The Graveside Service for Mrs. Ruth Angry Perry will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 11:00 at Eastview Cemetery, Americus, Georgia with Reverend Anthony Dunning officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK Up and continue to practice social distancing for your safety and for the protection of others.

On October 19, 1943, a beautiful and caring spirit was welcomed into the world, when Ruth Angry Perry was born in Americus, Georgia to Charlie and Ruth Thelma Angry. At a young age she joined Jerusalem Grove Baptist Church of Smithville, Georgia.

Ruth Angry Perry passed away on June 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry L Perry; three brothers: Charlie Angry, Jr, Willie C. Angry and George Angry; her granddaughter, Kristana Perry; and one niece, Rose Brantley.

Her life and love will be remembered by her loving and devoted children: Imogene Angry, Freddie Perry and Mary Perry all of Americus, Georgia; one sister, Thelma Brantley of Americus, Georgia; three brothers: Johnny Angry of Americus, Georgia, Jessie (Elaine) Angry of Smithville, Georgia and Sanford (Dorothy) Angry of Americus, Georgia; one uncle, William Green of Americus, Georgia; four aunts: Mary Green and Lillie Mae Merritt both of Americus, Georgia, Bertha Mae Evans of Miami, Florida and Collie Mae Williams of Sumter City, Georgia; four grandchildren: Miranda McCray, Kimberley McCray, Christopher Perry and De’Andriele Perry all of Americus, Georgia; four great grandchildren, eleven nieces and ten nephews. A host of great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 

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The Funeral Service for Mr. J.C. Oliver of Byromville, Georgia will be held Friday, July 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at First United Holiness Church, 324 Engram Street, Montezuma, Georgia with Elder Michael Coley officiating.  Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue practicing social distancing for your safety and for the protection of others.

J.C. Oliver was born to the parentage of the late Isiah and Delia Green Oliver.  Until his health failed, he was a faithful deacon at First United Holiness Church in Montezuma, Georgia.  For twenty-one years, J.C. was the co-owner of Macon County Cleaners in Montezuma, Georgia.  He retired from Mullite of America (Mulcoa) of Andersonville.  He also worked at Lilliston of Cordele, Georgia, McKenzie Freezing Plant of Montezuma, Georgia.  J.C. also worked in the pulpwood industry, construction work, plumbing and carpentry industry in Macon County and Dooly County. 

J.C. was the youngest of six children who all preceded him in death:  Bertha Smith, Willie Kate Smith, Sam Oliver, Sr., Milton Milton and Lula B. Childs; He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Iradean Oliver; one goddaughter, Linda Cephus; one granddaughter, Shelvia Bailey; and one great-grandson, Kyree Wallace Young. 

Left with cherished memories are:  his wife of 64 years, Hettie K. Jordan Oliver; his children:  Willie (Cornelia) Oliver, Isiah (Melody) Oliver, Ralph (Karen) Oliver, Kenneth (Evelyn) Oliver, Sr., Michael (Marie) Oliver, Gloria J. Oliver, Selma (Kenneth) Whitaker and Sheila Clinton; other children:  Dorothy Jones, Willie (Carolyn) Childs, Eddie Childs, John Childs and Ann (Wayman) Jessie; god-daughter, Cassandra (Howard) James;  seventeen grandchildren: Letita (Tommy) Henry, Stephanie Bailey, Ralph (Courtney) Oliver, Jr., Lazensky Oliver, Latasha (Thomas) Felder, Kenneth (Chris) Oliver, Jr., Chantilly (Antwann) Cross, Malencia (George) Almond, Janescia Harvey, Leah Oliver, Demetria (Terrence) Atkinson, Clodelia Mack, Dallas (MC) Gordon, Nefirtary Oliver, Milandria Oliver, Darius Clinton and Jamie (Ricardo) Hinds; sixteen great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Josephine (Freddie) Arscott; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law:  Annie Ruth Oliver, Ralph Jordan, Franklin (Anita) Jordan, Sr., Joseph (Claretha) Jordan, Sr., James Jordan, Robert (Linda) Turner, David (Geraldine) Turner, Arther (Mae) Jordan, Ronnie Jordan, Ruby Williams, Catherine Butler and Callie Turner; other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends, including three special ladies of the First United Holiness Church:  Elder Jessie Mae Canady, Mother Gussie Harris and Sister Iris Ridley. 

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The Graveside Service for Mr. William Eugene Harris of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Staley Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue practicing social distancing for your safety and for the protection of others.

Mr. William Eugene Harris was born in Sumter County, Georgia, on March 16, 1938, to the parentage of the late Mr. Alfred “Perry” Harris and the late Mrs. Ruby Lee Wooden Harris. He was the fifth child born to this union.

William is preceded in death by five brothers, Mr. Oliver Harris, Mr. Alfred Harris, Jr., Mr. McKinley Harris, Mr. John E. Harris, Mr. Fred Harris, one sister, Mrs. Nancy Harris Hall, and four children: Thomas William Harris, Eugene Hodge, Priscilla Harvey, and Rick Daniel.

