The Funeral Service for Mr. King Pollard of Washington State formerly of Americus, GA will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Big Bethel Baptist Church on N. Jackson Street in Americus, Georgia. 

King Pollard was born on January 6, 1954, in Americus, Georgia.  He was the oldest son of Johnny and Louise Pollard, who preceded him in death.  King passed away in Seattle, Washington, on March 29, 2025.

Left to cherish his memory is a multitude of loving family and friends: his wife, Christina Pollard, of Port Angeles, Washington; his children Avias Pollard, Kylie Pollard, and Julien Pollard, all of Tacoma, Washington.  He had one grandson, Noah Lono’uhane Pollard, born January 23, 2025.  He also leaves behind eight siblings: Betty White, Willie Mae Phillips, John Edward Pollard, John Thomas Pollard, Bobbie Vanover, Emma Bryant, Mary Pollard, and Ronald Pollard, plus many beloved nieces and nephews.

King was a superb athlete, a loyal friend, a well-loved, popular man who was committed to caring for people and making them happy.  A graduate of Lumpkin High School, he attended Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia, before signing with the Cincinnati Reds in the mid-1970’s.  Although an injury sidelined him, he went on to a fine career in the U.S. Army, where he served in Criminal Intelligence and was a veteran of Desert Storm.  After retiring with honors, he had a second career in Health Information Technology and earned degrees from Mid-America Christian University and Tacoma Community College.  He made his home in the State of Washington, where he raised his children and met his wife.  King loved to dance, listen to music, make friends, grill BBQ ribs, coach baseball, and follow the Mariners, Reds, and Braves as well as the Seahawks and Falcons.  He had a quick, beautiful smile and made friends easily.  He will always live in our hearts.

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The Funeral Service for Mrs. Gloria Dean Jackson of Americus, Georgia will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 2:00 at Antioch Baptist Church.

Mrs. Gloria Dean Jackson was born on May 15, 1948, in Americus, Georgia to the parentage of the late Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Smith. She was last employed at Tyson Foods as an Inspector.  Mrs. Jackson passed away peacefully on Monday April 7, 2025, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center.

Left to cherish her memories are her sisters and brothers-in-law: Minnie Austin, Bernice (Anthony) Williams, and Susie (Kelvin) Burnam all of Americus, Georgia; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lewis (Nettie) Smith of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Clarence (Cynthia) Colbert and  Calvin Colbert of Fort Pierce, Florida, John (Jackie) Jackson and Joesphine Smith of Americus, Georgia, Christine Maxwell of Detroit, Michigan, and Hattie Jackson of Allentown, Pennsylvania; twenty-two nieces, twenty-three nephews, a host of other relatives and friends also survive.

The service can be viewed by clicking the following link. https://www.youtube.com/live/4bgjCIM0YKA?si=dxhyKEBWGLNEeg0X

The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Lorenzo Thornton of Montezuma, Georgia will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Union Baptist Church, Norris Street, Montezuma, Georgia. Interment will follow in Champ Waters Cemetery, Twin Churches Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Mr. Lorenzo Thornton was born on June 28, 1958, to Mrs. Annie Mae Smith Thornton and Mr. James C. Thornton. He was educated in the Macon County School System and was a member of the class of 1977 at D.F. Douglass High School. “Ren”, as he was affectionately called, loved life and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. With a loving family as his foundation, he found his strength in the Lord. He loved the Lord and his faith was strong.

Ren was a devoted sports fan, and his favorite team was the Atlanta Falcons.  He cheered for various football teams, but he was a true Atlanta Falcons fan. Most importantly, Ren was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, God embraced Ren in His arms and enfolded him in His love. Though he is no longer physically with us, his legacy lives on in his family and friends, and in the countless lives he touched with his laughter, his kindness, and his loving personality. He was preceded in death by his loving parents: Annie Mae Smith Thornton and James C. Thornton, and three loving siblings: James Thornton, John Thornton, and Pamela Melvin.

Lorenzo leaves behind a loving family which includes his children: Lorenzo Thornton Jr. (Desirae), Kebresha Sanders (Montague), Loretta Sanders, and Tyrus Sanders; grandchildren: Tyrianna Sanders, Tytiuana Cotton, Zamario Thornton, Quadarrius Sanders, ZaKiya Thornton, Adrionna Sanders, Kimora Cochran, Caleb Thornton, Michael Sanders, and Loyal Thornton; bonus grandchildren: DeMaiyan and DeMonee Johnson; great-grandson, Zayne Crumbly; his siblings: Rickey Thornton (Jena), Cheryl Porter (James), Zona Riley (James), Florence Barnes (David), and Michael Tookes; his aunts and uncles: Ola Mae Sparks, Louise Lee, Willie James Larry, and Willie Tom Flowers; special friend, Glenda Sanders; devoted friend, Jennika Harris; a loving and caring devoted nephew, Devontay Thornton; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.