May22

Ms. Leola Furlow

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Leola Bridges Furlow will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Eastview Cemetery.

Leola B. Furlow was born on October 8, 1944, in Webster County, Georgia to the parentage of the late Gordy Bridges, Sr. and the late Retha Harris Bridges. Leola received her education from Good Hope and Ida S. Lowery Schools in Preston, Georgia. On November 18, 1961, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Claude Furlow and this union was blessed with three children. They moved to Miami, Florida where she worked for the police department. She later moved to West Palm Beach, Florida and worked for the police department in investigations. She retired after nearly 30 years of service.

Having the desire to be near her immediate family, in 2008 she moved back to Georgia and joined the Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. H.C. Wilson.

On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Leola answered the call from labor to reward. She was preceded in death by her parents: Gordy Bridges, Sr. and Retha Mae Bridges; Claude Furlow, Pearline B. Pickett, DiShonda Furlow, Rosa Lee and Gordy Bridges, Jr, Retha M. Bridges and Thessalonia and Willie Sanford.

Leola is survived by her son, Keith Furlow of Elizabeth Town, Kentucky; her granddaughter, Keishonda Furlow of Radcliff, Kentucky; three brothers: Sammie Bridges, Sr. (Alice Faye), James A. Bridges (Viola) and Joe B. Bridges, all of Americus, Georgia; one sister, Ocie B. Baker (Robert) of Preston, Georgia; two sisters-in-law: Lillie Dunning and Essie Lowe, both of Americus, Georgia; three brothers-in-law: Charles Furlow (Doris) and Willie Freeman Pickett, both of Americus, Georgia and Robert Furlow (Abeadene) of Miami, Florida; two devoted nieces: Sharon Daniels of Americus, Georgia and Earlene Thomas of Preston, Georgia; one devoted god daughter, Annisteen Shaw of Stone Mountain, Georgia; three devoted friends: Maggie Reynolds of Lawrenceville, Georgia, James Thompson of West Palm Beach, Florida and Nona Perry of Americus, Georgia; her Lonnie Lane neighbors; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

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May16

Deacon Henry Lee Lusane

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The Funeral Service for Deacon Henry Lee Lusane, Sr. will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery.

Deacon Henry Lee Lusane, Sr. was born on September 23, 1939 in Sumter County, Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. Robert Lee Lusane and the late Ms. Susie Mae Johnson. He was raised with love and care by the late Mrs. Ruby Lee Lusane.

He met the love of his life, the late Mrs. Doris Gray Lusane, and married on August 31, 1963. Upon this union of forty- eight years, seven children were born. He was very dedicated as a husband, father, granddad, and uncle. He loved his family, and made sure all of their needs and some of their wants were met.

He attended the New Era Community public-school system in Sumter County, Georgia. At an early age, he knew the meaning of hard work. Throughout his adult life he held jobs at Redman Mobile Homes and Champion Home Builders until he became inspired to start his own business. Through Lusane-n-Sons, his trade as a handyman will continue to be passed from generation to generation. He could fix and repair anything. As a lifetime handyman, his skills, diligence, and willingness to help others won him many admirers and loyal customers. Later in life, he picked up a new role as security of Dorothea’s Beauty Salon and Lusane’s Car wash.

Deacon Lusane was a faithful and dedicated member at Old Corinth Missionary Baptist Church in Leslie, GA, now under the leadership of Reverend, Dr. C.L. McKinstry. He served as treasurer of the church building fund, he offered church transportation services, and provided many other services from childhood until his death.  His most revered role in the church was deacon in which he served faithfully for a number of years.

He was a quiet and humble man that enjoyed the simple things in life. He watched Judge Judy daily and ate at local restaurants with friends. His motto was, “Life, Health, and Strength.” These words guided him in everything. 

He is preceded in death by two grandchildren: Ms. Erica Lusane and Mr. Clifton Lusane, and two great grandchildren: Mr. Cornelius Barker and Korneal Barker. Beautiful memories will forever be cherished by his children: the late Henry Lee Lusane, Jr (Angelia Lusane Cox), Ms. Dorothea Lusane McKenzie, Mrs. Mary Lusane (the late Kenneth) Cross, Mrs. Tracy Lusane (Eric) Finch, Ms. Monica Yvonne Lusane (Tangalia Robinson), Mr. Marcus (Tiffany) Lusane, and Ms. Ann Lusane (Gregory Sims) all of Americus, Georgia; brothers: Mr. Willie Lusane, Mr. Eddie Lusane, Mr. Howard (Janice) Lusane, and Mr. Lawrence (Edith) Lusane all of Americus, Georgia; sisters: Ms. Alberta Dowdell of Tampa, FL and Mrs. Ruby Mae (Dr. Robert) James of Columbus, Ohio; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and devoted friends.

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May05

Mrs. Patricia Ingram Clark

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Mrs. Patricia Ingram Clark of Americus, GA passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center. The Graveside service for Mrs. Clarke will be held on Saturday May 14, 2022 at 3:30 P.M. at the Eastview Cemetery.

Mrs. Patricia Ingram Clark was born on July 27, 1961 to the late Elnora Ingram and the late Paul Ingram. She was married to Moses Clark who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Helton Ingram and two siblings: Mary Grace and Cornelius Williams. 

