July27

Mr. Ester Joseph

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Mr. Ester Joseph of Perry, Georgia passed away on July 26, 2023, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. Ester Joseph was born January 19, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to the late Less Joseph and the late Mary Law. He was a master carpenter and enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

Ester Joseph leaves precious memories with his children: Marcus Joseph and Cherale (Ahmad) Willis-Ford of Montezuma, Georgia.

The Graveside Service for Mr. Ester Joseph will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at McDonald Cemetery in Oglethorpe, Georgia.

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July27

Mr. Geoffrey "Pee Wee" Larry

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The Funeral Service for Mr. Geoffery Larry will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia.  

Geoffrey Leland Larry, lovingly called Weezy and Pee-Wee, was born on February 1, 1960, to the former Mayor of Montezuma, Willie James Larry and the late Elizabeth Anne Thornton Larry. Geoffrey was a 1978 graduate of Macon County High School and was employed by Buckeye Cellulose Plant/ Procter and Gamble in Oglethorpe, Georgia. He was also employed as a truck driver and technician with Allen’s Canning in Montezuma, Georgia. Geoffrey was formerly married to Kimberly A. Larry, and three children were born from their union. Geoffrey was an amazing cook. He even taught his grandson Ja’Mauri how to cook. Geoffrey departed this life on July 26, 2023, at the Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother and bonus granddaughter India Collins.

Geoffrey leaves precious memories to be cherished by his loving and devoted life partner, Bernice Collier of Montezuma, Georgia; two sons: Geoffrey Larry II and Nicholas Larry; one daughter, Sharmillian Parker (Christopher Sr.) of Montezuma, Georgia; bonus daughter, Angela Collins (John) of Warner Robins, Georgia; eleven grandchildren: Taylor, Ja’Shaun, Ja’Mauri, Chris Jr., Khristian, Zayden, Geoffrey III, Jose’, Lauryn, Ayden, and Ava; bonus granddaughter, Carmen Collins; his father, Willie James Larry of Montezuma, Georgia; three brothers: Jay Larry of Parsippany, New Jersey, George Larry (Susan) of Rochester, New York, and Ronald Larry (Phyllis) of Warner Robins, Georgia; uncle, George Larry of Montezuma, Georgia; nephew, Keith Larry of Byron, Georgia; niece, Keishya Larry of Montezuma, Georgia; great-nephew, Timothy Davis of Warner Robins, Georgia; great-niece, Kyra Larry of Statesboro, Georgia; a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

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July18

Mrs. Geneva Ellamease Battle

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Mrs. Geneva Ellamease Polite Battle of Americus, Georgia, was born February 4, 1928, in Ray City, Georgia. She attended elementary school in Ray City, Georgia and graduated from high school at Lowndes County Training School in 1945. She graduated from Fort Valley State College in 1949. Mrs. Battle touched the lives of many students as a public-school teacher for thirty-four years. Many of those years were spent in Sumter County at Northeast Elementary School. Mrs. Battle passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia.

The Funeral Service for Mrs. Battle will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Allen Chapel AME Church.

Geneva married Albert Battle Jr. in 1948. This union was blessed with three children.  Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Albert Battle III, Ellamease Battle Jones, and Theresa Battle Harris; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive visitors at the Battle residence at 203 Rucker Street on Monday, July 24, 2023 from 4 to 7 P.M.

 

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July16

Ms. Janie Marie Anderson

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Janie Marie Whitfield Anderson of Warner Robins, Georgia will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 12 noon at Beulahland Bible Church, 2368 Gunn Road, Byron, Georgia. Interment will follow at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 8620 Highway 26 East, Montezuma, Georgia.

Janie Marie Anderson was the only daughter of the late Lester Whitfield, Sr. and Mary Frances Mathis Whitfield West.  She was born May 3, 1946, in Houston County, Georgia, and she received her education in the Houston County School System. She was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church (Henderson) at a young age.  Later she joined Beulahland Bible Church and attended faithfully until her health began to fail.

Marie, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, touched the hearts of many.  She entered the Happy Hour Day Program in Warner Robins in the mid-90s receiving employment and social skills in the training centers. There she met new friends and called them “family”.

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, Marie transitioned from this life on earth to eternal life peacefully with her three brothers, her aunt Dorothy, cousin Gladys, and cousin Sandy at her side. Her former husband, Henry Anderson, preceded her in death.

Marie leaves precious memories to be cherished by her brothers: Lester Whitfield, Jr. (Mary), Elijah Whitfield (Shirley), and Jackie Whitfield (the late Carolyn); aunts: Ethel Denson, Earlene Mathis Gilbert, Shirley Mathis, Carolyn Whitfield, Charlie Mae Whitfield, and Dorothy Whitfield Patrick; uncles: Clarence Mathis (Glenda) and Harold Mathis; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, Happy Hour family, and other sorrowing friends.

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July01

Mr. Ernest "Joe" James Lundy, Jr.

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Mr. Ernest James Lundy, Jr. of Americus, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at the Phoebe-Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at United Holiness Church in Americus, Georgia

 

Mr. Ernest James Lundy, Jr. was born on March 31, 1969 in Plains, Georgia to Bishop Ernest James Lundy, Sr and Mrs. Mattie Lundy Colquitt. On June 16, 2006 he married Tammy P. Lundy. He was employed by RE Garrison.


Left to cherish his memories are his wife Tammy Lundy; his children: Valencia Williams, Michael Stewart wife Ashley Stewart, Kenyata Weston, Shaquille Myers and Adrianna Porter; his parents, Bishop Ernest James Lundy, Sr and Mrs. Mattie Lundy Colquitt; one sister, Amanda Michelle Paine; four brothers: Calvin Bernard Lundy, Christopher Sean Lundy, Prophet Darnell Lundy and Michael S. Lundy. Several other relatives and friends also survive. 

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July01

Mr. Charles Jerome Leverette

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The Memorial Service for Mr. Charles Jerome Leverette of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. at St Mark Cemetery in Plains, Georgia with Rev. George F. Monts officiating.

Mr. Charles Jerome Leverette was born in Americus, Georgia on January 12, 1959, to the late Mr. Leeoner Boone and Mrs. Lucy Mae Leverette Miller (Samuel). Charles attended Americus High School where he was an excellent athlete, playing football and baseball. He also played travel baseball with Kroger in Atlanta, Georgia. Charles departed this life on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Pruitt Health in Ashburn, Georgia. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister: Tommy (Pamela) Leverette, Leon Boone, and Ann Leverette.

Charles leaves precious memories to be cherished by his one and only son, Antonio K. Battle of Plains, Georgia; four devoted brothers: John Arthur Boone, Sr. (Barbara), Johnny Leverette, Sr. (Patricia Johnson), Samuel Miller, and Henry Miller all of Americus, Georgia; a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his devoted friend, Gerald Whitehead.

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