The Graveside Service for Ms. Sarvondre Clark of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Champ Waters Cemetery, Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Desmond Rawls officiating. 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.

Sarvondre Eugenia Clark was born January 18, 1970, to Jimmy Lee Clark and Pharies Elaine Turner Clark in Sumter County, Georgia. She joined Travelers Rest CME Church at a young age. Sarvondre was a 1988 graduate of Macon County High School.  After graduating high school, she completed courses at South Georgia Technical School to become a certified nursing assistant. Sarvondre went on to work for Pine Hill Nursing Home, and later Miona Geriatric and Dementia Center for fifteen years until she began dealing with health challenges.

Sarvondre departed this life on September 16, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her youngest brother Lu-Keldric Clark.

Precious memories will forever be cherished by her two brothers: James Clark (Angela) of Mirianna, Florida and Andre Clark of Decatur, Georgia; nieces: Myiesha Clark and Cassidy Clark of Panama City, Florida and Neaveh Clark of Mirianna, Florida; aunts and uncles: Eddie Clark of Decatur, Georgia, Daisy Sniffin, Elizabeth Turner, and Janice Sears of Atlanta, Georgia, Raymond Rumph of Riverdale, Georgia, and Lois Clark of Montezuma, Georgia; godsister, Regina Smith (Shelby); cousins: Voncile Oliver, Richard Deane, Doris Ridley, Johnny Clark, Corey Clark, Marilyn Rodgers, Lillian Quinn, Tony Quinn, Renita Turner, Rico Clark, Tony Perkins, Keith Perkins, Nicole Christie, and a host family and friends who love her.  

The Funeral Service for Mr. Michael Joe Felton Sr. of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at First Salem Baptist Church, Twin Churches Road, 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 protection of others.

Michael Joe Felton Sr. was born October 5, 1961, in Montezuma, Georgia. He was the son of Florie Felton the late Alonzo Woolfolk. He received his education in the Macon County School System at the Historic D.F. Douglass High School. At an early age, he became a member of the Harrison Chapel Baptist Church. Michael, better known as “Mike”, was employed at the Tyson Feed Mill where he worked as a rail receiver for 20 years, until his health declined.

On February 25,1983, he was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life Barbara Jean Carr and to this union they were blessed with two children. Mike was a man that had a huge passion for farming as well as raising his animals, working in the garden, and most of all making his famous Brunswick Stew.

On Monday, September 12,2022, Mike took his final breath and went to live with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents: Alonzo Woolfork and Inez Woolfork; his siblings: Tony Felton, Lonnie Woolfork Sr, Gladys Felton, Jerome Felton, and Audrey Woolfork.

He leaves to honor and cherish his memory, his beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Barbara Carr Felton of Montezuma, Georgia; his two children: Michael Felton Jr. (Kimberly) and Alicia Michelle Felton of Montezuma, Georgia (and her friend Alvin Stokes Sr.) of Savannah, Georgia; his mother, Florie Felton of Montezuma, Georgia; two grandchildren: Angel Cochran of Hampton, Georgia and Alvin Stokes Jr. of Montezuma, Georgia; five step-grandchildren: Jaquiez Harris, Ajanae Perkins, Makhil Perkins, Precious Ellis, and Akeelah Ellis; three brothers: Darron Felton of Montezuma, Georgia, Dennis (Betty) Thomas and Reginald (Brenda) Thomas all of Hartford, Connecticut; five sisters: Anne Felton and Sharon (Jody) Beal of Montezuma, Georgia, Tammy (Vashati) Felton of Lexington, South Carolina, Amillia (Eric) Williams of Montezuma, Georgia, and Lisa (Arney) Bryant of Vienna, Georgia; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bessie (John) Tookes of Montezuma, Georgia; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Doris (Nathaniel) Harris and Martha Harris of Montezuma, Georgia, Prophet Charlie C. Carr of Leesburg, Georgia, Calvin (MaryAnn) Carr of Perry, Georgia and Trenna Felton of Americus, Georgia; a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and sorrowing friends. 

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Shanita Green Banks of Preston, Georgia will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at Eastview Cemetery in Americus, Georgia.

Mrs. Shanita Kyuna Banks was born in Americus, Georgia on January 17, 1975, to the late Mrs. Eve Mae Green Broner (the late Mr. Eddie Frank Broner) and Mr. R. Rowland.

