March30

Mr. Lonzia Golphin

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A private service for Mr. Lonzia Golphin will be held on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. CDC guidelines allow only 10 people including ministers and funeral staff to attend all services. This will be strictly enforced by local Law Enforcement.

Because of concerns over the Coronavirus, visitors will be allowed to view Mr. Golphin through our walk up window. We ask that you please practice social distancing for your safety and the safety of others.

Lonzia Golphin was born March 4, 1956 to the late Henry Smith Golphin and Lillian Wilcher Golphin. Lonzia was raised in Ellaville, Georgia and graduated from John Lewis High School in 1975.  Shortly after graduating, he eagerly joined the United States Coast Guard where he was able to explore and live in many exotic areas of the world. After 20 years of service, Lonzia retired in beautiful Americus, Georgia, where he continued working for the Sumter County Correctional Institute. His desire for higher education inspired him to complete a program of study in Criminal Justice in 2008. Lonzia was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, where he actively participated with the Men’s Ministry Program and Youth Mentorship Program.

Lonzia absolutely loved people and never met a stranger. Though retired, he rarely stayed in one place. Visiting family and friends was one of his many favorite past times; finding a pond for fishing and listening to reggae while cooking was another. That’s how he shared his love.

Lonzia passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria Varner Golphin and brother-in-law, Charles Varner.

Lonzia leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Helen Thomas Golphin; five children: Miska Golphin-Phelps (Hiawatha), Gloria Simmons Compton (Tim), Lonnika Golphin, Devonya King and Jarvis Williams; seven grandchildren; four siblings: Willie Golphin (Elma), Janace Golphin Davis (Donnie), Reverend Freddie Golphin and James E. Golphin; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Lonzia will be greatly missed by many!

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March30

Rev. Arthur Style

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A private service for Reverend Arthur Style will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 11:00. CDC guidelines allow only 10 people at a service including funeral staff. This will be strictly enforced by local Law Enforcement. You can view his service live by clicking on the link beneath this obituary.

Reverend Arthur Lee Style (Bud) was born in Plains, Georgia on May 15, 1934 to Charlie Frank Style, Sr. and Nettie Kate Edwards Style King.  His mother later married Eddie James King who raised Bud as his own son. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ms. Emma Lee Hicks, one brother, Mr. Charlie Frank Style, Jr., one daughter, Mrs. Carol L. McCoy and one son, Mr. Arthur James Style.  

Reverend Style was educated in the Sumter County Public School System, where he received a seventh-grade education.  Having to leave school to go to work on the farm to help provide for his family, he gained a wealth of knowledge and skills through his life experiences.

Through the years, he was employed with Paul Bush Agency, Georgia Public Highway and Koinonia Farms.  He retired from Kiononia Farms on June 4, 2004.  He left a legacy of farming techniques at Kiononia Farms.  Current and former employees always spoke highly of Bud’s farming skills and craft.  In his spare time, he was the lead singer for the Star Light Gospel Singers.  Bud would give his last to anyone who asked. He helped many in the community.  

Reverend Style was ordained as a licensed minister on October 11, 1992 under the leadership of Reverend Jack Johnson at his membership church, Bethlehem Baptist Church.  He later moved his membership to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Dawson, Georgia, under the leadership of Reverend Plezy Lee Nelson, where he served as Associate Pastor.

Reverend Style passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Pinehill Nursing Center in Byromville, Georgia.  He leaves to mourn his passing three daughters: Mrs. Dorothy J. (William) Moore, Washington, North Carolina, Ms. Angela M. Styles-Tyson and Mrs. Kristy N. Johnson both of Plains, Georgia; two sons: Mr. Johnnie F. Styles of Orlando, Florida, and Mr. Kelvin B. Styles of Americus, Georgia; one sister, Ms. Lillie Mae Johnson, Riverdale, Georgia; his loving cousins and caregivers: Ms. Lulean Laster, Ms. Diana Laster, and Ms. Gradine L. Yearby; two devoted coworkers: Reverend Norris Harris and Ms. Geneva Brown; eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive

 

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March14

Mrs. Ann Plant

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The funeral service for Mrs. Ann Plant of Fort Valley, Georgia will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Richland Baptist Church, Hwy 341, Fort Valley, Georgia. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Ann T. Plant was born on March 8, 1936 in Marshallville, Georgia to Charlie and Annie Claude Robertson Thornton. She attended Flint River Farms School in Montezuma, Georgia. In high school, she was an outstanding basketball player. She was a member of the Class C state basketball championship team in 1953. After high school, she furthered her education by attending Fort Valley State College for two years.

