Ms. Sandra P. Johnson of Columbus, Georgia formerly of Dawson, Georgia passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Piedmont Healthcare in Columbus, Georgia. Plans for a Memorial Service will be announced later by West's Mortuary.

Mrs. Mary Coleman was born in Americus, Georgia on April 30, 1965, to Willie James Lamar, Sr. and Daisy Lee Osborne. She attended Americus High School and last worked for Medivan, Inc.

Mrs. Mary Coleman passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her residence. She was preceded in death by one child, Antonio Green and a brother Rev. Moses Maddox.

She is survived by her husband, Clarence Coleman of Americus, Georgia; her daughters: Allison Green of Dallas, Texas and Angela Green of Thomaston, Georgia; thirteen grandchildren; her siblings: Sabrina Renae Osborne and Victor Hogan of Miami, Florida, Tonya Hogan-Wells (Jason) of Arlington Texas, Janella Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida, Ericka Lamar-Thornton (Darrell) of Fayetteville, Georgia, Kerry Smith of Americus, Georgia, Willie Lamar, Jr. of Powder Springs, Georgia, Courtney (Jamedira)Tyson, and Cristy (Avery) Hardy of Douglasville, Georgia; a host of other relatives and friends. 

The Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Eastview Cemetery

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The Graveside Service for Mrs. Evelyn Davis Lester will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Gouch officiating.

Evelyn Davis Lester, affectionately known as ‘Honey,’ was born on March 10, 1943, in Americus, Georgia. Evelyn moved to New York at the tender age of 16 and lived in the Bronx until returning to Atlanta in 1977. She received her formal education in the Americus Public School System and completed advanced college education in New York City. Ms. Lester had an aptitude for numbers, earning her employment in the Wall Street financial district. She had the distinction of being one of the first Black women employed there in the 1970s. Her tenacious attitude, pervasive characteristics, and confident ambition resulted in a prestigious career with CITI CORP/ CITIBANK in central account management. There, she provided training and leadership to other colleagues, earning her numerous accolades, including several titles for Employee of the Month, the CitiPRIDE award, and 1983 Employee of the Year. She retired from CITI CORP after 25 years of dedicated service in 1993 and worked for several years at the distinguished law firm Macey, Wilenski, Cohen, Wittner, & Kessler.

To know Evelyn was to love her. She left an indelible impression on everyone she met. Her infectious personality and concern for others earned her the nickname Honey. Evelyn was passionate about sports, always cheering on her Braves and Falcons! She had a generous gift for making anyone and everyone feel special. She loved everybody, and the closer you were to her, the more likely you would be drawn into her wonderful world of food, music, dancing, and merriment.

On Friday, February 23, 2024, Evelyn took her final flight and transitioned from Earth to Glory to spend eternity in the presence of the Lord. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Annie Bell Brown; mother, Jonnie Mae Terry; husband, Emory Lester; son, Robert James Davis; four siblings: Betty Jean Bowens, Curtis Davis Sr., Johnny Terry, and Ulysses Terry; and sisters-in-law: Grace Davis and Diane Terry. Evelyn leaves a legacy of great times and fond memories to be cherished by her daughter, Donna Davis; granddaughters: Erica Davis and Racquel Davis; brothers: Clinton Terry, Jr, Howard Terry, Robert Terry, and Willie Terry; sisters: Willie Mae Waters and Annie Bell (Jessie) Carson; nephews: Curtis Davis Jr., Clinton, Clifton, Colton, Joseph, Shawn and many others; nieces: LaToya, Conchetta, Stephanie, Sharon, Lisa, and many others; many great-nieces, great-nephews, and multitudes of FRIENDS.

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Mr. Jacoby Jamale Pride of Americus, Georgia died tragically on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Americus, Georgia. The Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:00 at Eastview Cemetery in Americus, Georgia.

Jacoby Pride was born on October 6, 2000 in Americus, Georgia to Jessica Phillips Kearse and Donald Bernard Pride.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Nadia Pride; one sister, Miyana Kearse; three brothers: Eric Sparks, Quadrevion Phillips and JaMarion Phillips; his grandparents: Debra Pride and Nancy Lee. Several other relatives and friends also survive. 

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The Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Cynthia Denise Burnam will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 Highway 26E, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in the New Hope Cemetery.

Cynthia Denise Burnam was born on November 16, 1956, in Orange, New Jersey to Fred Lee Burnam and Gladys Cromer Burnam. At an early age, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined New Hope Baptist Church. Cynthia attended the public schools of Macon County. She was employed at Perdue Farms for a number of years. Her gentle spirit and loving personality will live on in the hearts and minds of her family and friends.

Cynthia departed this life on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents: Fred Lee Burnam and Gladys Cromer Burnam; and her son, Travis Jermaine Burnam.

Her beautiful memory will forever be cherished by her children: Kareem Burnam (Lashunda) of Fairburn, Georgia, Sylester Burnam of Montezuma, Georgia, Kazinski Beal (Lashanda) of Americus, Georgia and Kahri Burnam of Warner Robins, Georgia; her siblings: Kenneth Burnam of Hartford, Connecticut, Kelvin Burnam (Susie) of Americus, Georgia, Rodney Burnam (Linda) of Riley, North Carolina, Rhunette Burnam of Montezuma, Georgia , and Tonya Burnam of Warner Robins, Georgia; her grandchildren: Kaya, Ciara, Travoris, Emmanuel, Jermaine, Demorreal, Omarious, Kavion, Chelsea, Jordan, and Kennedi; her precious great-grandson, Kody Caye; two devoted cousins: Hubert West and Angela Shelley; a devoted friend, Yolanda Jackson; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends.

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The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Johnny Fredrick Clark of Columbus, Georgia will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at First Salem Baptist Church, Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery.

Johnny Fredrick Clark was born December 9, 1965, in Montezuma, Georgia to Fredrick and Eloise Quinn Clark. As a graduate of D.F. Douglass High School, he would enlist in the United States Army. He married his faithful wife Elizabeth in 1989. They would go on to have two sons and a daughter. Johnny was a member of Refresh Worship Centre, formerly known as Kingdon Metropolitan Worship Centre in Columbus, Georgia.

Because he was a very hard worker, he went on to have a thirty year career at the Columbus Foundry. After retiring in 2018, he would spend his time watching his favorite sports and movies, listening to his favorite music, laughing and joking with his friends and family, and spending time with the family pet chihuahua whom he nicknamed “Killa”.

Johnny Fredrick Clark entered through the Gates of Heaven on February 9, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Fredrick Clark, his sister Lillian Quinn, and his uncle J.W. Harris.

Johnny leaves behind his loving wife, Elizabeth Clark; two sons: Laquan Clark and Emmanuel Clark; a daughter, Jakayla Clark; a soon-to-be-born grandson, Kailyn Harris; his mother, Eloise Clark; his sister, Marilyn Rogers (Lonnie); his brother, Tony Quinn (Della); aunts: Lavern N. Taylor and Brenda Royal; uncle, Reverend Curtis Beason (Beverly); nephews: Johnny Lee Davis III (Latoya) and Charlie Howard Smith II; nieces: Jonitisha Davis and Gabrielle Smith; great-nephew, Dante’ Mallard; great-niece, Kimora Taylor; his best friend, Sammy Howard; his extended family and friends.

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