TRIBUTES

Cynthia McIntosh Williams

1949-2023

Cynthia McIntosh Williams, 74, of Hayesville, North Carolina went peacefully in her sleep to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2023. She was a native of Miami, Florida where she also grew up.

She began her career as a bookkeeper with Eastern Airlines. Cynthia later moved to Atlanta, Georgia area where she worked as a bookkeeper for Allgood Productions, Barnett Performance, and in the plumbing industry. Cynthia then lived in St. Augustine and Palm Coast, Florida. She worked as an administrative assistant at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Cynthia came to Hayesville in 2016.

Cynthia was a faithful follower of Christ, involved in church wherever she lived. She was a member of Hammock Community Church in Flagler Beach, Florida where she served as choir director. She formed the deaf ministry at First Baptist Church in Lithia Springs, Georgia and taught sign language. Cynthia also taught Sunday School and led the youth choir at Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

Locally, she was a member of the Truett Memorial Baptist Church.

Cynthia enjoyed gardening, working in her flowers,

Families are encouraged to bring their favorite dairy dishes to share and to wear comfy clothes — even pajamas — for relaxed learning.

A modified family service will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, followed by

Lord said residents should take advantage of the upcoming statewide sales tax holiday to restock their disaster kits. The county will provide details on its social media when the holiday is occurring, the press release said.

She never met a stranger and combined that trait with her love of Christ by handing out “Daily Bread” devotionals to whoever she and developed a love and talent for photography. She also enjoyed travelling and loved the mountains, especially Cade’s Cove. She never met a stranger and combined that trait with her love of Christ by handing out “Daily Bread” devotionals to whoever she met.

She was the daughter of Gert McIntosh of Austell, Georgia and the late Harold McIntosh. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Buddy McIntosh.

Surviving, in addition to her mother, are her husband, Tommy Williams; a son, Ja- son Roberts and wife, Amber of Atlantic Beach, Florida; two brothers, Greg McIntosh of Winder, Georgia and Bruce McIntosh of Austell, Georgia; and a grandson, Rayden Griffis.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Cynthia McIntosh Williams to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, Advancement Office, 207 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.

An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhome.com.

Matanzas Student Is First Female Eagle Scout In Flagler

Matanzas High School senior Rowan

Curtis has become the first female Eagle Scout in Flagler County.

Rowan Curtis, 18, is a member of Scouts BSA Girls Troop 4281 in Palm Coast and earned Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout in just three years. Curtis is the first female Eagle Scout in the Scout BSA Timuqua Scouting District.

Curtis will receive her Eagle Scout Award at 2 p.m. May 27 at Trinity Presbyterian Church on Florida Park Drive.

Curtis founded Troop 4281 in 2020 alongside Scoutmaster

Ariel Naday-Curtis — Rowan Curtis’ mother — and two other girls, according to a press release from the troop.

One of the last steps to becoming an Eagle Scout is to complete a service project helpful to the troops in your community. Curtis decided to renovate a building at the group campsite at Haw Creek Preserve at Russell Landing, the press release said.

“Rowan worked incredibly hard to prove to herself that she could do anything she set her mind to,” Naday-Curtis said. “I am so proud of how much she has grown as an individual and how much she influenced the girls of her troop to be strong leaders themselves.”

SHERIFF’S GALA RAISES $130,000 FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE TRUST

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s fifth annual gala has raised $130,000 toward the Flagler Sheriff’s Employee Assistance Trust.

More than 180 guests attended the gala at the Hammock Beach Resort on May 13, including Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.

Sheriff Rick Staly recognized citizens and FCSO employees and volunteers for outstanding service to the community in 2022, a press release from the FCSO said.

15 FLAGLER COUNTY STUDENTS RECEIVE ‘GREAT KID AWARDS’

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office granted 15 students Great Kid Awards for February, March, April and May.

The students attended public and private schools across the county, according to a press release from the FCSO.

The Great Kid Award is normally presented monthly and recognizes students who show respect to their peers, help others, work hard in academics and represent themselves

Staly created FSEAT in 2017 to financially support FCSO employees during personal crises and to support the family of fallen deputies.

Staly also presented several Employee of the Year awards for law enforcement deputy, detention deputy, professional support employee and citizen of the year.

Moody was the keynote speaker during the dinner and assisted Staly in honoring FCSO employees.

Detective Adam Gossett was recognized as the 2022 Law Enforce- and their schools well.

