March20

Mr. Carl E. Green

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Carl Edward Green of Americus, GA will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at the Eastview Cemetery in Americus, GA.

Mr. Carl Edward Green was born February 10, 1961, in Americus, Georgia to the late Sarah Green-Smith and the late Carl Edward Thomas, Sr. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and was a faithful member of Perry Grove Baptist Church.

Mr. Green passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Navicent Health Center in Macon, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Green Smith and Carl Edward Thomas, Sr., his grandparents, Mary Lizzie Smith Green, Deacon Cranford Green, J.D. Thomas and his wife, Addie Thomas. 

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March16

Mr. Shanadore C. Curry

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The Graveside Service for Mr. Shanadore Chanell Curry age 61 will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at New Hope A.M.E. Church in Smithville, Georgia.

Mr. Shanadore Chanell Curry, a.k.a. “Dody”, was born on February 14,1961, to the parentage of Queen Esther Curry and Lawrence Gay Jr. He was educated in the school system in Flint Michigan and graduated from Dillard High School in Florida. Shanadore relocated to Georgia and lived with his father, stepmother and sisters for a period of time before moving to Atlanta, Georgia. He loved his family and friends. Shanadore’s happiest moments were when both sides of his family came together as one big family. Shanadore married the love of his life, the late Patricia Curry, on February 14, 1985. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Curry, grandparents, and stepmother Gwendolyn Gay.

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March15

Mr. Derick Wilder

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Derick Demetrius Wilder of Americus, GA will be held on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. on the lawn of West's Mortuary at 731 N. Lee Street Americus, GA with Minister Niikki Brown officiating.

Derick Demetrius Wilder was born August 11, 1976 in Miami, Florida to the parentage of the late Mr. Dwellis Wilder and the late Mrs. Brenda Sue Jackson. He attended and graduated in 1994 from Sumter County School. Derick worked at Taco Bell and Church's Fried Chicken for over 20 years. He also worked at Captain D's for about a year. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Dwellis Wilder Jr, his grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Osborne, and his grandfather, Mr. Eddie Osborne. Derick died on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.  

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March12

Mrs. Pharies Elaine Clark

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Pharies Elaine Clark of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant/Travelers Rest CME Church, 315 Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Champ Waters Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia. 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.  

Pharies Clark was born on December 16, 1942, to Charlie Hubbard Turner and Sarah Dean Turner.  After graduating from D.F. Douglass High School, she attended Fort Valley State University. At a young age, Pharies became a member of Travelers Rest CME Church. She was a faithful and dedicated member all her life. She worked for many years at Southern Frozen Foods. She was an overall loving, caring, person who had many friends. She married Jimmie Lee Clark and from this union four children were born: James, Andre, Sarvondre and Lu-Keldric.

Pharies was a devoted member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Baccheus Chapter No. 124, PHA, for thirty-four years as well as a loyal member of other concordant houses - Heroines of Jericho, Joshua Court No. 7 and Order of the Golden Circle, Hilda C. Lyman, Assembly No. 353.

Pharies Clark passed away on March 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Clark; parents, Sarah Dean Turner and Charlie Hubbard Turner; siblings, Charles Felton, Charles E. Turner, and Sarah Ardelle Jackson, and son, Lu-Keldric W. Clark.

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her sons: James Clark (Angela) and Andre Clark, and daughter, Sarvondre Clark; granddaughters: Myeisha Clark and Nevaeh Clark; great-granddaughter, Kassidy Clark; a host of nieces and nephews; cousins: Voncile Oliver, Richard Dean and Cordelia Perkins; brother-in-law, Eddie Clark; sisters-in-law: Daisey Sniffen, Lois Clark and Janice Sears; and a host of family and friends who cherished her dearly as she spread her love and joy.

 

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March12

Minister Willie James Marshall

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The Memorial Service for Minister Willie James Marshall of Rochester, New York will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Shade Arnold Baptist Church Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Dr. George Porter, Jr., officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

Willie James Marshall was born March 19, 1952, in Macon County, Georgia to the late Mark James and Rosa Lee Walters Marshall. He was educated at the Flint River Farms School and graduated from D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. Willie accepted Jesus Christ in his life at an early age. He was employed with Southern Frozen Foods as a forklift driver.  Later he was employed with C. Marshall Ground Services and Prestige Catering. Willie was a hard worker. Later he was called into the ministry. He loved preaching God’s word. Minister Willie James Marshall, Sr. departed this earthly life on February 21, 2022, in Rochester, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Elizabeth, Mary and Peggy and one brother, Clarence.

