March27

Mr. Michael E. "Mike" Fitzgerald

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Mike Fitzgerald was a down-to-earth “people” person. He was born January 18, 1931, at home in Varina, Iowa, to Emmett and (Mary) Helen (Wiewel) Fitzgerald, their fourth child and second son. He would eventually be one of fifteen siblings. His father was a livestock trader, which allowed his family to weather the Depression with little suffering.

Mike’s Catholic school education must have been a significant influence in his life, for he always championed education as essential to success in life. He played basketball in high school and was a life-long fan of basketball at every level. He dropped out of high school to join the Air Force in which he served for 9 years as a radio operator. While at home on leave, he met Joyce Larkins, and they were married at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Fonda on June 19, 1952. Their first child, Douglas Randal, was born later that year, followed by Kimberly Marie (1954), Stanley Mark (1955), Craig Allen (1961), Kevin Patrick (1964), and Brenden John (1966). Michael was called ‘Pa’ by his kids.

Mike, Joyce, and the family settled in Omaha, Nebraska, after his time in the service. He had several jobs before getting a job at Martin’s Bakery, where he worked for five years as a baker. The family moved to California in 1963, living first in Oildale, then in Ridgecrest. After about two years when he worked several odd jobs, the family returned to Fonda, Iowa. Mike worked as a laborer at a grain elevator before attending barber school in Sioux City. He practiced that profession in Rockwell City, Iowa, where the family relocated in 1972. The family moved again in 1975, this time to Macon, Georgia. Mike cut hair until the family again moved to Macon County in 1980. There Mike tried his hand at several ventures, working at the paper mill, managing a convenience store, and owning a liquor store.

Mister Mike, as he was widely known, was an active member and Eucharistic Minister at his home parish of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Montezuma, Georgia, where he made life-long connections with his fellow parishioners. He was especially active in the lives of the children, as a chauffeur, confidant, and unofficial ‘confessor’ to several of the kids throughout their lives.

Mike was preceded in death by his bride Joyce in 2013. Michael’s health declined and he spent his last years cared for by his son Kevin. Mike passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. A Memorial Service is planned for Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM, in St. Michael’s in Montezuma, with later services and interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Fonda, Iowa, at a date and time yet to be determined. 


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March27

Mr. Henry Keith Patterson, Jr.

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The Graveside Service for Henry Keith Patterson, Jr.  will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11:00 Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Montezuma, Georgia

Henry Keith Patterson, Jr. was born May 15, 1961, in Americus, Georgia to the late Betty Cross Patterson and Henry Patterson, Sr. Henry was a graduate of D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. He was employed at Perdue and West Central Georgia for several years.

Mr. Henry Keith Patterson, Jr. peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Dedrick Bernard Patterson and Michael Lanorris Patterson; one aunt, Virginia Harvey; and two uncles: Connie Mack Cross and Matthew Cross.

He is survived by his father, Henry Patterson, Sr.; his kids: Magan Hinton, Gabriel Hinton, Kevis (Shirley) Hinton, Steven (Lawana) Hinton, and Haleigh Patterson; his siblings: Melody Patterson, Tina Patterson-Tatum, Jena (Rickey) Patterson-Thornton, and Donna (Andre) Patterson; one uncle, Walter Cross; thirteen grandkids and seven great-grandkids; a host of nieces and nephews; devoted friends: Tracy S. Melvin, Alton Melvin, Calvin Melvin and Shonda Phillips; other relatives and friends. 

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March19

Mrs. Mattie Hubbard Mason

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Mattie Mason will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024, at noon at Mt. Pleasant/Travelers Rest CME Church, 315 Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Mrs. Mattie Hubbard Mason was born on November 2, 1934, to the late Bertha and Andrew Lee Haugabook. Mattie received her education from the Macon County Public School System and her Christian training from the Historic Travelers Rest CME Church.

Mrs. Mattie Mason was a loving homemaker. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, she departed this earthly life surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents: Bertha and Andrew Lee Haugabook; her husband, Fred Mason; her siblings: Dan Hubbard and Pauline Jackson; her children: Timothy Lee Mason, Carrie D. Mason, Mattie C. Mason, and Charlie J. Mason.