Shanita was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. At an early age she gave her life to Christ. On July 19, 1990, she married the love of her life, Mr. Calvin E. Banks, Sr. To this marriage, four children were born. Shanita was a loving and devoted mother. On September 10, 2022, she transitioned to be with the Lord.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her devoted husband of thirty-two years, Mr. Calvin E. Banks, Sr; her children: Ms. Shakita Banks of Americus, Georgia, Mr. Calvin E. Banks, Jr. (Tykerria) of Americus, Georgia, Mr. Nico Banks and Mr. Marquise Banks (Melissa) of Preston, Georgia; one brother, Mr. Octavious Broner of Americus, Georgia; one sister, Ms. Shameka Broner of Americus, Georgia; eight grandchildren: Tavores Durham, Jr., Tiara Banks, Ti’yara Banks, Kayden Daniels, Kmarion Banks, Marcellus Barker, Jeremiah Brown and Tyland Banks; four sisters-in-law: Ms. Ilene Garrett of Plains, Georgia, Ms. Cassandra Banks, Ms. Carla Welborn, and Ms. Claudia Walters (Darrell) of Americus, Georgia; eight brothers-in-law: Mr. Alfornia Banks, Mr. Henry C. Welborn (Shawanda), Mr. Charles Welborn, Mr. Tellias Welborn (Joanna), Mr. John Welborn (Cicely), Mr. Tommy Welborn, Mr. Freddie Mullins, and Mr. Eddie Mullins all of Americus, Georgia; a host of nieces and nephews, including a devoted niece and nephew she loved as her own: Ms. Destiny Banks and Mr. Quan’tavius Robinson both of Americus, Georgia; other loving relatives and friends.    

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 The Memorial Service for Mr. Terry Rolanda Wynn of Hartford, Connecticut will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Champ Waters Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia with Reverend Alfred Wynn 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.

Terry Wynn, son of the late Rosa Wynn and Clifford Mitchell, was born September 9, 1957, in Macon County, (Montezuma) Georgia.  At the age of five, the family moved to Hartford, Connecticut where he graduated in the Connecticut school system. At an early age, Terry confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior and joined Christ Church of Deliverance.  Terry constantly talked about God's grace, mercy and compassion to all in his presence.  He will be remembered for his caring spirit and love for the Word. Terry passed away on Friday, September 10, 2022, in Connecticut.

He leaves to cherish his memory,  two sisters: Joyce Thames of Connecticut and Katrina (Jeffrey) Waller of North Carolina;  two nephews: Darryl Thames of Connecticut and Ryan Oliver of North Carolina;  two nieces: Courtney Thames of Connecticut and Brooklynn Waller of North Carolina; Precious memories will remain with his loving family which includes first cousins:  Willie James Loftly, Paul Loftly, Leonard Wynn, Virginia Loftly, Rosa Allen, Cora Mae Wynn, Tony Martin; and a host of great nieces and great nephews, cousins and friends. 

The Memorial Service for Ms. Odessa Foster will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:00 on the lawn at West’s Mortuary in Americus. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you wear a mask and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

Ms. Odessa “Perk” Foster was born February 27, 1945, in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Mr. Rozell Foster Sr. and the late Mrs. Ida Willie Mott Foster. She attended Staley High School and after high school, she worked at Walmart for several years before an unfortunate injury. After that, Ms. Odessa focused solely on her family. She loved to cook big meals for them and have family time together. In her free time, Ms. Odessa also loved shopping. She was well known by the community to shop at her two favorite stores, Salvation Army and Goodwill.

On September 7, 2022, Ms. Odessa departed this life peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Roy Foster Sr., Rozell Foster Jr., Eddie Foster, David Foster and Charlie Foster and her sisters: Lillian Foster, Ida Mae Foster, Mattie Foster and Juanita Foster. 

She leaves to cherish her memories, one sister, Doris Baisden of New Jersey; one daughter, Renita (Reginald) Woods of Americus, Georgia and two sons: Gregory (Phalisha) Foster of Dallas, Georgia and Trevor Stewart of Americus, Georgia; three devoted grandchildren, Jacquita (Eric) Holmes, Tyler and Lyric Hodge;  grandkids: Vishaun Foster, Ieshia Foster, Cameron Foster, Chance Foster, Britney Stewart, Amber Stewart, Annanise (A.J.) Stewart and Jac’deja Stewart; great-grands: Samaria Ingram, Eryn Stewart and Caitlyn Gardner; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and special friends.

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Carl Isreal of Montezuma, Georgia will be conducted Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620, GA Hwy 26 E, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Georgia. It is MANDATORY that you wear a mask at this service. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family requests that you wear a mask. Please continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the protection of others.

Mr. Carl Isreal was born in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Willie Isreal Sr. and Lillian Clark Isreal on July 24, 1950. He attended D.F. Douglass High School and graduated in 1968. After high school, he attended Fort Valley State University. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Carolyn Johnson Isreal on December 13, 1970.

Carl served his country faithfully as a member of the United States Coast Guard for eight years. He worked at the Savannah Beach Nursing Home for ten years, was a member of the Savannah Fire Department for five years, and worked at Tyson Foods for ten years. Carl’s true passion was working in his yard as often as he could to keep his lawn fresh and his flowers blooming. On September 5, 2022, Carl departed this life and entered into eternal rest.

Beautiful memories will forever be cherished by: his loving wife of fifty-one years, Carolyn Isreal; his son, Travis Isreal; his sister, Delois Journey (Billy-deceased); his brothers: Willie Isreal Jr. (Jafflyon), Frankie Isreal (Katherine-deceased), Dave Isreal (Lorraine), and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives who will miss him very much.  

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