Funeral services for Ms. Verna Hollis of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary with Rev. Joseph Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Miss Verna Hollis was born in Sumter County, Georgia on July 9, 1948 to the late Cleve Hollis and the late Rosa Lee Carter.

During the Civil Rights Movement in Southwest Georgia in 1963, Miss Hollis was arrested along with a group of other young girls and spent 45 days in the Leesburg Stockade. Those girls later became known as The Leesburg Stockade Girls and the Lost Girls of Sumter County.  As an adult she worked at King’s Restaurant and did housekeeping for about fifteen years until she became disabled. God called her home on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in Macon, Georgia

Miss Hollis will lovingly be remembered by her son Joseph Jones II, a U.S. Military Veteran. Joseph has five daughters and three sons: Christopher Jones and wife Triteasha, Kimberly and her two lovely sons, Ambrosia Jones and her lovely daughter, Cynthia Angrish and her lovely daughter, Broderick Jones and his lovely daughter, Taqwan McCrary, Verlencia Jones and Shekierria Jones and five beautiful great grandchildren. Miss Hollis also has two brothers and one sister: Charles Edward Hollis and his two sons and two daughters: Clifford Washington III and his wife, Sandra Lee Washington and her son and daughter. Sandra lost a lovely little girl early in life.

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Funeral services for Mr. Willie Simpson, Jr. of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Paul Baptist Church in Marshallville, Georgia with Pastor Jerome Glover officiating.

 Mr. Willie Frank Simpson, Jr. was born in Montezuma, Georgia on April 30, 1972 to Gladys Strong Simpson and Willie Frank Simpson, Sr. He grew up in Montezuma and attended the public schools of Macon County.  For several years he was employed at Tyson and Southern Frozen Foods. His most recent place of employment was Easterlin Pecan Company in Montezuma, Georgia.

“Willrock” as he was affectionately called, departed this life on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his brother Rosby Simpson and his grandparents: Sweet Lee Strong, Blannie Ridley and Willie C. Strong.

 He leaves many memories to be cherished by his mother Gladys Simpson of Montezuma, Georgia; two sons: Victor Rockmore (Jemika) of Perry, Georgia and Devontay Thornton of Oglethorpe, Georgia; siblings: Cassandra Simpson (Prelvis) of Montezuma, Georgia, Chaquita Simpson, Angela Austin, Jermane Haynes, Rodney Simpson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Victoria Simpson of Columbus, Georgia; aunts and uncles: Vencie Strong and Willie Ruth Tennett (Paul) of Montezuma, Georgia, Georgia Barrett, Tommy Strong (Crosby), Sammy Strong (Beverly) and Marvin Strong of Atlanta, Georgia, Bessie Ridley, Lorene Ridley and Geraldine Ridley of Perry, Georgia, Fletcher Ridley (Rose) of Warner Robins, Georgia and John Ridley of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; niece and nephew: Paris Simpson and Travis Collier; a host of cousins and friends.

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Funeral services for Ms. Queen Easter Bowens of Americus, Georgia will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the Eastview Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Ashby Street in Americus, Georgia with Pastor Alex Todd, Eulogist.

Ms. Queen Easter Bowens affectionately known as “Nikki” was born on December 4, 1963 in Americus, Georgia to the late Mary Bowens and the late Eli Stewart.  She was employed for several years with Captain D’s in Americus, Georgia. On October 30, 2012 she successfully completed the Bible Prophecy Adventure Revelations Seminar under the leadership of Pastor E.A. Ennis.  “Nikki departed this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center.

Left to cherish her memories are her fiancée Jerryel Battle of Americus, Georgia; her grandmother, Mattie Bowens of Hartford, CT; eight aunts: Rosa (Horace) Smith of Bainbridge, GA, Ethel (Joe) Calloway, Caroline (Lawrence) Ruffin all of Americus, GA, Faye Bowens and Gaye (Prince) Parker all of Hartford, CT, Ruby Bush of Deerfield, FL, Queen Thurston of Deerfield, FL and Geraldine Livingston of North, SC; seven uncles: Paul (Joyce) West, Eddie (Shirley) West and McArthur (Jackie) West all of Hartford, CT, Johnny West of Virginia, Charles Stewart of Fort Lauderdale, FL, James Stewart of Pompano, FL and Melvin Burton of Nottingham way, NJ; two God-sisters: Ida Lampkins and Wanda Nelson both of Americus, GA; several other relatives and friends also survive.

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Clifford Tommie, son of the late Clayton Jones and the late Lauzie Lee Tommie was born August 5, 1942 in Plains, Georgia. Mr. Tommie passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his sister, May Lee Smith, his brother Wilbert Jones and his son, Wesley Floyd.

Funeral services for Mr. Oscar Trice of Americus, Georgia will be held on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary in Americus with Rev George Edge officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mr. Oscar Trice, son of the late Henry Louis Trice, Sr. and Mrs. Irene Grant Trice, was born June 5, 1948 in Sumter County, Georgia.  

