Funeral services for Rodney Jerome Cromer of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Union Baptist Church with Prophet Charlie Carr officiating.

Rodney Jerome Cromer was born in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia to the late Mr. Samuel U. and Mrs. Mary “Jessie Mae” Cromer on January 28, 1966. At an early age, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined the Union Baptist Church. He received his education in Macon County, attending D.F. Douglass Elementary and High School. While in high school, Rodney served his fellow classmates as class president for the class of 1986. Following high school, he enlisted and served in the United States National Guard until he was honorably discharged in 1988. Then he enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1989.

On Thursday night, August 23, 2012 Rodney said no goodbyes or farewells, but peacefully answered the Master’s call. Preceding him in death are his grandmothers, Jennie Mae Cromer and Sara Young and three sisters, Linda Latson, Judy Latson and Mildred Brown. He is survived by two daughters that he loved and reared as his own: Precious and Alope’shia Royal of Cordele, GA; a host of caring and devoted sisters and brothers: Samuel Felton, Sr. of Brooklyn, NY, Willie James Hannor and Sandra C. Mallard (Bobby) of Lithonia, GA, Lisa Rouse (Gary) of Lakeworth, FL, Paula C. Knibb (Conrad) of Stone Mountain, GA, Sara C. Walker (John), Wilbert Cromer, Cynthia D. Cromer, Marvin Latson, Paul Cromer and Tracy Cromer of Montezuma, GA, Stacy C. Scott (Marcus) of Americus, GA, Joyce C. Respress (Francis) of Ideal, GA, Jeffery Cromer of Ellaville, GA and Jennifer C. Brown of Philadelphia, PA; aunts: Frances Wallace, Willie Lou Haugabook, Effie Loftly, Mary Cromer, Mary Wynn; a loving, devoted uncle, Milton R. Cromer, Jr. (Jackie); step-mother, Rosa (Mank) Cromer; his blended family that loved and cared deeply for him: the late Judith Chatfield who showered him with motherly love and guidance; siblings of his blended family: June Chatfield, Cloe Joiner, Raymond Chatfield and Crystal Johnson; loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and many sorrowing friends including a special friend, Lenorris Miller.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Jarvis J. Willis “J.J.” of Linnie Street Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Larry B. Sims officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery. 

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 Funeral services for Mr. Leonard Tookes of Andrews Drive Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Old Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Watts officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery. Mr. Tookes died on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center.

Mr. Leonard Tookes was born on May 31, 1952 in Sumter County, Georgia to Ms. Essie Mae Tookes and the late Mr. Roy Foster, Sr. He was educated in the public school system of Sumter County. At an early age he joined the Old Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was a faithful member until his health failed.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Essie Mae Tookes, two children Leonard (Jackie) Tookes, Jr., of Florida and Crystal Tookes, Americus, GA; two sisters Pastor Helen (Sammy) Mercer and Vernessa Tookes; six brothers, Eugene (Kathy) Tookes, Bobby Tookes, Raymond (Patricia) Tookes, Edward Tookes, Reginald (Barbara) Dowdell all of Americus, GA and Roy Foster, Jr. of West Palm Beach; three aunts, Odessa Foster, Americus, GA, Betty Basiden of New Jersey, and Kate Davis, Atlanta, GA; two uncles, Rozelle Foster, Jr. and David Lee (Patricia) Davis and a God Uncle Jessie Lee (Barbara) Carson all of Americus, GA, including 27 nieces and nephews and a host of great nieces and nephews; cousins, friends, and dear acquaintances.

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Memorial Services for Ms. Charlie Maria Barnes affectionately known as “Baby Sister” will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary of Americus, Georgia. 

Ms. Charlie Maria Barnes was born on September 6, 1948 in Americus, Georgia to the late Johnnie Barnes and the late Lola Green. At an early age she joined the Mt Olive Baptist Church. She attended McCoy Hill School and Staley High School. Ms. Barnes died on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. 

She leaves to cherish her memory her three sisters: Marla McGrady, Madia Green and Odella Williams; three brothers: Bobby Green, Charles Green and Bill Green; A god-daughter, Kayla Holmes; and a devoted friend Jerome Wilborn. Several other relative and friends also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Theodore Jones of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Magnolia Baptist Church with Rev. Hosie Waters officiating. Burial will follow at the New Hope Cemetery.

Mr. Theodore Jones was born February 25, 1951 in Chicago Illinois to the late Mr. Robert Jones and Ms. Hilda Flamon Cooks. His early years were spent in Chicago. While still in grade school, he moved to Montezuma, Georgia and was reared by his grandmother, Mrs. Maggie McKenzie. He attended the public schools of Macon County. At an early age he joined the band of believers and became a member of Magnolia Baptist Church. Theodore was united in holy matrimony to Edith Howard in 1969. This union was blessed with one child. Mr. Jones worked as a brick mason for many years. On Tuesday, August 7, 2012 the Lord called him from labor to reward.

His memories are cherished by his mother, Hilda Cooks of Chicago, Illinois; two sons: Edward Howard (Donna) of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Anchonsey Montel Miller, Sr. (Teresa) of Unadilla, Georgia; thirteen grandchildren: Deondra, Taneshia, Ryshanna, Shamiyah, Xavier, De’Onna, Quintara, Erika, Jelicia, Anchonsey Jr., Tajarvious, Shamaria, and Squari; two great grandchildren: Samaria and Hayden; siblings: Charlene Rogers (Gary), Brenda Johnson, Ernestine Jones, and Thomas Cooks (Angela) all of Chicago, Illinois; special aunts: Annie Neal Collier and Cora Shelley; special uncle, Otis Evans (Willie Ruth); special cousins: Louise Jones and Barbara McKellar; special friend, Gerald Burnam; caregiver, Shonda Mathis; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.