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The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Marvin Hillmon of Oglethorpe, Georgia will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at United Holiness Church Headquarters, 901 Aaron Snipes Drive, Americus, Georgia. Interment will follow at Oglethorpe City Cemetery.

Marvin Hillmon was born on April 16, 1973, in Montezuma, Georgia to Mary Florence Walker Hillman and Eddie McCants. He was reared by Mary Florence Hillman and Marvin Hillman. “Motor”, as he was affectionately called, was a 1993 graduate of Macon County High School. He earned an associate degree at South Georgia Technical College and was certified as an HVAC technician.

Marvin “Motor” Hillmon departed this earthly life to be with Christ on March 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents: Mary Florence Hillman, Marvin Hillman, and Eddie McCants; and one sister, Kia Hillman.

He leaves many cherished memories with his wife, Leila Hillman of Oglethorpe, Georgia; his children: Roychea Everett (Breana) of Warner Robins, Georgia, Tierra Blue of Kathleen, Georgia, and Marquez Hillman (Jada) of Meridian, Mississippi; his grandchildren: Cassidy Hart, Raelynn Everett, Raiden Everett, A’mori Smith, Jayda Baldwin, Kadence Hillman, and Kody Hillman; his siblings: Latonya McCants (Milton), Stanley Henderson, Reginald Hillman, Shaqindor Hillman, and Tijuan Hillman of Oglethorpe, Georgia, Rhonda Hillman and Sherri Hillman of Montezuma, Georgia, Freddie Allen (Cateena), and Gwendolyn Allen of Warner Robins, Georgia, Eddie Lee McCants of Daytona Beach, Florida, Reginald Wells of Andersonville, Georgia, and Eddie Terrell McCants of Honduras; a host of loving aunts and uncles; his mother-in-law, Ella Lucas of Oglethorpe, Georgia; sister-in-law, Latrice Blue of Columbus, Georgia; brothers-in-law: Floyd Blue (Shannon) of Ellaville, Georgia, Terrance Blue (Macuquita) of Columbus, Georgia, and Michael Blue of Atlanta, Georgia; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends.   

The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Ruby Lee Smith-Tyner of Americus, Georgia will be held Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Eastview Cemetery, Ashby Street, Americus, Georgia. 

Ruby Lee Smith-Tyner, the matriarch of this family and a true beacon of love and strength, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on March 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and unwavering support.

Ruby was born on April 20, 1957, in Sumter County, Georgia to Clifford and Mae Lee Smith. Later in life, Ruby married Samuel Tyner Sr.  Ruby was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a cherished friend to countless others. Her life was a tapestry woven with threads of kindness, humor, great advice, love, and she touched the lives of all who knew her with her gentle spirit, and radical acceptance of people. Ruby found joy in listening to music and spending time with family. Her home was always a haven of comfort and love.

Ruby is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband Samuel Tyner Sr., and two (2) of her grandsons Ty’Quavious and Jahaveon. She leaves to cherish her memories seven children: Don Smith, Christopher (Miraha) Smith, Samuel Tyner Jr. (Shanquetta Jackson), Jeffrey Johnson, Bryant Tyner, Keneisha Tyner (Kenneth Jordan) and Montravis Tyner (Gayla Lockhart) all of Americus, Georgia; four siblings: Betty Smith, Henry (Pearl) Smith, Rosa Peavy, and Dennis Smith all of Americus, Georgia; three sisters-in-law: Bertha Mae Tyner, Viola Tyner, and Corene Tyner; twenty (20) grandchildren: Danielle Smith, Christopher Smith Junior, Dontrevious Denmark, Shykeria Brown, De’Tyler Foster-Smith, Disaya Smith, Cassidy Smith, Jakayla Cherry, Demariyah Fuller, Zariah Bell, Zaiden Bell, Ariana Jordan,  Brayden Tyner, Breasia Tyner, JaQuavious Tyner, NiGeria Tyner, ShaMiryhia Tyner, Montravis Tyner Jr., McKinley Tyner and Azyion Waters; daughter-in-love, Catherine Foster; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends and relatives.

The Memorial Service for Mr. Robert Benton White of Americus, Georgia will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, at The Merger on N. Lee Street in Americus, Georgia.

Robert Benton White was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 3, 1983, to Darlene Harris (George) and Robert Benton Reese (deceased). Robert, affectionately known as “Punkin or Big Punz”, was a lovable and friendly guy that everyone loved. Robert transitioned on March 9, 2025.

He leaves behind his mother, Darlene Harris (George who raised him as his own); his sister, Tiffany Reese-Sims (Dreke); brothers: Anthony Woods, Prevarius Reese, Bernard Harris (Phyllis), George Harris Jr., Johnny Key Jr., and god brother, Marc Crowder; his niece and nephew: Andrelle and Cornell Reese who were his heart and he never tired of them and was more than happy to babysit them. Robert also leaves behind his companion of seven years, Shawnte Walker.

Robert had no biological children but was a father figure to many including Jordyn, Jaxton, Jalia, and Lia Peavy. He also leaves behind his aunts: Javonne Collier, Patricia Reese, Patricia Miles, Elaina Robinson (Terry), Judy Daniels, Shirley Jowers, Symone Jowers, Tomeka Jowers, Mildred French, Debra Myers, and Lashonda Burton; his uncles: Jimmy Harris, Willie Harris, Alvin Harris (Liz), Eric Wafford, Willie Wafford, Derrick Wafford (Brenda), Eddie Wafford, Anthony Wafford, Pert Floyd, Larry Jowers, and Tyrone Jowers;  his favorite cousin, Tyrone Bridges; closest friends: Valerie Westbrook, Timothy Walton, Gotti, Alphonso Ross (Kim), Andrae Westbrook, Carlos Floyd and Lil Rod; his 30-30 family; other relatives and friends also survive.

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