April28

Mr. Huey Myers, Sr.

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Funeral services for Mr. Huey P. Myers, Sr. of Lower Five Points Road Smithville, Georgia will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary with Rev. Leon Pace officiating.

Mr. Huey Myers, Sr. was born on February 21, 1934 to the late Mr. Blonnie Myers and the late Mariah Myers in Stewart County, GA. He was joined in matrimony to the late Emma Lee Myers for 54 years before her unfortunate passing in 2005.  To this union, five boys were born.  He was employed by Cornwell Farms in Sumter County for more than 40 years before retiring at the age of 62.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.  Mr. Myers passed away on Saturday April 28, 2012 at Phoebe Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing his sons: Lee Ernest and wife Daphne Albany GA, Huey, Jr. and devoted friend Cassandra Bradley of Sumter City, GA, Wimpy and wife Debra of Radcliff KY, Melvin and wife Tracy of Riverside CA, and Marvin of Albany GA;  two sisters: Mary Francis Moore of Americus GA, and Viola Westbrook of Rochester NY; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, a host sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a number of other devoted family members and friends.

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April24

Mrs. Virginia L. Scantlebury

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Mrs. Virginia Louise Scantlebury of Americus, GA died on Tuesday, April 24 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by West’s Mortuary.

 

Mrs. Virginia Louise Scantlebury was born in Junction City, GA on January 23, 1928 to the late Ida Jackson Scantlebury and the late Ivan Walter Scantlebury, Sr. Mrs. Scantlebury was employed for several years as a nurse in New York, City.

 

She leaves to cherish her memories her three children: Ivan Walter Scantlebury, Jr., of Americus, GA, James Louis Pratt of FL, and Brenda Alexander of MD; three grandchildren: Bryant Alexander, Jr., Katina Barnes and Quinton Alexander. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

 


April23

Ms. Jennie Ingram

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Memorial services for Miss Jennie Mae Ingram of Americus, Georgia will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary with Rev. Norbert Ingram officiating.

Miss Jennie Mae Ingram affectionately known as “France” was born in Andersonville Georgia on Feb. 18, 1930 to the late Mr. LeRoy Ingram and Mrs. Jennie Harris Ingram. She received her education in the public schools of Andersonville. She joined the Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Dan Thomas. She was employed by the Basket factory and Stewart Restaurant.  

She was preceded in death by two brothers; Mr. Bennie Ingram and Mr. Elijah Ingram.  Three sisters: Mrs. Parline Walter, Mr. Willie Lee Smith, Mrs. Bertha Mitchell. Miss Ingram died on Monday, April 23, 2012 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus.

She leaves to cherish her memory one son, Charlie E. Ingram & friend, Mrs. Sylvia Jones and one Grandson, Mr. Travis Harris both of Americus, two sisters-in-law: Mrs. Clara Ingram of Americus, Georgia and Mrs. Yunita Ingram of Rockaway N Y and a host of nieces, including devoted nieces; Ordella Westbrook & Florine Johnson of Americus, Georgia and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends also survive.

 

 

 

 

 

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April19

Mrs. Alice Mae Mathis

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Mrs. Alice Mae Mathis of Ft. Valley, Georgia died on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at the Medical Center of Central GA in Macon, Georgia. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Fort valley, Georgia with Rev. Gregory E. Moore officiating.

Mrs. Alice Mae Engram Mathis, daughter of the late Moody and Ella Engram, was born October 11, 1913 in Montezuma, Georgia.  At an early age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and became a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia. She graduated high school from Macon County Training School.  

In 1932 she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. J.D. Mathis. This union was blessed with ten children. Her family moved to Fort Valley, Georgia in 1953 and she became a loyal member of Trinity Baptist Church, where she worked faithfully in Sunday School, the choir, and the Missionary Ministry where she served as president.  

Mrs. Mathis was a true advocate in her community and the schools.  She served as president of the PTA, teachers assistant with the Head Start Program, kindergarten, nursery school, and worked with The Community Food Bank.  She was also a dormitory counselor at Fort Valley State University for many years.

Mrs. Mathis was the pillar of her family, always going over and beyond the call of duty to make sure her children and grandchildren received what they needed to be successful in life.  Her kind-hearted spirit and loving personality were displayed as she continuously helped others.

Mrs. Mathis was a member of the Reading and Savings Club in Fort Valley, GA.  She was a delegate for the Southern Baptist Association Convention and worked diligently for the Association for many, many years.  She lived a God-fearing life, was a community mom, and was loved by all.  Her house was the gathering point for the children in the neighborhood, where they played, ate and found love in her presence. 

Mrs. Mathis departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia, Macon, Georgia.  Five of her children, J.D., Walter Ben, Carl, Edward Moody, and Melvyn preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory are:  Her children; Mildred M. Houston, Atlanta, GA, Eloise M. Rountree, Perry, GA, Charlie Lynn Mathis, Fort Valley, GA, Dr. Bettye M. Clark, Atlanta, GA, and Marvin B. Mathis, Fort Valley; twenty-five grandchildren a host of great grandchildren; a cousin, Red Scrutchings of Chicago, Illinois; a host of other relatives and friends.

 

 

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April19

Minister Selandra Faye Jordan Jackson

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Funeral services for Minister Selandra Faye Jordan Jackson of Macon, Georgia formerly of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Selandra Faye Jordan Jackson was born in Americus, Georgia on June 30, 1978 to the late Elder Wallace Jordan, Jr and Mrs. Barbara Jordan Green. Selandra was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and joined the Abundant Life Holiness Church. Her continuing and constant love of the Lord led her to the Ministry in 2001. Minister Jackson died on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at her home in Macon, Georgia. She was preceded in death by and an uncle Mr. Hampton Jordan.