Being raised and nurtured in a Christian home, he attended Sunday school and church during his childhood years at Long Branch A.M.E. Church. He accepted Christ as His Lord and Savior and made Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church his church home.

His major employment was with Oxford Motor Company in Americus. After working for numerous years, he retired and helped on the Daniel Farm. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, William peacefully transitioned to his eternal home.

His legacy of love and care will forever be cherished by his loving wife of 53 years, Mrs. Mattie Sue Protho Harris of Americus, Georgia; his children, Mrs. Pamela Harris (Willie) Bryant of Americus, Georgia; Mrs. Jennie Harris (Edward) Greene, of Leslie, Georgia; Mr. Dwight (Sandra) Harris of Americus, Georgia; Mr. Robert Harvey, Jr., of Americus, Georgia; and Mr. William Eugene (Amelia) Harris of Lake City, Florida Mrs. Penny (Connie) Mallory of Albany, GA, and Mr. Kenneth Williams of Virginia; two brothers, Reverend Norris (Pam) Harris and Reverend Gerald (Martha) Harris, both of Americus, Georgia; five sisters, Ms. Fannie Harris Butler and Ms. Kathleen Harris Monts, both of Americus, Georgia, Mrs. Ruby (Clyde) Harris Maddox of Riverside, California, Ms. Janice Marie Harris and Reverend Sherryl Harris Sneed, both of Americus; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Whitehead Harris and Mrs. Annie Willis Harris, both of Americus, Georgia; one brother-in-law, Mr. John Hall, of Americus, Georgia; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many other special friends.  Special thanks to his sister Janice Harris, Dr. Malcolm Floyd, Always Caring Healthcare, Amedisys Healthcare and Cooperative Service. 

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The Graveside Service for Ja’ Havien Rashand Hannor of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Curtis Bishop officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue practicing social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others.

Ja’ Havien Rashand Hannor was born on May 3, 2007 in Albany, Georgia to the late Yolanda Holmes and Alton Hannor. Ja’Havien was a very creative young man that loved to cook, draw and play games. He was an 8^th grader at Sumter County Intermediate School in Americus, GA. He passed away tragically on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. He was preceded in death by and aunt, Tometa Mable; his grandmother, Fannie Lowry and great grandmother, Martha Holmes.

He leaves to mourn his passing his siblings: Shyeirria Holmes, Jezeriah White, Brooklyn White, Kentravious Holmes and Makayla Tyner all of Americus, GA; his step-father, Jeffery Tyner; grandparents: Violetta Hannor of Montezuma, GA and Ruby Tyner of Americus, GA; aunts & uncles: Nicole Mable (D’angelo Paschal) Satrina Holmes (Everett Curry), Eric Holmes (Jacquita Hodge), Tandria Boone, Sakethia Mack, Willie Holmes, Keneisha Tyner and Frank (Ruby) Angry, Keyuana Hannor, Donesha Ogburn and Kia Ogburn all of Americus, GA; cousins: Tra’Dasia Evans, Adam Holmes, Angie Holmes, Randy Holmes Treqvez Mable Diundey Moore, Cordeon Roberts and Tyler Holmes all of Americus, GA. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Zedie Mae H. Hankerson will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 2:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Montezuma, GA with Minister James Harrison, officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and practice social distancing for your protection and the safety of others. 

Mrs. Zedie Mae H. Hankerson, better known as “Zett”, was born July 19, 1941 to the late Zedie and Mamie H. Harrison in Macon County, Georgia. Zett attended Flint River Farm and later D.F Douglass High School. She joined the Mt. Pleasant Traveler’s Rest C.M.E Church at an early age. Zett was a faithful member until her health declined. 

Zett was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Jimmy Quinn in 1964.  They were married until his sudden and untimely death.  In 1971, she married Ulysses “Bo” Hankerson.  Upon this union, she became a surrogate/stepmother to her husband's 8 children.  She worked hard as a dedicated, loving wife and mother. Zett and Bo were married for 47 years when he transitioned to his heavenly home in July of 2018.

Zett departed her earthly life on June 15, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings: Annie Buckles, James Harrison, Charlie Harrison, Charles Harrison, Mildred Tuff, Bobby Harrison, and Douglas Harrison.  She was also preceded in death by her stepdaughter Kim Hankerson Myers.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory: one sister, Jessie Bell Spivey (James T) Byromville, GA;  her dedicated and devoted niece, Rose Marie Brown (Marvin), that she assisted in rearing as her own child;  devoted nephew, Larry Spivey and Victoria Spivey of  Unadilla, GA; two devoted great nieces, Marvis and Zyriah Brown of Montezuma, GA, who loved and devoted themselves to her as though she were their grandmother; stepchildren: Melody Oliver (Isiah) of Montezuma, GA, Oneita McDonald (Ernest), Mary Francis Hankerson Hayes (Lee Willie) of Oglethorpe, GA, Cassandra Hankerson Phillips (Samuel) of Columbus, GA, Ulyssess Hankerson II, Donna Hankerson, and Theresa Hankerson all of Atlanta, GA; in-laws: Billy (Edith) Quinn, Karen (Ralph) Oliver, and Linda Hill all of Montezuma, GA;   a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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The Service for Mr. Byron Bernard “Noonie” Williams will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:30 on the lawn of West’s Mortuary. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others. 