Sheriff Rick Staly presented the awards for February through May to catch up after the 2022 hurricanes and holiday season delayed presentations, the press release said.

The following students received awards: Regan Goff and Aiden Gribbin from Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School; Deshawn Alexander RuckerRomano from Belle Terre Elementary School; Mellissa Ryon and Ivy Partin from Bunnell Elementary School; Greyson Mette from Old Kings Elementary School; Alexa Lamoureaux, Ehimen Ajede and Aali- ment Deputy of the Year. He was also recently recognized for the same award by the Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club for 2022. yah Brown from Buddy Taylor Middle School; Andrew Marcelo Franklin from Indian Trails Middle School; Jacob Ward, Anthony Debisceglie and Mikiya Fitzgerald from Flagler Palm Coast High School; Addison Rios and Cole Hash from Matanzas High School.

Robert “Kraze” Korlacki was recognized as the 2022 Citizen of the Year, Communication Specialist Lindsey Stanford as the 2022 Professional Support Employee of the Year and Deputy First Class Sara Radford as the 2022 Detention Deputy of the Year.

“I congratulate each of these amazing students who represent their schools and our students in Flagler County so well,” Staly said.

“This is a way to recognize our kids that make the right decisions that you rarely hear about.”

Biz Buzz

Coldwell Banker Premier Properties Names Top Agents

Dottie Dills and Ana Medeiros are Coldwell Banker Premier Properties’ the top agents for April 2023. Dills was recognized as having the top listing in the month, and Medeiros was named the top sales agent for April.

“We are proud to have each of these agents as part of our team,” said Tom Heiser, broker and manager at Coldwell Banker Premier Properties.

Kiwanis Club Names 2023 Law Enforcement Officers Of The Year

Three local law enforcement officers were named 2023 Law Enforcement Officers of the Year by the Flagler

Palm Coast Kiwanis Club.

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office

Major Case Detective Adam Gos- sett was named FCSO’s 2023 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

Bunnell Police Officer Alton Ogden and Flagler Beach Police Officer

Dylan Coffman were also recognized as BPD’s and FBPD’s 2023 Law En-

Pets Up For Adoption

The Flagler Humane Society is located at 1 Shelter Drive on U.S. 1 in Palm Coast. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adoption fees vary based on the animal, and the shelter has both dogs and cats up for adoption.

forcement Officers of the Year.

On May 10, the Kiwanis Club held its 17th annual Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Luncheon and awards ceremony, according to a press release from the FCSO. Gossett joined the FCSO over five years ago and has been a detective for two years.

Gossett was honored with the award for helping rescue a family from a vehicle that had crashed and caught fire on Interstate 95 in April 2022. He helped pull two children away from the crash and used his shirt to stem the bleeding from their injuries until first responders arrived, the press release said.

Anyone who is interested in adopting or has questions about the process can contact the Flagler Humane Society at 386-445-1814 or apply online at flaglerhumanesociety.org. Wayne is a 2-year-old bulldog mix.

“The world needs more people like Detective Gossett,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “I’m very proud of Detective Gossett and thank the Flagler Palm Coast Kiwanis Club for recognizing his bravery as well.”

Orus and Sedna are a bonded pair of female guinea pigs. It is only $10 to adopt the pair of them.

Toby is a 1-year-old hound mix.

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Veteran Of The Week

Billy G. Jones

 Branch of military: U.S. Army (retired)

 Dates of service: 1958-1980

 Rank/occupation: Lieutenant Colonel/Master Army Aviator  Hometown: Roe, Arkansas

Billy Jones is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Jones comes from humble beginnings and resided in a children’s home for several years. He credits the educators and coaches as important mentors that helped lead to his successes in life. He was a football and track star in both high school and college. He’s been married to his wife, Jo, for 66 years this August. He served two tours in Vietnam as a UH-1 (Huey) helicopter pilot and unit commander. Jones retired after 22 years of honorable service, and during that time received the following awards and decorations: Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with 14 oak leaf clusters, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and more.

Upon leaving the Army, he worked in banking in the Virginia area for many years before he and Jo retired to Palm Coast in 1996. Never one to sit still, Jones has volunteered in the county in many ways, to include poll watcher for the Supervisor of Elections, member of Veterans Advisory Committee, Veterans in the Classroom coordinator, the Sheriff’s Citizen Observation Patrol, and Disabled American Veterans driver, to name a few. He is the heart and soul of the Flagler Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post 115. NEED HELP WITH VETERAN SERVICES?

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