The Funeral Service for Mr. Hilton Payne, Jr. of Americus, Georgia will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at Andersonville National Cemetery.

Mr. Hilton Payne, Jr. was born May 6, 1951, in Americus, Sumter County, Georgia to Hilton Payne, Sr. and Alice Jones Payne. Hilton, Jr. received his education in Sumter County, Georgia. Early in life, he accepted the Lord and became a faithful member of Shipp Chapel of Americus, under the leadership of Reverend Clinton. He later joined the Tabernacle of Faith under the leadership of Bishop E.J. Lundy. Hilton joined the armed forces on May 23, 1971. He obtained the rank of SP4 Company D Warehouse where he was a supervisor for Derecktor Shipyards. He received numerous medals for his service, including a Bronze Star signifying heroic or meritorious service. Hilton was honorable discharged from the armed forces on October 31, 1978.

Hilton Payne, Jr. was a fun-loving man. His favorite quote was “Won’t He Do It?” Hilton departed this life on September 22, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, and one grandchild, Dontavious.

Hilton leaves precious memories with his wife, Amanda Michelle Lundy Payne; his children: Cynthia and Jerry Campbell, Hilton Payne III, and Nicholas Payne; his siblings, Martha Payne Barnum, Minister Bobby (Alice) Payne, Jeanette Payne and Annette Payne, all of Americus, Georgia; his mother-in-law, Mattie R. Colquitt; four brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; a very devoted friend, Will; his bonus children; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service for Eddie James Reese, Sr. will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 noon at Eastview Cemetery on Ashby Street in Americus, Georgia. 

Mr. Eddie James Reese, Sr. was born on October 19, 1959, in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Jewel and Wallace Reese. He was educated in the Sumter County School System. After school, Eddie joined the United States Army.

Eddie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Wallace Reese, Jr. and John Reese.

He leaves precious memories with his two devoted daughters: LaShala Reese (Korey Murphy) and Oceana Deriso; two sons: Eddie James Reese, Jr. (LaShina Reese) and Corey Thornton; one sister, Annie Reese; two brothers: James Reese (Wendy) and Leon Reese (Sharon); two aunts: Bobbie Player and Bertha Dice; eighteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Several other relatives and friends also survive.

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The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Bobby K. Westberry of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 8620 Hwy 26E, Montezuma, Georgia with Pastor Allen Waters officiating. Interment will follow in New Hope Cemetery.

Bobby Keith Westberry was born on April 15, 1963, in Montezuma, Georgia to the late Mattie Julia Westberry and Henry Lee Harris Sr. He was a 1981 graduate of D.F. Douglass High School in Montezuma, Georgia. In 1993 he obtained an associate’s degree in welding from South Georgia Technical College in Americus, Georgia.  

After high school, Bobby devoted his time in the work force where he later retired from ADS after serving for over 20 years.  Bobby loved agriculture. He enjoyed raising and caring for animals. He was passionate about his family, doing handy work, and helping others. Bobby was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church. 

Bobby departed this life on September 11, 2024, at Houston Healthcare in Perry, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Wynette Larry.    

He leaves precious memories to be cherished by  his wife, Elizabeth Ann Westberry of Montezuma, Georgia; his beloved children: Jeremy (Andreka) Westberry of Montezuma, Georgia, Zalinski (Shay) Westberry of Byron, Georgia, Johnathan Adams of Americus, Georgia, and Bobbie Westberry of Montezuma, Georgia; his bonus children: Myonta Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia, Jacquanna Jackson of Americus, Georgia, Kayarrow Hann of Atlanta, Georgia, Lashunda Burnam (Kareem) of Fairburn, Georgia and Javarrez Tooks of Roberta, Georgia; his siblings: Gaynette McKenzie of Montezuma, Georgia, Debra Bell-Dison of Albany, Georgia,  Phillip (Cathy) Westberry of Tacoma, Washington, Tony (Karin) Westberry of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Henry Lee Harris Jr. of Buffalo, New York; sisters-in-law: Lilly Brown of Montezuma, Georgia, Emma Thorton of Americus, Georgia, Sharonda Ladd of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Sherronda Miller of Fort Valley, Georgia; eleven grandchildren; a host of bonus grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Louella G. Mann of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Grove Baptist Church, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow at Champ Waters Cemetery.  

Sister Louella Grant Mann was born November 23, 1939, to Gladys Thomas Grant and Claude Grant, Sr. She was the granddaughter of the late Louella Ballard and the late P. Ballard. Sister Mann, a woman of exceptional vision and dedication, was labeled a “hard worker” from her childhood on to her adult years. As a hard-working child, “Sis”, as she was lovingly called by her family and friends, was taught to farm and labor by her parents to help take care of her siblings. That love and care for her siblings and family never fizzled. Sis was employed at Southern Frozen Foods of Montezuma, Georgia as a dedicated grader for thirty-five years. During her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, completing puzzle books, and watching her favorite soaps.

At an early age, Sis accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and joined the Zion Grove Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Nelson. In better health, Sis Mann was devoted to her church and church family.

Later in life, Sis’ heart was captured by the love of her life, J.C. Mann, and on February 7, 1960, they were beautifully united. To this union Mr. and Mrs. Mann were blessed to rear nine wonderful children. She was preceded in death by four of her children: Brenda, Debra, James Donnell, and Shuwand. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Larry Grant.

This Earthly Walk came to a close for Sis on September 7, 2024, at Four Angels of Byromville in Byromville, Georgia as she left her earthly home and moved to her heavenly mansion.

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Left to celebrate the joy of her precious memories are her three loving and devoted children: Sandra Mann of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Eric Mann, and Felix Mann (Senay) of Montezuma, Georgia; a loving stepson, Antonio Barron of Antonio, Texas; a caring goddaughter, Remedios Cochran of Warner Robins, Georgia; a devoted daughter-in-law, Irene Mann of Oglethorpe, Georgia; devoted grandchildren: DeJuan Mann (Laketa) of Byron, Georgia, Tywann Mann of Montezuma, Georgia, Carl Akine, Larry Fobbs, Jr. and Gabrietta Fobbs all of Warner Robins, Georgia, ShuErica Mann of Valdosta, Georgia, James Mann, Jr. and Jontasha Kaigler (Bryant) of Montezuma, Georgia, Almon Joseph, Jr. (Shambria) of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Takeria Hudson of Macon, Georgia and Mariah Mann of Montezuma, Georgia; seventeen devoted great-grandchildren; her siblings: Willie “Sonny” Grant of Vienna, Georgia, Betty Carr of Irvington, New Jersey, and Betty Joiner of Montezuma, Georgia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Edna Hill of Newark, New Jersey, Mae Bertha Jones of West Palm Beach, Florida, Kathryn Mann and Betty Mann of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Eirvin Mann and Viola Mann of West Palm Beach, Florida; a close friend, Ernestine Moore of Montezuma, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and sorrowing friends.