Elementary Education.
 The future groom is a 1987 graduate of Columbia Coun-
ty High School and Lake City Community College. He
then earned his degree as a surgical technician and is cur-
reAtly working at Orthopedic Surgery Institute in
Gainesville, Florida.
 The wedding is planned for Saturday, March 10, 2007, at
5:00 p.m. at Southern Oaks Country Club in Lake City,
Florida. A reception will follow. All friends and family are
invited.


Corinth Baptist Church

Homecoming, Feb. 18

 We invite you and your family to join us for Homecom-
ing Service on Sunday, Feb. 18. Services will begin at 10:30
'a.m. The Believers from Adel, Ga., will share in song and
testimony. ... s 1 a n a t of.: "
 Rev. Rusty Bryan, pastor of Faith Baptist Church in
Madison, will bring the Homecoming message. Following
the morning services there will be a covered dish dinner,
after which we will continue our services with message in
song and testimony with The Believers as well as others.
 We are looking forward to a wonderful time in the Lord.
Come and join us!


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FIRST ADVENT CHRISTIAN
 N.W. 15th Avenue Jasper
 Rev. Fran Wood
 : Sunday
.Sunday School.....................10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship.................11:00 a.m.
 Wednesday
Prayer Fellowship................6:30 p.m.
 324673-F

 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
 1/2 mile East on Hwy. 6, Jasper, Fl 32052
 792-2275" S. Wendell Hill, Pastor
 Sunday
 Sunday School.....................10:00 a.m.
 Morning Worship.................11:00 a.m.
 Children's Church.................11:00 a.m.
 Church Training......................6:00 p.m.
 Evening Worship.................17:00 p.m.
 Wednesday
 Prayer Meeting................67:00 p.m.
 324674-F
 JASPER FIRST BAPTIST
 CHURCH
 207 N.E. 2nd Street, Jasper 792-2658
 Pastor: Bill Floyd
 Sunday
 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
 Morning Worship ..................... 11:00 a.m.
 Children's Choir &
 Evenin g Worship 6:00 p.m.
 Wednesday -.
 Youth & Children Activities ...................6:00 p.m.
 Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m.
 324675-F
 SUNRISE BAPTIST CHURCH
 U.S. 129-S3 miles North of Jasper
 Pastor: Rev. Gene Speight
Bible Study 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Church 11:00 a.m.
 324676-F
 NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH
 SR 6 West, 6592 NW 48th St.,
 Jennings, FL 32053
 938-5611
 Pastor.Jeff Cordero
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Evening Worship, Youth Happening,
RA's, GA's 6:00 p.m.
 Wednesday
Supper 6:00 p.m.
Prayer Meeting, Discipleship class for adults,
Youth activities, Children's Choirs.....6:30 p.m.
Van pick-up upon request 324677.F


 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
 13159 S.E.C.R. 137, Jasper, FL
 Pastor-Avin Miller Phone (386)792-2470
 Sunday
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship.................. 11:00 a.m.
Evening Worship..................... 6:00 p.m.
 Wednesday -'
 Prayer Service 7:30 p.m.
 324678-F

 CHURCH OF CHRIST
 CHURCH OF CHRIST
 N.W. 3rd St., Jasper
 Bldg.: 792-2277
 Sunday
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship........................10:30 a.m.
Evening Worship.........................6:00 p.m.
 Wednesday
Evening 6:00 p.m.
 324679-F


 NEW BETHEL AME CHURCH
 604 SW 6thiAve., Jasper, FL 32053
 Rev. Ron Rawls
 Sunday
Church School 10:00 a.m.
New Members Class..................10:00 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
'Communion every 1st Sunday
 Wednesday
Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
 Thursday
Choir Rehersal 6:30 p.m.
 www.newbetheljasper.com 324681-F

 FIRST UNITED METHODIST
 CHURCH
 405 Central Ave., Jasper, FL
 Pastor Dale Ames
 Phone-386-792-1122
 Sunday
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Morning Worship...................... 11:00 a.m.
 Wednesday
Bible Study 4:45 p.m.
Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.
 Family Night Dinner 3rd Wednesday
 324686-F


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 JASPER CHURCH OF GOD
 408 Palmetto Ave., Jasper, 792-2312
 Pastor: Michael Wirt
 Sunday
Morning Worship ...... ....... 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening (1st Sunday of each .
Month 6:00 p.m.
Wed. Family Training ................... 7:00 p.m.
 Ministering to all ages.-
 324682-F I


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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
204 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Jasper, 792-2258
 Pastor Rev. Doug Hilliard, 792-8412
 SUNDAY
Sunday School ............................ 10:00 a.m.
Worship Service.......................... 11:00 a.m.
 WEDNESDAY
Prayer in Fellowship Hall....'...........9:00 a.m.
Choir Practice 7:30 p.m.
 324680-F
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 BURNHAM Three miles north of Jasper U.S. 41
 CHRISTIAN CHURCH P.O. Box 890, Jasper, FL 32052
 4520 NW CR 146, Jennings, FL 32053 Rectory U.S. 90 E.,
 938-1265 Live Oak, FL
 Pastor Robert Carter (386) 364-1108
 Sunday
 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday MASS 8:00 a.m.
 Worship 11:00 a.m. 324645.F
 Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
 Wednesday,' *./i)
 Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. -M cI.i' / L a
 324683-F"
 HARVEST FELLOWSHIP
 407 Hatley St., Hwy. 6E
 P.O. Box 1512, Jasper, FL
 Pastor- Jerry Thomason
 Phone- (386) 792-3833 or 792-3831
 Sunday
 Morning Worship.................. 10:30 a.m.
 Wednesday
 Bible Study (all age groups)................7:00 p.m.
 Call Church for Directions 4684-F

 To list your
 church

 on our

 church

 directory,

 please
 call Myrtle at

1-800-525-4182


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THURSDAY.~ FEBRUIARY 8, 2007