She leaves to cherish her memories, a son Marvin Williams; a sister Ms. Pauline Ingram; one brother Henry Ingram all of Americus, Georgia; nieces and nephews: Samantha (Anthony) Howard, Folivia (Eric) Ingram, Shante Reynolds, Rozella Reynolds, all of Americus, Georgia, Christian Reese of Atlanta, Georgia and Carolyn Matthews of Jacksonville, Florida; great nieces and nephews: Gregory, Quincey, Xzaver (Toni), Shaquinta, Tavoris Daniels, Jacob, Devonte, Zykeria, Braylin Ingram, Jeremiah Reynolds and Sabrina Ingram; eight -teen great nieces and nephews, and thirty -two great great -nieces and nephews; four devoted friends: Rosetta Lusane, Mary Leverett, Jamie Clemons and Jennifer Angry; and other relatives and friends 

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May05

Deacon Frank Wiley, Sr.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the transition of Deacon Frank Wiley, Sr. Deacon Wiley passed on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his home. Services for Deacon Wiley will be held at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. with interment to follow in Staley Memorial Gardens. 

Deacon Willie Frank Wiley, Sr., Chairman of the Deacon’s Board at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, passed away quietly at home, May 5, 2022.  He was a Christian man who loved his family and friends, his city, and his beloved church.  Over his 100 years and 15 days of life, he touched many lives around the globe.

Deacon Wiley, affectionately called “Poppi” by family and friends, was born April 20, 1922, to the parentage of Linsey and Jennie (Reed) Wiley, share-croppers for Arch Helms off the Old Dawson Road in Americus, GA. Poppi was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters: Eura Bell Copeland, Eutha Gibson, Eunice McGrady, Bobbie Wiley, Walter Mae Floyd, and Vivian Cooper; three brothers: Clyde, James Bowman, and Charlie James Wiley; and grandchildren: Wiley Shelman Cooke and Mary Edwina Cooke-Hite.

As a child, he joined the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church.  In 1950, he met and married Mary Elizabeth Wiley and, in 1961, joined the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church by Christian Experience where he faithfully served in many capacities including Sunday school teacher, Men’s Choir member, Deacon, and Chairman of the Board of Deacons until his death.

Poppi received his early education at the Seay School for Colored Children on the Dawson Road excelling in math.  His parents were forced to take him out of school by the farmer they worked for to help in the fields.  On April 23, 2022, one of his greatest dreams was realized when he was awarded his high school diploma by the Sumter County Board of Education during the celebration of his 100th birthday.

After leaving the farm and his parents, Poppi married Mary Watson. He began working at Still Gas Company making cement blocks for $15.00 weekly.  Later, he would work construction for Charles Wheatley who recognized his intelligence and sold him his first and only home, at Jacob’s Lumber Company, and, finally, for the Georgia Department of Administrative Services Division of Surplus Property as a forklift operator retiring after 30 years of service as the Assistant Manager in 1989.

His community activities included the Civil Rights Marches for Justice and Freedom in the early 1960’s, the Parent / Teacher Association while his children were in school, the NAACP, the Lincoln – Douglas Memorial Association as Treasurer, volunteering as a Red Coat at our local hospital for 18 years, Bailiff in the Americus City Court, the Prince Hall Masons F & A M District #14, the Third District Laymen, the Gum Creek Missionary Association, and the Georgia Missionary Baptist Convention just to name a few.

Deacon Wiley is survived by his wife, Bernice Smothers Wiley; two children: Wilma Wiley Cooke (Col. Charles E. Cooke, USMC, Ret. – deceased) and Willie Frank Wiley, Jr.; four grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Words cannot express the pure joy shown on our father's face when he entered the Hope Center of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church to find the many family and friends gathered in that beautifully decorated space by Nadine Pope to celebrate his 100th birthday on April 23rd.  The day was made even more memorable by the awarding of his long sought after high school diploma sanctioned by Dr. Torrance Choates and the Sumter County Board of Education presented on their behalf by Assistant Superintendent Kimothy Hadley. 

To all of you who made this day such a joyous occasion, we say, “Thank you”  

 

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May04

Ms. Shalisa D. Lamar

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A Memorial Service for Shalisa Devon Lamar will be held Friday, May 13, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Shalisa Devon Lamar was born on January 11, 1970 in Hartford Connecticut to Addie Jeanette Lamar and Roscoe Lamar Jr. At an early age, she joined Big Bethel Baptist Church in Americus, Georgia. Shalisa graduated from Americus High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Shalisa was a free spirit who loved people. She had a laugh and smile that would light up any room. She was preceded in death by two sisters: Samantha and Sabrina Mann; four brothers: Tarus Mann, Terrell Mann, Terry Lamar and Michael Brown.
Shalisa passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.
 
She is survived by three sons: Ryan Lamar-Dunnom, Terrellis Lamar and Jemarius Lamar; one granddaughter, Cephei Waters; her parents: Roscoe Lamar, Jr and Addie Jeanette Lamar; seven sisters: Stacie (Kyle) Walters, Erica (Bernard) Anthony, Tori (Brian) Davis, Rashonda Lamar, Fatima McCaskill, Tara Mann and Sherrie Trice; four brothers: Garrett Lamar, Tracey (Caprecia) Lamar, Rick (Tomeka) Mann and Octavius (Brittany) Billups; a devoted stepfather, Sammie Lee Mann Jr.; a devoted uncle, James Miles Jr.; a devoted aunt , Norwanna Miles; a devoted godmother, Athalene Walters; two devoted cousins: Valarie Coleman and Sharronda Williamson; a host of cousins, nieces and other relatives and friends also survive.
 

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