Frances Virginia Smith Barnes
(Died January 21, 2010)

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Meldrim-Mrs. Frances Virginia Smith Barnes, wife of Herbert Larry Barnes, Jr., passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Candler Hospital.

She was born at Furman, SC, on December 29, 1927 to the late Hoyt Grady and Madeline Daley Smith. She was a graduate of Furman High School and Winthrop College. She was a member of Meldrim United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for several years.

Mrs. Barnes taught at schools in Winnsboro, SC and Denmark, SC and also worked at Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia, SC and at Social Security Administration in Savannah.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 40 years are a sister, Vera Smith Cooper and her husband, Ray Cooper; nephews, Dennis Cooper, Mark Cooper and Chris Barnes; nieces, Robin Haywood, Kelly Barnes and Paige Wahl; great-nephew, Daniel Cooper; great-nieces, Laura Cooper and Allana Harley.

Visitation: 1-2 p.m. on Saturday at the Meldrim United Methodist Church Social Hall.

Funeral: 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Meldrim United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Meldrim.

Remembrances may be given to the Meldrim United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 49, Meldrim, GA 31318 or to The Lebanon Cemetery Association, c/o John Caufey, Tin Cup Road, Garnett, SC 29922.

January 2010 Newsletter now available online! Make sure to check out the latest news!

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Stephen Newsome's community service program was spotlighted on the news. WTOC arrived last week to film Stephen and his crew cleaning yards for seniors and presenting The Asbell Family with a power chair for Christmas! This is something that's done all year long by the program, but it's nice to get a little attention this time of year. Newsome said he hopes it will inspire someone else to do the same in their community.

 

The Meldrim Trestle Disaster DVD Movie Slideshow is available for only $10 each. It starts off with Meldrim over the years before the accident, then shows all of the accident footage, followed by Meldrim's progress. Over 19 minutes of pure Meldrim History! All proceeds benefit Meldrim Memorial Park!

 

Thank you,
 
Stephen Newsome

Meldrim Community Service Program

The Meldrim Community Service Program I started in Granny's honor reached new heights in 2008. We were able to provide a total of 2804 hours of FREE Community Service this year! We provided 893 hours of service in 2006. Then, in 2007, we provided an incredible 1603 hours of service. Well, we’ve certainly hit it out of the park this year. During 2008 we ended up providing an amazing 2804 hours of service!! I’m really happy with the services we provide and I’m very proud of what I’ve been able to do for everyone, but believe it or not, we still can’t get around to everyone fast enough.

The Meldrim Community Service Program is a program to benefit seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Meldrim Community that are in need of assistance. This program is possible with the cooperation and approval of the Effingham County State Court and the Effingham County Probation Office.  I approached them with the idea to help seniors and individuals in need in the Meldrim area, while giving them another outlet for individuals that are required to perform community service. Not only does this help the Meldrim Community, it also helps Effingham County. I now receive community service workers from Effingham, Chatham, Bryan, and Bulloch County! Please read the following information and let Stephen Newsome know if you would like to help in any way or if you know of someone that may qualify for assistance.

Program Qualifications          Press Release          Jan 2009 Newsletter

Thank you,
 
Stephen Newsome

Thank you for taking the time to visit the Meldrim website. Please take a moment to sign the new guest book and tell everyone what your connection is to Meldrim. We'd love to hear from you. The new guest book doesn't limit the length so feel free to share a story about your connection.

Mrs. Lucille V. Newsome "Granny".

Please click here to visit her memorial page.

 

I'd like to thank my friends, family, and neighbors for your condolences. Granny had an incredible influence on my life, as well as touching the lives of others in such an amazing way. There are so many things I miss now that she's not here with me, most of all I miss sitting with her and simply holding her hand. I'm so fortunate to have been able to spend so much time with Granny. I have many, many wonderful memories of the time we've spent together that I'll cherish forever...

Thank each of you for loving her so much!

Sincerely,

Stephen R. Newsome

     This website is dedicated to Meldrim and the people that live in it. On this website, you will be able to learn more about our community and the current events that may be taking place. I have also put together an extensive history of Meldrim including photos and old articles. You will also be able to communicate with people within the community. Meldrim is a small community of friends and neighbors and most of the people of Meldrim have lived here the majority of their lives.

     I hope that you enjoy your visit to our website. Please feel free to come back as often as you like. This website will be updated regularly with different information that may be helpful to you or someone that you may know. If you have any information that you would like to have posted, simply contact Stephen Newsome to get it posted in a timely manner. You may also click on the "contact us" link on the left side of this page to give me some of your input concerning this site, get added to the mailing list, or even get your own email address! Let me know if you would like to have a Yourname@meldrim.com email address and I will set if up for FREE!

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In loving memory of James G. Newsome "Papa", James G. Newsome Jr. "Daddy", and Lucille V. Newsome "Granny"

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