April27

Mr. Paul Roosevelt Josey

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Funeral services for Mr. Paul Roosevelt Josey, age 83, of Newark, New Jersey, will be held on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary, 731 N. Lee Street in Americus, Georgia  Burial will follow at the New Mount Mariah Baptist Church Cemetery located at 630 Mask Road, Americus, Georgia.

Mr. Paul R. Josey was born on January 21, 1935. He was the son of the late Reverend Johnny B. Josey, Sr., and the late Mrs. Ceola Josey of Americus.  He joined Mount Mariah Baptist Church at an early age.  Mr. Josey lived a full and productive life.   He was born in Americus, Georgia, but lived in New Jersey for many years.  He retired from Resistoflex Corp in Roseland, NJ.  Mr. Josey departed this life on Friday, April 27, 2018 at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.  He was preceded in death by his  siblings:  Frank, Marie, W.J., Sonny, Mary Berda, Gloverdean, Willie L. Josey, (all Americus, Georgia), Claude B. Josey, (Newark, New Jersey), and Rev. Johnny B. Josey, Jr. (Americus, Georgia)

Mr. Josey leaves to cherish his memories:  two daughters: Melody Josey and Vanessa Josey of Americus, Georgia; six grandchildren:  Candace, Nina, Alana, Keliliah, Ledelle and Xavier; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Berniese Weaver of Oglethorpe, Georgia; and loving nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

 


April25

Mr. Ray Gene Ladd

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Mr. Ray Gene Ladd of N. Lee Street Americus, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 in the Chapel of West’s Mortuary.

Mr. Ray Gene Ladd, Sr. was born in Americus, Georgia on August 9, 1951 to Doss and Jessie Bell Ladd. Ray was educated in the Sumter County public school system. At a young age, he became a member of Union Whitley Baptist Church. In 1976 he married Debra Baker. He was blessed with four children: Tracie Thomas, Ray Ladd, Jr., June Ladd and Michael Ladd.

Ray was a hard worker. After forty-six years as a commercial truck driver, he retired in 2014. He showed his loyalty to J&M Trucking, Joe Underwood Trucking and Reeves Construction. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also had friends that have been there since day one: John Tullis, Otis Teen Smith, William Pullum, Johnny Mathis, Author Wilson, John Hawkins and Eric Lewis. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Doss and Bell Ladd.

Left to cherish his memories are: Debra Baker Harvey, Ray Ladd, Jr. and Michael (Marquita) Ladd of Cocoa, Florida, Tracie Thomas, Loretta (Felder) Daniels, Jena Ladd, Johnny Ladd, Sr. and Calvin (Mary) Barner of Americus, Georgia, Shirley (Johnnie) Johnson of Rochester, New York and June Ladd of Conyers, Georgia; fourteen grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews.

 


April19

Mr. Jeffery "Tang" Jerome Smith

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Funeral services for Mr. Jeffery “Tang” Jerome Smith of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 at Second Salem Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Elder William Lloyd, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Jeffery Jerome Smith was born on May 3, 1968 in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia to Shirley Ann Lloyd and Sammie Smith. Jeffery was educated in the Macon County public school system at the historic D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. Tang, as he was affectionately called, was known in the community as a “handyman” and was a member of Second Salem Baptist Church.

Tang was beloved by his family, friends, and the community. He passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Lloyd and his brother, Kevin Hart Lloyd.

Cherished memories are left with his father, Sammie Smith of Montezuma, Georgia; two loving brothers: Ronnie Lloyd of Atlanta, Georgia and William Lloyd, Sr. (Telisa) of Indianapolis, Indiana; sister-in-law, Wyvette Simpson-Lloyd of Montezuma, Georgia; his devoted companion, Denise Miller of Montezuma, Georgia; aunts: Elsie Martin, Betty Solomon, Mary Hammock, Anna Ree Allen, Patricia Ann Simmons, and Hattie Mae Eley; one uncle, Thomas Sanders; his devoted caretakers: Karen and Ralph Oliver; his Godbrothers: Ralph Oliver II and Lazensky Oliver; a host of nieces, nephews and friends; several dedicated and devoted friends including: Johnny Kaigler, Connie Walker, Peggy Fudge, Adell Quinn, Jackie Sutton and Edmond “Rap Bone” Journey. His devoted friend, Timmy Kaigler preceded him in death.

 

 


April06

Mrs. Valerie Coleman Worthy

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Mrs. Valeria Coleman–Worthy of Delaware passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Bayhealth Cancer Center in Milford, Delaware. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 3:00 at the New Hope A.M.E. Church in Smithville, Georgia with Alfred Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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April05

Ms. Angelia Yvette Cummings

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Ms. Angelia Yvette Cummings of Americus, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church on Cotton Ave. in Americus, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Eastview Cemetery.

Angelia Yvette Cummings was born on September 2, 1971 in Americus, Georgia to the late Annie Laura Willis Cummings and the late J. B. Cummings, Jr.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Bernard (Tina) Daniels of Albany, Georgia, DeAngelo Daniels of Atlanta, Georgia, Tarrance (Domonique) Cummings and Jayla Cummings of Americus, Georgia; three grandchildren: Xzavier Daniels of Atlanta, Georgia, Ca’Ryan Daniels and Ja’Ryan Daniels both of Albany, Georgia; one sister, Sherry Cummings of Louisville, Kentucky; six aunts: Mary  (Keshia) McDougald of Richland, Georgia, Virginia (Larry) Sims of Americus, Georgia, Patty J. Cummings, Tina Lynn Thomas, Shelby Cummings and Katrena Cummings all of Atlanta, Georgia; three uncles: Jessie Cummings, Adam Charles (Lynn) Willis and Tommy (Kathgrene) Willis; one niece, Brianna Woods; two nephews: Treyvan Russell and Reginald Woods; one great aunt, Annie Maude Boone. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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