He leaves beautiful memories to be cherished by his loving family which includes his wife, Lillian; seven children: Pamela, Roderick, Willie Jr., Demetra, Latanza, Derrick and Travis; his grandchildren; his sisters and brother: Betty Fields (Roosevelt), Charlie Marshall, Sr. (Barbara) and Evangelist Barbara Law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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March03

Ms. Pauline Harris

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The Graveside Service for Ms. Pauline Harris of Montezuma, Georgia will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Allen Waters officiating. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others. 

Miss Pauline Harris was born in Macon County, Georgia on December 8, 1948, to the late Archie Lee and Annie Mae Harris. Pauline, affectionately called “Sister” by her family, grew up in Montezuma and was educated at the Historic D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia, graduating with honors in 1967. She continued her education by matriculating at The Fort Valley State (College) University.

Pauline was reared in a Christian home. She acknowledged Christ as her Savior and followed His word daily. She was a faithful member of the New Hope Baptist Church until her health began to decline. Pauline loved God and her family. She loved listening to gospel music. She also enjoyed walking and sitting in the sunshine. Sister exemplified how to love and be humble. With a big smile, she greeted everyone with respect as “Mr. or “Ms.”, no matter what age.

On Thursday, March 3, 2022, Sister departed this earthly life for an eternal life. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sergeant George Harris and a great nephew, Omar D. McDonald.

She leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her passing, a brother, W.D. Harris, Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia; a special devoted niece, Kimberly Davis (Jimmy) of Montezuma, Georgia; niece and nephews: Antoinette Harris of Newark, New Jersey, Willie Don Harris, Jr. of Forest Park, Georgia, Marcell Harris of Macon, Georgia, Jary K. Smith (Samuel) of Byron, Georgia; great-great niece and nephew: Eryn McKenzie Thomas and Omar Harris; loving cousins: Miltee Manning of Fort Valley, Georgia and Betty Collier of Oglethorpe, Georgia; god niece and nephew: Kaya Waters and D’Mareah Hudson; a host of beloved cousins, friends, the New Hope Baptist Church Family, the Five Points Mennonite Community and the staff of Piedmont Hospital Hospice in Macon, Georgia. 

 

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March01

Dr. Chiquita A. Fye

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The Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony for Soror Chiquita A. Fye of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Peter AME Church, State University Drive, Fort Valley, Georgia. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Macon County High School Gym, 611 Vienna Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at the Dudley Memorial Cemetery in Dublin, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

Chiquita Fye was born July 17, 1952, in Dublin, Georgia to the late Rev. and Mrs. Marion Fye, Sr. as baby sister to Jacintha, Edward and Marion, Jr. She graduated from Oconee High School in 1970 as both Valedictorian and Miss Oconee High. She went on to complete her Bachelor’s Degree and Doctorate of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Her servant’s heart led her to open a private practice in Montezuma, Georgia as the first Black physician in the area. Montezuma became her home and she served that community faithfully for ten years. Everyone in Macon County appreciated Dr. Fye's dedicated service to her community. She also practiced medicine in Columbus, Oglethorpe and other areas of Georgia.

Chiquita’s devotion to God through the AME Church was evident. As an active member of Bethel AME Church, she served as a Steward, former President and Youth Director for the Janie Jolley Missionary Society, church musician and choir director. She previously served as the Area Director of the Eastern District Women’s Missionary Society, Medical Director of the AME Church Connectional Health Commission, and was also a member of the World Methodist Council, attending conferences all over the world. She was a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a Life Member of the NAACP.

Chiquita is survived by her brother, Edward Fye, Sr. (Dorothy); niece, Felicia Fye Perry (Lewis); nephews: Edward Fye, Jr. (Litisha), James Holloway and Justin Holloway; cousins: James Dawson, Jr. (Arlene), Jasmine Ellis (Alfred), Aja Ellis and Afton Cowen (Rahmel); a host of other relatives and friends.

 

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