Oscar was educated in the Sumter County Public School System.  One of his greatest joys was being with his family and friends.  On Wednesday, April 5, 2017, God called Oscar to his heavenly home.  Preceding him in death were his grandparents Hilton Grant, Fronnie Grant, Ace Trice, and Rachel Trice; his brothers, Willie Trice and Henry Louis Trice, Jr.  

Left to cherish his memories are his sisters, Annie Barnes, Sarah Smith, Diane (Charles) Mathis and Patsy (Gray) Robinson, all of Americus, Georgia;, Rachel Trice, Columbus, Georgia, and Geraldine Jackson, Hartford, Connecticut; his brothers, James Trice and Albert (Jeanette) Trice, both of Americus, Georgia; a host of nieces and nephews, including a devoted niece and caregiver, Sherrie Trice; his caregiver, Melissa Banks; and special friend Melanie Carter.

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Funeral services for Mr. Edwin Jerome Walker, Sr. affectionately known as “Eggie” will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at the Magnolia Baptist Church with Rev. Hosie Waters officiating.

Edwin Jerome Walker was born February 6¸ 1953 to the late George Walker and the late Kadessa Walker. “Eggie”, as he was affectionately called, was educated in the public school system of Macon County where he attended D.F. Douglass High School, Montezuma, Georgia. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and became a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Hosie Waters.

On December 30, 1971, Edwin J. Walker and Wynelle Tookes turned their high school courtship into marriage. This union was blessed with four beautiful children. One son, Carlos Walker preceded him in death. Eggie departed this life Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Navicent Health Medical Center, Macon, Georgia. He was also preceded in death by his sister Joanne Paul.

His beautiful life will lovingly be cherished by his wife of forty-five years, Wynelle Tookes Walker of Oglethorpe, GA; his children: Teresa Hardison of Jonesboro, GA, Gimekia Powell Dunlalp (Gregory) of Jacksonville, FL, Edward Jerome Walker, Jr. of Jonesboro, GA, Karen Walker of Oglethorpe, GA, Rodney Pernell Walker of Union City, GA, Christopher Jerome Walker of CA, NuCurry Williams, Martin Jerome Walker and Katrina Walker of Macon, GA; his step-children: Derrick Walker of Charlotte, NC, Shamekia Davis of Perry, GA, Portia Walker, Bonnie Hunter and Julie Worley  of Montezuma, GA; sisters: Gloria Jean Coleman of Largo, FL, Onita McDonald (Ernest) of Oglethorpe, GA and Carolyn Walker of Largo, FL; brothers: George Walker, Jr. of Montezuma, GA, Robert Walker (Lavern) of Oglethorpe, GA, Timothy Walker (Catherine) of Marshallville, GA, Michael Walker and John Thomas Walker (Sara) of Montezuma, GA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Annie (George) Hayes of Atlanta, GA, Henry (Annie) Tookes of Montezuma, GA and Custer Tookes of Oglethorpe, GA; devoted daughter-in-law, Carol Polly Walker; forty-five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; the mother of the family, Ola Mae Sparks; special friends: George Rumph, Larry Coates, Eric Chastine and Chris Riley; faithful caregiver,  Derita Solomon; a host of nieces and nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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Funeral services for Mr. Thomas Edward Mack of Americus, Georgia will be Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. George F. Monts officiating. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

His Humble Beginning
Thomas Edward Mack, (better known as Nunk) was born January 30, 1952 in the countryside of Smithville, GA. Thomas was one of seven children born to Annie Mae Mack and Fletcher Mack.
 
His Education/Schooling
Thomas received his early education in Sumter County Public Schools and later attended Roosevelt Institute in Warm Springs, GA where he received training in Tailoring men clothes.
 
His Work
In his early years, Thomas worked on the farm. He later worked as a Tailor, designing and making beautiful men and women clothing. Lastly he followed his passion for carpentry and home remodeling where he was constantly called upon to help many homeowners complete home remodeling and needed repairs which he did until his health failed.
 
His Spirituality
In his early years, Thomas was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Smithville, GA.  After relocating to Americus, he joined United Holiness Church where he was Baptized and served the church by singing with the choir. For many years, Thomas knew that he was out of the Ark of safety however when his health begin to fail, he realized that he needed the Lord so he rededicated his life to Christ and while in Lillian Carter Nursing Home, he was Baptized again by his cousin and best friend, Overseer, Benny Clark.
 
His Departure From This Life
Thomas departed this life Sunday, April 2, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted mother, Annie Mae Mack; his daughter Monica Pope, Grandchildren, Mychal Snipes and Jasmine Pope, Four Sisters: Ozie Wlbon (Henry) Rose Sims Mose (John) Mamie Riley, Geraldine Solomon (George), 4 Grandchildren, 13 nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded him in death, was his father, Fletcher Mack, brothers, Calonia Lee Mack and Fletcher Mack Jr., and Granddaughter Raven Simone Pope.

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