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***Baptism in Sanctuary***

Due to weather concerns, we will have Will’s baptism in the sanctuary tomorrow at 10:00. I will get some refreshments so we can enjoy some fellowship before 11am service. God bless!!

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Roper Funeral Home and Crematory

206 Holly St

Jasper, GA 30143

(706) 253-7500

(706) 253-0040

www.roperfuneralhome.com

Marjorie Priest, known by her family as "Nannie," passed away on June 17, 2022 with her family by her side.

Marge was born in Marietta, Georgia on February 12, 1940 to Deward and Mary Clackum. She was a loving mother, great friend and wife. She was an accomplished bookkeeper, office manager and administrative assistant for over 25 years with an information technology company. She lived with her husband of 27 years, Gary Priest, in Jasper where they built a loving home. Marge believed in family first and loved her grandchildren beyond compare. Being a true Southern Woman, she was a master gardener, an avid fisherman and made the best sweet tea in Georgia. She was truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her son, William E. Silvers; sister, Mary Anderson; brothers, Gene Clackum and Edward "Scrappy" Clackum.

Marge is survived by her husband, Gary Priest; brother, Billy Clackum; son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Lynn Silvers; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Chris Guarino; step-sons, Troy and Tammy Priest and family, Todd and Mandy Priest and family, Tim Priest and family; five grandchildren, Austin Guarino, Jessie Silvers, Nicolas Guarino, Danny Silvers, Erin Neves; two great-grandchildren, Erica Silvers and Gage Guarino. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

Visitation will be held at Roper Funeral Home in Jasper, Georgia on Thursday June 23, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home. Interment will be at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens in Acworth, Georgia.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.

Marjorie S. Priest Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (roperfuneralhome.com)

Hello Goshen Family,

Baptism instead of Sunday School this Sunday!!

We are going to have a baptism this Sunday morning. We will baptize Breydan Rosales at 10 am at the Amos' river. We have had baptisms there in the past. Come on out for a wonderful celebration!!

Address:

7845 SALACOA ROAD,

WALESKA, GA, 30183

See pic of the entrance below...

Spread the word!!

God Bless,

Pastor Chris

Obituary

Berniece Watson Flowers, age 80, of Waleska, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Grandview Healthcare Center in Jasper.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel with Rev. Reuben Smith, Rev. Mark Flowers, Jim Flowers and Ray Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Hill Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 5th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday, June 6th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Berniece was a member of Goshen Baptist Church and a retired custodian from Clayton Elementary School.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Opal Watson; son, Bernard Flowers; brother, Billy Watson; and infant granddaughter; survivors include her husband of 63 years, Rev. Amos Flowers; sons, Jim Flowers (Kristy), Bobby Flowers (Tammy), Mark Flowers (Teresa) and Kenneth Flowers; siblings, Jackie Watson, Ray Watson, Reva Sinclaire, Lavenia Friend, Jeanetta Phillips , and Treva Hensley; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; close family friend, Arlene Cartledge; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Luke Flowers, Vann Flowers, Tony Watson, John Bennett and Tommy Higgins.

https://www.sosebeefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Berniece-Watson--Flowers?obId=25030307#/celebrationWall

Obituary

Wayne Bennett, age 72, of Waleska, GA passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his residence. He loved sports and NASCAR. Wayne was a life long cattle farmer and lived in the beautiful Salacoa Valley. He was a member of Goshen Baptist Church for 60+ years.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, on Thursday, June 02, 2022, from the Chapel of South Canton Funeral Home with Rev. Rubin Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, June 01, 2022, and from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 02, 2022 at South Canton Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by, Parents: Roy and Pearl Bennett

Survivors include:

Wife - Cindy Bennett

Daughter - Heather Bennett

Son - Kyle Bennett

Sister - Margaret Pruitt

Brother - Joe Bennett

Several Nieces, Nephews, other Family and Friends also survive.

https://www.thescfh.com/memorials/wayne-bennett/4938539/obituary.php

Hello Goshen Family,

Pray for Wayne Bennett's family. Wayne left to be with Jesus Sunday morning. I will send out an obituary when it is available. Here are the arrangements...

Visitation @ South Canton Funeral Home

Tomorrow, June 1, from 3 - 9

Visitation Thursday, June 2, from 11-2 and graveside service at 3:15 at Goshen Baptist Church.

God bless you all!

Hello Goshen Family,

Baptism instead of Sunday School this Sunday!!

We are going to have a baptism this Sunday morning. We will baptize Breydan Rosales at 10 am at the Amos' river. We have had baptisms there in the past. Come on out for a wonderful celebration!!

Address:

7845 SALACOA ROAD,

WALESKA, GA, 30183

See pic of the entrance below...

Spread the word!!

God Bless,

Pastor Chris

Hello Goshen Family,

I just wanted to remind everyone that we have cancelled services for Wednesday (tomorrow night). We will resume Wed night services after the summer.

God Bless!!

Hello Goshen family,

Pray for Joe Saterfield. He is recovering from surgery he had to remove a blood clot in his leg. The surgery went well. Afterward, The doctors cannot stop him from bleeding at the moment. They are going to run tests tonight to see what to do.