She leaves beautiful memories that will be cherished by her loving caregivers/devoted nieces: Karen H. Howard of Oglethorpe, Georgia and Sonja Robinson of Warner Robins, Georgia; her sons: Fred Lee (Sarah) Hannor of Montezuma, Georgia and Marvin (Cynthia) Riley of Perry, Georgia; four grandchildren: Trina (Daniel) Reeves of Warner Robins, Georgia, Dewonia Walker of Montezuma, Georgia, Latoya (Homer) Sanders of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Timothy Whaley of Montezuma, Georgia; ten great-grandchildren; several loving and devoted nieces and nephews, a host of beloved cousins and devoted friends.

The family will receive friends at the home of Karen Hubbard Howard on Hwy 90 West, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

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March17

Mr. Leroy Henderson

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The Funeral Service for Veteran Leroy Henderson, Sr. of Americus, Georgia will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Leroy Henderson (Spamm) was born on July 31, 1948, in Americus, Georgia to Leonard Henderson and Viola Henderson. He attended the public schools in Americus, Georgia and later joined the United States Air Force.

Leroy closed a chapter in the book of life on Sunday, March 17, 2024, and a new chapter in his life began in Glory as he went home to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife, Angela M. Henderson; father, Leonard Henderson Sr.; mother, Viola Henderson; five brothers: Leonard Henderson Jr, Walter Henderson, Louis Henderson, Will Henderson, and Curtis Henderson; two sisters: Odessa Henderson and Mary Willie Henderson; his son, Reginald Henderson Sr.; and daughter, LeJeani Williams.

Leroy leaves to cherish his memory and will greatly be missed by his two daughters: Shantarie Osborne and Eureka Morris (Claude Morris); two sons: Christopher Osborne and Leroy Henderson Jr. (Catherine Nesbitt); nine grandchildren: La'Quassan Osborne, Pry'ce Thompson, Sa'Riyah Brown, Taylor Nesbitt, Reginald Henderson Jr., Jordan Williams, Pe'Rei Henderson, Pa'Rei Henderson, and Eden Morris; one sister, Mary Emily Furlow (Sam Furlow); one brother, Charles Henderson (Bernice Henderson); a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

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March12

Ms. Cynthia Ann Nixon

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The Funeral Service for Ms. Cynthia Ann Nixon of Americus, Georgia will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Eastview Cemetery

Cynthia Ann Nixon was born January 17, 1958 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Robert and Ola Mae Nixon. Cynthia departed this life into eternal rest on March 12, 2024 in Albany, Georgia.

Cynthia was the younger of two siblings. She spent most of her early childhood growing up in Newark, New Jersey. She was educated in the New Jersey school system. She was employed at the Silvers Bakery and was a Domestic worker for many years, accustomed to the care of the home or family affairs of her employer and was a dedicated Home Health Care technician.

During her early childhood, Cynthia attended the New Testament Pentecostal Holiness Church under the Pastoral care and Leadership of her aunt Rev. Louise Williams for many years. She loved singing in the children’s choir and participating in Easter and Christmas plays.

In June 1988, her mother decided to relocate to Americus, Georgia to take care of her sister.  Cynthia and her two children Jennifer and Ivory moved with her. The family transitioned well and Cynthia met many new friends.

On October 31, 2021, Cynthia made a decision to accept Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour.  She was so happy and excited about her new relationship with God. She enjoyed praying and listening to great sermons of the gospel of Jesus Christ and Christian music.

Cynthia was an amazing friendly person full of joy and laughter. She loved spending time with her family and special friends, and always enjoyed eating good food and watching her favorite TV programs especially, the Andy Griffith Show.  She had a special talent to make you laugh until you cried, even when you were having a bad day.

Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ola Mae Nixon, aunt, Rev. Louise Williams, Patricia Williams, Mittie Hinton, Theartis Wilkerson, and Johnnie Wilkerson. She leaves to cherish her legacy and memory one sister, Elder Rosezena Perry (East Orange, NJ); two children: Jennifer Monique Nixon and Ivory Ray Nixon, (Stephanie Richards); cousin, George Allen Nixon (California); seven grandchildren: Cynthia Aleshia Lewis, Charity Nixon, Jaela Ray Nixon, Ivanie Alexis Nixon, Jeramy Pool, Jonathan Pool, and Jacob Richards; four great-grandchildren: Makayla Janae Mackey, Emmanuel James Lewis, Braxton Jamal Lewis, and Legend Nixon; three nieces: Special W. Thompson (Orange, NJ), Tymina J. Ashby (Allen Ashby) (East Orange, NJ); great-nephew, Allen L. Ashby, Jr. (AJ),  Kara L. Fontaine-Perry (Newark, NJ), Lisa Sizemore and a host of loving cousins, relatives and friends.

 

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