 

She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband, Deacon Gregory Jackson of Macon, Georgia; her devoted mother and step-father, Minister Barbara Green and Deacon Willie Lee Green both of Americus, Georgia; three brothers: Mr. Kendrick Mathis, Pastor Wallace & Regina Jordan of Willachoochee, Georgia, and Mr. Travis Jordan of Perry, Georgia; her father-in-law Mr. James Shelton of Flint MI; two aunts: Ms. Mable Jordan of Atlanta, Georgia and Ms. Francis Lockett of Plains, Georgia; two brothers-in-law: Mr. Larry (Evelyn) Jackson of Americus, Georgia and Mr. David (Jill) Jackson of Stone Mountain, Georgia; two sisters-in-law: Mrs. Shelia (Royal) Jackson Smith and Ms. Stephanie Jackson both of Atlanta, Georgia; devoted friends Lucile Williams, Celesta Stevens, Tasha Katzer and Debra Higgins. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

 

 

 

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April16

Ms. Stephanie Ann Brown

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Funeral services for Ms. Stephanie Ann Brown age 44, affectionately known as “Pooh Pooh” will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:30 A.M. at the Union Tabernacle Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia with Rev. Larry Sims officiating. Burial will follow at the Poplar Springs Cemetery in Preston, Georgia.

Ms. Stephanie Ann Brown was born on November 16, 1967 in Hartford CT to the late Thomas (Teletia) Brown and the late Quida Brown. At an early age her family moved to Webster County where she attended Tri-County High School. While in school Stephanie was the first Black majorette. Stephanie died on Monday April 16, 2012 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center.

She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted son, Tyshun Q. Brown of Fort Carson, Colorado; a devoted sister: Zebbie Gray of Americus, Georgia; two brothers: Calvin Bonds of Hartford, Connecticut and David Anothony Walters of Norfolk, Virginia; one God sister, Angela Holmes of Americus, Georgia; two God sons: Brandon Bridges and Eric Bridges. A host of other relatives and friends including two devoted nephews: Demetrice Brown and Roshon Brown both of Americus, Georgia.

 

 

 

 

 

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April03

Mr. Kenson Hunt

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Funeral services for Mr. Kenson Hunt of Americus, GA will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 1:00 P.M. at The Word of Power Christian Church on Hampton Street in Americus. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery. Kenson died on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 in Waycross, GA.

 Mr. Kenson hunt was born on December 6, 1987 in Sumter County, Georgia to Kathy Hunt and Eddie Willie Mercer, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory a son, Kenson Baker of Americus, Georgia; his parents, Kathy Hunt and Eddie Willie Mercer, Jr.; his step mother, Alice Mercer all of Americus, GA; three sisters: Marquita L. Clark of Americus, GA, Shatara Hunt and Deondria Watson both of Atlanta, GA, five brothers: Tyrus Hunt, Aaron Cooper (Tasha), Eddie Jerome Mercer, Eddie Latrell Mercer all of Americus, GA and Da’Adrian Hunt of North Carolina;  Maternal grandmother, Mary Hunt of Americus, GA; paternal grandparents: Eddie Willie Mercer, Sr. and Annie Taylor both of Americus, GA; three uncles: Jerome Mercer, Brian Keith Mercer (Kathy) all of Americus, GA and Antrell Hunt (Stephanie) of North Carolina. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

 

 

 

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April01

Mrs. Willie Mae Davis

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Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Davis age 77 of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Americus GA will be held on Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mt. Salem Baptist Church with Rev. W.R. Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

 

 

Mrs. Willie Mae Mann Davis was born on August 29, 1934 in Sumter County, Americus, Georgia to the late Mr. Hosea Mann and the late Mrs. Evelyn Mann. She was married to the late Mr. Clyde Davis.

 

At an early age Willie Mae joined the Mount Salem Baptist Church where she was a faithful member, serving as the church secretary for nearly 20 years and was later named as Mother of the Church. Willie Mae was a product of the Sumter County School System and an active member of the A.S Staley Class of 1955. She worked for many years at Phillips Manufacturing Company.

 

Willie Mae was widely known for her energetic, caring and vibrant personality. She loved her family, friends, her church family and life in general. Adorning her siblings, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other family members and friends was the norm for her. Her doors were always open to family and friends alike who were in need of a helping hand or a kind word of encouragement.  She was a person who loved to help anyone and didn't expect anything in return. She touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity and maintained her trademark sense of humor wherever she was. Willie Mae is preceded in death, in addition to her parents and spouse, by a brother: Mr. Wheatley Mann and a daughter: Mrs. Judith Davis Johnson. Willie Mae passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 in the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA.

 

She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Mr. William Davis, of Albany, GA, Mr. Carlton Davis, and Ms. Teresa Davis and (Jarvis Cody), all of Americus, GA.; her siblings: Mrs. Mary Dudley of Hartfort, CT and Mrs. Inez Stephens of Newwark, NJ; A god daughter, Elaine Floyd of Killeen, TX. Her grandchildren: Laswanda Davis, Miay Westbrook, Kedrick Williams, Lakendrick Davis, Carneika Davis, Kamesha Davis, Shanguisa Davis, and Javenick Davis, all of Americus, GA. 14 great-grand children, a host of other relatives and friends, including her Mount Salem Baptist Church family also survive.

 

 

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