Throughout her childhood and early adult life, she was a member of Shade Arnold Baptist Church in Montezuma, Georgia. After moving to Fort Valley, Georgia, Ann became a member of Zellner Chapel and later joined Richland Baptist Church. She was faithful, supportive and committed to serving the Lord.

She was united in holy matrimony to Hilliard Plant, Jr. for over sixty-four years. This union was blessed with two children, Angela and Gerry. Ann loved traveling, sewing and cooking. Most of her joy came from her desire to create new recipes. Her favorite recipes were cherry, Oreo cream, buttermilk, pecan and Kentucky Derby pies. In the 60’s she became a civilian employee of Robins Air Force Base. After being a dedicated employee for over twenty-four years, her career ended in medical retirement.

Ann truly loved her family. Her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. She departed this life on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at The Medical Center, Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia at the blessed age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and six sisters.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her devoted husband, Hilliard Plant, Jr.; her daughter, Angela P. Williams and her son, Gerry Plant (Valerie); two sisters: Helen Jordan and Claudia Louise Ashmon; four grandchildren: Tangela and Gerry Plant, Jr., Alisha and Lamar Williams II; two great grandchildren: Nemiah Plant and Kaleb Bottom; a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

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March11

Mr. Jerome Thomas

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Mr. Jerome Thomas, age 62, of Americus, Georgia died on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. He was preceded in death by three siblings: Robert Lee Jackson, Carol Laverne King and Wanda Kay Thomas.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Thomas was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Left to cherish his memory are his siblings: Sally Mae Thomas Smith, Jessie James Jackson, Gloria Jean Patterson, Felton Thomas and Minnie Lou Thomas. Several other relatives and friends also survive. 


March11

Mr. Edward Thomas

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The funeral service for Mr. Edward Thomas of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. on the lawn of West’s Mortuary in Americus, Georgia with Pastor Shirley Strawter officiating. Because of concerns over the Coronavirus, the CDC recommends that only immediate family members attend. We ask that you please abide by these recommendations for your safety and the safety of others. 
 
Mr. Edward Thomas was born on October 18, 1946 in Plains, Georgia to the late Ms. Ethel Kate Baker. He was reared by his grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Wimbush Thomas who preceded him in death. His loving grandfather, Doc Thomas also preceded him in death. Edward was one of five siblings, four preceded him in death: Edmond E. Thomas, O.C. Thomas, Lizzie T. Bert and William Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his beloved great aunt, Anna Wimbush and his devoted nephew, Cheyenne Burt.
 
Edward was a proud graduate of Sumter County High School Class of 1966. Early in life, he was known to be a very intelligent student, classmate and friend. Many that knew him would say that he was very observant, modest and meek. He was very passionate about the civil rights movement, so passionate that he became an active participant with the Freedom Fighters. With the Freedom Fighters, he participated in pickets and other movement activities in his community. He was a dedicated and faithful member of the Americus Lions Club. For many dedicated years, Edward was employed with the Fuller/Perry Wellness Center in Americus, Georgia.
 
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Edward made his transition from this life to life eternal. While he will be deeply missed, we take comfort knowing that out of love and compassion, God sent His Angel of Mercy to the bedside of Edward and whispered soft and clear, “Peace be to thee”. We find solace in knowing that he joins other loving family members in that land of rest.
 
His life, his love, his laughter and his legacy will forever be cherished by his loving companion for over twenty years, Shirlene W. Monts; his daughter, Ramona Whitehead (Willie); two granddaughters: Angela Sapp Hercules (Mark) of Atlanta, Georgia, Shyteria Whitehead (Dennis); one grandson, Corderius Whitehead (Malina); four great grandchildren: MarKayla, JaNayla, DeLayla and Morgan all of Americus, Georgia.
 