Mr. Byron Bernard “Noonie” Williams was born April 25, 1963 in Americus, GA to the late Arthur Willie Williams and the late Annie Maude Williams Harris.  He grew up in Americus, Georgia and was educated in Sumter County.  “Noonie” loved the outdoors. Fishing was his passion. He was a jack of all trades and a very handy person to have around. 

Byron is predeceased by his brothers Christopher (Catfish) Williams of Americus, Georgia, and Arthur “Tweet” Williams of Fort Valley, Georgia.  “Noonie” passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58 on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. 

He is survived by his son, Noah Ruff Williams of Griffin, GA; his sister, Sherryl Griffin of Columbus, GA, daughter, Shantorria Boner of Dawson, GA; grandson, Braylen Jones of Dawson, GA; devoted friend, Sonya Ruff of Griffin, GA; nephew, Diquon and Sharlene Griffin of  Columbus, GA; niece, LaKeisha and Reese Grayson of Bonaire, GA; nephews: Torryne and Renee Williams of Bonaire, GA and Corey and Sheena Williams of North Fork, VA; a host of nieces, nephews, and devoted friends, including Carolyn Barnes of Fort Valley, GA and a devoted sister-in-law Sharon Williams of Chesapeake Bay, VA.

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Sarah Jane Smith of Americus, GA will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery where Rev. Willie Green will be the Eulogist and Rev. David Hamm will officiate. Please remember to mask up and practice social distancing.

Mrs. Sarah Smith was born on September 8, 1940 in Americus, Georgia to the late Mother Mary Lizzie Smith Green and the late Deacon Crawford Green. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a faithful member of the Perry Grove Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess. Mrs. Smith passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, GA.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Mr. Henry and Mrs. Betty Green, Mr. Green Smith and Mrs. Henrietta Newsome Green; four brothers: Crawford Green, Jr., Eddie Lee Green, Claude Edward Green and Willie Lee Green.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Randy E. Green, Cindy R. Green, Carl E. Green (Claire) all of Americus, GA, John L. Smith (Ruth), James M. Smith both of Atlanta, GA, Gary L. Smith and Juanita A. Smith (Wallace) both of Americus, GA; three sisters: Mary Retta Nelson of Americus, GA, Pauline Andrews of Jacksonville, FL and Mary Foster of New York City, NY; Several other relatives and friends also survive. 

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Willie Scott Binn of Preston, Georgia will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Greater Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church on Bankston Good Hope Rd. in Preston, Georgia with Brother David Hudson officiating. Please remember to mask up and practice social distancing.

Mr. Willie Scott Binn was born on December 21, 1944 to the late Mrs. Eddie B. Leverett Binn and the late Mr. Jimmy Binn. Mr. Binn was a man that loved to fish, garden and do yard work. He will be missed by many.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Ramona Whitehead Binn of Preston Georgia; his children: McKeeble (Michael) Feagin and Karen Samuel; two sisters: Victoria (John) Garrett and Patricia Ann Binn; two brothers: Tom Richard Binn and Raymond Burks; grandchildren: Troyce Binn, Kyla Jackson, Christopher Jackson, Robert Jackson,  Tayah, Chaz, Jayden and Leyah Samuel; great grandson, Kingston Ali Samuel; stepchildren: Angela (Mark) Hercules of Atlanta Georgia, Shyteria (Dennis) Young and Corderius Whitehead both of Americus, Georgia: step grandchildren: Markayla, Ja'Nyla, DeLayla, Morgan, Chasen, Roman, Detravious; brothers-in-law: Dennis Akine, Joe Walters, Eddie Walters, Jimmie Akine, Willie John Akine, Sammie (Van) Fitzhugh, Antonio Fitzhugh and Donald Akine; a sister-in-law, Shirley Akine; Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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The Graveside Service for Ms. Bianco Shambrea French of Americus, Georgia will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery. Please remember to mask up and practice social distancing.

Ms. Bianco Shambrea French was born on September 23, 1983, in Panama City, Florida to Alfreda Jarvis and the late Calvin Milledge, Sr. Bianco was educated in the public school system of Panama City, Florida and was a 2001 graduate of A.D. Harris High School. She was once employed as a Correctional Officer at the Youth Detention Center in Americus and was currently an Assistant Manager at KFC in Americus, Georgia. Bianco passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Paulding Wellstar in Hiram, Georgia.

Left to cherish her memories are her children: Chloe Ponder, Avien Williams and McKinley Smith; her mother, Alfreda Jarvis (Harold); a devoted companion, Terrance Jones; eight brothers and sisters: Jonathan Floyd, Randy Floyd, Angel Floyd, Patrick Milledge, Kalondra Jones, Calvin Milledge, Jr., Travis Milledge and Veronica Milledge; a special friend, Destiny Givens. Several other relatives and friends also survive. 

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