Edward was filled with so much love and he had a heart of gold that he helped to raise many, to include: Towan White, Jarrod White, Jarrell White, and grandchildren JeKwan Cobb, Khiya White, James White, Jr., Tyree White, Corbyn White, Brittany Laster, Ki’Mari Sims, Khylen Johnson, Khyree Laster; his nieces and nephews: Melanie Detrese Anthony, Valecia Thomas (Otis) Seay, and LaShaunda Renee Thomas (Kenny Wilkerson) all of Americus, Georgia Otis (Betty) Burt, Blannie Burt, John (Elaine) Burt, all of Buena Vista, Georgia, Rebecca Bert (Joe) Brown of Tifton, Georgia, Marvin (Misty) Bert of Forsyth, Georgia, Mary Bert (Oscar) Bell of Americus, Georgia, James (Princie) Thomas and Annie Laney both Americus, Georgia; a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to including life long friends: Stuart Perry, Amanda Perry, The Fullers, Charlene W. Anthony, Joseph White, Sr., James D. White, Sr., Paula Kay Jones, Perry Wellness Center, Annie Ruth Thomas, Angus Tucker, Albert Mills, Joseph White, Jr., Sammie Clayton and “Buckethead”.
 

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March03

Mr. Louis Benfield

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Mr. Louis James Benefield, affectionately known as “Tootie”, was born on June 24, 1947 to the late Mr. Jimmie Benefield and Mrs. Magnolia Benefield Taylor. At an early age he joined Jerusalem Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Louis was a resident at Wynfield Park Health and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, Georgia. On March 3, 2020, he transitioned from this earthly life to life eternal. He was preceded in death by James Taylor, Jimmie Lee Benefield II, Cora Benefield and Willa Collie.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by West’s Mortuary

Louis leaves to mourn his passing: one daughter, Felencia Benefield of Atlanta, Georgia; two sisters: Ossie Lockett and Mary Henderson of Leesburg, Georgia; three brothers: Thomas Taylor and Bobby Taylor of Smithville, Georgia and Jerome Taylor of Americus, Georgia; four nieces: Kwanis Garner (Julian) of Leesburg, Georgia, Shanta and Wanda Ingram of Americus, Georgia and Erica Morrison of Albany, Georgia; two great nieces: Hormony Burton of Warner Robins, Georgia and SaBrina Ingram of Americus, Georgia; four nephews: Justin Burton of Warner Robins, Georgia, Anthony Collier of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Courtney Lockett (TiShana) of Leesburg, Georgia and Jason Lockett of Plains, Georgia; seven great nephews: Jaxen Bryant and Braycen Bryant of Leesburg, Georgia, Christian Lockett of Dawson, Georgia, Ashad Barthel, Korey Waters and Antwan Waters of Leesburg, Georgia, Jay Ingram and Devonta Ingram of Americus, Georgia. He leaves a host of other relatives and friends to cherish his memories.

 


March01

Mr. Deontavius Teion Glover

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Mr. Deontavius Tieon Glover of Plains, Georgia was born in Sumter County, Georgia to Evelyn Glover and Johnny Galloway. He was educated in the Sumter County School System. Deon died on March 1, 2020 at the Phoebe Sumter Health & Rehab. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ronkeyious Glover and a grandfather, George Kitchen

The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at St. John A.M.E. Church in Plains, Georgia with Pastor Strawter officiating. 

Left to cherish his memory are his parents: Evelyn Glover and Johnny Galloway; his children: Daliyah Glover and Adrienne Lundy; brothers and sisters: Joe Kimbrough, Lakesha & Dexter Tyson, Stacey Lumpkin, Andre and Daphne Lumpkin, Sonia Galloway, Yolonda & Rev. Alex Jordan and Cleveland & Starlette Williams; his grandmother, Lizzie Harper; several other relatives and friends.

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March01

Mr. Edmond E. Thomas

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The funeral service for Mr. Edmond Emanuel Thomas of Americus, Georgia will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church with Rev. Donovan Coley officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Edmond Emanuel Thomas was born on October 18, 1946 in Sumter County, GA to the late Ethel Kate Thomas Baker. Edmond was reared by his grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Wimbush Thomas, who preceded him in death. His loving grandfather, Doc Thomas also preceded him in death. Edmond was one of five siblings, three preceded him in death, O.C. Thomas, Lizzie T. Bert and William Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his beloved great aunt, Anna Wimbush and his devoted nephew Cheyenne Burt.

He was a proud graduate of Sumter County High School Class of 1966.  Early in life he was known to be a very intelligent student, classmate, and friend. He was the life of the party some would say. He took the climate of those times very seriously. Because of that passion of the civil rights movement, he became an active participant with the Freedom Fighters. With the Freedom Fighters, he participated in pickets and other movement activities in his community.  For some eighteen plus dedicated years, Edmond was employed as a supervisor with Davidson Ex-Cell-O-Textron Collins & Aikman, Americus Plant.  

On Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, Edmond made his transition from this life to life eternal. While he will be missed, we take comfort knowing that out of love and compassion God sent His Angel of Mercy to the bedside of Edmond and whispered soft and clear…”peace be to thee.” We also find solace in knowing that he now joins his first grandson, the late Brandon Kentrell Douglas, his “Big Ma” and other loving family in that land of rest.

His life, his love, his laughter and his legacy will forever be cherished by his loving and devoted daughters: Melanie Detrese Anthony, Valecia Thomas (Otis) Seay, and LaShaunda Renee Thomas (Kenny Wilkerson) all of Americus, Georgia; his devoted companion, Blanche Tucker of Americus, Georgia; his devoted twin brother, Edward Thomas of Americus, Georgia; his loving grandchildren who he often doted upon, Yahsmeen Anthony of Jonesboro, Georgia, Jacqin Bridges, Joseph Quantez Sales, LaKeia Sales and Adrienne Anthony all of Americus, Georgia.  

Edmond was the proud great grandfather of  Anthony (AJ) Bridges and Jasa Q. Sales, both of Americus, Georgia; his sister-in-law, Bessie Thomas of Americus, Georgia; his nieces and nephews: Otis (Betty) Burt, Blannie Burt, John (Elaine) Burt, all of Buena Vista, Georgia, Rebecca Bert (Joe) Brown of Tifton, Georgia, Marvin (Misty) Bert of Forsyth, Georgia, Mary Bert (Oscar) Bell of Americus, Georgia, James (Princie) Thomas and Annie Laney both Americus, Georgia; a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including a devoted god-nephew, Corey Bowens; his cherished friends, Leroy Henderson of Americus, Georgia and Tyrone William of Jacksonville, Florida, also survive Edmond.

 

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March01

Mrs. Mildred E. Ladd

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Mildred E. Ladd of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Allen Waters, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mildred Louise Engram Ladd was born on May 11, 1932, to the parentage of the late E.P. Engram and Emmarine Kaigler Engram. She grew up in the Five Points Community of Macon County, Georgia. She attended the Flint River Farms School and played basketball. After graduating, she attended the Fort Valley State College (now University) where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught in Dodge, Twiggs, and Wilcox Counties before finding a home at the historic D.F. Douglass Elementary School where her passion for education and children flourished. She retired after 35 years of dedication to the teaching profession.

Mildred confessed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age at the New Hope Baptist Church. She was an active member of the Senior Missionary Ministry and the Adult and Mass Choirs. She also was a dedicated deaconess who faithfully prepared the quarterly communion table for many years until her health began to falter.

Mildred was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Robert L. Ladd, on December 23, 1956. Mildred and Ladd, as she affectionately called him, created many beautiful memories in their 59 years together. She enjoyed traveling with Ladd to visit family and friends in Florida and wherever the car took them. In retirement years, you would see her, Nita, and Ladd around town at the Senior Citizen Center, Bread of Life Soup Kitchen, Retired Teachers’ Association meetings, and at various churches and church functions. The three of them always traveled together. You rarely saw one without the other.

On Sunday morning, March 1, 2020, Mrs. Mildred E. Ladd made her transition from this earthly life to sweet eternity with her Heavenly Father. We take comfort knowing that out of love and compassion, God sent His Angel of Mercy to her bedside to grant her rest. She will be lovingly remembered for her sweet and gentle spirit and her genuine love for others. She was a woman of few words, but always greeted everyone with a beautiful smile and a kind word.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Ladd; her brother, Earnest; her sister, Nita; and three great-grandchildren. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her three children: Valerie Ladd English of Decatur, Georgia, Bob (Sharonda) Ladd of Montezuma, Georgia and Rod (Sharon) Ladd of Newnan, Georgia; seven grandchildren: Charnarra Ladd, Justin (Savannah) English, Tyler Harvey, Erin Ladd, De’Marrion Fobbs, Devin Griffin and Lindsey Ladd; five great-grandchildren: Travis Howard, Jr. (TJ), Armuni Ladd, JaSani English, JaLiath English and River Harvey; her sisters: Ruthie Grant, Earlene Mossett-Downey, Elvin McMeans all of Hartford, Connecticut and Georgia Perry of Sun City, Arizona; her in-laws: Costell Ladd of Binghamton, New York, Mattie Smith of Miami, Florida, Willie Tom Flowers of Miami, Florida and Willie Bell White of Griffin, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, former students, other relatives and friends. 

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